Christmas Miracle…or Christmas Mayhem? When Lincoln Swift finds a two-month-old infant on his doorstep, it’s panic time! Still, he takes the child in, believing she’s his MIA brother’s unless a DNA test proves otherwise. Then he turns to social worker and old friend Maddie Templeton for help. But his relationship with Maddie is complicated by past beefs and a present attraction that grows ever fiercer as they bond over the baby. Linc knows this instant family could be taken away from him in a heartbeat. Will he propose a more permanent arrangement to Maddie just for the baby’s sake? Or will she drive a hard bargain of her own, holding out for the truest Christmas gift a man could give?
Christmas in Big Sky country... Christmas has never been a big deal to event planner Emily Henderson. Holidays were for kids with families, not a girl whose big brother was the only thing keeping her out of a foster home. But now, her brother and his wife are gone--and the only family she has left is their little girl, Natalie. And Emily's determined to give the child everything she never had. There's only one problem...Natalie's sexy maternal uncle. Stockbroker turned lodge owner Carson McBride isn't letting Emily take his niece anywhere. But it's Christmas, so he offers a truce--Emily can spend the holidays at the lodge with him, his father, and Natalie, and they'll figure out custody in the New Year. He's sure Emily will realize that Montana is the best place for their niece to grow up. Only, during the next week, the one thing Emily and Carson realize is that they can't keep their hands off each other! But even as they grow closer--much, much closer--they're still at an impasse. Will Emily leave with Natalie or will she give her niece up to Carson? Or will this unconventional family get a true Christmas miracle? PRAISE FOR PAM MANTOVANI: "Big city meets small town in this perfectly sweet and heartwarming tale of family, loss and the healing magic of love and Christmas. Beautifully written, The Christmas Baby Bargain is one of those books that will remain on any romance lover's keeper shelf. Including mine!"--Naima Simone, USA Today bestselling author "A winning combination of emotion, strong writing and wonderful characters."--Joan Johnston, NYT and USA Today bestselling author ABOUT THE AUTHOR: As an Army Brat, award winning author Pam Mantovani frequently had to leave friends behind. But no matter where she lived, romance novels were her constant companions. Then she met the man of her dreams on a blind date, and after she married her hero, Pam started writing her own love stories. Now she has more friends, imaginary and real-life, than she can count. She's still happily married to the man who swept her off her feet and gave her the romance of a lifetime. She loves writing about strong women and men who find each other and quilt the fabric of their lives together.
This Christmas, a baby is on her wish list… Art gallery owner Micki Kennedy loves her new home in Whiskey River, but she yearns for a baby. Seeing the Christmas lights and happy families only makes her more determined to have a child of her own, but her divorce has made her wary of relationships. She wants a baby, not a baby daddy. Footloose Cole Walker seems like the perfect person to ask for help. Cole Walker thought he had plenty of time to settle down, but a near-death experience has him questioning his single status. He heads back to Whiskey River for Christmas determined to find a woman he can spend his life with. But the first person he sees when he arrives in town is the woman who dumped him years ago to marry her ex-boyfriend. Cole can’t believe Micki would ask him to father her child and walk away. But can he risk heartbreak again to court her and try to father her child the old-fashioned way—and build a family of their own?
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: MARRIED TILL CHRISTMAS The Bravos of Justice Creek by Christine Rimmer Nell Bravo had her heart broken twice by Declan McGrath; she’s not giving him another chance. But Declan has never forgotten her, and when they end up married in Vegas, he’s determined to make it work. She’ll give him until Christmas, but that’s it. Will Declan be able to win her heart before December 26? YULETIDE BABY BARGAIN Return to the Double C by Allison Leigh When a two-month-old baby is left on Lincoln Swift’s doorstep, the Wyoming oilman can think of only one thing to do—call old “friend” Maddie Templeton to come to the rescue. The next thing they know, they’re caring for baby Layla and living together in Linc’s home. But between the Christmas spirit and their strong attraction, this baby bargain might just result in love! A FORTUNES OF TEXAS CHRISTMAS The Fortunes of Texas by Helen Lacey It’s Christmas in Texas and another secret Fortune is coming home! Amersen Beaudin has left France to answer the summons of Kate Fortune, but when he meets lovely landscaper Robin Harbin, sparks fly. As Christmas approaches, can Amersen come to terms with his new family and own up to his love for Robin?
“We believe the infant girl under our protection is your daughter.” With that, rancher Ryder Wilson’s world turns upside down. But he’s determined to make a home for the baby his late estranged wife left on a stranger’s doorstep. Local lawyer Greer Templeton is there to help, after growing attached to little Layla during the search for her daddy. It’s enough to make Ryder propose a marriage of convenience. But does love factor into his Christmas promise?
"She wants a baby. He needs an heir. It seems like the perfect arrangement...until they decide to conceive the old-fashioned way. Having a baby with his best friend is the means to an end for Nick Caroselli. In his quest to receive a ten-million-dollar inheritance, he'll also be giving Theresa Phillips the one thing she really wants...a child. Once the baby's born and the money's in the bank, they can divorce, share custody and go back to being buddies. But their best-laid plans are about to take a sharp turn under the mistletoe, as things really heat up this Christmas."--P. [4] of cover.
The love of a child is the greatest fortune of all “I’m alone,” she said hoarsely. “You’re not alone.” Finally, Laurel Hudson has been found—and no one is more relieved than her ex, Adam Fortune! But reuniting Laurel Hudson with her son will be harder than anyone realizes. An accident has left her with amnesia, and he’s got several days and two thousand miles—in extremely close quarters—to help his former fiancée remember their baby boy…and how much more they truly share! New York Times Bestselling Author
Guess who’s a dad? Globe-trotting security systems troubleshooter Brian Kincaid has no plans to change his bachelor lifestyle. Until he discovers he’s the single parent of a ten-month-old son he never knew he had. Moving to tiny Redfish, Texas and hiring single mom Faith McClain as his live-in nanny provides a temporary solution to this unexpected dilemma. Though Faith is almost too tempting to resist, Brian is confident he’ll be soon be able to take over on his own. Caring for a baby can’t be that hard, right? Single mom Faith has had to depend only on herself. Becoming nanny to Brian’s son Will, allowing her to stay home with two adorable babies, is exactly the job she’s hoped for. After all she’s been through, surely she’s too smart to fall for her sexy boss and his precious son, right? Both Brian and Faith are crazy about the babies. Will it take a Christmas miracle to convince this committed bachelor and the gun-shy single mother to admit they’re also crazy about each other?
She’s not just another fan. She’s here on baby business. When small-town cop Ali Templeton shows up at Grant Cooper’s door claiming he’s the uncle of an abandoned baby, the air force veteran turned famous thriller writer is shocked. By the news…and by their instant, irritating attraction. Grant moved to Weaver for peace and quiet, not whirlwind romance. Now it’s time to step up and be a hero—for the child’s sake and his own.
The Billionaire's Christmas Baby by Victoria James An Entangled Christmas Classic ... Jackson Pierce didn't make his fortune entertaining every half-cocked idea, especially one involving diaper changes. Not even the cute brunette who links him to the baby in her arms can crack his icy heart.A baby on the doorstep is the least of Hannah Woods's problems—she has to find the baby's uncle, or the child will end up in foster care. She sleuths her way to the reclusive CEO's doorstep only to find six feet of holiday sexy—and a door slammed in her face. But when Jackson comes around and urges they marry for little Emily's sake, Hannah finds herself falling for the jaded billionaire and wishing for a holiday miracle of their own...
