“THIS CHILD IS YOURS….” Softhearted Rachel Quinn traveled 1200 miles to her old hometown to deliver an orphaned infant to its only kin, rugged, rough-hewn Kane Riley. Trouble was, years ago Kane had unwittingly stirred womanly dreams and desires in Rachel’s teenage heart. Dreams she’d long since abandoned. Worse, the brusque, brooding loner the townsfolk shunned claimed he’d be nobody’s hero, refused to take his tiny niece—unless Rachel became the temporary nanny. Still, Rachel saw baby Heather gain a toehold in Kane’s hardened, haunted heart. And she found herself foolishly aching to live out her lost dreams: to make this man and child hers.

He had always wanted one ever since he was little… He might not be the one he would have picked himself. He has some strange habits, eats weird food and disappears for hours of the day. But he is perfect really, in his own way. This is the classic story of a boy and his best friend but with a twist! Told from the perspective of the dog, this book is a hilarious, touching and fresh take on the relationship between a boy and his dog, or in this case, a dog and his boy. Written and illustrated by the wonderfully talented Olivier Tallec, this is book would make the perfect story for a child with a furry best friend.

THE CHILD SHE'D DO ANYTHING TO PROTECT Becoming a mother to her precious orphaned nephew had turned timid, mousy Susan Gulley into a fiercely maternal tigress. She'd do anything to keep little Joey a secret from Jonah Rhodes, the handsome but hard-edged uncle who might claim him as his own. So she fled unforgettable Jonah and became "Molly Jones." Little did she know that, six years later, Jonah would meet—and want to marry—"Molly," arousing longings that rivaled even motherhood. Together they'd make perfect parents for Joey. But what would happen when her beloved learned that she'd been living—and he'd been loving—a lie?

In this collection of her finest and best-known short essays, Natalia Ginzburg explores both the mundane details and inescapable catastrophes of personal life with the grace and wit that have assured her rightful place in the pantheon of classic mid-century authors. Whether she writes of the loss of a friend, Cesare Pavese; or what is inexpugnable of World War II; or the Abruzzi, where she and her first husband lived in forced residence under Fascist rule; or the importance of silence in our society; or her vocation as a writer; or even a pair of worn-out shoes, Ginzburg brings to her reflections the wisdom of a survivor and the spare, wry, and poetically resonant style her readers have come to recognize. "A glowing light of modern Italian literature . . . Ginzburg's magic is the utter simplicity of her prose, suddenly illuminated by one word that makes a lightning streak of a plain phrase. . . . As direct and clean as if it were carved in stone, it yet speaks thoughts of the heart.' — The New York Times Book Review

Doss's charming, touching, and at times hilarious chronicle tells how each of the children, representing white, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Mexican, and Native American backgrounds, came to her and husband Carl, a Methodist minister. She writes of the way the "unwanted" feeling was erased with devoted love and understanding and how the children united into one happy family. Her account reads like a novel, with scenes of hard times and triumphs described in vivid prose. The Family Nobody Wanted, which inspired two films, opened doors for other adoptive families and was a popular favorite among parents, young adults, and children for more than thirty years. Now this edition will introduce the classic to a new generation of readers. An epilogue by Helen Doss that updates the family's progress since 1954 will delight the book's loyal legion of fans around the world.

Ten-Mile Morning is a true story about a man's battle to overcome his five-year struggle with anorexia nervosa. Ultimately, however, this is a story of hope and recovery. This moving memoir will inspire you as it affirms that life after eating disorders is one of self-acceptance, self-realization, and self-respect.

Harlequin® Historical brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! This box set includes: THE BRIDE LOTTERY The Fairfax Brides by Tatiana March (Western) James Fast Elk Blackburn needs a caretaker for his niece, so he bids on Miranda Fairfax in the town's bridal auction! But could the bounty hunter's convenient marriage be more than he bargained for? RUMORS AT COURT Royal Weddings by Blythe Gifford (Medieval) Widow Valerie of Florham never dreamed of a liaison with handsome Sir Gil Wolford, but then comes a royal decree—they must wed! And the temptations of the marriage bed change everything… Available via Reader Service and online: THE DUKE'S UNEXPECTED BRIDE by Lara Temple (Regency) The Duke of Harcourt must marry, but he needs a more suitable bride than bubbly Sophie Trevelyan. Until Sophie's life is endangered, and Max must rescue her with an unexpected proposal!

Falling in Love . . . Shelly fells as if she's living in a fantasyland. She's spending the school year in southern California, where flowers bloom in November, oranges grow on trees, and lawns are mowed in winter. When the star of the basketball team smiles at her, Shelly feels as if she's been touch by magic. Now she's about to discover the magic of falling in love! A bittersweet story of first love from one of America's most beloved children's authors.

Sarah O'Higgins faces the challenges of coming of age in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, where she begins to imagine a fairy-tale life in which hers could take. The story traces the trajectory of her beginnings in Williamsburg, the familial pasts of her Northern mother and father, and the discovery of her Prince Charming, whose historical roots are linked to the fifteenth President of the United States. The brief love affair is magical, but leads to a not-so-happy Cinderella ending when William, her Prince Charming, takes an extended trip to South America and becomes enamored with Latin American culture and women. After she realizes that her fairy-tale love is lost, she searches for remnants of her lost love in the countries of South America in an attempt to understand the lure. Without a clear understanding of his attachment to Latin America, Sarah turns her Cinderella story gone sour into a journey of discovery and opportunity for new beginnings.