A MAN MADE FOR MARRIAGEConfirmed bachelorette Gerri Jones was convinced she'd never meet a man in all of TEXAS she could understand, let alone love. Then Frank Scheblocki walked into her life. He was a true gentleman, careful with her innocence, generous with his kisses…and teetering on the edge of falling in love. And though he'd made her the prize of his relentless pursuit, Geri wondered if Frank just might be the biggest catch of all!

MAN OF THE MONTHMR. OCTOBERName: Kyle PhillipsOccupation: Cowboy—and reluctant heroDamsel in distress: Lauren DavieKyle had seen every manner of occurrence on his Texas ranch—even a freak snowstorm couldn't rattle him. But the pretty young thing he'd found snowbound on his property was making the upright bachelor reel with ungentlemanly thoughts. Of all...

Ruffan Reddy's Rules For the Ultimate Blind Date:Don't crash your rig into a woman's car unless you really want to meet her.Don't try to deal rationally with a woman driving a white car in a blinding snowstorm-especially if she's also dressed for a Texas picnic.Don't make conversation as you both wait inside your cramped truck for help to arrive.Do determine the size of her ring finger when you're still stranded...

It Was the Scoop of the Year…Everyone was talking about the way Amabel Clayton had finessed the interview with elusive rock start Sean Morant. The sexy, mysterious musician never did publicity, and tongues were wagging—exactly how did the reporter get her story?And the Affair of the Decade?Amabel was furious. How dare people suggest she would sleep with a subject to get a story? Besides, she would never get involved with the l...

MARRY ME…AGAIN!Josephine Morris hadn't seen her ex-husband in almost four years when the storm of the decade hit. Suddenly they were stranded in the last hotel room in Dallas—together.Chad Wilkins had been a master in the bedroom, and now the seducing scoundrel was intent on wooing her back into his life—and his bed! He swore that he'd changed. And a horrified Jo was this close to succumbing.Jo knew she should be strong, but how could she resi...

Mr. JanuaryName: Stefan Szyszko (Pronounced "Cisco"), confirmed bachelor.Allergic To: Horses…and marriage-minded women.His Ex-Girlfriend: Carrie Pierce. A long-legged filly just lookin' for love.For Stefan, footloose and fancy-free was the only way to live. Even Carrie, his frisky ex, couldn't make him change his mind. Besides, he'd already dated—and discarded—her….

JUST ONE OF THE BOYSChancy Freedman had grown up on the Bar Q ranch. She had learned how to rope and ride, and the ranch hands had looked out for her "best they could." But they couldn't teach her the art of being a lady, and poor Chancy had made it to her twentieth birthday without learning how. And then Clifford Robertson rode into town….Cliff was a real cowboy, with an easy, long-legged stride and a confident air. Nothing rattled this dude—until t...

WHAT ED HOLLINGSWORTH KNOWS ABOUT THE LADY IN 308:She's a very slow housepainter. (What's she really doing?)She keeps a pair of binoculars on her windowsill. (Who's she spying on?)She never, ever flirts. (Why?)She has big, hunky male friends who show up at the most inopportune moments. (Lovers?)She would make a perfect bride—if only she'd stop refusing to date!Ed cam to Apartment 308 to...

MR. JANUARYBryan Willard: Head hunk at the Coffeepot InnHis dream date: The lovely Lily…his new bossHis problem: He's in over his head!Nothing much ever happened 'round here till Lily came along. I was happy enough running the Coffeepot Inn and staying out of trouble. But now, trouble is all I've got!See, Lily is just twenty-three—beautiful and sassy, but she doesn't know any...

WHAT ED HOLLINGSWORTH KNOWS ABOUT THE LADY IN 308:She's a very slow housepainter. (What's she really doing?)She keeps a pair of binoculars on her windowsill. (Who's she spying on?)She never, ever flirts. (Why?)She has big, hunky male friends who show up at the most inopportune moments. (Lovers?)She would make a perfect bride-if only she'd stop refusing to date!Ed cam to Apartmen...

MARRY ME…AGAIN!Josephine Morris hadn't seen her ex-husband in almost four years when the storm of the decade hit. Suddenly they were stranded in the last hotel room in Dallas-together.Chad Wilkins had been a master in the bedroom, and now the seducing scoundrel was intent on wooing her back into his life-and his bed! He swore that he'd changed. And a horrified Jo was this close to succumbing.Jo knew she should be strong, but how could she r...

Headed For the Altar?The stranger's name was Chas Cougar and he was so divine that Amy Allen just had to meet him. He was in town for a Cougar family wedding, so she decided to pose as Cougar kin and crash the festivities. Oh, sure, it was deceptive…but what else was a lonely female to do?As for Chas, once he met Amy his senses were reeling. Why, he could tell right away that she was no distant "cousin." But if she was so bent on joining the Cougar c...