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You can stay, but you may never leave?For guests who spend a week at Arcania, a wellness retreat in the Outer Banks for those wanting to digitally detox, the gothic mansion is a welcome haven. Others aren't so lucky. When Lucy's mother dies unexpectedly and a mysterious Viking tattoo reveals a link to Arcania, Lucy books a week at the retreat. Cora Medville, the owner, seems welcoming enough, but soon the creepy house and its inhabitants are urging Lucy to flee, or risk dying like some before her.Four decades earlier, runaway Cora is smitten by Arcania and the dashing owner Harlan. Craving a sense of belonging, she finds it with her new family and their majestic mansion. But when residents start disappearing and she learns the terrifying truth, who can she trust? How far will she go to protect Arcania's sordid secrets?

Opposites clash in the addictive new small-town romance from USA Today bestselling Australian author Nicola Marsh. A slick city boy with a mission. A free-spirited country girl with a cause. Fireworks are guaranteed... Upstanding principal Jy Atherton dreads the next four weeks. As punishment for crossing his bosses, he's been lumped with the inglorious task of assessing Acacia Haven's tiny school with its, dare he say, 'hippie' curriculum. With the lowest test scores in the state, it's no wonder shutting it down is practically a foregone conclusion. But then he crosses paths with a spitfire who knocks him for six - pity he's already public enemy number one... Teacher Summer O'Reilly loves her small town nestled along the beautiful coast. Returning was the best decision she ever made. The intentional living community of Serenity is thriving, and the children are its future. No way will she allow a jumped-up suit - no matter how good-looking - to close the school her precious students need. For Rayne O'Reilly, Acacia Haven has always been serene on the surface, but there's a dark secret she's kept from everyone for decades, including her daughter, Summer. But after reviving old friendships and reconnecting with the past, will she finally have the courage to tear down the walls that have kept her trapped? PRAISE FOR NICOLA MARSH: 'I've fallen in love with the small town and the close-knit community.' Instagram review @wherethefksyourcake 'A beautiful and touching story, underscored by emotional themes, Second Chance Lane is not to be missed.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews 'A satisfying read with plenty of drama and a big dollop of romance.' - The Weekly Times

Harlequin DARE brings you a collection of four new sexy contemporary romances for fun and fearless women. Available now! This box set includes: THE FIANCÉ Close Quarters by USA TODAY bestselling author Stefanie London Getting caught with scandal-ridden CEO Daniel Moretti is the cherry on top of Ava’s day. Until he proposes a fake engagement that will pacify her mother and save Daniel’s reputation. In close quarters, they can’t resist saying yes all night long! Could a fake engagement lead to true love? HER PLAYBOY CRUSH by USA TODAY bestselling author Nicola Marsh Ryder Beale is back in town and adorable statistician Polly Scanlon is back in lust. He's six-feet-plus of sexiness—and her brother's best friend. Also, she doesn't stand a chance with him. Until now. A fling with Ryder is pure delicious trouble...the kind she can’t resist! MASQUERADE by USA TODAY bestselling author Cara Lockwood Heiress Asha Patel has just crashed a party without knowing that the masquerade ball is for exclusive members only. The moment she sees gorgeous French host Mathis Durand she wants membership more than anything. But Mathis has something else in mind for a bombshell… Is Asha willing to pay the dangerously high price? DATING THE REBEL Liaisons International by Lisa Childs Professional gambler Grant Snyder knows that Miranda Fox is trouble. Petite, delectably curvy trouble. So why is he trying to prove that he's the perfect guy for Miranda's posh dating service? They loathe each other. They want each other. But one of them is bluffing…and the other is playing very dirty.

This dyed-in-the-wool country girl will do anything to protect the home she loves... A fast-paced, heartwarming rural romance from a USA Today bestselling Australian author. Entrusted to run her grandfather's real estate business, Karlana Vogel's determined to make it thrive. Pop raised her in small-town Acacia Haven after her parents died, so the family legacy is her pride and joy. When the competition, a cocky city mogul, breezes into town with a deal to take over, she's incensed. Hudson Grenville came from less than nothing and has worked nonstop to turn it all around. But he's only a hard-nosed salesman on the outside - buying the Vogels' agency is the linchpin he needs to make his housing project for homeless kids work. Unless he's willing to let down all those counting on him, he has no choice but to stick around town and try to persuade Karly to sell. Despite being on opposite sides of the boardroom, the deal is complicated by the chemistry that keeps bringing them back to the table. Both parties will have to assess what they want out of life. And what they're willing to give up...

