Susan Mallery books

Chasing Perfect (2010)

I was trying to hit 4.5 stars but could not get the rating system to work exactly as I would have desired. Not as low as 4 stars but the story line was just a bit too predictable to be 5. Still, an enjoyable read. Though seriously? A town with no men in it? How insane is that? Who even thought of...

Only Yours (2011)

This is the 5th book in Ms. Mallery's Fools Gold series. These are contemporary romance novels set in the fictional town of Fools Gold near San Francisco California. The first 3 books were almost a mini cycle within the overall series. This book is the 2nd of another mini cycle, this time about a...

Only Mine (2011)

Only Mine #4 : Susan Mallery.Finished on: September 28th. 2014.Rate: 5/5 This is the first book that I have read by Susan Mallery and I absolutely loved it. I have never read much romance, but as time goes on, I find myself turning more and more into a sap, haha. I love how with her books, you...

Finding Perfect (2010)

Fool's Gold #3Crystal left Pia her three frozen embryos. Pia thought she was getting Jake the cat. Pia is stunned. She doesn't know what to think. It spills over into her meeting with a new to town business owner Raoul Moreno. He is so kind to her. After a couple of meetings where they seem to t...

Only His (2011)

Where to begin with this review...hmmm. First off, any story following Simon and Montana would be hard to impress me. It's a very tough act to follow. I did like this story, however a few things irked me. The whole Cat wanting Nevada was way off base and frankly a little weird. I felt it was too ...

Just One Kiss (2013)

So I didn't realize this was book 10 in a series. Still liked the story, and yep, I'm curious about a few of the other characters Patience knows in Fool's Gold.I actually read this one, and picked up the next to read as well. I do like a strong male character, and tend to find it entertaining whe...

A Fool's Gold Christmas (2012)

This is a shorter novella set in the Fool's Gold California world created by Ms. Mallery.I have to say it didn't really feel like a novella. I felt like I really did get to know the characters and their story. This book is about Dante and Evie. We find out what drove a wedge between Evie and the ...

All Summer Long (2012)

very good story and kept my interest Loved this story. Made me cry and made me laugh. Hot hot scenes. Recommend reading!

La caricia de un beso (2014)

Life in a small town is never dull. Justice Garrett is back in Fool's Gold and little Patience McGraw is no all grown up.Patience's first crush was Justice. Her teenage crush had disappeared before she could tell him what she felt, but now he's back and she is not sure she can trust him enough to...

Frisch verheiratet (2008)

Acho que este livro é, sobretudo, um exemplo de que as pessoas eram levadas pelas emoções fortes e que é preciso reconhecer esses erros e corrigi-los. Jesse é um bom exemplo de quem errou tanto, mas quando ficou grávida alterou toda a sua vida e a si própria para se dedicar ao filho. Mais tarde v...

Already Home (2011)

This is the second Mallery I've read, and I really like her writing. Her stories are more than just your generic chick lit; they're about women. Yes, there are men present, but they're not an alternate point of view. Mallery writes about women and their every day struggles. Sometimes the women fi...

Christmas on 4th Street (2013)

What a very touching, heartwarming Christmas read. Fool’s Gold is a place of wonder with a mayor who knows what everyone needs even if they do not themselves. It is a place of magic, love, wonderful people and wonderful places that bring you smiles from each new book.Noelle, the owner of The Chri...

Jennissimo (2012)

Already Home - what a read! Jenna looks for a new lease on life after divorce; running her own cooking store in her home town. Learning business from a street smart store manager, her parents helpful and the an unusual occurrence happens. Her birth family appears and she has the surprise of hippy...

Eindelijk thuis (2012)

I got this from NetGalley, and as I've expressed before, one thing I like about NetGalley is the total lack of pressure to review books, and therefore, a total lack of pressure to stick with books I'm not really enjoying. When I started Already Home I didn't care for the writing style, and after...

Until We Touch (2014)

I loved the concept of this book - best friends not knowing they were in love until it was pointed out - and I think Mallery did a good job with it at first, but I didnt think she followed through well. There was a point in the book where everything shifted extreemly and it messed up the flow. ...

Evening Stars (2014)

This is the third in the Blackberry Island series. It could be read as a stand alone, but it does have a few ties to the previous two books. This book focuses on Nina and her family. Her sister Averil shows up and they have issues. Then their mom and her lesbian lover return from an antique buyin...

