Elizabeth Harbison – författare

Falling for the Boss Our past is no longer a secret now that I’m working at Hanson Media. Believe me, Evan, I didn’t plan this when I took the job. All I know is twelve years ago you left town without so much as a kiss goodbye. Now you’re back and I’m with you I feel like the years apart never happened. But I promised myself not to fall in love again…especially with you. Her Best-Kept Secret Jenny, thank you for showing me around Tokyo, our days together have been much more intriguing than the merger I’m supposed to be working on. And the sparks between us really burn bright! I know you’ve always wondered about the woman who gave you up for adoption. Well, finding her might be easy… Mergers & Matrimony Fierce head negotiator Morito Taka and Helen Hanson are getting on famously, working together on a corporate merger. It’s surprising that he’d even talk to someone from the other side of the negotiating table, but her vulnerable beauty and sparkling blue eyes seem to have captivated him! But mixing work with pleasure can be a very risky business…

THE GODDESS RULEBOOK:RULE #1: FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU WANT—AND GO AFTER ITColumnist Kit Macy’s dream house was almost hers. Then the entire staff of her old-fashioned household magazine was fired by the new, hip, handsome boss. No job meant no mortgage, and no backyard for her four-year-old son. She needed a plan…and decided to reinvent herself.RULE #2: CHANGE IS GOODHotshot editor Cal Panagos intended to revamp the magazine—from its staff to its stories. But the stubborn single mom’s desire to succeed—and her beautiful eyes—soon got under his skin, while Kit’s ideas breathed life into his publication. Working closely day after day, Cal began to forget the most important rule of all: Never mix business with pleasure….

A TASTE FOR TROUBLETo sexy police chief Dan Duvall, a man of few words, Beldon’s annual “Rocky Top Chili Cookoff” was one huge pain in the posterior. The locals got rowdy, and his sleepy little town was overrun with city slickers. Bah!But this year, one visiting New Yorker turned the entire burg upside down! The moment willowy, whip-smart Josephine Ross set foot in Beldon, all hell broke loose—from sneaky thefts to saucy scandals—irritating the heck out of the hardworking lawman. Dan sure wasn’t ready to have his heart broken by another sexy city girl, so why on earth was he dreaming about Josie’s kissable lips—and hoping against hope that she’d be his?

ALMOST ENGAGED, ALMOST IN LOVE?For years, waitress Joleen Wheeler had longed for Prince Charming to come in, order the blue-plate special and sweep her off her feet. So when a rich politician proposed, it seems as though her Cinderella dreams had come true. But Joleen wasn''t in love….THE BLACK-SHEEP BROTHERThen she met her almost-fiancé''s brother, Jake Landon, who was everything his brother wasn''t—rough around the edges, arrogant, the black sheep of the family. And he was everything Joleen''s head told her she shouldn''t want, but her heart was shouting "yes!" Good grief. Why''d she have to be attracted to the wrong brother? What was an almost-bride-to-be to do?

FROM PLAIN JANE TO PRINCESS?Amy Scott had been more at home sitting in her small-town bookshop than she'd ever be on the imperial throne of Lufthania. But according to heart-stoppingly-handsome Crown Prince Wilhelm, that is exactly where the striking redhead belonged, on his throne.Then just as Amy, uh, Princess Amelia, was getting the hang of the princess thing—and oh-so-much closer to her regal tutor— Prince Will wanted to bow out of her life. It seemed he had a personal rule about falling in love, especially with his new sovereign.To win his heart, Amy would have to make some royal allowances. But could she keep her charming prince and also make this fairy tale come true?

TAMING OF THE ICE PRINCESS…Tired of her sister's meddling in her love life, Kate Gregory knows their ancient-fashioned father won't bless her sister's wedding plans until she finds someone. And she discovers the perfect candidate when her childhood nemesis returns to save his family's ranch. Pretending to fall for Ben Devere will achieve two goals—1) She'll get revenge for his careless handling of her childhood heart and 2) Her sister will get out of her hair!But what seems like a foolproof plan soon goes deliciously awry. Because 1) The Bad Boy Next Door is nothing like she remembers; 2) His kisses are even more memorable than his pranks and 3) He's got his own agenda for her!

