New Release Books by JoAnn Ross

’Tis the season for cozy stories of falling in love Here Comes Trouble by Debbie Macomber After rival columnist Nolan Adams writes an unflattering piece about rookie journalist Maryanne Simpson, she decides to make some big life changes. She needs to show the tough, streetwise Nolan that she deserves his respect. When they end up as neighbors, Maryanne discovers that she can’t resist Nolan’s gruff charm, and although he doesn’t seem to be an appropriate match for a socialite, Maryanne has other ideas! Once Upon a Wedding by JoAnn Ross Desiree Marchand doesn’t have time for any complications ahead of her friend’s wedding—especially not her ex-boyfriend, rock star Bastien Broussard. Unfortunately, the wedding is down a singer…and whether Desiree likes it or not, Bastien is the perfect man for the job. An Alaskan Christmas Homecoming by Jennifer Snow The only thing Griffin Geller wants for Christmas is to reconcile with his family, which would take a real miracle. They haven’t spoken to him in the three months he’s been back in Wild River, Alaska. But when Jade Frazier walks into his tattoo shop, determined to decorate the front window, she helps remind Griffin that Christmas can be a season for second chances…in life as well as love.

Welcome back to Honeymoon Harbor, where the majestic scenery of this small coastal town is second only to the legendary romances that have built the community… Pro quarterback Burke Mannion is at a crossroads in his career—nearing retirement age, he wonders if it’s time to hang up his cleats, or keep pushing on and head to training camp in a few short weeks. The decision is delayed by an upsetting phone call from his brother, and without blinking, Burke packs for Honeymoon Harbor and the home he hasn’t seen in years. The last person he expects to see when he arrives is the woman he had once thought might be the one—the same woman who had broken up with him by text as she left New York. Having heard Burke’s stories about Honeymoon Harbor, Lily Fletcher never really believed there was any place as idyllic as he’d made it sound. But as much as she’s tried to keep her past in the past by avoiding personal connections, deep down she secretly always hoped she’d see Burke again. As Lily and Burke fall back into their unresolved feelings for one another, she knows she has to come clean about who she really is as he struggles with the choice to go back to the celebrity life he knows or embrace the one he’s beginning to think could be the true path to happiness. Bonus Novella! Just One Look When Honeymoon Harbor holds a local bachelor auction at the annual Labor Day boat festival, Cam Montgomery needs to make sure his best friend, Megan Larson, wins him as a date. Cam’s grand gesture should go off without a hitch, but only if Megan is willing to take a chance, too… Honeymoon Harbor Book 1: Herons Landing Book 2: Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane Book 3: Summer on Mirror Lake Book 4: Second Chance Spring

The magic of summer is alive in Honeymoon Harbor—and for one pair of friends, the perfect time to take a chance on love. After settling into the cozy seaside town of Honeymoon Harbor, veterinarian Cameron Montgomery is focused on taking care of the locals’ furry friends and never missing a Wednesday lunch break with his best friend, Megan Larson. Single mom Megan has always felt a special connection with Cam, but with three-year-old Emma to look after and a business to run, Megan hasn’t let herself follow her heart in a long time. When Honeymoon Harbor holds a local bachelor auction at the annual Labor Day boat festival, Cam needs to make sure Megan wins him as a date. With the help of some friends, Cam’s grand gesture should go off without a hitch, but only if Megan is willing to take a chance too. Having been burned in the past, Megan’s clear that love isn’t worth the trouble, but maybe her now-calculated life could use one last risk.

