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Ladies, Start Your Engines by Kimberly Raye All Savannah Calloway wants for Christmas is a chance to prove her talent with an engine—and hot young NASCAR driver Mackenzie Briggs is ready to play Santa. But they soon find that winning the race isn't nearly as important as winning each other's hearts 'Tis the Silly Season by Roxanne St. Claire NASCAR Busch Series racer Clay Slater needs a ready-made family—fast—to impress a potential sponsor. Lisa Mahoney can't resist the chance to give her kids the storybook Christmas she's never been able to and if that includes a kiss under the mistletoe, so much the better! Unbreakable by Debra Webb Although she's been hired to prove that drivers are serious athletes, Dr. Maxine Gray doesn't think much of NASCAR racing. So in the spirit of Christmas, driver Rush Jackson is determined to show the good doctor the "rush" that racing—and race car drivers—can bring.
Ladies, Start Your Engines by Kimberly Raye All Savannah Calloway wants for Christmas is a chance to prove her talent with an engine—and hot young NASCAR driver Mackenzie Briggs is ready to play Santa. But they soon find that winning the race isn't nearly as important as winning each other's hearts 'Tis the Silly Season by Roxanne St. Claire NASCAR Busch Series racer Clay Slater needs a ready-made family—fast—to impress a potential sponsor. Lisa Mahoney can't resist the chance to give her kids the storybook Christmas she's never been able to and if that includes a kiss under the mistletoe, so much the better! Unbreakable by Debra Webb Although she's been hired to prove that drivers are serious athletes, Dr. Maxine Gray doesn't think much of NASCAR racing. So in the spirit of Christmas, driver Rush Jackson is determined to show the good doctor the "rush" that racing—and race car drivers—can bring.
Ladies, Start Your Engines by Kimberly Raye All Savannah Calloway wants for Christmas is a chance to prove her talent with an engine—and hot young NASCAR driver Mackenzie Briggs is ready to play Santa. But they soon find that winning the race isn't nearly as important as winning each other's hearts 'Tis the Silly Season by Roxanne St. Claire NASCAR Busch Series racer Clay Slater needs a ready-made family—fast—to impress a potential sponsor. Lisa Mahoney can't resist the chance to give her kids the storybook Christmas she's never been able to and if that includes a kiss under the mistletoe, so much the better! Unbreakable by Debra Webb Although she's been hired to prove that drivers are serious athletes, Dr. Maxine Gray doesn't think much of NASCAR racing. So in the spirit of Christmas, driver Rush Jackson is determined to show the good doctor the "rush" that racing—and race car drivers—can bring.
Rachel Murphy always puts family first. Well, sometimes family and workas a female NASCAR engine specialist, she has a lot to prove! She's got no time for romantic entanglements. Besides, having been orphaned at a young age, she's had enough abandonment to last a lifetime. For mountain-climber-turned-sportscaster Payton Reese, risk is what makes everything worthwhile. That is, until an encounter with Rachel makes Payton compromise his "play hard, don't get tied down" rule. Suddenly he finds himself strangely captivated by a beauty in coveralls and wanting to teach her a thing or two about living life for herself! But how can he be what she really needs without changing his course?
All Stacy Carter thought she wanted was a quiet, traditional life.One man, one woman, two-point-five kids and a dog. Maybe aminivan. She never envisioned a stock car thrown into the mix!That was before she met Jake Hinson, recovering from a boatingaccident at a secluded fishing cabin. Fact is, Jake's a NASCARdriver with plenty of cash, fansand fame. Not something he'sabout to divulge to publicity-shy Stacy. But when the truth comesout, Stacy's not sure she can handle a celebrity lifestyledespiteJake's reassurances. Besides, Stacy hasn't exactly been the pinnacle of honesty herself.And it's just a matter of time before her own cover is blown.
If Mick Churchill thinks he can buy out half of Shelby Jackson'sfamily-owned race team, she's got news for him. So what ifMick's the most famous soccer star on the globe—with cash,connections and charisma? Fuel line? Finish line? Shelby doubtsthe Brit knows the difference. Superstar Mick knew buying a NASCAR team was going tobe tricky. The truth is the struggling team needs Mick's mediasavvy and team-building skills—even if Shelby can't admit it.Now, with Daytona just days away, Mick won't quit until hechanges Shelby's mind. Any way he can.
