Best Selling Books by BARBARA McMahon

Looking for forgiveness… When Jo Hunter was sixteen, she told a lie that changed the course of her life and the lives of her two foster sisters. Now she’s home to make things right. She needs to make peace with Maddie Oglethorpe, the only mother she’s ever known. Jo is used to people not believing in her, but when Sheriff Sam Witt doubts her story, for some reason it hurts more than she ever could have expected.

Maggie needs a job. Kyle Carstairs needs a housekeeper…. Problem solved: Maggie works for Kyle! Maggie knows she''s in for a challenge: Kyle has had five housekeepers in almost as many months! And, sadly, Maggie has a way of constantly getting into a muddle. Kyle quickly decides it''s time to look for housekeeper number seven and yet, somehow, he just can''t shake Maggie off. She''s different from the rest, but she reminds him all too much of someone else…. Hit the altar trail with Barbara McMahon''s WESTERN WEDDINGS! "This book and this series should not be missed by any romance reader." —Rendezvous

Promoted and pregnant! Life is about choices—but, as Anna Larkin knows, sometimes life makes those choices for you. Knowing she can never have children, Anna has thrown herself into a high-flying career. She''s poised for promotion when in walks her new CEO…the man who broke her heart a few weeks ago! As soon as Tanner realized he was going to be Anna''s new boss he ended things—for both their sakes. He knows business and romance don''t mix—and Anna agrees.… But then Anna discovers that a little miracle has happened—and it changes everything!

"I don''t believe in love and shan''t risk it again." When Melissa worked for him, Bret Terrell accused her of espionage. Married to him, she was nothing more than the obliging stepmother of his son. Was there any way that Melissa could break Bret''s icy resolve? He had been hurt in the past and was determined never to love again. What chance had Melissa''s love of shining through? "…a great addition to your Romance library." —Affaire de Coeur

Three years ago, Kylee''s world shattered when her husband tragically died in a climbing accident. And yet, ironically, his final gift to her was an inn on the edge of a treacherous cliff, catering to thrill-seeking rock climbers. The constant presence of towering mountains and steep cliffs only serves as a painful reminder of her loss, but she soldiers on for the sake of their shared dream. When Shawn Walker arrives, a skilled climber seeking new challenges in these unforgiving cliffs, he’s intrigued with the pretty inn keeper. As he scales the rocky faces and pushes himself to the limit, he finds temporary refuge from the heartache of losing his own family three years prior. But it''s not just the adrenaline rush that keeps him at the inn - it''s the kind-hearted owner and her charming young son who have captured his attention. Despite knowing that their time together is limited, Shawn can''t resist extending his stay for another week. He knows they can never become a couple, but he clings to the fleeting moments with them as long as he can. Will he be able to let go once his vacation is over, or will he risk everything for a chance at something more?

Lisa parks her Jeep in front of a solitary ruined house in the desert. Desert lands never cease to fascinate her as a photographer. While being immersed in taking photographs there, Lisa sprains her ankle. To make matters worse, a sandstorm is approaching on the horizon. Lisa realizes that she is trapped by this impending menace. But a man riding a black horse effortlessly lifts Lisa up into his arms by a hairbreadth! Who is this beautiful man? To survive, Lisa has no choice but to cling to him, without knowing who he is.

Once they were blissfully married… For ten years Heather Jackson has tried to forget she was once a loving young wife. She had to make an impossible decision between her family or her husband—it was her marriage she was forced to sacrifice. Then they were unhappily divorced… But now Heather''s ex-husband is back. She can see that Hunter is still hurting—he doesn''t understand why Heather walked out on their marriage. Even when she confesses the truth, it seems too much has happened for a reconciliation. But Heather can see the attraction is still there—and, deep down, so is the love.

