The Parent Test

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Elizabeth Duke aka Vivienne Wallington was born in Adelaide, South Australia, but has lived in Melbourne all her married life. She trained as a librarian and has worked in many different types of libraries, but she was always secretly writing. Her first published book was a children's novel, after which she successfully tried her hand at romance writing. She has since given up her work as a librarian to write romance full-time. When she isn't writing or reading, she loves to travel with her husband John, either within Australia or overseas, gathering inspiration and background material for future romances. She and John have a married son and daughter, who now have children of their own.

 

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The Outback Affair - Elizabeth Duke

Natasha Beale was horrified when her tour guide turned out to be Tom Scanlon, the man who’d jilted her. She would be spending the next two weeks alone with him, in the wilds of the Australian Outback. She still felt hurt and betrayed, yet she would need him to protect her, day and night.

It was too intimate a situation for estranged lovers — Tom had set it all up. He was fitter, more muscular and ten times sexier! He wanted her back, and he had a secret to tell: the real reason why he’d left her…

The Man Behind The Badge - Sharon Archer

However hard city girl and new-doc-in-town Kayla Morgan tries, she can’t resist being impressed by Tom Jamieson — he rides horses, herds cattle, enforces the law and knows how to have fun, too!

But taking a bullet in the line of duty has made Tom rethink his work-hard, party-harder lifestyle. Will he ever let Kayla see the real man behind the badge?

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Bride for hire?

Money couldn't buy love, but would it buy Adam Tate a wife? Claire needed a plane ticket home, and money to help her sister. Adam promised to help on the condition that Claire became his wife and mother to his two–year–old son, Jamie!

Adam was rich, charming and gorgeous. And the deal was simple: one short wedding ceremony, and Claire's problems would be over! Financially, at least. But she knew Adam would be a hard man to walk away from. Was Claire ready to promise her heart for better, for worse forever?

\"Ms Duke captivates readers with intense passion, a strong emotional conflict and endearing characters.\"
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His choice of wife

Taryn had no doubts that when Mike O'Malley looked at her, he was seeing another woman: the mysterious, beautiful Crystal his former fiancé, who'd broken his heart. Everyone said Taryn was the spitting image of her.

Was that the reason Mike was taking such a personal interest in Taryn? He claimed he wasn't interested in marrying anyone but there was no denying the powerful attraction between them. Could it be that, despite his claims, Mike had marriage on his mind and, if so, would he ever look into Taryn's eyes and see only her?

\"Ms. Duke captivates readers with intense passion, a strong emotional conflict and endearing characters.\"
Romantic Times","rating":"3.62","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":12769,"isbn13":"9781460866153","title":"Look-Alike Fiancee","seo":"look-alike-fiancee","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460866153.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 Outback Affair – Elizabeth Duke

Natasha Beale was horrified when her tour guide turned out to be Tom Scanlon, the man who'd jilted her. She would be spending the next two weeks alone with him, in the wilds of the Australian Outback. She still felt hurt and betrayed, yet she would need him to protect her, day and night.

It was too intimate a situation for estranged lovers – Tom had set it all up. He was fitter, more muscular and ten times sexier! He wanted her back, and he had a secret to tell: the real reason why he'd left her…

The Man Behind The Badge – Sharon Archer

However hard city girl and new–doc–in–town Kayla Morgan tries, she can't resist being impressed by Tom Jamieson – he rides horses, herds cattle, enforces the law and knows how to have fun, too!

But taking a bullet in the line of duty has made Tom rethink his work–hard, party–harder lifestyle. Will he ever let Kayla see the real man behind the badge?

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\"Delia and Julius Branson invite Andrew Carstairs and friend to join them on board Mistique\"

Tess was thrilled when her boyfriend, Andrew, received an invitation to meet Julius Branson the man who, if her suspicions proved correct, was the father she'd never known .

If only she'd realized Julius had an adopted son, Piers Branson, one of the richest, most powerful men in Australia and a well–know playboy! He wasn't too thrilled when Tess started asking questions about his family, and his solution was to pursue her relentlessly. Tess had a feeling it would be only too easy to surrender to him!","rating":"2.60","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":13844,"isbn13":"9781460878545","title":"To Catch A Playboy","seo":"to-catch-a-playboy","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460878545.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":"
Their engagement was just a game...

It was also a game of high stakes. If Sarah didn't pose as Kane Brody's intended bride, he risked losing his daughter forever, and Sarah couldn't bear to see little Bambi hurt.

However, there was an even bigger problem: Kane was a most desirable pretend–fiance , and it was all Sarah could do to remember that her perfect new family wasn't for keeps, and her fairy–tale engagement was in fact only make–believe!","rating":"3.10","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":13872,"isbn13":"9781460878910","title":"Make-Believe Family","seo":"make-believe-family","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460878910.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":"
A wedding for baby's sake

Roxy Warren was abroad when her baby niece was tragically orphaned. Little Emma is now in the custody of her uncle, Cam Raeburn. Roxy is furious! Cam is a playboy and knows nothing about babies!

When Roxy arrives to stand in as Emma's mum, she can't forget the steamy kiss she and Cam once shared. He's still as gorgeous as ever but they both want custody. Cam has a solution marriage! He gives Roxy a month to make up her mind a month in which to prove they can be real parents to Emma otherwise the custody battle begins!","rating":"2.50","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":14152,"isbn13":"9781460882351","title":"The Parent Test","seo":"the-parent-test","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460882351.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":"
\"No woman will ever mean anything to Trent Corbin \"

Sandra knew about the tragedy that had claimed the lives of those dearest to Trent Corbin. But although her compassionate heart ached for him, she could never forget that he was her father's enemy.

Yet, as an unexpected guest in his home, Sandra found herself bewildered by her deep attraction toward this suave, powerful stranger. Could she teach him to love again or would the barriers of mistrust stand between them forever?

\"Ms. Duke captivates readers with intense passion, a strong emotional conflict and endearing characters.\"
Romantic Times","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":13293,"isbn13":"9781460872291","title":"Heartless Stranger","seo":"heartless-stranger","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460872291.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":"
Substitute fiancé?

When Case Travers wanted something, he wouldn't let anything or anyone stand in his way! And he seemed determined to take over Lucy's life.

It all happened so fast. One minute her boyfriend had proposed, and Lucy was happily looking forward to planning the wedding. Then she met Case, and discovered he had very different plans for her! And it seemed he had the power to arrange anything even transferring Lucy's fiancé to another city. The man was infuriating intriguing. Lucy had no idea what to do if Case decided to offer himself as a substitute fiancé!

\"Ms. Duke captivates readers with intense passion, a strong emotional conflict and endearing characters.\"
Romantic Times","rating":"3.27","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":12931,"isbn13":"9781460872567","title":"Takeover Engagement","seo":"takeover-engagement","summary":"Substitute fiancé? When Case Travers wanted something, he wouldn't let anything or anyone stand in his way! And he seemed determined to take over Lucy's life. It all happened so fast. One minute...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460872567.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 bride's choice

Kate was about to marry a man who'd be the ideal husband. But then Jack Savage came back into her life –– a man who definitely wasn't husband material! He'd betrayed her once, yet Kate had never been able to forget the reckless passion he'd made her feel.

Now that they were working together, side by side, Kate found herself in the grip of a dramatic dilemma: she was engaged to one man, but her heart belonged to another. Jack Savage. And it was only two weeks till the wedding!","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":12199,"isbn13":"9781460859629","title":"The Husband Dilemma","seo":"the-husband-dilemma","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460859629.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":[]}