Most Popular Books by Barbara McMahon

Marriage in the making! Deanna Stephens needs a job and a place to live—and Jay Masters''s advert for a live-in nanny sounds perfect. Though one look at Jay and his two adorable little girls, and Dee knows her heart is in trouble! Jay is a wary widower who doesn''t want commitment with another woman. So how can Dee convince him that what he needs isn''t just a substitute wife—but a real one?

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?

Ella is a glassblower who hides from the outside world. In order to cool off after working by the fire every day, she walks along the beach at night. But last night she saw a strange man swimming in the ocean where no one should have been...naked as the day he was born. His figure standing still, bathed in moonlight, was like Apollo emerging from the sea. On his face was a heartbreaking sca?was he hiding in the dark night, too?

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.

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!

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!

Kori: How do I face the entire company celebrating the new account after being dumped by my coworker? Pretend to have a new man in my life? When I run that idea by the bartender who''s giving me Dutch courage, he has just the new man for me. And what a hottie! I’m skeptical, but the stranger assures me he can play the role. Especially when his ex shows up and–instant new couple, him and me. We can pretend for one night. Then I never need to see him again. Beau: Anyone can play the part of devoted lover for one night. But when newspapers pick up on the new woman in my life, it gets really complicated. Now we need to pretend for a while longer. Is it a bit arrogant of me to think Kori would comply without something in return? Which makes it more complicated. And what happens if I want to change the arrangement? If you love pretend engagement stories, you’ll be delighted with Billionaire''s Betrothal. Delve into your copy today!

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…

The Escape Jenny is a elementary school teacher on summer vacation, escaping an awkward situation in her home town after a recent breakup with her fiancé. A short-term summer job is perfect. And who wouldn''t like the temporary job in New Orleans watching a precious baby girl. Let the good times roll. The Promise Injured oil worker Jared Montgomery lost his best friend in a horrific accident. Now he returns to New Orleans to recuperate, bringing his friend''s orphaned baby home with him. He''d promised to bring her to the US if anything happened to his friend. Since Jared spends most of his time traveling the world, he''ll put the little girl up for adoption, as soon as a suitable family is found. Best Laid Plans Jared finds himself falling for the adorable baby girl and her beautiful and outspoken nanny. But this footloose and fancy free bachelor has never been one to choose home over adventure. And Jenny''s definitely not looking for any ties by summer''s end. Just how much sway does a baby have? REVIEWS: Winning characters, sweet loving and a relaxed writing style blend charmingly. 4 Stars Romantic Times Magazine A rich, multi-layered love story with vibrant characters which touch the hearts of readers. Rendezvous Enchanting tale of passionate romance in the historic French Quarter. Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX Delightful Reading–highly recommended. Word Wraps

8 Dynamic Heroes; 8 Amazing Women; 8 ways to discover love in San Francisco. From a bachelor who concocts a fabricated engagement to a man who is suddenly father to two-year-old twins, to a pretense that’s almost too absurd to maintain–all which take place in the gorgeous City by the Bay. Discover how the unexpected can turn into lasting love. Download your copies today!

Life as I knew it was revolutionized the very day Fiona Hunter came to town. With her feisty temperament and her do-what-it-takes attitude, she has me spinning in circles. As sheriff, I swore to keep order and fairness throughout the parish—but how can I uphold this duty when all I want is to protect her? Despite her relentless bickering and the skirmishes we fight, I can''t help but be smitten when she flashes me a smile.

Her boss, her boyfriend—her secret! Millionaire tycoon Matt Gramling has two golden rules for avoiding love-struck secretaries: #1 Never employ anyone under 50! #2 Never date a woman over 25…. Outraged, Karla Jones is determined to become Matt''s new assistant—even if she has to resort to disguising herself…as the staid "Jeanette"! Only, when Karla starts dating Matt outside the office—as herself—she knows she''s playing with fire…. And it''s only a matter of time before Matt discovers her true identity!

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!

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….

WHEN AN ORDINARY WOMAN… MEETS A SHEIKH! Bridget Rossi isn''t used to mingling amongst the seriously rich and famous. But through her cousin, Bridget has just been invited to stay with a powerfully sexy sheikh at his opulent desert oasis! His home is stunning, but despite the luxury, Bridget discovers a man who''s buried his emotions. Ever since Rashid''s wife died, his little boy has been crying out for his daddy. Bridget knows she can bring these two lost souls together…. The only problem is that in the process, she''s falling in love—with them both!

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….

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…

We were high school sweethearts until Cassie played a pivotal role in the most awful night of my life when my sister tragically killed herself. Though that was not the reason Cassie was removed from her foster home and placed elsewhere, it was opportune timing. Now twelve years later she''s returned. I''m stuck between wanting to make her suffer for that night or embracing her tightly and never letting go

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.

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….

Lies That Bind by Barbara McMahon released on Mar 14, 2006 is available now for purchase.

Ten years ago Chloe was in love, talking marriage, and making plans for the future. Then Ben vanished. All plans were shattered and heartbreak became her constant companion. Sheikh Karif bin Shakirah’s happiest years were as a graduate student at Berkeley. He found a woman who loved him for himself not his family’s wealth. But duties and responsibilities swept him back to his homeland and he lost the woman he loved. When Chloe sees Ben for the first time in ten years, she’s shocked. He confronts her to find she hold only contempt for him. Can they ever overcome the past or will heartbreak and betrayal be too strong to surmount? If you love sweet billionaire reunion stories, you''ll love The Unforgettable Sheikh. Get your copy today!

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!

