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Book 2 in the Secrets DuoPreviously published as Prince Charming's Return by Myrna Mackenzie.Cassandra Pratt and Gray Alexander, two people whose paths weren't meant to cross. He's a man born to power and success; she's a woman who has to fight for everything. Theirs is a history that can't be forgotten, with goals too different to merge, a chasm that will always separate them, and a child who will always connect them. Is there any way that love can grow and survive in this tangled web?Reissue of Prince Charming's Return, published by Myrna Mackenzie in 1999.

Two Books in OneThe Rebel's Return - Jake has a rebellious past, a need to move on, and a damning secret. Tess lives an exemplary life, is engaged to the most upstanding man in town, and once betrayed Jake, changing his life. Now, for a brief time, they're thrown together, but they're destined to part. Falling in love would be either a miracle or a major mistake...Prince Charming's Return -Cassandra Pratt and Gray Alexander are two people whose paths weren't meant to cross. He's a man born to power and success; she's a woman who has to fight for everything. Theirs is a history that can't be forgotten, with goals too different to merge, a chasm that will always separate them, and a child who will always connect them. Is there any way that love can grow and survive in this tangled web?

Previusly published as Simon Says...Marry Me! by Myrna Mackenzie.Simon Cantrell came to the charity auction to find a woman willing to take part in a very brief masquerade to help him gently evade his aunt's matchmaking plans. But that woman has to be just the right type, someone born to say no. Emily Cantrell, a schoolteacher who looks as if her backbone is made of steel, is just the ticket. She's the one he wants. And the beauty of the whole thing is, Emily's skills are for hire.Too bad Emily has needs of her own, and chief on her list of needs is steering clear of handsome men who make a woman's heart beat faster. She hadn't really wanted to volunteer for the auction, and only the fact that the charity is for a good cause keeps her from running off the stage. But when Simon looks her way, and the bidding begins, she knows that she's made a major mistake. This summer job is going to rob her of her peace of mind if she lets Simon get under her skin. She just can't let that happen, and she won't…she hopes.

A millionaire on the cusp of losing his sight needs the help of a woman he'd never thought to meet again, a woman who had hoped he would remain an embarrassing chapter in her past. Wealthy and powerful Jeremy Fulton is going blind. Eden Byars is the girl who'd been the poorest of the poor when they were growing up, the girl he'd never even noticed. They came from different worlds. They still live in different worlds, but now he needs her help on a humanitarian project that means more to him than anything he's ever done. Above all, he wants to maintain his independence, but working with Eden means spilling his secrets and relying on her in a way he has never relied on anyone. And as he learns more of Eden, her hopes, her dreams, her plans, he can't help but admire her, desire her, care for her. But he has nothing permanent to offer a woman like her. It's an impossible situation. As for Eden, she's lived a difficult life and has lost everything. Working for Jeremy will enable her to earn enough to follow her dreams, but it's also a wrenching situation. She had a terrible crush on him when she was young, and he didn't even know she existed. Now she fears that history is repeating itself. She knows that this temporary job is all of him she'll ever have. If she can just keep everything on a purely business plane, surely they can both get past this time together and continue on their separate paths. If only the darn man would just stop being so appealing…

