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First comes baby, Then comes love! Becoming a foster mum to a baby boy is all Stephanie Fortune needs. Until she meets Acton Donovan. ‘Just friends’ is all Stephanie dares to be with this charming cowboy. Acton, however, is intent on proving he can be the family man she truly needs….

A new start in Arizona… Could give this Texan a second chance After losing everything, Taggart O'Brien is happy to take an offer to be the foreman at Three Rivers Ranch. But once he meets Emily-Ann Broadmoor, he's not ready for any of the feelings she arouses. He'd promised he'd never put his heart on the line again, until Emily-Ann made him think about a different kind of promise….

A dating rulebook to protect his heartA woman who defies them allConnor Murphy believes he doesn't have what it takes to be a father. But when he meets single mum Jazelle Hutton, he soon realises that the only way to get in her good graces is to open his heart, not just to the woman who was rewriting all his rules, but the child who made him throw away his rulebook…

Second chances Gabi Turner is on the Greek island of Milos to find Andreas Simonides—the father of her late sister's baby twins. But CEO Andreas knows the real daddy is his brother! Waiting for him to arrive Gabi and Andreas make a good team caring for the babies, but what will happen when the twins are reunited with their father?•When playboy Connor McNair watched his best friend marry Jill Darling, he never expected a second chance with the girl who got away. Now she's a single mother, and he's back to persuade her to give up her pastry company. It's just business…until Jill's sweet smile and adorable twin babies makes him think about forever. But that's against all the rules.…•While caring for the twins she'd inherited, Vanessa Valdez saw her boss, rancher Conall Donovan, in a new light. Once a cold-hearted businessman, he'd dropped everything to help her care for the newborns. And this man who’d always been out of reach was suddenly looking at her with passion in his eyes….

The new girl in town won’t change this bachelor’s mind… Or will she? Trey Lasseter’s instant attraction to the animal clinic’s new receptionist spells trouble. No way is he risking his heart again. But Nicole Nelson isn’t giving up on her fresh start in this small town—or the hunky veterinarian assistant. Their mutual affection for animals isn’t all they could share. But is Trey ready to commit to the woman he’s already fallen for?

B-A-B-Y is just another four-letter word… Much like L-O-V-E! Confirmed bachelor Luke Crawford has two goals: train horses at the prestigious Three Rivers Ranch and avoid romantic entanglements. But when Prudence Keyes accepts his invitation to dance, one flirtatious song becomes a weekend fling. The beautiful, heart-guarded divorced older woman shares Luke’s distrust of happily-ever-afters. Can an unexpected bundle of joy help them release their fears and become the family their baby deserves?

Could an unexpected arrival… Be the cowboy's second chance? Single dad Tyler Abernathy has vowed to devote himself completely to his little girl, Maeve. The widowed rancher’s belief that he wasn’t a present-enough father or husband pushes him to turn down the locals’ well-meaning attempts to fix him up. But when he meets Callie Sheldrick, she disarms him in ways he can’t explain…or ignore.

Will a new job be the perfect cure for holiday heartbreak? As the new cook at Three Rivers Ranch, Sophia Vandale is up to her elbows in cookie dough and Christmas sprinkles. And the beautiful new employee is enough to make Colt Crawford forget his rule not to date colleagues—and ask her out. But when it comes to men, trusting her own judgment has only led to heartbreak. Maybe with a little Christmas magic, Sophia will learn to trust her heart instead…

The Twins Collection from Mills & Boon Including the titles:Twins: Double TroubleTwins: Twin HeirsTwins: Their Twin Baby SurpriseTwins: Double the Love

The Scandalous Secrets and Twins Collection from Mills & Boon Including the titles:Scandalous Secrets: Secrets of the PastScandalous Secrets: His Hidden HeirScandalous Secrets: Scandalous ReputationScandalous Secrets: The Billion Dollar SecretScandalous Secrets: A Royal SecretScandalous Secrets: Secrets and LiesTwins: Double TroubleTwins: Twin HeirsTwins: Their Twin Baby SurpriseTwins: Double the Love

Finding love – and family – in the most surprising place When he arrives at the ranch, reserved Jack isn’t expecting much, especially from the woman tasked to help him investigate news into the family tree. But as soon as he meets smoldering and sweet Vanessa, he can’t stop thinking about her. And even if both Van's and Jack’s hearts have been scorched before, the flame sizzling between them cannot be extinguished…

