New Releases by Brenda Novak

Meant For You / Brenda Novak (9781488054983) Revisit this heartfelt small-town romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. Gabe Holbrook had it all. Intelligent, handsome, talented, rich, he’d been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. But after a car accident derailed his future and ended his career, he decided to return to Dundee, the small town where he was raised, looking for a new beginning as a football coach. Now, in his road to recovery, he is not only a stranger to the people who once knew him, but he must also face the person to blame for his accident, Hannah Price. Hannah has been struggling to recover from that fateful night, too. Unlike Gabe, she sustained only minor injuries. But she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to forgive herself for the impulsive mistake that altered Gabe’s future forever. Especially when Gabe becomes her son’s football coach, and she begins to fall in love with the man she nearly destroyed… Previously published as Stranger in Town. Finding You / Brenda Novak (9781488057670) Revisit this charming romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. For eleven years, Reenie Holbrook had a perfect marriage and three beautiful children, all settled in the small town of Dundee. But Reenie’s perfect life came crashing down when Isaac Russell made a devastating revelation about Reenie’s husband that immediately ended her marriage. Now, motivated to support her young children, Reenie sees her new job teaching history at Dundee High as a big opportunity toward healing and independence. Little does she know, she will have to share her professional space with Isaac, the new science teacher and the man who triggered the unraveling of her marriage. But the awkwardness of their intertwined history quickly turns into admiration when Reenie gets to know Issac. The time and space they share can be the formula that opens Reenie’s puzzled heart to love again. Previously published as Big Girls Don’t Cry. Just the Two of Us / Brenda Novak (9781488058110) Revisit this story of healing and romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. Elizabeth O’Connell has a plan. After surviving the worst betrayal of her life—finding out that she wasn’t the only woman in her husband’s life—she moved to Dundee to provide some stability for her children. After she opened her own business in town, Liz’s focus has been on herself and her family. Carter Hudson isn’t part of Liz’s plan. When they are introduced by well-meaning friends, her distrust is instant. But as they spend time together, Liz realizes she enjoys having Carter in her life. However, Carter has secrets in his past that he can’t seem to escape. Liz’s heart is still in a fragile state, but can she learn to trust Carter and open her heart for love again? Previously published as The Other Woman. The More I Love You / Brenda Novak (9781488058202) Revisit this refreshing romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. Famous pro football player Tyson Garnier arrives in Dundee looking to avoid the press while healing from an injury. He has recently become the eye of a very public scandal after not only finding out he is a father but also gaining full custody of his boy. Now he needs an excellent nanny to help him raise his son during his time in Dundee, and Dakota Brown is perfect for the job. Dakota doesn’t care about football, but she needs this job, and she is motivated to guide clueless Tyson in the care of his son. As Tyson and Dakota see each other beyond superficiality, they learn to appreciate one another through their love for the baby. But can their feelings evolve into something stronger? Previously published as Coulda Been a Cowboy.

Rediscover a heartfelt holiday romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. Previously published as We Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. After facing the difficult reality of her marriage, Jaclyn Wentworth leaves her cheating ex-husband and settles in Reno with her three children. Struggling with her new beginning, Jaclyn runs into Cole Perrini, former high school bad boy, now successful in his business and also kind enough to give her a job in his company. Cole is opposite to Jaclyn’s ex-husband in every way, but working closely together during the charming Christmas season makes Jaclyn realize this might be exactly what her family needs. As the attraction between them grows, Cole and Jaclyn struggle to keep their relationship professional. Will both open their hearts to this second chance and finally choose each other? Previously published.

Taming a Heartbreaker by Brenda Jackson Redford St. James is having too much fun to settle down with just one woman until a Westmoreland family wedding reunites him with Carmen Golan. He can’t get Carmen—gorgeous, sweet and a hopeless romantic—out of his mind. Even though she’s outright said he’s husband material! Him! And she believes any heartbreaker can be tamed—by the right person. Well, it’s his duty to set her straight! But an intimate conversation becomes an intimate evening and a night that makes them wonder who’s taming whom. And that night could have consequences in nine short months… Includes a free bonus story, Husband Material. A Beach House Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne When ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbor Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed, and the former target of a stalker, the single mom errs on the side of extreme caution when it comes to men—and her heart. So Jenna vows to keep a neighborly distance. Until she needs help—and surly Wes comes to the rescue. Jenna learns that Wes’s tattooed exterior belies his kindness, dedication to his daughter and his lonely heart. Wrongfully convicted and exonerated, Wes is just trying to piece his life back together. And he stirs feelings Jenna thought long buried. Should she trust an ex-con with her heart, or safely lock it up and throw away the key? Bonus Story: A Mother''s Hope Rancher''s Law by Diana Palmer For Amelia Rose Grayson, there was only ever one love: Cal Hollister. When Cal, a police captain, is wounded, she’s there for him and helps nurse him back to health. After he shrugs off their undeniable chemistry, Amelia knows she needs to cut all her old ties. She escapes her small-town life and forges a new path, trying to leave Cal behind. But Amelia can''t break free of Cal’s orbit. Emotion—and an unrelenting passion—takes over when they reconnect, sending them both into dangerous territory. Can the two of them move past their previous hurt and make peace? And will they finally face the reason they keep finding each other? Includes a bonus story, Guy! Tying the Knot by Brenda Novak All of Grady Amos’s brothers are married, and he''s feeling left behind. Aja Kermani wants to break away from the man chosen by her parents and marry for love. This leads them both to Tying the Knot, a reality TV show where contestants meet their soulmate. Grady and Aja end up married—yet they have absolutely nothing in common! But there is something—beyond a powerful attraction—that draws them to each other, despite their completely different lives and backgrounds. Is a postshow annulment in their future? Or are two opposites truly meant for each other? Bonus Story: When We Touch Previously published

