New Releases by Susan Mallery

"Heartfelt, funny, and utterly charming all the way through!"- Susan Elizabeth Phillips, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author With joy, love and a little trepidation, Courtney, Sienna and Rachel invite you to the most emotional wedding of the year… Their Mother''s. The Misfit: Courtney As the awkward one, Courtney Watson may not be as together as her sisters, but she excels at one thing—keeping secrets, including her white-hot affair with a sexy music producer. Planning Mom''s wedding exposes her startling hidden life, changing her family''s view of her—and how she views herself—forever. The Free Spirit: Sienna When Sienna''s boyfriend proposes—in front of her mom and sisters, for crying out loud—he takes her by surprise. She already has two broken engagements under her belt. Should she say "I do" even if she''s not sure she does? The Cynic: Rachel Rachel thought love would last forever…right up until her divorce. As Mom''s wedding day draws near and her ex begs for a second chance, she''s forced to acknowledge some uncomfortable truths about why her marriage failed, and decide if she''ll let pride stand in the way of her own happily-ever-after. "...Mallery never disappoints and with Daughters of the Bride she is at her storytelling best."- Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Don''t miss New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery''s heartwarming summer novel, The Summer Book Club, where conversations over a glass of wine turns into something much more in this journey of motherhood, friendship and love. Get lost in more beach reads by Susan Mallery: The Summer Book Club - Coming February 2024! The Happiness Plan The Sister Effect The Boardwalk Bookshop The Summer Getaway

In this heartwarming and celebrated Blackberry Island novel, New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery introduces us to three women whose friendship is about to change their lives forever. After Andi Gordon is jilted at the altar, she makes an impetuous decision—buying one of the famed Three Sisters on Blackberry Island. Now the proudish owner of the ugly duckling of the trio of Queen Anne houses, her life is just as badly in need of a major renovation as her new home. When Deanna Phillips confronts her husband about a suspected affair, she opens up a Pandora''s Box of unhappiness. In her quest to be the perfect woman, she''s lost herself…and could lose her entire family if things don''t change. Next door, artist Boston King thought she and her college sweetheart would be married forever. But after tragedy strikes, she''s not so sure. Now it''s time for them to move forward, with or without one another. Thrown together by fate and geography, and bound by the strongest of friendships, these three women will discover what they''re truly made of: laughter, tears and love. Don''t miss The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallery! A heartfelt tale of friendship between three women brought together by chance who open a bookshop together on the boardwalk of the California beaches.

A heartbroken baker and a charming but womanizing tour guide embark on an experiment to prove their respective gender''s quality and trustworthiness while regaining self-respect, only to become the subject of gossip in their small hometown.

"Mallery pulls out all the stops in this highly enjoyable and insightful, funny, and poignant look at self-sacrifice and romantic entanglement." --Booklist Starred Review On #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery''s charming Blackberry Island, two sisters are on the verge of making their dreams reality Small-town nurse Nina Wentworth has made a career out of being a caretaker. More of a mom than their mother ever was, she sacrificed medical school so her sister could break free. Which is why she isn''t exactly thrilled to see Averil back on Blackberry Island, especially when Nina''s life has suddenly become...complicated. Nina has real life to deal with: she''s unexpectedly juggling two men, Averil''s marriage is on the rocks, their mother is living life just as recklessly as she always has and Nina''s starting to realize that the control she once had is slipping through her fingers. Her hopes of getting off the island seem to be stretching further away...until her mother makes a discovery that could change everything forever. Don''t miss the Blackberry Island series by Susan Mallery Order your copy of Barefoot Season, Three Sisters and the newest book Sisters by Choice today

Meet the Mitchell brothers of Fool''s Gold, California—five gorgeous men who''ve left a trail of broken hearts in their wake… Maya Farlow learned the hard way to depend only on herself, so when she fell too deeply for the bad-boy charms of Del Mitchell, she did the only thing she could—she ran. Stunned, Del left Fool''s Gold to make his name and fortune in extreme sports. Now ten years later, Maya''s been hired to promote her hometown''s new slogan, The Destination for Romance. The celebrity spokesman is none other than Del, the man she dumped but never forgot. Awkward! Although Del''s not the type to hold a grudge, he''s determined to avoid falling a second time for the woman who broke his heart. He''s a daredevil, not an idiot. Trouble is, in all his adventures, he never found a rush as exhilarating as Maya''s kiss. Maybe risking his heart will prove to be the biggest thrill of all… Look for Best of My Love, the next title in Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series.

A loner cowboy finds the one woman who can capture his heart.

