The Mail-Order Mix-Up

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Her plans were postponed while she raised two daughters and worked full time. After being laid off from her job, fate stepped in. A close friend was acquainted with mystery writer Meg Chittenden, who wrote for the Superromance line at the time. Meg steered Pam to a fledgling local chapter of Romance Writers of America, but it still took three years and several false starts before her first book sale. For the next 20 years, she belonged to a close-knit group of published writers while penning romances for several lines at Harlequin and Silhouette.

A year after her divorce, a chance remark by an acquaintance led her to a coffee date with her boyfriend from high school. After spending three decades apart, they are now happily married in a condo near Seattle with a view of Mt. Rainier and a new Birman kitten named Coco.

When Pam isn't traveling with her husband, who recently retired, she loves spending time with her two grown daughters, serving on the board of her condo association, antiquing, gardening, cross-stitching and reading. The stack of books beside her chair includes thrillers, mysteries, women's fiction and biographies as well as romances by her favorite authors. Her future plans include a cruise to Alaska and learning to quilt - and writing more romances, of course.

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?DON?T YOU WANT ME?? SHE ASKED IN A SMALL VOICE

Of course Wade Garrett wanted her. He'd wanted Pauline Mayfield ever since he'd convinced her to rent him a room in her boarding–house. But he wasn't sure if he was ready to trust women again. Especially one who until recently seemed so intent on keeping their relationship platonic in order to avoid small–town gossip. Still, he couldn't deny their attraction, and if Pauline was ready to take their relationship to the next level, he wouldn't say no, even if it meant putting his heart on the line not to mention her reputation!","rating":"2.71","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":11091,"isbn13":"9781460847688","title":"The Tenant Who Came To Stay","seo":"the-tenant-who-came-to-stay","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460847688.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":"
HE SUSPECTED HER OF CRIMES AND WANTED HER ANYWAY

Detective Bryce Collins would catch the person responsible for dispensing black–market drugs in Merlyn County even if the culprit proved to be his high school flame, Dr. Mari Bingham. She'd shattered his heart once, and he'd be damned if he'd let her do it again. But cornering Mari for answers at every opportunity left him unprepared for the warmth in her kiss, the emotion in her eyes and the effect of her confession. Because if Mari was telling the truth then she had never stopped loving him.","rating":"2.77","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":11509,"isbn13":"9781460853627","title":"In The Enemy's Arms","seo":"in-the-enemys-arms","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460853627.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":"
CHARMING, CONFIDENT, SEXY AND A HEARTBREAKER

That's how rancher David Major remembered his ex–love Kim Winchester. Romance had budded between them in high school, but ended abruptly when Kim moved away without even saying goodbye. Now she was back in his life, and though she was still strikingly beautiful, he wasn't ready to put his heart on the line again.

When she'd returned home to Colorado after ten long years, the last person Kim expected to greet her at the airport was David. Seeing him set her heart aflutter, but she'd changed since she last saw him matured, made herself over, moved on. As the two grew close again, she regretted leaving him all those years ago, but would she be able to heal his shattered heart?","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":11831,"isbn13":"9781460855416","title":"A Winchester Homecoming","seo":"a-winchester-homecoming","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460855416.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":"
SINGLE WITH CHILDREN

Running from a bad divorce Emily Major was looking for peace, quiet and a safe new life for her son. She was not looking for love, not even from a walking, talking cowboy fantasy like her new neighbour .

But rancher Adam Winchester was used to getting his way, especially when it came to women. With sweet talk and persistence, this hard–as–nails single father was determined to win Emily's heart come hell, high water or teenagers. With their kids wreaking havoc on romance, could they be lovers and family? Just how far was Adam willing to go to make the land and the woman his?","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":11873,"isbn13":"9781460855959","title":"Cattleman's Honor","seo":"cattlemans-honor","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460855959.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":"
HAUNTED BY MEMORIES

Veterinarian Robin Marlowe moved to Colorado to put the past behind her. She had darn good reasons for not trusting men, especially good–looking flirts like sheriff Charlie Winchester. But the gorgeous hunk showed up everywhere she went even when she tried to turn away.

ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS

Charlie was paid to pick up clues, and after one look at Robin's creamy skin and wide eyes, he could tell she'd been hurt badly. Charming every girl in Waterloo had never been a chore until Robin. Now he was determined to be there for her, be patient, be her friend be anything she needed because this lawman wanted nothing less than her heart!","rating":"3.92","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":11881,"isbn13":"9781460856031","title":"Man Behind The Badge","seo":"man-behind-the-badge","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460856031.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":"
HER DESPERADO

He was a man alone, a man without a memory until a feisty cowgirl with eyes as warm as wood smoke tenderly took him in. He vowed to repay Leah Randall's kindness with manly labour to help her save her struggling ranch from the powerful Buchanan clan she so despised. He never planned to steal her kisses or her heart. After all, his past was a complete mystery. He could be a shiftless drifter. A dangerous desperado. Even a Buchanan. And Leah would no more love a Buchanan than a coyote raiding her cattle! So he savoured each moment they had together. For once his memory returned, the shocking truth just might cost him the woman he cherished .

BUCKLES & BRONCOS:
The Buchanans have always ridden alone but love's about the change all that.","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":12484,"isbn13":"9781460862803","title":"Buchanan's Pride","seo":"buchanans-pride","summary":"HER DESPERADO He was a man alone, a man without a memory until a feisty cowgirl with eyes as warm as wood smoke tenderly took him in. He vowed to repay Leah Randall's kindness with manly labour to...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460862803.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":"
MAIL–ORDER BRIDE?