Before We Kiss (2014)

Dellina Hopkins was raised in Fool's Gold until her parents died, & when she graduated HS, she got custody of her 2 younger sister & with Fool's Gold's help, raised them. Now both are in love & it's time for Dellina to unleash her inner BAD GIRL. Sam Ridge is cursed with bad luck with woman, for ...

Only Us (2011)

Very good novella, gets to the point better than some 300-page novels. However, since it was very good - I wanted more. Since this is a spinoff from the Fools Gold series, which I have not yet read, hopefully, there is a continuation of these characters in the series somewhere. I loved how bel...

Wer hat Angst vorm starken Mann? (2000)

Another great book in the Fool's Gold series.This is book three and I would recommend starting with book one to get a better sense of who the characters are and the different relationships between them. I have to say that I am not a huge romance book fan, my tastes run more toward urban fantasy....

Un cadeau très inattendu (2012)

IF YOU HAVENT READ A SUSAN MALLERY BOOK, THIS IS THE SERIES TO START WITH.TRUTH!I KNEW this book would get to me! GAWD, it was good!I REALLY love Pia! Have from the beginning. I may have cried happy tears more than I laughed thru this one. Ive had a lot of fun reading this series so far. I like t...

Nur die Küsse zählen (2013)

4 StarsIf I'm allowed I would give this 4.5 stars. It was a pretty great book, except....I had trouble with Finn. I didn't get a good description of what Finn looked like so I had trouble picturing him in my mind. I loved how he stood up as a young adult and took care of his brothers, that was am...

Almost Summer: A Fool's Gold Novella (2012)

I love this series. It is a novella about Alistair, Simon's friend, from Only Yours. He is a British doctor that does the same kind of surgeries of poor and 3rd world patients needing burn or reconstructive surgery. He comes to the United States, but has been exposed to and comes down with mea...

Stadt, Mann, Kuss (2012)

I've read up to book 11 in this serie. While taken individually the books are quite fun, the whole serie is repetitive.The author has a tendency to always use the same basic plot, with minor characters differences. I'm disapointed.This first book was fun to read, and left me good memories, but th...

Sur un petit nuage ! (2013)

Montana and Simon are a good couple. I wasn't sure at first that he'd come around (but of course he would) and let loose some. He took himself way too seriously. It's amazing how the town factors in to all the blooming relationships, in Fool's Gold. All the little by-line friends, and relationshi...

Sister of the Bride (2010)

Katie's sister is marrying Katie's ex-boyfriend and Katie desperately needs a date for the wedding. Katie's mother sets up a date with her best friend's nerdy son, Howie. But it turns out Howie is no longer a nerd. He now goes by his middle name, Jackson, and he is every woman's dream. Katie and ...

Lip Service (2009)

I really liked the first one but this not at all Helt okej läsning, men irriterade mig lite på karaktärerna.

Christmas Bride (2014)

Loved the first story about the pet groomer and the vet - was really disappointed when it finished so quickly. I have read other grace reviews and understand that there are more books about the town of Fool's Gold. I intend to read more stories about the town.The novel about the sheik I enjoyed a...

Liebe gut, alles Gut (2000)

Ok so I thought this book was tied in with the fools gold books by this author well it's not really. The first 77 pages are quick Catch up the happiness in fools gold. Then the rest of the book is about a prince who seems to avoid trying to find his princess till one day four girls are dropped in...

Completely Smitten: Completely Smitten\Hers for the Weekend (2003)

Enjoyable reads. I loved the Haley-character. Fun, light summer reading. I was looking for "clean romance" and I ALMOST got it in this book. Same for Tanya Michaels book - ALMOST clean romance. It just seems they can't stop themselves from getting into tooooooooooo manyyyyyyyyyy detailssssss...

Sunset Bay (2009)

This book is the first book I’ve read by Susan Mallery. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It contains all the elements I enjoy in a novel; romance, drama, mystery and action! I couldn’t put the book down. From the beginning, Susan caught my attention and kept me engaged through the entire book. S...

Straight from the Hip (2009)

Titan Kızları'nın 3. kitabı keyifle bitti. 3 kız kardeşin hikayesi içinde en keyiflisi ve bence anlamlısı bu kitaptı. İzzy petrol kuyusunda gerçekleşen bir patlamadan dolayı görme yetisinin %70'ini kaybetmiş durumda ve delidolu kız iken şimdi odaya kapanmış durumdadır. Olaydan bir ay sonra ablala...

