Зарубежная современная проза — Barbara Hannay

Betrayed by her cheating boyfriend, Emily seeks refuge in her cousin’s city apartment.Only to be greeted instead by his friend Jude. Crime writer Jude’s as mysterious as the novels he writes and Emily can’t help but be intrigued. Yet Jude knows he can’t let Emily fall for him, as he may not be able to offer her the lifetime together that they both deserve…

With just four days to go unti Tessa's big day, Isaac Masters has come home!The soul mate she always dreamed would be her husband, Isaac is now more attractive than ever. And when he stands in for her self-centered fiancé at the wedding rehearsal, Tessa knows she is marrying the wrong man.Now she faces the biggest decision a bride-to-be can make. Should she go ahead with her marriage? Or does she dare stop the wedding in the hope that Isaac has a proposal of his own?

A secret baby…When Sydney girl Stella Lassiter discovers that she's pregnant, she travels to the Outback seeking her ex-boyfriend for help, only to bump into the one man she's hoping to avoid–Callum Roper.…a whirlwind wedding!A year ago Callum had been drawn to Stella at a party, but quickly realized she was off-limits. Now, however, he is determined to make her unborn baby part of his family. And marriage seems the perfect solution…

Piper O'Malley has one month to marry or else she'll lose her home. Trouble is, she doesn't even have a boyfriend!Almost immediately her good friend Gabe Rivers steps in. He's the most wonderful man she's ever known, but his proposal has to win the award for the most unromantic of all time! Should she go ahead with a convenient wedding and hope it turns to love…or can Gabe persuade her that his marriage vows will be for real…?

Erin has agreed to take her little boy to the Outback to meet his father–her ex-husband– whom she hasn't seen for five years.Seeing Luke again, Erin's not sure how she's supposed to act around the man she once loved so deeply. The memories of their marriage come flooding back…the happy times, and the reasons that tore them apart. But now Luke is determined she stay. Can Erin find the courage to give their marriage a second chance–and let them become a family again?

Reece had always been content with the silence of the Outback – no emotions, no distractions.But since the terrifying night when he saved Jess Cassidy’s life, she has been haunting his dreams. When she and her adorable baby arrive unexpectedly at his homestead, his resolve to keep himself alone starts to crumble…

Grace Robbins and her new boss, Mitch Wentworth, had managed to deny their attraction until they got lost together in the Australian wilderness. Away from civilization, their lives potentially in danger, their true feelings surfaced. Then they were rescued…Back at the office, Mitch was every inch the boss and Grace was determined to keep a cool head. But they were both fighting the memory of their nights in the outback–and maintaining a professional distance might not last for long…

All rugged cattle-station owner Daniel Renton wants is to build a relationship with his motherless daughter. The demons of his past drive him, but when newcomer Lily Halliday comes breezing into town, she's like a breath of fresh air.As he and Lily get to know each other it's clear a bond is forming, but Daniel guards his heart closely.Lily needs to convince Daniel to trust her–because a life with him will be worth the wait…

A suitable bride?Cattleman Fletcher Hardy welcomed a diversion like Ally Fraser during his tedious business trip in Melbourne. Until he found himself falling for her!He'd learned that city women were unsuited to Outback life when his Parisian mother fled their cattle station. Ever since, he'd vowed his bride had to be born and bred in the bush. So when news came that he'd become the guardian of his four-year-old godson, he returned to Wallaroo, intending to forget Ally for good.He hadn't...

Like the rest of the staff at Kanga Tours, Alice Madigan is nervous about meeting her new boss–but when he walks through the door it's worse than she ever could have imagined! Alice had shared one very special night with him–but now they have to play it strictly business!How long can they pretend nothing has happened? Especially now that Alice has discovered she's going to be having her boss's babies….

When Mary Cameron left Australia she was carrying a secret with her–a secret that she has kept to herself for years. But now she's forced to confront the choices she's made.Tom Pirelli is back. Now it's Mary's chance to tell Tom the real reason why she left him…and that he's the father of her child…Mary has to make an earth-shattering decision–one that could change her life, and Tom's, forever!

Returning from a charity cycle ride through the Himalayas, Simone is determined to finally deal with the dreadful secret she's kept, and move on with her life.Until the diary into which she poured her troubled heart is lost– and found by billionaire journalist Ryan Tanner. Simone's never been able to open up, to get close, and she's immediately suspicious of Ryan.But there's something about him that invites trust. Maybe this beautiful, loving man can help her find the real her. He just might be...

