Современные любовные романы — Teresa Southwick

It's not business. It's personal! Teresa Southwick delivers a sexy office romance in this brand-new installment of her Bachelors of Blackwater Lake miniseries!For years, executive assistant Olivia Lawson has been faithfully holding a torch for her hunky boss. But she doesn't need a memo to see she's stuck in the friend zone! Olivia decides she needs to look elsewhere for love. So she invents a long-distance boyfriend–the perfect excuse to quit her job and move away–and gives her two-weeks...

The handsome stranger called himself a doctor, but he was talking crazy! Wealthy Texas surgeon Dominic Rodriguez had stormed into Sky Colton's small-town jewelry shop demanding she pose as his bride-to-be while his family visited from Spain.A hopeless romantic, the Native American beauty had advised Dominic's fiancée to follow her heart–and the woman had run off with the chauffeur! To get Dr. StoneHeart out of her shop–and her life–Sky agreed to the charade. Sky brought much-needed warmth to...

JUST ONE KISS…But it was sure one doozy of a kiss! Abby Ridgeway had always thought of Nick Marchetti as her boss and closest friend. The one person who'd always been there for her. But his not-just-friendly kiss had now awakened a confusing and unfamiliar host of emotions. And changed everything between them….It was as though she was up against a gale-force wind. Every instinct screamed for Abby to hold fast to that special bond they already shared. But her fast-beating heart wasn't letting her...

FAMILYMATTERSIT WAS JUST A HOUSE…Bachelor Cade McKendrick has no intention of filling his rugged ranch with a family. Then his hastily hired cook turned out to be a gorgeous single mom, and the place was promptly invaded by freshly baked cookies, toys and laughter. Soon, Cade longed for something he didn't even believe in…COULD IT BECOME A HOME?P.J. Kirkland was a mother, not a wife. Yet Cade's tender ways had her dreaming of a husband. Was it possible this cowboy wanted more than a place to...

Emily Summers would never forget the passionate affair with Cal Westen that left her yearning for what he couldn't give her.But the charismatic, commitment-wary E.R. surgeon had given her something. And it was time he knew the truth–so he could be the father their child needed…. Two years ago, Emily walked away from him. Now she was telling him they had a baby?The sensual social worker had burned him once, and Cal wasn't about to make that mistake again. Then he met his daughter. And the...

Now Playing: The story of the unsinkable Molly PrestonGone were the glasses, braces and baby fat. Molly Preston had changed heaps since the days they kept company in high school. Since Des O'Donnell had betrayed her. Now, of all the men on the charity auction block, she'd taken the upper hand and secretly bid on him.His Big Scene: Convincing her that with him she was in good companySeemed Molly had past wrongs she wanted to right. And she believed having big-man-on-campus Des O'Donnell as her...

She'd never been desirable, but Matilda Fortune's secret longing for brilliant businessman Dawson Prescott was about to change all that. Her transformation from mousy wallflower to tempting beauty left Dawson filled with need.Yet he had given his solemn vow to shield the made-over Matilda from overeager suitors–so he couldn't very well ravage her himself. Or could he?One night of indulgent passion left them trembling…and married! Finally Matilda could live out her wildest dream as Dawson...

A racing heartbeak…check.Heightened senses…check.Flush of color to the cheeks…check.A shivery quiver in the pit of the stomach…check.An intense desire to throw herself into Joe Marchetti's arms…check-check-check-check.Yep, Nurse Liz Anderson had the classic symptoms of love. Worse, there wasn't any surefire cure. The best she could hope for was to believe her condition was contagious–and that Joe was equally susceptible to her! Hmm, maybe it could be transmitted by kisses…

When executive celebrity chef Shane Roarke went to Thunder Canyon, Montana to find his birth parents, he never suspected that his father was the most hated man in town, doing prison time for crimes committed against its citizens. He has a lot to lose if they find out he’s the son of the man they hate. Everything, in fact, including Gianna Garrison…

I wish I had a baby…When Rachel Manning spoke her secret wish aloud, she never expected to become an instant mother. She didn't even have a boyfriend! Yet here she was, temporary parent for the sweetest month-old infant. Until the baby's take-charge uncle–a heartbreaker in Stetson and jeans–showed up at her door.As Emma's legal guardian, Jake Fletcher had every right to be here. But soon he and Rachel were sharing more than late-night feedings. The down-to-earth rancher didn't believe in happy...

