American Heroes (Harlequin/Mills & Boon)

He's all kinds of man. But is he a family man? It's good to be home! But civilian life isn't easy for Mark Delaney. The former surf champ copes by carving California waves and working solo as the handyman for his family's beachfront hotel. Until Laurel Prescott, pretty owner of the new B and B, and widowed mother of three, asks for his help. One small task leads to another and another, and suddenly Mark is knee-deep in kids, responsibility...and a love he never dreamed possible.

They gambled on a long shot Will the bet pay off? They have ninety days before the state of Texas will grant these strangers a divorce from their impetuous Vegas wedding. Captain Helen Pallas is certain she's not cut out for marriage. And Captain Tom Cross doesn't believe in love. Yet working in the same unit, and assigned to married quarters, Helen and Tom know the attraction is real. It's a long shot, but we're betting on happily-ever-after.

Swapping houses for Christmas vacation Brought a gift she never imagined While Fort Hood, Texas, isn't exactly the City of Lights, Major India Woods discovers its hottest attraction, Major Aidan Nord, lives right next door! And they happily enjoy a little no-strings mischief under the mistletoe. Until India discovers Aidan is seeing other women, his adorable twin girls, that is! After a lifetime of globe-trotting, India wonders if this little family could be her biggest adventure.

A marriage pact, sixteen years in the making. The vow was simple. If they were single by the time they made lieutenant colonel, they'd marry. On the day of her promotion, Juliet Grayson is at Evan Stephens's door to ask him to keep his promise. Juliet only needs a father figure for her son, but Evan hopes to be so much more. Can he convince a woman who's been burned before to get close to the flame once again?

First comes fatherhood... Then comes love? Marine Liam Madison has always been focused on serving his country. But when he learns that he's the father of orphaned four-year-old twins, service takes on a whole new meaning. Fortunately, the kids' loving, gorgeous nanny, Dani Cooper, is by his side every step of the way as he learns the ropes. And as Liam falls hopelessly in love with his children, he might just be falling in love with their nanny, too...