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Married In Whitehorn by Susan Mallery

Duty–bound to protect pregnant amnesiac Angela Sheppard, Deputy Sheriff Shane McBride swore he'd never give his heart. Yet he hungered to call the attractive widow his own. Is it possible a wedding and a baby is due for Whitehorn's brooding man in blue?

Born In Whitehorn by Karen Rose Smith

Dr Jeremy Winters discovered he was a daddy when he delivered beautiful Leah Nighthawk's tiny twins. The hard–hearted doctor would never deny his babies a daddy this Christmas, but will he give Leah the gift of his love?

Christmas In Whitehorn by Susan Mallery

After years on New York's tough streets, the last thing detective Mark Kincaid wanted was some do–gooder disturbing his peace and quiet. His neighbour Darcy Montague is all sugar and spice, endearing herself with loaves of homemade bread. Is Darcy too good to be true, or just the woman to make his heart come alive?

Beth And The Bachelor – Susan Mallery

Single mum Beth Davis's fairytale days are over…or so she thinks until she suddenly finds herself on a date with millionaire bachelor Todd Graham. He's smart, sexy and very eligible – everything a woman could want in a man. But Beth's a suburban mum, and approaching forty…she's not sure if she's Cinderella material.

Todd was supposed to be raising money for charity, not auctioning off his heart, but Beth's smile captures the Texas tycoon's attention, and suddenly life as a bachelor seems less exciting than it used to. Can these unlikely lovers find their courage – and the fairytale ending they deserve?

Her Bachelor Challenge – Cathy Gillen Thacker

Bridgett Owens's gigantic diamond winked at Chase Deveraux like a coy madam at an old–time bordello. The fun–loving playboy of Charleston, South Carolina, wasn't supposed to go gaga over the grown–up daughter of the family housekeeper. Except welling up in the bachelor's brain were protective, intimate feelings that he just couldn't – and didn't want to – discount. But can a man who's definitely not the marrying kind turn into a committed groom–to–be…especially when nothing but bad luck has burnished his romantic record?

The Bachelor Next Door – Katherine Garbera

Cass Gambrel groaned at the memory of Rafe Santini coming to the rescue. The infuriating man had freed her with a gleam in his eyes that said, 'I'm interested…but not in commitment'. Well, Cass sure didn't need a man like that!

Rafe knew women just weren't happy until every man in town was wearing a wedding ring! But he had no intention of getting caught in that trap. Still, something about Cass had this bachelor losing sleep and wondering if it was time to end his wandering ways…

Christmas In Whitehorn

Detective Mark Kincaid was tired after years on New York's tough city streets. When he returned to Whitehorn, all he wanted was peace and quiet – not some adorable do–gooder messing up the sanctity of his brooding existence. His neighbour Darcy Montague shared with him loaves of pumpkin bread and intimate dinners for two. Mark kept up his guard, knowing from experience that he could be hurt beyond repair. Was Darcy Montague too good to be true, or just the woman to make his heart come alive? 

The Sheik and the Christmas Bride 

Dedicated teacher Kayleen James was determined to safeguard the future of her orphaned students – even if it meant defying Prince As'ad of El Deharia himself. But the seductive ruler stunned her by offering to adopt the three little girls. On one condition? Suddenly As'ad was a single father in desperate need of a nanny, and Kayleen was the only woman for the job. Soon the palace was in an uproar – all because of the spirited redhead. Losing his heart wasn't part of the arrangement, until Kayleen showed the honor–bound sheik what he'd been missing. Could he convince her that she belonged in his exotic desert kingdom as his princess – and his wife?

Holly And Mistletoe 

A storm ruined her apartment and now Holly Garrett didn't have a home for the holidays. But just as her Christmas plans were crumbling, a miracle came her way. The handsome firefighter who'd saved her and her cat – and who'd injured himself in the rescue – was now asking her for help. And he was inviting her to live with him. Sure, she could cook and clean for him while he recuperated, but was that really all he wanted? Jordan Haynes couldn't let Holly be alone for Christmas. He could play the role of a needy patient...and maybe he could convince her to keep him company for the holidays – if not longer.