Previously published as Contractually His by Myrna Mackenzie.The employee auction was for charity. Love wasn't part of the plan…until it was.Rebecca Linden knows that she's in trouble when Logan Brewster shows up at the charity auction and hires her to help him open his tenth and most luxurious hotel. Logan is temptation personified, and she'd given up on temptation long ago. What's more, Logan is a wealthy and sophisticated man while she is strictly milk and cookies. What she wants out of life—the simple pleasures of the home and family she's been denied for so long—are exactly the kinds of things a man like Logan has no desire for. If she had her way, she would turn this job down, turn her back on Logan and all that temptation and never look back. But this auction will help desperately needy children, so that isn't an option. The best she can hope for is to keep her head down, do her job and do her best to ignore this compelling man until she can make her escape in a few weeks.Logan hadn't planned on attending the auction. He had his employees for the new hotel all lined up. But then his assistant (and lover—a woman he'd considered for a marriage of convenience) deserted him. He hired Rebecca merely with the hope that she could be trained quickly and transformed into an assistant capable of handling his born-to-wealth clientele. What he got was so much more than he bargained for. As a man who had clawed his way up from the mean streets without love or the aid of anyone but himself, he eschews love and family. Business is everything to him. A woman like Rebecca who wants a family more than anything shouldn't appeal to him at all. Indeed, getting to close to her could only be disastrous to both of them. So why is he having so much trouble maintaining a strictly business attitude toward her? The end of this employee experiment can't come too soon. Any longer and someone is bound to get hurt…

Previously published as At the Billionaire's Bidding by Myrna Mackenzie.A charity auction had seemed like such a good cause until Caroline O'Donald found herself for sale on the stage being sold to a man who was everything she wanted to avoid. Caroline no longer believed in happily ever afters. She didn't want to even think about the topic of love. But Gideon Tremayne, her new employer, is the kind of man who turned even reluctant dreamers into women who considered diving into temptation. She's dreading the next few weeks and counting the days until she can go back to her dull, safe little life. But she's also spending too much time waking up from dreams of Gideon. This summer is turning into a total disaster.Gideon thought that Caroline was just what the doctor ordered. He needed an organizer, a hostess and someone who could help him convince his matchmaking sister that she didn't need to bother setting him up. He has no interest in marriage and no time to waste on love, but he also doesn't want to hurt his sister who has suffered some serious setbacks in life lately. He needs someone with a delicate touch, someone like Caroline. And just as soon as Caroline helps him get his house in order and his sister back home, he'll be able to get back to the one thing he concentrates on: his business. Too bad he seems to have made a serious miscalculation. Because every time Caroline walks into a room, business is the last thing he finds himself concentrating on…

Cowgirl Makes Three When ex-model Ivy Seacrest steps onto Noah Ballenger’s ranch he wonders why the prettiest woman he’s ever seen is working with cows, not on a catwalk! Can a doting daddy and his little girl mend Ivy’s broken heart…and make their little duet a trio? Her Secret Rival Megan Merritt deserves the top spot in the family law firm. Except gorgeous Travis Jamieson is also in the running for the job – and working on winning her heart, too… Megan doesn’t intend to lose either, but Travis is going to do everything he can to change her mind!

Riches to Rags Bride When her cheating fiancé steals her inheritance, ex-heiress Genevieve has to get a job – fast! But her new boss, Lucas McDowell, leaves her tongue-tied! Lucas thinks Genevieve could be the perfect colleague – as long as he can turn a blind eye to her shimmering red hair and absorbing green eyes…! The Heiress’s Baby Nate Ridgeway had no desire to babysit a spoilt socialite as she played at having a job. He didn’t expect to like Atlanta, let alone find her attractive. And sleeping with the boss’s daughter was so wrong – but somehow so right! Then came the bombshell – the heiress was now expecting his baby.

Once Upon a Time in Tarrula After an injury, ex-soldier Troy’s too busy putting his life back together to worry about his heart. And his new assistant Stacie deserves a fairytale – not damaged goods. Yet could this Cinderella inspire her Prince Charming to claim their happy ever after…? To Wed a Rancher When Rachel dumps her cheating boyfriend, he dumps her in a one-horse Montana town. Then a deep, whisky-rough voice offers her a way out. Shane has returned to town to sell his parent’s ranch, but could Rachel help put the ‘home’ back in his homestead?

