Even more new romance releases!
The bonanza of new romances is such this week that I'm running another post chockfull of them! These come from Harlequin with a festive mix of holiday romances …
The following new releases were compiled for HEA by KC Klein, author of Hustlin' Texas. Her website is kckleinbooks.com.
A Callahan Christmas Miracle by Tina Leonard (Harlequin American Romance). Becoming a husband and family man in the middle of a raging land feud wasn't the destiny Galen Callahan saw for himself. But once he laid eyes on Rose Carstairs, he knew the bouncy blonde with the warrior heart was his future. Now, with Rancho Diablo under siege, the eldest Callahan sibling will do whatever it takes to protect his new wife and triplets. Except Rose refuses to be protected! No husband of hers can stop her from fighting by his side while keeping their newborn sons out of the line of fire. With Callahan lives and legacy on the line, Galen has a new mission: to vanquish a dangerous enemy and bring his family together in time for Christmas!
A Small Town Thanksgiving by Marie Ferrarella (Harlequin American Romance). Ghostwriter Samantha Monroe has just arrived in Forever, Texas. The Rodriguez clan welcomes her with open arms…and awakens Sam's fierce yearning to be part of a family. But it's the eldest son—intensely private rancher Mike Rodriguez—who awakens her passion. Hiring Sam to preserve his great-great-great-grandmother's story for future generations was Mike's inspiration. He just didn't realize how much he'd want her to be part of his family's continuing saga. Delving into the past has made Sam hungry for a future—with Mike. The next move is up to him—if he doesn't make it, the best woman he's ever met just might waltz back out of his life forever!
A Cowboy's Christmas Wedding by Pamela Britton (Harlequin American Romance). Cabe Jensen hates Christmas. After losing his beloved wife, the holidays are nothing but a painful reminder. When his best friend asks to get married at his ranch, Cabe has no idea that it's to be a Christmas wedding! The worst part is he has to work with Saedra Robbins—a friend of the groom—on the plans. And Saedra can't seem to stop herself from poking her nose everywhere, making him feel things he'd rather forget. Trouble is, he's not sure what Saedra's after. She makes herself at home around the place, and his daughter likes her. All Cabe knows is he can't stop thinking about kissing her….
A Cowboy in Her Stocking by Trish Milburn (Harlequin American Romance). When Talia Ardmore inherits her family's run-down ranch in Blue Falls, Texas, all she wants is to sell the place and get back to the life she's made for herself in California. But then she hires her high school crush Jake Monroe to fix up the house, and now she can't help dreaming of what might have been. Jake's happy to see Talia, but he's hurt she never told him why she ran away all those years ago. The last thing he expects is for Talia to ignite a fire in him that he thought had gone out forever….
A Maverick under the Mistletoe by Brenda Harlen (Harlequin Special Edition). Readers, can you believe it? Sutter Traub is back in town! It's been five years since that handsome wrangler took off for Seattle, but no one 'round here has forgotten. Especially not Paige Dalton, the devoted schoolteacher everyone thought he was going to marry…. Rumors abound. No one is quite sure what has brought Sutter home after all this time—or whether he is deserving of a second chance. But we are betting there's a certain brown-eyed beauty with a special request on her Christmas list. Maybe the power of her forgiveness will bring the mighty maverick home for the holidays—and for good!
How to Marry a Princess by Christine Rimmer (Harlequin Special Edition). Alice Bravo-Calabretti was expected to conduct herself like a proper princess. But the hot new stable hand was a scandal waiting to happen. His bold blue eyes and come-hither smile could tempt a Bravo Royale to misbehave. Until Alice discovered her "penniless groom" was an American tycoon looking for a princess bride! Alice was everything Noah Cordell wanted in a wife. But his royal heartthrob refused to say "I do" until he gave up his most carefully guarded secret. And she wouldn't settle for anything less than everything he had to give. Only then could they share a true meeting of minds and hearts—Bravo-Cordell style
Thanksgiving Daddy by Rachel Lee (Harlequin Special Edition). Honor, duty and loyalty drove Major Edith Clapton to risk her life flying Combat Search and Recovery in Afghanistan. Hunger, desire and lust drove her into the arms of Seth Hardin, a gorgeous navy SEAL she had airlifted to safety. Their epic one-night stand in the shadow of the Afghan mountains has left Edie facing the most important mission of her life: motherhood. Edie is stunned by Seth's insistence on being a father to his child—and the bewildering feelings this practical stranger has stirred within her. This wasn't part of her life-in-the-navy plan! Should she flee back to military life for a desk job and single parenthood? Or give thanks for this unexpected family?
Holiday by Design by Patricia Kay (Harlequin Special Edition). Joanna Spinelli was determined to make her design dreams finally happen. Getting a show at Marcus Barlow's art gallery was key. Sure, the straitlaced businessman might be just a little too sedate for her taste. But just one look and she could feel herself melt…. She was a fresh breeze to his all-work, no-play life. Though Marcus appreciated her carefree lifestyle, he knew Joanna would have to change to fit into his world. By asking her to become someone she was not, would Marcus lose the things he cherished in her the most? Or would he finally learn to loosen his tie—and open his heart?