Detective Mark Kincaid was worn to the bone after his years on New York's tough city streets.

Upon his return to Whitehorn, all he wanted was peace and quiet--not some sweet, adorable do-gooder messing up the sanctity of his brooding existence. His neighbor Darcy Montague was all sugar and spice, endearing herself with loaves of pumpkin bread and intimate dinners for two.

Mark kept up his guard, knowing from experience that he could be hurt beyond repair. Was Darcy Montague too good to be true, or just the woman to make his heart come alive?

A masquerade ball is plunged into darkness...

A woman is poisoned... A millionaire bachelor becomes a father... As a blackout gripped Grand Springs, Colorado, CEO Jonathan Steele was having quite a night. First, Cynthia Morgan--aka "Cinderella"--drank poison meant for him. Then his blackmailing half brother and sister-in-law were murdered, leaving Jonathan with his newborn baby nephew.

In thirty-six hours, Jonathan's life had changed forever. Then grateful-to-be-alive Cynthia offered to move into his home as a temporary nanny, a serious challenge to Jonathan's bachelorhood...

The Rancher Next Door

To young Katie Fitzgerald, the sun rose and set on rugged Jack Darby. But he hadn't loved her enough to leave their feuding families behind, and blinding heartbreak had led her into another man's arms – and eleven years of loneliness.

When Katie returned to the ranch next door, emotions tore through Jack like a tornado. Anguish over her youthful betrayal, and a hunger so deep it hollowed him out…

Unexpectedly Expecting!

Sassy hairdresser Nora Darby had a chip on her shoulder the size of Texas. Abandoned by her dad and betrayed by her fiancé, she was anti–man, anti–marriage and mouthy about it to boot. All of which suited Stephen Remington, MD, to a tee. Though the townsfolk considered him the ideal candidate to scale Nora's defences and soften her heart, the sexy widower had vowed never to love – and lose – again. But their public battle of the sexes leads to a night of shocking, private passion...and an unexpected pregnancy!

Wife In Disguise

Josie Fitzgerald Scott was athletic, competitive and stubborn as sin – until an accident changed her life. Now she simply sought closure with unforgettable Del Scott – the man she'd once lovingly wed, passionately bedded, then contrarily fled...

Amazingly, Del didn't recognise Josie. Yet he seemed oddly, instantly drawn to this soft, delicate stranger, despite her new curves. Which gave Josie a second chance to woo and win back Del's fierce male passion.

Haley Foster had lived her entire life in a box.

Guided by her preacher father and the residents of her tiny hometown as to what to do, what to wear and even who to marry, she'd lost herself along the way. But no more. Now she was going to live on her own terms and do all the things good preachers' daughters didn't do. Starting with Kevin Harmon.

The injured U.S. Marshal needed a ride from Kansas to his home in Texas. Haley had a car. She figured she owed him a favor. And he knew a lot more about being bad than she did. A few days, just the two of them, in her tiny convertible and intimate hotel roomsIt would be fun, it would be passionate, it would be an experience. At least, that was her plan. He just didn't know it yet.

The Sheikh's Kidnapped Bride

Swept away by the passionate Prince Khalil Khan, Dora Nelson reveled in her new fairy–tale life as princess of El Bahar. But once she learned that the love and affection Khalil had showered her with were a sham, she refused to bend to his will. For he'd tricked her, and she couldn't forgive him….

But she also couldn't stop loving him. More than anything else, Dora wanted a happy home and an adoring husband. Still, when Dora's feistiness met Khalil's arrogance, sparks flew. And unless.

The Sheikh's Arranged Marriage

For Prince Jamal was a legendary lover, an expert on erotic intrigue. Whatever would he see in serious–minded Heidi? Plenty! Up to his crown in gold–digging bubbleheads, Jamal is secretly enchanted with the sweet and studious virgin.

