<div>An undercover detective and a woman on the run are caught in a deadly game of deception in this twisting romantic thriller. On the run with her young son, Miranda Blake must stay off the grid. That means she can’t tell her would-be protector why she’s fleeing her secret past. Just the same, Detective Tad Newberry is determined to keep her safe—even though he can never divulge his true reasons for protecting her. Just as Tad and Miranda start falling in love, shocking revelations explode their fragile trust. But as they work together to find the truth, they may discover a connection deeper than the deceptions that threaten their lives.</div>

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Her Detective's Secret Intent

<div>In this holiday romance, a wealthy Texan gets the ultimate Christmas surprise—a bundle of joy to call his own and a woman whose love he’s ready to earn. When Nolan Forte returns to Austin a year after a yuletide romance, he is shocked to learn he is a father. He wants to do right by his beautiful baby girl—and her sweet mama, Lizzie Sullivan. But when he reveals his real name is Nolan Fortune, all bets are off. Lizzie doesn’t trust men with money. Maybe some Christmas magic can convince her that she, Nolan and Stella are already rich in what matters!</div>

Fortune's Christmas Baby

<div>They say big-city problems don't happen here. They're wrong. That's why psychologist Kelly Chapman is so concerned about fourteen-year-old Maggie Winston. She's a straight-A student who's developed a sudden interest in an older man. A man she knows only as Mac. Deputy Samantha Jones, Kelly's longtime friend, is worried, too. She has been ever since a local businessman killed his wife and then himself. Since a kid was caught selling drugs. Since the discovery of a mysterious chemical dump on Kyle Evans's farm. Kyle, her former fianc&#233; and current lover&#133; Are all these things connected? That's what Sam and Kelly are beginning to think. And that means someone in Chandler is lying. </div>

The 2nd Lie

<div>Rick Thomas stole drug-cartel evidence from a government facility. And spent three years in a federal prison. Attorney Erin Morgan has a rule: never defend the bad guys. But Rick Thomas, quiet and self-assured, doesn&#39;t seem bad. That&#39;s why she agrees to defend him against what he swears is a trumped-up murder charge. She&#39;s ignoring her experience and listening to her instincts instead. But psychologist and expert witness Kelly Chapman is listening to her instincts, too. And they&#39;re saying that Rick Thomas is lying to Erin. That he&#39;s keeping secrets. That he&#39;s a dangerous man. And that, despite everything, maybe he&#39;s one of the good guys&#133;. </div>

The 3rd Secret

<div>Kelly Chapman, psychologist and expert witness. She's unattached, but 100 percent committed to her clients, her foster child, her friends. Clay Thatcher, FBI special agent: Missing Persons. A loner and, like Kelly, he too is unattached but 100 percent committed to his job&#151;and only his job. That's why he's in Chandler, Ohio. Kelly Chapman has disappeared. Is it because she testified against someone who now wants revenge? Or is she the fourth victim of a killer responsible for three recent deaths? Searching for her, Clay has to work against the clock. And Kelly soon becomes more than just another case to him&#133;. </div>

The 4th Victim

<div>Closing the door doesn't always keep you safe... Laura Elizabeth Clark saw herself as a peacemaker. Until the day she went against her parents' wishes and married Harry Kendall, a brilliant history professor who happens to be black. But happily-ever-after goes horribly wrong one night when an intruder forces his way into their bedroom and commits an unthinkable crime. The police say it was a random act of violence, but Harry will never forget those words whispered in the darkness: "White should stay with white." Seeking justice means confronting a group of white supremacists--the Ivory Nation--with its hush-hush ties to political power. Suddenly, opening the door on truth could threaten not just Harry and Laura's love, but their lives...</div>

Behind Closed Doors

<div>On the outside, Arizona chief prosecutor Janet McNeil is the epitome of a driven, daring attorney who lives life by her own rules. But inside, her world is in chaos. Terrifying nightmares keep her in a constant state of anxiety. Yet saving face is imperative now that she's prosecuting a member of a white supremacy organization, a killer who wouldn't think twice about using his twisted followers to silence Janet for good. Neighbor Simon Green is the only person who isn't begging her to quit the case. Simon, an ex-police officer with dark secrets of his own, understands how vital it is to obliterate violence and hate. But when one word from the most unlikely source threatens to change their lives forever, Janet must decide what risks she's willing to take.</div>

In Plain Sight

<div>There are some things only a mother can feel&#133; At one time, Amy Wainscoat had it all&#151;wealth, control of her family’s Chicago business, a handsome and loving husband, a child she adored. But her husband was killed in a boating accident a year ago. And now, most devastating of all, five-year-old Charles has been kidnapped, apparently by the nanny she’d recently fired. Despite the involvement of the police and the FBI, despite the fact that she’s hired one of the best private investigators around, Amy’s determined to be part of the search. There are some things only a mother can do&#133; When Charles and his ex-nanny are spotted in Michigan, Amy drives across the state, following every conceivable lead, following each road to its end. As she and her detective grow close, their shared quest engenders an intimacy that’s more real than anything except her love for Charles. Then, one day, the search is over. And what they find shocks Amy as nothing has ever shocked her before.</div>