A woman ready to give up on love meets her match in a man she never expected to fall for in this heartwarming and steamy new romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Nicola Marsh. For almost a decade, successful 37-year-old Samira Broderick has used her bustling LA practice as an excuse to avoid a trip home to Australia. She still resents her meddling Indian mother for arranging her marriage to a man who didn't stick around when the going got tough, but now with a new job Down Under, she's finally ready to reconnect with her. And while she's there, a hot international fling might be just what she needs to get out of her recent funk. Aussie stuntman, Rory Radcliffe, has been hiding his stutter for years by avoiding speaking roles. When a job he can't refuse comes up as a reality show host, he knows he'll need some help for the audition: a dialect coach. But he finds himself at a loss for words when he discovers it's the same sexy woman with whom he just had a mind-blowing one-night stand... Samira can think of many reasons why Rory is completely wrong for her: he's ten years her junior, for one, and he's not Indian--something Samira's mother would never approve of. Even if things were to get serious, there's no reason to tell her mother...is there?

From USA Today bestselling Australian author Nicola Marsh comes a compelling story of love, redemption and community. When the past crashes into the future, there's more than hearts on the line. Natasha Trigg leads a simple life in small-town Brockenridge. She works at the roadhouse, has good friends, and at the centre of her world is her daughter, Isla. She knows dumping musician Kody Lansdowne thirteen years ago by misleading him about her pregnancy was best in the long run. She drove him away so he could achieve his dreams but has always felt guilty. When a matchmaking Isla invites a surprise new neighbour to dinner, Tash and Kody come face to face once again... Now a bona fide rockstar, Kody's in hiding to sort through the mess his life has become after a concert resulted in devastation. The last thing he needs is discovering he has a child. Especially as it means the one woman he's never been able to forget is now permanently part of his life. Pity he's so furious with her... For Jane Jefferson, who has deliberately fooled townsfolk into believing her reputation is worse than it is for years, a second chance is something she thought she'd never get. Reconnecting with friendships she thought lost forces her to face the question: do past mistakes define you forever? While navigating the troubled waters of forgiveness, friendship and love, will these three Brockenridge residents discover everyone deserves a second chance? PRAISE FOR NICOLA MARSH: 'Marsh excels at this sort of small-town romance and she delivers another engaging mix of drama, old regrets and developing relationships.' - Canberra Weekly 'A satisfying read with plenty of drama and a big dollop of romance.' - The Weekly Times 'Her style is compassionate, witty and engaging with a diverse character set and a palpable love of the region she has set the story. ' - Mic Loves Books

Multi-award winner and USA TODAY bestseller Nicola Marsh has published 70 books, been translated into 25 languages and sold 8 million copies worldwide. She revamped this how to write guide in 2020 to help fellow writers manage their writing career and enjoy the writing journey.Like most authors, Nicola Marsh writes because she has to. It's a passion, an obsession. In this jargon-free writing reference she explores various fiction writing tips for publication and beyond: writing description, writing prompts, writing romance, writing characters, writing setting, editing, how to write faster, what drives your story, motivation, methodology, revisions, resilience, and more, including sample synopses. This concise writing guide, with its tips and examples, will spark the imagination and help the words to flow.

