Man of the Month Books
Mr. August: Alexander del Castillo, CEO and eldest son His Dilemma: End his family's curse His Only Choice: Marry…or else Alexander was betrothed from childhood—his future held a wife not of his own choosing. Thankfully bride-to-be Loren Dubois was more than suited for her place at his side—and in his bed. But the businessman never expected his beautiful bride to get under his skin…or into his heart.
MR. AUGUST...Who? Jeremy KincaidWhere? Holed up in a primitve fishing lodge in isolated Alaskan bush country.Why? To leave his big-city blues behind--and get back to basics.Complication! The luscious, long-legged blonde who just stepped off the plane. Name? Madelaine Price--his mail-order brine!After living through an arctic night, it had been easy for Jeremy's buddies to talk him into signing up for a pen pal, and Jeremy thought he'd found the perfect one in farm-fresh Madelaine Price. But the moment he saw her he knew the cold had truly frozen his brain. She might have been stunning, but whoever heard of a man marrying a woman he'd never met before! Yet from the instant Maddy batted her baby-blue eyes, he was lost. Never mind the subzero temperatures--Maddy generated a heat that chased away the most blustery chill!
Night of the Hunter Winner of the RITA, 'Night of the Hunter' is another classic romance from the one and only Jennifer Greene. Carson Tanner lived his life closer to the edge than any sane man should. But an injured great white owl leads to his meeting Charly Erickson, a lady who breeds horses in springtime and orchids in winter. She was both strong and soft, tough and yet sweetly feminine. And suddenly, for Tanner, freedom had never seemed lonelier. But what could Tanner offer her? His world was a dark, dangerous place—where the hunter could become the hunted, and the risks nothing he could share. Only Charly somehow turned into a risk of an entirely different kind….. Beloved romance author Jennifer Greene has won the RITA, the RWA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Romantic Times Storyteller of the Year Award, an Award of Merit in the 2014 HOLT Medallion Contest, and is a member of the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame.
Man of the Month -- MR. SEPTEMBER Male; age 32; intense blue eyes hidden by thick glasses; gosh-awful beard; perpetual scowl; rear end worthy of the hall of fame.Native Laboratory; alone, bent over a microscope.Mating Unexplored. an unknown quantity — no scientific evidence it exists.Clement Cornelius Barto used scientific accomplishments and accolades to keep him insulated from the world. Women scared him speechless — literally — and he found it far safer to stay wrapped in his laboratory cocoon.Until Martha Eberly appeared at his cabin. She was the most beautiful creature he had ever beheld in his entire uneventful life. Clem was about to discover a thing called love. And with a little beginner's luck it might be the breakthrough he'd been searching for!
Who? Luke Harmon.What? A strong and ruthless man.With? A scar over his right eye, a broken heart and a determination to destroy...Ten years ago on the night he was to marry Eve Drummond, Luke Harmon had been stripped of his pride--and his woman. Now he had the power and the money that could destroy the Drummond empire. But once he saw Eve again he knew that she was still the woman who had captured his heart. Only she could heal him and change his quest for vengeance back into a love that could stand the test of time.
MR. NOVEMBER Name: Shiloh Butler Past: Vietnam. The lush, deadly jungle. The prison camp. The men--his men--who didn't survive. Present: Shiloh was determined to pay his debt to one of those men by protecting his widow. Future: He would save Meg and her children or die trying. When Shiloh stood beside the grave of his murdered war buddy, his heart went out to the grieving widow, Meg Sullivan. And when a crazed killer came after Meg and her children Shiloh used all his military skill to protect her. But Meg was as vulnerable as she was beautiful. Who would protect her from Shiloh?
Years had passed since town bad boy Tucker Owen had fallen wildly in love with the preacher's daughter Hope Outlaw, but time couldn't dull the heartache of her betrayal. Now Hope was back, a wealthy widow who still possessed the gentle innocence of girlhood-and the power to stir Tucker's long-buried desires. Yesterday's pain and passion soon mingled with promises for the future, but only if Tucker could once again risk losing his heart-and his Hope-forever.
Mr. March. Man: Rand Marshall Motto: commitment? What's that? Secret Identity: Brick Lawson, writer of bestselling action thrillers. Greatest Challenge: Jamie Saraceni, irresistible librarian-definitely the marrying kind. Sexy spitfire Jamie Saraceni knew exactly how to turn down Rand's best lines--and make him like it. But he was starting to like her--far too much. Rand knew his sizzling overtures were driving Jamie wild, and it was only a matter of time before she gave in. But did he want to be a wolf in sheep's clothing all his...
