New Releases by BARBARA McMahon

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.

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?

Once they were blissfully married… For ten years Heather Jackson has tried to forget she was once a loving young wife. She had to make an impossible decision between her family or her husband—it was her marriage she was forced to sacrifice. Then they were unhappily divorced… But now Heather''s ex-husband is back. She can see that Hunter is still hurting—he doesn''t understand why Heather walked out on their marriage. Even when she confesses the truth, it seems too much has happened for a reconciliation. But Heather can see the attraction is still there—and, deep down, so is the love.

Seeing that unmistakably blue line staring up at her from a pregnancy test should have been the happiest day of Amber Woodworth''s life. But it was also the same day she discovered she was a widow…. Now Amber is making a new life for herself, as an independent, single mom-to-be. Her new neighbor, Adam Carruthers, is a sexy fireman who''s devoted his life to rescuing people. Amber''s determined not to get involved again—especially with a man who puts his life on the line—every day….

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!

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!

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…

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.

"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.

Stacey Williams loves children and travel—so accepting gorgeous Luis Aldivista''s offer to look after his adorable twin boys on the Spanish Riviera is a no-brainer. All widower Luis wants is to see his boys smile again, but Stacey''s zest for life is catching! Stacey knows she can get the boys to giggle, but it will be much harder to get the darkly brooding Luis to open up. She''s just the temporary nanny, but now Luis wants her to stay…as permanent nanny…or wife?

After risking his life to save a little boy, handsome widower Tate Johnson becomes the biggest hero in town. Even nurse Faith Stewart, who''s long since given up her romantic dreams, can''t help falling for the brave sheriff. Her former fiancé broke her heart when he walked away, so she''s resolved to start fresh in small Rocky Point, Maine. She quickly notices that Tate is a hero to everyone but himself. Just as Faith''s heart is opening, Tate''s remains as guarded and closed as ever. Unless a promise made in Rocky Point can bring these two hearts together permanently.

Looking for forgiveness… When Jo Hunter was sixteen, she told a lie that changed the course of her life and the lives of her two foster sisters. Now she’s home to make things right. She needs to make peace with Maddie Oglethorpe, the only mother she’s ever known. Jo is used to people not believing in her, but when Sheriff Sam Witt doubts her story, for some reason it hurts more than she ever could have expected.

Made in heaven? Holly Murphy had dreamed of a peaceful life in the country. But she found that the country was far from quiet. A ruggedly handsome cowboy named Cache McKendrick made certain of that. Seemed as if he had just two things on his mind—cattle and women—and he had plenty of both. Holly was used to proving herself. She was sure that she was more than a match for McKendrick. And a match seemed to be exactly what Cache had in mind.

Fake fiancée! It was Mike Black''s job to keep Candee safe until she testified in court. But his idea of protection meant hiding out with her at his brother''s ranch and pretending she was his fiancée! Candee was not impressed—she was a city girl, and confinement in the country was not her idea of fun. The only compensation was living with Mike, but he knew better than to get involved with an irresistible, bubbly blonde. Past experience had taught him it could only lead to one thing: trouble!

BACHELOR TERRITORY Unsuitable…but irresistible! Marc wanted a sleep, sophisticated woman from the right social background to marry and have children with, but he was finding it practically impossible! He was finally offered a solution in the guise of fun-loving Rennie Morgan, who certainly wasn''t suitable herself—but had lots of eligible friends! Marc suggested that in return for his canceling a business debt she owed him, she should help him choose a bride. It seemed like a great idea—until he started thinking more about kissing Rennie than he did about finding his perfect wife! There are two sides to every story…and now it''s his turn!

