Marriage By Contract Part One

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What Makes A Father - Teresa Southwick

Three’s company, four’s a family!

When ER doc Mason Blackburne discovers he is the biological father of twins, he’s doubly thrilled! But he still has to contend with Annie Campbell, the babies’ legal guardian. At first he sees her as just the gatekeeper to his children — and then he begins to view her in a whole new light. But Mason has a past that might keep him from giving Annie the love she craves.

A Man Of His Word - Sandra Steffen

Bringing peace to his best friend’s widow soon becomes a battle of emotions…

Soldier Cole Cavanaugh is on a mission: build a dream addition for the widow of his best friend, who sacrificed his life to save Cole. Right away, with April Avery and her twin girls, it’s like coming home — familiar, warm and then, with Avery’s impromptu kiss, too intimate. Suddenly, it feels like betrayal — but is this the second chance they need to heal?

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36 Hours Serial

As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty–six hours will change the town and its residents forever….

Marriage by Contract Part 1

Nurse Bethany Kent fell in love with little baby Christopher–and dreamed of adopting him after his mother abandoned him. But in small town Grand Springs she needs a husband in order to adopt.

Dr. Tony Petrocelli has a reputation for romance. In reality, he's tired of short–term relationships and intrigued by Bethany. And if he's going to get that promotion to head of Obstetrics, he needs a wife.

A marriage of convenience can help them both. As long as Tony never learns Beth's secret, it's the perfect solution….

The story continues in Marriage by Contract Parts 2 and 3.

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Pilot Noah Sullivan had hit some turbulence. First came the mystery baby left on the Sullivan brothers' doorstep who was the daddy? Plus, Noah's ex–girlfriend Lacey Bell was back in Orchard Hill coincidence? Noah wasted no time confronting her to get some answers and steal a kiss. Now he wanted more. But to woo her back, he needed a new flight plan pronto.To Lacey, Noah's questions and kisses came out of the blue. But she felt for the baby, the Sullivans Noah. And even if the child wasn't hers, she still had secrets of her own. Would revealing them lead to a crash landing? Or was a relationship that had started with a kiss on course for a holiday wedding?

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A second-chance love…

A small miracle kept nurse Madeline from completely unravelling. When a tragic accident claimed her fiancé, at least his heart could be used to save another life. Seeking closure, she went in search of the man who had received this gift. What she found – exasperating, irresistible architect Riley – opened a whole new world to her.

Not since the transplant had Riley felt as alive as when Madeline waltzed into town. Soon she had the bachelor wrapped around her finger. Had Riley been given his very special second chance to wed this once-in-a-lifetime woman?

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\"Lady, when the clock strikes midnight, you're history!\"

To settle an old score, dark and brooding Tripp Calhoun needed a wife for the night. Amber Colton could light up a room in five seconds, and even though her high-society pedigree clashed with his rough-hewn upbringing, she fit the bill perfectly. But what began as a \"business trip\" soon gave way to an outpouring of pent-up desire and shared dreams. Never before had he let a woman close enough to touch his tormented soul. Would the hardheaded doctor, used to controlling his own destiny, allow his trophy wife to close the deal?

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Lila Delaney never claimed to be entirely psychic…just slightly psychic. But any ability she might have had disappeared the minute Lila's visions led her and the police to a missing heiress…healthy, happy and tied to the bed of Lila's fiancé. Broadcast live on national television, the incident was enough to make Lila hightail it out of town.

Lila's journey brought her and her best friend Pepper to a small Virginia town. All too soon the woman who just wanted to be left alone was indulging in mint juleps and moonlit celebrations, becoming attracted to a too-secretive man and getting involved in an unsolved murder. If only her psychic abilities would return, Lila might just figure out what she was getting into next….

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The Maverick’s Secret Baby - Teri Wilson

Finn Crawford finds himself the target of his father’s madcap matchmaking scheme, but all bets are off when Avery Ellington arrives in Montana — pregnant with Finn’s unborn baby!

A Husband She Couldn’t Forget - Christine Rimmer

Alyssa Santangelo has no memory of the past seven years — including her divorce — but she remembers her love for Connor Bravo. One way or another, she’s going to get her husband back.