“A sharply plotted, emotionally intense novel of family secrets, fresh starts and community” —Jayne Ann Krentz She left her hometown following a scandal—but family loyalty is dragging her back… Despite their strained relationship, when Gia Rossi’s sister, Margot, begs her to come home to Wakefield, Iowa, to help with their ailing mother, Gia knows she has no choice. After her rebellious and at-times-tumultuous teen years, Gia left town with little reason to look back. But she knows Margot’s borne the brunt of their mother’s care and now it’s Gia’s turn to help, even if it means opening old wounds. As expected, Gia’s homecoming is far from welcome. There’s the Banned Books Club she started after the PTA overzealously slashed the high school reading list, which is right where she left it. But there is also Mr. Hart, her former favorite teacher. The one who was fired after Gia publicly and painfully accused him of sexual misconduct. The one who prompted Gia to leave behind a very conflicted town the minute she turned eighteen. The one person she hoped never to see again. When Margot leaves town without explanation, Gia sees the cracks in her sister’s “perfect” life for the first time and plans to offer support. But as the town, including members of the book club, takes sides between Gia and Mr. Hart, everything gets harder. Fortunately, she learns that there are people she can depend on. And by standing up for the truth, she finds love and a future in the town she thought had rejected her.

A great new beach read from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookstore on The Beach A summer by the ocean promises new beginnings—until old secrets resurface. Ismay Chalmers is ready for a relaxing summer reconnecting with her fiancé at his family’s luxurious beachfront cottage. But before Remy can join her, a hurricane bears down on Mariners Island. Alone in the large house, Ismay makes a disturbing discovery in Remy''s childhood closet. She''s not sure what to make of it, but is relieved when the property’s caretaker, Bo, checks in on her. Bo''s home is damaged, so they temporarily shelter together, and Ismay is comforted by his quiet strength. But the unannounced arrival of a family member puts Bo back at his place and changes Ismay''s summer into something other than what she wants—or ever expected. With so many reasons to feel unsettled, Ismay finds herself turning to Bo, who gives her more than a sense of security; there’s something about him that makes her feel alive, stirring her to wonder what life might be like if she chose a different path… As Ismay grows closer to Bo, she begins to hope the reclusive caretaker might eventually let down his guard. But when she finds out that he has secrets, too, she begins to question how well she knows any of the men in her life—and how well she can trust her own heart. Look for other summer reads by bestselling author Brenda Novak: The Seaside Library Summer on the Island The Bookstore on the Beach

When your life is chaotic, what’s one more complication? Jane Tanner’s friends are settling down, while she’s been settling for less. She longs for adventure and the big city, but caring for her ailing grandfather means she''s shackled to her small town. She’s excited her vintage gift shop is finally up and running, but it’s not enough. Longing to fulfill at least one dream—to become a mother before her biological clock ticks out—Jane drunkenly propositions the worst possible candidate for Dad. Kurt Elway is off-limits with a capital O. He’s a good friend, but he''s too young, too busy running his family’s ranch. Plus, he and Jane’s sister, Kate, used to date. That kind of off-limits. Unbeknownst to Jane, Kurt’s pining for her. When he’s fully on board to father her baby, she sees him in a new light. Then lingering baggage between Kate and Kurt suddenly surfaces and Jane is reminded of just how messy life is. But…so is parenting. Maybe it’s time to embrace the mess? Coyote Canyon Book 1: Talulah''s Back in Town Book 2: The Messy Life of Jane Tanner

