Книги автора: Christine Rimmer

MARRY IN CONVENIENCE…All her adult life Lacey Bravo had loved Logan Severance, but the good doctor–always hell-bent on doing the right thing–had never even made an improper advance toward her. Well, maybe one, about nine months ago. So the about-to-be single mom knew Logan would come after her, demanding marriage. It was just a question of when….LOVE IN LEISURE?Logan knew, the minute Lacey answered the door, stomach-first, that she had to marry him. But first things first–there was a baby to be born! There'd be time enough afterward to convince her that what began out of necessity could turn into love. And to convince himself, as well…

Alice Bravo-Calabretti was expected to conduct herself like a proper princess.No more impulsive jaunts to neighbouring countries.No more tabloid escapades.But the hot new stable hand was a scandal waiting to happen.His bold blue eyes and come-hither smile could tempt a Bravo Royale to misbehave. Until Alice discovered her «penniless groom» was an American tycoon looking for a princess bride! Alice was everything Noah Cordell wanted in a wife. But his royal heartthrob refused to say “I do” until he gave up his most carefully guarded secret. And she wouldn’t settle for anything less than everything he had to give.Only then could they share a true meeting of minds and hearts – Bravo-Cordell style!

THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE WEDDING…1. Pick up dress2. Do nails3. Divorce first husbandSeems like bride-to-be Jenna Bravo had left one teensy thing undone before she accepted her nice-but-boring fiancé's proposal–divorce her first husband, Mack McGarrity. And when her former workaholic, currently gorgeous, superwealthy not-quite-ex showed up at her home one day, it turned out he had a new proposal….…One that Jenna couldn't refuse: to spend two weeks alone with him. If, after that, she still wanted the divorce, she could have it. On the other hand, when it came to rekindling old flames, two weeks could be a very long time….

Pediatrician Veronica Powers could handle crying babies and sticky-fingered toddlers without batting an eye, but in her personal life, order reigned supreme.So the beautiful and hardworking doctor was unnerved by her fascination with strong, sexy hospital administrator Ryan Malone–especially since his chaotic life involved three rambunctious kids and an inquisitive mother-in-law. Nevertheless, the single father was wreaking havoc with Ronni's well-ordered notions. And whether she wanted it or not, this man and his family were chipping away at Ronni's guarded heart and changing her mind about marriage!

When Charlene Cooper was eighteen, she turned to Brand Bravo in desperation…and he couldn't get away fast enough.And then ten years later, Charlene was forced to turn to him again–this time with a baby in her arms and a burning question in her heart: are you this little girl's father? At twenty Brand Bravo knew that he could never be the kind of man Charlene deserved.At thirty, he knew she was the love of his life, and he would do anything to get her back. Because, once again, she needed him, for herself and for the infant in her care. And this time, Brand wouldn't hesitate to be anything Charlene asked him to be. Husband. And father?

Cut from the same rawhide as his infamous father, Cord Stockwell was ruthless in business–and love. So when social worker Hannah Miller claimed that three-month-old Becky was Cord's progeny, he struck a deal that brought baby and Hannah into his opulent home. The wealthy bachelor soon set his sights on something he wanted more of…the sexy temporary nanny! Still, Hannah insisted she had zero interest in intimacy–but her passion-filled kisses betrayed her. And Cord would not be denied. He'd darned well marry Hannah to keep the upper hand…!

What other disaster could befall Natalie Fortune? Her long-awaited vacation had been waylaid, her «new life» postponed. Now she was marooned with a broken leg, a St.Bernard–and a way-too-sexy neighbor. Eric Dalton had made her an offer she couldn't refuse. But was letting the gorgeous bachelor and his sweet little boy into her life Mistake No. 999, or the new beginning she'd been waiting for?

Falling for the rebel… After being jilted by her boyfriend, Marnie was determined never to stay in one place too long. But from the moment she arrived in Texas and clashed with sexy Jericho Bravo, she was finding all sorts of reasons to stay put. Too bad the rugged loner couldn’t say the same. Or could he?Jericho was making Marnie believe in second chances. Was the proud, wary rebel willing to risk his heart? Because he already owned hers…

She’s having his baby – again!Well, if lightning didn’t strike twice, then how could a night of passion with her former lover, Matt Bravo, leave Connie Lonnigan pregnant with his child…for the second time? They already had a beautiful little girl and they’d finally come to terms with their can’t-live-with-can’t-live-without-each-other relationship. And now this!Texas tycoon Matt Bravo had let Connie slip through his fingers five years ago and he was not about to make the same mistake again. He had to convince her that he was the man for her, now and forever. To make this a Christmas to remember – for all four of them…

Travis Bravo was sick of his meddling mother and her matchmaking ways. So what better way to stop her than to bring a fiancée home for the holidays? One catch–he wasn't even dating anyone. But that was where his rough-and-tumble oil-rig friend, Samantha Jaworski, came in.An unpolished tomboy, Sam was game for anything for a good friend. But after her girlfriend-ready makeover, she fell easily into the role of Travis's loving partner–and into his arms. Would she be standing under his mistletoe…for keeps?