When Zack Morgan discovers he''s a father, and that his little boy was given up for adoption, he decides to find him. He has to know his son is okay. Life is a struggle for single mom Susan Johnson, but she loves being Danny''s mother. When Zack unexpectedly comes into their lives, he lights up their world. Zack intended to keep his distance, but he''s found the family of his dreams. Only, Susan has no idea who he really is….

Will the boss take a bride? Mitch Holden has made Ginny Morgan a very generous proposal…. If she is willing to be his secretary, Mitch will pay for her son''s operation. Ginny is happy to work for Mitch, but finds it hard to get close to a man who has shut out the world since the loss of his family. So Ginny is stunned when her job of convenience turns into a marriage of convenience…

HITCHED! Husband for hire? Charity Blackstone knew all there was to know about cowboys. After all, she''d married one. Bobby Blackstone, Charity''s feckless husband, had been tragically killed in an accident. The only things he''d left Charity were a ranch and a broken heart. The ranch she was determined to keep. Men like Rafe Carstairs shouldn''t be allowed out in public looking that good. Charity didn''t care what he looked like. Rafe was the only man who could save her ranch. In return for his help, Rafe wanted to get married—to Charity. It wouldn''t have been so bad if Rafe hadn''t been a no-good cowboy. It looked as if history was going to repeat itself…. "A delightful relationship romance that sizzles with emotional intensity." —Affaire de Coeur Hit the altar trail with Barbara McMahon''s WESTERN WEDDINGS! HITCHED!

Marriage under fire Though Sara Blackstone adores her husband, Alec constantly puts his job first—so Sara walks out on their marriage after only a year. She doesn''t know then that she''s pregnant with Alec''s child…. Six months later, Sara is enjoying a holiday before the baby''s born. The last person she expects to see is Alec! Has he finally realized his wife is more important to him than his work? Sara must find out—after all, their future as a family is at stake!

Kelsey, I told you…I want my wife back. Be warned, I always get what I want." Jared Martin had been Kelsey''s childhood sweetheart. She had fallen in love with him and married him—only it hadn''t turned out quite as she''d expected, especially when she''d caught him with another woman. Now Kelsey had created a new life for herself in Australia. A life in which there would be no place for Jared—whether he liked it or not. "Top-notch storyteller Barbara McMahon brings vivid characters to life that will endear themselves to readers, along with clever and ingenious dialogue."—Romantic Times

When Rachel Goodson starts working for Luis Alvares he''s prickly and suspicious. But as they draw closer, and their secrets spill out, Rachel knows Luis''s heart is still with his late wife. So she''s stunned to receive a proposal—Luis wants her to pose as his girlfriend! And soon Luis makes it clear he wants more than just a pretend relationship…. The question is, will he ever make a third, real and romantic, proposal…?

Hit the altar trail with Barbara McMahon''s WESTERN WEDDINGS! Jake Morgan is back in town! Two years ago Angel had loved Jake, and she''d even started to believe he cared for her. But then without so much as a word he''d dumped her. She''d had to pick up the pieces of her life and start over. Now with Jake back, Angel''s life is in chaos and, on top of it all, her home and office have been broken into. Jake decides to take her off to the mountains until the perpetrator is caught. But he''s no angel. And, while he might protect her person, heaven knows what he''ll do to her heart! SIMPLY THE BEST. Authors you''ll treasure, books you''ll want to keep!

AN EMPTY NEST… Her only daughter has just gotten married, and now, nearing forty, Sara Simpson is celebrating…her own marriage! It was hard being a single mom, but with her new live-life-to-thefull attitude, she''s jumped headfirst into a whirlwind wedding! NOW SHE''S ACCIDENTALLY PREGNANT! So with her gorgeous new husband, they plan to have fun, travel the world and celebrate their freedom. But then Sara discovers she''s fallen pregnant on their wedding night…

