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Everyone loves a rebel… As a favour to his estranged father, investigator Jackson Rush agrees to kidnap Crista Corday from her high society wedding. His job is to stop her marriage to a con man, not seduce the alluring Crista himself. But two days together, on the run from her fiancé's shady family, obliterate every rule…•Gia Grant is unlucky in love. Still, she takes inspiration from her elderly neighbours—married seventy years!—and will do anything to stop foreclosure on their home. Even if that includes dealing with businessman Derek Camden. He may be gorgeous but he’s not to be trusted. But as they spend more time could it be a case of opposites attract?•When Dr Cassidy Mahoney is called to the county jail the last person she expects to see is notorious national hero turned bad boy Major Sam Kellan! Sam may have half the women in town in a frenzy but Cassidy is determined to resist his charms—she can't risk her heart on another rebel! But one scorching hot kiss could lead to more than she's bargained for….

He ruined her life once… Can he convince her he’s changed? Years ago Micha Camden ruined Lexie Parker’s life. Now she’s back and he’s determined to make amends. Except she’s returned to care for her grandmother, who was hurt due to Micah’s oversight and she has no plans to forgive him. The former marine knows that he made mistakes and everyone says Micah’s changed, but it’s going to take more than words to convince Lexie…

He was the son her father always wanted… Major Quinn Camden is a man of honour. But working with Clairy McKinnon on her father’s memorial tests every chivalrous code! Clairy is feisty, beautiful—and still hurt that her father mentored Quinn over his own daughter. But when their longstanding rivalry is replaced by undeniable attraction, Quinn wonders if the general’s dying wish is the magic they both need…or if the man's secrets will tear them apart for good.

The Mavericks Collection from Mills & Boon Including the titles:Mavericks: Her Secret MaverickMavericks: Taming the Bad BoyMavericks: Her Playboy Prince CharmingMavericks: Resisting the RebelMavericks: Bringing Home the BillionaireMavericks: Tempting the Bachelor

The Maverick Collection and the Spanish Scandals Collection from Mills & Boon Including the titles:Mavericks: Her Secret MaverickMavericks: Taming the Bad BoyMavericks: Her Playboy Prince CharmingMavericks: Resisting the RebelMavericks: Bringing Home the BillionaireMavericks: Tempting the BachelorSpanish Scandals: Risking it AllSpanish Scandals: Heat of the NightSpanish Scandals: Ultimate TemptationSpanish Scandals: Secrets at SunsetSpanish Scandals: A Private AffairSpanish Scandals: Dangerous Liaisons

First love dies hard Or never at all… Dalton Camden and Marli Abbott’s teenage love story was legendary…until a shared secret tragedy led Marli to flee town. Seventeen years later, the former marine is in no mood to forgive and forget, not even when Marli seeks his help for her brother. But buried feelings and unchanged attraction are impossible to ignore as they work towards a common goal. When secrets are revealed, can Marli convince Dalton their love is worth fighting for?

Prodigal Son Called away from his law firm, Jack Hanson is the only man who can save his family’s business. He hires Samantha Edwards, they’d known each other before…so it’s no wonder there are intense sparks flying between them. Samantha may be just the woman to show Jack how to live again… The Boss and Miss Baxter Nina, I’m so sorry about your job at the office. Your dedication and charm have always made a good impression on me. So I’d be pleased if you’d consider working for me, personally, as my assistant. As a responsible single mum it would be really tough for you without work. However, there’s plenty of room for you and your adorable children in my apartment… The Baby Deal Delia McCray’s a smart, beautiful entrepreneur and Hanson Media Group is dying for her business. But she’s pregnant with a Hanson baby – after just one night with Andrew! He has to marry her – it’s the right thing to do for the family and the company. He must get her to the altar!

