Зарубежная современная проза — Peggy Moreland

The Tanner family was about to adopt a baby girl and all Woodrow Tanner had to do was tell Dr. Elizabeth Montgomery, the only other relative who could claim the precious babe. Fortunately, this rugged cowboy knew how to get what he wanted from a woman. But Woodrow hadn't counted on how much he'd want this woman….Elizabeth had always wanted a real family. But when a sexy Texan came toting news of a baby niece, she got more than she bargained for! Held hostage on the family ranch, Elizabeth...

TEXAS BRIDES BABY WRANGLIN' John Lee Carter was still the most irresistible cowboy this side of Texas, but these days the rugged rancher was packing more than a sexy grin. Seemed John Lee was now daddy to a sweet baby girl and looking at Merideth McCloud as though he'd like to make some more… .Well, Merideth didn't have a problem with making babies. Nor did she mind caring for John Lee's little darlin'. But it was high time the stubborn bachelor learned that all those early-morning feedings –...

BACHELOR BEWARE! Hank Braden prided himself on being the most confirmed dating bachelor in Temptation, Texas. So when the men in town advertised for women, he was there to welcome them with bad-boy good looks, a smile that would melt chocolate and lines smoother than black ice on the Texas byways. But marry one – no way!The moment Leighanna Farrow walked into his juke joint, Hank knew the reason God had created single women! But Leighanna hadn't come into town to be somebody's «girl,» and she...

One stolen kiss from hellcat Suzy Crane sent rancher-governor Gil Riley's good intentions skipping straight down the road to San Antone.Their passion was explosive – and so was news of baby-on-the-way! The cattleman vowed to make her First Lady, but Suzy refused to become «wife» only to shush scandal. Gil could care less about tabloid talk – he loved Suzy, body and soul, and she would be his forever-woman!After all, there wasn't a lady alive who could sweep this man out of his cowboy boots, then...

TEXAS BRIDES WAITING FOR MARRIAGE? No way! Not now that sexy Nash Rivers was back in town. Samantha McCloud had never been so worked up over a man. But the beautiful virgin didn't know the first thing about wooing a rough and rugged man like Nash – or so she thought… . Nash had never felt so hot under the collar!All over one little Texas lady with a body that wouldn't quit. Heck, if the stubborn rancher didn't watch out, he'd soon be hog-tied and heading up the aisle. 'Cause sweet Samantha...

THE LONG ARM OF LOVE…Sheriff Cody Fipes's idea to advertise for women to revitalize Temptation, Texas, just backfired… because the maid of honor for Temptation's newest bride is the one woman Cody can never forget: Reggie Giles. Ten years ago, when he was a down-and-out cowboy, Reggie had loved him… and begged him to run away with her.But Cody had said no and gone off to seek his fortune on the back of a bronc. And when he finally came back to claim Reggie, she wasn't there. Now she's back, and...

He owed his livelihood to the Tanners, not to mention his life. So when asked to keep an eye on their estranged family member, Luke Jordan agreed. He answered Lauren Tanner's handy man ad…as directed…to spy on her.Soon the lovely new resident of Tanner's Crossing because more than just an assignment for him. She was sensual, bold and able to look beyond the scars Luke could never ignore. But she was of Tanner blood and therefore hands-off. Until the threats began and he questioned which Tanner...

WIVES WANTED… ?Seemed all of Temptation, Texas, was wife-hungry – except for Harley Kerr! The rugged rancher had done the wedded bliss thing before, and he'd rather wrestle a rattler than get tied up with another woman, even one as pretty as his new neighbor.FAMILY FOUND!Mary Claire Reynolds and her two adorable kids were everything Harley had lost and thought to never have again. Then one moonlit night he kissed Mary Claire with a passion that was more than just neighborly… and discovered he'd...

THE CATTLE KING Renowned magnate Forrest Cunningham never had time for love, until fellow bachelor members of the Cattleman's Club started getting hitched. In search of his own bride, Forrest thought of loyal childhood friend Becky Sullivan. Only, she wasn't a child anymore, but a drop-dead gorgeous woman whose emerald gaze pierced his very soul.Forrest sensed she felt the magic, too. Yet Becky was hinting at a mysterious «fiance.» Was she trying to make him jealous? Well, Forrest was about to...

A HALF-WILLING GROOMBrett Sinclair didn't want the ancestral home his grandfather had left him. Problem was, he couldn't just forfeit it, either. The only solution was marriage – to Gayla Matthews. So Brett said «I do,» never expecting his bride would soon have him thinking about happily-ever-afters.AN UNWILLING BRIDEGayla couldn't believe she had married Brett – even if it was only temporarily. To her, love should last a lifetime, and she'd known her groom only three days! But when Brett swept...

