Sandra K. Rhoades

"I'm not having anyone pick my husband:" Jennifer Raines thought it was time she be allowed to take charge of her controlling shares of the family business. But her stepfather insisted that she marry first--marry a man he approved of. Attempting to flee family pressures, Jennifer left Vancouver and headed for the remote family cabin, where she thought no one would disturb her. So the last thing she expected was to become stranded with a ruggedly handsome stranger whose small plane had crashed nearby. And why did Steven Radley this so-called stranger, know her name?

She had not planned to risk her heart Independent Merle Halliday was not prepared to settle for a tame office job. She craved excitement from life first. As an oil scout in the Alberta wilderness, Merle took chances to get her information. But she soon discovered just how risky her business was when she began spying on Leon Crane's No. 3 pt. 14 well. The shrewd, self-made millionaire proved an even match for the determined Merle. Did he make her fall in love with him--wholly and irrevocably--just to protect his precious oil wells? Or did he really care?

She didn't need new complications Life was hard enough for Charlotte. She didn't enjoy working as a cocktail waitress, but she needed the job to pay for her studies. Harris Jordan was definitely a complication. Not only was he the man she'd once loved, but he'd also taken over the Foothills Hotel and was now her new boss. Charlotte knew she ought to hate him, yet in spite of their many misunderstandings the old attraction between them still sizzled. It sizzled despite yet another complication--Harris's fiancee, Janice....

It just didn't fit--Kent Latimer, Canadian political hopeful, pursuing Catherine Delaney, small-time Vancouver florist. Until he introduced her to his friends as "Cat Devlin." Then she was afraid she understood all too well. But if Kent wanted a famous face to boost his appeal, he'd picked the wrong woman. Cat hadn't fallen into obscurity after her brother's death; she'd run away from the bright lights. And for good reason. Now her feelings for Kent made exposure an even greater threat--to both of them.

She didn't want to rekindle the flame Five years ago, Lesley had ended her marriage to Wyoming rodeo star Zack Mackenzie--unable to cope with her husband's risks on the cowboy circuit. Besides, she had to consider the security of their young daughter, Mandy. Now Zack, apparently flat broke, had turned up on her farm to visit his little girl. Reluctantly Lesley allowed him to stay--although Zack had more on his mind than shelter.

Allie knew blondes didn't have more fun She'd spent so much of her life working on high-powered scientific projects that she didn't have much time for play. And perhaps it was hardly surprising that her first love affair ended in disaster.. With her confidence badly shaken, spending the summer with her friend Claire seemed like a good idea. Until Linc Summerville came on the scene. Arrogant, but undeniably attractive, he disliked Allie on sight. And the feeling was mutual. So why should Allie care that he believed she really was a dumb blonde?