New Releases by Mary Kay McComas

In this captivating romance, nothing is what it seems The last place Noah Tessler wants to be is stranded in the Nevada desert. But the Chicago diplomat is on a mission to find the woman who seduced his brother fifteen years ago . . . and the boy who is heir to the Tessler fortune. But single mom Michelin Albee is not at all what Noah expected. Neither is Gypsum, a one-horse ghost town waiting for the next revival of the Hollywood Western. The tall, broad-shouldered hunk who Mich just towed to safety is clearly a stranger to these parts. She has no idea what brought Noah here, but he has already charmed the auto mechanic who harbors secret dreams of being a champion arm wrestler. And Mich’s teenage son has taken to Noah like he is one of them. But what happens once she discovers that the man she’s falling for is not who he claims to be? Will she and Noah lose their chance for a future together—their chance to be a family? This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.

Featuring twins, triplets, and multiple identities, this is a whimsical, romantic tale about the perils of living someone else’s life It starts when Katherine Asher’s sister makes a date with two different men. When she asks her triplet to take her place with one of them, Katherine tells herself this is the last time she will agree to a bait and switch. That is, until the take-no-prisoners attorney meets her date. Architect John Wesley is nice, well mannered . . . and drop-dead gorgeous. And he thinks he’s kissing her sister Corrie! Pretending to be his twin brother has its occasional perks, but meeting “Corrie” makes Peter wish he had gotten there first. When he finds out who she really is—with two sisters who are mirror images of one another—he realizes that he and Katherine have a lot in common. Until they find themselves on opposite sides of an explosive case. The One for Me is a delightful story of love and romance . . . and being yourself. This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.

Big city girl Anne Hunnicut is in Webster, Kentucky for one reason: to shut down the textile mill. When her rental car breaks down in the backwoods, the last person she expected to come to her rescue was rugged country boy Buck LaSalle–the ringleader of the union workers determined to keep the mill open and the town alive and prosperous. Sparks fly between Anne and Buck, but is the issue of the mill closing going to stand between them? Anne’s desire for a home spurs an understanding and empathy for Buck and the people of Webster, but questions whether it’s enough to give up her big city career ambitions. Can an urban girl find love, security, and new aspirations for her life with a small town guy? From New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay McComas, LOVIN’ A GOOD OL’ BOY was originally published as part of Bantam Dell's Loveswept line.

For a limited time, and at a special price, discover Mary Kay McComas's What Happened to Hannah with Bonus Material. Plus, receive an excerpt from McComas's new book Something About Sophie, available March 26th. What Happened to Hannah is a novel of love, hate, loss, and redemption; of a life full of unfinished business. New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay McComas weaves an unforgettable tale of a loner who is called back by tragedy to the home she ran away from years earlier, and finds herself the sole responsible party for a troubled teenage niece. Powerfully moving, deeply emotional, What Happened to Hannah is superior contemporary woman's fiction that fans of Kristin Hannah, Kristina Riggle, and Jennifer McMahon will take deeply into their hearts and hold there forever.

DIVGuarded secrets and a lifetime of lies haunt what might be Esther Brite’s only chance for a future with the rugged Dr. Jacobey /divDIV Esther Brite overcame her tough, mining-town roots, seizing stardom with her talent for songwriting—but she harbors a dark past. After a car crash claims her husband and baby boy, Esther returns to her hometown, only to fall ill with pneumonia. She is at the mercy of the town’s new doctor, the brusque, handsome Daniel Jacobey. But as she recovers, she learns that during her years away from Bellewood, Dr. Jacobey purchased her childhood home and found her diary. With that window into her intimate thoughts and fears, Dr. Jacobey becomes infatuated with a woman he believes he knows completely. But the residents of small-town Bellewood clearly mistrust Esther. And there’s something Dr. Jacobey doesn’t yet know about her tortured history. What will happen when he learns the truth? /divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas./div

DIVThis good girl can’t help but go after the alluring, unpredictable man who is just passing through town . . . /divDIV Is it possible that the gorgeous guy across the street is actually staring at her? Ellen Webster can hardly believe it; she thinks she’s far too ordinary to attract the attention of a handsome, edgy man like Jonah Blake. Yet he continues to stare. /divDIV /divDIVEllen has always been unfailingly kind to others, and on this particular day it has cost her a parking spot and her place in line at the deli. On top of it all, she is about to be passed up for a promotion she rightfully deserves. She has reached her wits end, and with the aid of a small volume of helpful go-getter hints, Ellen sets her sights on what she wants, starting with the striking, dangerous Jonah. But this man is clouded in mystery, and may be more than Ellen bargained for. /divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas./div