Where the Road Ends

<div>Annie Kincaid has never held the right cards, not when it comes to love. Twice married, twice divorced, she's given up on finding her soul mate--though not on having a family. So Annie's decided to have a baby. On her own. But her brother, Cole, thinks that's a huge gamble, and she can't disagree. At the very least, he tells her, she should go for a known quantity and ask his old friend and best poker buddy, Blake, to be the dad. Blake's certainly a known quantity, all right. He's Annie's first husband...</div>

The Baby Gamble

<div>Sophie Curtis lives a big secret. She's been having an affair with Duane Koch. Their days&#151;and nights&#151; together are their own oasis away from the world. It's unconventional but, given the difference in their ages and her troubled past, it works for them. Then Duane is asked to step into the political ring&#151;an opportunity he's been waiting for. Too bad about the timing, though. Because Sophie's just found out she's pregnant, and an instant family&#151;with her&#151;could ruin his chances. The right thing would be for her to bow out of his life. But when he surprises her with a proposal, will she have the strength to walk away from the man she loves? </div>

Sophie's Secret

<div>Sara Calhoun has a perfectly orchestrated life. Until sheopens her door one morning to come face-to-face withRyan, the son she'd loved&#8212;and given up for adoptiontwenty-one years ago. Sara's memory of the night Ryanwas conceived is virtually nonexistent, but the aftermathcontinues to haunt her. Three men went to jail afterthat night, but were they guilty? And which one is herson's father? Ryan, now a police officer, believes the case is rife withinconsistencies, but the only man who can help themuncover the truth is Mark Dalton&#8212;one of the accused.Still, Sara can't believe she feels so&#8212;secure with Mark.He's an enigma and her worst nightmare, isn't he? Or maybe not&#8212;</div>

Sara's Son

<div>Sue Bookman wishes she believed that Rick Kraynick would make the best parent for her tiny foster baby. As the girl's uncle, he's got a strong claim. But so does the child's grandmother, and Sue knows that if Rick gets custody, he won't let the woman anywhere near. Sue even gets why. But where would Sue be today if she hadn't had a grandmother who loved her unconditionally? While she likes Rick&mdash;okay, she more than likes him&mdash;the man wants a replacement family. Can he really see the child in her arms or is he blinded by the daughter he lost? And will he ever forgive her if she doesn't choose him? </div>

A Daughter's Trust

<div>She's not who she says she is! Tory Evans is living her sister's life. Christine is dead, murdered by Tory's vengeful ex-husband, and now--for her own survival--Tory has taken on Christine's identity. Her name, her job, her new home in Shelter Valley, Arizona. He's reinventing his life. Ben Sanders is a divorced father who's come to Shelter Valley to resume the education that was interrupted years before. He's intrigued by one of his professors, the woman he knows as Christine Evans. She's smart, she's beautiful--and she's hiding something. She's also off-limits. Despite that, despite the secrecy and the danger, Tory and Ben are drawn to each other. Second chances really do exist. Especially in a place like Shelter Valley...</div>

My Sister, Myself

<div>I wasn't supposed to love Nate Grady, let alone marryhim. But we found a love that triumphed over alladversity&#133;just like Jane Eyre, my very favorite heroine. I was young, bookish, naive&#133;on the verge ofentering the convent&#151;and then I met him&#133;. Theday I abandoned my old life, the day I agreed to marryhim, now seems an eternity ago. But despite everyone'sobjections, I fell for Nate. An older, previously marriedman. My first and only love. My husband. When I looked into Nate's eyes on our wedding day,the rest of the world vanished. If I was crazy for doingthis, I prayed the craziness would last forever&#133;.</div>

The Night We Met

<div>Come home to Shelter Valley where love lasts and families matter.... Miranda Parsons is content with her life. She has a great job, a wonderful family, a lovely house. She has good friends. And she lives in a town where people know her, care about her. So what's missing? Passion--as she finds out when she meets Zack Foster. Zack's a veterinarian who's recently moved to Shelter Valley after the failure of a marriage he'd considered perfect. He still likes being with women, but now prefers his romances "short and sweet." Randi and Zack learn what it is to feel truly passionate about someone else--and they begin to want the passion they've discovered. But to get something, you have to give something up. Can they exchange contentment for happiness--even if greater happiness means greater risk?</div>

White Picket Fences

<div>A dedicated cop in the Special Victims Bureau, Ryan Mercedes has a trusted friend in lawyer-advocate Audrey Lincoln. Her compassion is the perfect counterpoint to his hard-driving fight for justice. And this good relationship only gets better the night they cross the line from friends to lovers. But they're up against seemingly insurmountable obstacles that could divide them for good. Worse&#151; now she and Ryan are on opposite sides of a controversial case. Can they trust enough to resolve their differences and find their way back to each other? </div>

Trusting Ryan

<div>There's something happening in Shelter Valley... Shelter Valley, Arizona, is the kind of place where everyone wants to live. Martha Moore, divorced mother of four, has spent her whole life here and can't imagine being anywhere else. But something frightening has happened, and it affects Martha and her children. It also touches David Cole Marks, the new minister in town. Martha's a woman without faith, still bitter about a husband's betrayal. And David's a minister with secrets, a past that haunts him. But they have to put these burdens aside to work together, to make a difference to Shelter Valley. And each other?</div>

