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The doctor takes a family!

Tammy Prunty is an excellent neonatal–intensive–care nurse – and a single mom of five children! There's simply no time in her life for relationships. Besides, she's sworn off men for good! Her gorgeous colleague, neonatal specialist Laird Burchell, is definitely out of the question. He's a playboy, way out of her league and not the kind of man who'd even think about taking on five kids.

But Laird's been bowled over by Tammy's warmth, her sense of humour and her gorgeous red hair. He might be daunted by the prospect of fatherhood, but there's so much about Tammy and her lively young family that makes him think she's a woman worth risking everything for...

Kidnapped for their devotion…

Sergeant Richard Hollingsworth, dedicated army medic, has devoted his life to saving others. But now his medical skills have put his own life in danger–and that of his beloved Holly.

Saved by their past…

The island of Tanrami is the last place midwife Holly expected to see Richard again. She knows he doesn't want to let her into his heart, but in order to escape their mountain captors they must submit to the bond they once shared. Their lives are on the line, and so are their hearts!

Merry Christmas  – Emma Darcy

As a pregnant teenager, Meredith Palmer was devastated to discover from Nick Hamilton's sister that he'd had an accident and had no memory of their golden summer romance. Bereft, Meredith had brokenly accepted Denise's offer to adopt Kimberly. But now, twelve years later, Denise is dead and Nick has become the girl's guardian. Kimberly's eagerness to meet her real mother has brought Nick to Meredith's doorstep this Christmas. He can't remember the alluring woman but there is something about her...some tantalising glimmer of a dream, a memory...that he must pursue.

Gift–Wrapped In Her Wedding Dress – Kandy Shepherd

Billionaire Dominic Hunt's Christmas ball is a chance for hard–working party planner Andie Newman to make her name. She's intent on convincing gorgeous Dominic that decking the halls is the way to transform his brooding reputation, but he has an alternative idea – a festive proposal! After Dominic unexpectedly helps Andie with her own emergency, she says yes! The engagement is meant to be just for show, but as Dominic and Andie are surrounded by the magic of Christmas, they find their fake feelings are becoming all too real…

Gorgeous millionaire Dr. Vavunis has everything he needs in life—except a mother for his child Susie Jackson has come to Crocodile Creek's kids' camp to work—not to fall in love. Even if she did, it wouldn't be with the gorgeous but brooding Dr. Alex Vavunis. It's actually his daughter who captures Susie's heart—a girl desperately trying to reach out to her father. Susie realizes that single-father Alex needs to bond with his daughter, and she knows she can help. As she grows closer to the millionaire doctor, Susie sees she was wrong about him. Underneath the surface there is a perfect father—and husband—in the making!

Hot Island Nights – Sarah Mayberry

Elizabeth Mason knew the best way to find her true self was to leave her proper life behind. So now she's in Australia, standing in front of a man who's only in a towel. Nathan Jones is so tempting he could be the ideal candidate to help this good girl be very bad! Sure enough, Nathan's talented hands have Elizabeth living all her sensual fantasies.  And while the sex is great, something more is developing. It feels more like a real relationship than some fun in the sun. Luckily, there's a cure for too much commitment; more wickedness!

When Only Diamonds Will Do – Lindsay Armstrong

The arrogant Theron dynasty have always looked down their noses at Reith Richardson – but now he's the one they need. He might have been raised on a rundown cattle station, but he's worked himself up to the top – the hard way. And if they want his wealth to save their empire they're going to have to pay. The price – Kimberley Theron, their daughter!  Kim is no pampered princess – whatever Reith thinks. A diamond might have been forced onto her left hand, but the role of meek, obedient trophy wife isn't one she's prepared to play…

The Rich Stranger – Bronwyn Jameson

On the surface, it was a win–win proposition. What the whim of the roulette wheel, Catriona McConnell would keep her outback home. If she lost, she has to marry the rich stranger stranger she'd rescued mere days before and have his baby – her debt still paid for. So, in a Vegas casino she took this gamble….and lost. And in the harsh light of morning, after a night of Rafe Carlisle making her his wife, Cat realised she'd wagered badly. Because she'd upped the ante impossibly: She wanted Rafe's love.

The Nanny Who Saved Christmas – Michelle Douglas

This Christmas, Nicola McGillroy will:

1. Be a great nanny to Cade Hindmarsh's two adorable little girls, and give them the best Christmas they've had since their mother left.

2. Enter into the Christmas spirit and forget the fact she should have been planning her own wedding right now.

3. Keep a straight head in her attraction to her gorgeous off–limits boss. Surely this is just a rebound thing and not true love – for both of them?

Consultant surgeon Daniel Ashwood has come to Australia to find the woman he loved and lost a year ago. Unfortunately, he is currently Louise Andrews's patient, rather than her colleague. Nevertheless, he's determined to see if she'll give their relationship another try.

Louise has a surprise for him, too–a three–month–old surprise! After first overcoming his shock, Daniel realizes that baby Declan could actually be the miracle he thought would never happen. Now all he needs is another miracle–to convince.

A baby for a midwife?

