New Releases by Judy Duarte

Le plus séduisant des médecins, Louisa George Aujourd’hui, plus que tout, Daniella souhaite regagner la confiance de son père. Et le fait d’avoir réussi à le convaincre de l’embaucher comme kinésithérapeute dans l’équipe de rugby qu’il dirige va lui permettre de lui prouver qu’elle a mûri, et qu’elle est une excellente praticienne. Sauf que lorsqu’elle fait la connaissance de Zac Price, le médecin de l’équipe, elle sent malgré elle un trouble immense l’envahir : il est si brillant, si aimable, et surtout si séduisant... Comment va-t-elle réussir à travailler correctement et, surtout, prouver son mérite à son père, si Zac la fascine à ce point ? L’envoyé du destin, Judy Duarte Kara n’a qu’un rêve : adopter Eric et Ashley, les adorables petits orphelins qu’elle a pris en affection. Hélas, comment convaincre les autorités qu’elle peut offrir un foyer – une famille ! - aux enfants, alors qu’elle est toujours célibataire ? Désemparée, elle sent néanmoins l’espoir renaître quand Michael Harper entre dans sa vie. Beau, prévenant, attentionné envers Eric et Ashley, son nouveau voisin a tout pour plaire, et pourrait bien être le compagnon qu’elle recherche – et l’homme de sa vie... A moins que les secrets qu’il semble précieusement garder ne soient un obstacle à leur bonheur ?

Une incontrôlable passion, Robyn Grady Jamais Taryn n’aurait dû accepter que Cole Hunter, son patron, l’accompagne pour un repérage à l’autre bout du monde. Car maintenant qu’elle se retrouve en tête à tête avec lui sur une île du Pacifique aussi paradisiaque que déserte, elle a bien du mal à se concentrer sur son travail. C’est bien simple, la façon dont Cole la regarde – avec une lueur d’admiration et de désir mêlés – la fait se sentir infiniment féminine. Au point qu’elle ne songe bientôt plus qu’à une chose : qu’il pose ses lèvres sur les siennes, qu’il lui fasse l’amour sous les étoiles... Le rôle de sa vie, Judy Duarte Si Catherine s’est rendue à Brighton Valley, c’est pour se ressourcer. Mais contre toute attente, cette petite ville du fin fond du Texas lui réserve dès son arrivée une surprise de taille. Informé qu’elle n’est là que de passage, un certain Ray Mendez lui propose en effet un travail des plus déconcertants : jouer le rôle de sa fiancée, le temps de décourager ses trop nombreuses prétendantes. D’abord hésitante, Catherine finit par accepter d’aider Ray – même si elle redoute de prendre un peu trop de plaisir à se tenir au bras de cet homme infiniment séduisant...

Second-chance sweethearts? Nicole Castleton was a shrewd businesswoman with a Texas-sized stubborn streak. She needed a husband in a hurry, and no one but her ex, Miguel Mendoza, would do! Yet she had her doubts—sweet, sexy Miguel still shook her to the core of her expensive Castleton boots. And when it came right down to it, she still desired the man beyond words. Was it a ghost standing on his doorstep? Or could this really be his Nicole? The girl who broke Miguel''s heart ten years ago was back—with a crazy proposal for a strictly business marriage! A desire for payback—and one last round of romance with the one who''d gotten away—tempted Miguel beyond any dollar amount. But this time, he wasn''t so sure he''d be able to walk away from the woman of his dreams….

Diagnóstico: Tendencia a provocar aceleración del pulso, noches en vela y cotilleos de hospital Tratamiento: Alejarse de él, ¡YA! Los Fortune y los Mendoza habían esperado con ansiedad la recuperación de Javier. Por fin empezaba a mejorar y nadie se alegraba más de ello que su enfermera, Leah Roberts. Había sido su fuente de apoyo durante todo el proceso, pero empezaba a tener pensamientos muy poco profesionales. Estaba perdiendo el corazón por su coqueto y seductor paciente. ¿Pero estaría sufriendo también Javier un caso de amor verdadero?

