Книги автора: Sandra Steffen

‘Lacey’s Back in Town.’ Pilot Noah Sullivan had hit some turbulence. First came the mystery baby left on the Sullivan brothers’ doorstep – who was the daddy? Plus, Noah’s ex-girlfriend Lacey Bell was back in Orchard Hill – coincidence? Noah wasted no time confronting her to get some answers…and steal a kiss.Now he wanted more. But to woo her back, he needed a new plan pronto. To Lacey, Noah’s questions and kisses came out of the blue. But she felt for the baby, the Sullivans…Noah. And even if the child wasn’t hers, she still had secrets of her own. Would revealing them lead to a crash landing? Or was a relationship that had started with a kiss on course to go the distance?

Baby, oh, baby!Talk about being broadsided! When Reed Sullivan is almost run off the road by a reckless driver, it's town newcomer Ruby O'Toole to the rescue. But the last thing Reed needs is a sexy distraction like Ruby, especially with the paternity of the infant left on the Sullivan brothers' doorstep still a mystery. For now, all he can offer Ruby is friendship…and maybe a kiss here or there.Quirky, independent Ruby is making a fresh start. Men are strictly off-limits–so maybe she and Reed should just be friends, despite their instant, combustible chemistry. But when a new wrinkle in the baby drama develops, will their «just friends» status stand? Or is happily-ever-after on the table?

A Bride Until MidnightInnkeeper Summer was Orchard Hill’s very own keeper of secrets. Of course, the biggest secret she kept was her own – a past life that had made headlines! So when fate deposited journalist Kyle on her doorstep, he sparked her deepest suspicions…and her deepest desires.Something UnexpectedRosemary knew she was in trouble when the handsome stranger who’d romanced her on the dance floor turned out to be her new home town’s golden boy! And they’re about to share a whole lot more than a slow dance – she’s having his baby…

Baby, oh, baby!Talk about being broadsided! When Reed Sullivan is almost run off the road by a reckless driver, it's town newcomer Ruby O'Toole to the rescue. But the last thing Reed needs is a sexy distraction like Ruby, especially with the paternity of the infant left on the Sullivan brothers' doorstep still a mystery. For now, all he can offer Ruby is friendship…and maybe a kiss here or there.Quirky, independent Ruby is making a fresh start. Men are strictly off-limits–so maybe she and Reed should just be friends, despite their instant, combustible chemistry. But when a new wrinkle in the baby drama develops, will their «just friends» status stand? Or is happily-ever-after on the table?

‘Lacey’s Back in Town.’ Pilot Noah Sullivan had hit some turbulence. First came the mystery baby left on the Sullivan brothers’ doorstep – who was the daddy? Plus, Noah’s ex-girlfriend Lacey Bell was back in Orchard Hill – coincidence? Noah wasted no time confronting her to get some answers…and steal a kiss.Now he wanted more. But to woo her back, he needed a new plan pronto. To Lacey, Noah’s questions and kisses came out of the blue. But she felt for the baby, the Sullivans…Noah. And even if the child wasn’t hers, she still had secrets of her own. Would revealing them lead to a crash landing? Or was a relationship that had started with a kiss on course to go the distance?

Bundles of JoyBachelor GulchThe Bachelor: Dr. Burke Kincaid. He'd spent one memorable night in town and had returned to claim the woman he'd never forgotten.The Bride: Miss Louetta Graham. The «gal most likely not to» now had one too many marriage proposals.The shiest woman in Bachelor Gulch had loved only one man and had waited years for his return. Now Burke was back…as someone else was asking for Louetta's hand. But just when she had decided to follow her heart, her doctor suitor revealed a few surprises. For Burke's Christmas present to the bride of his dreams was a tiny toddler…and a mighty big explanation.Don't miss the romantic excitement when an unexpected BUNDLE OF JOY arrives in BACHELOR GULCH.

