Fortunes of Texas Series by Jackie Merritt, Ruth Ryan Langan, Sandra Steffen, Pamela Toth

Famous and fabulously wealthy Ciara Wilde had led a charmed life—until the day she decided to run away from her own wedding. Desperate to escape the pursuing press, the glamorous single woman sought refuge in a secluded cabin. But her snow-covered safe haven was soon invaded by dangerously attractive Jace Lockhart—a man tending to his own emotional wounds. Forced together by a raging blizzard, their passions overheated their long-denied desires... moreFamous and fabulously wealthy Ciara Wilde had led a charmed life—until the day she decided to run away from her own wedding. Desperate to escape the pursuing press, the glamorous single woman sought refuge in a secluded cabin. But her snow-covered safe haven was soon invaded by dangerously attractive Jace Lockhart—a man tending to his own emotional wounds. Forced together by a raging blizzard, their passions overheated their long-denied desires. And though Jace had the power to make Ciara feel like Cinderella, she knew her mysterious lover could never promise a fairy-tale ending. Unless beauty could find a way to tame the beast.... less

Determined Hannah Fortune plans to snag the heart and hand of her handsome attorney, Parker Malone, despite his efforts to remain uncommitted. Original.

Attorney Cole Cassidy is both delighted when Annie Jones, the only woman he had ever loved but whom he had been forced to give up, agrees to masquerade as his wife, but he soon become concerned about her motives. Original.

Hired Bride by Jackie Merritt released on Jun 23, 2000 is available now for purchase.