New Releases by Marion Lennox

A castle to call home… After years in foster care, Jo Conaill has never settled anywhere. Traveling to Ireland to claim a surprise inheritance—a castle!—is a chance to reconnect with her past. And when she''s rescued by handsome landowner Finn, their sizzling chemistry is undeniable… Except Finn turns out to be Lord of Glenconaill, whom she must share her inheritance with! Jo has no plans to stay, but living in the castle with gorgeous Finn is an unexpected temptation. Has she found the home she''s always craved in Finn''s arms…?

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.

From housekeeper...to lady of the manor! The terms of the will are simple: to keep his family''s Scottish castle, Alasdair McBride, Earl of Duncairn, must marry his housekeeper, Jeanie Lochlan. Given their difficult past, there''s no love lost between these two...but their chemistry is undeniable! Now, vows exchanged and living together in their sumptuous Scottish castle, they start to uncover closely held secrets. And as their carefully erected barriers start to crumble, suddenly they''re wondering, will one year be enough...''

Karli and Jenna are half sisters, and their mom is rock legend Nicole Razor, who just passed away. In a rush to be by her bedside, they''ve ended up at a train station in Barinya Downs, a place with just one solitary house in the distance. While they wait for the next train, they find themselves guests of Riley Jackson, an unassuming cowboy who''s exiled himself and is doing the jobs nobody else wants. Can the daughters of rock royalty harmonize with the country song in this cowpoke''s heart?

Hamish has no need for emotions?they''d only ruin his icy composure and keep him from making clear decisions. Unfortunately for him, he has to face nothing but emotional people after inheriting his late uncle’s castle in Australia, especially the previous resident of the castle, widowed single mother Susie Douglas. Hamish just can’t understand the countless tears she sheds. He plans to sell the old castle and make it into a hotel with his fianc?e, but after spending time with Susie and the local villagers he soon starts to have second thoughts. On top of that, Susie is planning on leaving for America and Hamish can’t help wanting her to stay. Will the emotion-phobic Hamish be able to express his growing passion for Susie?

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...

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Is a secret halved…? High-flying oncologist professor Jack Kincaid isn''t convinced by the treatment offered at Dolphin Bay Healing Resort. But if there''s the slightest possibility that dolphins can help his little nephew Harry, he needs to give it a chance! Especially when he recognizes beautiful therapist Dr. Kate Martin—the woman he once knew as Cathy! Jack can''t help but be intrigued, and he''s just as attracted to her as he always was. And when Kate reveals to him the devastating secret that she will do anything to escape, not only does she share her burden, but she starts to open up Jack''s locked-away heart, too….

Dr. Devlin O’Halloran never knew his brother had married. Now his widow, seven months pregnant and stranded in Australia, seems determined to turn Dev’s life upside down. He’s intrigued by this beautiful young doctor, but Devlin doesn’t believe in happy endings anymore, especially under these circumstances. A future for them seems impossible, ridiculous, improbable. Except, against all the odds, lovely, vibrant Emma is bringing the joy back into his world.…

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!

Harlequin Romance brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin Romance bundle includes Second Chance with her Soldier by Barbara Hannay, Snowed in with the Billionaire by Caroline Anderson, Christmas at the Castle by Marion Lennox and Snowflakes and Silver Linings by Cara Colter. Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin Romance!

Enigmatic and attractive, her temporary neighbor, Blake Samford, is a complication that midwife Maggie really doesn’t need. Not only is she single-handedly trying to care for her isolated community with the flood waters rising, she’s also juggling the needs of her younger siblings. But when Blake knocks on her door one dark and stormy night, cradling an abandoned infant in his arms, Maggie suddenly feels her resolve and her heart begin to crack….

Rachel Cotton has high hopes for her cruise through the beautiful Kimberley region--surely this will be the perfect chance to forget her past and enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation? But gorgeous shipmate Finn Kinnard seems much more interested in stirring her up Finn might make Rachel feel all woman, but he also warns her that romantically he can''t be relied on. But when a high-octane adventure puts this claim to the test, Rachel discovers there''s much more to Finn than meets the eye--and that he might be just the man to entrust her fragile heart to....

The Christmas Eve Bride by Lynne Graham Rocco thought he was done with Amber after her betrayal two years earlier. But when he unexpectedly runs into her, the attraction is still strong—so he asks her to become his mistress! Amber only accepts so her baby boy can have a better Christmas. But Rocco''s plan for revenge changes as he begins picturing a future with Amber…and their son. A Marriage Proposal for Christmas by Carole Mortimer Cally Turner thinks Noel Carlton is an egotistical playboy! The only reason she''s agreed to work for him is so she can give her daughter a Christmas to remember. But as she spends more time with Noel, she begins to wonder what''s more irritating—his infuriating arrogance or unexpected tenderness? A Bride for Christmas by Marion Lennox Wealthy businessman—and contented bachelor—Guy Carver is in Australia to take ownership of Jenny Westmere''s wedding salon. It''s strictly business. So no one is more surprised than Guy himself when he realizes that the deal he really wants to ink is making Jenny and her little boy his family by Christmas!

KIDS & KISSES She was surely just a gold digger? Why else would Erin O''Connell come back to Australia to live with her grandfather? Mike McTavish was convinced she was only out for what she could get but when he saw Erin handle his orphaned twin niece and nephew so tenderly, he began to doubt his own conclusions, particularly when he compared Erin with his fiancé, Caroline. Mike wasn''t so sure Caroline really cared for the children, who definitely didn''t care for her. But having committed himself to the engagement, how could he back out honourably? Even if not to do so would mean heartache for himself, Erin and the children. From the author of McAllister''s Baby Where kids and kisses go hand in hand

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?

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….

Would he stop the wedding? When Dr. Ryan Henry had left Australia, teenager Abbey Wittner had been devastated. Now he was back—and the first thing he did on arrival was to knock her off her bicycle! Abbey was now also a doctor—the only doctor for miles, in fact. And, temporarily out of action after the accident, she needed Ryan to act as her replacement. To her delight, he seemed to find the grown-up Abbey quite a revelation! And being with him again was pure bliss! Until she discovered that he was only back in Australia to plan his wedding—and honeymoon—and that his fiancée would soon be joining him….

Includes an excerpt from Rustled, by B.J. Daniels.

Bride-to-be Abigail Callahan has her life mapped out. Good career, wealthy fiancé—it''s perfect…too perfect. Then sexy bad-boy-turned-cop Raff Finn reenters Abby''s life, landing her with an adorable homeless dog called Kleppy and a whole lot of trouble…. Raff''s teenage recklessness once broke them apart, but he''s not about to let his childhood sweetheart marry the wrong guy. With help from Kleppy and some Banksia Bay magic, Raff plans to reawaken the Abby he''s always loved.

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!

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.

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?

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"....

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?