So why was homespun Heidi donning silken disguises and posing as siren “Honey Martin” to seduce him? And how could Jamal hope to choose between a bold, brazen "mistress" and a bashful, blushing bride?

The Sheikh's Secret Bride

Malik Khan, Crown Prince of El Bahar, had been determined to possess Liana Archer from the moment that he saw her. Liana, dazed, breathless and mesmerised by desire, had quickly become Malik's royal bride. But should Liana trust the man who could give her anything – everything – but love?

The Sheikh And The Runaway Princess

He'd kidnapped a princess!

How dare he! And how dare her body betray her so recklessly at Prince Kardal Khan's heated touch? How dare she feel cared for in her captor's tender embrace? All the lonely princess had ever wanted was someone to love her...but falling for the sexy sheikh who'd stolen her as his slave was out of the question!

He's rescued his wife!

He might be the Prince of the City of Thieves, but when it came to the half–American Princess Sabra whom he'd rescued from the desert, he wasn't stealing...he was claiming what was rightfully his. Because though she didn't know it, the stubborn beauty was betrothed to be his wife!

The Sheikh And The Virgin Secretary

The wedding of my dreams was only days away...until I discovered my fiancé had a nasty habit of infidelity. So to mend my wounded pride, I turned to the most eligible man I knew: my boss, Prince Rafiq of Lucia–Serrat! Although the dashingly handsome prince had enticed dozens of women, I had just one thing on my mind when I proposed becoming Rafiq's mistress: revenge on the man who'd humiliated me.

It was easier than I'd expected to go from Rafiq's chaste secretary to his lustful lover. What I didn't expect was to fall head over heels for a man who could give me anything I wanted, except for his heart...

The Sheikh And The Pregnant Bride

Maggie Collins had come to the exotic desert of El Deharia to do a job...not to get married. The no–frills American had been burned by love before, and marriage – even to a seductive sheikh – didn't top her to–do list. But then Prince Qadir made her an offer she should have refused.

It was meant to be a temporary engagement...until Maggie discovered she was pregnant. Now Qadir was honour–bound to give Maggie and her child the protection of his name. He never expected to be swept off his feet. Perhaps there would be a romantic royal wedding after all...

From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery, the first four volumes in the fan-favorite Desert Rogues series, collected here!

The Kidnapped Bride: Swept away by the passionate Prince Khalil Khan, Dora Nelson can hardly believe her new fairy-tale life as princess of El Bahar. Until she uncovers Khalil's real reasons for marrying her...

Originally published as The Sheik's Kidnapped Bride in 2000.

The Arranged Marriage: Her? A princess? Heidi McKinley has always been painfully shy, so she's out of her depth when it comes to Prince Jamal, who has a reputation as a legendary lover.

Originally published as The Sheik's Arranged Marriage in 2000.

The Secret Bride: Single mum Liana Archer has read her share of romance novels, and she knows her life is nothing like the stories she loves. So she's astonished when sinfully handsome Malik Khan, Crown Prince of El Bahar, takes an interest in her.

Originally published as The Sheik's Secret Bride in 2000.

The Runaway Princess: When half-American Princess Sabra (aka Sabrina Johnson) is kidnapped by Prince Kardal Khan while searching for the legendary City of Thieves, she soon realises that his heated touch makes her body betray her recklessly.

Originally published as The Sheik And The Runaway Princess in 2001.

The fan-favourite Desert Rogues Series Collection Volume II by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery!

Desert Rogues: The Virgin Princess

When prim professor Zara Paxton ventures to distant Bahania, she wants only to find the father she's never known - but her father turns out to be King Hassan. The desert king promptly puts his daughter under the protection of a muscular, mesmerizing man who sets Zara's senses afire.

