Fortunes of Texas Books
A passionate love affair with Sheikh Ben Ramir has unexpected results for Eden Fortune when she bears him a son, but her carefully guarded secret is threatened when her former lover returns, demanding the truth about the child. Original.
In order to receive his inheritance, headstrong Holden Fortune enters into a marriage of convenience to Lucinda Brightwater, a young physician seeking to finance a clinic, but their arrangement soon becomes complicated by their growing feelings for each other and an unexpected pregnancy. Original.
FBI agent Devin Kincaid is assigned the urgent task of tracking down the abducted grandson of the rich and powerful Ryan Fortune. A determined loner whose grit and tenacity make him the best man for the job, the last thing Devin needs is the help of the boy’s aunt, Vanessa Fortune. First, she’s too emotionally involved, and second, she’s way too much of a temptation he doesn’t need. A criminal psychologist, Vanessa can’t sit on the sidelines while her family lives its worst nightmare. She’s not running from the fierce attraction between them, but knows Devin is doing everything he can to convince himself that a Fortune heiress and a street-smart cop don’t mix. But as tensions rise, passions flare and soon dangerous situations call for desperate measuresand a willingness to trust all they’ve got.
Sexy widower Dallas Fortune may be Texas’s most eligible bachelor but he’s remained quietly on the sidelines, content to work the ranch and run the family empire.When he shows up in the nick of time to pull a curious boy out of harm’s way, he gets a hands-on introduction to young Travis Randall and his lovely mother, Maggie. Temporarily staying at the ranch after losing her banking job, Maggie just wants to get her life back on track. She appreciates Dallas’s interest in her son, and is secretly thrilled by his apparent interest in her, but she’s a divorced single mom struggling to make ends meet, hardly the type for Dallas Fortune. She’s not looking to complicate her life with a passion that has no future. She’s got more sense than that. Now if only she can convince Dallas and her heart.
THE MARRIAGE One unbelievable night had left brooding bachelorReed Fortune in one helluva compromisingposition—in bed with another man's fiancée!And in the morning light he learned that thebeautiful stranger was his wife. Mallory Prescott—the new Mrs. Fortune—needed protection from thedangerous man she was supposed to marry. So thehonor-bound groom whisked Mallory to the safetyof the Double Crown Ranch.Though their weddingwas a fluke and their marriage a mishap, theirattraction was undeniable. Alone and in hiding, thesenewlyweds would discover whether their passionburned bright for just one night…or forever. Membership in this family has its privileges…and its price. But what a fortune can't buy,a true-bred Texas love is sure to bring!
THE MERGER Brody Fortune got the surprise ofhis life when Jillian Tanner walked throughhis office door—pregnant with another man's child.She was the woman he had never forgotten, but timeand circumstances had torn them apart. Now the oncesmittencouple was forced to work together. Soon Brody realized that although this single mother-to-bewas no longer the shy gal he remembered, his body stillached for her. If only he knew why she'd broken hisheart and married another, perhaps Brody couldembrace Jillian, love her child—and accept thisready-made family as his own! Membership in this family has its privileges…and its price. But what a fortune can't buy,a true-bred Texas love is sure to bring!
THE SWAN She'd never been desirable, but Matilda Fortune's secretlonging for brilliant businessman Dawson Prescott wasabout to change all that. Her transformation from mousywallflower to tempting beauty left Dawson filled withneed.Yet he had given his solemn vow to shield themade-over Matilda from overeager suitors—so hecouldn't very well ravage her himself. Or could he?One night of indulgent passion left them trembling…andmarried! Finally Matilda could live out her wildest dreamas Dawson Prescott's bride. But could she convince hernew groom that their shotgun vows were filled with thepromise of an unforgettable love?
THE VOW Secret Agent Griff Fortune faced his greatest challengewhen charged with the task of protecting Willa Simms.Her life was in his hands and to make certain she stayedalive, Griff moved her to a remote hideaway.Trappedtogether,Willa managed to penetrate his defenses. ButWilla wanted home and heart, and he was an agent whododged danger every day of his life. And when Willa's lifewas no longer threatened, Griff had to brave his toughestmission ever. Did he say goodbye to the happiness Willacould promise, or did he dare risk unlocking his heart? The Fortunes of Texas: Membership in this familyhas its privileges…and its price. But what a fortune can'tbuy, a true-bred Texas love is sure to bring!
