Up for auction are 18 SILHOUETTE ROMANCE BOOKS (22 Total Stories!) (Descriptions from books):
1) BACHELOR AT HEART by Roberta Leigh (HARLEQUIN PRESENTS PLUS #1568 / JULY 93) - Pianist Andrea Markham knows success has made Luke Kane even more insufferable. She doesn't want him as her manager. She doesn't even want to go on tour. Her contract, however, is binding, and Luke's determined to make her a star. Andrea's schoolgirl crush has traitorously evolved into something much more adult--even though she's aware of Luke's playboy image. His conquests have included her own stepsister! But his erotic intensity breaks down her defenses, luring her into a duet of desire. When the curtain comes down, will Luke make his exit? Is he a Bachelor at Heart? 2) THE WRONG KIND OF WIFE by Roberta Leigh (HARLEQUIN PRESENTS PLUS #1725 / MAR 95) "I stopped being interested in him years ago." Lindsey and Tim Ramsden were married--but in name only these days. Their once passionate relationship hadn't survived a bitter misunderstanding. Now they had met again. Was it possible to recapture the love they had shared? Or should Lindsey accept that what she felt for Tim was over and it was time to move on? Would her past always haunt her, or was life offering her a fresh chance at love? 3) STRANGERS WHEN WE MEET by Marisa Carroll (2002) (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE / The 3rd book in the `Cooper's Corner' series) - Welcome to Twin Oaks--the new B and B in Cooper's Corner. Bed and breakfast will never be the same! Check-in: Radio talk show host Emma Hart thought Twin Oaks was supposed to be a friendly inn, but fellow guest Blake Weston sure was grumpy! Blake had planned to buy an old farmhouse just outside Cooper's Corner--flee the rat race and propose to his girlfriend...until he'd caught her in bed with the real estate agent. Checkout: That real estate agent was none other than Emma's soon-to-be fiancé! Blake and Emma turned to each other for support--and comforting hugs quickly turned to passionate embraces. But fate wasn't through with them yet. A shocking turn of events was about to deepen their newfound love...forever. 4) DANCING IN THE DARK by Sandra Marton (2002) (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE / The 5th book in the `Cooper's Corner' series) - Welcome to Twin Oaks--the new B and B in Cooper's Corner. Some come for pleasure, others for passion--and one to set things straight....Check-in: When Wendy Monroe had left Cooper's Corner she'd been an Olympic hopeful in skiing...and madly in love with Seth Castleman. But an accident on the slopes had shattered her dreams--and her heart. She'd fled from Seth rather than tell him the painful secret behind her injuries. Now Wendy had returned home with just one desire. She wanted to be whole again. Checkout: A renowned surgeon staying at the Twin Oaks B and B could mend her leg. But only facing Seth again--and the truth--could mend her broken heart. Now, more than ever, she needed Seth's strength and passion... and the healing power of his love. 5) A ROYAL PAIN by Ruth Jean Dale (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE / LOVE & LAUGHTER - The 15th book in the `Matchmaking Moms' <http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/series/matchmaking-moms/> series / MAR 97) - "Take a memo, Malcolm." Lucretia always began the same way. And she always called him Malcolm, even though his name was Charlie. But this time the "boss from hell" was sounding more like the "matchmaking mother from hell," and she was making unreasonable demands on Charlie. How was he supposed to lead her spoiled rotten daughter, Sabrina, into wedlock, against her will? It was beyond the call of duty! But it paid very well .And the lovely Sabrina had a way about her . (STICKER ON BACK COVER) 6) A MAN IN DEMAND by Cheryl Anne Porter (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE / LOVE & LAUGHTER The 21st book in the `Matchmaking Moms' <http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/series/matchmaking-moms/> series / MAR 97) - What Mother wants...Mother gets! How far would her mother go to get her married off? That's something Julie Cochran hopes she never finds out. But when Ida Cochran arrives on her doorstep with two-year-old Aaron beside her, Julie can already read the headlines: Woman Resorts To Kidnapping In Desperate Bid To Get Single Daughter Off Her Hands. Luckily for Julie, Aaron's father, gorgeous Mike DeAngelo, isn't far behind. Mike can't believe it! One minute, a crazy woman grabs his son and runs. The next thing he knows, he's face-to-face with a gorgeous redhead. Well, maybe her mother did know best. Unfortunately, Mike isn't in a position to take Ida up on her offer. Because Mike's already engaged...to Julie's