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[Trouble In Texas]

Trouble In Texas
"The Brothers Kincaid, Book 1"
Harlequin Superromance
December 2001 · ISBN

· Finalist, 2002 RWA-ETC Texas Gold Award
· Finalist, Golden Quill Award

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Being shot was only the start of his bad luck.

Mark Kincaid had two very good reasons for coming to the small Texas town of Aransas City--to renovate the dilapidated house he'd inherited from his uncle and to recover from the gunshot wound he'd received while working undercover. Being attracted to Cat Randolph wasn't on his list.

Of course, that was before he discovered that the smuggling ring he'd been trying to bust had operations in his new hometown. And that Cat's brother was a suspect. Getting to know his neighbor might be the kind of trouble he liked.

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Five stars

After many months of working on a smuggling case involving exotic birds, Mark Kincaid, a special agent with the FWS, is forced to take leave when he's injured in the line of duty. He figures this is the perfect time to fix up the house he inherited from his uncle. Mark soon finds himself back on the job. The central holding point for the smuggled exotic birds is in the area where his house is located.

Cat Randolph works part-time to rehabilitate exotic birds. Mark goes undercover and begins dating Cat. Before long they fall in love, but Mark has a major problem. All the information he has gathered on the smuggling case indicates that Cat's brother is involved.

Great dialogue, lovable characters, an equal blend of humor and drama, and some very steamy love scenes make this a terrific, not to be missed ad. --Donna Bolk, Affaire de Coeur

[A Man of His Word]

A Man of His Word
"Return to East Texas"
Harlequin Superromance
June 2001 · ISBN

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Mystery Bones Near Caddo Lake Identified
Authorities Close To Arrest

Some might say the prodigal son has returned to Uncertain, Texas, but not the prodigal himself. Will McClain is nobody's son. As a kid he was on his own until the day Frannie Granger took him in. For a while he was part of a family. Then Frannie disappeared.

Nearly twenty years later, her remains are discovered by an archaeologist named Tessa Lang. And Will, now a Texas Ranger, makes a vow to find Frannie's killer. He's a man of his word, so nothing--not even losing the chance to start a new family with Tessa, or the fact that his foster brother Jed is the prime suspect--will stop him.

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"Working to complete her thesis, Archaeologist Tessa Lang is running out of time and money. Her site was closed when she discovered the remains of Frannie Granger, a woman who had been murdered twenty years prior. Tessa finally gest permission from the local sheriff to resume her dig when Texas Ranger Will McClain appears on the scen and announces that he's taking over the case.

Will has a personal stake in the murder. Not only was Frannie his foster mother and mentor, his foster brother Jed Louis is the prime suspect in the murder investigation. Head and hearts collied when Will hires Tessa to help him uncover evidence to clear Jed's name.

Although Tessa is a great heroine, the star of this book is Texas Ranger Will McClain. Will's characterization is done so well, you can hear his drawl and see his slow amble. Ms. Gaddy does a superb job in penning Will's reunion with his foster siblings Jed and Emmy. Sensitive without being overly sentimental, it makes a great subplot. The reader may not be surprised to discover who committed the murder, but what will grab reader interest and hold it firmly is the way Will handles the investigation.

A Man of His Word is as smooth, sharp and sexy as Texas Ranger Will McClain." 5 Stars --Donna Bolk, Affaire de Coeur

An intricate tangle of murder, lies and love -- Highly recommended

Fans of the Return To East Texas series will enjoy this final segment, A MAN OF HIS WORD by Eva Gaddy. When Will McClain, the third foster child of Frannie Granger, returns to Uncertain, Texas, loose ends are tied up and the mystery of Frannie's death, as well as Emmy Monday's birth, are finally resolved.

Remembered more as the prodigal son than an admirable character, Texas Ranger Will McClain arranges to investigate his foster mother's murder twenty years after the fact when an archeologist unearths Frannie's bones. His foster brother stands accused of the murder and its up to Will to prove Jed's innocence, despite the circumstantial evidence. Questions of loyalty to family and to one's sworn career make Will's job even more challenging. And there's also the matter of the gorgeous red head with the temper to match that wants back on the archeological site.

Tessa curses the day she uncovered the old bones on her Caddo Indian burial mound dig. The project that was supposed to allow her to complete her degree and insure her career comes to a screeching halt while local law enforcement crawls over the site and refused to allow her to continue her work. As time slips away, so do her grant and her future. Then, on the day the sheriff finally agrees to let her back on site, the Texas Ranger had to arrive and put her on hold again.