DIVDestinies collide when two strangers find love in a moment of chaos/divDIV Holly is navigating a crowded Los Angeles International Airport terminal when the earthquake hits. Dazed, she fails to notice the ceiling crumbling above her. But in one swift motion, a stranger tackles her, saving her from certain death as tons of debris crash only feet from where they fall, locked in an embrace. Drawn together in a split second, Holly and Oliver find a bond they never could have expected. Can the love built in a single, dramatic moment really be the result of a passion that has spanned many lifetimes? /divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas./div

DIVTwo people, locked in a bitter battle, find their lives forever changed by the irresistible pull of an ancient legend /divDIV Harriet Wheaton is out of options. Her manor house on Jovette Island is in foreclosure and, in a desperate attempt to save it, she invites Payton Dunsmore to view her home. She feels sure that once he sees how important it is to her, he will stop pressing for the foreclosure and compromise with her. But when Payton arrives, it’s not the house that captures his attention. He’s undeniably drawn to stubborn, passionate Harriet, but still has no intention of saving the manor. Past the point of an amicable resolution, Harriet plays her last card, marooning them on the island and turning to the old Jovette legend that those who arrive as enemies will leave as lovers. But will the legend really work its magic and save her family legacy? And will Harriet be able to hold onto Payton’s heart without knowing if his passion is part of a spell or the real magic of love?/divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas./div

DIVA woman and the bodyguard sworn to defend her discover an unexpected passion that neither can deny /divDIV The last assignment bodyguard Ian Walker wants is protecting Trudy Babbitt. She is his polar opposite: talkative, relentlessly cheerful, and prone to leaving her doors and windows unlocked. She fills her house with eccentric boarders—even when she should be in a witness protection program. But despite her maddening quirks, Ian can’t help but find her appealing. And though Ian has a gruff and stoic exterior, Trudy senses a gentle, loving man beneath. Will Ian let down his guard and accept a love he never imagined? /divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas./div

DIVTwo heartbroken neighbors weigh the risks of their irresistible attraction /divDIV Ms. Augusta Miller has experienced more than her fair share of disappointment. A promising violinist, she once played with the New York Philharmonic—but after a career-ending injury, she wound up in a small-town elementary school, teaching music classes and giving violin lessons on the side. Desperate for a quiet, stable refuge, Augusta pretends not to notice her cocky, and rather handsome, next-door neighbor, a recent divorcé and single father. But Scott Hammond, the new high school principal, is hard to avoid—and it’s obvious that he feels their chemistry, too. Can Augusta overcome her past and take a chance on love again? /divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas./div

DIVInfatuation smolders in a quarantined laboratory, as rival scientists fight to survive—and to control their overwhelming desire /divDIV Dr. “Mack” McKissack, a renowned scientist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is certain Dr. Kurt Andropov is hiding something in his fortress of a laboratory. Suspecting that the maverick genius’s work involves deadly bacteria, she storms into his lab demanding answers. But the renegade researcher stonewalls her—until a shocking laboratory accident forces them into a two-week isolation period. Quarantined with a man she despises, Mack can’t believe she feels attracted to him. And with each passing hour, their longing only grows deeper—even while the threat of a catastrophic outbreak rises. Will Mack risk a final chance at love with a man she barely trusts? /divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas./div

If you knew at age ten what you knew at age forty-two, how much of your life would you change?

Rosemary Wickum always found wonderful treasures at the refuse center, pieces perfect for her metal sculpture. When recycling whiz Gary Albright began pursuing her with shameless persistence, eveyone in town started rooting for romance.

Could a Kansas farmer, whose eyes smoldered with heat, soothe the wounded spirit of a big-city doctor? Gil Howlett was determined to discover what had driven Dorie Devries into hiding in his hometown. Dorie wondered if deep sorrow ever healed, but Gil's tenderness slowly won her trust. Mary Kay McComas's heartwarming and heartbreaking novels weave a tapestry of emotions into stories the reader wishes would never end.

When fun-loving rogue Bryce LaSalle meets Ellis, the pretty, prickly stranger in town, he finds himself throwing over his old ways and pursuing the independent young woman, intent on protecting her from the harshness of life