Зарубежная современная проза — Mary Baxter

Her dream of becoming a fashion model shattered by a car accident, Kaylee Benton has a successful career running a top Texas modeling agency. But the scars run deep.She longs for two things she believes she can never have: a husband and a child. When she is swept off her feet by D.A. Cutler McFarland, she tries to catch her breath long enough to fathom: why her, why now.Cutler McFarland can't deny his attraction to Kaylee, but marrying her is blackmail, pure and simple. Kaylee's father believes...

The moment Collier Smith pulled to a stop on that rainy Tennessee mountain road and gently led the dazed, badly bruised woman into the warmth and safety of his car, his own life was shattered.Brittany Banks was the wrong woman at the wrong time. But could there ever be a right time? He was a high-powered attorney on the fast track for a federal judgeship, engaged to a prominent socialite. Brittany Banks was a vulnerable beauty from the wrong side of town. And, in a cruel twist of fate, she was a...

THE MORE SHE TRIES TO FORGET…Kasey Ellis's life is shattered after she witnesses the murder of her friend and business partner at their Tyler, Texas, advertising agency. Though Kasey can't identify the killer, she believes the killer saw her–and that her life is now in danger. And, as if trying to salvage her company and her sanity isn't trouble enough, Tanner Hart has walked back into her life.THE EASIER IT IS TO REMEMBERA former bad boy who's made good, Tanner is now running for the Senate and...

THEY WEREN'T LOOKING FOR EACH OTHER…When a string of deadly warnings convinces Dallas mayor Jessica Kincaid that she needs a bodyguard, she hires Brant Harding. The former secret service agent takes the job for one very personal reason–and it has nothing to do with this tempting woman.BUT THE CHEMISTRY WAS TOO POWERFUL TO RESISTAs their personal agendas intersect, Jessica and Brant find themselves at odds, yet drawn to each other with a passion neither can deny. But the threat to Jessica's life...

Married with a young son, Maci Malone Ramsey has a stable and secure life…until her husband, a prominent physician, is arrested in connection with the death of one of his patients. The case against Dr. Seymour Ramsey appears cut-and-dried–especially when Maci learns of her husband's prescription drug habit. In desperation, the couple calls in Seymour's estranged son, Holt, a brilliant attorney. Although Holt loathes his father, he agrees to meet with them–and Maci's world explodes.Two years...

Gaining back trust is hard enough…Jackson Cole is shocked when he hears a troubled friend has been found murdered in a New Orleans hotel room–and he's the prime suspect in her death. Jackson realizes he has to fight for his life, but the one person he can count on is the last person he should call: Hallie Hunter, the most gifted attorney he knows…and his ex-fiancée.Especially when you're being set up for murderDivorce attorney Hallie Hunter can hardly keep her composure when Jackson walks...

When Dillon Reed strolls into Janey Mayfield's candy shop, the past opens up like a forbidden door. The imposing ex-marine turned high school principal is a shocking reminder of an affair that shattered all their lives.After the scandal that destroyed two marriages, Janey fled to Colorado with her daughter. Now, three years later, she's come back to South Carolina, determined to make a success of the business she inherited and keep control of her well-ordered life. But it's an uphill battle,...

Hot as a Summer NightSince her mother's tragic suicide, Lindsay Newman has watched her wealthy Mississippi family spin out of control. Tired of being a pawn in men's games, Lindsay is determined to become a revel in her own life–and Mitch Rawlins ignites that first white-hot spark. Tanned, shirtless and all-male, he's dangerous, defiant and oh, so tempting….Reckless as Forbidden LoveMitch won't deny his hunger for Lindsay, but the Newmans' new groundskeeper isn't interested in playing games with...

It had been five years since Molly Stewart Bailey fled east Texas, secretly pregnant with Worth Cavanaugh's child.Now he was the state's most powerful man and her mother's boss. Molly would do anything to protect her son, but being in Worth's indomitable presence had her taking all sorts of risks. With his housekeeper's daughter back on his ranch, Worth felt nothing but raging desire.He was determined to relive the passion that had nearly destroyed them both—for just one more night. And then he...

NOTHING WOULD GET IN HIS WAYHe was an expert at uncovering secrets, but Cal Webster had overlooked a huge one. His ex-wife had hidden her pregnancy from him. And worse, she had turned the baby over to his enemy. Cal was determined to get custody of his young son.But when he discovered his ex-wife's sister caring for the child, he embarked on one last mission. Using all of his seductive skills, Cal would pose as a stranger, uncover everything he could about this woman and use it to get back what...

Cozying up to the enemy makes sense. – Clark Garrison, urban cowboy and ruthless capitalist Clark Garrison had his reasons for returning to River Oaks and wasn't about to let anyone stand in his way – especially not Dr. Sara Wilson. Hell, she was just as beautiful and infuriating as he remembered, and clearly she still considered him the same swaggering bad boy she'd known years ago.Though he wanted to lure the lovely doctor to his bed, she was unquestionably off-limits. After all, it wouldn't...