Camille Devereaux: she's sexy, successful and singleJonno Rivers: ruggedly handsome outback landowner, rated one of Australia's most desirable bachelorsWhen Camille meets Jonno, sparks immediately fly! Their very different lifestyles can't change the fact that they find each other irresistible. But Camille soon finds there is nothing more terrifying than the uncertainty of a new relationship, and she flees to Paris. But Jonno is hot on her heels, and he's going to do everything it takes to...

Maddy Delancy needed a man who'd pretend to be her boyfriend, and borrowing the gorgeous bachelor next door seemed the perfect solution. She wasn't looking for romance, while sexy Australian Rick Lawson was a highflier–married to his job and determined to stay single…Yet Rick played the part of attentive lover so convincingly that even Maddy's mind turned toward marriage. Then Maddy was asked to provide the flowers for a wedding at his family's beautiful Outback homestead. Had the ultimate...

A family in time for Christmas…When millionaire Zac hears of his sister's death, he knows it's time to abandon his party lifestyle and protect his baby niece. Traveling to snowy London, there's no one he'd rather have at his side than his PA, Chloe–beautiful, kind…and utterly off-limits.Chloe knows the pain love can bring, and she is daunted by the prospect of spending Christmas alone with her gorgeous boss…but watching Zac cradling baby Lucy melts her frozen heart. It seems this Christmas might...

Husband and wife Claire and Adam Townsend have been longing to have a child together, but with no success. Then one day, out of the blue, a newborn baby boy is left on the doorstep of their isolated Outback home!Claire is overjoyed by this unexpected arrival. But Adam is concerned about the mystery surrounding the baby's origins and insists they find out who the real parents are, before they adopt this little boy as their own. Having a baby changes everything–will it change their marriage?

Returning from the front line, Corporal Joe Madden clutches his divorce papers. After a series of heart-breaking fertility problems, his once perfect marriage is set for the final curtain.It may be three years since Ellie saw her husband, yet the power to make her heart race is just as strong. But he’s only passing through and all that’s needed is her signature…Until the rain begins to fall on Karinya Station, and there is nowhere to escape.Could a Christmas peace treaty and a magical few days...

When Sam Kirby tracks Meg Bennet down eight months after their brief affair, he' s astonished to find her heavily pregnant–with his child! And, given the way they parted, Meg is not exactly ready to let this millionaire playboy back into her life. So he makes her a deal.He' ll stay around until the baby is born. But now that Sam has Meg back, will he really let her go again?

Max Jardine always behaves like a bossy big brother to Gemma Brown. Except for one night five years ago–a night they have never talked about since. But now Gemma is moving into Max's remote Outback home to help him care for a friend's baby…Seeing stubborn, gorgeous Max with a baby in his arms confuses Gemma–almost as much as it intrigues Max to see Gemma all grown up! And tension mounts as they confront the past…

Sarah Rossiter has been in love with rugged cattle station owner Reid McKinnon for years. They'd been happy together until Reid suddenly broke things off–leaving Sarah puzzled and heartbroken.In fact, Reid had discovered something that made him swear never to be a husband or father. Now, when Sarah decides–reluctantly–to start a new life away from Star Valley, Reid knows he must act or risk losing her forever. But will she still be willing to marry him once she knows the dark secrets his family...

Waking up with amnesia!Waking up from a riding accident, Carrie Kincaid's world is turned upside down when she can't remember the man in front of her – her husband! He sets her heart racing, but every memory with tycoon Max is a blur.For Max, this is a last chance to save their marriage! Until her memory returns, he will recreate the moments that shaped their romance, one magical date at a time! It's a race against time to help her rediscover all the reasons why they fell in love in the first...

The stand-in fiancéeTo secure his country’s future, reformed playboy Prince Rafael of Montaigne needs a wife. A convenient marriage seems the ideal solution…until his fiancée disappears and Rafe must ask her identical twin sister, Charlie Morisset, to become his stand-in bride-to-be!Down-to-earth Charlie accepts Rafe’s convenient proposal—in exchange for the funds to save her baby’s sister’s life. Being swept in to a crazy royal whirlwind seems a small price to pay…until she’s finds herself...

Dear Ask Auntie,The loneliness of the Outback is driving me crazy. I'm two hundred kilometers from the nearest nightclub, and it's so hard to meet guys. The few dates I've had have been spectacularly forgettable, but now I've met a wonderfully warm, funny and clever man over the Internet and I'm in love. I want to dash off to the city to meet him, but all my life I've been accused of being too hasty and impulsive, so I'm seeking guidance. What do you advise?Marooned in MirrabrookAnnie McKinnon's...