Nothing Sacred

<div>Juliet McNeil has been keeping a secret for more than eight years--a secret from Blake Ramsden. They spent one night together all that time ago...and Mary Jane McNeil was the result. Juliet and Mary Jane are a pair, a family of two, and they're happy that way. So what happens when Blake, the man who unknowingly fathered Mary Jane, returns to San Diego? What happens when Juliet, an attorney, develops a professional--and then a personal--relationship with him? What happens when he meets his daughter?</div>

What Daddy Doesn't Know

<div>Caroline Prater: A lost twin. A widow. A pregnant woman. When she discovers she has a twin living in an Arizona town called Shelter Valley, Caroline Prater decides to go there. Pregnant and a widow, she leaves her Kentucky hometown and drives west. She'll try to connect with her twin sister, Phyllis Sheffield. And she'll seek out John Strickland, the father of her baby--if only to let him know. John is a well-known architect, a still-grieving widower who's settled in Shelter Valley. He and Caroline met six weeks earlier when he traveled to Kentucky.... Caroline's waiting for the right moment to approach Phyllis, unsure whether her unsuspecting twin will welcome her presence. And she develops a deeper relationship with John--but that's just for the baby's sake. Or is it?</div>

Somebody's Baby

<div>Leslie Sanderson's brother, Cal, is dead--and he's left behind two children no one knew he had. She and Kip Webster, Cal's closest friend, "inherit" these secret kids. As they form their makeshift family, Leslie and Kip decide to share a house. And that leads to other kinds of sharing.... One night, just before Christmas, Leslie tells him about the devastating thing that happened when she was young--something she's kept secret all this time. Because in Kip, she finds the promise of safety, acceptance and love. The promise of what family should be. The promise of Christmas....</div>

The Promise of Christmas

<div>Ever since her mother left them, nine-year-old Kelsey Shepherd has been raised by her dad, Mark, who's also the principal at her school. Kelsey loves her dad, and she misses her mom &mdash; but she's uncomfortable about the secret her mother wants her to keep. Meredith Foster, Kelsey's teacher from last year, seems to know there's something wrong. She seems to feel it. Meredith comes over to visit sometimes, and Kelsey likes that. Maybe Meredith and her dad could fall in love. That would be good, even if principals and teachers aren't supposed to kiss...</div>

A Child's Wish

<div>Jane's rule about marriage: if at first you don't succeed, don't try again A bigamist ex-husband, an anonymous stalker, a murder inquiry. Magazine editor Jane Hamilton is not having a good month. But with the support of her best friend, Brad Manchester, she's coping&mdash;until they become lovers and Brad complicates things even more by proposing marriage. Brad understands Jane's fears, but he's ready for a wife and family, ready to move forward. Especially when he finds out she's pregnant with his child. </div>

The 1st Wife

<div>They're a team&#133;not a couple! Falling for Liam was unthinkable. He and Gabi had been best friends since college, nothing more. And crucially, now Liam was her client and needed her to be focused on his case. Gabi could never risk their friendship&#151;or Liam's freedom&#151;over these feelings. They could never be a couple, anyway. He was Liam Connelly, the handsome and privileged son of a billionaire. She was Gabrielle Miller, the girl who'd fought her way out of poverty and put herself through law school. They were unlikely friends to begin with. Anything more was impossible. Unless&#133;he felt it, too.</div>

Once Upon a Friendship

<div>Will the truth heal him&#151;or tear them apart? The baby she gave up for adoption long ago is a secret Eliza Westin has concealed from her husband. With good reason. Wounded soldier turned police officer Pierce Westin was Eliza's high school sweetheart. He's also her son's father. Seventeen years ago, Pierce went off to war unaware that he'd fathered a child. Eliza's shot as a contestant on the Family Secrets cooking competition show is her chance to reconnect with the past. But once she finds her long-lost son, she can only hope that Pierce will embrace their newfound family. Or will Eliza lose the love of her life all over again?</div>

Her Soldier's Baby

<div>On a quest for justice, it&#8217;s a battle of duty versus desire Emma Martin does her best to keep her past to herself, her heart hidden. But working closely with parole officer Jayden Powell has the attorney considering breaking her own rules. When a dire threat turns lethal, Jayden proves just how far he&#8217;d go to protect Emma. Would she go just as far to let him in&#8212;guarding her body and her heart? USA TODAY Bestselling Author</div>

Shielded in the Shadows

<div>It&#8217;s time to face her secret past She spends her days creating families But is it time for her to make her own? Since giving her son up for adoption, Christine Elliott has devoted herself to helping others have families of their own at her fertility clinic. But when Jamison Howe, a widowed former patient at the clinic, reenters her life, she finds herself wondering if she is truly happy with the choices she made and the life she has&#8230;or if she should take a chance and reach out for more. USA TODAY Bestselling Author</div>

A Mother's Secrets

<div>Kirk Chandler and Valerie Simms--two people who'll do anything for children Valerie is a juvenile court judge. She spends her days helping troubled kids--including her own fatherless twin boys. Through her sons, she meets Kirk Chandler. Kirk's given up a successful corporate career and dedicated himself to helping the children in his Phoenix community...as a basketball coach, as a crossing guard, as an adult who encourages them to strive for the best. Kirk becomes an increasingly important part of her family's life, even spending Christmas with Valerie and her twins. And Valerie discovers that she and Kirk not only share a commitment to protecting children, they share a deep attraction--and a personal connection that shocks them both.</div>

