Fortune's Children Books
With eyes as dark as night and a gaze that laid all secretsbare, Nick Valkov was the kind of man any smart womanwould avoid. But dire circumstances forced levelheadedCaroline Fortune to proposition this compellingstranger…with marriage. Her family's fate rested inNick's capable hands—and brilliant mind. Yet her properupbringing hadn't prepared this reluctant bride for herhusband's soul-stirring embrace. And neither expectedthat their practical union would lead themto dark hours of danger…and the ultimatesurrender.
A fan-favorite by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, originally published in 1996. Ten years ago, an innocent Samantha Rawlings had surrendered herself to a man whose blue-eyed gaze promised forever. But when the summer sun faded, Kyle Fortune was gone, and Samantha was left to raise their child alone and in secret. But now, the restless millionaire has returned to Wyoming’s wide-open spaces. Suddenly, he’s face-to-face with the willful beauty he’s never forgotten—and a blue-eyed daughter he’s never known. Originally published in 1996.
Someone was stalking million-dollar cover girl Allie Fortune—and ex-mercenary Rafe Stone had been hired to protect her. Tokeep her safe, he spirited Allie away to a secluded spot, tellinghimself to just do his job and not be seduced by her beauty. ButRafe soon discovered that guarding Allie was far more dangerousthan he'd anticipated. Because it wasn't solely his existence thatwas threatened. No, this tempting creature threatened his heartand soul…and once this assignment was over, he knew his lifewould never be the same.
They called him America's most eligible bachelor, but highpoweredexecutive Michael Fortune didn't want a wife. So heoffered his faithful secretary, Julia Chandler, a surprisingproposition: become his pretend bride—for a price. Then theworld would think he was married, and he could get back tobusiness. Michael never questioned why unassuming Julia agreedto his outlandish charade. Or what would happen once theirconvenient engagement became a passion-filled affair…producingan unexpected heir to the Fortune dynasty.
THE ENCOUNTER Dr. Lucas Greywolf had carved a life for himself inWyoming, tending to the needs of his people—untilRachel Fortune arrived. Her outsider's ways annoyedhim. Her delectable body aroused him. And althoughLucas sensed he should avoid this troublesome woman,a passion neither could deny drove them together, andsoon he discovered that Rachel would bear his child.Lucas knew he couldn't force this willful woman tobecome his wife, yet how he wanted her to trulysurrender herself—body and soul—to their love.…
Every time Adam Fortune gazed at his children, he knewthey desperately needed motherly love. So he hired prettyLaura Beaumont as their live-in nanny and thought his prayerswere answered. But Adam soon sensed that something wastroubling the young woman, because in her eyes he sawsecret fears…and unanswered questions. And he knew thatno matter how deeply she cherished the children—or lovedhim—they would have to overcome the past so they couldsomeday be a happy family.…
What other disaster could befall Natalie Fortune? Her longawaitedvacation had been waylaid, her “new life” postponed.Now she was marooned with a broken leg, a St. Bernard—and a way-too-sexy neighbor. Eric Dalton had made her anoffer she couldn't refuse. But was letting the gorgeousbachelor and his sweet little boy into her life MistakeNo. 999, or the new beginning she'd been waiting for?
Jessica Holmes had come to Minneapolis looking for amiracle. Her sweet little girl's life was in jeopardy, and onlya blood relative could help—only a Fortune. Amid all theskeptics who said she was after the Fortunes' money, justone man believed Jessica's story. Dr. Stephen Huntervowed he would fight to save her precious daughter. Buthe hadn't counted on fighting his own feelings for thisremarkable woman, whose beauty and spirit tempted hishardened heart.…
He'd always been an outsider. And Grant McClureliked it that way. Stepson to the Fortunes, he'd made hisown destiny without the family's riches—or their love. Butnow the rugged loner had found someone who needed him.Meredith Brady's life was on the line, and Grant's ranch washer only refuge. But she found herself in even greater dangerwhen she fell for a man whose gruff exterior could notconceal a passion too long denied.…
He'd finally gotten his revenge. Tough loner Max Cooperhad been given the perfect opportunity to put his high-andmightypartner, Kristina Fortune, in her place. The pamperedprincess had lost her memory and was depending on Max tofill in the gaps. While Max's head told him to make Kristinahis personal slave, his heart had him questioning his motives.Was the brooding bachelor punishing Kristina for hisoverwhelming attraction…or denying himself a honeymoonto remember?
All she wanted was a baby. And if that meant falling into bedwith rugged P.I. Gabriel Devereaux, then Rebecca Fortunewould swallow her pride and seduce her nemesis. She knewhe would soon be gone from her life, so her secret would besafe. But then the eternally single Rebecca was shocked torealize her passion for Gabriel had gone beyond pretense.Would the father of her child ever feel the same way…especially with the lie between them?
