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""The Cowboy Way delights with humor, great dialogue and unusual, appealing main characters."
Romantic Times Magazine

"This story is delightful, the banter is first-rate, and the potency is electrifying. Good golly, Schuler writes some juicy scenes. Hey, doesn't this author know paper burns? Yeah, Schuler's THE COWBOY WAY is one entertaining, humorous, and hot read!
RomanceDesigns.com

THE COWBOY WAY (Harlequin Blaze #177), April 2005

Clay Madison is the quintessential rodeo cowboy, a rugged untamed outlaw with a roguish gleam in his soulful brown eyes and a smile as sly and knowing as sin. In his fringed chaps and tight-fitting jeans, with his spurs jingling and his hat pulled low over his brow, he's a sight to make any woman swoon. And he knows it. He's used to living fast and hard, traveling from one rodeo to the next, always on the move, always on the lookout for the next ride, the next good time, or the next willing woman.

Hard-headed, no-nonsense rancher Jo Beth Jensen is more than willing-up to a point. The quintessential girl-next-door, Texas style, she knows from experience that rodeo cowboys aren't the kind of men a woman can depend on to stick around for the long haul. And that's okay with her. She isn't looking for a long-term commitment anymore than Clay is. The only thing on her mind is a hot time in the hayloft with a cowboy who's too sexy for his jeans.

Sometimes being bad is really, really good...

"Wow, GOOD TIME GIRL is one hot and steamy romance...a sizzler...a fun, sexy book."
Sensual Romance Reviews

"GOOD TIME GIRL is a very sexy story, but as well it's a romantic story, with a happy ending you can cheer for."
All About Romance

GOOD TIME GIRL (Harlequin Blaze #27), February 2002

After getting a makeover from prim to improper, Roxanne Archer -- now just Roxy -- sets out to have a good time being bad. And she has her heart set on a good-looking, dangerous cowboy to do it with. Her first stop is a west Texas honky-tonk where Tom Steele, with all his dangerous laid-back rodeo cowboy charm, strikes her fancy and sets her heart -- and other parts -- on fire. Bronc-rider Tom Steele can't believe his luck! This sexy, sassy woman has practically dragged him off to her motel room for a night of wild, raucous, mind-blowing sex, with no strings attached. But what was supposed to be a one-nigh stand is so good, one night of being bad just isn't enough...for either of them.

"Uninhibited by Candace Schuler is one hot, sexy, sensual read. If you love a strong hero and an equally strong heroine, intense passion, wonderfully written humor and witty banter you won't want to miss it. Just make sure you bring something very cool to drink while you read it!"
Romance and Friends

UNINHIBITED (Harlequin Blaze #7), September 2001

Reed Sullivan is a Boston blueblood--well-bred, sophisticated, urbane and oh-so-proper. He prides himself on always being in control of every situation and never losing his cool. Zoe Moon is an uninhibited Boston bohemian with no breeding to speak of, no claims to sophistication and scant regard for what is and isn't considered proper. The moment they meet, both Reed's control and his regard for propriety begin to slip...

"Candace Schuler masterfully brings old favorites back, catching readers up on their stories while creating an enjoyable romance in Every Kid Needs A Hero." Romantic Times

"One helluva fine, great job of writing!! My thanks..."
J.M., Hewitt, TX

EVERY KID NEEDS A HERO, (Harlequin Delta Justice series, Book 5) January, 1998

Matt Taggart, recent widower and single father, didn't think he was ready for a new romance, especially not with a sophisticated jet-setter like Jax Delacroix. World-class equestrian and Olympic medal winner Jacqueline Delacroix had her own reasons for not wanting to get involved with the good-looking veterinarian--not least of which was his two children. But get involved they did, and soon their not-so-secret romance was juicy grist for the Bayou Beltane gossip mill. They'd both been the target of gossip before...Matt had done the honorable thing and married the woman who was carrying his child...Jax had turned tail and run for cover when her first marriage hit the rocks. Now Jax was the one who was pregnant. Would Matt do the honorable thing again? Would Jax say yes, or would she run...