"No one can run, rope or ride a horse like Tammy Byrd. But catching the attention of the town''s dreamy new doctor is beyond the Texas tomboy''s talents. Tammy came to Buckshot Hills to meet the extended Byrd clan. Now she''s smack in the middle of a long-simmering family feud, and trying to lasso one hard-to-get big-city healer."--P. [4] of cover.

Solemn rancher Alex Connor was looking for a good woman. To be more precise, he was looking for a surrogate to bear his babies. He had it all figured out: he''d be a single dad completely devoted to his children. But after his first meeting with obstetrician Dr. Selena Ramirez, all his carefully made plans flew out the window. Selena knew she''d be able to help Alex, though not in the way he might imagine. Common sense told her to run when the sexy green-eyed cowboy admitted he wanted her. What kind of crazy fate had brought a man yearning for offspring to a woman who couldn''t have any? What kind of crazy girl would gamble on a man whose heart was already taken?"--P. [4] of cover.

Old flames reignite and new passions burn when lovers follow their hearts back to the place they once called home. . . "Whale Island" by Cathy Lamb Family secrets and imposing friends are making Chalese feel like an outsider in her very own home on beautiful Whale Island. But it''s only when a shocking revelation makes her feel truly lost that she opens her heart to the possibilities the past offers--including a chance at love with the last man she expected. . . "Queen Of Hearts" by Judy Duarte Her high school reunion is coming up, and advice columnist Jenn Kramer couldn''t be dreading it more--until she lays eyes on Marcos. Jenn hardly noticed him when they were kids, but now he''s all grown up. . . and how deliciously he''s changed. . . "The Honeymoon House" by Mary Carter It doesn''t get more romantic than Andy Beck''s cottage on Martha''s Vineyard. But love is the last thing on his mind--he just wants to get the cottage ready for his best friend''s honeymoon. At least that''s the plan, until he finds the gorgeous Maid of Honor ransacking his house--in the most irresistible way. . . "The Marrying Kind" by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber High school sweethearts Katie and Jason haven''t seen each other in ten years--and now she''s walked back into his life. With one look, the love they shared comes flooding back--only now the odds seem stacked against them. But when something''s meant to be, all bets are off. . .

The Antonio Banderas look-alike standing on the porch in Western gear wasn''t at all what actress Catherine Loza had expected. But when the tall, dark and totally irresistible rancher asked her to play the role of his fiancée to get the local matchmakers off his back, well…it was an offer the actress couldn''t refuse. Brighton Valley mayor Ray Mendez thought he''d come up with the perfect plan. But as his fake engagement awakened stirrings of real romance—and real passion—he soon found himself wondering if he could persuade his costar to make their arrangement of convenience permanent. A proposal from the heart—and a baby on the way!—might just convince her that he was for real….

From the Desk oF Leah Roberts Review of Patient Case Name: Javier Mendoza Age: 31 Condition: Injured in Red Rock tornado--still hospitalized. Recovering nicely. Too handsome for a hospital bed. Too sexy for his own good. Prognosis: Likely to cause racing pulse, sleepless nights and hospital gossip. Course of treatment: Walk away, STAT The Fortunes and the Mendozas had been anxiously awaiting Javier''s recovery. Finally he was on the mend, and no one was happier than his nurse, Leah Roberts. She''d been his rock during the ordeal, but now she was having thoughts that were most unprofessional. She was losing her heart to her flirty, sweet-talking patient. But did Javier also have a case of true love?

MIXING BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE The moment Sullivan Grayson stepped in to help save her family’s fledgling vineyard, Lissa Cartwright’s life went from ordinary to extraordinary. The sexy entrepreneur made her pulse race, but the plain-Jane businesswoman knew she’d need a makeover to catch his eye. Then, as things between them began to heat up, a visit from a stranger turned Lissa’s world on its axis…. Sullivan had known a lot of women…but none had ever affected him the way Lissa did. When news from her past shattered her present, Sullivan vowed to stand by the down-to-earth beauty. Was it possible that loving Lissa would complete the makeover his own life so desperately needed?

