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He’s a billionaire. She’s a high school teacher. They’re both in disguise... and falling dangerously in love! In a long-distance romance, Dana and Nick hid behind alter egos—the people they wish they were. When their letters are stolen, they have to team up—still hiding their identities even from each other—to chase down the thief during a massive blackout. But can their make-believe love story come true in the real world? Laugh and fall in love with them in a classic romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond. Affair de Coeur called this an “...

Reporter Laura Bennett discovers that Earth is being invaded by stealth, and key people replaced by doubles. Soon her investigation leads to buried secrets from her own past that put her at the center of this deadly crisis. Can she awaken her power in time to close the portal to destruction? The Library Journal described Echoes as “Like the best of Dean Koontz's supernatural chillers.” USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond has written more than 100 novels, including the Safe Harbor Medical mystery series and the eerie alternate universes novel Out of Her Universe.

The bride is on the run—right into a stranger’s arms! When Samantha Avery’s groom hands her a ring she recognizes as stolen, she has to run and keep running until his trial. But with nowhere safe to go, she hides out with a stranger—as his wife! Kieran French needs a temporary wife for legal reasons. But has Samantha jumped out of the lace-trimmed frying pan into the fire? Take your own plunge into this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by the USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Wore Gym Shoes and Assignment: Groom! “Jacqueline Diamond writes marvelous romantic comedy.”--...

Will the dark shadows of an old house claim another victim? Young widow Sharon and her little boy move into a Victorian rooming house, where she’s drawn to a fellow renter. But ex-cop Ian, a gifted artist, is obsessed with painting the woman his grandfather murdered—who looked exactly like Sharon. As danger closes in and an old tragedy appears to be playing out anew, can he save her? You’ll be hooked by the strong female protagonist and the intense, surprising turns. This fast-paced romantic thriller was written by USA Today bestselling novelist Jacqueline Diamond, author of the Safe ...

The cop and the ballerina: When their worlds collide, does love stand a chance? At the height of her success, dancer Kerry Guthrie’s career was cut short by an accident. Now she’s on her feet again, teaching young dancers and hoping for a comeback. Then she meets the father of her 15-year-old star student, and feels a new kind of spark. Police officer Chris Layne hails from a different world. Can they work together to make his daughter’s dreams come true, when he and his daughter are increasingly at odds? And can Kerry still realize her own dreams without losing the man she’s ...

Laughs meet chills in this suspenseful romantic comedy! Unfairly fired from her job as a reporter, strong heroine Alli Gardner leaps at the chance to prove herself by exposing an illegal adoption and blackmail ring. But she needs a pretend husband, and why not her longtime nemesis, sexy ex-cop Kevin Vickers? When the bullets start flying and the adrenaline gets pumping, so does their sizzling attraction. Is there safety in his arms, or greater danger? You won’t be able to put down this fast-paced romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of the Safe Harbor Medical series. “....

That baby in her arms... why won’t she admit it’s his daughter? Dr. Jason Carmichael can’t clearly remember what happened during the night he spent with Dr. Heather Rourke at a medical conference. He hasn’t seen her since then—until he joins the staff at her hospital, and is stunned to discover she has a baby just the right age to be the result. She swears the cute little girl belongs to her niece. But the closer they get, the more determined he is to find out if he’s a father... or even, to his astonishment, good husband material. Heather has spent years keeping secrets. Now ...

She just woke up in bed with her worst enemy! What’s her next move? Rival magazine editors Belle and Darryl wage a fierce, funny and public battle of wits. She skewers his arrogance, while he delights in needling her. Then someone spikes the punch at a party and...oops! They’re determined never to mention this again. But the joke has a punchline: there’s a little person due in nine months. When their secret goes viral, their clash goes nuclear! Can enemies become friends as well as co-parents? USA Today Bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond won a Romantic Times Career Achievement ...

They’re friends, but can they be lovers, too? Psychologist Amy is a virgin who pretends to be experienced at love. When it comes to her best friend, handsome doctor Quent, she’s her own worst enemy. Despite the sparks and laughter, she retreats from what she craves: him. When his little niece and nephew need a home, he offers Amy a marriage of convenience. Neither is willing to risk damaging their friendship but how long can the sexy doctor and the shy counselor maintain their delicate balance? You’ll relish this sweet romance about trust, orphans and family—and a very special ...

Someone stole all her money. Now she has to marry a stranger to get it back! Kind, generous Sandra Duval’s late husband left her a fortune, but her trusted money manager just ran off with it. Then a handsome stranger whisks her away in a limo and offers a bold plan to save the day. His proposal comes with a (temporary) wedding ring and his two cute children, also temporary (for her). The problem is, as Sandra and Jean-Luc close in on the stolen billions—amid plenty of hilarious twists and turns—she’s isn’t sure she wants this arrangement to end. But a deal is a deal, isn’t it? ...