The Baby Business Collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak inludes three full-length classic romances novels all in one volume! BACK TO YOU Jenna Livingston’s moved back to Mendocino with her eight-year-old son, where she’s living and working at the Victoriana Bed and Breakfast. It’s owned by the elderly Durhams - whose grandson, Adam, was her first love 15 years ago. But when Adam and Jenna rediscover each other, he wants her back. As much as Jenna knows she could love him again, she also knows there are too many obstacles between them. Too much history. Too many expectations. And now…the future. Previously published. SNOW BABY When Chantel Miller gets lost during an unexpected snowstorm, a stranger named Dillon Broderick rescues her. In the hours they spend together, they become very close and the intimacy of that night creates a special bond between them. But real life intervenes. Chantel was on her way to see her sister, Stacy. Dillon was on his way to see his longtime friend…Stacy. Stacy’s in love with him. Chantel can’t pursue a relationship with Dillon. Even when she discovers she’s pregnant because of that snowy night… Previously published. BABY BUSINESS Macy McKinney needs money, a lot of it, to pay for her daughter''s operation. She will do anything for five-year-old Haley. Meanwhile, Businessman Thad Winters, a widower, wants a child without the complications of a relationship. He''s willing to pay for that. He interviews applicants—and hires Macy to have his baby. Once Macy''s pregnant, they decide that a temporary marriage will simplify the situation—but it does exactly the opposite! Previously published.

She’s not here to make friends. She’s here to make trouble. With her piercings, tattoos and spiky blond hair, Ellen Truesdale doesn’t quite fit in with the other folks in Coyote Canyon—and that’s just fine with her. She’s only here to put her father out of business, as payback for abandoning her when she was young. Or is she more interested in finally proving that she was worth keeping? Either way, she’s struggling to keep her rival well-drilling company afloat. And being a single woman in a male-dominated field has started to take a toll. So when Hendrix Durrant steps in to help, Ellen has no choice but to let him—even though he happens to be her father’s business partner and therefore her enemy. But the closer she works with him, the more she sees what she’s been missing…in life and love. And once she lets go of her anger long enough to learn the truth about her past, she might just find the family she’s always wanted. Coyote Canyon Book 1: Talulah''s Back in Town Book 2: The Talk of Coyote Canyon Book 3: The Messy Lives of Jane Tanner

A shocking betrayal… Riches. Power. An ancient heritage of pride. The Earl of Druridge wanted only for an heir. So when he learned that his wife was carrying another man’s child, he was filled with a thirst for vengeance. But he wasn’t the one who caused Katherine’s death. Or was he? To his horror, he remembers nothing of that dreadful night, when their last confrontation ended in scorching flame and cold blood. A forbidden love… Rachel McTavish, the beautiful daughter of a coal miner, knows something about the fire that took Lady Katherine’s life. In secret, the strong-willed girl strikes a bargain with the desperate earl: he must send his physician to help her dying mother or he may go to the devil—and the scaffold. He agrees, but she is still unsure that her revelation will be enough to save him when so many wish him dead. Passionately drawn to the nobleman, despite all the doubt and mystery that shrouds him, Rachel wonders if he can really be a murderer. Or if he is the only man who will ever own her heart… “Novak''s dark and brooding tale of love, passion, and obsession will curl your toes and warm your heart!” —Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times Bestselling Author on Through the Smoke “Novak has woven a story that will thrill the lovers of Regency romance. With rich detail and elegant plotting, she serves up a provocative, sexy novel with an outstanding mystery at its heart. Without telegraphing her moves, she manages to reveal the layers one by one.” —Examiner.com on Through the Smoke

When Maximillian Wilder hides his noble identity and joins the notorious body snatchers known as the London Supply Company, the last thing on his mind is love. He’s worried about Madeline, his vanished half sister, who was last seen in the company of Jack Hurtsill, the gang’s conscienceless leader. Raiding graveyards, stealing corpses, and selling them to medical colleges as dissection material is dirty work, but Max knows he must gain Jack’s trust. He’s determined to find out what happened to Madeline—and to bring Jack to justice if she was murdered for the coin her body could earn. Beautiful, spirited Abigail Hale, daughter of the surgeon at Aldersgate School of Medicine, detests the challenging, hard-bargaining Max almost as much as Jack. But she must procure the necessary specimens if she is to save the college and her father’s career. She believes she is going to be successful—until Jack double-crosses her. Then she’s swept into a plot of danger and intrigue, one where Max must intervene to protect her, no matter the risk to his plan…or his heart. “Novak expertly weaves powerful characters into a complex plot set in a skillfully crafted 1830s London underworld.... (An) entertaining page-turner.” —Publishers’ Weekly on A Matter of Grave Concern “[F]ascinating... a danger-rich, deliciously sexy thrill ride that will have readers hooked from the first page to the last.” —Booklist on A Matter of Grave Concern