Dylan Hargreave thinks I'm an actress paid to pose as his girlfriendat a North Carolina society wedding. How did this happen to me,of all people? Kendall Clarke, award-winning actuary, the veritableshining star of number crunchers who, just hours ago, learned herresponsible fiancé (sorry, ex-fiancé) called off our wedding becausehe'd gotten one of my colleagues pregnant. What are the odds? Don't tell me you've never heard of Dylan Hargreave. CelebrityNASCAR driver? People magazine's Sexiest Man of the Year?Those eyes. That smile Forget sensible! I've assessed the risk and I'm taking it! I usuallykeep the brakes on, but as of now I'm taking a vacation. From me.
One minute Lisa Woodrow is a big city prosecutor, and thenext she's back home, deep in the fumes of North Carolinaracing culture and trying to keep a low profile. She has no choice. A criminal she helped convict is onthe prowl for her, and Wade McClellan, ex-fiancé andbest-NASCAR-crew-chief-in-the-business, insists hissecurity is tight and she'll be safer with him. There's no way Lisa will ever go back to being a "sidelinecheerleader," but this caring, committed Wade hardlyseems to be the same man she left behind. Suddenly,staying beneath the radar in North Carolina doesn't seemto be such a bad idea.
What happened to car chief Lexie Mercer's star driver? Kane Jackson used to be an untamed force. A winner. Now he'scalm, composedand apathetic. She can't even pick a fight withhim anymore! What's worse, his lackluster mood is affecting hisracing. Then Kane does the unthinkable. He kisses Lexie, giving in tomonths of pent-up desire. How could this happen? Lexie is bossy,brainy and exactly the woman to ignite his lost passion forwinning. But Lexie knows Kane's got to stay focused on racing, despite hisinsistence that one night together will get her out of his system and into Victory Lane. It won't work. It can't work. Can it?
Jamie Tanner might appear more lingerie model than grease monkey, but she's actually a highly qualified mechanical engineer. No way is she going to let some struggling, chauvinistic NASCAR driver say her work isn't up to speed. Tanner Performance Motors is the best in the businessand so is she. But Ryan Pearce can't afford to make nice. He's counting on Jamie to find out why his performance engine keeps failing and there's no time to lose. Ryan is only a race away from tanking his career. Jamie has never been bested by an engineor a man. But spending long nights working closely with Ryan, trying not to be distracted by his presence, she wonders if she's met her match .
Maybe Kelly Greenwood shouldn't have been so honest whenshe lambasted NASCAR pretty boy Trent Matheson on nationalTV. All the sports psychologist wanted was to give a memorablesound bite. But maybe she took it too far? Because now Trent's team wants Kelly to devise a plan to whiptheir on-again, off-again racing star into shape. There's just one hitchTrent doesn't think he needs some"professional" to dig into his psyche, especially someone whois totally unimpressed by him. And Kelly has only one week toconvince Trent that he does need herbody and soul.
Star NASCAR driver Gabby O'Farrell can't believe her mother isharping at her again. How many times does she have to say it?She's not going to help run the family's corporation. She's not shopping for a husband of the right pedigree. And there's no way she's ever going to give up racing! Who cares what the other macho, hothead drivers are sayingabout her? Gabby knows team owner Vaughn Steiner has gother back. And since they started sharing kisses and strategy inequal measure, she's determined to go all the way to win thecoveted NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship. But now that she's growing close to Vaughn's adorable daughter,is she ready for the mommy track, too?
Some secrets aren't ever forgotten Since the early days of NASCAR, the Murphy and Grosso families haven't been exactly friends. In fact, "bitter enemies" might be more accurate, with tales of deception, cheating and even suspected murder. But driver Kent Grossowho's still hearing about his grandfather's decades-old grudgehas a few closeted skeletons of his own. Professional photographer Tanya Wells thought she knew Kent pretty well, but it turns out Kent's been hiding a few details from her. To make matters worse, Kent's been getting anonymous e-mails from someone who's a little too familiar with the Grosso family history and isn't above a little blackmail! Now the past is coming up fast in Kent's rearview mirror. Question is, can he swerve in time to avoid a deadly collision?
