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Falling in Love: Harlequin Romances September 2021
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Bidding on a Texan
by Barbara Dunlop
Cowboy restaurateur Rafe Cortez-Williams blames the wealthy Edmonds family for swindling him and the folks of Royal, Texas, out of millions. So when Gina Edmonds proposes a fundraiser to recoup the losses, Rafe is skeptical, until the gorgeous, sheltered heiress proposes a cowboy bachelor auction—with Rafe as the main prize. By the time the gavel comes down, he can’t say no to their explosive attraction, which sets off a chain reaction of secrets this ranching heir never bargained for!
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The Bone Room
by Debra Webb
When human remains are found in a freezer on her organic farm, Naomi Honea can't explain it. She needs the forensic expertise of FBI agent Casey Duncan to solve the grisly murder. But as more evidence piles up, the investigation takes a shockingly personal—and alarming—turn. The killer is closing in on Naomi…and Casey is becoming dangerously irresistible.
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A Child's Christmas Wish
by Makenna Lee
Eric McKnight’s only priority is his disabled daughter’s happiness. Her temporary nanny, Jenny Winslet, is eager to help make Lilly’s Christmas wishes come true. She’ll even teach grinchy Eric how to do the season right—surrounded by garland, glitter and Lilly’s giggles! It isn’t long before visions of family dance in Eric’s head. But when Jenny leaves them for New York City…there’s still one Christmas wish he has yet to fulfill.
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Christmas Data Breach
by K. D. Richards
Security specialist Gideon Wright knows Mya Rochon’s cancer research is groundbreaking. But when an arsonist destroys his ex-wife’s lab and puts her at risk, he discovers it’s dangerous, too. With Gideon’s protection, Mya’s determined to finish her project—no matter the risk to her life…or Gideon's heart. But will their rekindled partnership face its most deadly adversary yet?
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Crowned for His Desert Twins
by Clare Connelly
To become king, Sheikh Khalil must marry before his thirtieth birthday. But first, a mind-blowing whirlwind night with India McCarthy that neither can resist! When India reveals she’s pregnant with twins, a ring is the only way to secure the crown and claim his heirs.
India would rather accept a convenient proposal than subject her children to an absent father, even though she longs for more. Yet as their desire explodes into ever-hotter flames, this royal union could blaze into the opposite of convenient…
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The Ex Upstairs
by Maureen Child
When CEO Henry Porter snaps up a coveted property, Amanda Carey declares war on her ex-lover and business rival. Posing as a maid in his Beverly Hills mansion is the perfect way to tease out his corporate secrets. But before long, her brilliant plan lands her in Henry’s bed again. With her cover blown, Amanda realizes her entire future is riding on the man who seems determined to ruin her… Or is he about to turn the tables yet again?
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Forbidden to Her Spanish Boss
by Susan Stephens
As polo-playing tycoon Raffa Acosta’s head groom, Rose Kelly works tirelessly to send money home to her family. She can’t afford to get distracted by her boss’s devilish smile. Until his sister’s wedding, when they share an electric moment out of time…
Straight-talking Rose soothes Raffa’s wounded soul. But she’s utterly off-limits, deserving everything Raffa knows he can never give her. Inviting her for a week of networking on his superyacht should put things back on a professional footing—or it could tip them into dangerously passionate territory…
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Grand-prize Cowboy
by Heatherly Bell
Rancher Boone Dalton has felt on the outs with Bronco Heights society since his family moved to town. Everyone sees them as rough gamblers instead of as the wealthy ranchers they are! So when a family prank lands him a makeover with Sofia Sanchez, he’s determined to say “Hell no!” Until one look at the sexy stylist has him wanting to say “I do!” Sofia has designs on a career outside of Bronco, and she’s not looking for a forever cowboy. But what if her heart is telling her Boone might just be The One?
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Her Best Kept Royal Secret
by Lynne Graham
Playboy prince Angelino Diamandis has learned the hard way to hide his true emotions. Especially his inability to forget innocent Gaby and the passion they almost shared! Until a surprise meeting causes their still-simmering chemistry to instantly and inescapably explode…
Independent Gaby has always known how dangerous Angel could be to her heart. She thought nothing could be more life-changing than waking up in the prince’s bed. Until she’s standing in front of Angel a year later, sharing her shocking secret—his son!
