A baby and a bride! You're cordially invited to celebrate the wedding of Stephanie McLane and Cole McKellar… and the impending birth of their child! Free spirit Stephanie—aka Stevie—never expected to wed her good friend and neighbor, number-crunching Cole. But then she never expected to be pregnant and alone. Cole's offer of a marriage of convenience is the perfect arrangement. He's a widower who wants a child, and her baby needs a daddy. As Stevie's pregnancy hormones rage, Cole's got it all figured out. But the financial analyst has overlooked one detail: he is attracted to his wife—and the wedding night isn't part of their baby bargain. In six months they'll be parents…but will they ever be a family?
A weekend to remember…leads to the surprise of his life Adam Scott never thought he was missing out. Since leaving the military, he's been working at a luxurious resort: no commitments, no complications. Just the way he likes it. That is, until the morning Adam meets a young boy on the beach—a boy who looks very much like him. His son. Six years ago, Adam and Joanna Zielinski indulged in a passionate, no-strings weekend. Even now, their chemistry still burns. But Adam knows all too well that some men shouldn't be fathers. He'll protect his son the best way he knows how…even if it means saying goodbye to the family he never knew he wanted.
A family for her daughter? Elle O’Meara’s happy being a single mom to her adopted two-year-old, Charlotte. Even so, when Shane Scanlon starts coming in to her bakeshop, he becomes a bright spot in her days. The handsome former army medic even strikes up a friendship with her daughter, making Elle wonder if there’s room in her life for the excitement he could bring. Then Elle discovers why Shane’s really there: he’s Charlotte’s biological uncle and wants her in his family. Elle prefers to believe he won’t take Charlotte away, but he’s already lied once. Now she doesn’t know if her connection with Shane was real—or just another lie.
Harlequin® Superromance brings you a collection of four new novels, available now! Experience powerful relationships that deliver a strong emotional punch and a guaranteed happily ever after. This Superromance box set includes: MARRIED…AGAIN By Stephanie Doyle Eleanor desperately loved her husband, Max Harper, but when he chose his research work over their marriage, she had no choice but to file for divorce. She couldn’t know that his ship would go down in a storm in the North Atlantic. Two years later, she’s launched a thriving business and even dating again. And then…her husband comes home! A COP’S HONOR By Emilie Rose She’d vowed to never trust him again. But when her son gets into trouble, Hannah Leith must turn to the man she blames for her police husband’s death—Brandon Martin. Brandon still feels guilt over his partner’s murder, but he’d promised to take care of the man’s family. That’s what he will do, even if it means ignoring his own yearning for Hannah. THE SOLDIER’S LEGACY Soldiers and Single Moms By Gina Wilkins Trevor Farrell is a successful businessman, a retired officer and a loyal friend. He doesn’t need his mother’s matchmaking! Especially not when she arranges for widowed single mom Jade Evans and her kids to stay with him. Trevor and Jade connect instantly, but he knows he’s not the man for her—not when he can’t compare to her late husband, the war hero. ISLAND OF SECOND CHANCES By Cara Lockwood After an ill-conceived affair results in a miscarriage, Laura Kelly journeys to a tropical island to overcome her guilt and sense of loss. There she meets Mark Tanner, who has his own demons. But it’s Mark who shows her through his shipbuilding how to use her hands to quiet her mind. Will he be able to show her that the best way to heal her heart is to risk loving again? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Superromance! Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
He’s an ex-marine with so much to prove... Ex-marine Trevor Farrell is a classic workaholic. Which means he has a successful chain of resorts...and an empty house. So having Jade Evans, the widow of a war hero, and her three kids stay with him while their new home gets renovated is no problem. For a few weeks anyway. Trevor admires Jade’s determination to give her kids a good life. For years, he’s only needed to focus on himself. And yet spending time with Jade leaves him yearning for more. But after being married to a genuine hero, why would she want a man who never saw active duty? If Trevor wants a life with Jade and her family, he’ll need to prove to her—and himself—that he deserves it.
To: My assistant From: Scott Prince Re: Will you marry me? Bachelor Scott Prince knows he wants a family--so it's time to find a wife. But for a workaholic construction company owner with no time for romance, the perfect woman may just be his very loyal, very pretty assistant Tess Miller. For Scott, their engagement is a practical business deal...with a bonus. Scott's proposal is exactly what Tess needs to prevent another holiday season alone. And then he kisses her--and she realizes she's not as immune to her sexy boss as she thought. But this is a business deal, with no room for emotion...right? Or can Tess find a real happy-ever-after with her "Prince"?
