Templeton, Karen

Loose screws by Karen Templeton( Book )
10 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 390 libraries worldwide

Welcome home, cowboy by Karen Templeton( Book )
4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 250 libraries worldwide
"He'd never really had a place to call his own... But the broken-down ranch in front of him was the closest he'd ever come. Now, pregnant widow Emma Manning was struggling to keep it, her children and herself going. She could use a hand. Well, that was all burned-out musician Cash Cochran could spare. He'd never had a woman to call his own, either... That was painfully obvious to Emma as soon as Cash knocked on her door. And though, with her ever-growing brood and her money pit of a ranch, she was the last woman on earth he could ever fall for, he was falling nevertheless. They both were. But what would happen when they landed?" -- p. [4] of cover.

Pride and pregnancy by Karen Templeton( Book )
9 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 199 libraries worldwide
Karleen Almquist, a thrice-married--and thrice-divorced!--personal shopper, had sworn off men, and their inherent complications ... aka babies. Until the most gorgeous widower moved in next door--complete with the two most adorable little boys she'd ever seen. True, Troy Lindquist had been alone a long time, but the ice cream mogul was looking for a real relationship, and his next-door neighbor was clearly not his type. Still, that didn't stop him from turning to her one night--which resulted in Karleen being pregnant with Troy's child. First came the baby carriage. Then came love. And then ... marriage?

Swept away by Karen Templeton( Book )
8 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and Spanish and held by 198 libraries worldwide
Temporarily retired dancer--and big-city girl--Carly Stewart was aghast when a fender bender caused her to set up housekeeping in Sam Frazier's house in tiny Haven, Oklahoma. But "aghast" didn't begin to describe her reaction as she realized she was attracted to this tall, dark and handsome...farmer! And father...of six!

A mother's wish by Karen Templeton( Book )
6 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and Spanish and held by 194 libraries worldwide
Winnie Porter just couldn't forget the child she'd given up for adoption all those years ago ... or the wonderful family that had taken him in. Now it was finally time to see her son one last time. Still reeling from his wife's untimely death, the last thing Aidan Black needed to deal with was the unwed mother who brought his beloved Robbie into the world. Especially when she was all grown up into a beautiful, vivacious young woman who'd immediately drawn his boy into her spell--not to mention Aidan himself. Would Winnie's secret shatter Aidan's family--or make it whole again?

The prodigal valentine by Karen Templeton( Book )
10 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 192 libraries worldwide
When hometown boy Ben Vargas shot out of town ten years ago, he also left Mercy Zamora behind. And though she had led the chorus of no strings/no wedding bells/no babies, ten years can change a girl. If only it had changed her feelings for him. And as for Ben--he'd had his reasons for leaving, but Mercy had never been one of them. And so he was home--at least for now. And he should know better than to start something, once more, that he couldn't finish. Know better than to think that once he had her in his arms, he'd ever be able to let her go.

Baby, I'm yours by Karen Templeton( Book )
8 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 192 libraries worldwide
Julianne McCabe is raising her late sister's infant girl as her own, but when Kevin Vaccaro finds out about his daughter, the two must overcome their troubled pasts to create the family the child deserves.

Playing for keeps by Karen Templeton( Book )
4 editions published in 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 185 libraries worldwide

Dear Santa by Karen Templeton( Book )
6 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and German and held by 181 libraries worldwide
His daughter's birth made him a father. Becoming a daddy would take a bit longer ... Connecticut mogul Grant Braeburn never thought he was father material, even though his nearly four-year-old daughter should have convinced him otherwise. But then his ex-wife's death made him Haley's permanent parent. Her only parent. He needed help, in a hurry. It came in the form of Mia Vaccaro, the lively, lovely party planner who had been his ex-wife's best friend. Mia was the only one who could touch Haley's broken heart. And, Grant was becoming increasingly aware, his as well ...

Baby steps by Karen Templeton( Book )
9 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 179 libraries worldwide
It was bad enough that her partners left shy store owner Dana Malone to scout new retail space with devastatingly handsome Realtor C.J. Turner. Then--wham!--her way-out wayward cousin literally left a baby on Dana's doorstep, and a birth certificate listing C.J. as the father. Raising her ultracute nephew was a dream come true, and as she and C.J. shared baby duties and close quarters until paternity was established, Dana kept her cool. But every time the commitment-phobe looked at Dana, the yearning in his deep blue eyes provoked a meltdown. Would what started as a small step for Dana's store turn into a giant leap for Dana's love life?