Texas Cinderella Tate McCord was stunned – his housekeeper’s daughter had grown up into a knockout. But Tanya was also a journalist determined to uncover all his family secrets. There was one secret Tate couldn’t keep to himself: his growing love for this sassy, grounded woman… The Texas CEO’s Secret Katerina Whitcomb-Salgar loathed arrogant, buttoned-up billionaire Blake McCord. Until one moonlit kiss changed everything! Blake couldn’t afford any distractions with the survival of his family’s business empire at stake. Yet if anyone could get him to forsake business for pleasure, it was Katie. And jetting off to the Mediterranean was just the beginning…

Dare to dream… these sparkling romances will make you laugh, cry and fall in love – again and again! The Billionaire’s Baby Plan Lisa was desperate. To save her family’s scandal-plagued business, she’d agreed to have billionaire Rourke Devlin’s baby. But first she had to become Mrs Rourke Devlin. Yet during the whirlwind honeymoon their temporary arrangement could blossom into something much deeper. Marrying the Northbridge Nanny Marriage was the last thing on Meg’s mind when she was hired as nanny to Logan’s energetic three-year-old. So she was attracted to the devastatingly handsome single dad – what woman wouldn’t be? Problem was, her new boss seemed to find her just as irresistible…

Home was the last place he wanted to be… Only the direst emergency could bring successful city shark Jared Perry back to the small town he’d left at eighteen. But he needed to help a family member in trouble. And he never expected to find a reason – lovely Mara Pratt – for staying… Mara had been burned by love before and wasn’t about to risk her heart to a big-city corporate raider. Especially one who’d been ready to leave the moment his smart suit had picked up some country dust.Still, something about Jared made Mara willing to fight for a chance to be together. She’d start by showing him what coming home really meant.NORTHBRIDGE NUPTIALS Where a walk down the aisle is never far behind.

New girl in town Managing her beauty salon and her cute, three-year-old daughter Kayla leaves Shandie Solomon no time for romance. But little Kayla has other plans for her mum…and they all involve handsome bad-boy Dax Traub. Recently divorced Dax is one of the most tantalising men in town. And when he meets stunning Shandie and her adorable daughter, they put a spring in his step.But Shandie has secrets, and she’s not looking for romance – although Dax has other ideas. Is this good-looking bachelor riding towards the most awesome adventure of all: true love?MONTANA Big dreams and big hearts in the Big Sky Country

The Baby Mission by Marie Ferrarella One night Special Agent CJ Jones went into labour with her irresistible partner Byron Warrick right beside her. The second Warrick saw the little girl, he knew he was in love. And as he and CJ hunted down a madman, Warrick ensured their safety and hoped they’d become a family… Her Baby Secret by Victoria Pade Since the moment she’d given birth to beautiful Hannah, Paris Hanley knew she’d do anything for her child. So when Ethan Tarlington offered her the job of a lifetime, Paris said yes. Now Paris was living and working with Ethan, trying to keep her secret. But was Ethan ready to be a daddy to Hannah – and the husband Paris had always longed for?

Bright lights, big city, or a place to call home? As a teenager, Faith Perry couldn’t wait to escape her small Montana town. Now, after eleven complicated years away, she is back, determined to figure out where she truly belongs. Boone Pitt knows Faith’s heart is in the big city – so he can’t believe she’s back!The caring vet had never forgotten his first love, and now he has a second chance. He’ll make her realise that their home town is the ideal place for settling down – together. Northbridge Nuptials Where a walk down the aisle is never far behind

She had fallen right into his arms! Dr Jake Fox took pride in helping people with their problems. But the daughter of his latest patient wasn’t so easy to figure out. Why was celebrity designer Ally Rogers determined to show the workaholic doctor how to mix business with pleasure?Her mother’s medical emergency had sent Ally racing home to Chicago – and right into the arms of handsome Jake. Now Ally had to decide whether she was ready to risk her heart on a once-in-a-lifetime shot at true love. Back in Business Romance outside the nine-to-five!

