First work originally published: New York : Silhoutte, 1998. Second work originally published: New York : Silhoutte, 1998. Third work originally pujblished: New York : Silhouette, 1999.

A family kind of guy -- A family kind of gal -- A family kind of wedding.

Family kind of guy: Bliss Cawthorne had once pictured herself as Mason Lafferty's wife. That is, until the wealthy rancher broke her heart and married another woman. Now, thirteen years later, Bliss is back in town and refuses to allow Mason to woo his way into her heart again. But can she resist her old flame's charm the second time around?Years ago Mason was told that he wasn't good enough for his boss's daughter. So, reluctantly, he had let Bliss go - for love's sake. But he wouldn't make the same mistake now that she was home...

Family kind of gal: Tiffany Santini had no need for a man. Least of all her stubborn, powerful brother-in-law, J.D., who showed up on her doorstep declaring that the single mother needn't raise her kids all alone. Feisty, independent Tiffany knew the disturbingly attractive lawyer thought he had a right as her children's uncle to invite himself into her home - and hoped Tiffany's hospitality would extend into her bedroom. Well, she had plans to send J.D. packing. Tiffany thought she did, anyway. Until he showered her kids with the fatherly attention they'd missed and favored her with seductive kisses that wreaked havoc with her heart...

Family kind of wedding: Katie Kinkaid knows what comes of following your heart; she did that once and ended up pregnant and unwed. So a mysterious bachelor - an undeniably attractive one - moving in next door isn't a complication she needs. Still, Luke Gates is the most intriguing man she's met in years. Katie has no time to figure out Luke's secrets, though. Her main priority is raising her rambunctious ten-year-old son. But the more Katie crosses paths with the six-foot Texan, the more smitten she is. And although Luke insists he isn't husband or father material, Katie can't help dreaming of the man next door...