Книги автора: Sarah Mayberry

A FAMILY'S GIFTWhen they were young, cousins Ella, Rachel and Jo were always together at their family’s lake house. As they grew up, though, they grew apart… until now, as the three must band together to grant a beloved aunt's dying wish: to finish the quilt she began as a gift for her daughter's Christmas wedding.LET IT SNOWSearching for vintage quilting fabric, independent Jo is reunited with the man she thought she’d marry. And proves that sometimes the second time's the charm…YOU BETTER WATCH OUTElla is desperate when the unfinished quilt goes missing in her care. But a cocky lawyer might just help her find it – and find love. “Nine Ladies Dancing” by Sarah Mayberry – Shy Rachel risks exposing her secret life when she falls for her quilting teacher's seemingly perfect son, in this novella by Janice Kay Johnson.Together, Jo, Ella and Rachel create a Christmas heirloom that's both a wish and promise – of happiness, hope and love everlasting.

Years ago Zoe let Liam break her heart. But now? There's not a chance.When Liam shows up at her tattoo parlour, she's more than ready to take him on again.And she's not going to consider their score settled until he's hot, bothered and begging for more!

Pippa White has always been out of bounds for Harry Porter.First she was going out with his best friend Steve. Then she had his baby. They might have broken up, but Harry would never betray a lifelong friendship by pursuing a woman he’s always found incredibly compelling. Would he?

A Christmas magic miracle…Joe Lawson has a thing for his new neighbour Hannah Napier. As a single dad, he shouldn’t be thinking what he is about her. Still, that doesn’t stop them from getting close. And the way she connects with his kids, it’s as if they’re a family. Turns out it’s too good to be true. Seems Hannah has plans that don’t include staying in Melbourne.Joe won’t stand between her and her dreams, even though letting her go is nearly impossible. Christmas is looking grim, with him and his kids missing Hannah like crazy. But it is the season of surprises and Hannah may have one for them!

Steamy Nights in the Land Down UnderElizabeth Morgan didn’t intend to abandon her very proper life. But she needs to find her true – and less proper – self. So here she is in Australia, standing in front of a man who’s just wearing a towel. Nathan Jones is so tempting he could be the ideal candidate to help this good girl be very bad!Sure enough, thanks to Nathan’s talented hands, Elizabeth is living all her sensual fantasies. And while the sex is great, something more is developing. She trusts him, and wants to share more with him, and… Suddenly this feels like a real relationship more than some fun in the sun. Luckily, there’s a cure for too much commitment – more wickedness!

It's been eight years since Tory Sanderson has seen Ben Cooper–eight years since she found out he seduced her to win a bet with some classmates at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, and eight years since she got her revenge. . . . After fulfilling her dream of publishing a cookbook of island recipes, Tory is thrilled when she's invited on a Caribbean cruise as a guest lecturer. But excitement turns to anxiety when she finds out that Ben, who is now a celebrated restaurateur, will join her as the guest chef. Ben accepted the guest chef gig in order to enjoy a week of Tory sweating it out in the kitchen.But once the heat starts to climb, getting even turns out to be the last thing on his mind. In fact, picturing a future with Tory in his kitchen might add just the right amount of spice to his life. . . .

What’s a girl to do when she’s secretly in love with her best friend…and he’s married to someone else?She gets over it. That’s what Amy’s done. Rather than lose Quinn with an ill-timed confession of affection, she’s taken the smart route. She’s eased away from him. Until the day Quinn announces he’s now single. And he wants to help Amy work on a project that will fulfil her childhood dream. How can she say no?Yet daily doses of Quinn remind her of everything she loves about him. Now he’s free…and she’s free…could it be the time to confess the feelings she’s worked so hard to bury?

Behind closed doors…They were complete opposites until Jack and Claire got stuck in a lift… By the time they were rescued, Jack and Claire had had the best sex of their lives! In the office they’re still butting heads, but how can they resist another round of sexy indulgence?When glittering socialite Jade Beacham heads to Alaska to become Rhys Cartwright's newest employee she doesn’t expect romance. But working with Rhys is wicked torture, and giving in to temptation is the only answer!Greek tycoon Jace Zervas' legendary control is momentarily shattered when he's faced with his ex, Eleanor Langley! She’d once been soft and sweet, but now she’s all ice-queen. But under the hot Mediterranean sun the real Ellie emerges – and the fire of passion still burns…

THE END OF FAKING IT Penny Fairburn knows that faking it is the way to avoid heartache…until she meets Carter Dodds. One night is enough for Carter to know he wants the real thing with Penny – but first he’s got to prove he’s worth the risk! HER SECRET FLING Reporter Jake Stevens is the most arrogant man Poppy’s ever met! So why can’t she stop fantasising about a fling with him? And more importantly, with all this intensity, can she ever keep it no-strings-attached? THE ULTIMATE RISK When PA Gina sees tycoon Lanzo di Cosimo again after ten years, a chance to prove that she’s not the innocent she used to be makes her pulse race. But she doesn’t expect Lanzo to want her for the long term…

He's everything she despises–a babe magnet with more notches on his belt than a millipede has legs.And he thinks his coworker is wound so tightly she irons her underwear at night. Two people couldn't be further apart. But when Jack Brook and Claire Marsden get stuck in a sweltering elevator one afternoon, it's a different story. By the time they're rescued, Jack and Claire have swapped confidences and oh, they've had the most spectacular sex of their lives!Back in the office they're still butting heads over projects, but now there's a heightened awareness added to the mix. With this kind of tension in the air, how can they resist another round of sexy indulgence?

Audrey Mathews has worked hard to get here. Now she’s up for a promotion and nothing will stand in her way – Including Zach Black. He’s hot, smart and the competition. When they’re assigned to the same project she’s shocked at how much she actually likes about him… and how much she misjudged him.Before long Audrey is seriously falling for Zach – and indulging in an affair that's against company policy. And the stakes raise when it’s clear only one of them can get ahead. So where do they draw the line between competition and love?Especially when she doesn’t want to lose either the promotion or the guy…

It takes one to know one The moment Vivian Walker spies Seth Anderson she knows they're a match made in hedonistic pleasure. And everything that happens between them proves her right. Even better, they both agree their one night together is all they'll share.Now, years later, Seth remains one of Vivian's favorite memories. Surely the sizzling chemistry has faded, though, right? Apparently not. Because when she sees him again he's still sinfully attractive. More than that, she actually likes the man he is. When Seth suddenly becomes a full-time dad to a newborn, Vivian falls hard. Despite the changes, however, she knows Seth will never settle down. And he will definitely never commit to one woman. So she needs to strengthen her defenses before she gets into real trouble!

A Bride for The Island Prince Prince Alexius will do anything to help his four-year-old daughter learn to speak – which is why the intensely reserved royal finds himself opening up to bubbly speech therapist Dottie. She’s a breath of fresh air in the palace, and motherless Zoe blossoms in her care – as does the reluctant attraction Alex feels towards his new employee! The Last GoodbyeAlly knows the settling kind when she meets him. And Tyler is definitely one. Ordinarily this never-in-one-place-long girl would stay far away. Maybe it’s the way he looks in jeans, or the way he looks at her, but suddenly Ally is breaking her own rules. All that temptation…well, there’s only so much resistance one girl can have.

Pippa White has always been out of bounds for Harry Porter.First she was going out with his best friend Steve. Then she had his baby. They might have broken up, but Harry would never betray a lifelong friendship by pursuing a woman he’s always found incredibly compelling. Would he?

After all Melanie Porter has been through recently, it's time to put her dreams first. And she starts by opening a vacation retreat outside of Melbourne. As she considers her next step, the unexpected happens. One of her guests–a friend–the very attractive Flynn Randall makes it clear he's in pursuit.Mel is definitely tempted. Who wouldn't be?But Flynn comes with strings that could derail her plans. First, he's part of the world she eagerly left behind. Second, he's ready for a commitment, while she's still embracing life on her own.A resolution seems impossible until Flynn proves that she's still in the driver's seat!

Jake Stevens – star reporter and celebrated literary genius – has an attitude…Then during a working trip, his relationship with Poppy goes from antagonistic to hedonistic! And suddenly Poppy can’t think of anything more delicious than having a secret fling with Jake.But with all this intensity, can she really keep it no-strings-attached?

Being a single dad was never on Michael Young's agenda. Yet with the sudden loss of his wife, that's exactly the role he has. On his best days, he thinks he can handle it. On his worst… Luckily, family friend Angie Bartlett has his back, easily stepping in to help out.Lately, though, something has changed.Michael is noticing exactly how gorgeous Angie is, and how single she is. She's constantly in his thoughts and he feels an attraction he never expected. Does he dare disrupt the very good thing they have going? If they have a fling that goes nowhere, he stands to lose everything–including her. But if they make it work, he stands to gain everything!

Rugged artist Max has always loved Maddy’s company – and craved her body! But he gave her up once before. Now she’s on his Paris doorstep, needing a place to stay. And she’s just as beautiful as he remembered.Can he really resist seducing her again?

When Jamie offers her boxing trainer Cooper her irresistible body he’s blown away. The sex they share is seriously sensational and their chemistry’s explosive – in bed and in the ring.But can Cooper win the fight for Jamie’s heart?

On the edge of something big! Boundaries. The key to how corporate lawyer Alexandra Knight manages her busy life. However, lately all her precisely drawn lines are getting blurred. Blame it on her out-of-control biological clock that is ignoring her single status…Because her sexy, no-strings colleague Ethan Stone has posed an outrageous solution to her dilemma – he’ll be her baby daddy. This from the guy who avoids all commitment? OK, so they’re attracted to each other. Really, really attracted. But crossing the line from co-worker to co-parent with Ethan could ruin Alex for all other men. After all, when you’ve had the best…