After her tragic past, all Jeannie McMunn wanted was to create a haven for orphans. But someone was determined to run Jeannie and her foster children off Rancho Milagro. Mysterious fires and fence cutting plagued the "miracle ranch." And lovely widow Jeannie needed someone to watch over her.... Enter federal marshal Chance Salazar, a handsome cowboy with secrets in his green eyes. Chance was there to protect Jeannie -- under cover, of course. But Chance wanted flame-haired Jeannie under his covers! The passion Jeannie and Chance found in each other's arms surprised them, but could the miracle of their love keep the inhabitants of Rancho Milagro safe from the threat that hovered in the shadows...?

HER ALMOST PROTECTOR He'd rescued her daughters, moved to her ramshackle ranch and vowed to protect her family with his life. Single mom Carolyn Leary knew Pete Jackson was a tall, broad-shouldered godsend. But her self-proclaimed bodyguard was also a man--one who filled her with long-suppressed desires. Yes, Pete Jackson was almost perfect. He'd accepted the job for the total sum of a little girl's allowance and room and board. But the stranger she'd taken into her home--not to mention her heart--might just be a murderer.

Devil's bargain...Teo Sandoval's unearthly power caused storms to rage and lightning to tear across the sky.Tall, dark and brooding, he was called the devil's spawn by some. His laughter held no humor, and conjured images of smoke and fire. He wanted nothing to do with society. Until one night Melanie Daniels swept into his life, pleading for his help...Melanie was desperate. Scared. Fleeing from unscrupulous scientists who wanted to control her son's telekinetic abilities. She would do anything to save her baby--even if it meant seeking out the compelling man whose caresses unleashed a dark yearning within her. Even if it meant becoming the devil's woman_

Daddy to the rescueSECRET AGENT, SECRET LONGINGS...The world believed FBI Agent Alec MacLain was dead—and that was the way he wanted it. Two years ago his life should have ended when the woman he loved had been ripped from his powerless grasp. Now Cait and their dreams of babies and backyard barbecues were gone, leaving Alec only vengeance for company.SECRET DADDY!Then one television newscast changed his life. Cait was alive—and, if Alec's suspicions were true, in great danger. But when Alec finally reached Cait, he was met with a startling surprise. Cait had a child, his child. And now this secret agent daddy had so much more to protect.

WOMAN WITHOUT A MEMORY There were some things Allison Leary couldn't remember, but her memories of Chas Jamison were clear. His betrayal had been the single biggest hurt in her life. Yet, standing before him after fifteen long years, Allison still ached for his tender touch. And she needed him now more than ever .... Chas couldn't turn his back on Allison. She needed help--and he needed to help her. It was that simple, yet so difficult to do. Because now he wanted to keep her in Almost forever ...as his wife!

WANTED: THE PERFECT DAD The Smithton triplets had picked Texas Ranger Steve Kessler to marry their mom. But how could they bring a big-city lawman to a place like Almost? Write him about the "murder" in town! Widow Taylor Smithton was aghast at her boys' latest stunt. Soon, though, a real murder was uncovered and Taylor was grateful she had Steve to turn to. But could this self-declared loner become the father her sons dreamed of--and the husband she desperately needed?

A CHILD WAS MISSING Pampered, pretty Leeza Nelson had reluctantly agreed to watch over her friends' orphanage ranch in New Mexico. So when one of the children ran away, it was up to her to find him. But journeying into the wilderness with dark, brooding Apache tracker James Daggert was more than the sophisticated city girl had bargained for. The mysterious man vowed to bring the child back safely, but sparing Leeza from his pent-up desire was a promise he refused to make. As they raced to save the boy from a serial killer -- the same man who had murdered Daggert's child -- Leeza knew it was only a matter of time before she lost the battle of wills against her passionate warrior protector and surrendered, body and soul.