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The new Earl And the lady he should resist! Part of The Widows of Westram: Having left the army to take up the title of Earl of Longhurst, Ethan feels the weight of his new responsibilities. He was brusque with the woman picking blackberries, only to find she’s his neighbour, Lady Petra, who helps him despite his gruffness. A wealthy bride would save his estate, but all he can think about is this shy, kind and penniless widow…!

Secrecy kept her family safe…Will she risk it all for a chance at love? Carolyn Wiebe discarded her roots to hide her niece and nephew from their violent father. Yet when a hurricane crashes into their isolated life, she can no longer keep the world at bay. With Christmas approaching, carpenter Michael Miller wants to help her rebuild her home. But can their love withstand the rising storm of her secrets?

She’s hiding from killers…Can she find a haven in Amish country? A festive evening quickly becomes a holiday nightmare when Alisha Braxton witnesses a double murder. And the killer’s cold eyes promise that she’s next. There’s only one person Alisha trusts with her life—private investigator Nathan Craig, the man she once loved. But hiding in Amish country, can they outwit a murderer who’s determined she won’t survive Christmas?

A killer is at large. And she’s next on his holiday hit list. Someone is killing women in Detective Leah Cordon’s town and she will do whatever it takes to ensure the case is solved by Christmas. Aided by cattleman Deacon Kent, can Leah discover the criminal's identity before he strikes again?

Christmas Under Fire…The Ice Maiden Killer is back. For years, a serial killer has eluded authorities—and he’s set Alaska state trooper Erynn Cooper in his sights. Erynn's only chance at survival is to trust Moose Haven police chief Noah Dawson with her life and the truth about her past. But with Christmas quickly approaching, Erynn and Noah are running out of time to catch the murderer…before Erynn becomes the next victim.

She couldn't remember anything… Except her love for him. Maddie Wolfe can’t remember a single thing about her life…or her husband, Sawyer. But when they find themselves caring for his newborn twin nephews, and with electricity crackling between them, will Sawyer finally give Maddie the family of her dreams—and his?

A convenient proposal… Makes a scandalous match! Part of Penniless Brides of Convenience: Knocking on Owen Harrington’s door, impoverished and desperate, Miss Phoebe Brannagh wonders if London’s most eligible catch will recognise her. But injured and reclusive, Owen is no longer a carefree man. And he’s in urgent need of a convenient wife! Owen’s shock proposal allows Phoebe to fulfil her life’s ambition to open a restaurant…but his heated kisses tempt her to hope for a new dream – marriage, for real!

Could her temporary fiancé… …become her husband for life? To secure the job of her dreams, midwife Carmen Sanchez needs a fiancé and fast! Paramedic Zac Taylor should be the last man she asks – there’s nothing fake about the attraction between them! Yet, while lone-wolf Zac might not be interested in forever, he pulls out all the stops to play fiancé of the year – and their make-believe engagement starts to feel all too real…

He'll protect his child at any cost. After discovering an intruder in his home, Deputy Owen Slater is terrified when he can't find his infant daughter, until he discovers his ranch manager Laney Martin keeping her safe. But to get to the truth of the break-in they'll need to work as a team -and share secrets buried long ago.

