Is she too smart to fall in love?It was a hard lesson, but Libby Cameron learned it…twelve years ago. Now her ex-husband has moved to town, but Libby's too smart to go down that road again. Doing the smart thing isn't easy, though, once she discovers that Trent is caring for a sweet and sad little girl all by himself.Kylie Baker needs her, and Libby can't ignore that fact. Nor can she ignore the long-dormant feelings that Trent has awoken. But how can she f...

"First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Meg with a baby carriage."Once upon a time, Meg and Scott Harper had it all. But then life got in the way, and they lost sight of what was important. Each other.Now twenty years have passed, and they seem to be just going through the motions. Is it finally time to call it quits? But before they can make that decision, they are confronted with a crisis…one they can only get through together.

Brady Logan never expected to find Nell Porter when he left California. He didn’t even know he was looking for her.After the death of his wife and child, Brady Logan barely felt like living, never mind loving again. Meeting Nell has somehow made him want to do both. She’s nothing like the people he knew in the past, but he’s ready to leave all that behind anyway.How could he know that Nell harbors a secret that makes it impossible for them to ever be togeth...

Pursuing a multidisciplinary approach, this book demonstrates the best quality care for pregnant women and new mothers who may have complex social needs. This book will benefit all health and social care professionals working in women’s health, while also providing a valuable reference guide for maternity departments. The latest Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK (MBRRACE-UK) demonstrates the consequences that having multiple complexit...

Bodies surface and disappear, seduce and corrupt in these original stories by bestselling, award-winning female crime writers from the Killer Women crime-writing collective. Keep your eyes peeled, your ears cocked and your wits about you as twenty deliciously twisted tales take you to surprising places... 'A killer collection of dark and devious tales' Mark Billingham'A lot of women have terrified me over the years, but none quite like these...

The last time Annie Greer saw Eden Bay was in her rearview mirror. And she'd keep it that way if not for the SOS from the only family she has. While she may have come home, she has no intention of reconnecting with the town that thinks the worst of her.Too bad fate has different plans-namely Kyle Becker. Despite her attempts to avoid him, the attraction between them grows. But can they overcome their shared history? The obstacle seems too great. Then Kyle gives her a letter-a voice...

A Family All Her OwnAt twenty-seven, Rose Kellogg knows it's unlikely that she'll ever marry. Her dreams of motherhood seem hopeless. Until she rescues Alf, a young boy abandoned in her father's barn in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. In Alf, Rose finally has hope again, and she's not alone….Cattle rancher Seth Montgomery always felt awkward around people, but that's not the case with Rose and Alf. Seth instantly bonds with the shy boy and is eager to help...

It isn't easy being a kid. Life's a trial for nine-year-old Nick Porter. His grandfather wants him to be good at sports, but he's hopeless. His grandmother wants him to eat vegetables, but he hates them. His aunt Andrea—who's his guardian—is nice, but she's always on him about school and manners and stuff.It isn't easy being an adult. Tony's worked hard to escape his past, and that means business always has to come first. So he's less than happy whe...

"First comes love, then comes marriage…"Once upon a time, Meg and Scott Harper had it all. But then life got in the way, and they lost sight of what was important. Each other. Now twenty years have passed, and they seem to be just going through the motions. Maybe it's time to call it quits… But before they do, they are confronted with a crisis—one they can only get through together.

What if love isn't what it seems to be?For Isabel and Sam Lambert it was love at first sight. And since then, they've created a good life together. But when a stranger named Mark Taylor knocks on their door, claiming to be Sam's son, Isabel is shocked to realize that her life might be nothing but lies.Isabel wants answers from Sam, but he's retreated, leaving her to sort through everything they've shared and decide what kind of future they have. Reconciling themselves to th...

There's one test that a single woman doesn't want to come out positiveFor Pam Carver, trouble comes in the form of a home pregnancy kit. She wants her baby, but with the father completely out of the picture, she's all on her own. Then her friend and colleague Grant Gilbert makes her an incredible offer. Marriage for one year.Pam needs a father for her baby. Grant needs help with his estranged son. Marriage in name only is a good idea. But it isn't easy trying...

The first time Laurel Eden sees Belleporte, she realizes it's the perfect place to live. The dreams she's always had can finally come true. Little does she know that this simple decision is going to change everything—for her and for those she loves….The first time Ben Nolan meets Laurel, he realizes she's like no one else he's ever met. If his situation were different, he'd try to get to know her better, but a relationship with Laurel is out of the question. Especially after he unco...