New Releases by BARBARA McMahon

One day Savannah, an excellent nanny, is requested for an assignment by her former lover Declan. Seven years ago, he left Savannah to try to make things work with his ex-wife for the sake of his child. However, after divorcing his ex-wife again, he asks Savannah to watch after his child. Unable to refuse his request, she agrees to go on a camping trip with him and his daughter, Jacey. Which sounds like fun, except that Jacey is in the middle of a rebellious phase. How will Savannah deal with this clueless father and his difficult daughter?

Always impetuous, this time Sara’s really landed herself in hot water. Caught photographing forbidden locations, she’s in a foreign jail and no one knows where she is. Sheikh Kharun bak Rijad learns the daughter of the chief representative from the US is accused of spying. To allow the courts to proceed would cause international consequences. Yet, not to act would escalate internal conflicts at the highest levels of his government. A hastily concocted plan might buy them enough time to finalize a deal worth millions and avoid international repercussions. Can they fool the world into thinking they’re in love? If you like sweet billionaire romances and engagements-of-convenience, you''ll love Falling for the Sheikh. Download your copy today!

Cassie is tasked with taking care of her divorced boss’s twin daughters, daughters he didn’t even know he had until their mother recently died. Flustered, he appoints Cassie as his temporary nanny. Cassie admires her young and accomplished boss. When he asks her to do something, she can’t refuse him. While spending time with him in the course of looking after his kids, she sees the real Jared, and she can’t help falling for him. But she can’t expect anything from him. Because all he’s looking for is someone to take on the mother role for his children…

Ella is a glassblower who hides from the outside world. In order to cool off after working by the fire every day, she walks along the beach at night. But last night she saw a strange man swimming in the ocean where no one should have been...naked as the day he was born. His figure standing still, bathed in moonlight, was like Apollo emerging from the sea. On his face was a heartbreaking sca?was he hiding in the dark night, too?

Jordan Brodie: handsome, fun-loving, recently deceased. His former fianc?e, Laura Parkerson, is tasked with trying to sell off his paintings in her gallery, but Jordan''s twin brother has other ideas, and as the executor of Jordan’s will, he has a bit of say. Laura''s pulled between his demands and those of his mother. She''s too wrapped up in this family’s arguments?does mother know best, or will her late fianc?’s doppelganger swing matters his way?

While in between her jobs as a nanny, Melissa decides to help her brother-in-law on a project. This requires them to go to the kingdom of Qu’Arim to work with Sheikh Surim. While she''s there, Melissa inadvertently finds herself taking care of Surim’s children, believing they aren''t being properly cared for. When Surim sees how well the children get along with her, he appoints her as their nanny. Melissa suggests the children need to spend more time with Surim in order to establish a deeper bond. While doing so, Surim gets to spend more time with Melissa, as well. Soon she finds herself falling in love with the sheikh, who is, naturally, beyond her reach. Melissa wishes Surim could return her feelings so she can go from being the nanny for his children to becoming his wife. Can her dream actually come true?

Prolific bestselling author Barbara McMahon has won almost every major award in romance, and it''s easy to see why: her stories are heartwarming and emotional journeys that make you remember what it''s like to fall in love. In I''LL TAKE FOREVER, When Jenny Warwick is asked to provide cover for a DEA agent so he can infiltrate the small town where she lives, she reluctantly agrees, unable to believe any of her neighbors would be involved with drugs. Before long everyone in town thinks there’s a romance blooming between her and the new man in town. Kyle is not looking for romance, especially the forever kind. Yet he plays the devoted suitor so well, only Jenny knows it’s part of Kyle’s cover. Or is it?

Arabella, Countess of Waverly, was banished to the North of England four years ago by her irate husband. Falsely accused of scandalous behavior weeks into their marriage, she had no recourse but to acquiesce to his harsh decree. Now she''s come into an inheritance which will enable her to return to London. Justin, Earl of Waverly was reported killed by Napoleon''s troops in Spain. When he returns home unexpectedly on the eve of Arabella''s return to London, the sparks fly. Scandal is one thing Justin refuses to allow taint his name. She is determined to set up her own establishment in London. Which would feed the gossip he is trying to avoid. They strike an agreement. He will lend his countenance if she will agree to behave with propriety and assist in launching his younger sister to the ton. Justin vows he will watch her every move. Arabella cautiously agrees, determined to find a way to clear her in her husband''s eyes and prove once and for all she was innocent of the scandalous behavior he believes of her.

Years ago Kassie Montgomery fled her home when attempts were made on her life. Now P.I. Jake Lancaster has found her hiding place and vows to take her back to the family she doesn''t trust. When danger comes to them, Kassie has nowhere else to turn. Can she trust Jake to keep her safe while she attempts to discover who''s trying to kill her and end the threat once and for all?