"This spicy sizzler is just the ticket for the fan in search of a hot, steamy romp!"
Romantic Times

"What a book! Very hot and steamy. Pure page-turning enjoyment!"
S.W., Watertown, WI

OUT OF CONTROL (Harlequin Temptation Blaze series #648), August, 1997 (re-released Harlequin Intimacies), November 2000

It had taken Andrea Wagner eight long years to get control of her life after her husband walked out on her and their three children. But things are finally going her way. Her kids are healthy, happy and well-cared for. Her business is finally operating in the black. If her love life is non-existent, well, that's the price she's paid for doing things her way. She's in control--on and off the job--and she likes it that way. And then Jim Nicolosi joins her construction team. Jim's got the slow, careful hands of a fine carpenter, the body of a Greek god and a brand of sweet loving that has Andie spinning wildly out of control.

"Ms Schuler pens an uplifting story of two lovers who find unexpected happiness."
Romantic Times

"Your book was refreshing, exiting and a great escape."
C.J., Dallas, TX

LUCK OF THE DRAW (Harlequin Temptation, Texas; Mail Order Men series #608), October, 1996

By his own admission, Travis Holt was the best-looking, sweetest-talking, winningest bull rider on the rodeo circuit--or, rather, he had been until a tragic accident made him the sole guardian of his three orphaned nieces. What he was now was a single father in desperate need of someone to help him raise three precious little girls up good and proper. Single mother Eve Reardon was desperate, too. Desperate enough to accept a marriage proposal from a man she hadn't even met until two days before the wedding. They both vowed to make the best of their bargain and try to build a marriage based on mutual need. Neither one expected love to play a part in their relationship...

"In this fast-paced tale of love, betrayal and murder, the talented Ms. Schuler gifts us once again with zesty characters and delicious romantic tension to keep us turning those pages!"
Romantic Times

"Passion and Scandal is a beautiful, heartwarming story with just enough mystery and other-worldly events to keep the story line moving at a brisk pace."
Affaire de Coeur

PASSION AND SCANDAL (Harlequin Temptation Bachelor Arms series #557), October, 1995; Romantic Times’ Reviewer’s Choice Certificate of Excellence for Best Temptation of the Year; finalist for Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award in the short contemporary category

Willow Ryan is on a quest to discover the identity of her birth father. With sexy P.I. Steve Hart's help, she narrows the possibilities down to three men--a politician, a suicide victim and a movie star. As the investigation heats up, so does the white hot attraction between Steve and Willow. But romance will have to wait because someone is willing to do anything to insure the scandalous truth about Willow's father never sees the light of day--even if it means killing Willow to keep her from asking embarrassing questions.

"Candace Schuler spins a poignant tale of a tempestuous love that even time cannot diffuse."
Romantic Times

"With true-to-life characters sporting human flaws, Seduced and Betrayed allows the reader to watch and learn as the hero and heroine work through their misunderstandings."
A Little Romance

SEDUCED AND BETRAYED (Harlequin Temptation, Bachelor Arms series #553), September, 1995

Cool, beautiful Ariel Cameron has been America's Sweetheart since her screen debut. Dark and dangerous lady's man Zeke Blackstone is internationally acclaimed for his exploits both on and off the screen. Twenty-five years ago they fell in love, married and divorced--all within the space of a year. They haven't voluntarily spoken to each other since. But, now, their beloved only child is getting married and she wants both her parents involved in her wedding. Zeke and Ariel vow to put their differences aside and declare a truce for their daughter's sake but old betrayals and present passion make that vow almost impossible to keep...

"Passion, trust and love go hand-in-hand in this story of two remarkable people who, somehow in this great big world, find each other."
Rendezvous

"Lovers and Strangers, a moving story of traumatic histories, delivers a wealth of emotion as two people come together for healing. With skillful writing, Candace Schuler challenges the reader to feel--love, pain, sympathy and compassion in her exceptional contribution to Harlequin's Bachelor Arms series."
A Little Romance

LOVERS AND STRANGERS (Harlequin Temptation, Bachelor Arms series #549), August, 1995; A Little Romance’s "Hero To Sigh For" award, August '95 issue

Cynical, world-weary reporter Jack Shannon has carried the guilt of his brother's suicide with him for twenty-five years, and he can't bear it any longer. He's come back to the Bachelor Arms, back to where it all happened, to try to make some sense of the past and, maybe, find some peace. Sweet, wholesome Faith McCray knows all about the burdens of guilt, too, but she's determined to put the past behind her and move on to a better, happier life. Though they are all wrong for each other, nothing has ever been so right for either of them...