A secret he never knew aboutPrima ballerina Eva Hennessey has made her life in Paris – far away from her childhood sweetheart Griffen Fletcher. But when an invitation arrives for her school reunion, she nervously accepts!Griff never imagined he would see Eva again, and now he wants some answers! She may be more beautiful than he remembers, but she also masks a pain only he can see. It’s a secret she’s kept far too long… One that will change their worlds forever!

A new hope for love…Billionaire Dominic Hunt’s party is a chance for hard-working party planner Andie Newman to make her name. She’s intent on convincing gorgeous Dominic that decking the halls will transform his brooding reputation, but he has an alternative idea— a convenient proposal!When Alice McMillan arrives at a French chateau, searching for long-lost family, she doesn’t expect to be confronted by deliciously brooding Julien Dubois. New dad and celebrity chef Julien is completely out of...

Molly’s Diary April 10thSo, I’ve finally done it. I’ve house-swapped my little cottage in Australia for a snazzy bachelor pad in Chelsea. I can’t wait to explore London. Most of all I’m hoping to meet my dream man, my secret fantasy: a perfect English gentleman. Though I’m starting to wonder whether Patrick, my house-swapper, might actually be HIM! Is that ridiculous?We’ve been e-mailing – and he sounds HOT! Oh, hang on, there’s another e-mail now – can’t wait to find out what Patrick’s been up...

Star-Crossed SweetheartsIt’s a media circus when sporting superstar Angelo Casali returns home to Italy with stunning – and scandalous – starlet Atlanta Jackson. Is this notorious playboy finally ready to settle down? Firefighter’s Doorstep Baby Estranged from his feuding family, injured firefighter Cristiano Casali can’t start living again – until he meets pretty, warm-hearted Mariella and baby Dante…As Mariella helps Cristiano recuperate and reunite with his family, she realises that she wants...

Beauty and the Reclusive Prince Isabella Casali sneaks into Prince Maximilliano’s forbidden palace grounds to pick herbs for the Bella Rosa restaurant’s signature sauce, but when she slips and nearly drowns, reclusive Max saves her… Ten years ago, Max locked away his heart. Now, cradling this beautiful girl in his arms, he is tempted to live again.Executive: Expecting Tiny TwinsHigh-profile politician Lizzie has come to the Outback away from the prying media to have a baby – alone – when she...

Cattle Rancher, Convenient Wife Cattle rancher Rory Compton isn’t looking for love – but he is looking for a wife. He wants a partner who will settle down with him in the Outback, a practical, down-to-earth woman who won’t be seduced by the bright lights of the city. Glamorous fashion editor Allegra Sanders doesn’t seem to fit Rory’s criteria at all. But…In the Heart of the Outback…The image of Byrne Drummond has burned in Fiona’s mind ever since she first saw him in Gundawarra. A stoic,...

How will Holly uncover the brooding cattleman’s secret?Nanny Holly O’Mara has formed a close bond with her late cousin’s little twins. When their estranged father, rough, rugged Australian cattleman Gray Kidman, arrives to take his children to the Outback Holly senses that he is out of his depth! Holly is already in love with Gray’s adorable twins, and she’s soon falling for the mysterious man himself.Seeing him light up his children’s world makes her spirits leap and even begins to heal her own...

BEAUTY AND THE RECLUSIVE PRINCE Raye MorganWhen beautiful Isabella Casali steps into Prince Maximilliano Di Rossi’s locked and lonely palazzo she’s stunned to uncover the secrets he keeps. But it’s the man behind the scars that she starts to fall in love with…EXECUTIVE: EXPECTING TINY TWINS Barbara Hannay Prim, pampered, pregnant politician Lizzie Green arriving on his doorstep is the last thing cattle station manager Jack Lewis needs. He’s young, laid-back and gets dirty for a living; she’s a...

Following a nationwide hunt for a modern day hero, we are proud to reveal the winner of Mills & Boon’s Man of the Year campaign, Courtney Hayles, on the cover of this special edition Valentine’s book, It Had To Be You.With two Mills & Boon stories that treat you to two favourite heroes, in two contrasting romantic settings, this book is the ultimate package for a hit of romance this Valentine’s Day.Molly Cooper’s Dream DateMolly Cooper has travelled all the way to London to find her dream man!...

Tempted by a sexy, Brooding bossThe Count's Proposal Count Remi Goyo, a proud, passionate Spaniard who lives for his estate, sees an opportunity when he crashes into Jillian Gray. He can use a woman with her new ideas and zest for life!His MiracleWhen Veronica Bing roared into Mitch Hanover’s life in her pink Corvette, telling him she was the girl he needed, he couldn’t help but agree! Veronica knew relationships at work were a bad idea. Plus Mitch was gorgeous, had bad news written all over him...

