Biding Her Time

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Wendy is a two-time recipient of Romance Writers of America's RITA Award and was a finalist for Affaire de Coeur's Best Up-and-Coming Romance Author. When not writing, she likes to take long walks with her dog, settle in for cozy chats with good friends, and sneak tofu into her husband's dinner. She enjoys hearing from readers and may be reached at P.O. Box 82131 Portland, OR 97282-0131.","bio_short":"","image":"https://i.harperapps.com/hcanz/authors/0031300/x145.jpg","on_tour":false,"featured":false,"deceased":false,"sensitivity":"0","locale":"","custom":{"algoliaKey":"4c0d32f719ecc5acb018d2918ddb8ca9-0","export_hash":"835166e34349fea25290d475e8700bf9cc98e04738d1b52ea8c939068a17a062"},"events":null,"awards":null,"assets":[{"id":"213247-100104","asset_id":"100104","asset":{"id":"213247","unique":"x500-wendy-warren-Contributors","name":"wendy-warren-author-photo","description":null,"type":"image","sub_type":"author-photo","order":"1","size":"500","height":null,"width":"500","embed":null,"path":"https://i.harperapps.com/hcanz/authors/0031300/x145.jpg","source":"new-image-import","schedule":"2025-04-13 00:00:00"}}],"books":[{"description":"

The Maverick’s Return - Marie Ferrarella

Talk about mending fences — have you heard that rugged rancher Daniel Stockton is back in town? It’s been ten years since Dan left with Anne Lattimore’s heart in tow. She soon married someone else and had a child, but their marriage didn’t last. We here at the Gazette think we know why. It has something to do with Anne’s beautiful daughter, Janie…

Now that Dan has returned, will Anne find the courage to forgive him — and tell him that sweet Janie is really his? Will Dan find the courage to ask for a second chance? Stay tuned, you hopeful romantics, to see if love really can conquer all!

Do You Take This Baby? - Wendy Warren

Football champion Ethan Ladd planned to spend the off-season living the good life…until his infant nephew is thrust into his care. Despite his best efforts, social services doesn’t believe Ethan is up to the task. It’s fourth and long…and the offence has a loaded diaper. Time to pull out a trick play.

Marry Ethan Ladd? They dated once. It was so bad, people are still talking about it. But a temporary husband and baby may be the closest Gemma Gould ever comes to having her dream family. She agrees to play until Ethan wins custody, but when he makes a play for her heart… will they score a touchdown for love?

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Single mum Mary Karen Vaughn woke up in Las Vegas with a ring on her finger! But as a nurse raising three boys, she has no room for romance. And then there's Dr Travis Fisher the confirmed bachelor who vowed never to marry or have kids. But in the light of day, Mary and Travis opted to forget their night of wedded passion. Except suddenly, forgetting became impossible...with two babies on the way.

No Groom Like Him by Jeanie London

As a wedding planner, Lily Angelica has never made her own trip down the aisle. Maybe because she compares all men to the perfect groom of her childhood fantasies Max Downey. The same man who is convinced she can create a high–profile wedding in weeks. Flattering, but so not going to happen...until he offers to help. Working together makes Lily admire the adult version of Max. And the way he looks at her...well, it's enough to make her believe she chose the right groom after all!

Also includes a Bonus Novella – Daniel's Gift by Wendy Warren","rating":"0.00","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-01-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-01-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":5955,"isbn13":"9781460802786","title":"If The Ring Fits","seo":"if-the-ring-fits","summary":"If The Ring Fits by Cindy KirkSingle mum Mary Karen Vaughn woke up in Las Vegas with a ring on her finger! But as a nurse raising three boys, she has no room for romance. And...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460802786.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":true,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"},{"name":"Contemporary romance","type":"93","seo_name":"FRD"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

Their Texas Christmas Gift - Cathy Gillen Thacker

Can two strangers...become family this Christmas?