LIVING IN A FAIRY TALE…Prince Conrad of Beloria arrived in New York to host a charity banquet n his family's honor, his playboy reputation preceding him. Every eligible society girl in town wanted to accompany the wealthy royal to the ball. But to his stepmother's dismay, the handsome prince only had eyes for one woman….The wrong woman.Hotel concierge Lily Tilden wasn't A-list, but Conrad was immediately smitten with her beauty, brains and poise. And while his position required a more appropriate candidate, Conrad would need all the cunning his noble legacy had taught him to now reconcile the duties of the crown with the desires of his heart…

"A delightful trip on the tangled path of true love." –New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts GREEN CARD WEDDING GREEN CARD WEDDING The only way nanny Maggie Weller could remain in the country was by marrying her hardheaded boss, who was exactly the kind of irresistible bachelor she needed to avoid. But she would do anything to ensure his little girl's happiness–even if it meant things would be a bit steamier around the Harrison household.Alex had never considered himself husband material, but he knew his daughter couldn't handle losing her cherished nanny right now. So he vowed to stick to their short-term marriage contract and ignore the longings his new bride stirred in him. Unfortunately, he was beginning to realize his daughter wasn't the only one who might be needing Maggie on a more permanent basis….

Fabulous Fathers HIS AMNESIAC BRIDE… Could Andrew Bennett really be face-to-face with his late wife? She was the woman he'd never stopped loving, without whom he'd felt life wasn't worth living. And now Laura was suddenly, mysteriously back…but she didn't recognize him…or their child.Laura couldn't remember being a wife and mother at all. How could she have forgotten a man like Andrew? So loving, such a good father. And a daughter with eyes so like her own, in need of a mommy. Could Laura be blessed with the chance to make her family whole again? This Fabulous Father can be chosen from the heart….

Living out her own fairy tale… American Emma Lawrence knew she was too ordinary to ever have a British aristocrat fall in love with her! But when she found herself locked in the Earl of Palliser's embrace, her heart couldn't help but hope. Now ensconced on Brice Palliser's lavish estate, Emma saw how different her everyday life was from the earl's. And Brice made her feel like the belle of the ball, when the clock struck midnight, would Emma be left with a pumpkin carriage…or the keys to Brice's heart?

THE GODDESS RULEBOOK: RULE #1: FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU WANT–AND GO AFTER IT Columnist Kit Macy's dream house was almost hers. Then the entire staff of her old-fashioned household magazine was fired by the new, hip, handsome boss. No job meant no mortgage, and no backyard for her four-year-old son. She needed a plan…and decided to reinvent herself. RULE #2: CHANGE IS GOOD Hotshot editor Cal Panagos intended to revamp the magazine–from its staff to its stories. But the stubborn single mom's desire to succeed–and her beautiful eyes–soon got under his skin, while Kit's ideas breathed life into his publication. Working closely day after day, Cal began to forget the most important rule of all: Never mix business with pleasure….

THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY For Grace Bowes, going home again felt like facing disaster. While the town wondered how the golden girl had wound up a struggling single mom, Grace had to find a job–fast! Worse, her first interview ever was with none other than Luke Stewart, the man who once made her heart beat madly–before she married someone else. He was the lover who still made her wonder: What if…?"What if" wasn't an option for Luke. Until Grace walked into his world once more, looking every inch the beauty she always was. Suddenly, the brooding bachelor felt an ache to finish what they started so long ago. Not a bad proposition for a man with nothing to lose. Nothing, that is, except his heart….

IT WAS ALL HIS FAULT! Ever since hunky handyman Dalton Price had rocked her world then hit the road, advertising executive Bonnie Vaness had set her sights on a different type of man: sensible, reliable, safe. But now Dalton was back in her life–in her building–and her hormones wanted what she knew she shouldn't have.Luckily, Bonnie's brain had other plans: winning her dream guy (read: bland coworker Mark) with help from How To Seduce Your Man. But the book's advice–wearing a man's favorite color (puke-green) and breathing in sync (which almost led to hyperventilation)–fell flat. So, who better to teach her the art of flirtation than her old pal Dalton? Only, it was Dalton who was noticing–and wanting–the woman Bonnie had become…and tempting her, once again, to ignore her head and follow her heart.

