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In coastal Maine, a woman's scandalous past comes back to haunt herand tempt herin this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. In a picturesque fishing village off the coast of Maine, twenty-six-year-old attorney Gina Gaynes has a thriving career and a bright future. The last man she wants to see is Rhyder Owens, a virile member of the yachting set, back in town to shake up her life again. She's fought hard to forget what happened between them nine years ago. It hadn't been love, it was raw desire. It wasn't a marriage, it was a scandal. It ended not in bittersweet goodbyes, but with blackmail. Now Rhyder is back to reclaim what he never should have let go. But Gina is not the girl he once knew, one given to impulsive fantasies. She's no longer under the rule of a family who put them both through hell. She's an independent, sophisticated woman who can't be swayed by a bronze sculpture made of flesh and blood. And yet, locked in his embrace, her heart skips a beat. It's making Gina wonder, maybe even hope, that the man who once seemed so wrong for her, could actually be the love of her life.

A Rhode Island widow's recent engagement is threatened by the shocking return of her husband in this romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. Dina Chandler has been to hell and back. Two-and-a-half years ago, her tempestuous marriage to Blake Chandler ended abruptly when his plane disappeared in the South American jungle. With no one else to take the helm, the lovely, grief-stricken widow found herself in charge of the vast Chandler hotel empire. Through it all, Blake's old friend, Chet Stanton, had been her rock. The Newport air kisses Dina's hair with salt as she says farewell to Blake's old sailboat. She isn't much of a sailor andnow that she's engaged to ChetDina feels it's time to let go. But when Dina arrives home, she thinks she's seen a ghost. Always hot-tempered, Blake's ordeal has utterly stripped him of his former sophistication, and he's furious to find his return marred by Dina's engagement. Terrified of the man whose bed she once shared, Dina must now choose between her new love and a savage stranger.

Love runs wild for a mysterious cowboy and an Arizona hellcat in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author of Rivals. It's a Sonora, Arizona, sundown and Brandy Ames has one thought: Where's a cowboy when you need one? Her skittish Arabian gelding turned tail and galloped off leaving Brandy lost in the desert. Then she sees the flicker of fire over the next rise and follows it straight to the camp of a cattle thief. Rugged and drop-dead gorgeous in weathered suede, Jim is a man of few words. There's no time for small talk, anyway. An oncoming sandstorm is forcing them to take shelter for the nightin each other's arms. Brandy wasn't exactly prepared for his kiss. Willing? Yes. But what was she thinking? Saddling up next to him, Brandy has no idea that Jim has a secretone that's going to make Brandy the envy of every girl she knows. And inflame the wrath of a few she doesn't. It may have begun as a chance encounter in the desert, but it's about to explode into the most public romance of the year. If Brandy can take the heat.

A stirring story of love and passion on the Trail of Tears from New York Timesbestselling author Janet Dailey, America's first lady of romance.Temple Gordon's family is one of the oldest, and proudest, to call Cherokee country home. Although their house may look like a southern plantation, the blood in their veins and the land beneath their feet is Cherokee. Nothing will change thator so they believe. When President Andrew Jackson begins agitating to push the Indian tribe west, Temple's family prepares to fight to keep their homes. But when her heart is tempted by the fiery Cherokee known as ';The Blade,' who believes removal is inevitable, Temple feels passion stirring on the eve of one of the greatest tragedies in American history. Previously published as The Proud and the Free, American Dreams is a stirring historical novel from one of the greatest names in romance.

On the slopes of Colorado, an actress is caught in a passionate love triangle in this electrifying novel by a New York Timesbestselling author. Six weeks ago, Kit Masters was a nobodya farm girl from Aspen, Colorado, who came to Hollywood hoping to make it as a movie star. Incredibly, her dream came true, and she was cast opposite John Travis, the biggest name on the silver screen. Now, she's flying back to her home state on a private jet to begin shooting the film that will make her famous. She should be overjoyed, but when the trip home means a reunion with her old flame, rugged rancher Tom Bannon, Kit finds herself caught between Hollywood glamour and the passion of her Rocky Mountain heart. America's first lady of romance, Janet Dailey shows that love burns hottest when the air is cold, demonstrating the storytelling talent that made her a multimillion-selling phenomenon.