Lieutenant Crawford Treynor has fought valiantly for everything he has. The bastard child of a noblewoman, he was handed over as an infant to a poor farmer—and beaten so badly that he ran away at age fourteen. Now a respected officer, he vows to command his own frigate one day. There is no place in his life for a woman, especially one of noble birth. He has no love for the aristocracy… After narrowly escaping the guillotine in the French Revolution, petite beauty Jeannette Boucher agrees to secure her family’s future by marrying a wealthy English baron. But when she learns what her impotent husband has planned in order to produce an heir, she escapes on their wedding night, stowing away aboard Lieutenant Treynor’s ship. Once she’s discovered, the handsome, duty-bound lieutenant is tempted enough by her beauty and spirit to go against everything he believed he’d ever do—and soon he must decide between returning her to a husband he knows will abuse her, or risking everything to keep her all to himself. “A wonderful love story, full of adventure, action and romance.” —Madeline Hunter, New York Times Bestselling Author on Honor Bound “A rip-roaring story brimming with adventure and passion. I dare you to put Honor Bound down once you start reading it!” —Anna Campbell, Award-winning Author

Furious at his aristocratic father for abandoning him as an infant, Nathaniel Kent spends his days exacting revenge…in a most lucrative way. The handsome, blue-eyed pirate captain attacks his father’s boats, plundering their cargo and reaping the rewards. When Nathaniel takes a lovely seamstress as his hostage, mistaking her for his spoiled and wealthy half sister, he feels elated over his clever capture. But his sense of triumph disappears as he slowly becomes tormented by his rising passion for the spirited young woman. After years of abuse from her violent stepfather, seamstress Alexandra Cogsworth finally planned her escape. But she never intended to wind up as a hostage on a pirate ship. Determined to ensure her safe passage on the Royal Vengeance, she keeps her true identity secret, playing the part of Nathaniel’s blood relation. But as her desire for the charismatic yet dangerous Nathaniel grows, the rising current of their mutual longing could sweep them both away…forever. “Impressive...this novel has all the elements a reader craves: delicious family secrets, high seas adventure, and a passionate love story. Read and enjoy.” —Susan Wiggs, New York Times Bestselling Author on Of Noble Birth “A passionate romance...exciting...unforgettable.” —Amanda Scott, USA Today Bestselling Author on Of Noble Birth

OF NOBLE BIRTH Furious at his aristocratic father for abandoning him as an infant, Nathaniel Kent spends his days exacting revenge…in a most lucrative way. The handsome, blue-eyed pirate captain attacks his father’s boats, plundering their cargo and reaping the rewards. When Nathaniel takes a lovely seamstress as his hostage, mistaking her for his spoiled and wealthy half sister, he feels elated over his clever capture. But his sense of triumph disappears as he slowly becomes tormented by his rising passion for the spirited young woman. After years of abuse from her violent stepfather, seamstress Alexandra Cogsworth finally planned her escape. But she never intended to wind up as a hostage on a pirate ship. Determined to ensure her safe passage on the Royal Vengeance, she keeps her true identity secret, playing the part of Nathaniel’s blood relation. But as her desire for the charismatic yet dangerous Nathaniel grows, the rising current of their mutual longing could sweep them both away…forever. HONOR BOUND Lieutenant Crawford Treynor has fought valiantly for everything he has. The bastard child of a noblewoman, he was handed over as an infant to a poor farmer—and beaten so badly that he ran away at age fourteen. Now a respected officer, he vows to command his own frigate one day. There is no place in his life for a woman, especially one of noble birth. He has no love for the aristocracy… After narrowly escaping the guillotine in the French Revolution, petite beauty Jeannette Boucher agrees to secure her family’s future by marrying a wealthy English baron. But when she learns what her impotent husband has planned in order to produce an heir, she escapes on their wedding night, stowing away aboard Lieutenant Treynor’s ship. Once she’s discovered, the handsome, duty-bound lieutenant is tempted enough by her beauty and spirit to go against everything he believed he’d ever do—and soon he must decide between returning her to a husband he knows will abuse her, or risking everything to keep her all to himself. THROUGH THE SMOKE A shocking betrayal… Riches. Power. An ancient heritage of pride. The Earl of Druridge wanted only for an heir. So when he learned that his wife was carrying another man’s child, he was filled with a thirst for vengeance. But he wasn’t the one who caused Katherine’s death. Or was he? To his horror, he remembers nothing of that dreadful night, when their last confrontation ended in scorching flame and cold blood. A forbidden love… Rachel McTavish, the beautiful daughter of a coal miner, knows something about the fire that took Lady Katherine’s life. In secret, the strong-willed girl strikes a bargain with the desperate earl: he must send his physician to help her dying mother or he may go to the devil—and the scaffold. He agrees, but she is still unsure that her revelation will be enough to save him when so many wish him dead. Passionately drawn to the nobleman, despite all the doubt and mystery that shrouds him, Rachel wonders if he can really be a murderer. Or if he is the only man who will ever own her heart… A MATTER OF GRAVE CONCERN When Maximillian Wilder hides his noble identity and joins the notorious body snatchers known as the London Supply Company, the last thing on his mind is love. He’s worried about Madeline, his vanished half sister, who was last seen in the company of Jack Hurtsill, the gang’s conscienceless leader. Raiding graveyards, stealing corpses, and selling them to medical colleges as dissection material is dirty work, but Max knows he must gain Jack’s trust. He’s determined to find out what happened to Madeline—and to bring Jack to justice if she was murdered for the coin her body could earn. Beautiful, spirited Abigail Hale, daughter of the surgeon at Aldersgate School of Medicine, detests the challenging, hard-bargaining Max almost as much as Jack. But she must procure the necessary specimens if she is to save the college and her father’s career. She believes she is going to be successful—until Jack double-crosses her. Then she’s swept into a plot of danger and intrigue, one where Max must intervene to protect her, no matter the risk to his plan…or his heart.