He needs a bride who will marry for all the wrong reasons Commitment-phobic Maddox will do anything to hang on to his ranch – even if it means getting hitched. He finds a willing bride in Adeline, who agrees to a marriage of convenience for reasons of her own. But their strictly business arrangement hits an unexpected bump in the road when the pretend lovebirds make love for real…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Now a Harlequin Movie, My Perfect Romance!BE MY (OFFICE) VALENTINEWes Robinson may be part of the lost Fortune family, but he''s more concerned with the fortunes of Robinson Tech. On Valentine''s Day, his company will be rolling out a new computer app that will—allegedly—fix users up with their ideal mate. Wes has nothing against amour; he just has no faith in the perfect, lasting kind. He''ll take a passionate fling any day.Tell that to Vivian Blair, however. Wes''s longtime employee with the earnest heart has complete faith that her app will work. So when she and Wes are challenged to use My Perfect Match themselves, it''s game on. What follows is a series of dating debacles—and Viv''s horrifying suspicion that her Mr. RIght might be her curmudgeonly boss in the cubicle next door…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.FRIENDS WITH…BENEFITS?Sophie Fortune Robinson is on a mission. The word around the office watercooler is that the boss''s youngest daughter is intent on landing Mr. Right by Valentine''s Day–and that she has her eyes, and heart, set on a certain hunk in Marketing. But when she enlists her longtime pal and coworker Mason Montgomery to teach her how to get a man to notice her, little does she know she''s already captured his attention!Now Mason''s in a real bind! He has just a few short weeks to fight his way out of the "friend zone." On his agenda: convincing sweet Sophie that he is the real man of her dreams! Will Fortune smile on true love''s venture?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Single Cowboy Seeks Perfect Match!Rust Creek RamblingsEveryone knows Rust Creek Falls is a good place to find love, but handsome ranching man Zach Dalton is not leaving anything to chance. His classified ad in the Rust Creek Falls Gazette has the whole town buzzing. The offer? No less than lifetime commitment…for the perfect pie-baking, domestically inclined long-haired bride.One woman who definitely does not fit the job description is Gazette assistant editor Lydia Grant–curly-haired, independent and admittedly useless in the kitchen. Yet we here at the Gazette have seen definite sparks between the marriage-minded cowboy and the girl who is so not his "type." Could Zach Dalton have already met his Mrs. Right? Clear your calendars, dear readers. We''re convinced there''s another wedding on the way!

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Hollisters and O''Dells don''t mix…Or fall in love!Katherine O''Dell is no stranger to Three Rivers Ranch…or Blake Hollister. The wealthy rancher may not remember her, but the single mom hasn''t forgotten her unattainable teenage crush. When Katherine discovers Blake shares her attraction–and longs for a family of his own–will her secret keep her from building a life with the charismatic cowboy?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.The courtship of dillon''s fatherRust Creek RamblingsThe town''s new doctor, widower Drew Strickland, is dedicated to his job and to his seven-year-old son, Dillon. Young Dillon has set his sights on making pretty school librarian Josselyn Weaver a part of their family. But Drew is afraid to love again, and Josselyn fears rejection. Buckle up your backpacks, dear readers, and see if a bighearted little boy can lead his grieving dad and our favorite librarian down the path to true love!

