Friday, March 26, 2010

March Foreign Releases

Poland:

Jessica Hart - Atrakcyjny szef


Perdita była zachwycona swą nową pracą do momentu, gdy się okazało, że jej szef jest człowiekiem energicznym, stanowczym i bezwzględnym. On zaś z kolei uznał, że jego podwładna jest nerwowa, uszczypliwa i niecierpliwa. Zaczyna się ostra próba sił...

Caroline Anderson - Plan ratunkowy

Samotna Iona Lockwood chciałaby wreszcie znaleźć dobrze płatną pracę. Gdy pewnego dnia znany architekt proponuje jej, by poprowadziła jego dom, nie waha się ani chwili. Kiedy jednak wchodzi do jego luksusowej rezydencji, już od progu czuje się jak kopciuszek...


Portugal:

Dança de corações por Barbara McMahon


Parecia um sonho, porém o que sentia era muito real!

Por uma noite, Sam Duncan decidiu vestir-se para impressionar. Apresentou-se na melhor festa da cidade e, de repente, deu por si a dançar com o milionário Mac McAlheny.

No entanto, quando o relógio deu as doze badaladas, a realidade impôs-se. Sam não pertencia ao mundo de Mac; na verdade, aquela noite custou-lhe o seu emprego. No entanto, Mac ajudou-a e contratou-a como ama do seu adorável filho, Tommy. Sam sabia que não devia apaixonar-se por aquele homem que estava fora do seu alcance, todavia o coração dizia-lhe o contrário.

Sweden:

När jag såg dig av Margaret Way


De är båda på flykt – han från en galen styvmamma, hon från en besatt beundrare. Ödet för dem till Wangaree Valley …

När gården Briar’s Ridge blir till salu beslutar sig Linc för att slå till och förverkliga drömmen om en egen farm. Det ytliga livet med glittrande fester och juvelbeströdda kvinnor har börjat kännas tomt och den eftertraktade ungkarlen ser fram emot lite lugn och ro. Men så får han syn på Daniela … och två liv vänds uppochner.

Vår tid är nu av Nicola Marsh

Miljonären Blane Andrews har kommit till Melbourne för att vinna tillbaka sin fru. För sex år sedan lämnade han Camryn i tron att hon var värd någon bättre. Nu är han en framgångsrik affärsman, men har insett att det han vill ha inte kan köpas för pengar.

Camryn har med nöd och näppe lyckats gå vidare efter att Blane krossade hennes hjärta. Ska hon släppa in honom i sitt liv och riskera ännu mer hjärtesorg? Saker och ting kompliceras ytterligare av en hemlighet och den här gången, inser Camryn, är det Blane som förtjänar någon bättre.

Italy:
 
IL SUO DOLCE SEGRETO di BRAUN JACKIE

DOLCI NOVITÀ IN ARRIVO

Quando il vero amore sboccia, fiorisce

e si trasforma in una splendida famiglia!

La giornalista Mallory Stevens aveva ricevuto istruzioni chiare e precise: portare alla luce ogni intimo segreto di Logan Bartholomew, il DJ radiofonico più misterioso e affascinante di Chicago, nonché lo scapolo più ambito della città. Logan è stupendo, ricco e di successo, con una voce da brividi, e questo per il sottile intuito di Mallory può significare soltanto una cosa: è troppo bello per essere vero! Dietro la scintillante immagine patinata di uomo perfetto deve nascondersi qualcosa, e lei è pronta a tutto pur di scoprirlo, persino a indagare sulla vita di Logan da molto, ma molto vicino...

France:
 
Un patron trop charmant, Donna Alward


Mariella peut être fière. Elle vient d'être nommée directrice du Cascade, un superbe hôtel quatre étoiles, et va enfin pouvoir mener la vie dont elle a toujours rêvé. Seul problème : l'arrivée récente de Luca Fiori, son nouveau patron. Car, non content de vouloir superviser - voire gêner ! - son travail, il exerce sur elle une irrésistible attirance à laquelle, elle le sait, elle ne doit surtout pas succomber...

Un fiancé pour Lilah, Myrna Mackenzie

En demandant à Tyler de se faire passer pour son fiancé, Lilah espère juste éloigner les prétendants que ses frères ne cessent de lui envoyer. Elle a tout prévu... sauf peut-être de tomber sous le charme de cet homme à la réputation de mauvais garçon !

Holland:

Baden in geluk - Ally Blake
Sinds Kendall een verkeersongeluk heeft overleefd, neemt ze liever geen risico's. Maar het zwembad in het verlaten, met klimop begroeide gebouwtje dat ze heeft ontdekt, kan ze niet weerstaan. Stiekem gaat ze er elke dag zwemmen. Dan verschijnt opeens de knappe eigenaar. Direct weet ze dat hij een enórm risico vormt... voor haar hart!

