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Harlequin® Special Edition brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family.

This Harlequin Special Edition box set includes:

THE RANCHER’S SURPRISE DEAL
Dawson Family Ranch
by Melissa Senate

A blast from his past
Might be just what this single-dad rancher needs

Divorced rancher Carson Black knows his toddler, Timmy, is a handful, but is there really no babysitter in Wyoming who can manage him? He’s verging on desperate when he runs into Evie Dawson—his first love back in high school, and his first broken heart. Despite their history, she’s amazing with Timmy, and desperate times call for desperate, make-a-deal-with-your-ex measures. She wants her family off her back about being single, which means she needs a date to a family wedding. It’s easy to fake a romance—the hard part will come from accepting that they’re not faking after all…

STAND-IN TEXAS DAD
A Marrying a McCabe Romance
by Cathy Gillen Thacker

His heart was closed to love…
But could a single mom and her triplets pry it open?

Pediatrician Zach McCabe is Laramie’s very own Sir Galahad—with cardiologist Claire Lowell being the latest damsel on his to-rescue list. Even so, after losing his fiancée in a car crash, Zach has sworn off love. And maintaining his emotional distance from the elegant single mom may be tougher than wrangling her adorable three-year-old triplets.
 
Claire refuses to rely on anyone, but resting her burdens on Zach’s broad shoulders is a dangerous temptation. When her nanny leaves her in the lurch and Zach is evicted from his place, the two find a way to help each other—and grow closer. Can Zach move past his grief for a second chance at love…and an instant family?

A HONEY FOR THE BEEKEEPER
Bishop Honey bee Farm
By Nina Crespo

She never stayed in one place for long…
Until she felt the sweet sting of love.

Brooke Bishop thrives on adventure, from skiing slopes to sailing yachts—anything to avoid her family’s bee farm. But when Brooke and her estranged sister inherit the farm, she’s stuck there until her sister can buy her out. And then Brooke meets country singer Gable Kincaid—and she finds herself wondering if wanderlust is a bit overrated…

Seeking refuge from fame and a painful past, Gable finds Brooke is just the balm he needs. As their budding attraction blossoms, the music industry he’s trying to avoid threatens to reclaim Gable. And Brooke would rather head out of town than feel the sting of that loss. As they’re pulled down separate paths, will Brooke and Gable discover that, sometimes, home is a place found in each other?

IF YOU CAN’T STAND THE HEAT…
Once Upon a Wedding
by Mona Shroff

When a cooking competition turns personal
A pair of chefs will feel the burn…

What’s the recipe for success? For single mom Karina Mistry, it’s the head-chef position she’s chased for years. But her boss has one more hoop for her to jump through. The new head chef will be chosen…via a reality cooking-show competition! Four weeks, eight meals, two competitors and everything on the line. Losing this job would be crushing. But losing to Chef Aneel Rawal, the man from her past she’s never forgiven? That’s not an option. It’s time for Karina to sharpen her knives, turn up the heat…and watch the tension simmer! 
 
ISBN: 9780369757371
Imprint: Harlequin Special Edition
On Sale: May 27, 2025
List price: $21.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Melissa Senate

Biography

Melissa Senate has written many novels for Harlequin and other publishers, including her debut, SEE JANE DATE, which was made into a TV movie. She also wrote seven books for Harlequin’s Special Edition line under the pen name Meg Maxwell. Melissa’s novels have been published in over twenty-five countries. She lives on the southern coast of Maine with her family, which includes a sweet shepherd mix named Flash, and Cleo, a comical lap cat. Visit her website MelissaSenate.com.

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Cathy Gillen Thacker

Biography

Cathy Gillen Thacker is a popular Harlequin author of over one hundred novels.  Married and a mother of three, she and her husband resided in Texas for eighteen years, and now make their home in North Carolina.  Her mysteries, romantic comedies, and family stories have made numerous appearances on bestseller lists, but her best reward is knowing one of her books made someone’s day a little brighter. 

 

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Nina Crespo

Biography

Nina Crespo lives in Florida where she indulges in her favorite passions — the beach, a good glass of wine, date night with her own real-life hero and dancing. Her lifelong addiction to romance began in her teens while on a “borrowing spree” in her older sister’s bedroom where she discovered her first romance novel. Let Nina’s sensual, award-winning stories satisfy your craving for love, romance, and happily ever after. Visit her at ninacrespo.com.

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Mona D. Shroff

Biography

Mona is obsessed with everything romantic, including chocolate, coffee and wine. PW calls her “a writer to watch” and Sonali Dev called her first novel, Then, Now, Always a “sweet, angsty romance.” Her daughter just got married-look for bits from her wedding in the upcoming installments of her Once Upon A Wedding Series! Her son is working as a bio-medical engineer  – so she’s an empty-nester, and will be giving in to her wander lust as she travels! Mona lives in Maryland with her romance-loving husband and their Covid rescue dog, Nala.gt;