Widow Faith Lockhart Hewitt is getting the ultimate Christmas gift in adopting a baby boy. But when the baby’s father, Navy SEAL Lieutenant Zach Callahan, shows up, a marriage of convenience gives Faith a son and a husband!

As the holidays approach, Faith and Zach are drawn closer together. But she’s already lost one husband and her second is about to be deployed. Can raising their son show them love is the only thing that matters?

Moonlight And Mistletoe - Wendy Warren

Is she the one who can bring new loveinto his darkened heart?

As a new landlord, Dr Gideon Bowen is more irritating than ingratiating. Eden Berman should probably consider moving. But in the spirit of the holidays — and curiosity about Gideon and his enigmatic past — Eden offers her friendship instead. As their relationship ignites, it’s clear that Gideon is more mensch than menace. With each candle of Hanukkah burning brighter, can Eden light his way to love?

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Marriage is in this playbook! 

Football champion Ethan Ladd planned to spend the off–season living the good life…until his infant nephew is thrust into his care. Despite his best efforts, social services doesn't believe Ethan is up to the task. It's fourth and long…and the offence has a loaded diaper. Time to pull out a trick play.

Marry Ethan Ladd? They dated once. It was so bad, people are still talking about it. But a temporary husband and baby may be the closest Gemma Gould ever comes to having her dream family. She agrees to play until Ethan wins custody, but when he makes a play for her heart… will they score a touchdown for love?

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It only took one kiss…

Willa Holmes has one rule: don't fall in love! Love brings ties and ties bring pain, and she's had enough of that. That's why the pastry chef fled to Thunder Ridge in the first place–to live privately and bake anonymously. But then she makes a big mistake: she kisses the local sheriff. The tall, dark, incredibly sexy sheriff…

No high–speed chase. That's Derek Neel's dating rule…till Willa. But the cowboy sheriff's hot pursuit hits a roadblock when he takes in an at–risk boy and Willa bucks like a frightened filly. Why is she so scared of the very things he wants most–love, family, forever? Derek isn't sure, but he knows this: not even Willa can escape the loving arms of the law!

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Mills & Boon Heart — Stories of love, compassion and happiness.

Their Texas Christmas Gift - Cathy Gillen Thacker

Widow Faith Lockhart Hewitt is getting the ultimate Christmas gift in adopting a baby boy. But when the baby’s father, Navy SEAL Lieutenant Zach Callahan, shows up, a marriage of convenience gives Faith a son and a husband! As the holidays approach, Faith and Zach are drawn closer together. But she’s already lost one husband and her second is about to be deployed. Can raising their son show them love is the only thing that matters?

Moonlight, Menorahs and Mistletoe - Wendy Warren

As a new landlord, Dr Gideon Bowen is more irritating than ingratiating. Eden Berman should probably consider moving. But in the spirit of the holidays — and curiosity about Gideon and his enigmatic past — Eden offers her friendship instead. As their relationship ignites, it’s clear that Gideon is more mensch than menace. With each candle of Hanukkah burning brighter, can Eden light his way to love?

Merry Christmas, Baby - Teri Wilson

Every day is Make-Believe Christmas for TV holiday movie producer Candy Cane. But when she becomes guardian of her infant cousin, she’s determined to show Baby Faith the real thing — and rediscover the holiday magic she’s been searching for ever since she shared an unforgettable kiss with a wonderful young man in idyllic Lovestruck, Vermont. But how could Lovestruck’s current resident Grinch, pediatrician Dan Manning, be the same boy from that starry winter? Still, the spark reignites when they’re snowed in together. But it will take the healing power of family to help Dan keep Christmas in his heart all year long…

Christmas at the Château - Rochelle Alers

Executive Chef, Viola Bainbridge has to have the kitchen up and running by the time the Bainbridge House restoration is complete. Working closely with Dom Shaw, Viola is struck by her hotter-than-mulled-cider attraction to her family estate’s handsome caretaker. It’s obvious that he feels it too — yet Dom keeps his distance. Can Viola convince him that with all this cooking going on, he’s the only one stirring her heart?

