New Releases by Raeanne Thayne

Four New York Times bestselling authors bring the best of their beloved small town romance series in this new Small-Town Romance Collection! What We Find by Robyn Carr Under extreme pressure, neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan knows she needs to slow down before she burns out completely, and the best place she can do that is Sullivan’s Crossing. But Maggie’s world is rocked and she must now take responsibility for the land that’s been in her family for generations. When a quiet and serious-looking hiker, Cal Jones, offers to lend a hand, Maggie is suspicious of his motives—until she finds out the true reason for his deliberate isolation. The time Cal and Maggie spend together gives Maggie hope for something brighter just on the horizon…if only they can learn to find peace and healing—and perhaps love—with each other. Serenity Harbor by RaeAnne Thayne Computer-tech millionaire Bowie Callahan is about the last person that schoolteacher Katrina Bailey wants to work for. As far as she can see, he’s not up to the task of caring for his young half brother, Milo. But Kat is, especially if it brings her closer to her own goal of adopting. Bo never imagined he’d be tasked with caring for a sibling he didn’t know existed. Then again, he never pictured himself impulsively kissing vibrant, compassionate Katrina in the moonlight. Now he’s ready to make her dream of family come true…and hoping there’s room in it for him, too… Secrets of the Lost Summer by Carla Neggers A wave of hope carries Olivia Frost back to her small New England hometown nestled in the beautiful Swift River Valley. She’s transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway—picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door… Dylan McCaffrey’s ramshackle house is an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can’t resist any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Against this breathtaking landscape, Dylan and Olivia pursue long-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story…past and present. Sweet Dreams on Center Street by Sheila Roberts Sweet Dreams Chocolate Company has been in the Sterling family for generations, but now it looks as if they’re about to lose it to the bank. That would be a disaster, for the family and for the town of Icicle Falls, Washington. Can Samantha, the eldest daughter and new head of the company, come up with a way to save it? Unfortunately, the fate of Sweet Dreams is in the hands of her archenemy, Blake Preston, the bank manager with the football-hero good looks. It’s enough to drive her to chocolate. But Blake’s also enough to convince her that (believe it or not) there’s something even better than chocolate! Previously published as Better than Chocolate

A single dad finds love with his daughter’s protector in this emotional story from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne When a beautiful stranger saves the life of Jack Dugan’s daughter, Jack knows he has to find this mystery woman. He’ll do anything to repay her. But Grace Solarez turns out to be more than he expected, for her sad brown eyes tell him she needs to be saved, too. Until the night she saved Jack’s little girl, Grace felt she had no hope. Soon, Grace begins to care about something again—about the sexy single dad and his daughter. But will it all disappear when she finds out the truth about Jack Dugan? Originally published in 2000

A single mom on the run and an injured FBI agent find their greatest danger is with each other in this story of secret identity, originally titled Nowhere to Hide and published in 2003! As an on-the-run single mother out to protect her little girls, Lisa Connors needs two things: money, and to keep her identity secret. But it is just her luck that the possibility of the former threatens the latter: as the caretaker of the hunk-next-door with two broken legs, her ability to keep her distance is shaky. When she found out said hunk’s profession—FBI agent—it was downright demolished.... Gage McKinnon spent most of his life trying to keep away from all things familial, so the last thing he needs is to have two adorable little girls take root next door. But it’s their mother who poses his greatest threat. For with Lisa he felt that door in his heart—the one that slammed shut twenty-five years ago—start to open, just a crack.

An unlikely attraction brings comfort, joy and unforgettable romance this holiday season! Librarian Julia Winston is ready to ditch the quiet existence she’s been living. She’s made a list of new things to experience, but falling for Jamie Caine, her sexy military pilot neighbor, isn’t one of them. Julia’s looking to conquer life, not become the heartbreaker’s latest conquest. But when two young brothers wind up in Julia’s care for the holidays, she’ll take any help she can get—even Jamie’s. Happy to step in, Jamie reveals a side of himself that’s much harder to resist. Not only is he fantastic with kids, he provides the strength Julia needs to tackle her list. She knows their temporary family can’t last beyond the holidays, but the closer she gets to Jamie, the more she wonders if things could be this merry and bright forever… Don’t miss the latest Haven Point Christmas romance, Coming Home for Christmas, available now!

