Nobody's Baby

{"contributor_id":"101668","name":"Jane Toombs","first":"Jane","last":" Toombs","seo":"jane-toombs","role":"A01","hide":false,"reference_id":null,"bio":"Jane's Silhouette Special Edition, The Missing Heir, is her 19th book for Harlequin and Silhouette, and her 69th published book, counting print and electronic books. Though she does write paranormal fantasies, mysteries, and horror, most of her stories are contemporary or historical romances. Jane began writing as a child, encouraged by her father, who was a published non-fiction author. He was a marvelous editor, praising what was good before pointing out the flaws needing correction, giving her confidence in her ability. He became totally deaf at the age of 35 and, since Jane wasn't born until he was 40, his deafness also helped her as a budding writer. The only way to communicate with her father was in writing. In order to encourage her-and others-to talk to him, he became adept at asking questions that made people want to take the trouble to scribble on the yellow legal pad he always had at hand. For example, she remembers him asking her what she'd seen while walking to school. This caused her to take notice of what she did see in order to be able to have something to tell him. So at an early age she learned specific observation, a necessary tool for any writer. Jane grew up in a small town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the shore of Lake Superior, one she's recently returned to after many years away. She has five children by her first husband and collected two stepchildren when she married her second husband. These seven have produced seven grandchildren. One of the grandchildren just had a baby boy which makes Jane-gasp!-a great-grandmother, something she isn't quite used to. She and Elmer, who went to school with her, now live together very happily in their old hometown. They were acquired by a calico cat named Kinko three years ago, and she rules them with an iron paw. Jane enjoys hearing from readers. She can be reached by email at jtoombs@jamadots.com.","bio_short":"","image":"https://i.harperapps.com/hcanz/authors/0105818/x145.jpg","on_tour":false,"featured":false,"deceased":false,"sensitivity":"0","locale":"","custom":{"algoliaKey":"500b7da926758628009e8196d466c64f-0","export_hash":"e0ff25821970f3e0d0857f5011c5a24e67f53233f583ab4861f5dcccff885b1c"},"events":null,"awards":null,"assets":[{"id":"168489-101668","asset_id":"101668","asset":{"id":"168489","unique":"e6ac0f4c18fbf2ffd9958ff83dbdf9e6","name":"jane-toombs-author-website","description":null,"type":"link-url","sub_type":"author-website","order":"1","size":"0","height":"0","width":"0","embed":null,"path":"http://www.janetoombs.com/","source":"Import Author Details Script","schedule":"2021-09-21 02:01:39"}},{"id":"214818-101668","asset_id":"101668","asset":{"id":"214818","unique":"x500-jane-toombs-Contributors","name":"jane-toombs-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/0105818/x145.jpg","source":"new-image-import","schedule":"2025-03-13 00:00:00"}}],"books":[{"description":"
FROM HERE TO PATERNITY

The blonde and the baby definitely spelled trouble. Bachelor Zed Adams knew it the instant spitfire Karen Henderson and diaper–clad Danny stormed his peaceful Nevada ranch. Still, never had trouble looked so danged appealing

Until adorable Danny christened Zed 'Da' and his loyal guardian brandished \"evidence\" of Zed's paternity. Whoa! No way was Zed anybody's papa! And he'd stop at nothing to prove it. But ten sticky little fingers took hold of Zed's heart. Worse, sexy Karen fuelled dreams of fatherhood. And suddenly DNA be darned! Zed was acting an awful lot like a daddy

THAT'S MY BABY!
Sometimes bringing up baby can bring surprises and showers of love!","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":13570,"isbn13":"9781460875414","title":"Nobody's Baby","seo":"nobodys-baby","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460875414.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":"
WHOSE BABY?

The last thing police officer Dan Sorenson expected to find on his doorstep during the biggest blizzard of the season was a woman. A beautiful, shivering woman. But once he escorted her inside to warm up, he was in for an even bigger shock . For the mysterious woman was not only pregnant but about to give birth!

After safely delivering Fay's baby girl, Dan was full of questions questions that Fay wasn't up to answering. Ever the trooper, Dan stepped in as caretaker and stand–in daddy, only to become increasingly attracted to and frustrated with his temporary guest. Was he just a port in the storm? Or could he offer a more permanent type of shelter?","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":11685,"isbn13":"9781460853597","title":"Detective Daddy","seo":"detective-daddy","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460853597.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":"
THAT'S NOT MY BABY!

Ever since her ex–husband had stolen her baby, Linnea Swanson had waited for this moment. But the diaper–clad infant delivered by sexy Special Agent Talal Zohnir wasn't hers. Frustrated and disheartened, Linnea had no choice but to turn to the compelling special agent for help .

And to journey with him to a dangerous country that had positively medieval notions concerning women. But this tender–hearted, independent mother was prepared to do anything to both keep her gift daughter and find her beloved birth child even if it meant marrying Talal!","rating":"2.90","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":13029,"isbn13":"9781460869147","title":"Baby Of Mine","seo":"baby-of-mine","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460869147.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":"
IT TAKES TWO OR THREE TO BE A FAMILY

Iron–willed Jade Adams melted the minute she found a frightened, orphaned five–year–old. And she would do anything to keep the little tyke even cooperate with Nathan Walker, the disturbingly attractive doctor in charge of the boy's care. Although independent Jade had no time for a man, she knew Nathan was special. And not only because of his sincere concern for his young patient. Their own connection was deeper than anything she had ever felt before, and she knew he felt it, too. But was Nathan's alluring bedside manner enough to persuade marriage–shy Jade that they should be partners in parenthood and marriage?","rating":"3.60","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":12491,"isbn13":"9781460862872","title":"Accidental Parents","seo":"accidental-parents","summary":"IT TAKES TWO OR THREE TO BE A FAMILY Iron–willed Jade Adams melted the minute she found a frightened, orphaned five–year–old. And she would do anything to keep the little tyke even cooperate...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460862872.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":"
007 FACES FATHERHOOD

Steely government agent Steve Henderson was a lone wolf. Afraid of nothing. Needing no one. Until compassionate nurse Victoria Reynaud placed a newborn in his arms, inexplicably calling the baby girl his!

The orphaned little one made Steve's strong knees go weak. And he desperately needed this nurse's nurturing to keep the precious infant safe. Worse, once he whisked the tiny baby and tender hearted Victoria to his moonlit mountain hideaway, the macho loner was beset with incomprehensible yearnings. Besotted with both woman and child. And heaven help him beginning to feel a lot like the father of this makeshift \"family\"!","rating":"3.80","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":12509,"isbn13":"9781460863060","title":"Designated Daddy","seo":"designated-daddy","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460863060.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":[]}],"scheduled":[],"products":[]}