The Marine & The Debutante

He'd slipped in and out of hostile nations, stared down enemy guns. But Chance Barnett Connelly, navy SEAL, didn't know fear till he was caught in the sights of one petite, green-eyed single mom.

Jennifer Anderson sent a jolt of desire through the long-lost Connelly son, one that begged to be satisfied. With his navy whites, tanned skin and killer good looks, Chance always got what he wanted. But while Jennifer and her adorable baby let him into their home, she vowed he'd never get into their hearts. This time the things Chance wanted just might be out of his control--a place to call home...a woman to come home to...a family.

Resist her charming neighbor's advances? No problem--even if Marine Sergeant Brian Haley's killer smile sent shivers up Kathy Tate's spine. No sir, Kathy had sworn off love and marriage, and nothing in the rugged marine's arsenal could break through Kathy's defenses. Nothing except...

A baby? When Brian's surprise daughter ended up in his care, Kathy couldn't ignore the tiny tot's plaintive cries or the instant dad's S.O.S. And when the sexy marine proposed a marriage of convenience, Kathy couldn't say no. After all, the passionate dad had melted Kathy's resolve-but could she commit to a loveless union after Brian and baby had captured her heart?

U.S. Marine Jeff Hunter never anticipated the five words Kelly Rogan greeted him with upon his homecoming. Learning he was a father shook him clear down to his military boots. But once he held his little girl in his arms, he knew he'd do anything to keep both mother and child.

However, Kelly refused his proposal, claiming she didn't want to trap a husband. Still, Jeff had never felt about any woman the way he felt about Kelly. And one way or another, he'd prove his attentions weren't inspired by duty--but by love!

Last Virgin in California

For years, Lilah Forest had dodged her matchmaking father's "bachelor bullets." That didn't stop him from steamrolling Sergeant Kevin Rogan into playing Lilah's personal escort. She'd never marry military. But at the drill instructor's touch, Lilah was unable to resist him. Still, she knew what she wanted in a man-and gruff and solitary wasn't it. So why, after just one more night, did Lilah want to give this marine his marching orders...to meet her at the altar?

Marine Under the Mistletoe

Marie Santini learned long ago that the men around Camp Pendleton didn't see the local tomboy as date material-even if there was a passionate heart beneath her coveralls. So why was handsome marine Davis Garvey acting so interested? For Davis, there was no mystery-one look from Marie and his body was jump-started well beyond high gear. But did the rootless marine dare take into his arms a woman whose eyes said commitment only?

Dynasties: The Danforths. A family of prominence...tested by scandal, sustained by passion!

It was an unusual assignment for seasoned warrior Zack Sheridan. He was more accustomed to fighting in jungles than baby-sitting sharp-tongued, wealthy young women like Kimberly Danforth. But what began as a cakewalk for the U.S. Navy SEAL quickly turned into something else. Thirty days and thirty nights of shadowing Kimberly's every move, breathing her scent, memorizing every curve of her body...Zack was soon having trouble reconciling his duty with desire. Heaven help him if Kim came to him at night seeking comfort--and heaven help her if she did!

ASSIGNMENT: FATHERHOOD!

Captain Jeff Ryan fought a lot of battles as a marine. But daddy duty was his toughest assignment ever! When an infant was left on his doorstep, Jeff called in reinforcements-and temporary nanny Laura Morgan marched into his life.

Suddenly, lovely Laura was giving the orders, and Jeff was under siege. Then baby Miranda captured Laura's heart and was ready to commandeer Jeff's. But he had never planned on being a career father-or husband! Was it only a matter of time before Jeff's reserve would weaken-and he'd forever surrender his heart?

BACHELOR BATTALION: Defending their country is their duty; love and marriage is their reward! Don't miss the next irresistible military bachelor in The Oldest Living Married Virgin, in November.

Bachelor marine Harding Casey was about to face his greatest challenge. Fatherhood. But convincing his expecting-and reluctant-intended bride to marry him was going to be his toughest battle yet! Elizabeth Stone didn't know if her jitters were caused by Harding's incredible good looks or the fear of marrying without love. Could her intended groom prove that his marriage proposal was about more than giving a name to the littlest marine she was carrying?

The Oldest Living Married Virgin

When Colonel Candello found his daughter in a marine's room the morning after the Battalion Ball, he was ready to explode. Until First Sergeant Jack Harris offered to marry Donna-in name only-to save all their reputations. So, for better or worse, they married. But the romantic vows that were supposed to bring flutters of happiness were making Donna wince. For now she wasn't only the oldest living virgin, but the oldest living married virgin. And so she set out to make her strong, rugged and heart-stoppingly handsome husband want her as his wife…forever.

Ruthie Sinclair is having one of those days. First she discovers she has to wear the bridesmaid's dress from hell to her cousin's wedding. Then her lackluster boyfriend runs for the hills when she suggests they get a little "closer." Is it any wonder she's having erotic dreams about a sexy stranger? Only, in the morning that stranger is still in her bed....

Robert Kendall has never slept better in his life--not that he slept much! Free-spirited, sexy Ruthie is the perfect woman for him and he wants to get to know her a lot better. Only, Ruthie's convinced that the best sex of Robert's life was a mistake. So what else can he do but keep her in his bed until he gets it right?