A Merry Christmas Date - Syndi Powell

Bookstore owner Melanie Beach has only ever loved her best friend, Jack Cuthbert. Everyone thinks they belong together. But Jack isn’t interested romantically in Mel. So now she is making some changes in her life and looking for love. And Jack doesn’t like it. At all. Will Jack’s heart open up before Christmas? Or will he lose his best friend — and the woman he’s always loved — to someone else?

Her Christmastime Family - Tara Randel

Creating new Christmas traditions is a priority for single mum Faith Harper. But the handsome widower next door, police officer Roan Donovan, is struggling to make the season merry for his two girls. Sunny Faith could brighten the holiday for Roan. And the way he protects his daughters touches her heart. Will facing their challenges together unite their families…and build a love to weather all seasons?

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Is she the one who can bring new love into his darkened heart?

As a new landlord, Dr Gideon Bowen is more irritating than ingratiating. Eden Berman should probably consider moving. But in the spirit of the holidays — and curiosity about Gideon and his enigmatic past — Eden offers her friendship instead. As their relationship ignites, it’s clear that Gideon is more mensch than menace. With each candle of Hanukkah burning brighter, can Eden light his way to love?

Mills & Boon Heart — Stories of love, compassion and happiness.","rating":null,"stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2021-11-17 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2021-11-17 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":33661,"isbn13":"9781867242802","title":"Moonlight and Mistletoe","seo":"moonlight-and-mistletoe","summary":"Is she the one who can bring new love into his darkened heart?As a new landlord, Dr Gideon Bowen is more irritating than ingratiating. Eden Berman should probably consider moving. But in the spirit...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781867242802.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / Multicultural & Interracial","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027230"},{"name":"Romance / Holiday ","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027290"},{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
MAKING PLANS, MAKING FRIENDS MAKING A BABY?

Elaine Lowry is a divorcee e with a plan: to have a baby on her own. Why shouldn't she have the child she always dreamed of the child her ex–husband is now having with his new wife! As if it's not enough that he's taken the house and, with it, her social standing.

Enter sinfully handsome lawyer–for–the–opposing side Mitch Ryder. Feeling guilty about the part he played in Elaine's divorce, he takes over as landlord on her apartment before it's sold right from under her. Mitch offers himself as a daddy candidate on one condition: their marriage needs to be all business. But Mitch can't help the tender protective feelings he has for Elaine, especially when they make love for the first time. And besides, who says business comes before pleasure?","rating":"3.67","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":11706,"isbn13":"9781460853887","title":"Making Babies","seo":"making-babies","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460853887.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

From Summer Love…To Forever Family? 

In all her life, Izzy Lambert has told only one lie–fourteen years ago. Now that her teenage summer love is back in town she's on a mission to cover it up. But how do you hide a gangly fourteen–year–old boy? 

Years ago, when golden boy Nate Thayer left Thunder Ridge, he never looked back. Izzy was from the wrong side of the tracks and they weren't ready to be parents to their unborn baby. Adoption was the answer. Now Nate's back home, and seeing Izzy is like pouring gasoline on a fire that never died. But an even bigger surprise awaits him–finding out she wasn't the only one he left behind…

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Mills & Boon Heart — Stories of love, compassion and happiness.

Forever, Plus One - Wendy Warren

Rescued…by the brother of the (ex-)groom!

Nikki Choi loves the boisterous family she was adopted into as a baby. But dreams of her own happy-ever-after are dashed when her fiancé suddenly calls off the wedding. Leave it to her BFF to come to her rescue! Evan Northrup is the perfect faux beau, offering support and making no demands — making her feel loved. But the single dad seems intent on keeping things pretend, while Nikki is shocked to be falling wildly, deeply for her old friend…

Cinderella’s Last Stand - Michelle Lindo-Rice

If she wants a happy ending…she’ll have to write her own story

Working as Hollywood heartthrob Axel Harrington’s personal assistant isn’t exactly a fairy tale come true for Maddie Henry. Despite crushing on his Prince Charming looks, Maddie has had enough of Axel not recognising her value. Well, this Cinderella is shattering the glass slipper to pursue her dream career! The ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ has two weeks to find a new assistant. And to realise that Maddie is the key to his happily-ever-after.

