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Passion simmers… The Cook's Secret Ingredient by Meg Maxwell PI Carson Ford believes the fortune-teller who promised his widowed father a ‘second great love’ was a fraud. Carson wants her daughter, Olivia Mack, to explain that to his dad. All chef Olivia Mack can do is confirm that her late mother’s predictions were usually true. But she won’t admit that she might know who the mystery woman is. She’s always limited her ‘family gift’ to her cooking…but could it lead to love? A Convenient Scandal by Kimberley Troutte A compromising viral video has ruined Jeffrey Harper’s reputation. But his father’s offer for a new start comes with strings. To develop a luxury resort at Plunder Cove, the celebrity hotelier must first settle down – with an arranged marriage. That suits the cynic fine, until aspiring chef Michele Cox whets his appetite for something spicier than a contract would allow… Sin City Seduction by Margot Radcliffe Food critic Parker Jones is in trouble. She's reviewing one of Las Vegas' hottest barbeque joints – and the hottest thing is the owner! So she hides why she's really there. But NFL-quarterback-turned-restaurateur Hugh Matteson might be too delicious to resist… Commitment-shy Parker wants to run. But Hugh is determined not to give up. Yet when you're cooking with a fire this hot, it's only a matter of time before someone gets burned…

Red hot passion is just the cherry on top!Contains 18 titles! Taste of your lips Mocha Pleasures by Pamela Yaye Best Friend Bride by Kat Cantrell Cappuccino Kisses by Yahrah St. John Things are heating up… The Single Dad's Family Recipe by Rachael Johns Her Las Vegas Wedding by Andrea Bolter A Bride for the Italian Boss by Susan Meier Exquisite taste A Taste of Pleasure by Chloe Blake It Was Only a Kiss by Joss Wood Falling for Her French Tycoon by Rebecca Winters A new sensation Second-Chance Sweet Shop by Rochelle Alers Frozen Heart, Melting Kiss by Ellie Darkins Sweet Thing by Nicola Marsh Closer and closer… Recipe for Romance by Olivia Miles The Sweetest Affair by Bridget Anderson If You Can't Stand the Heat… by Joss Wood Passion simmers… The Cook's Secret Ingredient by Meg Maxwell A Convenient Scandal by Kimberley Troutte Sin City Seduction by Margot Radcliffe

Passion simmers… The Cook's Secret Ingredient by Meg Maxwell PI Carson Ford believes the fortune-teller who promised his widowed father a ‘second great love’ was a fraud. Carson wants her daughter, Olivia Mack, to explain that to his dad. All chef Olivia Mack can do is confirm that her late mother’s predictions were usually true. But she won’t admit that she might know who the mystery woman is. She’s always limited her ‘family gift’ to her cooking…but could it lead to love? A Convenient Scandal by Kimberley Troutte A compromising viral video has ruined Jeffrey Harper’s reputation. But his father’s offer for a new start comes with strings. To develop a luxury resort at Plunder Cove, the celebrity hotelier must first settle down – with an arranged marriage. That suits the cynic fine, until aspiring chef Michele Cox whets his appetite for something spicier than a contract would allow… Sin City Seduction by Margot Radcliffe Food critic Parker Jones is in trouble. She's reviewing one of Las Vegas' hottest barbeque joints – and the hottest thing is the owner! So she hides why she's really there. But NFL-quarterback-turned-restaurateur Hugh Matteson might be too delicious to resist… Commitment-shy Parker wants to run. But Hugh is determined not to give up. Yet when you're cooking with a fire this hot, it's only a matter of time before someone gets burned…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Stir two hearts…and let simmerPrivate investigator Carson Ford specializes in finding people. Yet his latest case has him stumped–he''s looking for a mystery woman who''s supposed to be his wealthy, widowed father''s "second great love." But the pragmatic single dad knows that''s not how love works! This is an elaborate swindle…and it starts with the fortune-teller''s daughter.All chef Olivia Mack can do is confirm that her late mother''s predictions were usually true. What she won''t admit is that she might know who the mystery woman is–or that she''s finding herself falling for the handsome, cynical Carson, not to mention his adorable son. She has always limited her "family gift" to her cooking. Now she just has to hope that her magic secret ingredient will lead to love…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.SHORT-ORDER COOK…AND A BABY ON BOARDAs if meeting his birth mother and discovering he has a twin brother aren''t enough to test a man, Jake Morrow''s short one ranch cook. So when pregnant Emma Hurley comes looking for a job and whips up the best steak dinner he''s ever had, Jake hires her on the spot. And when Emma''s father demands she marry or lose her family farm, Jake stuns Emma–and himself–by proposing.After being left in the lurch, Emma can handle five hungry, romance-challenged cowboys. Well, except for one–the handsome rancher and Blue Gulch''s most eligible bachelor–who gallantly comes to her rescue. Only now Emma''s gone and fallen for her pretend fiancé. But Jake isn''t looking for a forever kind of love…is he?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.And Daddy Makes FiveRust Creek RamblingsIn a town as small as Rust Creek Falls, it would be hard not to notice the new millionaire on Main Street, even if he wasn''t drop-dead gorgeous. But bachelor Autry Jones does not disappoint–he''s every bit as handsome as his settled-down brothers Walker and Hudson. However, this business-minded CEO not only shies away from commitment, he''s also heading for Paris in a month. So why is he keeping company with Marissa Fuller, a young widow with three daughters?Marissa and Autry have made a "no-strings/just friends" agreement, but Abby, Kiera and Kaylee clearly have other ideas. Can a dedicated tycoon find happiness with a mom and her kids? We here at the Gazette are hopeful. Some contracts were made to be broken!

