Автор: Brenda Harlen

The start of a new chapter?Widowed single dad Braden Garrett is looking for a mother for his adopted daughter, Saige, and librarian Cassie MacKinnon is the perfect candidate! But Cassie wants more than just a family and Brad’s not sure he’ll ever be the man able to give it to…

Surprise… You’re pregnant!Obstetrician Avery Wallace has uttered those words but never had them said to her…till now, just three weeks after her unexpected New Year’s Eve with the hospital’s «Dr. Romeo,» Justin Garrett. But Avery’s sworn off marriage, motherhood and men—especially doctors. And it isn’t attraction she feels for the sexy ER doc…it’s pregnancy hormones!»Let’s get married.»One night isn’t enough for Justin, not when he’s crushed on Avery for years. But a baby? Not in his plans. So no one’s more…

You don’t know me…but will you marry me? It strikes him like a lightning bolt when he lays eyes on Jordyn Garrett. Just like his grandma always says, You’ll know her when you see her. Now restaurateur Marco Palermo knows he’s just met his wife–if only she’ll date him!Jordyn’s heard every line…and deflected them all. She’s walked through heartbreak and come out stronger, albeit lonelier. She’ll never love again. But the scrumptious Italian with the melted-chocolate eyes is nothing if not persistent. And sexy. So sexy. Just her luck to find the…

Ryder to the Rescue!On location for his home improvement show, «America’s Hottest Handyman» Ryder Wallace has his hands full with the station’s contest winner. Lauryn Schulte is a single mom with a falling-down house, a failing business and two kids under four–exactly the kind of woman that has this playboy running for this hills . . . but not this time. Not when her little girl has him playing tea party, building castles and cuddling her baby brother. And Lauryn?She torments his libido in ways that should be outlawed. Ryder doesn’t do relationships with strings–but…

An unforgettable night with the royal…Princess Layla craves just one week outside the gilded cage of her palace. A chance to try absolutely everything that is forbidden! Arriving in in Australia, there’s only one man who can help her fulfil this dream…Revered yet feared, Mikael Romanov!*Being the wealthiest landowner on Thomas Isle was still not enough for Garrett Sutherland. he wanted his biggest claim to fame to be the seduction of Princess Louisa—the infamous virgin princess!*Advice columnist Gabriella Vasquez had it all – a high-profile newspaper job, a beautiful daughter . . .…

This dashing Prince is getting a baby for Christmas! Prince Eric Santiago is stunned to discover that he’s going to be a daddy. But he soon decides to install the mother-to-be – beautiful Texas waitress Molly Shea – in the royal palace. The rebellious royal has no patience with appropriate protocol! Rumours are flying about whether the couple will tie the knot before the baby is born.Will Molly say yes and get the happy ending of her dreams – and give Tesoro del Mar a royal Christmas wedding they’ll never…

The undercover prince! Gorgeous Mediterranean Prince Marcus of Tesoro del Mar doesn’t want to admit that he’s one of the world’s most eligible royal bachelors. Instead, he’s moonlighting as Mac Delgado, cowboy.Mac’s dazzled by his beautiful boss, Jewel Callahan. But Jewel never mixes business with pleasure and doesn’t know the true identity of her ranch hand. Can she really be falling in love with a man she doesn’t even…

Can they finally have the family they’ve always wanted?Nine Months to Change His Life by Marion LennoxWhen Ben Logan gets washed up on a deserted island with petite Mary Hammond, they turn to one another for comfort. Three months later, back home safely, Mary arrives with news that could change their lives forever…From Neighbours…to Newlyweds by Brenda HarlenOrthopaedic surgeon Matt Garrett wants a family – with the right woman – and when Georgia Reed moves in next door, with her children, he knows he’s found the package deal. The only problem? He has to convince Georgia that…

LASSOING SANTA!Rust Creek RamblingsWith Christmas right around the corner, grumpy cowboy Bailey Stockton is getting grumpier by the minute, even though he’s wearing a Santa suit. We here at the Gazette think adorable veterinary technician Serena Langley could be the one to rescue Bailey from his holiday funk. Trouble is, they’ve each got more baggage than Kris Kringle lugs on his sleigh. So deck the halls, dear readers, and see if Santa can deliver a happy…