Steely security liaison Rafe Stryker scorns lasting love. But before he knows it, the bespectacled brunette sneaks into his heart, making him throb with the urge to taste her sweetness. Clearly, innocent Princess Zara wants to be his, but taking her is tantamount to treason. Rafe knows the consequences, but even he can stand only so much temptation.

Originally published as The Sheik And The Virgin Princess in 2002.

Desert Rogues: The Pregnant Princess

Impulsive Cleo Wilson is no Cinderella. Just a few months ago, she'd done the unthinkable: fallen for arrogant yet irresistible Prince Sadik, and found herself pregnant. Now, briefly back in Bahania, she's trying to hide her burgeoning curves.

Tall, tempting Sadik promptly seduces Cleo anew, learning her secret - and to her surprise, insisting they marry. But can Cleo's lifelong fantasies of love and family find fulfillment in a palace? After all, isn't she the last person on the planet likely to become a princess - and bring a proud, imperious prince to his senses...let alone his knees?

Originally published as The Prince And The Pregnant Princess in 2002.

Desert Rogues: The Sheik's Virgin

A brazen stranger has made it his mission to chaperone innocent, beautiful Phoebe Carson around his native land. But what will Phoebe do when she discovers her suitor is none other than Prince Nasri Mazin - and he has seduction on his mind?

Originally published as The Sheik's Virgin in 2002.

Desert Rogues: The Princess In Waiting

Emma is shocked when Reyhan, the love of her college life, claims that she is his wife. And suddenly he's claiming to be a desert prince, too. Sure, they'd had a ‘pretend’ ceremony and honeymoon in the Caribbean. But it was pretend, wasn't it?

Prince Reyhan's father, the king, has decided it was time for him to marry. There's just one little glitch - he's already married. So, the king orders Reyhan's wife - Emma - to a two-week trip to paradise before he would grant a royal annulment. But isn't paradise the perfect place for love?

Originally published as The Sheik And The Princess In Waiting in 2004.

Desert Rogues: The Princess Bride

Prince Jefri of Bahania has just been bested...by a woman! And not just any woman, but Billie Van Horn, his gorgeous, take-no-prisoners flight instructor who is more than a match for him in every way.

But when it comes to romance, Billie is determined to keep both feet on the ground. So why does the sexy prince make her feel as if she were soaring high above the clouds? She knows that when royal honour calls, her high-born lover will fly from her side forever...unless Jefri defies his destiny and chooses love...

Originally published as The Sheik And The Princess Bride in 2004.

The fan-favourite Desert Rogues Series Collection Volume III by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery!

Desert Rogues: The Bride Who Said No

Including the incredibly handsome crown prince himself. There's no denying that Murat is a man of mystery, power and many talents. But for a husband, Daphne Snowden wants more. Sure, ‘future queen’ sounds lovely, but she wants someone who sees her as more than a woman to bear the next heir to the throne - someone who loves her.

Still, there's not only unfinished business between them, but burning desire. And though time has changed Murat, it hasn't erased her interest in the only man she's ever loved.

Originally published as The Sheik And The Bride Who Said No in 2005.

Desert Rogues: The Virgin Secretary

The wedding of Kiley's dreams is only days away when she discovers that her fiance has been unfaithful. Heartbroken, she turns to the most eligible man she knows: her boss, Prince Rafiq of Lucia-Serrat. Kiley isn't interested in love - only in getting revenge on her cheating ex.

But what she never expected is to fall head over heels for a man who could give her anything she wants, except for his heart...

Originally published as The Sheik And The Virgin Secretary in 2005.

Desert Rogues: The Christmas Bride

Dedicated teacher Kayleen James is determined to safeguard the future of her orphaned students - even if it means defying Prince As'ad of El Deharia himself. But the seductive ruler stuns her by offering to adopt the three little girls. On one condition...

Suddenly, As'ad is a single father in desperate need of a nanny, and Kayleen is the only woman for the job. Soon the palace is in an uproar, and all because of the spirited redhead. Losing his heart isn't part of the arrangement, until Kayleen shows the honour-bound man what he'd been missing. Can he convince her that she belongs in his palace as his princess - and his wife?