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: Fortune's Prince Charming The Fortunes of Texas: All Fortune's Children by Nancy Robards Thompson Daddy's girl Zoe Robinson is unsure as to the claims that her father is a secret Fortune. But she's positive about her feelings for sexy Joaquin Mendoza. Still, can Joaquin, who doesn't believe in happily-ever-afters, find love with his Cinderella? The Detective's 8 lb, 10 oz Surprise Hurley's Homestyle Kitchen by Meg Maxwell When Nick Slater finds an abandoned baby boy on his desk, the detective is taken aback—he's not ready to be a dad! So what should he do when his ex, Georgia Hurley, shows up pregnant? This journey to fatherhood is going to be quite the family affair… Do You Take This Daddy? Paradise Animal Clinic by Katie Meyer Jilted by a bride he never wanted, Noah James's failed honeymoon turns into a second chance at love with lovely Mollie Post. But when he discovers he's a daddy, can Noah convince Mollie their summer fling could be forever? Look for Harlequin Special Edition's February 2016 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family!
Colleges look much the same as they did five or ten years ago, but a lot has changed behind the scenes. While some mixture of study and play has always been part of college life, an increasing number of schools have completely abandoned the idea that students need to learn or demonstrate that they've learned. Financial pressures have made college administrations increasingly reluctant to flunk anyone out, regardless of performance, although the average length of time to get a degree is now five years, and for many students it's six or more. Student evaluations of professors—often linked to promotion and tenure decisions—have made professors realize that applying tough standards, or any standards, only hurts their own career progress. For many professors, it's become easier and more rewarding to focus on giving entertaining lectures and to give everyone reasonably good grades. The worst of these schools are the "subprime" colleges, where performance standards and accountability have been completely abandoned. Students enjoy a five year party with minimal responsibilities while their parents pay the bills. These schools' investment decisions (first-class gyms and dining centers) are all geared to attracting students that want to have a good time, and their brochures all emphasize the fun aspects of the college experience—there are very few pictures of students actually studying or in class. And after graduation, former students are frequently unable to find work in their chosen fields, thanks to their school's reputation with employers, and unable to afford the payments on sizeable student loans. The subprime colleges, which "teach" a significant percentage of college students, are only the tip of the iceberg. All colleges, even the most elite, have moved in this direction to some extent. If you are a parent sending your child to college, The Five-Year Party will give you critical information you need about what is really happening at your child's college, and what you can do to ensure help your child gets a real education.
Reward takes the reader behind the scenes of an international manhunt and an unusual lawsuit that rattled law enforcement in three countries. The story is born out of a real-life spy thriller--the flight of Peru's notorious National Security chief, Vladimiro Montesinos, who was accused of many crimes. The lawsuit, Jose Guevara v. Republic of Peru, was brought by a Venezuelan spy who claimed Peru's $5 million reward after he was caught in an FBI sting attempting to extort a Miami banker to release Montesinos' dirty money. The next day, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez triumphantly announced Montesinos' capture and extradition to Peru. What happened in Guevara's jail cell is an untold story that is the key to whether Guevara earned Peru's reward. Cymrot took over Peru’s defense after the U.S. Court of Appeals had rebuked Peru for "welch[ing]"--reneging—on its promise to pay Guevara the reward. He uncovered a story that “read like the latest spy thriller,” according to the court’s second opinion. As this tense story unfolds, Reward provides insights for courtroom spectators into the art of persuasion, strategies for cross-examination, and storytelling. WORDS OF PRAISE In his latest book, attorney Mark Cymrot takes readers on a personal journey to the front lines of an international legal battle brimming with suspense and intrigue. From the streets of Lima, Peru to the courtrooms of Miami, the gifted attorney is locked between his quest for justice and the rules of the game, as he pushes through a thicket of obstacles, making his moment of victory quite memorable. This is a true adventure story spiced with the plot twists, dodgy characters, and marvelous intricacy of a mystery novel. Ann Hagedorn, former Wall Street Journal staff writer and award-winning author of six narrative nonfiction books, including Sleeper Agent: The Atomic Spy in America Who Got Away. br> Reward was so compelling I read it from cover to cover without putting it down. Terrorism, spies, bribery, FBI agents, chiefs of state, politicians, and bankers became part of Peru’s history during the events that became part of the lawsuit Jose Guevara v. Republic of Peru. Mark Cymrot proves that he is not only a great lawyer fighting until the end to win a case but also to be a great writer and a historian. Jose Abramovitz, Peru's Vice Minister of Energy (1985-86), President of Peru's Negotiating Committee for New Oil Contracts, Senior Advisor to Peru's Minister of Interior (2008-09) A fascinating and well-told tale of real-life intrigue involving spies, foreign governments, terrorism, and transnational litigation from a U.S. litigator's unique perspective. David P. Stewart, Professor from Practice, Georgetown University Law Center, co-Reporter, Restatement (Fourth) Foreign Relations Law of the United States (2018) ...I was enthralled by how Mark navigated the political and legal tightrope in succeeding in thwarting Jose Guevara's attempt to collect Peru's reward. This wonderful read tells how law, politics and public relations all play a factor in litigating cases, particularly cases that attract international interest.... Johnine P. Barnes, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Chair, Washington D.C. Labor and Employment Group