Bundles of JoyBachelor GulchThe Bachelor: Dr. Burke Kincaid. He'd spent one memorable night in town and had returned to claim the woman he'd never forgotten.The Bride: Miss Louetta Graham. The «gal most likely not to» now had one too many marriage proposals.The shiest woman in Bachelor Gulch had loved only one man and had waited years for his return. Now Burke was back…as someone else was asking for Louetta's hand. But just when she had decided to follow her heart, her doctor suitor revealed a few surprises. For Burke's Christmas present to the bride of his dreams was a tiny toddler…and a mighty big explanation.Don't miss the romantic excitement when an unexpected BUNDLE OF JOY arrives in BACHELOR GULCH.

Bachelor GulchTHE BACHELOR: Rugged rancher and single dad Clayton Carson. This time around he was determined to marry a woman who couldn't manipulate his heartstrings.THE BRIDE: Diner owner Melody «Mel» McCully. She was danged tired of being overlooked by the local bachelors. What was she, chopped liver?All her life Melody had loved Clayton, and he'd never once looked her way. Only now, when he had a scalawag of a daughter to raise, did he come callin'. Well, roosters would lay eggs before she'd agree to his marriage of convenience. Because plain-Jane Melody was about to be made over, and would settle for nothing less than a proposal of love!Bachelor Gulch. This little town wanted women–but are these bachelors ready for marriage?

Bachelor GulchTHE BACHELOR: Rugged rancher and single dad Clayton Carson. This time around he was determined to marry a woman who couldn't manipulate his heartstrings.THE BRIDE: Diner owner Melody «Mel» McCully. She was danged tired of being overlooked by the local bachelors. What was she, chopped liver?All her life Melody had loved Clayton, and he'd never once looked her way. Only now, when he had a scalawag of a daughter to raise, did he come callin'. Well, roosters would lay eggs before she'd agree to his marriage of convenience. Because plain-Jane Melody was about to be made over, and would settle for nothing less than a proposal of love!Bachelor Gulch. This little town wanted women–but are these bachelors ready for marriage?

The Hunk Under Her Christmas Tree Single mom Krista Wilson could hardly believe that the man she'd loved years ago was standing before her, asking for help. Though Krista had sworn off men long ago, she couldn't resist agreeing to Will's request – with a few stipulations: No midnight kisses under the mistletoe.No slinky gifts that would add temptation to their strictly business relationship. No mention of the stormy past they shared. And no promises to her son Will didn't intend to keep. Because little Tommy had decided that Will was the dad he'd asked Santa for. And Krista didn't have the heart to deny it… .

The Hunk Under Her Christmas Tree Single mom Krista Wilson could hardly believe that the man she'd loved years ago was standing before her, asking for help. Though Krista had sworn off men long ago, she couldn't resist agreeing to Will's request – with a few stipulations: No midnight kisses under the mistletoe.No slinky gifts that would add temptation to their strictly business relationship. No mention of the stormy past they shared. And no promises to her son Will didn't intend to keep. Because little Tommy had decided that Will was the dad he'd asked Santa for. And Krista didn't have the heart to deny it… .

She's Hiding Something…Well, everyone is hiding something–but Mya Donohue's secret is knocking on the front door, in no uncertain terms. Mya is about to answer to the daughter she'd given birth to nineteen years ago, and Elle has news for her biological mother. Mya is not only a mom, but a grandmother, too. And Elle isn't sticking around for long. She can't.Offering Mya their assistance are her best friends–the only ones who will dare tell her the truth in unmitigated terms; her mother–a woman still sowing her own share of wild oats; and Elle's father–a man of few words, but usually memorable ones, at that. (Note: Mya's current fiancé has conveniently decided to take a long walk.)

Marriage to a Fortune is risky business–but nobody's listening to attorney Parker Malone. An expert on prenuptial agreements, Parker sees this marriage as a dangerous liability for Texas billionaire Ryan Fortune, and he's more than anxious to stop the wedding.Things get complicated when he falls for the wedding planner, Hannah Cassidy, who just happens to be the bride's gorgeous daughter.Even for a woman whose career is built on love, white lace and promises, Hannah soon realizes with heartbreaking clarity that there will be no «I do's» in her future with Parker Malone. But when crisis and scandal strike the Fortune clan, Parker gets an unexpected lesson in the true meaning of trust and commitment, and discovers that love is not about fearing what can go wrong, but about trusting what feels so right.

