Karen Templeton – författare

Some men can love forever… It started when Cass’s teenage son called his father to come and visit. Which was how Blake found himself face-to-face with the woman who’d tripped up his heart eighteen years before. Only, now she was pregnant with another man’s child… As if her life wasn’t complicated enough, here was Blake, her ex, in the flesh – even more sexy and irresistible than Cass remembered. But her fantasies of happily-ever-after had ended along with their youthful marriage.Except there was something Cass didn’t know about her former husband: he was a man determined to get his family back and pick up where he and Cass had left off – this time forever…

His daughter’s birth made him a father. Becoming a daddy would take a bit longer…Connecticut mogul Grant Braeburn never thought he was father material, even though his nearly four-year-old daughter should have convinced him otherwise. But then his ex-wife’s death made him Haley’s permanent parent. Her only parent. He needed help, in a hurry. It came from Mia Vaccaro, the lively, lovely party planner who had been his ex-wife’s best friend. Mia was the only one who could touch Haley’s broken heart. And, Grant was becoming increasingly aware, his as well…

He took one look and fell in love From the moment Rudy Vaccaro saw her, he was a goner. Never mind that his twelve-year-old daughter hated the house on sight. Rudy could see the place’s potential. So could Violet Kildare… The house was supposed to be hers! Now Violet would have to find another place for her and her two sons to live.Then Rudy made an offer the struggling single mother couldn’t refuse. Rudy needed Violet’s help – actually, he needed Violet, period. Somehow he had to show the once-burned mum that what was his was hers – and vice versa!

Baby, be mine! Kevin Vacarro just found out he was a father to a five-month-old! He’d fought to overcome his troubled past, but it was nothing compared to the battle he was about to wage for his child’s future.Julianne McCabe had no intention of giving up her sister’s child – the one she loved as her own – without a struggle. Yet that was before Kevin started bonding with his daughter. Before he awoke feelings that made her long to share more than late-night feedings.But was she ready to risk her heart again to be the wife Kevin needed? To become the family they both wanted?

Dare to dream… these sparkling romances will make you laugh, cry and fall in love – again and again! A Marriage-Minded ManKaren Templeton Tess Montoya knew exactly what she wanted – a hot night with bad boy Eli, her old high-school boyfriend. There was no way she was ever going to let Eli back in her heart. But Eli would do anything for Tess, except let her get away again! From Friend to FatherTracy Wolff Reece and his late wife asked Sarah to be their surrogate. Now part of her family of twin boys and a baby girl belongs to Reece – and he’s not ready to be a single father. Sarah is vivacious, captivating and the kind of parent he only hopes to be. How can he resist her?

It was bad enough that her partners left shy store owner Dana Malone to scout new retail space with devastatingly handsome Realtor C. J. Turner. Then—wham!—her way-out wayward cousin literally left a baby on Dana’s doorstep, and a birth certificate listing C.J. as the father. Raising her ultracute nephew was a dream come true, and as she and C.J. shared baby duties and close quarters until paternity was established, Dana kept her cool.But every time the commitment-phobe looked at Dana, the yearning in his deep blue eyes provoked a meltdown. Would what started as a small step for Dana’s store turn into a giant leap for Dana’s love life?

Jenna Stanton had raised her niece, Blair, from birth, with nary a clue as to who the child's father was. Until now – when the piece of paper in her hand led her to the inexplicably attractive grouchy ex-cop Hank Logan. How could she tell Hank that her daughter was his? And more important, should she? The former detective in him told Hank that the pretty widow and the smart-mouth kid were in town for more than just the local scenery.But to say he was floored to find out the truth wasn't even close. Because in Blair and Jenna he was offered a chance to assume the two roles in life he'd sworn he would never take on. Father. And husband.

Dawn Gardner had left behind her life in tiny Haven, Oklahoma, for the greener pastures of New York City years ago – or so she thought. But something kept pulling her back. Could that something be handsome horse breeder Cal Logan? Dawn thought they were through – but since her last visit, two months ago, had left her with a little more than memories, it looked as if her life and Cal's were going to be tied together even more permanently….Which was fine with Cal – because it was clear to him from the start that he and Dawn were made for each other. Still, could he convince the stubborn but sexy "big-city" girl that home was where the heart was? His heart. Her heart. And their unborn baby's…

IN ONE MOMENT, THEIR LIVES HAD CHANGED FOREVER… There weren't many things a man felt he could count on, but Darryl Andrews had always been sure of his place in the world, with his wife, Faith, by his side. They'd been just kids themselves when they married, but now, five children later, he thought they'd seen it all.And then the tornado hit. They were grateful to have survived. Still, things didn't seem right. Could their rock-solid marriage actually be faltering? Suddenly Darryl was sure of only one thing: He had to fight for Faith's love.

