Brenda Harlen

Brides & Babies

All they want is to live happily ever after . . .

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  The Baby Surprise

  Silhouette Special Edition 2056

  Released:    July 2010

  ISBN 978-0-373-65538-0

  FALLING IN LOVE—WITH HER BABY’S FATHER!

  Paige Wilder was married to her job as a high-powered attorney—until she suddenly became guardian to an orphaned baby girl. Then Zach Crawford appeared on Paige’s doorstep and her life really went topsy-turvy. Because the sexy military pilot was determined to win custody of his little girl . . . if the sparks that flew every time he and Paige were together didn’t distract him first.

  Paige couldn’t bear to lose Emma—or trust her bruised heart—to anyone, especially not Zach. But as he proved himself to be the perfect daddy, she soon realized that the family of her dreams might be just a kiss away . . . .

  Reviews

  “Strong writing, sympathetic characters and a tender love story make this a tale that tugs at the heart.” RT Book Reviews on THE BABY SURPRISE (SSE, August 2010)

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  The Pregnancy Plan

  Silhouette Special Edition 2038

  Released:    April 2010

  ISBN 978-0-373-65520-5

  HE WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE PART OF THE PLAN!

  Ashley Roarke was going to have a baby . . . whether she had a husband or not! Once upon a time, she’d thought she’d be marrying Cameron Turcotte, her high school sweetheart. And now, twelve years after he broke her heart, the doctor—and gorgeous single dad—was back in town . . . .

  Leaving Pinehurst—and Ashley—had left Cam with a mother lode of regrets. Now was his chance to start over. And this time the determined doc wasn’t going to lose her. Ashley was already bonding with his daughter. Couldn’t she see that this was their chance to become the family they were always meant to be? It was up to Cam to convince her that they both deserved a second chance!

  Reviews

  “Harlen’s excellent reunion romance is spiced with humor and lots of sexual tension -- and Cam's definitely a keeper.” RT Book Reviews on THE PREGNANCY PLAN (SSE, April 2010)

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  The Engagement Project

  Silhouette Special Edition 2021

  Released:    January 2010

  ISBN 978-0-373-65503-8

  HE WAS TOTALLY OUT OF HER LEAGUE

  Megan Roarke had a secret crush on Gage Richmond—but what woman didn’t? The gorgeous heir apparent to his family’s pharmaceutical company was also a legendary playboy. So why had her boss selected his plain-Jane employee to be his temporary fiancée?

  UNTIL HE PROPOSED!

  It was only supposed to last six months—so Gage could win a coveted promotion. But once his sweet, shy employee accepted his offer—on the condition he accompany her to her high school reunion—everything changed. Falling for Megan was the easy part. Now if Gage could just convince her that they were ready for the next step—that fateful walk down the aisle. . .

  Reviews

  “This humorous yet warmhearted story is a delightful beginning to the new Brides and Babies miniseries. Gage and Megan are fabulous, and theirs is a genuine romance -- rare, these days.” RT Book Reviews on THE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT (SSE, January 2010)

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  The Marriage Solution*

  Silhouette Special Edition 1811

  Released:    February 2007

  ISBN 978-0-373-24811-7

  IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT . . .

  Tess Lucas had carefully planned every detail of her life, determined to create the happiness she’d craved since childhood. But a broken engagement led to a one-night stand with her best friend—and a baby!

  Wealthy playboy Craig Richmond never planned to be a husband or a father—until Tess told him she was pregnant. He knew marriage was the best way to guarantee their baby had a real family—and to finally realize his long-hidden feelings for his oldest friend. But Tess refused to settle for a marriage of convenience—she wanted the fairy tale. And to win her heart, Craig would have to prove he was the one man who could give her everything she’d ever wanted . . .

  Reviews

  “Brenda Harlen's The Marriage Solution (4.5) takes a reader-favorite plot and makes it work, owing to multifaceted characters, naturally arising conflict and excellent sexual tension.” RT Book Reviews on THE MARRIAGE SOLUTION (SSE, February 2007)

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