Книги автора: Lass Small

MISSION: (RE)MARRIAGE He might be an ornery son of a gun, but never let it be said Tyler Fuller didn't love his wife. Well, ex-wife, since he'd presented her with an ultimatum she'd shockingly accepted. Now this hotheaded hubby was darned tired of spending the long, cold nights alone, so he vowed to win her back!His mission should have been as simple as the first time he'd convinced Kayla to say «I do.» After all, they'd jumped right from the bedroom and marched straight down the wedding aisle. But Tyler was gonna have to learn a few things about his self-improved former bride. Like how Kayla wanted to take things slow… and just how good slow could be!

MAN OF THE MONTHMR. OCTOBER Name: Kyle Phillips Occupation: Cowboy – and reluctant hero Damsel in distress: Lauren Davie Kyle had seen every manner of occurrence on his Texas ranch – even a freak snowstorm couldn't rattle him. But the pretty young thing he'd found snowbound on his property was making the upright bachelor reel with ungentlemanly thoughts. Of all the luck to be stranded with such an innocent beauty… .Trapped for three days in close quarters, Kyle could feel his temperature rising. His pure-as-the-driven-snow houseguest seemed intent on making him her first conquest! What was a proper cowboy to do?MAN OF THE MONTH: He's snowbound with an «angel» – who's a temptress in disguise!

MAN of the MonthTHE KEEPERS OF TEXAS MR. SEPTEMBER The Stubbornest Cowboy: Tom Keeper, youngest son of a proud family, and dead set against falling in love… again! His Sweetest Temptation: Shy Ellen Simpson could be just the little lady to tempt the ornery Texan into marriage. Tom Keeper could single-handedly tame a wild stallion, but get him near a woman… !The most eligible bachelor in west Texas had happily hung up his marriage hat, until sweet Ellen set foot on Keeper land. The prim beauty claimed men were out for only one thing. But Tom was determined to show Ellen that even the romance-wary could enjoy that «one thing» and still dream of a future… together!MAN OF THE MONTH: This sexy Keeper of Texas is Lass Small's 50th Silhouette hero! 50th book

THE KEEPERS OF TEXAS BEAUTY'S BEASTLY CHALLENGE She thought she'd been invited to the Keepers' Texas ranch to do her family a favor, but feisty redhead JoAnn Murray was beginning to sense a fix-up. Was she really there to tame cantankerous Andrew Parsons… or to be asked to throw caution to the wind and marry the arrogant beast?No little lady was gonna make him change his ways! Or so Andrew thought… until he got a look at the beguiling beauty those blasted Keepers had sicced on him. With one pout of her pretty lips, Andrew's gruffness disappeared, replaced by a grim determination to make JoAnn see him as something other than a challenge… and perhaps a potential groom?THE KEEPERS OF TEXAS: Every book's a keeper in this sexy saga of untamable Texas men and the stubborn beauties who lasso their hearts.

Headed For the Altar?The stranger's name was Chas Cougar and he was so divine that Amy Allen just had to meet him. He was in town for a Cougar family wedding, so she decided to pose as Cougar kin and crash the festivities. Oh, sure, it was deceptive… but what else was a lonely female to do?As for Chas, once he met Amy his senses were reeling. Why, he could tell right away that she was no distant «cousin.» But if she was so bent on joining the Cougar clan, Chas knew he could sweet-talk her into becoming a relative the legal way – as his wife!

It Was the Scoop of the Year… Everyone was talking about the way Amabel Clayton had finessed the interview with elusive rock start Sean Morant. The sexy, mysterious musician never did publicity, and tongues were wagging – exactly how did the reporter get her story? And the Affair of the Decade?Amabel was furious. How dare people suggest she would sleep with a subject to get a story? Besides, she would never get involved with the likes of Sean. She wasn't about to become another notch on his studded leather belt! The sensuous, talented, romantic man was definitely off-limits. Well… probably. Um… possibly?