Readers, can you believe it? Sutter Traub is back in town!It’s been five years since that handsome wrangler took off for Seattle, but no one ’round here has forgotten. Especially not Paige Dalton, the devoted schoolteacher everyone thought he was going to marry…The rumour mill abounds. No one is quite sure what has brought Sutter home after all this time – or whether he is deserving of a second chance. But we are betting there’s a certain brown-eyed beauty with a special request on her Christmas list.Maybe the power of her forgiveness will bring the mighty maverick home…

”You’re a father.”The very words struck terror in Jackson Garrett’s soul. He had a daughter – the result of the best weekend of his life thirteen years ago with Kelly Cooper – the one he let get away.Now she was back, but can the confirmed bachelor give their daughter – and Kelly – what they’ve always wanted……

All orthopaedic surgeonDr Matt Garrett ever wanted was a family – and the right woman. Ever since he moved next door to Georgia Reed, he had a sneaking suspicion that Georgia was that woman.The beautiful widow and her kids came as a package deal…which suited Matt just fine. Now if only he could make Georgia see that they could be more than good…

Lukas Garrett didn’t know how much he wanted to be a father – or a husband! – until he helped bring Julie Marlowe’s little boy into the world.Now mother and child have grabbed hold of his once-guarded heart. But what the sexy vet doesn’t realise is that Julie is keeping a secret… a secret that could derail all their hope of a future…

It isn’t every day a woman is asked to be live-in nanny to a four-year-old princess.But it’s the little girl’s father who’s got Hannah dreaming about storybook endings. After admiring him from afar for years, she’s suddenly living under the same roof with seriously sexy Prince Michael Leandres!And she’s starting to learn that sometimes fairytales really do come…

Finding Mrs RightHiring Samara Kenzo was one of the best business moves Steven Warren ever made. But marriage was not on the single father’s agenda. Even if Samara was quickly turning his mind from business to pleasure…Working for Steven was just the fresh start Samara needed. A romance with her sexy boss wasn’t part of the deal – until a date led to an amazing kiss! Samara suddenly found she was falling for the wary widower and his irresistible…

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TWO’S A DATE. THREE’S . . . A FAMILY?When they become guardians of their best friends’ orphaned baby, Ryan Garrett and Harper Ross expect disaster. The two can’t be more different–she’s an uptight career woman; he’s a laidback ladies’ man. But for little Oliver, they’re now mommy and daddy.For Harper, playing house with the flirtatious Ryan is as difficult as being a mother. Fussy babies elude her…but sexy Ryan pursues her! He reminds her of the night they spent together years ago; she needs to forget it. All they agree on is their love for…

Two fan-favorite romances from USA Today bestselling author Kathie DeNosky and Brenda Harlen.The Billionaire’s Unexpected HeirBecoming the owner of Hickory Hills Thoroughbred farm isn’t in Jake Garnier’s plans. Becoming a father is even more unimaginable. For his new business comes with Heather McGwire, ranch manager…and mother to Jake’s secret child. Marriage seems the only solution. But Heather won’t settle for simple sweet talk and seduction. If Jake wants a real family, he’ll have to saddle up for the long ride.The Baby SurprisePaige Wilder is married…

Secrets of a Career Girl by Carol MarinelliWith the same work ethic that made her a registrar, Penny is determined to start a family. She’s come to terms with having IVF alone, but the biggest obstacle is keeping it a secret from her persistent boss, Consultant Ethan Lewis.Penny thought it was her hormones making her hyper aware of Ethan’s dark eyes and sexy smile, but as she confides in him, she realises it’s their sizzling chemistry!For the Baby’s Sake by Beverly LongDetective Sawyer Montgomery never makes the same mistake twice. Burned in the past, he’s learned to stay guarded…

RUST CREEK RAMBLINGSThere’s no place like home for the holidays. But Trey Strickland’s house is about to become a bit more crowded than he anticipated. Merry Christmas, Baby Daddy! The sexy Thunder Canyon rancher has no idea he will soon be a father.But just who is carrying Trey’s baby? Dear readers, the answer may shock you! Let’s just say that it is someone well known to this reporter. Our mystery mama can’t figure out how to tell Trey she is in a family way after their one night together. What will happen when the truth comes out? Will her cowboy crush race off for parts unknown,…