Yours for Christmas (2014)

Yours for Christmas by: Susan MalleryI am an avid reader of Susan Mallery. Love her books. She always manages to write that a reader can enjoy and identify with the characters in. This one was no exception. Kenny and Bailey both have preconceived opinions about each other. Neither believes ...

Halfway There (2013)

Fayrene Hopkins may be only twenty-four years old, but she runs her own business and has big plans—plans that don't involve falling in love yet. She's determined to make her mark on the world before settling down.She thinks she's got life all figured out—until she meets Ryan Patterson on her late...

Mit Küssen und Nebenwirkungen (2000)

Alistair made an impression on me in Only Yours so even though it had been some time since, I remembered him immediately when I started reading.Like Simon, Alistair has been carrying some baggage as he goes through life and after hearing from Simon about his new life in Fool's Gold, he decided to...

Hot on Her Heels (2009)

bu seriye bayılıyorum...bitti ya hem üzgün hemde mutluyum...seriyi bitirebilmek gerçekten sevindirici iken diğer yandan titan kardeşler ile tekrar bir kitapta karşılaşamayacağım içinde üzgünüm...son kitapta seriye yakışır keyifli bir kitaptı...umarım yazarın yeni kitaplarına devam eder yayınevi.....

Reden ist Silber, Küssen ist Gold (2011)

Gw kasih 3, 5 bintang deh... lumayan si, CLBK (cinta lama belom kelar)Skye, anak ke dua dr Jed Tiran, pas umur 10 th die nemuin emaknya bunuh diri dengan catatan "skye, dia tidak mencintaiku" yups... emaknya bundir karena si Jed kaga bisa cinte ke die, makanya skye beranggapan kalau sampai Jed ka...

Petali nel vento (2011)

Yıllar önce babasının baskısıyla sevdiği adam Mitch'ten ayrılarak başka biriyle evlenen Skye genç yaşta dul kalmıştır. Mitch, Skye onu terk ettiğinde Amerikan askeri ordusu SEAL'e katılmış ve patlamada tek bacağını kaybetmiştir. Mitch'in döndüğünü öğrenen Skye yeniden birleşmeyi iştemektedir anca...

Aşkın İki Yüzü (2013)

This is the second book in this series. I enjoyed the chemistry between Skye and Mitch more than Lexi and Cruz. Mitch left town shortly after Skye broke his heart, he is now back from war and battling some emotional damage as well as physical. I felt Mitch was a very angry character,it really ...

Frisch geküsst, ist halb gewonnen (2000)

Isadora (Izzy) Titan suffered 70% blindness from an oil rig explosion leaving her feeling sorry for herself. Being blind changed her from the once fiery, quick-tempered, independent woman to a docile, dependent woman. Her sisters, Skye and Lexi turned to Nick Hollister and his survival training r...

Hüznün Gölgesinde Aşk (2013)

Oh boy! I stinking LOVED this book! One of my new favorite Susan Mallery books. Heartaching and angsty though it may be, it was also beautiful. This is a story that fills you with hope and love. It's about healing and growth. It is just lovely.Izzy was injured in an oil rig accident. Though she r...

Halfway There (Mills & Boon Short Stories) (2013)

Fun novella. Fayrene has started her own business and has a five year plan for her life. She's one year into that plan and right on track. She meets Ryan while on her latest job as a temp. There's definitely an attraction between them but she doesn't want anything to derail her plans and he h...

Wer zuletzt küsst, küsst am längsten (2009)

I was expecting great things from this, the final book from this series, and it delivered! We had gotten to know Dana throughout the series as a close friend of the Titan sisters, a sheriff's deputy who is devoted to the sisters, has a good sense of humor, is honest and loyal in her job, and do...

La resa dei sensi (2009)

I was waiting for this book, because personally I truly enjoyed Dana's character throughout all of the books. I also couldn't wait for the changes to occur in Garth. From the very beginning you had to know that he would fall for the sisters, regret his decisions, and finally find what he wasn't l...

Aşkın Peşinde (2009)

Such a sweet story. I love these kind of books. There's a thin line between love and hate and Susan Mallery is perfect in creating these stories. I loved both Garth and Dana. My favorite out of all the books in this series is probably Nick and Izzy's story, but this one came pretty close. Garth w...

Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold Cookbook: A Love Story Told Through 150 Recipes (2013)

A romance between recipesSusan Mallery's "Fool's Gold Cookbook" is nicely put together. I wasn't sure how this work to combine a cookbook with a romance story. I have seen romance books with a few recipes at the end but this is a cookbook with a romance in between the chapters. I am more of a r...

