Most Popular Books by Kristi Gold

From the moment they meet, Matt Boyd knows Rachel Wainwright is The One. Doesn''t matter that he''s from the wrong side of town or that her family has bigger plans for her. They belong together—and they defy the odds to be with each other. Contrary to what everyone says, they will make it. But when an unexpected tragedy drives a wedge between them, everything they share seems in jeopardy. Matt knows Rachel deserves the truth about what happened. Yet that truth could turn her away from him…forever. Before it''s too late, he needs to remind her that this relationship is worth fighting for.

The bachelor''s Christmas bride: When Shannon Duffy comes to Northbridge, Montana, she doesn''t expect to find the man of her dreams--wearing a Santa suit, no less! Although former pro hockey player Dag McKendrick is irresistible, the newly disengaged Shannon has to at least try to resist him. Or will she cave in to temptation--just in time for Christmas?"--Page 4 of cover.

You can go home again At eighteen, Savannah Greer has a dream and one shot to make it happen. Choosing big-city success in corporate law means putting her family''s farm--and Sam McBriar--in her past. Now, years later, she''s on a path toward home. And she has every intention of keeping the visit brief. Too bad life gets in the way. With Sam managing the farm, Savannah can''t help but see him--everywhere! He''s as gorgeous as ever, and when he''s with his little girl? Well, it would take a stronger woman than Savannah to resist him. It''s not long before they''re picking up where they left off...until old betrayals and long-buried secrets threaten to separate them for good.

Taking their romance on the road? Camille Carson has known performers like Brett Taylor—arrogant, egotistical, incapable of commitment. And Brett, the Texas cowboy turned country music superstar, is no different. She knows that…even if he makes her feel as though she''s the only woman in the room when he starts crooning those romantic ballads. Resisting him is impossible. Still, Cammie''s smart enough to know that this affair with Brett is as fleeting as her temporary gig with his crew. So when she starts believing his lyrics, she knows she''s heaping on the heartache. Yet there''s something about him that whispers he might not be just another star. Could be his young daughter waiting in the wings. Could be how he is offstage. If Brett isn''t the man Cammie thinks he could be, it''s not too late to cut and run. But what if he is?

Renegade Millionaire by Kristi Gold released on Feb 22, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Dr. Destiny by Kristi Gold released on Feb 22, 2002 is available now for purchase.

Mallory O''Brien wanted a child more than anything. And smart, devastatingly sexy Whit Manning was just the man for the job. Seducing him would be a pleasure...for both of them. But Whit wasn''t a forever kind of man. Giving in to the heat she''d always felt between them came at a price Mallory wasn''t sure she wanted to pay. Because once their steamy affair ended, and she was pregnant with his child, how could Mallory never touch Whit again?

Jamie was going to another country to marry a wealthy man who would pay off her father’s debt, but her plane ran into trouble on the way there. Ever since, her life has been in danger. One day, when she was just about to be run down by a car, Ben, a wealthy man from an Arabian royal family, saved her life. He brought her to his mansion and took care of her until she recovered. Jamie naturally became attracted to him, but she knew that a relationship with Ben was impossible. She decided that it would be enough if she could be Ben’s mistress for even one night, and with the help of an Arabian book about love, she planned to stay in Ben’s heart.

He''s served his country and now Chase Reed is ready to serve his hometown. As sheriff, he can give back to the people who helped him and reconnect with his old friends. Landing in the middle of an incident between Jessica Keller and her ex, however, is definitely not how Chase imagined reconnecting with her. Even with all the time and experience between them, he has never forgotten their night together. But things are different now. Jess has a son. Despite the crazy attraction they share, Chase isn''t ready to be a father. He might not have a choice, though. Because when she reveals the truth, he has to step up and be the man his son needs.

My mom hasn''t had it easy the past few years. She''s spent so much time taking care of me, and now I want to take care of her. When she mentioned that she was out of shape, I decided to get her a personal trainer. Kieran O''Brien''s supposed to be the best, and he''s even been helping me with my softball! I think my mom likes him, and Kieran can''t stop smiling when she''s around. They seem like a perfect pair. I just want my mom to be happy—and I wouldn''t mind a daddy, either. Who knows? Kieran might just be the guy we''ve both been searching for....