Arabella, Countess of Waverly, was banished to the North of England four years ago by her irate husband. Falsely accused of scandalous behavior weeks into their marriage, she had no recourse but to acquiesce to his harsh decree. Now she''s come into an inheritance which will enable her to return to London. Justin, Earl of Waverly was reported killed by Napoleon''s troops in Spain. When he returns home unexpectedly on the eve of Arabella''s return to London, the sparks fly. Scandal is one thing Justin refuses to allow taint his name. She is determined to set up her own establishment in London. Which would feed the gossip he is trying to avoid. They strike an agreement. He will lend his countenance if she will agree to behave with propriety and assist in launching his younger sister to the ton. Justin vows he will watch her every move. Arabella cautiously agrees, determined to find a way to clear her in her husband''s eyes and prove once and for all she was innocent of the scandalous behavior he believes of her.

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.

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!

Three foster girls grew up together, sharing everything–until that fateful night that shattered their home and sent them in different directions. Now a decade later one by one they return to Bradford Hall. Nothing is like they remember, but can the future recapture the hope they all had? Cassie''s Return: We were high school sweethearts until Cassie played a pivotal role in the most awful night of my life when my sister tragically killed herself. Now twelve years later she''s returned. I''m stuck between wanting to make her suffer for that night or embracing her tightly and never letting go. Piper''s Discovery: 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. It’s not like there’s a real possibility of us being together. But on lonely nights, the idea of home and domestic bliss with Piper by my side is enough to make me dream. Fiona''s Homecoming: Life as I knew it was revolutionized the very day Fiona Hunter came to town. With her feisty temperament and her do-what-it-takes attitude, she has me spinning in circles. As sheriff, I swore to keep order and fairness throughout the parish—but how can I uphold this duty when all I want is to protect her?

Watching the snowflakes fall and make everything look perfect, Cath Morgan knows she''s made the right decision to spend Christmas alone, far away from the city and her husband, Jake. For six years Cath has dreamed of more from her marriage--a husband who isn''t off globe-trotting around the world and a home ringing with children''s laughter. Only Jake isn''t about to let his wife go so easily. He has one Christmas to show how much he loves her--to share the secrets that have kept him away. They just need this one chance to make their marriage beautiful again....

Three sisters uncover secrets that lead to marriage—with the men of their dreams! Marrying Margot Beaufort had been the happiest event of Rand Marstall''s life, but when she lost their baby their marriage had fallen apart. So when Rand turned up five years later to see if they still had a chance together, Margot was stunned. She realized she still loved Rand, but she knew that being his wife again would mean trying for another baby…

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….

HER BOSS DEMANDED MARRIAGE! Pregnant Molly Larkin thought Sheik Kaliq bin Shalik would graciously accept her resignation, but instead he proposed a marriage of convenience. Seemed her powerful boss needed an American bride to stay in the country and, thanks to opening her heart to the wrong man, Molly needed a name for her unborn child. Still, Molly never expected that the man she''d secretly loved from afar would now look into her eyes as if they held the most precious secret. Nonetheless the fantasy would end in a few months. Unless Molly could turn their green-card arrangement into a true-blue marriage…?

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….

Always impetuous, this time Sara’s really landed herself in hot water. Caught photographing forbidden locations, she’s in a foreign jail and no one knows where she is. Sheikh Kharun bak Rijad learns the daughter of the chief representative from the US is accused of spying. To allow the courts to proceed would cause international consequences. Yet, not to act would escalate internal conflicts at the highest levels of his government. A hastily concocted plan might buy them enough time to finalize a deal worth millions and avoid international repercussions. Can they fool the world into thinking they’re in love? If you like sweet billionaire romances and engagements-of-convenience, you''ll love Falling for the Sheikh. Download your copy today!

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.

Eliana flees her father''s unreasonable demands and ends up penniless in a small town on the Spanish Costa Blanca. Desperate for a job and a place to stay, she learns of an opening for a transcriptionist at the home of mystery writer Alessandro. Mistaken for an applicant, she takes on the job and is grateful for the room and board provided. Despite his reputation as a recluse mourning his deceased wife, Alessandro can''t help but be drawn to Eliana. As they work together and get to know each other better, their initial curiosity turns into genuine affection. But when Eliana''s father sends the man he wants her to marry to bring her back home, she refuses to go. Alessandro overhears their conversation and assumes the worst - that Eliana had lied about her intentions from the beginning. Enraged, he fires her on the spot. Yet even in the midst of their misunderstanding, neither can fully let go of their feelings for one another. Can an honest discussion clear the air and lead to lasting happiness?

Prolific bestselling author Barbara McMahon has won almost every major award in romance, and it''s easy to see why: her stories are heartwarming and emotional journeys that make you remember what it''s like to fall in love. In I''LL TAKE FOREVER, When Jenny Warwick is asked to provide cover for a DEA agent so he can infiltrate the small town where she lives, she reluctantly agrees, unable to believe any of her neighbors would be involved with drugs. Before long everyone in town thinks there’s a romance blooming between her and the new man in town. Kyle is not looking for romance, especially the forever kind. Yet he plays the devoted suitor so well, only Jenny knows it’s part of Kyle’s cover. Or is it?

Marriage by royal command! Sara Kinsale is stunned to be thrown together with a prince of the desert, and even more so to find herself unbelievably attracted to the elusive Sheikh Kahrun bak Samin…. Especially as she''s indebted to the sheikh and it''s only a matter of time before he demands to be repaid! Kahrun soon names his price—marriage! He needs a trophy wife, and Sara is already living under his roof. But will she be the sheikh''s bride in name only—or will her marriage duties be a little more intimate…?

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….

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….