Two beloved romance stories from USA Today bestselling author Maureen Child and Teresa Southwick. Claiming King's Baby Their last meeting to sign divorce papers goes wrong when passion overtakes Maggie and Justice King. Still, she walks away with a legal decree—and a pregnancy. Justice had always refused to have children, so this is one fact she won't reveal to him. But when Maggie ends up back at the King ranch, her secret must come out! The Doctor's Secret Baby After their passionate affair, Emily Summers walked away from Cal Westen. Now she's telling him they have a baby? The sensual social worker burned him once, and this ER surgeon isn't making that mistake again. Then he meets his daughter. And the no-strings-attached doctor feels his heart expand…to make room for two females in his life.
Baby, baby…baby?! It's triplets from USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child! He's a captain of industry, a brooding billionaire and—a daddy? When Connor King learns he has fathered triplets, he feels double-crossed. Now nothing will stand in the way of claiming his heirs, not even their alluring legal guardian, Dina Cortez. With the babies' mother gone, Dina has vowed to protect Sage, Sam and Sadie. But who will protect Dina from her feelings for the dark and defiant Mr. King? Because once she and the children are moved into Connor's California seaside mansion, his stately bed is just a heartbeat away…
The prodigal ex-husband returns—as the boss—in this novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child After two long years, Sam Wyatt is home. He has big plans for his family's ski resort. But first he must face those he left behind—including the ex-wife he has never forgotten. Lacy Sills Wyatt has barely recovered from Sam's desertion. Now he's her boss! How can she work with him every day? And how can she keep from falling for him all over again? The answer is: she can't. But when Lacy learns Sam has ulterior motives for rekindling their romance, she's not sure she can forgive him…not even with an unexpected pregnancy to consider!
It was supposed to be a last meeting to sign divorce papers. Then passion overtook them and Maggie King walked away with more than just a legal decree—she was pregnant with the child Justice King had always refused to give her. A fact she would never dare reveal to him. But when circumstances forced her back to the King ranch, she could hide her secret no longer. Justice had a son, one he desperately wanted to deny was his own. Because admitting the boy to be his blood kin would mean he'd made the biggest mistake of his life.
Revenge has never been so sweet as in this Kings of California novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child… She married him. Used him. Then left him. Rico King has waited five years for revenge. Now he's got Teresa Coretti where he wants her. To save her family, she'll return to Rico's island…and his bed…for one month. That will cure the hunger that's afflicted him since she left…. But Rico can't know what it cost Teresa to leave him. Nor the exquisite torture of being with him again. Because soon, her divided loyalties could once again cost her the love of her life.
Is a family in the future for this wealthy bachelor? From USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child! Divorce attorney to the stars Reed Hudson knows there's no such thing as happily-ever-after. But the red-headed stunner who walks into his office with an infant in her arms will put him to the test. Lilah Strong just brought a baby girl to a man who splits up families for a living. Now he wants Lilah to stay on as temporary nanny to his niece. Reed Hudson's plush hotel suite is a world away from Lilah's rustic mountain home. Will their undeniable attraction end in heartbreak…or forever?
In this Billionaires & Babies novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child, one night leads to two babies! When Colton King ended his impetuous marriage to Penny Oaks after just twenty-four hours, it was out of sight, out of mind. But now, more than a year later, Colton discovers Penny's huge secret--actually two little secrets: a baby boy and a baby girl. Colton's only option is to lay claim to his twins. But soon he finds himself laying claim to Penny all over again. Now they have to ask themselves: Was their whirlwind marriage meant to last a lifetime?
New York Times bestselling author Maureen Child welcomes you back to Chandler, California, where there's always an extra place at the Candellano family table--and where Mama Candellano is ready to offer lots of unsolicited advice, especially in matters of the heart... If you haven't already met the Candellano family, here's an introduction: Angela, the matriarch, Tony the oldest son and town sheriff, Nick and Paul, the twin brothers with completely different personalities, and Carla, the beautiful daughter whom Mama is still trying to fix up. And though Mama's brood is all grown up, they still gather every Sunday around her kitchen table--where anyone who falls for a Candellano had better be prepared to share laughter, love...and the best lasagna in town... Carla Candellano has faced a tragedy she'd like to put behind her, but no one has been able to penetrate the wall she has built around herself--until she meets six-year-old Reese Wyatt. Reese hasn't spoken since her mother died last year, and it's friendship at first sight for Carla and little Reese. But it's the girl's worried father, Jackson, who arouses Carla's curiosity, and passion, in ways she never imagined...
New York Times bestselling author Maureen Child welcomes you back to Chandler, California, where there's always an extra place at the Candellano family table--and where Mama Candellano is ready to offer lots of unsolicited advice, especially in matters of the heart... Ever since Stevie Ryan was a young girl, she was in love with her best friend Carla's older brother, Nick Candellano. But Nick had to complicate things by growing up gorgeous--and breaking Stevie's heart. Now she's convinced that forgetting him is the way to go. And it's working out fine...until she and Nick's brother, Paul, spend one sultry night together. Has the right brother been under Stevie's nose all along?