You can always trust your friends. Can't you? Abi is starting a new chapter of her life. Her son is leaving for college, she has her dream job and she is finally ready to find love again after her relationship with her ex Cal has ended. Jo has been by Abi's side for years. They've navigated all of life's ups and downs together. Even when Abi betrayed Jo with Cal all those years ago, she forgave her and the three remain close. So when Abi starts dating again, Jo and Cal begin to spend more time together. But soon Jo receives threatening messages telling her to stay away from him. And when Abi comes to her terrified, clutching a note that says "I want your life, " it becomes clear that someone wants to cause the friends harm. Because in Jo and Abi's close-knit circle someone has been living a lie for years and it's about to come to light. But when it does, who will make it out alive? An utterly addictive psychological thriller which is packed with twist after twist from the USA Today bestselling author of My Sister's Husband. Perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, The Wife Between Us and Gone Girl. What everyone's saying about The Ex Between Us: "Every book by this author is phenomenal and this being her best... I devoured this book in one sitting. Just read it... You will love it." NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow!!! This book kept me engaged from the first chapter. I felt as though I was right there with the characters, the author did a fantastic job of bringing them to life!!!!!... Had lots of twists and unexpected thrills... A wild ride... I loved it!!!!" NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow! Nicola Marsh hits it out of the park again! Such a great story...Intriguing... Rich and well-developed characters that added to the story at every turn... Highly recommend!" NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Every time, Nicola Marsh. Every time!...You suck me into a story, you mess with my head, spinning my emotions and thoughts around as if you flung me in the tumble dryer, and then I finish, astounded at the ending... Brilliant!" NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "If you like twists and a book that keeps you thinking and guessing then this is the book for you!... I highly recommend!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Ariel is struggling to keep the gallery she inherited from the woman who raised her afloat. It won’t be long until she’s attacked by the land shark who’s hoping to redevelop the area. She has to do everything in her power to keep that from happening, even if it means painting a portrait of a nude male for a large sum of money despite not wanting to do it. When it comes time to meet her model, she’s faced by Cooper, a calm man who’s not what she expected. She’s charmed by his Grecian features, having no clue that he’s the man hoping to buy her gallery…

After Aimee’s parents pass away, it’s up to her to take over her father’s old cake shop and raise her young son, Toby, by herself. Toby’s father, Jed, was an accomplished chef when Aimee last saw him, but in the time they’ve been apart, he’s become a very successful man—he’s a popular TV personality as well as the owner and chef of a first-rate restaurant. After the cruelty Jed showed her when he walked out of Aimee’s life, she had hoped to never see him again, but if she wants to save little Toby from leukemia, Jed’s her only hope. How will he react when he meets the son he never knew he had?※This work is originally colored.

After Aimee’s parents pass away, it’s up to her to take over her father’s old cake shop and raise her young son, Toby, by herself. Toby’s father, Jed, was an accomplished chef when Aimee last saw him, but in the time they’ve been apart, he’s become a very successful man—he’s a popular TV personality as well as the owner and chef of a first-rate restaurant. After the cruelty Jed showed her when he walked out of Aimee’s life, she had hoped to never see him again, but if she wants to save little Toby from leukemia, Jed’s her only hope. How will he react when he meets the son he never knew he had?※This work is originally colored.

An "all-consuming, completely engrossing" novel about secrets, affairs and perfect small towns from USA Today bestseller Nicola Marsh that will be devoured by fans of Kerry Fisher (Psycho-Thrilla Books). Bustle Best Books of Fall 2020 Ever since her twin girls left home, Marisahas felt there's something missing from her life. Her sprawling mansion is no longer filled with laughter and chaos, and she's desperate to feel needed . . . and to be distracted from the secret she's been hiding from her husband for all these years. Coffee with her best friends might be the only thing holding Marisa together. But Claire and Ellyhave their own secrets. Like why Claire hasn't been to work in weeks, or why Elly won't tell anyone who's buying her flowers. When Jodi, a pregnant young girl, turns up at Marisa's doorstep, Marisa is quick to come to her aid. She sees herself in Jodi and she knows how devoting yourself to looking after others can take up all your time in the most marvellous way. But Jodi's arrival quickly pushes everyone's lies to the surface. The father of her unborn child is someone the women know very well, and Marisa starts to wonder if her obsession with helping Jodi might come at a devastating price . . .

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USA TODAY bestselling author Nicola Marsh is back with another wickedly sexy romance! Jayda and Brock’s first taste of each other was unforgettable. The second is completely addictive… Will one wicked week ever be enough? Jayda York. His nemesis. It’s been six years since multimillionaire tech genius Brock Olsen has seen her, but one glimpse of those lush curves and he’s transported back to that steamy night. His fingers tracing her curves, worshipping her body… Now Jayda is standing right in front of him, and Brock’s reminded of the socially awkward geek he used to be—hungry with lust and a seriously overheating hard drive. Jayda has a business proposition for Brock. Six years ago, he gave her exactly what she needed—a sizzling one-night stand that emboldened her in every way. He made her feel wanted. Now Jayda is starting a new business and wants Brock’s expertise during the day…and mind-blowing sex at night. Brock is more than happy to meet her needs in every deliciously naughty way. But this deal has strict no-strings terms. One week. No emotional entanglements. Now Jayda is in deep trouble. She’s already breaking all the rules. Will Brock seduce her into wanting the one thing she can’t have—him? Sexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin Dare, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.