A beautiful wife with an unspeakable secret yearns for love in this Americana romance set in the Ozark Mountains by the New York Timesbestselling author. Spring is bursting forth and dogwood blossoms litter Missouri's Ozark Mountains, but Tanya Lassiter feels a winter chill in her heart. Her son, John, was only three when Jake Lassiter last visited from South Africa. Now seven, John has no memory of the visit and has begun to question if his father really exists. Reluctantly, Tanya promises to write Jake and ask him to return. For Tanya, life at the Lassiter homewhere she and John live in modernist splendor with Jake's wealthy parentsis often strained. Julia Lassiter tolerates Tanya for John's sake, but can't forgive her for driving Jake away. So when Jake appears unannounced at his parents' anniversary party, Tanya is gripped by conflicting emotions. Harder with a world-weary edge, Jake is even more handsome than she remembered. But does he know Tanya has fallen in love with another man? Or has he returned to claim everything he believes is rightfully his?

A Tennessee woman risks her heart on the secrets of a perfect new lover in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. Jessica Thorne, an advertising executive from Chattanooga, Tennessee, never expected such a blast from the past. Yet there he was: Brodie Hayes. Years ago, Brodie had pursued Jessica's older sister, Jordanna, and got stung. A poor boy from the wrong side of the tracks, he couldn't measure up to the Thorne family's high standards. Now Brodie has returned to the cityhandsome, charismatic, and wealthy beyond measure. And this time, he only has eyes for Jessica. Jessica is flattered by Brodie's lavish attention, charmed by his persistence, and astonished by his declaration of love. He's definitely the kind of man Jessica has dreamed of, but she can't help wondering: Is he living out the fantasies he still has for her sister? Or could it even be something as sinister as revenge? The answer is arriving soon. Jordanna is coming home to Chattanooga for a visit. Now, Jessica will find out if Brodie is the man of her dreams or too good to be true.

Love and danger collide as the cross-country romance series heads to Nevadafrom the bestselling author with more than 300 million books in print. The crash of a Cessna 310 charter flight on a Nevada mountainside has left two survivors: Leah Talbot, a young secretary from Las Vegas, and the pilot, lone wolf Reilly Smith. Part Native American, all man, Reilly is impassive, mysterious, and inscrutable. Under the noonday sun, they make their way across a hostile stretch of Nevada desert. Under the cold night rain, they have only their bodies, locked in embrace, to keep them warm. As two desperate strangers come together, so does a desire that burns as hot as the sand. But Reilly's instincts are as strong as his survival skills. They may share a love that's helping to keep them alive, but he knows that once they reach civilization the bond between them will be severed with a last kiss goodbye. Unless Reilly can make Leah realize that she's saved him as much as he's saved her.

A workplace flirtation leads to something more in this New Jerseyset romance in the series that gives each state a love story to call its own. As one of the few female ';cameramen' in the TV business, Jersey girl Petra ';Pet' Wallis works hard to fit in on set. But as much as she tries to keep her cool, she can't help butting heads with her boss, Dane Kingston. The first time she met Dane, the hotshot producer/director mistook Pet for someone's girlfriend and chewed her out for messing with expensive equipment. Pet quickly corrected his error, but the two have had it out for each other ever since. Now, Pet is working for Dane again, this time on a high-profile special starring the singing sex goddess, Ruby Gale. Before shooting even starts, Dane warns Pet to make sure she doesn't stir up trouble. Pet has always been careful, but Dane gets under her skin in a way she just can't explain. And as the production unfolds, it gets tougher and tougher for Pet to behave like she's just one of the boys.

