Kate Hardy

Coming soon Pediatrician's Unexpected Second Chance by Kate Hardy will be available Dec 24, 2024.

En vår i ParisOönskad inneboende … sprakande fyrverkerier!Efter att ha blivit övergiven vid altaret stöter den grubblande veterinären Antoine alla ifrån sig. Han föredrar den ensamma trösten i sitt hem i Montmartre. Så när han måste spela rollen som värd åt sin utstationerade kollega Geraldine är han allt annat än nöjd. Speciellt när hon fyller hans personliga sfär med sitt förtjusande engelska manér. Den nyskilda Geri har också fått sitt hjärta krossat men hennes positiva inställning är smittsam och Ant finner deras kemi oemotståndlig! Skulle Geri kunna bli mer än bara hans tillfälliga gäst?Älskad av allåMiniserie: Läkarna i Yorkshire Dales (2)Barnmorskan Polly Davies är älskad av alla. Hon är rar och omtänksam, och hon förtjänar verkligen inte att bli övergiven på sin bröllopsdag! När hon träffar barnkirurgen Elliot Grey uppfattar hon honom som kylig och överlägsen. Hon gillar honom inte alls förrän hon inser att han har en mjukare sida som han medvetet väljer att dölja.

Georgina Drake - photographer, proud mum, and amateur detective - tackles a case that's a little too close to home...Georgina Drake is taking promo photos of a dress rehearsal of Macbeth, and her daughter Bea's first starring role. But the drama becomes distressingly real when one of the actors, Neil Faulkner, is found stabbed to death. And Georgie is dismayed to see a faint spatter of blood on her daughter's arm.Georgie knows Bea isn't a murderer, but the local police don't seem inclined to trust her admittedly biased opinion. And when a distraught Bea admits that Neil was blackmailing her, things start to look serious. Undaunted, Georgie decides to prove her daughter's innocence, even if she has to solve the case herself.But if Bea isn't the murderer, then who is? Someone is more than happy to let Bea take their place behind bars, and they aren't happy about Georgie's snooping. If she doesn't tread carefully, she might end up as the next body beneath the stage...An addictive and completely gripping cozy crime novel. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Midsomer Murders.Readers love the Georgina Drake mysteries: 'I honestly couldn't put this book down and I have already downloaded The Body at Rookery Barn. I cannot wait to jump back into it... I am obsessed, and I will be reading every single one ' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Hooked... I couldn't stop reading it and want to immediately get my hands on the next book of the series. Highly recommend ' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'The best first book in any series that I have ever read All the characters are well developed, interesting and you feel that you know them... If only there were more than 5 stars to give - this book is a definite 10-star story ' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A fantastic read. I could not put it down, and finished in one sitting. I love a good cozy mystery and this ticks all the boxes.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I loved this book from page one, and it really kept me going until the end. I love the cozy mystery feeling of this book and it keeps you guessing until the end... Highly recommend 5 stars here ' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Sharp, witty, full of humour, with lots of entertaining characters all rolled into the chapters. I enjoyed every bit of it.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This was a fast-paced mystery that had me hooked from the very first page I love this author's writing style. There is a twisty plot, intrigue, suspense, likeable characters, a budding romance, and an adorable dog... 5/5 stars.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Fun, warm, twisty and with the comfort of old friends, this really is a series to savour.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Just the right mixture of cosiness and suspense... Read in one sitting.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Wow what a book... I could not put it down.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Will they give in? Thirty Days to Win His Wife by Andrea Laurence Best friends Tyler Dixon and Amelia Kennedy eloped to Vegas on a whim. But before they can deal with their prompt divorce she confesses: she’s pregnant. Now there’s no way Tyler will agree to go their separate ways. Yet Amelia has always dreamed of a perfect marriage…and she doesn’t think this self-made millionaire is lifetime material despite their friendship. She’s given him just one month to prove her wrong… His Unexpected Baby Bombshell by Soraya Lane Best friends Rebecca Stewart and Ben McFarlane were the couple most likely to marry. But when their chemistry finally bubbled over it was on the night Ben left town to become an international polo champion. Three years later and Ben is back. He’s a sports star used to women falling at his feet, whilst Rebecca’s a waitress and single mum. But they do have one very important thing in common… Now Rebecca must find the words to tell Ben he’s a father! Her Playboy's Proposal by Kate Hardy Nurse Isla McKenna is warned about Dr Harry Gardiner the moment she enters London Victoria's A&E department. He’s a commitment-shy playboy – and Isla has been betrayed too much to play with fire! But there is more to this ‘bad-boy’ than meets the eye, and when Harry asks for help facing a family wedding Isla can’t refuse. Their weekend together proves the ultimate temptation, leaving them both dangerously wanting more…