His Small Town Dream - Tara Randel

This city girl could be his perfect match!

Adam Wright is ready to stop nursing his broken heart and give in to his family’s matchmaking. He knows lively marketing exec Carrie Mitchell wants to return to New York, but he’s showing her all small-town Golden has to offer…including himself. When his ex-fiancée arrives, it could scare Carrie away, or it may be a chance to heal past hurts…and share his small-town dream with her!

Her Marine Hero - Jacquelin Thomas

He’s ready for a change…but is she?

For fashion designer Renee Rothchild, a friendship with marine Greg Bowman was always safer than imagining a future together. The stress of dating a military man might trigger the panic disorder she’s worked so hard to manage. Greg says he’s ready to leave the military, but he loves his job, and she can’t let him give it up for her. Can Greg convince Renee that despite their differences, they do belong together?

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Pulse-racing passion and heartfelt love stories — experience the rush of falling in love!

Capturing the CEO’s Guarded Heart - Rebecca Winters

New attorney Anelise is mortified when she’s splashed across the headlines as Nicolas Causcelle’s latest fling. She’s forging her career on her own merit — not by dating the boss! But when reclusive billionaire Nic suggests a fake arrangement so the media loses interest, Anelise steps into the CEO’s world and sees a side to him no one else has… Can she heal his guarded heart?

One Weekend in Prague - Alison Roberts

Before attending a medical conference, trauma specialist Mac meets stranger Hanna under the Astronomical clock in Prague. Their intense connection takes him by surprise. Straight-laced Mac has never met someone like free-spirited nurse Hanna and suddenly he’s dropping his guard and stepping out of his comfort zone! Their unforgettable and spontaneous weekend together, as tourists and then tangled between the sheets, makes him see the world differently. But what happens when they leave Prague?

His Cinderella Houseguest - Charlotte Hawkes

Helicopter Pilot, Piper Green is supposed to be Dr Lincoln Oakes’ new air ambulance colleague — not his houseguest! Yet discovering she’s practically homeless, he offers her his spare room. In such close quarters, sparks soon start to fly, but they agree to keep things strictly professional. Until a dazzling kiss makes their chemistry impossible to ignore! But Piper has a secret and when Linc learns the truth, could their chance at happy-ever-after disappear?

Forever, Plus One - Wendy Warren

Nikki Choi loves the boisterous family she was adopted into as a baby. But dreams of her own happy-ever-after are dashed when her fiancé suddenly calls off the wedding. Leave it to her BFF to come to her rescue! Evan Northrup is the perfect faux beau, offering support and making no demands — making her feel loved. But the single dad seems intent on keeping things pretend, while Nikki is shocked to be falling wildly, deeply for her old friend…

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Rescued…by the brother of the (ex-)groom!

Nikki Choi loves the boisterous family she was adopted into as a baby. But dreams of her own happy-ever-after are dashed when her fiancé suddenly calls off the wedding. Leave it to her BFF to come to her rescue! Evan Northrup is the perfect faux beau, offering support and making no demands — making her feel loved. But the single dad seems intent on keeping things pretend, while Nikki is shocked to be falling wildly, deeply for her old friend…

Mills & Boon Heart — Stories of love, compassion and happiness.","rating":null,"stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2022-08-17 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2022-08-17 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":35816,"isbn13":"9781867264224","title":"Forever, Plus One","seo":"forever-plus-one","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781867264224.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"},{"name":"Romance / Multicultural & Interracial","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027230"},{"name":"Small Town & Rural ","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC066000"},{"name":"Family Life","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC045000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Rosemary Jeffers knew she was in trouble when the handsome stranger who'd romanced her on the dance floor turned out to be the pharmacist in her new hometown! Dean Kingsley wasn't merely irresistible he was an honourable man who played for keeps. And they were about to share a whole lot more than a slow dance. After all, she was having his baby .