However, Tessa gets her wish, in a round about way, when Will visits the site and realizes the devastation the sheriff's department has wrought. The site looks like a nuclear explosion rather than the scene of a crime, and valuable evidence could have been destroyed. Consequently, Will convinces Tessa to work for him, excavating the crime scene while her students return to the Indian Mounds. As their feelings draw them closer together, however, career and dreams prove to be a conflict of interest.

This intricate tangle of murder, lies and love creates a satisfying conclusion to the Return To East Texas series. As family ties and loyalties are questioned, Gaddy gracefully questions the meaning of family and arrives at rather unconventional conclusion, proving the bond of love strong than blood. The growth of the heroine as she learns to define her own values, based on her own desires rather than her family's values, also provides a sound lesson. And I must admit a soft spot for a hero not afraid to admit his emotions long before the heroine resolves her own feelings. A MAN OF HIS WORD is highly recommended. --Cindy Penn, Senior Editor: WordWeaving

[Fully Engaged]

Fully Engaged
Harlequin Superromance
January 2001 · ISBN

· Finalist, Golden Quill Award

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They're Hotshots!

They're the men and women who belong to the Los Lobos Hotshots -- an elite team of firefighters who battle huge forest fires to save lives and protect land. Eve Gaddy's FULLY ENGAGED is set against a backdrop of danger, excitement, betrayal and romance.

Nine years ago, Rick Montana dropped out of Callie Kirkpatrick's life without a word. Now he's her new partner on the Hotshot firefighting crew -- and he wants her back in his life. But Callie's been through too much and she's still too hurt to consider his offer...until she learns why he left all those years ago.

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"Danger, desire and deftly written characters intertwine to make Eve Gaddy's FULLY ENGAGED, a romantic scorcher." 4 1/2, Top Pick --Pamela Cohen, Romantic Times

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COWBOY COME HOME, was a finalist in the Booksellers Best Awards! It's a contest judged by booksellers all over the country.

[Cowboy Come Home]

Cowboy Come Home
Harlequin Superromance
March 2000 · ISBN -X

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Anna Connor knows what kind of man Jake Rollins is...

He's the sexy cowboy kind who'll break your heart when he calls you up to tell you he's married someone else. And she knows because that's exactly what Jake did to her sixteen years ago, giving her no choice but to marry Jake's best friend. After all, her baby deserved a father, even if Jake was too irresponsible to fill the role.

Now Jake's back in Happy, Texas, demanding to know why Anna never told him just what he was leaving behind -- their daughter. How can she explain that she hadn't meant to hurt him? That she'd done what she thought best? Or even after all these years (and even though she still loves him) she can't admit the truth. Because doing so would only hurt their daughter...

"Jake Rollins has made some mistakes in his life but none as big as deserting his fiancee. Now, sixteen years later, he's back and asking for a second chance, knowing he doesn't deserve it. Anna Leigh Conner lost the love of her life but gained a beautiful daughter. Now Jake is back as sexy and devilish as ever. Does she dare tell him her daughter is his?
"Against a backdrop of Texas and rodeos, Eve Gaddy provides a tender, touching look at second chances and new and rediscovered love." . 4 1/2 Stars!! --Rickey R. Mallory, Affair de Coeur

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"Cowboy Come Home could have been another typical secret baby story. Instead, it is a touching story of how heartache and lies affect the lives of two people and their daughter...
...What elevated Cowboy Come Home into the five heart category for me was how Jake and Anna handle Leigh's (their daughter's) very negative reaction to the truth. The scene where Leigh comes to terms with the news had my tears falling. I also went back and read it two more times and knew that I had a keeper. I will read the book again just for the ending." 5 Hearts --B. Kathy Leitle, The Romance Reader

"I thought Ms. Gaddy had a special knack for getting directly to the instinctive action called for by realistic emotions. Eve Gaddy's COWBOY COME HOME is a sure-fire keeper for me and one that will have me scrambling for her backlist." Very Highly Recommended --Mona Montana, Under the Covers

[Just One Night]
Cover art © 1998 by Aleta Jenks

Just One Night
Bantam Loveswept
August 1998 · ISBN

· First Place in the 1999 Kiss of Death contest
· A winner in the 1999 Texas Gold contest

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He'd invited her to walk in the moonlight -- but would it lead to more than just one night?

His tender smile invited her to confess her deepest secrets, but Luke Morgan never expected Alex Sheridan to reveal the memories that tormented her dreams. When his comforting caresses escalated into sudden, sweet ecstasy, Alex was stunned by the speed of her surrender! The rugged architect had slipped through her defenses and touched her soul, but when suspicion shadowed his every move, could she help him clear his name?

