How could he tell the woman who touched his heart about the nightmares that haunted him? Mack Dorsey's scars served as a permanent reminder of the children he couldn't save in a school bombing, even though he had been hailed a hero. The tortured teacher had come to the Ranch Milagro foster home in the remote New Mexican desert to start anew with a group of children who desperately needed him. What he hadn't planned on: meeting beautiful, spirited Corrie Stratton, a former journalist and ra...

After her tragic past, all Jeannie McMunn wanted was to create a haven for orphans. But someone was determined to run Jeannie and her foster children off Rancho Milagro. Mysterious fires and fence cutting plagued the "miracle ranch." And lovely widow Jeannie needed someone to watch over her....Enter federal marshal Chance Salazar, a handsome cowboy with secrets in his green eyes. Chance was there to protect Jeannie¿under cover, of course. But Chance wanted flame-haired Jeannie under...

Pampered, pretty Leeza Nelson had reluctantly agreed to watch over her friends' orphanage ranch in New Mexico. So when one of the children ran away, it was up to her to find him. But journeying into the wilderness with dark, brooding Apache tracker James Daggert was more than the sophisticated city girl had bargained for. The mysterious man vowed to bring the child back safely, but sparing Leeza from his pent-up desire was a promise he refused to make. As they raced to save the boy from a ...

After her parents died, Tara was able to continue only because of her little sister, Charlene. And then, a year ago, she lost Charlene, too. She was murdered by the coldhearted Gavin Deveroux. And what’s harder to believe is that, according to witnesses and her sister’s diary, he’s a vampire! Though she has her doubts, Tara finally confirms the truth at her sister’s memorial service when the man himself shows up. No human could possibly be as beautiful as this man, and in that moment Tara ...

Daddy to the rescueSECRET AGENT, SECRET LONGINGS…The world believed FBI Agent Alec MacLain was dead—and that was the way he wanted it. Two years ago his life should have ended when the woman he loved had been ripped from his powerless grasp. Now Cait and their dreams of babies and backyard barbecues were gone, leaving Alec only vengeance for company.SECRET DADDY!Then one television newscast changed his life. Cai...

Imaginary friend or deadly foe?Her daughter's imaginary playmate was scaring single mother Jillian Stewart. The young girl spoke with "him" as if he were human and said his name was Something Beautiful.And then there was the matter of Jillian's newly hired handyman. Steven Sayers seemed harmless.Yet she couldn't shake the feeling that the sexy stranger was hiding something…dangerous.Jillian knew Steven was a man she shouldn't trust...

Daddy to the rescueSECRET AGENT, SECRET LONGINGSThe world believed FBI Agent Alec MacLain was dead-and that was the way he wanted it. Two years ago his life should have ended when the woman he loved had been ripped from his powerless grasp. Now Cait and their dreams of babies and backyard barbecues were gone, leaving Alec only vengeance for company.SECRET DADDY!Then one television newscast changed his life. ...

After her parents died, Tara was able to continue only because of her little sister, Charlene. And then, a year ago, she lost Charlene, too. She was murdered by the coldhearted Gavin Deveroux. And what’s harder to believe is that, according to witnesses and her sister’s diary, he’s a vampire! Though she has her doubts, Tara finally confirms the truth at her sister’s memorial service when the man himself shows up. No human could possibly be as beautiful as this man, and in that moment Tara ...

Devil's bargainTeo Sandoval's unearthly power caused storms to rage and lightning to tear across the sky.Tall, dark and brooding, he was called the devil's spawn by some. His laughter held no humor, and conjured images of smoke and fire. He wanted nothing to do with society. Until one night Melanie Daniels swept into his life, pleading for his help…Melanie was desperate. Scared. Fleeing from unscrupulous scientists who wanted to control her son's telekineti...

15th AnniversaryCelebrating fifteen years of romanceSilhouette INTIMATE MOMENTSALMOST, TEXASWOMAN WITHOUT A MEMORYThere were some things Allison Leary couldn't remember, but her memories of Chas Jamison was clear. His betrayal had been the single biggest hurt in her life. Yet, standing before him after fifteen long years, Allison still ached for his tender touch. And she needed him now more th...

**ALMOST, TEXASIn a stranger's arms**HER ALMOST PERFECT PROTECTORHe'd rescued her daughters, moved to her ramshackle ranch and vowed to protect her family with his life. Single mom Carolyn Leary knew Pete Jackson was a tall, broad-shouldered godsend. But her self-proclaimed bodyguard was also a man-one who filled her with long-suppressed desires.Yes, Pete Jackson was almost perfect. He'd accepted the job for the total sum of a littl...

**ALMOST, TEXASThe lone Texas Ranger**WANTED: THE PERFECT DADThe Smithton triplets had picked Texas Ranger Steve Kessler to marry their mom. But how could they bring a big-city lawman to a place like Almost? Write him about the "murder" in town!Widow Taylor Smithton was aghast at her boys' latest stunt. Soon, though, a real murder was uncovered and Taylor was grateful she had Steve to turn to. But could this self-declared loner become the fa...