Most Popular Books by Barbara Mcmahon

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…

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.

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?

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!

Susannah Mercer worked tirelessly for years to reach her ultimate goal – becoming a doctor. Now that she’s finally living her dream, all that’s missing is romance. When the chief of staff pairs her with grumpy surgeon Greg Haversham for an important hospital event, she gets a bit overzealous with trying to look sophisticated. To Susannah''s surprise, the cantankerous doctor offers to help her land a date. Then to her shock, Greg finds himself drawn to her–but only for an affair. He’s sworn off relationships forever. While he isn’t looking for something serious, she is. The only option – cut ties with him. That is until an unlikely turn of events changes Greg''s heart forever.

Pregnant: Father Needed by Barbara McMahon released on Jun 28, 2005 is available now for purchase.

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….

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.

Rachel goes to Spain, a country she’s always admired, after having a fight with her father. She has two goals: to find her mother, who she was told had died, and to get out of her marriage of convenience. Needing money for her trip, she decides to work as a secretary for Luis, who owns a gray castle on a hill. He has black hair and smoky, quartz-colored eyes that hint at danger, but she can’t keep her eyes off him. Secretary and boss?both have their own untold secrets, but will they stay secret when a passionate love flares up between them?

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….

His Inherited Wife by Barbara McMahon released on Mar 28, 2006 is available now for purchase.

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 Luke Winters walked into a cafe and saw an old acquaintance, Lindsay Donovan, recently widowed and heavily pregnant, he jumped at the chance to offer her financial security for her and her baby. All she had to do was to marry him for a few months until Luke''s grandfather passed control of the family business over to him. It was an excellent plan - but then Lindsay had her baby, and Luke became besotted with little Ellie. Suddenly he was wishing that being a temporary father was a permanent option.

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!

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,

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…

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!

Tanner: I hold the loan on her business. In exchange for not foreclosing, she helps me find the perfect society wife. Someone who will marry for status and wealth and children. Love not required. Sunny: This is the stupidest thing I ever heard of, marrying to get in with the right family. So what that he came from poverty—he’s now one of the richest men in San Francisco. He doesn’t need help finding a wife. Sean: It’s my fault my cousin Sunny’s helping Tanner—I talked her into it. Big mistake. Now Tanner’s more uptight than I’ve ever seen him. What’s up with these two? If you love lighthearted romances, you’ll love Finding A Wife for Tanner.

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?

Jordan Carhart has always been a fighter, but her determination to find the man who abandoned her and their son leads her down a path she never expected. Instead of finding closure, she stumbles upon Cade Everett, a wealthy rancher with the same name. Despite his initial offer of a job and assistance for her child, Jordan can''t help but feel conflicted by her attraction to Cade. As they work together to provide for her son, their connection deepens into something neither of them saw coming. But just as their love begins to bloom, doubt creeps in and Jordan finds herself running away from what could be her forever happiness. Meanwhile, Cade is determined to prove that their love can conquer all obstacles. Will Jordan be able to trust in the possibility of a happy future?

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!

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….

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.

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.

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….

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….

Years ago Kassie Montgomery fled her home when attempts were made on her life. Now P.I. Jake Lancaster has found her hiding place and vows to take her back to the family she doesn''t trust. When danger comes to them, Kassie has nowhere else to turn. Can she trust Jake to keep her safe while she attempts to discover who''s trying to kill her and end the threat once and for all?

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?

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.

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....

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…?

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.

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!

Tough homicide detective Jake Morgan was a bah, humbug kind of guy. Getting injured in the line of duty wasn’t the worst thing that could have happened to him–no, it was being assigned as the police department’s Christmas Cop while he recovers. He wasn’t one to bring any feel-good feelings with kids. He had no idea what kids wanted for Christmas. And he sure to goodness didn’t want to be paired with a pink-hair, do-gooder who looked more like a kid herself than a software engineer. When Shea O’Reilly is paired up with the man most likely to win the exact-opposite-of-Christmas-spirit award, she’s thrown. It’s her favorite holiday. And her best day would be to make a bunch of kids happy. How can she manage that with the disgruntled Mr. Scrooge she’ll be working with? Christmas for children? Or a holiday miracle of love? Buy your copy of The Christmas Cop today and may your very own Christmas be merry and bright!

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

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....

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.

Laura has been absolutely swept off her feet by a gorgeous new man -- she''s never been made to feel so special! But as they become closer, Talique is torn. Laura doesn''t know his real name, the past that drives him, even that he''s a sheikh! All she knows is the perfect world he''s created for her. And just as his secret plan is about to be revealed, he realizes his intentions have changed: he wants Laura as his bride!