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery''s classic blend of lighthearted humor and intense emotional conflict works its magic on two newcomers to the California town of Fool''s Gold, which Library Journal calls "a setting so real and appealing readers will want to start scoping out real estate." Destiny Mills believes passion has its place—like in the lyrics of the country songs that made her parents famous. After a childhood full of drama and heartache, she wants a life that''s calm. Safe. Everything that Kipling Gilmore isn''t. Her temporary assignment with the Fool''s Gold search and rescue team puts her in delicious proximity to the former world-class skier every day. Part of her aches to let go for once…the rest is terrified what''ll happen if she does. Though an accident ended his career, Kipling still lives for thrills—and a hot fling with a gorgeous redhead like Destiny would be a welcome diversion. Yet beneath his new coworker''s cool facade is a woman who needs more than he''s ever given. With her, he''s ready to take the risk. But love, like skiing, is all about trust—and before you soar, you have to be willing to fall. Look for Best of My Love, the next title in Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series.

From New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes a fan-favorite tale about finding the love you never knew you needed… Rancher Jake Masters'' adopted daughter is deeply troubled by his wife''s death, so when she asks, Jake can’t deny the young girl''s anguished plea to meet her birth mother. But granting her wish is damn hard—Jake never asked for this new woman in his life…or for the stunning attraction he feels toward her. Anne Baker has come a long way from the dirt-poor Texas town where she made the toughest decision of her life, but she''s never forgotten her child. And nothing is going to keep them apart now, not even the suspicions of the most aggravating—and compelling—man she''s ever known…

Step out of the winter chill and into the warmth of Fool''s Gold, California, the charming small-town setting for a new holiday novella from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery Famous former NFL stars don''t date single working moms like Bailey Voss. She''ll allow herself to daydream about Kenny Scott''s muscles and killer smile, but wanting more would lead to post-holiday regret. Then Kenny volunteers to run a toy drive with Bailey, and she learns that he''s not just hot…he''s also generous, funny, nice. The whole package—tantalizingly out of reach. The ache of past loss reminds Kenny why he needs to avoid getting too close to anyone. Especially to a gorgeous redhead and her adorable little girl. Mess it up, and he''d lose them both. Yet Kenny can only resist Bailey for so long. And as festive spirit spreads throughout the town, he''s all wrapped up in Bailey''s sweet, sexy kisses and determined to make this the first of many Christmases together…

New York Times bestselling sensation Susan Mallery returns to Fool''s Gold, California, where it''s true that sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs… Former pro-football kicker Sam Ridge has notoriously bad luck with women—from cheaters to fame chasers. Still, the gorgeous brunette at the bar in Fool''s Gold looks harmless—until she takes him home and he discovers a room devoted to securing a man, for life. Dellina Hopkins never guessed that storing gowns from a friend''s bridal boutique would chase away her first and only fling. After her parents died, she skipped her "wild youth" to raise her sisters. She doesn''t want forever from Sam, but one night—all night—would''ve been nice. His clean getaway gets messy when his firm hires Dellina to plan an event. As long hours lead to late nights, the two succumb to temptation again. Has Sam''s luck finally changed? Or this time, will Dellina be the one to run?

A former Special Ops agent turned bodyguard trainer, Angel Whittaker sets his sights on a tough-talking PR woman who never backs down from a challenge.

When her feelings for her boss, former football hero Jack McGarry, are exposed, Larissa Owens tries to convince him to take a chance on love.

After the breakup of her marriage, Isabel Beebe returns to her hometown to run the family bridal shop, where an encounter with her former teenage crush, Ford Hendrix, begins to renew her faith in romance.

Felicia Swift unexpectedly finds a man from her past in Fool''s Gold, California, but it seems that she wants more from Black Ops man Gideon Boylan than he has to give.

He won’t hesitate to put his life on the line…but will he ever risk his heart? Falling for Justice Garrett was a high point in Patience McGraw’s otherwise awkward adolescence. Even after he disappeared, Patience never forgot the boy who captured her heart. Now, he’s back in Fool’s Gold, California, and her passion for him is as strong as ever. But how can she trust that he won’t abandon her again—and her daughter, too? When bodyguard Justice Garrett was a young man, witness protection brought him to this idyllic town and he never forgot its warmth, or the sweet beauty of his childhood friend. He’s returned to open a defense academy, and the Patience he once knew is all grown up. He can’t resist her smile, or her curves. But Justice’s past doesn’t make him husband, or father, material. Patience and Justice think they’ll succumb to just one kiss… Then one more… Okay, just one night together. But they might learn that falling in love is beyond anyone’s control.

