COURTSHIP OF CONVENIENCEThey were neighbors. Friends. Acquaintances, actually. And about all shy, intense Lydia McKinley and smooth, ambitious Scott Pearson had in common was zero tolerance for romance--and two matchmaking sisters bombarding them with blind dates. Still, why not join forces to outmaneuver their siblings?The strategy? Don protective camouflage. Pose as sweethearts at social occasions. A hug here, a kiss there, and they'd barricade themselves against a barrage of misguided matchmaking. But who knew their casual contact would trigger such explosive embraces? That their convenient courtship would plunge them headlong into a minefield of most convenient desire?

A CONTRACT…BETWEEN LOVERSLiterary agent Adrienne Corley liked Gideon McCloud's books, but that didn't mean she liked him. Meeting her temperamental client face-to-face had everything to do with his career and nothing to do with how she found the reclusive writer sexier than she'd dreamed possible….Gideon enjoyed his solitary lifestyle—until his gorgeous agent turned up demanding he attend to matters professional and...personal. Enthralled by Adrienne's sexy smile, Gideon welcomed her into his home—and into his bed—but could he keep his heart out of the deal?

Southern SCANDALSBestselling author Gina Wilkins has created an unforgettable trilogy about three Southern women--and the secrets they're hiding--Emily McBride, the youngest of the McBride cousins, was fed up with always being the "good girl." All her life she'd lived in the shadow of her family's scandalous past, never drawing attention to herself, never rocking the boat. Well, those days were over. Emily intended to live a little. She was going to be daring, reckless...free. But she never expected to end up on the wrong side of the law, even by mistake. Wade Davenport, the sexy new chief of police, insisted he wasn't letting her out of his sight. And suddenly Emliy realized that a life of crime might not be so bad...."The consistently excellent Gina Wilkins comes up with another superior romance..."--Romantic Times

Jamie Flaherty has been in love with sexy Trevor McBride all her life. Only no matter what she did, Trevor had never noticed the adoring girl from the wrong side of town. But now Trevor's back, chased home by scandal. And Jamie isn't waiting any longer....Trevor McBride had always prided himself on avoiding the McBride family curse. Now he's come home, a widower with two children and a huge aversion to gossip. And even though gorgeous, free-spirited Jamie seems determined to test his libido, he's just as determined to resist her. Until she decides to seduce him...

A weekend to remember...leads to the surprise of his life Adam Scott never thought he was missing out. Since leaving the military, he's been working at a luxurious resort: no commitments, no complications. Just the way he likes it. That is, until the morning Adam meets a young boy on the beach—a boy who looks very much like him. His son. Six years ago, Adam and Joanna Zielinski indulged in a passionate, no-strings weekend. Even now, their chemistry still burns. But Adam knows all too well that some men shouldn't be fathers. He'll protect his son the best way he knows how...even if it means saying goodbye to the family he never knew he wanted.

Opposites attractAndrew Colton Tyler III needed a life. He had a stuffy job, an overbearing family and more social obligations than any sane person would commit to. What's worse, it looked as if the New Year was going to be the same. Then at the stroke of midnight he met Nicole Holiday....Within hours, Nicki had turned Andrew's world upside down. In between picking up strays, stopping armed robberies and loving him within an inch of his life, Nicki gave Andrew a night he'd never forget. But could he keep her once the adventure was over?

Double Trouble!It's a beautiful Texas summer, and Shelby Bell's idyllic lakeside resort is tailor-made for romance. So when Shelby suggests that Aaron Walker be her pretend boyfriend to help her catch a resort thief, she is sure it's the perfect plan. Aaron is handsome, smart and understanding—everything a woman could want in a beau. So what if her perfect boyfriend is a fake?Having grown up in the shadow of his twin brother, Aaron is enjoying being the hero for a change. Shelby looks at him as if he is number one. But the more time Aaron spends with his quirky "sweetheart," the more their charade becomes all too real. Can Aaron convince Shelby that when it comes to romance, he is exactly the right man for the job?

LESSON PLAN FOR LOVEby Professor Catherine Travis1. Stop spending every waking moment at my lab.2. Quit finding excuses for my maintenance man to come fix things. (Mike Clancy is young, gorgeous and way out of my league.)3. Splurge on a new wardrobe. Lab coats aren't very sexy.4. Help Mike with his night school classes, and ignore what my friends imply about us. (He may have dropped out of college once, but there's definitely more to him than his easygoing personality and incredible body.)5. Do things that scare me. Live a little!6. Tutor Mike without falling head over heels for him. (Am I fooling myself? Is this even possible?)

MIRANDA MARTIN--MOMMY?Beautiful and popular, Miranda Martin had the type of exciting, whirlwind existence that any single woman would envy. But when her two young nephews were unceremoniously deposited on her doorstep, her life took a turn toward the domestic--and fast!Fortunately, Miranda had a reliable friend to turn to: her accountant, Mark Wallace, himself the doting single dad of two little girls. After Mark opened his home to her new brood, Miranda began to feel differently about him...an emotion far deeper than friendship. As she came to terms with raising two young boys, could she also forge a new family--with Mark at her side?

TALL, DARK, HANDSOME...AND THE PERFECT FATHER?Unexpected sparks flew when midwife Cecilia Mendoza met young Geoff Bingham, Merlyn County's most eligible bachelor. But she was even more surprised when their dinner date exploded into a night of passion that neither of them would soon forget.Practical-minded Cecilia wanted more than just one evening of romance; however, she needed Geoff's help to realize her lifelong dream -- to have a baby. With only a few weeks left in town, Geoff plunged into their affair -- and embraced the idea of having a child with no strings attached. But was it only baby-making that was in the cards, or was this love?MERLYN COUNTY MIDWIVES: Delivering the miracle of life...and love!

A baby and a bride! You're cordially invited to celebrate the wedding of Stephanie McLane and Cole McKellar...and the impending birth of their child!Free spirit Stephanie—aka Stevie—never expected to wed her good friend and neighbor, number-crunching Cole. But then she never expected to be pregnant and alone. Cole's offer of a marriage of convenience is the perfect arrangement. He's a widower who wants a child, and her baby needs a daddy. As Stevie's pregnancy hormones rage, Cole's got it all figured out. But the financial analyst has overlooked one detail: he is attracted to his wife—and the wedding night isn't part of their baby bargain. In six months they'll be parents...but will they ever be a family?

The Evening Star's Police Blotter: WANTED! Small-town reporter Lindsey Gray is being charged with stealing police chief Dan Meadows's heart. Ten years her senior, Chief Meadows always thought of her as a little sister. But now that he's discovered her beauty, it looks like there might be something brewing there. Hopefully the chief isn't too late. Lindsey was last seen leaving town for a quick getaway. She is considered gorgeous and gutsy. If you have any information on this green-eyed goddess, please contact the Edstown Police. Chief Meadows is offering a reward to anyone who can lead him to her whereabouts!