"Candace Schuler wins our hearts with a charming version of a favorite storyline and a pair of delightfully appealing lovers."
Romantic Times

"Good story--funny, romantic--and I love his mother. The plot is a real grabber, and the ending is one you won't want to miss."
Rendezvous

THE PERSONAL TOUCH (Harlequin Temptation, #497), July 1994 - #13 on Waldenbooks' Romance Bestseller List

District Attorney Matt Ryan had a lot on his plate--a back load of cases, a political campaign for the judge's seat vacated by his deceased father, and a widowed mother who's new hobby seemed to be nagging him about being married to his job. When a friend told him about The Personal Touch, a discreet dating service for the over-55 crowd, he thought he'd found an answer to at least one of his problems. But owner Susannah Bennington caused him more problems than she solved. In the first place, her idea of the perfect man for Matt's widowed mother in no way jibbed with Matt's list of requirements. And, secondly, she was gorgeous, sexy and unconventional--not at all the type of woman an up-and-coming lawyer with political aspirations should even think about becoming involved with. But Matt did more than think about it. Pretty soon the straight-laced lawyer and the bohemian beauty were a hot item. And then the rumors surfaced that suggested Susannah's discreet little dating service was really a front for prostitution...

"Ms. Schuler tackles traumatic subject matter with finesse while singeing the eyebrows with a fiery love story."
Romantic Times

"Every woman should have a Rafe Santana in her life. The Right Direction...heats up a chilly evening in the best possible way. It's great!"
Rendezvous

THE RIGHT DIRECTION (Harlequin Temptation, Hollywood Dynasty Trilogy, #467), November, 1993 - #12 on Waldenbooks' Romance Bestseller List

Movie producer Claire Kingston is the reigning princess in Hollywood's royal family. A former child star, she moved behind the cameras in her early twenties, shunning the limelight for a less glaring spot in her famous family's production company. Rafael Santana is Hollywood's newest bad boy director, a hot shot maverick with a killer smile and reputation for doing things his way. When work begins on Kingston Productions's new movie Desperado, sparks--and rumors--fly. Will fiery bad-boy Rafe be the man to finally melt the Ice Queen's cold, cold heart?

"Candace Schuler writes a suspenseful and sensuous story of passion."
Rendezvous

"Candace Schuler creates a genuinely scary villain, and sustains a plot twist of Just Another Pretty Face with winsome characters and playful narrative."
Romantic Times

JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE (Harlequin Temptation, Hollywood Dynasty Trilogy, #459), September, 1993 - #7 on Waldenbooks' Romance Bestseller List

When action-flick heartthrob Pierce Kingston's fan mail turns ugly, his family decides it's time to hire a bodyguard to protect him, whether he thinks it's necessary or not. Pierce vehemently protests their decision--until he gets a look at the tall, leggy brunette they've hired. He does an abrupt about-face, instantly acceding to his family's wishes, then goes after her like a heat-seeking missile locked on target, determined to get the beauty-in-combat boots in his bed. Ex-Marine and bodyguard Nikki Martinelli is equally determined not to be taken in by another pretty face, even if it does belong to the sexiest, most charming man she's ever met. As far as she's concerned, Pierce Kingston is just another assignment, a body--albeit a gorgeous one--to be guarded. She will not fall in love with him...

"Candace Schuler writes so you feel you're a part of this movie set. Great!"
Rendezvous

"Talented author Candace Schuler gives readers a taste of July heat... The Other Woman eminently portrays the scorching attraction that flares between a cautious couple leery of repeating past mistakes."
Romantic Times

THE OTHER WOMAN (Harlequin Temptation, Hollywood Dynasty Trilogy, #451), July, 1993

Sultry, sexy, soap star Tara Channing has been typecast as the other woman, both on screen and in her private life. Having been born into the movie business, cinematographer Gage Kingston should know better than to believe what he reads in the tabloids. But Gage was badly burned by another professional jezebel and doesn't trust his own judgment where women are concerned. Despite--or because--of his overwhelming attraction to Tara, he can't believe she's really as sweet and sincere as she seems. No one could be that beautiful, that sexy, and still be as innocent and open as she appears to be. It isn't until he nearly loses her...and their unborn child...that he realizes how wrong he is.

"I found The Mighty Quinn filled with so much excitement, emotion, suspense and humor! You made the characters and the story seem so real, it was almost like living the adventure along with them. It was great!"
S.B., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

"Temptation doesn't come much bigger or better than The Mighty Quinn....Ms. Schuler displays a magnificent ability to explore the depths of her characters' souls while keeping the romance at a fast-paced sizzle. Yummy book--heart-stopping hero!"
Romantic Times

THE MIGHTY QUINN (Harlequin Temptation, Rebels & Rogues series #397), June, 1992 - #7 on Waldenbooks' Romance Bestseller List; Romantic Times’ W.I.S.H. (Women In Search of a Hero) Award, June issue #99; Romantic Times’ Reviewer's Choice Certificate of Excellence for the Best Temptation of the Year.

