Most Popular Books by MARION LENNOX

Luke Grey had just been landed with a baby half sister he''d never known existed! A bachelor businessman couldn''t possibly look after her--so who could? When Luke arrived at Bay Beach Orphanage, Wendy Maher made him a bargain: she''d look after the baby if Luke provided them with a home so Wendy could also foster another little girl. His house would do just fine! As long as Luke wasn''t in danger of falling for his ready-made "family"....

One stormy night, Erin swerves to avoid a dog in the road?only to end up crashing in the river. Struggling from the wreckage, she picks up the abandoned dog and wanders until she finds a clinic. The doctor, Dom, takes them both in; his warmth makes her chest so tight… The next day, out of nowhere, Erin offers to help Dom since he’s so busy. Perhaps by his side, she can find meaning that can counter the listlessness she feels.

The Ogre of Barega? Not this dad! Vet Jessica Harvey had need of Dr. Niall Mountmarche''s professional services, and it was clear that he needed her loving support of his small daughter, Paige. Jess had to convince Niall that being reclusive and behaving like the Ogre of Barega wasn''t the best way of helping Paige overcome her problems—or his own! But no matter how close the three of them became, Jess knew that Niall was holding something back, just as she was. If she could confide her past to him, would Niall stay on the island? It didn''t seem likely….

As in a fairy tale, Penny-Rose O''Shea hasbeen rescued from poverty by a handsome princewho wants to marry her! But this royal marriage ispurely for convenience. Prince Alastair must marrya woman of unimpeachable virtue for one year,or his estate will be forfeited and his peoplewill lose their homes.…Penny-Rose can''t refuse to help, and agreesto become Alastair''s temporary princess—not suspecting that she''s about to fall fora man who isn''t hers to fall in love with!

An only child, Shanni Jefferson doesn''t do family. Buttemporarily homeless and jobless, she jumps at the offerof a live-in nannying position. How hard can it be to lookafter one little baby? Pierce MacLachlan has been economical with the truth—instead of one child, there are five! He''s out of his depthwith the unruly yet lovable brood.… But every night, once the children are all safely tucked inbed, Shanni wonders whether family life—with gorgeousPierce—might suit her after all.…

Raoul needs a bride, fast, if he''s to be Prince Regentof Alp''Azuri. He''d rather carry on his work as a doctorwith a medical aid agency, but his country''s future isat stake—and so is his nephew''s life.Beautiful yet vulnerable Jessica agrees to marryRaoul, but she will return home to Australia the nextday. She could all too easily risk her heart in a placelike this, married to a man like Raoul. Except Raoulis a man with a heart big enough not only to save acountry, but to heal her broken heart, too.

The perfect wedding? Dr. Fern Rycroft had disappointed the islanders once by not returning to work there, so she agreed to her aunt''s wishes that she have an island wedding. But Fern hadn''t anticipated two things—the actions of Lizzy Hurst, who adored Fern''s fiancé and wanted to stop the wedding, and meeting the new doctor, Quinn Gallagher. Lizzy''s antics resulted in mass food poisoning, so Fern had no choice except to work with Quinn, and by the time the panic was over, Fern knew the wedding was off—unless there was a chance of a substitute groom?

By saving his island… …can this time be forever? When Dr. Anna Raymond unexpectedly inherits a fortune, she’s forced to travel to a Mediterranean island and comes face-to-face with Leo Aretino, the doctor she’d once hoped to marry! On discovering Anna was related to Tovahna’s hated ruling family, Leo knew marrying her would be impossible. But now, as Anna uses her inheritance to revitalize the island, can she persuade Leo that they can finally have a future together? “What an entertaining, fast-paced, emotionally-charged read Ms. Lennox has delivered in this book…their chemistry is intense and present from the moment they come face-to-face for the first time in this book and only gets stronger as this story goes along….” — Harlequin Junkie on The Baby They Longed For “…Ms. Lennox captured my undivided attention the moment I started reading this book…. Overall, Ms. Lennox has penned a really good read in this book where the chemistry was wonderful between this couple….” — Harlequin Junkie on Reunited with Her Surgeon Prince

Molly Farr can see why millionaire businessman Jackson Baird is called Australia''s most eligible bachelor! He''s charming, handsome, successful...and if Molly can''t close the deal on a huge property with him she''ll lose her job. So the last thing Molly needs is to be distracted by an inconvenient attraction to her most valued client! Especially since Jackson has a reputation for dating only the most gorgeous, glamorous types--what could a man like him ever see in an ordinary woman like her? Molly doesn''t know--but Jackson does....

Cal Jamieson never gets involved. That is why he''s a surgeonin isolated Crocodile Creek, and why he never wants afamily—and why Gina Lopez had to leave him.Then Gina returns, with the son he didn''t know he had. She''sonly come to tell Cal he is a father, but she is forced to stay whenan abandoned baby needs all her medical skills. Can Cal face up tofatherhood? Can he risk losing Gina again? And can hepersuade her to stay—this time for good?

