Sweet Southern Charmers Series by Lori Wilde, Carolyn Greene

THEY CALLED HER ZANY LANIE... Within minutes of landing on his doorstep, Lanie Weatherford had succeeded in turning Reece Masardi's peaceful, well-ordered world topsy-turvy. Never had he met anyone like her! From her pet miniature horse to her pet causes, this outrageous, unpredictable community do-gooder was all heart -- and all woman... Lanie knew Reece's life had been bumpy lately, and he couldn't seem to bounce back on his own... moreTHEY CALLED HER ZANY LANIE... Within minutes of landing on his doorstep, Lanie Weatherford had succeeded in turning Reece Masardi's peaceful, well-ordered world topsy-turvy. Never had he met anyone like her! From her pet miniature horse to her pet causes, this outrageous, unpredictable community do-gooder was all heart -- and all woman... Lanie knew Reece's life had been bumpy lately, and he couldn't seem to bounce back on his own. It was up to lighthearted Lanie to teach him how to laugh again -- whether he was willing or not! But to her surprise, Reece had a thing or two to teach her...about romance. And soon they were sharing more than laughter -- they were sharing love. less

Reece Masardi’s got one goal—keep his ditzy new neighbor, Zany Lanie from turning his life upside down. For one thing, she’s much too adorable with her pet miniature horse and her quirky, do-gooder ways... moreReece Masardi’s got one goal—keep his ditzy new neighbor, Zany Lanie from turning his life upside down. For one thing, she’s much too adorable with her pet miniature horse and her quirky, do-gooder ways. For another, Reece’s life has been bumpy enough lately, thank you very much, and the last thing he needs is some meddlesome woman sticking her cute little nose in his businessIrrepressible, kind-hearted Lanie Weatherford is on a mission to brighten Reece’s life and teach him how to live again…whether he likes it or not. But what will happen when this unstoppable force of nature meets this decidedly immovable object and all bets are off? less

HOME COOKIN’ Jillian Reed aspired to becoming the next Julia Child, but the closest she'd gotten was hosting a cable TV cooking show in rural Bliss, Virginia. Even that wouldn't have been so awful, if it weren't for a certain assistant chef whose hayseed mannerisms and country twang were the antithesis of Jill's sophistication. Jill knew "Boondock Blake" Clayton was hardly her type... moreHOME COOKIN’ Jillian Reed aspired to becoming the next Julia Child, but the closest she'd gotten was hosting a cable TV cooking show in rural Bliss, Virginia. Even that wouldn't have been so awful, if it weren't for a certain assistant chef whose hayseed mannerisms and country twang were the antithesis of Jill's sophistication. Jill knew "Boondock Blake" Clayton was hardly her type. Still, it wasn't long before their on-camera squabbling led to stellar ratings—and off-camera cravings that had nothing to do with food! Good-natured Blake might not appreciate those highfalutin French recipes his dignified partner prepared, but the lady herself fascinated—and exasperated—him. With characteristic gusto, Blake took it upon himself to spice up Jillian's bland existence with teasing…and kissing! less

FAMILY WANTED Applicant's name: Boone Shelton Position Sought: Father to adorable kids, Bethany and Brad Thomas, and husband to their mother, Nixie. Education: Graduate of the School of Hard Knocks. Experience: I’ve been a kid for thirty-three years, so I’d have no trouble relating to Bethany and Brad. As Scout master and den leader, I’ve learned to give children the kind of firm and loving attention I wanted when I was young... moreFAMILY WANTED Applicant's name: Boone Shelton Position Sought: Father to adorable kids, Bethany and Brad Thomas, and husband to their mother, Nixie. Education: Graduate of the School of Hard Knocks. Experience: I’ve been a kid for thirty-three years, so I’d have no trouble relating to Bethany and Brad. As Scout master and den leader, I’ve learned to give children the kind of firm and loving attention I wanted when I was young. In addition, I’ve had lots of practice with love … I’ve been in love with Nixie since I was nine years old. Special Qualifications: I can lift four small children with one arm, teach Brad any sport he wants to play, help Bethany laugh the blues away, and show the kids how to make fake boogers out of rubber cement. Personal: I’m a big man and, in my case, the old saying “The bigger they are the harder they fall” couldn’t be more true. Nixie and her whole family have stolen my heart … now all I want is for them to take the rest of me. less

‘TIL BABY DO US PART! Marriage, baby, divorce. It was a very simple plan, biological-clock-obsessed April Hanson decided. She'd had it with bad dates and broken hearts! She'd considered the old fertility-clinic route, but a single, pregnant woman in little Bliss County would cause too much gossip. That's where her best friend, Colton Radway, fit in. He agreed to marry her—temporarily. Well, it seemed like a good idea, until Colton swept her into his arms... more‘TIL BABY DO US PART! Marriage, baby, divorce. It was a very simple plan, biological-clock-obsessed April Hanson decided. She'd had it with bad dates and broken hearts! She'd considered the old fertility-clinic route, but a single, pregnant woman in little Bliss County would cause too much gossip. That's where her best friend, Colton Radway, fit in. He agreed to marry her—temporarily. Well, it seemed like a good idea, until Colton swept her into his arms. Why had she never noticed how gorgeous and sexy the man was? Now April needed a new plan: how to turn her temporary husband into a forever kind of love. less

A little bit of heaven…Free-spirited angel, Jared Christianson, is a bit too casual for the afterlife. To tame his laidback ways and earn his wings, his boss tells him he must descend in human form to Bliss, Texas, and keep Kimber Sutton safe from harm.Right here on earth…Kimber’s not doing so well. She just broke up with her fiancé, Gerald, only to learn he’s been severely injured in a car accident... moreA little bit of heaven…Free-spirited angel, Jared Christianson, is a bit too casual for the afterlife. To tame his laidback ways and earn his wings, his boss tells him he must descend in human form to Bliss, Texas, and keep Kimber Sutton safe from harm.Right here on earth…Kimber’s not doing so well. She just broke up with her fiancé, Gerald, only to learn he’s been severely injured in a car accident. She rushes to the hospital and finds out not only has Gerald made a miraculous recovery and is insisting that she call him "Jerry" but also his entire personality has changed—and for the better.As Jared strives to protect Kimber, he finds himself having some very un-angelic feelings for his charge. As time grows closer for him to return to heaven and claim his wings, Jared is finding it harder and harder to say goodbye. But there’s no way an angel can stay on earth for a lifetime…Or is there? less