From boardroom… Sally Finch has come to Sydney for a fresh start. She’s not looking for a relationship – and she really tries to ignore her attraction to her brooding MD, Logan Black.To ballroom… Logan is absolutely focussed on business, but when he’s roped in to attending a charity ball it’s bubbly, fun-loving Sally who steps in to help him brush up on his dance moves!To bride and groom…? Sally’s falling for Logan, but it takes two to tango! Will Logan put his life plan on hold and make his...

Whoever said a broken heart was the end of the world never met Milla Brady!In desperate need of a distraction, she sets her sights on reviving her parents’ bakery.But, when a tall, handsome blast from the past turns up, Milla’s calm feathers are distinctly ruffled!Especially when she finds out what Ed Cavanaugh is keeping secret…

WINNING A GROOM IN TEN DATESAs a teenager, Sophie adored Brandon Sheridan… until he left for the army. Now he’s back just in time to rescue her from a social nightmare – she needs him to pretend they’re in love! But are they really pretending?MOLLY COOPER'S DREAM DATEMillionaire Patrick Knight finds the chatty e-mails from house-sitter Molly Cooper strangely addictive. But what do you do when you realise what you want is a world away… sleeping in your bed?MR RIGHT THERE ALL ALONGSimon Ford may...

OUTBACK BACHELORMargaret WaySkye McCory grew up dreaming of dating the heir to the famous McGovern cattle empire but Keefe McGovern was way out of her league. Now she’s a high-flying lawyer and back in Dinjara… But Skye and Keefe coming together would blow their families apart…THE CATTLEMAN’S ADOPTED FAMILY Barbara HannayTall, rangy, and stop-and-stare gorgeous in his battered jeans and faded shirt, Outback cattleman Seth Reardon sets Amy Ross’s nerves jangling. There’s no time for distractions,...

Bridesmaid’s To-Do List:a) Smile and pretend to love your hideous dress b) Be patient as your best friend turns into Bridezilla c) Do not fall for the groom! Thrilled to be Bella’s bridesmaid, Zoe throws herself into her duties.But meeting the groom himself, stop-and-stare-sexy farmer Kent Rigby, ruins everything… What happens when you find the man of your dreams and he belongs to someone else?

Their parenthood surprise.Single, independent Nell Ruthven thought she’d missed her chance to be a mum when, aged nineteen, she was forced to give up her baby for adoption. Now, Nell’s discovered she has a tiny grandson in need of care. And the baby’s grandfather, cattleman Jacob Tucker, is in town… At thirty-nine, this couple never thought they’d be parents, let alone grandparents! They never even thought they’d see each other again.But taking care of baby Sam together gives them a second...

A MIRACLE FOR HIS SECRET SONIt’s been twelve years since Freya and Gus’s perfect summer. Now she has news for him – they have a son and he needs a kidney! Despite his shock, Gus vows to help Nick. When Gus realises he still loves Freya, can they forge a future together and give their son another miracle…a family?PROUD RANCHER, PRECIOUS BUNDLE When Wyatt Black finds his baby niece abandoned on his doorstep, his neighbour Elli agrees to help him out for a few days. Soon Elli is falling in love...

He’s tanned, rough and ready, and driving this city-girl crazy!When Kate Brodie inherits half a rundown cattle station she doesn’t expect to have a sexy cattleman boss to contend with! Noah Carmody doesn’t need a city-girl like Kate trying her pretty hand at Outback life, but he’s a single dad now, and needs help restoring Radnor to its former glory.Kate’s the only person within a hundred miles who will help him, so he’ll grudgingly show her the ropes… As they toil together under the Outback...

He’s the man in charge!Having the Boss’s Babies Barbara HannayAlice Madigan is nervous about meeting her new boss – but when he walks through the door, it’s worse than she ever could have imagined! Alice had shared one very special night with him – but now it’s strictly business! Yet Alice is going to be having the boss’s babies…Her Millionaire Boss Jennie Adams Chrissy Gable is determined not to be charmed by her handsome new boss Nate Barrett – he has a playboy reputation! Nate seems...

HUSBANDS OF THE OUTBACKThey're tough, passionate–and about to be tamed!Genni's Dilemma by MARGARET WAYGenevieve has loved cattleman Blaine Courtland since childhood, but he's only ever seemed to see her as a pretty social butterfly. A passion-filled kiss alters everything–just as Blaine is about to walk her down the aisle into the arms of another man!Charlotte's Choice by BARBARA HANNAYWhen Charlotte starts work on Matt Lockhart's Outback cattle station, she doesn't expect to meet her future...