A young man's body washes ashore near Ryan Fortune's ranch–and everyone is surprised to see he has the famous Fortune crown birthmark. Could the mystery man really be «the lost Fortune»?Before Detective Andrea Matthews can find out, she has to convince her young, headstrong–and all right, she'll admit it, sexy–partner Gabe Thunderhawk to stop thinking about his next promotion and start working as part of a team. Being forced to operate together is tricky, though–especially as their oil-and-water...

The Cowboy and the City Gal Callie Benson had come to Guthrie, Oklahoma, to trace her roots, only to discover she was descended from Lizzy Sawyer, the town's original local madam! And when sexy cowboy Judd Barker began trailing after her – branding her with his fiery kisses – she discovered there was more of Lizzy's passion in her than she'd ever dreamed!But Judd was hiding a shocking secret – far more serious than the family scandal Callie had uncovered. And while he couldn't resist the promise...

THE BACHELOR'S CREED Never settle down! That didn't mean Jack Cordell couldn't work side by side with Alayna McCloud, even if she was the sexiest lady west of the Mississippi. And his instincts to slip his boots under her bed, a ring on her finger and passion into her soul – well, the Texas sun was playing tricks on his tattered heart.Because a love-wary loner didn't have a blame thing to offer a lady like Alayna. Still, Jack detected a sadness beneath her perfection. And it was time the...

TEXAS BRIDES HIS WOMAN, HIS CHILDJesse Barrister was back – lean muscled, broad shouldered and fit to be tied. Seemed his former sweetheart Mandy McCloud had a child who was the rancher's spittin' image. Could the boy be a Barrister? And if so, would the long-ragin' feud between the Barristers and the McClouds finally come to an end? Jesse wasn't looking to make amends – all he wanted was to claim his son… and another night in Mandy's arms.But sharing a child with Mandy was a whole lot different...

Penny Rawley hadn' t traveled across Texas to have sexy CEO Erik Thompson boss her around! Sure, she was his new secretary, but she' d come to his million-dollar firm with one thing in mind: marrying the man she' d always loved. Now the irresistible beast had the nerve to ignore her– when he wasn' t shouting orders.Well, that was gonna change… .Erik couldn' t believe his eyes. Penny Rawley had gone from mousy secretary– to desirable woman! Now he wanted to take her to bed and show her just who...

A few half-truths got him through the front door. A few more white lies had him living in her house. Texan Sam Forrester never planned on such subterfuge when he set out to honor a promise. His mission was to get answers from the lovely Leah Kittrell…and she wouldn't have allowed him access to her home, to her life, if she knew who he really was.But what should have been a simple business matter turned into a tumultuous affair. Sam soon found himself in Leah's bed and knew that once she...

Cowboy Pete Dugan never thought he' d see the woman whose beautiful face had haunted him ever since their brief, turbulent affair. Now he' d come face-to-face with Carol Benson again, but this time a secret lurked in her green eyes– a sadness he was determined to soothe…Now that Pete was back, with lingering looks and seductive touches, Carol had a heck of a time remembering she had secrets that needed to be kept. Still, her heart told her to lean on his broad shoulders once more. And she was...

World rodeo champ Clayton Rankin had honorably married Rena when she' d gotten pregnant…hell, he' d given the twins his name! What more could a wife want? Cuddles? Well, cowboys don' t take too easily to cuddles. But Rena needed tenderness– and Clayton would do anything to keep his woman. So he' d darn well convince his beautiful Texas bride that he was 100% husband material. Even if it meant a lifetime of tenderness…

Be swept away by passion… with intense drama and compelling plots, these emotionally powerful reads will keep you captivated from beginning to end.Scorned by the Boss Maureen ChildWhen shipping tycoon Jefferson Lyon’s ‘faithful’ secretary finally had enough of his demanding ways and quit, he followed her to a tropical holiday resort. Jefferson was playing at seduction in order to get Caitlyn back to work. But his ex-assistant was turning out to be more determined, and more desirable, than the...

Ever since he'd first set eyes on her, gruff private investigator Robert Cole had been smitten by lovely florist Rebecca Todman.The vulnerable beauty had mowed down his defenses and aroused his protective instincts…as well as the desire to kiss her senseless. The attraction was mutual, but dark secrets in Rebecca's past kept her wary of the sexy Texan.Could Rob convince Rebecca of the depth of his feelings and win not only her trust…but also her heart?