BACK TO THE RANCH She rented a cowboy…and found the man of her dreams! Becca Montgomery wanted to travel the world. But, after being left her father''s ranch, she had to forget her plans for a while until her stepbrother returned from college. However her stepbrother decided not to come home and Becca couldn''t keep her life on hold for ever. So when Josh Randall turned up looking for ranch work, she should have jumped at the chance. But when she hired Josh, she hired the perfect man. Tall, dark and handsome, he ran her ranch and her life like a dream. Who wanted to travel when she had her own custom-made cowboy to come home to? How the West is Won…and wooed! "Barbara McMahon has penned a book that''s sure to satisfy." —Debbie Macomber

BACHELOR TERRITORY Unsuitable…but irresistible! Marc wanted a sleep, sophisticated woman from the right social background to marry and have children with, but he was finding it practically impossible! He was finally offered a solution in the guise of fun-loving Rennie Morgan, who certainly wasn''t suitable herself—but had lots of eligible friends! Marc suggested that in return for his canceling a business debt she owed him, she should help him choose a bride. It seemed like a great idea—until he started thinking more about kissing Rennie than he did about finding his perfect wife! There are two sides to every story…and now it''s his turn!

Deanna, an art student, has taken a job as a live-in nanny so she can pay her tuition, and she’s falling hard for her boss. His name is Jay Masters, and he’s the president of a security firm in addition to being a single father to two little girls. Deanna finds his love for his family very attractive, but he still can’t get over his dead wife. What’s more, Deanna doesn’t think anyone will ever want to marry her. She has her reasons… She tries to work out her feelings in her sketchbook, but one day before he leaves for a business trip, she and Jay share a passionate kiss!

Seeing that unmistakably blue line staring up at her from a pregnancy test should have been the happiest day of Amber Woodworth''s life. But it was also the same day she discovered she was a widow…. Now Amber is making a new life for herself, as an independent, single mom-to-be. Her new neighbor, Adam Carruthers, is a sexy fireman who''s devoted his life to rescuing people. Amber''s determined not to get involved again—especially with a man who puts his life on the line—every day….

Patrick O''Shaunnessy, private investigator, is the only man who can unravel Shelby''s past. But he''s too busy caring for his daughter, Mollie, so Shelby comes up with the crazy solution of a temporary marriage - she will take care of Mollie while Patrick works for her!

Torn between duty…and desire! Prince Jean LeBlanc is the sole remaining heir to the throne of Marique. Only, he refuses to have anything to do with his royal heritage. As Marique''s royal ambassador it''s Clarissa Dubonette''s job to persuade Jean that his country needs him to be king…. Jean reluctantly agrees to escort Clarissa back to Marique, but only so that he can finally cut all ties with his kingdom. In the meantime he''s shadowed by Clarissa day and night and he''s quickly falling for her innocent, elegant beauty. Now Jean is faced with an impossible choice: to become king and make Clarissa his queen, or to leave them both forever….

For a brief and shining moment last summer, Cath Norris believed she had found her dream man. But with the suddenness of a lightning bolt, he vanished from her life without a trace. Fortunately for Cath, she still had her job to help keep her feet on the ground—that is until one stormy morning when the new CEO arrives at work…Trace Williams, the man she''d recently fallen head-over-heels in love with. It turns out Trace had followed his own rule once he discovered where she worked: never date a subordinate. The situation becomes especially complicated when Cath discovers that she''s pregnant—and it can only be Trace''s baby. When the two come face-to-face to discuss the future of their unborn child, sparks begin to fly! Will these star-crossed lovers find an unexpected way to make it work? If you''re a fan of surprise babies, sweet romances and unconventional happy endings, you won''t want to miss this charming story! Download your copy today.

After Shannon’s husband, Alan, who was twenty-five years her senior, contracted a terminal illness, rumors began to circulate that she’s a fortune hunter who married him for his money. But nothing could be further from the truth; she loves him with all her heart. Just before he passes, he urges her to go to his business partner, Jase Pembrooke, and marry him. Handsome, charming and brimming with confidence, Jase is certainly the sort of man a woman could fall for, but Shannon is too faithful to Alan to even think of pursuing a new romance. Still, after she inherits Alan’s half of the company, Shannon and Jase become comanagers…and true love begins to bloom between them...

