Mercy Series by Shirley Jump

Sepanjang hidupnya ia dikenal sebagai gadis baik-baik, mandiri, cerdas, dan patuh. Katie yang Kuno. Dulu sikap itu menjadi nilai tambah buatnya. Namun ternyata sikap itu tidak membawa kebahagiaan, malah membuatnya ditinggalkan kekasihnya di altar. Ketertarikannya pada seorang pria asing yang menggairahkan, dibantu oleh kostum buah yang menyamarkan jati dirinya, membuat Katie mengesampingkan sikapnya yang hati-hati. Dengan berani ia mencium dan meminta pria itu jadi tunangan pura-puranya... moreSepanjang hidupnya ia dikenal sebagai gadis baik-baik, mandiri, cerdas, dan patuh. Katie yang Kuno. Dulu sikap itu menjadi nilai tambah buatnya. Namun ternyata sikap itu tidak membawa kebahagiaan, malah membuatnya ditinggalkan kekasihnya di altar. Ketertarikannya pada seorang pria asing yang menggairahkan, dibantu oleh kostum buah yang menyamarkan jati dirinya, membuat Katie mengesampingkan sikapnya yang hati-hati. Dengan berani ia mencium dan meminta pria itu jadi tunangan pura-puranya. Tetapi bibir Katie yang begitu manis tak dapat lekang begitu saja dari ingatan Matt Webster. Akankah lamaran sang gadis berubah menjadi... kenyataan? less

TO THE SURVIVOR GOES... THE RV? That's what Claire Richards was banking on when she entered the "Survive and Drive" contest at the local mall. The forty-five-foot home on wheels was her ticket out of Mercy, Indiana. But first she had to beat out a bunch of other contestants, including Mark Dole, her gorgeous childhood nemesis... moreTO THE SURVIVOR GOES... THE RV? That's what Claire Richards was banking on when she entered the "Survive and Drive" contest at the local mall. The forty-five-foot home on wheels was her ticket out of Mercy, Indiana. But first she had to beat out a bunch of other contestants, including Mark Dole, her gorgeous childhood nemesis. The question was, could she survive living in such tight quarters with the irresistible playboy? Let the games begin! Mark had his own reasons for making this unconventional road trip. But the sexy hairdresser wasn't playing fair. The longer he was cooped up with Claire, the more Mark believed they could both be winners in the game of love.... less

Anita Ricardo had moved to town to make a home for her baby-alone. She'd learned long ago that she didn't need anyone, not even Luke Dole, the sexy single dad she'd once fantasized about. But how could a hormonally challenged expectant mother steer clear of her former crush when he was so irresistible? Luke had never dreamed he'd again be face to face with Anita...a very alluring, very pregnant Anita. Once, he'd let her go. But he wouldn't make that mistake twice... moreAnita Ricardo had moved to town to make a home for her baby-alone. She'd learned long ago that she didn't need anyone, not even Luke Dole, the sexy single dad she'd once fantasized about. But how could a hormonally challenged expectant mother steer clear of her former crush when he was so irresistible? Luke had never dreamed he'd again be face to face with Anita...a very alluring, very pregnant Anita. Once, he'd let her go. But he wouldn't make that mistake twice. Because now Anita needed him, and he planned to show her exactly what fulfilling the promise of fatherhood really meant... less

Rule #1: Cats have nine lives. Catherine Wyndham had used up her first eight avoiding mishaps and romantic misadventures. Now she had only one more left...and one last chance to find true love. Rule #2: Cats always land on their feet. Catherine usually did too, until she was waylaid one night by a purrfectly irresistible veterinarian, Garrett McAllister... moreRule #1: Cats have nine lives. Catherine Wyndham had used up her first eight avoiding mishaps and romantic misadventures. Now she had only one more left...and one last chance to find true love. Rule #2: Cats always land on their feet. Catherine usually did too, until she was waylaid one night by a purrfectly irresistible veterinarian, Garrett McAllister. He was so kind to her that soon her finicky heart began to melt, even though her inner feline told her she might be headed for a romantic crash landing! Rule #3: Good little kittens grow up, get rescued by the tom of their dreams and live happily ever after. Is that really a rule...or is it just another romantic furry tail? Soulmates -- some things are meant to be.... less

Report card for "student" Nathaniel Dole, U.S. Marine, by "teacher" Jenny Wright: The children have this tough soldier wrapped around their little fingers. It's obvious they hang on his every word. What more could a woman . . . er, a teacher, ask for? It's clear that he's nearly healed, but Nate continues to keep his thoughts and feelings to himself. Perhaps he needs after-school tutoring and a little TLC? Available only in Romance 12.