Three in one. If you like Palmer's older romances, these are decent. If you like strong, independent heroines who aspire to be more than housewives, you should probably look elsewhere.

Ward & Mari - thrown together by a conspiring aunt, "dying" man Ward has no intention of tying the knot. He might consider an affair.... "Traumatized" Mari wants to be a writer. Fascinated by Ward, she has no intention of being a mistress.

Kingman & Tiffany - Spoiled deb Tiffany's chased King for a long time. But now that she's caught him, she's not sure they know each other well enough to make a match.

Callaghan & Tess - Cag has no intention of marrying. But he can't fight his attraction to young housekeeper Tess. Conspiring brothers see the two married, but a happy ending still isn't quite in sight. (My personal favorite of the three.) ( )