Gevonden geheim - Barbara Hannay

Omdat Simone een geheim met zich meedraagt, durft ze niet op zoek te gaan naar de ware liefde. Stel dat ze haar droomprins vindt, hoe zou ze hem dan ooit kunnen vertellen wat ze heeft gedaan? Alleen in haar dagboek heeft ze haar hart uitgestort. Tot haar schrik verliest ze het, en het wordt gevonden door journalist Ryan Tanner. Hoe kan ze voorkomen dat hij haar geheim onthult?
 
Greece:
 
Χωρίς Μνήμη - Lucy Gordon
 
Αποκλεισμένοι σ’ ένα καταφύγιο στις Άλπεις μετά την πτώση μιας χιονοστιβάδας, η Μάντι και ο Λορέντζο βρήκαν παρηγοριά ο ένας στην αγκαλιά του άλλου. Όμως, λίγο πριν τους βρουν οι διασώστες, ο Ρέντζο χάθηκε σε μια χαράδρα…


Ένα χρόνο αργότερα, η Μάντι εξακολουθούσε να είναι ερωτευμένη με τον ανέμελο Ιταλό που πίστευε ότι είχε χάσει για πάντα…

Έκανε όμως λάθος! Κι όταν έμαθε πως ήταν ζωντανός, πήγε στην Ιταλία να τον βρει. Ανυπομονούσε να του ανοίξει την καρδιά της, να του θυμίσει τις στιγμές που είχαν μοιραστεί… και να του μιλήσει για το γιο του!

Μόνο που το παρελθόν είχε σβηστεί οριστικά από τη μνήμη του Ρέντζο…


Spain:

Amor en el oasis - Liz Fielding


Pasó de simple empleada a la esposa de un jeque A Lydia Young le habían encargado la tarea de sus sueños. Trabajaba colocando mercancías en los estantes y como cajera en un supermercado, pero ahora se dirigía a un reino situado en el desierto para pasar unas vacaciones como doble de una famosa aristócrata. Lo único que tenía que hacer era disfrutar de una semana llena de placeres en un lujoso oasis… y no desenmascararse enamorándose de su anfitrión, el jeque Kalil al-Zaki, un hombre increíblemente atractivo y fuera de su alcance.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Congratulations to Linda Goodnight!

Major congratulations are in order for Linda Goodnight, who has finalled in the RITAs - the annual "Oscars" of the Romance genre.  Her Romance, The Snow-Kissed Bride, is a finalist in the Contemporary Series Romance category.

The RITA Awards will be handed out at a grand ceremony during the RWA National Conference in July in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Mother's Day in the UK

Mills and Boon has a Mother's Day collection going on to celebrate Mother's Day in the UK.  There are single titles and anthologies of mom-themed stories, including Romance authors Rebecca Winters, Barbara Hannay, Melissa James, Liz Fielding, Michelle Douglas, and more!

All you need to do is click on this link to start saving!

Monday, March 08, 2010

Special Releases!

Several times a year Mills and Boon and Harlequin put out special releases and spotlights, and it's our pleasure to let you in on what great anthologies and special projects are hitting store shelves!

You’re invited to three beautiful royal weddings!

A Royal Bride of Convenience
Rebecca Winters

When Princess Francette first met her betrothed, Prince Raimundo, they hated each other. But to join their two powerful kingdoms, there had to be a royal wedding…of convenience!

Expecting the Cascaverado Prince’s Baby
Meredith Webber

Carlos Deziguel is no ordinary doctor – he’s also a crown prince… But Caroline has no idea she’s pregnant with a future king – until Carlos returns to claim his heir and make Caz his royal bride!

Too Ordinary for the Duke?
Melissa James

Mari was totally enamoured with her gorgeous rescuer, until she discovered that Lysander was actually a duke. Was Lysander willing to give up his diplomatic career to make this ordinary girl his duchess?

The acclaimed Bella Lucia series in two Volumes:
A Family Torn Apart By Secrets, Reunited By Marriage

Lose yourself in the first four stories in this addictive series following the scandalous Valentine family and their exclusive Bella Lucia restaurant empire!

Having the Frenchman’s Baby by Rebecca Winters

Wine buyer Rachel gets a precious surprise when she encounters hunky vintner Luc...

Coming Home to the Cowboy by Patricia Thayer

Estranged daughter Rebecca meets her match in easygoing Mitchell.

The Rebel Prince by Raye Morgan

Head chef Emma is swept off her feet by a sexy prince.

Wanted: Outback Wife by Ally Blake

Troubled Jodie learns to let gorgeous rancher Adam into her heart.

Four glitzy, glamorous romances. Four stories you’ll never forget!


A Family Steeped In Scandal, Bound By Hidden Passions

The outrageous Valentine family and their exclusive Bella Lucia restaurant empire are back in the final four stories in this unputdownable series!

Married under the Mistletoe by Linda Goodnight

Feisty restaurant manager Stephanie falls for illegitimate heir Daniel.


Crazy About the Boss by Teresa Southwick

Bad boy Jack is back and crazy for his assistant Maddie.


