Karin Baine

When her night out turns haywire, a cooped-up princess enlists the help of her tempting bodyguard. But when their chemistry burns brighter than the club lights, can their few hours of freedom be enough? Find out in the second installment of the Princesses' Night Out duet A ROYAL REBELLION... Princess Francesca just wants an evening without the suffocating weight of her tiara. But when her sister runs off, Francesca and her dangerously handsome bodyguard, Giovanni, are propelled on a search mission. It's an escape from the palace's suffocating walls that only ignites the long-stoked flames of temptation between them... Gio has lost too much to let anyone else close. Yet when it comes to Francesca, the one thing he struggles to guard is his heart. When reality beckons, will their night of freedom simply become a precious memory? From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. Princesses' Night Out Book 1: How to Win Back a Royal by Justine LewisBook 2: Temptation in a Tiara by Karin Baine

Perfect for fans of: ?? Forbidden love ??? Small-town romance ?? Forced proximity – It’s never too late to start over… Veterinary nurse Eloise thought she had it all. But one messy divorce and an empty nest later, she desperately needs a fresh start. Only her move to the Highlands is soon derailed by an unexpected crush on her utterly gorgeous—and completely off-limits!—boss… Widowed vet Daniel has been adamantly keeping the world at arm’s length since his painful loss. And yet his enchanting new employee seems determined to tempt him at every turn! Is it just the allure of a forbidden flirtation…or could this be a second shot at happy-ever-after? An invitation…to be her fake boyfriend! As an emergency doctor on a rescue helicopter, Rosie Carter takes more risks than most—except when it comes to her heart, which she protects fiercely! But when her brother insists she bring a date to his wedding, she’s stunned when her friend and colleague Dr Lucas Tanner offers to be her partner for the weekend. He's grieving the passing of his wife, and Rosie had thought he was out of bounds. But will sharing a room—and a bed—open their eyes to another life for them both?

Våga ta stegetFysioterapeuten Isolde Yarrow kommer väl överens med sin systers nya kungliga svärfamilj. Kanske lite för väl. När hon och Amir Ayad, lillebrodern till hennes systers blivande make, åker tillsammans till syskonens bröllop övergår de vänskapliga känslorna snart i glödande passion. Men Amir har en dotter, som dessutom är Isoldes patient. Efter sin egen trassliga barndom har Isolde inga planer på att själv ta sig an mammarollen och hon inser därför att ett förhållande med Amir aldrig kan komma på fråga. Men en natt tillsammans kanske inte kan skada. Gnistorna flyger när två sjuksystrar möter kärleken i kungliga kirurgbröder. Detta är andra delen i miniserien Kungliga läkare. Värmen i AlaskaDen sista pusselbiten trilskas. Under hela sin uppväxt har Molly Flynn fått allt hon pekat på. Men det allra viktigaste har saknats, Aldrig har hon blivit uppskattad för det hon åstadkommit eller för den hon är. Men allt förändras när realityserien hon jobbar med för henne till ett sjukhus i Alaska. Där möter hon läkaren Jake Ryder, den första personen som ser henne på riktigt, och så småningom även älskar henne för den hon är. Men lyckan bli kortvarig då Molly tvingas fatta ett beslut som krossar hans hjärta.

Förlovade på låtsasDet ryktas om att den arrogante kirurgen Raed Ayad i själva verket är en prins från ett ö-rike i Mellanöstern. Hjärtkirurgen Soraya Yarrow har fullt upp med att ta hand om sin lillasyster och har ingen större anledning att fundera närmare över sin kollega förrän han en dag drar med henne in på sitt kontor och ber henne att operera hans pappa, kungen! Det blir startskottet på en komplicerad plan för att rädda kungafamiljens anseende och en spirande relation mellan de båda läkarna. Men hur ska de kombinera sina känslor för varandra med sina respektive ansvarsbördor? Gnistorna flyger när två sjuksystrar möter kärleken i kungliga kirurgbröder. Detta är första delen i miniserien Kungliga läkare. Möte vid havetVid det glittrande havet, på väg hem från nattskiftet, stöter barnmorskan Catrina alltid ihop med en stilig man och hans bedårande lilla dotter. Finn får henne att skratta men hon ser också ett stråk av sorg i hans blick. Eller är det bara hennes egen melankoli som reflekteras? I två långa år har Catrina gömt sig för världen men nu börjar hon äntligen känna sig redo att släppa in ljuset igen och kanske kärleken! Ska hon våga närma sig den ensamstående pappan? Och vad är hans historia?

