9 Months Later Series

9 Months Later Amnesia. A marriage of convenience. A secret baby. Two brothers are in a car accident. Greg is killed. Keith is left with amnesia. And the only person he remembers at all is Emily. Emily who's obviously very pregnant. With his child? In order to secure her baby's future, Emily pretends that Keith is right and her life suddenly gets a whole lot more complicated. Because Emily's falling in love with Keith and his memory is coming back!

9 Months Later By the award–winning author of Strangers When We Meet Laura Donetti knows two things: Her marriage to Tony Donetti is over. And she's having his baby. Zach Wilde first meets Laura while Tony is off seducing another woman. Zach is disgusted with Donetti. And protective of Laura. He also feels something he'd never expected to feel again. Attraction. Desire. For Laura, who's another man's wife. Laura, who's pregnant. Laura, who needs his help. And wants his love .

9 MONTHS LATER Her name is Anna. And she's pregnant. That's all she knows, all the doctors can tell her. Anna was in an accident, and when she regains consciousness, she has no memory of who she is or where she came from. She has no idea who the father of her baby might be. Jason Whitaker sees the broadcast appeal and comes forward to identify her. This is Anna Hayden. The woman he still loves. The woman who rejected him three months ago. The woman who can't remember him and is now pregnant. Two months pregnant. "Tara Taylor Quinn writes with wonderful assurance Her handling of male viewpoint is exceptional; she manages to make her heroes both intriguing and human, which isn't always easy. She seems to genuinely like and understand men, an attitude as refreshing as it is unusual." Jennifer Blake, author of Kane

9 Months Later Her baby. His heartache. Marcus Cartwright is rich and handsome. What's more, he's in love with his wife. And Lisa Cartwright adores her husband. Their marriage, however, is falling apart. That's because Marcus can't give Lisa the baby they've always longed for. Now he's determined to give Lisa her freedom to find and marry someone else. To have her own child. It's a freedom Lisa doesn't want, but she can't convince Marcus of that. So Lisa decides to take matters into her own hands. She decides to have a baby. And she's not going to tell Marcus until the artificial insemination procedure is over. But will Marcus be able to accept another man's child?

9 MONTHS LATER She's pregnant and she has to tell him Deborah Solomon is deeply in love with Ted Taylor, and he gave her every reason to believe he loved her, too. But he broke off their engagement for reasons she doesn't understand, reasons he won't explain. Now, hard as it is on her pride and her heart, she has to see him again. She has to tell him she's pregnant with his son. And then what?

9 MONTHS LATER Her mistake was falling in love with a cop. Now she's pregnant and he's missing. Shelby Beaumont is madly in love with homicide detective Johnny Spencer. They've been together for the past year; they've just become engaged. And though Johnny doesn't know it yet, Shelby's pregnant with his child. But Johnny's been investigating a possible case of police corruption. And someone on the force has found out . Then a bomb is rigged on Johnny's boat. And Johnny's on it. Or is he?

9 MONTHS LATER A pregnant bride. A convenient marriage. The two brothers were as unalike as brothers could be. Now the one Meg Linley loved is dead, and the other wants custody of her unborn child. And what Nick Ballenger wants, Nick Ballenger usually gets. But this time he may be giving up more than he bargained for his heart.

9 MONTHS LATER Moonstruck? Dr. Danni Goodlove would like to blame everything on the moon. If it hadn't been full that night, maybe the emergency room would have been quieter. Maybe one of the E.R. doctors would've had time to patch up fire fighter Matt Creed. Maybe Danni could have stayed in Labour and Delivery where she belonged instead of attending Matt's injuries and struggling to control her own heart rate. She might be able to blame that night on the full moon. But how could she explain what happened next? Matt's showing up at her medical convention in the Caribbean. His crazy proposal, her equally crazy acceptance and an unusual marriage ceremony followed by her new husband's tender lovemaking. And now, just a the doctor's regaining her senses, she's having a baby .