MR. MAY - Name: Giles Channing - Nationality: British--the dashing, sophisticated, utterly charming kind. - Notable features: Raven-black hair, twinkling green eyes, roguish grin. - Occupation: Building developer. - Marital Status: Single. No woman has yet clipped this frequent flyer's wings. - Though lovely, privileged Katherine Beaumont had been raised to be demure, she much preferred raising eyebrows--a trait Giles Channing found very intriguing. Unfortunately, where Giles was concerned, the Atlanta beauty seemed determined to make war, not scandal. She steeled herself against even his most potent brand of British charm. But was Giles right in sensing her body's betrayal when he masterfully stole a kiss? This playboy magnate loved a challenge--especially one as irresistible as kissable Kate.
Max knew he was in trouble when he stopped to help expectant mother Kitt Sanders-and ended up delivering her baby! He got mother and daughter safely to the hospital, thinking he'd never see them again. Then Kitt-the new baby in tow-showed up at Max's peach farm, determined to repay him for his help. The second he saw her he knew he was lost.
Allison Hathoway has never known a man like Gene Nelson. He's a dark horse--a man running wild--or so her friends tell her. But Allison knows he's a man with secrets . . . and one who has been hurt. And her heart goes out to him--whether she wants it to or not. As seen on Romance Classics television.
MR. MARCH Devlin McAllister Tough. Sinfully handsome. Enigmatic.Case The best cop on the force -- until scandal ended his career. Now living on a remote island.Memory he can't Hauntingly beautiful Jess -- the one woman he could never forgive ... or forget.Devlin hadn't seen Jess in eight years -- not since she'd fled from him without explaining why. Now she was back, telling him she was in desperate danger and that only he could keep her child safe. And even though he'd become a stranger to love, Devlin's passion for Jess still burned fiercely. But could he forgive her betrayal ... could he ever trust her love?
MR. AUGUST Man: Flint Carson Description: Lean. Hard. Tough. As proud and magnificent as the wild cattle he raises on his Texas ranch. Lesson in love: Never trust a woman, especially the high-society type. Fatal undoing: Ravishing Stephanie Marsh. Classy. Desirable Dangerous. And definitely off-limits ... until their plane crashes... From the moment he spied her at the airport, Flint knew just the kind of woman Stephanie Marsh was. Then their flight went down—and suddenly, he was the only one who could help her. Unable to remember who she was, Stephanie accompanied him to the Diamond A Ranch, where the passion soon flared hotly between them. But what would happen once her memory returned? Could she walk away from him?
Half-breed Wolf Conroe was best man when he got into the limousine with the gorgeous maid of honor, Kelly Corcoran. Little did they know they were in for the ride of their lives! Soon, Wolf and Kelly were on their way to South American instead of the wedding reception and in the hands of dangerous criminals.
MR. NOVEMBER Who: MacCasky lord, former U.S. Marshal. Type: Tough, rugged, fiercely independent. Latest Mission: To find the mother of the little girl who'd appeared on his doorstep. Unforeseen Complication: Enigmatic Banner Keaton. She was not the woman she seemed.... All Mac ford had wanted to do was hand in his badge and retire to the country. Then an unexpected twist of fate left his young niece in his care. Determined to reunite the child with her remaining parent, he traced elusive Banner Keaton to a deserted island ...only to make a stunning discovery! Mac was not a marrying man, but soon, this pretty, passionate woman had him wondering if he was headed for wedded bliss, after all...
MR. JULY The man: Niall Rankin, world-weary veteran of the secret war for freedom. The woman: Ann Severn, a widow struggling to make a life for herself and her troubled daughter. The place: Pinetree, California, a sun-baked cluster of houses on a lonely desert highway. A lifetime spent in a shadowy world of treachery and betrayal had left intelligence agent Niall Rankin searching for something he had long since stopped believing in. A chance encounter brought him into Ann Severn's life--and into her arms--and showed him the love and trust he had never thought to find. But this lovely, fragile woman deserved so much more than he could offer her, so much more than the burned-out shell he had become...
MR. JANUARY The Myth: Silver-screen superhero--a man called The Tiger. The Man: Behind the mask... was gorgeous, sensual Christopher Stone he had everything--until tragedy struck. The Woman: Gentle, lovely Dallas Kirkland. Scholar, seductress, and guardian of a hell-raising brood of four--including Christopher's own lost little girl... It was a bizarre twist of fate that left Christopher Stone's six-year-old daughter the ward of Dallas Kirkland. Christopher went to Texas to claim his child, never counting on Dallas's tender touch igniting a searing passion that threatened to consume him. But what would happen when she discovered who--and what--he really was? Not the anonymous hero of her dreams--but a lonely, loving knight in tarnished armor...