Quinn's Woman / Home for the Holidays (2012)

The first story was good, but I expected more. At times, I was confused by the hundreds of characters, however, I didn't want it to end. The second book had some confusing word choices. I am not familiar with Australia and it's terminology. Language aside, I mostly enjoyed this book too. I didn't...

Part-Time Wife (1996)

To be clear, there was a lot I liked about this book, if it weren't for one storyline I would have given it 4 stars. I did not like the parts of the book that were about an overweight child, a 12 year old boy. In her capacity as nanny, the main character decided to put him on a diet. No physic...

Mysterious Stranger (Silhouette, Special Edition, No. 1130) (1997)

The Sheik's Arranged Marriage (Desert Rogues, #2) (2000)

Nope. Couldn't do it. This rating is based on reading 20% of the book. Maybe the first and second chapter. I tired. I seriously tried to continue with this series but I can't. Here we meet Heidi, who dreams of translating the slowly disintegrating ancient texts at the palace. Unfortunately for he...

The Sheik & the Princess Bride (Desert Rogues, #8) (Silhouette Special Edition, #1647) (2004)

YOU'D BETTER GET MOVING, BIG GUY... Prince Jefri of Bahania had just been bested...by a woman! And not just any female, but Billie Van Horn, his gorgeous, take-no-prisoners flight instructor who was more than a match for this ultramasculine male.Well, she might be an ace in the air, but when i...

The Summer House (2002)

Mandy Carter and Cassie Brightwell wanted to get away from it all--at a lovely getaway by the sea. But Cupid had another plan.... MARRYING MANDY by USA TODAY bestselling author Susan Mallery Eight years ago, Mandy Carter and Rick Benson shared a whirlwind romance--and a painfully short-lived ma...

More Than Friends (Silhouette Special Edition, No 802) (1993)

Across the colossal divide of class and convictions, the mill owner's son and the union leader's daughter forged a bond far stronger than steel. Jenny and Chase were more than friends, they were two halves of one whole, and nothing-but nothing-could put them asunder. — Until one summer night shat...

Father in Training (1995)

Single mom Sandy Walker came to Glenwood seeking a quiet, friendly place to raise her three children. No way was she looking for a walk on the wild side with notorious bachelor Kyle Haynes. So what if the impossibly sexy deputy enthralled her kids and made Sandy ache with desire? She needed a pro...

There's Always Plan B (2005)

A USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Spencer, former perfect wife, was changing her agenda . . . because Plan A - be a stay-at-home mother and wife to a successful executive - had come crashing down. And left her with no money, a surly fifteen-year-old daughter, and a burning need to start again....

The Sheik and the Virgin Princess (Desert Rogues, #5) (2002)

When prim professor Zara Paxton ventures to distant Bahania, she wants only to find the father she'd never known. But her father turns out to be King Hassan of Bahania. The desert king promptly put his "princess" under the protection of a muscular, mesmerizing Sheik, who sets Zara's sense aflame,...

Sizzling (2007)

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 h...

Irresistible (2006)

It wasn't just her homemade brownies that made Walker find Elissa irresistible . . . When ex-marine Walker Buchanan stops to help Elissa Towers change a tire, he tells himself it's just the neighborly thing to do. And when Elissa finds herself baking him a thank-you pie, she's just returning the ...

The Substitute Millionaire (2006)

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 l...

The Sheik's Kidnapped Bride (Desert Rogues, #1) (2000)

This is the story of Doormat Dora who married a static hero. I think what gets me is that this book was published in 2004 (according to Amazon), but given the stereotypical blahness of the male/female dynamics, I'd have thought it had been published in the 80s. I'd be able to give the author a bi...

The Bodyguard and Ms. Jones (1995)

THE BIG, BAD BODYGUARD AND THE SUBURBAN MOMDangerous Mike Blackburne took a bullet -- bravely. Made a four-story nosedive -- manfully. But recuperate in -- shudder -- the suburbs? That unnerved the big, bad bodyguard....Thank heaven for Ms. Cindy Jones. The angelic schoolmarm and her two wins...

Lone Star Millionaire (1999)

Oil tycoon Calhoun Jefferson Langtry enjoys women--until he actually catches them. Then he loses interest and jilts them! So when Sabrina Innis proves to be his match in more ways than one, Cal is shocked to find himself opening his heart to her and discovering the satisfaction of finding love wi...

Surrender in Silk (2006)

Dangerous Games Jamie Sanders was finally turning her back on her secret life as a government agent to search for who she really was -- as a person, and as a woman. But first she had to take on one final mission. She was determined to help the man who had made her into a lethal killing machine -...