Bridesmaid For Hire - Marie Ferrarella

After breaking their engagement, Gina Bongino accepted that she and Shane Callaghan were just not meant to be. But when she’s working as a professional bridesmaid for a wedding that he’s baking the cake for, this stroke of luck might just give them a second chance.

Their Yuletide Pact - Stacy Connelly

Workaholic Evie McClaren will do anything to prevent the sale of her family’s hotel. Even fake a holiday romance with Griffin James — the hotel’s prospective buyer!

What Makes A Father - Teresa Southwick

When Annie becomes guardian to her late sister’s newborn twins, she expects to go it alone. But when Mason Blackburne shows up on her doorstep, her assumptions about family and love might just be proved wrong.

A Man Of His Word - Sandra Steffen

Soldier Cole Cavanaugh is on a mission: to build a home for April, his best friend’s widow, and her two children. But when their relationship takes a turn for the intimate, the feelings of betrayal could be too strong to ignore…

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The Fortunes of Texas: Membership in this family has its privileges... and its price. But what a fortune can't buy, a true–bred Texas love is sure to bring!

THE WEDDING

It would be the most memorable Fortune wedding ever –– if Hannah Cassidy could pull it off. But between the bouquets and the bubbly, the secrets and the scandals, Hannah had to contend with Parker Malone, the Fortunes' compellingly attractive attorney. Were his piercing blue eyes and seductive smile concealing a hidden agenda? For Parker had weakened her resolve . . . And wooed his way into Hannah's heart. Though Parker swore he'd never say 'I do,' Hannah's deepest desire was to transform the commitment – wary loner into her Lone Star groom!","rating":"3.97","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2014-01-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2014-01-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":4944,"isbn13":"9781743649329","title":"Lone Star Wedding","seo":"lone-star-wedding","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781743649329.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"},{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

36 Hours Serial

As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty–six hours will change the town and its residents forever….

Marriage by Contract Part 2

When baby Christopher was born that stormy June night, he had two mothers–Annie, the troubled young woman who gave him life, and Bethany, the loving nurse who promised Annie she'd take care of him. And now that Bethany's proposed a marriage of convenience to Tony, Christopher may have an instant family.

Tony's having second thoughts about the wedding since Bethany confessed her secret. It shouldn't make a difference–their marriage is supposed to be temporary anyway. But he's finding it harder to imagine a future without her. What dreams must he give up to make the marriage work?

The story concludes in Marriage by Contract Part 3.

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36 Hours Serial

As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty–six hours will change the town and its residents forever….

Marriage by Contract Part 3

For Bethany Kent, life has never been more perfect. She has a beautiful baby and a gorgeous, accomplished husband. Despite the marriage of convenience start to their life together, she and Tony are falling in love. But then Christopher's birth mother returns and wants her son back.

If Bethany does what is right and gives up Christopher, will she lose Tony, as well?

Don't miss the next book in the continuing story of Grand Springs in Partners in Crime by Alicia Scott.

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She's Hiding Something…

Well, everyone is hiding something–but Mya Donohue's secret is knocking on the front door, in no uncertain terms. Mya is about to answer to the daughter she'd given birth to nineteen years ago, and Elle has news for her biological mother. Mya is not only a mom, but a grandmother, too. And Elle isn't sticking around for long. She can't.

Offering Mya their assistance are her best friends–the only ones who will dare tell her the truth in unmitigated terms; her mother–a woman still sowing her own share of wild oats; and Elle's father–a man of few words, but usually memorable ones, at that. (Note: Mya's current fiancé has conveniently decided to take a long walk.)

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Bringing peace to his best friend’s widow soon becomes a battle of emotions…

Soldier Cole Cavanaugh is on a mission: build a dream addition for the widow of his best friend, who sacrificed his life to save Cole. Right away, with April Avery and her twin girls, it’s like coming home — familiar, warm and then, with Avery’s impromptu kiss, too intimate. Suddenly, it feels like betrayal — but is this the second chance they need to heal?

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Christmas In Cold Creek by Raeanne Thayne

She claimed to be a waitress and a single mother –– yet, Pine Gulch Police Chief Trace Bowman thinks Rebecca Parsons doesn't look like any waitress he's ever seen. And she doesn't seem particularly maternal toward 'her' little girl, either.

Attention from local law enforcement is the last thing Becca needs. She'll do anything to protect her little sister Gabi from their con–artist mother –– even lie about their identities. When Trace shows up at their house carrying a Christmas tree and stirring desires she can't afford to indulge, she longs to surrender to the magic of the season with him. But Becca's past is catching up…fast.

