Best Selling Books by JOANN ROSS

From New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross comes a beloved story about opposites attracting! If there is one thing magazine editor Jude Lancaster knows, it’s that cowboys sell. Wyoming rancher Lucky O’Neill is just the man she needs to model on the cover of the Hunk of the Month magazine. The last thing in the world Lucky wants to leave the comfort of his ranch for the wilds of New York City. He’s used to herding cattle, not fighting off hordes of women. As a favor to his sister, however, he’s willing to do almost anything. Upon meeting the strong-willed and sultry Jude, Lucky finds himself getting roped in, and falling hard. Originally published as Hunk of the Month in 1998.

Guarded Moments by JoAnn Ross released on Feb 22, 1990 is available now for purchase.

Strong-minded Gavin Thomas was determined to have his own way and to find out the truth about beautiful and beguiling Tara Delaney. When Tara literally fainted in Gavin''s arms, he felt as if a lightning bolt had just hit him. He''d finally found the woman he''d spent a lifetime looking for. But something had kept Tara away from Whiskey River. While Gavin wanted to seduce this fiery woman, he needed to discover what secret kept them apart…except he had no idea exactly how bewitching Tara really was….

“Readers won’t want to leave the heartwarming stories of Honeymoon Harbor and its characters’ second chances at life and love.”—Publishers Weekly “Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane is another deftly crafted gem of a romance novel by an author who is an impressively consistent master of the genre.”—Midwest Book Review Lose yourself in the magic, charm and romance of Christmas in the Pacific Northwest as imagined in JoAnn Ross’s heartwarming Honeymoon Harbor series. Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, Jolene Wells is forever indebted to the mother who encouraged her to fly—all the way to sunny LA and a world away from Honeymoon Harbor. Although Jolene vowed never to look back, returning home isn’t even a question when her mom faces a cancer scare. Which means running into Aiden Mannion all over town, the first boy she ever loved—and lost—and whom she can barely look in the eye. Aiden’s black-sheep reputation may have diminished when he joined the marines, but everything he’s endured since has left him haunted. Back in Honeymoon Harbor to heal, he’s talked into the interim role of police chief, and the irony isn’t lost on the locals, least of all Aiden. But seeing Jolene after all these years is the unexpected breath of fresh air he’s been missing. He’s never forgotten her through all his tours, but he’s not sure anymore that he’s the man she deserves. Despite the secret they left between them all those years ago, snow is starting to fall on their picturesque little town, making anything seem possible…maybe even a second chance at first love. Don’t miss Second Chance Spring, JoAnn Ross’s much-anticipated return to Honeymoon Harbor where the majestic scenery of this small coastal town is second only to the legendary romances that have built the community.

ROGUES HALF-BREED Wolfe Longwalker: Proud of his heritage, he used words—as a writer—to battle the white man. His enemies used a more basic method: they were about to hang Wolfe for a crime he didn''t commit. So when Noel Giraudeau, a modern-day princess, found herself in 1896 Arizona, what else could she do except rescue Wolfe? But he was a man who didn''t trust anyone, least of all a woman. On the run from the law, their passionate adventure quickly turned into something much more real…but Noel''s destiny was back in her own time and Wolfe''s was in his…. ROGUES Dangerous to love, impossible to resist!

BACHELOR OF THE MONTH: Lucky O''Neill—6 feet 2 inches of drop-dead gorgeous cowboy. This Wyoming old-fashioned rancher can lasso a girl''s heart faster than roping a runaway steer. The last thing in the world cowboy Lucky O''Neill wants to do is be on the cover of Hunk of the Month magazine. He''s used to herding cattle, not fighting off hordes of women. To help his sister, however, he''s willing to do almost anything. And once he meets gorgeous, sultry magazine editor Jude Lancaster, taking off his clothes has more and more appeal….

