Most Popular Books by Maggie Shayne

They will face each other again with secrets in their hearts… After graduating from college, Rachel is returning to her hometown. She’d lost her parents when she was young, and when she was still a child, her aunt and uncle decided to murder her for the insurance money. Fortunately, a beautiful man saved her life, promising her that she was not alone, that she had him. The man shared his name with a legendary vampire from the area, and when she grew up, Rachel decided she would seek out the enigmatic man who’d saved her life.

THE STRANGER SHE COULDN''T REFUSE… Maya Brand was a virgin at the ripe old age of twenty-eight—until the night he came to town. But by morning her stranger was gone and Maya was pregnant—with twins! Nearly nine months later, Caleb Montgomery mysteriously reappeared, ready to form a family. But Maya had questions that Caleb wasn''t willing to answer…just yet. Like why he had left, where he had been…and who he really was. Still, Caleb was determined to prove his devotion to Maya and their babies—and promise he''d never walk away again. The Oklahoma All-Girl Brands: Bold, beautiful—and bound for the altar.

The riveting backstory of Holly and Ivy Newman from A Brown and de Luca Novel Book 7, CRY WOLF. Publisher''s Weekly Raves: \"A moving mix of high suspense and romance, this haunting Halloween thriller will propel readers to bolt their doors at night.\" \"A gripping story of small town secrets. The suspense will keep you guessing. The characters will steal your heart.\" -New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Gardner Since the day her baby sister was taken, Holly''s mind hasn''t been the same. PTSD, panic attacks, nightmares and blocked memories have plagued her ever since. And now they''ve returned. Hard-edged Detective Vince O''Malley''s most recent case penetrated even his protective shell. Ordered to take time off to recover, he can''t let go, and on his own, follows the clues to Holly''s small upstate NY town. His presence stirs ghosts from the past, shadows of a little girl lost, the suspicions of some tight-lipped locals with secrets to hide, and more than that inside Holly''s fragile mind and untouched heart. \"Maggie Shayne''s books have a permanent spot on my keeper shelf. She writes wonderful stories combining romance with page-turning thrills, and I highly recommend her to any fan of romantic suspense.\" -New York Times Bestselling Author Karen Robards

He was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks, but that hadn''t stopped Wade Armstrong from wanting Edie Brand while they were in high school. Now she was back in town, and Wade felt compelled to keep her safe—even if it meant moving in with her. Edie''s pretty face had always gotten her noticed, but now it had earned the former model the admiration of a stalker. So she left L.A. for her Oklahoma hometown, hoping for a place to hide, and found shelter in the most unexpected place. But as the stalker got closer to home, independent Edie had to entrust her life to Wade''s protection—and found herself surrendering her heart, as well.

Other immortals: Nothing says holiday quite like a walk in paradise with a gorgeous vampir or spending a twilight eve with a charismatic Highlander. And the best part? While you may get a sexy bite or two, it''s guaranteed that you won''t get a sunburn!

Darryl is on a quest for peace. His chance at fatherhood was taken from him long ago, and an IED in Iraq ensured he''d never get another. In Big Falls, the McIntyre brothers hire him to keep an eye on their beautiful cousin Sophie in case her criminal ex shows up. He doesn''t expect to fall head over heels. Sophie McIntyre''s life was blown apart by a drug dealing ex who cost her her job and nearly her medical license. She comes to Big Falls because she has nowhere else to go. And the minute she gets there, things start to get better. Is it because of that letter to Santa her Aunt Vidalia convinced her to write? Within days she meets a beautiful man with a deeply wounded soul. And oddly, she finds herself giving him the same advice the town Santa gave to her-try believing again, and if it''s too much to believe, then just try hoping. Love, magic, and miracles ensue.Because this is Big Falls, Oklahoma. Miracles are an everyday occurrence around here. Especially at Christmastime. BELIEVE AGAIN with MAGGIE SHAYNE expanded author''s cut edition of the story previously published in Buckles, Boots and Mistletoe.

Million Dollar Marriage by Maggie Shayne released on Jul 25, 1999 is available now for purchase.

In a world of cars and shopping malls, Bridin sells New Age trinkets--and waits for the man who can help her return home to an enchanted kingdom called Rush. She meets a rugged stranger, who is actually Tristan, the usurper who stole her kingdom. Tristan, deposed by his brother, has escaped into the mortal realm determined to win and wed Bridin--for only the magic of their passion can save their enchanted homeland.

Our love was set in motion a hundred years ago… Jane moves with her son to a run-down old house to enjoy the country life she has always longed for. However, there is a rumor that the house is haunted… She doesn''t mind at all, but one night a stranger shows up. His name is Zachary, and he says and does a lot of strange things. But even more bothersome is that he looks exactly like an old portrait hanging in her house. He claims to be the man in the portrait… But that would mean he''s more than a hundred years old!

Broken Silence by Maggie Shayne\Eileen Wilks\Anne Marie Winston released on Apr 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

THE BADDEST BRAND Whipcord lean and as wild as the Badlands he called home, Wes Brand knew what it meant to be an outsider. All his life he hadn''t truly belonged. Not to the Comanche, whose proud blood flowed through his veins. Not to the Texas Brands, though they''d embraced him as one of their own… Now, for the first time, Wes found himself NEEDING someone. And though he''d sampled the passion beneath her no-nonsense veneer, headstrong Taylor McCoy resisted him at every turn. She wasn''t a woman who trusted easily—especially a man with a past, a man who embodied the heritage…and husband…she secretly desired.