She needed a husband--fast. He just wanted a few home-cooked meals. Let the great Texas wedding bargain begin! It was desperation that had Megan Ford proposing to solitary rancher Rick Astin. She promised to pay handsomely for an in-name-only marriage and swore their understanding would end in mere months, while secretly wishing it would last forever. As flattered as he was by the loveless offer, it was the thought of a spick-and-span home that had Rick agreeing to the charade. He told himself he had no interest in his new bride becoming a permanent part of his quiet life. And despite his body's cravings to make Megan truly his, Rick intended to honorably uphold his end of the deal. Until they sealed their bargain with a kiss...

The Last Barlow? David Buford/Barlow has finally found his long-lost family, but thejoy he feels at being reunited with his brother and sisters iscomplicated by his growing feelings for his "cousin" Alexandra. WillAlex ever be able to look at David as more than a protector and startthinking of him as a man—even a potential husband? It turns out David doesn't have much to worry about—Alex alreadyknows he's the one for her. The trouble is, they don't have thecourage to tell each other their feelings. Luckily, David's new familyis there to step in and give these would-be sweethearts some help!But David and Alex aren't the only ones being gently pushed toward thealtar!

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The matchmakers of Cactus, Texas, are back—and all the single folkbetter beware!Everyone was convinced that Diane Peters and Jeff Hausen were perfectfor each other. Everyone but Diane and Jeff, of course. She was acarefree career girl with big-city dreams. And the town's new doctorwas content with the snail's pace of rural Texas. Never had two moreopposite individuals been forced to stay under one roof—and neverhad an attraction been so strong. So when two adorable children indesperate need of a home plus several well-meaning but meddling ladieswere thrown into the mix...well, good luck…. Because once a coupleis struck by the Texas matchmakers, the only cure is a swift trip downthe aisle!

She was home for the holidays…but jewelry designer Melissa Randall had no intention of staying in Rawhide, Wyoming. The sassy sophisticate had a life in Paris—one that didn't include a meddling, matchmaking family or the sexy, sloe-eyed deputy they had in mind for her. Down-home deputy Harry Gowan would never leave Rawhide; she'd never stay. He'd keep his bachelor heart out of her reach, memorize her pouty smile and practice kissing her goodbye. Harry held out hope, though; after all, the matchmaking Randalls were legend in these parts. But had they met their match in Melissa?

Surprise Family From the moment Rebecca Barlow starts her job at a law firm, she knowsshe's in for a lot of surprises. Especially when her new bossunexpectedly turns out to be her first love—her son's father. Nowshe not only has to reveal the five-year-old secret she's been keepingfrom Jeff Jacobs, but also face her unresolved feelings. And spend dayafter day with him and his fiancée coaching them about parenthood… Jeff is as delighted as he is shocked to see Rebecca, but her littlesecret isn't the only one in his life. Because although he's committedto another woman now, he's still in love with Rebecca.Not until she's about to leave with her son does the truth finallycome out!

Coming Home… Ever since he was a kid and his orphaned family split, sending himinto foster care, Captain James Barlow knew he was a jinx to anyone heloved. He'd hidden out safely in the marines…until a detective foundhim and most of his siblings. The captain had seen battle, but noenemy made him uneasy like his newfound family—and the beautifulCarrie Rand.Even before Jim walked into her Dallas P.I. office, Carrie had fallenfor his photo. The square-jawed hunk she'd sought had starred nightlyin her fantasies…until the real thing put the dream lover to shame.But how could Carrie transform the stoic ex-marine into a hot-bloodedman?

UNWED HEIRESS EXPECTING TRIPLETS! Austin, TexasBut the identity of the father is hush-hush. Although expectantmother Briana McCallum has fiercely guarded her secret, rumor has itthat she had met someone on a trip out of town almost eight monthsago. Could the undisclosed daddy be Maitland Maternity newcomer HunterCallaghan? Folks report that when the handsome new doctor "met" hispregnant new co-worker, there was an undeniably familiar gleam in hiseyes—and Hunter has been seen showing fatherly and husbandlyconcern for the unborn babies and their lovely mother….See inside for more juicy details!

NEWS FLASH: TYLER PLAYBOY DATES ...A SINGLE MOM?! Rumor has it that our resident attorney Quinn Spencer has been offering Molly Blake more than legal advice these past cold winter nights. Does this sandy-haired stud, who has broken hearts all over Tyler, have his sights set on Molly next? But the sweet owner of the Breakfast Inn Bed comes with a complete package including a four-year-old daughter. Will playboy Quinn be able to resist Molls homespun charm and little Sara's batting baby blues? He says "I won't commit!" but this reporter is taking bets the bachelor is about to fall....

How could two tiny girls cause so much trouble? Zeke Blalock had moved his vet practiceto a small town to have more time with his daughters. Now, thanks to the twins'advertising scheme, he was up to his neck in wife candidates! And worse, the twins'favorite lived right next door…. Paige Watkins couldn't believe her eyes when she shepherded the twins and their fliershome. "Daddi" was six feet three inches of hard-bodied male—and he thought she wasapplying for the "position".Paige had long ago decided she wasn't marriage material. Zeke's sensual appeal was justone more reason to avoid him. But neither she nor Zeke could evade the efforts of twodetermined little matchmakers for very long….