A famous model can't deny her Kansas rootsor her gorgeous childhood crushin this Americana romance from the legendary New York Timesbestselling author. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey's classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Jonni Starr has everything she dreamed of as a girl in Kansas: a glamorous modeling career in New York and a sophisticated fiance who pampers her to no end. After six years away from the Sunflower State, she can't wait to be back with her beau and show off her success. But the happy homecoming is a little more complicated thanks to Gabe Stockman, Jonni's father's right-hand man. Jonni used to idolize him, even though he would never even glance at the boss's daughter. But now, Gabe seems to do nothing but look at her. And he sees a side of the former country girl no one else does. Gabe is determined to remind Jonni of her roots, and the kind of down-home man she should be spending her life with. Filled with Midwest charm and swoon-worthy romance, The Mating Season shows why Janet Dailey is a legend with over 300 million copies of her books sold.

From a New York Timesbestselling author: A widowed father finds an unexpected romance when his two tenacious daughters unite him with their new nanny. Jordan Long has serious issues with the attractive young live-in nanny his aunt hired while he was away on business. He specifically requested a more experienced, matronly woman to take care of his two young daughters, and Kathleen Darrow is an unwanted sexy distraction. She has to go. After three years working as a nurse, Kathleen was ready for a change, and she was thrilled to take the governess job at Long's magnificent home near Delaware Bay. Soon after meeting little Annette and Marsha, she begins to hate the idea of being separated from themand from their charismatic father with his powerful air of self-confidence and darkly handsome features. But if two very resourceful little girls have their way, their passionate, auburn-haired caregiver will soon be assuming a more permanent position in the family householdand in the heart of their widowed dad. With more than 300 million books sold, New York Timesbestselling author Janet Dailey is one of America's premier romance fiction superstarsand she now continues her romantic tour of every state with this heartwarming tale of Delaware passion.

An English royal melts the heart of a lonesome ranch girl in this Americana romance set in the Roughrider State from the New York Timesbestselling author. At twenty-one, Katherine ';Kit' Bonner is the de facto manager of the Flying Eagle Ranch in the badlands of North Dakota. For three generations, the Bonners have tended the land and its cattle on behalf of its absentee ownersa family of English barons who seem to be more of a myth than anything else. So Kit is taken by surprise when the current baron, Reese Talbot, shows up announced. Deceived by his American accent, Kit mistakes Reese for a salesman and tries to send him packing. He, in turn, can't quite tell if the grimy, shapeless figure on horseback is a man or a woman. But Kit is in for an even bigger surprise when she realizes that her madding, yet undeniably gorgeous, new boss is planning to stay at the ranch long-term. As Reese attempts to pierce Kit's tough exterior, he begins to win her grudging respectand to thaw the ice surrounding her high lonesome heart.

A dream job in Hawaii leads to a chance at love in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. To get through the harsh New England winter, Julie Lancaster has been waiting tables while she waits to land her dream job teaching high school history. But then her employment agency calls with an even dreamier offer: a well-paid tutoring position in beautiful, balmy Hawaii! The moment she steps off the plane, Julie is bewitched by the island's intoxicating atmosphere and the lingering scent of exotic blossoms. Debbie, her sixteen-year-old tutee, is a sweetheart, and everyone on the estate makes her feel welcomeexcept Ruel Chandler, Debbie's imperious, older half-brother. At the beach, Julie meets Frank, a handsome surfer who's obviously smitten. But as the Kona winds blow, Julie realizes there's something about Ruel that makes Frank seem like a mere boy by comparison.

A New York fashion model falls for a handsome cowboy in this Americana romance set in New Mexico by the New York Timesbestselling author. Blessed with silvery blond hair, a show-stopping figure, and a creamy, flawless complexion, Diana enjoys a thriving career as a model in New York City. Still, in her heart, she longs only for the love of a good man and the simple joys of marriage and motherhood. At twenty-four, Diana has learned that most of the good men are intimidated by her looks, and she attracts only those whose egos need to be stroked by having a beautiful woman on their arm. But all of that is about to change when she travels out west for a photo shoot at a rodeo and meets New Mexico rancher Lije Masters. The desert afternoon is hot and still when a startled horse sends Diana literally falling into Lije's strong arms. From afar, Diana had already noticed the cowboy's rugged good looks; up close, she can feel his granite-colored eyes seeing past her exterior and straight into her soul. But is she willing to give up life in the big city for the Land of Enchantment?

