Kara Lennox – författare

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. Under Deepest Cover When sexy, suave millionaire spy Bryan Elliott rescued shy Lucy Miller, he whisked her to his Manhattan penthouse, gave her a new name and a new look, taking her from plain Jane to gorgeous sophisticate. The new sexy siren embraced the pretend role of Bryan’s lover – but she had to remember their attraction was just a cover… Marriage Terms Millionaire businessman Daniel Elliott affected his ex-wife, Amanda, as if they were still the couple whose unbridled passions – and unexpected pregnancy – had pushed them into marriage. The fire still burned hot between them – so hot that a chance encounter had them revisiting the bedroom…together. The Intern Affair Businessman Cade McMann was watching lovely Jessie Clayton as soon as she came to work at his magazine. Knowing she was hiding something, Cade set out to uncover every one of her secrets. And seduction seemed the best way to begin…

Men who work hard – and play harder! Watch and Learn Freshly divorced Gemma vows that her new life’s going to be all about her – and discovering her sexual freedom! Luckily for Gemma, her new neighbour, sexy carpenter Chev, couldn’t agree more… Under His Skin Bad boy mechanic Anthony accepts Tess’ challenge of a road trip together as the perfect excuse to get to know the prim and proper businesswoman – in every way possible! Her Perfect Hero Smouldering fireman Tony is determined to use all of his charms to stop fresh-faced Julie turning his favourite bar into a tearoom. But will his covert seduction leave her aching for more?

Secret babies… hidden identities… deception and betrayal. You’ll find them all in this fabulous collection. Discover how secrets and lies can fuel passion and romance and lead to everlasting love. Bundle includes What Daddy Doesn’t Know by Tara Taylor Quinn, The Rogue’s Return by Margaret Moore, Truth or Dare by Joe Leigh, The A&E Consultant’s Secret by Lilian Darcy, Her Guilty Secret by Anne Mather and Millionaire Next Door by Kara Lennox.

Ford Hyatt thought he was done. He was all set to give up on himself and on Project Justice. Then Robyn Jasperson walks back into his life. His former bad-girl crush looks better than ever and needs his help getting a case overturned. Robyn's got an ex-husband in jail, a murdered son and nowhere else to turn. Ford let her down before.But now he can find the truth, set matters straight and redeem himself. And time is running out. If he fails, she has everything to lose. If he wins, he has everything to gain, including Robyn's heart.

As chief legal council for Project Justice, widow Raleigh Shinn doesn't seem the type to accept bribes. Still, Griffin Benedict has an anonymous tip that points to her guilt. And if he wants to make the move to national news anchor, he needs a sensational story. But nothing is as it seems. Including the do-good lawyer. Underneath shapeless suits and oversize glasses hides an exceptional beauty.Now Griffin not only seeks an exclusive, he wants to uncover Raleigh's secrets for himself. When lies turn to attempted murder, they must hunt down the truth togetherto prove her innocence, protect an honest man and save both their lives.

The town of Linhart had never seen a sophisticated beauty like Sydney Baines, and Russ Klein suspected that whatever had brought the long-legged detective all the way to the Texas Hill Country couldn't be good. And he was right– years of weaning his mother away from Las Vegas's high rollers would be wasted and her gambling addiction would be back in full swing once Sydney's news about his long-lost inheritance got out. At first the big-city sleuth didn't believe it.The harder she pushed the stubborn Texan to take the money, the harder he resisted. Could she pass up the finder's fee her family desperately needed so the charming backwoods adventurer could keep his secret? Because it looked as if botching her assignment was the only way she could catch her man…

It starts when Natalie Briggs runs into her ex-husband, Josh, at their high school reunion. A romantic dance leads to a kiss…and a kiss to a blissful night of lovemaking. Then Natalie gets the shocking news. She's finally going to have Josh's child–twenty-five years better-late-than-never! Her adopted daughter is excited about becoming a big sister. Josh's teenage sons don't know what to think.And her former mother-in-law is full of maternal advice… before Natalie even gives birth! Starting a family was what Josh and Natalie always wanted. But when Natalie couldn't conceive, their marriage unraveled. Now they've been given a miraculous second chance. Life has just gotten more complicated–will the second time around be sweeter?