For the Children

<div>A lot can happen, a lot can change, in 25 years. Best Friends by Tara Taylor Quinn Jolene and Tina have been best friends for twenty-five years. Too bad Jolene's marriage isn't as solid as her friendship. But who better to talk to about your most intimate problems than your very best friend? Wade in the Water by Margot Early Lily Moran is observing a tragic anniversary--her brother's death. She blames herself, just as her parents blame her then-boyfriend, Colin Gardner. For the first time, she's returning home to scatter the ashes of the past and--maybe--find love and peace in the present. With her family...and with Colin. A Visit from Eileen by Janice Macdonald Eileen Doyle left Ireland twenty-five years ago to start a new life in California. But nothing turned out as she expected, so she reinvented herself in letters home. Now Eileen has to return to face the truth--and the man who broke her heart.</div>

SuperRomance Celebrates 25 Years

<div>Twenty-five years ago&#133;a mysterious crime was committed in Comfort Cove, Massachusetts. Frank Whittier was accused&#151;but never charged. And it ruined his life. Now&#133;Cal Whittier, Frank&#39;s son, is determined to protect him, to safeguard his father&#39;s identity. After years on the run, they finally have their lives on an even keel, with Cal teaching at a college in Tennessee. Two things could change all that. First, a cop in Comfort Cove starts looking into the case again. And second, Cal gets involved with single mother Morgan Lowen. He has plenty of reasons to avoid her&#151;not the least of which is that she&#39;s an adult student in one of his classes. And in Cal&#39;s situation, any relationship is risky. Still&#133;it could be the best risk he&#39;s ever taken! </div>

A Son's Tale

<div>Can you ever escape your past? Jon Swartz is an adult recipient&#151;the second one&#151;of a scholarship awarded by an anonymous donor. A single father, he comes to Shelter Valley, Arizona, to begin his life anew. He's a man with a secret past, a past he has to hide to protect both himself and his two-year-old son, Abe. Lillie Henderson, a child life specialist, has her own history of loss and betrayal. She and Jon are brought together by Abe&#151;and by an attraction they can't deny. They have to decide not to let the emotions&#133;and mistakes&#133;of the past sabotage their hopes for the future. Abe's happiness depends on it. And so does theirs!</div>

Second Time's the Charm

<div>There's truth&#151;and then there's love Sedona Campbell is an attorney who works with The Lemonade Stand, a unique women's shelter in California. She's called in to advise fifteen-year-old Tatum Malone, who claims she's been abused&#151;by her brother, not her boyfriend. It's Sedona's job to sort out truth from lie. She soon discovers that's not an easy task, especially once she meets Tanner Malone. Because despite herself, she's attracted to him. Tanner has always protected his younger sister&#151;but she's lying about him. And he's falling for Sedona. Between them, maybe they can figure out why Tatum's doing this. Maybe then he and Sedona will be free to love each other&#133;.</div>

Once a Family

<div>A brother&#8217;s secrets, a brother&#8217;s love Head of security Harper Davidson is shocked when her ex&#8217;s grandmother becomes the newest resident at The Lemonade Stand shelter. The suspected abuser? The woman&#8217;s own grandson, Harper&#8217;s ex-husband. None of this makes any sense. And yet she knows his brother, Mason Thomas, would not make these accusations lightly. For her daughter&#8217;s sake, Harper agrees to help Mason uncover the truth. Clouding the investigation is the attraction that still lingers between her and Mason&#8212;a temptation Harper won&#8217;t give in to again. Harper&#8217;s loyalty and emotions are divided once more. And when past secrets come to light, she&#8217;s not sure who to trust&#8230;</div>

Falling for the Brother

<div>FAMILY MAN A story written for the heart&#151;and from the heart&#133;by the bestselling author of Jacob's Girls. Bryan's niece. Jennifer's daughter. He knows it. She doesn't. Dashing ladies' man, brilliant entrepreneur and bachelor uncle, Bryan Chambers is now a bachelor father. That's because suddenly&#151;tragically&#151;he's the only remaining family his eleven-year-old niece, Nicki, has. And obviously he's not doing a good enough job of surrogate fathering, as Nicki simply isn't getting over her parents' deaths. There's only one thing that interests Nicki these days and that's finding the woman who gave her away eleven years before. Her birth mother. Desperate to help his niece, Bryan tracks down Jennifer Teal, Nicki's birth mother. She's twenty-seven&#151;beautiful, successful and unmarried. But there's a hitch or two. The first hitch? She doesn't seem to like kids. The second? Bryan's falling in love with her. FAMILY MAN</div>