A cowboy, a baby and the woman who could save them both… She''''d often dreamed about him coming back, with a baby in his arms. And now, Cisco del Norte is home. But the baby he carried can''''t possibly be theirs. Still, Easton Springhill got part of her wish. The man she never stopped loving is back, even for just a little while—with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that’s as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before. And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton is faced with a choice: love him—and that little girl—while she has them, or save herself and get away while the getting is good. Because there’s no way she''''ll be able to escape with her heart a second time… Originally published in 2010

Return to the one that started it all with the very first book in the beloved Cowboys of Cold Creek series! Wade Dalton is having a bad day: his five-year-old has accidentally set the kitchen on fire. His daughter is surly, as usual. The baby hasn''t been fed yet. And his mother—aka "the childminder"—has eloped with a scam artist. Could it get any worse? Turns out it can, when the annoyingly beautiful daughter of said scam artist shows up at the door, batting her doe eyes at Wade and offering to be his temporary nanny until the newlyweds'' return. Could he trust her to be under his roof? Could he trust himself with her under his roof? Originally published in 2006

Originally published in 2002 as TAMING JESSE JAMES Jesse James Harte grew up as wild and untamed as his Old West namesake, but now he’s the law in this stretch of the Wyoming high country. That meant trouble is his business—and if he’d ever seen somebody in trouble, it was the town''s new schoolteacher, Sarah McKenzie. She is as beautiful as a mountain meadow in springtime. But the haunted look in her eyes says she’s running from something—something that might be catching up with her. He ached to protect her, to take that look away—and make her his forever. But what could a lady like her want with a lawman with an outlaw''s heart?

Enjoy this fan-favorite by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, originally published as Intimate Surrender in 2004 After an unbelievable makeover gave her the confidence to strut her stuff at a charity ball, Kate Crosby went from harmless flirt to bedroom vixen. But she wasn''t about to let a single night of ohsosultry passion with archenemy Peter Logan become anything more. Of course, she didn''t count on seeing their liplock featured in the local paper! Finally able to track the mysterious beauty down to a remote cabin, Peter learns the truth about her identity—and that she is going to have his baby. Unable to stop thinking about Kate since the moment she walked into his life and now snowed in together at her family’s cabin, Peter needs to convince her that their onenight stand should become a forlife stand, before the plows reach the isolated mountain hideaway and Kate leaves for good.

Contains two works previously published separately.

Woodrose Mountain: Hoping for a quieter life in Hope''s Crossing, physical therapist Evie Blanchard instead finds herself, despite her better judgment, getting involved with single dad Brodie Thorne and his injured daughter, Taryn.

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne brings you back to Haven Point—a place made for second chances… McKenzie Shaw would do anything for her hometown of Haven Point. It may be small, but it’s never let her down…unlike gorgeous, infuriating Ben Kilpatrick. He was her childhood hero until he closed his family’s factory, leaving the town’s economy in shambles. Now his tech firm is considering opening a local facility. For Haven Point’s sake, McKenzie has to grit her teeth and play nice. What could a town filled with painful memories ever offer Ben? Yet seeing the town through the eyes of McKenzie—its fiery young mayor—he suddenly has his answer. If only he can resolve the animosity crackling between them, Ben may have found the place where he can build ties and find healing…a place where love arrives when it’s least expected. Don''t miss Thayne''s next release, The Path to Sunshine Cove: three love stories in one with the emotional pull of Debbie Macomber, Barbara Delinsky and Susan Wiggs!