“Moving… This engrossing and hopeful story will hold readers from start to finish.”—Publishers Weekly “Family secrets, complex characters and a glorious setting make The Inheritance a rich, compelling read...JoAnn Ross at her best!” —Sherryl Woods, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sweet Magnolias series With a dramatic wartime love story woven through, JoAnn Ross''s brilliant new novel is a gorgeous generational saga about the rivalry, history and loyalty that bond sisters together When conflict photographer Jackson Swann dies, he leaves behind a conflict of his own making when his three daughters, each born to a different mother, discover that they’re now responsible for the family’s Oregon vineyard—and for a family they didn’t ask for. After a successful career as a child TV star, Tess is, for the first time, suffering from a serious identity crisis, and grieving for the absent father she’s resented all her life. Charlotte, brought up to be a proper Southern wife, gave up her own career to support her husband''s political ambitions. On the worst day of her life, she discovers her beloved father has died, she has two sisters she never knew about and her husband has fallen in love with another woman. Natalie, daughter of Jack’s longtime mistress, has always known about her half sisters, and has dreaded the day when Tess and Charlotte find out she’s the daughter their father kept. As the sisters reluctantly gather at the vineyard, they’re soon enchanted by the Swann family matriarch and namesake of Maison de Madeleine wines, whose stories of bravery in WWII France and love for a wounded American soldier will reveal the family legacy they''ve each inherited and change the course of all their lives.

Summertime is the best time to lose yourself in the romance of Honeymoon Harbor… When he lands in the emergency room after collapsing at the funeral of a colleague and friend, Wall Street hotshot Gabriel Mannion initially rejects the diagnosis of an anxiety attack. But when warned that if he doesn’t change his adrenaline-fueled, workaholic lifestyle he could end up like his friend, Gabe reluctantly returns to his hometown of Honeymoon Harbor to regroup. As he adjusts to the sight of mountains instead of skyscrapers, Gabe discovers advantages to this small Pacific Northwest town he once couldn’t wait to escape. But it’s irresistible librarian Chelsea Prescott who, along with the two foster children she’s taken under her wing, makes slowing down seem like the best prescription ever. Over the course of their summer romance, Gabe gets a taste of the life he might have had if he’d taken a different path. But with his return to New York City looming on the horizon, he’ll have to choose between the success he’s worked tirelessly for and a ready-made family who offers a very different, richly rewarding future…if he’ll only take the risk.

From New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross comes a beloved story about opposites attracting! If there is one thing magazine editor Jude Lancaster knows, it’s that cowboys sell. Wyoming rancher Lucky O’Neill is just the man she needs to model on the cover of the Hunk of the Month magazine. The last thing in the world Lucky wants to leave the comfort of his ranch for the wilds of New York City. He’s used to herding cattle, not fighting off hordes of women. As a favour to his sister, however, he’s willing to do almost anything. Upon meeting the strong-willed and sultry Jude, Lucky finds himself getting roped in, and falling hard. Originally published as Hunk of the Month in 1998.

From New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross comes a fan favourite tale about the lengths we go to for love. Claren Wainwright is a runaway bride. Fleeing from her wedding, and the fiancé who never really loved her, she needs a place to lay low. So, she’s returning to her family home in Port Vancouver. The sprawling home is the perfect place to lick her wounds alone, except the infuriating Dash Mackenzie won’t stop popping up. Claren’s late uncle was involved in some dirty business, and Dash is determined to find out if Claren was involved. He’ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth, but he is prepared to put his heart on the line? Originally published as The Knight in Shining Armour in 1992.

From New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross comes a fan favourite story about a hero for hire Lucas Kincaid is done with being a bodyguard — or so he thought. He was just about to leave for a long overdue vacation to Alaska on his boat, except he’s pulled back for one last assignment. Bestselling romance author Grace Fairfield is in desperate need of help, and that means hiring Lucas. Somebody at the romance writers’ conference wants to hurt Grace, so Lucas must guard her day and night. He quickly realises that he’s willing to risk anything to keep the lovely Grace safe — and willing to risk even more for a future together… Originally published as 1-800-Hero in 1998.

** FREE DIGITAL SAMPLER FEATURING EXTENDED EXCERPTS FROM TOP NEW BOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS ** ‘Tis the season to get lost in a great book! When the days turn cold, and the nights are long, it’s time to get cozy by a warm fire with a great book! This FREE, must-read sampler will give you a taste of eight unforgettable books—from sweet stories to passionate tales and thought-provoking narratives, it is sure to help you narrow down your Christmas reading list! Featuring extended excerpts from: Want Me, Cowboy by Maisey Yates The Sergeant’s Christmas Mission by Joanne Sims Undercover Connection by Heather Graham Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane by JoAnn Ross Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners by Gretchen Anthony The Dutch Wife by Ellen Keith A Rancher for Christmas by Stella Bagwell

