Special Edition

It was the perfect relationship…until the stick turned blue!

Ellie Fitzgerald is lucky. She has a longtime love affair with the man she adores and has also kept her independence. Because Joe is in the Special Forces, their time together is precious…and fleeting, because of his frequent deployments. When the pair discover Ellie is pregnant — with two babies! — Joe is set on finally making things official and getting married. The Texas soldier begins work on a new plan that Ellie knows nothing about — but until he can reveal his plan, he risks losing her forever. Can Joe convince her that he will always be there for her…before their Christmas babies arrive?

Her childhood crush may be her best story yet.

Journalist Jessica Sacks’s career is on the line if she doesn’t ace this next assignment. She must interview firefighter Thomas Carville, Browerville’s celebrated hero — and her forever crush since childhood. When Jessica returns home for Hanukkah, handsome Thomas takes her breath away. And rudely shuts her down when she asks for an interview.

Thomas knows he and the man he saved are both lucky to be alive, regardless of his actions. And now Jessica is poking into his business. Thomas would rather kiss her under the mistletoe than answer her questions. But his priority is protecting his sobriety and his secret. They’re as far apart as Christmas and Hanukkah, but even their differences can’t trump the power of love.

It’s beginning to look a lot like kiss…er…Christmas!

Matchmaking services as a Christmas gift? No thank you! It’s bad enough that, to save her grandmother’s feelings, Adaline Bishop fibs and says she’s seeing someone. It’s worse when Jace Martin, her grade school crush turned nemesis, volunteers that he’s the someone. Now Adaline will have to fake it until Jace’s flannel-shirted, piney-scented goodness leaves town in a couple of weeks.

Jace would like to make up for his past transgressions and for his elderly uncle’s meaner-than-the-grinch behavior during Adaline’s therapy dog visits. In the spirit of peace and goodwill toward all, Jace will happily be her fake boyfriend. It’s just that what began as a lie as big as Texas is starting to feel like the magic of a Christmas wish come true.

Her Favourite Mistake - Brenda Harlen

Natalya Vasilek is finally content with her life. The former Navy pilot has a good job in Haven, Nevada, reliable friends, and a hunky colleague who indulges with her in the occasional hook-up. The more time Nat spends with Kevin Dawson, the more she finds herself wanting to believe in forever. But a career-ending injury that stole her chance for a family has made her wary of trusting that anything can last.

Kevin wants his part-time lover to be his full-time partner. But Nat refuses to even discuss the possibility. If Kevin can find a way to show Nat that he longs to build a life with her, maybe he can convince Nat that friends-with-benefits can find happily-ever-after?

Falling For Her Fake Fiance - Amie Denman

Jilted on her wedding day, tour guide Abigail Warren is saved from an accidental plummet over Niagara Falls by her former boyfriend. When the photo of Captain Lyman Roberts rescuing a beautiful bride goes viral, Abigail and Lyman agree to pose as a ‘real life’ couple for a local tourism campaign. But Abigail isn?t ready to trust her heart to anyone ? especially the guy who never saw Niagara Falls as home. When their summer of fake dating starts feeling surprisingly genuine, will Abigail and Lyman give their relationship a real second chance?

Big Sky Christmas - Joanna Sims

One minute, divorcée Rayna Brand was dropping her twin sons off at college, the next the empty nester found her car pointing west! Back to Big Sky, Montana, to Hideaway Ranch, once her home. She?d left it, and neighbouring ranch heir Dean Legend ? once her one and only ? for a ‘bigger’ life, only to find it was anything but...

And what of Dean, the boy-turned-man she was never able to forget? The single father of two girls says he?s never stopped loving her and wants her to stay...even if his older daughter is not exactly keen on the idea. Perhaps working on making this Christmas everyone?s holiday to remember might prove that she and Dean are each other?s forever, after all...