Not only did her late husband leave her ownership of HammondRacing, but thanks to his last business deal, he's reunited Kellie Hammond withLucas Boyceby making him her star driver. The fact is, after onepassionate night eighteen years ago, Kellie never thought she'dsee Lucas againeven though she had his son. Now they're working together, whether she likes it or not. Andthey're feeling the heat on a dailymake that hourlybasis. Butthe surprisingly repentant Lucas is unaware he's a dad. And Kellieis this close to revealing the truth. Unless, of course, someonewith a vendetta does it first.
NASCAR photographer Annie Jenner is used to men falling overthemselves to get close to herand her legendary racing family.But not Jared MacNeil. The picture-perfect tycoon and NASCARsponsor loves Annie for herself. So why can't she quite believe it?Maybe because Annie's twin brother is Jared's team's rival. And now with the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup on the line, heroutraged sibling is saying anything to sabotage Annie's fledglingrelationship with Jared. Jared knows he can't help who he's fallen in love with, and hewants to trust Annie. But when team rivalry turns ugly, will she really turn her back on the Jenner legacy?
Maddie Felton used to be a credit-card-flashing daddy's girl. Butthat was so three years ago. Now the heiress is ready to makeher mark on her family's motel chain empire. Problem is, she'snever had a job. Any job. That is, until daddy puts her in charge ofhis latest ventureNASCAR sponsorship. Driving rookie Tucker Macray knows NASCAR is an opportunityof a lifetimebut does it have to come with a spoiled rich girlsponsor running his show? Say this. Do that. It's not as if sheknows an iota about the sport or even pretends to enjoy it. But would she actually sabotage Tucker's rookie season to get outof her job?
NASCAR PR rep Kylie Palmer is a widow and a single mom and she sure isn't interested in datingespecially not someone with a dangerous job! But bounty hunter A. T. Treadway is young, gorgeous and every inch the perfect guy. Suddenly Kylie is struggling between her fear and a feeling she never thought she'd experience again. A.T. has his job cut out for him. His secret investigation to find a fugitive is drawing him deeper into the world of NASCARand closer to Kylie, a woman who is proving harder to pursue than his elusive target. But when their fragile relationship is tested, can A.T. convince Kylie that he's worth the risk?
Things Crystal Hayes could do without: her looks, men obsessed with her looks, and guys who think they're God's gift to the ladies. She'd rather be behind the wheel of a truck than navigating cheesy pickup lines. But when Crystal makes a delivery to a NASCAR event, she meets the one guy who could blow all her preconceptions away. All his life Larry Grosso has lived in the shadow of his well-known racing familybut it's now time for him to take what he wants. And on the top of that list is Crystalbreathtaking, sweet and twenty-two years younger. Their age difference is creating animosity within their families, and suddenly their romance is the talk of the entire NASCAR circuit!
A NASCAR Holiday 2 : Miracle Season; Season of Dreams; Taking Control; The Natural [Paperback] Pamela; Wilkins, Gina; Casper, Ken; Gaines, Abby Britton (Author)
Team owner Sam Kincaid will bet his reputation that eighteen-year-old Michael McIntyre has a Super Nova future in racing. If only his overprotective mother would exit stage left. To be blunt, Michael's "adviser" is driving Sam crazy. She's gorgeous, she's smart, she's opinionated and she's totally in his face! Tess can't believe her whiz-kid son has quit school for NASCAR! Problem is, she was prepared to hate Sam, the person responsible for derailing her son's academic future. But Sam isn't the risk-taking adrenaline junkie she expected. In fact, the situation is much worse. Their undeniable attraction is leaving her breathless!
SHE HAS ONLY ONE WEAKNESS… Isabel Turner knows how perilous the professional racing world can be―on and off the track. As a PR executive representing NASCAR's top drivers, she spent years proving her worth. Now, as she's about to take over her uncle's high-powered position at the firm, Isabel stands to lose her reputation, job and her uncle's respect―just to have racer Cade Garrison in her bed once more. There's no denying the combustible yet forbidden attraction between the two. Cade is more than tempted, but the last thing the bad boy of the Garrison family racing team needs is another scandal jeopardizing his career. Are they foolish enough to risk it all?