A Bride Before Dawn by Sandra Steffen

Pilot Noah Sullivan had hit some turbulence. First came the mystery baby left on his doorstep –– who was the daddy? Plus, his ex–girlfriend Lacey Bell was back in Orchard Hill? Noah wasted no time confronting her to get some answers...and steal a kiss. Now he wanted more. But to woo her back, he needed a new flight plan…

To Lacey, Noah's questions and kisses came out of the blue. But she felt for the baby. And even if the child wasn't hers, she still had secrets of her own. Would revealing them lead to a crash landing?","rating":"3.80","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-04-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-04-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":88,"isbn13":"9781460802892","title":"Christmas In Cold Creek/A Bride Before Dawn","seo":"christmas-in-cold-creeka-bride-before-dawn","summary":"Christmas In Cold Creek by Raeanne ThayneShe claimed to be a waitress and a single mother –– yet, Pine Gulch Police Chief Trace Bowman thinks Rebecca Parsons doesn't look like any waitress he's...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460802892.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":"

Baby, oh, baby!

Talk about being broadsided! When Reed Sullivan is almost run off the road by a reckless driver, it's town newcomer Ruby O'Toole to the rescue. But the last thing Reed needs is a sexy distraction like Ruby, especially with the paternity of the infant left on the Sullivan brothers' doorstep still a mystery. For now, all he can offer Ruby is friendship...and maybe a kiss here or there.

Quirky, independent Ruby is making a fresh start. Men are strictly off limits–so maybe she and Reed should just be friends, despite their instant, combustible chemistry. But when a new wrinkle in the baby drama develops, will their \"just friends\" status stand?  Or is happily–ever–after on the table? 

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Bachelor Gulch

THE BACHELOR: Rugged rancher and single dad Clayton Carson. This time around he was determined to marry a woman who couldn't manipulate his heartstrings.

THE BRIDE: Diner owner Melody \"Mel\" McCully. She was danged tired of being overlooked by the local bachelors. What was she, chopped liver?

All her life Melody had loved Clayton, and he'd never once looked her way. Only now, when he had a scallywag of a daughter to raise, did he come callin'. Well, roosters would lay eggs before she'd agree to his marriage of convenience. Because plain–Jane Melody was about to be made over, and would settle for nothing less than a proposal of love!

Bachelor Gulch. This little town wanted women but are these bachelors ready for marriage?","rating":"3.20","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":13553,"isbn13":"9781460875209","title":"Clayton's Made-Over Mrs.","seo":"claytons-made-over-mrs","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460875209.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":"
Bachelor Gulch

Y'ALL COME TO THE WEDDING!

In Jasper Gulch, where the main course at the local diner is gossip, everyone's talking about the diamond–and–emerald engagement ring that Josie Callahan is sporting. Word has it this shy bride has been bartered for by handsome, wealthy Jake McKenna. The reticent rancher needs a wife to inherit his family's land or else it will go to his fiercest rival.

Every busybody in town is wondering why Josie agreed to the convenient union. Does she believe she can turn her grumpy, silent groom into prime husband material? Or could she already know this sham of a marriage will lead to real passion in their wedding bed?

In this little town no bachelor is safe from marriage!","rating":"4.00","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":12461,"isbn13":"9781460862544","title":"Mckenna's Bartered Bride","seo":"mckennas-bartered-bride","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460862544.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":"
Bachelor Gulch

THE BACHELOR: Wes Stryker, notorious rogue. His carefree life suddenly changed with the arrival of two young orphans in need of a family.

THE BRIDE: Jayne Kincaid, happily single. Until a blue–eyed cowboy wooed her with a sultry \"Howdy, ma'am.\"

The ex–rodeo rider's sweet talk about children that needed raisin' and his lonely heart that needed healin' almost had city gal Jayne running for the altar. But Wes needed to understand the importance of three little words and wrangle them from his charming lips before Jayne would agree to become Stryker's wife!This little town wanted women but are these bachelors ready for marriage?","rating":"2.83","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":12432,"isbn13":"9781460862193","title":"Wes Stryker's Wrangled Wife","seo":"wes-strykers-wrangled-wife","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460862193.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":"
NOT WITHOUT A WEDDING RING!