Max Remington has a simple credo: stay away from single moms. His little black book is filled with women who have no ties, because he can't bear the heartache that comes from breaking up with a single mom and her kid–he's done that before and once is enough! Now, if only his newest employee, Jane Selwyn, wasn't so appealing. And then there's her adorable toddler…With a child to raise, Jane needs to keep her new day job. But it's her gorgeous boss who's keeping her up nights. Jane knows Max isn't the settling-down type, and she can't afford to let him into her life. Her daughter has to be Jane's top priority. But maybe Max isn't the confirmed bachelor he pretends to be….

Reece Remington needs some fun in his life, and Sara Kaufman is just the woman for the job. While he's helping her temporarily run the local B and B, she plans to show him a side of the Texas coastal town the tourists never see. Until the sexy, straitlaced CPA shows Sara a side of him she never expected to see! Reece came to Port Clara to set his uncle's charter business back on course, then hop the next plane back east.But Sara's tempting him to rethink his priorities. And when a night of passion leaves them both yearning for more, he wonders how he can ever leave. Especially with the big surprise that's awaiting them both…

The town of Linhart had never seen a sophisticatedbeauty like Sydney Baines, and Russ Klein suspected thatwhatever had brought the long-legged detective all theway to the Texas Hill Country couldn''t be good. Andhe was right—years of weaning his mother away from Las Vegas''s high rollers would be wasted and hergambling addiction would be back in full swing onceSydney''s news about his long-lost inheritance got out. At first the big-city sleuth didn''t believe it. The hardershe pushed the stubborn Texan to take the money, theharder he resisted. Could she pass up the finder''s fee herfamily desperately needed so the charming backwoodsadventurer could keep his secret? Because it looked as ifbotching her assignment was the only way shecould catch her man….

The Pregnancy PactIdentical twin sisters Bridget and Liz Van Zandt wanted families. Any no way would their vacant ring fingers thwart their girlhood pledge to have babies—hubbies or no hubbies—by age thirty. So when the birthday bell tolled, the baby hunt began! But their pact didn''t play out exactly as expected….After her presto pregnancy at a sperm bank, sophisticated Bridget began to yearn for the set-in-stone bachelor Nick Raines. And in her quest for mommyhood, bold beauty Liz landed in the arms—and bed—of her enemy, Eric Statler. Would these two rich-and-dreamy half brothers give the twins lovelies what they truly desired all along—a double wedding?

A lifetime of caution gone in one night…Angela Capria had never experienced that crazy desire that makes one forget caution and succumb to passion. Then a fascinating, exhilarating stranger rescued her and she totaly physical awareness. And after one ngiht of perfect seduction, Angela had a searing memory of the most phenomenal deflowering a girl ever had….It had been a setup. Angela''s friends thought she needed a dark and dangerous fantasy man to sweep her off her feet, take control and awaken her sensuality. Corporal Vic Steadman had reluctantly agreed to the charade, never planning to go that far. But now he wanted more than one night—and the only way to make amends was to "recapture" Angela''s virginity with a hands-off promise….

Mercenary to Marry Lady Monarch…Again!Seems King Easton can't select his successor to the throne without skeletons parading from the Carradigne penthouse closet! The King's granddaughter, do-good Princess Amelia, secretly married Nicholas Standish under an assumed identity so the rugged mercenary's ragamuffin wards could officially become family. But sources say the convenient nuptials were never consummated, making Amelia a virgin bride and her sexy soldier a single dad in danger of losing his adopted duo. A remarriage is rumored to be monitored by the King himself! This time 'round, will desire blaze between the debutante and her dark knight?Get all the facts inside…as a search for an heir to the throne leads to scandals of royal proportions for the Carradignes: American Royalty

The black-sheep brother was home!Lovely, carefree "Annie" entranced him for three pleasure-filled days and nights, then disappeared. When Wade Hardison met frumpy, straitlaced Anne Chatsworth, he almost didn't recognize his Annie. With her smile locked away inside, Anne denied that they'd ever shared a soul-deep passion. The stubborn cowboy set out to prove her wrong….Seeing the prodigal Hardison brother back in his family's embrace made Anne certain they couldn't be together. Wade wasn't the footloose lover she'd thought, but a marriage-and-kids man to the bone. The secret she'd kept from him was unforgivable. But resisting Wade proved impossible, because inside, she was Annie—and she loved him with all her reckless heart.