Numbness floods my body as I stumble up the steps leading to my house. Inside I know my five-year-old's bed is empty, her dresser is ransacked, her overnight bag is gone. I can see her dolls lying untouched through the window of our perfect family home - in the place where I thought I could protect her forever. My daughter is missing. You'd think my first instinct would be to call the police. But I know who's taken my daughter. And I know that the police can't help me. Only I can convince the woman who has my baby to give her back. She thinks she knows my secrets... but she has no idea. Fans of Liane Moriarty, Sally Hepworth and The Girl on the Train will love this utterly unputdownable domestic thriller from USA Today bestselling author Nicola Marsh. What readers are saying about Nicola Marsh: "Give me a second to get my breath back because that was a rush!... I could have never expected the final plot twist... will leave you shaking with adrenaline long after you finish. Believe me." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book left me utterly speechless! Wow!... I had a hard time putting it down to get anything done around my house!... The secrets!!! Oh my God the secrets this family kept was crazy!!!! I loved this book." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book has it all!!!!!!!!!!! Scandal, secrets, lies, murder, mystery, love. You think you have figured out, but do you?... My first book by Nicola Marsh, won't be my last." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Oh my goodness this book was fabulous... all-consuming, completely engrossing... The ending was incredible and not what I predicted at all. Amazing. Highly recommended. Five big stars." Psycho-Thrilla Books, 5 stars "Holy smokes... will rock you to the core... it's not just a scandal it's a gut-wrenching sucker punch that literally takes your breath away... I never saw that shocker coming towards me." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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All work with the playboy makes Polly a very bad girl... They’re opposites in every way. It can’t become serious. Her brother would kill them both... Let the sexy games begin in this irresistible romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Nicola Marsh. Ryder Beale’s back in town, and adorably nerdy statistician Polly Scanlon is back in lust. He’s six-plus-feet of delectable sexiness — and her brother’s best mate. Between that and the models he dates, she never stands a chance. Until now. Polly knows that a fling is pure, delicious trouble. But this sweet statistician doesn’t need to crunch the numbers to know that Ryder is one risk she can’t resist... Mills & Boon Dare — Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies.

Eleven years ago, Ruby Aston left Brockenridge -- and its small-town gossip -- for the anonymity of the big city. Now, a grieving Ruby is forced to come home to the place she loathes. But it also means returning to someone she's always regretted leaving behind... Connor Delaney is determined to prove himself and not get by on his family name alone. To do this he needs to acquire the local roadhouse. He never anticipated the owner would be the same 'bad girl' who ditched him at the high school ball and was never heard from again. For Alisha Nathieson, the grief of suddenly losing her dear friend and employer Clara Aston has forced her to examine her choice to stay and support her ageing parents. As she battles a growing need to explore her past, temptation wars with duty. And then there are her feelings for handsome chef Harry, who has secrets of his own... In following their hearts, will this unlikely trio lose what they've craved all along?

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Their engagement is a lie... But she’s not faking it!

Reclusive Aussie billionaire Hart Rochester is about to be stripped bare—body and soul—in USA TODAY bestselling author Nicola Marsh’s latest Dare novel! Getting naked with Daisy Adler wasn’t part of my plan, especially since she came to the Whitsunday Islands to save my reputation. But clashing with the ambitious PR rep is the most fun I’ve had in a while, and when she agrees to a fling, I can’t resist… I’d rather save street kids than run a hotel empire. But I owe it to my grandfather to keep his legacy going. Still, there’s no way I want to be the face of some fancy marketing campaign. And showing Daisy the most beautiful and secluded spots to shoot photos—from a private beach, to a deserted island, to my luxury yacht—gives me plenty of opportunities to distract her. As we strip each other bare, our desire only rages hotter. And before I know it, I’m letting Daisy closer than I’ve ever dared. I want to hold her tight, to feel her skin against mine. But she’s exposing the deepest corners of my soul… Will she run when she learns the truth about my dark past? Sexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin Dare, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.

Kara’s friend, who runs a matchmaking site, pleads with her to attend a speed-dating party. At the event, she reunites with a man she never imagined she’d see there… Matthew! Matthew was Kara’s first love, the man who coolly turned her down nine years earlier. As a successful lawyer, he should be able to get any woman he wants, so why attend the party? Confused and swept up by the energy of this man who hasn’t changed one bit, Kara finds herself being chosen as his match!