Explore the wilder side of New York Times bestselling authors Linda Lael Miller and JoAnn Ross in four steamy short stories . . . One Last Weekend College sweethearts Teague and Joanna Darby never imagined they’d end up on the brink of divorce. But when a ferry strike leaves them stranded together at their beloved beach cottage, the most awkward weekend ever becomes the perfect chance to fall for each other all over again . . . Batteries Not Required Rodeo star Tristan McCullough isn’t quite the boy Gayle Hayes left behind when she put her Montana home town in her rearview mirror. Now that she’s back, the spark still zinging between them might just light up the rest of their lives together . . . Cajun Heat Emma Quinlan has to stop thinking about her former Cajun crush, movie star Gabe Broussard, so she makes a list of all the things she wishes he would do to her and buries it in a graveyard at night. Except Gabe somehow gets hold of it—and he intends to make every blissful wish come true . . . Love Potion #9 It’s bad enough that Hollywood hotshot Sloan Hawthorne’s knowledge of Roxi Dupree’s witchcraft comes from comic books and fairytales. She’s also falling hard for the outrageously sexy hunk—and their natural ability to conjure up some mischievous magic for those steamy Savannah nights . . . Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

From New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross comes a classic tale about finding love for the holidays! Actress Shiloh Beauregard has no luck when it comes to finding a reliable man. When her sister invites her to a New Year’s Eve party in Aspen, she jumps at the chance to meet someone new. But when Shiloh is stranded in a snowstorm, she is forced to seek shelter in the small town of Paradise. It’s the last place she thinks to find love, but the irresistible doctor Matt McCandless sweeps her off her feet. For one night she allows herself to indulge in the holiday magic. It’s a new year, yet her fresh start might have more than one surprise in store… Originally published in 1996.

In the first heartwarming novel in the Shelter Bay series, New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross proved that your first love never really fades away.... Former Navy SEAL Sax Douchett has returned home to the small coastal town of Shelter Bay, Oregon, determined to put war behind him and get on with his life—which is easier said than done when everyone is hailing the former bad boy as a local hero. Adjusting to a new beginning becomes even more difficult when he unearths a long-buried secret that in turn, reunites him with a cherished part of his past that he’s never forgotten. Drawn back into his life is Sheriff Kara Conway, a girl who always held a special place in Sax’s heart But as he cautiously reconnects with Kara and bonds with her young son, another long-held secret in Shelter Bay threatens their second chance at a forever-after love.

She Was Marrying the Wrong Groom Blythe Fielding realized she was making a terrible mistake marrying Alan Sturgess. Since her aborted walk down the aisle—because of an earthquake; was fate trying to tell her something?—she''d begun to have dreams about other men. Like Bachelor Arms resident Gage Remington. The private investigator Blythe had hired to help solve a decades-old mystery was everything she''d ever dreamed of in a man. Sexy, dangerous and compelling. His kisses sizzled, his eyes promised a passion she''d never known. He made it clear he wanted her. But in her dreams there was also another man….

Summertime is the best time to lose yourself in the romance of Honeymoon Harbor… When he lands in the emergency room after collapsing at the funeral of a colleague and friend, Wall Street hotshot Gabriel Mannion initially rejects the diagnosis of an anxiety attack. But when warned that if he doesn’t change his adrenaline-fueled, workaholic lifestyle he could end up like his friend, Gabe reluctantly returns to his hometown of Honeymoon Harbor to regroup. As he adjusts to the sight of mountains instead of skyscrapers, Gabe discovers advantages to this small Pacific Northwest town he once couldn’t wait to escape. But it’s irresistible librarian Chelsea Prescott who, along with the two foster children she’s taken under her wing, makes slowing down seem like the best prescription ever. Over the course of their summer romance, Gabe gets a taste of the life he might have had if he’d taken a different path. But with his return to New York City looming on the horizon, he’ll have to choose between the success he’s worked tirelessly for and a ready-made family who offers a very different, richly rewarding future…if he’ll only take the risk. Don’t miss Second Chance Spring, JoAnn Ross’s much-anticipated return to Honeymoon Harbor where the majestic scenery of this small coastal town is second only to the legendary romances that have built the community.

There’s no place to fall in love like the place you left your heart Welcome to Honeymoon Harbor, the brand-new, long-awaited series by beloved New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross, where unforgettable characters come face-to-face with the kind of love that grabs your heart and never lets go. Working as a Las Vegas concierge, Brianna Mannion is an expert at making other people’s wishes come true. It’s satisfying work, but a visit home to scenic Honeymoon Harbor turns into a permanent stay when she’s reminded of everything she’s missing: the idyllic small-town charm; the old Victorian house she’d always coveted; and Seth Harper, her best friend’s widower and the neighborhood boy she once crushed on—hard. After years spent serving others, maybe Brianna’s finally ready to chase dreams of her own. Since losing his wife, Seth has kept busy running the Harper family’s renovation business and flying way under the social radar. But when Brianna hires him to convert her aging dream home into a romantic B and B, working together presents a heart-stopping temptation Seth never saw coming. With guilt and grief his only companions for so long, he’ll have to step out of the past long enough to recognize the beautiful life Brianna and he could build together.