Ex-firefighter and heavy rescue expert Mike Quinn is a man pursued by demons and hell-bent on his own destruction. He's doing a pretty good job of it, too, until the fateful night when his participation in yet another barroom brawl requires the services of the local doctor. Lovely island doctor Dr. Hanna Jamieson patches him up and takes him in, letting him sleep it off in her clinic. He ends up staying far longer than either of them had anticipated. Mike knows he should get the hell off Paradise before his feelings for Hana make it impossible to leave. Hana knows she should send him on his way before she falls in love with a man who, by his own admission, is nothing more than a hard-drinking, hard-living loser. Except that it's already too late... With Hana's unwavering love, Mike is finally forced to look inside himself and confront the demons that keep him from being the man he really is...the man Hana needs him to be.

"Candace Schuler captures the reader from the very first page with her smooth writing style, well-honed sense of humor, and a hot, hot chemistry between these two fiery protagonists. Brava, Ms. Schuler."
Romantic Times

"Another super winner for Ms. Schuler."
Rendezvous

"I just finished reading your book A Dangerous Game and I loved it. The whole book was fantastic, especially the sex scenes. Very hot!"
L.C., Pataskala, OH

A DANGEROUS GAME (Harlequin Temptation #375), December, 1991 - #12 on Waldenbooks' Romance Bestseller List; Romantic Times’ W.I.S.H. (Women in Search of a Hero) Award, December issue #93; Romantic Times’ Reviewer's Choice Certificate of Excellence for the Best Temptation of the Year.

Pint-sized private investigator Natalie Bishop has a personal stake in her latest case. Her brother's business partner has been murdered and the prime suspect--the victim's own half-brother--has inherited half the business. Lucas Sinclair denies any involvement in the crime. He barely knew his younger half-brother and had no idea he had inherited anything until the lawyers notified him he was now the co-owner of a struggling video game business. Besides, he has an alibi...and he already owns his own thriving security company, so what would he want with a half-interest in a business he knows nothing about? When the police clear him of suspicion, Natalie is grudgingly forced to accept that he isn't guilty of anything more than being the most outrageously sexy man she's ever met. Still, good looks alone are not enough to make her sit still for any interference when he suggests teaming up to catch the bad guys. It's the way he kisses that convinces her they could be partners...

"Ms. Schuler's dream boat of a hero is absolutely irresistible, while the love story is exquisitely developed with a full range of emotional fireworks. What a yummy treat! This is one Harlequin Temptation no one will want to resist."
Romantic Times

EASY LOVIN' (Harlequin Temptation #331), January, 1991 - Romantic Times’ W.I.S.H. (Women In Search of a Hero) award, December/January issue #82. Reissued in Harlequin's "Runaway Brides" series, 1997

Kate Hightower is a prim and proper Boston blueblood, a dutiful daughter who's always done everything expected of her. So why has she run away from her wedding rehearsal, leaving her fiancé of five years practically standing at the alter? And what is she doing in New Orleans in a classy lingerie boutique? And how could she have allowed herself to get involved with a laid-back Southern sweet-talker like Jesse de Vallerin? The antithesis of everything she's always thought she wanted in a man, Jesse is wonderfully romantic, incredibly sexy and effortlessly, outrageously charming. Slow and easy is his motto, in love as well as everything else... So why is he rapidly driving poor Kate to distraction?

"You write funny. You write contemporary. You seem like you're having fun doing it."
C.C., Trenton, NJ

"Your books have a way of stirring more than one's imagination or memory!"
L.R., Rockport, TX

BETWEEN FRIENDS (Silhouette Desire #581, written as Candace Spencer), July, 1990 - #3 on Waldenbooks' Romance Bestseller List

The son of a glamorous, much-married screen idol, Logan Fletcher has seen the destructive side of so-called love and wants none of it. So when he decides its time to start a family, he offers a modern marriage of convenience to his best friend in the world--sensible, practical, predictable Catherine Parrish. Catherine says "yes" to his unemotional proposal because, having secretly loved him for most of her life, she can't bring herself to say anything else... Now, can she teach him that friendship is only the first step on the way to love?