Dean needed a wife or he'd lose his business. So Honeyford's favourite son came up with the ideal solution: Marry the mother–to–be! The once–burned librarian wasn't interested in happy endings, but dedicated Dean vowed to prove once and for all that their surprise encounter had led to something totally unexpected and he wouldn't take for an answer!","rating":"3.48","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":10308,"isbn13":"9781460833803","title":"Something Unexpected","seo":"something-unexpected","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460833803.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Back in high school, Gabrielle Coombs had her future planned out, down to the perfect groom and the marriage proposal on graduation night. Instead, she ended up sharing one unexpected night of passion with Caleb Wells. Fifteen years later, the boy from the wrong side of town was back now an irresistibly attractive single dad in designer duds who was making Gabby wonder if she t realize he was the only one for her. Now the devoted father of a ten–year–old daughter had a mission: to convince the irrepressible hairstylist it was time for a major makeover by becoming his loving wife!","rating":"3.53","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":10970,"isbn13":"9781460844830","title":"Caleb's Bride","seo":"calebs-bride","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460844830.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary Women","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC044000"},{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
GUESS WHO?S BACK IN TOWN!

Her acting career over before it began and her bank account drained, Lilah Owens returned to her tiny hometown of Kalamoose, North Dakota, with the one thing she did have, a big secret in the form of her eleven–year–old daughter. Not five minutes in town, she ran into the unbearably handsome, hardscrabble boy she left behind but never forgot. Only now Gus Hoffman was all man, owned most of Kalamoose, had a fancy fiancee and had no idea that he was a father!

Gus knew the beautiful woman he'd loved and lost was hiding something and that meeting once more at midnight, the way they used to, would reveal her secrets. But could Gus handle the truth and his still–burning passion for Lilah?","rating":"3.84","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":11186,"isbn13":"9781460847312","title":"Once More, At Midnight","seo":"once-more-at-midnight","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460847312.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
MARY POPPINS P.I.?

Private investigator D.J. Holden lived by the one rule she learned from her boss and foster father: Never go undercover. But when she discovered that his agency was in trouble, she accepted a job to investigate Maxwell Lotorto, the wayward grandchild of a demanding woman and heir to a grocery fortune .

And became Daisy June, nanny extraordinaire.

What D.J. didn't expect was for her first undercover job to turn into something more a passion for Max and for his family unlike anything she'd ever known. But when Max learned the truth about his super nanny's true identity, would her duplicity ruin a chance at true love?","rating":"3.76","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":11350,"isbn13":"9781460849606","title":"Undercover Nanny","seo":"undercover-nanny","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460849606.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
TO: Nina Baxter
FROM: David Hanson
SUBJECT: An Offer You Can't Refuse

Nina, I'm so sorry about the layoffs. Your dedication, not to mention your charm, has always made a good impression on me. So I'd love it if you considered working for me again, as my personal assistant. There's plenty of room for you and your adorable children in my apartment (and truthfully, their excitement would be a welcome distraction from my otherwise workaholic lifestyle!). I know you're worried about gossip people might suggest this isn't strictly business but we're more than capable of ignoring the sparks of attraction between us in favour of the bigger picture aren't we?","rating":"3.51","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":11367,"isbn13":"9781460849804","title":"The Boss And Miss Baxter","seo":"the-boss-and-miss-baxter","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460849804.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
When yet another scandal rocked the Children's Connection, it was PR whiz LJ Logan to the rescue. Sharp and sophisticated, LJ was confident he could salvage the centre's battered reputation. But Eden Carter, one of the Connection's most beloved birth specialists, wasn't so sure. Stung by the dazzling doula and her criticism of his creative campaign, LJ issued a challenge: You come up with something better.

