Fabulous Fathers Books
After tailing pretty suspect Melissa Ryan through town, bachelor cop Del Santini never expected to have to deliver her baby or to become the protector of the new mother and her delightful child. Reprint.
Dear Joe... When Christine Holland wrote to "any soldier" stationed in the Gulf, Private Joe Parrish replied. But Joe wasn't just any soldier. His picture showed a tall, handsome hunk, and his weekly letters soon became more intimate. It wasn't long before Joe wanted to know how Christina felt about marriage and family. How could she tell Joe she couldn't give him what he seemed to want most. . . a child. Dear Christina . . . Joe got through the long, hot days and nights by reading mail from the sexy, stateside woman-and from his son. The single father hadn't mentioned Max in his letters to Christina; he needed to know first if she even liked kids. Because Joe wasn't the only one waiting for the right woman to come along. Little Max was, too....
The father trap Gerald Marsden had waited a long time for freedom, and he wasn't about to settle down. Not even for a sad little boy whose big brown eyes reminded him of his own unhappy childhood. But sending Pete back to the kid's grandmother wasn't easy. Especially when Veronica Sykes, his attractive landlady, put her two cents in. She not only wanted him to be Pete's father--she offered to become Gerald's wife/Temporarily, at least. Veronica hadn't considered herself the marrying kind--until Gerald came to stay at her boardinghouse. The handsome, tough-talking loner had never known a real home, but if Veronica had her way, Gerald and the adorable boy who called him "Dad" would soon be a family--her family. Now all she had to do was get Gerald to say "yes"... . He's more than a man, he's a Fabulous Father!
A fairy-tale father Ned Balfour had never considered himself chivalrous. Then Jenny McClain showed up--pregnant with his brother's child--and Ned felt honor-bound to rescue the fair damsel. A marriage of convenience seemed like the perfect answer. But Ned hadn't realized that mother and child could break down the armor around his heart. Just when Jenny had given up hope . . . Ned appeared. Like a white knight, he offered her a home and the chance for a family--but not the love she so desired. Jenny knew he adored her child, a child she thought of as their own. But could she convince her Sir Galahad that the answer to his quest for happiness was in her arms?
FAMILY TIES A single father with a houseful of boys, Judd Tanner didn't know much about raising his orphaned goddaughter. But he preferred to fumble with Tillie's braids and bows rather than ask Leslie McVay for help. Women, he knew, were experts only at one thing -- leaving. So when the pretty drifter suddenly had little Tillie smiling and his boys behaving, Judd was left scowling... All Leslie had wanted was a safe, quiet place to hide from her memories. But living near the Tanner family, she discovered, was the wrong place to hide from life. And...from love. Leslie knew her love for four wonderful children and one very protective father could help her face the past. But would it be enough to convince Judd that she was really home to stay?
Driven by ambition and power, Gavin Hunter had sacrificed everything that mattered—including his wife and child—for success. But when his son, Peter, needs him, Gavin drops everything and rushes across England to the desolate moors. Only, when he gets there, Gavin finds that the boy has no memory of his father and refuses to speak to anyone… except his guardian. Filled with bitter resentment, Gavin watches Peter cling to Norah Ackroyd, a woman whose wild beauty reflects the untamed land, and whose tender touch enchants children and animals. Gavin tries to remain immune to her charms, but soon he, too, is falling under Norah's spell….
Daddy magic? Divorce lawyer Nick Elliot had thought the quaint Victorian house was the perfect spot for a vacation, but he'd apparently landed in a loony bin. First he woke to find a little girl dumping glitter over his head and calling it pixie dust. Then he met her mother, a beautiful blond widow who was up to her elbows in half-finished do-it-yourself projects. Nick had seen too many disastrous marriages to be tempted by romance--but Violet Sanders was a powerful test of his willpower. And her daughter, Rachel, was irresistible, despite her crazy notions about magical spells. But if Rachel had her way, all it would take now was a little pixie dust to make Nick and her mommy fall in love.... He's more than a man, he's a Fabulous Father!