She didn't look like the mother of a sixteen–year–old, but Cori Cassidy certainly had the past to prove it. And knowing too well where temptation could lead, she made a vow: No honeymoon before the wedding. Her pact had been surprisingly easy to keep until Travis Delaney entered her life.

Travis just couldn't understand why Cori insisted their relationship stay outside the bedroom. It certainly wasn't from lack of desire. So when she told him she was waiting for her wedding night, Travis had to keep from running. Passion he could promise, but forever?","rating":"0.00","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":14123,"isbn13":"9781460881934","title":"Not Before Marriage!","seo":"not-before-marriage","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460881934.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":"
Bundles of Joy

Conveniently Wed

\"I do,\" the bride and groom said without love they wed or so they thought!

REASON FOR MARRIAGE: SURPRISE BABY

One night of passion had turned into one unexpected pregnancy. And suddenly the proper and unwed Kimberly Wilson had to tell the handsome and unsuspecting Cort Sutherland that he was about to become a father!

REASON FOR ROMANCE: INTENSE ATTRACTION

Vows exchanged and wedding rings in place, Kimberly and Cort realized they were married and still almost perfect strangers. Could this husband and wife learn to live and love as a couple before their bundle of joy arrived?","rating":"2.25","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":14071,"isbn13":"9781460881170","title":"For Better, For Baby","seo":"for-better-for-baby","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460881170.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":"
Fabulous Fathers

To keep his rich in–laws from taking away his little girl, Fabulous Father Jace McCall decided to:

One: Find a woman willing to pose as his fiancé. The hitch? Every gal in town was spoken for except Garret Fletcher. But who'd believe they were in love?

Two: Parade around town with Garret and his daughter. Prove to everyone what a fantastic family they would make.

Three: Conveniently forget that he should only kiss his beautiful \"bride–to–be\" in public!

Being a FABULOUS FATHER was easy playing the devoted groom–to–be was more fun than he ever imagined!","rating":"3.75","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":14058,"isbn13":"9781460881026","title":"A Father For Always","seo":"a-father-for-always","summary":"Fabulous Fathers To keep his rich in–laws from taking away his little girl, Fabulous Father Jace McCall decided to: One: Find a woman willing to pose as his fiancé. The hitch? Every gal in town...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460881026.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":"
Bachelor Gulch

The (almost) Bachelor: Lawman Nick Colter. He wasn't in Jasper Gulch to find a wife he already had one and intended to keep her!

The Bride: Pretty mother of one, Brittany Matthews. Equally determined to maintain her newfound independence and her heart.

Maybe they had married too young and never had a proper honeymoon. But Nick was not leaving his soon–to–be ex–wife in nowhere, South Dakota surrounded by a bunch of overeager, unattached cowboys. So Nick formed a plan to woo back his wife, hoping Brittany would grant him a second chance and a long–awaited honeymoon.

Sandra Steffen
BRINGS US THE BEST BACHELORS YET!","rating":"0.00","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":12976,"isbn13":"9781460868454","title":"Nick's Long-Awaited Honeymoon","seo":"nicks-long-awaited-honeymoon","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460868454.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":"
VIRGIN BRIDES

Celebrate the joys of first love with unforgettable stories by your most beloved authors.

THE VIRGIN AND HER SHOTGUN GROOM

Wounded bounty hunter Kane Slater had sought refuge at Josie McCoy's secluded mountain cabin. Still, the handsome loner was not about to succumb to his nurse's gentle touch. Not even when Josie told him how he could repay her for saving his life . Because honourable men bent on remaining bachelors didn't trifle with virgins.

But how could Kane convince four very angry McCoy men that he hadn't seduced their precious Josie? For they would let him off their mountain only if he took Josie as his wife! And that's how Kane Slater became a shotgun groom to one very hopeful bride.","rating":"2.75","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":12986,"isbn13":"9781460868591","title":"The Bounty Hunter's Bride","seo":"the-bounty-hunters-bride","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460868591.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":"
Bundles of Joy

Bachelor Gulch

The Bachelor: Dr. Burke Kincaid. He'd spent one memorable night in town and had returned to claim the woman he'd never forgotten.

The Bride: Miss Louetta Graham. The \"gal most likely not to\" now had one too many marriage proposals.