A TASTE FOR TROUBLE To sexy police chief Dan Duvall, a man of few words, Beldon's annual "Rocky Top Chili Cookoff" was one huge pain in the posterior. The locals got rowdy, and his sleepy little town was overrun with city slickers. Bah!But this year, one visiting New Yorker turned the entire burg upside down! The moment willowy, whip-smart Josephine Ross set foot in Beldon, all hell broke loose–from sneaky thefts to saucy scandals–irritating the heck out of the hardworking lawman. Dan sure wasn't ready to have his heart broken by another sexy city girl, so why on earth was he dreaming about Josie's kissable lips–and hoping against hope that she'd be his?

Melanie Tourbier desperately wanted a child, but she'd stopped looking for a husband who would love her for more than her money. When she started the sperm-donor process at the hospital, Dr.Jared Cross tried to talk her out of motherhood. The handsome doctor had reasons for wanting to deter Melanie, but the feisty heiress vowed to show him a thing or two! While she volunteered at the hospital, Melanie came in close contact with Jared. Suddenly, harsh words turned to passionate kisses, until the truth became evident. Would these stubborn lovers rise to the stork's ultimate challenge?

Cinderella Brides: These women are living out their very own fairy tales… but will they live happily ever after?"SCHEDULE A WEDDING… AND FIND ME A WIFE!"It had taken five years, but Jane Miller's dynamic, handsome and commanding boss had FINALLY proposed–even though she knew he'd never seen the shy, yearning glances she'd sent him. She was so happy she could cry–and did when she heard the rest of the plan!Because although this was a real wedding, it wouldn't be a real marriage. Trey Breckenridge III had business mergers in the making, and needed a wife to seal the deal. But "Plain" Jane made an additional wedding vow–that before the honeymoon was over, Trey would realize just what he'd been missing all these years…

Librarian Annie Barimer always played by the rules and the result was dullsville. So when she had a chance to tutor two little princesses, well, how could she resist? Soon Annie found herself working in a faraway castle–and falling for her very own prince! Prince Johann was everything she'd longed for…and more. Handsome, commanding yet tender, he was just about perfect. Now if only he would guarantee her dreams came true!

To: Lauren, Maggie, Julia, Sharon From: Jen Date: 11/01 RE: Due date–1 month! You've got to help me! Since my fiance died, his ruthless father wants custody of my baby. It's true he's wealthy, but he won't love my son as I do. So I need to stop him. What if I say someone else is the father? I've been thinking about my boss, Matt Holder. I wonder what he'd do if I said he was my baby's father–and my fiance? He's passing by the office now–and he smiled at me!Gotta go!

FROM PLAIN JANE TO PRINCESS?Amy Scott had been more at home sitting in her small-town bookshop than she'd ever be on the imperial throne of Lufthania. But according to heart-stoppingly-handsome Crown Prince Wilhelm, that is exactly where the striking redhead belonged, on his throne.Then just as Amy, uh, Princess Amelia, was getting the hang of the princess thing–and oh-so-much closer to her regal tutor–Prince Will wanted to bow out of her life. It seemed he had a personal rule about falling in love, especially with his new sovereign.To win his heart, Amy would have to make some royal allowances. But could she keep her charming prince and also make this fairy tale come true?

A PERFECT RECIPE FOR ROMANCE Ingredients: 1 self-made billionaire 1 spirited waitress 2 opposite lifestyles 1 romantic location 1 close working environment, with tabloid scandals and sparks of awareness Mix the first two items together, and add in additional ingredients as strong tension builds. Slowly turn up the heat until the attraction can no longer be denied–but be careful at this stage. The mixture will be extremely fragile and prone to falling apart! Add a pinch of passion and a dash of good luck, and the result will be a deliciously tender relationship that is sure to last a lifetime.