Prince Un-charmingJonathan Hardison didn't know whether to fire Sherry McCormick or take her to bed. Falling in love was not an option. Sure, she'd come to his ranch to help out with his kids while he recovered from a broken leg. But Sherry was a city girl from the tips of her frosted hair to the spike heels on her boots. She'd never stay. It was enough to make even the most levelheaded Hardison lose his cool….He was rude, uncooperative—and utterly irresistible. Jonathan's growls only made Sherry more determined to stay put. But when she got a country makeover to prove she could fit in, Jonathan's reaction shocked them both….

Welcome to MILLIONAIRE, MONTANA, where twelve lucky souls have won a multimillion-dollar jackpot.And where one millionaire in particular is… PREGNANT WITH TWINSSeems lottery winner Gwen Tanner's night of passion hit a second jackpot: twins! But the mom-to-be's baby boom will boost Jester's population by three, if new-guy-in-town Eli Garrett is in fact her offspring's sire. Heck, the mystery man is positively possessive of the prim, pregnant boardinghouse owner, buying the fixer-upper next door—and, rumor has it, baby booty galore!—while breaking down Gwen's defenses beneath her very own roof. Sparks are said to be ricocheting between the alleged former lovers, fueling stories of a shotgun wedding. Will the very pregnant bride and groom make the altar before the babies' debut?

After a near-fatal car accident, Willow Marsden discovers she has a form of amnesia that prevents her from recognizing faces, including those of friends, family—even her own. Adding to her shock is that the new man in her life is none other than her former high school boyfriend, Cal Chandler, whom she blames for derailing her young dreams…. wrapped up in each other's lives again and Willow's heart has trouble remembering all the reasons she and Cal split in the first place. Because their new—and more mature—relationship is giving them a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime love.

Won't Get Fooled Again…Days before her pending nuptials, single mom Cindy Leller learns that her husband-to-be has taken off for parts unknown—with all the money Cindy had in the bank! On a mission to get back what's rightfully hers, Cindy accepts the help of cute childhood friend turned gorgeous local sherif Luke Rheems. Hours spent together on the road tracking down her ex makes Cindy realize just how much she's missed Luke's strong, reassuring presence. And once he bonds with her little boy, Cindy begins to acknowledge what she's been missing all along: true love. But will trusting another man be her downfall—or the happily-ever-after she deserves?Blond Justice: Betrayed…and betting on each other.

Diamond In The RoughBrenna Thompson's dreams of making it big in the world of jewelry design come to a screeching halt when her ex-fiance takes off with the precious gemstones she's been working on. Enter FBI agent Heath Packer, who claims he's there to help—but whose ulterior motives he can't possibly share with impulsive Brenna. Watching Brenna's every move is Heath's job, but believing the attractive artist could be involved in this crime is becoming increasingly difficult. And the more time he spends with her, the more he feels himself falling in love.But what will happen when she finds out the truth about the investigation? Does she share his growing feelings? Or will she feel twice betrayed?

Can He Save The Day?The firefighters of Firehouse 59 can't help but wonder when Brady's Tavern, the local hangout, will reopen after the owner passes away. Cute Julie Polk doesn't seem the type to run a bar, but hey, she's better looking than Brady ever was! Needless to say, they're stunned when Julie decides to convert the place into a… tearoom!Determined not to let that happen, the firefighters elect Tony Veracruz, the resident Casanova, to sweet-talk the blonde into changing her mind. Brady's Tavern should be back in no time! But as Tony gets closer to Julie and realizes he wants more than just a fling, he's not sure where his loyalties lie….

He Was Looking For Forever…Priscilla Garner isn't looking for romance. She's more interested in being accepted as the only female firefighter at Station 59. But when she needs a date—platonic, of course—to her cousin's wedding, she turns to Roark Epperson. After losing control during a brief relationship with him, she turned him away. Can she handle the heat this time around?Being close to Priscilla suits Roark just fine. He has never understood why she ended things between them six months ago, but he respected her decision. However, he hasn't forgotten the moments he spent with Priscilla and wants her to be part of his life—always. Knowing this may be his last opportunity to make her see how much he cares, Roark intends to make this second chance count!