Ex-spouses are perfectly capable of playing it cool professionally…aren't they? One year ago Mike Lundquist was a nobody sports writer. Now he's the hot racing columnist. And he's genuinely shocked to spot his ex-wife swapping canapés with the guys. What's she doing on his turf? Taylor Robinson knows the media. She knows NASCAR…and she's determined to be the best PR flack this side of the Smokies. Her swagger lasts all of two hours, though―until she discovers the one reporter she has to woo is her ex-husband! If they're going to work together they'd better play fair. Especially since there's nothing cool about their feelings for each other.…
As the new crew chief for Maximus Racing, Tobey Harris is under a mountain of pressure. He's sacrificed nearly everything for this opportunity. But when he finds himself working with attractive publicist Amy Barber, Tobey's pressure gauge starts hitting the danger zone. Amy isn't looking for romance. For the first time, she's representing one of NASCAR's top drivers, and she's not willing to risk her fledgling career for anyone especially not someone she works with! But can Amy and Tobey keep their relationship strictly professionalespecially when they're just inches from crossing the fine line between business and pleasure?
Maybe there is life beyond Victory Lane Driver Hart Hampton is hot until his winning streak tanks. Now he's not even allowed to watch the next race. Instead, Hart's delegated to charity work at a kids' camp to overhaul his image. Single mother Kellie Thompson knows Hart's trademark smile promotes everything from beer to boxers. But she won't let his grin melt her defenses. Kellie's number one job is to keep son Charlie healthynot jump on private planes as a NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge VIP! Even if generous Hart is making her soul quake. The truth is, Hart's life revolves around racing. But now? Kellie's got him wondering if there's room in there for a family, too.
He lost his family and gained a rival Twenty-five years ago Jack Dolman's life shattered the day his wife left himand took their four-year-old son. Now a three-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup winner, Jack is focused on the here and nowuntil he discovers that his ex-wife has died. It's then, when he reluctantly goes to pay his respects, that he comes face-to-face with the son he barely knows the son who believes Jack abandoned him and plans to seek his revenge by competing against his father on the track! The only person who can mend the fences between the two men is Jack's old flame, Margaret Truesdale. She's never stopped caring for Jack, and she feels it's her duty to help ease his heartache. But the only way to right the wrongs of the past is to reveal secrets long buried.
Penny Branch is stunned to learn that her father has disappeared―and with him, millions of dollars stolen from his bank, his customers and even his family! But even worse is the fact that Penny’s soon-to-be ex-husband, bank executive Craig Lockhart, is the one who turned her father in.…Now the Branches face destitution. Penny’s twin brothers― drivers in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series―will lose their sponsorships, and their mother may be forced to declare bankruptcy. But how can she fault Craig for his betrayal? Especially when Penny has a secret of her own…and she would rather end her marriage to Craig than have him discover the truth!
Motor Media Group president Sandra Jacobs is desperate to find new sponsorship for scandal-plagued driver Will Branch. If she fails, her PR firm goes bankrupta frightening first step down the same road her invalid father is traveling now. Surprisingly, Will's team owner Gideon Taney decides to oversee the sponsorship bid personally. Handsome, accomplished and notoriously aloof, he raises plenty of eyebrows on the circuit with his sudden renewed interest in the team. Working long hours together, Sandra and Gideon struggle to keep each other at arm's lengththey want the same thing for the team, but for very different reasons. Just how much will each one risk to secure a sponsor and how much will they conceal?
After spending most of her life buried in books and academia despite her NASCAR roots, scientist Kim Murphy is a complete success. But when she stumbles across an old list”Things To Do Before I Die”Kim realizes that she hasn't really lived. Now it's time for her to tackle the frivolous things in life: “Play hooky.” “Buy a push-up bra.” Next up find a “jock” to date! Kim's unusual mix of beauty, braininess and humor seems tailor-made to get under NASCAR car chief Ward Abraham's skinso when she asks him out, Ward can't refuse. But when he offers to help her out with her “list” (and then some!) Kim is delighted and terrified that Ward will discover the real reason for her list!
