Pat Warren

THE AGENT: Jeff Kirby, M.D. in the making. THE MISSION: Making sure his beautiful bride lives to see their wedding vows through! THE HEARTBREAKING TRUTH: Married in haste, Jeff and Tish were more strangers than man and wife.... They had married in secret, two undercover agents with nothing to lose -- except maybe the love of a lifetime. For though Jeff Kirby tried to keep Tish Buckner by his side, tragedy tore the newlyweds apart. Now Tish's life hung in the balance, and Jeff was hoping against hope that he and Tish would get a second chance at the life they once dreamed of. Because this time, the determined M.D. wouldn't let his woman get away! A YEAR OF LOVING DANGEROUSLY: Where passion rules and nothing is what it seems...

The Man - Inveterate bachelor and police detective Nick Bennett. His Assignment - Protect beautiful single mother Tate Monroe...and her child. Possible Complications - Emerging personal interest... The minute he saw fragile Tate - and her skittish little boy - Nick realized that he had his work cut out for him if he wanted to protect them. For to do so, the no-strings-attached detective had to spend day after wonderful day and night after sizzling night in the company of his beautiful charge. Which begged the questions...who was going to protect him?

Kat Petroski has a weakness for swoo. That indescribable charm guys from the wilder side have. Not that falling for it has worked out for her, since she's a twice-divorced mother of two. So she's got an early-warning swoo alert. Then Jack Treadwell walks into her life.Between his motorcycle and his adventure-seeking attitude, Jack has all the trappings she can't resist and should. Still, is that the real Jack? Something tells her he may be more dentist than biker. But is he father material? Because swoo aside, Kat's a mom first. And the man who wins her heart must first win over her boys.

SOMETIMES DANGER HIDES IN THE DARKNESS... Photographer Briana Morgan sought the solitude of Nantucket Island to help her cope with the tragic deaths of her little boy and ex-husband, an ambitious stockbroker. Instead the past is haunting her, a break-in has her spooked, and the mysterious man next door is drawing her into his troubled life... UNTIL LOVE ARRIVES Firefighter Jeremy Slade, blaming himself for a botched rescue, had turned to alcohol, shut out the world, and nursed his wounds alone. But with the arrival of Briana, a storm begins brewing for them both...as a killer stalks the island, emotions build to hurricane force, and an explosive confrontation will provide a final test of a man's courage and a woman's love.

For Kate Spencer, serving as caregiver to Aaron Carver's baby was more than a job opportunity - it was a chance to find a family once again. Yes, Kate had been unlucky in that regard before, but one look at the handsome bachelor dad made her think that she could be more than just a mother figure in the Carver household... For Aaron Carver, finding Kate was the answer to his prayers. She was the replacement mother he'd dreamed of for baby Jamie. Yet, as he began to welcome her into his life - and his home - he wondered if her skill as a nanny was all he wanted from her...

Man Most Wanted Nick Dean needed a hideout--and fast. An attempt on his life forced him to seek shelter, and like a beckoning angel, Sara Lewis took him in. But once she offered Nick her passion, he knew all the rules had changed. Now he wasn't the only one in danger. And he'd do anything to protect the woman he loved. MONTANA MAVERICKS

Handsome, decorated fly-boy Blake Hanley had the world by the tail ... until a fiery crash broke his body, shattered his dreams and left him feeling half a man. A bitter, wounded lion, he wanted only to escape prying eyes and useless sympathy. But even the remotest lair needed housekeeping, and the woman who came to clean his cottage packed an unwanted wallop in her petite, provocative frame. Jenny Starbuck's sparkling laughter, sunshiny scent and brave naivete penetrated Blake's moodiness . . . and taunted his masculine senses, goading him to remember the man he'd once been. Jenny challenged . . . defied . . . boldly confronted Blake's bitterness and outrage, daring to bring the beast in Blake Hanley to his knees!

WELCOME TO TYLER COLD ENOUGH FOR YOU? It's carnival time in Tyler. Button up your parka and take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the deceptively quiet streets of America's favorite hometown. HER HUSBAND LED A SECRET LIFE Janet Eber is shattered by her husband's sudden death. But that's nothing compared to how she feels when she discovers his devastating secret... WOULD SHE BE ABLE TO LOVE AGAIN? David Markus loved Janice once. He still does. But will Janice be able to overcome the pain of her husband's betrayal and return David's love?

Patrick Kelsey, Tyler's former all-star, is not impressed to learn that Tyler High's new football coach is a woman. But Pam Casals isn't what Patrick expects. Pam is bright, vivacious and dedicated. Her infectious enthusiasm inspires everyone around her. Yet, when Patrick tries to get close to her, she backs off. Patrick begins to wonder if there's something important Pam isn't telling him

Daughter of a fearsome publishing king, editor Augusta Lyon had had it with domineering males. Nonetheless, she was roped into accompanying some egotistical superstar author on a whirlwind cross-country publicity tour. Who could have predicted that celebrated David Lamb would be the sexiest man she'd ever met? Alas, David was no lamb -- he was more like a wolf in sheep's clothing! Despite appearances, David recognized that Gussie was one appealing woman -- a veritable lioness hiding her animal charm behind a straitlaced exterior. Witness the glorious auburn mane bound up in a matronly bun. But he had a plan to make her let down her hair and her guard. In no time this Lyon would lie down with the Lamb!