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Her Christmas Future
by Tara Taylor Quinn
Dr. Olivia Wainwright is the accomplished neonatologist she is today because she never wants another parent to feel the loss that she did when her infant daughter died. Her marriage never recovered and she let go of her dream of a family. But one passionate night with her ex-husband, Martin, leaves her fighting to save a pregnancy she never thought possible. Can Olivia and Martin heal the past and find family with this unexpected Christmas blessing?
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How to Tempt the Off-limits Billionaire
by Joss Wood
Roisin O’Keefe has just discovered she’s an heiress. But along with the South African vineyard she’s inherited is the devastating knowledge of her birth parents’ rejection. Ro’s solution? Inviting superrich Muzi Miya-Matthews to acquire her tainted legacy. Her new problem? Their red-hot attraction!
Muzi needs to keep his eyes on the business deal, not his best friend’s sister. Especially when her pain over her adoption hits far too close for comfort. He’s determined to keep his distance, yet their forbidden temptation leads to even more forbidden nights…
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The Italian's Bride on Paper
by Kim Lawrence
When Maya Monk’s half sister disappears, Maya is left holding her baby! Then Samuele Agosti arrives at her door—announcing his claim to the child. The arrogant billionaire sends all of Maya’s senses into overdrive…
Samuele doesn’t trust anyone. But as Maya won’t leave his nephew’s side, he’ll have to trust her! Which feels dangerous in his Tuscan villa, where their chemistry rises to boiling point. But the easiest solution to winning custody is a convenient marriage to the one person who challenges Samuele’s every emotional barrier!
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Just a Little Married
by Reese Ryan
To claim her inheritance, philanthropist Riley George needs to tie the knot—now! Desperate times call for desperate measures, so she turns to Travis Holloway—the celebrity chef catering her gala and her ex-lover. Can she make him an offer he can’t refuse without giving in to an attraction she can’t deny?
If Travis can keep things strictly business, he’ll save his family’s luxury resort. But it’s never been about business with Riley, only pleasure. And this agreement on paper is about to tempt them into reckoning with the past…
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Kentucky Crime Ring
by Julie Anne Lindsey
The moment she discovers a murder scene, Allison Hill becomes a target for human traffickers who are willing to kill to keep their crimes hidden. Private detective Derek Winchester’s priority is keeping this brave woman and her infant daughter safe—without letting his feelings become a distraction. But his expert training and fierce determination might not be enough to stop the depraved predators circling ever closer to Allison…
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The Lights on Knockbridge Lane
by Roan Parrish
Raising a family was always Adam Mills’ dream, although solo parenting and moving back to tiny Garnet Run certainly were not. After a messy breakup, Adam is doing his best to give his young daughter the life she deserves—including accepting help from their new, reclusive neighbor to fulfill her Christmas wish.
Though the little house may not have “the most lights ever,” the Mills home begins to brighten as handsome Wes Mobray spends more time there and slowly sheds his protective layers. But when the eye-catching house ends up in the news, Wes has to make a choice: hide from the darkness of his unusual past or embrace the light of a future—and a family—with Adam.
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Proof of Their One Hot Night
by Emmy Grayson
Calandra Smythe’s cool demeanor protects her from heartache and makes her an ultraefficient event planner. The one event she didn’t plan? A soul-stirring night with notorious shipping tycoon Alejandro Cabrera…and the consequences!
Alejandro’s stunned Calandra wants to raise their child alone. His answer: a week in France to prove he’s parent material—far better than his own judgmental father—and to tempt Calandra into another smoldering encounter. But winning her trust would mean letting down his own walls, and that would change the whole plan…Book Annotation
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Rancher's Christmas Storm
by Maisey Yates
Rancher Jericho Smith has known Honey Cooper since they were kids—and she’s always been under his skin in ways he doesn’t want to acknowledge. She’s his best friend's sister…and there’s the not-so-small matter of the inheritance he bought out from under her. Keeping his hands to himself is the smart thing to do.