The Birth Mother

<div>This Christmas, she's got her very own St. Nick! With her business sold and her family out of reach, Abby Hayden's at loose ends. But if Abby doesn't have enough to occupy her time, Dr. Nick McIntrye has too much. So many people rely on him for help and guidance&#133;. No wonder Abby calls him "St. Nick." Nick has a proposition for Abby, one he thinks will benefit them both. He persuades her to work at a home he's established for pregnant teens, girls who'll be giving up their babies for adoption. That's where Abby learns she has a special gift: she knows how to make these girls feel loved and valued, despite their mistakes, despite their fears and lost confidence. And she receives a special gift herself&#151;her very own St. Nick. Not just this Christmas, but for all the Christmases to come! "Tara Taylor Quinn is, without doubt, one of the rising stars of romance. Watch her shine!" &#151;Jennifer Blake, author of Kane</div>

The Heart of Christmas

<div>9 Months Later Her baby. His heartache. Her baby. His heartache. Marcus Cartwright is rich and handsome. What's more, he's in love with his wife. And Lisa Cartwright adores her husband. Their marriage, however, is falling apart. That's because Marcus can't give Lisa the baby they've always longed for. Now he's determined to give Lisa her freedom&#151;to find and marry someone else. To have her own child. It's a freedom Lisa doesn't want, but she can't convince Marcus of that. So Lisa decides to take matters into her own hands. She decides to have a baby. And she's not going to tell Marcus until the artificial insemination procedure is over&#133;. But will Marcus be able to accept another man's child?</div>

Another Man's Child

<div>Marriage of Inconvenience He's fathered a baby&#151;now he needs to find a wife! FBI agent Con Randolph's six-month-old son has been abandoned. The state has arranged an adoption&#151;they just need Con's signature. Con knows they've made a mistake. He's never fathered a baby. But it turns out he's wrong. Horrified and guilty, he tries to claim his son. Yet, as far as the state is concerned, Con doesn't have much to offer a child. He has a risk-filled job; even his marital status is against him. Con doesn't know a single woman who would marry him&#151;or whom he wants to marry. But he does have a best friend&#151;Robyn Blair&#151;who could benefit from a temporary marriage of convenience. Marriage of Inconvenience.</div>

Shotgun Baby

<div>Too Hot To Handle When policewoman Andrea Parker was assigned to train six male officers for the DARE program, she certainly didn't expect someone like Doug Avery to be among the trainees. Doug was the kind of guy who instinctively resisted authority, who got his kicks by using other people&#151;especially her&#151;as the butt of his crude jokes. What could he possibly know about being a good example to street kids? Andrea knew she should throw Doug out of the program. But she couldn't make herself do it. Beneath his strutting arrogance, she sensed a hidden vulnerability. Maybe he did know something about hardship, about courage&#133;.</div>

Dare to Love

<div>By the Year 2000: BABY! What have you resolved to do by the year 2000? Susan Kennedy's going to have a baby&#133;by the time she turns forty. Which is in the year 2000. It's something she's wanted&#151;planned&#151;for the past decade. Now she's got everything she needs to go ahead. A nice home, a successful career, a loving family. Everything except for a husband. She used to have a husband&#151;Michael Kennedy&#151;and that's the man she wants for her baby's father. She only needs Michael's "biological" contribution, though. But then, when Susan's pregnant, she discovers two unexpected complications: 1. She loves Michael more than ever and wants him to be her husband again&#151;and a father to his child. 2. There isn't goin to be one baby, but two&#151;she's having twins!</div>

My Babies and Me

<div>9 MONTHS LATER Her name is Anna. And she's pregnant. That's all she knows, all the doctors can tell her. Anna was in an accident, and when she regains consciousness, she has no memory of who she is or where she came from. She has no idea who the father of her baby might be. Jason Whitaker sees the broadcast appeal and comes forward to identify her. This is Anna Hayden. The woman he still loves. The woman who rejected him three months ago. The woman who can't remember him&#151;and is now pregnant. Two months pregnant. "Tara Taylor Quinn writes with wonderful assurance&#133; Her handling of male viewpoint is exceptional; she manages to make her heroes both intriguing and human, which isn't always easy. She seems to genuinely like and understand men, an attitude as refreshing as it is unusual." &#151;Jennifer Blake, author of Kane</div>

Father: Unknown

<div>Love isn't part of the job&#133; A tough-as-nails cop, Chantel Harris faces whatever life throws at her, and then some. As part of Santa Raquel's High Risk team&#151;created by the town's women's shelter, The Lemonade Stand&#151;she goes undercover to expose one of the community's elite as an abuser. Looking the part is easy, but gaining acceptance into upper society circles is a different matter. That's where gorgeous and successful lawyer Colin Fairbanks comes in. But Colin is so much more than Chantel could have dreamed. Wanting him is dangerous. Falling for him could ruin everything&#133;</div>

Love by Association

<div>The best decision they'll ever make Lacey Hamilton is used to living in the background. Overshadowed her entire life, she stepped out of the Hollywood limelight and into the role she's meant to play: a counselor, part of the High Risk Team started by The Lemonade Stand women's shelter in Santa Raquel. Her caseload leads her to the doorstep of Jeremiah &#34;Jem&#34; Bridges to rescue a little boy. She's not supposed to fall in love with the rugged construction worker and his adorable son. Love and duty, though, don't always agree. Especially when a truth is uncovered that neither she nor Jem is prepared to face.</div>