Nikos Andreadis is the prince of people''s hearts, but the crown of Argyros now belongs to Princess Athena, so he puts his kingdom first and brings the reluctant royal back from America. Seeing beautiful Athena again brings back memories of their forbidden affair that Nikos thought he''d buried. But more shocking is the secret Athena''s been carrying…

On loan from the city… As Briman Island''s only doctor, Dr. Christie Flemming works day and night to care for theisolated islanders. She knows that getting married would mean abandoning them…but onestormy night Christie saves a stranger''s life—and her life changes forever… The stranger is Dr. Hugo Tallent! A specialist from Brisbane, he offers Christie the helpshe badly needs. Hugo loves the island, and it''s not long before he loves Christie, too.But she won''t leave—and there are reasons that he can''t stay….

The rain is thrashing down on Iluka, and Joss Braden isbored out of his mind. In fact, the hotshot Sydneysurgeon is heading out of there as fast as his sports carcan take him!But the bridge is down.There''s no way on or off thestorm-lashed headland…not even for the emergencyservices! Suddenly, Joss is responsible for a wholetown''s health…with only Amy Freye''s nursinghome as his makeshift hospital. And as Jossand Amy cope with their unexpectedresponsibility for a series of crises, theincredible chemistry betweenthem becomes anemergency in itself!

Tragedy has left Dr. Kirsty McMahon afraid to fall in love. So when she meets commitment-phobic single father Jake Cameron — Dolphin Bay''s gorgeous doctor — she assures herself that the chemistry between them will never amount to anything. Kirsty busies herself with getting to know the people of Dolphin Bay — and generally doing all she can to keep her mind off the handsome single dad. But when the attraction between her and Jake becomes too strong to ignore, they find themselves having to reconsider the rules they''ve made for themselves....

Peta and Marcus had a wonderful whirlwindwedding—but their vows are a sham: it''s a marriageof convenience! Now billionaire Marcus Benson isshowering his bride with gifts and offering a life ofluxury. Surely that would be a dream come true forpenniless Peta?No! Peta wants him—not gifts or money! She''sstartled to realize she''s falling in love with herconvenient groom. But Marcus has built impenetrablewalls around his heart. Has Peta got what it takes toknock them down?

Ginny''s life as a doctor is put on hold when she returns to her hometown, Cradle Lake, to care for her brother in his final days. It''s there that she meets Fergus, a fellow doctor with a dark past. He''s taken a job in the small, sleepy town to heal his old wounds. Drawn to the pain and suffering they see in each other''s eyes, they eventually fall for one another. "Just one night, Fergus. Make me forget it all," begs Ginny as she opens her heart to him. She never imagined that one lone night would bring them all-new pain…

A storm, a stranger, a secret The start of something special? After a storm leaves handsome stranger Bryn Morgan stranded at Charlie’s Outback farmhouse she plans to keep her distance! But as the weather intensifies Charlie seeks comfort in Bryn’s reassuring arms. The night forges a bond between them that looks unbreakable, until day brings the revelation that Bryn is in fact Lord Carlisle! Can Bryn show Charlie that their differences can bring them closer?

Falling for the secret prince Claire Tremaine accepted the post as sole caretaker of a gorgeous island after a professional betrayal left her life in tatters. It''s the perfect place to heal, until her solitude is interrupted by a gorgeous solider who''s shipwrecked on her shores! Raoul breaks down Claire''s barriers with his kindness and kisses, but she''s stunned when he''s revealed as Prince of Marétal. She believes they can''t be together…until Raoul whisks Claire to his palace! She''s stepped into the prince''s world—but can Claire capture this prince''s heart?

The throne of Alp d''''Estella lies empty: Prince RegentMax de Gautier travels to the Outback to find the nextheir—eight-year-old orphan Marc. Max isn''''t expectingto be confronted by a feisty woman who is fiercelyprotective of her adopted family. Although Pippa is wary of this dashing prince, she cannotdeny Marc his heritage—nor her attraction to Max—soshe agrees to spend one month in his royal kingdom. Will it be enough to convince Pippa and the kids tostay—and for Max to make her his royal bride?

Raising the heir to the throne is nanny Elsa Murdoch''s dream job—she loves little Princess Zoe and protects her like a lioness. Enter magnificent Prince Stefanos! Stefanos throws everything up in the air, and Elsa is not pleased. Yet suddenly she''s required to attend royal banquets by his side, ditching her nanny uniform for gowns and jewels. Is Elsa being transformed from hired help to Her Royal Highness?

Holly and the brooding new Earl of Castle Craigie… Angus Stuart is more used to managing boardrooms than castles, but when his father dies he finds himself thrust into an unfamiliar world. Returning home, he intends to sell the estate as quickly as possible. However, with Christmas around the corner, fate has other plans…. Showing up on his doorstep, Australian chef Holly McIntosh is bursting with festive cheer. But she''s desperate for a job, and she''s not taking no for an answer! Not usually one for taking a risk, Angus offers her a temporary position. But if anyone can melt this brooding earl''s heart this winter, it''s Holly!