Successful businessman Ryan Bennett had agreed to masquerade as his wealthy cousin for a blind date. But from the moment Ryan saw Julie Nelson to the moment he should have said good-night, he was captivated and couldn’t resist an invitation to share her bed. In the hazy afterglow of their heated lovemaking, Ryan confessed his true identity, claiming the passion between them was real despite his deception, but Julie wasn’t buying it. Obviously she considered him the enemy. Except now she was having the enemy’s baby…. Look for Susan Mallery’s new Fool’s Gold trilogy, starting in June with Just One Kiss from Harlequin HQN! And don’t miss the series prequel novella, Halfway There, coming in May 2013!

Millionaire Kane Dennison’s first mistake had been carrying an injured Willow Nelson inside his home, which, as a rule, was off-limits. Of course, she’d needed his help, but his one kind gesture had her believing he was a nice man. He wasn’t. His second mistake had been surrendering to passion after warning Willow to run away. Because a woman like her deserved better than a one-night stand. She believed in soul mates. He trusted no one—needed no one. And not even Willow was going to change him! Look for Susan Mallery’s new Fool’s Gold trilogy, starting in June with Just One Kiss from Harlequin HQN! And don’t miss the series prequel novella, Halfway There, coming in May 2013!

He had a secret daughter? One moment, computer consultant Parker Hamilton was quietly programming in his house along the rugged Pacific coast. And the next, his life was thrown into a tailspin. He discovered he was a father. What would he do? What would he say to his daughter? Did she know the truth—that he hadn''t known about her? And why was her beautiful aunt, Erin Ridgeway, suddenly giving him the chance to be a full-time father? Despite everything, Erin promised herself she''d give Parker a chance to know his daughter. But what could a lonely millionaire know about raising a little girl? Well, Erin was going to have to find out…for the sake of Christie, who so desperately wanted a family….

A spiteful article about the former pitcher and current playboy questions his talent in the bedroom. And the newspaper''s just the first bad news. Reid''s grandmother Gloria''s broken hip means she needs constant care—but Reid hired Nurses 1 and 2 for their bedside manner with him. So for Number 3 he chooses Lori Johnson, the first candidate who seems immune to his brand of charm. Lori''s never wasted her time with amoebas like Reid Buchanan. So why are her well-fortified defenses starting to crumble under the force of his sexy smile—and the kindness he shows her at every turn? There''s only one explanation for the feelings flaring between them—chemistry. Chemistry so hot, it''s sizzling!

Menu Appetizer Cal Buchanan needs a top-flight chef to take over his failing Seattle restaurant, The Waterfront. He can afford to hire the best in town—the only problem is that the best happens to be his ex-wife, Penny Jackson. Entrée Penny really needs this opportunity, but she doesn’t need the distraction of working with her ex. She’s sworn off romance—she’s even having a baby on her own. But before she knows it, the heat is on…and the attraction between her and Cal moves from a low simmer to a full boil! Dessert The rest should be easy as pie, but a secret from Cal’s past could spoil everything. Maybe it’s true that too many cooks spoil the broth—or maybe two is enough to make it irresistible.

Welcome to Fool''s Gold, California, a charming community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. There''s lots to do and plenty of people to meet, especially women. Because there''s just one tiny problem in Fool''s Gold: the men don''t seem to stick around. Maybe it''s the lure of big-city life, or maybe it''s plain old bad luck, but regardless of the reason, the problem has to be fixed, fast. And Charity Jones may be just the city planner to do it. Charity''s nomadic childhood has left her itching to settle down, and she immediately falls in love with all the storybook town has to offer—everything, that is, except its sexiest and most famous resident, former world-class cyclist Josh Golden. With her long list of romantic disasters, she''s not about to take a chance on another bad boy, even if everyone else thinks he''s perfect just the way he is. But maybe that''s just what he needs—someone who knows the value of his flaws. Someone who knows that he''s just chasing perfect.

A "New York Times"-bestselling author returns with a new Fool''s Gold trilogy featuring three rugged cowboys who find love in the unlikeliest of places. Original.

Fool’s Gold, California, a charming small town that’s short on men, has captured thousands of readers’ hearts in Susan Mallery’s New York Times bestselling series. Discover what makes these contemporary romances a must-read with Almost Summer, a Fool’s Gold novella. Ever since she was young, Paige McLean has longed to see the world. Still, she never imagined the world would land on her doorstep in the form of a charming British surgeon who needs a place to stay when his plans fall through. After a devastating loss, Alistair Woodbury has vowed to live his life alone. But in all his travels, he hasn’t encountered a town as welcoming as Fool’s Gold, nor a woman as caring—or as beautiful—as Paige. Her compassion warms him almost as much as their stolen kisses. When it’s Alistair’s time to leave, will his brief visit turn into a lifetime stay?Don’t miss the latest title, A Fool’s Gold Christmas, book 10 of the Fool’s Gold series.