It's been three years since he left. Now gorgeous Dr. Rory Donovan is back. And midwife Ally Jameson is determined not to lose her heart to him a second time. Surrounded by the excitement and joy of the baby ward, it's hard for Ally not to remember the love they once shared. Especially when Rory is so caring and gentle with her.

But Donovan has always known how much Ally really wants children of her own. Will Rory's feelings for Ally give him the courage to stay this time and have with her the family they both need?

His newfound family

When the grand opening of Heatherton E.R. doesn't quite go as planned, nurse manager Madison Walsh must rely on the new consultant, Guy Boyd, to save the day. This requires her to put her trust in someone else– something she hasn't done for a long, long time.

Soon trusting turns to loving, but Madison has her daughter's happiness to consider. Guy is a wild card. If she lets him into her life, is there any guarantee he will stay? Guy must show Madison that he can be the husband and father her family needs full–time.

Her Christmas wish come true…

Nurse Eden Hadley hopes for only two things this Christmas. More than anything she wishes that the little orphaned boy on the children's ward, who has stolen her heart, can have one real family Christmas before it's too late. And secondly she wants consultant Nick Watson to notice her again and remember the friendship they once had. But before that can happen, Nick has to reveal the truth about his past…and then maybe he can make both her dreams become reality.

Spanish consultant Salvador Ramirez and nurse Isla Ramirez had a happy, passionate marriage. But when their young son died in a car accident, Salvador found it impossible to face anyone that reminded him of his child, including his wife Isla….

Back at work, Salvador and Isla are pushed together– their E.R. department is built on trust and teamwork and they must pull together to save lives. Slowly, Salvador comes to realize they must do the same to save their marriage. While they may have lost their son, they still have and need each other–and theirs truly is a marriage worth keeping.

When Lydia starts her new job in pediatrics, Dr Corey Hughes feels a natural instinct to protect his pregnant colleague. Lydia is scared of being hurt again. But she knows deep down that Corey is worth risking her heart for . . .

When a new and very English doctor, Timothy Morgan, strolls in to Tennengarrah on a temporary assignment, Nurse Clara Watts finds her life running out of control. In the scorching heat of the Outback Clara and Tim are thrown together in life–or–death situations, and find themselves hurtling towards an exciting affair.

Dr. Abby Hampton is the ultimate city doctor, and she's absolutely dreading being stuck in a bush hospital for three months –– until she steps off the plane! Midwife Kell Bevan is there to greet her, and he's absolutely gorgeous! The sexual chemistry between the pair is ignited.

Abby is determined not to get involved because her life is in the city. But each dramatic medical emergency pushes their proximity and emotions to the breaking point –– Kell has fallen and love, and he's not afraid to admit it! Will Abby take up Kell's challenge –– to stay in the outback and become his bride?

After a traumatic year, Nurse Rachael Holroyd is running on empty. Yet new plastic surgeon Dr Hugh Connell, as gifted as he is gorgeous, makes her heart race – and soon Rachael's falling for him fast! Hugh's heart melts when he meets Rachael. He can help her overcome her troubled past and offer her the most precious gift of all – if only she'll accept…

2018 RITA Award Finalist

The maid, the billionaire…and the baby

Hotel maid Sunny Raye only went to Max Grayland's hotel suite to clean–and found herself calming a tiny abandoned baby! With just days until Christmas, the gorgeous but bewildered billionaire demands Sunny help him care for Phoebe over the holidays. She agrees–only if they spend Christmas with her family!

Max is totally out of his comfort zone, but warmhearted Sunny is a revelation. And Max finds he wants more than a nanny for Phoebe–he wants Sunny to lighten his life forever.

The single father's Outback bride

Single father Dr. Baden Tremont moved to the Outback for a fresh start. He's focusing on raising his young daughter and on his job as a flying doctor.

But working side by side with new flight nurse Kate Lawson, Baden realizes that there's more to life than his work. They have both loved and lost in the past, and it will take courage now if they are to be a family together. Baden decides he's going to make that happen. Somehow, some way, he's going to make Kate his Outback bride.

When that guy on the train turns out to be your boss! 

Nurse Felicity Mitchell's train journey of a lifetime is even more unforgettable when she meets Callum Hollingsworth. Neither is looking for temptation, but that doesn't stop them from sharing one hot, wild night! 

Except when they disembark, they learn that what happened on the train won't stay on the train. Because the gorgeous stranger is Flick's new boss…and it's increasingly difficult to keep their chemistry under control and leave it at just one night!

The tycoon she never forgot… 

Mila Molyneux had always harboured a secret crush on her childhood friend Sebastian Fyfe–until he married another woman. She buried her feelings and moved on, knowing it was best for everyone… 

Meeting Seb years later–now widowed and gorgeous as ever–their long–lost connection is as deep as ever. Only now difficult emotions challenge not only Seb but Mila, as well. Dare she hope they can now find happiness–if she can confront the hold this brooding tycoon still has over her?

She immediately felt at home - thanks to her neighbor, handsome, brooding Evan Thompson. Evan had his own reasons for hiding out, but maintaining his distance proved hard when it came to Laura.

Her apparent innocence and obvious beauty threatened to soften his hardened heart. Both had secrets. And now those secrets could break them apart....