Truck-stop waitress Luanne Evans had known the customer who wound up in her trailer one night was not exactly one of the local boys. As to who he was, she didn't care. For when he was gone, she would have nothing but memories. Or so she thought…. Prince Aleksander Vlastos had run out on Luanne eleven years ago, and he'd lived with regret ever since.But regret wasn't the only thing he'd left behind. There was a ten-year-old child – the heir to Alek's throne. Luanne had had him for ten years, and now it was his turn. She owed him. And he'd come to collect….

Incompetent! She couldn't cook, clean or operate the dishwasher. But Steven Koleski had to admit the mysterious woman did have a way with his newfound family…and his lonely heart. It was the opportunity of a lifetime for Princess Sophie of Carpathia: two weeks of living like a regular person. On top of that, caring for children was her passion. But with five of them tugging on her heartstrings and their sexy guardian bestowing fiery kisses on her, how could she ever return to life as a princess when her fairy-tale ending was right here…right now?

Spend the 12 nights of Christmas with some seriously sexy men! You could – 1. Run away with Mr Tall, Dark and Handsome to Paris2. Fall for your first love all over again3. Become the mistress of an Arabian royal4. Find a new life and a new love in the Pyrenees5. Be whisked Cinderella-style from penniless single mum to pampered wife6. Befriend a moody stranger7. Enter a Christmas contest on a bet – with very high stakes!8. Turn a rich Scrooge into a sexy Santa9. Team up with a sexy FBI agent10. Meet the man who broke your heart…who’s still your husband!11. Tell a dedicated doctor he’s a dad!12. Party on New Year’s Eve and spot an old acquaintance

When hometown boy Ben Vargas shot out of town ten years ago, he also left Mercy Zamora behind. And though she had led the chorus of no strings/no wedding bells/no babies, ten years can change a girl. If only it had changed her feelings for him… And as for Ben–he'd had his reasons for leaving, but Mercy had never been one of them. And so he was home–at least for now.And he should know better than to start something, once more, that he couldn't finish. Know better than to think that once he had her in his arms, he'd ever be able to let her go…

Karleen Almquist, a thrice-married–and thrice-divorced!–personal shopper, had sworn off men, and their inherent complications…aka babies. Until the most gorgeous widower moved in next door–complete with the two most adorable little boys she'd ever seen. True, Troy Lindquist had been alone a long time, but the ice cream mogul was looking for a real relationship, and his next-door neighbor was clearly not his type.Still, that didn't stop him from turning to her one night–which resulted in Karleen being pregnant with Troy's child. First came the baby carriage. Then came love. And then…marriage?

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. Karen Templeton’s successful and heart-warming trilogy! Baby Steps Shy shop owner Dana Malone was looking for new retail space with sexy CJ Turner when her wayward cousin literally left a baby on Dana’s doorstep with a birth certificate listing gorgeous, blue-eyed CJ as the father! Suddenly they were sharing baby duties and close quarters… The Prodigal Valentine Bad boy Ben Vargas was back and, although ten years ago Mercy Zamora was all for no strings, babies or wedding bells, ten years changed a girl. Although, her feelings for him were the same… But this time would they finish what they started? Pride and Pregnancy Men saw her and thought: blonde, bimbo, bed… So personal shopper Karleen had sworn off men and their inherent complications. Until the most fabulous widower moved in next door with the two most adorable little boys she’d ever seen… But would he really be any different?

She can’t afford to take any more wild chances Pregnant widow Emma’s already struggling to raise her children alone…and keep her debt-ridden ranch going. Rugged musician Cash can only mean trouble, no matter how well he repairs her broken fences, comforts her still-grieving children – or tempts her fiercely independent heart.Cash is used to being nothing but trouble, yet if he can help his best friend’s widow fix up his old homestead and get back on her feet, he’ll have done something worthwhile for once. But Emma’s strength and irresistible honesty are slowly showing him the man he truly is – one willing to risk everything to share her life forever.

A simple equation for love Silas Garrett has done the maths. This widowed father knows that his two wonderful young sons deserve all of his hardworking heart. Still, the handsome accountant can’t help but notice the carefree new nanny…But for Jewel Jasper, family equals trouble. She is not going to follow in her mother’s footsteps, chasing romance no matter the risk. The pretty nanny has her own career to consider and her tall, dark employer is not part of her plan. The heart has its own logic, though, and with two adorable tykes to bind them, their connection just may add up to love.

Sometimes love just needs a little work… When her life went topsy-turvy, Roxie sought refuge in the town she’d left years before. But as she plunged into renovating a house as an antidote to heartbreak, she faced an obstacle: Noah – still as unattainable as he’d been years before. Noah’s love-‘em-and-leave-‘em exterior belied a hardworking, responsible man…one who made Roxie’s skin prickle with desire.To Noah’s surprise, Roxie haunted his every waking moment. But Noah had no desire for the white picket fence life of Roxie’s dreams. Could he come to terms with “happily ever after” – before Roxie left his life forever?

