Kate's Boys Series by Marie Ferrarella

Widowed attorney Bryan Marlowe had no strategy in the war his mischievous boys were waging against every nanny he hired. Just as he reached his wit's end, he found spirited child psychology major Kate Llewellyn. She soon had the children under control . . . but the bubbly blonde way wreaking havoc on his well-ordered emotions! Kate knew Bryan had lost his faith in romance long ago. He didn't think he needed a woman's touch, but she knew better... moreWidowed attorney Bryan Marlowe had no strategy in the war his mischievous boys were waging against every nanny he hired. Just as he reached his wit's end, he found spirited child psychology major Kate Llewellyn. She soon had the children under control . . . but the bubbly blonde way wreaking havoc on his well-ordered emotions! Kate knew Bryan had lost his faith in romance long ago. He didn't think he needed a woman's touch, but she knew better. Top priority on her list of duties was to prove to Bryan that love and heartache weren't one and the same. She'd won the battle-of-the-boys with persistence and a good dose of old-fashioned love. Now their handsome father was going to get a hearty helping! less

From the moment he pulled the unconscious woman from the sea, Trevor Marlowe knew his life would never be the same. But even the celebrated restaurateur couldn't have predicted how passionately he'd fall for his beautiful, mysterious mermaid. Even if she couldn't tell him who she was.She couldn't remember her life before the compeling stranger rescued her. She only knew that this kind, sexy man who called her Venus made her feel as if she were the most special woman in the world... moreFrom the moment he pulled the unconscious woman from the sea, Trevor Marlowe knew his life would never be the same. But even the celebrated restaurateur couldn't have predicted how passionately he'd fall for his beautiful, mysterious mermaid. Even if she couldn't tell him who she was.She couldn't remember her life before the compeling stranger rescued her. She only knew that this kind, sexy man who called her Venus made her feel as if she were the most special woman in the world. He made her believe they had a future together--even if she had no clue about her past.... less

You can get through to him. I know you can.Though he heard her words, Trent Marlowe knew he had to be dreaming. What were the odds that Laurel would just reappear after vanishing seven years before? She'd turned his heart to stone and he wanted to keep it that way. Then he learned the real reason for her visit....Laurel would regret leaving Trent until the day she died. She'd disappeared with a litany of secrets too shameful to confide in a man she'd never stopped loving... moreYou can get through to him. I know you can.Though he heard her words, Trent Marlowe knew he had to be dreaming. What were the odds that Laurel would just reappear after vanishing seven years before? She'd turned his heart to stone and he wanted to keep it that way. Then he learned the real reason for her visit....Laurel would regret leaving Trent until the day she died. She'd disappeared with a litany of secrets too shameful to confide in a man she'd never stopped loving. But now she desperately needed him to help her troubled young son. Yet how could she fight the desire Trent was reigniting? And the bittersweet yearning for a second chance? less

He never mixed business with pleasure. But when fresh-faced Shana O'Reilly appeared at his office door, she threw no-nonsense attorney Travis Marlowe's carefully ordered world into a tailspin. For the first time ever, he couldn't stop thinking about a client--and not just because of her father's mysterious request to adjust his will.Shana wasn't looking for romance--she had her hands full with her family and her business... moreHe never mixed business with pleasure. But when fresh-faced Shana O'Reilly appeared at his office door, she threw no-nonsense attorney Travis Marlowe's carefully ordered world into a tailspin. For the first time ever, he couldn't stop thinking about a client--and not just because of her father's mysterious request to adjust his will.Shana wasn't looking for romance--she had her hands full with her family and her business. But she couldn't shut off the electric current humming between her and--of all people--the new family attorney. Talk about finding love where you least expect it.... less

To Kelsey Marlowe, policemen spell one thing--T-R-O-U-B-L-E. So she struggles to resist Officer Morgan Donnelly's charms even though he'd gallantly come to her mother's aid. But when her family insists on meeting the man who'd saved their beloved matriarch, she finds herself unbelievingly tempted to kiss him under the mistletoe. Talk about trouble...Becoming involved with the Marlowe clan is not what Morgan has in mind... moreTo Kelsey Marlowe, policemen spell one thing--T-R-O-U-B-L-E. So she struggles to resist Officer Morgan Donnelly's charms even though he'd gallantly come to her mother's aid. But when her family insists on meeting the man who'd saved their beloved matriarch, she finds herself unbelievingly tempted to kiss him under the mistletoe. Talk about trouble...Becoming involved with the Marlowe clan is not what Morgan has in mind. He doesn't do entanglements--yet he can't help wanting to become entangled with Kelsey in more ways than one. He's never put much stock in holiday presents before, so why is she quickly moving to the top of his wish list? less