THE KEEPERS OF TEXAS TANGLIN' WITH A TEXAN Ranch hand Rip Morris had quite the reputation… although what he really knew about women wouldn't add up to a pile of hay. So who would have guessed a lovely socialite like Miss Lu Parsons had requested the pleasure of his company for her first roll in the proverbial haystack?The taut-bodied Texan was all set to comply with the lady's wishes. But fate and Mother Nature seemed to be conspiring against them losing their virginity. Or maybe this was Rip's chance to lose his well-guarded heart to a woman whose body and soul were his for the taking… .THE KEEPERS OF TEXAS: Every book's a keeper in this sexy saga of untamable Texas men and the stubborn beauties who lasso their hearts.

MEN of the YEAR MAN of the MONTH"I won't rest 'til I make that elusive filly my bride." – Austin Farrell, prime Texas husband material Ranchin' man Austin Farrell had loved Iris Smith since childhood. Though he'd never said the words, he always believed he was the only man for her. Then she married… and was widowed. Not once, but three times!Now the gentle beauty was back in Texas, and Austin was determined to lavish her with tender, lovin' care. And prove to her that this cowboy would never leave his destined bride's side… .Some men are made for lovin' – and you'll love our MAN OF THE MONTH!

JUST ONE OF THE BOYSChancy Freedman had grown up on the Bar Q ranch. She had learned how to rope and ride, and the ranch hands had looked out for her «best they could.» But they couldn't teach her the art of being a lady, and poor Chancy had made it to her twentieth birthday without learning how. And then Clifford Robertson rode into town… .Cliff was a real cowboy, with an easy, long-legged stride and a confident air. Nothing rattled this dude – until the irrepressible Chancy roped him in. The virginal beauty had decided Cliff would make a most appropriate teacher. That wily wrangler was in for the ride of his life!

CELEBRATION 1000 SECRET BABYThe handsome stranger was Zachary Thomas, and one lust-filled night with the compelling man had left Jessica Channing one very pregnant woman! But Jessica wanted nothing to do with a reluctant groom, so she vowed to keep her baby a secret… .Memories of that night and of the mysterious Jessica were driving Zachary out of his ever-lovin' mind. So he returned to Texas to surprise her with an outrageous offer she couldn't refuse. But he was shocked to his toes when he found his unsuspecting bride on the verge of motherhood!CELEBRATION 1000: Come celebrate the publication of the 1000th Silhouette Desire, with scintillating love stories by some of your favorite writers!

A MAN MADE FOR MARRIAGE Confirmed bachelorette Gerri Jones was convinced she'd never meet a man in all of TEXAS she could understand, let alone love. Then Frank Scheblocki walked into her life.He was a true gentleman, careful with her innocence, generous with his kisses… and teetering on the edge of falling in love. And though he'd made her the prize of his relentless pursuit, Geri wondered if Frank just might be the biggest catch of all!

Mr. January Name:Stefan Szyszko (Pronounced «Cisco»), confirmed bachelor. Allergic To: Horses… and marriage-minded women. His Ex-Girlfriend: Carrie Pierce. A long-legged filly just lookin' for love. For Stefan, footloose and fancy-free was the only way to live.Even Carrie, his frisky ex, couldn't make him change his mind. Besides, he'd already dated – and discarded – her… . Then he began to notice that there wasn't a man in TEXAS who didn't have an eye for Carrie. And when one of them tried to rope her in, Stefan realized it was time to get Carrie into his corral – for good!

MARRY ME… AGAIN!Josephine Morris hadn't seen her ex-husband in almost four years when the storm of the decade hit. Suddenly they were stranded in the last hotel room in Dallas – together. Chad Wilkins had been a master in the bedroom, and now the seducing scoundrel was intent on wooing her back into his life – and his bed!He swore that he'd changed. And a horrified Jo was this close to succumbing. Jo knew she should be strong, but how could she resist a veritable force of nature? And what would she do when her relentless ex decided he was ready to play house – full-time?

MISSION: (RE)MARRIAGE He might be an ornery son of a gun, but never let it be said Tyler Fuller didn't love his wife. Well, ex-wife, since he'd presented her with an ultimatum she'd shockingly accepted. Now this hotheaded hubby was darned tired of spending the long, cold nights alone, so he vowed to win her back!His mission should have been as simple as the first time he'd convinced Kayla to say «I do.» After all, they'd jumped right from the bedroom and marched straight down the wedding aisle. But Tyler was gonna have to learn a few things about his self-improved former bride. Like how Kayla wanted to take things slow… and just how good slow could be!