It was one night. And it might have stayed that way for Elizabeth Downey if her steamy evening with Hudson Vale hadn't been the same night her estranged father was murdered. Now she and Hudson—a cop who once arrested her father—are the prime suspects. Forced to work together to clear their names, Elizabeth and Hudson must deal with their wildly different approaches. Worse, the simmering attraction between them won’t go away.As they race to untangle a web of deceit, the stakes get higher. Because not only do their lives depend on finding the truth, so does this passion that’s turning into so much more…

Travis Riggs is way past desperate.With time running out to overturn his brother’s wrongful murder conviction and stop his niece’s adoption, Project Justice is Travis’s last hope. But when his request for an interview is denied, he resorts to drastic measures – kidnapping the founder’s personal assistant Elena Marquez. Travis hadn’t planned for any of this to happen, least of all the chemistry between him and Elena. If they had met under different circumstances they may have had a chance at something great. However, the last thing he wants is to drag her down with him, which is exactly what will happen if he agrees to let her help.Not that Elena is giving him much of a choice…

Daniel Logan spent six years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. So for him, the justice system is…flawed. Since his release, he's dedicated himself to helping others wrongly convicted. Now his latest crusade pits him against star prosecutor Jamie McNair. Her staunch belief in this system makes freeing a man she put away seem insurmountable. Exactly the kind of challenge Daniel thrives on.Digging into the case reveals disturbing similarities to his own arrest and conviction. Could the same murderer be at work? To his surprise he relies on Jamie to help free an innocent man and help Daniel escape his past. As they get closer to the truth, their attraction brings them together. Only, the stakes are higher than either realizes….

Guilt. Innocence. Psychologist and body-language expert Claudia Ellison can sense them both, which is why she's so good at her job.Unfortunately, even the innocent are convicted and this time Claudia's partially to blame. To help free a wrongfully imprisoned woman, she teams up with Project Justice investigator Billy Cantu, the one man she can't read.They must track down the truth before someone gets hurt. And to do that, they need to trust each other. Only, the ex-undercover cop has secrets he wants to keep, and to Claudia, not knowing everything is not an option. But some things aren't meant to be shared. Because once they are revealed, they can never be taken back.

Work undercover, catch the bad guy, become a full-time Project Justice investigator. Simple enough plan, until Jillian Baxter recognizes the man she's investigating.Her new "boss" is none other than Conner Blake–her childhood crush. Luckily, he has no idea who she is, since Jillian is no longer Jillybean, the short, overweight teenager he publicly humiliated.Despite their past, Jillian knows Conner isn't a murderer. Nor is he that same cruel boy. In fact, there's much to admire about the man he is. Still, this is an ongoing case and whatever is happening between them will have to wait. As she gets closer to finding the killer, she must decide if she can trust Conner with the truth. And that could be her toughest decision yet.

Mitch Delacroix is everything Beth McClelland likes in a man. Smart, good-looking and so very safe. She's this close to making her intentions known.Then Mitch is accused of murdering his best friend years ago. Suddenly his rebel past–including the criminal record–is revealed to everyone.But something doesn't fit–the Mitch she knows couldn't possibly kill anyone. She's determined to find the truth. As a forensics expert, she's used to uncovering people's secrets. Yet she never expected Mitch could be hiding so many. Despite rising doubts, she'll help clear his name. Even if what she discovers could threaten their relationship…and their lives.

WHEN A CHILD GOES MISSING… Russian beauty Nadia Penn was frantic when her exhusband kidnapped their baby and refused to release her until Nadia turned over government secrets. Nadia would do anything to get her baby back. But did that include releasing information that could endanger the world's population?Bounty hunter Rex Bettencourt was about to take a much-deserved vacation when a desperate Nadia begged him for help. The vulnerable mother was impossible to refuse–or resist. Now, in a race against time, Rex was determined to bring baby Lily home. But once the case was over, could Rex walk away from the tiny family who'd burrowed their way into his soul?

DESPERATE MEASURES Fear struck Aubrey Schuyler when she responded to a frightened phone call and found her house ransacked and her cousin and baby niece kidnapped. The police were little help under the circumstances, so Aubrey reluctantly turned to her old crush, bounty hunter Beau Maddox. The man who once betrayed her brother–and broke her heart.Beau was hesitant to take the job. He knew Aubrey didn't really trust him, yet his hidden desire for her pushed him to do whatever it took to find her missing relatives. But when his investigation threatened to expose dark secrets that could destroy Aubrey's family, would Beau turn out to be a true mercenary–or the hero she'd always longed for?