New Releases by Barbara McMahon

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.

Dear Miss Evans, My aunt''s attorney has assured me that the best solution to the problems facing us would be to marry… Nick Silverman needed a mother for his orphaned niece, and Caroline needed money to pay her grandma''s hospital bills. It certainly wasn''t a marriage made in heaven, but Caroline was determined to make it work—for baby Amanda''s sake. But whilst Caroline—a Texas girl, born and bred—knew plenty about cattle ranching, she knew very little about lean and Sexy Outback ranchers…but she was going to find out!

"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.

Savannah Williams loves being a nanny—but her assignment for single dad Declan Murdock is her most challenging yet. Not only is his daughter unruly, but Declan is her ex, whom she''s spent seven lonely years trying to forget…. After Declan''s ex-wife took him for a ride, he''s maintained a suave, in-control persona. He won''t make the same mistake twice. Yet seeing Savannah again lights up Declan''s world. And he begins to wonder whether his real mistake was letting her go….

"Stacey Williams loves children and travel-so accepting gorgeous Luis Aldivista''s offer to look after his adorable twin boys on the Spanish Riviera is a no-brainer. All widower Luis wants is to see his boys smile again, but Stacey''s zest for life is catching! Stacey knows she can get the boys to giggle, but it will be much harder to get the darkly brooding Luis to open up. She''s just the temporary nanny, but now Luis wants her to stay...as permanent nanny...or wife?"--P. [4] of cover.

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.

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.

Made in heaven? Holly Murphy had dreamed of a peaceful life in the country. But she found that the country was far from quiet. A ruggedly handsome cowboy named Cache McKendrick made certain of that. Seemed as if he had just two things on his mind—cattle and women—and he had plenty of both. Holly was used to proving herself. She was sure that she was more than a match for McKendrick. And a match seemed to be exactly what Cache had in mind.

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!

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!

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

"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

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!

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

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

Fake fiancée! It was Mike Black''s job to keep Candee safe until she testified in court. But his idea of protection meant hiding out with her at his brother''s ranch and pretending she was his fiancée! Candee was not impressed—she was a city girl, and confinement in the country was not her idea of fun. The only compensation was living with Mike, but he knew better than to get involved with an irresistible, bubbly blonde. Past experience had taught him it could only lead to one thing: trouble!

Double trouble! Jared Hunter came back from an overseas trip to discover that he had not one, but two adorable two-year-old daughters he''d known nothing about! Desperate, he begged help from the one employee in his office who knew how to look after children—Cassandra Bowles. It wasn''t long before Cassie fell in love with the twins and Jared, but when he asked her to marry him she was furious! She couldn''t deny the attraction between them, but how could she make him see that marriage had more to do with love than with baby-sitting skills? DADDY BOOM Who says bachelors and babies don''t mix?

Musician Angelica Cannon arrived in Smoky Hollow, battered suitcase and precious violin in tow, to rediscover her passion for music—not to fall for the town''s most eligible bachelor, Kirk Devon. Kirk''s faded jeans and laid-back charm are a million miles away from the sharp-suited businessmen of New York. But his warm chocolate eyes most definitely put the harmony back into her soul! City girl Angelica has already fallen for Smoky Hollow''s magic—now she''s succumbing to Kirk''s spell….

When firefighter Cristiano Casali is injured on duty, there is only one place he can think of to recover—Monta Correnti, his home… Estranged from his feuding family and still wounded, Cristiano finds it difficult to start living again—until he meets pretty, warmhearted Mariella and the adorable baby she cares for, Dante…. As Mariella helps Cristiano recuperate and reunite with his family she realizes that she wants a family, too—with Cristiano!

For Bethanne Saunders, flying Sheikh Rashid al Harum''s private plane has its perks. When her feet touch the ground it''s on the plush carpet of his sumptuous palace. And just being near gorgeous Rashid makes her feel on cloud nine! Bethanne has all the luxury she can handle—until suddenly she''s promoted to princess! But the dazzling rock on her finger is a stark reminder that it''s a convenient engagement. Everyone knows sheikhs don''t fall for ordinary girls from Texas….

A hot-air-balloon race with her daredevil boss! What if…a conservative young woman is offered the challenge of a lifetime? What if…she''s paired with thrill-seeking sportsman Rafael Sandoval in a hot-air-balloon race with a fifty-thousand-dollar prize? What if…she needs to fly for a week with sexy Rafael, who doesn''t even know the meaning of afraid of heights? This is the beginning of Amalia Catalon''s great adventure….

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….

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….

For one night, Sam Duncan is determined to dress to impress and let her hair down. It''s New Year''s Eve, and with her hands on the hottest ticket in town, she finds herself dancing with billionaire Mac McAlheny! When the clock chimes twelve, reality strikes! Sam doesn''t belong in Mac''s world—in fact, her stolen night costs Sam her job! But Mac comes to the rescue and makes her nanny to his adorable little son, Tommy. Everything about Mac seems like a dream, but the butterflies Sam feels are definitely real….

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!

Lianne O''Mallory is longing to have a baby but she has no partner and time is running out. Her boss, Tray Elliott can''t figure out why Lianne needs a list of prospective partners but makes a pregnancy proposal that Lianne may not be able to resist.

Riding into the sunset with a sheikh! When photographer Lisa Sullinger injures herself while exploring alone in the harsh desert of Moquansaid, she thinks it''s pretty bad luck. Then a sandstorm strikes! Handsome, enigmatic Sheikh Tuareg al Shaldor shelters Lisa in his desert tent before whisking her to his stunning, palatial home. Lisa can''t help but fall for Tuareg—but she knows he has built barriers around his shattered heart. Can Lisa dare to dream she might be the one to bring light—and love—back into the brooding sheikh''s world?

Zack Carson figured the city girl who''d inherited the ranch he worked on was going to be trouble. That''s why the loner was ready to leave the minute she turned up. But Caitlin Jackson wasn''t what he''d expected. Caitlin seemed to have it all together when she arrived. But why would an attractive divorc?give up her cushy condo and move to the middle of Nowhere, Wyoming? And then Zack learned that somewhere in her past she''d lived through an event as traumatic as the one he''d survived. And as each day brought them closer, the cattleman started to doubt if he really was better off alone....

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!