In this explosive and intriguing novel of high stakes and risky business, Eve Gaddy challenges her lovers to walk a tightrope between trust and betrayal. Drawn to a charismatic man who'd soothed her grief one resless night, she'd found herself sharing her pain -- and his bed -- but could she believe their sudden passion might be the real thing?

"This wonderful romance has enough passion and suspense to keep the reader entertained from the first page to the last. Ms. Gaddy consistently provides readers with charismatic characters and stories with quality and substance. JUST ONE NIGHT is no exception." --Sunny Adcock, Reviewer , Old Book Barn Gazette

"JUST ONE NIGHT is a dynamite romance! The characters are passionate and the plot is compelling with highly charged emotions." 4 1/2 Stars --Laurel Gainer, Affaire de Coeur

"For outstanding reading pleasure readers will never go wrong choosing an Eve Gaddy novel." 5 BELLS!!! --Lorraine Stephens, Bell, Book & Candle

"Ms. Gaddy adds a nifty touch of suspense to a fiery romance sure to please the most demanding of readers." 4 Stars --Melinda Helfer, Romantic Times

"Eve Gaddy waves her wand and creates magic. The passionate affair between Alex and Luke ignites the pages, keeping the reader on constant edge. It is always a pleasure to read a book written by Ms. Gaddy. Character development is one of her specialties. Well researched, well written, and packing enough sensual punch to titillate the most jaded romance reader, JUST ONE NIGHT will occupy a special niche on the keeper shelf of Ms. Gaddy's fans." Very Highly Recommended --Kathee S. Card, Under the Covers Book Reviews

[Amazing Grace]
Cover art © 1998 by Garin Baker

Amazing Grace
Bantam Loveswept
February 1998 · ISBN

· Winner of the 1998 Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Bantam Loveswept
· Winner of the Calico Trails Cameo Award

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His lady-killer smile challenged her to come and get him...

Max Ridell never started a fight he didn't finish, but when Grace O'Malley arrested him for defending himself against the town bully, he knew his visit to Hell, Texas was sure to be interesting!

Intrigued by the blue-eyed stranger with the bad-boy looks, Grace couldn't resist checking him out...and keeping him under surveillance.

Could this rogue of a Texas Ranger lasso a lady whose angel's kiss would charm the devil himself?

As hot as brushfire on a Texas summer night, Eve Gaddy's wild and witty story thrusts an undercover lawman into the arms of a tenderhearted sheriff -- and the showdown is not to be missed! He'd never planned on falling for a take-charge woman whose sexy grin tempted him to share his dreams, but could he make her believe her lips were a sweet taste of heaven?

"...AMAZING GRACE, a rip-roaring romance in which a lovely sheriff falls for the mysterious stranger who rides into her West Texas town purporting to be a biologist for the EPA. But who is he really, and just what is his true interest in the local representative of the law? Ms. Gaddy spices a hot, sensual love story with just the right dash of danger to dish up explosive reading." 4 1/2 Stars --Melinda Helfer, Romantic Times

"...A sensual drama filled with intrigue and mystery. Ms. Gaddy knows what readers want as her charming characters spring to life from the pages of this delectable tale. Splendid! 4 1/2 Bells" --Lorraine Stephens, Bell Book & Candle

"AMAZING GRACE reflects a new trend of some romance writers trying to reach a new audience--an audience looking for characters with depth, emotions and morals. This is a refreshing change from some of the books I've perused of late. The plot was well-written and realistic, the characters passionate and believable with the author's wit and humor generously sprinkled throughout. A truly enjoyable read." --Sunny Adcock, Old Book Barn Gazette

"Eve Gaddy writes a novel packed with characters as feisty and rich as thick homemade salsa. The intrigue mounts with a growing proportion of crimes and romance. Nights hot from the last rays of a Texas sun simmer with latent desire and creeping evil. The line between goodness and decadence becomes deeply etched as Max and Grace combine forces, but nothing can stop their deep-seated need as they set each page ablaze with passion." Very Highly Recommended --Kathee S. Card, Under the Covers Book Reviews

"Amazing Grace is a well written romantic intrigue by the always amazing Eve Gaddy. The story line starts fast, fills quickly with heat generated from the two phenomenal lead protagonists, while the suspense constantly rises until it climaxes with a Texas showdown that will leave readers feeling that they have had a taste of heaven in a 212 page novel." Harriet Klausner, for Genie Romance and Women's Fiction Exchange

[On Thin Ice]
Cover art © 1997 by Barney Plotkin

On Thin Ice
Bantam Loveswept
September 1997 · ISBN

· Winner of the 1998 Kiss of Death Contest for Best Short Contemporary Romantic Suspense

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Take one sinfully gorgeous attorney no jury -- or lady lawyer -- could resist, partner him with a woman who's his match in all things judicial and sensual, and you've got the sultriest romance Eve Gaddy has ever delivered!

