“Who the hell are you, Lily Cunningham?” Ron asked. “A rich dilettante killing a few months in a backwater?” She sucked in air like a drowning man. “That’s what you think of me?” “Am I wrong?” “Only totally.” Planting both hands on his broad chest, she gave him a mighty shove that, much to her disgust, didn’t budge him an inch. “You are a completely infuriating man.” “That’s been said before.” “Hardly surprising.” Liliy whirled around and took two quick steps. Ron dropped one big hand on her shoulder. “Running away?” “I do not run away from anything.” “Then what’s your hurry?” She took a long, deep breath and prayed for patience. “Tell me why I should stand here and let you insult me in my own office.” He looked down at her and held her gaze. Then he said, softly, unexpectedly, “I don’t want you to go.” Dear Reader, Well, it’s that time of year again—and if those beautiful buds of April are any indication, you’re in the mood for love! And what better way to sustain that mood than with our latest six Special Edition novels? We open the month with the latest installment of Sherryl Woods’s MILLION DOLLAR DESTINIES series, Priceless. When a pediatric oncologist who deals with life and death on a daily basis meets a sick child’s football hero, she thinks said hero can make the little boy’s dreams come true. But little does she know that he can make hers a reality, as well! Don’t miss this compelling story…. MERLYN COUNTY MIDWIVES continues with Maureen Child’s Forever… Again, in which a man who doesn’t believe in second chances has a change of mind—not to mention heart—when he meets the beautiful new public relations guru at the midwifery clinic. In Cattleman’s Heart by Lois Faye Dyer, a businesswoman assigned to help a struggling rancher finds that business is the last thing on her mind when she sees the shirtless cowboy meandering toward her! And Susan Mallery’s popular DESERT ROGUES are back! In The Sheik & the Princess in Waiting, a woman learns that the man she loved in college has two secrets: 1) he’s a prince; and 2) they’re married! Next, can a pregnant earthy vegetarian chef find happiness with town’s resident playboy, an admitted carnivore…and father of her child? Find out in The Best of Both Worlds by Elissa Ambrose. And in Vivienne Wallington’s In Her Husband’s Image, a widow confronted with her late husband’s twin brother is forced to decide, as she looks in the eyes of her little boy, if some secrets are worth keeping. So enjoy the beginnings of spring, and all six of these wonderful books! And don’t forget to come back next month for six new compelling reads from Silhouette Special Edition. Happy reading! Gail Chasan Senior Editor Forever…Again MAUREEN CHILD To Cherry Adair, for helping me find the writing magic…again. Books by Maureen Child Silhouette Special Edition Forever…Again #1604 Silhouette Desire Have Bride, Need Groom #1059 The Surprise Christmas Bride #1112 Maternity Bride #1138 * The Littlest Marine #1167 * The Non-Commissioned Baby #1174 * The Oldest Living Married Virgin #1180 * Colonel Daddy #1211 * Mom in Waiting #1234 * Marine under the Mistletoe #1258 * The Daddy Salute #1275 * The Last Santini Virgin #1312 * The Next Santini Bride #1317 * Marooned with a Marine #1325 * Prince Charming in Dress Blues #1366 * His Baby! #1377 * The Last Virgin in California #1398 Did You Say Twins?! #1408 The SEAL’s Surrender #1431 * The Marine & the Debutante #1443 The Royal Treatment #1468 Kiss Me, Cowboy! #1490 Beauty & the Blue Angel #1514 Sleeping with the Boss #1534 Man Beneath the Uniform #1561 Silhouette Books Love Is Murder “In Too Deep” Harlequin Historicals Shotgun Grooms #575 “Jackson’s Mail-Order Bride” MAUREEN CHILD is a California native who loves to travel. Every chance they get, she and her husband are taking off on another research trip. The author of more than sixty books, Maureen loves a happy ending and still swears that she has the best job in the world. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two children and a golden retriever with delusions of grandeur. Visit her Web site at www.maureenchild.com. Merlyn County Regional Hospital Happenings Congratulations to midwife Milla Johnson on her engagement to our very own handsome pediatrician, Dr. Kyle Bingham! With two such wonderful people on our staff, the children of Merlyn County couldn’t be in better hands! A bridal shower for the happy couple is in the works. Please see the receptionist’s desk for more details. Detective Bryce Collins is still working alongside Dr. Mari Bingham on the investigation into procedures at the Foster Clinic. Please give the detective your full cooperation should he request information about the hospital. And please continue to report any strange behavior at the Foster Clinic or in the pharmacy department to Dr. Bingham or her receptionist. Volunteers for PR director Lily Cunningham’s next great fund-raising idea should contact the receptionist’s desk. (And anyone who sees CEO Ron Bingham hanging around Lily’s office and grumbling about the festivities— ignore him!) Contents Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen