Harlequin Special Edition January 2026 – Box Set 1 of 1

By Nina Crespo, Jo McNally, Mona D. Shroff, Kelli Storm

On Sale: 12/30/2025
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:

SWEET ON A YOUNGER MAN
Bishop Honey Bee Farm
by Nina Crespo

One night of sweet escape. Or the first taste of love?

Fabulous, single and almost forty, Ivy Daniels is ready to embrace the life she put on hold while raising her orphaned nieces. With them grown and running Bishop Honey Bee Farm, Ivy embarks on a much-anticipated vacation, where she meets Jaxon Coffield—a sizzling younger man who offers a night of passion that leaves Ivy humming like a beehive.

 When fate reunites Jaxon with Ivy, the budding entrepreneur is eager to reconnect. But with Ivy charting a new path and Jaxon still finding his, their age gap has skeptical friends and family buzzing. For now, their sweet relationship remains a secret. Like the bees Ivy raises, they must discover their own dance. Can they find a rhythm that keeps them together in life and love?

THEIR WINTER SURPRISE
Winsome Cove
by Jo McNally

A no-strings romance becomes the ultimate surprise.

When Jenn Bellamy arrives in Winsome Cove, stressed and exhausted, she spills her secrets to a stranger. A man who willingly reveals his deepest truths in an impromptu battle of Whose Life Is Worse. Her ex posted “revenge porn” that blew up her life. He’s a newly sober single dad. Both agree romance is for losers. It was a cathartic, anonymous experience. Until Jenn starts her new job, and that stranger, Cody McNeil, is her new coworker.

Despite agreeing to keep things professional, Cody and Jenn can’t shake their connection. The romance-phobes agree to an all-play and no-strings relationship. As the holidays approach, they learn Jenn is pregnant—the ultimate commitment. Could choosing family be the most romantic gift of all?

THE DATING GAME
Once Upon a Wedding
By Mona Shroff

A fake romance will solve all their problems
…And stir up a bunch of new ones!

Veterinary student Saira Rawal definitely believes in love. It’s just…not for her. Not when getting through her days without panic attacks is struggle enough. But at least she has Tyler Hart—her brother’s best friend, who has always been her safe space. He even takes her in when she and her disaster of a therapy puppy need somewhere to stay! So when she can return the favor, helping him save face with his brother by pretending they’re together, she steps right up. With a pretend relationship, it’s not like there’s any chance of someone really getting hurt…right?

FIRST COMES MARRIAGE
Challenge Accepted
by Kelli Storm

“First Comes Marriage…”
And second, another chance.

Even if it would finally put a smile on her teenage daughter’s face, Kyleigh Sinclair can’t believe she’s set to wed a stranger on a reality show! Especially a show hosted and created by former boy-band star Paul Rodriguez, who shattered Kyleigh’s heart in high school and never looked back. Notorious playboy Paul’s so close to his long-awaited ticket to production success, and the winning formula for that is Kyleigh’s perfect ninety-day groom: himself! But as Paul’s connection with Kyleigh hums stronger than ever despite the betrayals of the past, he discovers that his new bride and her daughter are hardly make-believe. They’re the family he’s been searching for all along…
 
ISBN: 9780369773418
Imprint: Harlequin Special Edition
On Sale: Dec 30, 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

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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Jo McNally

Biography

Award-winning romance author Jo McNally lives in her beloved upstate New York with her very own romance hero husband. When she’s not writing or reading romance novels, she loves to travel and explore new places and experiences. She’s a big fan of leisurely lunches with her besties. Her favorite room at home is the sunroom, where she enjoys both morning coffee and evening cocktails with her husband while listening to an eclectic (and often Irish) playlist. 

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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;

Kelli Storm

Biography

Kelli Storm’s debut novel, His Small-Town Challenge, was inspired by her love of boy bands. She graduated with a BA in public relations from Grand Valley State University. In a former job, she did publicity for a dog rescue and had press releases used by People, I Heart Dogs, MSN and Yahoo. Kelli resides in the Great Lake State with her three rescue dogs and a fourteen-year-old fish named Henry O’Malley.

