Tempting The Texan

USA TODAY Bestselling Author In the fight for his family’s legacy, will this former flame consume him? Rancher Kellan Blackwood is poised to fight the gold-digging stepmother who inherited his father’s empire. He doesn’t expect Irina Romanov, his father’s former maid—and Kellan’s long-ago lover—to block his way. Though Irina may hold secrets about his father’s motives, Kellan must keep his hands off. For the twice-tempted, secret lovers who once set Texas ablaze, that’s easier said than done.

The Texas Cattleman’s Club is back with a new series from Harlequin Desire! And things are heating up in Royal, Texas, in this prequel novella by USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard… Rory Fentress was the town bad boy who made good. Now a successful businessman and an honorary member of the elite Texas Cattleman’s Club, he needs a permanent home in Royal, Texas, to run for state senate—and he’s got his eye on the ranch run by his former lover. Shannon Morrison ended her steamy affair with Rory, afraid he’s only using her to get the ranch. But she’ll never give up her family’s hard-won legacy—even if Rory is more tempting than ever. Rory knows what he wants, and he wants Shannon. He’s determined to change her mind about their future—and the best place to do that is between the sheets…. Return to Royal, Texas, with the Texas Cattleman’s Club: The Missing Mogul series from Harlequin Desire, starting with Rumor Has It by Maureen Child.

SUDDENLY…Fatherhood! Or close enough, anyway. Wealthy banker Nicholas Garvey was stunned to learn he was now the legal guardian of a niece he hadn't known he had. But the bigger surprise was the child's beguiling nanny, Carlinda Donnelly, a woman who effortlessly made him yearn for the unexpected pleasures of hearth, home…and heartfelt love! He called her Lin—a nickname short, sweet, even innocent. But Carlinda Donnelly knew Nicholas Garvey's intentions were anything but! What he wanted was as clear as the wide Texas sky. This complex man with a past had definite plans for her future—all of which made her blood race, her heart pound and her passions soar!

Temperance When Lacey Van Schuyler Durango and Blackie O'Neal stake their claim for the same piece of Oklahoma land, the battle lines are drawn. On Lacey's side: teetotaling, abstinence, and do-gooding. On Blackie's side: betting, boozing, and bedding. Versus The prim and proper Lacey is a newspaper woman on her own crusade to the tame the West. She plans to turn this nameless prairie town into a civilized piece of heaven. Dark and handsome, Blackie is a Texas gambler peddling his own brand of sin. And he's just found the perfect spot for his new saloon and bordello, if he can run Lacey out of town. . . Temptation Neither the straitlaced crusader nor the charming cardsharp are above dirty tricks and double-crosses to get what they want--even if what they want turns out to be each other. . .

Duty or Desire by Brenda Jackson He's a man of his word...but she rocks his world Pete Higgins is a man of his word, and puts his duty to his orphaned niece first. Except, the temporary nanny, Myra Hollister captivates him. But she's keeping secrets, the kind that remind Pete of all he's lost before and what he can't afford to lose again. Tempting the Texan by Maureen Child Can he lie to save his legacy? Rancher Kellan Blackwood is poised to fight the gold-digging stepmother who inherited his father's empire. He doesn't expect his former maid--and long-ago lover--to block his way. Though Irina Romanov may hold secrets about his father's motives, Kellan must keep his hands off...

Tempting the Texan: Rancher Kellan Blackwood is poised to fight the gold-digging stepmother who inherited his father's empire. He doesn't expect Irina Romanov, his father's former maid - and Kellan's long-ago lover - to block his way. Though Irina may hold secrets about his father's motives, Kellan must keep his hands off. For the twice-tempted, secret lovers who once set Texas ablaze, that's easier said than done.

Jenna Tucker hates her family’s moonshining legacy, but when she finds an old trunk in the attic, she realizes that uncovering the truth about the Tucker-Sawyer feud won’t be easy...and she’ll need to get close to Sheriff Hunter DeMassi for help.

He'd bought her fair and square. The charity auction gave millionaire Noah Brand the perfect opportunity to sweep Faith Cabrera off her feet. Now the cool beauty could no longer avoid him. For one day…and night…he had his competitor at his mercy. And it was both their pleasures. But Faith knew one evening could not lead to a lifetime of happiness. For Noah was hell-bent on dominating his industry, and her family's company was next….

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