In the span of a year, Bane Carter acquired a new job, his brother's four kids, a crappy nanny and, worst of all, his ex-wife. What could possibly go wrong? Rule number one—never help an ingrate! Ignoring that hard-learned lesson put Dahl Baby Hamilton straight in the path of her famous ex. All she has to do is save her cousin's failing restaurant, First Down, then she can go back to her fabulous life. But the main financier—Bane Carter, her ex—finds out and decides to make her life a living hell. Either she becomes the personal chef for an ailing house manager, one neglectful nanny and his four charges or risk having her reputation ruined. What's an award-winning chef to do when her sexy ex-husband is blackmailing her? The only black GM in the league, former football hero Bane Carter has his work cut out for him. It's bad enough that he has to navigate around a dysfunctional team, but the recent passing of his brother and his wife have given him full guardianship of their kids. On top of all that, the last thing he needs is to bump into the woman who broke his heart at the worst possible time—the beginning of his career. After two failed marriages, Bane realizes he has always been searching for the one who got away the first time. Of course, he doesn't expect to find her in the same city, let alone cooking in his restaurant.

The job was to pick up and deliver an RV trailer up the East Coast, but there was a catch. Coming along for the ride home was Courtney Habberman—the most revered goddess ever to walk the halls of Holchester High School. It was ten years later, but she still turned me into a babbling pile of protein. That all changed when we got stuck in Foggy Bend—a place that put us on an even level. A few days of immersion in a culture so dissimilar to our own brought out profound changes in us both. We learned what we could become if we put our faith in one another, but first, we had to learn that faith requires compromise.

Leaving LA was the best decision Vanessa Hamilton ever made. Becoming embroiled in a political scandal in her seaside hometown could be the worst. Bay Point mayor Gregory Langston wants the beautiful floral designer who is so committed to their community to help run his reelection campaign. It's bad enough he's planning to tear down the town's legendary carousel -- now Vanessa's attraction to the charismatic homegrown politician is threatening to spiral out of control.

Bridget Brennan, CEO of Female Factor, shows readers how to win sales and grow market share by creating a customer experience that appeals to the most powerful consumers: women. When people think about the world’s growth markets, they often envision countries like China and India. Yet they miss the largest one right here at home, no matter where you call home: women. With women driving 70 to 80 percent of consumer spending, it would seem an obvious strategy to learn how best to appeal to this continually expanding market. Common sense? Yes. Common practice? No. In Winning Her Business, Bridget Brennan, advisor to some of the world’s biggest brands and businesses, provides a roadmap for selling in a world dominated by the rise of women’s economic power. Brennan introduces The Four Motivators® Framework, which shows how every company can help customers feel: connected to them, their brand, and their business, inspired to buy from them specifically, confident in their buying decisions, and appreciated for their business. Showcasing best practices from brands as diverse as Lexus, Sephora, Allstate and the Minnesota Vikings NFL team, Winning Her Business offers invaluable insights into women as consumers and shows that almost all businesses have an opportunity to create an inclusive customer experience that inspires increased sales, referrals, and repeat business.

A recipe for desire Bay Point Confessions Celebrity chef Micah Langston’s ambition keeps him successful, wealthy and single. His brother wants him to open a restaurant in their California hometown—and that means checking out the gorgeous competition. Jasmine Kennedy is falling for Micah’s intense seduction until she discovers his new venture will ruin her grandmother’s business. After tasting Jasmine’s sweet passion, Micah knows no other woman can satisfy him…but has betrayal spoiled her appetite for love?

Can an untamed cowboy make a proper father? Cooper Fortune Maloney is the next best brother—and he knows it. But when Alana Searle wins him in the Chatelaine, Texas, bachelor auction, he doesn’t mind being second choice. The flirty ranch hand has a few tricks up his denim sleeve he’s sure will win her over. The surprise is on Coop, however, when he learns what lovely Alana is hiding—and what she seeks! From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. The Fortunes of Texas: Hitting the Jackpot Book 1: A Fortune's Windfall by Michelle Major Book 2: Fortune's Dream House by Nina Crespo Book 3: Winning Her Fortune by Heatherly Bell Book 4: Fortune's Fatherhood Dare by Makenna Lee Book 6: Fortune's Runaway Bride by Allison Leigh Book 7: Self-Made Fortune by Judy Duarte

Sleigh bells and seduction… Mariella Vency never dreamed her son’s favorite soccer star would become his team’s temporary coach. Nor did she anticipate the sexy-as-sin playboy melting her guarded heart. Sam Kelly is everything a single mom could want—successful, charismatic…but completely off-limits. She can’t fall in bed—or in love!—with a man soon leaving town. Will Sam surprise her and make their yuletide fling more permanent?