Mad about Daddy After twenty years of banishment from his son's life, Daniel Lucas had given up on fatherhood. Then he discovered he was a grandfather! Jenny Mayhew Lucas -- wife of the son he'd never known -- showed up with his adorable grandson in her arms and a hope for reconciliation in her heart. Although Jenny wanted to share her family with Dan, her beautiful sister, Maggie didn't. Maggie Mayhew couldn't let Dan into her family's life unless he owned up to his past. Why had he abandoned his son? Although Maggie had heard only one side of the story, she feared to learn the other. Because if Dan really was the caring man he seemed, he might steal away her family -- and her heart. He's more than a man, he's a fabulous Father!
He could have been their son.... — If only Eden Sommers had agreed to marry him seven years ago, widower Caleb Remmick would have had it all today: his thriving business, a wife to come home to and a mother for his lonely son, Josh. — If only Caleb Remmick could have kept some of the promises he'd made to Eden back then and put her before his business. Eden would have suffered anything for Caleb's love--except loneliness. If only the two people Josh loved most in this world would fall in love with each other--again. Then maybe Josh would have a real family.
Father In The Middle by Phyllis Halldorson released on Dec 23, 1994 is available now for purchase.
FIRST COMES MARRIAGE... — Lonely rancher Leon Paradise had fallen in love at first sight with his mail-order bride, Cassie Esterbridge. But he'd barely said "I do" when a half-dozen rag-tag boys showed up at the local bus depot, claiming to be hers. Had this beautiful woman played him for a fool? — WILL LOVE FOLLOW? — In his heart, Leon longed to be everything to his new wife -- best friend and lover -- even a father to her gang of rascal younger brothers. But how could they ever have a real marriage or be a family -- if he couldn't believe Cassie's loving lies? Heading to the Hitchin' Post: Typing the knot Texas-style!
Mother Mary Moore's brief affair with Kyle Weston was just a bittersweet memory ... until he popped back into her life twelve years later, as her boss! Daughter Twelve-year-old Maggie Moore thought her mother was hopelessly straitlaced. Then she found a diary and read about Mary's passionate romance. Was "K.W." really her father? Daddy? Why was confirmed bachelor Kyle Weston dreaming about marriage and children? Maybe it was his undeniable attraction to Mary Moore. Then Mary's daughter dropped a bombshell. And suddenly fatherhood was more than just a fantasy.... He's more than a man, he's a Fabulous Father!
Miracle Dad by Toni Collins released on Mar 25, 1994 is available now for purchase.
The Cowboy and the BabyBig John Paladin could easier wrestle an angry bull than diaper one tiny infant. But since his wife had left, the rancher had turned his talents to "baby wrangling." John knew his son needed more than a gruff cowboy's care. He needed a mother--and he deserved the best....The Cowboy, the Baby...and the LadyDana Dixon was shocked. How dare John Paladin ask for her help when almost a year ago he'd run from her--into the arms of another woman! But how could she turn away a child with eyes so like the man she once loved? And, probably, loved still....
Jess Malone didn't want to raise his son, Daniel, alone, but he didn't want to get married either. He'd already learned that loving a woman didn't guarantee she'd stay. But Jess couldn't deny his son a mother. And Daniel had his heart set on Hannah Dunbar. Hannah couldn't believe it! Jess Malone had popped the question! As a girl, she had secretly loved the handsome town rebel from afar. But now she wondered if she could marry a man who would never return her love.
A Father Betrayed by Val Whisenand released on Sep 23, 1994 is available now for purchase.
Father By Marriage by Suzanne Carey released on Oct 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.
The Women In Joe Sullivan's Life by Marie Ferrarella released on Jun 23, 1995 is available now for purchase.
Father In The Making by Marie Ferrarella released on Mar 24, 1995 is available now for purchase.