LIVING IN A FAIRY TALE… Prince Conrad of Beloria arrived in New York to host a charity banquet n his family's honor, his playboy reputation preceding him. Every eligible society girl in town wanted to accompany the wealthy royal to the ball. But to his stepmother's dismay, the handsome prince only had eyes for one woman….The wrong woman.Hotel concierge Lily Tilden wasn't A-list, but Conrad was immediately smitten with her beauty, brains and poise. And while his position required a more appropriate candidate, Conrad would need all the cunning his noble legacy had taught him to now reconcile the duties of the crown with the desires of his heart…

TAMING OF THE ICE PRINCESS… Tired of her sister's meddling in her love life, Kate Gregory knows their ancient-fashioned father won't bless her sister's wedding plans until she finds someone. And she discovers the perfect candidate when her childhood nemesis returns to save his family's ranch. Pretending to fall for Ben Devere will achieve two goals–1) She'll get revenge for his careless handling of her childhood heart and 2) Her sister will get out of her hair!But what seems like a foolproof plan soon goes deliciously awry. Because 1) The Bad Boy Next Door is nothing like she remembers; 2) His kisses are even more memorable than his pranks and 3) He's got his own agenda for her!

Un trabajo temporal¿Qué ocultaba aquella mujer?Cuando la sofisticada Amy Edwards aceptó cuidar a aquellos gemelos de manera temporal, no esperaba disfrutar tanto de la compañía de los niños, ni enamorarse de su guapísimo y brillante tío. Pero sabía que si el doctor Pierce Kincaid descubría su secreto, no podría sentirse atraído por ella. ¿O sí?Pierce no podía resistirse a los encantos de la dulce Amy, y las tretas de sus sobrinos para unirlos no lo ayudaban nada. Pero cuando por fin se dejó llevar, fue Amy la que se echó atrás. Pierce sabía que ocultaba algo y estaba dispuesto a utilizar todos sus conocimientos científicos, y sus besos, para descubrir su misterio.Crónicas de amorNinguno de los dos estaba preparado para trabajar con niños...Por culpa de un artículo, la periodista Colleen Stewart estaba en peligro. No sólo estaba rodeada de encantadores bebés, sino que además tenía que trabajar con Aiden Forbes, el hombre por el que había estado a punto de abandonarlo todo...Después de la dureza de su última misión, Aiden necesitaba aquel trabajo. ¿Podría el fuerte corresponsal de guerra sobrevivir a los bebés y al rechazo de Colleen? Pero lo más difícil estaba aún por llegar, porque tenía que convencer a Colleen de que necesitaba un hijo... ¡su hijo!Pasado misteriosoDe la noche a la mañana se había convertido en una princesa…Amy Scott se sentía más a gusto en la librería de su pequeño pueblo que en el palacio imperial de Lufthania. Pero, según el atractivo príncipe Will, aquél era el lugar al que ella pertenecía. Sin embargo, mientras Amy, la heredera al trono, se acostumbraba a aquel estilo de vida, el príncipe Will prefería apartarse de ella. Por lo visto, tenía una regla personal que le prohibía enamorarse, y menos aún de su nueva soberana. Para ganarse su corazón, Amy tendrá que hacer algunas concesiones reales. ¿Podrá conseguir a su príncipe azul y hacer realidad su cuento de hadas?

La norteamericana Emma Lawrence sabía que era demasiado corriente para que un aristócrata inglés se enamorara de ella. Pero cuando se encontró entre los brazos del conde de Palliser, su corazón no pudo evitar albergar esperanzas...Instalada en la espléndida mansión de Brice Palliser, Emma vio lo diferente que era su vida cotidiana de la del conde. Y aunque él hacía que se sintiera como una princesa, cuando el reloj diera las campanadas de medianoche, ¿se convertiría su carruaje en una calabaza... o vivirían felices para siempre?

