9 Months Later (Various)

9 MONTHS LATER Moonstruck? Dr. Danni Goodlove would like to blame everything on the moon. If it hadn't been full that night, maybe the emergency room would have been quieter. Maybe one of the E.R. doctors would've had time to patch up firefighter Matt Creed. Maybe Danni could have stayed in Labor and Delivery where she belonged instead of attending Matt's injuries-;and struggling to control her own heart rate. She might be able to blame that night on the full moon. But how could she explain what happened next? Matt's showing up at her medical convention in the Caribbean. His crazy proposal, her equally crazy acceptance and an unusual marriage ceremony-;followed by her new husband's tender lovemaking. And now, just a the doctor's regaining her senses, she's having a baby...;.

Will this baby save their marriage-;or destroy it? Erin Cahill has always been known as Lucky-;although the name Trouble might suit her better, since she can't seem to stay out of it. Lucky definitely loves her husband, a police captain in their Alabama town, and Jack definitely loves her. But despite that love, despite all the laughter they share, Jack and Lucky argue about everything: where to live, how to live, work, family, everything. So they do the logical thing and separate. There's a complication, though, a really big one. Because Lucky's pregnant.

9 Months Later By the award-winning author of Strangers When We Meet Laura Donetti knows two things: Her marriage to Tony Donetti is over. And she's having his baby. Zach Wilde first meets Laura while Tony is off seducing another woman. Zach is disgusted with Donetti. And protective of Laura. He also feels something he'd never expected to feel again. Attraction. Desire. For Laura, who's another man's wife. Laura, who's pregnant. Laura, who needs his help. And wants his love...;.

They're on a collision course-;again Rancher Tripp McGraw knows that only the big ranches will survive in southwest Colorado, and he's determined to buy the Circle C, a ranch that adjoins his own. If he wanted to, he could foreclose on a loan and force Kaley Cotter to sell her spread to him. Newly divorced, pregnant by her ex-husband, Kaley has just returned to the Circle C, a ranch her family has held for four generations. Now her baby will be the fifth&3151;as long as Tripp doesn't succeed in buying her home out from under her. To make things even more difficult, nine years ago Tripp ended his engagement to Kaley without explanation, and both lovers felt abandoned and wronged. Two passionate, stubborn people heading for heartbreak once again. But maybe, just maybe, love is better the second time around...;.

9 MONTHS LATER Her mistake was falling in love with a cop. Now she's pregnant-;and he's missing. Shelby Beaumont is madly in love with homicide detective Johnny Spencer. They've been together for the past year; they've just become engaged. And though Johnny doesn't know it yet, Shelby's pregnant with his child. But Johnny's been investigating a possible case of police corruption. And someone on the force has found out...;. Then a bomb is rigged on Johnny's boat. And Johnny's on it. Or is he?

9 MONTHS LATER A pregnant woman without a husband A family without a father And a mysterious stranger who wants to be both...; She's the pregnant mother of two children. She's also a recent widow, still mourning the death of her husband, who died before she even knew about the pregnancy. And she's trying to manage a failing resort in Nevada. Despite all this, Wendy Sloan is coping...;sort of. When a handsome stranger named Josh Walker appears one day, looking for a job, Wendy figures he's too good to be true. Reluctantly, she lets him stay. In no time, her kids are crazy about him and he's fixing up the place, just as he promised. And Wendy...;Wendy's attracted to him. Very attracted. She doesn't want to be, but she is. As it turns out, both of her contradictory reactions to Josh are right. No, he's not what he seems to be, not exactly. And yes, he's a man worth loving. A man who can bring wholeness and happiness back into her family's life. A man who wants to be a father to her children...;all three of them.

9 MONTHS LATER He's done raising kids...;or is he? As the oldest of eleven children, Denver cop Zach Harmon spent a lot of time helping out with his siblings. Now he's enjoying his freedom, and although he loves his nieces and nephews, he doesn't plan on having a family of his own. Then Shelley Hightower invites him to a dinner being held in her honor. Shelley's a perfect date-;beautiful, funny, independent, everything he admires in a woman. The whole evening passes like a dream-;and the truth is, neither of them wants it to end. So when the blizzard begins, it seems logical to take shelter for the night...;. Together. Six weeks later, he learns there's a baby on the way. Unexpectedly, Zach finds that he's looking forward to giving up his bachelor life for the woman he loves-;and their child. All he has to do is convince Shelley!

9 MONTHS LATER Another wonderfully emotional story by award-winning author Karen Young. A winner! A marriage of convenience...; It made perfect sense. Or so Dr. Talbot Robichaux told Dr. Stephanie Sheldon. Since both had busy hospital practices, their baby would be much better off-;and their own lives much easier-;if they shared parental duties. Stephanie couldn't fault Tal's logic, but his thirteen-year-old daughter could. Not only was her father marrying some woman she'd never met, but now she was going to have to share his attention with a baby! Stephanie sympathized with the girl, who had no way of knowing the marriage was only temporary. Or was it? Living with Tal, sharing his life and catching the special glances he gave her, Stephanie couldn't help wishing that "temporary" would become "permanent"!