MR. MARCHThe Stubborn Cowboy:Garth Dixon had no hankerin' for a wife, but the blond vixen next door had him scheming for a chance at a no-strings fling… . The Southern Beauty: No way was Tiffany Russell giving in to her hot-tempered, secretive neighbor – even if his smoldering good looks set her body on fire! There was no doubt that the latest female to hit Pennington, Utah, was trouble, but Garth never could resist a challenge – especially one in tight jeans.Since the cowgirl from Texas clearly...

UNTAMABLE TEXAN Successful Grant Wilcox was used to getting what he wanted. And what he wanted was Kelly Baker, the beautiful stranger passing through. It was just his luck that the gorgeous newcomer was also a whip-smart lawyer – just the sort to get a good ol' Texan businessman like himself out of a tough situation.Soon their all-business relationship turned into a white-hot affair, leaving Grant to wonder if Kelly's entry into his life was going to cause more trouble than any woman was worth.

CELEBRATION 1000 MAN OF THE MONTH MR. APRILThe Groom Had a Secret:Rugged rancher Jeremiah Davis joined the bachelor auction to find a willing wife… . The Bride Had a Fit: The last thing Bridget Martin remembered was buying a sexy stranger at a fundraising auction… so how did she wake up as one Mrs. Jeremiah Davis?Jeremiah had roped the unsuspecting Bridget into marriage, knowing full well she deserved the whole truth. But their very real wedding night had this cowboy wanting his new bride to be...

MAN of the MonthMR. NOVEMBERThe Problem: Sexy single dad Porter Wyman was a Texan born and bred, but this tycoon's fortune was no help in his current predicament. If he didn't get some assistance with baby Matthew soon, he was going to run for the hills.The Solution: Ellen Sexton. She was silk to his denim. Lace to his leather. And whether she knew it or not, she was the perfect woman to cuddle little Mathew – not to mention his dad!Next Steps: Convince this independent filly that settling down...

His sleek BMW looking like a champion black stallion, Denton rode arrogantly into the one-horse Texas town he'd once called home.Ripe with disdain, he planned to make a quick million – then bolt. But the unexpected sight of Grace Simmons launched him down memory lane to a perfect starlit night when he'd gently taken her innocence…and she'd stolen his heart.Suddenly Denton yearned to relive her exquisite kisses, to revel in her laughter, to squander whole afternoons in her bed – and to turn his...

36 hours: a town is plunged into darkness.. the mayor is missing..two doctors race the clock to save lives.. as a blackout paralyzed Grand Springs, Colorado, Dr. Noah Howell was back on the job in Vanderbilt Memorial's ER, thrown together with Dr. Amanda Jennings, the woman he'd never forgotten,,, the woman he's walked away from one long year ago; in the desperate hours of the night, tension turned to passion, and fate brought Noah one last chance to reveal the truth behind his betrayal, but...

­­There’s something about a cowboy . . . Hard-hearted rancher Jared Cameron was a mystery, yet bookseller Sara couldn’t avoid him. Captivated by her spirit, Jared hotly pursued the plain Jane. Until their relationship thrust sweet Sara into Jared’s hidden world…When rancher Hawk McKenna entered her restaurant, he knew Kate Muldoon was bound to be trouble…for him. He’d been looking for a little relaxation but Kate’s eyes spoke of hidden fears while her lips and limbs had him aching to take her to...

Lightning Strikes SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…Lightning Strikes Part 2At Vanderbilt Memorial’s ER, the power goes out, casualties flood in, and hospital staff must fight for lives in the dark.Mayor Olivia Stuart has been rushed to the ER with a heart attack. Noah’s sister Randi’s still AWOL from her own wedding, and Dr. Karen Sloane’s daughter is trapped by a mudslide. Working with Noah...

Lightning Strikes Serial Part 3As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…Lightning Strikes Part 3At Vanderbilt Memorial’s ER, the power goes out, casualties flood in, and hospital staff must fight for lives in the dark.Amanda isn’t ready to forgive Noah just yet…and Noah isn’t ready to confess why he walked out on her. But their problems aren’t the only ones. Karen’s daughter remains trapped in a cave....

The Man Means Business Taking his dedicated secretary on a tropical holiday to Hawaii as a reward for her hard work was one of millionaire Dean Logan’s best ideas, as they soon moved from boardroom to bedroom. Dean immediately began to scheme to keep her in his bed!Totally Texan Successful Grant Wilcox was used to getting what he wanted – and he wanted beautiful stranger Kelly Baker. Soon their all-business relationship turned into a white-hot affair, leaving Grant to wonder if he could ever let...