January Releases

The Italian's Forgotten Baby by Raye Morgan

Amnesia has robbed architect Marco DiSanto of two weeks of his life and he wants them back! So he's returned to the beautiful holiday island of Ranai to find his memories.

Socialite-in-hiding Shayna Pierce had spent that time falling in love with Marco. Now, they're going on their first date again! But reliving their first kiss is bittersweet for Shayna, because Marco can't remember anything….

And nothing can prepare him for her baby bombshell….

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The Daredevil Tycoon by Barbara McMahon

A hot-air-balloon race with her daredevil boss!

What if…a conservative young woman is offered the challenge of a lifetime?

What if…she's paired with thrill-seeking sportsman Rafael Sandoval in a hot-air-balloon race with a fifty-thousand-dollar prize?

What if…she needs to fly for a week with sexy Rafael, who doesn't even know the meaning of afraid of heights?

This is the beginning of Amalia Catalon's great adventure….

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Just Married! by Cara Colter and Shirley Jump

Put on your party dress, grab a glass of champagne and a handful of confetti… Here come the bridesmaid and the best man!

Kiss the Bridesmaid by Cara Colter

Bridesmaid Samantha Hall didn't expect to catch the bouquet! Nor did she expect to receive a surprisingly attractive proposition from gorgeous guest Ethan Ballard: to be his bride for the day.

Best Man Says I Do by Shirley Jump

Best man Colton St. John has his future all planned out—until blast-from-his-past Vivian Reilly rocks up at the wedding. She's as much trouble as ever, but Colton can't seem to stay away….

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The Girl from Honeysuckle Farm by Jessica Steele

Phinn Hawkins is a stable girl happy with mud on her boots and straw in her hair…

She's not fooled by eligible bachelor Ty Allardyce's good looks and sinful smile—he's impossibly arrogant and annoying!

Ty's a hotshot London financier, pin-striped from tip to toe…

And he's bought Phinn's beloved Honeysuckle Farm. He thinks she's quietly packing her bags, but Phinn won't leave without a fight….

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One Dance with the Cowboy by Donna Alward

"Care to take those boots for a spin, Miss O'Keefe?"

Jen O'Keefe will agree to just one dance with coolheaded cowboy Drew Laramie. But only for old times' sake. She can't risk losing her heart to him again.

Drew left Larch Valley, promising Jen he'd return. When he didn't, she moved on…. Now the childhood sweetheart Jen had stopped waiting for is back!

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Hired: Sassy Assistant by Nina Harrington

The nation's favorite writer and explorer Kyle Munroe has swapped the wilds of Nepal for the grand English country house of Lulu Hamilton. The renegade Adonis needs Lulu's help to publish her famous mother's diaries, but this unconventional assistant won't play ball. She wants to keep her mom's memories private.

Lulu isn't happy about stepping back in time, and rumor has it sparks are flying!

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Foreign Releases for December!

SHIRLEY JUMP / FIONA HARPER

CZERWONY DIAMENT
WIELKA GALA

Shirley Jump – Czerwony diament

Susannah Wilson od lat planuje wymarzoną podróż do Europy. Pragnie wyrwać się z amerykańskiego miasteczka i zobaczyć wielki świat. Nieoczekiwanie na jej drodze staje miliarder Kane Lennox. Skrył się on w samotnej chacie nad jeziorem, uciekając od dławiącej atmosfery życia w wielkim świecie...

Fiona Harper - Wielka gala

Luke spędził kilka lat w więzieniu, pomyłkowo skazany za zabójstwo żony. Pobyt w odosobnieniu stłumił w nim emocje – wszystkie z wyjątkiem złości. Odtąd na niepowodzenia reaguje krzykiem. Gaby, która przyjeżdża zająć się jego córką, jest osobą ciepłą i serdeczną. Luke bardzo jej się podoba, lecz jego impulsywna natura ją przeraża...

Tempo de magia (Tema: Navidad) - Melissa McClone


Aquele homem estava a derreter-lhe o coração…

Carly Bishop já não celebrava o Natal há seis anos, porém naquele ano, o atraente Jake Porter estava decidido a fazer com que Carly se divertisse. Jake era membro de uma equipa de resgate, tinha um coração enorme e era corajoso, mas Carly resistia a amá-lo por medo de o perder. No entanto, num redemoinho de festas, passeios de trenó e batalhas com bolas de neve, iniciou-se um tempo de magia.

En dyrbar gåva av Barbara McMahon


Annalise blir chockad när hon inser att hon är gravid, men fylls också av en himlastormande glädje. Hon vet ingenting om barn, men med Dominic vid sin sida ska det säkert gå bra, det är hon övertygad om. Dessvärre reagerar han inte på det sätt hon hoppats …

Dominic har en hemlighet som gör att barn inte ingår i hans framtidsplaner. Och samtidigt som han längtar efter att dela sin älskade frus babylycka, fruktar han att historien nu är på väg att upprepas. Ska han kunna lägga det förgångna bakom sig och satsa på kärleken – och en liten familj på tre …?

