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ALL HE WANTED FOR CHRISTMAS… was to get away from the hustle and bustle of another lonely holiday season. But when Tucker Maddock stopped at what he thought was a quaint country inn, he found himself at a reunion of the big, boisterous Marsh family–who instantly welcomed their «long-lost cousin» with open arms….It was tempting to pretend, just for a little while, that this close, loving family was his own. But there was one small problem–a woman named Ruth Marsh. She was suspicious of him from the start–and so beautiful, he definitely didn't want her to think they were related!And suddenly Tucker could think of something he'd really like to unwrap come Christmas morning….

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To sheltered Elizabeth Dupres, the tanned, shirtless daredevil high atop the Ferris wheel looked like a swashbuckling pirate–handsome, debonair…basically a tempting load of trouble! A good girl like her was meant to follow in her mother's footsteps. She shouldn't want the thrill-a-minute life of the carnival–or the embrace of a gypsy prince like Carlo Fuentes.But she did.And for the first time, Elizabeth decided to risk everything she'd ever been for the woman she could become in Carlo's arms…

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Outside after midnight, Max Monroe 'spotted a woman drifting across his [yard–still sound asleep! Though Max knew that despite his wealth he was a far cry from Prince Charming, he still wondered what would happen if he stole a kiss to wake this sleeping beauty….Sheltered by her overprotective parents, 'shy Sarah Jennings yearned to be the kind of woman who could attract a cosmopolitan man like Max. But her innocence hadn't scared Max away–in fact, the gruff loner seemed to delight in showing her how to live life on her own terms. Soon Sarah had one more desire she just had to fulfill–if only she could persuade Max to agree!

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FROM THE DESK OF LUC DUMONTHEAD OF SECURITYST. MICHEL MAY 2002 DAY47I am this close to discovering the identity of the missing heir to the St. Michel throne! In the meantime, I've noticed the growing affection between the oldest de Bergeron daughter, Lise, and her ex-husband's brother, the dashing Charles Rodin.Word has it that Charles is trying to right his evil sibling's wrong by marrying the pregnant beauty…but this is no ordinary marriage of convenience, as Charles has had unrequited feelings for Lise since the day she joined his blue-blooded family. Question is, once he's proven his devotion to her baby, will she then be willing to give him her heart?

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SHE HAD EVERYTHING A GIRL COULD WANT–EXCEPT A HUSBAND!So career-girl Elise Montgomery turned to The Husband Finder, a trendy guidebook, to locate one. Only, according to the manual, her choice–sexy farmer Zane Keaton–was definitely Mr. Wrong! Yet, after a few of Zane's knee-weakening kisses, Elise wondered if he might be marriage material after all….AVOID FEMALES WHO MISTAKEMARRIAGE FOR MERGER AND ACQUISITION!That had been Zane's motto…until he met Rise. Although sweet, sassy and seductive, Elise was too ambitious to be Zane's ideal wife, or was she? And what would it take to get Elise to say yes to a lifetime of domestic bliss?

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NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS HAD GRANT EXPECTED THIS.His late wife, Ally, speaking on a memory videotape she'd left behind, was actually suggesting he start dating."Date?" Grant thought aloud. «Who would I date? Who wants a widower who lives on a principal's salary and has three daughters?»Clearly anticipating his reaction, Ally said into the camera, «I know you're going to sit around for weeks saying you wouldn't know who to ask if you wanted to go on a date. I've thought this out, too.»She leaned forward in the chair. «Jenna,» she said softly. «I want you to date my best friend, Jenna. And, Grant, I think you'll fall in love with her.»

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Nate Parker had a plan. Find his widowed dad a wife, and keep the old man from butting into his life once and for all! But Nate never dreamed distracting Dad would put him face-to-face with his own Ms. Right. Not that Nate was in the market for a bride…As far as Allie MacLord was concerned, men were strange creatures–and Nate was the strangest of all. It seemed her handsome neighbor wanted to matchmake his dear old dad and he wanted her help. Crazier still, Nate's dad seemed to think she might make Nate a good wife. Judging by the insane attraction Allie was starting to feel for Nate, the old man might be right!

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SEDUCED BY OATMEAL COOKIES?Eligible bachelor Andrew Wiseman knew how to evade commitment-hungry women. He dodged their entreaties with practiced grace, and dallied only with those who knew the rules. He never expected to be ensnared by the smell of brown sugar….THE TEMPTRESS WITHIN…Mary Frances Parker wanted a baby–and first she needed a husband. Drew had made her heart flip-flop for years, but she'd seen him avoid the traps set by other females. So she thought up the perfect plan to win him. She'd ask him exactly what he'd like–and make sure she fulfilled every requirement! After all, what wouldn't she do for a baby…and for Drew?

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SHE'D TRADE A MINIVAN FOR A BACHELORETTE PAD.…At the ripe age of 25, Johanna Durbin had raised six siblings. Now, on the verge of becoming carefree at last, she met Mr. Right. Rugged, sensitive, and available, Hunter Pace was everything she was looking for–except footloose and fancy free.…HE'D SWAPPED HIS BACHELOR PAD FOR A MINIVAN!With a brood of orphaned nieces and nephews under his roof, Hunter was fast becoming an expert on carpooling, first aid, and toothbrushes in the toilet! But some things simply demanded a woman's loving touch. Hunter soon realized he was one of them. Could he convince Johanna that his intentions were strictly honorable…and very personal?

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IT WAS A MANSION RIGHT OUT OF A GOTHIC NOVEL…And so was the gruff stranger who told Abby Melrose to go home. But she'd come to Dr. Jeremy Waters for help with her exceptional little boy, and she didn't scare easily. The handsome recluse might be off-the-charts smart, but common sense told Abby he needed her as much as she needed him.Jeremy was a genius, but he was also a red-blooded male, and the determined single mother's arguments–not to mention her beauty–were crumbling the once-solid walls surrounding his lonely heart. Before long, Jeremy knew even a know-it-all had something to learn–especially when it came to the true meaning of love…

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