To LJ's surprise Eden agreed. The one condition: LJ must care for the single mom's infant son for one week. One week? No problem. But when LJ began to play Mr. Mom, he didn't realize it was a role he might want to embrace for life .","rating":"3.65","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":5842,"isbn13":"9781460800416","title":"The Baby Bargain","seo":"the-baby-bargain","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460800416.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Something Unexpected by Wendy Warren

Rosemary Jeffers knew she was in trouble when the handsome stranger who'd recently romanced her turned out to be the pharmacist in her new hometown!

Dean Kingsley was an honourable man who played for keeps. But they were about to share a whole lot more than a slow dance. After all, she was having his baby...and Dean won't take 'I don't' for an answer!

The Millionaire's Wish by Abigail Strom

All Allison Landry had to do was date CEO Rick Hunter for a few months. In return, he'd help fund her financiallystrapped charity. How could she refuse? Especially when he was the most gorgeous, masculine man she'd ever met!

Rick had a reputation to uphold, but continuing his playboy ways meant losing the only home he'd ever known. But Allison was soon making him dream about forever, and Rick knew he'd do whatever it took to seal this deal with a kiss","rating":"5.00","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2011-07-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2011-07-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":9773,"isbn13":"9781742908472","title":"Something Unexpected/The Millionaire's Wish","seo":"something-unexpectedthe-millionaires-wish","summary":"Something Unexpected by Wendy WarrenRosemary Jeffers knew she was in trouble when the handsome stranger who'd recently romanced her turned out to be the pharmacist in her new hometown!Dean Kingsley...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781742908472.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
How did Audrey Griffin a blacksmith by trade become a wine hostess? Sure, she's all about \"seizing the day,\" but she's a tomboy, not a booth bunny. Granted, her makeover has transformed her into a hottie but when you're working with a strait–laced Aussie god like vintner Shane Preston, a little fashion goes a long way!

Unfortunately, no–strings–attached doesn't work for Shane. Something about Audrey makes him want more from their fiery attraction despite the fact that \"commitment\" leaves Audrey shakier than a horse on Rollerblades. Is she balking at love or simply biding her time?

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Caleb's Bride by Wendy Warren

During high school, Gabrielle Coombs had her future planned out – down to the groom and the marriage proposal. Instead, she ended up sharing one unexpected night of passion with Caleb Wells.

Fifteen years later, Caleb was back. He was now an irresistibly attractive single dad in designer duds who was making Gabby wonder if she'd been given a second chance to land her Mr Right…

For Their Baby by Kathleen O'Brien

One night. That's all Kitty Hemmings wants. An escape from her heartaches. But David Gerard isn't the type of man she usually trusts. Except he's kind, sexy…and looking for his own temporary escape.

Eight weeks later, Kitty's running again. This time to San Francisco to tell David he's going to be a father. His solution? Get married. Not the answer Kitty was after. Their compromise? Moving in together. Turns out that arrangement isn't exactly working, either. Because the longer they're together, the more she craves that essential step they skipped: the falling–in–love part…","rating":"0.00","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-02-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-02-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":86,"isbn13":"9781460802823","title":"Caleb's Bride/For Their Baby","seo":"calebs-bridefor-their-baby","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460802823.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
This Time For Keeps by Jenna Mills

Meg Montgomery has always seen her future with a great husband and kids. Her presentwell, it looks a little different. Then suddenly she's guardian to her baby niece.

While the circumstances aren't ideal, Meg's determined to give Charlotte the home she deserves. That may be hard to achieve when Charlotte's uncle Russell comes back to town. Because Russell is also Meg's almost ex–husband

The Cowboy's Convenient Bride by Wendy Warren

Claire Dobbs needed a job and she needed it yesterday. But when the single mother of three arrived at Pine Road Ranch, she didn't expect to be greeted by six–feet–plus of scowling, growling cowboy After being injured in a bull fight, all Fletcher Kingsley wanted to do was slink home and lick his wounds. The ex–rodeo champ didn't need a housekeeper, he needed a wife! It was either that or forfeit his beloved family home.

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