Pack 354 Descubriéndote India Sommers tenía una familia perfecta, hasta que un exnovio disparó a su marido. Justo después de mudarse con Cassia, su hijita, con intención de comenzar una nueva vida, se enteró de que el juiciohabía terminado sin que el jurado hubiera sido capaz de llegar a un acuerdo. Eso significaba que el asesino iba a salir de la cárcel y podría intentar volver a localizarla. Se sentía atraída por su vecino, pero Rod Amos era el típico chico malo que tantos problemas le había causado en el pasado. Si iniciara una relación con él, su familia política podría intentar quitarle la custodia de Cassia. Nada más que tú Agobiada tras un complicado divorcio, Sadie Harris había llegado al límite. Su empleo de camarera no bastaba para pagar las facturas, y menos asegurarle la custodia de su hijo. Desesperada, había acepto trabajar para Dawson Reed, el hombre que había sido juzgado por el asesinato de sus padres adoptivos. Dawson le había proporcionado a la pequeña ciudad de Silver Springs numerosos motivos para que desconfiaran de él, sin embargo, en el caso del asesinato de sus padres era inocente. A medida que la relación profesional se iba convirtiendo en algo personal, Sadie comprendió que Dawson no tenía casi nada que ver con ese chico malo. Hasta que me ames Tras haber pillado a su prometido engañándola... con otro hombre, Ellie Fisher había decidido disfrutar de una apasionada noche con un forastero. Avergonzada, se había marchado a hurtadillas sin saber siquiera el nombre completo de su amante, algo que no debería haber supuesto mayor problema... hasta que el test de embarazo dio positivo. Jugador profesional de fútbol americano, Hudson King siempre se había mostrado cauteloso con las mujeres. Pero esa era distinta. Hudson tenía mucho amor que ofrecer, desde luego de sobra para su bebé y, quizás lo tuviera también para Ellie.

The second half of the Fairham Island series delivers the kind of shocking family intrigue you''ve come to expect from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak. A riveting, emotional sequel to the high acclaimed The Secret Sister. The rich and powerful Josephine Lazarow, matriarch of Fairham Island, is dead. The police say it’s suicide, but Keith, her estranged son, doesn’t believe it. Keith bears scars—both physical and emotional—from his childhood, but he’s worked hard to overcome the past. Since walking away from his controlling mother five years ago, he’s built a new life in LA and accumulated a fortune of his own. But as soon as he learns of his mother’s death, he returns to Fairham. He feels he owes it to his grandfather to put the family empire together again—and he’s determined to find his mother’s killer. Problem is…coming home to Fairham puts him back in contact with Nancy Dellinger, the woman he hurt so badly when he left before. And digging that deep into his mother’s final days entails a very real risk. Because the person who killed her could be someone he loves… Previously published.

Una mujer a la que amar Adelaide Davies había regresado a Whiskey Creek, un lugar que en otro tiempo consideró su hogar. Volvía para cuidar de su anciana abuela y para ayudarla en su restaurante. Pero Adelaida no era feliz en el pueblo. Allí vivía demasiada gente a la que preferiría evitar, gente que había estado envuelta en la terrible noche de junio que había vivido quince años atrás. Vuelve a quererme En Whiskey Creek todo el mundo recordaba a Sophia DeBussi como a una adolescente mezquina. Especialmente Ted Dixon, cuyo amor ella despreció una vez. Vuelve a casa conmigo Cuando Presley regresó a Whiskey Creek con su hijo, tras dos años de ausencia, su vida había cambiado por completo. Había conseguido reconciliarse con el pasado y superar una conducta conflictiva, producto de una infancia difícil. Por fin pudo regresar a aquel pequeño pueblo que era lo más cercano a un hogar que había conocido nunca.

