Rachel And The M.d.

Rachel And The M.d.
Donna Clayton

Dr. Sloan Radcliff was the first to admit he didn't know a thing about clothes, makeup–or dating! And although he refused to succumb to the triplets' shameless matchmaking schemes, he was glad they charmed Rachel Richards into helping out. In fact, he felt so grateful toward his lovely office assistant that he had a sudden urge to…kiss her! The brooding widower wasn't at all convinced he could fuldill Rachel's hopes and dreams, but the captivating beauty sure did turn his entire world asunder. Would he ever allow her close enough to resuscitate his lonesome life?

She was too stunning for words.

Her flame-red hair was wild about her shoulders. The new do made her normally pale skin glow and look more beautiful than he’d ever imagined. And her glistening lips were…overwhelmingly kissable.

His mouth went dry at the thought. His gaze seemed to have a mind of its own as it roved down the length of her, over the curve of her tiny waist that flowed right on down into flared hips.

An hourglass. She was a soft, luscious hourglass.

He choked as the startling thought lodged in his throat like some inhaled morsel of food.

Immediately, Rachel was clapping him on the back. “You okay?” she asked.

He was trying to flee. From what, he had no clue. He worked with her in the office every single weekday. But she’d never had this kind of effect on him before….

Dear Reader,

This holiday season, as our anniversary year draws to a close, we have much to celebrate. The talented authors who have published—and continue to publish—unforgettable love stories. You, the readers, who have made our twenty-year milestone possible. And this month’s very special offerings.

First stop: BACHELOR GULCH, Sandra Steffen’s popular ongoing miniseries. They’d shared an amazing night together; now a beguiling stranger was back in his life carrying Sky’s Pride and Joy. She’d dreamed Hunter’s Vow would be the marrying kind…until he learned about their child he’d never known existed—don’t miss this keeper by Susan Meier! Carolyn Zane’s BRUBAKER BRIDES are back! Montana’s Feisty Cowgirl thought she could pass as just another male ranch hand, but Montana wouldn’t rest till he knew her secrets…and made this 100% woman completely his!

Donna Clayton’s SINGLE DOCTOR DADS return…STAT. Rachel and the M.D. were office assistant and employer…so why was she imagining herself this widower’s bride and his triplets’ mother? Diana Whitney brings her adorable STORK EXPRESS series from Special Edition into Romance with the delightful story of what happens when Mixing Business…with Baby. And debut author Belinda Barnes tells the charming tale of a jilted groom who finds himself all dressed up…to deliver a pregnant beauty’s baby—don’t miss His Special Delivery!

Thank you for celebrating our 20th anniversary. In 2001 we’ll have even more excitement—the return of ROYALLY WED and Marie Ferrarella’s 100th book, to name a couple!

Happy reading!

Mary-Theresa Hussey

Senior Editor

Rachel and the M.D.

Donna Clayton

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

This book is dedicated, in loving memory, to Louise Anderson

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DONNA CLAYTON

is proud to be a recipient of the Holt Medallion, an award honoring outstanding literary talent, for her Silhouette Romance novel Wife for a While. And seeing her work appear on the Waldenbooks Series Bestsellers list has given her a great deal of joy and satisfaction.

Reading is one of Donna’s favorite ways to wile away a rainy afternoon. She loves to hike, too. Another hobby added to her list of fun things to do is traveling. She fell in love with Europe during her first trip abroad and plans to return often. Oh, and Donna still collects cookbooks, but as her writing career grows, she finds herself using them less and less.

Donna loves to hear from her readers. Please write to her care of Silhouette Books, 300 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017.

Contents

Chapter One (#u435a9f20-fdca-5c3b-ae38-ab0abb4ab3fd)

Chapter Two (#ue4f36022-57ee-5d37-89bb-3bc37694dd62)