What does a to-the-core, orphaned Marine have in common with an introverted electronics expert with too much family? A dog named Bentley. Her sister talks Lainy Morrison, self-proclaimed nerd, into caring for Captain Mitch Monahan's dog while he's deployed. The pair get to know one another through e-mails, family DVDs, and pictures. Can love overcome old fears and sustain a relationship formed an ocean apart?

She's a nerd in nerd's clothing, easily identifiable, so why is a prince attracted to her? Why would his hotness, Prince Aleksi, want her, Dr. Tia Morrison, major nerd? And why on earth did she give her cell phone number to a bona fide prince? She's not princess material - ask any of her three obnoxious brothers. But it would take a stronger nerd than Tia to resist Aleksi's pleas. His water wells are dying and his country is running out of water sources. He needs a microbiologist. He needs Tia. And Tia figures, what could go wrong? Watch out Rurikstan, there's a Bad Nerd Rising.

When KC Gilmore wanted something to heat up her cold, lonely nights, she should have been more specific. Sand, unbearable heat, and caring for the wounded in Kuwait wasn't what she had in mind. An ocean between her and Max Morrison, her business partner and best friend and the man caring for her son and dog has caused her to view Max in a different light. Now she has to struggle with growing feelings for the one man she can't do without. Will telling him destroy their precious friendship?

Ben Morrison and Treeny Deveau have never forgotten the precious moments they shared in The Closet. Their magical encounter has ruined them for anyone else. Now they have to work through new family members, past fears, and odd working schedules to maintain a relationship. Will Ben and Treeny ever enjoy another stolen moment in The Closet? Can they overcome their fears and pasts so they can have a future together?

Shelby Conroy has always had a thing for Mr. Clean and now she's met his look-a-like. Sam Welby is an oncology pediatrician, former Navy SEAL, and all around yummy man. Except she's supposed to be working for him, not drooling over him. Sam has managed to fight his attraction to Shelby so far, but he's a little confused as to why her lab coat pockets wriggle.

Greg Gilmore fought hard against returning to Hershey, PA. He has trouble breathing in a town with so many Morrisons running around. Janine Morris, a woman as deeply entrenched in secrets and special military skills as him, only adds to his discomfort. Keeping his family safe is his number one goal. So why do Janine's haunted amber eyes keep enticing him to throw away all his cares and concerns to join forces with a woman who could bring all his enemies right down on the Morrison Family?

What does a biology teacher know about private investigating? Annie Prentice, the biology teacher in question, is about to find out. She needs to locate her sister's killer, so she goes undercover as a housekeeper in Jared McNeal's house. He needs to find whoever or whatever is scaring off his housekeepers so he'll actually keep one. If Annie and Jared don't learn to trust each other soon, even as they're falling in love, they might not live long enough to discover who's after the McNeal treasure.

Julia McNeal has a doctorate, a loving family, and an ex-boyfriend who wants to kill her. Mallen Saltaire, the reluctant King of Sandovia, is a friend of her brother's and fiercely protective. Upon hearing of Julia's troubles, he arrives to remove her from danger. A year ago she entered an abusive relationship while he feels he failed to protect a woman he loved. Can they help each other heal and learn to love and trust again? And stay alive?