All I want for Christmas:1) A good bottle of champagne2) A free-range turkey3) A cozy snow-covered cabinWith that list, lifestyle columnist Jillian Diamond was making a statement about what she didn't want for Christmas–a man. Of course, one happened to come along with said cozy snow-covered cabin–and he was a sight for sore eyes, even if Christmas wasn't exactly his favorite holiday.Will «Scrooge» Bravo was well-known for his antipathy toward that most wonderful time of year. And all he wanted for Christmas was to be alone. Then into his den of solitude walked beautiful, miniskirt-clad Jilly. She hadn't been on his Christmas list, so why was he so tempted to gift-wrap her, put her under his tree…and join her there…?

You are cordially invited to the…shotgun…wedding ofElena Cabrera BravoandRogan MurdochDate: As soon as labor is over.Time: Just enough for the bride to fit into something other than a hospital gown.Hosted by: The brothers of the bride. In fact, they insisted on it!Reason for Union: The bride and groom love each other…even if they're both too stubborn to admit it!RSVP to the Bravo Family.Gifts (wedding and baby) optional…

You are cordially invited to the…shotgun…wedding ofElena Cabrera BravoandRogan MurdochDate: As soon as labor is over.Time: Just enough for the bride to fit into something other than a hospital gown.Hosted by: The brothers of the bride. In fact, they insisted on it!Reason for Union: The bride and groom love each other…even if they're both too stubborn to admit it!RSVP to the Bravo Family.Gifts (wedding and baby) optional…

BEAUTY AND THE… MAN WHO'LL NEVER LET HER GO.On paper, this should have been the perfect arrangement.Elise Bravo needed a job, desperately. And soldier-turned-thriller-writer Jed Walsh burned through (almost literally it turned out) assistants like hellfire through brimstone. Turned out he had some…unusual work habits to go along with his giant talent and ego. He threw knives to relax. He cleaned his guns as he acted out scenes. And more than anything, he hated cats…Enter Elise, crack typist, master plotter, and perfect for the live-in job in every way but one…two if you count Mr. Wiggles, her furry companion. For though Jed had sworn he would never get «involved» with a woman who worked for him, it took only a day or two with the perfectly professional, pencil skirt-wearing Bravo beauty to realize that he needed to keep Elise–in his bed, in his house, and in his life. And the first step was building Mr. Wiggles a catio–because maybe there was more than one way for Jed to make Elise his?

Plain Jane Megan Schumacher was the most dependable person on Danbury Way, the sleek suburban cul-de-sac where she lived over her sister's garage. Certainly not the kind of girl who would rock anyone's boat–until she fell for the (barely) ex-husband of her best friend and neighbor!Greg Banning planned to hire Megan to redo his marketing plan, but he counted the minutes until each of their meetings. As their romance heated up, Greg realized she was everything he wanted in a woman, and his thoughts began straying to marriage. But would their new love spell happiness for both of them–or would the scandal tear them apart?

Once again, she's running…When bride-to-be Cami Lockwood finally escapes the clutches of her domineering family, she accidentally stumbles straight into the mountain retreat of the most alluring man she’s ever met. Garrett Bravo’s never been lucky in love. But that’s before a one-of-a-kind heiress falls headlong onto his doorstep.But this time, she's running toward something!Garrett’s mother can’t resist matchmaking for her relentlessly unavailable son. So what better way to evade her meddling than to pretend that his accidental arrangement with creative, unique Cami is the real thing? Just one catch: He hadn’t bargained on falling head over heels for the runaway bride turned woman of his dreams….

A decision had to be made – for the child’s sakeLori’s Little Secret Christine Rimmer Lori Lee Billingworth’s son was the result of a one-night stand. Little did lawyer Tucker Bravo know that he was the man involved. For Lori and her twin sister had traded places one night. Although Tucker knew he cared for Lori and her son, there was no reason to suspect that the boy was his…Which Child is Mine? Karen Rose Smith For three years, single mother Jillian Kendall had raised Abby. But their happiness was threatened by Chase Remmington’s claims that their babies had been switched at birth. Jillian would do anything to keep the child she loved, but she also wanted Marianne, the baby she’d given birth to…Having the Best Man’s Baby Shawna Delacorte Fifteen years had passed since Ry Collier broke her teenage heart. But quickly Ry realised why Jean looked familiar. And they shared a bed. And Jean Summerfield became pregnant. Now she had to tell Ry that one reckless, remarkable night of passion had made a baby.

A BRAVO BABY BRINGS SECOND CHANCESIt was hard enough for Clara Bravo to face gorgeous Dalton Ames after he ended their idyllic fling. But confessing that she was pregnant took real guts! Oh, Clara didn't lack the fortitude to notify Dalton of his impending fatherhood. It was turning down the irresistible banker's proposal–just for their baby's sake–that she found difficult.Dalton pushed Clara away because he couldn't risk his heart again after his recent divorce – not because he didn't feel anything for the brunette beauty! When he discovered her pregnancy, Dalton was determined to create the picture-perfect home with the one woman he could never forget. Now, if only he could convince Clara that their family was forever…

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