Fortunes of Texas (Various)

A dedicated doctor struggling to raise money for a much-needed community health clinic, Lucinda Brightwater is beginning to feel as though time is her enemy. Besides the clinic, she desperately wants a child, but how likely is that for a single thirty-four-year-old who works long hours, with no man on the horizon? So when a man who's hard to resist makes her an offer that's hard to refuse, Lucinda agrees to marry Holden Fortune for one million dollars. The notorious bachelor needs a "respectable" wife in order to claim his inheritance. Lucinda needs her clinic. The terms? One year. In name only. No strings. No strings, maybe, but there's a lot of heat, making it hard for cooler heads to prevail, especially since it appears Lucinda's other dream is now on its way.

It might have been a scene from a hit romantic comedy, but actress Ciara Wilde wasn't acting, and nobody was laughing when she skipped town on the eve of her tinsel town wedding. Luckily she's got the keys to the Fortune family ski cabin, and perhaps a chance to regain her sanity. No chance of that when she faces down an intruder in the middle of the night. But Jace Lockhart isn't a thief, just a weary, beaten war reporter crashing his buddy's cabin for some serious alone time after a particularly brutal assignment. Unexpectedly snowbound, the two runaways find the healing they need in each other's arms. But when the snow melts, they awkwardly retreat to their very different lives, a little in love, a little confused and a lot less certain about what they want in life, except perhaps, a chance with each other.

Five years ago, international business lawyer Eden Fortune lost her heart during a whirlwind romance in Paris. She hadn't pegged oil tycoon Ben Ramir as a love 'em and leave 'em kind of guy. Some women might have fallen apart, but Fortune women are made of sterner stuff. So Eden went back to Texas and gave birth to a son, doing her best to put memories of the baby's father behind her. But then Ben came back into her life, and Eden discovered his little secret: he rules a kingdom across the globe. And now that he's discovered her secret--their son--she fears Ben's only interest is in claiming his child. As tempers and temptation give way to heated words and hot embraces, Eden must make a choice that could break her heart all over again--or bring a second chance at happiness.

The horse that sideswiped Gabrielle Carter's car as she approached the sprawling Fortune ranch left her with a blow to the head and no memory of being Miranda Fortune's daughter. But that doesn't stop the big-hearted Texas family from insisting she recuperate at the ranch. Sheriff Wyatt Grayhawk isn't sure what to make of this beautiful interloper. He can't deny his intense attraction, despite his fears that she's a con artist out to claim the Fortune legacy. Hidden in her belongings, Gabrielle has proof that she is the family's long-lost niece. And she's not looking for money-just a family to call her own. But her returning memory and the harsh accusations fired at her by Wyatt leave her angry, hurt and ready to abandon all her dreams…including the sexy sheriff with whom she's fallen in love.

An unexpected night of passion at the magnificent Fortune ranch seemed the perfect antidote to Savannah Clark's bruised ego after a bad breakup. The serious schoolteacher had never done anything so reckless in her life, but horse trainer Cruz Perez had been a fantasy come true-and left Savannah with no regrets. Not even when she finds herself pregnant, fired from her job and with no option but to accept a job back at the Fortune ranch, resolving not to tell Cruz her secret. She doesn't need a shotgun husband by her side. Cruz suspects the truth, though, and longs to be a loving partner to Savannah and doting father to their child. But he's got a couple of big obstacles: a proud, stubborn woman, and a rival with the name Fortune.

THE SWAN… She'd never been desirable, but Matilda Fortune's secret longing for brilliant businessman Dawson Prescott was about to change all that. Her transformation from mousy wallflower to tempting beauty left Dawson filled with need. Yet he had given his solemn vow to shield the made-over Matilda from overeager suitors-so he couldn't very well ravage her himself. Or could he? One night of indulgent passion left them trembling...and married! Finally Matilda could live out her wildest dream as Dawson Prescott's bride. But could she convince her new groom that their shotgun vows were filled with the promise of an unforgettable love?

Logan Fortune is all business, although he's indulged in his share of pleasure, a fact made abundantly clear when he meets the new lady in his life: his toddler daughter. Admittedly out of his league, he turns to Emily Applegate, his no-nonsense assistant, perhaps the only woman in Texas who can resist his charms. Deep down, Emily's crazy about her boss, but playboy moguls are definitely out of her league. Tasked with hiring a nanny, she soon discovers none of the candidates is good enough for the little girl she's coming to adore. With her hair down, her glasses off and smiles aplenty for his daughter, Emily is suddenly so desirable to Logan, leaving him feeling a little unsteady. Now he's got to pull off the biggest merger of his life, convincing a woman with no illusions that his heart - and his daughter - belong to her.

YOU MAY KISS THE BRIDE! Marriage to a Fortune is risky business-but nobody's listening to attorney Parker Malone. An expert on prenuptial agreements, Parker sees this marriage as a dangerous liability for Texas billionaire Ryan Fortune, and he's more than anxious to stop the wedding. Things get complicated when he falls for the wedding planner, Hannah Cassidy, who just happens to be the bride's gorgeous daughter. Even for a woman whose career is built on love, white lace and promises, Hannah soon realizes with heartbreaking clarity that there will be no "I do's" in her future with Parker Malone. But when crisis and scandal strike the Fortune clan, Parker gets an unexpected lesson in the true meaning of trust and commitment, and discovers that love is not about fearing what can go wrong, but about trusting what feels so right.