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By Lynn Cahoon. 2017
A cool California resort turns into a chilling crime scene when a groom-to-be is murdered in this cozy mystery by…
the New York Times bestselling author. Bookstore owner Jill Gardner and her detective boyfriend Greg are still getting used to living together. So it&’s a welcome surprise when they get an invitation to South Cove, California&’s most luxurious resort. Greg and his college pals are gathering to celebrate the upcoming wedding of their buddy Levi, who&’s now a tech millionaire. Meanwhile, Jill finds herself caught in a wives&’ club of women who don&’t approve of Levi&’s standoffish fiancé. Just as Jill is ready to escape the shenanigans with a good book, Levi&’s body is found floating in the resort pool. Not only is the party over, but everyone who knew Levi is a suspect, including Greg. Now it&’s up to Jill to find the killer fast—or she might not have a boyfriend to come home to any more.By Andrea Penrose. 2018
As the Industrial Revolution roils London, &“a daring pair of Regency sleuths tackle a series of coldblooded murders&” in this…
historical mystery (Kirkus Reviews). When the eminent scientist Lord Wrexford discovers the body of a gifted inventor in a dark London alley, he promptly alerts the authorities. But Wrexford soon finds himself drawn into the murder investigation when the inventor&’s widow tells him that the crime was no random robbery. Her husband&’s designs for a new steam-powered engine went missing the night of his death. The plans could be worth a fortune . . .and very dangerous in the wrong hands. Joining Wrexford in his investigation is Charlotte Sloane, who publishes scathing political cartoons under the pseudonym A. J. Quill. Her extensive network of informants is critical for her work—and for tracking down the occasional killer. The suspects include ambitious assistants, greedy investors, and even the inventor&’s widow. And when another victim falls, Wrexford and Sloane know they are on the trail of a cunning and deadly foe. &“Penrose deftly combines a Regency romance with a tricky mystery that delves into social unrest and the darker side of this storied period.&” —Kirkus ReviewsBy Lynne Graham, Sharon Kendrick. 2024
Two billionaires, two big surprises… Two secret baby romances from USA TODAY bestselling authors Lynne Graham and Sharon Kendrick!Two Secrets…
to Shock the ItalianHer scandalous baby confession!Guarded billionaire Aristide has never forgotten his blazing chemistry with Scarlett—or that she ended their fling without saying why. Reunited with her two years on, he&’s appalled to discover the fire between them still burns. Determined to regain control, he invites Scarlett to Italy—only to be floored by her secret twin revelation…and his instant need to claim his family!The King's Hidden HeirWhat&’s a king without an heir? After one mind-blowing night with cloakroom attendant Emmy, King Kostandin is left with a shocking consequence he must claim. But despite their chemistry—still burning hot—Emmy soon makes it clear that desire is not enough. To keep their family together, Kostandin must decide: is he prepared to take the ultimate risk and offer her everything?By Melissa Senate, Elizabeth Bevarly, Jo McNally, Tif Marcelo. 2024
By Tina Beckett, Marion Lennox, Susan Carlisle. 2024
Harlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance…
and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:TEMPTING THE OFF-LIMITS NURSEBy Tina BeckettNew nurse in town Eliana can&’t bear to be hurt by somebody again. So when sparks instantly fly with surgeon Jake, she&’s adamant about keeping their relationship purely professional. But after learning how Jake was betrayed by his ex-girlfriend, she knows he won&’t commit to a lasting connection either. Soon it&’s oh so tempting to give in to their mutual attraction…as long as forever remains firmly off-limits!THE DOCTOR&’S BILLION-DOLLAR BRIDEBy Marion LennoxForced into a convenient union to claim a lifesaving billion-dollar legacy, ophthalmologist Seb and GP Jodie agree their marriage will begin and end with their wedding! Neither believes in happily-ever-after—how can they when life has taught them such tough lessons? But once they start living together, it&’s impossible to keep their barriers in place. And an unexpected passion is quickly unleashed! Dare this fake bride…become a real wife?FALLING FOR THE TRAUMA DOCKentucky Derby MedicsBy Susan CarlisleCallee needs to move on from a huge loss, and the way to do that is to armor plate her heart. So when trauma doc Langston arrives at her clinic to temporarily conduct research, she knows she&’s in trouble. Not only is he helpful with patients, but their chemistry is electric! Is Langston the guy to take a leap with, when he isn&’t planning to stick around?By Cathy Liggett, Donna Gartshore, Julia Ruth. 2024