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His First Choice

<div>A man of his word Dr. Bloom Freelander thought it was safe to breathe again when Detective Sam Larson put her abusive ex away for good. She's been moving on, running a private practice and providing psychiatry services to The Lemonade Stand women's shelter. But now that her ex is a free man, she's in danger once again. Forced into protective custody, Bloom can't help but fall for her protector. But she has every reason to doubt the handsome detective's word. Sam broke his promise to her once. Who says he won't break it again&#151;along with her heart this time?</div>

The Promise He Made Her

<div>Secrets are burning out of control After she broke his heart in college, Faye Walker is the last person fire chief Reese Bristow ever expected to see again, especially as his new EMT. But that's not Reese's only surprise. Faye has an eight-year-old son, Elliott, whose counseling at The Lemonade Stand shelter is her first priority. It's nearly impossible to accept that she had a child with another man&#151;and married that man&#151;right after their breakup. Trusting Faye won't be easy. Especially when she reveals a secret about the boy that might tear them apart for good.</div>

The Fireman's Son

<div>There&#8217;s something about Julie Hunter Rafferty is committed to two things: his bachelor lifestyle and his career as an event planner. But working with Julie Fairbanks on a fund-raising gala is quickly becoming the best part of his day. He can&#8217;t stop thinking about the mysterious beauty&#8212;despite her refusals to have dinner with him. Everything changes when seven-year-old Joy comes to The Lemonade Stand, a shelter for victims of abuse. To help Joy overcome her trauma and the mystery surrounding it, Hunter and Julie push beyond their boundaries, confronting their own past pain&#8230;and feelings for each other. </div>

For Joy's Sake

<div>A second chance for Joy While recovering at a remote cabin, Dr. Simon Walsh stumbles across Cara Amos. As her memory returns and injuries fade under his gentle care, he vows to help her find her missing daughter. At The Lemonade Stand shelter, managing director Lila McDaniels is helping Cara&#8217;s estranged father, Edward Mantle, bond with his traumatized granddaughter, Joy. And his feelings extend well beyond gratitude. Bringing this family together seems impossible&#8230; Luckily, Christmas is the season of miracles.</div>

A Family for Christmas

<div>Her forgiveness is the only win that matters Former defense attorney Cedar Wilson is on a mission for redemption. After losing sight of everything but winning, he betrayed the love of his life, Heather Michaels, to help a guilty man go free&#8212;a wrong he finally has a chance to make right when a potential new witness checks into The Lemonade Stand shelter. Cedar needs Heather&#8217;s help as a top polygraphist to uncover the truth. And while he has no right to expect her forgiveness, the passion between them makes Cedar believe they could still have a future together. Maybe solving one case can fix two mistakes&#8230;</div>

A Defender's Heart

<div>From good to great&#133;to forever Ellen Moore has a good life. But she wants a great one. One that&#39;s full, not just safe. That means stepping outside her comfort zone to take a risk. And it doesn&#39;t get much riskier than Jay Billingsley. He has all the trappings of a rebel&#151;the leather, the motorcycle, the restlessness. Every instinct tells her to run in the opposite direction&#151;fast. Yet when she&#39;s with him, she feels something very different. Emotions this intense have to be right. She senses he could hold the key to helping her put that last piece of her great life into place. But first, she has to change his mind about leaving Shelter Valley. </div>

Full Contact

<div>Meet Will and Becca Parsons, who've lived in Shelter Valley, Arizona, all their lives. Shelter Valley means everything to them. Home. Family. Security. Love. Everything that matters is right there in that town. Will and Becca have been married for 20 years. It's a good marriage&#151;a contented marriage&#151;marred by only one disappointment: their inability to have children. But their dream of a baby has gradually been replaced by other interests, other goals. In any case, Will and Becca are in their 40s now. It's too late for babies. Except it's not. Because Becca's pregnant. And that reality throws their carefully ordered lives into complete disarray. A baby&#151;after all these years.</div>

Becca's Baby

<div>You can&#39;t change the past but you can choose the future! Twenty-five years ago&#133; Emma Sanderson&#39;s life was completely overturned. Her baby sister was kidnapped, right there in Comfort Cove, and her family fell apart. Now&#133; Emma lives quietly, cautiously. Until suddenly she finds out that the cold case involving her sister&#39;s disappearance has been reopened. Then, she ends her engagement&#151;and meets another man. Chris Talbot shares her intense unexpected attraction, and their hours together mean more than anything she&#39;s ever experienced. Despite that, she&#39;s uncertain about a relationship with him. He&#39;s a man in a dangerous profession, a man who makes his living from the sea, and there are reasons, good reasons, for Emma to keep her distance. But that night could have lasting consequences&#133;. </div>

A Daughter's Story

<div>The case is cold but the leads are hot&#133; And so is the attraction between detectives Lucy Hayes and Ramsey Miller. Twenty-five years ago, there was a kidnapping in Comfort Cove, Massachusetts. Neither the child nor the kidnapper was ever found. Now there are fresh leads, including one in an Indiana town. Lucy is working that end of the case&#133; She and Ramsey are two top-notch detectives. And two people who&#39;ve learned to keep an emotional distance from others. But as they explore various confusing clues in the decades-old abduction, they grow closer. Especially when they discover what really happened in Comfort Cove. Because the truth is as shocking as it is unexpected! </div>

