Fortunes of Texas: The Missing Fortunes Series by Allison Leigh, Judy Duarte, Susan Crosby, Marie Ferrarella, Christyne Butler, Victoria Pade

Nobody knows how to close a deal like Drew Fortune. But this time it's personal. The Fortune scion has just been handed an ultimatum: marry or lose his claim on the family business. Luckily, the perfect bride is only a cubicle away. Who better to complete the marriage merger of the year than his loyal assistant, Deanna Gurney?Being Drew's fake fiancee has its advantages...especially since Deanna's been in love with her heartbreakingly handsome boss forever... moreNobody knows how to close a deal like Drew Fortune. But this time it's personal. The Fortune scion has just been handed an ultimatum: marry or lose his claim on the family business. Luckily, the perfect bride is only a cubicle away. Who better to complete the marriage merger of the year than his loyal assistant, Deanna Gurney?Being Drew's fake fiancee has its advantages...especially since Deanna's been in love with her heartbreakingly handsome boss forever. Drew may have made it clear he isn't in it for the long haul. But with another Fortune wedding in the offing, Deanna just might succeed in turning a temporary business arrangement into a permanent takeover...of a certain reticent playboy's heart! less

Healing people was Jeremy Fortune's specialty--not coming to the rescue of beautiful women with infants in their arms! The California surgeon was in Texas to locate his missing father. Instead, he might have found the woman of his dreams.Kirsten Allen was only trying to look out for her brother's son... moreHealing people was Jeremy Fortune's specialty--not coming to the rescue of beautiful women with infants in their arms! The California surgeon was in Texas to locate his missing father. Instead, he might have found the woman of his dreams.Kirsten Allen was only trying to look out for her brother's son. And now the Red Rock accountant was worried about holding on to her heart! Jeremy had the most irresistible bedside manner, and the dedicated doc was filling her head with the sweet domestic fantasy of becoming "Mrs." Dr. Fortune! But only if he planned to stick around long enough to fulfill "both" their dreams.... less

He was her high school sweetheart--until their differences tore them apart. Ten years later, Melina Lawrence still isn't over Raphael Mendoza. And when the devastatingly attractive attorney comes home to Red Rock, Melina knows she can't walk away a second time. Not with the passion still burning so hot between them. But this time she isn't letting him anywhere near her heart.They both made their choices long ago, but Rafe never stopped wanting Melina... moreHe was her high school sweetheart--until their differences tore them apart. Ten years later, Melina Lawrence still isn't over Raphael Mendoza. And when the devastatingly attractive attorney comes home to Red Rock, Melina knows she can't walk away a second time. Not with the passion still burning so hot between them. But this time she isn't letting him anywhere near her heart.They both made their choices long ago, but Rafe never stopped wanting Melina. Now that he's back in Texas, how can he lose her again? He'll do whatever it takes to win her back and transform his return into the homecoming they've both been secretly yearning for.... less

Atlanta heiress Wendy Fortune was used to being overlooked by the rest of her powerful family. But when a last-ditch job at Red Rock's best restaurant revealed her hidden talents in the kitchen, she was determined to prove to everyone she could handle the pressure. Especially her tall, dark and sexy boss… Marcos Mendoza had always lived by one rule: never, ever mix business with pleasure. It was bad enough he'd been pressured into hiring pampered playgirl Wendy Fortune... moreAtlanta heiress Wendy Fortune was used to being overlooked by the rest of her powerful family. But when a last-ditch job at Red Rock's best restaurant revealed her hidden talents in the kitchen, she was determined to prove to everyone she could handle the pressure. Especially her tall, dark and sexy boss… Marcos Mendoza had always lived by one rule: never, ever mix business with pleasure. It was bad enough he'd been pressured into hiring pampered playgirl Wendy Fortune. Now he had to fight his growing attraction to his sexy new pastry chef…an attraction Wendy was doing everything to encourage! Maybe a spoonful of sugar was just what the workaholic needed…. less

Cooper Fortune, free-living cowboy and Texas rover—a father? A week and a half after getting the awesome news, Cooper's trying his darnedest to be a daddy to his five-month-old son. But the new Red Rock family man could sure use a woman's touch. Could Kelsey Hunt be what the rancher ordered? Kelsey, a footloose horse trainer and legendary whisperer, knows better than to fall for a hunky heartbreaker like Cooper Fortune... moreCooper Fortune, free-living cowboy and Texas rover—a father? A week and a half after getting the awesome news, Cooper's trying his darnedest to be a daddy to his five-month-old son. But the new Red Rock family man could sure use a woman's touch. Could Kelsey Hunt be what the rancher ordered? Kelsey, a footloose horse trainer and legendary whisperer, knows better than to fall for a hunky heartbreaker like Cooper Fortune. After she's through playing father's helper, she'll just have to set the amorous cowboy straight. But will she be able to walk away from the instant dad and his son…and the chance to be part of this special Fortune family? less

Flint Fortune's family was trying to play matchmaker—but the footloose cowboy was determined to remain a free agent. Sure, Jessie Hunt-Myers was beautiful—but she was also a widow, with four kids…definitely not the right setup for a bachelor. Yet he couldn't help but notice that Jessie's drop-dead-gorgeous exterior was matched by the warmth of her heart... moreFlint Fortune's family was trying to play matchmaker—but the footloose cowboy was determined to remain a free agent. Sure, Jessie Hunt-Myers was beautiful—but she was also a widow, with four kids…definitely not the right setup for a bachelor. Yet he couldn't help but notice that Jessie's drop-dead-gorgeous exterior was matched by the warmth of her heart. Fortunately, Jessie agreed that they could never be a perfect pair…and willingly conspired in Flint's idea of trickery: fake dates that would quiet their meddling families. But the chemistry between them was anything but forced, and Jessie's children soon had Flint wishing he could be their daddy! Perhaps this feigned romance would become the real deal—a love that would last forever! less