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes: THEIR…
UNLIKELY AMISH COURTSHIPby Cathy LiggettNo one in Sugarcreek, Ohio can believe that charming Benjamin Byler and standoffish Miriam Schrock are dating—and they&’d be right. But the Amish bachelor needs the fake courtship to prove he can care for his orphaned niece. Now the mismatched couple must convince their community they&’re truly in love. Except Miriam is more caring and beautiful than Benjamin thought, and he might be in danger of falling for his own charade…A SECRET BETWEEN THEMby Donna GartshoreUnexpectedly injured, photojournalist John Bishop finds himself stuck in a town full of painful memories—with physical therapist Grace Severight his only way out. Following her treatment should be simple. But soon John&’s falling again—this time for the single foster mom and her four-year-old charge. Now love might heal his past…but will a secret Grace is keeping destroy their chance at a future?A COWGIRL&’S HOMECOMINGby Julia RuthIt&’s been three years since Jenn Spencer left Four Sisters Ranch after burying her husband, her heart, and her relationship with her family. Now the farm&’s in trouble—and she&’s back to help. Reconnecting with her family is hard…yet her new landlord Luke Bennett, and his adorable niece, brighten her days. But when she discovers Luke&’s secret, will it crush her healing heart again?For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired May 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2By Annie West, Julia James, Maya Blake, Lucy King. 2024
Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion…
knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:A PREGNANCY BOMBSHELL TO BIND THEMby USA TODAY bestselling author Annie WestModel Laura is filming on location when she&’s swept off her feet by wildly attractive Vassili. After a lifetime of lies, Laura&’s drawn to his honesty – he doesn&’t do commitment. Until she learns he&’s engaged, and that she&’s pregnant…Greek tycoon Vassili is furious his family fabricated his engagement, especially as Laura now won&’t return his calls. When a newspaper reports she&’s expecting, Vassili tracks her down, and discovers it&’s true! A convenient marriage would secure his heir, but it will take more than a ring to rebuild their trust…THE HEIR SHE KEPT FROM THE BILLIONAIRE by USA TODAY bestselling author Julia JamesThe chill in Alaina&’s heart as she says &“I do&” to Rafaello Ranieri clashes with the fire sweeping through her veins. Years ago they indulged in a passionate fling that left her pregnant. Her heart-breaking childhood led to the agonising decision not to tell him… until now.She never imagined Rafaello would insist on claiming his heir with a marriage of icy convenience! But there&’s nothing icy about the way Alaina&’s new husband looks at her – nor the inferno of desire his touch provokes…ACCIDENTALLY WEARING THE ARGENTINIAN&’S RING (A Diamonds of the Rich and Famous novel)by Maya BlakeShy PA Mareka works hard to hide her attraction to her super-rich boss Cayetona Figueroa – until picking up his engagement ring. Unable to resist the dazzling diamond, she impulsively tries it on…and is caught on camera. Suddenly the world thinks she&’s Caye&’s bride!Tightly-wound Caye is only marrying to keep control of his company. When the scandalous headlines cost him his convenient fiancée, Mareka is the obvious replacement. Yet alone together in his opulent Argentinian estate, Caye must confront his hunger for the woman testing his self-control to its limit…THE FLAW IN HIS RIO REVENGE (An Heirs to a Greek Empire novel)by Lucy KingCraving independence, CEO Thalia walks away from her family, her wealth…and her scorching affair with billionaire Santiago. Striking out alone, she auctions off her professional time for charity. Although the winning bidder wants more than her expertise…Santiago wants her back!Growing up destitute, Santiago swore he&’d never be powerless again—exactly how Thalia&’s desertion left him feeling. He flies her to Rio to seduce her back, then end things himself! Yet beneath the Brazilian sun, his bitterness is swept aside by raw, all-consuming passion, leaving his grand plan hanging by a thread…For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents May 2024 – Box Set 1 of 2By Ally Blake, Rachael Stewart, Sophie Pembroke, Cara Colter. 2024
Harlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This…
Harlequin® Romance box set includes:SECRETLY MARRIED TO A PRINCEOne Year to WedBy Ally BlakeTo claim her inheritance, Matilda Waverly must be wed within the year. But Matilda has a secret: she&’s already married! She hasn&’t seen Henri since she fled their wedding night, so tracking him down is essential—but exciting and terrifying in equal measure. Especially when she learns Henri is actually a prince! And the undeniable spark between them has never gone away…RELUCTANT BRIDE&’S BABY BOMBSHELLOne Year to WedBy Rachael StewartReturning to her family&’s outback homestead, Eve feels like a fish out of water. She&’s only in town to contest the ridiculous terms of her inheritance. Get married? As if! Finding a distraction in the arms of gorgeous stranger Nate is one thing. Discovering he&’s the lawyer enforcing her father&’s will is another… And the biggest bombshell of all is that their one night had consequences!SOCIALITE&’S NINE-MONTH SECRETTwin Sister SwapBy Sophie PembrokeWhen supermodel Willow finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, she needs some temporary anonymity from the press. Hiding out in her twin sister&’s Cornish cottage seems ideal, until she catches the eye of her delectable yet guarded neighbor, Gwyn. She&’s blown away by their instant connection and the security she feels around him. But is revealing her identity—and her nine-month secret—a risk she can take?ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED TO THE BILLIONAIREBy Cara ColterJolie arrived at her sister&’s wedding expecting to keep a low profile—as usual. Yet when her cheating ex makes a surprise appearance, she panics and introduces her school crush as her fiancé! Now she&’s accidentally engaged to billionaire Jay, whose dreamy eyes quickly banish any heartbreak. They agree that when the destination wedding week ends, so must their convenient arrangement. But what about their inconvenient attraction…?By Lynne Graham, Cathy Williams, Jackie Ashenden, Joss Wood. 2024
Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion…
knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:TWO SECRETS TO SHOCK THE ITALIANby USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne GrahamDiscovering she was pregnant with twins changed the course of Scarlett Pearson&’s life. Knowing love wasn&’t on his agenda, she fled her fling with guarded billionaire Aristide Angelico – her babies deserved more.Aristide can&’t forget his blazing chemistry with Scarlett, or that she ended their affair. Reunited two years on, he&’s appalled to discover the fire between them still burns. Determined to regain control, Aristide invites her to Italy, only to be floored by Scarlett&’s secret twin revelation…and his instant need to claim his family!A WEDDING NEGOTIATION WITH HER BOSS (A Secrets of Billionaires&’ Secretaries novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Cathy WilliamsIt&’s tycoon Gabriel&’s job to expect the unexpected. But finding himself suddenly attracted to his oh-so-sensible secretary was not on the playboy&’s to-do list. Particularly as Gabriel is finalizing a crucial deal. One with a twist: he needs a bride and fast.Used to hiding behind her professional office suits, Helen is completely out of her comfort zone acting the part of devoted fiancée. Especially when their diamond deal is complicated by the heated awareness between her and her infuriatingly handsome boss…ENEMIES AT THE GREEK ALTAR (A The Teras Wedding Challenge novel)by Jackie AshendenAndromeda Lane will never forgive Poseidon Teras for destroying her family – except he&’s just asked for her hand! Knowing all the devastatingly handsome tycoon wants is to secure his inheritance, Andie&’s every instinct is to refuse his billion-dollar proposal. But he&’s vowing to support her late sister&’s charity…Standing at the altar, Poseidon is sure he&’s got everything he wants, without any risk. Then their binding kiss as man and wife unleashes an