A Daddy For Dillon

Can love change this lonely cowboy? Having struggled for years, Leyla Chee wasn't about to mess up her temporary job as cook on the Chaparral Ranch. That meant focusing on her work, her young son and her dreams of going back to school. And certainly not being tempted by the sexy foreman who devoured her cooking, put a smile on Dillon's face and made her own heart race! But Laramie Jones's strong shoulders seemed ready to share Leyla's burdens. His rough hands smoothed away her cares. And his mouth…well, what he did with that mouth made her blush! Yet Laramie was a man without a real past—could she trust that what he really wanted was a future with her?

Can love change this lonely cowboy? Having struggled for years, Leyla Chee wasn't about to mess up her temporary job as cook on the Chaparral Ranch. That meant focusing on her work, her young son and her dreams of going back to school. And certainly not being tempted by the sexy foreman who devoured her cooking, put a smile on Dillon's face and made her own heart race! But Laramie Jones's strong shoulders seemed ready to share Leyla's burdens. His rough hands smoothed away her cares. And his mouth…well, what he did with that mouth made her blush! Yet Laramie was a man without a real past—could she trust that what he really wanted was a future with her?

A Daddy For Dillon — Stella Bagwell After years of struggle, Leyla Chee wasn't about to mess up her temporary job as cook on the Chaparral Ranch. That meant focusing on her work, her young son, and her dreams of going back to school. It did not include being tempted by the sexy foreman who loved her cooking, made Dillon smile and her own heart race! But Laramie Jones's strong shoulders seemed ready to share Leyla's burdens. His hands smoothed away her cares. And what he did with his mouth made her blush! Yet Laramie didn't have a real past — could she trust that he really wanted a future with her? The Texan's Surprise Baby — Gina Wilkins One night of passion with PI Andrew Walke, Hannah Bell has a baby bump! She won't trust her instincts when it comes to romance and decides to be a single mum. With her family around her, Hannah knows her baby will be loved. Accidental or not, Andrew wants to be part of his baby's — and Hannah's — lives. He prides himself on always doing the right thing — as long as he doesn't get too involved. But the more time he spends with Hannah, the more he likes the idea of a family of three!

WHO'S THE DADDY? IT'S A…DADDY? NAME: Dillon K. McKeon 6', 180 lbs. HAIR: To run your fingers through EYES: That see right through you DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Bad-boy style with good-guy substance FIRST WORDS: "Catch ya later, babe" Dr. Dillon McKeon had a reputation with lots of women, but he'd only ever loved one—Harper Harriman. So when he was handed twin baby girls who just might be his, his one thought was Why didn't Harper tell me? Harper agreed to be the babies' nanny, but denied being their mother. Still, the long nights together gave Dillon plenty of time to see two things: that he'd never stopped loving Harper, and that she was hiding something from him…. Was she the babies' mother…and more important, was he their father?

The perfect book for kids who are fans of Dancing with the Stars: Juniors! Football hero. Ninja freestyler. It's seventh grade. Anything is possible. All Dillon wants is to be a real dancer. And if he wins a summer scholarship at Dance-Splosion, he’s on his way. The problem? His dad wants him to play football. And Dillon’s freestyle crew, the Dizzee Freekz, says that dance studios are for sellouts. His friends want Dillon to kill it at the audition—so he can turn around and tell the studio just how wrong their rules and creativity-strangling ways are. At first, Dillon’s willing to go along with his crew’s plan, even convincing one of the snobbiest girls at school to work with him on his technique. But as Dillon’s dancing improves, he wonders: what if studios aren’t the enemy? And what if he actually has a shot at winning the scholarship? Dillon’s life is about to get crazy . . . on and off the dance floor in this kid-friendly humorous debut by Brooks Benjamin. ** "I couldn't stop smiling. Equal parts hilarious and heartwarming, Dillon's journey to find his people and his place in the world will charm everyone lucky enough to come along for the ride."--Jessica Cluess, author of A Shadow Bright and Burning “A rollicking, big-hearted breakdance of a book. It’s a story about friendship that’s got all the moves: humor both sly and slapstick, a diverse cast of characters, and a winning narrator who’s trying to learn how to follow his heart, find the beat, and dance his pants right off.” —Kate Hattemer, author of The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy

When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared, and even mad. What do you do? No matter who your loved one is, this story can help you through the tough times.

Retells the story of Verdi's opera in which the love of the enslaved Ethiopian princess for an Egyptian general brings tragedy to all involved.

A Daddy For Dillon -- Stella Bagwell After years of struggle, Leyla Chee wasn't about to mess up her temporary job as cook on the Chaparral Ranch. That meant focusing on her work, her young son, and her dreams of going back to school. It did not include being tempted by the sexy foreman who loved her cooking, made Dillon smile and her own heart race! But Laramie Jones's strong shoulders seemed ready to share Leyla's burdens. His hands smoothed away her cares. And what he did with his mouth made her blush! Yet Laramie didn't have a real past -- could she trust that he really wanted a future with her? The Texan's Surprise Baby -- Gina Wilkins One night of passion with PI Andrew Walke, Hannah Bell has a baby bump! She won't trust her instincts when it comes to romance and decides to be a single mum. With her family around her, Hannah knows her baby will be loved. Accidental or not, Andrew wants to be part of his baby's -- and Hannah's -- lives. He prides himself on always doing the right thing -- as long as he doesn't get too involved. But the more time he spends with Hannah, the more he likes the idea of a family of three!

Contains colored map on lining of dust jacket.

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