To Love and Protect (2004)

The USA Today bestselling author launches this riveting new series that follows the lives of women and men as they face life's greatest challenges and triumphs--proving that love and family are the ultimate redemption. Original.

The Sheik and the Runaway Princess (2001)

When half-American Princess Sabra (aka Sabrina Johnson) is kidnapped by Prince Kardal Khan while searching for the legendary City of Thieves, she soon realizes that his heated touch makes her body betray her recklessly.She doesn't want to feel cared for in her captor's tender embrace. After livin...

Tempting (2007)

After three romantic flame-outs in a year and a restaurant career going nowhere, Dani Buchanan needs a fresh start. She goes looking for her biological father, but never expects to find a senator running for president. As his long-lost 'love child, ' Dani could seriously derail the election somet...

Quinn's Woman (2003)

Self-defense instructor D.J. Monroe would do anything to be the best. Even if it meant asking super-sexy military expert Quinn Reynolds to demonstrate some of his finest moves...on and off the mat! Normally, D.J. didn't date, didn't trust, didn't let anyone in. But when she found herself falling ...

The Best Bride (1994)

With his sexy Stetson and X-rated grin, was Sheriff Travis Haynes Glenwood's leading lady-killer or Elizabeth Abbot and her daughter's knight in shining armour? Finally pulling her life back together, Elizabeth couldn't afford more heartbreak. Still, Travis was awfully tempting... With every fra...

The Secret Wife (1997)

SHY VIRGIN BRIDE... Once, Cole Stephenson had loved his young wife with a passion so hot it nearly burned itself out. But Elissa had saved him the trouble. Shaken by his intensity, she'd abandoned their marriage. To proud to pursue her, reluctant to divorce, for five years Cole secretly struggled...

The Prince & The Pregnant Princess (Desert Rogues, #6) (2002)

SHE WAS ALL KINDS OF WRONG FOR ROYALTY.... When it came to kingdoms, impulsive, up-from-the-streets Cleo Wilson was no Cinderella. Why, mere months ago she'd done the unthinkable: fallen for arrogant, irresistible Prince Sadik--and come up pregnant! Now, briefly back in Bahania, she had to hide...

Husband by the Hour (1997)

Hannah Pace needed a pretend husband--fast! She lied to her long-lost mother about being married, and now she had to produce the groom. So she hired hometown bad boy Nick Archer. Though he wasn't every mother's dream, he sure was Hannah's hottest fantasy ...Trouble was, Nick relished the part a b...

The Sheik & The Bride Who Said No (2005)

EVERYTHING ABOUT THE PALACE HAD ALWAYS INTRIGUED HER... Including the incredibly handsome crown prince himself. There was no denying that Murat was a man of mystery, power and many talents. But for a husband, Daphne Snowden wanted more. Sure, future "queen" sounded lovely, but she wanted someon...

Prince Charming M D (1998)

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The Sheik's Secret Bride (2004)

Single mum Liana Archer had read her share of romance novels featuring dashing, passionate sheikhs.

Almost Summer (2012)

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 li...

Sweeter With You (2016)

He was the kind of annoying that got under your skin and made you want to scream. It was like being in the mood for guacamole only to discover that someone had taken all your deliciously ripe avocados. Or, worse, taken them and made their guacamole out of those avocados and now people were saying...

Sweet Trouble

Matt hadn’t had much in the way of housewares to move. Except for his clothes and a few personal items, everything in the town house was new. The flatware, the pots and pans, the sofa, the bedroom set, all of it. It was new and lovely and made what had been an empty space seem almost homey. Or it...

Daughters Of The Bride

Pearl was stretched out next to him, while Sarge was on the club chair. Wayne sat at the dining room table, several stacks of paper in front of him.     “You have your lawyer look at these?” his assistant asked.     “Twice.”     “Then wh...

Best of My Love (Fool's Gold)

Better than good. He’d awakened with that feeling of smug contentment combined with being a god. He was the man. Conqueror of worlds, or at the very least, conqueror of his world and pleasurer of Shelby.     They’d spent the rest of the night together. After their second amazi...

Delicious

“This is just plain wrong,” she muttered as she climbed out of her car and hurried toward the rear of the building. There hadn’t even been time to shower. As she wasn’t allowed caffeine anymore, due to her pregnancy, a shower was the only thing that perked her up in the morning.    ...

