New Releases by SUSAN MALLERY

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery''s classic blend of lighthearted humor and intense emotional conflict works its magic on two newcomers to the California town of Fool''s Gold, which Library Journal calls "a setting so real and appealing readers will want to start scoping out real estate." Destiny Mills believes passion has its place—like in the lyrics of the country songs that made her parents famous. After a childhood full of drama and heartache, she wants a life that''s calm. Safe. Everything that Kipling Gilmore isn''t. Her temporary assignment with the Fool''s Gold search and rescue team puts her in delicious proximity to the former world-class skier every day. Part of her aches to let go for once…the rest is terrified what''ll happen if she does. Though an accident ended his career, Kipling still lives for thrills—and a hot fling with a gorgeous redhead like Destiny would be a welcome diversion. Yet beneath his new coworker''s cool facade is a woman who needs more than he''s ever given. With her, he''s ready to take the risk. But love, like skiing, is all about trust—and before you soar, you have to be willing to fall. Look for Best of My Love, the next title in Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series.

From New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes a fan-favorite story that walks the fine line between love…and danger. When a smuggler''s prize lands on her doorstep, big-cat sanctuary owner Faith Newlin doesn''t expect any problems—not from the two white tiger cubs…or the mysterious government agent sent to protect them. She knows better than to get attached, though sometimes an instinct is too strong to ignore. Agent Cort Hollenbeck has dedicated his life to fighting the good fight. He never gets too close, especially while on assignment. But when terrifying blanks in his memory force him to face his deepest fears, he must trust in a woman who walks on the wild side…and captures his heart. Tempting Faith is part of a duet by Susan Mallery along with her book The Only Way Out.

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.

As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever… Randi Howell had already fled her wedding when the lights went out leaving everyone confused. That''s when she overheard a murder plot. Now on the run from the ruthless killers and a furious fiancé, she''s made it halfway across the country to Texas. Brady Jones''s ranch is the perfect safe haven—big sky, horses and no questions. Brady has taken in enough misfits and strays to know trouble when he sees it, but something about the feisty woman with the raven curls makes him give her a chance. Just as Randi is making him face his fears about love he learns she may have put everyone in danger…. Book 7 of the 36 Hours series. Don’t miss Book 8: An abandoned baby, a marriage of convenience—the storm turns lives upside down in Marriage by Contract by Sandra Steffen.

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.

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.

After the breakup of her marriage, Isabel Beebe returns to her hometown to run the family bridal shop, where an encounter with her former teenage crush, Ford Hendrix, begins to renew her faith in romance.

Single mother Patience McGraw and bodyguard Justice Garrett learn that, in Fool''s Gold, California, sometimes people just can''t stop love.

Millionaire Kane Dennison’s first mistake had been carrying an injured Willow Nelson inside his home, which, as a rule, was off-limits. Of course, she’d needed his help, but his one kind gesture had her believing he was a nice man. He wasn’t. His second mistake had been surrendering to passion after warning Willow to run away. Because a woman like her deserved better than a one-night stand. She believed in soul mates. He trusted no one—needed no one. And not even Willow was going to change him! Look for Susan Mallery’s new Fool’s Gold trilogy, starting in June with Just One Kiss from Harlequin HQN! And don’t miss the series prequel novella, Halfway There, coming in May 2013!

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.

He had a secret daughter? One moment, computer consultant Parker Hamilton was quietly programming in his house along the rugged Pacific coast. And the next, his life was thrown into a tailspin. He discovered he was a father. What would he do? What would he say to his daughter? Did she know the truth—that he hadn''t known about her? And why was her beautiful aunt, Erin Ridgeway, suddenly giving him the chance to be a full-time father? Despite everything, Erin promised herself she''d give Parker a chance to know his daughter. But what could a lonely millionaire know about raising a little girl? Well, Erin was going to have to find out…for the sake of Christie, who so desperately wanted a family….