‘Gripping’ The Times ‘Fans of Philippa Gregory and other historical fiction writers will love Anne O’Brien’s A Tapestry of Treason’ Yours Her actions could make history – but at what price? 1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than a mere observer in the devious intrigues of her magnificently dysfunctional family, The House of York. Surrounded by power-hungry men, including her aggressively self-centred husband Thomas and ruthless siblings Edward and Richard, Constance places herself at the heart of two treasonous plots against King Henry IV. Will it be possible for this Plantagenet family to safeguard its own political power by restoring either King Richard II to the throne, or the precarious Mortimer claimant? Although the execution of these conspiracies will place them all in jeopardy, Constance is not deterred, even when the cost of her ambition threatens to overwhelm her. Even when it endangers her new-found happiness. With treason, tragedy, heartbreak and betrayal, this is the story of a woman ahead of her time, fighting for herself and what she believes to be right in a world of men. Praise for A Tapestry of Treason ‘O’Brien’s page-turner vividly brings to life the restriction of women, and the compassion and strength of this real-life figure from medieval times’ Woman ‘Anne O’Brien does not disappoint… there are so many twists and turns… If you love Philippa Gregory or Alison Weir, you will love Anne O’Brien too’ My Weekly ‘A wonderful novel… a rich, gripping, enchanting read. Anne’s vivid writing took me straight to the year 1400 and kept me wonderfully lost there throughout’ Joanna Courtney ‘A detailed portrayal of a fascinating character’ Woman’s Weekly ‘An engaging novel of political intrigue’ Choice Praise for Anne O’Brien ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale’ The Times ‘O’Brien is a terrific storyteller’ Daily Telegraph ‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue’ Woman & Home ‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history … the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights’ The Press Association ‘A gripping historical drama’ Bella

It’s Christmas in Gold Valley, and this wounded widower is about to get another shot at love… Grant Dodge didn’t expect to find a woman sleeping in an abandoned cabin on his family ranch. Or to find her so intriguing. Unlike every other woman in town, McKenna Tate doesn’t know Grant’s a widower. There’s no pity in the looks she gives him. McKenna wants him, and Grant has forgotten what it’s like to feel like a man. A no-strings fling for Christmas might be the kind of holiday cheer Grant needs… With only a suitcase to her name, McKenna came to Gold Valley to confront her birth father. She didn’t plan to work at the Dodge ranch or fall for the gorgeous cowboy who keeps his heart roped off. But there’s no denying the way their broken pieces fit together. Hope brought her to Gold Valley—but will it be the gift that could finally heal Grant, and McKenna’s own wounded heart?

‘A Stranger on the Beach rides its rising tide of terror to a finale that blanched my knuckles. An exceptionally suspenseful thriller’ AJ Finn From the bestselling author of It's Always the Husband comes a novel about a love triangle that begins on a fateful night… There is a stranger outside Caroline's house. Her spectacular new beach house, built for hosting expensive parties and vacationing with the family she thought she'd have. But her husband is lying to her and everything in her life is upside down, so when the stranger, Aidan, shows up as a bartender at the same party where Caroline and her husband have a very public fight, it doesn't seem like anything out of the ordinary. As her marriage collapses around her and the lavish lifestyle she's built for herself starts to crumble, Caroline turns to Aidan for comfort…and revenge. After a brief and desperate fling that means nothing to Caroline and everything to him, Aidan's obsession with Caroline, her family, and her house grows more and more disturbing. And when Caroline's husband goes missing, her life descends into a nightmare that leaves her accused of her own husband's murder. A Stranger on the Beach is Strangers on a Train meets Fatal Attraction in Michele Campbell's edge-of your-seat story of passion and intrigue. Praise for A Stranger on the Beach: ‘A Stranger on the Beach rides its rising tide of terror to a finale that blanched my knuckles. An exceptionally suspenseful thriller’ AJ Finn ‘This book had so many twists and turns. I LOVED it. ’ Kathy L, Netgalley reviewer ‘This is an edge of your seat tale of obsession. It's compelling, absorbing, and gritty. ’ Lyndsie G, Netgalley reviewer ‘Michele Campbell once again penned an addictive thriller that kept me hanging on until the very last page. ’ Rebekah L, Netgalley Reviewer ‘This is a twisty page-turner with all of the best plot elements: love, lust, murder, and deception. ’ Kelly F, Netgalley reviewer ‘Wow, Michele Campbell, you had me glued to the pages on this one!’ Bonnie F, Netgalley reviewer Praise for Michele Campbell: ‘Michele Campbell vividly conveys the complexity of teenage years and punctuates the narrative with clues that develop into an explosive conclusion’ Woman ‘You’ll be desperate to know what went down at the lake’ The Sun ‘A tale of unrequited love and rule-breaking… Fans of Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng will love the untangling of these seemingly perfect lives’ i News ‘The narrative powers through to a gripping conclusion’ Press Association