“Readers won’t want to leave the heartwarming stories of Honeymoon Harbor and its characters’ second chances at life and love.”—Publishers Weekly “Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane is another deftly crafted gem of a romance novel by an author who is an impressively consistent master of the genre.”—Midwest Book Review Lose yourself in the magic, charm and romance of Christmas in the Pacific Northwest as imagined in JoAnn Ross’s heartwarming Honeymoon Harbor series. Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, Jolene Wells is forever indebted to the mother who encouraged her to fly—all the way to sunny LA and a world away from Honeymoon Harbor. Although Jolene vowed never to look back, returning home isn’t even a question when her mom faces a cancer scare. Which means running into Aiden Mannion all over town, the first boy she ever loved—and lost—and whom she can barely look in the eye. Aiden’s black-sheep reputation may have diminished when he joined the marines, but everything he’s endured since has left him haunted. Back in Honeymoon Harbor to heal, he’s talked into the interim role of police chief, and the irony isn’t lost on the locals, least of all Aiden. But seeing Jolene after all these years is the unexpected breath of fresh air he’s been missing. He’s never forgotten her through all his tours, but he’s not sure anymore that he’s the man she deserves. Despite the secret they left between them all those years ago, snow is starting to fall on their picturesque little town, making anything seem possible…maybe even a second chance at first love.

Return to Honeymoon Harbor with New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross’s charming new novella! Weddings are an occasion for joy, but Desiree Marchand is a bundle of nerves. She doesn’t have time for complications ahead of her friend’s wedding—especially not her ex-boyfriend. She doesn’t know what Bastien Broussard is doing in Honeymoon Harbor, but she wants nothing to do with him. Unfortunately, the wedding is down a singer—and whether Desiree likes it or not, rock star Bastien is the perfect man for the job. After years traveling the world, the only place Bastien wants to be is by Desiree’s side. He’s ready to fight for her, even if he has to serenade himself past her defenses—but can he finally prove to her that their love is worth the risk? “[JoAnn] Ross spins a warm romance amid a setting loaded with charm… Ross’s insight into both romantic attraction and family dynamics is striking.” —Publishers Weekly

A fan-favorite from New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross, originally published as The Prince and the Showgirl in 1993. Sabrina Darling has always fantasized about becoming a princess. But when her marriage collapses and she learns that her father died owing millions to the IRS, Sabrina is about the furthest she can get from royalty. Until she meets Prince Burke, that is. He’s everything Sabrina has ever wanted—except that she stopped believing in fairy tales a long time ago. If Prince Burke is too good to be true, what will it take for Sabrina to find her happily ever after?

From New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross comes a classic tale about coming home again! Caine O’Halloran lost his heart broken more than once. Ten years ago, Caine had married the only woman he’s ever loved, Nora Anderson. However, when he lost their son in a tragic car accident, Nora never forgave him, and the death destroyed their marriage. But now Caine’s retired from his career as a baseball pitcher, and he has come back home to win Nora back. Now a busy doctor, Nora doesn’t have time to risk getting hurt again. Caine will have to convince her, and himself, that they deserve a second chance. Originally published as The Return of Caine O’Halloran in 1994.

New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross invites you to discover Honeymoon Harbor with the captivating prequel to her brand-new romance series! The rivalry between the Mannion and Harper families has divided them for over a century. Which is why, when John Mannion and Sarah Harper fall in love, they become the small seaport town’s very own Romeo and Juliet. But in Honeymoon Harbor, nothing—not even an infamous family feud—is a match for love.

【A story by New York Times bestselling author becomes a comic!】After a major incident, Savannah retires from her career as a gifted actress and starts working primarily as a composer. Blake, a charismatic director, has rumors circling around him that he attempted to murder his ex-wife. He becomes enamored with Savannah’s ability and wants her to handle the music for his next film. Uncertain of the gossip about him, Savannah hesitates to work with Blake. Then, when they meet, the first thing he tells her is, “I wonder if I can stop myself from seducing you…” What on earth is he thinking?

