Two single parents find love in small-town IdahoJack Reardan is not easily seduced. But the beautiful, outspoken new high school English teacher is raising the temperature of every red-blooded male within striking distance. And tongues start wagging when Jack makes up his mind to get to know the skittish single mother a little bit better.The most eligible man in town is exactly the type that Beth Simms vowed to stay far away from. Jack Reardan might be an upstanding citizen with a delightful daughter, but Beth knows better than to trust that sexy smile. Even if her toddler son calls him "daddy" . . . even if the passion heating up between them could ignite the whole town. Then Jack whispers those three little words, and Beth knows she has finally come home—if she is ready to take a chance on a love that could make two families one.This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.

This good girl can’t help but go after the alluring, unpredictable man who is just passing through town . . .Is it possible that the gorgeous guy across the street is actually staring at her? Ellen Webster can hardly believe it; she thinks she’s far too ordinary to attract the attention of a handsome, edgy man like Jonah Blake. Yet he continues to stare.Ellen has always been unfailingly kind to others, and on this particular day it has cost her a parking spot and her place in line at the deli. On top of it all, she is about to be passed up for a promotion she rightfully deserves. She has reached her wits end, and with the aid of a small volume of helpful go-getter hints, Ellen sets her sights on what she wants, starting with the striking, dangerous Jonah. But this man is clouded in mystery, and may be more than Ellen bargained for.This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.From the Inside FlapCould a mysterious stranger tempt her to take a chance for a change?Jonah Blake was a spy, they said, or maybe a war hero, or possibly he worked for the FBI, but Ellen Webster figured no guy that gorgeous could be gazing at her through the bank window! She'd always been too nice, too sweet to attract men who looked a bit dark and dangerous, but she wasn't letting this one get away.  Could a little volume of helpful hints and a slinky dress transform her into a go-getter who'd finally get her man?A writer who plays by her own delightful rules when it comes to creating heartwarming romance, Mary Kay McComas seduces and charms with this effervescent tale of lovers who need a little push in the right direction! Could a lady too nice for her own good steal the heart of a hero hiding just a few secrets? About the AuthorI actually tell people I'm the luckiest person I know.  It's true.  It never fails to amaze me that the things that have gone wrong in my life always seem to work themselves out in a much better way than I had originally planned, and that the best things in my life have come when I've least expected them.I was raised in the Great Pacific Northwest city of Spokane, Washington.  Third of six children, I had terrific parents who taught me the value of time in the bathroom, how to laugh, and what it's like to be truly loved.  I went to college, and for ten years after that I worked as an intensive care nurse in a hospital where I met most of my closest friends.Then I met my future husband, a lawyer, Prince Charming in a great disguise.  We moved to the Shenandoah Valley in northern Virginia, where I hung up my stethoscope and spent the next six years gestating.  The results of which are Katie, Matt, Nick, and Ben.After my four children came along I didn't think things could get any better.  But guess what, they did!  On a dare from my husband to "write a better novel than that," I took a stab at writing something longer than a letter and more fun than a college term paper.I found writing therapeutic.  Not only was it relaxing, but it was also a great way to escape from Mr. Rogers, Big Bird, and four short people who refused to speak English to me.I didn't intend to start a third career as a writer.  However, as my luck would have it, I was fortunate enough to find an encouraging agent and helpful, supportive editors.  I hope my stories will bring a little happiness into your life--that would be the icing on the cake!--Mary Kay McComas

A novel that asks the age-old question, Does true love really exist?  Leslie Rothe wants to believe in love. But the data research analyst has just about given up on finding the One. Her life changes the day she crashes her car into a stranger's truck. Suddenly, Leslie is stranded in the Rocky Mountains with a man who awakens treacherous desire within her - and there is no hope of rescue in sight.   Joe Bonner loves the mountains, and will do everything in his power to preserve his Western ancestors' sacred legacy. Now he has found a woman who shares his passion for the land. But he soon discovers that Leslie works for a developer who is out to destroy the pristine wilderness that Joe is fighting so hard to save. Has he given his trust to a woman fated to betray him? Or has he found a love that transcends differences - a love to have and to hold in his heart forever? This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.