But then a snowstorm traps them in a rustic mountain retreat with nothing but a fire and each other to keep warm. Now the storm inside has only just begun!
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A Rancher's Touch
by Allison Leigh
Recovering attorney Rosalind Pastore is starting over: new town, new career, new lease on life. And when she buys a dog grooming business in Weaver, Wyoming, she gets a new neighbor in gruff, guarded rancher Trace Powell. The single dad doesn’t let the city girl forget she’s out of her depth in ranching country. But soon she gets past his defenses and they’re both in too deep. Does giving in to their feelings mean a chance to heal…or will Ros’s old life come back to haunt her?
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Recipe for a Homecoming
by Sabrina York
To heal from the wounds of her abusive marriage, Veronica James returns to her grandmother’s bookshop in small-town Butterscotch Ridge. The first thing she does is transform the dusty old shop into a cozy bakery/café. The second? Steel her heart against the charms of her first love, sexy rancher Mark Stirling. He’s never stopped longing for a second chance with the girl who got away—and he’s willing to accept whatever Roni is willing to give. But when their “friends with benefits” deal reveals emotions that run deep, maybe Mark can convince her that together they’re the perfect blend.
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Redeemed by His New York Cinderella
by Jadesola James
Kitty Asare will do anything for the foundation inspired by her tumultuous childhood. Including charming her way into Manhattan’s most exclusive gala…then sparring with the man from her past who catches her there!
To land his next deal, Laurence Stone needs a stunning woman on his arm. Kitty agrees to the ruse for her foundation, but the electricity between them is more than make-believe! After breaking away from his family, Laurence vowed never to need anyone. Yet could Kitty be the exception to his rule?
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Shy Innocent in the Spotlight
by Melanie Milburne
Elspeth Campbell’s sheltered existence means she’s hesitant to swap places with her exuberant twin for a glamorous wedding. But the social spotlight is nothing compared to the laser focus of Mack MacDiarmid’s undivided attention…
Having witnessed his father’s double life, cynical Mack’s certain the supposed socialite isn’t who she seems. And when she’s embroiled in a scandal not of her making, he tells Elspeth the pretense is up! He longs to show her she’s already the strong, sexy woman she wants to be…but is that all Mack can offer?
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Texas Baby Conspiracy
by Barb Han
Injured and locked up in a decrepit trailer, Alyssa Hazel wakes to only fragments of memory. She knows she's pregnant, her life is in danger—and there's one man she can trust once she escapes. But police officer Blake O’Connor hasn't forgiven Alyssa for walking away from their marriage. Can he protect her and their unborn child…even when this conspiracy hits too close to home?
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Trapping a Terrorist
by Caridad Piłeiro
When FBI agent Miguel Peters and his father land squarely in the crosshairs of a bomber terrorizing Seattle, the last thing Miguel wants is to also entangle a lovely stranger in a terrorist’s web. Yet while Maisy Oliver might look innocent, her father’s one of the most notorious men in Washington State. Miguel knows Maisy will do anything to help him and his team catch a killer. But does that include confronting a past she's worked far too long to forget?
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Trial in the Backwoods
by Maggie Wells
Thanks to the upcoming trial of a millionaire trafficking drugs and humans, Masters County district attorney Harrison Hayes finds himself the target of escalating attacks. So when the woman who once shared his bed blows back into town, claiming to be pregnant with his baby, Harry doesn’t want her anywhere near a situation that’s becoming deadlier by the day. But impending motherhood won’t stop DEA special agent Alicia Simmons from springing into action. As the former lovers join forces, they confront danger from all sides—and an imminent threat that could take them both down…
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What Happens at Christmas
by Yvonne Lindsay
Kristin Richmond knows too much about secrets and lies. Her family’s property development empire has survived its share of scandals. But this Christmas, there’s one more surprise in store: new family attorney Jackson Jones. He was the first man Kristin ever loved—and the man who broke her heart. Now she's forced to work with him, torn between clashing over corporate matters and succumbing to the heat still crackling between them. Can Kristin—and her family business—survive his seductive charm this time around?
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