Nate WiliamsIt's the quiet ones you have to watch out for! The awkward geek who sat in the last row of every class has become the top defense attorney in town! He's fierce–even unbeatable–in front of a jury. We hear he's even represented a few notorious alumni…Kathryn PriceThe prettiest girl in school in now one of the most photographed women in the beauty business, selling tons of magazines and cosmetics–well, until she mysteriously dropped out of sight last year. Has Katie retired from the...

THE WAY TO A BACHELOR'S HEART:1 Alex Marchetti–die-hard bachelor1 Fran Carlino–marriage-shy beauty1 simmering attraction2 matchmaking families&1 secret ingredient: loveCombine passionate, hotheaded chef Fran Carlino and supercool, straitlaced bachelor Alex Marchetti. Slowly increase their mutual attraction. Add a dash of tension (neither claims to be the marrying kind), a generous spoonful of romantic spice and round off with a lot of familial stirring.Finally, mix business with pleasure, turn...

BUNDLES of JOYCONVENIENTLY WED?For years, Rosie Marchetti secretly yearned for brooding business exec Steve Schafer. Now her dream was coming true! For Steve had stepped in as her last-minute groom and saved her from making the mistake of her life….The longtime family friend had offered his name to her and her unborn child when Rosie found herself pregnant. Still, the impossibly stubborn man believed she deserved better. But who could be better than Steve? His tender touch and heart-stopping...

The whole thing was rigged! What else would you expect from lawyers and a judge with family connections? Former detective Sam Owen Brimstone was not looking for work, but now he was stuck with it and had to admit that in this case, the body he was assigned to guard was an awfully attractive one.Too bad that curvy, petite Jamie Gibson was a lawyer and, true to her profession, persistent in getting answers. But Sam's initials weren't S.O.B. for nothing. Tempted as he was, he wasn't about to let...

Ashley Gallagher had wished for money and power, then she received a promotion…and a new boss: Max Caine, corporate shark and the first man to break her heart. But Ashley knew better than to trust a bad boy, even one in a suit. Was he in town to destroy his grandfather's company? She'd find out–no matter what it took, even if it meant wining and dining Max while resisting his potent half smiles and sizzling glances.But then the riches of his love began to glitter more temptingly than gold….

CONGRATULATIONS, COWBOY…Tucker Smith had waited one long year for his second «date» with the pretty lady he'd shared one passionate night with. But nothing had prepared the rugged rodeo man for the three little words that Casey Wright had come to tell him….YOU'RE A FATHER!That's all Casey had to say to Tucker. After all, besides a child, they had nothing between them but chemistry. And desire was not something to build a family on. But when Tucker hauled her to his ranch to set up house, she...

And practical-minded Penelope Doyle had yet to find one who didn't turn into a toad at the first lip lock. But when the worst of the bunch stole her heart and her seed money, she vowed she would never again pursue a fairy tale.Even after she accepted a job in El Zafir and met her new boss, Rafiq Hassan, a truly splendid prince whose magnetism certainly made her want to believe in true love, in spite of the facts. Surely, a handsome sheik would never look twice at a plain American girl, no matter...