Destinies collide when two strangers find love in a moment of chaosHolly is navigating a crowded Los Angeles International Airport terminal when the earthquake hits. Dazed, she fails to notice the ceiling crumbling above her. But in one swift motion, a stranger tackles her, saving her from certain death as tons of debris crash only feet from where they fall, locked in an embrace. Drawn together in a split second, Holly and Oliver find a bond they never could have expected. Can the love built in a single, dramatic moment really be the result of a passion that has spanned many lifetimes? This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.Review“Blending poignancy with humor, crafting characters as real and recognizable as your next-door neighbor, Mary Kay McComas weaves stories that brighten the heart.” —Nora Roberts“A remarkable talent.” —Romantic TimesAbout the AuthorMary Kay McComas is an acclaimed romance novelist and the author of twenty-one short contemporary romances, five novellas, and two novels. McComas has received numerous honors and prizes for her work, including the Washington Romance Writers’ Outstanding Achievement Award and two Career Achievement Awards from Romantic Times (one for Best New Novel and another for Most Innovative Romance Series). She has recently contributed to Nora Roberts’s J. D. Robb fantasy anthologies, with highly praised paranormal romance stories. McComas and her family live in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.     

Two heartbroken neighbors weigh the risks of their irresistible attractionMs. Augusta Miller has experienced more than her fair share of disappointment. A promising violinist, she once played with the New York Philharmonic—but after a career-ending injury, she wound up in a small-town elementary school, teaching music classes and giving violin lessons on the side. Desperate for a quiet, stable refuge, Augusta pretends not to notice her cocky, and rather handsome, next-door neighbor, a recent divorcé and single father. But Scott Hammond, the new high school principal, is hard to avoid—and it’s obvious that he feels their chemistry, too. Can Augusta overcome her past and take a chance on love again? This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.Review“I love Mary Kay McComas. Her books are honest and real, and transport you to a place that feels like home.” —Patricia Gaffney, author of The Goodbye Summer“McComas weaves stories that brighten the heart.” —Nora RobertsFrom the Inside FlapIn the middle of a heartbeat he fell hopelessly in love with her. . . . Scotty Hammond had waited so long to meet his elusive new neighbor, he wasn't about to start off on the wrong note with the beautiful music teacher! Overwhelmed by his dazzling dark eyes and drop-dead smile, Augusta Miller quickly pegged him as a big, hunky flirt--high on ego, low on gray matter. But she'd have to leave town in order to avoid him, and she'd just settled in!  Could the single dad next door whose touch made her sizzle and yearn be the soul mate with whom she'd play life's duet? In a tender, funny, and revealing love story, Mary Kay McComas entangles a pair of kindred spirits who have much to teach each other about the lessons of the heart. She instructed her students that practice makes perfect, but could this brash miracle worker persuade her that everything she truly wished for was finally within reach?

Anne Hunnicut has been sent to Webster, Kentucky, to shut down a textile mill. She’s surprised to discover that a laidback country good ol’ boy, Buck LaSalle, who comes to her rescue is the same savvy union leader who’s determined to keep the mill open and his hometown alive and prospering. At first, Anne and Buck agree to disagree about the factory because everything else about them is a perfect match. He admires her ambition and intelligence. She longs to feel his sense of belonging somewhere--to have deep, deep roots in the fertile backwoods of Kentucky. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Mary Kay McComas started her writing career 25 years ago. To date, she’s written 21 short contemporary romances, five novellas, and two novels. She was born in Spokane, Washington, and now lives in a small town in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with her husband, three dogs, a cat, and her four children nearby.Her latest novel, WHAT HAPPENED TO HANNAH, was released in February 2012 by William Morrow. It was nominated for the Spring 2012 Okra Awards by Southern Independent Bookseller Association, and has also been chosen by Target for their Emerging Authors program. LOVIN’ A GOOD OL’ BOY was originally published as part of Bantam Dell's Loveswept line. This is the first time it's available as an ebook.Anne’s desire for a home sparks an understanding and empathy for the people of Webster, and she soon finds herself rooting for their plan of an employee buyout. Can a big city girl find love, security, and new aspirations for her life with a small town guy? … You bet!

A woman who wants a baby comes up with the perfect plan—but destiny has other ideas . . .  When Meghan Shay crashes the male-dominated Physics Symposium at New York’s Essex House Hotel, she isn’t looking for a husband. She is looking for a perfect stranger with whom to share her bed for one night. Once he gives her what she wants, she will never see him again. The plan backfires when gorgeous Texas hunk Michael Ramsey shows up at her law firm. For months, Michael has been searching for the beautiful redhead who gave him the most passionate night of his life—only to vanish into thin air. When fate brings them together once more, he is not about to let the woman who got away get away again. But what happens when he finds out Meghan is having his baby? Will the onetime Dallas bachelor give up his hard-won freedom for fatherhood . . . and wedlock? This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.