HE’LL SWEEP HER OFF HER FEET! In this The Life-Changing List story, receiving a bucket list from her late sister, Darcy’s forced out of her self-imposed comfort zone—into a dance class with charismatic Arturo! It’s obvious the Italian’s dealing with his own losses, but they clearly share a connection. So she can’t deny his offer of help when next she adopts a boisterous puppy! Falling for the pup is easy…but can she open her guarded heart to Arturo as well? WHAT’S A DIAMOND BETWEEN FRIENDS…? In this The Life-Changing List story, Fizz’s recently bequeathed bucket list requires a trip to Paris with best friend Oliver. But between sharing a one-bed studio and Oli’s hospitalised father mistaking her for his fiancée, the rules of their friendship are tested! Fizz agrees to remain as his ‘bride’ temporarily—after her traumatic past, she can’t offer for ever to anyone… And yet even fake-dating Oli soon makes her want to throw their friend-zone guidebook out of the window!

London, baby Falling for the Foster Mum by Karin Baine Burns specialist Dr Matthew McGrory is finally living the bachelor life after years of raising his siblings alone. But he can’t ignore the pull he feels towards beautiful Quinn Grady, foster mum to his favourite young patient. Quinn is very protective of little Simon – and her heart. But as Matthew’s hero status grows in the eyes of her young charge, she might not be able to stop herself from falling in love… The Redemption of Darius Sterne by Carole Mortimer Tycoon Darius Sterne is a man who gets what he wants. Always. And right now he wants ex-ballerina Miranda Jacobs…in his bed! Miranda can’t resist the allure of the brooding billionaire. But the closer he pulls her, the more Darius threatens the barriers she’s carefully constructed to conceal the scars of her past. And Miranda isn’t the only one with pain to hide… Can her love redeem the dark Darius Sterne? Falling for the Secret Millionaire by Kate Hardy After her ex’s betrayal, Nicole Thomas is focussing all her energy on making her dream of running an independent cinema come true. Her only distraction is the man she’s been chatting to online… When reformed rebel and business rival Gabriel Hunter meets Nicole, he’s shocked by their chemistry…and it doesn’t take him long to realise they’ve met before – virtually! For the first time his professional goals aren’t his top priority…Nicole is!

‘I’m pregnant…with your baby!’ In this Yorkshire Village Vets story, returning to her hometown, veterinary nurse Halley’s determined to put heartbreak behind her. So she’s stunned when she’s swept off her feet by former classmate Archer, who’s no longer the shy boy he once was. But their magical night under the stars has consequences—Halley’s expecting! And just as shocking…? Archer is her new boss. Now they’re bound by their surprise—and feelings they never expected… A new vet, a new pup…a new start? In this Yorkshire Village Vets story, the arrival of gorgeous animal doc James sets sparks flying for vet Jenny. She hasn’t felt anything since her divorce, and with her ailing mother to care for she doesn’t have the emotional bandwidth for a relationship—particularly with a widowed single dad. But the instant connection she shares with James, his sweet daughter, and their adorable spaniel, soon jeopardises Jenny’s plans for staying off the market!

Outside, Rookery Barn glows in the mid-morning sunshine while fat bees flit lazily between the forget-me-nots. Inside, a body lies dead... Widowed Georgina Drake has no regrets about moving to beautiful, sleepy Little Wenborough in rural Norfolk. Until she opens the door to her rental property and finds the dead body of her latest guest, irritable university professor Roland Garnett. And on top of that she's suddenly hearing a woman's voice through her hearing aids. Completely shaken by the discovery, Georgina can hardly believe it when the police conclude that Professor Garnett was poisoned, with a dinner delivered by Georgina herself. Is she about to be accused of murder? Georgina needs to pull herself together, try to ignore the distracting voice, and clear her name Asking around, it seems Roland Garnett offended half the village during his three-week stay and made unwelcome advances to the rest. But who was provoked enough to poison him? Georgina's best lead is the deadly oleander found in Roland's system. Her gardener, Young Tom, had access to the plant, but before she can talk to him Tom becomes the killer's next victim. As the crimes mount up, so do the clues, but does Georgina have what it takes to follow them to their conclusion? Even when her amateur sleuthing puts her next in the killer's sights...? An addictive and completely gripping cosy crime novel. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Midsomer Murders.