From perfect strangers… to fairy-tale ending! When a shattering loss took away her chance at happiness, Marti Grayson took comfort in the arms of a gentle stranger. Now, pregnant and alone, she’s returned to her home town to raise her baby – until the stranger unexpectedly arrives at her door!Noah Perry’s wild ways had cost him a chance at parenthood once before. Now given a second chance, he’s determined to be a good father to his child. But Marti’s beauty and strength make Noah want to give her all of his love – and build a forever family!

Flint Fortune’s family was trying to play matchmaker – but the footloose cowboy was determined to remain a free agent. Sure, Jessie was beautiful – but she was also a widow, with four kids…definitely not right for a bachelor. Yet he couldn’t help but notice that Jessie’s drop-dead-gorgeous exterior was matched only by the warmth of her heart.

From High School Crush… …To His For Keeps! After a decade away, Hadley McKendrick came home to Northbridge, Montana, a hundred pounds lighter and much wiser. For the sophisticated designer, working with Chase Makey wouldn’t be a problem – her high school crush was ancient history.But when Chase suddenly took custody of his orphaned baby nephew, Hadley stepped in to help the hapless bachelor – and close quarters quickly reignited old feelings. Chase wasn’t sure which was the bigger surprise – discovering a child he never knew or hottie Hadley’s head-to-toe transformation!All of a sudden, he had a ready-made family on his hands. The biggest shock of all – the commitment-phobe would do anything to make this new arrangement last forever.

A Sexy Santa Under Her Tree? When Shannon Duffy came to Montana to meet her newfound brother, she didn’t expect to also find the man of her dreams – wearing a Santa suit no less! But though Dag McKendrick was irresistible, the newly disengaged Shannon had to at least try to resist him. She’d learned the dangers of falling fast…For Dag, courting Shannon was an obvious no-no – especially since the ex-pro hockey player had been burned in the romantic rink before. Would he cave in to the temptation of finding out if Shannon was naughty or nice – just in time for Christmas?

A sprained ankle at her going-away party postponed Carly Winter''s departure from Elk Creek indefinitely. Suddenly she was looking at a very full house when new town doctor Bax McDermot and his daughter moved into her home…as scheduled…then moved into her life…something totally unexpected.Bax looked more cowboy than caregiver, but his rock-solid build belied the gentleness of his touch. His tender, loving caresses helped to heal Carly''s wounded foot—and her wounded heart. But Carly had given up on men, convinced she''d find true happiness when she explored the world outside Wyoming.Only everything she could ever want was living under her very own roof…

Love is in the air this holiday season in these two classic stories! The Bachelor''s Christmas Bride When Shannon Duffy comes to Northbridge, Montana, she doesn''t expect to find the man of her dreams—wearing a Santa suit, no less! Although former pro hockey player Dag McKendrick is irresistible, the newly disengaged Shannon has to at least try to resist him. Or will she cave in to temptation—just in time for Christmas? The Son He Never Knew Chase Reed is home from serving overseas and ready to be sheriff. Then he lands in the middle of an incident involving Jessica Keller. He''s never forgotten his one night with Jess. However, she has a son, and despite the crazy attraction, Chase isn''t ready to be a father. But when she reveals the truth, he has to be the man his son needs.

ALARM BELLS…OR WEDDING BELLS? Meeting Ian Kincaid set something off inside Jenna Bowen! Back in Northbridge, raising an infant niece, she needed to sell the family farm before the IRS took it away from her. The handsome dealmaker had an offer on the table – but he didn’t want to honour her terms. So why did her opponent have to be so irresistible?Ian savoured the idea of prolonging negotiations but this was a zerosum game. If he clinched the deal, this spirited woman and her adopted daughter would suffer. And letting down his family business was out of the question. But the bell was tolling for Ian. It was time for him to make a choice…

Makeshift mum…to blushing bride? High-school teacher Issa McKendrick had plenty of reasons to swear off men. With a baby on the way after a bad breakup, she retreated to the safety of her home town. Only to have two more men knocking at the door – her delicious landlord, Hutch Kincaid, and his adorable little boy.The widower had wounds of his own, but Hutch was determined to provide a happy home for his son. Then Issa changed everything. But when attraction starts to get in the way of their good intentions, will Issa and Hutch be able to get out of their own way and let love in?

