Books in series

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 fragment of her betrayed heart, Elizabeth longed to trust the legendary lawman - enough to become his bride and give her child a daddy. But would her shattering past forever hold her hostage...even from the love that could make her whole?

Marriage on Demand

1995

To hear Glenwood's womenfolk whisper, notorious Austin Lucas was temptation incarnate. Delicious as forbidden sin, he even tempted bashful, cherubic Rebecca Chambers. But, amid countless adoring females, he'd never notice the tongue-tied do-gooder. So who'd have thought that a stormy night and a blushing request would have Austin bedding innocent Rebecca? Or that, after the unspeakably sexy fact, he'd make an honest woman of her? Had the small-town saint led the sinner to salvation? Or would Austin merely give his child a name—and Rebecca everlasting heartache? HOMETOWN HEARTBREAKERS: These heartstoppin' hunks are rugged, ready and able to steal your heart....

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 provider, not an adventurer. For sixteen years, Kyle had been harboring a crush on Sandy. And as luck would have it, she didn't want to be anything more than friends. She insisted he wasn't the father type. But didn't she realize he'd been in training for this all his life? HOMETOWN HEARTBREAKERS: These heart-stopping hunks are rugged, ready, and able to steal your heart....

Part-Time Wife

1996

Rugged Craig Haynes came from a long line of lady-killers. Lately, though, the single dad was targeting only Jill Bradford, his sons' new nanny. Two parts sweetness, one part sin, the petite redhead proved a wizard with his rambunctious boys. So what made this miracle-worker insist she was strictly hired help? Could a houseful of Haynes males ambush her wary heart...and make her a mother and wife.

Holly and Mistletoe

1996

A storm had claimed her apartment and now Holly Garrett was without a home for the holidays. But just when she saw her plans for Christmas crumbling, a miracle came her way. The handsome firefighter who'd saved her and her cat—and who'd injured himself in the rescue—was now asking her for help. And he was inviting her to live with him. Sure, she could cook and clean for him while he recuperated, but was that really all he wanted?Jordan Haynes couldn't let Holly be alone for Christmas—not when she brought out his every protective instinct. No, he could play the needy patient as well as anyone...and just maybe he could convince her to keep him company through the holidays—if not longer.

Husband by the Hour

1997

¿Podía aquella farsa convertirse en realidad? La policía Hannah Pace necesitaba alquilar un acompañante... ¡y no tenía tiempo! Había mentido a su madre biológica, a la que estaba a punto de conocer, y tenía que presentarse con su supuesto marido del brazo. Por eso, no tuvo más remedio que contratar a uno de los delincuentes que frecuentaban su comisaría, Nick Archer. Lo malo fue que el atractivo Nick comenzó a representar su papel con demasiado realismo. Sus apasionados besos hicieron desear a Hannah que estuvieran casados... para toda la vida.

Good Husband Material

2002

Eight years after she skipped town on the eve of her engagement, Kari Asbury briefly revisited sleepy Possum Landing, certain she'd encounter the handsome, upstanding lawman whose love once thrilled—and intimidated—her teenage heart. Still, she never expected to stumble into a bank robbery and meet Sheriff Gage Reynolds at gunpoint! Gage's forceful gaze captivated Kari. His gallant rescue riveted her. His earthy, upright appeal enthralled her. All male, Gage was everything a woman—no longer a girl—could want. But with years of heartbreak...and untold secrets...between them, could Kari find the courage to stand by the man she'd always loved?

Completely Smitten

2003

Completely Smitten Haley Foster had lived her entire life in a box. Guided by her preacher father and the residents of her tiny hometown as to what to do, what to wear and even who to marry, she'd lost herself along the way. But no more. Now she was going to live on her own terms and do all the things good preachers' daughters didn't do. Starting with Kevin Harmon.The injured U.S. Marshal needed a ride from Kansas to his home in Texas. Haley had a car. She figured she owed him a favor. And he knew a lot more about being bad than she did. A few days, just the two of them, in her tiny convertible and intimate hotel rooms. It would be fun, it would be passionate, it would be an experience. At least, that was her plan. He just didn't know it yet. Hers for the Weekend She wanted a temporary arrangement. . . Piper Jamieson needs a man. And not just any man. She needs someone to play her significant other when she heads home for her family reunion. Thanks to a self-imposed period of celibacy, she has no prospects. . .except for her sexy best friend, Josh Weber. Since there's nothing between them, kissing him will be a breeze, right? But he wanted her permanently! Spending an entire weekend with Piper sounds perfect to Josh. . .it's the whole family thing that doesn't. Lately his dates haven't been as exciting as they used to be, and he knows why. His best friend's been on his mind—day and night. But Piper has made it clear she's not looking for a relationship. Luckily, he's hers for the weekend, and he has three full nights to change her mind!

One in a Million

2003

Single mom and B & B owner Stephanie Wynne lived without stopping, until FBI Agent Nash Harmon showed up as her guest...and the star of her passionate fantasies. When he kissed her for real, Stephanie set some ground rules to avoid the messy complications of relationships with men. Sexy pillow talk was fine, but love...? Nothing surprised Nash, until Stephanie's lively and quirky attitude brought out the beast in him and made his hormones rage out of control—not to mention his steely emotions. Nash experienced an intimacy with Stephanie that stunned him. Of course, he agreed to a no-strings relationship with her, but his mission soon changed into a burning desire for matrimony!

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Quinn's Woman

2003

¿Podría olvidar el pasado y entregarse al futuro junto a él? La monitora de defensa personal D.J. Monroe quería estar bien preparada para no dejarse avasallar. Por eso le pidió al peligroso y atractivo Quinn Reynolds que la instruyera. D.J. no salía con hombres, no confiaba en ellos y no permitía que nadie entrara en su mundo. Sin embargo no tardó en darse cuenta de que se estaba enamorando de Quinn. El duro Quinn cayó rendido, literalmente, a los pies de aquella preciosa mujer vestida de camuflaje. Un solo encuentro con ella y supo que tenía un gran problema. Su arriesgada profesión en las Fuerzas Especiales del Ejército le había enseñado a no acercarse a nadie, pero D.J. lo hacía desear poder olvidarse de toda precaución y tratar de conquistar su corazón...

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Hometown Heartbreakers

Completely Smitten / One in a Million / Quinn's Woman

2015

Completely Smitten Haley Foster had lived a secluded life. But now she was going to live on her own terms and do all the things good preachers’ daughters didn’t do. Injured US Marshal Kevin Harmon needed a ride to Texas. Haley had a car. So for a few days, it will be the two of them, in her convertible and intimate hotel rooms. It would be fun…at least, that was her plan. He didn’t know it yet. One In A Million FBI negotiator Nash Harmon was trained to be cool and detached in every situation. But when he came to widow 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. She finally got her freedom. It would be his toughest negotiation but somehow Nash would convince her that she had found her one in a million. Quinn’s Woman To keep her edge, self-defence instructor D.J. Monroe asked the dangerous paramilitary expert Quinn Reynolds to instruct her! D.J. didn’t trust anyone, so when she found herself falling for him, could she embrace a future with Quinn? Quinn was literally knocked head over heels by the brunette in camouflage. One encounter with D.J. and Quinn knew he was in trouble. His high-risk career had taught Quinn to be distant, but D.J. made him throw caution in to the wind…

Author

Susan Mallery

Author · 206 books

1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Beloved by millions of readers worldwide, her books have been translated into 28 languages.

Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list. Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year. Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com.