In tiny Grasslands, Texas, Maddie Wallace has discovered siblings she never knew existed—including a twin sister. When ranch foreman and single father Ty Garland hires her as nanny for the daughter he just discovered, it''s only temporary. The handsome loner thinks she''s just a glamorous city gal in borrowed cowgirl boots. He knows the type. And he expects her to hightail it back to Fort Worth the minute she sorts out her family secrets. But it turns out Maddie has just found where she belongs—in every possible way.

On board his luxury yacht, Nikos Konstantinos isn''t looking for love. But sharing the breathtaking beauty of the idyllic Greek islands with his pretty new chef is driving him crazy! Independent, free-spirited Sara Andropolous knows Nikos is a Mediterranean dream, but he''s her boss, and she won''t risk her business. And there''s another, secret reason why Nikos is the most unsuitable man she could fall for….

“He doesn’t hire women to work under him unless they’re at least fifty.” That is the rumor Karla hears about the handsome new CEO, Matt. In order to find work that’s worth doing, Karla uses special makeup to disguise herself as an older woman to take the interview. She’s hired for the position of Matt’s secretary, but then runs into him when she’s out of her disguise and falls in love with him! What will happen to Karla and her feelings if she continues to live as two different people?

Bitter ending Ten years ago Sara severed all ties with her high school sweetheart after a tragic accident. Distrustful of her own emotions and judgment, she focused on building her horse training business and ignoring all romantic overtures since then. Moving on Devastated by the rejection from Sara, Ethan moved on with life, gaining experience and knowledge to run his own ranch when he inherits the one adjacent to Sara''s. Secrets Revealed Will secrets revealed enable Sara and Ethan to find a way to coexist peacefully despite the anger and tragedy that flooded their past? Or is something more in their future?

She needs a fiance for a night… Molly McGuire needs a temporary fiance—and when fate steps in at the last moment Molly''s saved…. Nick Bailey is sexy, successful and cynical—and he''s hers for the night! …he wants herforever! Molly is delighted with their date but it seems Nick expects his favor to be returned! Molly finds herself pretending to be his convenient fiancée…worse, it''s going to be until Nick''s satisfied she''s paid him back—in full!

Widower Ethan Morgan values structure, while his new nanny, Lucy Parker, thrives on spontaneity. Their clashing views on raising his daughters lead to tension, but also spark an unexpected connection. As Lucy brings warmth and laughter back into his home, Ethan finds his heart opening to the possibility of love again. Despite their differences, they begin to wonder if they’re exactly what each other needs. Can they embrace a second chance at love, or will their opposing natures drive them apart?

Discovering she''s pregnant fills Annalise with joy! She doesn''t have a clue about babies, but with her husband by her side, she''s confident they can learn the ropes together…. But Dominic feels shell-shocked by the news. The truth is he''s still reeling from an unhappy experience of parenthood from his past—a fact he''s kept secret from everyone, even his beloved Annalise. So even while he longs to share her excitement, the fear that history might repeat itself is keeping him from the one person he loves most—his wife. Now it''s up to her to prove that Dominic really can be a daddy in a million!

"HOW CAN I EVER HOPE TO ATTRACT THE MAN OF MY DREAMS WHEN HE HAS NEVER LOOKED AT ME THAT WAY?" Abigail Trent had never intended to be thirty and still single. So when her colleague Dr. Greg Hastings offered to help her transform from prim-and-proper physician to irresistible temptress, Abigail couldn''t refuse. But she never expected that with just one kiss, Greg would make her feel so desirable and special. For the first time in Abigail''s life, she was keenly aware of the sensations and longings a man''s touch could evoke. Suddenly, she began to hope that what had started out as a Cinderella-esque fantasy could turn into something much more…that maybe Greg was the Prince Charming she''d been waiting for all her life to give her innocence, and her heart.