Since taking over PDQ Racing, widowed businessman and single dad Jim Latimer is out of his element. Truth is, Jim knows next to nothing about stock car racing. On the positive side, however, the new position means a lot more time with PDQ publicity rep Anita Wolcott. But while they totally click outside the racing arena, Anita and Jim can't quite see eye to eye when it comes to PDQ Racing. For Jim, each damaged car is a bundle of money gone in a cloud of oily smoke. Anita, on the other hand, knows that car crashes come with the territory. And as every minute they spend together emphasizes their obvious differences, Anita wonders is a future with Jim a dangerous investment?
NASCAR spotter Steve Grosso and veterinarian Heidi Kramer are well, perfect together. But Heidi wants something she can't have with Stevestability. Joining Steve on the NASCAR circuit will mean abandoning her career and the chance to open her own clinic. So Heidi faces a decision with no easy answers. But Steve makes his living by seeing spaces and maneuvering room where others see none. If he works with his familywho have been part of the NASCAR lifestyle for generationsmaybe he can convince Heidi that home isn't one static place on the map. Because sometimes the only way to get ahead is to gambleand risk everything for that one perfect opportunity.
Maeve Branch is neck-deep in embarrassment. Her husband disappeared with millions in embezzled funds and she discovered he'd been cheating on her for years! Now Maeve is broke and brokenheartedshutting out everything except her family, her twin sons' NASCAR careers and her beloved animal shelter. Oil tycoon Chuck Lawrence can hardly believe that the lovely woman volunteering at the shelter is the socialite the tabloids can't stop talking about. His code of honor demands that he help her, but while he advises Maeve on her financial affairs and she introduces him to the world of NASCAR, he begins to wonder if he can teach her to trust a man againand let him into her heart.
Computer specialist Lucy Gunter was determined to uncover the blackmailer sending threatening e-mails to a NASCAR driver. She knew that for every dirty little secret, there was always a trail left behind. But exposing the culprit was as difficult as keeping her mind off charismatic Sawyer Branch, whose routine visits to the sick children at the hospital where she worked touched her heart. As she grew closer to Sawyerand edged closer to the identity of the blackmailerLucy sensed that there was far more to Sawyer than met the eye. Little did she know that Sawyer was hiding something from her and he'd do almost anything to keep her from finding out!
Personal trainer Terri Whalen breathes car exhaust fumes the way other people breathe air. Born and bred into a NASCAR family, Terri travels the race circuit and ensures the drivers are in great shape. Her rule: job first. Men always seem to want more than Terri can give until she meets Max Harper. Max is a good-looking single dad, and the spark plugs between the two start firing almost immediately. When Terri brings Max and his daughter to experience the "behind-the-scenes" world of NASCAR, it's immediately obvious that business has turned into pleasure. But when Max's ex-wife shows up in a bid to reunite her family, Terri will have to decide whether to surrender or fight!
As manager of her family's champion team, Rachel Garrison learned the woes of mixing business with pleasure the hard way. And no way is she going to get involved with NASCAR sponsor Parker Huntington, the guy who almost ruined her brother's career! But that doesn't mean she can deny her instant and unwanted attraction to his considerable charms. Parker is used to getting exactly what he wantsand when Rachel needs his help finding out who's embezzling from her family, their sleuthing soon leads to stolen kisses. However, neither knows how to trust in love or whether they even want to take that risk. And Parker isn't about to let down his guard until he sweet-talks Rachel into surrendering her heart!
HAVE A BEACHY LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Liz Allison and Wendy Etherington An island romance between Tiffany McMillan, the boss's daughter, and Jesse Harwood, a NASCAR team engineer, is strictly forbidden, but can they keep the passion at bay during a company holiday getaway? WINNING THE RACE by Brenda Jackson NASCAR driver Miles Gregory roars back into town just for a Christmas weddinguntil a reunion with his high school sweetheart gives him a reason to stay ALL THEY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS by Marisa Carroll Santa, if you're listening, all NASCAR driver Trace Collier's daughter and single mom Carrie Ferrell's son want for Christmas is a family. 'Tis the season for mischief and matchmaking! A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS by Jean Brashear NASCAR crew chief Gib Cameron gets a crash course in life's little surprises when he sees his first love, Cassie Wheeler. Just whator whohas she been keeping under wraps?