The Friends We Keep (Mischief Bay)

Cecelia picked up Tyler from his summer camp, took him home and got dinner started. By the time Nicole had wrapped things up and driven across Mischief Bay, it was usually close to six when she walked in the door. But still a much better arrangement than when she’d been teaching until seven or ei...

Christmas on 4th Street (Fool's Gold Romance)

The place was small—a two-bedroom starter home with a single bathroom. A classic ranch style, built in the fifties. Gabriel walked in behind her. “Nice,” he said, glancing at the black leather sofa. “That looks comfortable.” “Throw yourself on it. Seriously, I plan to do the same as soon as I ord...

Yours for Christmas (Fool's Gold series)

At least the breakable items. Pots, pans and flatware she simply placed loose in boxes. She wasn’t going to move across the country—just a few blocks away.     The weekend had been a lot of work, but so much had been accomplished. The house was clean and painted. Chloe’s bedro...

The Prince & the Pregnant Princess

She couldn’t help contrasting her small, quickly arranged reception with Zara’s gala affair. Of course she had no one to blame but herself for the different circumstances. Zara had been smart enough to fall in love with someone who loved her. And she’d been smart enough not to get pregnant. Cleo ...

The Sheik's Arranged Marriage

But the moment he lowered his head to hers and brushed his firm lips against her suddenly trembling mouth, she never wanted to move again.Odd how in a matter of seconds what had felt so awkward, suddenly felt so right. Without thinking, she put her arms around his neck and drew herself up against...

The Sheik's Kidnapped Bride

It listed positions in the El Baharian government, but not the names of the officials currently in office. She went across the chart from left to right and supplied the name for each position.Fatima beamed. “You learn quickly. I had hoped my grandsons would marry intelligent women, but with princ...

Sweet Spot

She felt so much anger at Jesse but, despite everything, she missed having her around. Nothing about the situation was fair.She pulled into her driveway and saw an unfamiliar car parked in front of the house. Brittany climbed out and waved.“I have a really big favor to ask,” the teenager said as ...

The Sheik and the Bought Bride

Kateb supposed they had. The launching of the Internet site for the women’s jewelry business had attracted many of the village’s residents and Rasha would want to impress her neighbors.Kateb circulated through the crowd, looking for Victoria more than listening to those around him. He was one of ...

The Bakery Sisters

Talk turned to something other than Serena, although she ate her steak with the constant need to look over her shoulder to see if someone was watching. She did her best to shake the feeling of not being welcome, telling herself that Hawk wouldn’t have invited her if he hadn’t wanted to spend the ...

Two of a Kind

“I wasn’t in a position to have friends,” she admitted. “I was too young for the other students to relate to and the adults saw me as someone to learn from, not an equal. Some of them were afraid of my intelligence. I became an emancipated minor when I was fourteen. I published papers and wrote a...

One in a Million

She allowed herself a last look at his rear, then pulled out a kitchen chair and sank onto the seat.She had to get a grip. Yes, the attraction was nice. The quivery feelings reminded her that she wasn't dead yet. All delightful and completely meaningless messages when compared with the fact that ...

Three Little Words

Isabel said as she walked next to Ford. She wasn’t sure which was more difficult to deal with—the feel of his fingers laced with hers, or the fact that they were in the middle of the End of Summer Festival, surrounded by pretty much everyone they knew. It was only a matter of time until someone n...

Marriage On Demand

The setting sun caught the slightly rusted front fender of the old station wagon parked by the trees and reflected a single beam toward the wide front porch. Rebecca closed the front door of the mansion and dropped the key into her dress pocket, then moved to the stairs and took a seat next to Au...

Living on the Edge

When they reached the safe house, Angel disappeared without saying anything. Madison followed Tanner inside and waited for him to yell at her.She felt horrible. Okay, yes, bumping the painting had been an accident, but it could have gotten them all killed, or caught. In her case, they were one an...

The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1

It was getting late, and she should think about going to bed. After all, 4:00 a.m. came pretty early. But she couldn’t seem to settle down. Her body was pleasantly exhausted from a hard day’s work, but her mind was restless.Thoughts flitted around like butterflies in a meadow. She was pleased tha...

Accidentally Yours

Kerri’s friend Linda said that evening after the dinner dishes were done and Kerri had tucked Cody into bed. “Half the town thinks you’re a saint and the other half thinks you should be institutionalized.” “I’m not a saint,” Kerri said as she leaned back against the sofa. “I’m just trying to do t...

