Книги автора: Deanna Talcott

Mallory Chevalle came to Wyoming seeking a mythical horse–and found a tough, honorable cowboy who stirred her sleeping senses to life. The virginal heiress had assumed it was her fate to be alone forever, until Chase Wells–with his special horse, Peggy Sue–two-stepped into her heart.Mallory was convinced that destiny had played a hand in leading her to this remote place–and into Chase's strong, soothing arms. But getting the stubborn rancher to believe their cosmic connection wouldn't be so easy. Legend had it, Peggy Sue could only be tamed by a chaste maiden–could the same be true about her owner?

When dashing single dad Logan Monroe strode into her gift shop seeking a special teddy bear for his foster daughter, Whitney Bloom's heart did a tap dance. Secretly smitten with Logan in her youth, she was irresistibly drawn back into his life–and joined his loving crusade to keep custody of his precious child. But she never expected to propose!Whirled into a fairy-tale wedding to the man of her dreams, instant mom to adorable Amanda, Whitney, who'd long ached for a family of her own, felt as if all her fantasies were finally coming true. Except, those fantasies had never included settling for a platonic union. And deep down, Whitney feared true happiness would always elude her…unless she won Logan's love!

Courtesy of his rakish good looks and powerful prestige, Jared Gillette was every woman's fantasy. Yet, as far as Nicki Holliday was concerned, he was 100% Scrooge! Sure, she felt a jolt of electricity whenever Jared ravished her with his sexy-as-sin eyes…but a practically penniless Nicki was infuriated because her «Bah, Humbug!» boss had her fired. Then he proceeded to charm her into caring for his beloved daughter! Well, a soft-hearted Nicki couldn't resist the challenge of spreading warm holiday cheer throughout his arctic mansion. Before long, a gruffly tender Jared swept the orphaned beauty off her feet. But would it take a miracle to awaken the jaded tycoon to the wonder of love?

FIRST COMES LOVE…He'd been the love of Claire Dent's life. But when her childhood sweetheart left for the big city, her dreams of happily ever after vanished like a rainbow after a storm. She'd built a good life in her hometown and she refused to be affected by the return of a now rich and powerful Hunter Starnes–no matter how heartbreakingly gorgeous he was.THEN COMES MARRIAGE?Twelve years had changed Hunter. He'd once run from his small-town roots and his love for Claire. But he was no longer the kind of man Wo ran from what he wanted. And Claire was no longer a young girl who believed in the magic of rainbows. She was an alluring woman who deserved the real deal–a ring and a promise and a family. But could the man who had stolen her dreams be the one to offer her everything?

FROM THE DESK OF EMILY WINTERSBachelor #3: Lord Breton Hamilton Title: Senior VP of Overseas Operations This month's scheme: Turn his pretend engagement into a real «I do»I can't believe my luck! Not only is gorgeous Brett Hamilton secretly a British lord, but also he's asked pretty paralegal Sunny Robins to be his fiancée! Okay, it's all for show–she gets a temporary place to stay, he convinces his parents he's found true love and avoids the arranged marriage they're plotting for him. But will this mismatched couple of convenience get what they really need when the romantic charade is over: a real, everlasting love? I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Mallory Chevalle came to Wyoming seeking a mythical horse–and found a tough, honorable cowboy who stirred her sleeping senses to life. The virginal heiress had assumed it was her fate to be alone forever, until Chase Wells–with his special horse, Peggy Sue–two-stepped into her heart.Mallory was convinced that destiny had played a hand in leading her to this remote place–and into Chase's strong, soothing arms. But getting the stubborn rancher to believe their cosmic connection wouldn't be so easy. Legend had it, Peggy Sue could only be tamed by a chaste maiden–could the same be true about her owner?

When dashing single dad Logan Monroe strode into her gift shop seeking a special teddy bear for his foster daughter, Whitney Bloom's heart did a tap dance. Secretly smitten with Logan in her youth, she was irresistibly drawn back into his life–and joined his loving crusade to keep custody of his precious child. But she never expected to propose!Whirled into a fairy-tale wedding to the man of her dreams, instant mom to adorable Amanda, Whitney, who'd long ached for a family of her own, felt as if all her fantasies were finally coming true. Except, those fantasies had never included settling for a platonic union. And deep down, Whitney feared true happiness would always elude her…unless she won Logan's love!

Courtesy of his rakish good looks and powerful prestige, Jared Gillette was every woman's fantasy. Yet, as far as Nicki Holliday was concerned, he was 100% Scrooge! Sure, she felt a jolt of electricity whenever Jared ravished her with his sexy-as-sin eyes…but a practically penniless Nicki was infuriated because her «Bah, Humbug!» boss had her fired. Then he proceeded to charm her into caring for his beloved daughter! Well, a soft-hearted Nicki couldn't resist the challenge of spreading warm holiday cheer throughout his arctic mansion. Before long, a gruffly tender Jared swept the orphaned beauty off her feet. But would it take a miracle to awaken the jaded tycoon to the wonder of love?

FIRST COMES LOVE…He'd been the love of Claire Dent's life. But when her childhood sweetheart left for the big city, her dreams of happily ever after vanished like a rainbow after a storm. She'd built a good life in her hometown and she refused to be affected by the return of a now rich and powerful Hunter Starnes–no matter how heartbreakingly gorgeous he was.THEN COMES MARRIAGE?Twelve years had changed Hunter. He'd once run from his small-town roots and his love for Claire. But he was no longer the kind of man Wo ran from what he wanted. And Claire was no longer a young girl who believed in the magic of rainbows. She was an alluring woman who deserved the real deal–a ring and a promise and a family. But could the man who had stolen her dreams be the one to offer her everything?

FROM THE DESK OF EMILY WINTERSBachelor #3: Lord Breton Hamilton Title: Senior VP of Overseas Operations This month's scheme: Turn his pretend engagement into a real «I do»I can't believe my luck! Not only is gorgeous Brett Hamilton secretly a British lord, but also he's asked pretty paralegal Sunny Robins to be his fiancée! Okay, it's all for show–she gets a temporary place to stay, he convinces his parents he's found true love and avoids the arranged marriage they're plotting for him. But will this mismatched couple of convenience get what they really need when the romantic charade is over: a real, everlasting love? I'm keeping my fingers crossed!