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As a teenager, Dinah Westlake had witnessed the murder of her pregnant cousin, but a concussion blocked her memories of that night.Now, ten years later, her cousin's widower, Marc Devlin, had returned to Charleston to give his young son a true Southern Christmas. It was a chance to make amends in a family torn apart by the tragedy–and the suspicion that Marc was responsible for his wife's demise.But when several dangerous «accidents» occurred amid the colorful holiday celebrations, Dinah's recollections of that past dark night began to resurface. Would she discover a killer inside the man she'd grown to love?

Everything is going wrong for Caitlin Saylor. Her boyfriend has left her. Her musical trio is disbanding. And for their trio's swan song? They'll be playing another wedding: a chance to watch someone else's happy ending. And then, unexpectedly, Chase Hollister enters the scene.The candle factory owner is handsome, charming and very interested in Caitlin. His gift of a special candle proves it. But there's something more to the candle than Caitlin or Chase suspect. Something that puts Caitlin at risk. To keep Caitlin safe, Chase must face a haunting crime from his past–and a deadly killer in the present.

Penny Jordan needs no introduction as arguably the most recognisable name writing for Mills & Boon. We have celebrated her wonderful writing with a special collection, many of which for the first time in eBook format and all available right now.Heather dreaded seeing Kyle Bennett again. Six years ago, her stupid, childish jealousy had driven him away from the only home he had ever known. But for her father's sake, now she must ask for his help."What are you asking me for, Heather?" he demanded. ''You want money from me… a cash payment for the years you had to put up with me in your home?''There seemed to be no way to convince Kyle that she regretted what she had done. No way to make him believe that money was not her only driving force.

There was nothing Lisa could do to persuade Matt Lansdon that she was neither a loose woman nor a gold digger.And even she had to admit that his discovery of her practically naked in his nephew' s apartment had weakened her defense! There was of course a perfectly reasonable explanation, but Matt refused to believe that anything about Lisa was entirely innocent!

When making love, Marco D'Angelo was sensual and passionate. But when it came to declaring his love, he was unable to open his heart. When their whirlwind marriage fell apart, Payton left him, taking their two young daughters with her.Two years later, Payton has returned to Italy–the time has come for the girls to get to know their father. At first Payton is determined to keep her distance from Marco. But on seeing him again her feelings for him can no longer be ignored…she's forced to admit that her body still yearns for her husband's touch…\

He took the fall Hunter Gordon had pleaded guilty to a crime he hadn't committed.And served ten long years in prison. All to save the family who had taken him in: beautiful Rae Benton and her father. But right before Rae's father died, he revealed his daughter was in danger. Hunter had to keep her safe. How was he supposed to get close?Rae didn't know the truth and blamed him for the loss of all she held dear. Hunter would have to earn Rae's trust–without ever telling her what really happened a decade ago.

Maddy had agreed to meet her husband-by-arrangement but she had no intention of marrying him! Her plan was to pretend to be the very opposite of a suitable wife!Millionaire tycoon Dex Fitzgerald was relieved to meet Maddy no one would make him marry this! But they couldn't hide the attraction that sizzled between them…. A night of searing passion was inevitable, and when it happened, would Dex discover the real Maddy the one he'd want to make his bride…?

They were no longer married. But unforgettable Jager Jeffries had returned to claim Paige all the same – this time as his mistress! Jager had been a boy from the wrong side of the tracks when he'd made teenage heiress Paige his bride. Now, the self-made millionaire was unquestionably his own man. But did he want Paige only as a trophy to show how far he'd come? Or was it possible he had a secret agenda…?

This is your battle, Isabella. Kill him first. Or he will tear down your house.In her old life, Isabella DeMarco lived in New York with her father and had just started to fall for a handsome police lieutenant. Then she learned the truth–she is Gifted, a powerful magic user. In her new world, Jean-Marc des Ombres is the one person Izzy can trust as she claims her birthright–keeping New Orleans and the House of the Flames safe from supernatural enemies. But those enemies will do anything to destroy her. When Jean-Marc is injured, Izzy is caught between fighting off a powerful vampire and opening her House to a potentially treacherous ally. And now the lives of the people she cares about most may be sacrificed for her own….

Her father's death didn't seem suspicious.Yet Maggie Arnold can't deny that there's something odd about the old Victorian house he was working on when he died. The house that Maggie has now inherited. All she wants is to finish the renovations, sell the house and leave Holyoake, Iowabut that's easier said than done.The only handyman in town who steps up to help her is Gideon Bromley – a man no one in Holyoake wants to trust. And just beyond every corner hides the person determined to keep them both away from the housefor good.

Amhearst, Pennsylvania, was just the kind of place for new beginnings for brokenhearted reporter Merry Kramer.But she soon discovered danger lurked behind the holly bushes when a dead body turned up in her car! The trouble didn't end there–gunshots, attacks and a handsome new friend who might not be what he seemed.Surrounded by suspects, Merry would have to use all her investigative skills to keep from becoming front-page news–as the killer's next victim.