Men of Honor (Linz)

How on earth had an intrepid U.S. Marine just gotten maneuvered into dating the librarian next door? Mark it down to a sense of duty but for Steve Kozlowski, meeting Chloe Johnson was like walking over a land mine. For beneath her frumpy exterior was a spirited, sexy woman who could definitely use a lot more excitement in her life. And this die-hard bachelor was just the man to provide it. At least he was until he discovered how much fun he was having with sweet, kissable Chloe. Had Steve's time-honored strategy for sidestepping a more lasting engagement just backfired?

He'd faced enemy fire with more courage than his general's daughter's advances-;and U.S. Marine Captain Rad Kozlowski wasn't afraid to admit he was in real danger. The only way to evade her was to find a fake bride. And he knew just the beautiful blonde to play the part...;. Experience had taught brainy bookseller Serena Anderson to steer clear of military men. But when Rad offered her a too-good-to-be-true deal in exchange for "marriage," Serena agreed to a little pretence. After all, since neither wanted to settle down, the only thing at risk was a few kisses-;and then a few more...;

MARINES WEREN'T HER TYPE...; In Kate Bradley's opinion, handsome daredevils didn't make good husbands. But that didn't stop her from fantasizing about Striker Kozlowski-;the marine she'd secretly adored since she was seventeen. Now, she needed to make sure Striker fulfilled his grandfather's will-;while keeping her true feelings under wraps...;. OR SO SHE KEPT TELLING HERSELF It wasn't Striker's idea to head back to Texas or to be cooped up in a boardroom with a gorgeous ice princess who had him feeling like a nervous recruit. He could accomplish the military's toughest missions, but could he take the biggest risk of alL.on love?

U.S. Marine captain Ben Kozlowski wasn't quite sure, but he knew it had something to do with Ellie Jensen's soulful brown eyes and beautiful soft skin. Being near her had his pulse racing like a fresh recruit's. From the moment he had laid eyes on her and started inventing fairy tales for her adorable five-year-old daughter, Ben had felt his insides melt for this vulnerable little family. They were his family now. And after accepting this dangerous domestic mission-;the riskiest he'd ever had-;did Ben dare let his guard down and surrender? Or would Ellie and her daughter take his heart hostage for keeps?