Clearly this wasn't just another New Year's Eve, but if anything would have surprised obstetrician—yet baby-phobic—Claire Wainwright more than the little pink bundle on her snowy doorstep, it was who came when she called for help: Nick Campisano. the man she'd sent packing years ago...and had never gotten out of her heart. Back then he'd wanted more than she thought she had to give. Now, snowbound with Nick and baby for days on end, she was the one wanting more—of him, in every possible way. Was this one old acquaintance destined not to be forgotten?

Lisa Kleypas says "nobody does it better" than USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Bevarly. Find out why in this rich, emotional new novel... Once upon a time, in Manitou Hills, there was a home so radiant and vivacious it was christened with its own name: Fleurissant. Now it's in ruins, forgotten and neglected-except by a woman who sees her own life reflected in the broken windows of that house on Butterfly Way...As a child, from afar, Eugenie Dashner loved Fleurissant and the elegant, youthful fantasies it provided. Now, with a failed marriage behind her, a troubled son at her side, and a contentious and bitter mother to care for, Eugenie returns to the Louisville neighborhood of Manitou Hills to fulfill a dream: buy and renovate the house that once meant so much to her, and maybe, in the process, rebuild her own life.Day by day, as the house reveals more and more of its forgotten beauty, Eugenie sees her dream come to fruition-especially when the...

"Hotshot thoroughbred trainer Cole Early needs a place to stay during the Kentucky Derby. His only option is a snug little bungalow being rented out by local glass artist Lulu Flannery. And though her house indulges all of Cole's five senses, he'll have to tame his rowdy charm to coax some passion out of Lulu"--Publisher.

When investigator Leo Friday is sent to unravel the shady goings-on at the Kimball family mansion, he never dreamed his primary suspect would be pretty Lily Rigby, the eccentric family's social secretary. Everyone just loves Lily, and Leo can't help but notice that beneath that oh-so-sensible exterior is a passionate woman longing to break free. Leo finds Lily irresistible, trouble is, she might be filching millions of dollars from the Kimballs' overfilled coffers.Lily Rigby knew from the start that Leo Friday wasn't just another accountant sent to balance the Kimball family books. First, there were all those attractive muscles, a sure sign he did more in his spare time than crunch numbers. Then there were all those pesky questions about her personal life. But when he took her in his arms and gave her the most pulse-pounding kiss of her life, Lily was almost ready to put her suspicions aside. He couldn't be on to her--could he?

His fantasies never involved having a family—until Seth met nurse Prudence Holloway and her baby. So when Pru needed a one-night groom, he gallantly offered his husbandly services. Pru might have done some irresponsible things in her life, but falling for Seth—aka Dr. Insufferable—would not be one of them. Unless, of course, Dr. Dangerous was serious about becoming a Dr. Daddy...

Doesn't everyone want true love? No way. For sexy Miles Fortune,the youngest of the Fortune triplets, soul mates are for suckers. Butwhen the playboy rancher eyes blond bombshell Lanie Meyers at thegovernor's fund-raiser, he's soon face-to-face with a woman who'swilder than he is. She also happens to be the governor's daughter.But the paparazzi have a way of showing up when things get crazy—and their compromising position is makingheadline news.There's only one way to saveface. Pretend to be engaged—at least untilLanie's father's election is over. But whenan underhanded deal goes sour, Miles mustconvince Lanie that playing to the press willbe more pleasurable than she thinks.

In this charming romantic fantasy novella, two potential lovers need a little nudge from Cupid to set them on the path to romance. After a teenaged Cupid runs afoul of his mother, Aphrodite, he is cast down from Mt. Olympus to modern-day America in the guise of a cat to perform a good deed. But Cupid's matchmaking work is cut out for him. Shy professor Abby Walden may lust after her upstairs neighbor in secret, but confronting him in person is another thing entirely. What would she even say to a man who dresses in black leather and takes off for who knows where on his big ol' Harley hog during the darkest hours of the night? It may be too much for even a god of love to handle..."Top Cat and Tales," along with four other short reads by Elizabeth Bevarly, can also be purchased in the omnibus collection, SHORT WORK, for a reduced price!

One passion-filled night...Kicks off Fortune's baby countdown! Sabrina Fortune is as methodical as they come. So when she uncharacteristically topples into one unexpected night of passion with Zane Baston, she's stunned to find that she's pregnant! Zane's life—as meticulously mapped out as Sabrina's—also is knocked off its axis by Sabrina's news. Not to mention the discovery that the unlikely duo is having twins! But as they work together to figure out an arrangement for co-parenting, they soon discover that love has a way of overcoming even the best-laid plans...From Harlequin Fortunes of Texas: Book 1: Fortune's Secret Marriage by Jo McNallyBook 2: Nine Months to a Fortune by Elizabeth BevarlyBook 3: Fortune's Faux Engagement by Carrie NicholsBook 4: A Fortune Thanksgiving by Michelle Lindo-RiceBook 5: Fortune's Holiday Surprise by Jennifer WilckBook 6: Fortune's Mystery...