His pulse is racing Prince Luciano Bianchi is a top heart surgeon – but as a future king he’s expected to rule, not operate! To convince his family that saving lives is where his heart lies, he proposes a temporary convenient marriage to his new colleague, workaholic cardiologist Kelly Phillips. But then their whirlwind ‘romance’ starts to feel tantalisingly real…•Vivacious nurse Christy Michaels can easily appreciate a man as handsome as surgeon Linc Maguire. But his gruelling work ethic doesn’t impress her! Now Christy’s suddenly sharing not only the ER with Dr Serious but parental responsibilities for her best friend’s children – Linc’s niece and nephew. Can Christy’s joie de vivre get the cool, collected doc to cut loose?•As Head of PR for the elite Hollywood Hills Clinic, ex-socialite Freya Rothsberg knows that image is everything. Yet her own façade of calm control is shattered when she meets outrageously sexy heart surgeon Zack Carlton. One wild night later, Freya is shocked to realise that Zack is the clinic’s newest recruit! He’s an expert with damaged hearts – does she dare trust him with hers?

Back on her wife’s doorstep with a double baby bombshell! Facing a custody battle over her unborn twins, Nurse McKenzie Bonham knows there’s just one person who can help—Dr Saana Ameri, Kenzie’s estranged wife! Pretending their marriage is going strong is the only way Kenzie can guarantee she won’t lose her babies. But if she thinks convincing Saana will be the hardest part, she’s wrong. Because it’s much harder to resist making their reunion real! Unwanted roommate… Undeniable fireworks! Since being jilted at the altar, brooding vet Antoine pushes everyone away, preferring the solace of his Montmartre mansion. So when he must play host to secondment colleague Geraldine he’s not pleased! Especially when she invades his space with her adorable English ways… Newly divorced, Geri’s also nursing a broken heart, but Ant finds her positive attitude infectious and their chemistry… Irresistible! Could Geri become more than just his temporary houseguest…?

Secrets revealed Prince Nadir Zaman Al Darkhan’s liaison with Moulin Rouge dancer Imogen Reid was over before it began. Then Imogen fled…carrying his child. Now he’s found her again and he has a plan: take Imogen and their daughter back to Bakaan, ignore his burning desire, and marry Imogen to secure his heir. As step two proves challenging, the only alternative is plan B…finish what they started in Paris!•Six months ago, Tia Phillips and Prince Antonio Valenti of Casavalle shared one passionate night. Now she’s on the palace doorstep – pregnant with his baby! Another royal scandal is all Casavalle needs, so Antonio whisks Tia away to a secret hideaway. Soon Antonio’s falling for her, but will Tia accept his hand in marriage when she thinks he’s only asking out of duty?•Axios Xenakis and Calypso Petras’ marriage was simply business…until their unexpectedly passionate wedding night caught them by surprise! Overwhelmed with emotion, Axios left. Now, discovering that the baby in his estranged wife’s arms is his, Axios is determined to claim his son. But that means negotiating unchartered territory with the spellbinding woman who is turning his world upside down.

An instant attraction When nurse Elene Lowe’s best friend dies, she agrees to raise her baby daughter Aimee and travels to Italy to find Aimee’s dad. Sexy surgeon Mattia Ricco is shocked to discover he’s a father, but the sparks flying between him and Elene soon ignite an irresistible attraction. When Elene and Aimee return to New Zealand, they’re worlds apart, unless Mattia can give them both a reason to stay?•Leading art historian Mariana Thackeray’s happy to lose herself in researching the world’s greatest love stories. Until gorgeous billionaire Angelo Beresford invites her to his grandfather’s art collection, and she finds herself swept away to Florence and utterly immersed…in him!•Eliza Lincoln is stunned to find Leon Valente at her door. Four years ago, his passionate embrace was a brief taste of freedom from her suffocating engagement – until Leon discovered her secret. Yet he hasn’t come to rekindle their affair. He needs her help to take care of his motherless daughter. Torn, Eliza can’t ignore a vulnerable child – but is she willing to risk losing herself to desire Leon once more?