The Nanny and The Sheikh by Barbara McMahon

Nanny Melissa tames a smouldering-hot desert prince.


The Valentine Bride by Liz Fielding

Adopted daughter Louise finds love with the last person she ever expected.


Four exhilarating, intense romances. Four stories you’ll never forget!



The LORD OF THE DESERT SERIES:
 
Bedded by the Desert King by Susan Stephens


During a sandstorm, Zara Kingston’s protected by a dark, brooding stranger – Shiekh Shahin – the desert King she’s come to confront. Shahin knows that Zara is a virgin – forbidden, no matter how strong his desire…

Also includes:

The Sheikh’s Guarded Heart by Liz Fielding

The Ice Maiden’s Sheikh by Alexandra Sellers
 
AND
 
The Sheikh’s Ransomed Bride by Annie West


Kidnapped and then rescued, Belle Winters is whisked away to the exotic palace of Prince Rafiq al Akhtar. Belle learns that Rafiq paid the ransom to save her life – and that he expects her to show her gratitude…by marrying him!

Also includes:

The Sheikh’s Secret by Barbara McMahon

The Fierce and Tender Sheikh by Alexandra Sellers
 
 
 
 
Baby scandals..secrets..surprises!


His Pregnancy Bargain
Kim Lawrence

All sexy Lucas Patrick has to do is pretend to be infatuated with her…but Luc decides to skilfully seduce Megan…leaving her pregnant with his baby. Nevertheless Megan is made breathless by his bargain – marry him for the sake of their child.

The Pregnancy Secret
Maggie Cox

Jack believes Caroline betrayed him…a betrayal that lost them their baby and gave him a bad name. Now a billionaire, he’s back and determined to bed Caroline one last time. Yet he isn’t anticipating the devastating secret she is about to reveal…

Their Pregnancy Bombshell
Barbara McMahon

Her only daughter has just got married and now, nearing forty, Sara is celebrating her own marriage! With her new live-life-to-the-full attitude, she’s jumped headfirst into a whirlwind wedding…and then she discovers she’s fallen pregnant!

Monday, March 01, 2010

March Offerings!

Outback Bachelor by Margaret Way

The daughter of a humble ranch hand, Skye McCory grew up dreaming of dating Keefe McGovern, heir to the famous McGovern cattle empire and way out of her league.

Now a high-flying lawyer, Skye is back and not afraid to tell Keefe how she feels. But the words die on her lips when a long-kept secret is revealed: Skye and Keefe coming together would blow their families apart….

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Accidentally the Sheikh's Wife by Barbara McMahon

For Bethanne Sanders, flying Sheikh Rashid al Harum's private plane has its perks. When her feet touch the ground it's on the plush carpet of his sumptuous palace. And just being near gorgeous Rashid makes her feel on cloud nine!

Bethanne has all the luxury she can handle—until suddenly she's promoted to princess! But the dazzling rock on her finger is a stark reminder that it's a convenient engagement. Everyone knows sheikhs don't fall for ordinary girls from Texas….

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Sheriff Needs a Nanny by Teresa Carpenter

Wanted: Levelheaded nanny to look after tiny baby. Smart, efficient, ordered. Experience of working with stubborn single dads an asset!

Found! Fun-loving, sweet, pretty former kindergarten teacher Nikki Rhodes. Excellent with babies (so good she'd make the perfect mother)!

Hired? Not likely! Sheriff Trace Oliver is a man of order and military precision—parenting is no different from policing! Is it?

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The Rancher's Adopted Family by Barbara Hannay

Tall, rangy and stop-and-stare gorgeous in his battered jeans and faded shirt, cattleman Seth Reardon sets Amy Ross's nerves rattling. She's come all the way to Serenity Ranch in the pouring rain to tell him he is the father of little Bella—her best friend's baby.

The bleak, lonely shadows in Seth's eyes mean he's a jigsaw puzzle Amy can't solve. Can he be the father Bella needs? And could this be the family Amy's dreamed of?

As the storm rages, secrets begin to unravel….

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Oh-So-Sensible Secretary by Jessica Hart

You know when you meet the most gorgeous guy and get butterflies in your stomach? Well, that's what it felt like the first time I, Summer Curtis, laid eyes on my movie-star-gorgeous boss Phin Gibson. I was starstruck!

I've got to get a grip! Phin might be delicious, but he's always late, totally disorganized—my complete opposite! But somehow he's making me, the oh-so-sensible Summer, want to let down my perfectly pinned-up hair!

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Her Lone Cowboy by Donna Alward

Noah Laramie has come back home to run Lazy L Ranch. Injured and now out of the army, he wants to shut himself off from the world.

Lily Germaine is just there to help him, but loner Noah is the most stubborn-as-a-mule man she's ever met. Losing an arm doesn't mean he has to lose sight of who he is. His courage, strength and loyalty make him one in a million. She just needs to convince him of that….

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