THE LOVE BET?The bettor: Sexy Sean Monahan. At stake: dating beautiful—if slightly flaky—Autumn Pulaski, the new girl in town, for more than her prescribed four weeks. If he could only get her to go out with him for eight weeks, then she'd be in danger of breaking her rule. Or was he the one in danger?While her no-man-for-more-than-four-weeks policy might sound a bit bizarre, twice-jilted Autumn was not about to risk her heart again. Not even for the bluest eyes this side of paradise. But when the four weeks were over, the sound of her rule had been replaced by...funny thing, they sounded like...wedding bells?

From Publishers WeeklyFor most people, one job is enough. Dorsey MacGuinness has three in this peppy romantic comedy by the author of Her Man Friday. By day, Dorsey is a teaching assistant in the sociology department of the local college; by night, she's Mack, bartender at Drake's, a swank men's club; and in between she's Lauren Grable-Monroe, pseudonymous author of a runaway bestseller titled How to Trap a Tycoon (? la How to Marry a Millionaire). Adam Darien, publishing tycoon of Man's Life magazine, hangs out at Drake's and will do anything to find out who Grable-Monroe really is. Dorsey (as Mack) defends Grable-Monroe's book by arguing that if Adam's magazine celebrates all the nice things that men have, why shouldn't women have the same things by finding a wealthy tycoon willing to provide them? And so the gender war begins. Though the interior monologues have an annoying way of chopping up the dialogue and Dorsey and Adam's more contentious arguments are often repetitive, Bevarly's vibrant characters and playful language make her book an exceptionally engaging read. (June) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review"Elizabeth Bevarly writes with irresistible style and wit." -- Teresa Medeiros

He's the key to her past...and her future in New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Bevarly's newest book in the Lucky Stars miniseries!Her amnesia is supposed to be temporaryBut she wants him in her life permanently It's been almost a year since Rory Vincent lost her memory in a car accident. And so far the only trigger to her past comes in the form of her handsome neighbor, Felix Suarez. Felix plans to leave their small town, despite the undeniable attraction he feels for Rory. Little does the stubborn chef know, she's going to stick close to him whether he likes it or not!From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Lucky StarsBook 1: Be Careful What You Wish ForBook 2: Her Good-Luck CharmBook 3: Secret under the Stars

When Ruby Runyon's hot date turns out to be mob-connected and married, her only chance of escape is to crash a swanky party aboard a luxury yacht. The next thing she knows, she's on her way to the Bahamas with nothing but the little black dress on her back. It doesn't help that she's going to be turned away from every port without proof of citizenship, which just didn't quite fit into her electron-sized cocktail bag.Enter Cary Grant wannabe Keaton Hamilton Danning the III, former chief adviser to kings, present babysitter of a recalcitrant prince. His job is fixing problems, and Ruby's shouldn't be too big a challenge. But it isn't long before she's turning his well-ordered existence on its head. She's sexy and sassy and just right for passion. But can they possibly jibe the two very different worlds they come from? How can they find their way to each other when they can't even get Ruby home?

Are You My Prince?For Sara Wallington, escort for the man who was just possibly the heir to the throne of her native country, the answer was a resounding 'I doubt it'. Because Shane Cordello–aka the possible prince of Penwyck–was hardly the regal and serene figure she was expecting. Why, he was too tall, too handsome, too...everything for her to believe that he was in fact the missing royal.Shane was equally unraveled by the lovely Sara–and his feelings became more complicated as they were swiftly brought together under the most volatile of circumstances. Soon Shane found himself having to fight for a birthright and a nation he wasn't even sure were meant to be his. But the woman by his side–now that was a different story....Crown & Glory: Where Royalty And Romance Go Hand In Hand.

He was a man of books, all right, but Rory Monahan had no explanation for his new reaction to lovely librarian Miriam Thornbury. Something was suddenly different about her. He'd never noticed that her legs were so long...or her lips quite so full.Why, it was almost as if the sultry but sensible Miss Thornbury was trying to seduce him! Well, two could play at this game. After all, he was a scholar—it was time he figured out what was up with her. Even if it took all day—and all night.The things a man will do in the name of research...

A hapless hunk finds family and fortune when he least expects it in the debut of New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Bevarly's Lucky Stars series!A million-dollar wish comes trueWith twins thrown in the bargain! Chance Foley wished on Comet Bob as a teen. Now, when the niece and nephew he never met show up on his doorstep with Poppy Digby, their starchy but sexy caretaker, his wish is granted. Chance will receive a million dollars as the children's guardian, but first he must enlist Poppy's continued support raising these handfuls! And maybe he has ulterior motives where Poppy is concerned, but will she ever let her guard down? Sometimes, all it takes is the stars—or maybe a passing comet—aligning just right...From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Lucky StarsBook 1: Be Careful What You Wish ForBook 2: Her Good-Luck CharmBook 3: Secret...