Зарубежная современная проза — GINA WILKINS

One night is never enough!There are many words people use to describe Logan Carmichael, but romantic is not one of them. Even he can see the irony that he has become co-owner of the Bride Mountain Inn! Until he falls – hard – for the one woman who is determined to stay just out of his reach…Alexis Mosley might be the only wedding planner in the world who doesn’t believe in happily-ever-after. She believes she and Logan can just ‘keep things casual’ – nothing more. But as she surrenders herself...

MIRANDA MARTIN–MOMMY?Beautiful and popular, Miranda Martin had the type of exciting, whirlwind existence that any single woman would envy. But when her two young nephews were unceremoniously deposited on her doorstep, her life took a turn toward the domestic–and fast!Fortunately, Miranda had a reliable friend to turn to: her accountant, Mark Wallace, himself the doting single dad of two little girls. After Mark opened his home to her new brood, Miranda began to feel differently about him…an...

Pint-sized matchmakers on the loose!Responsibility is not something Maggie Bell has ever wanted. Sure, she’s never felt the need to leave her family business, but she can’t give up her freedom, even for someone as cute as Garrett McHale.The former Air Force pilot turned single father knows his family life filled with two sprightly little girls isn’t much to offer someone as lively as Maggie, but he can’t help feeling attracted.But when Maggie gets a good look at parenting, will she take fright?...

All she wants for Christmas Doll-shop owner Ryan Clark wants one thing–a family. She's ready for a lifetime pledge of babies and deep, soul-warming contentment. But first she has to find a reliable man…All he wants for Christmas Max Monroe's sole aim in life is to be free. No ties, no commitments–that's his motto. Then he meets gorgeous Ryan Clark.…All they want for Christmas Orphans Pip and Kelsey want a new mom and dad. And they have Ryan and Max in mind for the positions. With Santa backing...

THERE WASN'T A WOMAN ALIVE WHO HAD EVER REJECTED REPORTER RILEY O'NEAL.All he had to do was smile and flash those dimples. But there was a first time for everything. Riley's first came in the form of waitress Teresa Scott, and what a lovely form she had. It was a ritual. Every morning he ate breakfast at the Rainbow Café, where, along with great coffee, Teresa served up a big «No.»But when a scandalous news story led Riley to discover that Teresa wasn't exactly who he'd thought she was–but...

EXTRA! EXTRA! HOT OFF June THE PRESSThe Evening Star's Local Chatter…EDSTOWN, Ark.–Yesterday evening, Serena Schaffer, owner of our town newspaper, found an injured man in a ditch near her home in Edstown. He'd been beaten, robbed and left for dead. Schaffer rushed him to the Edstown hospital, where he's recovering in room 205. The word around town is that it won't be long before those two give in to their powerful attraction to each other….The man in question–Sam Wallace–is a drifter with a...

A mysterious stranger has come to town…Former cop, Mac Cordero, was going undercover one last time to find and extract revenge on the man who fathered, then abandoned him. All he knew was that the man's name was McBride–a name, he discovered, that was synonymous with scandal in the small town of Honoria, Georgia. Which was jut was well…because Mac intended to raise a little hell!…and he wants her!Responsible, reliable Sharon Henderson was drawn to the sexy-as-sin stranger the moment he drove...

Just What The Doctor Ordered It started with a yellow puppy scampering into Dr Meagan Baker’s backyard…followed by her adorable new neighbour, a thirteen-year-old full of information about her attractive divorced dad, Seth Llewellyn. Oh, no. On medical leave and questioning everything, Meagan can’t fall for a busy lawyer juggling work, single parenthood and a naughty dog.After his divorce, Seth promised himself he’d put his daughter first. Adding a relationship to his over-scheduled life would...

LESSON PLAN FOR LOVEby Professor Catherine Travis1. Stop spending every waking moment at my lab.2. Quit finding excuses for my maintenance man to come fix things. (Mike Clancy is young, gorgeous and way out of my league.)3. Splurge on a new wardrobe. Lab coats aren' t very sexy.4. Help Mike with his night school classes, and ignore what my friends imply about us. (He may have dropped out of college once, but there' s definitely more to him than his easygoing personality and incredible body.)5....