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.The prettiest rancher he''d ever seenIn her wildest dreams, Tessa Parker never expected to inherit a ranch. But as soon as she sets foot on the Bar X, the orphaned Tessa finally feels at home. And that brusque deputy sherriff who greets her? There''s something about him, too, that makes the rootless Tessa want to stake a claim.Law and order make Joseph Hollister''s world go round. So when a Tessa from Nevada says she''s the rightful heir to his old friend''s ranch, it turns his universe upside down. Not to mention every fiber of his being, which thrums each time she''s near. But Joseph won''t get close to a woman who''s only passing through. Even though Tessa might be the only one who can repair his heart…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A man like Johnny Chino…was impossible to forget…although for five long years Bridget Donovan had certainly tried. But when the proud Apache asked for help, Bridget''s job as a doctor wouldn''t let her say no. Being so close to the man who''d broken her heart would be a trial, and she vowed never to fall for him again.Johnny was certain he''d done the right thing in breaking it off with Bridget. She deserved so much more than someone like him. Yet having her near reminded him of all he''d given up when he''d pushed her away. And those feelings–no matter how much he ignored them–weren''t going away.Sometimes, what''s meant to be just can''t be denied.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.She''d never thought she had a crush on her grumpy boss–but when Russ Hollister announced he was leaving his vet practice, the thought of not seeing him every day struck Laurel Stanton hard. Then his next proposal–that she move with him to a ranch and continue to be his assistant–made her rethink everything….For Russ, to focus on the horses and cattle on the Cantrell ranch was the chance of a lifetime. But suddenly, facing a day without lovely Laurel''s patience, smile and soothing touch would be pure purgatory. He''d made her one offer–but should he make her another?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.TAMING THE WILD COWBOYNothing shocks horse trainer Finn Calhoun more than learning he''s the father of a four-month-old boy! And when the tall, dark, spur-jangling cowboy arrives in Stallion Canyon to meet his baby, Mariah Montgomery has her doubts about his motives. Until a DNA test is done, she insists Finn stay at her ranch–where she can keep an eye on him.Contrary to his image, Finn is only too happy to oblige Mariah–and help to revitalize her own failing ranch and work with her wild mustangs. As his love for her nephew grows, their mutual passions reach new heights, too. But when Finn finally proposes, is he just looking to secure the ranch–for himself? Or can Mariah trust that he truly wants to build a family with her and baby Harry?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.MERRY CHRISTMAS, COWBOY! You can put him in a cast, but you can''t keep Bowie Calhoun down. Broken ankle or no, the flirty cowboy has no intention of spending Christmas lying in bed–unless he has company.The serious-minded nurse who is hired to tend his wounds isn''t biting. Ava Archer is a widow; she lost her husband to war. She''d never consider falling for a patient, especially not a "wild child" like Bowie, who battles fires for a living and takes risks just for fun. But the longer Ava stays on at the Silver Horn Ranch, the harder it is to fight Bowie''s magnetism. ''Tis the season to be tempted. Is Ava ready to take a risk of her own…on love?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.No romance on the job–Until she meets her new partner!Arizona park ranger Vivian Hollister is not having a holiday fling with Sawyer Whitehorse–no matter how attracted she is to her irresistible new partner. Not only is a workplace romance taboo, she has a daughter to raise. So why is she starting to feel that the Apache ranger is the one to help carry on her family legacy? A man to have and to hold forever…"Stella Bagwell is a master of the cowboy romance." –#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A real man puts his child''s needs first in USA TODAY bestselling author Stella Bagwell''s contribution to the Montana Mavericks: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights continuityThe Cowboy''s Second ChanceSingle dad Tyler Abernathy has vowed to devote himself completely to his little girl, Maeve. The widowed rancher’s belief that he wasn’t a present-enough father or husband pushes him to turn down the locals’ well-meaning attempts to fix him up. But when he meets Callie Sheldrick, she disarms him in ways he can’t explain…or ignore. Walking away would be the right thing to do. Yet doing the “right” thing might end up breaking all three of their hearts…From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Montana Mavericks: The Real Cowboys of Bronco HeightsBook 1: The Rancher''s Summer Secret by Christine Rimmer Book 2: For His Daughter''s Sake by Stella Bagwell Book 3: The Most Eligible Cowboy by Melissa Senate Book 4: Grand-Prize Cowboy by Heatherly Bell Book 5: A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo by Kathy Douglass Book 6: Dreaming of a Christmas Cowboy by Brenda Harlen

