Best Selling Books by SUSAN MALLERY

Fall in love with Mischief Bay in these four heartwarming tales of friendship and sisterhood from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery! The Girls of Mischief Bay Three friends, Nicole Lord, Shannon Rigg and Pam Eiland are struggling. Nicole wants to be a good wife, but she is overwhelmed when her husband quits his job. Shannon became a VP at her firm, but only by sacrificing her personal life. Now she wonders whether she made the right choice. Pam adores her husband, but she feels restless now that the kids are grown. Through romance and heartbreak, laughter and tears, these women will discover that life is richer with friends at your side. The Friends We Keep After five years as a stay-at-home mom, Gabby Schaefer can’t wait to return to work. Unfortunately, when her plans are derailed, Gabby must fight for the right to have a life of her own. Getting pregnant is easy for Hayley Batchelor. Staying pregnant is the hard part. Nicole Lord is tempted by a new guy who challenges her to believe maybe the second time’s the charm. Gabby, Hayley and Nicole will rely on good food, good wine and especially each other to navigate life’s toughest changes. A Million Little Things Zoe Saldivar is more than just single—she’s alone. Her best friend Jen is so obsessed with her baby that she has practically abandoned their friendship. Her seemingly empty life takes a sudden turn for the complicated when she befriends Jen’s widowed mom, Pam. And meanwhile, Pam is being very deliberately seduced by Zoe’s father. Pam’s flustered, Jen’s annoyed and Zoe is beginning to think “alone” doesn’t sound so bad, after all.

In "Christmas on 4th Street, " Noelle Perkins opens her store, The Christmas Attic, in Fool''s Gold, California, and business is booming, with the added bonus of the gorgeous army doctor Gabriel Boylan offering to help out during the holiday rush.

One in a million—that''s what widow Stephanie Wynne figured her chances were of finding a man who could help her raise her kids instead of acting like one himself. After experiencing that with her late husband, she was happy to finally be in control of her own life. Sure, it could get a little lonely, but there were ways around that…. FBI negotiator Nash Harmon was trained to be cool and detached in every situation. But when he came to Stephanie''s B&B, there was something about her lively family that drew him in, and for the first time in his life he understood why people had ties. Only Stephanie didn''t want ties…at least, not to him. It would be his toughest negotiation, the odds were against him, but somehow Nash would convince her that she had, indeed, found the one. BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! A Dad for Her Twins by Tanya Michaels Kenzie Green wasn''t looking for a man to complete her family. Yet her enigmatic neighbor, Jonathan Trelauney, seemed to know just how to handle her children. Can JT make Kenzie see he''s the right man for her twins…and for her?

THE CEO''S REDEMPTION Jack Hanson knew what he wanted, and it wasn''t a media empire. After his father died suddenly, Jack was forced to leave his law practice and take over his father''s company. And, oh, yeah, pull it back from the brink of catastrophe. The one bright spot in the whole mess was his new hire—an old business-school friend, Samantha Edwards. Samantha was just as smart, fun and vibrant as she''d been in school, but now…she was a hell of a lot sexier. Samantha Edwards knew what she wanted, and it wasn''t love. She''d already made a mess out of her life once. She wasn''t about to jeopardize the best job she''d ever had by breaking the cardinal rule of business—falling for the boss. And yet, Jack needed her. And she needed him…because if he could put the company back together, perhaps he could heal her, too.

This summer, the town''s juiciest secrets are revealed in New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery''s joyful and sparkling new novel Jax has a slight issue with control--as in, she needs it. Always. Too bad she has power only over the Painted Lady Bookstore, the Victorian mansion turned bookshop she inherited. No one else listens to a word she says. Her ex gets engaged for questionable reasons. Her beloved sister, Ryleigh, wants to move away to find a husband. And the handsome contractor Jax has chosen to convince Ryleigh to stay is only interested in Jax. Still, she''s living the bookworm dream--until an unhappy accident erases the names from the bookshop lockboxes where the town keeps their diaries. Which means the only way to find a diary''s owner is...to read it. As secrets spill and scandals surface, life at the Painted Lady Bookstore gets a lot more colorful and chaotic. But for a woman who''s always had to take charge, Jax will see that losing control--especially with the right wrong guy--can set you free.