unexpected, dangerous craving! Now, the world&’s most legendary playboy realizes the bride who detests him is what he wants most!THE TYCOON&’S DIAMOND DEMANDby Joss WoodSelf-made CEO Jens Nilson has spent the past decade trying to even the score against the woman who jilted him and her father who almost destroyed him. The best way to do that? Demand Maja Hagen marry him – and leave her the altar.After Maja fled their elopement, she built herself a new life away from her father&’s tyranny. She won&’t let Jens jeopardize that, even if it means accepting his proposal! But their rekindled desire is already threatening to incinerate her every defense against him…For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents May 2024 – Box Set 2 of 2By Vannetta Chapman, Lee Tobin McClain, Kathryn Springer, Louise M. Gouge. 2024
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes: THE…
MYSTERIOUS AMISH BACHELOR (An Indiana Amish Market romance)by USA TODAY bestselling author Vannetta ChapmanAfter paying the price for a crime he committed ten years ago, Noah Beiler wants a fresh start – which means hiding where he&’s been for the last decade from his Amish community. But Sarah Yoder is determined to uncover his past. As Noah and Sarah work together and grow close, Noah&’s history in the only thing standing in their way. Will revealing the truth set them free, or are some secrets best kept buried?A MOTHER&’S GIFTby New York Times bestselling author Lee Tobin McClain & USA TODAY bestselling author Kathryn SpringerFriendship could blossom into more in Lee Tobin McClain&’s A Mother for His Child when single dad Blake Evans&’s six-year-old daughter announces she wants her babysitter, Zoey Grey, to be her new mommy. And in Kathryn Springer&’s The Mommy List, a little girl plays matchmaker between her dad, Gage Lawrence, and their next-door neighbor, Megan Albright…but are they ready to take that leap?SAFE HAVEN RANCHby Louise M. GougeIt should be easy for widow Olivia Ortiz to despise Will Mattson, the man keeping her from buying the ranchland she needs for herself and her daughter, Emily. But when Emily becomes instant friends with Will&’s nephew, Jemmy, Olivia and Will find themselves growing closer as well. And as Olivia&’s feelings for the handsome cowboy shift, competing for the property could be the start of something more…For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired May 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2By Juliette Hyland, Annie Claydon. 2024
Harlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance…
and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:DATING HIS IRRESISTIBLE RIVALHope Hospital SurgeonsBy Juliette HylandFoster care survivor Knox has worked hard to be the best trauma surgeon. Yet it still stings that in med school annoyingly irresistible Miranda beat him to a coveted fellowship. Now that Miranda&’s returned, it&’s clear the remarkable woman he knew is a shadow of her former self. Putting his competitiveness aside, Knox is determined to bring her fire back. Could a first date to rival all first dates be the answer?HER SECRET BABY CONFESSIONHope Hospital SurgeonsBy Juliette HylandLet me "introduce you to your daughter&” are not words responsible surgeon Ryann ever thought she&’d say. Yet here she is, face-to-face with the man she spent one incredible, and totally out of character, week with, confessing she&’s had his baby! Despite growing up in the foster system, nurse anesthetist Jackson is thrilled to be a dad. But can they be more than co-parents when cautious Ryann so ardently protects her carefully curated life…?COUNTRY FLING WITH THE CITY SURGEON By Annie ClaydonStella and Rob are nothing alike. She&’s an ambitious reconstructive surgeon from the city, while he&’s a dedicated country GP. But when they pair up on a complicated case, they discover they make the perfect team. Stella awakens a deeply buried spark in Rob, and he tempts her to let her guard down. They decide to work together on something more intimate—a fling! Because two people who are so different couldn&’t have anything other than that…right?By Anna Grace, Jen Gilroy, M. K. Stelmack, LeAnne Bristow. 2024
Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with…