Play on the ice, play in the bedroom… Perfect for fans of: ?? Second chance ?? Sports romance ?? Forced proximity – Power Play by Anna DePalo Irresistible: that’s sports tycoon Jordan Serenghetti in a nutshell. But Jordan’s physical therapist, Sera Perini, must resist. She has good reasons – their families’ connections, her professional ethics and a kiss the filthy-rich athlete doesn’t even remember. If she gives in to temptation, will it be a replay of Jordan’s womanising ways or something from a brand-new playbook? Reforming the Playboy by Karin Baine Hunter Torrance, ex-Demons ice hockey star, is back – as the team physiotherapist! And, while team doctor Charlotte Michaels doesn’t believe he’s changed his playboy ways, the attraction between them is undeniable. Hunter has worked hard at becoming a father to little Alfie, his newly found son. With Charlotte’s help he knows he can be a good one. He’s sure they can be a family…if only they take the risk! Playing to Win by Taryn Leigh Taylor Holly Evans is intelligent, educated and crazy about sports – so how did she end up prancing about in a miniskirt like some broadcasting bimbo? Since she's already lost her journalistic integrity, Holly might as well indulge in a little fan-girl lust for the captain of Portland's hockey team. But Luke Maguire sees right through her disguise, and he’s ready to strip it all off. What will happen when her lusting for Luke goes head-to-head with her reporting instincts?

Nurse's New Year with the Billionaire by Karin Baine An explosive encounter! Nurse Jo is facing the New Year with nothing. No boyfriend, no business, no home. So when she’s offered a role caring for the matriarch of an obscenely wealthy family—on a private island!—it’s just the escape she needs. Being tempted by her patient’s outrageously attractive grandson is not! Billionaire doctor Taylor doesn’t trust easily, and Jo is no exception. Yet as they work together mutual respect—and desire!— blossom quickly, leading to a steamy fling. But when the clock strikes midnight will the fireworks between them fizzle out, as planned…or flame brighter than ever? Resisting the Single Dad Surgeon by Louisa Heaton Running from the limelight… Nurse Isla is starting over. She’s relocated to the city and has a new job—nothing can distract her. That is, until she meets single dad and handsome celebrity surgeon, Gabe! Working with the widower wouldn’t normally be an issue, but when they share an almost intimate moment and it’s papped, the press relentlessly pursues Isla’s identity. Now, to protect herself, she has no choice but to move in with Gabe and his adorable daughter. Resisting each other soon becomes impossible, but after everything they’ve been through can they move on and build a life—together? Perfect for fans of: Billionaires International romance Workplace romance

One-Night Baby with the Best Man by Susan Meier Their nine-month surprise In this The Bridal Party story, bridesmaid Marietta is attending a fabulous Italian wedding before starting her New York promotion. After fleeing an abusive marriage she’s focused on her career—no dating! But one night with red-hot best man Rico—who conveniently lives in faraway London— is incredibly tempting… Yet weeks later, when the stick turns pink, Marietta’s life is suddenly changed. Especially when, having been abandoned as an infant, billionaire Rico demands to be the father his baby needs. They’re from completely different worlds, but can Marietta’s unexpected pregnancy spark a future they never dared hope for…? Cinderella's Festive Fake Date by Karin Baine Her pretend prince charming… Pottery studio owner Evie isn’t feeling festive. Her ex-boyfriend—now her stepsister’s fiancé!­­—is joining her family for the holidays. Going alone is not an option, but Evie’s afraid of being hurt again. So, she hopes an online fake dating service can work some magic… Guarded workaholic Jake requires a plus-one for his mother’s nuptials, and enticing Evie fits the bill. Over steaming hot chocolate, they agree to a romance ruse. Only their undeniable attraction soon has them stealing kisses under the mistletoe… And they discover there’s thin ice between faking it and truly falling! Perfect for fans of: Accidental pregnancy Cinderella Fake dating

In Karin Baine's latest Harlequin Romance novel, the lines between true and false begin to blur when a festive fake-dating arrangement ignites real feelings. HER PRETEND PRINCE CHARMING... Pottery studio owner Evie isn't feeling festive. Her ex-boyfriend--now her stepsister's fianc ­­--is joining her family for the holidays. Going alone is not an option, but Evie's afraid of being hurt again. So, she hopes an online fake dating service can work some magic... Guarded workaholic Jake requires a plus-one for his mother's nuptials, and enticing Evie fits the bill. Over steaming hot chocolate, they agree to a romance ruse. Only their undeniable attraction soon has them stealing kisses under the mistletoe... And they discover there's thin ice between faking it and truly falling From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

A nurse's fresh start takes an unexpected turn when she's swept into a fling with a billionaire doctor who just so happens to be her new patient's grandson. Read more in Karin Baine's latest Harlequin Medical Romance AN EXPLOSIVE ENCOUNTER Nurse Jo is facing the New Year with nothing; no boyfriend, no business, no home. So when she's offered a role caring for the matriarch of an obscenely wealthy famil­y­­--on a private island --it's just the escape she needs. Being tempted by her patient's outrageously attractive grandson is not Billionaire Dr. Taylor doesn't trust easily, and Jo is no exception. Yet, as they work together, mutual respect--and desire --blossoms, quickly leading to a steamy fling. But when the clock strikes midnight, will the fireworks between them fizzle out as planned...or flame brighter than ever? From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

