Hot Chocolate Honeymoon — Cathy Gillen Thacker

A BACHELOR NO MORE
Ryan MCoy stirred up a heap of trouble when he told the town he had a fiancee -- which he didn't. So when seven giggling girls and their knockout teacher showed up on his doorstep seeking shelter from the storm, Ryan not only found his bride-to-be, but a ready-made family to ride out the blizzard.

AN ON-TIME BRIDE
Grace Tennessen went along with the fake engagement -- she hardly had to pretend to be attracted to the man. But later, surrounded by seven ogling bridesmaids and Ryan's arms, Grace got nervous. Ryan said "I do -- and sounded as if he meant it for good!