Publication Date: January 1, 1997 Meeting an extraordinary man in Zach, Jane is amazed when her young son reports that Zach is his imaginary daddy come to life, and Jane herself is surprised when she finds him strangely familiar.
The Groom's Revenge by Susan Crosby released on Mar 25, 1999 is available now for purchase.
Was beautiful, headstrong, Angelica Carroll another supposed long-lost heiress claiming her right to the Fortune family riches? Not this time. Because twenty-five years ago, someone saw to it that the new baby Fortune remained a secret. And now Someone-maybe the heiress, maybe one of their own-was blackmailing the powerful, wealthy Fortunes big-time. Yet when the family hired private investigator Flynt Corrigan to insinuate himself into Angelica's life, the handsome, jaded man mysteriously married the heiress. And now everyone-including the love-struck new bride-had a private stake in keeping the mystery under wraps....
Undercover Groom by Merline Lovelace released on Apr 23, 1999 is available now for purchase.
Debutante Renee Riley's getaway weekend at the Final Destination Ranch had brought the dutiful virgin up close and personal with the man of her dreams--six-feet-plus of pure, unbridled sex appeal. But Garrett Fortune was no ordinary cowboy. Renee was sure he could teach a woman all sorts of things. Still, she was a week away from marrying Mr. Wrong--unless she could lasso Garrett's heart!
The Secretary And The Millionaire by Leanne Banks released on Feb 22, 1999 is available now for purchase.
FORTUNE'S CHILDREN: THE GROOMS: Meet the Fortune grooms—fiveheroic men who perpetuate a family legacy greater than mereriches! Larger-than-life magnate Jason Fortune didn't have time for mattersof the heart—until he was forced to work with Adele O'Neil. Andthough Jason couldn't deny that the fiercely independent redhead hadgotten under his skin, he thought he could satisfy his curiosity andwalk away. Until they made love…and Jason realized that he wantedmore from this woman who matched him in fire and strength!
Somehow Riley Fortune had managed to marry the only woman in Pueblo who didn’t want to sleep with him. He and Angelica Dodd had once shared a night of burn-up-the-rafters passion. That was the night they made a baby. But the greatest challenge he faced wasn’t instant fatherhood—or even the fact that he stood accused of a murder he hadn’t committed. It was convincing Angelica that he wasn’t public enemy number one…but the husband she most wanted!
Link Templeton had sworn he’d never marry, yet he was now carrying a bride across the threshold. But Isabelle Fortune wasn’t his bride, and it was his duty to protect the violet-eyed beauty from her intended groom. Link was a man who valued duty above all things—including, apparently, his own sanity. Because sharing a remote cabin with this virginal seductress was testing his willpower. And he even seemed to be hallucinating, for he kept picturing wedding scenes with Isabelle as his radiant bride…and himself as her adoring groom!
If diehard bachelor Tyler Fortune was being forced by his parents to marry, he’d darned well do it on his own terms—even if it meant securing a bride through a dating service! Mousy Julie Parker seemed the perfect candidate. In return for becoming his wife, all the shy librarian wanted was a baby. And Tyler thought marriage wouldn’t change his life much at all. Until his sweet bride had a glamorous makeover and they got down to making a baby the old-fashioned way…
Fortune's Children: The Brides: Meet the Fortune bridessix special women who perpetuate a family legacy greater than mere riches! ALTAR BOUND . Pregnant bride Kelly Sinclair had agreed to a marriage-in-name-only to secure her baby's birthright. CEO Mac Fortune was dutifully marrying her as the baby's fatherhis playboy brotherhad skipped town. Falling in love wasn't part of the deal. Until Kelly got to the alter and the groom sealed their vows with a blood-spinning kiss. Could she turn an honorable deed into a lifetime commitment?
On a sultry midnight eve, Dr. Shane Fortune came face-to-face with his past. For his “intruder” was the woman he’d once loved but foolishly let go. Now Cynthia McCree and her son were his reluctant houseguests. Her reasons for being under his roof were no secret. But Shane knew that Cynthia was harboring a secret. One that had to do with her son who bore an uncanny resemblance to him!
A fan–favourite from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, originally published in A Fortune's Children Christmas in 1998. Chase Fortune has one year to turn around a rundown ranch to inherit it from his great–aunt. But his careful plans go awry when he rescues his beautiful neighbour, Lesley Bastian, from a blizzard and helps her deliver her baby. Lesley isn't the staying type – she wants to get back on her feet as soon as possible so she can manage her own ranch. But fate and weather conspire to keep them together, and soon Chase must face the terrible choice between his home and his heart.