"Ms. Gaddy creates a sizzling sensual tension guaranteed to please the most exacting of romance fans. 4 Stars" --Romantic Times, Melinda Helfer

"This writer's characters come to life and leave the reader breathless. She is wonderful. Outstanding! 5 BELLS!" --Bell Book & Candle, Lorraine Stephens

"...a thoroughly satisfying reading experience that will appeal to those who love a blazing romance wrapped inside a heart throbbing story line...one of the best category writers on the market today." --Painted Rock, Harriet Klausner

"A master of romantic suspense, Ms. Gaddy gifts us with an unforgettable novel. Highly Recommended" --Under the Covers Book Reviews, Kathee S. Card

"Passion, danger, love, honor--all abound in this wonderful offering of Ms. Gaddy's. ...What a humdinger of a book!" --Compuserve, Jo Riemer

[Midnight Remedy]
Cover photo © 1996 by Mort Engel Productions

Midnight Remedy
Bantam Loveswept
May 1997 · ISBN

· Finalist in the 1998 Texas Gold Contest

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Could a devilish doctor heal his heart by loving a lady with a slightly sinful past?

Delectably funny and yet touchingly poignant, Eve Gaddy's Texas two-step of a romance renews our belief in second chances and the sweet magic of a family formed by love.

"The wonderfully talented EVE GADDY follows up her impressive debut with MIDNIGHT REMEMDY, a sparkling fresh love story...4 Stars" --Romantic Times, Melinda Helfer

"...an emotionally charged love story...a riveting, unique plot...this heartrending tale of lost love and new beginnings." --Genie Romance and Women's Fiction Exchange

"...Her writing is fantastic and her characters are like any one of us walking off her pages...a wonderful story...Watch this authors "STAR" rise, she's that good. 4 ½ BELLS!!" --Bell, Book & Candle, Donita Lawrence

"Eve Gaddy shows a talent for creative writing that is astonishing considering that this is only her second published novel...a quixotic blend of slapstick humor and emotional intensity...a perfect balance between pathos and lightness... Ms. Gaddy is rapidly rising to the top if this and her previous book are any indication." --Under The Covers Book Reviews, Harriet Klausner

"...lively and entertaining...Piper and Eric make a wonderful, steamy combination." --Old Book Barn Gazette, Martha Ostadimitris

"This book is fabulous; the plot is original and fresh. The characters are darling and the sexual tension simmers..." --Rendevous, Darlene Kendall

[Too Close For Comfort]
Cover photo © 1996 by Mort Engel Productions

Too Close For Comfort
Bantam Loveswept
January 1997 · ISBN

· Winner of the 1998 Golden Quill Award for Best Romantic Suspense
· Winner of the 1997 Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Awards for Best First Series Book
· Nominated for 1997 Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Best Bantam Loveswept
· Finalist in the 1997 Holt Medallion for Best First Book
· Finalist in the 1997 Kiss of Death Contest for Best Short Contemporary Romantic Suspense

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Jack Corelli had vowed to keep Marissa Fairfax alive to testify, but guarding the cool trauma surgeon meant long hours in close quarters with a woman who challenged him to break all his rules! She'd barely trembled when held at gunpoint, but Jack's slow, sizzling attack on her mouth made her shiver and burn. Could a wounded hero and the lady he'd die to protect silence old ghosts and survive a desperate betrayal?

In a breathtaking tale of danger and desire, Eve Gaddy delivers a tough and tender detective into the arms of a fast-driving doctor who plays as rough and wild as he does! He wanted her hot and bothered and out of control, but when the stakes were life and death, could he trust her with everything he loved?

"There is an outstanding new voice in series romance, and her name is Eve Gaddy...Ms Gaddy wins our hearts with sharp-edged characters, impeccable timing, and a fiery sensuality that will singe your fingertips." 4 ½ Stars --Romantic Times, Melinda Helfer

"This star on the horizon brings a tale with well drawn and believable characters and plenty of suspense along with the romance...It's excellent! 5 BELLS!!!" --Bell Book and Candle, Lorraine Stephens

"...a stellar performance...TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT is warm, highly emotional, and definitely a keeper. It will keep you enthralled and haunt your memory...an author to watch." --Genie Romance and Women's Fiction Exchange

"The fireworks...between Jack and Marissa singe the pages of this book...a distinctive plot that also sizzles...an exciting few hours of sheer reading entertainment." --Rendezvous, Darlene Kendall


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