The Escape Jenny is a elementary school teacher on summer vacation, escaping an awkward situation in her home town after a recent breakup with her fiancé. A short-term summer job is perfect. And who wouldn''t like the temporary job in New Orleans watching a precious baby girl. Let the good times roll. The Promise Injured oil worker Jared Montgomery lost his best friend in a horrific accident. Now he returns to New Orleans to recuperate, bringing his friend''s orphaned baby home with him. He''d promised to bring her to the US if anything happened to his friend. Since Jared spends most of his time traveling the world, he''ll put the little girl up for adoption, as soon as a suitable family is found. Best Laid Plans Jared finds himself falling for the adorable baby girl and her beautiful and outspoken nanny. But this footloose and fancy free bachelor has never been one to choose home over adventure. And Jenny''s definitely not looking for any ties by summer''s end. Just how much sway does a baby have? REVIEWS: Winning characters, sweet loving and a relaxed writing style blend charmingly. 4 Stars Romantic Times Magazine A rich, multi-layered love story with vibrant characters which touch the hearts of readers. Rendezvous Enchanting tale of passionate romance in the historic French Quarter. Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX Delightful Reading–highly recommended. Word Wraps

Stranded on an exotic island in the south Pacific, Mary-Kate is enchanted with the island, the people she meets and their slower way of life. Too bad she isn’t as enchanted with the island’s stern owner. Her attempts to leave are constantly delayed. Then just when she’s about to change her mind about wanting to leave, the way is clear. Now what’s a woman to do–leave the man she’s fallen for behind, or stay where she’s not wanted?

Katie Donovan kicks over the traces of her loveless marriage and heads for Key West to start a new life in the sun and fun of the beach. To her shock, her husband follows and demands she return home to Boston. Digging in Katie refuses, and so starts an unusual courtship by a man who was too busy before, but now determined not to lose his wife

Miracles don’t happen to young widows in the last stages of pregnancy and working long hours to save every penny possible for when the baby arrives. Yet that’s exactly what Lindsay Donovan believes when Luke Winters shows up late one night at the café where she works and out of the blue asks her to marry him. The catch? It’s in name only. A piece of paper makes it legal, but beyond that, it’s not a match made in heaven. In fact, no sooner are they wed when the groom leaves the country for four months. When he returns the charade escalates when he proposes Lindsay and her baby visit his dying grandfather with him, to show the old man Luke’s settled for the future. Will this paper marriage implode when family dynamics take an unexpected turn?

Banished from the family estate in England a decade ago by a overbearing, unforgiving grandfather, Alexis Kent has led a life of adventure in the Caribbean working on sail boats and going wherever her interests lead her. A recent unfortunate turn of events has her stranded on a remote island. The only way off--signing on as the sole crew member for an eccentric writer who wants nothing to do with the trappings of civilization, just to be left alone to write. Neither expected the sparks that flew.

Will the boss take a bride? Mitch Holden has made Ginny Morgan a very generous proposal…. If she is willing to be his secretary, Mitch will pay for her son''s operation. Ginny is happy to work for Mitch, but finds it hard to get close to a man who has shut out the world since the loss of his family. So Ginny is stunned when her job of convenience turns into a marriage of convenience…

When Rachel Goodson starts working for Luis Alvares he''s prickly and suspicious. But as they draw closer, and their secrets spill out, Rachel knows Luis''s heart is still with his late wife. So she''s stunned to receive a proposal—Luis wants her to pose as his girlfriend! And soon Luis makes it clear he wants more than just a pretend relationship…. The question is, will he ever make a third, real and romantic, proposal…?

Marriage under fire Though Sara Blackstone adores her husband, Alec constantly puts his job first—so Sara walks out on their marriage after only a year. She doesn''t know then that she''s pregnant with Alec''s child…. Six months later, Sara is enjoying a holiday before the baby''s born. The last person she expects to see is Alec! Has he finally realized his wife is more important to him than his work? Sara must find out—after all, their future as a family is at stake!

Marriage by royal command! Sara Kinsale is stunned to be thrown together with a prince of the desert, and even more so to find herself unbelievably attracted to the elusive Sheikh Kahrun bak Samin…. Especially as she''s indebted to the sheikh and it''s only a matter of time before he demands to be repaid! Kahrun soon names his price—marriage! He needs a trophy wife, and Sara is already living under his roof. But will she be the sheikh''s bride in name only—or will her marriage duties be a little more intimate…?