Dr. Dangerous by Kristi Gold released on Dec 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

Interior designer Selene Winston had arrived to remodel his mansion, not tangle in the sheets with her brutally handsome new boss. And yet the reclusive Adrien Morell haunted her dreams; his fantasies played through her mind. Soon she found herself succumbing to Adrien''s magnetic power. But he was not about to walk out of the shadows with her. If she wanted more than a midnight lover, Selene would have to tame the beast beyond the bedroom door.

Alisha Hart can''t believe how arrogant fellow lawyers can be.Take assistant district attorney Daniel Fortune. She knows hiskind—slick dressing, smooth talking, with a hunger for power.But when playful banter turns egotistical, Daniel offers Alisha abet she can''t refuse—whoever loses the San Antonio Streakercase must agree to do one thing for the winner. And it''s got tobe a surprise.Daniel can''t wait that long for victoryand fighting in the courtroom soon turnsto passionate nights in the bedroom. Butcould this relationship with Alisha cost himthe promotion to D.A.? Suddenly Danielis pulling away and Alisha only has onechoice—win her case. Or risk losing herheart…again.

To Dana Landry, Will Baker looked as wild as a Texas tornado. Despite her cautious attitude toward men, Dana was mesmerized by Will. This cowboy’s combination of dimples and sun-streaked golden hair leant him a boyish charm, but his eyes held an allure that was one hundred percent grown-up male... ...and zero percent husband. A rodeo cowboy running from relationships, Will couldn’t offer the fairy-tale marriage and family that Dana longed for. And with endearing Dana stripping away the barriers that protected his heart, Will wanted to run again. But this time it wouldn’t be so easy...

Look for scandalous marriage deals, secret babies and sexy, brooding sheikhs in this specially themed bundle from Harlequin Desire. EXPECTING THE SHEIKH’S BABY Volume 1 from Harlequin includes The Desert Lord''s Baby by Olivia Gates, Expecting the Sheikh''s Baby by Kristi Gold and Saved by the Sheikh by Tessa Radley.

When a marriage of twenty years ends, is there anygoing back? Can you regain what''s been lost? For heartsurgeon Jack Morgan the answer is yes. Paralyzed by a stroke, he has no choice but to turn tohis ex-wife, Anne—just as if they were still married.During the months that follow, they discover that thememories of their marriage have an unexpected powerto bring forgiveness—and the return of a love thatnever really left.

Valarie, a new waitress in town, has caught the eye of Gavin, the handsome local sheriff. She moved to town half a year ago, secretly in search of the key that links her to her ancestors. If she were to be caught by the sheriff, her quest would be over. But due to circumstances beyond her control, she ends up living in Gavin’s house, where she is swept away by his passion and sense of justice. If he knew the things she has done, she’s sure he’d regret falling in love with her… But how can either of them deny their love?

He''d loved her and left her, and now he was back. When Hollywood director Pete Traynor walked out on the movie Renee Marchand was producing, his departure ended up costing her the job she loved. Now he''s checked into her family''s New Orleans hotel and Renee is finding it hard to maintain her cool. His arrival triggers a lot of memories and just as many questions. Why did he disappear with no explanation? And why hasn''t Renee been able to forget the night they spent together? It doesn''t take long before she has at least one answer. Pete Traynor is still the most appealing man she''s ever met. Now she has to decide what to do about it.

HOT PURSUIT Tracker Darin Shakir worked alone. The mysterious Cattleman''s Club member had been burned in the past and he wasn''t about to see innocents hurt on this mission. But plans had gone awry—he''d wound up injured, and in bartender Fiona Powers''s capable hands. The feisty redhead was more than a match for this brooding sheikh and insisted on helping Darin. But his temporary, sexy new partner was a very tempting distraction Darin didn''t want, even as he yearned to show Fiona the fiery attraction blazing inside.