Taken by the Highest Bidder by Jane Porter Samantha van Bergen has been won by the highest bidder: dark and sexy Italian racing driver Cristiano Bartolo. Virginal Sam suspects Cristiano will seduce her! But she quickly finds out he has another reason for wanting her – bedding her is just a bonus! Bought by Her Latin Loverby Julia James Spanish millionaire Cesar Montarez wants Rosalind the moment he sees her. But Rosalind is determined she’ll never be his, until Cesar discovers that she has secret debts. Now he can buy her – and Rosalind must pay his price! Bought by the Billionaire by Myrna Mackenzie When Ethan Bennington told cleaner Maggie that he could transform her into a society lady, she thought he was crazy. But one look into his amazing eyes and she was willing to try anything for the sexy billionaire…

She wasn’t looking for a knight in shining armour… Darcy Parrish had learned the hard way how to take care of herself. After the accident that had shattered her spine, she’d made a new life as chef at Patrick Judson’s estate. The position was temporary, but her movie-star-gorgeous boss seemed to have other ideas.Darcy’s sassy, sensual charms soon had Patrick hooked. He wanted to get closer to this beautiful and gifted woman who created masterpieces with her hands. The biggest obstacle was Darcy herself…

Meg’s in for so much more than a simple makeover! Etienne Gavard is top dog in the business of saving companies, but this latest acquisition has him stumped. With hundreds of livelihoods on the line, he calls in help from an unconventional source…Meg Leighton has spent her life feeling invisible. She makes the coffee, not important business decisions. Now she can’t believe her seriously sexy boss needs her expertise!They strike a deal: she’ll tell him everything she knows, and he’ll inject a little French chic into her wardrobe – and a little confidence into her life…?

He can handle a battlefield – but not a baby! Injured out of the army, soldier Dillon Farraday is stunned to discover he’s a dad. He can fight for his country, but he doesn’t know the first thing about babies! Cowgirl Colleen Applegate’s maternal instincts kick in the second Dillon’s ex-wife leaves baby Toby on her porch.This rodeo queen is an unconventional teacher – but the only one who can show this hopeless daddy the ropes. Dillon’s got three weeks to pass daddy school with flying colours…

Dare to dream… these sparkling romances will make you laugh, cry and fall in love – again and again! She only came to Vegas for the weekend…will she stay long enough to walk up the aisle? Alex Lowell has come to Las Vegas to have fun with her three best friends. She’s given up on love and finding Prince Charming – the only date she wants is one at the spa with the girls! Alex’s R&R is cut short when the hotel concierge goes into labour and she spontaneously jumps in to help, landing a job offer from hotel owner Wyatt McKendrick.Wyatt is cool, sexy, and makes Alex want to break her ‘no man’ rule…

Carson Banick: The black sheep of the family is back– and now his family's future and fortune are in his hands. He must marry a suitable woman and provide an heir. Beth Krayton: Carson's feisty PA is determined to succeed on her own, without a man…. They shouldn't suit one another at all. They shouldn't even be together.But as the attraction grows between them Carson has to ask himself what's more important, saving his family or claiming Beth's heart?

Since Holt Calhoun’s marriage ended, the town of Larkville knows that ‘no’ is pretty much the sum total of the taciturn cowboy’s vocabulary. But Kathryn Ellis won’t take ‘no’ for an answer. She needs Holt to save the local clinic before her baby arrives! Holt does his best to ignore his growing feelings, until an early arrival with Kathryn’s heart-melting smile makes it impossible to turn on his spurred heel and walk away…

When her cheating fiancé steals her inheritance, ex-heiress Genevieve Patchett has to get a job—fast! She secures an audience with Chicago''s most belligerent boss, Lucas McDowell, but his disarmingly attractive presence leaves her tongue-tied!Lucas is confident that Genevieve''s passion and talent are what he needs to get his women''s shelter off the ground. And it''s personally important to him that it''s a success. Genevieve could be the perfect colleague as long as he can turn a blind eye to her beautiful face, her shimmering red hair and absorbing green eyes….