"You have a relaxed easy style and good descriptive power, but I think you have a talent even more valuable--the ability to quickly enmesh the reader with the heroine's life and feelings."
M.W., London, England

"More than enjoyable."
Rendezvous

WILDCAT (Harlequin Temptation #284), January, 1990. Reissued in Harlequin's "There's Something About A Cowboy" anthology, 1995

Stacey Richards had finally come home to her Texas ranch and she was damned if anyone was going to run her off again! Eleven years of exile in Paris had turned her from wildcat to woman--a woman who'd fight like a tiger for her birthright. She wanted her land with no strings attached, especially not to Ben Oakes the rugged cowboy who'd spurned her love and convinced her grandfather to send her away all those years ago. She knew there had to be some way to break the absurd codicil of her grandfather's will...if she really wanted to.

"Great plot with a new angle. Fast reading and sensuously written."
Rendezvous

"Ms. Schuler adds a piquant flavor that freshens this classical romance to please the modern reader."
Romantic Times

SOPHISTICATED LADY (Harlequin Temptation #261), August, 1989

Not only was cool glamorous Samantha Spencer the embodiment of Gavino Industries' new line of Sophisticated Lady cosmetics, she was also exactly the type of woman Nick Gavino liked to play games with in his private life. But appearances were deceiving and by the time Nick realized she wasn't just playing at love it was almost too late. His only recourse was to run as far and as fast as possible...if he still could.

"Wes and Lani are both refreshingly honest about their emotions and it makes their story neat, concise and fast paced. The beauty of Hawaii flows through the story."
Rendezvous

ALMOST PARADISE (Harlequin Temptation #250), May, 1989

Lani McPherson has recently inherited her father's charter sailing business and is determined to run it, come hell or high water, despite inexperience and an interfering grandmother who wants her married and making babies. Wes Adams is a Mainland lawyer hired by dear old gran to handle her personal business affairs--or so she says. But Lani has her doubts about that. Wes is good-looking, single and devastatingly sexy, exactly the kind of man she might get involved with if she were looking for a relationship. Lani suspects there's a sly bit of matchmaking afoot...until sabotage threatens her sailing business and she begins to suspect Wes and her grandmother of worse crimes than just conspiring to steal her heart.

"Candace Schuler ensnares us in the sensual web of desire spun between a society beauty and a handsome Navajo rancher in Soul Mates. In addition to making an old plot sparkling fresh again, Ms. Schuler takes a perceptive look at one of America's most fascinating ethnic groups. If you're looking for magic, this is the right book to buy."
Romantic Times

SOUL MATES (Harlequin Temptation #205), June, 1988 - Romantic Times’ Reviewer's Choice Certificate of Excellence for Best Temptation of the Year.

As far as John Redcloud was concerned, Victoria Dillion was a spoiled society dilettante who'd had all the good things in life handed to her on a silver platter. She'd never had to work a day in her life and had no idea how the other half--his half--of the human race lived. In light of that, it was particularly maddening to realize he wanted her anyway. Since he couldn't seem to resist temptation, he resolved to limit his exposure to it--and her. But Victoria wasn't that easy to avoid...what with his grandmother practically ordering her to prolong her visit to the summer camp, and his cousin inviting her to her wedding...it got so a man couldn't turn around without bumping into the raven-haired beauty. And Victoria herself didn't make his self-imposed task any easier. She was determined to prove she was the right woman--the only woman--for the handsome Navajo rancher.

"Read and enjoy this grand story of two utterly charming people who thought they were sharing a short interlude!"
Affaire de Coeur

"Ms. Schuler has a sure touch with emotional responses that makes all her books very special reading."
Romantic Times

"I bought your book Home Fires yesterday and, I'll have you know, I didn't get anything else done all day! I just opened your book and started to read. Once I got started I couldn't put it down."
G.S., Camdenton, MO

HOME FIRES (Harlequin Temptation #183), December, 1987. Reissued in Harlequin's "Born In The USA" series, 1997.

Lily Talbot is the epitome of hearth and home. The divorced mother of three, she has her roots firmly planted in the small Oregon town where she runs a cozy family resort and camp ground. Feature writer Grant Saxon is a confirmed bachelor, a loner who eschews domesticity for the freedom of the road. Despite that, the attraction between them is instantaneous and intense. Still, he doesn't lie to her or make promises he can't keep. The Talbot Resort is just a short break in his routine, a little R & R before he heads out after the next story. Lily has no illusions about happily-ever-after, she knows he won't stay, but she decides to take what he's offering, just this once...