A twisty, tender and wise look at how secrets can transform the powerful — and sometimes problematic — bond between mothers and daughters, from No.1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery. When Shannon gets engaged, her beloved mum, Cindy, is the first person she wants to tell — and the last. Cindy’s engaged, too, and has already hinted at a double wedding. The image of a synchronised bouquet toss with her mum fills Shannon with horror. She’ll keep her engagement a secret until Cindy’s ‘I dos’ are done. Victoria has never been proper enough for her mother, Ava, so she stopped trying. She lives on her own terms and amuses herself by pushing Ava’s buttons. Ava loves but doesn’t understand her stuntwoman daughter. When a movie-set mishap brings Victoria home, Ava longs to finally connect. Chance brings the four women together at a wedding venue, where a shocking secret comes tumbling out. Twenty-four years ago, desperate teenager Cindy chose wealthy Ava to adopt her baby — then changed her mind at the very last second. The loss rocked Ava’s world, leaving her unable to open her heart to the daughter she did adopt, Victoria. As Shannon and Victoria deal with the fallout from the decisions their mothers made, they wrestle with whether who they are is different than who they might have become.

Don’t miss this fan favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery! The last thing Devlin Hunter expects is to find himself in a marriage of convenience. But he just wants to do the right thing for Noelle Hunter, a young woman who has just lost everything at the worst possible time. He certainly didn’t anticipate that his beautiful bride would be the one to capture his heart… Originally published in 2006

Josie Fitzgerald Scott was athletic, competitive and stubborn as sin--until an accident changed her life. Now she simply sought closure with unforgettable Del Scott--the man she''d once lovingly wed, passionately bedded, then contrarily fled.... Amazingly, Del didn''t recognize Josie''s reconstructed contours. Yet her sexy ex-husband seemed oddly, instantly drawn to this soft, delicate "stranger," despite her new curves. Which gave Josie--as "Rose"--a second chance: to woo and win back Del''s fierce male passion. But would limping, less than honestly, down memory lane unleash a landslide of trouble? Or--miraculously--lead Josie home to love?

Let yourself be swept away by this emotional friends-to-lovers romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery! Previously published as Lily’s Expecting in 2004. Any woman who’s been left at the altar has the right to go a little crazy. Pediatric nurse Lily Tyler handles her public humiliation by getting pregnant and buying a house. At 34, she’s done waiting for Mr. Right to start the family she’s always wanted. When her new house turns out to be a money pit, she moves in with her best friend, Jake Stone, and begins to see the gorgeous firefighter in a new light. Is it pregnancy hormones, or has she found forever, finally, in his arms?

When prim professor Zara Paxton ventures to distant Bahania, she wants only to find the father she''d never known. But her father turns out to be King Hassan of Bahania. The desert king promptly put his "princess" under the protection of a muscular, mesmerizing Sheik, who sets Zara''s sense aflame, yet he refuses to quench the fire! Steely security liaison Rafe Stryker scorns lasting love. But before he knows it, the bespectacled brunette sneaks into his heart, making him throb with the urge to taste her sweetness. Clearly, innocent Princess Zara wanted to be his woman, but taking her was tantamount to treason. Rafe knows the consequences, but even he can stand so much temptation.

She would not be vulnerable again… D. J. Monroe had to be at the very top of her game. It was her job and her life to teach people how to defend themselves. How could she protect others if she wasn''t the best trained, the most skilled fighter? How could she protect herself? So when military expert Quinn Reynolds defeated her, she vowed to give him whatever he wanted in exchange for his instruction. And yet he wanted the one thing D.J. wasn''t prepared to give—herself. He asked too many questions. Made her feel too much. He recognized too many of her defenses. Then one by one, he broke them all down…and promised to be there to pick up the pieces.

*AN INSTANT BESTSELLER!* "The perfect escape for readers wanting to get away."—Booklist One woman takes the vacation of a lifetime in this poignant and heartwarming story about the threads that hold a family together from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery. Single mom Robyn Caldwell needs a new plan for her future. She has always put her family first. Now, with her kids grown, she yearns for a change. But what can she do when her daughter has become the most demanding bride ever, her son won’t even consider college, her best friend is on the brink of marital disaster and her ex is making a monumentally bad decision that could ruin everything? Take a vacation, of course. Press reset. When her great-aunt Lillian invites her to Santa Barbara for the summer, Robyn hops on the first plane to sunny California. But it’s hard to get away when you’re the heart of the family. One by one, everyone she loves follows her across the country. Somehow, their baggage doesn’t feel as heavy in the sun-drenched, mishmash mansion. The more time Robyn spends with free-spirited Lillian, the more possibilities she sees—for dreams, love, family. She can have everything she ever wanted, if only she can muster the courage to take a chance on herself. Don''t miss #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery''s latest masterpiece, For the Love of Summer, a captivating story that weaves together the complexities of family, friendship, and unexpected bonds. Discover more from Susan Mallery: For the Love of Summer - Coming June 2024! The Summer Book Club The Sister Effect The Boardwalk Bookshop The Summer Getaway

Two stories about finding love in the most unexpected places.

