After working as a cop in New Orleans, Carter Trahan is back in Mystere Parish, where his latest assignment seems like a joke: making sure Alaina LeBeau lives in her childhood home for two weeks to comply with her mother's will. But soon the sexy sheriff isn't laughing. Someone-or something-is stalking the beautiful defense lawyer, turning her once-grand mansion into a house of horrors. But as he searches for the truth, Carter must face ghosts of his own past lurking in the bayou. Most troubling of all is his unprofessional attraction to the woman he's protecting, as Alaina's allure haunts him as no specter ever could....

    Follow Zane, Canyon, and Stern as they find love, resist temptation and court desire the Westmoreland way.

    His kindness helps her make the transition from skinny child to lovely woman -- only for her to attract the attention of his brother.Matthew Fortune is the heir to the house and also a ruthless seducer. But when Hetty rejects him, he has her thrown out. Hetty is determined to make a better life for herself, but when Matthew turns up swearing he wants to marry her, she senses a trap.At a time where she needs him most, where is her hero Richard?Note: previously published as THE JEWEL STREETS by Una Horne

    Fulfilling her beloved grandmother's last wish could be the closure she needs. But purchasing a breathtaking lake-view estate in her Chicago hometown comes with one string attached. His name's Daman Barker, and he's bidding on the same property. Worse, Imani has to team up with Mr. Sexy And He Knows It to plan the gala of the year.When Daman goes after something he wants, he usually gets it. And his latest venture is no exception. Only, this time he has a partner. Vibrant and savvy, Imani is arousing desire Daman knows he should resist. But when a family revelation threatens all that he cherishes most, Daman will risk everything to turn a business merger into a passionate union between two loving hearts.

    Hers may get them killed.Breaking protocol and going on the run with a protected witness wasn't in U.S. Marshal Ryan Jackson's plans. And even though Jessica Delaney's testimony nearly put away a crime boss, Ryan can't afford to trust her. Still, the duty-dedicated marshal will do whatever it takes to protect Jessica and uncover the mole leaking her new identity. But staying seconds ahead of the ruthless killers on their trail is easier than keeping himself safe from Jessica's unexpected vulnerability and irresistible determination.Now, as the net around them tightens, Ryan's deepest loss may be the one danger he never anticipated.

    Three beloved authors bring you heartwarming classic tales that are the perfect way to celebrate this special time of year. Shepherd Moon BY ROCHELLE ALERSTragedy forced Rhianna Campbell to run away from the small town of Shepherd. Years later, she returns to find her former fiancé's brother resents her for leaving after his brother died in a Christmas Eve accident. Can Emery Sutherland find a way to forgive Rhianna? And will they both find peace and maybe something more this holiday season…together?Wishing on a Starr BY ADRIANNE BYRDYears ago, Gia Hunter's husband was killed in combat, so she was forced to give up their infant daughter, Starr. In a twist of fate, Starr's adoptive father, Daniel Davis, and Gia have a chance encounter while Christmas shopping. Their attraction is immediate, but complications arise because Starr has been searching for her biological mother. Will there be a future together waiting under the tree for this would-be family?A Christmas Serenade BY JANICE SIMSCallie Hart is having a hard time being grateful this Thanksgiving. She just lost her job in Atlanta, and while traveling home to her family in Charleston, she gets a flat tire. Out of nowhere, a tall, handsome stranger appears to help her. After thanking him, Callie doesn't expect to see him ever again. But Callie's mother has a plan to keep her daughter close to home�and that plan includes the gorgeous stranger that Callie cannot forget….

    She's got her act together—a fabulous new job, great friends and plenty of dating prospects. She's happily taking New York City by storm, so why would she ruin things by committing to just one man? If anyone could influence Alexis, it might be Graham Stone. He's gorgeous and brilliant, enough to make any red-blooded woman question her single status. Unfortunately, he's also her boss. When these two seductive forces collide, neither thinks past the sparks they are generating. But their rendezvous has an unexpected consequence during the holiday season—one that could make them never want to walk away…from each other.

    The offices of the Rust Creek Rambler were damaged in the Great Flood, but we are now filing our reports from a bar stool at the Ace in the Hole. And do we have scandalous news for you!We have it on good authority that during the storm, gorgeous rapscallion Collin Traub was stranded with our beloved kindergarten teacher Willa Christensen—alone. In a barn. Overnight. No one knows why, but Willa could barely stand the sight of Collin before. And now? Oh, readers—we don't like to kiss and tell. But our sources tell us that the sexy Rust Creek cowboy has set his sights on lassoing the sweet schoolmarm…for good!

    Commander Jack Callahan Mission: A high-flying maneuver…with tantalizing perks!Being stationed at a naval base on Whidbey Island is a dream come true for Navy pilot Jack Callahan. But when a late-night encounter on a beach with a stunning woman turns scorchin' hot, Jack's dream starts resembling an X-rated fantasy….Three weeks in her hometown is nothing short of torture for photographer Maggie Copeland. The town hasn't forgotten she was dumped at the altar by an aviator, and neither has she—until her naughty rendezvous with the oh-so-scrumptious stranger! But then Maggie learns that Jack is a pilot. Can she resist the force of their sexual chemistry…or will she find herself falling for another flyboy?