LILAH, A MILITARY WIFE? NO WAY! For years, Lilah Forrest had dodged her matchmaking colonel father's 'bachelor bullets.' But that didn't stop him from steamrolling Sergeant Kevin Rogan into playing Lilah's personal escort. She'd never marry military—not even sexy soldier Rogan. But at the drill instructor's touch, her icy emotions did a swift about-face…and the virgin found herself unable to resist his masterful seduction. Still, Lilah knew what she wanted in a man—and gruff and solitary wasn't it. So why, after just one more night of loving, did she want to give this marine his marching orders…to meet her at the altar?
Mr. January: Hunter Cabot, Navy SEAL Vital Statistics: Tall, rich and…married? Mission: Find out who's been sleeping in his bed. The broad-shouldered military man had no patience with games. Margie—Cabot?—had to go. She'd been masquerading as his spouse for nearly a year, living in his house while he'd been overseas. Now all his skills were focused on payback: it would be sweet, swift and sexy. But first he'd have that "wedding night!
Everyone did Jefferson King's bidding. Except the folks in a certain Irish village he'd "bought" for his latest production. And when the movie mogul arrived in town, he discovered why everyone had turned against him. He'd gotten one of their own pregnant. True, it looked as though he'd been avoiding Maura Donohue's phone calls; he was a busy billionaire. It didn't have anything to do with their night of passion…one he couldn't erase from his memory. Naturally he'd give the expectant mother a wedding worthy of a King's bride. But Maura wouldn't enter a marriage without love…and Jefferson wouldn't bend to that demand.
Hotel Empire Dominant Personality Trait: Always gets what he wants. When grumpy, rich and gorgeous Nathan Barrister arrives at the Lake Tahoe lodge, all he can think about is how soon he can leave. His one-month commitment feels like solitary confinement-- until a snowstorm traps him with lovely Keira Sanders. Suddenly a thirty-day affair sounds like just the thing to pass the time--if Keira agrees to his no-ties arrangement.
Harlequin Desire brings you three stories of billionaires and babies from USA TODAY bestselling authors Janice Maynard and Maureen Child, and reader-favorite author Red Garnier. Get three sexy, emotional reads, now available in one volume! TWINS ON THE WAY by Janice Maynard Workaholic Cassidy Corelli was a virgin…until her one night with Gavin Kavanagh. Now the daughter of a Vegas mogul has two little problems—the twins she's carrying! When her father disowns her, she's left with only one place to go—back to the billionaire she thought she'd left behind… DOUBLE THE TROUBLE by Maureen Child When Colton King ended his impetuous marriage to Penny Oaks after just twenty-four hours, it was out of sight, out of mind. But now, more than a year later, Colton discovers Penny's huge secret—actually two little secrets: a baby boy and a baby girl. Colton's only option is to lay claim to his twins…and their mother. ONCE PREGNANT, TWICE SHY by Red Garnier Tied together by tragedy, business tycoon Garrett Gage always vowed he'd protect Kate Devaney—even from himself. So what possessed Garrett to forsake his vow and take Kate into his bed? After one impulsive night, things have changed—more than Garrett could know. Because Kate's now carrying his child…
Java and jazz: the perfectNew Orleans blend When coffee executive Parker Jamesstorms into the hotel bar after afrustrating business meeting, hespots the beautiful woman whosang at his wedding ten years ago. Holly Carlyle has never forgotten that booking. Hours beforethe vows, she'd walked in on the bride-to-be having sex withsomeone other than Parker.The marriage is long over, and Parker is ready to move on—with Holly. The jazz they both love draws them together, butParker's ex-wife threatens Holly with blackmail to keep themapart. Holly knows she's been silent too long. There's a risk intelling the truth, but it's one she has to take.
Kyra Fortune can't believe she might get fired. Sure, sheknows some people think she's a spoiled brat with morefamily connections than brains, but she knows the game atVoltage Energy Company—don't let anyone see you sweat.So when she's asked to accompany senior VP Garrett Wolff—her most vocal critic—to a sales conference in Colorado,she jumps at the chance to prove herself.Then a car crash in the middle of a churning snowstorm forcesKyra and Garrett to huddle in an abandoned cabin, seekingwarmth and comfort in each other's arms. But by morninglight, there's new trouble on the horizon. A Voltage conspiracyscandal is electrifying the newspapers. And Kyra's familyname is at the heart of it all.…
USA Today–Bestselling Author: He gave her twins—but can he give her true love? Duty is everything to marine Rick Pruitt. And upon seeing Sadie Price with twin girls, he realizes he has some proposing to do. He never would have left Royal, Texas, if he’d known Sadie was carrying his babies. Yet the feisty single mom has no intention of agreeing to a loveless marriage. True, she and Rick share a bond, as well as undeniable passion. But Sadie believes vows should last a lifetime, not be declared out of obligation—making it Rick’s new mission to change her mind. . . . “[Maureen Child] has a remarkable talent for unusual, poignant plots and captivating characters.” —Publishers Weekly
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