"I'd rather eat nails than bend to his will!" In the aftermath of Joe Colton's explosive birthday bash, honorary son Sheik Ali El-Etra had his own fires to extinguish. For the brooding heir to the throne had promised to present his betrothed to the people. And whether she liked it or not, his hotshot new consultant was going to be that woman. But the powerful tycoon was in for a rude awakening. Though sorely tempted by Ali's smoldering charm, Faith Martin relished taking her high-handed boss down a peg or two...and wasn't about to help him further his marriage-minded agenda!

Gentle and kind Natalie McMahon was everything rancher Jared Ryan wanted in his rambunctious children's nanny. While she was the perfect role model for his twin sons, she was also the embodiment of all of Jared's fantasies. But Jared sensed Natalie was hiding something from him, and before he'd open his wary, scarred heart he was determined to unlock the secrets of this beautiful woman.Caring for Jared's kids came naturally to Natalie. And falling for the single dad was just as effortless. Natalie knew the feelings they were both fighting against couldn't be denied—nor could the truth...that Jared's adopted sons were actually hers.

Katie Murphy had some explaining to do—starting with why she was digging up Sheriff Lucas Porter's backyard in the middle of the night. She was also a reporter, and Lucas had had his fill of the press after the tragic explosion that killed his family. But he couldn't stay away from the alluring widow...Katie had returned to manage the town's newspaper. Not to become involved with the police chief with the sorrowful past...even if he was proving an incredible mentor to her son. But Katie and Lucas hadn't reckoned on a kid who knew something they didn't. They were meant for each other...

Armed with a new name and an icy facade, reporter Rebecca St. John returned to Saddle Falls to bury her shameful past—and unearth the secrets that had haunted her since childhood. But she'd have to investigate the publicity-shy Ryan family, still feeling the impact of a mysterious, long-ago kidnapping. And impeding her progress was formidable, fiercely protective family scion Jake Ryan.Half trusting the beautiful reporter, Jake stuck close—too close—unnerving Rebecca with his steamy sensuality. He unleashed hungers she'd always harnessed, making her burn for his dark, drugging kisses...for his love. But would bedding Jake lead to more sorrow...or her salvation?

Connor and Cody's Daddy Wish List: 1) Must not be too old - like Grandpa.2) Must like 'rithmetic - to help with homework.3) Must like baseball - a lot! Five-year-old twins Connor and Cody Maguire were as mischievous as their red hair and freckles indicated. If their latest scheme worked, they'd finally have the father they'd always wanted and their mom could stop worrying about them. The boys had the perfect candidate picked out: Sheriff Joe Marino. Not only did Joe meet their requirements, but he also liked kissing their mother, Mattie. Eeeew! Now all Connor and Cody had to do was convince their mom that Joe would make a great dad and husband!