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HIGH SOCIETY SECRET PREGNANCY
Silhouette Desire
ISBN: 0373768796
July 2008
Maureen Child

Manhattan millionaire Max Rolland didn't do relationships…until his one-night stand turned up pregnant. Blue-blooded Julia Prentice may have been a lamb by day, but she'd been a lion in the bedroom. And when the expectant socialite showed up on his doorstep, Max knew the baby couldn't be his. But he offered marriage anyway.

For one year. He'd get his heir and a sexy bedmate. But before the prenup ink was dry, Max was wondering if he'd want more from Julia than just a business deal.…

 

 


 

FALLING FOR KING'S FORTUNE
Silhouette Desire
ISBN: 0373768680
May 2008
Maureen Child

According to airline tycoon Jackson King, business always triumphed over romance, and babies were best appreciated from afar. That was, until thebeautiful stranger with whom he'd shared a mind-blowing tryst revealed he had fathered her baby daughter.

If Casey Davis thought she could drop a bombshell like that and just disappear, she didn't know Jackson. For a King would never deny his own flesh and blood. He was determined to have his daughter under his roof…even if it meant marrying a near stranger.

 

 

 


 


MARRYING FOR KING'S MILLIONS
Silhouette Desire
ISBN: 0373768621
April 2008
Maureen Child

Wed and bed one of his biggest client's unsavory daughters? No thanks. But the only way millionaire Travis King could get the man off his back was to marry someone else. So he handpicked his temporary and on-his-terms bride— hometown girl Julie O'Hara. The woman was desperate and should easily fade into the background. And, as per their contract, she'd do exactly what he wanted during their year of platonic marriage. Unless what he wanted began to change.…

 

 

 


BARGAINING FOR KING'S BABY
Silhouette Desire
ISBN: 0373768575
March 11, 2008
Maureen Child

Just twenty more acres and millionaire Adam King would restore his family ranch to its former glory. So intense was his obsession, he even considered marrying the girl next door. For Gina Torino's father was willing to "sell" her in exchange for the much-desired land.

Gina was aware of her father's manipulative bargain…and decided to make a deal with Adam herself. She'd marry the ice-cold rancher. He'd get the land. And she'd get King's baby.

 

 

 


 

A FIEND IN NEED
NAL
ISBN: 0451223071
March 4, 2008
Maureen Child

It's only been a month since single mom Cassie Burke unexpectedly became the hottest demon killer in town-and already there's a price on her head and a website calling for her murder.

Then a sizzling hunk of a faery shows up on her porch in need of protection. Cassie's happy to help because, after all, he is an expert love slave. Plus, he gets along great with her teenage daughter-a heroic feat in itself.

After a few not-quite-chaste nights, Cassie knows why Queen Vanessa wants him back so badly-and why she's planning an all-out attack on her. Suddenly Cassie's wondering if she can fend off an entire city of demons-and if a little faery tail is even worth it...

 

 

 


 

HOLIDAY WITH A VAMPIRE:
Christmas Cravings\Fate Calls

Silhouette Nocturne
ISBN: 0373617763
December 2007
Maureen Child

'TIS THE SEASON TO TAKE A WALK ON THE DARK SIDE…

Silhouette Nocturne is proud to present these two sensual, heartwarming tales of love during the holiday season. True, the heroes may not wear red suits or be very jolly. But tall, dark and handsome, with the unusual power to thrill, can sometimes be the best gift of all.

In Christmas Cravings by Maureen Child, a vampire finds himself in need of a miracle, and discovers it on the doorstep of his childhood home in the form of Theresa Franklin.

Most women dream of being swept off their feet by a man—not whisked away by a devastatingly handsome vampire. But for Connie Morales in Fate Calls by Caridad Piñeiro, Hadrian's tempting kisses make her long to deliver the gift of life to a man who thinks he has no soul.…

 

 

 


 

The Surprise Christmas Bride
Harlequin Reprint
ISBN: 0373198965
November 2007
Maureen Child

ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS…

Finding herself in bed with her childhood love after being jilted at the altar by another man wasn't exactly Casey Oakes's idea of a merry Christmas. But she knew she wouldn't have wanted to spend her "wedding" night alone—even if Jake didn't love her.

