Loveswept, Series by Sara Orwig

Her students looked like little angels, and Maggie Linden was thrilled to be tutoring the four nephews of renowned journalist Nick Brannon. Her enthusiasm was just slightly dimmed when she learned her new charges had already sent fourteen teachers packing! Maggie was determined to prevail even against mice in her suitcase and snakes in her bed! But Nick Brannon knew how to rattle her as no one else could... with provocative whispers and sizzling embraces that stirred up all her emotions... moreHer students looked like little angels, and Maggie Linden was thrilled to be tutoring the four nephews of renowned journalist Nick Brannon. Her enthusiasm was just slightly dimmed when she learned her new charges had already sent fourteen teachers packing! Maggie was determined to prevail even against mice in her suitcase and snakes in her bed! But Nick Brannon knew how to rattle her as no one else could... with provocative whispers and sizzling embraces that stirred up all her emotions. Maggie wanted Nick, and tried to hold him close to her heart, but Nick's career beckoned him to dangers Maggie couldn't share. less

Courtney Meade only meant to dissuade Jared Calhoun from shooting Ebeneezer, her son's pet hawk, when she dove over the fence and tackled him. But the gun he held went off... and wounded her furious neighbor in the foot! All the way to the hospital Jared insinuated he was going to press charges, but his teasing tone only reddened Courtney's cheeks and sent her pulse sky high... moreCourtney Meade only meant to dissuade Jared Calhoun from shooting Ebeneezer, her son's pet hawk, when she dove over the fence and tackled him. But the gun he held went off... and wounded her furious neighbor in the foot! All the way to the hospital Jared insinuated he was going to press charges, but his teasing tone only reddened Courtney's cheeks and sent her pulse sky high. Her resistance to the handsome yet orney widower was weakening with every infuriating moment they spent together, and her warm feelings for his son mirrored his for her own boy. There were just too many differences between them, she was certain -- but if their sons could learn to get along, couldn't they? less

After a brief but unforgettable encounter with Ken Holloway, Millie Blake never expected to see him again -- certainly not taking refuge inside her hall closet! Mistakenly suspected of a crime, Ken swore that it wasn't true, and Millie couldn't help but believe him. He'd slipped inside her house without warning and stormed her senses with eyes that smoldered just for her, and lips that murmured her name in the wild heat of passion... moreAfter a brief but unforgettable encounter with Ken Holloway, Millie Blake never expected to see him again -- certainly not taking refuge inside her hall closet! Mistakenly suspected of a crime, Ken swore that it wasn't true, and Millie couldn't help but believe him. He'd slipped inside her house without warning and stormed her senses with eyes that smoldered just for her, and lips that murmured her name in the wild heat of passion. Millie blossomed in Ken's unyielding embrace, knowing for the first time the joy of being treasured by a man, but her worldly lover also yearned... for a woman who'd cherish him. As a child Ken had known the terrible pain of being unwanted, never belonging to anyone... and never believing he was worthy of love. Success and wealth were small comfort as he traveled the world in search of a place that was truly his, now that Millie had made a home for him in her loving arms, could he persuade her that his dreams had become hers, just as he had? less