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Millionaire on her doorstep! Single mum Natalie has worked hard to become self-sufficient; she now juggles creating fantastic cakes for The Wedding Belles with raising her troublesome twins. But her hard-won independence means she won’t be decorating her own cake any time soon…Cooper Sullivan is a winner. He’s competitive and at the top of his career. A new job leads him back to Natalie’s door. Seeing her again after so many years makes Cooper realise that the only thing he never won – and the only thing that really matters – is Natalie’s heart… The Wedding Planners Planning perfect weddings… finding happy endings!

‘You’re hired. ’ A super-successful businessman, the only thing Ryan Storm can’t quite get a handle on is his six-year-old daughter, Mariah. He can’t give her the one thing she really wants – a mum. But he can hire the next best thing…Pregnant, widowed Kelsey Mason isn’t Ryan’s idea of the perfect nanny, but little Mariah bonds with her straight away. Even Ryan starts to fall under her spell, as she tempts the workaholic single dad to take time off to enjoy his family – a family that might grow into something even more special if Ryan can open his heart again… Baby on Board From bump to baby and beyond…

His Majesty requests your company for banquets, ballroom dancing… and a little bombshell? Stepping into Prince Aleks’ turreted castle is like going back in time. Sara hasn’t seen him for five years… He never told her he was a prince, and now he’s wearing a crown! Sara once loved Aleks with all her heart, and she feels as if she’s the centre of his world all over again. Yet she can’t shake the feeling that there are more secrets to be revealed…

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. Promoted: Nanny to Wife Marissa Devlin has vowed to protect her orphaned half-brother – so becomes governess to the daughter of dark, brooding Holt McMaster. Holt’s little girl soon makes her feel like a mother, but the magnificent cattle baron’s guarded heart isn’t so easily won! The Italian Tycoon and the Nanny A new daddy to his orphaned nephew, Massimo needs help. Bringing the baby’s beautiful aunt Julie Marchant to Italy as a nanny seems the perfect solution. Julie is a fish out of water in Massimo’s glamorous, wealthy world and she’s trying desperately to ignore her attraction to the brooding tycoon… The Millionaire’s Nanny Arrangement A supersuccessful businessman, the only thing Ryan Storm can’t quite get a handle on is his daughter, Mariah, who just wants a mum. But he can hire the next best thing… Pregnant, widowed Kelsey Mason is little Mariah’s idea of the perfect nanny. Even Ryan starts to fall under Kelsey’s spell as she tempts the workaholic to enjoy his family…

In Redemption, Oklahoma, a young boy is found huddled in a Dumpster, clutching a Christmas book. Scared and refusing to speak, he captures undercover agent Kade McKendrick’s guarded heart. Kade brings the child home until he can track down his family—and his story. All Kade has is a name, Davey, and the boy’s trust of sweet, pretty teacher Sophie Bartholomew.With her kindness and faith, Sophie helps both the boy and the battle-scarred cop to smile again. And as they uncover the mystery of a very special child, a family is formed—just in time for Christmas. Redemption River: Where healing flows….

The moment they met, social worker Mia Carano knew Officer Collin Grace was the perfect mentor for a runaway teen in her care. After all, the boy looked up to him, and desperately needed a role model. Though a childhood spent in foster care had hardened Collin, Mia would reveal the caring man she knew was inside. After all, breaking through his gruff exterior would fulfill a boy's Christmas wish…and maybe even her own.

The Woman He Left Behind… It took serious injuries from a roadside bomb to bring war photographer Drew Michaels back to his estranged wife, Larissa. His need for adventure had ultimately pushed Larissa toward the warm embrace of the church…and away from him.But now, being back in such close quarters with his first – and only – love, was stirring up feelings of peace and comfort he'd suppressed long ago. Yet his secrets could once again tear him away from the woman to whom he'd uttered the words "I do."

In these heartwarming, inspirational tales of romance, an embittered single father, a commitment-wary Navy man and a disillusioned widower rediscover their faith and the power of love in the warmth of the Christmas season. Bundle includes In the Spirit of...Christmas, The Christmas Groom and One Golden Christmas

Only one person knows why Kat Thatcher left her Oklahoma hometown ten years ago. Why she ran to the city and became a workaholic doctor. Why she put off marriage…indefinitely. And that person is now staring her in the face on her first day back in town!Seth Washington is as handsome as ever. Way too available. And wanting to talk about the past–which Kat prefers to leave alone. Seth insists the Lord is on their side and always was. Kat's starting to believe, but will that be enough for love?