Sin culpaAlison FraserAquella era la mujer a la que jamás habría pensado amar...Ewan Sinclair solo quería averiguar la verdad, pero Tiree se negaba a contársela. El problema era que aquella mujer era mucho más bella e inteligente de lo que había previsto, y lo más sorprendente era que Ewan se sentía atraído por ella. Él, un médico honesto y respetable, atraído por una cantante rebelde y salvaje; era obvio que eran dos personas opuestas... y sin embargo lo que los unía era cada vez más poderoso.¿Podría Tiree superar los secretos del pasado y entregarse al amor que sentía por Ewan?Receta de amorElizabeth HarbisonIngredientes:1 millonario1 camarera llena de vida2 estilos de vida completamente opuestos1 lugar romántico1 ambiente de trabajo rodeado de escándalos periodísticos y mucha chispaMezclar bien los dos ingredientes primordiales, él y ella. Subir el calor hasta que no puedan negar la atracción que existe entre ellos. Añadir una pizca de pasión y un poco de buena suerte para obtener un resultado delicioso, una tierna relación que durará para siempre.

Habían encontrado la receta perfecta para un buen romance...Ingredientes:1 millonario1 camarera llena de vida2 estilos de vida completamente opuestos1 lugar romántico1 ambiente de trabajo rodeado de escándalos periodísticos y mucha chispaLo primero que había que hacer era mezclar bien los dos ingredientes primordiales, él y ella. Después iría subiendo el calor hasta que ninguno de los dos pudiera negar la atracción que existía entre ellos. Pero había que tener mucho cuidado, porque la mezcla era aún muy frágil y podría separarse. Así pues, habría que añadir una pizca de pasión y un poco de buena suerte para obtener un resultado delicioso, una tierna relación que duraría para siempre…

Sem CulpaAlison FraserAquela era a mulher que jamais tinha pensado amar...Ewan Sinclair só queria averiguar a verdade, mas Tiree negava-se a contá-la. O problema era que aquela mulher era muito mais bela e inteligente do que ele tinha previsto, e o mais surpreendente era que Ewan se sentia atraído por ela. Ele, um médico honesto e respeitável, atraído por uma cantora rebelde e selvagem; era óbvio que eram duas pessoas opostas... e, no entanto, o que os unia era cada vez mais poderoso.Poderia Tiree superar os segredos do passado e entregar-se ao amor que sentia por Ewan?Receita para o AmorElizabeth HarbisonA receita perfeita para o romance:Ingredientes:1 Milionário autodidacta1 Empregada de mesa atrevida2 Estilos de vida opostos1 Cenário romântico1 Ambiente de trabalho comum, com escândalos nos jornais e emoções à flor da peleMisture os dois primeiros ingredientes e adicione os restantes à medida que a tensão aumenta. Aumente o calor até a atracção se tornar inegável, mas cuidado! A mistura será extremamente delicada e propensa a desfazer-se! Acrescente uma pitada de paixão e um pouco de sorte e o resultado será uma relação deliciosa.

A receita perfeita para o romance:Ingredientes:1 Milionário autodidacta1 Empregada de mesa atrevida2 Estilos de vida opostos1 Cenário romântico1 Ambiente de trabalho comum, com escândalos nos jornais e emoções à flor da peleMisture os dois primeiros ingredientes e adicione os restantes à medida que a tensão aumenta. Aumente o calor até a atracção se tornar inegável, mas cuidado! A mistura será extremamente delicada e propensa a desfazer-se! Acrescente uma pitada de paixão e um pouco de sorte e o resultado será uma relação deliciosa.

Julia 991La camarera Joleen Wheeler había estado soñando durante años con la llegada de un príncipe que pidiera el plato especial y la raptara. Por eso cuando un rico político se fijó en ella, creyó que su sueño de Cenicienta se había hecho realidad. Pero Joleen no estaba enamorada.Entonces conoció al hermano de su casi novio, Jake Landon, que era exactamente lo contrario de él: duro, arrogante, la oveja negra de la familia. Era todo lo que su mente le decía que no debía desear, pero su corazón gritaba lo contrario. ¿Por qué tenía que atraerle el hermano equivocado?