SHE'D WISHED TO BE A PRINCESS AND LIVE IN A PALACE. A HUSBAND WASN'T PART OF THE DEAL.And being kidnapped was not on heiress Jordan Bishop's itinerary, either. Especially when the crazy scheme was her father's idea of matchmaking, and the hero was Jonathan Prince Patterson–tall, dark and deceptive. After all, what kind of man needed to kidnap a wife? She'd teach him–by faking amnesia and forcing his confession. But this prince had more charm than she'd bargained for. His slow, sexy smile begged...

Jessica Sterling has just discovered a life-changing secret.In the desert kingdom of Bha'Khar is the family she never knew she had! Little does she realize that includes the man she's been betrothed to since birth….Sheikh Kardahl Hourani is rich, gorgeous and just a tiny bit arrogant. He's happy to marry, but this brooding prince doesn't have love on his agenda. Can Jessica see the man behind the playboy persona and find her way into his guarded heart?

Desperate for a job, American beauty Crystal Rawlins would have done anything to become nanny to Sheik Fariq Hassan's children. And telling a little white lie about her looks to secure a dream job in an exotic location seemed like a very small detail. But then she met her boss, and saw the definition of tall, dark and…wow!Burned before, Sheik Fariq Hassan didn't trust attractive women. Fortunately, his new nanny was far from stunning. Still, he was captivated by her fiery spirit–and by her...

I'M YOUR GROOMDEBUT AUTHORBABY ON THE WAYEveryone in town was talking about the pregnant and unmarried teacher. Kelly's condition–not to mention swelling belly–were a source of good gossip and great concern. For her baby's sake, Kelly knew escaping scandal meant finding an instant dad.Mike Cameron was not the father of Kelly's child, though everyone thought he was. So he did the honorable thing and proposed marriage. Now she could have the family she'd always dreamed of. If only their marriage...

The return of the father When Joe Morgan showed up again on Kate Carpenter's doorstep, the E.R. nurse didn't know what to think.After Kate had discovered she was pregnant, she'd waited to hear from the helicopter pilot and on-duty marine. Nothing. So why would the man who had left without a second glance suddenly return to her life? Joe wanted to be a father to J.T., and Kate wouldn't stand in his way.She couldn't know that during Joe's harrowing tour of duty, thinking of his son–and of her–had...

Scott Matthews had been a single dad since he was just a kid himself. Now, with an empty nest, the last thing he wanted was a new relationship to tie him down. But with one sassy smile from the sexy caterer in his kitchen, he was tempted to savor every moment with her.After her husband's death, mom to-be Thea Bell had given up on passion–until she met Scott. But her craving for the hunky contractor was one she had to resist, for her baby's sake. Because she wouldn't let a carefree bachelor...

Now Playing: A tale of a woman in need of a man–but only for the weekend….Starring as Single Mom: Abby Walsh–She'd bid on an ex-army ranger with «survival» skills at the charity auction to help her daughter earn a hiking badge. So why are her survival skills being tested when a camping trip with Riley awakens too many long-buried feelings?Starring as Military Man: Riley Dixon–Hazardous missions were nothing compared to Abby. Beautiful and all too feminine, she was a heartbreak-in-waiting. But...

Sensible attorney Madison Wainright did all she could to hide the torch she carried for her friend–sexy bachelor Luke Marchetti. But one shocking night, Maddie lost her senses–and her virginity–in Luke's passionate arms…and came up pregnant!With a baby on the way, Luke vowed to wed the lady lawyer. He maintained their «just friends» status as best he could, convincing himself that the excitement he felt was just…platonic. As Maddie's touch set him on fire, Luke soon had more than one reason for...

She swept back into town. No longer plain, awkward Hannah Morgan–now she was sophisticated Dr. Morgan! But one appreciative look and a toe-curling kiss from Dev Hart sent her right back into a teenage swoon. Maybe he'd finally noticed she was a woman!She took his breath away. Hannah's combination of smarts and sexiness awoke in this wary, once-burned rancher desires he'd long denied. All he needed was someone to care for his little boy, not a woman who would turn him inside out. But Hannah would...