"[A] beautifully crafted, exceptionally poignant love story.''''—Library Journal Can she ever trust another "bad boy"? India Sommers once had the perfect family—until an ex-boyfriend broke in and shot her husband. Not only did that cost her the man she loved, a respected heart surgeon and the father of her child, but she also feels responsible. Charlie died because of the people she hung out with before she had the strength to change her life. Just after moving to Whiskey Creek with her little girl, Cassia, to start over, she''s learned that her ex-boyfriend''s trial ended in a hung jury. He''s getting out of jail; he could try to find her again. And that''s not all that scares her. She''s extremely attracted to her next-door neighbor, but Rod Amos is the handsome "bad boy" type that''s given her so much trouble in the past. If she got involved with him, her in-laws would sue for custody of Cassia. India has to keep her distance from Rod—but the more she gets to know him, the more difficult that becomes. Previously published

Just call her Christmas Eve… Eve Harmon has always enjoyed Christmas, but this year it reminds her of everything she doesn''t have. Almost all her friends are married now, and that''s what Eve wants, too. Love. A husband and kids of her own. But the B and B she manages, and even Whiskey Creek, the small Gold Country town where she was born and raised, suddenly seem…confining. Eve''s worried that her future will simply be a reflection of her past. There''s no one in the area she could even imagine as a husband—until a handsome stranger comes to town. Eve''s definitely attracted to him, and he seems to have the same reaction to her. But his darkly mysterious past could ruin Eve''s happily ever after—just when it finally seems within reach. And just when she''s counting on the best Christmas of her life... Previously published

A heartfelt holiday novella by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak… Natasha Sharp was just a teenager when her mom married Mack Amos’s dad, and despite her crush, Mack always held her at arm’s length. Years after their parents’ divorce, they’re both adults when they run into each other at their hometown Christmas market. Will Mack still keep his distance, or is the timing finally right for their love? This short story follows two characters from Brenda Novak''s Whiskey Creek series. But it''s also the best of two worlds! Natasha and Mack star in their own full-length romance, When I Found You, in the Silver Springs series, available now.

Pareja perfecta Una tarde de mayo, la hija de Zoe Duncan, una adolescente de trece años, desapareció del jardín de su casa. A pesar de que la policía estaba convencida de que Samantha se había fugado, motivada por su descontento ante la próxima boda de su madre, Zoe no lo creía así. De hecho, estaba dispuesta a hacer cualquier cosa para recuperar a su hija, aunque ello significara renunciar a su trabajo, a la elegante casa de su prometido y se viera obligada a confesar todos sus secretos a un detective privado. Jonathan Stivers era un buen detective, el mejor. Pero jamás se había encontrado con menos pistas a la hora de investigar... y tampoco tan atraído por una de sus clientas. De lo único que estaba seguro era de una cosa: Sam había sido secuestrada por una persona cercana a la familia... Publishers Weekly afirma que las novelas de Brenda son \"realmente intensas\". Según el Library Journal, su obra atraerá a aquellos que gustan de las novelas con un \"toque sofisticado\" y R T Book Review Magazine dice: \" Brenda Novak combina magistralmente unos personajes muy bien desarrollados y unos temas de gran tensión emocional para crear un intenso romance\". Es una autora destinada al estrellato. Mentira perfecta Cuando el capitán de la Fuerza Aérea Luke Trussell abrió la puerta el domingo por la mañana, se asustó al encontrarse a la policía. Y el impacto fue mayor al enterarse de que le habían denunciado por violación. Sabía que había cometido un error la noche anterior, pero, desde luego, no había sido él quien había forzado la atención de una mujer que llevaba meses acosándole. El problema era que Kalyna Harter tenía lesiones y restos de ADN en su cuerpo que daban crédito a su acusación. Decidida a aislar completamente a Luke, Kalyna buscó la ayuda de Ava Bixby, una abogada que trabajaba defendiendo los derechos de las víctimas. Pero Ava no tardó en darse cuenta de que estaba defendiendo a quien no lo merecía. El problema era que prestar su ayuda a Luke podía ser peligroso, sobre todo tras haberse enamorado de él. Porque Kalyna no estaba dispuesta a perder al hombre que quería. Crimen perfecto Sebastian Costas llevaba más de un año intentando descubrir la verdad que se ocultaba tras el asesinato de su exesposa y su hijo. A pesar de todas las pruebas que parecían evidenciar lo contrario, estaba convencido de que el segundo marido de su exesposa, un policía, había cometido ambos asesinatos y había fingido después su propia muerte. Siguiendo una pista que podía conducirle hasta él, llegó a Sacramento.La investigadora Jane Burke le llamó en relación con un delito diferente... un delito que podía guiarle directamente al hombre que durante tanto tiempo había estado buscando. Tras haber estado casada con un asesino en serie, Jane Burke había pasado cinco años tratando de rehacer su vida. Y con Sebastian había encontrado por fin una oportunidad de ser feliz. Pero el hombre al que pretendían encontrar también los buscaba a ellos. Para aquel asesino, aquello se había convertido en una batalla personal, y estaba decidido a ganarla costara lo que costase...Me ha gustado la historia desde el primer momento, con una trama muy buena pero como siempre con esta autora, con algunas escenas duras, sin embargo es innegable la buena trama de misterio y lo mucho que trabaja en la personalidad del malo y en como combina la trama de suspense con la trama romántica, que en este caso, me ha gustado mucho aunque no sea el tema principal de la historia. Muy buenoEl Rincón de la Novela RománticaHabía leído otras novelas de Brenda Novak y me gustaba su manera de escribir, pero no la había leído en ninguna historia de suspense, y la verdad es que es un género que sabe tratar.