FROM MIDWIFE TO MOTHER-TO-BE… One night of heart-stealing passion left Milla Johnson wanting much more from Dr. Kyle Bingham. But settling down wasn’t in the gorgeous resident’s game plan. And the practical-minded midwife had her own future to think of…now that a baby was on the way. Kyle’s baby. Growing up on the black-sheep side of the town’s most prominent clan left Kyle feeling out in the cold when it came to family. Until Milla. She had him yearning to shed his solitary ways—even after she’d told him they were expecting! Could imminent fatherhood—and love—make a family man out of Merlyn County’s most marriage-shy bachelor?

ROWAN’S RECOLLECTIONS… I was stumbling down a country road and couldn’t remember a thing—not even my name. Luckily, Louanne Brown, the most beautiful woman in Texas, found me—and thanks to her, I’m starting to remember everything, including how to love again. LOUANNE’S LAMENTS… Handsome, intelligent and passionate, Rowan reminded me of the life I’d once had—and the promise it held. But I knew a man like him before, and that romance had only left me always looking over my shoulder. I’d love to find a peaceful life for myself and my baby son, Noah…. Can Rowan be the one I’ve been waiting for?

I CAN’T LOSE MY CHILD! Single mother Caitlin Rogers lived for just one thing: her little girl, Emily. So when her rights as a parent were threatened, Caitlin singlemindedly prepared to fight for her daughter by any means necessary. She just didn’t count on distraction from the new neighbor next door…. Brett Tanner was a man who didn’t like complications in his life. But his gruff military demeanor couldn’t mask his feelings for Caitlin and Emily—the little girl who reminded him of the son he’d left behind long ago. Cobbling a family together wouldn’t be easy…but it might be the only thing worth fighting for.

WHEN HE HELD HER, HE HELD EVERYTHING HE WANTED…AND COULD NEVER HAVE. He’d done his time, for a crime he hadn’t committed, and now Zack Henderson was ready for a fresh start. With a good job, some savings and weekends with his little girl, his prospects were bright. But this rugged ex-con’s plan for a new life hadn’t included falling for two adorable neighborhood girls—or their beautiful mother. Diana Lynch was the kind of woman he knew he couldn’t have—a good girl, a true lady. And in her arms he almost felt like some kind of hero. Problem was, he knew she was better off without a man like him…no matter what his heart—or Diana’s two little matchmakers—had to say.

SHE DIDN’T BELIEVE IN HEROES Hailey Conway believed in making a good, predictable life for herself. Until San Diego detective Nick Granger saved her from a mugger and swept her off her feet—and into bed. Their steamy one-night stand was almost enough to melt the snow that had stranded them together…and then they said goodbye. Except Nick’s dark eyes and whispered endearments haunted Hailey’s dreams, and continued to set her world on edge. For their night together had conceived more than insatiable passion. They had a baby on the way. And when Hailey shared her secret, she knew the rugged rebel might break her heart…unless he became the hero who saved it.

THE SECRET WAS OUT The towheaded son of stunning socialite Kristin Reynolds had to be his child. Because once upon a time fireman Joe Davenport and Kristin had been lovers, pulled apart by her prestigious family. He hadn’t wanted to give her up then, and he refused to give up his son now. Of course, this time, he and Kristin were both adults. They could handle the intimacies of parenthood, without wanting more. And though the heat of her gaze, of her touch, was almost more than he could bear, he’d be damned if he’d reignite their old flame—even if Kristin was the one woman who tempted him to want the family, and the wife, he could never have.