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.JUST FOR CHRISTMAS? Pretty, proper Anna Miller has all the makings of a respectable Amish housewife. But the outside world has always beckoned. So when a handsome FBI agent needs help caring for his infant twin nephews right before Christmas, Anna jumps at the opportunity. Maybe she can finally discover where she truly belongs.Special agent Colt Asher lives for his job. So he''s surprised when an unexpected week as a hands-on uncle fills his life with meaning. Of course, it helps that the babies'' gorgeous nanny is unlike any woman the love-''em-and-leave-''em lone wolf has ever known. But Anna''s rumspringa might lead her straight back to her village. Or, if Colt lets her, Anna might just be his Christmas wish come true…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.COOKING UP AN INSTANT FAMILYRancher West Montgomery thought he needed Annabel Hurley''s help just with cooking lessons. But the widowed single dad required more than great culinary skills to secure custody of his young daughter. Her maternal grandparents wanted little Lucy in a more stable environment. What could be more perfect than West''s loving home…with his new wife?Marry West Montgomery? That had once been Annabel''s dream…until West had up and wed someone else. But now the cowboy needed her help–and was willing to save her family''s business in return. She''d do anything to keep Hurley''s Homestyle Kitchen open. Still, living in the same house with West, and adding his adorable daughter into the mix? This was surely a recipe for another broken heart.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A BABY ON THE WAY–AND ON HIS DOORSTEPWhen an infant shows up on Nick Slater''s desk with a note, this case has the detective stumped. At which point beautiful Georgia Hurley shows up in his office as well, with an explanation for why she dumped him–and sporting a baby bump that dates back to their one night together four months prior…Georgia knows she turned on Nick for his own good…but will Detective Daddy believe her? She offers to help care for his "temporary" baby for one week–surely the mother will turn up by then. But when the seven days are up, will they part ways and go back to their separate corners? Or will they find that a week of living as husband and wife, mommy and daddy, just made them hungry for the real thing?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.TIME TO ADD ANOTHER BRANCH? Former rodeo rider Logan Grainger had finally set down roots to care for his orphaned twin nephews. He''d allowed himself to consider a future with the boys'' pretty caretaker, Clementine Hurley. Then he''d discovered he was not truly a Grainger. His life in turmoil, Logan decided to break all ties with her before someone got hurt.Clementine was not about to let Logan keep avoiding her. His nephews are in her Christmas pageant; she has plans to foster a girl who might well be Logan''s stepsister. He''s been hiding from their attraction for too long. The feisty waitress is gonna show that stubborn cowboy just how much room he has to add on to his family tree…starting with her!