Man of the Month: Mr. April The Man: Frank Chambers, expert carpenter. The Challenge: To overcome insurmountable odds. To resist... The Woman: Jenny Michaels. But she wouldn't take "no" for an answer! When a tragic fire landed Frank in the hospital, all he wanted was to be left alone. His hands were injured, the very way he made his living destroyed. How could he face life—or his sprawling, well-meaning family—again? Then Jenny Michaels waltzed into his room, claimed she was going to bully and badger him until he got on the road to recovery. This pretty, pert occupational therapist claimed she, too, had faced adversity—and won! And though Frank said he didn't want her pity, he knew deep down, Jenny was a dream come true.
"Cozying up to the enemy makes sense." – Clark Garrison, urban cowboy and ruthless capitalist Clark Garrison had his reasons for returning to River Oaks and wasn't about to let anyone stand in his way – especially not Dr. Sara Wilson. Hell, she was just as beautiful and infuriating as he remembered, and clearly she still considered him the same swaggering bad boy she'd known years ago. Though he wanted to lure the lovely doctor to his bed, she was unquestionably off-limits. After all, it wouldn't be long before she discovered that the reason he was back had everything to do with her… Some men are made for lovin' – and you'll love our MAN OF THE MONTH!
Kyle Gordon. Ex-astronaut, former fighter pilot. No woman will ever clip his wings. Susan Brooks. Widow, working mom. Stunned by her soaring passion for this arrogant, insufferable--sexy--man. Is an irresistible force drawing them closer together. Kyle was cocky, celebrated--and the prime target of "astro bunnies" from coast to coast. Then an accident plucked him out of the wild blue yonder and sent him thudding back to his hometown. There, the grounded fly-boy was faced with his eccentric uncle, a small boy with a case of hero worship ...and Susan. The woman wouldn't even clear him for takeoff, much less give him the time of day. Why, it was enough to send Kyle back into orbit!
MR. OCTOBERThe Maximillian Kaler. A rugged, hard-living man of courage, honor--and smoldering desires.The Seductive, sophisticated Leigh Bradbury. One classy lady.The Haunting Sultry nights of unforgettable passion that seared his soul forever.The After seven years, she was back.There was only one man alive who could guide Leigh Bradbury through remote Icicle Canyon to find her missing father and son. But just being near her rekindled an explosive passion Kaler knew he could never resist. Once they'd shared something hot, fierce--special. Until a precious trust was shattered. If they survived this, dare he risk his heart--for a second chance with the only woman he'd ever loved?
MR. MAY The man: Cooper Maitland. Ex-workaholic. He wants: Rest and relaxation away from the corporate rat race... But: Sassy neighbor Priss Neilson keeps him anything but relaxed! Cooper's "all or nothing" creed had almost cost him his family and nearly ruined his health. Now, determined to set his priorities straight, this single dad packed up his slightly sullen teenage daughter and headed back to his hometown. But Cooper never could resist a challenge, and he found one in the very attractive form of Priss. She was intriguing, distracting, and she avoided him like the plague. The woman was obviously afraid of something--but what? Before Cooper knew it, his curiosity had gotten him all riled up....
J. K. Cameron never let anyone stand in the way of him getting what he wanted. But carefree, utterly unconventional Honey Rodriguez's plan to teach a bitter man a sweet lesson was sending J.K.'s normal reserve into a tailspin. How could he possibly thing about takeovers when all he could dream of was the taste of wild honey?
MR. DECEMBER Robert Bruce McLachlan. Jennifer Burke, once his lover...later his wife. Over, or so he thought.He hadn't seen her for years, not since the beautiful, headstrong woman he'd married had left him. But now she was back, as compelling as ever, and he realized he'd never gotten her out of his blood. He also learned that they were still married.There was something different now about Jennifer. His spoiled princess was gone, and in her place was a woman with a secret. He could sense the hidden pain she refused to share, and wondered if he could discover the truth...and rekindle a flame that had never died....
Mr. May Irresistible Man: Stone McCloud couldn't let a big-mouthed floozy ruin a family's good name! Unattainable Woman: Having bad taste in husbands and being trapped in a femme fatale's body were only two of Lucy Dooley's problems. Unexpected Happening: Hah! They've both been hoodwinked! When Stone was sent to North Carolina's Outer Banks to spy on Lucy, a big-mouthed floozy was nowhere to be found on Coronoke Island. Seemingly sweet and wonderful, Lucy was obviously planning to wrap him around her ringless finger and then do him in!
