Fabulous New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery returns with four new Fool's Gold stories about finding love in the unlikeliest of places….Almost SummerAfter a devastating loss, Alistair Woodbury has vowed to live his life alone. But when a trip to Fool’s Gold falls through, beautiful Page McLean offers him a place to stay and warms him with kisses and compassion. Will Alistair’s brief visit turn into a lifetime stay?Summer DaysRafe Stryker made millions facing ruthless adversaries in the boardroom, but nothing could've prepared him to go up against Heidi Simpson in a land dispute. Soon Rafe realises he's finding Heidi—and life as a cowboy—much more compelling than he’d like to admit.Summer NightsShane Stryker is done with passion, and fiery, pint-size redhead Anabelle Weiss is definitely not the quiet rancher’s wife he’s looking for. But when the two must work together for the next Fool’s Gold festival, Shane realises that Anabelle may be exactly what he needs…All Summer LongWhen former underwear model Clay Stryker returns to Fool’s Gold, he finds an unexpected ally in tomboyish Charlie Dixon, someone who knows looks aren’t everything. But when Charlie comes to him with an indecent proposal, they find a heat that lasts all summer long…
Meet the Mitchell brothers of Fool's Gold, California—five gorgeous men who've left a trail of broken hearts in their wake…Maya Farlow learned the hard way to depend only on herself, so when she fell too deeply for the bad-boy charms of Del Mitchell, she did the only thing she could—she ran. Stunned, Del left Fool's Gold to make his name and fortune in extreme sports.Now ten years later, Maya's been hired to promote her hometown's new slogan, The Destination for Romance. The celebrity spokesman is none other than Del, the man she dumped but never forgot. Awkward!Although Del's not the type to hold a grudge, he's determined to avoid falling a second time for the woman who broke his heart. He's a daredevil, not an idiot. Trouble is, in all his adventures, he never found a rush as exhilarating as Maya's kiss. Maybe risking his heart will prove to be the biggest thrill of all…
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's classic blend of lighthearted humor and intense emotional conflict works its magic on two newcomers to the California town of Fool's Gold, which Library Journal calls «a setting so real and appealing readers will want to start scoping out real estate.»Destiny Mills believes passion has its place–like in the lyrics of the country songs that made her parents famous. After a childhood full of drama and heartache, she wants a life that's calm. Safe. Everything that Kipling Gilmore isn't. Her temporary assignment with the Fool's Gold search and rescue team puts her in delicious proximity to the former world-class skier every day. Part of her aches to let go for once…the rest is terrified what'll happen if she does.Though an accident ended his career, Kipling still lives for thrills–and a hot fling with a gorgeous redhead like Destiny would be a welcome diversion. Yet beneath his new coworker's cool facade is a woman who needs more than he's ever given. With her, he's ready to take the risk. But love, like skiing, is all about trust–and before you soar, you have to be willing to fall.
Then Five years ago, wild, irresponsible, sexy Jesse met adorable, geeky Matt.Jesse taught him how to dress, how to socialise and how to be the perfect boyfriend. Her perfect boyfriend. Then she got pregnant. Now Jesse knows it’s time to go back home – her little boy Gabe should meet his daddy. Matt is furious. He didn’t believe Jesse’s baby was his all those years ago. But Gabe is obviously his son.What Next? Jesse just wants a good life for Gabe. She’s working in the family bakery to mend things with her sister and if Matt can be a father to Gabe then everything will be perfect. But Matt is still angry. He can’t forgive Jesse and he wants revenge…
Claire’s ListConnect with familyClaire Keyes is a piano prodigy. She spends her life on tour – she hasn’t seen the family bakery or her two sisters in years. Now Nicole is ill, Jesse has disappeared and Claire’s coming home to help. Be normalWhich is tough when Wyatt Knight is permanently on her case. Claire needs to rebuild her relationship with her sisters. But she’s being distracted by this provocative, annoying, sexy man…Fall in loveClaire would give anything for a home and a family of her own. She’s made a list and she’s sticking to her goals. Even though life – and Wyatt – is determined to get in her way…
Take one responsible womanNicole Keyes sacrificed her teenage years to running the family bakery and bringing up her little sister. Her reward? She can create the perfect cupcake for her single nights in. Add one deliciously sexy man Then Nicole meets Hawk, the new guy in town. And soon after he strolls into the bakery, Nicole has somehow agreed to a no-strings-attached fling… Mix together and stand well back!Nicole swears she’ll never let Hawk get close enough to break her heart, but she can’t hold him at arm’s length forever. Until Hawk’s past starts to get in the way of their future…
Readers have fallen in love with the town and people of Fool's Gold in Susan Mallery's New York Times bestselling series. Meet her latest couple in this special Fool's Gold novella!Fayrene Hopkins may be only twenty-four years old, but she runs her own business and has big plans—plans that don't involve falling in love yet. She's determined to make her mark on the world before settling down. She thinks she's got life all figured out—until she meets Ryan Patterson on her latest job.Fayrene senses his interest in her, and she has to admit he gets her pulse racing. Luckily, starting a relationship with Ryan is safe—he's leaving Fool's Gold when his work contract is up. Ryan has goals of his own and a job waiting for him in Texas.He doesn't expect to get waylaid by a sassy blonde and cozy town. But what started out as temporary is starting to look like the real thing. If only he can convince Fayrene that some plans are made to be broken.
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery invites you back to Fool's Gold, where a newcomer to town might finally meet the man she never knew she needed…Angel Whittaker earned his scars the hard way, but the scars that can't be seen are the ones that haunt him the most. Since he moved to Fool's Gold, California, he's cobbled together a life for himself as a bodyguard trainer. If he's not exactly happy, at least his heart is safe.Working with pro-football superstars taught tough-talking PR woman Taryn Crawford one thing – she can go toe-to-toe with any man. But then dark, dangerous former Special Ops Angel targets her for seduction…and challenges her to resist his tempting kisses.Even in four-inch heels, Taryn never backs down. Unless, somehow, Angel can convince her that surrender might feel even better than victory.
From New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes the story of secret desires finally fulfilled…After a family tragedy, former football hero Jack McGarry keeps the world at arm's – a challenge now that his PR firm has moved to neighborly Fool's Gold, California.Larissa Owens knows where she stands – Jack sees her as just another one of the guys. No matter what her heart wishes, Jack's her boss, not her boyfriend. But then Larissa's big secret is revealed…by her mother!When Jack discovers the truth about Larissa's feelings, her touch suddenly becomes tantalizing, and he's not sure he wants to resist. But if he gives in to desire, heartache is sure to follow. Friendship or true love – will Jack go for the ultimate play?
There's nowhere better to spend the holidays than with New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery in the town of Fool's Gold, where love is always waiting to be unwrapped…Noelle Perkins just got a second chance at life, and she intends to make the most of it. That's why she's opening her own store in Fool's Gold, California. The Christmas Attic celebrates everything that's magical about her favorite season. Business is booming, and as a bonus, gorgeous army doctor Gabriel Boylan has offered to help out during the holiday rush.Gabriel's memories of Christmas past contain more sour grapes than sugarplums, thanks to his drill sergeant father. Spending the holidays with his family while he recuperates from an injury sounds as appetizing as last year's eggnog. Still, there are some enjoyable distractions in town, including sunny, sexy Noelle…and the red-hot mistletoe kisses they can't stop sharing.Gabriel didn't think he was made for happily-ever-afters. But when fate hands you a love as sweet and surprising as this, only a fool could refuse….