Dynasties: The Connellys

FROM BACHELOR TO DADDY? Brett Connelly loved women-and he liked kids as much as the next guy. Still, the playboy tycoon wasn't about to trade his Jag for a minivan. Why, then, his sudden urge to rescue pregnant detective Elena Delgado? The fiercely independent Elena resisted his every advance, resented his every gesture. No matter that this sperm-bank baby was her last hope for motherhood…she wouldn't succumb to Brett's easy charm. Elena's sexy curves drove Brett crazy-and scared the heck out of him. For he feared the dainty detective and her baby-to-be might just be what it took to bring this playboy to his knees.

COMMANDER DADDY? He'd slipped in and out of hostile nations, stared down enemy guns. But Chance Barnett Connelly, navy SEAL, didn't know fear till he was caught in the sights of one petite, green-eyed single mom. Jennifer Anderson sent a jolt of desire through the long-lost Connelly son, one that begged to be satisfied. With his navy whites, tanned skin and killer good looks, Chance always got what he wanted. But while Jennifer and her adorable baby let him into their home, she vowed he'd never get into their hearts. This time the things Chance wanted just might be out of his control-a place to call home…a woman to come home to…a family.

FOR THE SAKE OF THE BABY,…Maura Chambers needed help with her unborn baby. Doug Connelly wanted to make up for a friend's bad judgment. Not the best reasons for marriage, but enough to make Maura and Doug say "I do." It was to be a marriage of convenience, to get Maura through a difficult time. But how, then, could she explain the hungry look in Doug's amber eyes, the longing she felt during their nights together? The handsome doctor's hands made her feel nothing like a plain Jane nurse but rather like a wanton, wanted woman. Everything was within reach-a husband, a family. Until she discovered Doug's little secret…

"AM I JUST A PIECE OF…BEEFCAKE?" All-business exec Justin Connelly hated participating in a barbaric bachelor auction. But the cause was good, so in his black tux he swaggered down the runway, and the bids piled up. Until finally he was going, going, gone…to his secretary? Kimberly Lindgren burned when Justin looked at her, melted when their bodies touched. The efficient assistant soon turned wanton woman-and indulged her fantasy of one night with her drop-dead gorgeous boss. But Kim discovered she couldn't give her virgin heart in the dark of night and take it back in the light of day.

Workaholic exec Drew Connelly returned from his business trip-dog tired, happy to see his daughter and…engaged? Before he could question how, his "fiancée" moved in for their "trial marriage"! What kind of woman could his six-year-old daughter-and her octogenarian grandma-have found on the Internet? Kristina Simmons seemed…enchanting. The virgin bride-to-be was looking for a fresh start-any start, actually. But marriage was not on Drew's To Do list. He'd let Kristina down gently, make her see he was not husband material. But then he made a tactical error: he kissed her. …