    Still, this U.S. Marshal has no problem taking Joelle Tate into "protective custody"—on her wedding day. To save his family from unjust charges, he'd take on a lot worse than an ex-flame he couldn't trust. But Dallas doesn't know Joelle has put her freedom on the line to protect him. Now with only two days to investigate a long-buried crime no one wants solved, they must confront their past mistakes, and the shattering secret that drove them apart. Giving in to the simmering desire may lead to an impossible second chance—or help set a trap one calculating killer can't wait to spring.…

    But now he's back to investigate an unsolved murder and has teamed up with police detective Ivy Hawkins—the only part of the Smoky Mountain hamlet worth remembering.A Steamy Reunion Would Keep Him ThereIvy is a hometown girl and well aware of Sutton's reputation. She can't help but find his smoldering eyes resurrecting long-buried feelings. Plus, as the body count rises, Sutton is the only one who believes her that an eerily methodical serial killer is living among them in the shrouded peaks of Bitterwood. Ivy doesn't know which is worse—the desire she feels for a man who's nothing but trouble…or the danger posed by a killer who has them in his sights?

    When Alicia Parker turns up at his Lake Como villa with the press in tow, claiming he's responsible for her sister's pregnancy, he's furious. He knows her kind—and he'll make her pay, in any way he sees fit…!The Greek Billionaire's Baby Revenge by Jennie LucasAnna made one mistake when working for Nikos Stavrakis: sharing his bed! Believing Nikos to be unfaithful, Anna left him, but nine months later, she is left nursing a tiny baby… Nikos is furious when he discovers Anna has his sonso he will make Anna his bride, and teach her who's boss!Mistress: Pregnant by the Spanish Billionaire by Kim LawrenceLibrary assistant Nell Frost is on a mission to confront the man who is nothing but a heartless seducer of women! But Nell has underestimated the power of Luiz Santoro… One look at this young virgin, dressed in shapeless clothes and this Spaniard makes a plan with two conditions: no marriage, no children. But rules are made to be broken…

    Every day is a lone struggle to keep her diner open, more than two years after the plague that devastated the human population. Now, amid the chaos, a vampire race has begun stalking the survivors. Because of her rare blood type, Olivia has learned to avoid vampire contact—until she meets one she can't resist. After Campbell Raines saves her life, it's clear there's no ignoring their potentially fatal attraction. In the arms of this haunted yet captivating cop, Olivia will discover that vampires can love just as passionately as they kill….

    But then Evie discovered she was with child... To Seven years ago Caroline had fallen in love – and into bed – with powerful Spaniard Luiz Vazquez. Believing he'd betrayed her, she'd fled. Now, she's back – being forced to accept his proposal and trying to keep him at a distance! Bride Marco feels bound to marry and produce an heir to the famous Bellini fortune. But Antonia, his delectable mistress, is the only woman he wants in his life and his bed. Will he take his unsuitable mistress for his wife?

    Perfect family, beautiful voice, wealthy fiancé. But when she realizes her soon-to-be husband only values her for her pretty face, her life is suddenly in turmoil. Then a handsome young man comes to her rescue when she's stranded in a storm on Christmas Eve. And the world suddenly seems full of possibilities….Unlike her former fiancé, Jackson Judge loves Barbara for everything she is, inside and out. But how could so lovely and talented a woman ever love a scarred monster like him? All he can see, shut away in his room, are his wounds from Pearl Harbor. Jackson finds himself questioning God's plan, but Barbara knows real love looks deeper than beauty or scars. Eyes of love see straight to the heart.

    But Zara Blake was shattered by the night she risked it all – and lost. She took just one chance for passion. But that’s nothing compared to what will come in nine months’ time! Indecent Having come from the streets of Athens, Sergios Demonides thought he had seen it all. Then Beatriz Blake walked into his office and asked him for a marriage of convenience! Sergios needs a mother for his late cousin’s children, so the heiress and the ruthless billionaire strike a deal… Deception On a mission to steal Navarre Cazier’s laptop to save a fellow chambermaid’s reputation, feisty Tawny Blake is caught red-handed! Blushing brighter than her flame-coloured hair, she’s sure she’ll be fired. Then Cazier presents her with a shocking proposition.

    Beautiful, sassy VJ Lewis needs his help--and a ride to Dallas. Kris wants to give her both.Yet his career depends on arriving without giving in to the passion VJ ignites in him. And denying temptation gets harder with every mile. VJ insists the heart of a hero beats beneath Kris's suave exterior--and she intends to prove it, one hands-on lesson at a time.Suddenly this road trip is taking a whole new direction...

    a white Christmas... hot cocoa by a roaring fire... it all adds up to a perfect holiday romance! Dear Holly, As I look around the inn, I see garland and mistletoe, colored lights and ornaments–everything I have always professed to despise. You were right to wonder why I would choose to visit The White Barn Inn. You were right about a lot of things. Since I met you, though, everything has changed. I’ve changed. And that’s why I can’t go on any longer without telling you the whole story. I don’t know if you will ever be able to forgive me. But they say Christmas is a time for miracles. And you do believe in them, don’t you? The question is, can you still believe in me? Max.

    Unfortunately, that means making nice with the man she holds responsible for her mother's murder: Hunter Stone.Allowing Hunter into her life is the opposite of easy.Brooke's never understood why her sister forgave him—and worse, became his neighbor and friend. But even she can't deny the bond between the man and child, or how much she's come to rely on both of them. Despite her instinct to fight this ex-cop who's challenging her right to custody, Brooke suspects the best thing for Connor is a life with both of them in it.

