A woman's journey of discovery when things in her life she doesn't want to be true become reality

When Jeff Ritter offered Ashley Churchill shelter, the struggling single mom longed to lean on his broad shoulders. And though she accepted a job as his housekeeper, Ashley was determined to make her own happiness, without the heartbreak of loving a man. No matter how tempting that man was....

It was Jeff's nature to protect, but his heart was off-limits--even to the woman and child he came home to each night. For life had made Jeff a

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Wish upon a Christmas star in this sparkling Fool's Gold romance!
To bridal boutique owner Madeline Krug, organizing a Christmas wedding sounds like ajoy—until she finds out she'll be working closely with the gorgeous brother of the bride,movie star Jonny Blaze. How will a small-town girl like her keep from falling for theworld's sexiest guy? Especially with mistletoe lurking around every corner!
Jonny came to Fool's Gold...

Maya Farlow learned the hard way to depend only on herself, so when she fell too deeply for the bad-boy charms of Del Mitchell, one of five brothers, she did the only thing she could--she ran. Stunned, Del left Fool's Gold to make his name and fortune in extreme sports. Now ten years later, Maya's been hired to promote her hometown's new slogan, The Destination for Romance. The celebrity spokesman is none other than Del, the man she dumped but never...

Readers have fallen in love with the town and people of Fool's Gold in Susan Mallery's New York Times bestselling series. Meet her latest couple in this special Fool's Gold novella!
Fayrene Hopkins may be only twenty-four years old, but she runs her own business and has big plans—plans that don't involve falling in love yet. She's determined to make her mark on the world before settling down.
She thinks she's got life...

A spiteful article about the former pitcher and current playboy questions his talent in the bedroom. And the newspaper's just the first bad news. Reid's grandmother Gloria's broken hip means she needs constant care—but Reid hired Nurses 1 and 2 for their bedside manner with him. So for Number 3 he chooses Lori Johnson, the first candidate who seems immune to his brand of charm.
Lori's never wasted her time with amoebas like Reid Buchanan....

Here are two novellas from popular author of contemporary romances Susan Mallery, perfect for the holiday season It Started One Christmas One crisp December night, Keira Carlesso takes in yet another stray--this time, a man. Dalton is a brilliant scientist with no home for the holidays. As Christmas works its magic, two strangers become friends, then best friends, then something much, much more. Susan Mallery's heartwarming charmer proves that...

Liebe geht, und liebe bleibt Finola, Zennie und Ali sind einer Meinung, als ihre Mutter sich wieder einmal darüber beklagt, dass sie schon lange auf Enkelkinder wartet: Das ist nicht hilfreich. Denn die Schwestern haben gerade ganz andere Sorgen. Alle drei wurden in derselben Woche verlassen. Finolas Mann hat eine Jüngere. Zennies Freund macht aus heiterem Himmel Schluss. Und Alis Verlobter schickt sogar seinen Bruder vor, um die Hochzeit abzusagen....

Schon immer war Nina für andere der Fels in der Brandung. Deshalb ist die alleinstehende Arzthelferin auf Blackberry Island gestrandet und arbeitet, wo andere ausspannen - während Mutter und Schwester ihre Träume leben. Nina hat ihrer Familie zuliebe ihre große Liebe und das geplante Medizinstudium aufgegeben. Soll das wirklich alles gewesen sein? Jetzt will Nina endlich Kurs aufs eigene Glück nehmen. Aber sie muss lernen, dass man zuerst loslassen...

TIS THE SEASON Dr. Kelly Hall had lost all hope of ever having a family until single father Tanner Malone burst into her hospital, asking her how to raise his newborn daughter. What else could she do, so soon before Christmas, but lend her expertise to the gorgeous contractor? His charming smiles and come-hither glances draw her like a moth to a flame, but she's in no position to get involved with anyone. After a devastating heartbreak, Kelly has...