Originally published by Silhouette Special Edition. Charming Paul Monroe had the Peter Pan thing down pat. As an antique toy appraiser, even his work involved play. Which was fine, except that Bette Wharton's job was to keep his Chicago business running smoothly ... and all that charm was aimed at her. Wonderful emotional turmoil and growth...I cheered them on all the way -- Rendezvous

A rodeo producer dead in the bull pen. Accident or Murder? From the deadly tip of the rodeo queen's tiara to toxic “agricultural byproducts” ground into the arena dust, Tv reporter Elizabeth, E.M., Danniher receives a murderous introduction to the world of rodeo. The exiled big-time Tv journalist hasn't yet adjusted to her demotion to Kwmt-Tv, a tiny station in Sherman, Wyoming, where cattle ranches, cowboys, and the wide open range set the stage for their own unique brand of crime. This time she's investigating the apparently accidental death-under the hooves of rodeo bulls-of a rodeo producer preparing for the region's biggest event-Sherman's annual Fourth of July Rodeo. When her station's egocentric anchorman bungles the story outrageously, Elizabeth and Kwmt-Tv colleague Michael Paycik start digging on their own. Area rancher Thomas Burrell, whose interest in Elizabeth is more than casual, helps out with background on the rodeo and suspects-and there are plenty, because the victim had many enemies. But Tom has loyalties to some suspects as well as to the rodeo, so can he be trusted to help her lasso the truth no matter what? Patricia McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at the Washington Post after stints as a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) and assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.). McLinn received Ba and Msj degrees from Northwestern University. McLinn is the author of more than 25 published novels, past president of the international writers group Novelists, Inc., and instigator of AwritersWork.com. Her books-cited by reviewers for wit and vivid characterization-have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards. McLinn has spoken about writing from Honolulu to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institute.**

THERE WAS A BABY...Zach Corbett--as notorious for his badboy behavior as he was famous for his baby-blue eyes--is back in Tobias, Wisconsin. After eight years away, he knows he isn't coming back to any kind of warm family homecoming--but he has no idea he is coming home to a little girl who turns out to be his daughter.BUT WILL THERE BE A WEDDING?Fran Dalton never knew the woman who gave birth to Nell, but she's known Zach forever. Except, now he's different...changed. What was he doing all those years he was away? How is he adjusting to being a father? And why is he looking at Fran like she's the reason he's come back home?

A spooky legend twists grave matters.Sheila Mackey's dislike for cemeteries can't fend off her friend Clara's determination. Amid eerie legends, including a tailgating hearse, the accidental investigator is lured into sorting through deadly questions a century old, revolving around an unidentified victim known as ZigZag Jane. Who was she? How did she come to be found murdered in the cemetery more than a hundred years ago? Why is the third generation of one family devoting himself to finding the answer. Nothing follows a straight line in this historic inquiry, including conflict over their sleuthing with Teague O'Donnell, newly hired as a part-time detective in North Bend County, Kentucky. Especially when the past doesn't stay in the past and the victims multiply. From the dog park with Sheila's Gracie and Clara's Lulu, to the small town post office, to yoga class, to the historical society, and always back to...

She's a prosecutor chasing demons. He's wrestling them. Will they find proof of innocence? Or will the demons win?Every prosecutor has one – the case that won’t let go, long after the verdict. Maggie Frye’s has just jumped from nightmare to worst-case reality.Four and a half years ago, she served as special prosecutor in a remote mountain county in Commonwealth of Virginia v. J.D. Carson. Shaking off echoes of the family tragedy that drove her to be a prosecutor, she did her damnedest, despite cards stacked against her. The verdict? Not guilty. A moment that rattled her in ways she’s done her best to bury.Except now another young woman has been killed in chillingly similar circumstances.Either Maggie prosecuted the right man and got the wrong verdict or she prosecuted the wrong man and got the right verdict. Either way, a murderer went free to strike again.And there is J.D. Carson — not only...

THEY'RE NOT BACK IN HIGH SCHOOL ANYMOREThe night after their high school graduation Darcie Barrett and Anton "Zeke" Zeekowsky made love for the first time. And when Zeke left town the next day, Darcie didn't look back, even though he'd taken her seventeen-year-old heart with him.And now Darcie has convinced Zeke to come back--at least temporarily--because the town needs his help. And it's not the help Zeke is inclined to give--until he meets a boy who reminds him what it's like to be an outsider.That's the thing about Darcie--Zeke never felt out of place beside her. And even though he's "made it," there's something missing in his life. Make that someone...

Originally published by Silhouette. Dave Currick was all Matty wanted, right up until he broke her heart six years ago. Now that she’s returned to Wyoming, what she wants is to save her family ranch. Even if that means swallowing her pride and asking Dave to marry her. Doing what’s best for Matty is second nature for Dave. Even when it means marrying her in name only.

SHE NEEDED A SUBSTITUTE GROOM...FAST!Native New Yorker--and filmmaker--Kay Aaronson felt displaced enough just being in tiny Tobias, Wisconsin. But when her star actor--her "groom"--stalked off the set, she needed a replacement, ASAP. Enter Rob Dalton....Hmm--it appeared her new groom was a quick study. So quick, in fact, that Kay found herself in a fiery liplock with him before either of them knew what they were doing. And now it seemed the entire town had decided that Kay's "temporary" groom should become more permanent...no matter what Rob and Kay had to say about it!

**THE DISAPPEARING BRIDE** Their wedding was scandalous—Steve Corbett, the Corbett heir, about to marry poor, unpolished Annette Trevetti. She was a modern-day Cinderella and he'd been her Prince Charming…until another, very pregnant, woman walked into the church and Annette walked out! Seven years later Annette was back, an accomplished businesswoman who claimed she was over him. But Steve saw the longing in her eyes, noticed her breath hitch when he touched her. And he felt the warmth of her smile when she talked to his precious little girl. Dare he tell her the truth and cause more scandal? Scandal be damned! This single father wanted what he'd lost so long ago…no matter the risks!

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A WEDDING TO PUT YOU IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE....Max Trevetti had known Suz Grant for years. He was like a big brother to her. But when he saw her at his sister's wedding, it wasn't brotherly affection he was feeling....Suz had always had a little crush on her best friend's brother, but she would have been silly to think he actually saw her as more than a pal. So why was Max suddenly acting so strange? And when he touched her, was that really electricity she felt?Could these two friends stop trying to save each other from themselves and admit they'd fallen in love?

What if the bank robber she’s after is the childhood sweetheart she might not be over?After Reggie, longing to be an investigator, spots a pattern in far-flung bank robberies, she wins approval to go undercover at three rodeos to find out more. The first day of the first rodeo, she runs into – literally – her childhood sweetheart, Chapin. And has the horrifying realization that W.C. Johnson, one of three prime suspects who fit the robbery pattern, is her Chapin — William Chapin Johnson.To keep Reggie from blabbing his name in that first instant, Chapin grabs her and kisses her. One word and she can ruin what he’s been working for.Chapin is trying to make a comeback on the QT. He’d been on the cusp of stardom as a bronc rider until a nasty injury and botched recovery leaves experts saying he’s done. As far as the rodeo world’s concerned he’s retired and living happily on...