    Now the killer had resurfaced, but this time Jo had Levi Cooper to protect her. Even if he was disobeying direct orders from the U.S. Marshal service to do so….Levi had vowed years ago to always keep the innocent beauty safe. So when Jo insisted on finally getting some answers, Levi had no choice but to help her. But watching as the pain of the past threatened to crush a spirited Jo, Levi ignored every professional instinct and pulled her into his arms. After one night together, Levi was more determined than ever to close this case. Because that one night would never be enough….

    Now he's back, only this time he finds Bronte isn't quite so biddable!Shock: One-Night HeirHe needs an heir!When penniless Maya met Giorgio Sabbatini, he married her, despite her lack of heritage. But when Maya can't give him an heir, she walks away. Not before one last reckless night of passion…The Wedding CharadeCommand to marry...Notorious Nic Sabbatini doesn't respond well to ultimatums - not even those in a will! But when stunning, willful Jade breezes into his office and announces their wedding to him and the world's media, Nic plays along. He won't turn Jade down again…

    Between the customs of the savage tribe and heavy labor she is not used to, she is on the verge of despair. Her master, Wulfric, the King of Wolves, speaks to her with arrogance—until she turns into a totally different girl from who she initially was. A wild kiss stolen in the bath lights up the flame of love in her heart for the first time in her life. All she thinks about are his shining green eyes and his robust body. He is an enemy, and she is just a slave…

    SOMETHING NEW. SOMETHING BORROWED. SOMEONE DEAD...Adam Sutton's instinct for trouble failed him once before--and nearly destroyed his sister's life. He'll do anything to make amends, even helping her turn their family's mansion into a successful destination-wedding business. But when Jillian Jones suddenly arrives at Sutton Hall, this brooding businessman suspects the bride-to-be isn't what she seems. She's asking too many "innocent" questions about the Hall's tragic history and the mysterious death of its first paying bride. She's defying his orders to leave, even as strange accidents threaten her. And her fiery determination is making it impossible for Adam to resist getting dangerously close. Now their only chance to survive means gambling on an all-too-fragile trust--even as someone in the darkest shadows prepares to dress another Sutton Hall bride in black...

    And he's been in town exactly three hours before a curvy blonde named Maggie flashes him a look that says "You belong in my bed." It's a night of wicked satisfaction. And it's a night they can never repeat…. All Professor Maggie Barlow wanted was an orgasm—or three— from the dead-sexy Ranger. Having him as her official army  liaison while she works on her new book? That wasn't in the  plan. Especially when she learns that Hunter has orders to "control" her. Little does the army know that when it comes  to their deliciously naughty nighttime activities, Hunter is at Maggie's complete command…. Uniformly Hot!  The Few. The Proud. The Sexy as Hell.

    Sicily’s Corretti Dynasty The more powerful the family…the darker the secrets! Introducing the Correttis; Sicily’s most scandalous family! Behind the closed doors of their opulent palazzo, ruthless desire and the lethal Coretti charm are alive and well.Step over the threshold and enter the Correttis’ dark and dazzling world…A LEGACY OF SECRETS – Carol MarinelliAN INVITATION TO SIN – Sarah Morgan A SHADOW OF GUILT – Abby Green AN INHERITANCE OF SHAME – Kate Hewitt A WHISPER OF DISGRACE – Sharon Kendrick A FAÇADE TO SHATTER – Lynn Raye Harris A SCANDAL IN THE HEADLINES – Caitlin Crews A HUNGER FOR THE FORBIDDEN – Maisey Yates 8 Exciting, Passionate Stories

    She has come to tell CEO Cesare that she’s pregnant. The tabloids have been full of his rumored is love affair with an actress, he’s from a different world and he’s so rich that he earns in a minute what she might earn in a lifetime How is she going to tell him about the baby? He doesn’t even know her name. The two of them met when he was a guest at the B and B where she worked. On that stormy night, he was in the darkness of despair from having suddenly lost his eyesight in an accident, and Samantha felt compelled to comfort him…

    Inspired by their accomplishments, three bestselling authors have written stories to honor these real-life heroines.In Light This Candle, Major Mitch McConnell has arrived home after serving overseas for nearly two years. Now he can finally give his condolences to Cassidy Frazier, whose husband died under his command. But when he tracks down the single mother, he finds out that Cassidy is about to be evicted and her son, Cody, is in the hospital.At first, Cassidy tells Mitch she doesn't want his help. The military wasn't there for her when it mattered most, so she certainly doesn't need them now. But Mitch is more than a soldier: he's a caring, gentle man who's determined to ease Cassidy's burdens. And if she lets him into her family, perhaps she can give Mitch something worth fighting for...Look for all three ebooks inspired by real-life heroines: Good Neighbors by Sheila Roberts, Just Joe by Carla Cassidy and Light This Candle by Cindy Dees. Visit the Harlequin More Than Words website at www.HarlequinMoreThanWords.com or your favorite ebook retailer to download these free novellas today.

    But when he uncovers the secret she's been hiding, all of his carefully laid plans will unravel!Unnoticed and UntouchedPutting the personal in PA!Gold diggers are an occupational hazard for Lorenzo D'Angeli. So he extends his PA's job description to cover evening events!Renzo loses his cool when he sees his formerly frumpy PA dressed to kill...but Faith Black knows this playboy well--she'll guard her heart fiercely!

    They made passionate love whenever business took him to New York, but Marley's hopes for future happiness are dashed when he tells her, "This isn't a relationship. You're just my mistress," and kicks her out of his penthouse. Still reeling in shock, she fails to notice the kidnappers trailing her on that shadowy New York street. Chrysander thinks she has left him for good, until she is discovered three months later, suffering from amnesia, and pregnant to boot!

