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Every month we select a new title from one of our authors so that you can discover new stories, locations and genres for free. The selected title will appear in the Free Stories Library below.

 

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The Rancher's Secret Heir

Written by Maureen Child

 

For this wealthy cowboy, the one who got away is back…with their baby!

Rancher JT Harrah has all the money he needs, but he hasn’t forgotten the woman he met last year. The only thing more shocking than seeing her again is the fact that she now has a baby…and the little girl is his!

Guilt drove Emily Franklin to give commitment-shy JT another chance…and to her surprise, he wants to be a father, even if loving Emily isn’t part of the deal. When he demands she move in with him, she says yes for her daughter’s sake. But resisting JT may be impossible, especially after one red-hot kiss proves their chemistry is as sizzling as ever… 

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Warrior of the Realm

Written by Shannon Curtis

All Luke Storm has ever known is the violence of the Chicago streets and the manipulations of the local mafioso. But when an accidental dive into the river transports him to another world, he finds himself embroiled in an ancient tribal war. Joining Balor of the Wicked Eye’s camp is the last thing he wants to do, but he can’t leave their beautiful captive, Nieve, imprisoned and alone.

Nieve won’t agree to Balor’s insulting offer of marriage—especially when she knows that he’ll kill her as soon as she’s provided him a child to unite their tribes. But she won’t abandon her family and risk Balor’s rage. Can Luke, this mysterious warrior from beyond the veil, lay this conflict to rest?

And given the chance, will Luke remain with Nieve? Or will he vanish back to his world, taking her heart with him.

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The Venetian's Defiant Woman

Written by Susan Stephens

British art conservator Charlie Bennett has arrived in Venice to advise Venetian billionaire Orlando Rossi on his most recent acquisition. Before meeting the mogul, she heads to the Rialto Bridge to do some sketching of her own. While making a caricature of the most imposing man she sees, Charlie is shocked when she is accosted by the man’s bodyguards! And she is even more surprised to learn the identity of her subject....


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Made to Measure

Written by Joan Elliott Pickart

When jet-setting executive Connor O'Shea crashes at his aunt's house, all he wants is a bed for the night. Instead he finds petite attorney Mary-Clair Cavelli — and loses his heart.

As the only sister of five large brothers, Mary-Clair has had enough of being considered a child. Her entire life her small stature has drawn condescending treatment from boyfriends and family alike, resulting in her one steadfast rule: no tall men. It's a rule she takes seriously — but the 6'3" Connor plans to convince her that some rules were made to be broken...


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Christmas at the Chatsfield

Written by Maisey Yates

 

It was as if she was made for him. Sensual curves wrapped in a crimson silk gown, long dark hair trailing down her back in waves, and her exquisite features partially hidden beneath a golden mask. The only present that Nico Katsaros could ever want. But it was her eyes that held Nico in thrall. The eyes of his soon to be ex-wife.

When an unexpected meeting at The Chatsfield, New York's charity gala brings Lucy back into his life, Nico is determined not to be denied his one winter wish—to have his wife in his bed and back on his arm in time for Christmas!

Copyright © 2015 by Harlequin Books S.A. Special thanks and acknowledgement are given to Maisey Yates for her contribution to The Chatsfield series.

 

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Love Letters

Written by Barbara McMahon

 

Stacey Jerome always believed Zach Taylor only married her because she became pregnant, and her thoughts were confirmed when he left town to start a career as a race car driver right after she miscarried the baby. Having gone on with her life since then, Stacey moved to the big city and built up a business as a wedding consultant, giving brides the dream day she never had. Imagine her shock when a glance down the aisle during one ceremony finds her looking into the eyes of her husband, a man she hasn’t heard from in seven years!

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Designer Sex

Written by Heather MacAllister

 

Prim music teacher Erin Young is fed up with sharing a bedroom wall with her playboy neighbor Mick Armitage. So when his noisy "entertaining" keeps her awake one too many times, she gives him an ultimatum: pipe down or move out!

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The Cowboy’s Twins

Written by Linda Warren

All Jess McQuire wants is to be a champion tie-down roper. He loves the thrill of the rodeo circuit, even though his marriage didn’t survive it. That ended four years ago. Now back in Horseshoe, Texas, Jess encounters his past—his former wife, Abby…and three-year-old twins he didn’t know he had!

Abby’s world tilts the day Jess comes knocking. Learning he’s a father is tough for him, but so was raising their children alone for years. Forced to grow up fast and put the twins first, Abby doesn’t think she can stand further heartbreak if Jess chooses the rodeo over her. Again…

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The Wedding Secret

 Written by Kianna Alexander

Discovering her fiancé’s public and utterly embarrassing infidelity, florist Renata McPherson is left dateless to her beloved client’s nuptials. But meaningful eye contact with one devastatingly handsome groomsman leaves Renata unexpectedly breathless…

As a contractor, Amir Robertson has quite the knack for design. Though he has no plans for rebuilding the gorgeous shop owner’s heart…at first. Their no-strings-attached arrangement could soon fail when a secret that joins them forever is revealed.

Where’s Shauna? The shop was busy, and she needed her third clerk on the floor. Turning, she slipped past the end of the counter and returned to the back.

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His Stolen Desert Bride

Written by Carol Marinelli

One night will never be enough…

Alasdair McClelland has a reputation for sin—since the death of his wife, he has sought to block out his pain with mindless sensual pleasure! But when he interrupts Princess Yasmin al-Lehan mistakenly trying to enter his hotel suite, even Alasdair is surprised by their instant chemistry…

Yasmin is pure, untouched…and temptation personified! Alasdair cannot resist initiating this virgin princess into the world of desire. But one night with Yasmin will never be enough. To claim her again, he must steal her as his desert bride!

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The Ultimate Proposition

Written by Maya Blake

"I've given you your wish. It's time to give me mine."

All Sabine Gold wants is the opportunity to confront her father—and brooding billionaire Luciano Herrera agrees to make it happen—for one night in his bed. In the luxurious decadence of mysterious gentleman's club Q Virtus, Sabine's inhibitions soon melt away under Luciano's kiss…but their passion has far-reaching consequences.

Now, Sabine must tell her mysterious lover that she is carrying his child—and Luciano has one more proposition to change her life forever, if she dares accept…

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Reunited on Wedding Island

Written by Sophie Pembroke

While working at a high society wedding on beautiful La Isla Marina, Haven Hapsgood is shocked to encounter A-list actor Miles Jackson. After their one disastrous blind date, she’d hoped never to lay eyes on him again. Haven’s learned the hard way that fame is fickle and the celebrity lifestyle is one she wants no part of…until it becomes clear that there’s more to gorgeous, charming Miles than meets the eye… Dare Haven give the striking connection between them another chance?

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