A surprise holiday familySanta''s Seven-Day Baby Tutorial by Meg MaxwellPretty, proper Anna Miller has all the makings of a respectable Amish housewife. But the outside world has always beckoned. So when handsome FBI agent Colt Asher needs help caring for his infant twin nephews right before Christmas, Anna jumps at the opportunity. Will Colt and the babies help Anna finally discover where she truly belongs?His Texas Christmas Bride by Nancy Robards ThompsonBecca Flannigan is pregnant with twins—from one passionate night with a mysterious bad boy. When Becca lands in the hospital, who should treat her but her mystery man, Nick Ciotti? When Nick finds out he''s going to be a father to twins, he wants to do what''s right for Becca and the babies. But is he ready to leave his past behind to create a family of his own?Previously published as Santa''s Seven-Day Baby Tutorial and His Texas Christmas Bride

Cooking up an instant family Widower West Montgomery thought he only needed Annabel Hurley’s help with some cooking lessons. But what could be more perfect than providing a loving home for his little daughter Lucy…with a new wife?Marrying West had once been Annabel’s dream. But now the rancher needed her help – and was willing to save her family’s business in return! Still, living in the same house with West and his adorable daughter was surely a recipe for another broken heart…

A BABY ON THE WAY—AND ON HIS DOORSTEPWhen an infant shows up on Nick Slater's desk with a note, this case has the detective stumped. And though Nick figures he's not exactly daddy material, he's resolved to care for this mystery child.At which point beautiful Georgia Hurley shows up in his office as well, with an explanation for why she dumped him—and sporting a baby bump that dates back to their one night together four months prior…Georgia knows she turned on Nick for his own good…but will Detective Daddy believe her? She offers to help care for his "temporary" baby for one week—surely the mother will turn up by then? And besides, they can both use the practice. But when the seven days are up, will they part ways and go back to their separate corners? Or will they find that seven days of living as husband and wife, mommy and daddy, just made them hungry for the real thing?

TIME TO ADD ANOTHER BRANCH?Former rodeo rider Logan Grainger had finally set down roots to care for his orphaned twin nephews. He’d allowed himself to consider a future with the boys’ pretty caretaker, Clementine Hurley. Then he’d discovered he was not truly a Grainger. His life in turmoil, Logan decided to break all ties with her before someone got hurt.Clementine was not about to let Logan keep avoiding her. His nephews are in her Christmas pageant; she has plans to foster a girl who might well be Logan’s step-sister. He’s been hiding from their attraction for too long. The feisty waitress is gonna show that stubborn cowboy just how much room he has to add on to his family tree…starting with her!

Stir two hearts…and let simmer PI Carson Ford believes the fortune-teller who promised his father a second great love was a fraud. He wants the fortune-teller's daughter, Olivia Hurley, to explain that to his dad. But the mystery ‘great love’ sounds very much like Olivia’s missing aunt; finding her just might be a journey to love for themselves!

SHORT-ORDER COOK … AND A BABY ON BOARDAs if meeting his birth mother and discovering he has a twin brother isn’t enough to test a man . . . Jake Morrow’s short one ranch cook. So when pregnant Emma Hurley comes looking for a job and whips up the best steak dinner he’s ever had, Jake hires her on the spot. And when Emma’s father demands she marry or lose her family farm, Jake stuns Emma—and himself—by proposing.After being left in the lurch, Emma can handle five hungry, romance-challenged cowboys. Well, except for one—the handsome rancher and Blue Gulch’s most eligible bachelor—who gallantly comes to her rescue. Only now Emma’s gone and fallen for her pretend fiancé. But Jake isn’t looking for a forever kind of love, is he?

