Desert Heat

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Kathleen Pickering is second oldest of eight siblings and a lover-of-life. She travels to research books and  draws stories from life experience. If she meets you, beware. You may wind up in one of her novels!

Kathleen lives in south Florida, loves to swim with dolphins, dances to any music that moves her, sings karaoke and is a social media junkie. Most of all, Kathleen loves to write and hopes her stories bring you back to what matters over all: the power of love.

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News anchor Evan McKenna knows a good thing when he sees it.

And Kelly Sullivan and her son Matt definitely fall into that category. If Evan had his way, he'd be part of their little family. Only Kelly is proving resistant to his charms. He knows an attraction this strong is more than one-sided so something else is keeping them apart.

Despite his best efforts, he can't convince her to tell him. Then Kelly's past becomes a major news story which puts Matt's safety in jeopardy. Evan is willing to do anything to protect them. For the first time, his career takes a back seat to something more important—family and a future with Kelly. Now he has to prove it to her.

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Daniel Del Rio never could say no to Maria Santiago. So although their relationship is over, when she asks him to sail her to the Bahamas, he reluctantly agrees. She's convinced that revisiting the scene of her accident will restore her memory. If it does, then maybe he can finally let go and move on with his life.

But moving on seems impossible when being in such close quarters reminds him of what they once had. Could their proximity be having the same effect on her? As he falls for Maria, Daniel realizes he has to confess his role in the accident even if that confession could cost him a second chance with her.

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Christmas is coming to Salem, but so is an evil force that threatens all mankind.

A memorable collection led by New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham, four powerful Keepers must save their community as a strange, eternal night creeps over the town. Forced to choose between their time–honoured responsibilities or the lovers their hearts desire, these four extraordinary women must risk their happiness to save the holiday. But Christmas is a time for miracles, and as each Keeper's greatest longing is met, the Season of Light returns.

Includes the stories:

Do You Fear What I Fear? by Heather Graham

The Fright Before Christmas by Deborah LeBlanc

Unholy Night by Kathleen Pickering

Stalking In A Winter Wonderland by Beth Ciotta

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Where It Began by Kathleen Pickering

Daniel Del Rio never could say no to Maria Santiago. So although their relationship is over, when she asks him to sail her to the Bahamas, he reluctantly agrees. She's convinced revisiting the scene of the accident will restore her memory. If it does, then maybe Daniel can finally let go and move on with his life.

But moving on seems impossible when being in such close quarters reminds Daniel of what they once had. As he falls for Maria, Daniel realises he has to confess his role in the accident...even if it could cost him a second chance.

Almost A Christmas Bride by Susan Crosby

Shana Callahan had long ago given up wishful thinking. A single mum with a checkered past, she knew to be grateful for small gifts. And what Landon Kincaid had given her was far more than that. His unexpected job offer had provided her with so much.

She'd insisted on keeping things strictly business, but the more she got to know her charismatic boss, the harder it became to be his 'almost wife'. The town gossip was painful, but even worse was fighting the longing she felt for Kincaid. Would their December tryst ruin everything...or grant them the ultimate gift?","rating":"0.00","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-05-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-05-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":93,"isbn13":"9781460802960","title":"Where It Began/Almost A Christmas Bride","seo":"where-it-beganalmost-a-christmas-bride","summary":"Where It Began by Kathleen PickeringDaniel Del Rio never could say no to Maria Santiago. So although their relationship is over, when she asks him to sail her to the Bahamas, he reluctantly agrees....","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460802960.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":"

He's the one worth keeping! 

Love at first sight? Cassie Michaels thinks that notion exists only in the movies. Until she meets Peter Chapman and finds herself in deep, that is! He's gorgeous, charming and very determined to see where this attraction can go. So even though the small–town E.R. where they work has a no–dating policy, it's not long before she's seeing him after hours. 

But the rush of this affair takes a backseat when Cassie receives a serious diagnosis. How can she focus on a commitment with Peter when she needs to focus on recovering? Still, he proves his worth when he doesn't walk away so easily….

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The situation is heating up!

Women are disappearing in Adobe Creek, Arizona, and it's up to Detective Meg Flores to stop it. But when New York detective Tico Butler is called in to take over the case, Meg feels threatened. Will he also take over her job? She's prepared to hate him–but she's not prepared for the intense chemistry between them!

From the moment Tico arrives, Meg is struck by his bad–boy good looks and his smooth–talking charm. She may not have wanted him here, but he's proving hard to resist. And when they go undercover together, the desert isn't the only thing getting hotter….

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