Med hopp om livetDoktor Joe Thompson har släpat sig fram genom livet de sista fem åren. Han har tagit hand om sin dotter och sina patienter, men utan glädje i sitt brustna hjärta. När den levnadsglada och färgsprakande sjuksköterskan Rose McIntyre stormar in på sjukhuset börjar långsamt att läka, bit för bit. Han kanske till och med vågar sig på en liten flirt? Men frågan är hur det är med hennes hjärta? Är det kanske så att det fortfarande tillhör en annan?En prins på akutenPrins Luciano Bianchi är en hjärtkirurg i toppklass, men som framtida kung förväntas han regera, inte operera. För att visa sin familj att hans verkliga kall är att rädda liv så föreslår han ett tillfälligt, praktiskt äktenskap med sin nya kollega, arbetsnarkomanen och hjärtspecialisten Kelly Phillips. Det finns naturligtvis ingen risk att de ska bli kära i varann i alla fall inte förrän deras romans börjar kännas förföriskt verklig.

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Oväntad rival Efter att ha kysst alldeles för många grodor har barnmorskan Florence Andrews bestämt sig för att släppa alla tankar på kärlek och män. Att det senaste fiaskot dessutom inträffade på julafton förra året har gjort att hon tappat lusten för allt julfirande i år. Men så kommer playboyprinsen och shejken Hazin al-Razim in i hennes liv och det verkar som att hon ska få den bästa julklappen någonsin. Ända tills Flo förstår att hon har en rival som det blir svårt att vinna över hans döda före detta fru! I hjärtats vrå Doktor Danielle Owens kan inte låta bli att attraheras av den nyanställda läkaren, trots att han är nonchalant och ointresserad av all kontakt med kollegorna. Men Dani är bra på att få folk att öppna sig och snart har hon tagit sig innanför Alex Morgans höga murar. Där blottar sig en varm och kärleksfull man som bär på en tung börda. Det Dani får veta om Alex får alla varningsklockor att ringa. Ändå kan hon inte stå emot lockelsen

Glimtar av lycka För fysioterapeuten April Henderson är den stiliga arméläkaren Riley Callaghan förbjudet område. April ska snart göra en livsförändrande operation och klarar inte att tänka på annat just nu. Men när Riley plötsligt får veta att han har en femårig son är hon ändå där med en hjälpande hand. Tillsammans med Riley och underbara lilla Finn får hon en glimt av det liv hon alltid drömt om. Men vågar April riskera sitt hjärta nu när framtiden är så osäker? Semesterromansen Doktor Hayley Clark åker till Island för att komma bort efter ett tufft år i London. En veckas semester är precis vad hon behöver! I Reykjavik möter hon Sam Price och attraktionen är ögonblicklig. För första gången sedan Hayley förlorat sin fästman njuter hon av livet igen. Med ny energi återvänder hon till arbetet men blir chockad när den nya kollegan visar sig vara doktor Price. Det som var tänkt att stanna vid en semesterflirt är nu på väg att utvecklas till något djupare. Är Hayley verkligen redo att gå vidare?

Coming soon Unlocking the Italian Doc's Heart by Kate Hardy will be available May 22, 2018.

När hjärtat faller frittJordan blir först mållös när han kallar in nästa sökande för tjänsten som marknadschef på varuhuset. Det är hon. Visserligen med ett annat namn, men det går inte att missta sig på de vackra ögonen och den sensuella munnen. Det är Alexandra, hans livs kärlek. Kvinnan som svek honom när de båda var unga. Kvinnan han aldrig kunnat glömma! Fångad av digAffärsmannen Luc Sanchis är chockad! Han har just blivit bortförd och kidnapparen är ingen mindre än den hemlighetsfulla och vackra Jesse Moriarty. Om han ska lyckas ta sig tillbaka hem måste han vinna hennes tillit. Och Luc inser snart vilken strategi som kommer att fungera bäst ... Vågat spelNadia Keenans blogg räds inte att avslöja sanningen om män. Där skrivs bland annat om Ethan Rush, stans största playboy. Men när hon möter honom i verkligheten visar det sig att sanningen inte är så enkel ...