A delicious attraction…Sexy tycoon Dillon Marshall may be best man but he’s not on his best behaviour! Especially not with ex-wife Ivy Madison. Their split may have been brutal, but the attraction is still there and this tycoon has one very devious, very seductive plan!Irresistibly gorgeous Dr Luke Ward is not looking forward to his brother’s wedding as he’ll be forced to see his first love, Penny Montgomery, again. Still when his should-have-been-bride offers Luke a weekend together, he just...

Your sexy ex roars up in a red sports car and offers to sweep you away from the mess you’ve made of your life…Well, wouldn’t you? With her wedding plans in tatters, and the local grapevine ablaze, Bella Shaw is getting out of town and speeding across country with gorgeous, dangerous Damon Cavello.Bella’s been playing it safe for far too long – and now her brooding rebel is back in her life it’s time to go wild!

Outback Heiress Francesca Forsyth is happy, but when she inherits half of her grandfather’s empire, she must come out of her shell and become a businesswoman! Handsome Bryn Macallan, the joint heir, watches this country girl evolve with interest…Outback Baby Nell Ruthven thought she’d missed her chance to be a mum when, at nineteen, she was forced to give up her baby for adoption. Now Nell’s discovered she has a tiny grandson in need of care. And her teenage sweetheart, cattleman Jacob Tucker,...

The Cattleman’s Ready-Made FamilyTess Laing moved to Bellaroo Creek with her orphaned niece and nephew for a fresh start.Unlucky in love, she is surprised when meeting tall, dark and deliciously handsome Cameron Manning starts a flutter in her heart… But can Cam accept this ready-made family and find a happy-ever-after or will Tess be disappointed in love again?Miracle in Bellaroo CreekWhoever said a broken heart was the end of the world never met Milla Brady! In desperate need of a distraction,...

THE CATTLEMAN'S ADOPTED FAMILYA baby of their own. Tall, rangy and gorgeous, Seth Reardon sets Amy Ross’s nerves rattling. She’s come all this way to tell him he is the father of her best friend’s baby. Could this be the family Amy has dreamed of… ?THE SOLDIER'S HOMECOMINGJonas Kirkpatrick left town to be a soldier without ever looking back. But Shannyn saw him every day in her little girl’s eyes… Six years later, Jonas comes home, to discover a child and the only woman he has ever...

One diamond ringMolly never thought she would be meeting her new boss in a wedding dress, but now her dream of being a bride has become a nightmare. Houston Whitford is gorgeous, but clearly not looking for romance…until the sparks between them heat up!Thrilled to be a bridesmaid, Zoe throws herself into her duties. But meeting the groom, Kent Rigby, ruins everything… What happens when you find the man of your dreams and he belongs to someone else?When handsome but emotionally wounded Jack...

Her Christmas Wedding Wish Judy ChristenberryWorkaholic Richard’s life is transformed when he becomes guardian to his orphaned nephew. Molly, the boy’s pretty nurse, already loves the child and wants to make his Christmas special. But then she meets broodingly handsome Richard under the mistletoe…Christmas Gift: A Family Barbara HannayWealthy bachelor Hugh is stunned to discover he has a daughter! Hugh hardly knows Jo Berry, but he pleads with her to help him become the father that his...

How to Melt a Frozen HeartA kiss to warm the heart…Since his wife’s death, architect Brendan Grant's heart has been in the deep freeze, iced up and inpenetrable. Until a sick cat brings him reluctantly to Nora Anderson’s door.Nora has a reputation for mending broken creatures, but Brendan wonders if her healing touch works on people too. For spending time with Nora and her orphaned nephew is defrosting his defences.But Nora is like a lioness protecting the new life she has struggled to create...

Sydney Seduction…Sydney was supposed to be the perfect place for Sonya Erickson to lie low, until an innocent friendship catapulted her into the social spotlight. Billionaire David Wainwright’s a powerful enemy, and Sonya’s afraid that once she’s in his arms she won’t want to run…Rather than go to one more wedding alone, Eve organises a stand-in date, but rebel-turned-billionaire Bryce Gibson isn’t the dream man she had in mind. Bryce once broke Eve’s teenage heart and now she’s in danger of...

Party planner Holly can’t find the perfect man – it’s time to turn to her friends to help her out.But after a string of horrific dates, will Jake Lincoln be the man for her? Serena wishes she could ignore her unconventional upbringing and settle down with her dream man! So she’s heading out on a blind date. But her date is a man who lives by one rule: never get married!Annie is stuck in the Outback without any men for miles. When she meets Damien on an internet chat group, she immediately heads...