    Then Kelly walked away with only an apology. Now James is charged with solving a bioterrorist attack -- and Dr. Jarvis works at the suspected lab. — Is Kelly an accomplice or a victim? Just what are her secrets that drove her from James's bed? Soon one thing becomes clear: The ghosts of her past have nothing on the terrorists targeting her and Washington, D.C. Another threat bathes the city in red alert, and now there are lives at stake, in addition to hearts....

    A wife like sweet Aberdeen Donovan. Marriage would help provide a home for the three little girls Aberdeen wants to adopt. Not to mention, for the little secret that's on the way…. THE BULL RIDER'S TWINS Finding Daria Cameron warming his bed is a sight Judah Callahan will never forget. How can a red-blooded cowboy say no? Especially when Judah's desired Darla from afar for years. Only, now she's having his babies…and planning on tying the knot with another man. Over his dead body! Can he get her to believe in their future together?

    Now he returns to Dallas to discover the unthinkable—Hadley is the prime suspect in the disappearance of her twin baby girls…the daughters he never knew he had.Beyond Hadley's terror of having her children kidnapped is the shock of seeing Adam. Yes, she had kept him from his daughters, but now, when he insists they work together as a united front, she knows she is still in love with him. Despite their past, finding their children is their only hope to finally becoming a family—if time doesn't run out first.

    Elena...his enemy’s prize and forbidden to his touch. But at sea there are no rules and Alessandro will take what he wants. Yet a Corretti should know that passion has consequences. And if Elena is carrying his child? She’ll be bound to him forever.A Hunger For The Forbidden — Maisey YatesAlessia Battaglia is a vision in white…as she flees the church. She’s left Alessandro Corretti at the altar, praying that his cousin, Matteo will come after her.But Matteo only watches her run, dark and impassive as the devil. But there are two things Matteo has yet to learn: Alessia is pregnant and he is the only man who’s shared her bed, and the power of love is greater than even the Corretti dynasty...

    Nicolette is stunned. With his well-defined face and glittering ethnic garb, he is the most fascinating thing she’s ever laid eyes on! “Welcome to the land of a thousand dreams, Princess Chantal.” The name he calls her in his sweet, low voice brings Nicolette back to reality. That’s right, I’m here posing as my sister, Chantal, his fiancée, to trick him into making our plan work out! Ooh, but can I really take advantage of a man like him?

    When his troubled past leads him to Bear Lake, Montana, single mom Alisa Machak makes him consider putting down roots. Alisa doesn't have a problem letting Nick work in her diner, but when he starts edging his way into her heart, she has to draw the line. He reminds her too much of her son's father, another drifter who abandoned them both. Nick wishes he could be there for them, but believes he's not fit to be a husband. When his worst fears come true one night, it's up to Alisa to show him the perfect recipe for a forever romance.

    She's long since felt she'll never fit into a family. But spending time with Daniel and his cute daughter Mia, opens Stephanie's eyes to the possibility that her longed for wish – a family of her very own – might just come true this Christmas…

    Gavin Brice has enough on his plate without an inconvenient attraction to his new boss! The frosty Dr. Virginia Potter clearly disapproves of his maverick ways - but with one amazing kiss, the ice begins to thaw....

    This Presents bundle includes A Man Without Mercy by USA TODAY bestselling author Miranda Lee, The Flaw in His Diamond by USA TODAY bestselling author Susan Stephens, His Temporary Mistress by USA TODAY bestselling author Cathy Williams and A Deal with Benefits by Susanna Carr.Look for 8 new exciting stories every month from Harlequin Presents!

    There she runs into Mike McTavish who runs a large farm and who she’s been in love with ever since she was fourteen. He’s just begun caring for his late brother’s twins, and he selected his future wife for the children. When Erin learns that the twins have been mistreated by Mike’s fiancée, she must say something…but what if Mike doesn’t believe her?

    His role in the prestigious undercover agency Corcoran Team trumped everything. Even Lara Bart. Though his loyalty to his position had once driven her away, Lara knew she had to tame her emotions if she wanted to survive. Whether she liked it or not, he was the only man who could protect her.Showing up at his door after dodging one attempt on her life, she knew Davis had the tools to make sure the next one failed, as well. But was his past to blame for the sudden attacks? Or was the answer, just like their intense relationship, not so clear-cut?

    He had no time to waste if he was to escape his pursuers. But when he stopped for supplies in the small town of Buffalo Hollow, he found a family in even more desperate straits than him.Lizzie Tate had been barely holding on. Her father fell ill several months ago, leaving the running of the store and the care of her little sister to her. Now winter approached, and their fuel supply was dangerously low.Holt promised to help the Tates, even though every moment with them was a second closer to being caught. But as he spends time with Lizzie and her family, feeling the warmth of their love, he finds himself wanting something more impossible than freedom…a place to call home.

    But she has been good for too long. She refuses to jump from one gilded cage to another! The question is, if the arrogant, commanding Sheikh lets her fly away, will she come back? The forgotten Corretti…When Zach Scott stirs from a flashback and finds himself not in a fighter jet but at a party, pressed up against the soft figure of Lia Corretti, he sees the warmth in her eyes. Lia is desperate to be loved and the heat of Zach is beyond the innocent Sicilian girl's experience. Will he give her the one night she craves?