A love worth fighting for... Julie and Rob McDowell couldn''t imagine life without each other. Until a tragic accident tore their family--and their marriage--apart. For four years they''ve been living separate empty lives. Yet when news breaks of a bushfire heading straight for the Blue Mountains both are compelled to return and protect their past. But now they''re stranded together for Christmas! And suddenly Rob is determined to prove to Julie that there''s something else worth fighting for: their future...

''''I rescued you on this island…and you rescued me right back." Ben Logan never asks anyone for help. Until, during a deadly hurricane, he''s washed up on a deserted island. There he finds his life in the hands of sparky, petite nurse Mary Hammond. Trapped with only each other for comfort, Ben and Mary turn to one another. Back home safely, Mary dominates Ben''s dreams. And when, three months later, Mary arrives at Ben''s New York office, it''s with news that their one night had the power to change their lives forever…. Don''t miss Ben''s twin brother''s story, The Maverick Millionaire by Alison Roberts, on sale next month!

Meg Jardine, personal assistant extraordinaire, is convinced she''s about to lose her job. Her gorgeous, dark and deeply unimpressed boss, William McMaster, is stranded in Melbourne over Christmas—and it''s all her fault! With her heart in her mouth, she invites the intimidating billionaire home for the holiday…. At Meg''s chaotic, cozy family farm, William''s cold reserve begins to melt away. Suddenly they''re seeing each other in a whole new light, and country girl Meg has shot straight to the top of William''s Christmas list!

Two friends and one orphaned girl might not seem like the average family--but to Medical Director Charles Wetherby and Director of Nursing Jill Shaw it''s everything. Yet if they are to keep little Lily they must adopt her--and that means marriage. Charles offers Jill a marriage of convenience--wanting more but always believing his injuries will stop him finding love. But Jill sees beneath his surface--how could she not want this caring, sexy, successful man? She just needs the courage to tell him. Charles and Jill''s simmering emotions are unleashed when Lily suffers from a mystery illness. It could be their one opportunity to become the loving family they all need so much.

The last person Mardie Rainey expects to see on her doorstep is her childhood sweetheart, Blake Maddock. Fifteen years ago, Blake Maddock had walked away, leaving her teenage heart sore and broken. But now--with a thunderstorm raging overhead--she can''t turn him away, nor the injured border collie in his arms.... Blake Maddock spent his life running from one tragic mistake... Now the frightened boy has become a formidable man--and he''s coming back for the woman he has never forgotten....

Susan has a great life as a physical therapist on the island of Ocean Spray. It was isolated from the busy world when the lone bridge connecting the island to the mainland was destroyed. Involved in the destruction is Sam, a man who’s traveled to the island to find her. When they meet, Susan feels as if she’s seen a ghost! Sam is the twin of her deceased fianc?, Grant, and the father of her twin boys! With the bridge out of commission, Sam must admit he came to deliver Grant’s life insurance, but he doesn’t have to admit that he’s fallen in love with Susan and the boys. They like having their uncle around, and Susan appreciates the help around the island, but when it looks as if the bridge will be repaired, Susan and Sam must face a choice: stay on the island or return to the way things were.

Nine years ago Prince Andreas Karedes returned to his island kingdom of Aristo in the Mediterranean Sea to take up his regal duties, not knowing that Holly, the sweet Australian girl with whom he''d briefly fallen in love, had become pregnant…. Tragically, Holly lost their baby. She remained on her parents'' farm to be near her tiny son''s final resting place, wishing Andreas would return! A royal scandal is about to break: a dirt-digging journalist has discovered Holly''s secret! Andreas''s childhood sweetheart must come and face him. Passion runs high as Andreas issues an ultimatum—to avoid disgrace, Holly must become his bride!

Dr. Blake Sutherland is the sole G.P. in town.Overworked and exhausted, he needs a miracle.He gets one in the form of seven-months-pregnantDr. Nell McKenzie, who announces that he is to havea holiday while she takes over his practice!Blake can''t let such a heavily pregnant womanassume his huge workload. So Nell insists onsharing his patients—and his Christmas—with him, instead. Blake has sworn neverto get close to anyone again, but hehas a feeling that this Christmaswill be one he''ll never forget!

Nikki Morrissy is in beautiful Banksia Bay for a fresh start. Even renting half a cottage from the town''s lone wolf, enigmatic Gabe Carver, cannot distract her from focusing on her new life! And Gabe is determined that, despite having to share his home with the undeniably attractive Nikki, he will keep to himself…. Until a scared and lonely dog, howling into the night, has them literally bumping into each other! As the pooch gazes up at them, Gabe and Nikki realize they''ll have to work together on this one. Suddenly their plans to avoid each other are crumbling around them….

What can the small Australian town of Bay Beach offer anambitious city lawyer like Nick Daniels? Well, first there''sShanni McDonald—a gorgeous, vivacious woman Nick isinstantly attracted to. Second, there''s tiny, vulnerableHarry—a three-year-old child from the orphanage,desperately in need of love.Nick is wary of commitment, but Shanni and Harry havedecided that Nick is the man for them. All they have todo is persuade him!