Förtrollad sommar av Barbara Hannay

Plötsligt bröts sommarmorgonens stillhet av ett kallt, metalliskt klick. Nell kände Jacobs hjärta dunka mot hennes. I skuggan under träden stod hennes pappa, röd i ansiktet av raseri. Han lyfte ett gevär och siktade…

En sommarromans i tonåren resulterar i ett litet barn som Nells föräldrar tvingar henne att adoptera bort. Tjugo år senare träffas Nell och Jacob på nytt när de får veta att de blivit morföräldrar till en liten pojke som behöver dem. Kan ett barn väcka kärlek till liv på nytt?

 
IL TENERO SEGRETO DEL MILIONARIO di GORDON LUCY

Luca Drago è un potente imprenditore italiano. Affascinante e carismatico, è capace di piegare al proprio volere chiunque incontri sulla sua strada.

Alysa Dennis, avvocato, è una ragazza americana timida e riservata che, dietro la parvenza di composta rigidità, nasconde un'infinita dolcezza.

Le possibilità che il destino li facesse incontrare erano una su un milione eppure, a pochi giorni da Natale, Luca e Alysa si ritrovano insieme di fronte alla splendida cascata di Pinosa vicino a Firenze, uno spettacolo naturale carico di dolorosi ricordi per entrambi. Incuranti della folla di turisti che li circonda, i loro sguardi si sono incontrati ed è scattata subito la scintilla. Nonostante l'immediato feeling, però, i due non sanno che c'è qualcosa che lega già le loro vite in modo inestricabile.

 
Le premier voyage de Molly, Susan Meier


Impossible ! Jared a beau être un homme pressé, pas question pour lui de laisser une jeune mère et son adorable bébé faire un aussi long voyage dans un car bondé ! En dépit de la proximité de Noël et de ses parents qui l'attendent, il propose donc à Elise de l'accompagner en voiture. Et tant pis s'il rate son propre avion ! Mais il déchante bien vite... Comment pourra-t-il passer cinq jours dans un espace confiné avec la ravissante Elise, sans succomber au désir qu'elle lui inspire ? Lui qui, dévasté par la vie, s'est pourtant interdit le bonheur...
 
 

 
EIN KUSS IST LANGE NICHT GENUG von: TRISH WYLIE

Ein unvergesslicher Kuss – der niemals wiederholt werden darf! Denn Neve, in einer zerrütteten Familie aufgewachsen, ist überzeugt: Liebe oder gar eine glückliche Ehe steht nicht in ihren Sternen. Vor zärtlichen Gefühlen ist sie gewarnt. Aber dann muss sie die drei Kinder ihrer Schwester hüten. Als sie deren neuen Nachbarn sieht, traut sie ihren Augen nicht: Es ist Brendon, dessen Kuss sie nie vergessen konnte. Und er springt nicht nur liebevoll als Ersatz-Daddy ein, sondern scheint auch entschlossen, Neve zu beweisen: Ein Kuss ist lange nicht genug!

Mi amor verdadero - Michelle Douglas


¿De vecinos a recién casados? Al volver después de muchos años al pueblo en que nació, Jaz Harper estaba decidida a enfrentarse con dignidad a Connor Reed, su antiguo amor. No quería volver a sufrir, pero no había previsto que Connor se hubiera vuelto aún más irresistible ni que se hubiera convertido en padre soltero. A medida que la hija de Connor se encariñaba con Jaz, él se dio cuenta de que la naturaleza afectuosa de ésta comenzaba a derretir la dura actitud que había ido desarrollando con los años. ¿Conseguiría ablandar Jaz su duro corazón?

Christmas Giveaway Winner!

We've drawn a winner of the huge giveaway we posted on Friday. Congratulations to Patti Ausdenmore!



I've e-mailed Patti with our congrats.


A very merry Christmas to all of you, from all of us, and here's to an even more fabulous 2010!

Merry Christmas Giveaway from your Harlequin Authors!

Merry Christmas from the Harlequin Romance Authors!

We want to wish all our wonderful readers a blessed and happy holiday, surrounded by those you love. We also want to wish you a fantastic 2010, and what better way to start than with a great supply of reading material?

We got together and decided a big prize was the way to go.


Here’s what one lucky Christmas winner will get in their mailbox:


Bachelor Dad on Her Doorstep – Michelle Douglas

A Trip With The Tycoon – Nicola Marsh

The Greek’s Long Lost Son – Rebecca Winters

One Dance With The Cowboy – Donna Alward

Boardroom Baby Surprise – Jackie Braun

Her Desert Dream – Liz Fielding

Invitation to the Boss’s Ball – Fiona Harper

The Magic of a Family Christmas plus a box of chocolates from the factory she toured while researching the book – Susan Meier

Under The Boss’s Mistletoe – Jessica Hart

The Daredevil Tycoon and The Family Next Door (LI) – Barbara McMahon

Hired: Cinderella Chef – Myrna McKenzie

Her Mediterranean Makeover – Claire Baxter

A selection of tea and comfort goodies for when you’re reading - from new author Barbara Wallace

To enter, send an e-mail to us at hrablog@hotmail.com and put CHRISTMAS in the subject line.  We'll be drawing the winner on Monday, Dec. 21.

Here's hoping you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Out in the UK...

A quick addition to the lineup of releases this month is a UK only release (and hopefully coming to North America soon!).  If you're in the UK, don't forget to pick up Claire Baxter's Her Mediterranean Makeover!  You can get it via amazon or other online retailers as well as directly from Mills and Boon.