Finally, Rainy Jernagen has the child-filled home she's always wanted! Okay, so she still hasn't found Mr. Right, but the foster kids she's taken in fill her heart almost completely. Then handyman/rancher Nate Del Rio comes knocking, and Rainy starts to wonder if she really can have it all. There's only one problem: Nate doesn't want kids. At all. And nothing Rainy says will change his mind.Of course, she's not going to let that stop her. Not when she has a houseful of adorable allies to raid Nate's ranch and win his heart–whether he likes it or not.

Welcome To Redemption, Oklahoma The idyllic little town Cheyenne Rhodes has chosen for her fresh start is almost too welcoming. After all, she's come here to hide from her past–not to make new friends. But single dad Trace Bowman isn't about to let Cheyenne hide away her heart.He can't ignore the special way she has with his daughter, Zoey–or how she's reminded him of the power of real love. Now he needs to convince Cheyenne that Redemption is more than a place to hide–it's also a way to be found….

Faith and warm memories have helped widow Kitty Wainwright endure the loss of her husband. That's all she's ever neededuntil she hires contractor Jace Carter to repair her motel. Kitty has no idea the silent, scarred Jace has admired her since they set eyes on each other. Although Kitty's wary of letting anyone into her heart, Jace can't ignore his feelings for her.But with old secrets threatening to ruin his future happiness, Jace has to put his past to rest before he can convince Kitty that she belongs by his side.

Heartwarming stories of holiday romance by RITA Award-winning author Linda Goodnight In the Spirit of…Christmas For his daughter's sake, widowed father Jesse Slater returns to Oklahoma to reclaim the family ranch. But their home is now a Christmas tree farm…run by a woman whose faith will change their lives forever. A Very Special Delivery Molly McCreight has met the man of her dreams! But with her painful secret, how can she hope to spend the holidays–let alone the rest of her life –with single father Ethan Hunter and his precious baby girl?

Doing the right thing always came easily to firefighter Zak Ashford. So he can't refuse taking in the dying wife he thought divorced him long ago—and watching over her three troubled children. The only person Zak can turn to is his cute neighbor, Jilly Fairmont, who helps him and the children through their loss. And not just because she secretly cares for Zak.Yet it isn't long before Zak realizes what this honest, compassionate woman means to him, too. Can he convince Jilly that his life would be complete if she agreed to share his future?

Riveting romantic suspense to set your heart racing! Heroic and courageous characters battle against danger and face challenges to their faith… and to their lives. A PRINCE WITH NO MEMORY Injured in an attack on the royal motorcade and missing his memories, Alec has one person he can trust. Lillian Bardici, the woman who rescued him. Lily has a soft heart for any hurt creature, but her family has a bitter grudge against Lydia’s ruling family—Alec’s family.For once his memory returns, Alec knows the truth. He is Prince Alexander, and his family is in danger. All he wants is to find and help them…but now that Alec’s found his purpose, will he lose Lily who’s under orders by her family to betray him? Reclaiming the Crown: Born to rule with faith, honor…and love

In these heartwarming, inspirational tales of romance, an embittered single father, a commitment-wary Navy man and a disillusioned widower rediscover their faith and the power of love in the warmth of the Christmas season. Bundle includes In the Spirit of...Christmas, The Christmas Groom and One Golden Christmas

Finally, Rainy Jernagen has the child-filled home she''s always wanted! Okay, so she still hasn''t found Mr. Right, but the foster kids she''s taken in fill her heart almost completely. Then handyman/rancher Nate Del Rio comes knocking, and Rainy starts to wonder if she really can have it all. There''s only one problem: Nate doesn''t want kids. At all. And nothing Rainy says will change his mind. Of course, she''s not going to let that stop her. Not when she has a houseful of adorable allies to raid Nate''s ranch and win his heart—whether he likes it or not.

A stunning surprise drives a reformed bad boy back to the high school sweetheart he was forced to leave behind in this inspirational romance.“Are you my Dad?”The young boy’s question shocks Sloan Hawkins. Until Sloan realizes he is this child’s father. Years ago, the former bad boy was run out of Redemption, Oklahoma, where, ironically, he was thought unredeemable. The only people who believed in him were his beloved aunt and Annie Markham, the girl he loved and left behind. Now Sloan is back to face his past and help keep his aunt’s cherished garden thriving. But when he discovers his secret child—and that single mother Annie never stopped loving him—he’s determined that a wedding will take place in the garden nurtured by faith and love.