TAKIN’ CARE OF BUSINESS Lacey Kincaid was determined to prove to her father that she could play with the big boys. So she rode into Northbridge, Montana, to get her way with the mighty Camden conglomerate – until she found herself up against easygoing rancher Seth Camden. Suddenly, she couldn’t stay out of flirt mode!More cowboy than CEO, Seth Camden was content to tend the farms in his family’s corporate empire. But the pleasure was all his as he showed workaholic Lacey how to relax…until he couldn’t tell if it was alarm bells or wedding bells he heard ringing…

When a CEO Comes A-Calling… What’s Natalie Morrison to do, especially when said CEO is Cade Camden? Not only did his family double-cross hers a few generations back, but this rich boy is so charismatic – just like the ex-husband who walked all over her. Nati won’t let herself swoon.Cade is on a mission for his grandmother – to make amends for the Camdens’s ruthless treatment of the Morrisons in the early days of Camden Incorporated. But is matchmaking Gran’s ulterior motive? Because there’s something so kissable about Nati…so tempting.He’s here to mend fences, but can he mend this woman’s broken heart too?

Daddy Dilemma!Lang Camden’s just found out he’s a dad (and the sole guardian)… of a rambunctious two-year-old. He’s never changed a nappy in his life – what’s a man to do? Enter Heddy Lanrahan, the widowed baker who’s as luscious and sweet as her cheesecakes. Lang’s on a mission to help her business and Heddy willingly lends a helping hand with his child.The chemistry between them is off the charts – but the history between their two families is complicated and, if Heddy lets herself fall for this man and his little boy, she could lose everything!

Rejoice, ye merry Mavericks!As Christmas approaches, we here at The Rust Creek Falls Rambler thought we’d reward our devoted followers with a blind item guaranteed to put a little extra jingle in your stockings. Which rugged Rust Creek Traub has been spotted canoodling with a very pregnant lady of the Crawford kind? Astute readers will guess we’re talking about divorced rancher Dallas Traub, who rescued expectant shopkeeper Nina Crawford from a snowy car wreck a few weeks back.Can these holiday honeys survive feuding families, three boisterous boys, and a little bundle of joy intent on an early arrival?Only Santa knows for sure… and he might just be bringing the gift of love down the chimney this year!

MORE FAMILY, LESS FEUD The retail dynasty that had steamrollered city planner Gideon Thatcher’s grandfather decades ago had now sent beautiful emissary January Camden to make amends. Now Gideon was falling for the enemy…It was tough enough for Jani to convince Gideon the Camdens were sincere – convincing herself she felt nothing for him was the real trick. He simply didn’t fit into her baby plans; she wasn’t lucky in love, but she would soon be a mother, on her own terms.Or could they repair the wounds of the past together…and build one family from the shards of two?

The last man she’d consider marriage material…Just when wedding planner Vonni Hunter has given up finding a husband of her own, along comes breathtaking Dane Camden. He wants Vonni to plan his grandmother’s wedding and then work for the Camden conglomerate. While bad blood goes way back between their families, Vonni just might let this man persuade her to do anything!No matter how lost he gets in Vonni’s beautiful eyes, Dane has no intention of making this offer more personal. But behind the scenes the matchmaking matriarch of the Camden clan is pulling the strings, so resistance just might be futile…

HIS SINGLE DAYS ARE NUMBERED…Look up unlucky in love in the dictionary and you’ll see Gia Grant’s picture. Still, she takes inspiration from her elderly neighbours and will do anything to stop foreclosure on their home. Businessman Derek Camden claims he’s here to help, but can’t be trusted. So why is it every time she turns around she wants to kiss this lovable lout?Derek has a knack for falling for the wrong women. Or so he likes to tell himself – because the beautiful botanist is growing on him! This could definitely be the bachelor’s last stand.