Jessica, a prosecutor in the small town of Whiskey River, comes across a man one day who has been shot in the back. The man, called Rory, says he has never seen a television and he’s dressed in outdated clothes. He apparently believes he’s a sheriff from a hundred years ago. A historic hero appearing in the modern day… Jessica is confused, but his eyes seem to be telling the truth!

The beloved holiday novella by New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross—now available as an enchanting ebook to warm up the winter. Christmas was always kindergarten teacher Kelli Carpenter’s favorite time of year—until last Christmas when Cole Douchett broke her heart by proposing to another woman. The fact that the engagement fell apart four months later was cold comfort. Now the marine is once again stateside in their Oregon coastal hometown, Shelter Bay, and Kelli is determined to avoid him. So when her family suggests a cabin up at Rainbow Lake, it sounds like the perfect escape plan. Cole always thought of Kelli as his best friend’s kid sister, but now that he’s back home, it’s clear she’s all grown up. Even in a silly Christmas sweater directing the kindergarten play, she’s a knockout. But after her baffling behavior last year, she’s giving him the cold shoulder. Unbeknownst to Cole and Kelli, their families contrive to do some matchmaking, and the two find themselves sharing a snowbound cabin—where things really heat up... Praise for JoAnn Ross “Ross is a master.”—BookPage “Beautifully descriptive...captures coastal small-town flavor perfectly.”—Library Journal “Shelter Bay [is] a place that readers will really want to visit.”—RT Book Reviews

Amanda Stockenberg hesitates to get involved with Dane Cutter, who taught her about love long ago, when they meet again, and Liz Harper is horrified to discover that her new housekeeping client is her ex-husband, Cain Nestor.

Live, love, connect: come home to romance this summer It Happened One Week by JoAnn Ross Smugglers'' Inn was once a refuge for Amanda Stockenberg...and a place to find love. Now, ten years later, Amanda is back, this time for a corporate retreat. Dane Cutter is still working at the inn--and still as dangerous to her equilibrium as ever. Suddenly, Amanda isn''t sure what she wants. She has one week. Seven days to choose between achieving all her dreams or reuniting with the man she never stopped loving. Romancing the Wallflower by Michelle Major Kindergarten teacher Erin MacDonald isn''t the type to make the first move on a man--especially gorgeous David McCay, her secret crush. But when a crisis involving one of her pupils offers a chance to help the pro baseballer turned brewery owner, Erin makes a shocking suggestion! David is nobody''s hero. So why can''t he convince the sweet, kindhearted beauty that she deserves better than him?

‘Tis the season to fall in love in this heartwarming collection of four small town Christmas romance stories. In “Christmas in Shelter Bay,” New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross returns to Shelter Bay, where Kelli has long tried to keep her feelings for her friend Cole a secret. But when the local matchmakers conspire to send them to a secluded lakeside cabin, the two friends soon discover that a little love will keep them warm. TV producer Nathaniel Ravelle knows the Bayberry Island mermaid legend is a joke— how could a statue grant a wish for true love? But when a Christmas Nor’easter lands him in close quarters with local Annie Parker, they see magic at work in matters of the heart in New York Times bestselling author Susan Donovan’s “A Seaside Christmas.” In LuAnn McLane’s “Mistletoe on Main Street,” Clint isn’t sure how to rekindle his romance with high school sweetheart Ava—until his father bows out of playing Santa at the annual Cricket Creek holiday parade and Clint gets the chance to make this Christmas one to remember. And in Alexis Morgan’s “The Christmas Gift”, business is booming at Bridey Roke’s pastry shop. Everyone in town stops in to sample her holiday treats. But in her spare moments, she’s perfecting a special recipe to charm the handsome new neighbor—who has his own surprise gift for her come Christmas Eve!

