Jackie Merritt
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Jackie Merritt's first book was published in December of 1988, and since then she's been deeply engrossed in the writing game. While she's gone through dry spells, where she can't write a word that makes sense and every idea ends up in the trash can, for the most part she's usually working on a viable story. Jackie honestly believes that anyone with a reasonable grasp of language and grammar can write a book—if they're self-disciplined enough to put in the time and effort that writing demands. Starting a book is easy; staying with it until it is finished is the part that stops many would-be authors. Jackie believes she had an advantage that a lot of people do not have. As a former accountant, she was used to working alone and completing long projects. Oddly enough, the same principles apply to writing. Plus, of course, you have to love it. Jackie's first attempts to write fiction were so bad they were comical, but she still fell in love with writing. She had written hundreds of business letters before that, but never a word of fiction, and there, all of a sudden, was a whole new world for her to explore. She had a great time since selling her first novel and many subsequent books, and is looking forward to many more good times ahead!
Books
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Nikki is always happy to baby-sit for her friend Laura's adorable twins, Zack and Anna. But now the babies' mom is unavoidably delayed -- and Nikki needs help! The babies' uncle, Seth Baxter, comes to her rescue! But the man is gorgeous -- can she really spend every minute of every day with him? It's tough, especially as Nikki is determined not to get close to anyone ever again. But playing at happy families with Seth shows her that he could be the man to change her mind...and her life....
Cattleman And The Virgin Heiress (The Stockwells Of Texas)
"I MAY HAVE FORGOTTEN MY NAME, BUT I REMEMBER WHAT IT IS TO WANT A MAN." -- Hope LeClaire Stockwell on her amnesia Though Hope LeClaire's memory was in shards, in the arms of her gallant rescuer, Matt McCarlson, she felt entirely whole. Stranded on his ranch, they couldn't summon her past, so they focused on the present... and the sensual awareness sizzling between them. Then a torrent of memories came flooding in... and the "forever" she dreamed of was washed away. For Hope was a Stockwell, an heiress of untold wealth, and Matt was the sworn enemy of all aristocratic women. But Hope would not be denied her one chance at happiness... at becoming this proud rancher's wife....
Black Creek Ranch
The Black Creek Bully Her family had moved away from Black Creek Ranch years ago, but Drew LeBeau still loved that land. And no man - no matter how tall, dark and sexy - was getting his hands on her property! But with her bossy brothers outvoting her, Drew would just have to take it upon herself to find the one sentimental bone in Nick Orion's muscular body... Nick wasn't the kind of man who got stranded in the wilds of Wyoming, yet here he was, arguing with an impossible, irresistible woman who reminded him of the kind of man he used to be. A man who once had a family, a man who used to smile, a man who now had nothing - but a chance.
The rancher takes a wife
Cowboy goes a-courtin' Jeremiah Blake is a true man of the West: a hardworking, straight-talking rancher. He's got his priorities all figured out--and marriage isn't one of them. He likes women, no mistake about it, but not on what you'd call a permanent basis. Cilla Prescott's arrival in Glory provides him with a brand-new challenge. But Cilla has her priorities figured out, too. She says she's not interested in romance-or in him. She's just opened a preschool; she doesn't have time for men. Jeremiah aims to change her mind. He's decided to take dating and courtship more seriously, decided that maybe he should get married, as everyone's been telling him for years. Now he has to convince Cilla that she's the wife for him! Even if it takes a bachelor auction and some conniving by an old friend to do it.... MEN OF GLORY: A cowboy town in cowboy country. This is a place a woman could love. These are men a woman could love!
The Secret Daughter (Christmas Arch/The Benning Legacy)
LONG-LOST FAMILY? For over twenty years, Blythe Benning had kept a secret from her teenage sweetheart, the man she loved--the man who'd fathered her child. Because Blythe had given their baby up for adoption. And she'd never stopped regretting it. Then Brent Morrison stormed back into her life. Was it an accident, or fate? Blythe could only tremble at the powerful feelings the handsome architect still raised with a look, a touch, a kiss. Blythe knew that now was the time to face Brent with the truth...about everything! Together, could they find their long-lost child? THE BENNING LEGACY: Three sisters find true love uncovers the secrets of the past...and forges bright new tomorrows!
