A Letter to Santa Brings… Arianne Landis ached to fulfill her son's Christmas wishes. But five-year-old Cody demanded Santa bring a father. And that Arianne couldn't buy! Then a blizzard blew…sleigh bells jingled…and a dashing stranger landed on their doorstep! A stranger with Cody's hair, Cody's smile…and secrets smoldering in his gaze. A Special Delivery Dad! Cody was delighted with his "daddy." And handsome Ben Sloan seemed to answer Arianne's dreams, too. But what did Ben really want from them? Chilled by doubts, melting with desire, Arianne had to discover Ben's true identity—fast. Because now Cody was asking Santa for a baby brother….
In her debut novel for Harlequin Special Edition, Ami Weaver gives a lonely single dad and his sweet son the perfect holiday gift—a nanny with a secret who just might heal their family in time for Christmas! Josh Tanner and Maggie Thelan share one unbreakable rule: no romantic entanglements. Period. So the lonely doctor hiring the former teacher as a live-in nanny for his little boy shouldn't be any kind of threat to their creed. Especially since Josh won't let go of the past—and Maggie can’t tell Josh who she really is…. But rules are made to be broken, and while Maggie only wants to know the nephew she never knew she had, deeper feelings keep getting in the way! As the holiday season creeps closer, his rules collide with her secret. Can their unexpected love survive the truth?
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: Triplets Under the Tree (A Dawson Family Ranch novel) By Melissa Senate Divorced rancher Hutch Dawson has one heck of a Christmas wish: find a nanny for his baby triplets. And Savannah Walsh is his only applicant! Who knew that his high school nemesis would be the perfect solution to his very busy—and lonely—holiday season… Their Convenient Christmas Engagement (A Top Dog Dude Ranch novel) By USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann Ian Greer is used to finding his mother, who has Alzheimer's, anywhere but at home! More often than not, he finds her at Gwen Bishop’s vintage toy store. He admires the kind, plucky single mom, so a fake engagement to placate his mother—and her family—seems like the perfect plan. Until a romantic sleigh ride changes their holiday ruse into something much more real… Holiday at Mistletoe Cottage (A The McFaddens of Tinsley Cove novel) By USA TODAY bestselling author Nancy Robards Thompson Free-spirited photojournalist Avery Anderson just inherited her aunt’s beach house. And, it seems, her aunt’s sexy, outgoing neighbor. Hometown hero Forest McFadden may be Avery’s polar opposite. But fortunately, he’s also the adventure she’s been searching for. For more relatable stories of love and family, look for Harlequin Special Edition November 2023 – Box Set 1 of 2
ON THE WAY TO A WEDDING… BORROWED BRIDE Dark and devastating P.I. Nick Claiborne's love 'em and leave 'em policy was suddenly in jeopardy. Because his new client, Analise Brewster, not only insisted on "helping" him uncover the mystery of her fiancé's past, her irrepressible spirit tempted Nick to forget his vows to stay single—and hers to wed another…. Spending time with a lively, loving woman usually made Nick want to run—but this time he found himself taking Analise with him. Yet once they'd found Analise's gift for her groom, would Nick be the one walking down the aisle? Long-lost twins discover their perfect grooms!
THE PRINCE'S BRIDE When Prince Stephan Reynard swept into the tiny Texas town to lay claim to his royal nephew, he never dreamed the boy's adoptive mother would prove so resistant—so alluring. Seemed not even a king's ransom could convince the spirited Western beauty to part with the cherished heir she'd once cradled in her loving arms. Seemed, too, that for all the prince's blue-blood wealth and station, Mandy Crawford saw him simply as a man…though the feelings she stirred in him were anything but simple. Because increasingly his mission to produce the precious monarch was turning into a mission to woo—and wed—this uncommon woman….
LITTLE GIRL FOUND! Single father Sam Woodward refused to believe his beloved child was not his daughter. But here was Marcie Turner, hesitantly offering official-looking papers, claiming that she was his daughter's mother—and that a big mistake had been made. And beyond the maternal love shining in her eyes, Sam recognized a familiar smile…. And then the medical results came back and the unthinkable happened…. Now, not only was Marcie moving into his daughter's heart—she began sneaking into his, too. But Sam wasn't about to let Marcie join their family so easily. First she'd have to pass some of Sam's tests—tests designed to last a lifetime….
THE HUNGRIEST COWBOY IN TEXAS Clayton Sinclair ran the toughest ranch in Texas, and all he wanted at the end of a long day was a steak dinner and a tidy house. But his pretty new housekeeper couldn't boil an egg to save her life. Maybe the lady was just desperate for a job. Or, maybe Hannah Lindsay was up to something…. A plain Jane with two left feet, Hannah knew nothing about cooking, hospital corners—or attracting a man, for that matter. So when Clayton made her feel like a beauty queen, all she wanted was to win the handsome cowboy's heart. But would he thank her with a marriage proposal when he learned the bittersweet truth about who she really was?
ON THE WAY TO A WEDDING… THE SUBSTITUTE BRIDE Dr. Lucas Daniels viewed his bride-to-be's temporary disappearance with exasperation, fondness and resignation. After all, she felt the same way about him! Then a beautiful stranger strolled into town, looking exactly like his fianceé. In order to avoid upsetting their families, Lucas asked Sara Martin to stand in as the missing bride. But now he was wondering which bride to marry…. Sara had been searching for a family, and now her wishes had come true. Not only did she have wonderful parents, but the look of love in her pretend groom's eyes warmed her heart. But when the clock struck twelve, would it end her fairy-tale dream or give her a true happily ever after? Long-lost twins discover their perfect grooms!
HOW TO FIND A MAKE-BELIEVE HUSBAND by Katie Logan Don't: Ask the private detective who is trying to prove you are not married. Do: Whack him over the head with a frying pan when you catch him spying on you! Don't: Notice how sexy he is as you're soothing the bump on his head. Do: Tell him he's your husband once you realize he has amnesia. But whatever you do, Don't: Check into a motel room while he's convinced you're married—especially if the detective is Travis Ryder, a real hunk whose kisses make you forget this marriage is only make-believe!
"Hire me a moving van. It's the kind of town where everyone wishes they could live." --Debbie Macomber The friendly folks in Mossy Creek are back for a Christmas filled with love, laughter, holiday cheer, and zany antics. From a wild & wooly parade debacle in Town Square to the quiet tears of a surprise homecoming, from the tinsel-lined streets of archrival Bigelow to the lofty spires of Colchik Mountain, Creekites celebrate the season as only Creekites can. Your favorite Mossy Creek citizens are back with their own stories of Christmas gifts and decorations, of community spirit, of sacrifices and lessons learned. Merry and Louise struggle to make the annual parade a success. Inez and Lucy Belle keep the feud with Bigelow alive. Jayne receives a blessed gift from the new Santa in town. Pearl and Spiva give Mossy Creek Books and Whatnots--and their sisterly relationship--a needed makeover. Tag and Maggie struggle with the importance of career vs. family. Join us for these stories plus much more fun and Christmas joy in Mossy Creek.
