New Releases by Susan Mallery

Three very different women find family through friendship--including Nicole, who faces a difficult choice involving her dependent husband; Shannon, who must choose between love and career; and Pam, whose marriage is tested by an unexpected change.

On Blackberry Island, friendship, love and forgiveness are as constant as the ocean waves, if only you can make room in your heart for hope. This is Susan Mallery at her emotionally charged best! Michelle Sanderson may appear to be a strong, independent woman, but on the inside she''s still the wounded girl who fled home years ago. A young army vet, Michelle returns to the quaint Blackberry Island Inn to claim her inheritance and recover from the perils of war. Instead, she finds the owner''s suite occupied by the last person she wants to see—Carly Williams. She and Michelle were once inseparable, until a shocking betrayal destroyed their friendship. And now Carly is implicated in the financial disaster lurking behind the inn''s cheerful veneer. Single mother Carly has weathered enough rumors, lies and secrets for a lifetime, and is finally starting to move forward with her life. But if the Blackberry Island Inn goes under, Carly and her daughter will go with it. To save their livelihoods, Carly and Michelle will undertake a turbulent truce. It''ll take more than a successful season to move beyond their devastating past, but with a little luck and a beautiful summer, they may just rediscover the friendship of a lifetime.

Step out of the winter chill and into the warmth of Fool''s Gold, California, the charming small-town setting for a new holiday novella from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery Famous former NFL stars don''t date single working moms like Bailey Voss. She''ll allow herself to daydream about Kenny Scott''s muscles and killer smile, but wanting more would lead to post-holiday regret. Then Kenny volunteers to run a toy drive with Bailey, and she learns that he''s not just hot…he''s also generous, funny, nice. The whole package—tantalizingly out of reach. The ache of past loss reminds Kenny why he needs to avoid getting too close to anyone. Especially to a gorgeous redhead and her adorable little girl. Mess it up, and he''d lose them both. Yet Kenny can only resist Bailey for so long. And as festive spirit spreads throughout the town, he''s all wrapped up in Bailey''s sweet, sexy kisses and determined to make this the first of many Christmases together…

Fool’s Gold Collection Part 1 The first three books and a novella in New York Times’ bestselling author Susan Mallery’s enormously popular Fool’s Gold series.

A former Special Ops agent turned bodyguard trainer, Angel Whittaker sets his sights on a tough-talking PR woman who never backs down from a challenge.

When her feelings for her boss, former football hero Jack McGarry, are exposed, Larissa Owens tries to convince him to take a chance on love.

There''s nowhere better to spend the holidays than with New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery in the town of Fool''s Gold, where love is always waiting to be unwrapped… Noelle Perkins just got a second chance at life, and she intends to make the most of every minute. That''s why she ditched a frustrating legal career to open her own store in Fool''s Gold, California. The Christmas Attic celebrates everything that''s magical about her favorite season. Business is booming, and as a bonus, gorgeous army doctor Gabriel Boylan has offered to help out during the holiday rush. Gabriel''s memories of Christmas past contain more sour grapes than sugar plums, thanks to a drill sergeant father who ran his home like a boot camp. Spending the holidays with his family while he recuperates from injury sounds as appetizing as last year''s eggnog. Still, there are some enjoyable distractions in town, including sunny, sexy Noelle…and the red-hot mistletoe kisses they can''t stop sharing. Gabriel didn''t think he was made for happily-ever-afters. But when fate hands you a love as sweet and surprising as this, only a fool could refuse….

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery welcomes readers back to Fool''s Gold, where a onetime fling could become the real thing.… Felicia Swift never dreamed she''d hear a deep, sexy voice from her past in tiny Fool''s Gold, California. The last time Gideon Boylan whispered in her ear was half a world away…on the morning after the hottest night of her life. Her freaky smarts have limited her close friendships, and romance, but she came to Fool''s Gold looking for ordinary. Gorgeous, brooding Gideon is anything but that. Black Ops taught Gideon that love could be deadly. Now he pretends to fit in while keeping everyone at arm''s length. Felicia wants more than he can give—a home, family, love—but she has a lot to learn about men…and Gideon needs to be the man to teach her. As these two misfits discover that passion isn''t the only thing they have in common, they just might figure out that two of a kind should never be split apart. If you''re a fan of Fool''s Gold, you''ll love Ana Raquel and Greg''s delicious romance, featured in Susan Mallery''s Fool''s Gold Cookbook, along with her favorite recipes from the land of happy endings.

He won’t hesitate to put his life on the line…but will he ever risk his heart? Falling for Justice Garrett was a high point in Patience McGraw’s otherwise awkward adolescence. Even after he disappeared, Patience never forgot the boy who captured her heart. Now, he’s back in Fool’s Gold, California, and her passion for him is as strong as ever. But how can she trust that he won’t abandon her again—and her daughter, too? When bodyguard Justice Garrett was a young man, witness protection brought him to this idyllic town and he never forgot its warmth, or the sweet beauty of his childhood friend. He’s returned to open a defense academy, and the Patience he once knew is all grown up. He can’t resist her smile, or her curves. But Justice’s past doesn’t make him husband, or father, material. Patience and Justice think they’ll succumb to just one kiss… Then one more… Okay, just one night together. But they might learn that falling in love is beyond anyone’s control.