Three sisters uncover secrets that lead to marriage—with the men of their dreams! Georgia Beaufort is dismayed to find Dev Tolliver watching over his stepfather''s estate—and keeping an eye on the new female gardener! Georgia''s not really a gardener—she''s there for a very different reason—and the last thing she needs is to fall in love with Dev. Once Georgia reveals her deception, she knows he''ll never want to see her again…let alone ask her to marry him!

When Myles Riker learns he has a five-year-old son, his world shifts. Driven by an overwhelming need to ensure Zack is safe and loved, he uses his stateside leave to track down the boy he never knew he had. But when he finally finds Zack, it’s not just the boy who captures his heart—it’s Anna Tucker, Zack’s fiercely devoted, recently widowed adoptive mother. As Myles becomes entwined in their lives, he’s drawn to Anna’s strength and warmth, while falling head over heels for the son he never had a chance to know. Zack is thriving under Anna’s care, and Myles knows his mission is complete. But walking away from the family he’s begun to love is harder than he ever imagined. Yet, his secret shadows every moment he spends with them—a truth that could unravel the fragile bond they''ve built. Will Myles risk losing everything by revealing his past, or will he protect the love he’s found, even if it means keeping the truth buried?

MARRYING FOR THE SAKE OF A CHILD… After all she''s been through, Jenny Gordon is scared of letting anyone close. But now she''s forced to confront her fears—Jenny''s been made guardian of a little girl! Moreover, the child''s uncle, wealthy Connor Wolfe, has proposed a marriage of convenience so that he can give his orphaned niece the family she deserves…. Now this is the real test for Jenny—she agrees to the marriage for little Angie''s sake. But can she trust a man again, live with him…and let him into her heart?

Home, Sweet Home? When Eliza Shaw was sixteen, her life was torn apart. False accusations meant the only home she’d ever known—a foster home—was destroyed, and she and her two foster sisters were separated. That same year,tragedy struck Cade Bennett, Eliza’s first love, and it ruined their relationship. Twelve years later Eliza returns to the small Mississippi town where she grew up. Seeing her childhood home brings back emotions Eliza hasn’t felt in a long time, and she begins to search for her former foster sisters. Eliza can’t ignore the feelings she still has for Cade, either, even though he blames her for his sister’s death. But as the truth about the past begins to emerge, Cade and Eliza find themselves growing close. Maybe you really can go home again.

Needed: a mother for the sheikh''s children… Melissa Fox''s trip to the kingdom of Qu''Arim is a perk of her job with the Valentine family. When she arrives, she works for Bella Lucia, but when she expertly calms Sheikh Surim Al-Thani''s three little children, the handsome sheikh is determined she will stay on as his nanny. When Melissa realizes how much the children need her, she agrees to stay—she will teach the gorgeous but guarded sheikh how to love and care for them. Only she finds herself in love with a man she could only ever dream of marrying.

Confinement in this one-horse town, while my foot heals, is driving me crazy with boredom, which is why I volunteered to help Piper find her phantom parents. She never stops pestering me; go figure. It’s annoying, but kind of cute. It’s not like there’s a real possibility of us being together – we’re from totally different worlds and it’d never work. But on lonely nights, the idea of home and domestic bliss with Piper by my side is enough to make me dream.

It was the first day of the rest of her life ... Susannah Chapman is finally free-after spending eight years in prison for a murder she didn''t commit. But circumstances have the most unlikely person attempting to right the past wrong-Jared Walker, the assistant district attorney who helped put Susannah away. Now exonerated, Susannah is scared. With little money, fewer friends-and the grief of giving up her baby while in prison-she needs support. Understandably, Jared is the last person she wants helping her, despite coming clean about his role in her conviction. Jared and his young son, Eric,