Kings of California (Child)

Five-time RITA nominee and USA Today best-selling author Maureen Child counts over 90 works of romantic fiction to her credit. Her contemporary tales starring the unforgettable Kings of Northern California maintain an unrivaled level of popularity among fans. Here, millionaire Travis King has a wealthy client that won't get off his back about the prospect of marrying one of the man's daughters. Travis' solution is to marry someone else. His choice is hometown girl Julie O'Hara, who agrees to a rushed ceremony, and who is prepared to end it after a year. But as their platonic arrangement continues, Travis begins to desire more from his temporary bride.

USA Today best-selling author Maureen Child pens stirring romances that hold a special place in the hearts of her many fans. The Last Lone Wolf introduces Jericho King, an ex-Marine who enjoys a quiet life running a survival camp at his mountain lodge. Then Daisy Saxon, the sister of a fallen comrade, shows up looking for help. Reminded of a promise he once made to Daisy's brother, Jericho feels it's his duty to give her a job and a place to sleep. But what Daisy really wants is to have a baby-and for Jericho to be the father.

In King's Million-Dollar Secret, billionaire Rafe King loses a bet-and as penance must work a job as a common carpenter. Undercover at his own construction company, he meets sweet, sexy Katie Charles-and falls hard. But Katie hates wealthy men-especially those in the King family. Rafe is determined to get Katie to like him before he admits his lineage-but any delay in revealing his secret could cost him everything.

For years, Rose Clancy dreamed of her brother's best friend, Lucas King, but touching him was off-limits. And Rose, always dutiful, kept her distance. Until a recent chance meeting leads Lucas to hire her for intimate, nightly cooking classes. The heat between them quickly ignites. Wealthy, powerful, commanding, Lucas runs his life like he runs his business...and Rose knows his interest in her can't be all that it seems. But Lucas makes her feel wanted, like he can't get enough. So, no matter what secrets eventually come to light, Rose is more than ready for Lucas King.

It doesn't take long for Sean King to realize he's in trouble. Despite the idyllic setting and the exquisite contract bride, his marriage to Melinda Stanford is meant to be strictly business. Pure profit is his for the taking. All he has to do is marry the boss's granddaughter, and keep his hands off his sexy new wife. Melinda had made the rules, but now her marriage seems a little too convenient. Is it just the Caribbean heat making her burn for her groom? Or is she ready to make their temporary arrangement a permanent one?

For security expert Garrett King, rescuing a damsel in distress is routine, even if she is a runaway princess. And especially if she's a sexy, desirable woman he intends to keep very, very close. Garrett knows Princess Alexis escaped her castle to look for independence and true love, and she thinks she's found it in him. But he's no white knight. As a bodyguard, he's been covertly hired to protect her during her adventure. As a confirmed bachelor, he doesn't do happily ever after...but one kiss from a princess could change everything.

Single mom Nicole Baxter is perfectly fulfilled without a man in her life. But when billionaire Griffin King moves in next door, she considers a fling. Not only is he gorgeous and exciting, but he's not staying. It's an ideal situation, as long as she doesn't fall in love... Griffin King never met a woman he couldn't leave. But desire sparks with Nicole like lightning: quick and hot. It's just what this workaholic commitment-phobe needs. But why does the thought of summer's end have Griffin longing for more with the one woman he shouldn't have?

In this Billionaires & Babies novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child, one night leads to two babies! When Colton King ended his impetuous marriage to Penny Oaks after just twenty-four hours, it was out of sight, out of mind. But now, more than a year later, Colton discovers Penny's huge secret-actually two little secrets: a baby boy and a baby girl. Colton's only option is to lay claim to his twins. But soon he finds himself laying claim to Penny all over