9 MONTHS LATER A pregnant woman without a husband A family without a father And a mysterious stranger who wants to be both She's the pregnant mother of two children. She's also a recent widow, still mourning the death of her husband, who died before she even knew about the pregnancy. And she's trying to manage a failing resort in Nevada. Despite all this, Wendy Sloan is coping. Sort of. When a handsome stranger named Josh Walker appears one day, looking for a job, Wendy figures he's too good to be true. Reluctantly, she lets him stay. In no time, her kids are crazy about him and he's fixing up the place, just as he promised. And Wendy Wendy's attracted to him. Very attracted. She doesn't want to be, but she is. As it turns out, both of her contradictory reactions to Josh are right. No, he's not what he seems to be, not exactly. And yes, he's a man worth loving. A man who can bring wholeness and happiness back into her family's life. A man who wants to be a father to her children all three of them.

She wants to have this baby alone Jenna Rawlins is a strait–laced kind of woman. As fate would have it, the one night she goes a little crazy and allows herself to be seduced, she becomes pregnant. It's bad timing, since she's trying to claim her independence from her overprotective family, but she's bound and determined to have this baby alone. After all, she's successfully raising two boys by herself after kicking out her good–for–nothing husband. Another baby she can handle. Another man? Forget it. But he won't let her Mark Bishop has discovered Jenna's condition and wants to be part of his child's life. But Jenna doesn't believe the confirmed bachelor is up to the challenge. So she tests him making him spend time with her boys, showing him what it's like to be a parent. The problem is, he loves this life that's been thrown at him, the boys, the child on the way and Jenna.

9 MONTHS LATER He's done raising kids or is he? As the oldest of eleven children, Denver cop Zach Harmon spent a lot of time helping out with his siblings. Now he's enjoying his freedom, and although he loves his nieces and nephews, he doesn't plan on having a family of his own. Then Shelley Hightower invites him to a dinner being held in her honour. Shelley's a perfect date beautiful, funny, independent, everything he admires in a woman. The whole evening passes like a dream and the truth is, neither of them wants it to end. So when the blizzard begins, it seems logical to take shelter for the night . Together. Six weeks later, he learns there's a baby on the way. Unexpectedly, Zach finds that he's looking forward to giving up his bachelor life for the woman he loves and their child. All he has to do is convince Shelley!

Things have not gone well for Hayley Ryan. Her beloved grandfather is dead. Her ex–husband not only abandoned her for another woman but also stole Hayley's inheritance and left her pregnant. All she has now is a piece of property to camp on and a secret mine that might or might not produce. Jake Cooper is part owner of the Triple C Ranch in southern Arizona. Hayley Ryan's campsite is adjacent to the Triple C. The first time Jake rides into her camp, she points a shotgun at his head and without even knowing it, takes aim at his heart . Jake is determined to persuade Hayley to trust him and marry him. As for Hayley's baby–to–be he'd love the chance to be a dad!

What they've both lost Amanda Kelly has come to Boone's Crossing, Tennessee, to recover from the loss of her baby. She finds a kindred spirit in Ian Bonner, a man who, in his teens, gave up a son for adoption. Ian is so wonderful, so kind, so handsome, but Amanda won't let herself get emotionally involved. Because the one thing he wants she can never give him a baby. What they find together With a little luck and some hard work, Ian and Amanda find Ian's son. Years of heartache disappear and Ian forges a new relationship with the boy. Their connection their new family warms Amanda to the core. Almost enough to crumble the protective barrier around her heart

The bridesmaid is pregnant The stuffy air in the church and her queasy stomach are a bad combination, especially since Krystal Graham is trying to hide her condition particularly from Garret Donovan, the groomsman assigned to escort her down the aisle. The groomsman who just happens to be the father of her baby. Unfortunately, once the "I do's" are over and the newlyweds are on their way, Krystal knows she's in trouble, and she tries to make her exit before she embarrasses herself. But that's the least of her worries. Garret's a smart man and a doctor. What's she going to do once her secret is out?