Dearest Godmother,I''ve almost perfected playing matchmaker, but for my next headstrong couple I need your advice!A rich, sexy Latino doctor sounds like every woman''s dream, right? Well, not for the Jane-of-all-trades on my hotel staff. Ruthie Fernandez says she''s already had her happy marriage, and all she wants now, even two years after her husband''s death, is to care for her beloved mother-in-law. But I''ve seen the way she looks at smooth-talking Diego Vargas. She may think their worlds are too different, but isn''t the heat between them enough to burn down any barriers...especially with the help of a little magic from me?Merry

Widow Amy James can''t get through grocery shopping in Treasure Creek, Alaska, without a marriage proposal. And she''s hardly flattered. Most of her "suitors" are after the treasure her great-grandfather had buried on her property. But only one man promised her late husband he''d take care of her and the boys: police chief Reed Truscott. True, Reed is handsome and honest and makes her feel safe. But his honorable marriage proposal is about obligation—not love. Unless he can convince her that his Christmas wish is to join her family forever.

A war photographer returns home to fight for the marriage he left behind in the New York Times–bestselling author’s inspiring Christian romance.It took serious injuries from a roadside bomb to bring war photographer Drew Michaels back to his estranged wife, Larissa. His need for adventure had ultimately pushed Larissa toward the warm embrace of the church . . . and away from him. But now, being back in such close quarters with his first—and only—love, was stirring up feelings of peace and comfort that Drew had suppressed long ago. Yet the secrets he carries with him could once again tear him away from the woman to whom he’d uttered the words “I do.”

A Season for GraceHim? A mentor? Oklahoma City cop Collin Grace knows his broken childhood means he's the wrong choice to help a troubled teen, no matter what social worker Mia Carano says. Yet with Mia's help, Collin might find it's not too late to find—or build—a family of his own. The Heart of GraceDrew Michaels has a secret that shadows everything, from his renowned photography work to his relationship with his estranged wife, Larissa. When a surprise revelation pulls his past into the limelight, can Drew accept this second chance for home, family and happily ever after?

Christmas in Snowglobe, Montana, is full of good cheer and second chances in this pair of sweet and inspiring romance novellas.Yuletide Homecoming by Linda GoodnightFive years ago, Rafe Westfield broke his fiancée’s heart when he left to join the military. Now the battle-scarred soldier is back in Snowglobe. Amy Caldwell tries to keep her distance, but the holidays, family and a sweet stray dog keep bringing her and Rafe together . . . maybe this time, forever.A Family’s Christmas Wish by Lissa ManleyAbandoned by her husband when she was eight months pregnant, single mother Sara Kincaid vowed to rely only on herself. But then she makes a deal with handsome widowed father Owen Larsen to provide babysitting services in exchange for his carpentry work on her inn. As Christmas approaches, two pint-size matchmakers are determined to help them see a bright future beyond the painful past.

Second-Chance Christmas  It''s been nine years since Jake Hamilton broke Allison Buchanon''s heart and left town. But she''s never been able to forget the high school boy she secretly loved. Now Jake''s come home to care for his ailing grandmother, and Allison''s family will do anything to prevent a rekindled romance. Unfortunately, the connection between Allison and the green-eyed cowboy is undeniable. She believes that forgiveness is possible, especially at Christmas. But Jake cares too deeply about Allison to take her away from the close-knit Buchanon clan. Will Allison have to choose between a loving family and the love of her life? The Buchanons: Steeped in loyalty, bound by family.

From the desk of Emily WintersBachelor #2: Grant LawsonTitle: General CounselProblem No. 1: How to get the brooding lawyer to love againProblem No. 2: How to help Ariana in PR get custody of her unborn twinsHow about merging both problems for the perfect solution! Grant might have sworn off marriage, but if anyone can get the stubborn millionaire to feel again, it''s tenderhearted Ariana. She needs an ace attorney to fight for her babies, and she deserves a good, honorable man to lean on as she prepares to bring her two bundles of joy into the world. If love solves everything, then perhaps together they will find the answer to their problems…and dreams.