Originally published as The Sheik And The Christmas Bride in 2007.

Desert Rogues: The Pregnant Bride

Maggie Collins has come to El Deharia to restore Prince Qadir's antique car...not to get married. The no-frills mechanic has been burned by love before, and marriage - even to such a seductive man - isn't on her agenda. Until Qadir makes her an offer she should refuse.

When Maggie discovers she's pregnant, Qadir is honour-bound to give Maggie and her child the protection of his name. He never expected her to sweep him off his feet. Will there be a royal wedding after all?

Originally published as The Sheik And The Pregnant Bride in 2008.

Desert Rogues: The Bought Bride

When Prince Kateb whisks Victoria McCallan off to be his mistress for six months, the widowed ruler has no intention of falling in love with her. But the outspoken Texas transplant is soon tempting him to change his ways. Duty decrees that the prince wed a proper wife, but Kateb's heart tells him something else: he needs to make Victoria his, now and forever.

Originally published as The Sheik and the Bought Bride in 2009.

Monarch OF The Sands by Sharon Kendrick

Francesca is shocked when family friend Zahid Al Hakam turns up on her doorstep. After all, he's now the Sheikh of Khayarzah England's suburbia is hardly his regular stomping ground! But he is as gorgeous as everand she's certainly tempted by his invitation to come to the desert and work for him

The Costarella Conquest by Emma Darcy

Jake Freedman is biding his time before exacting vengeance on the man who destroyed his family. And if a blind date with Costarella's daughter will keep his bitter enemy sweet, Jake will don his suit and mask his cynicism with a killer smile

The Pregnancy Contract by Yvonne Lindsay

Long ago, Piper Mitchell's passionate affair with her father's protégé ended in disaster. Now, in spite of his demands, she's thrilled to begin it anew especially if it means a chance at forgiveness. The proposal is unthinkable, unimaginable...yet not entirely unappealing.

Scene Of The Crime: Widow Creek by Carla Cassidy

Lexie Forbes had come to Kansas looking for answers, but all she uncovered was a killer on her trail. Still, the FBI agent wasn't about to give up on her desperate search for the truth behind the suspicious death that sent her reeling even if no one in the small town was talking. No one except sexy rancher Nick Walker

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Dream Bride

According to family legend, Chloe Wright was destined to dream of her future groom on her twenty–fifth birthday. The self–proclaimed pragmatist didn't believe in fate, but that very night she dreamt about an enigmatic stranger. And the next day he appeared!

Arizona Smith was everything Chloe had ever wanted in a man. But she wasn't about to fall in loveespecially since Arizona never settled anywhere for long. Still, his electrifying kisses and irresistible charm had Chloe suddenly envisioning marriage and children! Maybe there was something to that legend after all

Dream Groom

Cassie Bradley Wright knew the fantasy of being swept off her feet by her ultra sophisticated boss was just that a fantasy. After all, Ryan Lawford was way out of her league. So the temporary nanny concentrated on bridging the distance between Ryan and his precious orphaned niece. But living under the same roof with this irresistible man wasn't exactly easy...

Business and balance sheets had once been Ryan's whole world. But those things seemed less important now that his adorable ward and her enticing nanny had become a part of his life. Sweet Cassie was quickly turning into the woman of his fantasies, but was this determined bachelor prepared to take on the role of her dream groom?

Single mom Sandy Walker came to Glenwood seeking a quiet, friendly place to raise her three children. No way was she looking for a walk on the wild side with notorious bachelor Kyle Haynes. So what if the impossibly sexy deputy enthralled her kids and made Sandy ache with desire? She needed a provider, not an adventurer.

For sixteen years, Kyle had been harboring a crush on Sandy. And as luck would have it, she didn't want to be anything more than friends. She insisted he wasn't the father type. But didn't she realize he'd been in training for this all his life?