Spencer-Nyle Co Series by Linda Howard

In a split second they were gone . . . A tragic accident took everything that mattered to Rome Matthews -- his wife, Diane, and their two little boys. And it robbed Sarah Harper of her best friend. In the two years since the tragedy, Sarah has wanted to reach out to Rome, but she knew she needed to stay away, guarding the secret she had kept from him and Diane all those years -- that she was in love with her best friend's husband. But now Rome needs her... moreIn a split second they were gone . . . A tragic accident took everything that mattered to Rome Matthews -- his wife, Diane, and their two little boys. And it robbed Sarah Harper of her best friend. In the two years since the tragedy, Sarah has wanted to reach out to Rome, but she knew she needed to stay away, guarding the secret she had kept from him and Diane all those years -- that she was in love with her best friend's husband. But now Rome needs her. And though another woman will hold his heart forever, Sarah agrees to be his wife, knowing that everything has a price, including love. Then something totally unexpected rekindles her hidden hope that a marriage of convenience will become a union of love. Will Rome keep fighting his own growing need for a woman who dares him to believe there are second chances in life . . . or will he give in to the healing power of love and miracles? less

Sarah sabia como chegar ao coração de todos os que lhe estavam próximos... Um trágico acidente tirou a Rome Matthews tudo o que tinha na vida: a sua mulher e os seus dois filhos. Agora, Sarah Harper, a melhor amiga da sua esposa, estava disposta a ajudá-lo sem revelar o segredo que sempre ocultou à sua amiga: sempre fora apaixonada por Rome... moreSarah sabia como chegar ao coração de todos os que lhe estavam próximos... Um trágico acidente tirou a Rome Matthews tudo o que tinha na vida: a sua mulher e os seus dois filhos. Agora, Sarah Harper, a melhor amiga da sua esposa, estava disposta a ajudá-lo sem revelar o segredo que sempre ocultou à sua amiga: sempre fora apaixonada por Rome. Poderia Sarah superar o que sentia por ele e mostrar-lhe que na vida há segundas oportunidades?Ele conseguia tudo o que queria… até a própria Claire!Claire Westerbrook tinha muita dificuldade em acreditar que Max Conroy estivesse realmente interessado nela. Foi então que descobriu que efetivamente não estava, apenas pretendia obter informações sobre o chefe de Claire. Max estudava a empresa com a intenção de a adquirir e tinha chegado à conclusão de que a maneira mais rápida de conseguir o que queria era através de Claire. Depois disso, ela não quis saber nada de um homem que era capaz de a enganar sem o mínimo remorso. Embora Max não estivesse disposto a sair de Houston sem conseguir tudo o que desejava... e isso incluía Claire... less

She didn't let any man close enough. He didn't let anything get in the way of his job leading corporate takeovers. But he needed information and planned to seduce her. It was simple, until his loyalties were put to the test and she dared to let down her defenses. Now they're playing for the highest stakes of all.

Almost Forever by Linda HowardMax Conroy didn't let anything get in the way of his job—and his job was to lead a corporate takeover. But to do it, he needed information, the kind the lovely Claire Westbrook could provide. All he had to do was seduce her….But when Claire dared to let down her defenses and open her heart to him, Max found his loyalties put to the ultimate test. Now his biggest risk wasn't a business deal, but what would happen when Claire discovered the truth... moreAlmost Forever by Linda HowardMax Conroy didn't let anything get in the way of his job—and his job was to lead a corporate takeover. But to do it, he needed information, the kind the lovely Claire Westbrook could provide. All he had to do was seduce her….But when Claire dared to let down her defenses and open her heart to him, Max found his loyalties put to the ultimate test. Now his biggest risk wasn't a business deal, but what would happen when Claire discovered the truth.BONUS BOOKFor the Baby's Sake by Christine Rimmer Andie McCreary was an independent, self-sufficient person, and she was perfectly capable of taking care of herself — and the precious new life she was carrying. But her old friend Clay Barrett swore her child had to have a father, and he was actually prepared to marry her to make it happen. Trouble was, for him this marriage was strictly for the baby's sake — but for Andie, it was becoming far, far more... less

Included in anthology Silhouette Christmas Stories 1987 and published as a small paperback as a Christmas gift for subscribers.Kathleen Fields, pregnant and alone during a blizzard on Christmas Day, finds her life changed after Derek Taliferro rescues her and helps deliver her baby.