Harlequin® Special Edition brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family.<br /><br />This Harlequin Special Edition box set includes:<br /><br /><strong>THE RANCHER’S SURPRISE DEAL</strong><br /><em>Dawson Family Ranch</em><br />by Melissa Senate<br /><br /><strong>A blast from his past</strong><br /><strong>Might be just what this single-dad rancher needs</strong><br /><br />Divorced rancher Carson Black knows his toddler, Timmy, is a handful, but is there really no babysitter in Wyoming who can manage him? He’s verging on desperate when he runs into Evie Dawson—his first love back in high school, and his first broken heart. Despite their history, she’s amazing with Timmy, and desperate times call for desperate, make-a-deal-with-your-ex measures. She wants her family off her back about being single, which means she needs a date to a family wedding. It’s easy to fake a romance—the hard part will come from accepting that they’re not faking after all…<br /><br /><strong>STAND-IN TEXAS DAD</strong><br /><em>A Marrying a McCabe Romance</em><br />by Cathy Gillen Thacker<br /><br /><strong>His heart was closed to love… </strong><br /><strong>But could a single mom and her triplets pry it open?</strong><br /><br />Pediatrician Zach McCabe is Laramie's very own Sir Galahad—with cardiologist Claire Lowell being the latest damsel on his to-rescue list. Even so, after losing his fiancée in a car crash, Zach has sworn off love. And maintaining his emotional distance from the elegant single mom may be tougher than wrangling her adorable three-year-old triplets.<br /> <br />Claire refuses to rely on anyone, but resting her burdens on Zach’s broad shoulders is a dangerous temptation. When her nanny leaves her in the lurch and Zach is evicted from his place, the two find a way to help each other—and grow closer. Can Zach move past his grief for a second chance at love…and an instant family?<br /><br /><strong>A HONEY FOR THE BEEKEEPER</strong><br /><em>Bishop Honey bee Farm</em><br />By Nina Crespo<br /><br /><strong>She never stayed in one place for long…</strong><br /><strong>Until she felt the sweet sting of love.</strong><br /><br />Brooke Bishop thrives on adventure, from skiing slopes to sailing yachts—anything to avoid her family's bee farm. But when Brooke and her estranged sister inherit the farm, she’s stuck there until her sister can buy her out. And then Brooke meets country singer Gable Kincaid—and she finds herself wondering if wanderlust is a bit overrated…<br /><br />Seeking refuge from fame and a painful past, Gable finds Brooke is just the balm he needs. As their budding attraction blossoms, the music industry he’s trying to avoid threatens to reclaim Gable. And Brooke would rather head out of town than feel the sting of that loss. As they’re pulled down separate paths, will Brooke and Gable discover that, sometimes, home is a place found in each other?<br /><br /><strong>IF YOU CAN’T STAND THE HEAT…</strong><br /><em>Once Upon a Wedding</em><br />by Mona Shroff<br /><br /><strong>When a cooking competition turns personal</strong><br /><strong>A pair of chefs will feel the burn…</strong><br /><br />What’s the recipe for success? For single mom Karina Mistry, it’s the head-chef position she’s chased for years. But her boss has one more hoop for her to jump through. The new head chef will be chosen…via a reality cooking-show competition! Four weeks, eight meals, two competitors and everything on the line. Losing this job would be crushing. But losing to Chef Aneel Rawal, the man from her past she’s never forgiven? That’s not an option. It’s time for Karina to sharpen her knives, turn up the heat…and watch the tension simmer! <br /> 

ISBN: 9780369757371
Imprint: Harlequin Special Edition
On Sale: May 27, 2025
List price: $21.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Melissa Senate

Biography

<p>Melissa Senate has written many novels for Harlequin and other publishers, including her debut, SEE JANE DATE, which was made into a TV movie. She also wrote seven books for Harlequin's Special Edition line under the pen name Meg Maxwell. Melissa's novels have been published in over twenty-five countries. She lives on the southern coast of Maine with her family, which includes a sweet shepherd mix named Flash, and Cleo, a comical lap cat. Visit her website MelissaSenate.com.</p>gt;

Cathy Gillen Thacker

Biography

<p>Cathy Gillen Thacker is a popular Harlequin author of over one hundred novels.  Married and a mother of three, she and her husband resided in Texas for eighteen years, and now make their home in North Carolina.  Her mysteries, romantic comedies, and family stories have made numerous appearances on bestseller lists, but her best reward is knowing one of her books made someone's day a little brighter. </p><p> </p>gt;

Nina Crespo

Biography

<p>Nina Crespo lives in Florida where she indulges in her favorite passions — the beach, a good glass of wine, date night with her own real-life hero and dancing. Her lifelong addiction to romance began in her teens while on a “borrowing spree” in her older sister’s bedroom where she discovered her first romance novel. Let Nina’s sensual, award-winning stories satisfy your craving for love, romance, and happily ever after. Visit her at ninacrespo.com.</p>gt;

Mona D. Shroff

Biography

Mona is obsessed with everything romantic, including chocolate, coffee and wine. PW calls her “a writer to watch” and Sonali Dev called her first novel, <em>Then, Now, Always </em>a “sweet, angsty romance.” Her daughter just got married-look for bits from her wedding in the upcoming installments of her <i>Once Upon A Wedding Series!</i> Her son is working as a bio-medical engineer  – so she’s an empty-nester, and will be giving in to her wander lust as she travels! Mona lives in Maryland with her romance-loving husband and their Covid rescue dog, Nala.gt;