MAN OF THE MONTHMR. OCTOBER Name: Kyle Phillips Occupation: Cowboy – and reluctant hero Damsel in distress: Lauren Davie Kyle had seen every manner of occurrence on his Texas ranch – even a freak snowstorm couldn't rattle him. But the pretty young thing he'd found snowbound on his property was making the upright bachelor reel with ungentlemanly thoughts. Of all the luck to be stranded with such an innocent beauty… .Trapped for three days in close quarters, Kyle could feel his temperature rising. His pure-as-the-driven-snow houseguest seemed intent on making him her first conquest! What was a proper cowboy to do?MAN OF THE MONTH: He's snowbound with an «angel» – who's a temptress in disguise!

MAN of the MonthTHE KEEPERS OF TEXAS MR. SEPTEMBER The Stubbornest Cowboy: Tom Keeper, youngest son of a proud family, and dead set against falling in love… again! His Sweetest Temptation: Shy Ellen Simpson could be just the little lady to tempt the ornery Texan into marriage. Tom Keeper could single-handedly tame a wild stallion, but get him near a woman… !The most eligible bachelor in west Texas had happily hung up his marriage hat, until sweet Ellen set foot on Keeper land. The prim beauty claimed men were out for only one thing. But Tom was determined to show Ellen that even the romance-wary could enjoy that «one thing» and still dream of a future… together!MAN OF THE MONTH: This sexy Keeper of Texas is Lass Small's 50th Silhouette hero! 50th book

THE KEEPERS OF TEXAS BEAUTY'S BEASTLY CHALLENGE She thought she'd been invited to the Keepers' Texas ranch to do her family a favor, but feisty redhead JoAnn Murray was beginning to sense a fix-up. Was she really there to tame cantankerous Andrew Parsons… or to be asked to throw caution to the wind and marry the arrogant beast?No little lady was gonna make him change his ways! Or so Andrew thought… until he got a look at the beguiling beauty those blasted Keepers had sicced on him. With one pout of her pretty lips, Andrew's gruffness disappeared, replaced by a grim determination to make JoAnn see him as something other than a challenge… and perhaps a potential groom?THE KEEPERS OF TEXAS: Every book's a keeper in this sexy saga of untamable Texas men and the stubborn beauties who lasso their hearts.

Headed For the Altar?The stranger's name was Chas Cougar and he was so divine that Amy Allen just had to meet him. He was in town for a Cougar family wedding, so she decided to pose as Cougar kin and crash the festivities. Oh, sure, it was deceptive… but what else was a lonely female to do?As for Chas, once he met Amy his senses were reeling. Why, he could tell right away that she was no distant «cousin.» But if she was so bent on joining the Cougar clan, Chas knew he could sweet-talk her into becoming a relative the legal way – as his wife!

It Was the Scoop of the Year… Everyone was talking about the way Amabel Clayton had finessed the interview with elusive rock start Sean Morant. The sexy, mysterious musician never did publicity, and tongues were wagging – exactly how did the reporter get her story? And the Affair of the Decade?Amabel was furious. How dare people suggest she would sleep with a subject to get a story? Besides, she would never get involved with the likes of Sean. She wasn't about to become another notch on his studded leather belt! The sensuous, talented, romantic man was definitely off-limits. Well… probably. Um… possibly?

THE KEEPERS OF TEXAS TANGLIN' WITH A TEXAN Ranch hand Rip Morris had quite the reputation… although what he really knew about women wouldn't add up to a pile of hay. So who would have guessed a lovely socialite like Miss Lu Parsons had requested the pleasure of his company for her first roll in the proverbial haystack?The taut-bodied Texan was all set to comply with the lady's wishes. But fate and Mother Nature seemed to be conspiring against them losing their virginity. Or maybe this was Rip's chance to lose his well-guarded heart to a woman whose body and soul were his for the taking… .THE KEEPERS OF TEXAS: Every book's a keeper in this sexy saga of untamable Texas men and the stubborn beauties who lasso their hearts.