When it comes to pleasure, these bad boys really are hotter than Georgia asphalt . . . Love Potion #9 by JoAnn Ross It''s bad enough that Hollywood hotshot Sloan Hawthorne''s knowledge of Roxi Dupree''s witchcraft comes from comic books and fairy tales. What''s worse is that she''s falling hard for the outrageously sexy hunk. Pretty soon they''re both finding that the steamy Savannah nights are perfect for conjuring up some mischievous magic of their own . . . Midnight Plane to Georgia by E.C. Sheedy It''s what Tracy does best, people-please and generally overwork the word ''yes''. But in love and life it''s gotten her nowhere. Tracy''s had enough--no more ''yes.'' From here on out it''s all about her. Colson Jones, hot-eyed and very determined, wants it to be all about her--and he''s pretty sure that Tracy will be saying ''yes'' again very soon . . . Fall From Grace by Jill Shalvis Librarian Janie Mills has never hit a man before, but when the lights go out and the town''s leading citizen--now missing for two days--points a gun at her, she doesn''t think twice about slugging him. Only when the electricity comes back, she finds an entirely different man on at her feet--P.I. Ryan Peterson. Pretty soon this is one case he''s definitely on top of. . . .

Hazard, Wyoming, is a quiet mountain town where there''s snow on the ground from October until June, the wind blows all the time, and nothing much ever happens. But that''s all about to change. Because, just when the wind suddenly stops, a killer comes to Hazard -- a hunter as deadly and primal as evil itself. When Sheriff Will Bridger sees the murdered teenage girl, it''s the worst scene he''s ever witnessed. But there''s worse to come. Much, much worse. While the nights grow longer and the winter snow gets deeper, the violence intensifies. As does the blazing passion between Will and late-night radio host Faith Prescott. Harboring secrets as potentially dangerous as his own, Faith knows all too well the dark side of the human heart. She can help Will. If he''ll only let her. It won''t be easy, though. The man who was once the boy raised by wolves is no ordinary serial killer. Fortunately, Will Bridger is no ordinary cop.

He was used to getting what he wanted. And what he wanted was her. As an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, Dillon Slater had one of the most dangerous jobs in the military. Now, he’s enjoying the pace of life in Shelter Bay, where he teaches high school physics. He still gets to blow things up, but as the school basketball coach he also gets to impart leadership skills. His latest minefield: fifteen-year-old Matt Templeton—and Matt’s irresistible mother… Claire Templeton moved her troubled teenage son to the small town of Shelter Bay to escape the bad influences at his school in L.A. But when his attitude earns her a visit from the handsome basketball coach, she wonders if this role model might be too much of a temptation—for her. Because though she isn’t looking for a relationship, she can’t seem to resist Dillon’s playful charm. But what she doesn’t realize is that Dillon isn’t playing games—he’s playing for keeps…

To her fans, Roxanne Scarbrough is the genteel Southern queen of good taste—she''s built an empire around the howto''s of gracious living. To her critics—and there are many— Roxanne is a tyrant. And now somebody wants her dead. Chelsea Cassidy, Roxanne''s official biographer, knows that Roxanne is determined to keep her dark secrets buried, whatever the cost. But when Chelsea begins to unearth the truth about Roxanne''s life, her search leads her back into the arms of her college love, Cash Beaudine—a man Roxanne wants for herself. And suddenly Chelsea''s investigation takes on a very personal nature—with potentially fatal consequences.

Whiskey River sheriff Trace Callahan finds his investigation into the high-profile murder of a charismatic senator''s wife complicated when the victim''s sister, Mariah Swan, insists on being fully involved.

As children, Molly, Lena and Tessa McBride witnessed their parents'' murder-suicide. That life-changing moment shaped their future in unimaginable ways, but was unable to destroy the ties between them. Molly chose a life of helping others through her work as a nun. But her determination to do good cannot prevent darkness from touching her life…or make her forget the man she secretly loves: her sister''s husband. Lena longs for intimacy, but fears again losing someone she loves—until she meets Dr. Reece Longworth. His belief in her makes her willing to try to open her heart again. But by the time she learns to love him, will it be too late? Adopted as a baby, Tessa McBride remembers little of her sisters, but feels the effects of their parents'' deaths as keenly. She seeks fame, but finds herself caught by a man whose promise of love comes with terrible consequences.