HAVE A BEACHY LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Liz Allison and Wendy Etherington An island romance between Tiffany McMillan, the boss's daughter, and Jesse Harwood, a NASCAR team engineer, is strictly forbidden, but can they keep the passion at bay during a company holiday getaway? WINNING THE RACE by Brenda Jackson NASCAR driver Miles Gregory roars back into town just for a Christmas weddinguntil a reunion with his high school sweetheart gives him a reason to stay ALL THEY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS by Marisa Carroll Santa, if you're listening, all NASCAR driver Trace Collier's daughter and single mom Carrie Ferrell's son want for Christmas is a family. 'Tis the season for mischief and matchmaking! A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS by Jean Brashear NASCAR crew chief Gib Cameron gets a crash course in life's little surprises when he sees his first love, Cassie Wheeler. Just whator whohas she been keeping under wraps?
HAVE A BEACHY LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Liz Allison and Wendy Etherington An island romance between Tiffany McMillan, the boss's daughter, and Jesse Harwood, a NASCAR team engineer, is strictly forbidden, but can they keep the passion at bay during a company holiday getaway? WINNING THE RACE by Brenda Jackson NASCAR driver Miles Gregory roars back into town just for a Christmas weddinguntil a reunion with his high school sweetheart gives him a reason to stay ALL THEY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS by Marisa Carroll Santa, if you're listening, all NASCAR driver Trace Collier's daughter and single mom Carrie Ferrell's son want for Christmas is a family. 'Tis the season for mischief and matchmaking! A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS by Jean Brashear NASCAR crew chief Gib Cameron gets a crash course in life's little surprises when he sees his first love, Cassie Wheeler. Just whator whohas she been keeping under wraps?
HAVE A BEACHY LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Liz Allison and Wendy Etherington An island romance between Tiffany McMillan, the boss's daughter, and Jesse Harwood, a NASCAR team engineer, is strictly forbidden, but can they keep the passion at bay during a company holiday getaway? WINNING THE RACE by Brenda Jackson NASCAR driver Miles Gregory roars back into town just for a Christmas weddinguntil a reunion with his high school sweetheart gives him a reason to stay ALL THEY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS by Marisa Carroll Santa, if you're listening, all NASCAR driver Trace Collier's daughter and single mom Carrie Ferrell's son want for Christmas is a family. 'Tis the season for mischief and matchmaking! A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS by Jean Brashear NASCAR crew chief Gib Cameron gets a crash course in life's little surprises when he sees his first love, Cassie Wheeler. Just whator whohas she been keeping under wraps?
NASCAR crew chief Hugo Murphy could never forget Sylvie Ketchum, especially since he only had to look at her daughtertheir daughterto be reminded of the woman he'd loved. But she'd deserted him and Kim without a word, shattering their hopes and dreams. Nothing could fill the voidexcept NASCAR. Years ago, Sylvie had loved Hugo with all the fiery impetuousness of youth. But she'd had a secret that had torn them apart. Now she had a chance to atone for her mistakes and save the life of the child she'd left behind. But doing so meant dealing with her ex-husband, Hugo, again and having the strength to finally tell him the real reason she'd left him and the world of NASCAR behind.
It's the last race of the NASCAR season, and driver Dean Grosso is a serious contender for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. But success could cost him the one thing he holds most dearhis marriage. His wife, Patsy, has issued one heck of an ultimatum: quit racing, or the marriage is over! It's not that Patsy doesn't love NASCARquite the opposite. She just loves her husband more. It's time for Dean to retire so they can spend more time together. But the more Patsy pushes for retirement, the more Dean insists he'll keep racing! Is there a way to break this deadlock before it breaks their marriage apart?
When a highway accident destroyed his dreams of defending his championship title, NASCAR driver Bryan "Steel" Garrison had to give up racing. Now he is president of Garrison Racing, and winning is still everything. He doesn't have time for the physical therapist his concerned family is foisting on him. Darcy Butler is too beautiful, too much a reminder of what he lost—and won't let himself have. Darcy Butler grew up in the NASCAR world, so she knows the famed Bryan Garrison won't readily admit to needing her help. That's fine with her—as a widow, she isn't ready to get too close to another man. Until she helps Bryan realize that the only way to win it all is to heal his body…and his heart.