The Truth About Comfort Cove

<div>In the shelter of this town&#133; Mark Heber accepts a mysterious scholarship to a prominent college in Shelter Valley, Arizona. Being a mature student is a big change from his hardscrabble life in the mountains of West Virginia, one that could transform his whole future. For attorney Adrianna Keller, Shelter Valley is the scene of a childhood tragedy and she returns for one reason only&#151;her loyalty to college president Will Parsons. Somebody&#39;s blackmailing him. Adrianna agrees to investigate discreetly, posing as a student named Adele Kennedy. &#34;Adele&#34; and newcomer Mark become neighbors and develop a friendship that quickly becomes something more. In fact, Adrianna begins to envision a life with him. But maybe it&#39;s too late. Because her secret&#151;and the shocking discovery she makes&#151;could destroy Mark&#39;s future. And her own&#133;. </div>

It's Never Too Late

<div>The best things in life are those you don't expect&#133; Dana Harris's world has turned upside down. So when she receives the unexpected opportunity to attend Montford University in Shelter Valley, Arizona, she sees it as the perfect time to start over. Especially when Josh Redmond adopts a puppy she's rescued. That's the beginning of an instant friendship between them, even though she senses that he's holding something back&#133;. Still, their friendship culminates in romance&#151;and a night together. A night that has consequences. But at Christmas, a surprise revelation and a baby-to-be bring them both comfort. And joy!</div>

The Moment of Truth

<div>When life hands you lemons&#133; You make lemonade. That's what Lynn Duncan believes. A single mother and nurse practitioner, she works at The Lemonade Stand, a unique women's shelter supported by various businesses. These include a physiotherapy service, where Grant Bishop, a landscape designer, takes his disabled brother. When Grant and Lynn first meet they're intensely attracted to each other&#151;but they don't see a future for themselves. They're too committed to the people they need to protect. For Lynn that's three-year-old Kara and the residents at TLS. And Grant will sacrifice anything for his brother. That might have to include a relationship with Lynn&#133;.</div>

Wife by Design

<div>Will her secret tear them apart? At sixteen, when Talia gave her son up for adoption, she knew she was making the right decision. Now, as an adult, she's come home to Santa Raquel, California, where she volunteers at the Lemonade Stand and provides art therapy at local schools. One of her students is a troubled boy named Kent&#151;the son she gave up all those years ago! She meets his widowed father, Sherman, and they develop an intense connection through their shared concern for Kent. But Talia wonders if the secret she's been keeping might drive away the man she's starting to love.</div>

Child by Chance

<div>To trust a stranger&#133; Sara Havens helps others. Mothers. Children. Those who seek to escape from violence. Her work with The Lemonade Stand&#151;a unique women's shelter&#151;also lets her forget the loss of the child who should have been hers. And when a handsome stranger strikes up a poolside conversation, it's no coincidence. Bounty hunter Michael Edison is tracking a former resident of the shelter. Fearing for the missing woman's safety, Sara joins the pursuit. But nothing is what it appears to be&#151;including Michael. As they grow closer, Sara risks losing her carefully constructed control&#133;</div>

Mother by Fate

<div>Phyllis Langford is everybody's friend and nobody's lover. Until she succumbs to the unexpected temptation of Matt Sheffield--and soon after, discovers she's pregnant. Matt's a loner, a man who hides from the possibility of love and family. Just as well, in Phyllis's opinion, since she doesn't want or need anything from him. Not one single thing. But Matt can't quite leave it at that.... Matt and Phyllis arrive at an agreement--he'll help her out. That's all. He'll drive her to the doctor, take care of her household chores. But this agreement gradually leads them to a bigger involvement in each other's lives, and by New Year's Eve, they're ready for the biggest involvement of all: marriage. Which is a good thing, because as it turns out there are two babies waiting just around the corner. Happy New Year, Phyllis, Matt and twins-to-be!</div>

Just Around the Corner

<div>Erica has a little boy--and a big secret. Her son, Kevin, is not her ex-husband's child. In fact, Kevin's real father doesn't even know he exists. She's carried the guilt of this for more than five years. Now, to her complete shock, the man she fell in love with, hostage negotiator Jack Shaw--the man she expected never to see again--is back in her world. Her world and Kevin's...</div>

The Secret Son

<div>Bonnie Nielson's life looks perfect. She has everything she's always wanted--a husband and child she adores, a successful business, close family and friends, a town she loves. And yet she's not happy. For some unaccountable reason, Bonnie is no longer satisfied with the life she and Keith have created in Shelter Valley. She has to figure out why. And--more important--she has to fix the problem, whatever it is. Whatever it takes. Before she loses everyone and everything she loves.</div>

Born in the Valley

<div>Starting over&#133;again It seems a lifetime ago that Brett Ackerman wanted to share his life with Ella Wales. He really believed he could put his abusive family history behind him&#133;until he realized it would always be part of him. Then he pushed her away. Hard. Now Ella's back as part of the High Risk Team at The Lemonade Stand, the unique women's shelter Brett founded. And she needs his help with a family crisis. But even now, Brett can't admit he still loves her. Until one night of passion with Ella turns Brett into the one thing he fears the most&#151;a father.</div>