The Storkville Scoop"From the Stork's Mouth…"Storkville is all abuzz about the shotgun vows of tycoon Quentin McCormack. The CEO's latest acquisition is a single mother of triplets! Quentin and his blushing new bride Dana Hewitt have been spotted around town sharing passionate glances and blissful smiles. However, speculation is running rampant about the newlyweds because insiders report they've only known each other a few months.Many a socialite has tried to win Quentin's heart and some folks...

Wounded straight to his soul, Simon Reynolds needed the attention only nurse Megan Brightwell could provide. After loving deeply and losing it all, he'd felt nothing for too long. Now, his feelings roared back to life–with the help of Megan's tender care and bright smile. And after leaving the darkness behind, all he wanted was her.Megan refused to play Simon's game, for she'd suffered too many times already. And becoming intimately involved with a patient was unprofessional and dangerous....

He’s turning her town upside down!It’s a dirty job, but someone has to be Blackwater Lake’s most eligible bachelor. Sexy newcomer Sam Hart goes through women like water. Florist Faith Connelly should know – she delivers the millionaire banker’s first-date rose, followed by the inevitable date number two break-up bouquet. But when Sam gallantly offers her temporary shelter after a fire sweeps through town, it’s the single mother who could end up burned again.The sassy town sweetheart, her...

Releasing his inner cowboy!Rugged ex-Marine Brendan Tanner recently took up residence at the Stockton ranch. Could Fiona O’Reilly make him rethink his wandering ways?The sparks between those two could light up all of Rust Creek Falls, if only they weren’t so wary of falling in love…

Widowed neonatal specialist Nathan Steele wasn’t looking for a fairy-tale…until he met wary hospital housekeeper Cindy Elliot. One kiss awakened an unexpected passion and now Cindy is expecting! Earning her trust won’t be easy, but Nathan is ready to carry her into happily ever after.

McFarlane’s Perfect Bride Hotel magnateConnor is in Thunder Canyon to buy a ski resort. At first local girl Tori’s furious, but soon she realises Connor doesn’t deserve his corporate shark reputation. So when he asks her to pose as his fiancée, she’s quick to say I do!Taming the Montana Millionaire Thunder Canyon’s bad-boy-made-good is back. And there’s no way Haley is letting gorgeous billionaire playboy Marlon anywhere near her heart. But Marlon hasn’t forgotten their last kiss. And he’s...

All Rose Traub wants is to fall in love, get married and have her happy ending. But, after dating every eligible bachelor in town, the sassy redhead is still looking for Mr Right.But that doesn’t include handsome Austin Anderson.He’s totally wrong for her in every way… so why is the town abuzz that they’re dating?

A decade ago, good-girl Maggie Benson took a walk on the wild side with brooding bad boy Jack Riley. They'd generated enough chemistry to blow Destiny, Texas, to kingdom come. But an army-bound Jack had disappeared after a night of passion, leaving Maggie with more than just memories….Then Jack blew back into town. But he was the one left shell-shocked. Not only did the spirited single mom still make him ache in all the right places, but she also revealed a life-altering secret.Would a fearless...

WHO SAID OPPOSITES DON’T ATTRACT?Applying for a job in her wedding gown wasn’t the best way to make a first impression! But Kate needed to escape the humiliation of her hastily called-off wedding and Cabot Dixon’s ranch seemed like the perfect place to keep a low profile.Cabot’s past experiences with women told him that Kate was a runner. So when his young son, Tyler, made not-so-subtle hints about wanting Kate as his mum, the single dad wondered what he’d opened himself up to… especially when...

A Nanny Under the Mistletoe Nanny extraordinaire Libby spent her life nurturing children. So when her best friend’s daughter was left orphaned, Libby lost no time in opening her heart to Morgan. Yet she never expected to feel sparks for Morgan’s guardian, troubled billionaire Jess. SINGLE Father, Surprise Prince!Nothing on the battleground could have prepared soldier Joe for being a single dad! But Joe will do anything to keep precious Mei and he’s thankful for Kelly’s help…until she reveals his...

