Shirley Hailstock

Only for the holidays? A Countess for Christmas by Christy McKellen Emma Carmichael is shocked when she finds herself waitressing for Jack Westwood – and when he announces to the world that they’re married! Jack has never forgotten his first love, despite the tragedy that tore them apart. When the paparazzi intrude, he proposes they live as man and wife until the fuss dies down. But behind closed doors their marriage feels tantalisingly real… The Boss's Marriage Plan by Gina Wilkins Bachelor Scott Prince knows he wants a family – so he needs a wife! But for a workaholic with no time for romance, the perfect woman may just be his assistant, Tess Miller. For Scott, their engagement is a business deal…with a bonus. For Tess, it prevents another holiday season alone. But after one scorching kiss, Tess realises she’s not as immune to her boss as she once thought… Someone Like You by Shirley Hailstock Wedding consultant Theresa Reid’s love life is strictly casual. Her matchmaking mother’s latest candidate, Adam Sullivan, may be sexy but they have little in common. Agreeing to a fake relationship could make both of their lives easier. But their unexpected kisses and passionate nights are anything but make-believe. Will Theresa trust Adam with her heart before she walks away forever?

Finding home... And falling in love? Piper Logan's career has stalled. After the rising Hollywood stunt rider is shunned for a crew member's injury, she returns to her family ranch to regroup. When her irritating neighbor, engineer Caleb Masters, helps her figure out what went wrong with the accident, Piper admits they make a great team. But maybe not a lasting one--they're both planning to leave Montana. So love is definitely not in the script...or is it? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

Sherryl Woods is the author of Feels Like Family, a Netflix Book Club Pick BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.ALWAYS A BRIDESMAIDLuke Cassidy has finally returned home to his small town, with one motive in mind--to convince his best friend, Katie Jones, to marry him. Katie is overjoyed by the prospect of finally marrying the love of her life--unfortunately, the groom has anything but romance on his mind. Luke wants only a marriage of convenience and a mother for his five-year-old son. After a disastrous first marriage, Luke refuses to believe in love.Katie's dreams of bridal bliss are turning into her worst nightmare. She has loved Luke for as long as she can remember, so she'll just have to convince him that she is more than a temporary business partner--she is a marital partner for life FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME His Love Match by bestselling author Shirley HailstockWedding planner Diana Greer is looking for her happily-ever-after. When a dating site matches her up with her ideal mate, it seems like fate--too bad he's someone she already knows...Previously published.

LOVE IN NEW YORK Completely captivated by his new employee, Andr Thorn is about to break his never-mix-business-with-pleasure rule. But amateur photographer Susan Dewhurst is concealing her true identity. Although she's falling for the House of Thorn scion, she can't reveal the secret that could jeopardize far more than her job at the flagship New York store. Amid Andr 's growing suspicions and an imminent media scandal, does love stand a chance? CHERISH MY HEART Zoologist Petra Gaines can't believe the gorgeous stranger who shared her bed is the investor she needs to continue her vital research. New York media mogul Chance Youngblood understands how important saving endangered animals is to Petra. Now Chance wants her to star in a television show--and turn their sizzling affair into a permanent partnership. But Petra is wary of the spotlight and wonders if their love is worth every risk.

Suffering from grief a year after losing her fianc , Whitney Emerson is startled when a strange gypsy in an empty restaurant plops down across from her. It was a hot June day and she tells Whitney that she has two things for her and Whitney must complete them by Christmas. Then she leaves a note and disappears. At the same time in Christmas Town, Maine, Trenton (Trent) Knowles, owner of an amusement park, discovers a booth with Fortune Teller written on it. He'd never hired anyone to tell fortunes. The gypsy woman in the booth tells him his future involves saving a life. She disappears without telling whom he's to save. But a clue arrives in the form of a mysterious note that could lead him to the answer. Will Trent's love and the magic of Christmas Town be enough to help Whitney get over her heartache or force her to relive it?