Dear Santa, It''s me, Jillian Wilkes. I just did something totally out of character: I spent the most glorious night of my life with a stranger named Shane Hollister. Fast-forward three weeks. The sexy cowboy with the sweet smile left me with an incredible, life-changing gift.... Hey, Santa, Houston ex-cop Shane Hollister here. I''m still reeling from the news: I''m going to be a father Ever since Jillian delivered her bombshell, I''ve made up my mind to really get to know the Texas blonde. And what better place than my ranch in Brighton Valley? Now the top priority on my wish list is to let go of the past and make a future with the family I''ve always wanted

HERE COMES THE BRIDE…MATCHMAKING DOWN THE AISLE! When private investigator Rico Garcia arrived to visit his recently engaged mother, becoming involved with her wedding planner was the last thing on his mind. But his matchmaker of a mom had other ideas—and an assignment to find the starry-eyed Molly Townsend’s long-lost sister. Molly had dreamed of her Prince Charming for years—and the cynical, down-with-love Rico was the stuff of her nightmares! But as she and Rico worked together to plan a wedding, and a reunion with her sister, Molly’s chance at true love seemed within reach. It was just up to Rico to close the book on a perfect fairy-tale ending….

Fairbrook is a town tailor-made for the holidays, with beautiful old houses dotting quaintly named streets like Sugar Plum Lane and Nutcracker Court. But cash-strapped single mom Carly Westbrook worries about providing a merry Christmas for her boys. Their run-ins with cranky neighbor Max Tolliver, an aspiring novelist stricken with writer''s block, don''t help. Between losing his muse and the Westbrook boys wreaking havoc in his once orderly life, Max could use a Christmas miracle. Fortunately, the Diamond Lils, a ladies group who meet weekly to play poker and socialize, are looking to do some good deeds--and they think a little matchmaking for Carly is a perfect place to start. . . "This is a solid Christmas read, firmly in the spirit of the holiday." --Publishers Weekly "For fans of Debbie Macomber." –Library Journal

HE WASN''T THE "RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET" TYPE… T. J. "Cowboy" Whittaker wasn''t looking to be anyone''s hero, but when vulnerable Priscilla Richards turned her tear-filled blue eyes on him and asked, "Can you help me uncover the secrets in my past?"…well, how could the sexy P.I. say no? His job was simple: escort the sheltered city girl to Texas to meet the mom she''d never known, then hightail it out of there as fast as his boots could carry him. Temptation wasn''t on the agenda—especially with a prim New Yorker who most definitely was not his type. But Prissy made him hotter than Dallas in July…and made him want things he''d given up on long ago….

THE BABY GIRL NEEDED A HOME… And Clay Callaghan was ready to provide one for her. The Texas cattle rancher knew next to nothing about caring for infants, but he’d never turn his back on his own flesh and blood. As guardian of her younger siblings, attorney Daniella de la Cruz offered both legal and child-rearing expertise. Yet it was clear this handsome cowboy needed—and wanted—more from her. Well, Daniella could never turn down a child in need. A handsome, single father-in-training was another story—wasn’t it?

CARLY ALDERSON THOUGHT SHE HAD IT ALL… Until her divorce was finalized. She’d been trying to figure out how her carefully planned out life had gone off track—and then she met a wonderful man. Only, Bo Conway was everything wealthy Carly wasn’t looking for: A regular guy. A carpenter. And a smart, sexy man who took her breath away with a single glance. Bo had learned the hard way never to fall for a society woman, the type who wanted to mold him into something he was not. But sweet, beautiful Carly has him breaking all his rules….

Best friends for life...and love After five years, Jeff Forsythe was finally back in Rumor, Montana—just when Jilly Davis needed him most. But she had no intention of clipping the wings of the footloose pilot just because she was having a baby. Even if her childhood pal was arousing feelings that had nothing to do with friendship.… Freedom at all costs—those were the rules Jeff lived by. Until he came home to find his best buddy all grown up, pregnant—and sexier than he''d ever remembered. Suddenly this irresistible mom-to-be tempted him to trim his wings and put down roots in Rumor. Wasn''t that what friends were for?

Healing Dr. Fortune by Jusy Duarte Healing people was Jeremy Fortune''s specialty not coming to the rescue of a beautiful women with an infant in her arms! The California surgeon was in Texas to locate his missing father, but instead, he may have found the woman of his dreams. Kirsten Allen was only trying to look out for her brother''s son. And now she was worried about holding onto her heart! The dedicated doc was filling her head with a sweet domestic fantasy. But only if he planned to stick around long enough to fulfil both their dreams With A Little Help by Valerie Parv Raised in a family of physicians, Emma Jarrett has no interest in being a medical spouse. Of course, that doesn''t stop her mother from parading eligible doctors in front of her. The latest is Nathan Hale someone she shares a history with. It was hard enough fighting temptation the first time. Does she really want to do it a second time around?