A secret agent turned cowboy is forced out of retirement to investigate the wife of his deceased best friend, a man who he was forced to kill for being a traitor.
MR. AUGUST Quinn Donovan Old-fashioned small-town girls All-business city women Favorite Romantic At this point, anything! Unfortunately, abstinence is a way of life for a single dad like me. I haven't been with a woman in years. Of course, that's the ONLY reason Taylor Hart has me all hot and bothered. One minute, she's as prickly as her aunt Maudie's blackberry patch, and the next, she's playing mommy to my little girl. Now I'm wondering if Taylor is hiding silk and lace beneath those no-nonsense suits of hers! You can bet I'll try my darnedest to find out.... MAN OF THE He's a single father who's looking for love!
The Accidental Bridegroom by Ann Major released on Sep 23, 1994 is available now for purchase.
The Accidental Bodyguard by Ann Major released on Apr 24, 1996 is available now for purchase.
A Nuisance by Lass Small released on Nov 24, 1994 is available now for purchase.
Mr. August Wilde Man: Rancher Mac Wilde desperately needed a woman's help. Not-so-wild Woman: Kara Kirby could be a wonderful wife, but would she agree to Mac's marriage proposal? Mac knew Kara hadn't come to Montana to find a husband! But this rugged cowboy needed Karanot for himself, but to take care of his four rambunctious kids. There was no way he was going to let her get away without putting a ring on her finger, but Kara wasn't about to agree to a marriage without love!
Master angler Wyatt has met his match in "Stretch", alias Tallulah, the woman protecting his long lost daughter and little granddaughter. One look at fast-moving, irritating, never marrying again Tallulah and Wyatt knows she's a keeper. He sets the bait to catch her for his own.
Mr. May Name: Jake Taggart Address: No Man's Land Occupation: Cowboy loner Alone on his Texas mountaintop, the only things keeping Jake Taggart company at night were the sounds of the surrounding wilderness and the beating of his lonely heart. No one dared penetrate his self-imposed exileuntil Rebecca Adams. She was as determined as ever to lure him from his isolate lair. And she was even more captivating than Jake remembered. The least he could do was put her up for the night, even if every second spent with her was driving Jake to distraction. No telling what one night alone with the most irresistible woman he'd ever known could mean for this lone wolf .
Mr. June Dad: Josh Penoyer Sons: Teenaged Calvin and Bruiser Daughter: Six-year-old Patricea.k.a. "Killer" Missing Ingredient: A mom! How did one handle a kleptomaniac first grader? Solo parent Josh Penoyer was mystified by his youngest's latest hobbyswiping trinkets from Ariel Lindstrom's shop. Then he uncovered Killer's ulterior motive. She wanted a mother, and Ariel fit the bill! Ariel always had time for kidsincluding a certain sticky-fingered miniature matchmaker and her big brothers. In fact, the motherless broodand their sexy dadalmost made her wish she were the marrying type .
MR. DECEMBER Leander Knight: A rugged cowboy from the wrong side of the corral His One and Only: Heddy Knight - his ex-wife. Common Ground: Their daughter - and the Christmas star they were both born under. The seductive rich girl and the workingman's cowboy knew they were each other's destiny. But her family disagreed, and he hightailed it out of town for good. Years later, Heddy was planning a Christmas wedding to another man, but Leander refused to let Heddy go. Nothing would stop this Christmas cowboy from interrupting the marriage vows - and stealing back his princess bride!
Wildcat by Rebecca Brandewyne released on Aug 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.
Don't Fence Me In by Kathleen Korbel released on Jun 24, 1996 is available now for purchase.
MAN OF THE MONTH MR. OCTOBER Name: Kyle Phillips Occupation: Cowboyand reluctant hero Damsel in distress: Lauren Davie Kyle had seen every manner of occurrence on his Texas rancheven a freak snowstorm couldn't rattle him. But the pretty young thing he'd found snowbound on his property was making the upright bachelor reel with ungentlemanly thoughts. Of all the luck to be stranded with such an innocent beauty . Trapped for three days in close quarters, Kyle could feel his temperature rising. His pure-as-the-driven-snow houseguest seemed intent on making him her first conquest! What was a proper cowboy to do? MAN OF THE MONTH: He's snowbound with an "angel"who's a temptress in disguise!