WHAT, ME MARRY? NEVER![Or so says Emmaline Carstairs. Until she met her uncle's new business associate and Rencountered a matchmaking conspiracy that derailed her plans! Seems her beloved Uncle Gilbert was determined to steal a page from Shakespeare himself on the subject of matchmaking. Uncle Gilbert thought Ryan Benedict was worthy of his k niece's love—and would do anything to bring them together. Including pairing them up to restore the old hotel so dear to Emma's heart. Given her daily contact with Ryan, soon Emma felt the effects of his intoxicating kisses and intense charm.; Perchance the lady doth protest too much!

3 Brand-New Christmas Romances with Canine Charm! On the Secretary’s Christmas List Bree has landed an amazing job but her new boss is a difficult, unreliable playboy – who is also infuriatingly gorgeous… When Bree looks after Jackson’s son and energetic puppy, she realises what she wants this Christmas… The Patter of Paws at Christmas Ingrid has to spend Christmas with gorgeous zookeeper Gabriel Marque. They need to keep watch for the zoo’s first litter of wild dogs. Will the patter of tiny paws bring them together, this time forever? The Soldier, the Puppy and Me Christmas is a difficult time for war hero Trey McFadden and it doesn’t help that his neighbour, Ella Delancey, and her adorable puppy, Fizz, seem determined on spreading festive cheer.

Saving Cinderella!Alex has come to Las Vegas to have fun with her three best friends, but her R&R is cut short when she helps during the hotel concierge’s labour, landing a job offer from hotel owner Wyatt. Wyatt is cool, sexy and tempts Alex to open her heart again…Vegas Pregnancy SurpriseMolly’s always dreamed of finding Mr Right and having a family. Now she’s accidentally expecting! But millionaire entrepreneur Linc is in another city – and certainly not expecting to be a dad! Molly must return to Vegas and deliver her surprise news.Inconveniently Wed!Politician Jonas must have been bewitched bySerena’s beauty and passion to propose after just one date. It could spell disaster for his campaign – unless he can convince her to make their hasty marriage lasta lifetime!

Dearest Godmother,You said all I must do to regain my youth is play matchmaker for twenty-one couples. Well, it's harder than you made it sound! Luckily, I've only got six more to go.Take my latest attempt: ex-ugly-duckling Jackie Hammond and sexy rancher Steven Rollins. There's sizzle between these two strangers–even I can see it–but Jackie just found out that Steven's one-year-old cutie is biologically hers. (How? You'd have to ask the fertility clinic.) I can't blame her for wanting two weeks with a child she has to give up, but how can I make Jackie see that she should fight for the little girl–and the one man who makes her feel beautiful?Merry

"I'm going to have my baby. Right now!" Rushing to the rescue, Mick Hannon swept the vulnerable, delicate woman into his arms–and straight to the Maitland Maternity clinic door. But before he could leave, he suddenly found himself coaxing–and coaching–her through the birth!Mick was secretly investigating some odd incidents at the clinic. Yet protecting penniless but proud Laura Maitland and her beautiful, newborn baby girl quickly grew more important. Although Laura's past had opened her to suspicion, Mick couldn't believe she was anything but good and honest.But how to tell her his own secrets…?

When investigative journalist Natalie McCabe discovers a local investment bank is taking retirees for a ride, she's all over the case, even going undercover to get the goods on dirty brokers. But then Jason Jamison, the man she recently saw murder his wife, escapes from jail.And incognito or not, Natalie's life is in danger. Fortunately her new bodyguard, Vincent Fortune, has the brawn to keep her safe…as long as she plays by his rules.Vincent can't figure out his spitfire client. She wants security, but sneaks away as soon as she thinks she has a lead. All he knows is their attraction is growing stronger each day. And Vincent's not sure how much longer he can protect Natalie from his own desire.

First they were partners. Then they were pretending to be engaged. FBI Agent David Hannon's plans for a quiet vacation in his hometown were overturned by a murder investigation. And officer Gretchen Neal wasn't making his nights peaceful, etiher -- especially as the case had them working very closely together...