In a merger tailor-made for the tabloids, tycoon Ryder Bramson sought Macy Ashley’s hand in marriage. But his true goal was to buy her father’s company and thereby wrest control of his own conglomerate from his illegitimate brothers. To ensnare Macy in his web of intrigue, Ryder first offered the beautiful businesswoman a job in his start-up. Yet slipping the ring on her finger proved more difficult.

Being a brash billionaire’s corporate pawn wasn’t independent-minded Macy’s style. On the other hand, being the focus of this irresistible man’s passion just might win her over to his scheme….

Lone Star Marine by Cathie Linz

Injured in battle, Captain Tom Kozlowski craved only peace and quiet. But with sexy spitfire Callie Murphy living next door, Tom’s days were anything but peaceful. The kindergarten teacher couldn’t accept the fact that he wasn’t interested in making new friends…especially ones as deliciously tempting as Callie.

But Callie’s gentle understanding gave Tom the courage to heal. Before long she had helped soothe his wounded warrior’s pain…and had him rethinking the future his hardened heart hadn’t believed possible…