Susan Mallery

Falling for Justice Garrett was a high point in Patience McGraw's otherwise awkward adolescence. Even after he disappeared, Patience never forgot the boy who captured her heart. Now, he's back in Fool's Gold, California, and her passion for him is as strong as ever. But how can she trust that he won't abandon her again-and her daughter, too? When bodyguard Justice Garrett was a young man, witness protection brought him to this idyllic town and he never forgot its warmth, or the sweet beauty of his childhood friend.

After a family tragedy, former football hero Jack McGarry keeps the world at arm's length—a challenge now that his PR firm has moved to neighborly Fool's Gold, California. Larissa Owens knows where she stands—Jack sees her as just another one of the guys. No matter what her heart wishes, Jack's her boss, not her boyfriend. But then Larissa's big secret is revealed…by her mother! When Jack discovers the truth about Larissa's feelings, her touch suddenly becomes tantalizing, and he's not sure he wants to resist. But if he gives in to desire, heartache is sure to follow. Friendship or true love—will Jack go for the ultimate play?

Kayla Bedford had lofty visions of running off to Paris and marrying the prince of her dreams. But before she left, she needed to find a significant other for her conservative boss and best friend, Patrick Walcott….

Seit Ewigkeiten hat Dellina Hopkins einen Mann mit nach Hause genommen – nur nicht bedacht, dass er die Brautkleider ihrer Freundin entdecken und prompt die Flucht ergreifen könnte. Aber das war nur das Vorspiel mit dem sexy Ex-Footballspieler. Denn Dellina soll ein Event für seine Firma organisieren, und zwischen ihnen knistert es, dass die Luft flirrt. Dellina könnte bei Sam sicher mehr als einen Touchdown landen …