"Candace Schuler shows a lovely touch with fantasy to delight readers in For The Love Of Mike."
Romantic Times

"This book is most definitely for certified romantics. Reading it left me with a good feeling. I sighed aloud, more than once, over the hero's loving gestures as he romantically woos the woman he loves. Refreshing."
Rendezvous

"I just finished reading For The Love Of Mike and I found myself sighing like a romantic fool when I turned the last page."
R.R., Hammonton, NJ

FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE (Harlequin Temptation #129), November, 1986 - Romantic Times’ Reviewer's Choice Certificate of Excellence for the Best Temptation of the Year. Reissued in Harlequin's "Men: Made In America" series, 1995.

A "late bloomer" who's always been more comfortable in greasy overalls than silk dresses, limo service owner Michaelann Frazer has never thought of herself as the kind of woman to catch the eye of any man, let alone a suave, sexy, drop-dead-gorgeous Texas millionaire. But when she fills in for one of her drivers, that's exactly what happens. Devlin Wingate is in town for a quick in-and-out business deal but one look at the vibrant red-haired beauty in the chauffeur's uniform has him abruptly changing his plans to include time for wining and dining. He starts out with simple seduction on his mind but quickly realizes that love has more to do with what he's feeling. Now, if he can only convince Mike to say yes...

"Candace Schuler has plenty of spark and fire in Designing Woman, as a long-divorced couple resume their relationship after an inadvertent meeting at a fashion show. Ms. Schuler develops the conflicting personality adjustments with great skill and completely involves the reader in the resolution."
Romantic Times

DESIGNING WOMAN (Harlequin Temptation #102), April, 1986.

Despite appearances to the contrary, fashion designer Daphne Granger had never really gotten over her ex-husband. In the eleven years since their divorce no other man has ever quite measured up. When they unexpectedly run into each other at a charity fashion show, the sparks fly as fast and furiously as the first time they met and Daphne realizes that Adam may have a few unresolved feelings toward her, as well. After a civilized drink at the bar, they end up in bed in her hotel room, making love as passionately as they had as newlyweds. In the cold light of day, however, they both realize many of the same old problems that ended their marriage are still there. But they're older now, and wiser and, maybe, they can make it work this time...

"A Cherished Account is the best book I have read in you line. Schuler has a delicious writing style. She also has a wonderful way with characters, and the first love scene and the phone call that followed were enchanting."
S.C., Pittsburgh, PA

"I have just finished reading A Cherished Account and I loved it. It was an excellent book. The magnetism between the hero and heroine was great. It was one of the best books I ever read."
P.W., San Diego, CA

A CHERISHED ACCOUNT (New American Library, Rapture #87, written as Jeanette Darwin ), October, 1984

CPA Megan Saunders has spent her professional life straightening out artists’ financial tangles but her tumultuous childhood as the daughter of one famous artist and her disastrous marriage to another had taught her that artists’ business affairs were definitely all she wanted to handle. As a hardworking, responsible single mom, she had nothing but disdain for the carefree bohemian lifestyle most artistic types seemed to prefer. Her safe, conservative life suited her just fine…so how in the world had she managed to become intimately involved with a client? True, Garth Matthews seemed different from her flaky, irresponsible ex-husband and he said he loved her but Megan had heard those words before and she’d learned not to trust them. The question was, could she trust Garth?

"I got your book Desire's Child a while back and read it immediately. I loved it! You definitely have a great style. I remember more than half-a-dozen times I laughed out loud. It was touching, delightful, fantastic and sensual."
J.A., Fallon, NV

DESIRE'S CHILD (Harlequin Temptation #28), September, 1984 - #7 on Waldenbooks' Romance Bestseller List. Reissued in Harlequin's By Request "Father Knows Last" anthology, 1994.

Makeup artist Desiree Weston had always admired Oscar-winning actor Jake Lancing. Actually meeting him in person was a dream come true. He was everything she'd thought he'd be, every fantasy fulfilled. She allowed herself to be swept away for one unforgettable weekend of passion. But passion had it's price and Desi had more than memories to remember him by. Afraid of his reaction to what had been nothing more than an extended one-night-stand, Desi keeps silent about the birth of her daughter. In the small, insular world of movie-making, it's no easy feat, especially when fate reunited them on the set of Jake's new blockbuster movie.