Flirting With The Past - Kaylie Newell

Poppy Sawyer has spent years struggling with survivor?s guilt over the car wreck that killed her high school boyfriend. But when her grandfather wills her part of his antique shop in Christmas Bay, she returns home to face the pain in her past ? and Justin Frost, the deceased?s brother. Neither expected their long-buried, forbidden attraction would spark at their first meeting. Nor the healing they find in each other?s arms. But guilt is a hard obstacle to overcome, as is Justin?s family. The only way forward together is to find forgiveness ? with their loved ones and each other.

When all roads lead home...for the holidays.

One minute, divorcée Rayna Brand was dropping her twin sons off at college, the next the empty nester found her car pointing west! Back to Big Sky, Montana, to Hideaway Ranch, once her home. She’d left it, and neighbouring ranch heir Dean Legend — once her one and only — for a ‘bigger’ life, only to find it was anything but...

And what of Dean, the boy-turned-man she was never able to forget? The single father of two girls says he’s never stopped loving her and wants her to stay...even if his older daughter is not exactly keen on the idea. Perhaps working on making this Christmas everyone’s holiday to remember might prove that she and Dean are each other’s forever, after all...

The road to romance begins with…one wrong turn.

Poorvi Gupta’s flight to a Dublin ophthalmology conference has turned into a detour through the Irish countryside with a frustrating man as hot as Madras curry! Kavan Shashane was trying to locate a researcher whose study threatens his family’s practice, but he’s content to ride along with the enigmatic woman he met on the plane. Their attraction is real, but will sparks still fly when they learn the truth?

Two reality TV show contestants discover they have more in common than they think in this new opposites-attract romance by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak.

They’re taking a chance on love…by marrying the wrong person

All of Grady Amos’s brothers are married, and he’s feeling left behind. Aja Kermani wants to break away from the man chosen by her parents and marry for love. Could Tying the Knot, a reality TV show where contestants meet their soulmate, be the answer? Grady and Aja end up married — with nothing in common except a powerful attraction. But a secret could destroy their delicate bond…before it has a chance to grow into something more.

He is the best man…in more ways than one!

The test is positive! And so is Violet Frost about being a mum. The hard-working midwife had almost given up. But a sizzling one-night stand with her brother’s best man, Matias Kahane, has rekindled Violet’s dream. Her fertility struggles are real, and after being jilted years ago by her fiancé, this may be Violet’s best and only possibility to have a child.

Matias Kahane never planned on having kids — but this chance with Violet has sparked the pub owner’s desire for a family. Until now, he was never the commitment type. And Violet has all but given up on relationships. They both want this precious gift, but will nine months be enough to bring two reluctant-to-love friends close enough to find true love?

All she needed was a miracle…all he needed was her!

Sure, Isobel Dalton is entranced by the handsome man dressed as a pirate for her disabled daughter’s sixth birthday. But firefighter Cash Warner is a man with his own physical and emotional scars — hardly an angel in disguise. When an unexpected inheritance much needed for her child’s kidney transplant comes in the form of a family mystery at the Top Dog Dude Ranch, Cash insists on tagging along…evoking desire and tearing down Isobel’s emotional walls in the process. Could the hardened, wounded, irresistible man be the miracle she’s prayed for all along?

Her Prince Charming...in a make-believe fairy tale?

Talented divorce attorney and town newcomer Michelle LaCroix needs roots in Charming to make partner, according to her old-fashioned boss. And that means a boyfriend! Problem is, she’s got to produce her beau in the flesh.

Enter the town’s most eligible bachelor, former Olympian Finn Sheridan, who’s only too happy to play pretend with his best friend’s ex — for a price. To his surprise, the more he’s thrown together with Michelle, the more he’s intriguedcaptivated by a woman who’s far more than her ice-queen exterior. But with Finn’s trust still shattered by a brutal divorce, the make-believe match is just a fun diversion...until it becomes all too real!

When ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbour Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed and the former target of a stalker, the single mum errs on the side of extreme caution when it comes to men ? and her heart. Jenna vows to keep a neighbourly distance. Until she needs help ? and surly Wes comes to the rescue.