Marriage to a Fortune is risky business–but nobody's listening to attorney Parker Malone. An expert on prenuptial agreements, Parker sees this marriage as a dangerous liability for Texas billionaire Ryan Fortune, and he's more than anxious to stop the wedding.Things get complicated when he falls for the wedding planner, Hannah Cassidy, who just happens to be the bride's gorgeous daughter.Even for a woman whose career is built on love, white lace and promises, Hannah soon realizes with heartbreaking clarity that there will be no «I do's» in her future with Parker Malone. But when crisis and scandal strike the Fortune clan, Parker gets an unexpected lesson in the true meaning of trust and commitment, and discovers that love is not about fearing what can go wrong, but about trusting what feels so right.

Bachelor GulchThe Bachelor: Luke Carson, overworked veterinarian. Though the mostly male town of Jasper Gulch had advertised for women, Luke just wanted a capable receptionist to keep him in line.The Bride: Jillian «I'm not looking for a husband» Daniels. Exactly what the doctor ordered–and so much more.Luke was happier than a wolf in a henhouse when Jillian agreed to work for him. Especially when he decided she was also the wife of his dreams. Sure, Jillian was the one woman in town who didn't want a husband. But if Luke could charm a raging bull into submission, how hard would it be to woo one marriage-shy lady into becoming his bride?Bachelor Gulch. This little town wanted women–but are these bachelors ready for marriage?

Marriage to a Fortune is risky business–but nobody's listening to attorney Parker Malone. An expert on prenuptial agreements, Parker sees this marriage as a dangerous liability for Texas billionaire Ryan Fortune, and he's more than anxious to stop the wedding.Things get complicated when he falls for the wedding planner, Hannah Cassidy, who just happens to be the bride's gorgeous daughter.Even for a woman whose career is built on love, white lace and promises, Hannah soon realizes with heartbreaking clarity that there will be no «I do's» in her future with Parker Malone. But when crisis and scandal strike the Fortune clan, Parker gets an unexpected lesson in the true meaning of trust and commitment, and discovers that love is not about fearing what can go wrong, but about trusting what feels so right.

Bachelor GulchThe Bachelor: Luke Carson, overworked veterinarian. Though the mostly male town of Jasper Gulch had advertised for women, Luke just wanted a capable receptionist to keep him in line.The Bride: Jillian «I'm not looking for a husband» Daniels. Exactly what the doctor ordered–and so much more.Luke was happier than a wolf in a henhouse when Jillian agreed to work for him. Especially when he decided she was also the wife of his dreams. Sure, Jillian was the one woman in town who didn't want a husband. But if Luke could charm a raging bull into submission, how hard would it be to woo one marriage-shy lady into becoming his bride?Bachelor Gulch. This little town wanted women–but are these bachelors ready for marriage?

Bachelor GulchY'ALL COME TO THE WEDDING!In Jasper Gulch, where the main course at the local diner is gossip, everyone's talking about the diamond-and-emerald engagement ring that Josie Callahan is sporting. Word has it this shy bride has been bartered for by handsome, wealthy Jake McKenna. The reticent rancher needs a wife to inherit his family's land–or else it will go to his fiercest rival.Every busybody in town is wondering why Josie agreed to the convenient union. Does she believe she can turn her grumpy, silent groom into prime husband material? Or could she already know this sham of a marriage will lead to real passion…in their wedding bed?In this little town no bachelor is safe from marriage!

36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….Marriage by Contract Part 3For Bethany Kent, life has never been more perfect. She has a beautiful baby and a gorgeous, accomplished husband. Despite the marriage of convenience start to their life together, she and Tony are falling in love. But then Christopher's birth mother returns and wants her son back.If Bethany does what is right and gives up Christopher, will she lose Tony, as well?Don't miss the next book in the continuing story of Grand Springs in Partners in Crime by Alicia Scott.