Readers have fallen in love with the town and people of Fool’s Gold in Susan Mallery’s New York Times bestselling series. Meet her latest couple in this special Fool’s Gold novella! Fayrene Hopkins may be only twenty-four years old, but she runs her own business and has big plans—plans that don’t involve falling in love yet. She’s determined to make her mark on the world before settling down. She thinks she’s got life all figured out—until she meets Ryan Patterson on her latest job. Fayrene senses his interest in her, and she has to admit he gets her pulse racing. Luckily, starting a relationship with Ryan is safe—he’s leaving Fool’s Gold when his work contract is up. Ryan has goals of his own and a job waiting for him in Texas. He doesn''t expect to get waylaid by a sassy blonde and cozy town. But what started out as temporary is starting to look like the real thing. If only he can convince Fayrene that some plans are made to be broken. Return to Fool’s Gold in Just One Kiss, Two of a Kind and Three Little Words. Plus, look for the entire Fool’s Gold series—and dozens of other memorable titles by Susan Mallery—available now from Harlequin HQN.

Successful businessman Ryan Bennett had agreed to masquerade as his wealthy cousin for a blind date. But from the moment Ryan saw Julie Nelson to the moment he should have said good-night, he was captivated and couldn’t resist an invitation to share her bed. In the hazy afterglow of their heated lovemaking, Ryan confessed his true identity, claiming the passion between them was real despite his deception, but Julie wasn’t buying it. Obviously she considered him the enemy. Except now she was having the enemy’s baby…. 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!

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!

Can a summer fling turn into love that lasts a lifetime?

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Susan Mallery returns to Fool’s Gold with a new story that proves that wild hearts cannot be tamed...and shouldn't need to! Shane Stryker is done with passion.

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.

Then Five years ago, wild, irresponsible, sexy Jesse met adorable, geeky Matt.

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….

When Katie McCormick finds out that her sister ismarrying her ex, she finally agrees to a setup for thebig day. To her surprise, Jackson is a catch. But whenwedding catastrophe ensues, will their sparks fizzle orignite into flames?

A grumpy CEO enlists an angelic teacher to improve his image in this holiday romance from the #1 New York Times –bestselling author. "Reading a Susan Mallery book is always a marvelous experience." — RT Book Reviews Mr. December: Duncan Patrick, CEO Scrooge His Objective: Lose the "bah humbug" attitude His Plan: Find the right (temporary) mistress A powerful businessman, Duncan didn''t like ultimatums, unless he was making them. But the board demanded his public image change. When he encountered sweet kindergarten teacher Annie McCoy, he knew she''d make him look like a perfect angel, though it would take some devilish manipulation. Once he had Annie playing his pretend mistress, Duncan needed to make her his real-life lover. Could a grouchy CEO cultivate the charm necessary to win the woman he''d almost destroyed?

The wedding of my dreams was only days away...until I discovered my fianc? had a nasty habit of unfaithfulness. So to mend my wounded pride, I turned to the most eligible man I knew: my boss, Prince Rafiq of Lucia-Serrat! Although the dashingly handsome prince had enticed dozens of women, I had just one thing in my mind when I proposed becoming Rafiq''s mistress: revenge on the man who''d humiliated me before. It was easier than I''d expected to go from Rafiq''s chaste secretary to his lustful lover. What I didn''t expect was to fall head over heels for a man who could give me anything I wanted, except his heart....

Millionaire of the Month: Jack Howington III Source of Fortune: International security corporation The woman he can never have: Meredith Palmer When he arrived at Hunter''s Landing,Jack got the surprise of his life. His bestfriend''s shy little sister had become abreathtaking young woman—with an axto grind. Still smarting over Jack''s long-ago rejection, Meredith was now intent onluring the mogul into her bed…and herbed was right across the hall. At what costwould Jack keep a decade-old promise?

"YOU'D BETTER GET MOVING, BIG GUY." Prince Jefri of Bahania had just been bested...by a woman! And not just any female, but Billie Van Horn, his gorgeous, take-no-prisoners flight instructor who was more than a match for this ultramasculine male. Well, she might be an ace in the air, but when it came to romance Billie was determined to keep both feet on the ground. So why did the sexy sheik make her feel as if she were soaring high above the clouds? She knew that when royal honor called, her high-born lover would fly from her side forever...unless Jefri defied his destiny and chose love....

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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...

USA TODAY bestselling author Susan Mallery returns to the idyllic setting of her sensual Marcelli sisters trilogy—California wine country, where love and laughter flow, and where an unlikely couple discovers the one thing their hearts hunger for most: a place to call home. The rebel of the Marcelli family, Joe never joined his sisters Katie, Francesca, and Brenna in running the winery business. Instead, he chose a life of military service. But now that this handsome, headstrong former Navy SEAL has received a new, undercover assignment—protecting none other than the commander in chief’s daughter—he finds himself stationed back at the California vineyard he defiantly left behind. First daughter Darcy Jensen has been placed in hiding at the Marcelli Winery after surviving a kidnapping attempt, and now it’s Joe’s job to keep the fearful, fiery beauty out of harm’s way. Begrudgingly, Joe heeds his presidential order—until “babysitting” Darcy proves to be the greatest pleasure he's ever known. How can Joe protect Darcy from danger, when he’s falling dangerously in love? And can Darcy trust that Joe’s intentions are true when no one else’s have ever been?

Noelle Stevenson found herself pregnant and alone. The baby's father had been killed in Iraq. When her boss offered to marry her she did not know it would lead to romance.