Jenna learns that Wes?s tattooed exterior belies his good qualities ? and he stirs feelings Jenna thought long buried. Should she trust an ex-con with her heart, or safely lock it up and throw away the key?

When it comes to the game of love, it’s all about strategy.

Juliette Kingsbury’s recent break-up isn’t reflecting well on her film career. Fortunately, bridesmaid duties in Tinsley Cove provide a perfect change of pace from LA. Until, to save face, Juliette allows the lie that she’s engaged to persist. But her best friend Owen McFadden has Juliette’s back — he’s looking for a fake wife!

Owen needs to show a potential investor that he’s serious about family and business. As her groom-to-be, a fake engagement would be a win-win! Their pretense feels so real — like true love has always been hiding in plain sight. But faking it isn’t making it. If they’re going to risk their long-time friendship for love, Juliette and Owen will have to break all the rules!

She won’t play anyone’s fool. But is her new romance life’s biggest ruse yet?

Lana Winchester hates liars. She’d be appalled to know that billionaire businessman Edmund Clayton III hid his true identity during their snowbound one-night tryst. Learning the wealthy mogul is also her new down-to-earth friend and coworker, Peter, would be unthinkable! Edmund’s undercover-boss reality show demands he disguise himself as someone he’s not. Yet, soon private outings — and passionate kisses — with Lana feel more authentic than anything he’s ever known. Their romantic connection is real despite Edmund’s subterfuge. But can it survive Lana discovering the truth about the ‘men’ in her life?

His return sets off fireworks...but will it blow up her dreams?

When Theo Danby returns to Maple Glen to sell his inherited land, Maura Stuart panics. Selling the land could endanger Maura’s beloved donkey therapy business...and expose her secrets. Her only hope is to rope Theo into helping with the Fourth of July festival and make Theo fall in love with their small town. But if she trusts him with the truth, will he stay...or will she lose everything?

The Hill Country is no match for Manhattan. Or is it?

The only thing standing between Maple Leighton and her dream of becoming a veterinarian? Just one year in small-town Bluebonnet, Texas. But fulfilling the conditions of her scholarship won’t be easy, especially once buttoned-up Maple learns why she was left the quaint practice. Plus, she has to contend with know-it-all town pediatrician Ford Bishop!

Gregarious Ford’s clearly suspicious of Maple’s motives. But as his suspicion fades — and as Maple makes friends throughout town with the help of a gorgeous golden retriever — the attraction sparking between the unlikely duo can’t be denied. There’s just something about the Texas sun that might give these two opposites a new leash on love!

Mills & Boon Special Edition — Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

The Rancher Hits The Road - Melissa Senate

Nothing like a little road trip with a jilted bride.

Ranch foreman Shane Dawson certainly hadn’t expected he’d be escorting the bride away from her wedding, but Ashley McCray was determined to track down her good-for-nothing runaway groom. Since widower Shane’s twin daughters were scheduled to visit family anyway, Shane offered Ashley a ride to seek her revenge. All he asked was that Ashley help turn his tomboy twins into temporary angels who could change his late wife’s parents’ minds about seeking custody. Seven hours on the road should have been enjoyable and uneventful. Except this romance-weary couple had more in common than they’d ever imagined...

Her Second-Chance Family - Elizabeth Bevarly

Fate ended their romance the first time around. Has the time come to make amends?

Tragedy — and an abusive, manipulative mother — destroyed Alice Whitlock’s high school romance with Finn Huxley. Reuniting with the handsome contractor years later to restore and sell her late mother’s home resurrects their strong bond. But when Finn discovers he has a young daughter from a previous marriage who is now orphaned without him, Alice is forced to relive the pain she felt when she lost their baby all those years ago...and lost Finn in the process. Will the heartbreak of her past — and her shock over Finn’s previous marriage — destroy their second chance for the family she always dreamed of?