More Than Friends

It was only nine-thirty. Jenny wouldn’t arrive for another half hour, but he couldn’t stop looking for her. He’d sent her away the previous night with claims of paperwork to get through. The stacks of papers still waited on his father’s desk, as untouched as they’d been yesterday. He’d spent a co...

Desert Rogues Part 2 (2007)

Not unless she planned on moving back. The option gave her pause—was she willing to give up the perfect bathroom because of a broken heart? She quickly decided that living tubless would only add to her pain, so better to be at the palace and suffering than in a tent and hating life.Once back at t...

The Rancher And The RunawayBride: Part 2

Brady Jones muttered when the large gelding took an unexpected side step and bumped him. Brady scrambled back to keep from falling on his butt. “I own you,” he reminded the horse. “Keep this up and I’ll sell you for glue. Or dog food.”     Rita laughed. “That’s telling him, bo...

Thrill Me (2015)

“You were right,” he said flatly. “The sunrise doesn’t work at all.”     Maya barely glanced up. “There’s too much light and it’s in the wrong place. It was impossible to make the shot and keep you in the center. So it feels off.”     He saw she had identif...

Marry Me at Christmas (Fool's Gold)

“Thank you” seemed really lame and “Me, too” was just too, well, dangerous. Because while wanting him was pretty safe, she wasn’t sure what would happen if she actually had him. Even counting the Ted debacle, she’d never been one to sleep around. For her, being that intimate had meant she had cro...

Almost Perfect (2010)

She spent the morning answering e-mail and figuring out when she could see Roy. Prison visiting hours were on the weekend. At this point she didn’t think it was a good idea to leave the girls home by themselves for more than a couple of hours. Not that they weren’t capable of handling things—she ...

Christmas in Whitehorn

She ignored the feel of his body so close to hers. No way was she still attracted to the man.She also ignored the three boxes of outdoor lights he'd brought her, along with the fact that he couldn't have just gone out and bought them today. Which meant he'd had them for some time. As she doubted ...

The Sheik and the Pregnant Bride

It was his nature to take charge, to direct. Rather than give in to that need, he’d physically stepped back to let Maggie have control of the moment.Gone was the sophisticated beauty from the previous night. Today she was all business, in coveralls and a T-shirt, her hair pulled back, her face sc...

Summer Days

HEIDI said, leaning against the door in Charlie’s truck. “Not that I would have driven, but we could have towed it. Or herded it. Like the cows.” She giggled at the image of herds of cars following faithfully behind. “They should make a commercial.”     “What are you talking a...

The Rancher And The Runaway Bride: Part 3

The irony of her situation would have been amusing if it hadn’t hurt so much. Just three months ago she’d been in the Squaw Creek Lodge ready to be married. Last night she’d stayed in one of the rental condos.     Once again being in Squaw Creek Lodge was about to turn her lif...

The Girls of Mischief Bay (2014)

It was early still. Light barely crept into the house. Lulu was curled up on her lap, asleep. Her baby girl had been faithful, she thought, careful not to move so she wouldn’t disturb the canine’s sleep. Lulu had stayed with her every second of every day. Night after night, the little dog had bee...

Justin's Bride (1995)

Megan had asked him to meet her here. He looked up at the clock above the great stone fireplace. She’d said to be here in an hour. She was ten minutes late. Something was wrong. He could feel it in his gut. It was the same feeling that had caused him to push Sheriff Williams down suddenly when th...

Summer Nights (2012)

THE little girl said proudly, holding up the latest edition in the Lonely Bunny series. This one—Lonely Bunny Goes to the Beach—showed the now-famous rabbit in a sun hat, on a towel with the ocean in the background.     “You’re going to love the story,” Annabelle told the girl...

Susan Mallery Fool's Gold Series Volume One: Chasing Perfect\Almost Perfect\Sister of the Bride\Finding Perfect (2014)

They were too young to have been left on their own. What had Roy’s wife been thinking? She mentally added that question to the growing list she would deal with later. For now she wanted the girls to feel safe and get them fed. “You’re really here,” Melissa said, looking at her. “Really?” “Yes. I ...

The Mysterious Stranger (Triple Trouble)

Anna Jane said. Jarrett glanced up and smiled obligingly. The nine-year-old raised her new disposable camera to her right eye and pushed the button. When the picture was taken, she grinned. “This is fun.” He had to agree. The living room looked as if there’d been a whirlwind through the place. Wr...