Years ago, Whit Tanner had taken Melissa Jacobs into his bed – into his heart – only to have her marry his best friend.Now the pretty widow was struggling to raise her son alone. And Whit was bound by Tanner honor not to deny her request for help…. Melissa Jacobs had a son to think of, a future to protect. But once she saw Whit Tanner, surrendered to his tender touch, she found herself wanting it all, wishing for what could have been.Wondering if the rugged cowboy would ever love her again once...

Three stubborn, sexy Texan males!Boss Man When leading lawyer Blake snaps at his pretty assistant, Violet, she leaves him in a cloud of dust; he simply doesn’t deserve her. Perhaps now he’ll realise just how much he truly needs her…on and off the job. . .The Last Good Man in TexasWhen Macy comes to town, irresistible blue-eyed ladies’ man Rory Tanner is immediately attracted to the mysterious new stranger. She’s seeking a family, but surely natural-born flirt Rory is not the man to help with...

For a hard-edged cowboy, sweet young virgins were trouble. So Jase vowed to steer clear of his children' s new nanny, Annie Baxter. But it wasn' t easy for the single father to deny his attraction to the sassy beauty. With warmth and laughter she filled his home…and the lonely corners of his heart. Her innocent yet sensual kisses were almost enough to make a man wonder if sometimes rules were made to be broken….

Wealthy and powerful CEO Case Fortune was accustomed to getting his way.Now he had his sights set on merging his company, Dakota Fortune, with Reynolds Refining. But when the deal started heading south, the charismatic corporate shark's only recourse was to sweep Gina Reynolds off her feet to acquire her father's company.At first the beautiful heiress rebuffed his romantic gestures, though before long Case had her burning for him. By the time the dashing billionaire popped the question, Gina was...

When Lacey Cline discovered her daddy was a McCloud, the spirited beauty was determined to let the old rascal know his unclaimed daughter didn't need him! But once at his Texas ranch, she felt a yearning for the family she'd never known. Luckily she had sexy Travis Cordell's strong shoulder to lean on….Sweet-talkin', solid-bodied Travis wasn't the kind of man women usually came to for comfort. But sassy Lacey tugged at this hard lovin' loner's soul. And suddenly Travis knew he'd do anything to...

Link Templeton had sworn he' d never marry, yet he was now carrying a bride across the threshold. But Isabelle Fortune wasn' t his bride, and it was his duty to protect the violet-eyed beauty from her intended groom.Link was a man who valued duty above all things– including, apparently, his own sanity. Because sharing a remote cabin with this virginal seductress was testing his willpower. And he even seemed to be hallucinating, for he kept picturing wedding scenes with Isabelle as his radiant...

SHE WAS PREGNANT WITH HIS BROTHER'S BABYMack McGruder was there to pay her off…another one of his ne'er-do-well brother's women, claiming paternity. But Addy truly was having a McGruder heir…at that exact moment.HE OFFERED HER AN IN-NAME-ONLY MARRIAGEAt her side during the birth, Mack knew he couldn't just abandon her. So he offered Addy a name for her baby and a hands-off marriage, though secretly he desired her.BUT HE WANTED MORETogether in his grand Texas home, the temptation was unbearable....

It was an assignment she couldn't refuse. Ultracapable assistant Sally Gregg had to take care of her boss for one week. No phones. No computers. No stress. Not an easy task considering Vince Donnelly was a workaholic a tyrant she had little use for outside the office.Then the business tycoon decided seducing his secretary would be the ultimate way to pass the time….

Big tough men becoming adoring dads…Keeping Baby Secret Beverly Barton They’d shared a brief affair, and Agent Frank Latimer moved on to his next mission, never knowing that he’d become a father – not until his son was kidnapped! Frank was going to bring his boy home. Then he planned on dealing with independent Leenie!Five Brothers and a Baby Peggy MorelandAce stared at the woman who stood defiantly on his doorstep with a blanket-wrapped bundle in her arms. It seemed he and his brothers had...

The Texan’s Contested Claim Peggy Moreland Billionaire Garret Miller had arrived in Texas under false pretences. He told innkeeper Ali Moran that his stay was strictly business. But the high-powered businessman’s true agenda was to uncover all of Ali’s secrets…and use them to his advantage…The Greek Tycoon’s Secret Heir Katherine Garbera Ava Monroe has always longed for Christos Theakis to propose marriage. But lethally attractive Christos’s demand is not for Ava – he wants custody of her son. A...

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. Merger of FortunesWealthy and powerful Case Fortune, charismatic corporate shark, swept Gina Reynolds off her feet to acquire her father’s company. By the time the dashing billionaire popped the question, Gina was all his. But when Case actually began to fall for his fiancée, he realised his plan had a flaw. Back in Fortune’s BedYears ago, Max Fortune had a sizzling summer affair with...

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...