The Good Father

<div>Business hotshot Elise Richardson is successful, beautiful, single&#133;and her biological clock is clanging like a church bell. So independent Elise takes matters into her own hands and now she's pregnant&mdash;with quadruplets! Her business partner and best friend, Joe Bennett, can't believe she's going to be a mom&mdash;times four! There's no way he's ready for the chaos of parenthood. Being one of seven children has taught him that much. But now that Elise's doctor says she shouldn't be home alone, Joe's ready to move in. Strictly as a friend, of course. At least until Christmas&#133;</div>

Merry Christmas, Babies

<div>She&#8217;s pregnant with his child&#8212;but they&#8217;ve never met! She&#8217;s ready to be a mother But she never counted on her child&#8217;s father&#8230; Amelia Grace has gone through hell but she&#8217;s finally ready to be a mom&#8212;all by herself. Still, she never expected her sperm donor to appear, let alone spark an attraction like Dr. Craig Harmon does. And Craig just wants to make sure his biological child is going to be raised in a loving home after he was torn from another child&#8217;s life. But can Amelia make room for another person in her already growing family? USA TODAY Bestselling Author</div>

A Baby Affair

<div>He was just supposed to be a sperm donor&#8230; What if the father of her child is the man she&#8217;s searched for her whole life? No Mr. Right? No problem! Attorney Cassie Thompson wants a family of her own&#8212;and she doesn&#8217;t need a man to get one. But after Cassie discovers that her baby&#8217;s health is at risk, she reluctantly contacts the sperm donor&#8212;only to find Woodrow Alexander is easily the kindest, most selfless man she&#8217;s ever met. He&#8217;s just a biological component, she keeps telling herself. He&#8217;s not her child&#8217;s real father or the husband of her dreams&#8230;right? USA TODAY Bestselling Author</div>

Her Motherhood Wish

<div>Back from the dead&hellip; And back in her heart? Emily and Winston Hannigan had a fairy-tale romance&hellip;until he perished for his country. So when Winston arrives on her doorstep very much alive, Emily&rsquo;s overjoyed. Winston&rsquo;s a changed man, though. He may have survived the unthinkable. But he believes he doesn&rsquo;t deserve Emily&mdash;or their unborn child. And Winston&rsquo;s secret shakes Emily to the core. But at that core is still love&hellip; Look out for Tara Taylor Quinn&#39;s 100th book, Their Second-Chance Baby, available April 2021 from Harlequin Special Edition!</div>

Having the Soldier's Baby

<div>A devoted father believes he must protect his wounded heart from a healing love in USA Today–bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn’s The Cowboy’s Twins. It looked so good on camera . . . If it weren’t for the money, Spencer Longfellow would happily drive Natasha Stevens and her TV crew right off his ranch. But his land, and his kids, mean the world to him—and he’ll do anything to secure their future. Even cohost Natasha’s cooking show, Family Secrets, in his barn. Even play the token hunky cowboy to her sophisticated city slicker and flirt with her on national television . . . It could never amount to anything real anyway. After all, he was fooled and left in the dust by a city girl once. And he will never let that happen to him—or his kids—again. Family Secrets For Love or Money Her Soldier’s Baby The Cowboy’s Twins</div>

The Cowboy's Twins

<div>Anyone could be hiding a secret&#133; Marie Bustamante does not trust or love easily. Growing up with a philandering father and an overprotective mother, she comes by her reservations honestly. So after only three months, how can she be falling for her best friend's bodyguard? This isn't like her at all. But Elliott Tanner is strong, gorgeous and&#133;trustworthy. Honest. At least he seems to be. Of course, some things about him remain a mystery. Protecting the privacy of his clients is Elliott's job. That doesn't mean he's hiding anything from her. Does it?</div>

Once Upon a Marriage

<div>She can't afford to lose this&#133;or him There's no way that struggling single mom Janie Young is going to lose Family Secrets. Not even to Dr. Burke Carter. The prize money and media exposure from the cooking-competition show will secure the future for her and her son, who has special needs. Sure, Burke is a talented chef with his own reasons to win, but he already has so much: wealth, a beautiful daughter, great looks&#133;and definitely her attention. As their families become closer, Janie is beginning to care too much about him. But she can't afford to get involved. Not when everything is riding on beating him.</div>

For Love Or Money

<div>The USA Today&ndash;bestselling author reveals her own poignant story of love, hardship, and second chances in this autobiographical romance novel. Small town girl Tara Gumser dreamed of one day writing her own romance novels&mdash;even though she&rsquo;d never been kissed before meeting her college boyfriend, Tim Barney. Tara fell hard for the hunky tennis ace. But while Tim was wild for this gifted young woman who was certain of her destiny, he wasn&rsquo;t so ready to commit. After their breakup, Tara&rsquo;s love life went from youthful innocence to shattering trauma and tragic isolation. Trapped in a loveless marriage, she would hide her grief between the pages of her popular romance novels written as &ldquo;Tara Taylor Quinn.&rdquo; But then an email message from Tim Barney suddenly upends her world. Plunged into a plot twist beyond her own imaginings, Tara must discover if love can be as real as the kind she writes about. Is it possible that after years, this bestselling author may finally embrace a happily-ever-after of her own? </div>

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