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. 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….

As a teen, Kristy Smith spent her nights dreaming of a college scholarship--dreams that ended abruptly when she became pregnant. Now Kristy works hard to support her young son, Jason, and her ailing grandmother, staving off regrets about the chances that slipped away. But one person will open Kristy''s eyes to the fact that she''s been selling herself short. For she has much to offer to the residents of Fairbrook, who are all about to learn that the future can surprise and redeem us, especially when there''s courage and friendship in abundance, as well as a little help from an unexpected source. . . Praise For Judy Duarte And Mulberry Park "Tender and touching. . .this novel will stay with you long after you have read the last page." --Dorothy Garlock, New York Times bestselling author "An uplifting story about one little girl''s unflinching faith and how she extends an open and loving hand to the broken people around her." --Cathy Lamb, author of Such a Pretty Face

Judy Duarte: Álomvilág Carlynak képeskönyvbe illő otthona, nyugodt élete és gazdag, jóképű férje… volt, amíg Greg el nem hagyta. Miután az asszony úgy-ahogy kiheverte a csapást, a strandon egyszer összefut Bóval, aki régebben asztalosként dolgozott náluk, és hirtelen más szemmel néz a férfira. Egy kellemes estén aztán egymás karjában kötnek ki, de Bo nem tudja, hogy Carly lezárta-e már a múltat... Lilian Darcy: Farm a világ végén Csupa stressz és rohanás Shay élete, hiszen egy neves női magazin szerkesztője. Növelni szeretnék az eladott példányszámot, ezért párkereső rovatot indítanak, amelyben olyan agglegények kereshetnek maguknak feleséget, akik a külvilágtól elzárt farmokon élnek. Shay azért érkezik Dusty farmjára, hogy cikket írjon egy boldog párról, ehelyett azonban csak egy mogorva, elhagyott, viszont rendkívül jóképű cowboyjal találkozik...

When the unconscious, well-dressed stranger was brought into the Brighton Valley E.R., Betsy Nielson couldn''t help but notice how irresistibly attractive he was. He might not remember who he was, but the mysterious John Doe was already turning the dedicated Texas doctor''s head. Now something was telling her to trust in him even if it meant risking her heart again…. The last thing he remembered was being struck from behind and going down for the count. Now he was lying in a hospital bed with a red-haired angel tending to him. Though John might have lost his memory, he knew he wanted Betsy in his life—permanently. But how could he offer her a future until he''d figured out his past?

Eva Galindo''s dream of being a mother was about to come true—twice over. The Brighton Valley biologist wasn''t just having a baby…she was expecting twins! Meeting single father of twins Dan Walker seemed like the sweetest twist of fate. How could she not offer to help out the gorgeous Texas rancher—by being temporary mommy to his own adorable pair? Suddenly becoming guardian of his orphaned niece and nephew was a tall order for any man. But Dan couldn''t think of a better stand-in nanny than the sloe-eyed mother-in-training. Only, now he didn''t want Eva to leave. Maybe it was time to take a chance on both their futures by combining forces and turning two into one big, loving family….

Samantha Keating always wanted a family, and with the help of the Armstrong Fertility Institute, her dream was becoming a reality—in triplicate! The widowed mother-to-be wasn''t looking for a father for her growing family. It had to be her out-of-control hormones giving her such unneighborly feelings for Hector Garza—the handsome, far-too-available man next door. But was the bachelor ready to take on another man''s babies? Hector had long been intrigued by the statuesque blonde. And Samantha''s ever-enlarging baby bump made her more alluring than ever, convincing the up-from-his-bootstraps attorney that he''d finally found Mrs. Right. But was Samantha ready to take that first baby step? To let Hector be the husband—and father—he longed to be?