The Baby Made at Christmas by Lilian Darcy (Harlequin Special Edition). Independent Lee knew she had a cushy life. A great job as a ski instructor, a luxury home, and a new fling with new coworker Mac Wheeler. He was handsome, athletic, sexy—the après-ski had just gotten a whole lot better! Only it was never meant to get serious. She's pregnant. Mac's baby, conceived at Christmas. Overnight, her plans change: she's moving back East to work at the family hotel with her sisters. But the real shock is…Mac has followed her. Yes, 1,700 miles, determined to be…what? Angry? Sure. Daddy? Guess so. Husband…? Who knew…
The Nanny's Christmas Wish by Ami Weaver (Harlequin Special Edition). 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?
Runaway Attraction by Farrah Rochon (Harlequin Kimani Romance). Model Bailey Hamilton made headlines when she was kidnapped and then rescued. Now, Micah Jones has made her an offer she wants to refuse: a candid interview to stop wild rumors that threaten her career. As the last person to interview Bailey before she was taken, Micah blames himself for what happened. Determined to make amends, he's blindsided by his desire for the exotic Manhattan model. Speculation about her disappearance thrusts Bailey into the eye of the storm, and their affair could be over before it begins. Will Micah uncover the truth that could cost him his future with the woman he loves?
California Christmas Dreams by J. M. Jeffries (Harlequin Kimani Romance). Former child star Meredith Alcott knows life isn't like the movies. But now she has a chance to realize her own Hollywood dream by restoring a run-down amusement park to its former glory. Clashing with the owner's arrogant son wasn't in the job description. Jake always has his eye on the bottom line. He doesn't want an outsider anywhere near the legendary institution that's been in his family for generations. The bewitching designer challenges him at every turn while arousing Jake's wildest fantasies. But sabotage threatens and unless Jake can come up with a plan that keeps the magic going past the holidays—and Meredith in his arms forever….
Stealing Kisses by Harmony Evans (Harlequin Kimani Romance). Life coach Natalie Kenyon helps her famous clients achieve happiness and lasting intimacy in their personal lives. But pro-basketball all-star Derek Lansing isn't so easy to pin down. It could be a lose–lose if she becomes the sexy player's next conquest. Derek is living every athlete's dream, surrounded by adoring fans and available women. But he still feels alone. As he struggles to get with the stunning, strong-willed Natalie, he's forced to show her the real man behind the celebrity. As passion brings them closer together, Derek will do what it takes to score a win–win with the woman who's run off with his most valuable possession—his heart.
Love on the High Seas by Yasmin Sullivan (Harlequin Kimani Romance). Professor Angelina Lewis is resigned that she is more of an intellectual than a romantic. This all changes when her sister talks her into taking her place on a singles' cruise. On the high seas, desire ignites when she meets Jeremy Bell. Frolicking with the sensual doctor is making Angelina believe in the power of passion. But will her shipboard romance get hit with a reality check? Jeremy doesn't want the passionate music he and Angelina make to ever stop. But Jeremy will lose Angelina unless he can prove to her that they share something special—a rare love they'll never find again on land or sea….
Holiday Wishes by Janice Sims and Rochelle Alers and Adrianne Byrd (Harlequin Kimani Arabesque). Shepherd Moon by Rochelle Alers: Tragedy forced Rhianna Campbell to run away from the small town of Shepherd. Years later, she returns to find her former fiancé's brother resents her for leaving after his brother died in a Christmas Eve accident. Can Emery Sutherland find a way to forgive Rhianna? And will they both find peace and maybe something more this holiday season…together? Wishing on a Starr by Adrianne Byrd: Years ago, Gia Hunter's husband was killed in combat, so she was forced to give up their infant daughter, Starr. In a twist of fate, Starr's adoptive father, Daniel Davis, and Gia have a chance encounter while Christmas shopping. Their attraction is immediate, but complications arise because Starr has been searching for her biological mother. Will there be a future together waiting under the tree for this would-be family? A Christmas Serenade by Janice Sims: Callie Hart is having a hard time being grateful this Thanksgiving. She just lost her job in Atlanta, and while traveling home to her family in Charleston, she gets a flat tire. Out of nowhere, a tall, handsome stranger appears to help her. After thanking him, Callie doesn't expect to see him ever again. But Callie's mother has a plan to keep her daughter close to home—and that plan includes the gorgeous stranger that Callie cannot forget….
A Madaris Bride for Christmas by Brenda Jackson (Harlequin Kimani Arabesque). One by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn't letting anyone else control his destiny. He'll bring a bride of his own choosing to the family's holiday gathering—if his hotel's gorgeous new chef will agree to a marriage of convenience. It's not just the chance to work at the Strip's hottest hotel that brought Carly Briggs to Vegas. Witnessing a crime in Miami may have made her a mob target. Lee's offer is so hard to resist. And soon, desire is clouding their no-strings arrangement. The danger that made Carly flee Miami is about to land at their door. So Carly and Lee must decide who to trust, when to let go—and whether a love they never anticipated is strong enough to pass the ultimate test.
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