janice maynard

USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard takes readers to a holiday hideaway in her new Billionaires and Babies book. 

All business, all the time, is billionaire Leo Cavallo's motto. So two months of forced relaxation is certainly not the CEO's idea of a Christmas bonus. Then he meets his neighbor, the irresistible Phoebe Kemper, and a storm forces them to become roommates. Suddenly, the holidays are looking a whole lot brighter. 

But beautiful Phoebe isn't living alone. She's babysitting her infant nephew. Somehow, playing temporary family is surprisingly appealing. But what will Leo choose when it's time to go home?

‘You're mine-for as long as we have.' For the sake of a family legacy, he must strike a marriage bargain.

With six months to live, Charleston heir Jonathan Tarleton must secure his family's business - with a contract marriage. He convinces his beautiful, dedicated assistant Lisette Stanhope to be his bride, telling himself the proposal has nothing to do with his raw need to make Lisette his. Then their commitment is put to the ultimate test...

Taming the Untamable 

Secrets have never appealed to Liam Kavanagh. Not since his father disappeared, leaving Liam responsible for the Kavanagh family and their empire with little room for anything else. But when the mysterious Zoe Chamberlain breezes into his life, stirring up all kinds of pent–up frustrations, Liam knows there's more to her vagabond lifestyle than she's letting on. He can see the secrets in her eyes–and he wants her anyway. Will she be more than his orderly life can handle? Or will Liam's strong embrace finally allow this free spirit to put down roots and love again?

Billionaire adventurer Kieran Wolff had used an alias, made love to her, then disappeared. Now he's returned, not only insisting on meeting her daughter – his daughter – but also on seducing Olivia back into his bed!

THE MEN OF WOLFF MOUNTAIN Wealthy, mysterious and sexy…they'll do anything for the women they love.

Things are heating up in Royal, Texas, in this prequel novella by USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard…

Rory Fentress was the town bad boy who made good. Now a successful businessman and an honorary member of the elite Texas Cattleman's Club, he needs a permanent home in Royal, Texas, to run for state senate–and he's got his eye on the ranch run by his former lover.

Shannon Morrison ended her steamy affair with Rory, afraid he's only using her to get the ranch. But she'll never give up her family's hard–won legacy–even if Rory is more tempting than ever.

Rory knows what he wants, and he wants Shannon. He's determined to change her mind about their future–and the best place to do that is between the sheets….

Realising his entire life is a lie, Pierce Avery hires Nicola Parrish to find answers. Learning he has an entire family – even a twin brother – he never knew is mind–blowing; discovering the desirable woman behind his new lawyer's professional façade puts him over the edge. But Pierce's growing passion for Nicola could be blinding him to her motives for getting him to embrace his new heritage. His heart may be ready for more, but can he really trust her?

But when rejected, she vowed never to forgive. Seven years on, Annalise is offered a job working closely with Sam and then a snowstorm strands them together...without power…without inhibitions. Is falling for Sam again worth the risk of a second heartbreak?

A woman and baby walk into a bar… 

It might sound like a joke, but saloon owner Dylan Kavanagh knows it's all too serious. Struggling single mom Mia Larin needs him. She helped him when they were young, and the bachelor means to do everything in his power to protect Mia and her child. Giving her a job, a room under his own roof, is easy. Keeping it all about business isn't…. 

Dylan is a successful, eligible catch, but are Mia's feelings just a case of hero worship? Or will she still need him, still want him, once her circumstances change?

In this Texas Cattleman's Club tale, USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard brings you the sexiest single dad in Royal, Texas! 

Millionaire rancher Gil Addison does not need Bailey Collins. She is far from the sweet homemaker he thought he wanted. But she is a beautiful woman with a badge, hot on the heels of a kidnapper in Gil's club. And Gil is hot for her! 

Bailey can't let her career get sidetracked by the cowboy and his son. She's here to do a job, not find a family. Bailey won't stop till she gets her man in cuffs…. Trouble is, Gil won't stop till he gets this woman in his bed!

This bachelor boss gets a little holiday surprise…

Being stranded with her crush–worthy boss isn't part of Dani Meadows' job description! But she and sexy CEO Nathaniel Winston are snowbound for Christmas…along with an adorable baby who might be Nathaniel's daughter.

Nathaniel needs Dani's help. But his fantasies about his executive assistant are nowhere near as hot as the reality of having her in his home…and in his bed. When the snow melts, will he be able to say goodbye?

All she wants for Christmas...is to make him beg!

After he broke her heart, Mazie Tarleton is definitely immune to the charms of J.B. Vaughan. Now she has him right where she wants him and it’s payback time – until a moment of white-hot desire takes them both by surprise! Suddenly, revenge is getting complicated. Maybe she can just say yes to a holiday fling...or is she already in way too deep?

After their one night together, there are explosive!

When he disappeared after their last sizzling encounter, artist Fiona James vowed to forget rebellious billionaire Hartley Tarleton. Now Hartley has returned to Charleston to deal with the skeletons in his family’s closet — and maybe turn his searing chemistry with Fiona into more than a one-night thing. But now she’s pregnant with the heir Hartley swore he’d never have!

Whatever possessed Emma Braithwaite to move to Silver Glen? She had no illusions that being in Aidan Kavanagh's hometown would reignite their love. And now that Aidan's returned too, it's clear her explosive attraction to him has lost none of its power.

Emma's betrayal once shattered his heart. So Aidan's not looking for reconciliation; all he wants is Emma in his bed! But Emma has other ideas: she's not settling for anything less than commitment this time...

For one wealthy rancher, it's an upstairs/downstairs affair!

As new president of the Texas Cattleman's Club, Case Baxter has his hands full. He needs a housekeeper, but he's been burned before by gold-digging employees. Still, when fiery redhead Melinda Winslow shows up, his attraction is undeniable. 

Mellie has big plans for her small cleaning service. A powerful client like Case Baxter is a boon to her business. But falling for him could mess everything up. Mellie knows how to handle a mess…if Case isn't too hot to handle!

Sometimes Ian Furchess hated being the duke of Wolffhampton. Like when he had no idea how to pay for his ancestral castle, which costs more to run than some small countries. Or when his grandmother pressured him to marry–preferably someone rich and titled. Ian hadn't even wanted to be a duke.

So when a beautiful American tourist landed on his doorstep, Ian was caught between his duty and his desire. He knew Daisy Wexler had her own agenda, one that could be the ruin of a duke. And yet, Ian had had his fill of duty. It was time to indulge his desires…