A NEW Cowboys of Cold Creek story from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne! Hope Nichols has never felt as if she belonged anywhere except her hometown of Pine Gulch. So when she hears that her family''s property, Christmas Ranch, is set to be shut down forever, a determined Hope heads home. She refuses to let anything ruin her holiday—this will be the most memorable ranch Christmas ever! And thanks to hunky former navy SEAL Rafe Santiago and his adorable nephew, she might just pull off that miracle. Plus a heartwarming RaeAnne Thayne favorite from the Cowboys of Cold Creek series, A Cold Creek Holiday, also included in this book! "A richly plotted story with characters that are easy to care about, this one is as emotional as it is funny." —RT Book Reviews on A Cold Creek Holiday

Lucy Drake and Brendan Caine have only one thing in common… And it''s likely to tear them apart. Because it was Brendan''s late wife, Jessie—and Lucy''s best friend—who''d brought them together in the first place. And since Jessie''s passing, Brendan''s been distracted by his two little ones…and the memory of an explosive kiss with Lucy years before his marriage. Still, he''ll steer clear of her. She''s always been trouble with a capital T. Lucy couldn''t wait to shed her small-town roots for the big city. But now that she''s back in Hope''s Crossing to take care of the Queen Anne home her late aunt has left her, she figures seeing Brendan Caine again is no big deal. After all, she''d managed to resist the handsome fire chief once before, but clearly the embers of their attraction are still smoldering….

Destination Wedding Guest List: THE EX-WIFE Megan McNeil is genuinely happy to escort her little girls to their father''s wedding in Kauai, Hawaii—even though she feels like a third wheel. One gorgeous groomsman definitely disagrees. But are they both carrying too much baggage to begin a new romance? THE BEST MAN Devlin Marshall won''t let anything spoil his buddy''s big day—not even his own rocky marriage. Secrets and mistrust have divided him from his Amy, but the love in the air seems to be catching…. THE SISTER Family comes first. Deep down, Gabi Foster knows it, but this holiday is hurting her career. Can a sweet, sexy surfing instructor convince her that love is worth more than a business deal?

Harlequin Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Harlequin Special Edition bundle includes A Cold Creek Christmas Surprise by USA TODAY bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, The Maverick''s Christmas Baby by Victoria Pade and An Early Christmas Gift by USA TODAY bestselling author Susan Crosby. Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin Special Edition!

She claimed to be a waitress and a single mother, but Rebecca Parsons doesn''t look like any hash-slinger Pine Gulch Police Chief Trace Bowman has ever seen. And she doesn''t seem particularly maternal toward her little girl, either. Still, one look in her vulnerable green eyes and his protective instincts go into overdrive. Attention from local law enforcement is the last thing Becca needs. She''ll do anything to protect her little sister Gabi from their con-artist mother, even lie about their identities. When Trace shows up at their house carrying a Christmas tree and stirring desires she can''t afford to indulge, she longs to surrender to the magic of the season with him. But Becca''s past is catching up--fast. Can her sexy police chief perform a Christmas miracle?

After an unbelievable makeover gave her the confidence to strut her stuff at a charity ball, Kate Crosby went from harmless flirt to a bedroom vixen. But she wasn''t about to let a single night of oh-so-sultry passion with archenemy Peter Logan become anything more. Of course, she didn''t count on seeing their lip-lock featured in the local paper! Finally able to track the mysterious beauty down to a remote cabin, Peter learned the truth about her identity—and that she was going to have his baby. Having been unable to stop thinking about Kate since the moment she walked into his life, he needed to convince her that their one-night stand should become a one-life stand.

Ten years ago, Sophie Beaumont had watched as her twin sister, Shelly, had chosen to marry a Canfield man, bear his children and be mistress of his manor. But now Shelly was dead—killed along with her husband, Peter, in a mysterious accident—and it was Sophie who was left to raise her children, live at the Monterey mansion—and marry a Canfield man. Only this time it was Thomas, Peter''s older brother.… Because Peter was dead. Or was he? Mysterious appearances at night to the contrary, he was reported to be, though no body had ever been found. And Sophie and Thomas had unfinished business—a love affair, barely begun, cut off abruptly all those years ago. One that this time Thomas was determined to see bloom.…

While honeymooning solo might be unconventional, ex-bride-to-be Olivia Lambert couldn''t see wasting a fabulous trip to Costa Rica just because her former fiancé turned out to be pond scum. Imagine her surprise when a handsome stranger appeared in the jungle…silver machete in his hand and fiendish gleam in his eye…. Well, maybe not so fiendish. Because Ren Galvez was actually one of the good guys. And he was trying to save Olivia—the curvy blonde in the skimpy bikini—from a near-certain death at the hands of one of the bad guys. But who was going to save Ren from her?