Maureen Child

Is it a baby trap or will the boss become a dad?

When Jenny Marshall meets gaming tycoon Mike Ryan, she thinks she's met The One. But when he realises she's his competitor's niece he believes she's spying on him! Jenny thinks she's done with Mike…until she gets a new job — and he's her boss! 

His angelic-looking employee is more temptation than Mike can resist — even if he still can't trust her. Now, she's pregnant with his baby. Is she playing the most elaborate game of all…or could mother and child be his if only he opens his guarded heart?

This rich rancher needs his assistant for business and pleasure! Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child 

Andi Beaumont has a dilemma: she's wedded to her job, when she really wants to wed her boss, Mac McCallum. The only solution: quit and save herself from heartbreak. But Mac isn't having it. 

The Texas Cattleman's Club stalwart has weathered many storms, including a recent attempt to destroy his ranching business. He can't let Andi get away. So he comes up with a plan to get closer to her. But his all–business approach is about to backfire when he discovers the pure pleasure of being with his alluring assistant…

Fast Fiction Hot – short, sexy reads

Ben Gray was a sexy, hardworking cowboy. It had been so easy for Holly Banks to fall for the man–and his lies. After finding out the truth about the man she loved, Holly flew home to New York, a place as far from the Ben's Montana ranch as she could get. She never expected Ben to follow her to Manhattan, to do whatever it took to find her…and get her back.

Finn’s Pregnant Bride - Sharon Kendrick

The passion between Catherine and property tycoon Finn Delaney was overwhelming. But their first sensual encounter ended all too abruptly. And when Finn claimed Catherine again with a passionate seduction, it was in revenge for a kiss-and-tell article he thought she’d written about him! When Finn learned of his mistake – and Catherine’s pregnancy – he was determined to put it right, with a convenient marriage for the baby’s sake. Catherine couldn’t refuse – but could she make her marriage real?

A Deal With Benefits - Susanna Carr

Ashley Jones has been sitting in Sebastian Cruz’s office for hours. Because behind the imposing wooden doors sits the man who stole her family’s island home – and she wants it back. But the fight is knocked from her when Ashley recognises him as the man who betrayed her after their night together.

Sebastian has no intention of giving the island back, but he does want Ashley. He agrees to her deal, but has a few sub-clauses of his own. Specifically, a month at his beck and call – and in his bed!

After Hours With Her Ex - Maureen Child

After two long years, Sam Wyatt is home. He has big plans for his family’s ski resort. But first he must face those he left behind – including the ex-wife he has never forgotten.

Lacy Sills has barely recovered from Sam’s desertion – and now he’s her boss! How can she work with him every day and keep from falling for him all over again? But when Lacy learns Sam has ulterior motives for rekindling their romance, she’s not sure she can forgive him...not even with an unexpected pregnancy to consider!

A pregnancy shock…and only her best friend can help… From USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child! 

Style–maven and TV personality Naomi Price has made her share of mistakes with men – and she has her secret pregnancy to prove it! But when it comes to her best friend – rich rancher and inventor Toby McKittrick – her taste is impeccable.

With the town blackmailer threatening to divulge Naomi's pregnancy secret, Toby steps in and pretends to be the dad. Now that's what best friends are for! But will their relationship ruse turn into the real deal before the scandal blows up as big as the Lone Star State?

The Greek’s Christmas Bride - Lynne Graham

Coldly ruthless and deeply cynical, Apollo Metraxis has made a career of bachelorhood. But when the inheritance of his father’s estate is conditional on a marriage and a child, he is forced to do the unthinkable!

Unpolished Pixie Robinson is the world’s worst choice of a wife for Apollo. Yet her family’s mounting debts leave her defenceless and therefore uniquely suitable. But when the wedding night exposes Pixie’s untouched vulnerability, striking a chord in the dark reaches of his heart, Apollo is forced to think again. And that’s before he discovers that she’s carrying not one – but two Metraxis heirs!

Unwrapping His Convenient Fiancée - Melanie Milburne

Violet Drummond can’t face another office Christmas party as a singleton, but charismatic family friend Cameron McKinnon seems like the perfectly platonic plus one for the festive season. Until he reveals his plan to make Violet his convenient fiancée!