Alaina Tillman fell in love with Zack Davidson when she was nine years old. Only, things didn't turn out the way she planned. And now, when she needs a refuge a place to regroup the abandoned mother–to–be heads straight for Lake Harmony. Zack can't believe Alaina's here at Heron Cove, the cottage where they spent their teenage summers. Then he was her protector and best friend. But he wants more. He's always wanted more. Is he just setting himself up for heartbreak again? Living under the same roof is rekindling Alaina's feelings for her former crush. Once, Zack was her fiercest defender. Is he also the family man she's been searching for?

Helen Sweeney is driving Ethan insane First she nearly runs him down with her truck, then she's taking pot shots at a sailboat with empty beer cans and leading him on a wild–fish chase! She's the craziest and most interesting woman he's ever met. What Ethan doesn't know is that Helen has a reason for her behaviour. She needs his business savvy to help save her fishing charter company so she can provide a secure future for herself, her father– and the little ?Bean,? her unborn child. Instead she finds herself falling for him a definite complication, given her father's mysterious hatred for Ethan's father. And then there's the small matter of Ethan's desire never to have kids

One night of loosened inhibitions and Natalie Simmons's world has come completely unravelled. It must have been the experience of the white–water rafting. Or maybe it was the result of being dumped and on the rebound. Either way, she let down her guard and now she's pregnant with a stranger's baby! A stranger who is a thrill–seeking river guide, a nomad beholden to no one. What does Evan Murphy know about settling down or being a father? They couldn't be more wrong for each other, which is why Natalie is so determined to go it alone. But Evan's got other plans. 9 Months Later It's not what they're expecting.

Clayton Creek ranch was the scene of a Texas–sized engagement party until a gate–crasher stunned everyone with the news she was pregnant with Chase Clayton IV's child. The "father–to–be" was the most astonished of all, since he'd never laid eyes on lovely Josie Whitford, much less taken her to bed. But he didn't have the heart to blame Josie for ruining the party or embarrassing his fiancee – not after he realized she'd been tricked by a callous impostor. Now, working with Josie to track down the man using his name, Chase tries to ignore a new and even more shocking suspicion: Was he about to marry the wrong woman?

One night. That's all Kitty Hemmings wants. An escape from her heartaches. So what if guarded David Gerard is the type of man she doesn't usually trust? He's also kind, sexy…and looking for his own temporary escape. Eight weeks later, Kitty's running again. This time to San Francisco to tell David he's going to be a father. His solution? Get married. Not the answer in Kitty's eyes. Their compromise? Moving in together. Turns out that arrangement isn't exactly working, either. Because the longer they're together, the more she craves that essential step they skipped: the falling in love part. Yet she can't forget why David is with her. But maybe if she gives their unconventional relationship a chance, he just might surprise her….

It's Christmas, and Navy pilot Michael Kavanaugh is home from deployment with a "Dear John" letter in his pocket. In spite of a rather serious case of Bah–Humbug, Mike heads to Christmas, Michigan, to spend the holidays with the York family. But then he meets Merry York, and spending Christmas in Christmas doesn't seem such a bad idea after all. That is, until Mike discovers Merry has a present she's been hiding. She's five months pregnant! As attracted to Merry as he is, Mike isn't prepared to be a father and husband after only seven days. But in a town called Christmas, almost anything can happen.

This isn't the life Casey Sinclair imagined. No husband, no job...and a baby on the way. To pay the bills, Casey takes a position at Wyatt Keene's photography studio. It's not perfect, but what choice does she have? The fact that she finds Wyatt incredibly attractive is an unexpected bonus. But something's holding Wyatt back. And Casey thinks she knows what it is; he's still grieving the loss of his wife and unborn child. So she hides her own pregnancy. As Casey and Wyatt get closer, it becomes more difficult for her to reveal her secret. Lying to her boss was a bad way to start, but how can Casey tell him the truth now; just when everything she's always wanted is in reach?