The shiest woman in Bachelor Gulch had loved only one man and had waited years for his return. Now Burke was back as someone else was asking for Louetta's hand. But just when she had decided to follow her heart, her doctor suitor revealed a few surprises. For Burke's Christmas present to the bride of his dreams was a tiny toddler and a mighty big explanation.

Don't miss the romantic excitement when an unexpected BUNDLE OF JOY arrives in BACHELOR GULCH.","rating":"3.00","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":13007,"isbn13":"9781460868850","title":"Burke's Christmas Surprise","seo":"burkes-christmas-surprise","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460868850.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":"
Innkeeper Summer Matthews was Orchard Hill's very own keeper of secrets a font of wisdom and discretion when it came to her small–town neighbours. Of course, the biggest secret she kept was her own a past life that had made headlines! So when fate deposited journalist Kyle Merrick on her doorstep, the man sparked her deepest suspicions not to mention her deepest desires.

Kyle was used to sniffing out stories, so untangling the threads around a beautiful, enigmatic woman was all in a day's work. But getting the scoop on Summer quickly took a backseat to exploring their white–hot attraction. Now Kyle was playing for keeps, and the breaking news was the love and trust that grew between them by the second .

","rating":"3.24","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":10350,"isbn13":"9781460834336","title":"A Bride Until Midnight","seo":"a-bride-until-midnight","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460834336.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 / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Bachelor Gulch

The Bachelor: Wyatt McCully, dedicated and extremely eligible town sheriff. Though husband–hungry women were flocking to Jasper Gulch, there was only one single gal Wyatt wanted.

The Bride: Lisa Markman, a woman with a yearning for marriage, and with a secret. She couldn't dare consider lawman Wyatt as a potential groom.

The sexy sheriff could tell when a woman was interested, and Lisa had all the signs of succumbing to his charming ways. So why did she refuse to take his heartfelt proposals seriously? Wyatt decided he had to uncover everything about the mysterious woman he intended to claim as his wife, and set out to make the pursuit his pleasure and hers!

Bachelor Gulch. This little town wanted women but are these bachelors ready for marriage?","rating":"3.33","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":13545,"isbn13":"9781460875100","title":"Wyatt's Most Wanted Wife","seo":"wyatts-most-wanted-wife","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460875100.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":"
Bachelor Gulch

The Bachelor: Luke Carson, overworked veterinarian. Though the mostly male town of Jasper Gulch had advertised for women, Luke just wanted a capable receptionist to keep him in line.

The Bride: Jillian \"I'm not looking for a husband\" Daniels. Exactly what the doctor ordered and so much more.

Luke was happier than a wolf in a henhouse when Jillian agreed to work for him. Especially when he decided she was also the wife of his dreams. Sure, Jillian was the one woman in town who didn't want a husband. But if Luke could charm a raging bull into submission, how hard would it be to woo one marriage–shy lady into becoming his bride?

Bachelor Gulch. This little town wanted women but are these bachelors ready for marriage?","rating":"2.83","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":13537,"isbn13":"9781460875025","title":"Luke's Would-Be Bride","seo":"lukes-would-be-bride","summary":"Bachelor Gulch The Bachelor: Luke Carson, overworked veterinarian. Though the mostly male town of Jasper Gulch had advertised for women, Luke just wanted a capable receptionist to keep him in line....","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460875025.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":"

Settling for no less

Hot-Shot Doc Comes To Town - Susan Carlisle

When big-city trauma doc Taylor Stiles swaps speeding tickets for community medicine, it brings back memories he’s spent years running from. The only silver lining? Delectable local doctor Shelby Wayne! But Shelby deserves white picket fences and a family — something Taylor swore he’d never do…

Bringing Home The Bachelor - Sarah M. Anderson

Jenny Wawasuck knows that millionaire bad boy Billy Bolton is all wrong for her. Until his kisses ignite desires she’s long ignored. So she brings him home from the charity bachelor auction. Can a millionaire bad boy and a sweet single mum turn one chance into forever?

A Bride Before Dawn - Sandra Steffen

Pilot Noah Sullivan has hit some turbulence. A mystery baby left on the Sullivan brothers’ doorstep! And, his ex-girlfriend Lacey Bell is back in town! Noah wastes no time seeing Lacey. But Lacey has secrets and no way of knowing how Noah will react when he finds out…

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