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A cup of sugar. A dash of spice. One new job…The perfect cure for holiday heartbreak?As the new cook at Three Rivers Ranch, Sophia Vandale is up to her elbows in cookie dough and Christmas sprinkles. And the beautiful new employee is enough to make Colt Crawford forget his personal version of a diet—no dates with women at work—and ask her out. Sophia can’t deny her attraction, but when it comes to men, trusting her own judgment has only led to heartbreak. Maybe with a little Christmas magic, she’ll learn to trust her heart instead…From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Men of the WestBook 1: SHOULD HAVE BEEN HER CHILD Book 2: HIS DEFENDER Book 3: A Baby on the Ranch Book 4: Redwing''s Lady Book 5: From Here to Texas Book 6: Taming a Dark Horse Book 7: A South Texas Christmas Book 8: The Rancher''s Request Book 9: The Best Catch in Texas Book 10: Having the Cowboy''s Baby Book 11: Her Texas Lawman Book 12: Hitched to the Horseman Book 13: The Christmas She Always Wanted Book 14: Cowboy to the Rescue Book 15: Lone Star Daddy Book 16: Branded with his Baby Book 17: The Deputy''s Lost and Found Book 18: His Texas Wildflower Book 19: Daddy''s Double Duty Book 20: His Medicine Woman Book 21: Christmas with the Mustang Man Book 22: His Texas Baby Book 23: The Doctor''s Calling Book 24: A Daddy for Dillon Book 25: The Deputy Gets Her Man Book 26: The Baby Truth Book 27: Wearing the Rancher''s Ring Book 28: The Lawman''s Noelle Book 29: One Tall, Dusty Cowboy Book 30: Daddy Wore Spurs Book 31: Christmas on the Silver Horn Ranch Book 32: Her Rugged Rancher Book 33: His Badge, Her Baby…Their Family? Book 34: The Cowboy''s Christmas Lullaby Book 35: Her Kind of Doctor Book 36: The Arizona Lawman Book 37: Her Man on Three Rivers Ranch Book 38: A Ranger for Christmas Book 39: His Texas Runaway Book 40: Home to Blue Stallion Ranch Book 41: The Rancher''s Best Gift Book 42: The Texan Tries Again Book 43: Her Man Behind the Badge Book 44: His Forever Texas Rose Book 45: The Baby That Binds Them Book 46: Sleigh Ride with the Rancher Book 47: The Wrangler Rides Again

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.“YOU HEARD ME. I’LL BE YOUR NEW BOYFRIEND. ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT?”Raine Crockett stared at the handsome lawyer in disbelief. Just about everything was wrong with Neil Rankin coming down to the Sandbur ranch and posing as her fiancé, not the least of which was that his mere presence set her on fire. And he just had to make their romance realistic, right? A loving kiss, a protective arm around her shoulders. She could get used to his affections, but what would happen when their little ruse was over?Oh, Raine, you are in way over your head and getting deeper by the minute!MEN OF THE WEST Whether ranchers or lawmen, these heartbreakers can ride, shoot–and drive a woman crazy…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.TROUBLE IN TEXASJournalist Juliet Madsen had been burned by men before, but she certainly hadn’t left Dallas for small-town Texas looking for love–or a family. Until she met single father and wealthy rancher Matt Sanchez, and the two began a steamy affair. Matt was everything she’d ever wanted: smart, sexy, loyal to his family and extremely dedicated to his teenage daughter. But he didn’t know that Juliet was on assignment to expose his family’s secrets–and she feared that if he found out, she just might lose the family she’d always wanted….MEN OF THE WEST Whether ranchers or lawmen, these heartbreakers can ride, shoot–and drive a woman crazy…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.She couldn''t be pregnant…Except apparently she was! Still, Sassy Matthews was a woman on a mission. She''d come to Carson City to find her biological parents–not to faint in the arms of the lawyer who''d met her plane! Of course, finding out she was going to be a mommy didn''t exactly fit into her plans either. Now what was a girl to do?Jett Sundell wanted to keep an eye on Sassy–and not just because her new "family" suspected her of being a gold digger. Sassy captured his interest from the second she fainted into his arms, but she was pregnant with another man''s child! Jett knew he might be able to provide Sassy with the link to her past, but she might just be the key to his future.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.SADDLE UP FOR THE LOVE OF A LIFETIMEAfter losing her heart–and her baby–to a disastrous romance, Lilly Lockett has her mind on only one thing: her job. She''s come to the Silver Horn Ranch in Nevada to look after the Calhoun family patriarch, nothing more. But when she encounters rakish ranch foreman Rafe Calhoun, it''s fireworks at first sight!Playboy Rafe knows his grandfather''s new nurse is all wrong for him. He decided long ago that relationships just aren''t in the cards. A few dates, then move on–that''s been his motto. But an attempt at a casual affair with Lilly soon becomes all too serious…for both of them. And soon Rafe has to make a choice: to keep flying solo, or risk everything for a future with the woman he''s come to love.