Savanna Starr's new boss, Joe McCann, was a rugged, blue-eyed hunk. But the man didn't know a thing about raising a child, so Savanna decided it was her job to give Joe some daddy lessons. Joe didn't need anybody telling him how to be a good father—especially not Savanna! In fact, he was just about to fire his brazen secretary when she captured his daughter's heart. Joe couldn't deny that he needed some help on the home front. But he'd already learned his lesson about love, and no woman was going to steal his heart again. Not even sassy, sexy Savanna…
The Daddy List by Myrna Mackenzie released on May 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.
The Dad Next Door by Kasey Michaels released on Aug 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.
Temporary Togetherness Lenore Pettit would do anything for her little boy. But a cross-country trip with her boss, Paul McDaniels? No way! Paul was too much like her extoo stubborn, too strong and too handsome! Spending her daysand nightswith him, just like a real family, was hardly Lenore's idea of a vacation! Forever a Family? Paul McDaniels thought a cross-country trip was a great ideafun for their kids, and a way to repay Lenore's kindness to his little girl. But Lenore had gotten under his skin in a way no other woman had, and soon Paul wouldn't be satisfied until this lovely, stubborn woman was his traveling companion for life!
A Father's Vow by Elizabeth August released on Nov 24, 1995 is available now for purchase.
Widowed dad Reeve Walker was shocked to discover he had another daughter - a child he'd never known existed. His little girl had become friends with her own half sister, without anyone knowing the truth. Anyone, except Shay O'Brien, his secret child's mother... Shay had loved Reeve, but she had her reasons for keeping their daughter from him. Now, the marriage proposal she'd once dreamed about had finally come true. Even if it was to be a marriage of convenience...
Fabulous Fathers FABULOUS FATHER-TO-BE? Businessman Ross Murdock realized he'd been a fool to put his career before his family. Then a reckless, passionate encounter with his almost ex-wife had Ross believing he'd been given a second chance. EXPECTING MOM One night with her soon-to-be ex left Rachel confused and pregnant! Ross was intent on romancing her back into marriage, but did he want heror the baby? BABY ON THE WAY It would take a miracle to make Rachel believe Ross was a changed man. And that miracle was only nine months away! He's a Fabulous Fatherhe just doesn't know it yet!
SUPER Fabulous Fathers NOT HIS WIFE Kate McDaniel had stolen Walker Ford's heart years ago, and she held it stilleven though she'd married his best friend. NOT HIS BABY Now Kate was widowed, and it was Walker's last chance to convince her that he was the one she should have married, he who should have been her baby's fatherbut could he put their relationship at risk just when Kate needed him most? BUT FINALLY HIS FAMILY? This SUPER FABULOUS FATHER would settle for nothing less than the permanent position of husband!
Desperately Seeking Daddy by Arlene James released on Sep 24, 1996 is available now for purchase.
Merry Christmas, Daddy by Susan Meier released on Oct 25, 1996 is available now for purchase.
Fabulous Fathers DO YOU TAKE THIS DADDY? What luck! The sexiest man had just strolled past Rachel Gatlin's window. Newly single, Rachel was all set to welcome her handsome new neighborand see if he had any plans for the rest of his life. But was that a baby he was holding? Though Rachel adored little tykes, she'd done motherhood already. Then Daniel Van Scott started coming around with his cooing kid and bedroom eyes, and she couldn't resist sharing parenthood tipsand candlelight dinnerswith the befuddled dad. But marry him for baby's sake? Not unless Daniel could love her as the passionate wife she longed to be! Fabulous Fathers. This FABULOUS FATHER needs a full-time wife and mom!
Daddy By Decision by Lindsay Longford released on Dec 25, 1996 is available now for purchase.
My Baby, Your Son by Anne Peters released on Mar 25, 1997 is available now for purchase.
Wanted: One Son by Laurie Paige released on Jul 25, 1997 is available now for purchase.