    She agrees to the deal and heads to Tregellin Manor, where she meets Rafael, who immediately suspects that Juliet isn’t who she says she is. Cary’s grandmother Eleanor, on the other hand, welcomes her warmly and throws the couple an engagement party. But when Eleanor loans Juliet a beautiful ruby ring for the occasion, Rafael reacts most bizarrely. What does it mean?

    But to this cop, she is very much alive in Angi Morgan's The Marine's Last Defense After escaping a killer, playing dead was the only way Sabrina Watkins could get out of Amarillo alive. Now she's living in Dallas, where no one knows her true identity. Until homicide cop Jake Craig shows up. A half-frozen pup he finds at a crime scene brings Jake to Sabrina's doorstep. Suddenly, the former marine is playing hero to a desperate woman on the run. Sworn to clear her name, Jake's already falling for the stunning brunette with the amethyst eyes. Can he keep her safe and turn a rescue mission into a last chance at love?

    But Kent thinks of her as a little sister. While Nellie secretly hopes that her feelings will be reciprocated, she learns that he’s being promoted to a spot at the international branch of the company. In a mere two weeks, no less! Having spent a year unable to attract Kent’s attention, Nellie decides to do away with her introverted self and formulate a last-ditch plan to marry her dreamboat!

    Charlotte James will do anything to save her best friend's unborn baby—even turn to her ex-fiancé, Dr. Quinn Devlyn! Their relationship ended badly after the loss of their own little miracle, and while Charlotte trusts the hotshot neonatal surgeon's amazing ability, she doesn't trust the man who buries his emotions in work…. A career-threatening injury has left Quinn at a crossroads in his life. But, working with Charlotte again in the snowbound beauty of her isolated community practice, he realizes he's been given a second chance to prove that both the baby and Charlotte's fragile heart will be safe in his hands….

    Juan Morales has most of the other nurses eating out of his hand! This Argentinian consultant works hard and plays hard, and that's just not sensible Cate's way. But there is a secret in the depths behind that seductive face . There's also something about his live–life–to–the–fullest attitude that seems to be contagious! The more Juan flirts with her, the more Cate is tempted . Dare she risk it all for just one night?

    At an exclusive Christmas house party, his latest mission is compromised by the beautiful but deadly succubus Lucille Beaulieu. Though still drawn to his former lover, Val cannot forget her betrayal....Hoping to atone for her past, Lucie uses her seductive powers to help couples find happiness. But she is distracted from her task by her own delicious dreams of the dark and dangerous Val.As the riotous festivities begin, their passion is reinvoked, but can a little Christmas magic restore their lost trust?

    After their reunion, her father tricks her, locks her up in his estate and gives her away, as if she’s an object, to be married to an unknown enemy! But it’s not like Layla to give up easily. She manages to escape her guard and make a run for it, until she’s spotted by none other than the handsome and haughty Sheikh Halil.

    But unlike the last time – when she was paid one million dollars to jilt casino owner Hayden MacKenzie at the altar – she was now being blackmailed by Hayden! Shelby would do anything to keep her secrets hidden…even give Hayden the wedding night he had lost. Her High-Stakes Affair Of all the men for director Raine Montgomery to be attracted to – Scott Rivers, really! Professional gambler Scott had bet fifty thousand dollars he’d bed her before they finished filming the Vegas poker showdown. No one – not even sexy Scott – was going to trump her! But the allure of the forbidden might be too irresistible… Their Million-Dollar Night Was one night worth one million dollars? Millionaire Max Williams would have said no – then he set his eyes on scandalous and sinful Roxy O’Malley. Roxy knew her secrets could cost Max his million-dollar deal, yet she couldn’t resist one evening in his arms!

    Marc Bailey needs to move on and accept that he wasn't to blame for the loss of his wife and unborn child.But spending time with new colleague Laurie Grant and her charming little girl, Izzy, is both a joy and a heartache. He should walk away—except, Laurie and Izzy are ready to show Marc that everyone deserves a second chance at happiness.…

    After her parents passed away, Marina had no choice but to settle the problem on her own. She crashes a party to try to negotiate with the billionaire, but she offends the prideful man and finds herself surrounded by Wakefield’s bodyguards. Suddenly a mysterious man named Ronan Carlisle comes to her aid and offers to help get her company back…under one condition. Marina must pretend to be his mistress!

    The man, who appeared out of nowhere, was Walker Buchanan, a handsome man who had recently moved in to the upstairs of her apartment. Not wanting to be in debt to a man, Elissa tries to refuse Walker’s generosity. Irresistible is a popular spin-off work that depicts love and hate of the Buchanan restaurant empire in Seattle and is now available as a manga! Also included in the book is a side story, Loving Spoonful.

    After years of raising her beloved maternal half brother, her abusive stepfather suddenly demands custody just so he can have an heir. She tells her story to her former boss, Jackson, and he makes a startling proposal: that he and Taylor should get married as soon as possible and apply for custody of her brother. It's true that with the successful, world-famous film producer on her side, her stepfather wouldn’t be able to stand in her way—but why the offer? They were never more than boss and secretary. But Jackson soon explains it to her: "I want you to have my baby within the year."

    Emma is asked to spy on Damian by her former boss, who is opposed to the restructuring and doesn’t want Damian to ruin the company. But Emma’s heart is moved when Damian tries to seduce her!

    Luckily a captivating blue-eyed man rescued her from this predicament. Bridget felt it was destiny when he embraced her with his warm arms and she devoted herself to him that day… What she didn’t know was that this was no generous passerby—he is none other than womanizing business man Adam Beaumont, who toys with women just for fun!

