FOUND: ONE BRIDE She wore a blood-stained wedding gown, but had no memory of her groom–or her own name. In desperation, she turned to the sexy stranger who'd found her and begged for his help, his protection....

The Bride Had Amnesia.... "Maria" couldn't remember her real name, where she'd come from or the mysterious, brooding man who claimed she'd agreed to marry him. She'd awakened with nothing more than a wedding ring–and directions to Jason Walker's secluded island. But would saying "I do" to Jason be a deadly error?

Struggling waitress Brie Dudley had managed to keep the identity of her daughter's father a secret for years. Until wealthy, powerful Drew Pierce came back to Moriah's Landing. With one glance, Drew saw what the town hadn't - his own eyes staring back from his daughter's innocent face. And primitive instinct warned him to stake his claim on mother and child. Brie had dreamed about marrying Drew, but now the vows they made were of necessity, not love. Or were they? With a storm of scandal brewing, news of their daughter had provoked a deadly enemy. Together they could keep her safe - but only if they shared the secrets in their hearts.

Private Vows by Sally Steward released on Jan 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

He asked her to be his wife, a mother to the children–and before the night was through...possibly his widow

To: Lieutenant Brandon McCall Subject: Temporary Assignment