four new novels in one collection!This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes:LESSONS FROM THE RANCHERThe Teacher Projectby Anna GraceA second chance…With his first love?Single dad and rancher Colter Wayne has moved mountains to bring teachers to Pronghorn, Oregon. So he&’s floored when one of the new arrivals is the woman he almost married. To make matters worse, it looks like Willa Marshall still hasn&’t forgiven him. But the kids need Willa, and she needs his help navigating small-town life. Can Colter and Willa learn to let go of the past and embrace the future…together? THE COWGIRL NANNYThe Montana Cartersby Jen GilroyHe needs a nanny… But what about love? With two kids and a ranch to run, Bryce Carter needs a nanny for the summer. And professional barrel racer Carrie Rizzo might be perfect, at least until she returns to the rodeo in the fall. But while Carrie&’s incredible with his kids, Bryce isn&’t ready to open his family—let alone his heart—to anyone…even if she might be the perfect cowgirl for him. A FAMILY FOR HIS BOYSA Ranch to Call Homeby M. K. StelmackSometimes family…Is right next doorFired from her big-city law firm, headstrong Grace Jansson is making a fresh start by opening a B and B in the Alberta Foothills. Her steadfast neighbor, Hawk Blackstone, runs the ranch next door, and she sees his struggle to solo parent wild twin boys. Grace is happy to help out, until she finds her childhood feelings for Hawk resurfacing. Grace never wanted the family life—can Hawk and his twins change her mind? HER HOMETOWN SECRETCoronado, Arizonaby LeAnne BristowCan a surprise baby…Bring these friends together?Emily Beck has kept the secret of who fathered her sweet baby boy. She never wanted to stop Luke Sterling from chasing his dreams in Nashville, so she built a life for herself and her son in Coronado, Arizona. But when Emily&’s long-lost letter brings Luke home to meet his baby, Emily dares to hope they can finally be a family. But is Luke ready to be a father…and a husband?Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!By Karen Whiddon, Tara Taylor Quinn, Amber Leigh Williams, Charlene Parris. 2024
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous,…
strong women and brave, powerful men?Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection!COLTON MOUNTAIN SEARCH (A Coltons of Owl Creek novel)By Karen WhiddonDella Winslow&’s dog has located a mass burial site—and FBI agent Max &“The Playboy of Owl Creek&” Colton is on the case. Giving in to temptation with the capable investigator makes things personal. Discovering one of the bodies is her missing cousin takes it to a whole new level…A HIGH-STAKES REUNION (A Sierra's Web novel)By USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor QuinnFBI agent Scott Michaels and Dr. Dorian Lowell are both experts at saving people—and denying their attraction. But reuniting to bring down a human trafficking ring that kidnaps babies for high-price adoptions will challenge their professionalism…and their lives. CLOSE RANGE CATTLEMAN (A Fuego, New Mexico novel)By Amber Leigh WilliamsWhen Sheriff Kaya Altaha discovers a serial killer&’s burial ground on Eaton Edge Mountain, her secret relationship with cattle baron Everett Eaton comes in conflict with her need to solve the case. Did Everett kill her best friend? And will proving his innocence rock their small town to its core? DEFENDER AFTER DARK (A Night Guardians novel)By Charlene ParrisDetective Mark Hawthorne is investigating the assault of a ruthless CEO, but he finds himself captivated by lovely bakery owner Britt Gronlund, who rebuffed the CEO&’s threat to take over her business. When the CEO winds up dead, can Mark defend Britt from the accusations that she is behind the murder? And can the two of them find the real killer?By Juliette Hyland. 2024
Now that they&’re working together, will these old rivals be able to ignore the chemistry sparking between them? Read on…
in the first installment of Juliette Hyland&’s Hope Hospital Surgeons duet. THE COMPETITION IS HEATING UP! Foster care survivor Knox has worked hard to be the best trauma surgeon. Yet it still stings that in med school annoyingly irresistible Miranda beat him to a coveted fellowship. Now that Miranda&’s returned, it&’s clear the remarkable woman he knew is a shadow of her former self. Putting his competitiveness aside, Knox is determined to bring her fire back. Could a first date to rival all first dates be the answer?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.Hope Hospital SurgeonsBy Marion Lennox. 2024