Maggie needs a job. Kyle Carstairs needs a housekeeper…. Problem solved: Maggie works for Kyle! Maggie knows she''s in for a challenge: Kyle has had five housekeepers in almost as many months! And, sadly, Maggie has a way of constantly getting into a muddle. Kyle quickly decides it''s time to look for housekeeper number seven and yet, somehow, he just can''t shake Maggie off. She''s different from the rest, but she reminds him all too much of someone else…. Hit the altar trail with Barbara McMahon''s WESTERN WEDDINGS! "This book and this series should not be missed by any romance reader." —Rendezvous

HITCHED! Husband for hire? Charity Blackstone knew all there was to know about cowboys. After all, she''d married one. Bobby Blackstone, Charity''s feckless husband, had been tragically killed in an accident. The only things he''d left Charity were a ranch and a broken heart. The ranch she was determined to keep. Men like Rafe Carstairs shouldn''t be allowed out in public looking that good. Charity didn''t care what he looked like. Rafe was the only man who could save her ranch. In return for his help, Rafe wanted to get married—to Charity. It wouldn''t have been so bad if Rafe hadn''t been a no-good cowboy. It looked as if history was going to repeat itself…. "A delightful relationship romance that sizzles with emotional intensity." —Affaire de Coeur Hit the altar trail with Barbara McMahon''s WESTERN WEDDINGS! HITCHED!

BACK TO THE RANCH She rented a cowboy…and found the man of her dreams! Becca Montgomery wanted to travel the world. But, after being left her father''s ranch, she had to forget her plans for a while until her stepbrother returned from college. However her stepbrother decided not to come home and Becca couldn''t keep her life on hold for ever. So when Josh Randall turned up looking for ranch work, she should have jumped at the chance. But when she hired Josh, she hired the perfect man. Tall, dark and handsome, he ran her ranch and her life like a dream. Who wanted to travel when she had her own custom-made cowboy to come home to? How the West is Won…and wooed! "Barbara McMahon has penned a book that''s sure to satisfy." —Debbie Macomber

"I don''t believe in love and shan''t risk it again." When Melissa worked for him, Bret Terrell accused her of espionage. Married to him, she was nothing more than the obliging stepmother of his son. Was there any way that Melissa could break Bret''s icy resolve? He had been hurt in the past and was determined never to love again. What chance had Melissa''s love of shining through? "…a great addition to your Romance library." —Affaire de Coeur

When firefighter Cristiano Casali is injured on duty, there is only one place he can think of to recover—Monta Correnti, his home... Estranged from his feuding family and still wounded, Cristiano finds it difficult to start living again—until he meets pretty, warmhearted Mariella and the adorable baby she cares for, Dante.... As Mariella helps Cristiano recuperate and reunite with his family she realizes that she wants a family, too—with Cristiano!

A hot-air-balloon race with her daredevil boss! What if…a conservative young woman is offered the challenge of a lifetime? What if…she''s paired with thrill-seeking sportsman Rafael Sandoval in a hot-air-balloon race with a fifty-thousand-dollar prize? What if…she needs to fly for a week with sexy Rafael, who doesn''t even know the meaning of afraid of heights? This is the beginning of Amalia Catalon''s great adventure….

For one night, Sam Duncan is determined to dress to impress and let her hair down. It''s New Year''s Eve, and with her hands on the hottest ticket in town, she finds herself dancing with billionaire Mac McAlheny! When the clock chimes twelve, reality strikes! Sam doesn''t belong in Mac''s world—in fact, her stolen night costs Sam her job! But Mac comes to the rescue and makes her nanny to his adorable little son, Tommy. Everything about Mac seems like a dream, but the butterflies Sam feels are definitely real….

Promoted and pregnant! Life is about choices—but, as Anna Larkin knows, sometimes life makes those choices for you. Knowing she can never have children, Anna has thrown herself into a high-flying career. She''s poised for promotion when in walks her new CEO…the man who broke her heart a few weeks ago! As soon as Tanner realized he was going to be Anna''s new boss he ended things—for both their sakes. He knows business and romance don''t mix—and Anna agrees.… But then Anna discovers that a little miracle has happened—and it changes everything!

The Cowboy And The Virgin by Barbara McMahon released on Mar 25, 1999 is available now for purchase.