Part-time hotel receptionist Phoebe and Greek multimillionaire Jed were crazy about each other. He embraced Phoebe and wrapped her in love and happiness. One day Phoebe discovers she’s pregnant and joyfully reveals the news to Jed. But his reply is unexpectedly cruel?he says there’s no man in the world who would want a pregnant mistress! In shock, Phoebe has a miscarriage and vanishes from Jed’s life. But five years later, he suddenly reappears!

A one-night stand becomes much, much more in this sexy, lighthearted romance. Maid of honor Kelsey Peterson is disappointed when the bride-to-be bails on her bachelorette party--especially since Kelsey's already ordered the stripper. Desperate for a break from her romantic woes, Kelsey goes through with the party. After all, why let a good stripper go to waste? Dr. Aaron Baucus is definitely not a stripper. He's a legit doctor with a PhD in neuropsychology. But when his friend calls him over to a bar to meet a bunch of tipsy, flirtatious bridesmaids, they assume otherwise. After all, their stripper was supposed to be dressed like a doctor. Aaron isn't much for pretending, but with Kelsey, he's willing to be whatever she wants him to be. At least for one night. But fate has a wicked sense of humor: Aaron and Kelsey are the maid of honor and best man at the same wedding. And after their one-night stand, Kelsey's pregnant, but she doesn't know how to tell him. Aaron wants to start a relationship, but he doesn't think Kelsey wants something long term. Can their fragile romance survive all the half truths and secrecy?

What stops pregnant women from falling over all the time? What makes infant cries so captivating? How do sperm swim? The Secret Science of Baby answers these questions and many more, revealing the fascinating physics behind conception, birth, and babyhood. Parents and parents-to-be are bombarded with information, from what to expect to what to do (and not to do) when it happens. But what they may not realize is that from the chemistry of pregnancy tests to the vacuum physics of breastfeeding, there is fascinating science at the heart of every aspect of creating and raising a new human. Written by science journalist Michael Banks, The Secret Science of Baby won’t tell you how to raise a perfect violin-playing, mandarin-speaking toddler, but it will shed a new light on how and why things happen as they do—from conception and pregnancy to cooing and pooing. Exploring the hidden physics behind uterine contractions, the fluid dynamics of diapers, and more, both parents and curious non-parents (who, after all, were once babies themselves) will gain a fresh perspective on the infant universe . . . and the thrilling science that makes it possible. In these pages, readers will discover: The physics of the playground and common toys—from the swing to the Slinky What it really means to "sleep like a baby" The surprising shared vocal cord features of lions and (human) infants The miracle of a baby's first breath and how surface tension provided the key to helping preemies breathe Banks draws from his own experience, interviews with scientists, and the latest research (including some involving conception inside an MRI machine) to offer a book that focuses on “how?” rather than “how-to.” The result is an illuminating and hilarious journey through the everyday science of making, baking, and bringing up baby.

Grace McAllister thought being a surrogate for her sister would be a truly selfless act. But secretly Grace longed for the baby inside her to be her own, conceived in passion with the only man she had ever loved. But that could never be. Josh Kingsley couldn't bear to watch the baby grow big in Grace's belly, unable to share in the magic. He wished she and the child were his to take care of. But when tragedy struck, Josh rushed to be there for Grace and baby Posie. Could they be his life, his family?

The shocking true story of a young boy hidden away from his family and the world in a Catholic home for unmarried mothers in 1950s Dublin.

A horrible accident stirs up trouble for a millionaire race car driver and his lover in this classic contemporary romance. Italian millionaire Gabriel Danti was renowned for his prowess in the bedroom—and Bella Scott was unable to resist the temptation of the night he was offering. . . . Five years on, Bella is living alone, carving out a life for herself and her little boy. She never thought she’d see Gabriel again! Gabriel has changed. His dark, dangerous looks are marred by scars. But his desire for Bella hasn’t waned—he wants her more than ever now that he knows he has a son. . . . Originally published in 2009.

I came back to town for closure... And found a daughter I never knew I had...Return to the McKnight family series where the one person Penny never wanted to come back has just walked into her life: Katie's dad.When Chris Heartworth, Hollywood star on the brink of making the A-list, walked away from Evergreen Hollow five years ago, he didn't know he was leaving behind the one thing he's always wanted: a family. He's back to take care of his grandma and find his heart he left behind. But, Penny's keep their daughter a secret from him. She didn't tell a soul he is the father. And she'd built walls around her heart because she loves him and he left. Can Chris be the man who will step in as loving husband and father? Or, will his big break draw him back to California?

What happened when I fell for my hot, billionaire boss? More than I ever bargained for! I'm Anastasia Penland. Midwest girl with big dreams. Moving to Massachusetts with hopes of operating my own business, how could I turn down the salary Ross Worthington offered me? I couldn't. Then he offered me even more-a scorching hot office romance. We couldn't get enough of each other. Then I found out I was pregnant. Thinking that Ross could never want a child, I bolted back to Kansas without telling him.Nearly four years later, he unknowingly hired my company to cater a dinner party. Imagine my surprise when I saw him there. Imagine his surprise when he found out he was a father. His secret and my unexpected pregnancy drove us apart. An unexpected reunion and revelations spark our romance years later. Will our child be enough to keep us together this time? Or, will fatherhood prove to be too much for Ross?

Liam Page thought fame and fortune would be enough. When tragedy hits, he returns home to face the consequences his past.

American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, 1997 Are boys and girls different on the inside? How do you tell girls and boys apart? Do girls and boys have the same feelings? Is sex a dirty word? Where do babies come from? What does being pregnant mean? How do you get a belly button? Tell me about when I was a baby...