Ex-socialite and new widow Zoe Lane Hitchens isn't exactly sure how she's going to face NASCAR driver Will Branch. Ten years ago Zoe fell madly in love with Will and became pregnant with his childbut chose another man to share her life. Will is totally focused on winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship this year until he learns about the death of Zoe's husband. Suddenly his world shifts. He's once more in love, and astoundingly, father to a young boy. How can he possibly be a good parent to his newfound son without sacrificing his dream?
Ever since the explosive scandal that ended his high-flying NASCAR career, Brent Sanford wants only to clear his name. Then he meets Hope Hunt, Sanford Racing's new team-building consultant. The Dallas psychologist is gorgeous, smart and asks too many questions—the last thing he needs in his life right now. Hope wants to believe Brent—wants to believe in his innocence. The racing-star-turned-charter-pilot insists he was set up by someone out to destroy his family. But is she ready to put her heart on the line? Is Brent the man she thinks he is—someone she can trust…and love?
Ever since she learned she was adopted, Becky Peters has dreamed of finding her birth parents. When a prominent NASCAR family reveals their daughter was kidnapped at birth, Becky dares to hope…to believe. Could she be "the lost Grosso"? Private Investigator Jake McMaster knows he's in trouble the moment Becky walks into his office. With Becky stirring a lot more than his protective instincts, Jake's determined to keep his professional distance…until she becomes the target of someone just as determined to keep certain secrets buried. With Becky's life on the line, it's up to Jake to keep her safe and give her what she's been searching for—a family and a place to belong. And a love that's within striking distance.
Retired NASCAR champion Steve Clayton is no stranger to risk. Still at the top of his game, the world-renowned wine grower is willing to take chances—in everything but love. Then he meets Sarah Stanton. The fiercely independent college professor is totally different from the women he usually dates. Yet he can't get her out of his mind…. Sarah has given up on finding the right man to share her life and give her the child she yearns for. The former racecar driver and paparazzi-loving playboy is wrong for her in every way. So why is Steve pursuing her as if this were the most important race of his life?
When his father's sudden death forces Nathan Cargill to take over his family's racing team, he's determined to ratchet up their performance. That's why he's just hired fitness trainer Stacy Evans, who's tempting the Cargill Motors interim manager to break his cardinal rule: never mix business with pleasure. Coaching Nathan's over-the-wall crew is Stacy's chance to be part of the racing world. Falling for her handsome boss could derail all her plans. But with Nathan under suspicion and a scandal brewing that could blow the NASCAR world wide open, Stacy is determined to fight for her future with the man she loves .
The Halesboro Speedway has been in Lori Garland's family for generations. And thanks to a last-minute offer, she may be able to save the debt-ridden race track. Then she discovers who her mystery buyer is—sports agent Kane Ledger, the bad-boy rebel she loved and lost. The guy from the wrong side of the tracks likes being in the driver's seat for the first time in his life. Now Kane can show his North Carolina hometown—and the girl who turned her back on him—what a success he has become. But seeing Lori again is opening old wounds…and rekindling desire. Is history about to repeat itself? Or can Kane and Lori restore the race track to its former glory and become the winning team they were meant to be?
Sanford Racing crew chief Ethan Hunt has earned a reputation as a tough but fair-minded boss. But now the widowed single father needs a very different kind of employee. Outspoken Cassie Connors seems an unusual choice for a nanny. But in no time, the beautiful former Marine manages to captivate both Ethan and his ten-year-old daughter. If her past taught Cassie one thing, it was how to take care of herselfand her loved ones. She also knows how to go after what she wants. And she wants Ethan but on her terms. Which means convincing the devoted crew chief there's only one way to create the family they've always wanted. By gambling on a future where neither of them holds anything back .
NASCAR team owner Chad Matheson is most comfortable when he's in control. But his control took a time-out during a few days in Las Vegasand he impulsively wed hotel heiress Brianna Hudson. The marriage lasted only one night, though, before they both had second thoughts . Two years later Brianna holds the keys to a much-needed sponsorship for Chad's team, and Chad is determined to keep things between them strictly business. But he knows he's fighting a losing battle. Because where Brianna is concerned, the atmosphere is anything but professional. And the last thing he needs is anyone finding out that, legally, they're still Mr. and Mrs.!