TALL, DARK, HANDSOME…AND THE PERFECT FATHER?Unexpected sparks flew when midwife Cecilia Mendoza met young Geoff Bingham, Merlyn County's most eligible bachelor. But she was even more surprised when their dinner date exploded into a night of passion that neither of them would soon forget.Practical-minded Cecilia wanted more than just one evening of romance; however, she needed Geoff's help to realize her lifelong dream–to have a baby. With only a few weeks left in town, Geoff plunged into their...

DOUBLE TROUBLE!It’s a beautiful Texas summer, and Shelby Bell’s idyllic lakeside resort is tailormade for romance. So when Shelby suggests that Aaron Walker be her pretend boyfriend to help her catch a resort thief, she’s sure it’s the perfect plan. Aaron is handsome, smart, and understanding – so what if her perfect boyfriend is a fake?Having grown up in the shadow of his twin brother, Aaron is enjoying being the hero. Shelby looks at him as if he is number one. Could Aaron convince Shelby that...

The pitter-patter of little TexaN feet? One night of passion with PI Andrew Walker and Hannah Bell has a six-month baby bump! No longer willing to trust her instincts when it comes to romance, Hannah decides to be a single mum. With her family rallying around her, Hannah knows her baby will be welcomed with love and joy.Accidental or not, Andrew wants to be part of his baby’s – and Hannah’s – life. He prides himself on always doing the right thing – but the more time he spends with Hannah, the...

Making a family of their own The only sane person among her crazy relatives and friends, Rachel Madison was calm, comforting…and needed someone to care for her. Her interior design work was her refuge and she never mixed business with pleasure. Until her latest client, Dr Mark Thomas, a sexy, solitary man, tempted her. A knock on Mark’s door introduced him to a brother – and a family – he’d known nothing about.Suddenly his world was out of kilter and only Rachel could ease his confusion. But...

From husband for a weekend… to a partner for life? When it came to marriage, Tate Price was all business. Sure, he’ll play along with the charade for a few days, especially for a friend like Kim Banks. How can he say no to her girl-next-door beauty and those whisky-coloured eyes? After all, it’s only for a weekend. But what started out as fun has taken a turn into uncharted territory for Tate.Suddenly this mock marriage to help single mum Kim get her own mother off her back is starting to feel...

The Evening Star's Police Blotter:WANTED!Small-town reporter Lindsey Gray is being charged with stealing police chief Dan Meadows's heart. Ten years her senior, Chief Meadows always thought of her as a little sister. But now that he's discovered her beauty, it looks like there might be something brewing there. Hopefully the chief isn't too late. Lindsey was last seen leaving town for a quick getaway. She is considered gorgeous and gutsy. If you have any information on this green-eyed goddess,...

COURTSHIP OF CONVENIENCEThey were neighbors. Friends. Acquaintances, actually. And about all shy, intense Lydia McKinley and smooth, ambitious Scott Pearson had in common was zero tolerance for romance–and two matchmaking sisters bombarding them with blind dates. Still, why not join forces to outmaneuver their siblings?The strategy? Don protective camouflage. Pose as sweethearts at social occasions. A hug here, a kiss there, and they'd barricade themselves against a barrage of misguided...

The Doctor Next DoorTop surgeon Mitch is a catch. Just not for Jacqui, who wants a place to belong. Sexy workaholics like Mitch have never been her type. But then they become temporary housemates…and the spark between them blazes into an inferno. Mitch isn’t looking to settle down.Until he becomes captivated by the intriguing beauty who keeps his sister’s house running. He knows Jacqui’s attracted to him. So why’s she keeping him at arm’s length? Mitch will have to use his most persuasive...

THE OTHER MAN IN HER LIFE… He was her late husband’s best friend, the man she’d been warned to avoid – the man she’d always found irresistible. Now he was back, unavoidable and attractive as ever. Renae Sanchez, after years of grieving what was not to be, had finally put her life back together again.She had her adorable little twins, her job, her friends. It was enough – it had to be. And then Evan Daugherty walked into her office and into her life once more…making her believe that, when it came...

Just when she’d sworn off exciting men!Pampered princess Dani Madison was determined to make a fresh start and to be independent. Too bad Teague McCauley lived down the hall…After the enigmatic FBI agent was injured during an arrest gone wrong, the last thing Teague expected was that Dani would nurse him back to health. But something about his beautiful but distant neighbour encouraged feelings he could swear were long gone. Could they turn into love?

