Doc Holiday - A Loveswept Classic Romance

One look at Melissa, and Rafe definitely has visions of a Sugarplum Fairy dancing in his head…

As an out-of-work schoolteacher, Melissa Ryan can’t be too choosy. Still, she enjoys her holiday job as the Sugarplum Fairy for a local department store, and when her paying job leads to a chance to moonlight as the Tooth Fairy, Melissa jumps at the chance. There’s just one problem: the head resting on the pillow belongs to the handsome Rafe Damon—not his five-year-old daughter.

Rafe is more than happy to wake up to a pink-tulle-covered armful of soft woman. A single father, Rafe is on the lookout for a soft, sweet woman—and Melissa more than fits the bill. But a fairy tale romance must eventually face the cold light of day, and Melissa and Rafe must work to achieve their happily ever after.

This Retro Romance reprint was originally published in December 1985 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy.

Barbara Delinsky

Hold My Heart

Gillian Montgomery is a talented artist with a loving family and promising future. But her life takes a shocking turn when she loses everything in a plane crash—and awakens from a coma seven weeks later. At first, she’s confused: What is she doing in a hospital in North Carolina? And who is the incredibly handsome stranger who’s been visiting her every day? His name is Jed Dawson, a man she met in an art gallery. He’s taken her under his wing—and into his heart—as a favor to the grandmother she never knew she had. As Gillian grows stronger each day, so do her feelings for Jed. And with every kiss, he restores her passion for life—with the power of love…

Since his divorce, Cameron hasn't been willing to trust his heart-or his daughter-with anyone else. For months he's pushed away all thoughts of taking Rina in his arms and kissing her, unwilling to risk their friendship for a single night of pleasure. But when a kiss under the mistletoe unlocks the simmering passion between them, Rina and Cameron may just find love for the holidays after all...

New York Times Bestselling Author

BARBARA DELINSKY

AMBER’S EMBRACE

From America’s beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes the romantic story of two rival coaches—and one game of love where everybody wins…

Single mom Amber MacLaine coaches Little League for her son’s (losing) team, the Pirates. Single dad Zachary Wilder coaches Little League for his daughter’s (winning) team, the Cubs. A little friendly rivalry is all part of the game, of course. But when Zachary teases Amber for arguing with the ref, she can’t help but dish it right back. And when he suggests she join him in some rigorous physical activity—bicycling—she takes him up on the challenge. Sure, he’s her opponent on the playing field. But he’s also a doctor. And gorgeous. And available. Not only is Zachary all warmed up, he’s ready to play. But does he have what it takes to get this love-challenged mom back in the game?

Previously published as Amber Enchantment by Bonnie Drake

Barbara Delinsky

Silken Sands

It sounds too good to be true—housesitting for three months, by herself, on a small island off the coast of Maine. Associate professor Cynthia Blake couldn’t ask for a better place to finish her dissertation. No phone. No television. No distractions. At least, that’s what she thinks—until she meets Jonathan Roaman. The tall, tanned, impossibly tempting owner of the island, Jonathan is nothing like the “old miser” she expected. And Cynthia is more than Jonathan could have ever hoped for…When the surf hits the sand, all bets are off: How can they resist each other? Sometimes a summer fling is all it takes to find true love…

Ever since she was young, Paige McLean has longed to see the world. Still, she never imagined the world would land on her doorstep in the form of a charming British surgeon who needs a place to stay when his plans fall through.

After a devastating loss, Alistair Woodbury has vowed to live his life alone. But in all his travels, he hasn't encountered a town as welcoming as Fool's Gold, nor a woman as caring - or as beautiful - as Paige. Her compassion warms him almost as much as their stolen kisses.

When it's Alistair's time to leave, will his brief visit turn into a lifetime stay?

A Fool's Gold series novella.

New York Times Bestselling Author

BARBARA DELINSKY

CALL MY NAME

From America’s beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes the story of one woman’s passion, one man’s politics, and one battle of the sexes that’s too close to call…

As a child psychologist, Dr. Daran Patterson is passionately dedicated to children’s causes—so dedicated, in fact, that she’s taking her campaign directly to Senator Drew Charles. He may be one of Connecticut’s most popular and powerful politicians, but she is prepared to put up a fight. Unfortunately, she’s not prepared for how handsome and charismatic he is—how he can wrap a woman around his finger with a look and a smile. The Senator is impressed with the doctor as well. He’s never met an advocate so engagingly persuasive—or irresistibly sexy. So far, their encounters have been civil. But when their mutual attraction leads to one molten-hot kiss, the political becomes the personal…and there’s no turning back.

Previously published as Whispered Promise by Bonnie Drake

Everyone knows that an Effington always getsher way ... but this time it's not going to be easy!

Lady Elizabeth Effington simply could not suitably feel the joy of the Christmas season. Ten years had passed since she had boldly declared her love for Sir Nicholas Collingsworth. He rebuffed her and set out to seek his fortunes, while Elizabeth was left a woman scorned. Now, she discovers in horror that the inheritance she's managed beautifully was never hers to control. No, power over her finances lay in the hands of the last man she ever wants to see again: Nicholas!

But running Elizabeth's life isn't part of Nick's plans. He's intrigued when he discovers that the frivolous and flighty girl he once knew has turned into a beautiful and capable woman. Nick vows to woo -- and win -- her, and while she seems unmoved by his fervent seduction, he swears he will not rest until she accepts that most precious gift of all -- the gift of love.