cousin! (MINOR COVER & CORNER WEAR) 7) THE SANTA SLEUTH by Heather Allison (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #3341 / A book in the `Kids and Kisses' series / DEC 94) - "You're getting the hang of this parenting business." Kirk's words startled Amanda. Parenting. It had been years since she'd thought about having a child. She didn't have time for a child. She had goals, plans....An elf approached them--it was Virginia's turn to see Santa. "Would you two like to get in the picture with your daughter?" "Oh, we're not--" Amanda started to say, but Kirk grabbed her elbow. "Yes. We would like one of us all." He urged her toward Santa. Amanda stared. Why was he doing this? Was he simply caught up in the "spirit of Christmas"? She was about to argue. Then she looked at Virginia. The little girl was thrilled they were all together. Maybe goals could be changed . (MINOR CORNER WEAR) 8) MAKESHIFT MARRIAGE by Marjorie Lewty (1983) (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #2546) She wanted himon any terms! Maggie agreed to marry Blake Morden and accompany him to Hong Kong even though he couldn't say, "I love you". She'd share his life, if not his love. Then, on the eve of their wedding, Blake changed his planshe wanted out. And pride flew out the window when Maggie realized she couldn't survive without him. So she refused, and risked the worst thing possiblehis hate. (MINOR EDGE & CORNER WEAR) 9) LOSING BATTLE by Kerry Allyne (1988) (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #2929) - Men were not to be trusted! Adair had learned that from experience. She had built a wall around herself to exclude all men, and she ensured their lack of attention by deliberately making herself dowdy and unattractive. Thane Callahan, a rancher visiting her small rural town in Central Queensland, saw through her disguise, though, and began an assault that stirred all her senses. When Adair resisted, determined not to become one of his conquests, he withdrew. "You'd rather hide from life than live it," Thane accused. Then Adair discovered the true meaning of heartbreak and loneliness. (MINOR COVER WEAR) 10) SPELL OF THE MOUNTAINS by Rosalie Henaghan (1990) (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #3027) "I'd sooner kiss a snake than you!" When Sophie had angrily insulted New Zealand hotelier Jon Roberts, she'd never expected him to respond with a wager. If he managed to wangle her cherished homestead motel away from her, he'd announced, he would claim a kiss as his prize. Sophie had no intention of losing out to arrogant Jon! Until a fateful mountain snowstorm trapped them together--and all her best-laid plans went awry. In the wintry wonderland of the mountains, Sophie--the icy snow queen--began to melt with Jon's charms. But chilling winds from their past still blew between them.... (MINOR COVER & CORNER WEAR) 11) ANGEL BRIDE by Barbara McMahon (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #3451 / The 2nd book in the `Western Weddings' series / APR 97) - Jake Morgan is back in town! Two years ago Angel had loved Jake, and she'd even started to believe he cared for her. But then without so much as a word he'd dumped her. She'd had to pick up the pieces of her life and start over. Now with Jake back, Angel's life is in chaos and, on top of it all, her home and office have been broken into.Jake decides to take her off to the mountains until the perpetrator is caught. But he's no angel. And, while he might protect her person, heaven knows what he'll do to her heart! 12) BRIDE ON THE RANCH by Barbara McMahon (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #3473 / The 3rd book in the `Western Weddings' series / SEP 97) - Maggie needs a job. Kyle Carstairs needs a housekeeper.... Problem solved: Maggie works for Kyle! Maggie knows she's in for a challenge: Kyle has had five housekeepers in almost as many months! And, sadly, Maggie has a way of constantly getting into a muddle. Kyle quickly decides it's time to look for housekeeper number seven and yet, somehow, he just can't shake Maggie off. She's different from the rest, but she reminds him all too much of someone else.... (MINOR COVER, EDGE & CORNER WEAR) 13) THE TROUBLE WITH TRENT by Jessica Steele (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #3517 / AUG 98) - Separate bedrooms? When Trent de Havilland waltzed into Alethea's life, it was a relief to have some adult male company for a change. Her mother, sister and three young nieces were driving her mad and she was desperate to leave home. Then Trent suggested she move in with him....No way! She hardly knew him, and any man who made her feel like he did was bound to be trouble! But it was part of the deal if Trent was to help her sister out, and soon Alethea had no option--she couldn't let her family down. Yet Alethea knew she couldn't live with Trent for long--or else their temporary houseshare would become a permanent bedshare! 