NEVER TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWERThat had always been Molly Walker's motto. So when Kyle Reeves refused to come to the Walker Ranch for a celebration, Molly set out to bring Kyle back one way or another….Bruised and battered, the last thing Kyle needed was a reminder from his past…especially from the redheaded beauty who landed on his doorstep. Kyle knew he wasn't the man Molly remembered from long ago, nor could he give her what she deserved–love, family and a Texas home.But when faced with a woman...

IN THE NAME OF…LOVE?Dating Bryan Falcon was only supposed to be a decoy, something for the tabloids to latch on to and run with. Still, Grace Pennington never expected to actually have feelings for the hard-core businessman. And although she'd simply promised her twin sister that she'd «date» Bryan until her sister's nuptials and then say goodbye, Grace sensed an attraction between herself and Bryan that was hard to deny. But were Bryan's signals for real, or was he doing an excellent job of...

A CONTRACT…BETWEEN LOVERSLiterary agent Adrienne Corley liked Gideon McCloud's books, but that didn't mean she liked him. Meeting her temperamental client face-to-face had everything to do with his career and nothing to do with how she found the reclusive writer sexier than she'd dreamed possible….Gideon enjoyed his solitary lifestyle–until his gorgeous agent turned up demanding he attend to matters professional and…personal. Enthralled by Adrienne's sexy smile, Gideon welcomed her into his...

Attending her neighbor's high school reunion wasn't exactly Nicole Sawyer's idea of a good time. But widower Joel Brannon had asked her along to help fend off his classmates' prying questions, and she couldn't seem to refuse him anything. Except after a few slow dances—not to mention moonlight kisses—Nic wanted more than a stolen weekend with a man she knew wasn't ready for a relationship… Or was he?Joel had loved and lost, but he wasn't quite ready to give up on the possibility that he'd find...

HOPELESSLY IN LOVEYouthful, soul-shattering mistakes? Deborah McCloud had made more than her share. She'd believed in her father, only to discover her trust had been cruelly misplaced. And her heart? She'd misplaced that, too, by falling hopelessly in love with Dylan Smith, a man too sexy and too smart for her comfort. Wanting, needing, Dylan was more than she could bear, so she'd left. Seven years ago. And she'd been running ever since.But now, threats against her family had brought her home to...

Fourth-year medical student James Stillman knew firsthand that life was lonely at the top. His privileged, isolated upbringing left him unable to build lasting relationships–professional or personal. Until he met a sexy, independent redhead who brought him back down to earth!Just when children's-party planner Shannon Gambill got her life in order, a handsome stranger strode into it and stirred something that could lead only to chaos. How could she possibly resist the gifted doctor who had saved...

CAN YOU TELL WHAT I' M THINKING?– ETHAN BRANNON, SKEPTICHandsome but cynical Ethan was hardly a believer in Aislinn Flaherty' s special « gifts.» And despite her attraction to him, the full-time cake maker/part-time psychic vowed to ignore Ethan. Really. Until she started having « feelings» about his long-lost brother. Deep down, she knew she could reunite Ethan with the relative he was sure was gone forever.If only her feelings for Ethan were just as reliable…

SHE WAS HIS BEST FRIEND'S BRIDE-TO-BE…All gruff, rugged Donovan Chance had to do was briefly watch over Chloe Pennington, his billionaire boss's prospective fiancée. Hardly hazardous duty–no matter how much Donovan disapproved of the calculated marriage of convenience. Then again, he never expected a kidnapping to force him into close quarters with the innocently sexy Chloe….Donovan's duty was to protect her–not feel his granite resolve crumble under Chloe's touching vulnerability, her...

The Family They ChoseOlivia’s marriage to Jamison used to give her the love and happiness she craved. But struggling to have a baby – the one thing that could make them a true family – is shaking them to the core. Now Jamison’s intent on winning back his wife’s heart!Private PartnersNo one knew about the secret wedding vows Anne had exchanged with Liam, as their hectic careers and families have forced them to live separate lives. But now her tall, dark and irresistible husband is back and ready...

Blair Townsend didn't know the meaning of chaos until her holy terror of a nephew came to live with her. Jeffrey needed a positive role model–and Blair wasn't above buying one at the Lost Springs auction.Sexy-as-sin rancher Scott McKay looks as if he'd have no trouble teaching Jeffrey how to be a man. Except Scott seems far more interested in showing Blair how to be a woman….