The Widow And The Rodeo Man
The Bargain Blue-eyed, slow-talking and handsome-as-sin Luke Rivers appeared on her doorstep and just wouldn't go away. Marls Wyler had no pity for his hard-luck cowboy story. Only, Luke wasn't looking for a handout-he'd come to collect a debt. He'd take it in cash, he'd take It In horses-he'd take it on any terms the pretty widow named. Maris's conscience couldn't deny Luke's claim ... and the woman in her couldn't resist striking a bargain.... MONTANA MAVERICKS
Moon Over Montana
A HEART IN NEED OF REPAIR Linda Fioretti was a grown woman. She'd left Los Angeles and a lousy marriage to make a new life for herself in Rumor, Montana. And that meant discovering just who she had become over the years. An artist? A teacher? Or the kind of woman who fell in love at first sight? JUST THE MAN FOR THE JOB Carpenter Tag Kingsley had been hired to renovate her apartment, and when he swaggered into her home, Linda's pulse began to hammer. From his kind words to his sexy smile, this single father's dangerous sensuality and tenderness were unnervingly attractive -- almost enough to tear down the walls around her heart.....
Letter To A Lonesome Cowboy
A mail-order bride and her kid brother? The ad said rancher Rand Harding, a real, live cowboy! wanted a wife. So orphaned city kid Mack Paxton began planning. He'd pen a gushy letter. Enclose a pin-up picture. Forge his big sister's signature. And presto! Mack would have it nailed: a mail-order marriage for Suzanne and a happily-ever-after home on the range. Trouble was, Mack's mischief caused surprising friction between rugged Rand and stubborn Suzanne. So Mack aimed to fan those flames and start the home fires burning.
Big Sky Billionaire (World's Most Eligible Bachelors)
UNTAMABLE. IRRESISTIBLE. MAVERICK. Playboy Symon Cope's motto had always been "Don't fence me in." So now that the sexy Montana man was stuck on his family's ranch, he was more cantankerous than ever. His kinfolk's only recourse was to call in the cavalry... a.k.a. Miss Pamela Brook. And though the brooding Big Sky bachelor was sorely tempted to succumb to this feisty female's charms, he knew giving in meant getting hitched. For his passion for Pamela ran so deep, she could lead him anywhere ... even down the wedding aisle!
Mystery Lady
IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST Opportunity had brought Rush Saxon to the desert heat of Nevada and the icy coldness of one Valentine LeClaire. Trying to improve a failing company was difficult enough for the ex-playboy, but attempting to melt Val's indifference was a challenge that could test any man's will. Beneath Val's so-sensible facade beat the heart of a very sensual woman. And she knew that if she didn't pretend disinterest, Rush would discover her secret. Because that devilish look in Rush's eyes told her there was no mystery he'd ever walk away from. The Saxon Brothers: Chance, Rush and Cash -- three sinfully sexy brothers who would turn any woman's head.
A willing wife
Dallas Fortune has always enjoyed his life of living alone, until Maggie Perez and her young son come to live on his land, leading Dallas to wonder if a family might not be what he has been missing. Original.
A Montana Man (Man Of The Month/The Benning Legacy)
MR. AUGUST The Montana Man: He'd lived for his son and the land--until she came into his life... His Mystery Woman: She was called Sierra. She was beautiful and vulnerable, and he felt an immediate connection to her. All rancher Clint Barrow knew was her name. But from the first he'd needed to stake his claim. He'd brought her home to heal, but as the days stretched into long, hot nights, Clint wanted the woman herself. And just when their denied desire exploded into full-blown passion, Sierra's past began to come clear. Would she soon have to leave her Montana man behind? MAN OF THE MONTH: When he finds a missing Benning sister,'can a Montana rancher keep her for his own?