Logan Fortune is all business, although he’s indulged in his share of pleasure, a fact made abundantly clear when he meets the new lady in his life: his toddler daughter. Admittedly out of his league, he turns to Emily Applegate, his no-nonsense assistant, perhaps the only woman in Texas who can resist his charms. Deep down, Emily’s crazy about her boss, but playboy moguls are definitely out of her league. Tasked with hiring a nanny, she soon discovers none of the candidates is good enough for the little girl she’s coming to adore. With her hair down, her glasses off and smiles aplenty for his daughter, Emily is suddenly so desirable to Logan, leaving him feeling a little unsteady. Now he’s got to pull off the biggest merger of his life, convincing a woman with no illusions that his heartand his daughterbelong to her.
It might have been a scene from a hit romantic comedybut actress Ciara Wilde wasn’t acting, and nobody was laughing when she skipped town on the eve of her tinsel town wedding. Luckily she’s got the keys to the Fortune family ski cabin, and perhaps a chance to regain her sanity. No chance of that when she faces down an intruder in the middle of the night. But Jace Lockhart isn’t a thief, just a weary, beaten war reporter crashing his buddy’s cabin for some serious alone time after a particularly brutal assignment. Unexpectedly snowbound, the two runaways find the healing they need in each other’s arms. But when the snow melts, they awkwardly retreat to their very different livesa little in love, a little confused and a lot less certain about what they want in life, except perhaps a chance with each other.
The horse that sideswiped Gabrielle Carter's car as sheapproached the sprawling Fortune ranch left her with a blow tothe head and no memory of being Miranda Fortune's daughter.But that doesn't stop the bighearted Texas family from insistingshe recuperate at the ranch. Sheriff Wyatt Grayhawk isn't surewhat to make of this beautiful interloper. He can't deny hisintense attraction, despite his fears that she's a con artist out toclaim the Fortune legacy.Hidden in her belongings, Gabrielle has proof that she is thefamily's long-lost niece. And she's not looking formoney—just a family to call her own. But herreturning memory and the harsh accusations firedat her by Wyatt leave her angry, hurt and ready toabandon all her dreams…including the sexysheriff with whom she's fallen in love.
THE PROTECTOR His mission was clear: bring home Texas blue blood Victoria Fortune. But when mercenary Quinn McCoy encountered his objective, he found the lady had a serious aversion to playing damsel to his knight. Yet even this headstrong heiress was no match for Quinn's icy dedication to duty. And as they began their long journey both encountered a most unexpected attraction. Their dizzying passion changed all the rules, leaving them breathless for the ultimate fulfillment. But could lone wolf McCoy, the man who had never known love, entrust his heart to Victoria's safekeeping and find a home in her arms?
THE DECEPTION Years ago steely attorney Cole Cassidy had been forced to give up the only woman he'd ever loved—Annie Jones. Now she was his last hope; he desperately needed Annie to play his beloved wife. Shockingly, she agreed to the masquerade—but why? Did the sultry beauty yearn to reignite their long-ago love? Or was the invitation in her eyes a ploy to destroy Cole in the name of sweet revenge? Cole vowed that he would not lose Annie again. This undercover bride would be his for real...wedlocked in desire forever!
Zane Fortune wasn't looking for love. But he does need a plan toget his sisters to stop their matchmaking before he loses hismind. Luckily, he meets Gwen Hutton in his own backyard,soaking wet and chasing his dog. Funny, he'd never taken the timeto get to know the woman behind Help-Mate, his domestic choreservice. Now he's glad he did: Gwen is gorgeous, down-to-earthand the perfect pretend girlfriend.A hardworking single mother of three, Gwen tries to accept sexyZane's scheme for the business arrangement it is. Despite thewarning bells, she's falling for this carefree, fun-lovingman and is touched by his obvious affection for herchildren. But she's got too much at stake tobecome one of his meaningless conquests.Unless, of course, this time, the very unseriousZane is quite serious…about her.
The Pregnant Heiress by Eileen Wilks released on Jun 22, 2001 is available now for purchase.
YOU MAY KISS THE BRIDE Marriage to a Fortune is risky business—but nobody's listeningto attorney Parker Malone. An expert on prenuptial agreements,Parker sees this marriage as a dangerous liability for Texas billionaireRyan Fortune, and he's more than anxious to stop the wedding.Things get complicated when he falls for the wedding planner,Hannah Cassidy, who just happens to be the bride'sgorgeous daughter. Even for a woman whose career is built on love, white laceand promises, Hannah soon realizes with heartbreaking claritythat there will be no "I do's" in her future withParker Malone. But when crisis and scandal strikethe Fortune clan, Parker gets an unexpected lessonin the true meaning of trust and commitment,and discovers that love is not about fearingwhat can go wrong, but about trusting whatfeels so right.