    

    But her stunning red hair catches Gabe’s interest, and how he longs to see her pale skin flushed from his touch! So he proposes a tantalizing deal: he’ll answer one question… for each kiss she gives him!

    She is with her university crew to research a canyon owned by a man named Jesse Blackwolf—an ultrarich hero of the Vietnam War who suddenly fell off the radar in the mid-1970s. What exactly happened? The truth remains unknown. Just when Sienna dazes off, lost in her thoughts about the mysterious hero, she blacks out in the sudden presence of green lightning. Meanwhile, Jesse Blackwolf is twisting his head in confusion. He finds Sienna knocked out on top of a dangerous cliff. Who is this blonde beauty, and where did she come from?

    But he flat-out refuses. So why does the sexy horse whisperer kiss her in front of the whole town? Could the untamable bachelor actually be dreaming of making a life with Laramie County's most willful woman? A COWBOY TO MARRY The only way for widow Libby Lowell to move on with her life is to leave Laramie, Texas. But Holden McCabe isn't letting Libby go. Not after she turned to him in her hour of need…and their passion created a baby. Is this their biggest mistake, or the second chance they've both been searching for?

     Nathalie Grant has spent the past eight years running from a choice that broke hearts, including her own. Eric Smitherman has been wrestling with the consequences of Nathalie’s choices since her sudden, mysterious departure from their apartment years ago. Torn by his love for Nathalie and his shattered heart, Eric struggles with forgiveness and bitterness. Creating an untraditional family with Nathalie’s sister Sarah and his best friend, Andrew, he valiantly helps raise Jack. Ambitious and passionate, a medical emergency sets Nathalie on a collision course with her past when she comes face to face with the aftermath of her choices in one stunning moment. Can burned bridges ever be rebuilt?

    

    Heiress Antonia Ruggiero is put to work and after hours he’ll take her between the sheets! Ordinary Girl, Sheikh Fiancé Jessica Sterling has just discovered she has a family in the desert kingdom of Bha’Khar. Apparently she’s been betrothed since birth to rich, arrogant, gorgeous Sheikh Kardahl Hourani. Kardahl is happy to marry, but love isn’t on his agenda. Accidentally a Wife Bethanne Sanders enjoyed flying Sheikh Rashid’s luxurious plane, but she hadn’t expected to be suddenly promoted to princess! It was only for convenience; sheikhs don’t fall for ordinary girls…

    Her grandmother had known Lysander's one weakness, and had used it to force him into the marriage—all in the hopes of smearing the Metaxis family name. Ophelia had fallen for Lysander the moment she’d seen his unyielding bronze eyes—but now those eyes are lit with the flames of anger, and she has no choice but to accept his begrudging proposal!

    Without exception, he has dumped every woman he’s dated after exactly one year—and this Friday marks one year for Cassandra and Joaquin. Will she become another pretty face he never looks back on? Her worries become stronger every day. Finally the fateful day arrives—but what awaits Cassandra is a destiny far beyond cruel and ironic!

    The two instantly fall in love, but Etienne is somehow caught up in violence and loses his life. Nine years later, Annie is the owner of a tearoom located in a small British town. She still holds her feelings for lost Etienne, but recently another man has started to approach her. He is Michael Harding, the bestselling author and landlord of Annie’s tearoom. Although he has been her landlord for years, Annie somehow has never met him in person. Michael looks nothing like the gentle Etienne Annie fell in love with 9 years ago. Yet somehow she sees the two men overlap….

    

    Julia, the daughter of an aristocrat, escapes the chaos and conflagration that fills the town—but is then captured by the mob. A strong Visigoth man accompanied by a wolf saves her at the last minute. The man with the long blond hair is Wulfric, the King of Wolves! Julia thanks him, but he only takes her in his arms and says, “Rome is ours. And so are you.” Julia is abducted as a slave! A historical epic of love and fate!

    Not only assigned to her first gruesome murder, but also partnered to the infamously eccentric Gideon Raintree. Gideon is quite handsome, but a tad creepy, seemingly talking to the very air! Hope's homicide investigation reveals some intriguing facts: the victims roommate is none other than Gideon's cousin! With supernatural meddling, suspicious circumstances, and romance in the precinct, Raintree: Haunted starts off with a bloody bang!

    Except now lovely, vital Connie has asked James to give her a baby. He loves and wants her too much to do that and walk away. Only how can he even begin to tell her...? The ER's Newest Dad My world is ending - at least that's what it feels like! Dr Ross Lane is back. Not only did he break my heart, he also left before my pregnancy test came back...positive! My baby is the most beautiful little boy in the world - and I owe it to him to let Ross know he's a daddy...

    This Harlequin Presents bundle includes A Whisper of Disgrace by Sharon Kendrick, Never Say No to a Caffarelli by Melanie Milburne, Captivated by Her Innocence by Kim Lawrence and A Reputation to Uphold by Victoria Parker.Look for 8 new exciting stories every month from Harlequin Presents!

    

    Only her fresh start is threatened when heri??new boss, consultant James Birchenhall, arrives - his privileged family once destroyed hers.i??But when scandalous headlines break, revealing Ellie's chequered past, the sinfully handsome aristocratic playboy is the only ... Full description

    But, once the figure at the piano notices him, she runs out as if trying to escape from him... “Just who was that woman in my castle?” He finds the answer soon. Her name is Kirsten, and she is one of the castle custodians. He is the crown prince of a kingdom, and has no intention of something as foolish as laying a hand on an employee. However, he can't believe a woman so beautiful is a custodian... Could there be some sort of reason? And the prince playfully gets close to Kirsten?!