Sometimes the biggest emotional risk can reap the best romantic reward… After everything she worked for is destroyed, pediatrician Natasha Gray is determined to build a new life. Divorced, bankrupt and suddenly a single mom, she’s ready to start over in Silver Springs—on her own. She certainly doesn’t need help from Mack Amos, the man who’s already broken her heart twice. Although Mack has had feelings for Tash since they first met, too many things have stood in the way. He’s always given her the support she needs, though, and he’ll do the same now. Even if the desire he wrestles with threatens to undermine his intentions… But her heart is not the only reason Natasha wants to keep Mack at bay. More time in her life means getting closer to her son, which could lead to a revelation neither of them is ready to face. Silver Springs Book 1: Finding Our Forever Book 2: No One but You Book 3: Until You Loved Me Book 4: Right Where We Belong Book 5: Unforgettable You Book 6: Christmas in Silver Springs Book 7: A California Christmas Book 8: When I Found You

RT READER''S CHOICE WINNER! Sometimes home is the refuge you need—and sometimes it isn''t When her aging grandmother needs care, Adelaide Davies returns to Whiskey Creek, the place she once called home. But Adelaide isn''t happy to be back. There are too many people here she''d rather avoid, people who were involved in a horribly violent night fifteen years ago. Ever since the graduation party that changed her life, she''s wanted to go to the police and make sure the boys responsible—men now—are punished. But she can''t, not without revealing an even darker secret. So it''s better to pretend…. Noah Rackham, popular, attractive, successful, is shocked when Adelaide won''t have anything to do with him. He has no idea that his very presence reminds her of something she''d rather forget. But he was the only good thing to come out of that awful experience, and opening her heart to him could mean finally finding happiness—after all, fear is no match against love.

“You know that feeling of anticipation you get when you’re about to enjoy a delicious and uncommon treat? That’s the feeling I get whenever I start a Brenda Novak book.”—USA TODAY When Callie Vanetta receives the devastating news that she needs a liver transplant, doctors warn that the chances of finding a compatible donor aren’t good. Determined to spend whatever time she has left on her own terms, she keeps the diagnosis to herself and moves out to her late grandparents’ farm, where she’s always wanted to live. The farm hasn’t been worked in years and just as she begins to fear she can’t manage it, an attractive and mysterious stranger by the name of Levi McCloud offers to trade work for a few nights’ shelter. Callie figures she doesn’t have anything to lose. The arrangement seems ideal until what was supposed to be temporary starts to look more and more permanent. Then she realizes she does have something to lose—her heart. And, although he doesn’t yet know it, Levi stands to lose even more. Previously published

“Full of mystery, humor, and oh-so sexy scenes. I couldn’t wait to see if love would win in the end.”—First for Women After growing up in cheap motels, moving from town to town with her sister and mother, Cheyenne Christensen is grateful to be on her own. She’s grateful, too, for the friends she found once her family settled in California. But she’s troubled by the mystery of her earliest memories, most of which feature a smiling blonde woman. A woman who isn’t her mother. Although Cheyenne has repeatedly asked for explanations, the people who could help aren’t talking. Cheyenne is set on finding answers, but without so much as a birth certificate, it won’t be easy. Things get even more complicated when her closest friend is attracted to the man Cheyenne has secretly loved for years. For Eve’s sake, she decides to step aside—which lands her right in the arms of Dylan Amos, oldest and baddest of the hell-raising Amos brothers. He’s the kind of guy she’s sworn to avoid. She can’t afford to make a mistake, not when she finally has a chance to learn who she really is and change her life for the better. But…maybe there’s more to Dylan than she thought. Maybe letting him go would be a bigger mistake. Previously published Don’t miss Brenda Novak’s latest book, When I Found You!

