Книги автора: Elizabeth Harbison

Living out her own fairy tale…American Emma Lawrence knew she was too ordinary to ever have a British aristocrat fall in love with her! But when she found herself locked in the Earl of Palliser's embrace, her heart couldn't help but hope. Now ensconced on Brice Palliser's lavish estate, Emma saw how different her everyday life was from the earl's. And Brice made her feel like the belle of the ball, when the clock struck midnight, would Emma be left with a pumpkin carriage…or the keys to Brice's heart?

Falling for the BossOur past is no longer a secret now that I’m working at Hanson Media. Believe me, Evan, I didn’t plan this when I took the job. All I know is twelve years ago you left town without so much as a kiss goodbye. Now you’re back and I’m with you I feel like the years apart never happened. But I promised myself not to fall in love again…especially with you.Her Best-Kept SecretJenny, thank you for showing me around Tokyo, our days together have been much more intriguing than the merger I’m supposed to be working on. And the sparks between us really burn bright! I know you’ve always wondered about the woman who gave you up for adoption. Well, finding her might be easy… Mergers & MatrimonyFierce head negotiator Morito Taka and Helen Hanson are getting on famously, working together on a corporate merger. It’s surprising that he’d even talk to someone from the other side of the negotiating table, but her vulnerable beauty and sparkling blue eyes seem to have captivated him! But mixing work with pleasure can be a very risky business…

A TASTE FOR TROUBLETo sexy police chief Dan Duvall, a man of few words, Beldon's annual «Rocky Top Chili Cookoff» was one huge pain in the posterior. The locals got rowdy, and his sleepy little town was overrun with city slickers. Bah!But this year, one visiting New Yorker turned the entire burg upside down! The moment willowy, whip-smart Josephine Ross set foot in Beldon, all hell broke loose–from sneaky thefts to saucy scandals–irritating the heck out of the hardworking lawman. Dan sure wasn't ready to have his heart broken by another sexy city girl, so why on earth was he dreaming about Josie's kissable lips–and hoping against hope that she'd be his?

AND MOMMY MAKES THREEIn her seventeenth summer Darcy Beckett discovered true love. So she gave herself, body and soul, to hell-raising ranch hand Joe Tyler. Darcy saw a future of babies and bliss. But her grandfather saw red–and sent Darcy packing. Away from the ranch–and into a monied but loveless marriage.Now, ten years later, her grandfather's will has brought Darcy back to the ranch. Back to Joe. And to his adorable six-year-old son, who wanted a mommy for Christmas. Darcy secretly pined for the rakish cowboy and his enchanting little sidekick. But she and Joe had grown worlds apart. And only a miracle–or the True Love Ranch–could give their hungry hearts a home….

FROM PLAIN JANE TO PRINCESS?Amy Scott had been more at home sitting in her small-town bookshop than she'd ever be on the imperial throne of Lufthania. But according to heart-stoppingly-handsome Crown Prince Wilhelm, that is exactly where the striking redhead belonged, on his throne.Then just as Amy, uh, Princess Amelia, was getting the hang of the princess thing–and oh-so-much closer to her regal tutor–Prince Will wanted to bow out of her life. It seemed he had a personal rule about falling in love, especially with his new sovereign.To win his heart, Amy would have to make some royal allowances. But could she keep her charming prince and also make this fairy tale come true?

Fabulous FathersHIS AMNESIAC BRIDE…Could Andrew Bennett really be face-to-face with his late wife? She was the woman he'd never stopped loving, without whom he'd felt life wasn't worth living. And now Laura was suddenly, mysteriously back…but she didn't recognize him…or their child.Laura couldn't remember being a wife and mother at all. How could she have forgotten a man like Andrew? So loving, such a good father. And a daughter with eyes so like her own, in need of a mommy. Could Laura be blessed with the chance to make her family whole again?This Fabulous Father can be chosen from the heart….

TAMING OF THE ICE PRINCESS…Tired of her sister's meddling in her love life, Kate Gregory knows their ancient-fashioned father won't bless her sister's wedding plans until she finds someone. And she discovers the perfect candidate when her childhood nemesis returns to save his family's ranch. Pretending to fall for Ben Devere will achieve two goals–1) She'll get revenge for his careless handling of her childhood heart and 2) Her sister will get out of her hair!But what seems like a foolproof plan soon goes deliciously awry. Because 1) The Bad Boy Next Door is nothing like she remembers; 2) His kisses are even more memorable than his pranks and 3) He's got his own agenda for her!

LIVING IN A FAIRY TALE…Prince Conrad of Beloria arrived in New York to host a charity banquet n his family's honor, his playboy reputation preceding him. Every eligible society girl in town wanted to accompany the wealthy royal to the ball. But to his stepmother's dismay, the handsome prince only had eyes for one woman….The wrong woman.Hotel concierge Lily Tilden wasn't A-list, but Conrad was immediately smitten with her beauty, brains and poise. And while his position required a more appropriate candidate, Conrad would need all the cunning his noble legacy had taught him to now reconcile the duties of the crown with the desires of his heart…

A delightful trip on the tangled path of true love.–New York Times bestselling author Nora RobertsGREEN CARD WEDDINGGREEN CARD WEDDINGThe only way nanny Maggie Weller could remain in the country was by marrying her hardheaded boss, who was exactly the kind of irresistible bachelor she needed to avoid. But she would do anything to ensure his little girl's happiness–even if it meant things would be a bit steamier around the Harrison household.Alex had never considered himself husband material, but he knew his daughter couldn't handle losing her cherished nanny right now. So he vowed to stick to their short-term marriage contract and ignore the longings his new bride stirred in him. Unfortunately, he was beginning to realize his daughter wasn't the only one who might be needing Maggie on a more permanent basis….