When We Met (2014)

It wasn’t the meetings with the girls that were the problem—it was how he was expected to attend biweekly Grove Keeper meetings. This time he’d dragged Taryn along. He’d said it was so he got all the details for the upcoming mother-daughter tea right, but the truth was he wanted the distraction o...

A Dad for Billie

Charlene asked as Jane hurried into the kitchen. “What?” She stared at her friend, then tried to smile. “Oh, I’m fine.” “You look like you’ve seen a ghost. Now don’t go getting any ideas. The Carolina Barringtons have always been too well-bred to allow ghosts in the house.” Jane moved through the...

PRINCE CHARMING M.D.

Chapter Eleven« ^ »Dana stood outside Trevor's front door and fought down the urge to run back to her place. She was actually shaking. Telling herself it was "just nerves" didn't help at all. What had seemed fun and almost easy back at Granetti's was suddenly an incredibly terrifying proposition....

Barefoot Season

Gabby wasn’t due home for a couple of hours and the first new guests generally didn’t check in until after three. She called Sam on his cell and asked him to meet her at the Coffee Shack, by the marina. He was waiting when she arrived.     After ordering an extra pump of mocha...

In Bed With The Devil

The choice should be simple. Work or the man who had traveled so far to see her.She debated, then ducked into the kitchen, found the phone book in the pantry and made a couple of quick calls.“We’re taking the afternoon off,” she announced as she walked in on her team.“Oh, good,” Andrew said, comi...

High-Powered, Hot-Blooded

The car was old and the tires should have been replaced last spring. She could also understand that little Cody had eaten dirt on the playground, then thrown up on her favorite skirt. She wouldn’t complain about the notice she’d gotten from the electric company pointing out, ever so politely, tha...

Hold Me

She was different tonight. More fragile. He hadn’t realized how much he took her confidence and control for granted. They were a part of her and without them, she seemed almost broken. She sat at the far end of the sofa, her bare feet tucked under her legs. Her hair was long and loose, her skin p...

Cowboy Daddy (2015)

We lay around by the ocean. My dad and great-uncle go fishing sometimes, and my great-aunt takes me shopping.” Laurel paused long enough to take another bite of potatoes.     “Sounds lovely,” Anne said.     Jake remained silent. Anne told herself she should...

A Christmas Bride

As’ad took a length of garland and followed them to the table. “This will go on top of the leaves?” he asked. Pepper grinned. “Uh-huh. And we need to have candles. Really tall ones. They’re the prettiest.” She set down her leaves, put her hands on her hips and looked at him. “How come you don’t k...

Shelter in a Soldier's Arms

As always, the weather was better than on the Seattle side. Ashley stepped into sunshine as she exited Jeff’s BMW. “Now here’s something I haven’t seen in a while,” she joked as she raised her face to the warm rays. The past few weeks had been typical for spring in Seattle. Plenty of cool days an...

Circle of Friends, Part 2 (2016)

the attractive middle-aged woman said from the front of the room. “At least not verbally. The good news is, babies have simple needs. They want to be fed, kept comfortable and clean and not feel pain. So it’s not as if you have to worry that your newborn is feeling unfulfilled by his or her job.”...

Delicious

The dining room was surprisingly full, with three couples still waiting to be seated. It was going to be a late night. He nodded at the hostess, then looked around for Randy. His assistant was a little new to have been left in charge on a Friday night, but Cal hadn’t had much choice. He wanted a ...

Wild Hearts

A person should pick a direction and commit to it. But in the past ten minutes, she had started to go down to dinner three times, only to make it as far as the stairs and then return to her room.It was all that man’s fault. That Zeke Titan—telling her he would have dinner with her. As if it was h...

Someone Like You

“Law offices,” she said. “Jill? It’s Wilma. You need to get down here right away. Mac was just in a fistfight and the guy wants to press charges.” Still clutching the phone, Jill stood and grabbed her purse. “What? Wilma, you’re not making sense. Mac was in a fight?” “Oh, yeah. He cracked the guy...

A Kiss in the Snow (Kindle Single) (Fool's Gold)

She played Christmas carols and when they didn’t cheer her up, she tried to watch holiday movies. Anything to get her in the spirit of the season. Or at least stem the flow of tears.     It had been two days. Two long, impossibly horrible, empty days of missing Shep. She could...

Kiss Me (Fool's Gold series)

Despite the fact there was a sci-fi marathon on one channel, Sleepless in Seattle on another and some really great fake diamond earrings on QVC, nothing held her interest. She told herself it was because she was in unfamiliar surroundings. Or maybe it was the fact that except for the cowboy who h...