Those Engaging Garretts! Series

When Georgia Reed moved her twin boys and infant daughter out of the bustling city, she didn't expect to have a doctor on call. But her gorgeous neighborand part-owner of the cutest litter of puppies she's ever seenwasn't your typical orthopedic surgeon. Matt Garrett was the most popular bachelor in town and when he asked Georgia on a date, the single mom couldn't say no. All Matt ever wanted was a familyand the right woman. Ever since he moved next door, he had a sneaking suspicion that Georgia was that woman. The beautiful widow and her kids came as a package deal which suited Matt just fine. Now if only he could make Georgia see that they could be more than good neighbors .

What happens when Kelly Cooper and Jackson Garrett are reunited years after a one-night stand? Find out in His Long-Lost Family, the second book in Those Engaging Garretts!   "You're a father." The very words struck terror in Jackson Garrett's soul. He had a daughterthe result of the best weekend of his life thirteen years ago with the woman he never forgot. Kelly Cooper was the one he let get away and now she was back.  Kelly only wanted her daughter to know Jacksonshe wasn't looking to rekindle their romance. But five minutes after landing in her hometown, she realized her mistake. Her first love was a girl's infatuation; now she knew a woman's desiresand she desired Jackson. But could the confirmed bachelor give their daughter and Kelly what they'd always wanted: a family?

Can a snowbound mom-to-be find love with the sexy stranger who delivers her baby? Find out in the newest installment of Those Engaging Garretts, the sizzling series by award-winning author Brenda Harlen!   Being trapped in a strange town in a freak blizzard is scary enough, but Julie Marlowe went into labor in someone's driveway! Lucky for her, a handsome stranger came to her rescue. Several hours later, Julie was the proud mother of an infant son and in danger of falling for the sexy vet who delivered her baby!  Lukas Garrett didn't know how much he wanted to be a fatheror a husband!until he helped bring Julie's little boy into the world. Now mother and child have grabbed hold of his once-guarded heart. But Julie's past could derail her future with Luke, unless she's willing to trust her heart to this man for the chance to have the family of her dreams .

Marriage Agreement  Between Daniel Garrett and Kenna Scott  Stay married one year  Fool the family  No sex!  To claim his trust fund and launch a new career, Daniel needs to be married and no one can tick all the "wifely" boxes like Kenna. And since she's his best friend, the celibacy part should be a piece of (wedding) cake! Or so Daniel thinks until he hears the words that make him freeze: "You may kiss your bride." One official kiss has the former confirmed bachelor reeling and one unplanned night with his virgin bride has him staggering. Will it be the end of an era for the two best friends, or will a surprise pregnancy make the two become threefor keeps?

The mommy project  Dear Diary,  Today I met my new mommy! Well, I wish Rachel would be my new mommy. See, I love my daddy a lot, but ever since my real mommy died I think he's been very lonely. Rachel is so pretty, and she has the coolest jobshe owns the flower shop in town! She promised to show me how to make a bouquet!  My best friend, Kristy, says Daddy should take Rachel out on dates, and then they hafta kiss, and then they can get married. Diary, I wish Rachel would like my daddy and me as much as I like her. Maybe if she did, she would want to be my mommy and join our family. Maybe if I close my eyes and wish hard, it will come true .

"Surprise You're pregnant!"  Obstetrician Avery Wallace has uttered those words but never had them said to her till now, just three weeks after her unexpected New Year's Eve with the hospital's "Dr. Romeo," Justin Garrett. But Avery's sworn off marriage, motherhood and menespecially doctors. And it isn't attraction she feels for the sexy ER doc it's pregnancy hormones!  "Let's get married."  One night isn't enough for Justin, not when he's crushed on Avery for years. But a baby? Not in his plans. So no one's more surprised by his proposal or more disappointed by her refusal. The hospital's buzzing but Justin doesn't care. He knows what to doand he has a little over eight months to do it: convince Avery to make him a husband before he becomes a daddy.

"You don't know me but will you marry me?"  It strikes him like a lightning bolt when he lays eyes on Jordyn Garrett. Just like his grandma always says, You'll know her when you see her. Now restaurateur Marco Palermo knows he's just met his wifeif only she'll date him!  Jordyn's heard every line and deflected them all. She's walked through heartbreak and come out stronger, albeit lonelier. She'll never love again. But the scrumptious Italian with the melted-chocolate eyes is nothing if not persistent. And sexy. So sexy. Just her luck to find the only man in the world who wants marriage and a family. Things Jordyn can't give. But can he convince her that he's everything she's ever wanted forever?

TWO'S A DATE. THREE'S A FAMILY?  When they become guardians of their best friends' orphaned baby, Ryan Garrett and Harper Ross expect disaster. The two can't be more differentshe's an uptight career woman; he's a laid-back ladies' man. But for little Oliver, they're now Mommy and Daddy.  For Harper, playing house with the flirtatious Ryan is as difficult as being a mother. Fussy babies elude her but sexy Ryan pursues her! He reminds her of the night they spent together years ago; she needs to forget it. All they agree on is their love for the baby. They'll do anything for the little guy. But when their custody is threatened, will they go all the way and marry?

The start of a new chapter?  Braden Garrett felt blessed the instant his adopted baby girl was laid in his arms. Fifteen months later, the widowed CEO feels out of place as the only man at the local library's toddler music class! Until his gaze falls on the librarian. Beautiful Cassie MacKinnon sparks a desire he'd long forgotten but why can't he convince her to go out with him?  After a disastrous broken engagement, Cassie's given up her dreams of white picket fences. That is, until tall, dark and sexy Mr. Garrett sparks fantasies of a different kind! Tempting as Braden is, though, Cassie is afraid the single dad only sees her as a substitute mommy. Or is the dedicated daddy offering everything she's ever wantedtrue love and familyin one perfect package?

Ryder to the Rescue!  On location for his home-improvement show, "America's Hottest Handyman" Ryder Wallace has his hands full with the station's contest winner. Lauryn Schulte is a single mom with a falling-down house, a failing business and two kids under fourexactly the kind of woman that has this playboy running for the hills but not this time. Not when her little girl has him playing tea party, building castles and cuddling her baby brother.  And Lauryn? She torments his libido in ways that should be outlawed. Ryder doesn't do relationships with stringsbut Lauryn has him tied up in knots. He's got to cut and run. So why does he keep getting tangled up in the most outrageous idea of allbecoming a husband and a daddy? 

ONE KISS  For twelve years Tristyn Garrett ignored the near kiss with family friend and current boss Josh Slater until the confirmed bachelor shows up with three adorable little girls in his arms. Making him simply irresistible   TWO MONTHS  But resist she must, especially when she's trapped for the summer in an RV on the car-racing circuit with the girls and the one man she can't allow herself to have. Because he broke her heart onceshe won't let him do it again!  THREE KIDS  Caring for his nieces on the road, Josh needs Tristyn. But the kiss that got away looms large in the small space till Josh devises a plan: kiss her again and get it out of his system. With three little chaperones, what can possibly happen?