    But when Adam Hunter moves in next door, things only get more complicated, not less. The artist in Sylvie is immediately intrigued by her new neighbor—the haunting lines of his face, the natural athleticism of his body. Maybe Adam is the muse she's been looking for…but his shadowed eyes suggest he's just one more person keeping secrets from her. Though Sylvie can't deny that Adam inspires passion in her, the last thing she needs is a romance…right?

    Two models disappear right before the show, and although she fills in for them at the last minute, the show ends in utter failure. The chairman of the event, Jarrett, arrogantly demands that she fundraise fifty thousand dollars in one month to make up for the lost donations. Jarrett is the owner of one of the biggest lingerie companies in America, and he is sexy enough to appear in advertisements with his models. “I know!” Kit has an idea. “I’ll plan a bachelor auction and make him join, too! If it’s successful, I’ll be able to raise the funds and get my revenge!”

    Blue-eyed Alex, a favorite of the tsar, is accompanying him to England. But Alex is a woman—born into the nobility, she ran away from home when forced to marry. Since then she has pretended to be a man. But when she meets the bright Duke Calder in England, she falls in love. Is it time for Alex to reveal her true self?

    Now she's ready to step up and run her parents' Kentucky camp—the place she loves most in the world. Too bad her parents aren't convinced of her dedication. In fact, they've hired someone else—someone with very conflicting ideas about how the camp should operate!A former marine, Rick Warren's approach is all about following orders. From the outset, it's clear that they don't see eye to eye. But there's an unexpected effect from all that clashing of wills. The heat of debate turns to steamy attraction—one they simply can't resist. Still, with the camp's future hanging in the balance, Summer must prove she's changed and can work with Rick to create a place kids will love—and a place where their love might have a chance….

    Successful and dreamy-looking he may be, but she blames Jack for destroying her father's business. With her mother totally smitten with his dad, Marnie can't avoid Jack.… Well, not without destroying her mom's well-deserved happiness.Soon Jack is forcing her to reconsider what really happened all those years ago. He's determined to show her that her own Mr. Right is indeed right under her nose!Reader Favorite—Boardroom Bride and GroomLawyer Nick isn't used to spending his time at a children's charity picnic, but it makes him see his beautiful colleague Carolyn in a whole new light.…

    Baylie Walker loves her job. As an emergency medical technician she gets to spend her days skiing through the mountains and saving lives. A secluded and quiet life is just what she needs…. Until delectable Dr. Kyle Campbell makes a dramatic entrance! He may be gorgeous, with a tortured edge, but he's exactly the kind of distraction she hoped to avoid this Christmas! Sparks fly when they are forced to work together. And as the first snow of the season begins to fall, they have nowhere to run….

    But it seems her boss has more than just work on his mind—he ambushes her in the shower, looking for a weekend of off-the-clock fun. Kate desperately manages to fend off his advances while leaving a few claw marks in her wake, but now she finds herself locked out of her hotel room in nothing but a towel. When hotel owner Zack Boudreaux comes to investigate the commotion, he finds a scantily clad woman of dubious repute and demands that she get out of his hotel at once. What can Kate do to convince him of her virtue?

    But only a little while later, she discovered he was unfaithful and she broke it off. Three years have passed since then, and now that Leon has assumed his father’s role as copartner at Stephen & Gregoris, he’s come back for her. Just remembering the humiliation makes Bea angry, but Leon doesn’t care—the first thing he does is kiss her in front of everyone at her twenty-first birthday party!

    He can see that, just like the wounded animals he treats, Katya needs tender loving care to bring her out of her shell.…Katya loved her job as a nurse, but after an assault she lost her confidence and has hidden herself away in the idyllic country village of Knighton. She won't let anyone close—but gorgeous, gentle Luke is breaking down all her barriers.…

    

    Her luck runs out when savvy casino owner, Dante Raintree notices her unusual winning streak. She expects an interrogation, but what she gets is far more eerie: he reveals he's psychic, just like her! Dante, convinced Lorna's a supernatural spy sent to collapse his clan of psychics, drags her to his home as a captive! In book 1 of the Raintree miniseries, Lorna travels on a journey of self-discovery and passionate romance!

    After a long absence she returns to the magical plantation house where her beloved uncle, Robert James, raised her after the death of her mother. Her brilliant academic father, Nigel, had handed over the raising of his child to his brother because he could not cope with Mallory's stunning resemblance to his late wife, a woman he and his brother had loved to the point of obsession. Mallory knows she can find no peace until she confronts her demons. Her ex-fiancé, Jason, the man who betrayed her on the eve of their wedding is still there, married with a wife and child. And then there is Blaine Forrester, the only man to find a way through Mallory’s great wall of defences.But in finding closure has Mallory only walked into danger?A novel of love, obsession atonement.

    Evie, evicted from her home, falls asleep in a suite at the hotel she works at as a cleaner. Her boss told her she could use the room as a special treat. At dawn, she awakes to the feeling of sweet lips, and sees an extremely sexy man before her eyes. Just then, a camera flash goes off, and a paparazzo runs away. What just happened? When she takes a good look at the still-upset man, he turns out to be the hotel's owner, Rio. He is worried about the trap, and asks several things of Evie. Then he declares, “I will announce my engagement to you.”