With the onset of his son's illness, Jackson Reiss learned the truth behind his family legacy. Now, though, he had to put the past aside and emotionally reconnect with his wife.After all, if their little boy was to get through this hardship, he needed his parents together. During the crisis, Laurel Reiss lived for each moment with her baby. And as she found herself reunited with her husband, her fears about not being a good mother disappeared, thanks to his reassurances. Finding strength in...

THE MIDWIFE'S BABYEight months pregnant and a bridesmaid isn’t midwife Georgia Winton’s ideal situation… especially when she goes into labour during the ceremony and the only person who can save her and her baby is the groom – gorgeous consultant Max Beresford!SPANISH DOCTOR, PREGNANT MIDWIFEAnnie Thomas dotes on the tiny lives she brings into the world, but she can never have a child of her own. Until one night with devastatingly attractive Dr Raphael Castillo results in pregnancy! The Spaniard...

The Texan’s Tennessee Romance Gina WilkinsAfter a false accusation destroyed her career, Natalie Lofton’s priority was getting her life back. An irresistible mongrel pup and a gorgeous handyman were distractions she couldn’t afford! What could she do about the tender feelings that Casey Walker awakened in her?The Rancher & the Reluctant Princess Christine Flynn The Montana ranch was the perfect hideaway for Princess Sophie Saxe. Until she found herself falling for a stubborn, sexy cowboy. Two...

A baby and a bride!You're cordially invited to celebratethe wedding ofStephanie McLane and Cole McKellar…and the impending birth of their child!Free spirit Stephanie «Stevie» never expected to wed her good friend and neighbor, number-crunching Cole. But then she never expected to be pregnant and alone. Cole's offer of a marriage of convenience is the perfect arrangement. He's a widower who wants a child, and her baby needs a daddy.As Stevie's pregnancy hormones rage, Cole's got it all figured...

A VACATION TO REMEMBERThis vacation was supposed to bring a little excitement into Celia Carson's life–so why couldn't she shake her attraction to a staid, reserved accountant? And yet, she also couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to him than met the eye….Federal agent Reed Hollander's undercover role was working a little too well for his liking. He'd believed Celia to be the key to bringing down a dangerous criminal organization. But he couldn't help wondering, was she the small-town...

Love is in the air at Bride MountainAs Kinley Carmichael attempts to transform her family’s historic B&B into an exciting vacation venue, romance is the last thing on her mind… Until footloose travel writer Dan Phelan throws her schedule – and guarded heart – into chaos.Dan is just passing through and has no intention of making Bride Mountain Inn his honeymoon destination. But one look at Kinley and suddenly Dan longs to take that fateful walk down the aisle. It will take a local legend and...

From doctor-in-training to on-the-job daddyFinding out he had a six-year-old daughter was the shock of Connor Hayes’s life. And the soon-to-be doctor needed help – stat! So he turned to his cherished buddy – his best, platonic friend – Mia Doyle.After all, she was great with kids and could provide on-premises childcare…just until he got the hang of daddy detail. But then he started sharing late-night kisses with his temporary nanny…and Connor realised he had a different role in mind for Mia:...

Jamie Flaherty has been in love with sexy Trevor McBride all her life. Only no matter what she did, Trevor had never noticed the adoring girl from the wrong side of town. But now Trevor's back, chased home by scandal. And Jamie isn't waiting any longer….Trevor McBride had always prided himself on avoiding the McBride family curse. Now he's come home, a widower with two children and a huge aversion to gossip. And even though gorgeous, free-spirited Jamie seems determined to test his libido, he's...

An irresistible man…Sunshine Smart is in charge of organising her best friend’s wedding, and that includes playing nice with the sexy and surly best man, Leo Quatremaine. The top chef may be Sunshine’s complete opposite but that doesn’t stop her from falling into his bed!Violet Huntingdon-Cross is always the bridesmaid, but when she meets attractive journalist Tom Buckley, she begins to think differently. The issue? Tom’s trying to expose her father, and while he tries to persuade her he’s...

Love for the Father of the BrideIt’s the perfect place for a wedding…and Paul Drennan’s daughter will make a beautiful bride. But Bride Mountain Inn co-owner Bonnie Carmichael only has eyes for the father of the bride. Too bad she’s already married – to the inn itself. Still, if anyone could make her think of her desires, it’s this sexy single dad.Marrying off his only child, Paul can taste freedom for the first time in two decades and falling for the wedding planner is not on his agenda! Until...