MARRYING FOR THE SAKE OF A CHILD… After all she''s been through, Jenny Gordon is scared of letting anyone close. But now she''s forced to confront her fears—Jenny''s been made guardian of a little girl! Moreover, the child''s uncle, wealthy Connor Wolfe, has proposed a marriage of convenience so that he can give his orphaned niece the family she deserves…. Now this is the real test for Jenny—she agrees to the marriage for little Angie''s sake. But can she trust a man again, live with him…and let him into her heart?

Torn between duty…and desire! Prince Jean LeBlanc is the sole remaining heir to the throne of Marique. Only, he refuses to have anything to do with his royal heritage. As Marique''s royal ambassador it''s Clarissa Dubonette''s job to persuade Jean that his country needs him to be king…. Jean reluctantly agrees to escort Clarissa back to Marique, but only so that he can finally cut all ties with his kingdom. In the meantime he''s shadowed by Clarissa day and night and he''s quickly falling for her innocent, elegant beauty. Now Jean is faced with an impossible choice: to become king and make Clarissa his queen, or to leave them both forever….

WHEN AN ORDINARY WOMAN… MEETS A SHEIKH! Bridget Rossi isn''t used to mingling amongst the seriously rich and famous. But through her cousin, Bridget has just been invited to stay with a powerfully sexy sheikh at his opulent desert oasis! His home is stunning, but despite the luxury, Bridget discovers a man who''s buried his emotions. Ever since Rashid''s wife died, his little boy has been crying out for his daddy. Bridget knows she can bring these two lost souls together…. The only problem is that in the process, she''s falling in love—with them both!

She needs a fiance for a night… Molly McGuire needs a temporary fiance—and when fate steps in at the last moment Molly''s saved…. Nick Bailey is sexy, successful and cynical—and he''s hers for the night! …he wants herforever! Molly is delighted with their date but it seems Nick expects his favor to be returned! Molly finds herself pretending to be his convenient fiancée…worse, it''s going to be until Nick''s satisfied she''s paid him back—in full!

Three sisters uncover secrets that lead to marriage—with the men of their dreams! Georgia Beaufort is dismayed to find Dev Tolliver watching over his stepfather''s estate—and keeping an eye on the new female gardener! Georgia''s not really a gardener—she''s there for a very different reason—and the last thing she needs is to fall in love with Dev. Once Georgia reveals her deception, she knows he''ll never want to see her again…let alone ask her to marry him!

Three sisters uncover secrets that lead to marriage—with the men of their dreams! Marrying Margot Beaufort had been the happiest event of Rand Marstall''s life, but when she lost their baby their marriage had fallen apart. So when Rand turned up five years later to see if they still had a chance together, Margot was stunned. She realized she still loved Rand, but she knew that being his wife again would mean trying for another baby…

HER BOSS DEMANDED MARRIAGE! Pregnant Molly Larkin thought Sheik Kaliq bin Shalik would graciously accept her resignation, but instead he proposed a marriage of convenience. Seemed her powerful boss needed an American bride to stay in the country and, thanks to opening her heart to the wrong man, Molly needed a name for her unborn child. Still, Molly never expected that the man she''d secretly loved from afar would now look into her eyes as if they held the most precious secret. Nonetheless the fantasy would end in a few months. Unless Molly could turn their green-card arrangement into a true-blue marriage…?

When single father Ty Garland hires Maddie Wallace as nanny for the daughter he just discovered, it''s only temporary. He thinks she''s just a glamorous city girl in borrowed cowgirl boots, He knows the type and expects her to hightail it back to Fort Worth the minute she sorts out her family secrets.

Dear Miss Evans, My aunt''s attorney has assured me that the best solution to the problems facing us would be to marry… Nick Silverman needed a mother for his orphaned niece, and Caroline needed money to pay her grandma''s hospital bills. It certainly wasn''t a marriage made in heaven, but Caroline was determined to make it work—for baby Amanda''s sake. But whilst Caroline—a Texas girl, born and bred—knew plenty about cattle ranching, she knew very little about lean and Sexy Outback ranchers…but she was going to find out!

"HOW CAN I EVER HOPE TO ATTRACT THE MAN OF MY DREAMS WHEN HE HAS NEVER LOOKED AT ME THAT WAY?" Abigail Trent had never intended to be thirty and still single. So when her colleague Dr. Greg Hastings offered to help her transform from prim-and-proper physician to irresistible temptress, Abigail couldn''t refuse. But she never expected that with just one kiss, Greg would make her feel so desirable and special. For the first time in Abigail''s life, she was keenly aware of the sensations and longings a man''s touch could evoke. Suddenly, she began to hope that what had started out as a Cinderella-esque fantasy could turn into something much more…that maybe Greg was the Prince Charming she''d been waiting for all her life to give her innocence, and her heart.