Frank Carlson Library

Logan Fortune is all business, although he's indulged in his share of pleasure, a fact made abundantly clear when he meets the new lady in his life: his toddler daughter. Admittedly out of his league, he turns to Emily Applegate, his no-nonsense assistant, perhaps the only woman in Texas who can resist his charms. Deep down, Emily's crazy about her boss, but playboy moguls are definitely out of her league. Tasked with hiring a nanny, she soon discovers...

The horse that sideswiped Gabrielle Carter's car as she approached the sprawling Fortune ranch left her with a blow to the head and no memory of being Miranda Fortune's daughter. But that doesn't stop the big-hearted Texas family from insisting she recuperate at the ranch. Sheriff Wyatt Grayhawk isn't sure what to make of this beautiful interloper. He can't deny his intense attraction, despite his fears that she's a con artist out to claim the Fortune...

A dedicated doctor struggling to raise money for a much-needed community health clinic, Lucinda Brightwater is beginning to feel as though time is her enemy. Besides the clinic, she desperately wants a child, but how likely is that for a single thirty-four-year-old who works long hours, with no man on the horizon? So when a man who's hard to resist makes her an offer that's hard to refuse, Lucinda agrees to marry Holden Fortune for one million dollars....

THE SWAN… She'd never been desirable, but Matilda Fortune's secret longing for brilliant businessman Dawson Prescott was about to change all that. Her transformation from mousy wallflower to tempting beauty left Dawson filled with need. Yet he had given his solemn vow to shield the made-over Matilda from overeager suitors-so he couldn't very well ravage her himself. Or could he? One night of indulgent passion left them trembling...and married! Finally...

Peter Clark would never describe himself as a jaw-dropping catch-despite being one of San Antonio's most respected neurosurgeons. So why is beautiful New York neurologist Violet Fortune looking at him as if she would like to show him her bedside manner? Not that he minds-it's been a long time since he's met a woman who could ever hope to compete with his work. Being with Peter helps workaholic Violet ditch her self-doubt and discover what it feels...

With his prosperous ranch and independence, Steven considers himself a lucky man. He's smart enough to stay far away from love-he's learned it brings only heartache. But then he meets events planner Amy Burke-Sinclair, who has beauty and the brains to match-and is just as cautious as he is. What Steven feels for Amy leaves him stunned and ready to admit that perhaps he doesn't have all the answers. And when they have to work together on a function...

When investigative journalist Natalie McCabe discovers a local investment bank is taking retirees for a ride, she's all over the case, even going undercover to get the goods on dirty brokers. But then Jason Jamison, the man she recently saw murder his wife, escapes from jail. And incognito or not, Natalie's life is in danger. Fortunately her new bodyguard, Vincent Fortune, has the brawn to keep her safe…as long as she plays by his rules. Vincent...

A dangerous predator escapes from prison near Red Rock, Texas-and Collin Jamison, CIA Special Operations, is the only person who can get inside the murderer's mind. There's just one thing clouding his concentration-Lucy Gatling. Beautiful, petite and a med student observer for the coroner's office, Lucy is all business. And she thinks she's got a lead. The police aren't biting, but Collin is-even if it's only to get closer to Lucy. Work turns into...

Flint Fortune's family was trying to play matchmaker-but the footloose cowboy was determined to remain a free agent. Sure, Jessie Hunt-Myers was beautiful-but she was also a widow, with four kids...definitely not the right setup for a bachelor. Yet he couldn't help but notice that Jessie's drop-dead-gorgeous exterior was matched by the warmth of her heart. Fortunately, Jessie agreed that they could never be a perfect pair...and willingly conspired...