Could the island doc&’s convenient groom…become her forever? Find out in Marion Lennox&’s latest billionaire Harlequin Medical Romance with a difference!…
SAVING THE DOCTOR&’S CHARITY…WITH &“I DO&”! Forced into a convenient union to claim a lifesaving billion-dollar legacy, ophthalmologist Seb and GP Jodie agree their marriage will begin and end with their wedding! Neither believes in happily-ever-after—how can they when life has taught them such tough lessons? But once they start living together, it&’s impossible to keep their barriers in place. And an unexpected passion is quickly unleashed! Dare this fake bride…become a real wife?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.By Annie Claydon. 2024
Are these doctors total opposites—or the perfect match? Find out in Annie Claydon&’s latest captivating story for Harlequin Medical Romance. WHEN…
OPPOSITES ATTRACT…! Stella and Rob are nothing alike. She&’s an ambitious reconstructive surgeon from the city, while he&’s a dedicated country GP. But when they pair up on a complicated case, they discover they make the perfect team. Stella awakens a deeply buried spark in Rob, and he tempts her to let her guard down. They decide to work together on something more intimate—a fling! Because two people who are so different couldn&’t have anything other than that…right?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.By Tina Beckett. 2024
Can she resist the surgeon she shouldn&’t want? Find out in Tina Beckett&’s latest heart-racing Harlequin Medical Romance! AN INCONVENIENT DESIRE……
New nurse in town Eliana can&’t bear to be hurt by somebody again. So when sparks instantly fly with surgeon Jake, she&’s adamant about keeping their relationship purely professional. But after learning how Jake was betrayed by his ex-girlfriend, she knows he won&’t commit to a lasting connection either. Soon it&’s oh so tempting to give in to their mutual attraction…as long as forever remains firmly off-limits!From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.By Juliette Hyland. 2024
A one-week fling…with binding consequences! Dive into this irresistible secret-baby romance from Juliette Hyland, the second installment in her Hope Hospital Surgeons duet.…
HER SECRET. THEIR FAMILY?Let me introduce you to your daughter are not words responsible surgeon Ryann ever thought she&’d say. Yet here she is, face-to-face with the man she spent one incredible, and totally out of character, week with, confessing she&’s had his baby! Despite growing up in the foster system, nurse anesthetist Jackson is thrilled to be a dad. But can they be more than co-parents when cautious Ryann so ardently protects her carefully curated life…?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.Hope Hospital SurgeonsBy Susan Carlisle. 2024
It&’s off to the races with Susan Carlisle&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance as a physician&’s assistant and trauma doc treat patients…
at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby…while trying to resist each other! THE MAN SHE SHOULDN&’T FALL FOR! Callee needs to move on from a huge loss, and the way to do that is to armor plate her heart. So when trauma doc Langston arrives at her clinic to temporarily conduct research, she knows she&’s in trouble. Not only is he helpful with patients, but their chemistry is electric! Is Langston the guy to take a leap with, when he isn&’t planning to stick around?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.Kentucky Derby Medics Book 1: Falling for the Trauma DocBook 2: An Irish Vet in KentuckyBy Tif Marcelo. 2024
When one unforgettable night… Leads to a whole new life…When Jared Sotheby arrives in Peak, Virginia, to search for his identity—and…
his Filipino roots—he doesn&’t anticipate an instant connection with a stunning woman he meets on his first night in town. And he certainly doesn&’t expect her to be managing the B & B owned by the biological family he&’s searching for! One passionate night aside, Matilda Matthews needs a cook, and Jared, a chef, needs a way in. She&’ll give him the job if he keeps his identity a secret—for now. Their subterfuge quickly grows complicated as Jared yearns for a connection—not only with his family, but also with the once-bitten Matilda. But first he&’ll have to convince her to let a younger man into her heart… From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Spirit of the Shenandoah Book 1: It Started with a Secret