She’s a Hollywood reporter with a glamorous assignment that turns deadly: solve a famous cold-case mystery. It’s all fun with movie stars... until the killer reawakens, and targets her! A magazine hires offbeat journalist Kenny Rubin to figure out who killed actress Melinda Rivers five years ago. And she’s supposed to do it before the airing of a new movie about the murder. Many of the people involved in the filming knew Melinda, and one might be the actual killer. As Kenny investigates, people start dying around her, and her bipolar disorder messes with her perceptions. Can she ...

Welcome to a sparkling battle of wits. Who’s winning? A yet-to-be-born baby! When businessman Oliver agrees to rent his spare room to his zany friend Brooke, he doesn’t expect to have to rescue the mother-to-be from her wildly unpredictable decisions—or for her to save him from a near-catastrophic financial move. And neither of them anticipates that, with the baby’s scoundrel of a father out of the picture, Oliver will develop a surprise longing for daddy-hood. When the tables turn on Oliver, there’s a baby waiting for him and Brooke to figure out that they were meant to be ...

She’s posing as a bounty hunter’s wife... at a marriage weekend! Fun-loving heiress Maddy Armand has a gift for getting into trouble. First, a misguided magic spark makes her fall for a bounty hunter. Then, he accidentally kidnaps her. The next thing she knows, she’s posing as his wife at a marriage weekend—to catch a killer! You’ll be hanging onto your hat in this roller-coaster of a novel, which Romantic Times called “a well paced, entertaining story.” It’s by the USA Today bestselling author of the Safe Harbor Medical Mystery series.

She’ll stop at nothing! When kick-ass cop Rachel meets Dr. Handsome under suspicious circumstances, she nearly claps him in handcuffs. But once she discovers there’s a little girl’s happiness at stake, she’ll stop at nothing to help him, even faking an engagement. Except, what if one of them really falls in love? Don’t miss this romantic comedy with a touch of intrigue from a USA Today bestselling author whose books have sold more than 7 million copies worldwide. Unforgettable characters, a pretend engagement, a single father and a dash of danger. “A warm-hearted romance... ...

The officer is a wild and crazy guy—but dead serious about saving a child’s life—in this delightful enemies-to-lovers romcom. Detective Hale Crandall’s party lifestyle annoys Connie, his beautiful, prickly next-door neighbor, until he races into a burning building to rescue the little boy she’s trying to adopt. He struggles against a newfound yearning for love and daddyhood... and then someone threatens her safety. Is the stalker her ex-husband, a fellow police office who’s Hale’s buddy, or someone neither of them suspects? When Hale’s protective instincts surge to the fore,...

All she wants for Christmas is a fake fiancé! Wealthy executive Dave Anders may not be veterinarian Merrie McGregor’s type, but he makes a great Santa for her young niece. She’s impressed enough to agree to a pretend engagement to protect the little girl—only he seems to be taking his role as her fiancé a little too seriously. Celebrate the holiday spirit with this sweet romantic comedy by the USA Today bestselling author of The Would-Be Mommy and Designer Genes.

He’s a handsome rogue with a playful spirit, the perfect daddy for Christmas. He’s also Karen’s total opposite—just what a hardworking mom doesn’t need! Her young children adore this fun, spontaneous writer of kooky, spooky novels. But while Terry stirs Karen’s excitement, he plans to buy her beloved Victorian house right out from under her. Opposites may attract, but how can these two unlikely personalities create a home together? By the USA Today bestselling author of the Safe Harbor Medical series.

The new small-town doctor needs a lesson in empathy. His fiery nurse — and the young son he never knew he had — are about to hand him one. Nurse Yvonne has fielded cruel gossip and rejection since giving birth to her precious daughter, with no daddy in sight. Now she’s ready to do battle with the clinic’s handsome new physician. However, Connor’s judgmental side is due for a shock: he has to take custody of a son he never knew about, a smart-talking, leather-jacketed four-year-old with attitude. He desperately needs Yvonne’s parenting help. Oh, and the doctor’s been guarding a...

She’s only pretending to be a bride. Or so she hopes! When an infallible psychic has a vision of Krista Lund marrying brash detective Connor Fallon, she’s horrified. To stave off disaster, she stages a pretend wedding that matches the vision, right down to the red gym shoes. But Connor has a price for cooperating in this zany scenario: a weekend with Krista playing his bride in Las Vegas, working on a case. Almost from the start, matters go haywire. So haywire that the bizarre wedding still might happen—for real! Don’t miss this madcap romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling ...

Can an outcast girl save her kingdom? Born of the hated old race, Shadow faces a battle to the death against her half-sister—the evil queen—to free their land from the undead. To awaken her powers, she must journey with her ragtag band of friends to a forbidden realm to win over a powerful and dangerous wizard who may rise to her aid, or destroy her. First published by the classic science fiction imprint DAW, Shadowlight has won praise for its fast pace, original storyline and memorable characters. “I strongly recommend this novel to all fantasy readers,” writes Shauna Roberts, ...