Clearfield, Virginia, is a sleepy, idyllic hamlet where residents welcome its comfortable, familiar routines. But when a newcomer arrives in town, long-buried secrets threaten to surface and destroy their haven . . .Answering a call that summons her to a stranger's deathbed, a reluctant Sophie Shepard is too late to hear what he was so anxious to tell her. What was so important that a dying man would think of her in his final moments? With the help of Dr. Drew McCarren, Sophie begins to dig into her past, setting off a chain of events that chills the quiet town of Clearfield, Virginia, to its roots.With part of her wanting nothing more than to put Clearfield behind her and run back home, Sophie knows she won't rest until she discovers the truth. But growing closer to the residents also means uncovering their dark secrets--secrets about the woman who gave Sophie up for adoption, the mysterious part these strangers played, and the life she never knew she nearly...

As a teenager, Hannah Benson ran away from home in order to save herself. Now, twenty years later, the past comes calling and delivers life-changing news: her mother and sister have passed away, leaving Hannah the guardian of her fifteen-year-old niece.Returning home to bitter memories and devastating secrets, Hannah must overcome her painful past to pave a future with her niece, the last best chance at a family for both of them. She begins to create a new, happier life with her niece and rekindles a relationship with Grady Steadman, one of the few people she's ever called a friend.But she can't forget what she cannot forgive, or lay to rest those ghosts that will not die. Will love and trust—and the truth—give her the strength to stand her ground and fight for what she deserves?

The Enigmatic Hero Cop. . . Baker staked his claim as soon as he spotted her across the shadowy room, capturing Kelly Branigan with a look that told her he knew all her secrets and challenged her to discover his! She had a rule about dating cops, but this was a man who broke the rules. . . a midnight lover, Kelly knew could shatter her soul or make her dreams impossibly real. Baker seized control of her heart as swiftly as he commanded her to kiss him- and dared her to tell him she didn't want him as much as he wanted her. But once Kelly had surrendered to the ecstasy he offered, could he betray that passion by seducing her into sharing a desperate, dirty job? Tormented by ties of friendship and family, Kelly was driven to discover the truth behind the trap of passion her lover had drawn her into. Baker needed to trust Kelly, but once he put his life in her hands and his hands on her body, could he protect the woman he'd grown to cherish and win her forgiveness by slaying the dragons he'd set on her trail?**

BRYCE-His Wicked Grin Held a Hundred Sexy Promises...He had a reputation as a fun-loving rogue, but once Bryce LaSalle met the pretty, prickly stranger in town, he suddenly wanted to protect and care for her! A feisty survivor with eyes the color of bluebells and hair like a field of buttercups, Ellis seemed determined to work three jobs and save every cent she could, hinting that she'd left a piece of her heart back home.Playing With Him Was Playing With FireBryce's teasing and flirting made her feel precious, adored--and she trembled with longing to fan the flames of ecstasy with a daredevil sweetheart who would be both friend and lover. He was so much more than she'd ever dreamed of having, but once he'd made her blush with pleasure and blossom in his arms, would she have the courage to risk the little she had for all he offered?

It’s not garbage to Rosemary Wickum, it’s art. And it’s not a dump to Gary Albright, it’s a refuse and recycling center. Rosemary Wickum always finds wonderful treasures at the dump - pieces perfect for her metal sculptures. But one thing she’s never gone looking for is a man! Rosemary Wickum treasures her finds at the recycling center – pieces perfect for her metal sculptures. Focused on her art, and her work as a waitress to support her father and teenaged son, Rosemary becomes the talk of the town when Gary Albright, the handsome owner of the recycling center, begins pursuing her in earnest. With the whole town rooting them on, Rosemary and Gary find a shared love in creating things of beauty from waste, a common ground on which to build a relationship based in trust, honesty, and love. From New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay McComas, TALK OF THE TOWN was originally published as part of Bantam Dell’s Loveswept line. "It is a rare author who can weave together irresistible characters, emotional heartache, wacky humor and social consciousness – all within one superb romance. Rarer still is one who can do with such exquisite style. Brava, Mary Kay McComas!" —Linda Anselmi, Romantic Times 1995 SERIES ROMANCE OF THE YEAR RT Times Award Winner

A woman’s search for enduring romance leads her to a television dating show, and into the arms of a man who seems just a little too perfect . . . Sydney Wiesman is looking for an electric, passionate love—and she’s willing to do anything, even go on a television dating show, to make it happen. Tom Ghorman seems to have it all; he’s smart, sexy, and funny. But, even though he was the best of the three suitors Electra-Love offered her, their first date was a monumental disaster—and now she has rehash it for everyone to see. As she faces a public display of complicated emotions, Sydney must decide if Tom is the guy of her dreams or her worst nightmare . . . and she is far from knowing all of his secrets. Will she give in to the unpredictable romance Tom offers, or will she return to a life of waiting for boundless love? This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.