Fabulous Fathers HIS AMNESIAC BRIDE Could Andrew Bennett really be face-to-face with his late wife? She was the woman he'd never stopped loving, without whom he'd felt life wasn't worth living. And now Laura was suddenly, mysteriously back but she didn't recognize him or their child. Laura couldn't remember being a wife and mother at all. How could she have forgotten a man like Andrew? So loving, such a good father. And a daughter with eyes so like her own, in need of a mommy. Could Laura be blessed with the chance to make her family whole again? This Fabulous Father can be chosen from the heart .
Are You My Daddy? by Leanna Wilson released on Sep 24, 1998 is available now for purchase.
A Father For Always by Sandra Steffen released on Jan 25, 1996 is available now for purchase.
Billionaire James Lanford had money, power, influence—but none of it mattered. Finding his missing child consumed his every waking thought. He needed to locate young Genevieve and claim her as his rightful heir…before time ran out. But when James finally found his precious daughter, he discovered she came with a strong-willed, beautiful guardian who proved to be a formidable rival. And with little time to spare, James knew that the alluring Zoe Holden would simply have to become his bride….
Falling For A Father Of Four by Arlene James released on Mar 25, 1998 is available now for purchase.
Fabulous Fathers THE DAD His daughter was in lovewith a dog! Richard Matthews had nothing against Rags, but the dog's owner, lovely C.J.Moray, was another matter. With a charming grin, she tempted him into very unfatherly thoughts . THE DAMSEL C.J. saw Richard's struggle with fatherhood, and longed to help. But how? THE FAMILY Once Richard saw the joy that C.J. brought, he didn't want her to go. Could he convince the wary woman that the best things in life start with twoand go on to four? Fabulous Fathers Have more than enough to share!
FIRST COMES BABY Shayla Morrison's mission was to unite a rambunctious baby boy with the rugged cowboy who was his closest kin. But one look at long, tall Turner MacLeod and Shayla decided to stick around. After all, what did a rough-and-tough rancher know about babies? Then again, what did a sensible woman like Shayla know about sharing close quarters with a mysterious Montana man? THEN COMES MARRIAGE? Shayla should have hightailed it back to her ho-hum life. Then the sound of a child's laughterand the sparkle in the cowboy's eyeshad her whistling the wedding march. But could she turn the brooding bachelor into a forever husband?
Fabulous Fathers FOREVER A FATHER When single dad Stone Tyler first met the beautiful and free-spirited Dahlia nine years ago, he was a rough-edged cowboy with no intention of getting marriedever. But it wasn't long before he was asking for Dahlia's hand, certain their love would last forever. But then an unthinkable tragedy struck their blissful home and tore his family apart. Although Stone and Dahlia couldn't deny the love that brought them together, they were suddenly separated by a world of pain and grief. Now Stone had to find a way to save his family and somehow convince his wife a lifetime of love awaited them . This ranchin' dad would do anything to save his family.
Fabulous Fathers HE NEEDED HER TLC…. In all of Texas, there was no better doctor than Holden McKee.But faced with his son's broken arm, the lonely widower forgot to be a dad. Until Edie Turner came to his aid. With tender, loving care she helped his son heal—and made his own heart beat faster.Edie's caring ways soothed the bitterness in Holden's soul—and her gentle caresses stirred something more masculine. But Edie had secrets of her own, and the one thing Holden couldn't heal was a broken heart….Or could he? This Fabulous Father just might be the perfect husband!
She was the world's oldest virgin… But that didn't mean Kathleen Miles had no feelings. Or desires. Especially when this pureblood city woman came face-to-face with the most captivating cowboy this side of Hopkins Gulch. When warm, hard Evan Atkins looked at Kathleen, she felt like someone else. Someone who was daring. Passionate. Experienced. Yes, she was sure this dangerous man with the deep voice could convince her of anything…even becoming his wife and the mother of his baby son. But how could the bride convince the groom she wanted to be his —body and soul?