14) THE BARTERED WIFE by Anne Weale (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #3520 / SEP 98) - Contract--one wife! Reid Kennard is a ruthless financier used to buying and selling stocks, shares and priceless artifacts. But now Reid has his eye on a very different acquisition--Francesca Turner. Left destitute by her father's recent death, Francesca had walked into Reid's bank looking to extend her overdraft rather than for a marriage proposal! As Fran needs money and Reid need a wife, he proposes the perfect barter: he'll rescue her and her family if she'll agree to marry him! But in this marriage of convenience can Fran ever be anything more than a bartered bride? 15) THE BOSS AND THE BABY by Leigh Michaels (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #3552 / "Marrying the Boss" / MAY 99) - His secret baby .Molly desperately needed a job, and she'd prayed for a miracle. She hadn't expected it to take the form of Lucas Hudson! Four years ago, he'd dismissed her feelings for him as infatuation--how could Molly now work for this man? She would have to swallow her pride and think of the three-year-old daughter she had to support. But little Bailey was the image of her father. How long would it take her new boss to realize he'd left Molly with more than a broken heart--he'd left her holding their baby! 16) THE RELUCTANT TYCOON by Emma Richmond (HARLEQUIN ROMANCE #3642 / FEB 01) Falling for her boss! Garde Chevenay is finding his new employee very attractive--but he's reluctant to trust her. Until he can, he must resist her, no matter how tempted he is....Sorrel James is also trying hard to resist the gorgeous tycoon: she knows getting involved with her boss would be foolish. Denying their attra... more » <http://www.paperbackswap.com/Reluctant-Tycoon-Harlequin-Emma-Richmond/b\ ook/0373036426/> ction increases the sensual tension between them. But when Garde learns about Sorrel's past, will they still want to give in to their desires...? (LIBRARY STICKER ON BACK COVER) 17) OUTLAW BRIDES (3-Stories-in-1 book) (1996) (HARLEQUIN HISTORICAL ROMANCE): · "The Bride of Blackness Castle" by ELAINE COFFMAN - In order to free her ailing father, the lovely Lady Anne must marry the beast who holds her captive. · "Maverick Hearts" by RUTH LANGAN - A female con artist and a handsome drifter become unwilling parents when they're adopted by three desperate orphans. · "The Ballad of Josie Dove" by MARY MCBRIDE - Robbed ... more » <http://www.paperbackswap.com/Outlaw-Brides/book/0373833156/> of her memory, Josie finds herself completely at the mercy of the taciturn sheriff who won her in a card game. (STICKER ON FRONT COVER) 18) TEMPERATURE RISING (3-Stories-in-1 book) (1994) (HARLEQUIN BY REQUEST SERIES): · "Love Thy Neighbor" by JOANN ROSS This doctor makes house calls, and when she doesn't, her most exasperating patient does! The way Dr. Laurel Britton's luck's been running lately, it's par for the course when her runaway piano demolishes her neighbor's brand-new Ferrari. But it's fireworks time when her neighborthe quintessential male chauvinistlearns that she's his new doctor! · "Under the Knife" by TESS GERRITSEN Kill or cureas far as medical malpractice lawyer David Ransom is concerned, doctors are bad for your health. So he isn't surprised when Dr. Kate Chesne is accused of killing her patient on the operating table. After all, he knows from bitter experience that murder is easyall it takes is a white coat. No, the surprise comes when Kate claims she's innocent, and David believes her! · "An Unexpected Man" by JACQUELINE DIAMOND What every overworked doctor needsa sexy housekeeper with a great bedside manner. Anne can't cook, and she hates cleaning windows. Of course, she has other talents she's a mighty fine doctor! Jason Brant, on the other hand, is a mighty fine housekeeper. That's why Anne hires him. Of course, he has other talents, too that's why she fires him! (MINOR COVER & CORNER WEAR / SMALL PEN MARKS ON BACK) STARTING BID IS ONLY 99-CENTS! SEE LISTING HERE: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230659349328 <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230659349328> Thanks for looking! Theresa (Tiger) Hermes / EBay Top-rated Seller (hereswhat) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ BedrockAuction, BedrockBargains, BedrockBooks, BedrockRefunders, BedrockSwappers, BedrockTrue-Crime, BedrockTunes!!!Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BedrockBooks/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BedrockBooks/join (Yahoo! 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