"A war hero wounded by love, Rodney Graeme returns home to await a top-secret assignment ... and to face the aftermath of a broken engagement. But the past won't fade without a fight. His ex-fiancée, Mrs. Jessica De Groot, insists on keeping old friendship alive...and new love from living. New Yorker Diana Winters is visiting a friend in town, trying to sort out her own love woes, when she meets Rodney. A handsome, decorated officer, devoted to...

Truculent Lord Darracott, who has ruled his barony with a firm hand, loses his eldest son in a tragic accident and must summon his next heir apparent--the only child of his derelict son; the Darracotts instantly distrust this unrefined interloper. --

The tragic affair of a German-Jewish novelist and the wife of one of Berlin's richest bankers in Hitler's Germany casts unexpected shadows that touch the lives of many people for generations to come.

The new face of Nightstar perfume, Caren Ainsley falls for her employer, but wonders who she can really trust in this glamorous, ruthless, and competitive world.

Headstrong heiress Sharisse Hammond wants no part of the New York society marriage that has been arranged for her. So she heads west across a vast and dangerous land -- with no intention of honoring her agreement to become the mail-order bride of a rugged Arizona rancher. But Lucas Holt needs a wife -- any wife -- if his plan to destroy his most hated enemy is to succeed. And this gullible Eastern lady would do quite nicely. However, their separate...

Laughter in the rain. "Abby Carpenter longs for the type of romance she reads about in books. She cares for predictable, practical Logan Fletcher, but he doesn't seem overly interested in winning her heart. Are magic, fireworks, and passion too much to ask for? Then she meets Tate Harding, the handsome stranger who might just be the excitement she's been looking for"--Back cover. Engaged to the single mom. "Single mom Angelica Camden is determined...

Texas Ranger Josh Weston is a complete stranger to Bethanie Lane, and her only chance to escape from her uncle's grasp. Without hesitating, she strikes a deal with the rugged lawman to take her with him to his family's ranch near Fort Worth. On the journey, they forge a bond as powerful as it is unexpected. But when Bethanie's dream of a future with Josh falls apart, she's forced to make a harrowing choice.

"By edict of the king, the mighty Scottish laird Alec Kincaid must take an English bride. His choice is Jamie, the feisty youngest daughter of Baron Jamison. Alec aches to touch her, to tame her, to possess her forever. But Jamie vows never to surrender to this highland barbarian. Though his kisses fire her blood, shadowed secrets from Alec's past threaten Jamie's happiness. She brazenly resists him--until one rapturous moment quells their clash of...

"With the death of her grandfather, her only living relative, Christine Bennett felt a deep loneliness. The words of his will rang in her ears. Jeffers had watched her with an evil, self-satisfied look that made her shiver. Now, afraid of what might happen, she was obeying a note she had received saying she was in danger and must leave town immediately. After escaping to the small community of Baxter, Christine begins to piece together a new life."--Page...

Dear Reader: Willow is a novel from early in my career, and it was originally shorter than many of my other historical romances. Now, I'm delighted to be able to share this brand-new edition with you. I've taken the opportunity to expand Willow to include the subplots, love scenes, and deeper characterization that are possible with a longer book. I hope you enjoy reading this retelling as much as I have enjoyed visiting these characters and this story...