A tale of romance, passion, and rebirth in the rugged deserts of Utah from a New York Timesbestselling author. LaRaine came to Hollywood in search of a rich husband and an easy life. But just as she got the chance to star in a movie, her wealthy fiance cut her loose, ending her gold-digging career before it started. A few flops later, LaRaine's career is on its last legs, and she's looking for a safe haven. Instead, she'll find Deseret. In the wild expanse of the Utah desert, she meets a hard-bitten rancher during a location scout. He moves her in ways she didn't know were possible, and fills her with a love that will inspire her to remake herself as someone new. America's first lady of romance fiction, Janet Dailey's masterwork was her Americana seriesfifty novels of passion, with each set in a different state. A Land Called Deseret is an unforgettable trip to Utah.

In the New York Timesbestselling author's Americana series, a secretary and her boss cozy up while stuck in a Chicago blizzard';Dailey remains the best!' (Affaire de Coeur). Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey's classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. With A Lyon's Share, the New York Timesbestselling legendwith more than 300 million copies of her novels soldbrings us to Illinois, where passion comes alive in a bustling Midwestern metropolis. At Lyon Construction in Chicago, young secretary Joan Somers has always had an unbusinesslike attraction to her handsome boss, Brandt Lyon. But the dynamic entrepreneur has been too busy to notice, and can sometimes seem colder than the winter wind off Lake Michigan. Joan even considers quitting to spare herself the heartacheuntil fate intervenes with a pre-Christmas snowstorm that closes off streets and shuts the Windy City down. Stranded together in the office overnight, Joan suddenly has Brandt's full attention ... and the two must find a way to keep warm. But once the line between employer and employee is crossed, there's no turning back.

A schoolteacher and a single father find a second chance at love on an Iowa farm in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. Although they have yet to meet, Catherine Carlsen already hates the man who just bought the beloved Iowa farm that has been in her family for generations. The dedicated elementary school teacher believed the Carlsens would always own this special piece of land, and marriage to her distant cousin and childhood sweetheart would guarantee their future. But Cathie's sprawling home on the Boyer River now belongs to Robert Douglas, a big-city businessman whose arrival in their Midwestern town creates a huge stir. The divorced single father came west to start over with the little boy with whom he has just been reunited. Rob's devotion to his child isn't the only thing that draws Cathie to him. Her attraction to the new owner of Homeplace is impossible to ignore. As their relationship deepens, can Cathie and Rob's dreams expand to include a family and promise of a love that could give them all a place to belong?

Another magnificent romance from Janet Daily?America's greatest storyteller and author of the Americana romance series! Three years after free-spirited Shari Sutherland escaped from the Lancaster family patriarchs, she returned home because of her mother's stroke. There she was reunited with Whit Lancaster, her rugged stepbrother?and suddenly her feelings for him were anything but sisterly. But Whit wanted sole possession of the raven-haired beauty. And even as Shari rebelled against his arrogance, she knew he was the only man she would ever want…the one man whose strong touch would arouse her deepest passion!

In the first novel of the Brides trilogy, in which three unconventional young women vow they will never marry?only to be overtaken by destiny?outspoken Portia finds forever love.It's bad enough that seventeen-year-old Portia Worth is taken in by her uncle, the marquis of Granville, after her father dies. As the bastard niece, Portia knows she can expect little beyond a roof over her head and a place at the table. But it truly adds insult to injury when the Granvilles' archenemy, the outlaw Rufus Decatur, hatches a scheme to abduct the marquis's daughter?only to kidnap Portia by accident.

Another magnificent romance from Janet Daily?America's greatest storyteller and author of the Americana romance series! Angie Hall is surprised by the smoldering desire that coursed through her when she sees her former husband, Deke Blackwood, again. Seven years under the hot Texas sun had changed the handsome youth into a rugged, powerful man. And Angie is no longer his unsure teenage bride, but a beautiful, proud woman. Now she has come back to claim the one special joy that has been missing from her life?their daughter. But her hopes are threatened by Deke's fierce devotion to their child. And even as they battle over the daughter they both adore, a raw and blazing passion flames between them?a passion that promises again the love they once denied!