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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.<br /><br /><br />This Harlequin Special Edition box set includes:<br /><br /><strong>SWEET ON A YOUNGER MAN</strong><br /><em>Bishop Honey Bee Farm</em><br />by Nina Crespo<br /><br /><strong>One night of sweet escape. Or the first taste of love?</strong><br /><br />Fabulous, single and almost forty, Ivy Daniels is ready to embrace the life she put on hold while raising her orphaned nieces. With them grown and running Bishop Honey Bee Farm, Ivy embarks on a much-anticipated vacation, where she meets Jaxon Coffield—a sizzling younger man who offers a night of passion that leaves Ivy humming like a beehive.<br /><br /> When fate reunites Jaxon with Ivy, the budding entrepreneur is eager to reconnect. But with Ivy charting a new path and Jaxon still finding his, their age gap has skeptical friends and family buzzing. For now, their sweet relationship remains a secret. Like the bees Ivy raises, they must discover their own dance. Can they find a rhythm that keeps them together in life and love?<br /><br /><strong>THEIR WINTER SURPRISE</strong><br /><em>Winsome Cove</em><br />by Jo McNally<br /><br /><strong>A no-strings romance becomes the ultimate surprise.</strong><br /><br />When Jenn Bellamy arrives in Winsome Cove, stressed and exhausted, she spills her secrets to a stranger. A man who willingly reveals his deepest truths in an impromptu battle of Whose Life Is Worse. Her ex posted “revenge porn” that blew up her life. He’s a newly sober single dad. Both agree romance is for losers. It was a cathartic, anonymous experience. Until Jenn starts her new job, and that stranger, Cody McNeil, is her new coworker.<br /><br />Despite agreeing to keep things professional, Cody and Jenn can’t shake their connection. The romance-phobes agree to an all-play and no-strings relationship. As the holidays approach, they learn Jenn is pregnant—the ultimate commitment. Could choosing family be the most romantic gift of all?<br /><br /><strong>THE DATING GAME</strong><br /><em>Once Upon a Wedding</em><br />By Mona Shroff<br /><br /><strong>A fake romance will solve all their problems</strong><br /><strong>…And stir up a bunch of new ones!</strong><br /><br />Veterinary student Saira Rawal definitely believes in love. It’s just…not for her. Not when getting through her days without panic attacks is struggle enough. But at least she has Tyler Hart—her brother’s best friend, who has always been her safe space. He even takes her in when she and her disaster of a therapy puppy need somewhere to stay! So when she can return the favor, helping him save face with his brother by pretending they’re together, she steps right up. With a pretend relationship, it’s not like there’s any chance of someone really getting hurt…right?<br /><br /><strong>FIRST COMES MARRIAGE</strong><br /><em>Challenge Accepted</em><br />by Kelli Storm<br /><br /><strong>“First Comes Marriage…”</strong><br /><strong>And second, another chance.</strong><br /><br />Even if it would finally put a smile on her teenage daughter’s face, Kyleigh Sinclair can’t believe she’s set to wed a stranger on a reality show! Especially a show hosted and created by former boy-band star Paul Rodriguez, who shattered Kyleigh’s heart in high school and never looked back. Notorious playboy Paul’s so close to his long-awaited ticket to production success, and the winning formula for that is Kyleigh’s perfect ninety-day groom: himself! But as Paul’s connection with Kyleigh hums stronger than ever despite the betrayals of the past, he discovers that his new bride and her daughter are hardly make-believe. They’re the family he’s been searching for all along…<br /> 

ISBN: 9780369773418
Imprint: Harlequin Special Edition
On Sale: Dec 30, 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

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;

Jo McNally

Biography

<p>Award-winning romance author Jo McNally lives in her beloved upstate New York with her very own romance hero husband. When she’s not writing or reading romance novels, she loves to travel and explore new places and experiences. She's a big fan of leisurely lunches with her besties. Her favorite room at home is the sunroom, where she enjoys both morning coffee and evening cocktails with her husband while listening to an eclectic (and often Irish) playlist. </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;

Kelli Storm

Biography

<p>Kelli Storm’s debut novel, His Small-Town Challenge, was inspired by her love of boy bands. She graduated with a BA in public relations from Grand Valley State University. In a former job, she did publicity for a dog rescue and had press releases used by People, I Heart Dogs, MSN and Yahoo. Kelli resides in the Great Lake State with her three rescue dogs and a fourteen-year-old fish named Henry O’Malley.<br></p>gt;