Spend the holidays in Silver Springs, where the greatest gift of all is the love you never expected. Up-and-coming TV anchor Emery Bliss can’t imagine anything more humiliating than the sex tape her ex revenge-posted online. That is, until it causes her to lose her job on top of her self-esteem. Seeking solace—and anonymity—in Silver Springs, Emery isn’t looking to get involved with another man any time soon. But when she’s thrown back into contact with Dallas Turner, she sees something that his many detractors have missed. Being home for the holidays and his adoptive mother’s wedding isn’t where mountain climber Dallas feels most comfortable. Thanks to his troubled childhood, he’d rather be on a rock face alone than trying to connect with people. Emery, however, makes him want to overcome his past…somehow. Both Emery and Dallas had been planning on a quiet, solitary Christmas, but the sparks between them are lighting a fire strong enough to last—possibly forever. Don’t miss Brenda Novak’s latest book, When I Found You!

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. BROKEN HEARTS MEND When Katie Rogers returns to Dundee, Idaho, it’s not because she wants to. It’s because she’s disillusioned, broke—and pregnant. She was going to make something of her life in the big city. Instead, she’s paying a high price for trusting the wrong man. Booker Robinson is the man she didn’t trust, the man she’d left behind in Dundee…and the first person she sees when she comes back. But despite Booker’s notorious past, he now has a successful business and a home of his own. Katie’s vowed she’ll never trust the wrong man again. But sometimes a man isn’t everything he seems. And sometimes he’s more… Previously published as A family of Her Own FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Temperatures Rising by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson As a hurricane hits the Florida Keys, Sherri Griffin and Terrence Jeffries are stranded together, making their own shelter from the storm—and walking right into the eye of a hurricane of passion.

"A great book to finish off your summer reading."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Some families we’re born into Some we find for ourselves When Serenity Alston swabbed her cheek for a genetic test, she joked about uncovering some dark ancestral scandal. The last thing she expected was to discover two half sisters she didn’t know existed. Suddenly, everything about her loving family is drawn into question. And meeting these newfound sisters might be the only way to get answers. The women decide to dig into the mystery together at Serenity’s family cabin in Lake Tahoe. With Reagan navigating romantic politics at work and Lorelei staring down the collapse of her marriage, all three women are converging at a crossroads in their lives. Before the summer is over, they’ll have to confront the past and determine how to move forward when everything they previously thought to be true was a lie. But any future is easier to face with family by your side. "This heartwarming story of sisters who bond as adults is sure to please...those who enjoy books by Susan Mallery and Debbie Macomber."—Library Journal Don’t miss New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak’s latest novel, The Seaside Library! Other charming reads from Brenda Novak: Summer on the Island The Bookstore on the Beach

Revisit this heartfelt second chance romance by New York Times bestselling author, Brenda Novak, previously published as Expectations. Jenna Livingston settled in Mendocino with her eight-year-old son, Ryan, following a complicated divorce. After the elderly Durhams welcomed her and gave her a job at the Victorian Bed and Breakfast, she is convinced that long-term stability in the small town is what her family needs. But when her high school love, Adam, returns to his grandparents’ B&B, Jenna realizes she can’t let her guard down for love again. Fifteen years ago, Adam left his small town, his family, and his high school sweetheart to chase a successful career and a fast-track life in the big city. Now, both Jenna and Adam must choose between their life choices, and trusting each other to build a future together, despite all obstacles and expectations.

Come home to Silver Springs for the holidays, where broken hearts learn to love again…together. So much for forever. When Harper Devlin’s rock star husband ditches her on his way to the top, she takes her two daughters to her sister’s place in Silver Springs for the holidays, hoping family can heal her broken heart. But comfort comes in unexpected places when she crosses paths with local Tobias Richardson. The moment Tobias spots Harper, he recognizes a sadness he knows all too well. After spending thirteen years in prison paying for his regretful past, Tobias is ready to make amends, and maybe helping Harper is the way to do it. But offering her a shoulder to cry on ignites a powerful attraction and a desire neither saw coming. Fearing her reaction, Tobias doesn’t reveal his checkered past. He’s falling hard, and if Harper finds out, he’ll lose her for good, especially because her famous ex is now trying to win her back. Secrets have a way of coming out, but maybe this Christmas will bring Tobias the forgiveness—and the love—he deserves. Don’t miss Brenda Novak’s latest book, When I Found You!

New York Times bestseller Brenda Novak''s Evelyn Talbot series returns, with a heavily pregnant Evelyn being held hostage. With Jasper Moore, the privileged boy who attacked her when she was only sixteen, finally caught and in prison, Dr. Evelyn Talbot, founder and head psychiatrist at Hanover House (a prison/research facility for psychopaths in remote Alaska), believes she can finally quit looking over her shoulder. She’s safe, happier than she’s ever been and expecting her first child. She’s also planning to marry Amarok, her Alaska State Trooper love interest and the town’s only police presence. But before the wedding can take place, a psychopath from the much more recent past comes out of nowhere and kidnaps her in broad daylight. Instead of planning her wedding, Evelyn finds herself doing everything she can to survive, save her baby and devise some way to escape while Amarok races the clock to find her - before it’s too late.