There's only one reason this bride won't walk down the aisle…and he's back! She gave him her innocence. Can he win her back by Christmas? Certain that she will never love again, Timoney George has agreed to a convenient marriage. If she can't recapture the hot, all-consuming chemistry she discovered with Crete Asgar, she might as well have cold security. Crete tried to forget Timoney, but the idea of another man possessing her is intolerable. With just twelve hours until she walks down the aisle, Crete steals her back. And now he has the night before Christmas to prove to her — and himself — that he won't break her heart all over again…

Business and forbidden pleasure collide in this Italian marriage of convenience romance. No marriage? No merger. They had only one option. He'd denied his attraction while she'd been promised to his brother. So when Olivia Jennings is jilted days before her elaborately planned wedding, Alessandro Sartori offers himself as groom. Their families will get the merger they want. And he'll finally get the bride he craves. Orphan Olivia has always felt invisible. But the desire she discovers with her unexpected husband makes her feel seen for the very first time. Theirs is a paper marriage, but what will become of them if they choose to make their vows real?

Things aren't always as they seem in this scandalous royal marriage of convenience story. A seductive stranger… Or her future husband? Princess Zabrina agreed to a convenient match with a king she's yet to meet to save her country from economic ruin. But before her wedding day, she seizes her first and last taste of freedom — with the royal bodyguard! Their encounter is electrifying… until he reveals his true identity. Roman had wanted to get to know his intended queen better — and he's certainly done that! Yet having witnessed his father's destructive affairs, how can he trust her? But Zabrina won't abandon their bargain, and their unstoppable chemistry isn't going anywhere…

A long-lost flame is reignited in this enchanting secret heir story. Reunited with the rugged billionaire... for their son's sake! Their connection was so unique, their desire unmatched… Marisa was the first and last woman Roman Bardales proposed to, and her stark refusal turned his heart to stone. Now, years later, he's finally discovered the lasting effects of their encounter: his son! Devoted mother Marisa has always craved stability for her and her little boy. But Roman's reappearance in their lives shakes her very foundations. For he's not simply staking a claim to his child. He's reawakening the longing she thought she'd never feel again…

The consequences neither of them expected...

An unforgettable encounter... To bind her to the billionaire! When Ago Accardi's brother jilts business-deal bride Victoria Cameron, proud, dutiful Ago is quick to make amends. But he intended only to apologize, not to take the beautiful heiress to bed! All her life, Victoria's virginity has been used as a bargaining chip by her domineering father. Her glorious night with Ago meant freedom, even if he clearly wanted nothing more to do with her. Now months later, she must face the uncompromising Italian's reaction to her shocking news... She's having his child!

Christmas is tough for widow Jenna Wheeler and her four children. But even though she'd sold part of her family's land to make ends meet, she's determined to spin the holiday into the stuff of magic — no matter what it takes. Now if she could only find a job…. Maybe her new landlord could oblige — gorgeous, child-averse Carson McRaven. He needs a chef, and he knows the lovely Jenna could do a bang-up job — if only she could keep her brood out of his hair. But as he finds himself catapulted into the cheerful chaos of her family… not to mention Jenna's arms… he's learning more about the spirit of Christmas than he'd ever dreamed possible.

The Cardwell clan has a new, mysterious member. Dana Cardwell warmly welcomed her Justice cousin into the family fold and to the ranch for a reunion. But this cunning kin has other plans for Dana… and designs on her husband, Hud. Hilde Jacobson has known Dana too long to let her best friend get conned — or worse, killed. Unfortunately Hilde is no match for a skilled impostor who's duped everyone in the canyon. Only Deputy Marshal Colt Dawson believes Hilde's claims about the phony relation; only his strong arms have saved her from "accidents" intended to get her out of the way. Together can they convince the Cardwells that a predator lurks in their happy home?

Secrets are unraveled and enemies become lovers in this gripping pregnancy romance. Untouched, unavailable… and utterly impossible for him to resist! Dante Romano has no doubt Mia Hamilton, his father's much younger widow, is a ruthless gold digger. Yet the sparks between him and Mia are an inferno waiting to erupt. And erupt it does — into an unforgettable encounter that leaves Dante stunned by Mia's innocence and his craving for more. Giving in to her undeniable attraction to Dante makes it harder for Mia to hide the secrets she's sworn to keep. She's brought enough scandal to the legendary Romano family. And that's before her shocking bombshell!

The major must wed. Wastrel, rebel, layabout… just a few of the names Lord Becconsall has hidden his quick intellect and sharp wit behind over the years. Recently titled, ex-military and required to wed, Jake views ton ladies with a cynical eye… Until he falls upon — quite literally — Lady Harriet Inskip. After years of being overlooked, Harriet cannot believe that Lord Becconsall is the only person to truly see her. But between his taunts and her fiery disposition, it's soon clear that the major has finally met his match!

A relentless stalker. A determined woman. A Texas agent with everything to lose. Security expert Sean Hayes would rather take a case than return to his family's Texas ranch. But finding Raelynn Simmons leads a stalker right to her — and forces Sean and the pretty singer into hiding. As they race to identify the threat, Sean must resist their instant attraction. But will a lethal endgame separate them for good?

A sleepy town… Ravaged by a kidnapping. I'm so scared. My mom and dad are gone. My teacher, Mr. Shepherd, said that I was a smart kid. That he'd help if I ever got into trouble. And his friend, Deputy Norwood, said it was her job to keep me safe. I don't know why the black car took my parents away… And then they took me! Mr. Shepherd, where are you? Find me — soon!

Someone's watching them. Someone they'd never suspect. Reece Montgomery's on an undercover mission to learn what unsuspecting B and B owner Lianna Kade knows about her husband's murder. However, the workaholic North Star agent finds himself in serious danger, not the least of which is his unprofessional need to protect Lianna and her son, Henry. When the fearless widow proposes an ultra-risky plan to lure a killer, it will test Reece's resolve not to fall for Lianna and her fatherless child.

Wedding bells in Oak Grove… Raising her son alone, penniless Sylvia Marks has had enough of being the subject of town gossip. But when her son is seriously injured she'll do anything to save him… even kidnap handsome Dr. Nelson Graham! Nelson knows what he wants in a wife; she's to be amiable, biddable and skilled in domestic chores. Gun-toting Sylvia Marks isn't what he had in mind, but as the two are forced together he realizes she's exactly what he needs!

A real man puts his child's needs first in Stella Bagwell's contribution to the Montana Mavericks: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights continuity The Cowboy's Second Chance Single dad Tyler Abernathy has vowed to devote himself completely to his little girl, Maeve. The widowed rancher's belief that he wasn't a present-enough father or husband pushes him to turn down the locals' well-meaning attempts to fix him up. But when he meets Callie Sheldrick, she disarms him in ways he can't explain… or ignore. Walking away would be the right thing to do. Yet doing the "right" thing might end up breaking all three of their hearts…

New beginnings are just what the doctor ordered in this riveting tale. As a psychologist, Mallory Blake knew there were times when one had to let go. She also knew just how much it hurt. After her husband's death, she'd packed up her belongings and moved to San Francisco, wishing it was as easy to box up her memories and seal away her regrets. But she had her patients at the hospital who helped her move forward, patients like six-year-old Davey. The broken little boy needed Mallory — not that his doctor agreed. Mallory had heard the rumors about neurosurgeon Justin Whitmore. She had experienced firsthand his temper, his impossible standards and his undeniable charm. But beneath all of that, Mallory discovered Justin hid an old pain, one she wasn't sure she could heal. And yet she couldn't walk away from him. Because there are times when it is right to move on…and times when you take someone's hand and never let go.