Pilot Trent McBride had always been a little too brash, too cocky for his own good. But that was before his recklessness almost cost him his life. After a plane crash leaves him permanently grounded, he doesn't know–or care–what he's going to do with his life. Then he meets Annie…Annie Stewart has come to Honoria to start over. After dumping one fiance, the last thing she's looking for is a man. Then again, she's never come across a man like gorgeous, grumpy Trent McBride before. Only, he won't...

When the going gets tough, third-year medical student Ron Gibson walks away. Yet when it comes to sexy colleague Haley Wright, Ron knows they are meant to be much more than friends. For the first time, he wants to be the man she deserves. But with their friendship at risk, the stakes couldn’t be higher!

A weekend to remember…leads to the surprise of his life.Adam Scott never thought he was missing out. Since leaving the military, he's been working at a luxurious resort: no commitments, no complications. Just the way he likes it. That is, until the morning Adam meets a young boy on the beach—a boy who looks very much like him. His son.Six years ago, Adam and Joanna Zielinski indulged in a passionate, no-strings weekend. Even now, their chemistry still burns. But Adam knows all too well that some...

To: My assistantFrom: Scott PrinceRe: Will you marry me?Bachelor Scott Prince knows he wants a family – so it's time to find a wife. But for a workaholic construction company owner with no time for romance, the perfect woman may just be his very loyal, very pretty assistant Tess Miller. For Scott, their engagement is a practical business deal…with a bonus.Scott's proposal is exactly what Tess needs to prevent another holiday season alone. And then he kisses her–and she realizes she's not as...

Make-Believe Mistletoe by Gina WilkinsWhen a storm left Lucy Guerin stranded in Arkansas, she was forced to accept shelter with Richard Banner. Handsome as sin and twice as grumpy, Banner was not quite what Lucy had envisioned when she’d added ‘eligible bachelor’ to her Christmas wish list. Christmas Bonus, Strings Attached by Susan CrosbySecretary Lyndsey couldn’t believe her sexy private eye boss had actually proposed! Of course, it wasn’t for real – although they’d be sleeping together!...

She’s at His ServiceOne night with playboy Raoul Sinclair leaves Sarah with more than a memory…she’s pregnant! Five years later and Sarah’s struggling, working as an office cleaner. When her new, gorgeous boss walks in, Sarah’s on her knees scrubbing the floor and her eyes lift to see Raoul, the man she never forgot.Nanny Leigh Foster knows she has to keep it professional with her boss, haughty and handsome billionaire Wyatt Richardson. In charge of his teenage daughter and her new-born son,...

A family for her daughter?Elle O’Meara’s happy being a single mom to her adopted two-year-old, Charlotte. Even so, when Shane Scanlon starts coming in to her bakeshop, he becomes a bright spot in her days. The handsome former army medic even strikes up a friendship with her daughter, making Elle wonder if there’s room in her life for the excitement he could bring.Then Elle discovers why Shane’s really there: he’s Charlotte’s biological uncle and wants her in his family. Elle prefers to believe...

Someone's sleeping in my bedNeeding to ponder a marriage proposal, play-it-safe Jenny Baer escapes to an Ozarks cabin–right into bed with a naked man! What's a recuperating Officer Gavin Locke doing in her rental amid a raging storm? He's the last thing she needs–the man she loved…and left.Trapped with Jenny in his cabin, with no power and too many memories, Gavin knows nothing's changed. She can't accept his dangerous career, and she's about to marry a powerful politician. But when one little...

He's an ex-marine with so much to prove…Ex-marine Trevor Farrell is a classic workaholic. Which means he has a successful chain of resorts…and an empty house. So having Jade Evans, the widow of a war hero, and her three kids stay with him while their new home gets renovated is no problem. For a few weeks anyway.Trevor admires Jade’s determination to give her kids a good life. For years, he’s only needed to focus on himself. And yet spending time with Jade leaves him yearning for more. But after...

The Prince's Bride by Lois Faye DyerDeciding to focus on her wedding planner business, Emily Parks had given up her dream of finding the perfect man. So when handsome Prince Lazhar Eban asked Emily to plan his royal wedding, she accepted, never guessing that she was the bride-to-be! The Marriage Act by Elissa Ambrose After a brazen midnight encounter with a handsome stranger, shy Linda Mailer learned she was expecting a baby. And that her mystery lover; the baby's father; was Detective Tyler...