Ryder Caldwell rejected Melanie Duncan to keep her safe, but he never meant to send Melanie running into his brother's arms! Now, ten years later, Mel has come home - accompanied by the child he never knew existed...

Recently widowed April Ross isn’t looking for a relationship, especially since her about-to-open inn will take up much of her time and energy. But when she hires Iraq war vet Patrick Shaughnessy as the inn’s landscaper, she realises two things: first, his scars go much deeper than those she can see and second, she can’t rest until she’s brought him comfort…

A waitress with a heartbreaking past, Christina Hastings knew better than to believe in fairy tales. She’d found safety, even passion, in vicepresident Scott Fortune’s strong arms, but happy endings just didn’t happen to a girl like her – especially with a man like Scott. Yet she was finding it harder and harder to resist the gentleman’s many charms…

He’s the Man with a Plan Maid of honour at her cousin’s wedding is as close as designer Blythe plans to get to tying the knot again. But widowed congressman Wes Phillips refuses to take “I won’t” for an answer. Getting re-elected isn’t as important as winning Blythe’s trust and convincing the guarded beauty to take a shot at love…even if her scandalous past threatens to derail his political future.Wes’s future with Blythe comes first – if they’re both willing to risk their hearts for a second chance that’s worth fighting for. Summer Sisters: Three women, bound by blood, back home where they belong!

An old crush returns! Kelly McNeil thought finding refuge from her ex-husband at her friend Sabrina’s house was her best option – until Sabrina’s twin Matt answered the door. Kelly’d had a huge, unrequited crush on him as a teenager! Yet as adults, he’d never given her a second look.Matt had never mustered up the courage to ask Kelly out and now fate has given him a second chance. But Kelly is afraid to risk her independence and her children with a man who could only hurt them again. He’ll have to prove that he’s the Mr Right she can truly depend on. Forever.

Neighbour, handyman and…husband?Pregnant Laurel Kent tries not to stare at her neighbour, sexy Tyler Noble, who’s helping her around the house. She needs the help more than she cares to admit, but it’s getting nearly impossible to ignore the butterflies she feels every time he smiles at her!All Tyler wants is zero barriers between them and yet he’s repairing the fence separating his yard from Laurel’s! Sure, she’s pregnant and she’s not looking for Husband No.2. But if she’d give him a chance, Tyler could prove that he’s the missing piece to complete her new family…

WANTED: A MUM FOR CHRISTMAS!Handsome widower and high-school football coach Ethan Noble is trying to keep four adorably unruly kids in line. He definitely isn’t looking for love… But when his oldest insists her drama teacher, Claire Jacobs, is perfect for him, he can’t resist Claire’s bright smile and infectious laugh.Claire privately admits that Ethan is drop-dead gorgeous – but his family dynamic is seriously complicated. Claire isn’t sure she’d be a good step-mum, but there’s soon no denying that Ethan’s kids love her. It could just be that there’s a happily-ever-after on the horizon after all!

A MARRIAGE TO FIGHT FOR… For years, Nancy Shapiro had a secret crush on gorgeous, wealthy Rod Braden, but Nancy knew she had nothing in common with the strong, silent, single dad. Until the night she offered him a little coffee and kindness–and they wound up making a baby!Responsible Rod was prepared to offer his home and his name to Nancy. But he never anticipated that his bride would blast through all his defences. Could Rod convince Nancy that a marriage born of honor was now his heart's desire? Expectantly Yours Baby on the way

He could handle raising his orphaned little brother. He could handle his demanding career.But what Joe Salazar couldn't handle was this quirky little town where people actually cared. People like Taylor McIntyre. She had worked wonders with his heartbroken little brother, but she scared the hell out of Joe. Because no kindergarten teacher he'd ever met before could make him hot with desire just by looking at him. Could make him want things he had no business wanting–not when the only way Joe knew how to live was by putting duty before desire….

At thirty-one, widow Galen Granata was a veteran of such an unhappy marriage that she had never dared to long for what every woman dreamed of. Like a man to love… and children. So she' d built a wall around herself that no one had even tried to penetrate.Until Del Farentino. And then Galen found herself face-to-face with the enormously attractive widower– and his deaf little girl. Wendy might not be able to talk in the conventional way, but she– and her sexy single father– were speaking to Galen in a way that no one else ever had. Could she find the courage to accept everything they offered?

Walk down the aisle with Sarah Whitehouse on his arm? Shoot, Dean Parrish had dreamed of that for as long as he could remember. But sexy Sarah wasn' t the bride, he wasn' t the groom– and they weren' t even speaking!Sarah had always known Dean would come back to sleepy Sweetbranch one day. But she' d expected him to be the rogue who had broken her heart– not the charmer who' d stolen it in the first place. With their siblings' wedding looming, the last thing she needed was to rekindle a romance with the best man– and risk him discovering her shocking secret….