Menu Appetizer Cal Buchanan needs a top-flight chef to take over his failing Seattle restaurant, The Waterfront. He can afford to hire the best in town—the only problem is that the best happens to be his ex-wife, Penny Jackson. Entrée Penny really needs this opportunity, but she doesn’t need the distraction of working with her ex. She’s sworn off romance—she’s even having a baby on her own. But before she knows it, the heat is on…and the attraction between her and Cal moves from a low simmer to a full boil! Dessert The rest should be easy as pie, but a secret from Cal’s past could spoil everything. Maybe it’s true that too many cooks spoil the broth—or maybe two is enough to make it irresistible.

A spiteful article about the former pitcher and current playboy questions his talent in the bedroom. And the newspaper''s just the first bad news. Reid''s grandmother Gloria''s broken hip means she needs constant care—but Reid hired Nurses 1 and 2 for their bedside manner with him. So for Number 3 he chooses Lori Johnson, the first candidate who seems immune to his brand of charm. Lori''s never wasted her time with amoebas like Reid Buchanan. So why are her well-fortified defenses starting to crumble under the force of his sexy smile—and the kindness he shows her at every turn? There''s only one explanation for the feelings flaring between them—chemistry. Chemistry so hot, it''s sizzling!

Fool’s Gold, California, a charming small town that’s short on men, has captured thousands of readers’ hearts in Susan Mallery’s New York Times bestselling series. Discover what makes these contemporary romances a must-read with Almost Summer, a Fool’s Gold novella. Ever since she was young, Paige McLean has longed to see the world. Still, she never imagined the world would land on her doorstep in the form of a charming British surgeon who needs a place to stay when his plans fall through. After a devastating loss, Alistair Woodbury has vowed to live his life alone. But in all his travels, he hasn’t encountered a town as welcoming as Fool’s Gold, nor a woman as caring—or as beautiful—as Paige. Her compassion warms him almost as much as their stolen kisses. When it’s Alistair’s time to leave, will his brief visit turn into a lifetime stay?Don’t miss the latest title, A Fool’s Gold Christmas, book 10 of the Fool’s Gold series.

Take one responsible woman

After nearly a decade as a sous-chef in a trendy eatery, Jenna is desperate for a change. She''s supported her ex-husband''s dreams for so long that she can''t even remember her own. Until she sees a for-lease sign near her parents'' home and envisions her very own cooking store. Her crash course in business is aided by a streetwise store manager and Jenna''s adoptive mother. But just as she''s gaining a foothold in her new life, in walk her birth parents—aging hippies on a quest to reconnect with their firstborn. Now Jenna must figure out how to reconcile the free-spirited Serenity and Tom with her traditional parents, deal with her feelings for a new love interest and decide what to do about her ex''s latest outrageous request. In the end, Jenna will find that there is no perfect family, only the people we love….

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?

Nicole Keyes, who is kept busy running the family bakery and caring for her younger sister, is tired of putting everyone else''s needs first and succumbs to temptation with a former NFL player who offers her freedom and passion.

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.

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!

It wasn''t just her homemade brownies that made Walker find Elissa irresistible... When ex-Marine Walker Buchanan stops to help Elissa Towers change a tire, he tells himself it''s just the neighborly thing to do. And when Elissa finds herself baking him a thank-you pie, she''s just returning the favor...right? Both of them have sworn off dating — Elissa''s determined to protect her little girl, and that means ditching her taste for dangerous men...especially former Marines with dark secrets. Walker knows that he''s not cut out for hearth and home...his own crazy family made sure of that. But the sparks won''t stop flying between them. Now the two are struggling to keep their relationship "just friends," but with every kiss, their rules fly out the window...

Determined to put the past behind her, government agent Jamie Sanders mustface one more mission- to rescue Zach Jones, the only man she''s ever loved

The final novel of Mallery''s Marcelli Sisters trilogy features Brenna, the only sister who dreams of running the family''s California winery. But taking the helm is more than she bargained for and she soon seeks solace from Nic Giovanni--her family''s nemesis. Original.