He's the One (24 page)

So what if Marco is wearing leathers and riding a hog? A little coaching, a change in wardrobe, and the tall charismatic Italian would exactly fit Carly's description of her fictional Mr. Perfect. Before she can stop herself, Carly makes a daring proposal. Who needs cupid? Carly takes it upon herself to hire Marco Valente to spend four long days ... and nights with her!

When Marco and Carly arrive on the island they discover her friends won't be joining them. Now that they're alone with no need to continue the ruse, the unlikely pair take advantage of paradise. As the nights heat up and their relationship blossoms, Carly finds herself unable to resist Marco's charms and gives in to passion—a real passion that seems every bit as perfect as the fantasy. But then the helicopter returns, and Carly and Marco resume their lives. Will their newly discovered feelings survive? Only if they can cast aside their past fears, take some honest risks, and put one another first.

Cowboys Make Better Lovers by Kelly Wallace

When Sarah Collins loses her only sister in a car accident, she's surprised to learn that guardianship of her two nephews and infant niece has fallen equally to her and her brother-in-law. Sarah's not ready to be a parent, but can she trust playboy Raif Manning to do the job?

Raif, an illustrious photographer, is ready, willing, and eager to give up his wild bachelor lifestyle. He's just purchased an old, rundown farmhouse in Kansas and his number one priority is to restore it as the perfect place to raise his new family. Raif knows that he has to have a proper home for the kids if he's going to convince Sarah to give him sole custody.

But when Sarah shows up on Raif's doorstep, he's completely unprepared. The house is in shambles, the kids are running amuck, and what's worse? As soon as Raif gets an eyeful of the sexy Sarah with her sassy attitude and completely transparent suit of armor, he falls hard and fast. Little does Raif realize that while he's trying to find a way to lure Sarah into bed, she's finding her way into Raif's heart and helping him realize his dreams.

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