She only has weeks to convince him he can love again… Billionaire businessman Autry Jones swore off single mothers after the pain of losing both the woman he loved and her child when she left him. But now he’s met widowed mother of three Marissa Jones, who might change his mind – and his life – in just three weeks…

Just for Christmas? Pretty, proper Anna Miller has all the makings of a respectable Amish housewife. But the outside world has always beckoned. So, when a handsome FBI agent needs help caring for his infant twin nephews right before Christmas, Anna jumps at the opportunity. Maybe she can finally discover where she truly belongs.Special agent Colt Asher lives for his job. So, he's surprised when an unexpected week as a hands-on uncle fills his life with meaning. Of course, it helps that the babies' gorgeous nanny is unlike any woman the love-'em-and-leave-'em lone wolf has ever known. But Anna's taste of freedommight send her straight back to her village. Or, if Colt lets her, Anna might just be his Christmas wish come true…

In this sweet contemporary romance, something''s cooking between a beautiful chef and a widowed cowboy.Rancher West Montgomery thought he needed Annabel Hurley''s help just with cooking lessons. But the widowed single dad required more than great culinary skills to secure custody of his young daughter. Her maternal grandparents wanted little Lucy in a more stable environment. What could be more perfect than West''s loving home . . . with his new wife?Marry West Montgomery? That had once been Annabel''s dream . . . until West had up and wed someone else. But now the cowboy needed her help—and was willing to save her family''s business in return. She''d do anything to keep Hurley''s Homestyle Kitchen open. Still, living in the same house with West, and adding his adorable daughter into the mix? This was surely a recipe for another broken heart.

Two unexpected babies give a detective and his ex another chance at love in this witty contemporary romance.When an infant shows up on Nick Slater''s desk with a note, this case has the detective stumped. At which point beautiful Georgia Hurley shows up in his office as well, with an explanation for why she dumped him—and sporting a baby bump that dates back to their one night together four months prior . . .Georgia knows she turned on Nick for his own good . . . but will Detective Daddy believe her? She offers to help care for his "temporary" baby for one week—surely the mother will turn up by then. But when the seven days are up, will they part ways and go back to their separate corners? Or will they find that a week of living as husband and wife, mommy and daddy, just made them hungry for the real thing?

TIME TO ADD ANOTHER BRANCH? Former rodeo rider Logan Grainger had finally set down roots to care for his orphaned twin nephews. He''d allowed himself to consider a future with the boys'' pretty caretaker, Clementine Hurley. Then he''d discovered he was not truly a Grainger. His life in turmoil, Logan decided to break all ties with her before someone got hurt. Clementine was not about to let Logan keep avoiding her. His nephews are in her Christmas pageant; she has plans to foster a girl who might well be Logan''s stepsister. He''s been hiding from their attraction for too long. The feisty waitress is gonna show that stubborn cowboy just how much room he has to add on to his family tree…starting with her!

SHORT-ORDER COOK…AND A BABY ON BOARD As if meeting his birth mother and discovering he has a twin brother aren''t enough to test a man, Jake Morrow''s short one ranch cook. So when pregnant Emma Hurley comes looking for a job and whips up the best steak dinner he''s ever had, Jake hires her on the spot. And when Emma''s father demands she marry or lose her family farm, Jake stuns Emma—and himself—by proposing. After being left in the lurch, Emma can handle five hungry, romance-challenged cowboys. Well, except for one—the handsome rancher and Blue Gulch''s most eligible bachelor—who gallantly comes to her rescue. Only now Emma''s gone and fallen for her pretend fiancé. But Jake isn''t looking for a forever kind of love…is he?

And Daddy Makes FiveRust Creek RamblingsIn a town as small as Rust Creek Falls, it would be hard not to notice the new millionaire on Main Street, even if he wasn''t drop-dead gorgeous. But bachelor Autry Jones does not disappoint—he''s every bit as handsome as his settled-down brothers Walker and Hudson. However, this business-minded CEO not only shies away from commitment, he''s also heading for Paris in a month. So why is he keeping company with Marissa Fuller, a young widow with three daughters?Marissa and Autry have made a "no-strings/just friends" agreement, but Abby, Kiera and Kaylee clearly have other ideas. Can a dedicated tycoon find happiness with a mom and her kids? We here at the Gazette are hopeful. Some contracts were made to be broken!