My wedding had been meticulously planned. All I had to do was walk down the aisle and get married to the man I'd been engaged to for over a year. Pretty easy and uncomplicated, right? Unfortunately, all of my well laid plans go up in smoke when my fiance leaves me at the church alone because he found a woman who was better suited for his snobby world of wealth and privilege.

The Temporary Groom by Joan Johnston released on Apr 24, 1996 is available now for purchase.

Celebrate the return of Hawk's Way's sexiest cowboys with these classic tales from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Joan Johnston The Temporary Groom "No-good half-breed" Billy Stonecreek and wild child Cherry Whitelaw met and married in a single night for all the right reasons—except love. He needed a mother for his little twin daughters and she needed to quell her bad reputation, but could a marriage of convenience between the biggest troublemakers in Texas lead to forever? The Virgin Groom He was every kid's idol, every man's envy, every woman's fantasy. But when Mac Macready's fiancée dumped him, and his future was looking mighty uncertain, the most shocking thing of all was that the only woman who could save him was notorious Jewel Whitelaw….

Now a Hallmark Channel Original Movie! The second book in the Nantucket Love Story series from bestselling author Denise Hunter! “No one can write a story that grips the heart like Denise Hunter . . . If you like Karen Kingsbury or Nicholas Sparks, this is an author you’ll love.” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Lavender Tides and Hope Beach series She wrote the book—literally—on finding the right mate. But does she really understand what love's about? Five hours before her Nantucket beach wedding--and on the eve of her big book launch—celebrity marriage counselor Kate Lawrence has everything in place. Everything, that is, but the groom. She might not have a career, either, when her nationwide audience finds out their marriage guru has been left at the altar. Enter Lucas Wright, who offers to stand in for the missing husband-to-be and marry her. Kate's desperate enough to agree—although she's sure this Mr. Wright is completely wrong for her. But can they pull it off? And why would Lucas marry her in the first place? Could it be that "Dr. Kate" doesn't know the first thing about love?

The Virgin Groom ~ He was every kid's idol, every man's envy, every woman's fantasy. And then Mac Macready's fiancée dumped him, and his future was looking mighty uncertain. The most shocking thing of all was that the only woman who could save him was notorious Jewel Whitelaw.… The Substitute Groom ~ He'd taught his best friend's girl how to kiss—and had never forgotten the touch of Jennifer Wright's lips. And now that Huck couldn't marry Jenny, U.S. Air Force major Colt Whitelaw vowed to make the ultimate sacrifice. But first Colt needed to convince Jenny this was right— so he drew her close once more.…

Temporary Groom by Jayne Addison released on Jul 25, 1994 is available now for purchase.

When the powerful C?sar proposes to Dixie, she can’t say no. For one thing, she needs the money. And it’s for a good cause?C?sar’s grandfather Jasper in in poor health, and Dixie’s very fond of Jasper. Their fake marriage will make Jasper happy and help dig Dixie out of debt. What could possibly go wrong?

Celebrate the return of Hawk's Way's sexiest cowboys with these classic tales from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Joan Johnston The Temporary Groom "No-good half-breed" Billy Stonecreek and wild child Cherry Whitelaw met and married in a single night for all the right reasons—except love. He needed a mother for his little twin daughters and she needed to quell her bad reputation, but could a marriage of convenience between the biggest troublemakers in Texas lead to forever? The Virgin Groom He was every kid's idol, every man's envy, every woman's fantasy. But when Mac Macready's fiancée dumped him, and his future was looking mighty uncertain, the most shocking thing of all was that the only woman who could save him was notorious Jewel Whitelaw….

Substitute groom? When bride-to-be Natasha Merrill was left virtually at the altar, devil-may-care Chase Taggart offered her a surprising way out. She could face the embarrassment of canceling her society wedding or she could marry him! In the heat of the moment it had all seemed so simple—a temporary marriage of convenience to keep the gossips at bay and Natasha's pride intact. But the day after the wedding, holed up in impossible romantic hotel in Paris with her new husband, Tasha discovered that even pretend marriages are for from simple….