She’s never been one to be tamed But he makes her utterly wild… He used to be Makayla Tarrant’s best friend, but five years after he broke her heart Hudson Watt is back. He’s hotter than ever—but now he can make or break Mak’s dance career. She wants to hate him. She wants to show him she’s immune to his sex appeal. But most of all Mak wants him…every night and in every way! “Dare is Harlequin’s hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!” —Tiffany Reisz, international bestselling author

SCION OF THE SUN won Best YA Novel in the National Readers' Choice Awards, USA.Sixteen-year-old Holly Burton's unremarkable life is shaken to the core when a vision of the mother she never knew has her questioning everything she believes.Eager for answers, Holly enrolls at a boarding school for highly gifted students in Wolfebane, New Hampshire. When she accidentally transports to a parallel existence and discovers she has a whole other life waiting for her, confronting a dark and ancient evil seems the least of her problems.With the help of Joss, a sexy alpha warrior sworn to protect her, and her new BFF, the equally swoon-worthy Quinn, Holly faces her fears and an unlikely adversary in a showdown that is worse than anything she could've possibly imagined...

One thing I need to decide for myself ... am I playing to win, or playing for keeps? Angelica Bryant Football is my passion. Right now, I have a chance to make my dream of being the best midfielder in the Women's Aussie Rules competition a reality. And soon I'll finish my studies and succeed in a role in sports management. For now, working in my dad's bar pays the bills. Even if he used to be a world–famous soccer legend and can't care less about Aussie Rules. I won't let anything get in my way. Not even the hot–as–hot one–night stand who, oh yes, just turned out to be Jaxon Flint, one of Australia's most successful sports agents ... and he's offered me a job. We've agreed we have to forget about our attraction to both stay on the track we've laid out for ourselves. So why does the idea of being with Jaxon make me want to take the biggest risk of my life? It's game on. Jaxon Flint I told her my name was Jack. She told me her name was Angel. But an angel she wasn't when I took her home for the most amazing night of my life. I picked her up in a sports bar ... but I never expected her to turn out to be the rising star of the new Women's Aussie Rules football competition. Or a natural at handling ego–fuelled sports superstars. I knew Angie was someone I had to hire ... and a star I would be lucky to represent. Those are both good reasons to stay away from her. And after the way I failed my sister, I know I should stay away from someone so driven to excel. So why can't I get it out of my head that I want to be everything to my Angel? Other books available in The Women of W.A.R. series: Long Game by Catherine Evans Fair Game by Amy Andrews

The Australian’s Marriage Demand - Melanie Milburne When Jasmine wakes up the morning after a society wedding, she’s in Connor Harrowsmith’s bed! It seems nothing actually happened...but then she’s snapped by the Sydney paparazzi as she stumbles from Connor’s hotel room, half-undressed! With both their reputations at stake, Connor demands they wed. Jasmine has no choice but to agree, knowing that Connor is not just thinking of a marriage on paper... Sex, Lies & Her Impossible Boss - Jennifer Rae When the new boss of Faith Harris’s TV station, the famously ruthless and annoyingly gorgeous Cash Anderson, tells her he’ll be cancelling her sex and relationships show she knows she’s in for a fight. She’s worked her silk-clad butt off to get her high ratings, and no man’s going to take them away from her — however hot under the collar he secretly gets her... But sugar’s better than vinegar any day, so Faith decides to prove to Cash just how meaningful her show really is. The only trouble is, it’s also rather...risqué. And there was enough chemistry between them even before Faith set about proving just how riveting sex can be! Marrying The Enemy - Nicola Marsh Jewellery designer and heiress Ruby Seaborn will do anything to save her family’s company from financial ruin. And she means anything...including proposing a strictly business marriage to diamond mine magnate Jax Maroney — the only man able to restore the Seaborn jewellery empire to its former glory! She needs his money; he needs her socialite credentials — it’s a win-win solution. And if they indulge in certain...fringe benefits of their marriage along the way, that’s fine. Because luckily Ruby’s heart is as unbreakable as the precious gems she works with...isn’t it?

Keely can’t believe her own eyes. A new client introduced by her boss is the very person she yelled at over the phone the other day. She can’t absolutely tell anyone about having screamed at this psychologist, Lachlan, on his radio show! Because of her own personal reason, marriage isn’t part of her life plan and her goal is to be successful as a web designer. She’s unsure if he knows about her, but he takes her out and seduces her. If she isn’t careful, he may see through her soul.