Code Red: Romance! When hotshot plastic surgeon David Wilder agreed to assist temporarily at a small-town hospital, his world was turned upside down by a gorgeous little girl – and her equally captivating mother.Courtney Albright just wanted the best for her daughter Janie. And even though the handsome Dr Wilder seemed as arrogant as they came, she’d overlook anything if he could heal her little girl’s injury.But the single mum definitely couldn’t ignore the electricity between her and the...

No-nonsense Avery O’Neill was as by-the-numbers about her love life as she was about the hospital budget she managed.So she vowed to ignore the sparks between her and hotshot surgeon Spencer Stone – until their insatiable passions swept them into an unexpected predicament. Could Mercy General’s most eligible bachelor convince Avery that his feelings were real…?

Why had she rented her upstairs apartment to another doctor?Single mum Jill Beck knew the type, especially one as handsome as Adam Stone. The MD would stick it out in Montana…until the first snowstorm. And then he’d leave everyone behind. But this time Jill vowed she wasn’t getting involved…

Nick Damian, paediatric surgeon extraordinaire, was stunned to see his beloved ex-wife Ryleigh Evans in his office.She thought he’d be the perfect person to father the baby she longed to have and it was the deal of a lifetime for Nick. He’d let Ryleigh slip out of his arms once before. It wasn’t a mistake he would make a second time!

Everything about contractor Alex McKnight was hard – hard body, hard heart, and he was damn hard to ignore.Yet while architect Ellie Hart couldn’t deny her attraction, she was going to resist! Until she got injured and Alex offered her a place to stay while she recovered.Then he suggested the unthinkable: a no-strings-attached, passion-unleashed affair… !

Falling for the M.D. After his father’s death, Dr Peter Wilder must fight to save his small-town hospital from a huge conglomerate. Everyone is on his side, except for beautiful Bethany Holloway. Will Bethany give Dr Wilder a taste of bitter medicine – or give in to their unmistakable fire of attraction? First-Time Valentine Ella Wilder wants to follow in her father’s footsteps and practise medicine at Walnut River General and, when JD Sumner, executive, shatters his leg, new orthopaedist Ella...

THE MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR…UNDER HER ROOFThe tabloids were right: Sloan Holden is rich, powerful and incredibly handsome. But he’s just another paying guest, as far as B&B owner Maggie Potter is concerned. The hardworking widow has a toddler to care for, a business to build, and a heart to protect. She can’t succumb to the charm of a man who was just passing through.Though drawn to his gorgeous landlady, Sloan knows “off limits” when he sees it. Trouble is, Maggie and her little girl gave Sloan...

Logan Hunt needs a nanny.What he gets is pretty kindergarten teacher Grace Flynn, whose desire for roots and a family flies right in the face of Logan's determination to remain a bachelor. Can Logan overcome his dread of becoming his father in time to convince Grace that she's exactly what he wants?

The moment Dr Jake Andrews arrives at Mercy Medical West, all the women swoon – except nurse Hope Carmichael.A widow determined never to love and lose again, Hope is immune to the gorgeous surgeon…but Jake will do anything to win the heart of his favourite nurse.

HER KNIGHT IN A SHINING AUTOSydney McKnight is looking for Mr. Convenient, not Mr. Right. Her dad insists that Syd be settled…so she asks the first guy she sees to act as her boyfriend. This gorgeous stranger is magnetic, but Sydney has sacrificed her heart before. She isn't about to give it away, even to a man who revs her engine like none other!Burke Holden is taken aback when Sydney requests he be her pretend paramour. After all, the single dad hasn't exactly been Mr. Romance since his ex...