Cajun Heat "A keeper to read again and again." –Angel, Romance Junkies Movie star Gabe Broussard has come back to his Louisiana hometown for some peace, but things only heat up the minute he reunites with Emma Quinlan. With her lush body and hearty appetite, she''s no Hollywood matchstick, and oh cher, does he like that. Emma just has to stop thinking about her former Cajun crush, so she makes a list of all the things she wishes he would do to her and buries it in a graveyard at night. Except it''s the wrong list--Gabe finds the right one, and he intends to fulfill every blissful one of them. . . Love Potion #9 It''s bad enough that Hollywood hotshot Sloan Hawthorne''s knowledge of Roxi Dupree''s witchcraft comes from comic books and fairy tales. What''s worse is that she''s falling hard for the outrageously sexy hunk. Pretty soon they''re both finding that the steamy Savannah nights are perfect for conjuring up some mischievous magic of their own. . . Plus Bonus Novella, Dear Santa. . . Mystery author Holly Berry''s SUV has broken down in the little hamlet of Santa''s Village, Washington. Holly hates the holidays--that is until lodge owner Gabriel O''Halloran and his five-year-old daughter rekindle her belief in passion, magic, and Christmas wishes. . .

Cynical, bitter, and disillusioned with life, Quinn Gallagher reluctantly journeys to Castlelough, Ireland, where he meets Nora Fitzgerald, a beautiful young widow whose generous heart transforms his life.

She Loved His Brother… Grief-stricken over the death of his brother, cynical, hard-nosed movie maverick Bram Fortune did the unthinkable—he sought comfort in the arms of his brother''s fiancée. The morning after, they both realized their mistake and left for their separate lives. Only, Bram couldn''t forget Dani Cantrell''s soft skin or beautiful eyes. Even as he was beginning to think he had to see her again, Dani came to him. She was pregnant with his child. His—not his brother''s. Bram knew he wanted Dani more than he''d ever wanted any other woman. First he had to marry her. Then he had to make her love him.

Do You Have a Secret Fantasy? Desiree Dupree fears she might be living hers. By day she''s an investigative reporter. But at night she pens sexy, intimate love stories. Lately the sexy and mysterious Roman Falconer has been playing a starring role in her fantasies. At the same time, she''s also investigating him. Something scary is going on in New Orleans and Roman''s novels seem to contain the answers. Roman is also the prime suspect, but still Desiree can''t deny her passion for him. Desiree has to find the truth. But that means walking a fine line between danger and desire….

There''s no place to fall in love like the place you left your heart Working as a Las Vegas concierge, Brianna Mannion is an expert at making other people''s wishes come true. It''s satisfying work, but a visit home to scenic Honeymoon Harbor turns into a permanent stay when she''s reminded of everything she''s missing: the idyllic small-town charm; the old Victorian house she''d always coveted; and Seth Harper, her best friend''s widower and the neighborhood boy she once crushed on--hard. After years spent serving others, maybe Brianna is finally ready to chase dreams of her own.Since losing his wife, Seth has kept busy running the Harper family''s renovation business and flying way under the social radar. But when Brianna hires him to convert her aging dream home into a romantic B and B, working together presents a heart-stopping temptation Seth never saw coming. With guilt and grief his only companions for so long, he''ll have to step out of the past long enough to recognize the beautiful life Brianna and he could build together.

Once Married, Twice Shy For Lily Van Cortland, Bachelor Arms was a new beginning for her and her unborn baby. Because of the battle with her dead husband''s wealthy family—who wanted custody of her child—she needed her two best friends, Caitlin and Blythe, to help her start a new life. A life that would never again include a lying, cheating playboy. Mac Sullivan, the building''s temporary handyman, was the kind of man she could want. Hardworking. Honest. Ordinary. Except Mac was lying about who he really was….

Always a Bridesmaid Bachelor Arms resident Caitlin Carrigan liked being a bridesmaid, never a bride. She and Lily would help Blythe put on a spectacular wedding, worthy of a Hollywood star, even though Cait thought wedded bliss an impossibility. After a childhood spent with an endless array of new stepparents, Caitlin vowed never to marry. But lady-killer Sloan Wyndham was the toughest opponent she''d ever met. He knocked down all her defenses and seduced his way into her bed…and her heart. Her answer was still no, wasn''t it?