    But does he have the right one? A breathtaking island resort is perfect for Rafe McCawley to relax, recover…and enjoy the woman whose emails kept him sane during his previous tour. But instead, Rafe is greeted by her stunning sister, Kelly Callahan—pro surfer, resort owner and (God help him) hot enough to set the ocean itself ablaze…. But Rafe doesn't know the whole truth. Kelly had been the one behind the emails. And she'll tell him…as soon as she can get her libido under control! The heat between them is immediate. It's red-hot. And wrong or right, it won't be denied…. Uniformly Hot!  The Few. The Proud. The Sexy as Hell.

    Ricardo is a young billionaire who came from the slums of Napoli and rose to the top of the business world. He also happens to be very attractive and masculine. Carly’s job entails accompanying Ricardo on trips to various events; but Carly doesn’t realize what Ricardo has in store for her: he believes she’s a gold digger, and he plans to seduce her to prove it!

    She just needs Will to notice.When WWII soldier Will Judge brings home an orphan boy from Europe, it turns his world upside down.His fiancée might be ready to marry him, but not to mother a war orphan. As Will struggles to figure out his next move, he turns to Abby, his childhood friend.Since they were teenagers, Abby Richardson's feelings for Will have always been more than friendly. Once she was willing to be his pen pal and his confidante, listening as he poured out his heart. But now Abby wants so much more: to be part of Will's ready-made family. What will it take to open Will's eyes—and his heart?

    Fiorenzo is a five-time world-title holder in cycling and also manages a bike company. Furthermore, he is a globe-trotting playboy. In contrast, she is very plain and doesn't think that they are a good match. She also doesn't really know much about high society, or want to draw any attention to herself. With little confidence, Faith allows Fiorenzo to take her to a beauty parlor and boutique. To give her the appearance of a date worthy of him, they dress her up gorgeously. He's so taken with her transformation that he kisses her!

    Now he'll have his revenge. He'll ruin Caroline's family…unless she agrees to give him the wedding night she denied him five years ago… Claiming His Wedding Night by Lee Wilkinson Perdita Boyd must save her family's business. So what's she to do when the only investor is Jared Dangerfield? Her husband! Young and in love, Perdita married Jared in secret, but the marriage was never consummated. Now Jared is back…to take his wife! One Wild Wedding Night by Leslie Kelly On the night of Nick and Izzie Santorini's wedding, they aren't the only ones celebrating. Five gutsy and gorgeous bridesmaids find themselves having the night of their lives with five very sexy men. But sometimes one night just isn't enough…

    However, the person driving the car was her ex-husband, Eduardo—her former boss, whom she was married to for half a year, over five years ago. In the car, Eduardo surprises Hannah by telling her that their marriage is still valid. He half threatens her by saying that if she wants a divorce, she’ll have to help him restructure his company. Hannah reluctantly agrees with this proposal and follows along, leaving behind her groom in the chapel…

    At around the same time, Trevor, a widower with two children, also returned back home from the city. He and Jamie were a couple in their teenage years, and he was Jamie’s first love. One day Jamie saves Trevor’s son from drowning, and as a thank-you, Trevor invites her for dinner. Long-forgotten, bittersweet memories are resurrected, and her love for him is reignited. But how long will it be before Jamie’s scandal reaches Trevor’s ears?

    And when his long-lost sweetheart appears out of nowhere—beautiful, vulnerable and with two adorable children in tow—he can't risk blowing his cover. Lilleth Preston finds bumbling librarian Clark Clarkly curiously attractive…and strangely familiar. Is there more to the mysterious, bookish Clark than meets the eye? But she has secrets of her own, and revealing the truth could put both Trace and Lilleth in grave danger…..

    Zach Martingale is everything Bobbi Lee isn't: successful, refined, handsome. But he wants the restaurant too. Bobbi Lee is giong to have to resort to drastic measures, including getting a makeover!

    It's been one year since Millie left him that day, and she resolves to return to Leandro to take the orphan of her now-dead sister from him. Even so, Millie still loves Leandro. Nothing could change her feelings toward him. But when she arrives, she sees a half-naked woman in the arms of her half-naked husband...

    Period. So the lonely doctor hiring the former teacher as a live-in nanny for his little boy shouldn't be any kind of threat to their creed. Especially since Josh won't let go of the past — and Maggie can't tell Josh who she really is… But rules are made to be broken, and while Maggie only wants to know the nephew she never knew, deeper feelings keep getting in the way! As the holiday season creeps closer, his rules collide with her secret. Can their unexpected love survive the truth?

    Mac was the adventurous outsider with a mysterious past, and Lucy was the wholesome doctor's daughter. And Mac's sudden departure just proved the rest of the town right....Seven years later a Mother's Day Gala brings Mac back into Lucy's life, and once again she finds herself charmed by him. Everything feels different, but the risk of heartbreak is just as strong. But doesn't everyone deserve a second chance at happiness — even her...? Reader Favorite — Her Royal Wedding Wish Princess Shoshauna has followed royal convention all her life. When she meets soldier Jake, can she dare to dream of marrying for love?

    But when she was made to face the reality of her unworthiness of the crown prince of a desert kingdom, Grace left Salim without a word. Angry at her abrupt departure, Salim tracks her down. They survive a plane crash and find themselves washed up on a deserted island. The shock causes Grace to lose her memory. And yet, whenever Salim touches her, memories awaken within her. Under these extreme circumstances, Grace is forced to realize that she can't live without him.