The Taming of Xander Sterne
Carole Mortimer
Xander Sterne hires Samantha Smith as a live-in assistant when he breaks his leg in a car accident, but his attraction to her may quickly change their relationship into something more.

by Barbara Phinney (2003)
There was only one way out for Helen Eastman: Fake her own death and start over, far from harm's way. But her plans were jettisoned one night by a stranger who posed a more intimate peril. He was seductive bad-boy cop Nick Thorndike, the last man on earth she should trust. When he rescued her from the storm-tossed cliff, Nick had no idea Helen would turn out to be a key witness in his undercover investigation...and an irresistible temptation. He might not be the shining knight of her dreams, but he was determined to prove - to them both - that the safest haven of all was in his arms....
Carole Mortimer
Xander Sterne hires Samantha Smith as a live-in assistant when he breaks his leg in a car accident, but his attraction to her may quickly change their relationship into something more.
Caroline Anderson
Finding herself homeless three days before Christmas, proud single mom Amelia Jones is offered an empty picture-perfect country house to stay in. One look at her little children's hopeful faces and Millie accepts. With snow falling outside, gifts under the tree and laughter ringing, Millie's starting to believe that Christmas wishes can come true....Until owner Jake Forrester steps through the door...
Candice Poarch
Kimberly and Jack have it all. Loving marriage? Check. Gorgeous home? Yep. Wellpaying careers? No doubt. Children? Two; and they're collegebound. The happy couple should be celebrating. Instead...Kim has just asked for a divorce.Kim remembers a caring, attentive husband who catered to her every delicious need. Jack longs for their searing, unpredictable nights of passion (the house was christened in more than one room).But letting go will be harder than Kim and Jack ever imagined. Especially when someone keeps setting them up on surprise "dates" with each other. And their biggest bombshell is yet to come. Will it bring them back together...or tear them apart for good?
Cara Colter
Teacher Morgan McGuire is determined to embrace her newfound independence. Until one of her pupils needs her in ways she never expected. Soon Morgan's life becomes intertwined with that of sexy but cynical Nate Hathoway and his adorable daughter. Christmas is hard for single father Nate, and the last thing he needs is Morgan reminding him of his private fear: that he's hopelessly inadequate for the role of daddy…. But as Nate is drawn ever closer to warm, generous Morgan, his hardened heart begins to thaw….