Wealthy Architect Cameron sees this charade as the perfect escape hatch from the unwelcome attention of an important client’s wife, but soon fake feelings shift to real attraction. There’s only one thing Cameron wants to unwrap on Christmas morning – the staid suit from Violet’s lush body – and he’s willing to push the boundaries of their agreement to accommodate his growing desire...

Christmas In The Billionaire’s Bed - Janice Maynard

Whatever possessed Emma Braithwaite to move to Silver Glen? She had no illusions that being in Aidan Kavanagh’s hometown would reignite their love. But now that Aiden’s returned for his brother’s Christmas wedding, it’s clear her explosive attraction to him has lost none of its power.

She is the cool, English beauty whose betrayal once shattered his heart. So Aidan’s not looking for reconciliation; all he wants is Emma in his bed! Needless to say, Emma has other ideas: she’s not settling for anything less than commitment this time...

Maid Under The Mistletoe - Maureen Child

Single mum Joy Curran needs this temporary holiday housekeeping job working for a reclusive billionaire. But her sexy, aloof boss pulls at Joy’s heartstrings – and her long denied desires – in unexpected ways....

Sam Henry never got over the loss of his wife and son, and he’s shut himself off from happiness, love...and the holidays. But Joy and her sweet daughter bring laughter into his life. And living with his new maid ignites a passion he can’t ignore. After one glorious night in Joy’s arms, will this beauty be the Christmas miracle to change the beast forever?

The prodigal ex-husband returns…as the boss!

After two long years, Sam Wyatt is home. He has big plans for his family's ski resort. But first he must face those he left behind — including the ex-wife he has never forgotten.

Lacy Sills-Wyatt has barely recovered from Sam's desertion. Now he's her boss! How can she work with him every day? And how can she keep from falling for him all over again? The answer is: she can't. But when Lacy learns Sam has ulterior motives for rekindling their romance, she's not sure she can forgive him…not even with an unexpected pregnancy to consider!

But surely she can pretend to be a selfmade billionaire's fiancée for a little while, just until his mother regains her health.

Surely she can keep her heart out of this affair, no matter how sexy he is – or how well he plays the devoted lover.

Surrender To The Past — Carole Mortimer

Mia Burton thinks she's seen the last of Ethan Black — the man who haunts her heart. She's wanted to forget him, but can you really dismiss from your mind the most magnificent man you've ever met? He's a painful reminder of her troubled past and she needs him to stay just a memory...

But Ethan's returned in all his very real glory! Mia wonders what his motive is, because it's clear he'll do whatever it takes to win her back, including whisking her off to his luxury villa in the South of France!

An Outrageous Proposal – Maureen Child

When Georgia Page accepts Sean Connolly's proposal, she knows it's crazy. But surely she can pretend to be a self-made billionaire's fiancée for a little while, just until his mother regains her health. Surely she can keep her heart out of this affair, no matter how sexy he is — or how well he plays the devoted lover.

It all seems so simple—until their pretend kisses and fake embraces lead to something all too real, something neither of them expected. Something that could turn an outrageous proposal into wedding bells...

Love At First Sight — B.J. Daniels

But when she witnessed a murder, good breeding went by the wayside. She set out to expose the murdererand came away with amnesia. The only thing she knew: she'd married the sexiest, strongest, single most beautiful man she'd ever seen.

Solid and built, Jack Adams was a tough-guy cop who always got his man. But this time the girl next door got him — as her husband! Jack had tried everything to deter Karen from her pursuit. The only way to protect her was to pose as her new groom until the killer was caught or she remembered...or Jack died from wanting the witness.

Devilish Lord, Mysterious Miss — Annie Burrows

With his dark, haunted eyes and forbidding expression, the menacing Lord Matthison has the reputation of the devil. Living on the fringes of polite society, he has still to get over the death of his one true love seven years ago.

But Cora Montague's body has never been found. So when he encounters a fragile-looking woman, the image of his betrothed, working in a London dressmakers, Matthison is convinced Cora is still alive. But what should he do to claim her?