Books by Carrie Weaver

Once A Ranger

Harlequin Superromance
Sept 2010

Tony Perez has never fancied redheads. But this one's got his attention. In fact, Kat Monroe is attracting a lot of attention. The worst kind. With her recent lottery win and softness for hard-luck stories, she's the ideal target for the con man Tony is tracking. His old Texas Ranger instincts scream at him to warn her. But now that he's a private investigator, he has to stay under cover—even if it means putting her at risk.

Kat has to believe he's just a flirtatious vacationer at the Phoenix Rising Resort. But the closer they grow, the tougher it is to pretend. Now he's facing an impossible choice. Keep up the charade and get his man. Or tell her everything, risk his case...get the girl!

 

Dear Friend,

I have wanted to write Kat's story since she emerged as Annie's wise-cracking best friend in Welcome Home, Daddy. To be honest, I felt sorry for her because she had a total loser boyfriend, the latest in a long line of bad boys.

Kat is smart, beautiful and successful. Can't she see she deserves better? And if picking losers is a pattern for her, why doesn't she simply change it?

Many of you are probably nodding and thinking, "That's just like my friend,________. " Yes, we all have a friend like Kat. Heck, some of us are Kat. So why do intelligent, attractive, charming women seem to be drawn to men who are no good?

As Once A Ranger unfolds, I think you'll see why Kat needs to be needed so badly (though she covers her vulnerability with a smartass attitude). And I hope you'll silently cheer her on as she fights to let go of the past. Even as dark, intense Tony Perez challenges her newfound courage to choose differently every step of the way.

Enjoy!
Carrie

 

"A novel plotline and first-rate characterization make this a keeper. Readers won't want to put this one down."
—Alexandra Kay, Romantic Times, 4.5 stars

 

Welcome Home, Daddy

Harlequin Superromance
Aug 2009

Keep life simple, safe. Avoid risks. Annie Marsh learned that the hard way when she was just a kid. So what possessed her to forget those rules for one night with Reservist Drew Vincent? Could've been the fact he was shipping out the next day. Regardless, next thing Annie knows, she's a new mommy...and her son's daddy is missing and presumed dead.

That is, until two-plus years later when she answers her front door. Turns out Drew is not only very much alive, he's about to discover he's a dad. And that initial spark between Annie and Drew? It's on the verge of becoming all-consuming. But how can she trust her heart and her son to a man who risks his life every day?

 

"Weaver deftly depicts Drew's and Annie's emotions. Drew is appropriately shocked over Micah's existence and then steadfast in his desire to do the right thing, while Annie is convincing in her insecurity. Both characters are quite realistic."
—Alexandra Kay, Romantic Times, 4 stars

 

Baby I'm Yours

Harlequin Superromance
March 2008

Who is the father of Becca Smith's baby?

Widowed and pregnant, Becca has to believe this baby was her beloved husband Gabe's last gift to her. No way could the child belong to Rick Jensen, her husband's best friend-and the man with whom she shared one night. But she has her doubts.

So does Rick. He's not ready to give up on the prospect of being a father-or of becoming more than just a friend to Becca. He may never be able to replace what she had with Gabe, but maybe he can do the right thing and raise Gabe's child as his own.

Then another question starts to haunt him. Could he raise his child as Gabe's?

"Carrie Weaver's Baby, I'm Yours (4.5) is a masterfully written story about grief, loss and how friends can not only help us move on but ultimately become more important to us."
—Alexandra Kay, Romantic Times, 4.5 stars

 

A CHANCE WORTH TAKING*

Harlequin NASCAR Series
November 2007

She's driving everybody stark, raving mad...

Team owner Sam Kincaid will bet his reputation that eighteen-year-old Michael McIntyre has a Super Nova future in racing. If only his overprotective mother would exit stage left. To be blunt, Michael's "advisor" is driving Sam crazy. She's gorgeous, she's smart, she's opinionated, and she's totally in his face!

Tess can't believe her whiz-kid son quit school for NASCAR! Problem is, she was prepared to hate Sam, the person responsible for derailing her son's academic future. But Sam isn't the risk-taking adrenaline junkie she expected. In fact, the situation is much worse. Their undeniable attraction is leaving her breathless!

* TEMPORARY NANNY and A CHANCE WORTH TAKING are loosely connected through Royce McIntyre, ex-husband of Tess and father of driver Michael McIntyre. In all businesses stuff happens and publishing is no different -- the release order of these two books is non-sequential. Though it shouldn't detract from your enjoyment of each story individually, Carrie hopes you will buy TEMPORARY NANNY the minute it hits the shelves in October and save it for reading after A CHANCE WORTH TAKING in November.

"In A Chance Worth Taking (4), Carrie Weaver explores life's choices and consequences and how they affect not only us but those around us. Michael is a gifted young scientist torn between taking a full ride to Stanford and an offer from Sam Kinkaid to join his NASCAR racing team as a driver. To the chagrin of his mother, Tess, he chooses life at the track. Tess accompanies her son to Charlotte, where she and Sam start to have feelings for each other. It's not an easy ride, however, especially when fame goes to Michael's head and he starts drinking and womanizing. This is not only a delightful love story for Tess and Sam, it's a rough coming-of-age story for Michael as well."
—Cindy Himler, Romantic Times Magazine

"This terrific family drama combines a coming of age subplot with a romance between two middle aged protagonists. Michael is terrific as he discovers women and alcohol, but not tolerance and control until he almost throws it all away. Tess and Sam put their love on hold because they fear for Michael as his choices have been abominable. NASCAR takes a back seat to the lead trio."
—Harriet Klausner, Bookcrossing (10 Stars)

 

Temporary Nanny

Harlequin Superromance
October 2007

Who would guess that the perfect nanny for a ten-year-old boy is Royce McIntyre? Not Katy Garner, that's for sure. But she has no other choice than to ask her handsome neighbor for help. Never expecting that Royce might be the perfect answer for someone else...

"In Temporary Nanny (4), Carrie Weaver places her characters in situations any one of us could face. Royce's and Katy's emotional baggage is so realistic that many readers will be able to identify."
—Alexandra Kay, Romantic Times

"This reader felt the best thing about TEMPORARY NANNY was the secondary characters. While they were not the main characters, they come across as real people, presenting dilemmas that real people might face today in a world where second marriages have become the norm. This reviewer cannot wait to see if Ms. Weaver continues to share more about this group of characters down the road, she feels that Michael needs his own story, that something brought him back into this novel over and over and that there is a juicy tidbit that makes him something special."
—Angela (Angie) F. Dobson,
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No Time to Lose

Harlequin NASCAR Series
May 2007
ISBN: 978-0-373-21772-4

Never underestimate a scorned woman...holding a wrench!

Jamie Tanner might appear more lingerie model than grease monkey, but she's actually a highly qualified mechanical engineer. No way is she going to let some struggling, chauvinistic NASCAR drive say her work isn't up to speed. Tanner Performance Motors is the best in the business—and so is she.

But Ryan Pearce can't afford to make nice. He's counting on Jamie to find out why his performance engine keeps failing...and there's no time to lose. Ryan is only a race away from tanking his career.

Jamie has never been bested by an engine—or a man. But spending long nights working closely with Ryan, trying not to be distracted by his presence, she wonders if she's met her match....

"...A fun read."
—Cindy Himler, Romantic Times Book Reviews

 

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