BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. Texas Tycoon by New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer Matt Caldwell must be the hardest-hearted man in the Lone Star State. The last thing he wants to do is open up to a woman and risk getting hurt…until his beautiful new assistant walks through the office door. Leslie Murray is on the run and in need of a protector, stat—her new boss just might be up for the job. But when Leslie suddenly finds herself in Matt's strong arms, she wonders if she could be the one to knock down the bachelor's protective walls and finally bring love to this long, tall Texan. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Hidden Pleasures by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson The moment their paths crossed again at an auction, Galen Steele knew Brittany Thrasher was special. If she wants the house he just won so badly, how far is she willing to go to get it? That's when the Phoenix entrepreneur makes her an offer he fully expects her to refuse. All she has to do is be his lover for a week…

Enjoy a tale of true Texas love in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's reader-favorite story, Matt Caldwell: Texas Tycoon! Matt Caldwell must be the hardest-hearted man in the Lone Star State. The last thing he wants to do is open up to a woman—let alone trust her! —and risk getting hurt. So he's sworn off spending any time with a member of the fairer sex…until his beautiful new assistant walks through the office door. What's a mogul to do? On the run from her past, Leslie Murray is in need of a protector, stat. And her new boss might just be the one who can guard her present—and protect her future. But when Leslie suddenly finds herself in Matt's strong arms, she wonders if she could be the one to knock down the bachelor's protective walls and finally bring love to this long, tall Texan.

A Lone Star paternity bombshell, only from USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child! Texas toy mogul Wes Jackson is on the brink of a billion-dollar breakthrough–until a sinister anonymous tipster reveals Wes is a dad! Suddenly his family-friendly company is in crisis and Wes's sole focus is finding the daughter he never knew. But confronting the child's mother, Isabelle Graystone, means resisting a chemistry that is as fierce as ever. Wes's failure to commit sent Belle running five years ago. Now he's back, making himself indispensable and stoking Belle's deepest passions. But is his interest in her part of a bigger ploy?

Their story began five years ago. Callie fell madly, crazily in love with Zahir. But the war in his country was raging and nurturing their relationship was tenuous at best. When Callie was captured, the experience was terrifying. Zahir found and rescued her, but he knew it would be impossible to insulate her from danger in his country. Despite his wishes to be together, he knew that to keep her safe he must send her away. However, he wouldn’t let her go until she was his bride. In a secret wedding, he married her, and then spirited her to safety. She arrived in her haven traumatized, fearful, homeless…and pregnant. Slowly, she rebuilt her life, gave birth to her son and somehow learned to get on with living without Zahir. For five long years, Callie recovered from the nightmare of her captivity. And she raises her son. When Zahir enters her life once more, she can’t believe that the fire between them is hotter than before. But she refuses to give in, despite its intensity. She’s too afraid that the peace between the previously warring countries will end and that she or her son could be in peril again. She yearns to feel safe, but can she defy her heart or deny her son his father?

One convenient download. One bargain price. Get all July 2009 Silhouette Desire with one click! From royal palaces to the boardroom, Desire can strike anywhere, anytime! Get six passionate and provocative stories that span the globe, but always end with a happy ending. Bundle includes: Royal Seducer by Michelle Celmer, Taming the Texas Tycoon by Katherine Garbera, Inherited: Once Child by Day Leclaire, The Illegitimate King by Olivia Gates, Magnate's Make-Believe Mistress by Bronwyn Jameson, and Having the Billionaire's Baby by Sandra Hyatt.

An upstairs-downstairs affair always has consequences…from USA TODAY bestselling author Charlene Sands! She was an employee’s daughter. He was the heir. Now the tables have turned… Gracie Diaz is no longer a young girl watching the Wingate family from afar. She’s a woman of means after a lucky lottery win. And she’s pregnant with Sebastian Wingate’s child, thanks to a red-hot night after a Texas Cattleman’s Club ball. But his family has nearly lost everything. Is he seducing her just to use her newfound wealth? From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite. Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches Book 1: The Price of Passion by Maureen Child Book 2: Black Sheep Heir by Yvonne Lindsay Book 3: The Paternity Pact by Cat Schield Book 4: Trust Fund Fiancé by Naima Simone Book 5: Billionaire Behind the Mask by Andrea Laurence Book 6: In Bed with His Rival by Katherine Garbera Book 7: Tempted by the Boss by Jules Bennett Book 8: One Night in Texas by Charlene Sands

Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: One Night in Texas Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches By USA TODAY bestselling author Charlene Sands Gracie Diaz once envied the Wingate family—and wanted Sebastian Wingate. Now she’s wealthy in her own right—and pregnant with his baby! Was their one night all they’ll ever have? Or is there more to Sebastian than she’s ever knew? The Rancher Dynasties: Mesa Falls By USA TODAY bestselling Joanne Rock Ranch owner Miles Rivera is surprised to see a glamourous woman like Chiara Campagna in Mesa Falls. When he catches the influencer snooping, he’s determined to learn what she’s hiding. But when suspicion turns to seduction, can they learn to trust one another? Intimate Negotiations Blackwells of New York By Nicki Night Investment banker Zoe Baldwin is determined to make it in the city’s thriving financial industry but, when she meets her handsome new boss, Ethan Blackwell, it’s hard to keep things professional. As long days turn into hot nights, can their relationship withstand the secrets between them? For more stories filled with scandal and powerful heroes, look for Harlequin® Desire’s January 2021 Box set 1 of 2.

A lush tangle of small-town life branches out in this engrossing collection of short stories. -Kirkus Discoveries Each of Simolke's stories lets us look into the lives of some of the most interesting characters I have ever read about. -Amos Lassen, Literary Pride The ability to depict such a wide cross section of humanity, including details of each character's breadth of knowledge and experience, takes a talented, insightful author, and Duane Simolke is such a writer. -E. Conley, Betty's Books "A well-crafted collection of short stories." -L. L. Lee, author of Taxing Tallula "It was a real pleasure to read about the fictional town of Acorn, Texas, and get to meet all the different and varied people that Mr. Simolke so eloquently fleshed out." -Mark Kendrick, author of Desert Sons Visit the West Texas town of Acorn! Enjoy the German festival, a high school football game, homemade apple pie from the Turner Street Café, and the cool shade of a hundred-year-old oak tree. Meet dedicated teachers, unusual artists, shrewd business owners, closeted gays, and concerned neighbors. See how lives become intertwined in moments of humor or tragedy. Just be careful, because in Acorn, the sky is always falling! From romantic comedy to razor-sharp satire to moments of quiet reflection, Duane Simolke's award-winning tales transform a fictional West Texas town into a tapestry of human experiences.