Fall back in love with 1800s Kansas in Susan Mallery''s fan-favorite tale of love,loss, and redemption. Justin Kincaid is the local bad-boy-turned-sheriff, and now he''s got to prove himself tohis people and his town. When a saloon girl is murdered, it''s up to him to lead theinvestigation and to find a home for the dead woman''s young daughter. But what he hadn''tcounted on was Megan, the only woman he''s ever loved, volunteering to take in the younggirl… Megan Bartlett had all but given up on ever seeing Justin Kincaid again when he returnedto assume the sheriff''s position. And the man who returns—the man with a bitter, mockingsmile—is not the man she remembers. But when she notices how tender he is with theorphaned girl, she can''t help but see glimpses of the man she fell in love with, and shewonders if life has granted them a second chance after all…

A woman will do anything to protect her best friends...even join forces with a man she isn''t sure she can trust in #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery''s heartfelt and witty Hot on Her Heels. Dana Birch vowed never to put herself at the mercy of a powerful man. She became a deputy so that she could take care of herself and protect those she loves. Especially her best friends, the Titan sisters. Twenty years ago, Garth Duncan swore revenge on Jed Titan for abandoning Garth and his mother. Now he''s back to fulfill that promise, even if Jed''s daughters get caught in the crosshairs. All that stands between him and his goal is Dana, her gun and a growing passion that can''t be denied….

Available for the first time in ebook, one blockbuster anthology by #1 New York Times bestselling authors Susan Mallery, Sherryl Woods, and Susan Wiggs! Sister of the Bride by Susan Mallery When Katie McCormick finds out that her sister is marrying her ex, she finally agrees to a setup for the big day. To her surprise, Jackson is a catch. But when wedding catastrophe ensues, will their sparks fizzle or ignite into flames? A Bridge to Dreams by Sherryl Woods With her vacation plans foiled, Karyn Chambers realizes that her long-awaited escape must give way to staying at home in San Francisco. Little does she know her Prince Charming is right in her own backyard. The Borrowed Bride by Susan Wiggs During her own bridal shower, Isabel Wharton is whisked away by past love Dan Black Horse to his retreat in the Cascade range. But returning to her Native roots, and Dan’s loving arms, is harder than she ever imagined. Previously published in 2010.

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery delivers a celebrated story about finding the courage to forgive. Just about every nurse at Honeygrove Memorial is swooning with the arrival of heartthrob surgeon Trevor MacAllister. All except disillusioned Dana Rowan, who has vowed never to get involved with a doctor—much less be lured by Trevor''s charm—again. She''s resolved to stay as far away from "Dr. Love" as possible, but with fate conspiring against her, this is easier said than done. Trevor may be a brilliant surgeon, but being paired with Dana in a training seminar will push his limits…and force him to confront some unresolved feelings. He realizes that beneath Dana''s prickly exterior is a heart just as tender as his own. Learning to work together is something they should be able manage…so long as love doesn''t get in the way. Prince Charming, M.D. is part of the Prescription: Marriage miniseries along with A Doctor''s Vow by Christine Rimmer and Dr. Mom and the Millionaire by Christine Flynn.

Swept away by the passionate Prince Khalil Khan, Dora Nelson reveled in her new fairy-tale life as princess of El Bahar. But once she learned that the love and affection Khalil had showered her with were a sham, she refused to bend to his will. For he''d tricked her, and she couldn''t forgive him.... But she also couldn''t stop loving him. More than anything else, Dora wanted a happy home and an adoring husband. Still, when Dora''s feistiness met Khalil''s arrogance, sparks flew. And unless Dora and Khalil agreed to meet halfway, this fiery marriage threatened to consume them both!

Originally published as Her Last First Date! Part 6 of 6 in the Circle of Friends serialization. All 6 parts were previously published as full books: • Having Her Boss’ Baby (Parts 1 and 2 of Circle of Friends) • The Ladies’ Man (Parts 3 and 4 of Circle of Friends) • Her Last First Date (Parts 5 and 6 of Circle of Friends) "I’m pregnant." Crissy Phillips thought she’d never utter those words again. She thought she’d never date again, too, till she met Dr. Josh Daniels—the uncle of the child she gave up for adoption. Hours after meeting, they were sizzling the sheets, and now Crissy is dreaming of second chances and motherhood. The sexy widower wants Crissy in his bed, again and again…but in his heart? He just can’t risk it. In months she’ll be a mother…but will she ever be a wife? This installment is approximately 25K words