Angel Of Desire by JoAnn Ross released on Jan 25, 1994 is available now for purchase.

Temptation is delighted to bring you a fun new miniseries BACHELOR AUCTION And you''re invited… Fifty fabulous heroes are up for sale— Including Bachelor #23 Alec Mackenzie Rugged and sexy, this adventurer isn''t about to be easily captured and sold. But he hadn''t counted on Kate Campbell''s passion to get him on the block at any cost. Or her secret desire to have him for herself… Bachelor Auction: The man of your fantasies is up for sale!

Caitlin Cavanaugh likes being in charge. Maybe that''s why she''s an FBI special agent. Her latest assignment: Stop a violent madman in Somersett, South Carolina. Adding to the challenge is working with former Navy SEAL sniper Quinn McKade, who - though Cait would never admit it - makes her feel deliciously out of control. But when the killer starts leaving chillingly familiar clues, the pair knows that the murders aren''t random...and they could be next.

They’ve never met. But they’re destined for each other.... Single dad Mac Culhane has traveled to some of the world’s most dangerous war zones, but now he and his young daughter have settled in Shelter Bay, where he’s become the late-night DJ for the local radio station. The last thing he expects is to connect over the airwaves with a caller.... After a painful divorce, Annie Shepherd opened up a scrapbook store in town and started volunteering with local senior citizens. Although she loves her work, dreams of the family she longs for keep her up late, listening to Mac Culhane’s voice on the radio. When Mac and Annie finally meet in person, the attraction between them is instantaneous. But Annie isn’t ready to lay her heart on the line, and neither is Mac. Fortunately, no one in Shelter Bay is about to let a perfect match escape the magic of true love....

Return to Honeymoon Harbor with New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross’s charming new novella! Weddings are an occasion for joy, but Desiree Marchand is a bundle of nerves. She doesn’t have time for complications ahead of her friend’s wedding—especially not her ex-boyfriend. She doesn’t know what Bastien Broussard is doing in Honeymoon Harbor, but she wants nothing to do with him. Unfortunately, the wedding is down a singer—and whether Desiree likes it or not, rock star Bastien is the perfect man for the job. After years traveling the world, the only place Bastien wants to be is by Desiree’s side. He’s ready to fight for her, even if he has to serenade himself past her defenses—but can he finally prove to her that their love is worth the risk? “[JoAnn] Ross spins a warm romance amid a setting loaded with charm… Ross’s insight into both romantic attraction and family dynamics is striking.” —Publishers Weekly

Former Navy SEAL Lucas Chaffee and celebrity chef Madeline Durand rekindle their romance when they work together to turn an old farmhouse into a cooking school.

Eve''s Choice by JoAnn Ross released on Aug 25, 1988 is available now for purchase.

JoAnn Ross, one of the fastest-rising stars in contemporary romance, begins a stunning trilogy that showcases her extraordinary storytelling ability and introduces the unforgettable, moss-draped splendor of Blue Bayou. Danielle Dupree, daughter of a prominent judge, was the closest thing to a princess the sleepy Louisiana town of Blue Bayou ever had. Her passionate teenage love affair with Jack Callahan was cut short for reasons that were never clear to Dani -- but were all too obvious to Jack, the sexy bad-boy son of Judge Dupree''s housekeeper. Thirteen years later Dani, a widow with a son, comes home to start a new life and is surprised that Jack, too, has moved back to the Bayou. A former DEA agent who is now a bestselling author, Jack has bought Dani''s childhood home, Beau Soleil. But even as their passion reignites, Dani and Jack know that secrets hang in the air...and that the past may ruin their second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime love.

Star-Crossed Lovers by JoAnn Ross released on Dec 25, 1992 is available now for purchase.

From New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross comes a fan favorite tale about the lengths we go to for love! Claren Wainwright is a runaway bride. Fleeing from her wedding, and the fiancé who never really loved her, she needs a place to lay low. So, she’s returning to her family home in Port Vancouver. The sprawling home is the perfect place to lick her wounds alone, except the infuriating Dash Mackenzie won’t stop popping up. Claren’s late uncle was involved in some dirty business, and Dash is determined to find out if Claren was involved. He’ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth, but he is prepared to put his heart on the line? Originally published as The Knight in Shining Armor in 1992.