What they've both lost Amanda Kelly has come to Boone's Crossing, Tennessee, to recover from the loss of her baby. She finds a kindred spirit in Ian Bonner, a man who, in his teens, gave up a son for adoption. Ian is so wonderful, so kind, so handsome, but Amanda won't let herself get emotionally involved. Because the one thing he wants she can never give him-;a baby. What they find-;together With a little luck and some hard work, Ian and Amanda find Ian's son. Years of heartache disappear and Ian forges a new relationship with the boy. Their connection-;their new family-;warms Amanda to the core. Almost enough to crumble the protective barrier around her heart...;

9 MONTHS LATERA pregnant bride. A convenient marriage. The two brothers were as unalike as brothers could be. Now the one Meg Linley loved is dead, and the other wants custody of her unborn child. And what Nick Ballenger wants, Nick Ballenger usually gets. But this time he may be giving up more than he bargained for - his heart.

She's all alone-;and pregnant! Things have not gone well for Hayley Ryan. Her beloved grandfather is dead. Her no-good ex-husband not only abandoned her for another woman but stole Hayley's inheritance-;and left her pregnant. All she has now is a piece of property to camp on-;and a secret mine that might or might not produce. He's a rancher with strong family ties-;and he's looking for a wife! Jake Cooper is part owner of the Triple C Ranch is southern Arizona. Hayley Ryan's site is adjacent to the Triple C. The first time Jake rides into her camp, she points a shotgun at his head-;and without even knowing it, takes aim at his heart...; Jake's determined to persuade Hayley to trust him and marry him. As for Hayley's baby-to-be-;he'd love the chance to be a dad!

Detective Nick Cantello has just lost his partner to a bullet-;one that was meant for him. All he wants is to find the people responsible. What he gets is a "babysitter"-;one who comes with a dog. As part of the canine unit, Lara Nelson is used to having a four-footed partner. So she's unprepared for her latest assignment-;guarding another cop. Together, Nick and Lara must find the killer. Only when the case is over can they figure out how to deal with the consequences of the night their attraction for each other reached the point it could not be denied.

Suddenly he's got two females in his life-;and maybe a third...; Mitch Oliver is a man's man Which is probably a good thing since he's raising four rowdy teenage boys on his own. His schedule is filled with guy stuff such as hockey, baseball, football. Then he gets custody of his feminine little niece. Her schedule includes Barbie dolls and ballet. Fortunately, Jenny Litton-;his sister's best friend-;is willing to help. Suddenly Mitch finds himself struggling to understand two females-;one charming little girl and one equally charming woman. One very pregnant woman...;

This isn't the life Casey Sinclair imagined. No husband, no job…and a baby on the way. To pay the bills, Casey takes a position at Wyatt Keene's photography studio. It's not perfect, but what choice does she have? The fact that she finds Wyatt incredibly attractive is an unexpected bonus. But something's holding Wyatt back. And Casey thinks she knows what it is-he's still grieving the loss of his wife and unborn child. So she hides her own pregnancy. As Casey and Wyatt get closer, it becomes more difficult for her to reveal her secret. Lying to her boss was a bad way to start, but how can Casey tell him the truth now-just when everything she's always wanted is in reach?

9 Months Later Amnesia A marriage of convenience A secret baby Amnesia. A marriage of convenience. A secret baby. Two brothers are in a car accident. Greg is killed. Keith is left with amnesia. And the only person he remembers at all is Emily...;Emily who's obviously very pregnant. With his child? In order to secure her baby's future, Emily pretends that Keith is right-;and her life suddenly gets a whole lot more complicated. Because Emily's falling in love with Keith-;and his memory is coming back! 9 Months Later

Pregnant...;and on her own! Mary Elizabeth Drummond: She's a sheltered "good girl" with a pedigree a mile long. She's three months pregnant. She has no intention of marrying her baby's father. She's lost her credit cars, her driver's license and her money. She's on her own for the first time in her life. Then she meets Pete Mitchell-;tough, sexy, a confirmed bachelor. Things are looking up.

9 MONTHS LATER A pregnant bride. A convenient marriage. The two brothers were as unalike as brothers could be. Now the one Meg Linley loved is dead, and the other wants custody of her unborn child. And what Nick Ballenger wants, Nick Ballenger usually gets. But this time he may be giving up more than he bargained for-;his heart.

9 Months Later Amnesia A marriage of convenience A secret baby Amnesia. A marriage of convenience. A secret baby. Two brothers are in a car accident. Greg is killed. Keith is left with amnesia. And the only person he remembers at all is Emily - Emily who's obviously very pregnant. With his child? In order to secure her baby's future, Emily pretends that Keith is right - and her life suddenly gets a whole lot more complicated. Because Emily's falling in love with Keith - and his memory is coming back! 9 Months Later

Marriage...;because of the baby Friendship has boundaries...;doesn't it? Melissa Lopez is a doctor at the medical clinic Kyle Davenport runs. They work together, spend off-hours having fun together-;they're friends. It was never supposed to happen, but one hot summer night they give in to the secret attraction they feel for each other-;and Melissa becomes pregnant with Kyle's child. They want to give their baby the best life possible. Which means two full-time parents. They're not in love, though, so maybe a wedding, shotgun-style, is the solution. Romance won't figure in the bargain-;just mutual support, respect and convenience. Soon their safe, tidy arrangement is less than satisfying. But they can have more-;if they're willing to face old fears. If they're willing to risk real commitment. Their own happiness depends on it. More important, they need to take the chance...;because of the baby.