How could traditional rancher Travis Winchester be irresistibly attracted to statuesque sophisticate Rory Mancini? Especially since she was supposed to be his brother's mail–order bride? Well, his sibling had suspiciously skipped town, and Travis couldn't exactly abandon this woman. But things went too far too fast. Suddenly, Rory's shocking confession resulted in a night of passion and a marriage proposal!","rating":"3.44","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":13041,"isbn13":"9781460869277","title":"The Mail-Order Mix-Up","seo":"the-mail-order-mix-up","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460869277.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":"
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 DECEPTION

Years ago steely attorney Cole Cassidy had been forced to give up the only woman he'd ever loved––Annie Jones. Now she was his last hope; he desperately needed Annie to play his beloved wife. Shockingly, she agreed to the masquerade––but why? Did the sultry beauty yearn to reignite their long–ago love? Or was the invitation in her eyes a ploy to destroy Cole in the name of sweet revenge? Cole vowed that he would not lose Annie again. This undercover bride would be his for real...wedlocked in desire forever!","rating":"3.89","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":4947,"isbn13":"9781743649350","title":"Wedlocked?!","seo":"wedlocked","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781743649350.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":"

Follow a determined woman who searches for her past. Will true love stand in her way...or fulfill her deepest desire?

After learning of her mysterious heritage, Emma Wright went to The Children's Connection--and straight to the adoption agency's handsome director Morgan Davis. She wanted the truth, but client confidentiality forbade him from granting her request. But when Morgan offered her a job, Emma jumped at the chance to get closer to the man with the answers. She didn't count on falling for him...hard.

A loner at heart, Morgan didn't consider himself the marrying kind until Emma sauntered into his office. Though passion sizzled between them, he wondered if an ulterior motive lurked behind her bedroom eyes. Morgan was fighting the battle of his life--holding on tight to bachelorhood--and losing!

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BUCKLES & BRONCOS

OH, BABY!

They say you never forget your first love, and Donovan Buchanan was more unforgettable than most. The rough–and–ready cowboy had left a trail of broken hearts along the road to success and he'd left perky waitress Bobbie McBride with just a little bit more. Sweet little Rose was now four years old and about to meet the daddy who didn't know she existed.

Bobbie expected all kinds of reactions from Big D, none of them good. But suddenly the hunky hero was proposing marriage! What was a mother to do?

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Seeing the woman who'd left him without a backward glance was painful enough for Steve Lindstrom; but Lily Mayfield hadn't returned to their hometown alone. Just the sight of the heartbreakingly lovely single mother and her son awoke bittersweet yearning for what might have been.

Walking away from the only man she'd ever loved had left Lily with enough regrets for two lifetimes. Now, after years of harbouring her unhappy secret, the time had come to tell the truth. If Steve could give her a second chance, she'd have every intention of showing him where her heart had always been with him.","rating":"3.88","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":14237,"isbn13":"9781460883488","title":"Her Sister's Secret Life","seo":"her-sisters-secret-life","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460883488.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":"
BUCKLES & BRONCOS

ONE LONELY COWBOY

What was it about that long, tall cowboy that wouldn't let Ashley Gray keep her distance? Sure, Taylor Buchanan was a whole lot of man, enough to cause any woman a few sleepless nights. But there was far more to it than that .

ONE WILLING BRIDE

She couldn't help believing that beneath that hard, rawhide–tough exterior, there was a proud heart that had been hurt one too many times. And she couldn't help believing she was just the woman to teach a solitary man how to love again .

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BUCKLES & BRONCOS

THE BUCHANANS ARE BACK!

Kirby Wilson didn't know if she was more mad or grateful. In one shocking moment she had learned that she was adopted and that she had two brothers she had never known about. The revelation brought her to bother Donovan's Colorado ranch. And brought her face–to–face with destiny.

No one would have ventured to fix Kirby up with J. D. Reese. Donovan's horse trainer was a loner, a proud Navajo who kept his feelings to himself. Kirby had already had her own share of disappointments; she'd sworn she'd given up on love. But somehow, the enigmatic horseman had captured her soul.

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SEEN AND HEARD

The Thunder Canyon NuggetYou might remember bubbly Lizbeth Stanton from behind the bar at the Thunder Canyon Resort and on the arm of every eligible bachelor in town. But after a messy break–up with her fiance, Lizbeth's looking for more than just romance. When Mitchell Cates offers her a job as his assistant, she jumps at the unexpected opportunity.

Successful Mitch is as steady and solid as they come a far cry from the dashing men Lizbeth's known. But still waters run deep, and there's an attraction bubbling under the surface that makes days at the office anything but boring. Lizbeth's new career may already have led to a promotion: into the CEO's heart!","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":6287,"isbn13":"9781460808153","title":"I Do! I Do!","seo":"i-do-i-do","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460808153.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":"
Her Best Man by Crystal Green

Gorgeous DJ Traub's back in Thunder Canyon and has definitely changed over the years. But one thing has remained constant: his secret love for the beautiful Allaire. Life didn't work out the way these two best friends had planned –– especially with Allaire's disastrous marriage to DJ's dashing brother, Dax. But with the way that Allaire looks at DJ –– friendship seems to be the last thing on her mind. Maybe she can convince him that nice guys can finish first...

I Do! I Do! by Pamela Toth

After a messy breakup with her fiance, Lizbeth's looking for more than just romance. So when Mitchell Cates offers her a job as his assistant, she jumps at the unexpected opportunity. But still waters run deep, and there's an attraction bubbling under the surface that makes days at the office anything but boring. Lizbeth's new career may already have led to a promotion…into the CEO's heart!","rating":"0.00","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-03-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-03-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":6219,"isbn13":"9781460807347","title":"Montana Mavericks","seo":"montana-mavericks","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460807347.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":[]}],"scheduled":[],"products":[]}