HE GOT A WIFE…

After he and Casey were caught in compromising positions, Jake had proposed. But love had made a fool out of him once, so he told himself that it was only lust his new bride inspired.…

AND A SURPRISE!

Until the stick turned pink and Casey was congratulating him on his impending fatherhood!

 

 

 


 

CAPTURED BY THE BILLIONAIRE
Silhouette Desire
ISBN: 0373768265
October 2007
Maureen Child

Revenge is sweeter in paradise.

Billionaire Gabriel Vaughn had all but forgotten the past...until Debbie Harris arrived at his luxury resort. She'd walked away from him once, but now he wasn't letting her leave his island without exacting his own brand of revenge— the ultimate seduction.

Debbie realized Gabriel would only release her if she revealed the true reasons she'd left him years ago. But could she resist their heated attraction long enough to learn if Gabriel had a deeper motive for making her the billionaire's captive?

 

 

 


SEDUCED BY THE RICH MAN
Silhouette Desire
ISBN: 0373768206
September 2007
Maureen Child

There was little left that could surprise Janine Shaker—except for billionaire Max Striver's suddenly proposing a fake marriage.

Max's need for a temporary wife and his desire for Janine seemed to coincide perfectly. He knew that Janine wasn't in a position to refuse his offer—or his bed.

But then their make-believe marriage became more passionate than either anticipated. Would it cause them to forget this was all just a game of pretend?

 

 

 


SCORNED BY THE BOSS
Silhouette Desire
ISBN: 0373768168
August 2007
Maureen Child

Shipping tycoon Jefferson Lyon wasn't a man who took no for an answer—from anybody. So when his "faithful" secretary finally had enough of his difficult, demanding ways and quit, he followed her to the tropical resort where she was vacationing. There'd be no relaxing for Jefferson…he was playing at seduction in order to get Caitlyn back to work.

But his ex-assistant was turning out to be more determined, and more desirable, than the arrogant millionaire had ever realized.

 

 

 



MORE THAN FIENDS
NAL
ISBN: 0451221273
June 2007
Maureen Child

Cassidy Burke is finding it hard to believe that she's next in a long line of demon dusters-Burke women paired with centuries-old cleaning solution to shine windows and spot demons. Sure, her "Clean Sweep" maid service is taking off, but wiping out supernatural bad guys? Come on.

But Cassie's surprised by her sudden fighting instincts and fierce new strength...both of which she's going to need. For one thing, her teenage daughter thinks her dad is dead, but in truth he just never knew about her...and now he's moved back to town. And after many dateless years, men are finally lining up on Cassie's doorstep. Sadly, most of them aren't human.

 

 

 



THIRTY DAY AFFAIR
Silhouette Desire
ISBN: 0373767854
March 2007
Maureen Child

Hotel Empire Dominant Personality Trait: Always gets what he wants.

When grumpy, rich and gorgeous Nathan Barrister arrives at the Lake Tahoe lodge, all he can think about is how soon he can leave. His one-month commitment feels like solitary confinement— until a snowstorm traps him with lovely Keira Sanders. Suddenly a thirty-day affair sounds like just the thing to pass the time—if Keira agrees to his no-ties arrangement.

 

 

 


NEVERMORE
Silhouette Nocture
ISBN: 0373617577
February 2007
Maureen Child

Reborn moments after Queen Isabella of Spain ordered her lover's death, Santos accepted eternal life in exchange for protecting humanity. For centuries, he's kept himself secluded in a hillside mansion. But all that changes one night when he takes in a woman who claims to have seen him in a vision.

A dire prediction has convinced Erin Brady she will be murdered on her thirtieth birthday--and that Santos is the only man who can help her. Unwittingly drawn to the beauty who can read his thoughts and heart like no one ever has, Santos realizes she is his Destined Mate. And with the threat of her imminent extinction ticking like a time bomb, Santos suddenly has something worth dying…and worth living for.