Susan Mallery

In high school, studious Jayne Scott and wild child Rebecca Worden became unlikely best friends-atie that endured even after Rebecca fled her family to live overseas. After Jayne's mother passed away, she became part unpaid assistant, part surrogate daughter to the wealthy Wordens. But now, ten years later, Rebecca is coming home to L.A. to cause havoc for Elizabeth, the mother who all but rejected her. And Jayne finds herself pulled deeper into the...

One in a million: Widow Stephanie Wynne is happy to be in control of her own life. When she rents a room in her bed and breakfast to FBI negotiator Nash Harmon, trained to be cool and detached, he is drawn in by Stephanie's lively family and, for the first time in his life, understands why people have ties. Only Stephanie doesn't want ties, at least to Nash. Convincing her that she has, indeed, found the one may be the toughest negotiation of Nash's...

1) Rory Kendrick is on the hunt to find out who's been stealing from him. When he stumbles upon Sadie in the woods, he barely recognizes the quiet, vulnerable beauty who has always taken his breath away. His mission shifts in an instant: He will do anything it takes to keep her safe and make her his.

"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...

Dr. Kelly Hall had lost all hope of ever having a family, until single father Tanner Malone burst into her hospital, asking her how to raise his newborn daughter. What else could she do, so soon before Christmas, but lend her expertise to the gorgeous contractor? Includes a bonus story by Maisey Yates, Hold Me, Cowboy.

Here are two novellas from popular author of contemporary romances Susan Mallery, perfect for the holiday season It Started One Christmas One crisp December night, Keira Carlesso takes in yet another stray--this time, a man. Dalton is a brilliant scientist with no home for the holidays. As Christmas works its magic, two strangers become friends, then best friends, then something much, much more. Susan Mallery's heartwarming charmer proves that true...

Claire Keyes re-connects with her estranged sisters after one of them falls ill.

Three women in fairly happy marriages, question the sacrifices they make, the choices to support their spouses, to take control of their own needs, and settle for the humdrum lifestyle they are accustomed to. Together they bond and make the changes in their lives that afford everyone some happiness and empowerment.

Clay Stryker has loved and lost, so he has sworn off risking his heart. He returns to Fool's Gold, California, after making his fortune, but the only thing everyone in his hometown can see is his money. However, when Clay becomes close with Chantal (Charlie) Dixon, sparks fly.