Camille Halliday is having trouble winning over the mutinous staff at the local hotel. So when gorgeous Dr Ben McKnight proposes that Camille pretend to be his girlfriend in exchange for his help – she jumps at the offer. It’s the answer to all her problems…Until the fake hand-holding and kissing turns into so much more!

I’m sure you’ve heard there is a new doctor in town. Sexy Jon Clifton looks more cowboy than pediatrician, he’s good with kids and dogs, and what we all want to know is: Why is this man still single?Though there are plenty of ladies in Rust Creek Falls who would like to change the confirmed bachelor’s status, Dawn Laramie alone seems to be immune to his charms. The dedicated nurse works side-by-side with Dr. Jon day after day, intent on keeping things professional…and distant. Meanwhile, we here...

Two beloved romance stories from USA Today bestselling author Maureen Child and Teresa Southwick.Claiming King's BabyTheir last meeting to sign divorce papers goes wrong when passion overtakes Maggie and Justice King. Still, she walks away with a legal decree–and a pregnancy. Justice had always refused to have children, so this is one fact she won't reveal to him. But when Maggie ends up back at the King ranch, her secret must come out!The Doctor's Secret BabyAfter their passionate affair, Emily...

How to ruin a perfectly good divorceThe last time Rose Tucker saw her ex-husband, Lincoln Hart, he was fleeing their newly minted marriage. Now the man she fell in love with at first sight has returned to say those three little words: «we’re still married!» And while the lawyers fix the clerical glitch, the handsome millionaire offers a way to help his not so ex-wife save her business.The pretty interior designer can hardly wait to say, “I don’t.” But in the meantime, Rose can’t afford to turn...

When opposites collide…the plot thickensWhen former Special Forces agent Jack Garner opens his door to Erin Riley, he makes two things clear: he won’t sleep with her, and he writes alone. Clearly, fame and fortune have done nothing to brighten this bestselling author’s brooding manner. But his second book is long overdue, and Erin is there to jumpstart his writing…if not his heart.Bright, chatty and positive, Erin is like a sunny day to Jack’s perpetual night. And even as she struggles to...

How to seduce a sheriffSexy Will Fletcher is back in Blackwater Lake for the summer? No one's more excited than April Kennedy, the woman he left behind. Eager to avenge her heartbreak on the man who hurt her all those years ago, April is determined to make Will fall for her. But this time, she'll be the one to walk away.Taking the job as temporary town sheriff gives Will the opportunity to make amends to his family and April. While he doubts the little town is big enough for the awkwardness...

The Curious Case of Detective Dreamy Rust Creek Ramblings By now, you've all heard about Lani Dalton, everyone's favorite Ace in the Hole bartender. Observed singing and dancing fully clothed in the park fountain on the Fourth of July, she was hauled off to jail dripping wet by dashing detective Russ Campbell. Readers, what would you do if you found yourselves in the strong arms of the law?Since then, Lani's been reluctant to revisit the Case of the Spiked Wedding Punch. Because helping the...

Claimed as his desert queen!STRANDED AND SEDUCEDSheikh Ra’id al Maktabi mastered the inhospitable desert and he’ll do the same with the sexy stowaway who has clambered onto his yacht. Heiress Antonia Ruggiero is put to work and after hours he’ll take her between the sheets!ORDINARY GIRL, SHEIKH FIANCEJessica Sterling has just discovered she has a family in the desert kingdom of Bha’Khar. Apparently she’s been betrothed since birth to rich, arrogant, gorgeous Sheikh Kardahl Hourani. Kardahl is...

From Four Weeks to Forever Parasailing. Hang gliding. Rock climbing. That's what hard-driving exec Calhoun Hart had planned for his monthlong Caribbean jaunt. Until a skydiving accident puts a crimp in his plans—and puts him back into work mode. First order of business: fly in a personal assistant. But how's the once-burned bachelor supposed to resist the serene, superefficient redhead who has more than his bottom line working overtime?Justine Walker could do a lot worse than this tropical Eden....