Michelle Sanderson may appear to be a strong, independent woman, but on the inside, she''s still the wounded girl who fled home years ago. A young army vet, Michelle returns to the quaint Blackberry Island Inn to claim her inheritance and recover from the perils of war. Instead, she finds the owner''s suite occupied by the last person she wants to see. Carly Williams and Michelle were once inseparable, until a shocking betrayal destroyed their friendship. And now Carly is implicated in the financial disaster lurking behind the inn''s cheerful veneer. Single mother Carly has weathered rumors, lies and secrets for a lifetime, and is finally starting to move forward with love and life. But if the Blackberry Island Inn goes under, Carly and her daughter will go with it. To save their livelihoods, Carly and Michelle will undertake a turbulent truce. It''ll take more than a successful season to move beyond their devastating past, but with a little luck and a beautiful summer, they may just rediscover the friendship of a lifetime.

One in a million—that''s what widow Stephanie Wynne figured her chances were of finding a man who could help her raise her kids instead of acting like one himself. After experiencing that with her late husband, she was happy to finally be in control of her own life. Sure, it could get a little lonely, but there were ways around that…. FBI negotiator Nash Harmon was trained to be cool and detached in every situation. But when he came to Stephanie''s B&B, there was something about her lively family that drew him in, and for the first time in his life he understood why people had ties. Only Stephanie didn''t want ties…at least, not to him. It would be his toughest negotiation, the odds were against him, but somehow Nash would convince her that she had, indeed, found the one. BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! A Dad for Her Twins by Tanya Michaels Kenzie Green wasn''t looking for a man to complete her family. Yet her enigmatic neighbor, Jonathan Trelauney, seemed to know just how to handle her children. Can JT make Kenzie see he''s the right man for her twins…and for her?

Fool’s Gold, California, a charming small town that’s short on men, has captured thousands of readers’ hearts in Susan Mallery’s New York Times bestselling series. Fall in love with Fool’s Gold’s beloved characters and heartwarming romance in Only Us: A Fool’s Gold Holiday novella! Pet groomer Carina Fiore wants nothing more than to confess her feelings to the man she loves. She’s drawn to veterinarian Cameron McKenzie’s good looks, caring nature and especially his devotion to his young daughter. But he’s also her boss and a good friend. Putting her heart on the line could cost Rina both her job and their friendship forever. Since his divorce, Cameron hasn’t been willing to trust his heart—or his daughter—with anyone else. For months he’s pushed away all thoughts of taking Rina in his arms and kissing her, unwilling to risk their friendship for a single night of pleasure. But when a kiss under the mistletoe unlocks the simmering passion between them, Rina and Cameron may just find love for the holidays after all…. Don’t miss the latest title, A Fool’s Gold Christmas, book 10 of the Fool’s Gold series.

When she lands her dream job only to discover that her new boss is the man who broke her heart, Nevada Hendrix, despite the attraction that still lingers between them, refuses to mix business with pleasure.

Then Five years ago, wild, irresponsible, sexy Jesse met adorable, geeky Matt.

After nearly a decade as a sous-chef in a trendy eatery, Jenna is desperate for a change. She''s supported her ex-husband''s dreams for so long that she can''t even remember her own. Until she sees a for-lease sign near her parents'' home and envisions her very own cooking store. Her crash course in business is aided by a streetwise store manager and Jenna''s adoptive mother. But just as she''s gaining a foothold in her new life, in walk her birth parents—aging hippies on a quest to reconnect with their firstborn. Now Jenna must figure out how to reconcile the free-spirited Serenity and Tom with her traditional parents, deal with her feelings for a new love interest and decide what to do about her ex''s latest outrageous request. In the end, Jenna will find that there is no perfect family, only the people we love….

Taking destiny in hand, three women were determined to have families of their own...but never expected true love to be part of the bargain! Nurses Rachel, Lily and Jenna never thought meeting Mr. Right would be so tough. After all, they were smart, attractive and surrounded every day by the sexy doctors at Portland General Hospital. As their biological clocks grew louder, all three decided it was time--husband or no--to have babies of their own. But pregnancy tested their friendship in ways they never thought possible...and made the notion of happily ever after seem out of reach. Of course, dreams sometimes do come true....