A PERFECT RECIPE FOR ROMANCEIngredients:1 self-made billionaire1 spirited waitress2 opposite lifestyles1 romantic location1 close working environment, with tabloid scandals and sparks of awarenessMix the first two items together, and add in additional ingredients as strong tension builds. Slowly turn up the heat until the attraction can no longer be denied–but be careful at this stage. The mixture will be extremely fragile and prone to falling apart! Add a pinch of passion and a dash of good luck, and the result will be a deliciously tender relationship that is sure to last a lifetime.

To: Lauren, Maggie, Julia, SharonFrom: JenDate: 11/01RE: Due date–1 month!You've got to help me! Since my fiance died, his ruthless father wants custody of my baby. It's true he's wealthy, but he won't love my son as I do. So I need to stop him. What if I say someone else is the father? I've been thinking about my boss, Matt Holder. I wonder what he'd do if I said he was my baby's father–and my fiance? He's passing by the office now–and he smiled at me!Gotta go!

Cinderella Brides: These women are living out their very own fairy tales… but will they live happily ever after?"SCHEDULE A WEDDING… AND FIND ME A WIFE!"It had taken five years, but Jane Miller's dynamic, handsome and commanding boss had FINALLY proposed–even though she knew he'd never seen the shy, yearning glances she'd sent him. She was so happy she could cry–and did when she heard the rest of the plan!Because although this was a real wedding, it wouldn't be a real marriage. Trey Breckenridge III had business mergers in the making, and needed a wife to seal the deal. But «Plain» Jane made an additional wedding vow–that before the honeymoon was over, Trey would realize just what he'd been missing all these years…

THE ONE WHO GOT AWAYFor Grace Bowes, going home again felt like facing disaster. While the town wondered how the golden girl had wound up a struggling single mom, Grace had to find a job–fast! Worse, her first interview ever was with none other than Luke Stewart, the man who once made her heart beat madly–before she married someone else. He was the lover who still made her wonder: What if…?"What if" wasn't an option for Luke. Until Grace walked into his world once more, looking every inch the beauty she always was. Suddenly, the brooding bachelor felt an ache to finish what they started so long ago. Not a bad proposition for a man with nothing to lose. Nothing, that is, except his heart….

Librarian Annie Barimer always played by the rules and the result was dullsville. So when she had a chance to tutor two little princesses, well, how could she resist? Soon Annie found herself working in a faraway castle–and falling for her very own prince! Prince Johann was everything she'd longed for…and more. Handsome, commanding yet tender, he was just about perfect. Now if only he would guarantee her dreams came true!

THE GODDESS RULEBOOK:RULE #1: FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU WANT–AND GO AFTER ITColumnist Kit Macy's dream house was almost hers. Then the entire staff of her old-fashioned household magazine was fired by the new, hip, handsome boss. No job meant no mortgage, and no backyard for her four-year-old son. She needed a plan…and decided to reinvent herself.RULE #2: CHANGE IS GOODHotshot editor Cal Panagos intended to revamp the magazine–from its staff to its stories. But the stubborn single mom's desire to succeed–and her beautiful eyes–soon got under his skin, while Kit's ideas breathed life into his publication. Working closely day after day, Cal began to forget the most important rule of all: Never mix business with pleasure….

Falling for the BossOur past is no longer a secret now that I’m working at Hanson Media. Believe me, Evan, I didn’t plan this when I took the job. All I know is twelve years ago you left town without so much as a kiss goodbye. Now you’re back and I’m with you I feel like the years apart never happened. But I promised myself not to fall in love again…especially with you.Her Best-Kept SecretJenny, thank you for showing me around Tokyo, our days together have been much more intriguing than the merger I’m supposed to be working on. And the sparks between us really burn bright! I know you’ve always wondered about the woman who gave you up for adoption. Well, finding her might be easy… Mergers & MatrimonyFierce head negotiator Morito Taka and Helen Hanson are getting on famously, working together on a corporate merger. It’s surprising that he’d even talk to someone from the other side of the negotiating table, but her vulnerable beauty and sparkling blue eyes seem to have captivated him! But mixing work with pleasure can be a very risky business…

Living out her own fairy tale…American Emma Lawrence knew she was too ordinary to ever have a British aristocrat fall in love with her! But when she found herself locked in the Earl of Palliser's embrace, her heart couldn't help but hope. Now ensconced on Brice Palliser's lavish estate, Emma saw how different her everyday life was from the earl's. And Brice made her feel like the belle of the ball, when the clock struck midnight, would Emma be left with a pumpkin carriage…or the keys to Brice's heart?

Living out her own fairy tale…American Emma Lawrence knew she was too ordinary to ever have a British aristocrat fall in love with her! But when she found herself locked in the Earl of Palliser's embrace, her heart couldn't help but hope. Now ensconced on Brice Palliser's lavish estate, Emma saw how different her everyday life was from the earl's. And Brice made her feel like the belle of the ball, when the clock struck midnight, would Emma be left with a pumpkin carriage…or the keys to Brice's heart?

A TASTE FOR TROUBLETo sexy police chief Dan Duvall, a man of few words, Beldon's annual «Rocky Top Chili Cookoff» was one huge pain in the posterior. The locals got rowdy, and his sleepy little town was overrun with city slickers. Bah!But this year, one visiting New Yorker turned the entire burg upside down! The moment willowy, whip-smart Josephine Ross set foot in Beldon, all hell broke loose–from sneaky thefts to saucy scandals–irritating the heck out of the hardworking lawman. Dan sure wasn't ready to have his heart broken by another sexy city girl, so why on earth was he dreaming about Josie's kissable lips–and hoping against hope that she'd be his?