A deal made to be broken Everything about Alex McKnight was hard—hard body, hard heart and damn hard to ignore. Yet architect Ellie Hart couldn't deny her immediate attraction to the dark-haired, handsome contractor assigned to complete the Mercy Medical Center with her. Ellie traveled with her own emotional baggage and there was no way she was going to fall so fast for a man like Alex. But when she actually did fall fast—by tripping and injuring her foot—Alex came to the rescue by offering her a place to stay while she recovered. Then Alex suggested the unthinkable: a no-strings-attached, passion-unleashed affair…at least until their project was finished and Ellie could walk again. But as restless days became tender, sleepless nights, could Ellie keep her heart safe? And more, could Alex?

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag tells a story of romance on the rebound in this classic novel about a woman torn between the demands of her career and the desires her new love has awoken within her. When did love get so complicated? That’s the question Kelsie Connors keeps asking herself. Stung by a bitter divorce, Kelsie’s been married to her job as a high-end animal wrangler ever since. So when her disastrous first encounter with advertising executive Alexander McKnight—a man so gallant he’ll overlook the destruction of his office by an out-of-control chimpanzee—blossoms into romance, she finds herself in uncharted waters. She certainly never expected to fall for a man this charming, this flawless, this quickly. For Alec, Kelsie’s devotion to her career is the only thing keeping her from saying yes to the best business proposition of all: a new relationship. He’ll try every trick in his arsenal to get her to put down the phone, set aside her calendar, and let him care for her and her two children. But with only so many hours in the day, can she set aside enough time to learn to love again?

She needs a fiancé—for only one night. Cassandra Daniels’ parents want to meet her fiancé. They’ve driven hours to have dinner with the man who stole their daughter’s heart. The only problem—he doesn’t exist. She made him up because her mom and dad are concerned about her. Cassandra could tell the truth, but she’s tired of always disappointing her family. Now, she must find a handsome, respectable-looking guy to be her fake fiancé. Troy McKnight can’t believe a gorgeous blonde wants to pretend to be engaged for the night. Why him? She’s his total opposite—impulsive, adventurous, and a risk-taker. He should say no. He’s not the type to go along with crazy schemes and drama, yet he can’t deny her pull. Giving into his attraction, he agrees to be her fiancé. What’s the worst thing that can happen? Turns out Cassandra’s father is a powerful venture capitalist who could make or break Troy's career, so they continue the ruse. But as their fake engagement spirals, their attempts to stop the madness fail. Troy wants to spend more time with Cassandra, but she fears losing her heart...to him. The charade must end, even if she wishes her fiancé for the night could be her perfect husband for life. One Night to Forever series: Book 1: Fiancé for the Night Book 2: The Wedding Lullaby Book 3: A Little Bit Engaged Book 4: Love on the Slopes

Handsome doctor Ben McKnight is everything the marriageable women of Blackwater Lake, Montana, want in a man—except willing! What he needs is a decoy: someone sweet and sexy to play the role of bride-to-be. Someone like the gorgeous new girl in town…. The last place Camille Halliday wants to be is Montana. But she won't be going anywhere unless she wins over the mutinous staff and salvages the business at the local hotel. So when gorgeous Dr. Ben makes his proposal—pretend to be his girlfriend in exchange for his help with her staff—she jumps at the offer. It's the answer to all her problems…until the fake hand-holding and kissing soon add up to much more than either of them bargained for!

After over 9 million copies sold, evil comes full circle for Lisa Jackson's internationally revered Detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya. Father John is back to terrorize The Big Easy...and the sinners of New Orleans will repent... There are killers so savage, so twisted, that they leave a mark not just on their victims, but on everyone who crosses their path. For Detectives Bentz and Montoya, Father John, a fake priest who used the sharpened beads of a rosary to strangle prostitutes, is one such monster. Bentz thought he’d ended that horror years ago when he killed Father John deep in the swamp. But now there are chilling signs he may have been wrong. A new victim has surfaced, her ruined body staged in deliberate, unmistakable detail. Either it’s a terrifying copycat, or Father John, the detective’s own recurring nightmare, has come back to haunt New Orleans. Another death, and another. Bentz is growing convinced that Father John isn’t just back. He’s circling closer, targeting those Bentz loves most. And this time, he won’t be stopped until the last sinner has paid the ultimate price . . .

In this romance of opposites attract, a former soldier turned writer is forced to take on a personal assistant—a woman who is as cheerful as he is grumpy. When former Special Forces agent Jack Garner opens his door to Erin Riley, he makes two things clear: he won’t sleep with her, and he writes alone. Clearly, fame and fortune have done nothing to brighten this bestselling author’s brooding manner. But his second book is long overdue, and Erin is there to jumpstart his writing . . . if not his heart. Bright, chatty and positive, Erin is like a sunny day to Jack’s perpetual night. And even as she struggles to contain her sizzling attraction, she knows she can help Jack have a breakthrough. When the words finally start to flow, Jack starts to wonder if “once upon a time” could become “happily-ever-after.” Now, that would be something worth writing about . . .

Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: A CAMDEN'S BABY SECRET The Camdens of Colorado by Victoria Pade Widowed Livi Camden had only ever kissed her late husband and is sure he was her only chance at love and happiness. At least until one wild night on a Hawaiian business trip leaves her pregnant with former bad boy Callan Tierney's baby. Will career-minded Callan and still-grieving Livi be able to give their new family a chance? A WORD WITH THE BACHELOR The Bachelors of Blackwater Lake by Teresa Southwick Erin Riley has a new gig as a book coach with bestselling author Jack Garner. He may be a monosyllabic grump, but she’s never been this drawn to a client. Jack is beginning to believe he is a one-hit wonder and doesn’t want to be pulled into her sunny disposition. These two might have opposite personalities, but maybe that's what will help them heal their equally battered hearts. THE COWGIRL'S FOREVER FAMILY The Cedar River Cowboys by Helen Lacey The last thing Brooke Laughton expected to see when she opened her door was sexy lawyer Tyler Madden with a baby in his arms. Turns out, she has a niece! While they wait for her brother to return and claim the baby, Brooke and Tyler give in to a deep attraction, but old fears threaten to keep them apart. Look for Harlequin Special Edition's August 2016 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family!