He's a man with a mission. She's a woman with a secret. Hank Whitcomb is back in Maple Hill, the tiny town he grew up in but left almost twenty years earlier for fame and fortune. And he's determined to make a new life for himself. It doesn't take long before he discovers that he wants his old flame, Jackie Bourgeois, to be part of it - and in the deepest way possible: love, commitment, family. Until, that is, Hank happens to learn the real reason Jackie refused to come with him all those years ago... Still, nothing can keep Hank and Jackie from being together again - as they quickly find out! Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives.

LIVE WELL. LAUGH OFTEN. LOVE MUCH. Although Mariah Mercer designs and sells plaques with her favorite motto, she's having a hard time following it herself. At least, the LOVE MUCH part. In fact, she's given up on loving; her quiet life at a local boarding school is enough for her. And her relationships with the children there give her all the emotional satisfaction she needs. No stranger to rejection, Cameron Trent has found a haven with the people and in the town of Maple Hill. He'd rather not take risks in the love department, either. So imagine his surprise - not to mention Mariah's - at what pops out of his mouth during the spring fair. A message that changes their lives forever. Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives.

SOMETIMES A GIRL NEEDS A MIRACLE. Beazie Deadham is alone and on the run, after witnessing the murder of her boss. Before he died he managed to give her a tape, which he told her to deliver to 'Evan' in Maple Hill, and now the criminals are after her as well as the tape. Evan Braga has moved to tranquil Maple Hill to escape his past as a big-city policeman. The last thing he's looking for this Christmas is the trouble that gorgeous Beazie brings when she lands on his doorstep. Especially once he discovers his brother played a part in it. But the thugs are on the trail, and Evan - and his family - find they will do whatever it takes to protect Beazie. Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives.

Paris O'Hara is trying to find herself. And her hometown of Maple Hill is where she's starting the search. Paris discovered her mother lied to her about who her father really is, and she needs to know the truth. Until Paris comes to terms with her past, she can't allow herself to get involved with anyone. Paris tries to keep Randy Sanford at a distance, but she can't resist turning to him when she finally discovers a shocking family secret. As she struggles to accept her newfound knowledge, Paris also has to learn that the past is not nearly as important as the future... Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives.

Coming to her rescue. Gideon and Prue Hale are still married - but try telling that to Prue. Even though no papers have been signed, as far as Prue's concerned it's over. She can never forgive Gideon's betrayal. When Gideon comes to Maple Hill with an offer to help her get her fledgling clothing design company some publicity, Prue has trouble turning him down. Especially when Gideon is being so nice. There's only one catch - she has to pretend they're still happily married, for his aunt's sake. But while playing her part, Prue realizes she misses Gideon. And might still love him... Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives.

The Man under the Mistletoe by Muriel Jensen released on Nov 24, 2004 is available now for purchase.

Even Maple Hill has a dark side. SHE WAS GETTING CLOSE TO THE TRUTH. MAYBE \TOO\ CLOSE... Jack Keaton arrives in Maple Hill, Massachusetts, determined to find the truth behind his wife's "accidental" death. He'd been on a tour of duty in Iraq when she was killed, and he's convinced someone was trying to keep her quiet. But local reporter Kay Florio suspects Jack is in town on a mission of revenge. To find out, she'll have to get close to Jack. And that means getting closer to Jack's six-year-old daughter, Amanda—a prospect that terrifies Kay. In Amanda's young face, Kay glimpses memories of her little sister Betsy, who was snatched from Kay's side when she was only eight. Kay has never forgiven herself for not protecting her sister. Now Kay must face difficult memories—and difficult choices. But first she must decide if she can trust Jack's motives... AND his love. \- She has published over 70 novels for Harlequin Books. \- Six of her past nine Harlequin American Romance titles have ranked in the top half of their month. \- Her Men of Maple Hill miniseries has continued through five Harlequin Superromance titles and one novella. \- The most recent miniseries title, Man In A Million (12/03), ranked #2 in its month with a 43% NSR. \- Maple Hill Family History \- Fall Fever \- Recipes