Verdict: Matrimony by JoAnn Ross\Sandra Canfield\Bobby Hutchinson released on Jul 25, 1996 is available now for purchase.

Tangled Lives by JoAnn Ross released on Mar 25, 1991 is available now for purchase.

Jonnie Ryan had been a headstrong child when Dan had gently pushed her attentions away. Those feelings hadn''t lessened in the last 15 years, but circumstances still made a relationship impossible. Jonnie''s career stood in the way--because it was now her job to prove Dan was guilty as charged. From the author of Legacy of Lies.

A new hope Caine O''Halloran had been a hero. A husband. A father. Now he was none of those things. His career as a baseball pitcher—all but over. His marriage to Nora Anderson—history. The son he loved—gone. And now, as he returns to his hometown to regroup, he finds instead that every familiar corner, every familiar face is a reminder of what he has lost. Except for Nora. Because with her he has a second chance. A chance at forgiveness, redemption and hope. But after all the golden opportunities Caine has squandered in his life, can he believe he deserves another chance? Bonus book included in this volume! Hard Choices by USA TODAY bestselling author Allison Leigh When the daughter she''d given up appears on her doorstep, Annie Hess knows it''s time to reconcile her past—with her daughter, and the one man she can''t forget.

Donovan didn''t believe in fate, but there had to be some explanation for Brooke''s sudden reappearance in his life. College administrator Brooke Stirling had learned the hard way that Donovan''s work came first. And despite their chemistry, she suspected that he intended to use their relationship to secure his poistion at the college.

Spirit Of Love by JoAnn Ross released on Jan 25, 1988 is available now for purchase.

“Moving… This engrossing and hopeful story will hold readers from start to finish.”—Publishers Weekly “Family secrets, complex characters and a glorious setting make The Inheritance a rich, compelling read...JoAnn Ross at her best!” —Sherryl Woods, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sweet Magnolias series With a dramatic wartime love story woven through, JoAnn Ross''s brilliant new novel is a gorgeous generational saga about the rivalry, history and loyalty that bond sisters together When conflict photographer Jackson Swann dies, he leaves behind a conflict of his own making when his three daughters, each born to a different mother, discover that they’re now responsible for the family’s Oregon vineyard—and for a family they didn’t ask for. After a successful career as a child TV star, Tess is, for the first time, suffering from a serious identity crisis, and grieving for the absent father she’s resented all her life. Charlotte, brought up to be a proper Southern wife, gave up her own career to support her husband''s political ambitions. On the worst day of her life, she discovers her beloved father has died, she has two sisters she never knew about and her husband has fallen in love with another woman. Natalie, daughter of Jack’s longtime mistress, has always known about her half sisters, and has dreaded the day when Tess and Charlotte find out she’s the daughter their father kept. As the sisters reluctantly gather at the vineyard, they’re soon enchanted by the Swann family matriarch and namesake of Maison de Madeleine wines, whose stories of bravery in WWII France and love for a wounded American soldier will reveal the family legacy they''ve each inherited and change the course of all their lives.

Lovestorm by JoAnn Ross released on Oct 25, 1993 is available now for purchase.

Beloved for novels that \"deliver laughter, tears, and so much joy\" (Romantic Times), JoAnn Ross brings another of Coldwater Cove''s citizens to life in this poignant tale of family and friendship, loyalty and loss, courage and suffering. Most of all, this is a story of love''s miraculous powers. FAIR HAVEN Erin O''Halloran has witnessed the atrocities of war firsthand. But when she travels to Western Ireland to attempt to save a dying friend and mentor, she faces her greatest challenge yet. And when she happens to meet the love of her life, matters become unexpectedly complicated. After spending years capturing war''s horrors in his camera lens, photojournalist Michael Joyce escapes to his Irish family''s farm, yearning to shut out the world. But fate has other plans for him -- including unbidden feelings for Dr. O''Halloran and the unexpected rewards of fatherhood. Surrounded by Ireland''s magic, Erin and Michael begin to see nightmares replaced by dreams. But it will take more than one miracle before they discover the answers to their deepest questions?the ones they had never dared ask.

Sensual delights and wicked desires run rampant in this trio of steamy romances that includes JoAnn Ross''s \"Cajun Heat,\" in which movie star Gabe Broussard returns home to Louisiana for some much needed R&R only to find himself distracted by voluptuous Emma Quinlan. Original.

New Year''s Resolution: Baby by JoAnn Ross\Anne Stuart\Margot Dalton released on Nov 24, 1996 is available now for purchase.