A Cape Cod Summer - Jo McNally

When it comes to love, there’s always something cooking.

If Lexi Bellamy had to describe Winsome Cove, she would say the little Cape Cod town is tired and stuck in its ways. Like its men — or at least Sam Knight — the handsome New Englander who irritates the ‘Midwest nice’ right out of the former five-star, big city chef.

Looking for a reset after her ex-fiancé all but ruined her career and reputation, Lexi agrees to spend the summer rebranding Sam’s family’s run-down restaurant. Yet Lexi faces resistance from Sam with every change. And the best way to keep from bickering...is kissing. Even so, Sam doesn’t trust her big city ways. Can Lexi convince Sam that — like a good surf’n’turf — they’re made for each other?

It Started With A Secret - Tif Marcelo

When one unforgettable night, leads to a whole new life...

When Jared Sotheby arrives in Peak, Virginia, to search for his identity — and his Filipino roots —he doesn’t anticipate an instant connection with a stunning woman he meets on his first night in town. And he certainly doesn’t expect her to be managing the B&B owned by the biological family he’s searching for!

One passionate night aside, Mathilda Matthews needs a cook — and Jared, a chef, needs a way in. She’ll give him the job if he keeps his identity a secret — for now. Their subterfuge quickly grows complicated as Jared yearns for a connection — not only with his family, but also with the once-bitten Mathilda. But first he’ll have to convince her to let a younger man into her heart...

When one unforgettable night, leads to a whole new life...

When Jared Sotheby arrives in Peak, Virginia, to search for his identity — and his Filipino roots —he doesn’t anticipate an instant connection with a stunning woman he meets on his first night in town. And he certainly doesn’t expect her to be managing the B&B owned by the biological family he’s searching for!

One passionate night aside, Mathilda Matthews needs a cook — and Jared, a chef, needs a way in. She’ll give him the job if he keeps his identity a secret — for now. Their subterfuge quickly grows complicated as Jared yearns for a connection — not only with his family, but also with the once-bitten Mathilda. But first he’ll have to convince her to let a younger man into her heart...

When it comes to love, there’s always something cooking.

If Lexi Bellamy had to describe Winsome Cove, she would say the little Cape Cod town is tired and stuck in its ways. Like its men — or at least Sam Knight — the handsome New Englander who irritates the ‘Midwest nice’ right out of the former five-star, big city chef.

Looking for a reset after her ex-fiancé all but ruined her career and reputation, Lexi agrees to spend the summer rebranding Sam’s family’s run-down restaurant. Yet Lexi faces resistance from Sam with every change. And the best way to keep from bickering...is kissing. Even so, Sam doesn’t trust her big city ways. Can Lexi convince Sam that — like a good surf’n’turf — they’re made for each other?

Fate ended their romance the first time around. Has the time come to make amends?

Tragedy ? and an abusive, manipulative mother ? destroyed Alice Whitlock?s high school romance with Finn Huxley. Reuniting with the handsome contractor years later to restore and sell her late mother?s home resurrects their strong bond. But when Finn discovers he has a young daughter from a previous marriage who is now orphaned without him, Alice is forced to relive the pain she felt when she lost their baby all those years ago...and lost Finn in the process. Will the heartbreak of her past ? and her shock over Finn?s previous marriage ? destroy their second chance for the family she always dreamed of?

Nothing like a little road trip with a jilted bride.

Ranch foreman Shane Dawson certainly hadn’t expected he’d be escorting the bride away from her wedding, but Ashley McCray was determined to track down her good-for-nothing runaway groom. Since widower Shane’s twin daughters were scheduled to visit family anyway, Shane offered Ashley a ride to seek her revenge. All he asked was that Ashley help turn his tomboy twins into temporary angels who could change his late wife’s parents’ minds about seeking custody. Seven hours on the road should have been enjoyable and uneventful. Except this romance-weary couple had more in common than they’d ever imagined...