Wrapped up…in each other! In this Christmas North and South story, transplant surgeon Tamsin is determined nobody will suffer the post-op complications her sister faced. She certainly doesn’t have capacity for romance. So succumbing to passion on a visit to Edinburgh with handsome paediatrician Max is a one-night indulgence… Max has his own reasons for being anti-commitment, but when he and Tamsin are thrown back together again temporarily, their snow-melting attraction leads to a whirlwind fling. Only their feelings are deepening…along with their desire. This festive season will they be brave and embrace the gift in front of them?

In the first installment of the Christmas North and South series, a transplant surgeon and pediatrician's one night snowballs into a festive fling, and soon they're faced with a choice--will their romance last beyond Christmas? WRAPPED UP... IN EACH OTHER Transplant surgeon Tamsin is determined nobody will suffer the post-op complications her sister faced. She certainly doesn't have capacity for romance. So, succumbing to passion on a visit to Edinburgh with handsome pediatrician Max is a one-night indulgence... Max has his own reasons for being anticommitment, but when he and Tamsin are thrown back together again temporarily, their snow-melting attraction leads to a whirlwind fling. Only, their feelings are deepening along with their desire. This festive season, will they be brave and embrace the gift in front of them? From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine. Christmas North and South Book 1: Festive Fling with the Surgeon by Karin BaineBook 2: A Mistletoe Marriage Reunion by Louisa HeatonBook 3: Melting Dr. Grumpy's Frozen Heart by Scarlet WilsonBook 4: Neurosurgeon's IVF Mix-Up Miracle by Annie Claydon

Can just one kiss change everything? Single Dad in Her Stocking by Alison Roberts After losing her baby, and sacrificing her paediatric career, Emma spends every Christmas as an emergency locum – and this year she’ll be covering A&E consultant Max Cunningham. Their one kiss years ago was unforgettable, and now that he’s dad to three orphaned children, he’s dangerously tempting! As Max welcomes Emma into his home, she soon wishes her family for Christmas could be for ever… Mistletoe Kiss with the Heart Doctor by Marion Lennox When Dr Elsa McCrae rescues a mortified Dr Marcus Pierce from a fall into an underground cave, planning the usual Christmas party has to take a back seat! When she's forced to accept Marc’s offer of help during the busy holiday season, the charming cardiologist soon has Elsa fighting to protect her heart – she knows he’ll return to the city as soon as the festivities are over… Midwife Under the Mistletoe by Karin Baine GP Fraser McColl longs to be part of a loving family, but past experience has taught him he’s better off alone. But when he's thrown together with gorgeous yet guarded midwife Iona Munro, to care for two children at Christmas, he’s tempted to believe in miracles… After one passionate night together, can he persuade Iona that they deserve a lifetime of happiness – together?

Bound by their festival fling! Locking gazes across a crowded room with Lachlan, a gorgeous stranger, makes midwife Melissa feel the most alive she's felt since her fiancé died. But spending a blissful night in the paramedic’s arms has a surprising consequence—she’s having a baby! Unwilling to open her fragile heart again, Melissa keeps Lachlan safely in the co-parent zone. Yet their bond goes much deeper than mutual desire… With Lachlan battling his own demons complicating their situation with romance would be too risky—wouldn’t it? A prize worth fighting for? To protect her adoptive parents from pain, paediatric A&E doc Mattie has worked hard to conceal her more impulsive side. And yet the arrival of charming orthopaedic consultant Llwyd sees her throwing caution to the wind! Llwyd clearly feels the same instant attraction, but the shadows of past trauma haunting his eyes put him firmly off-limits. Unless Mattie’s zest for life can win him over and convince guarded Llwyd to take one final risk…

London, baby Falling for the Foster Mum by Karin Baine Burns specialist Dr Matthew McGrory is finally living the bachelor life after years of raising his siblings alone. But he can’t ignore the pull he feels towards beautiful Quinn Grady, foster mum to his favourite young patient. Quinn is very protective of little Simon – and her heart. But as Matthew’s hero status grows in the eyes of her young charge, she might not be able to stop herself from falling in love… The Redemption of Darius Sterne by Carole Mortimer Tycoon Darius Sterne is a man who gets what he wants. Always. And right now he wants ex-ballerina Miranda Jacobs…in his bed! Miranda can’t resist the allure of the brooding billionaire. But the closer he pulls her, the more Darius threatens the barriers she’s carefully constructed to conceal the scars of her past. And Miranda isn’t the only one with pain to hide… Can her love redeem the dark Darius Sterne? Falling for the Secret Millionaire by Kate Hardy After her ex’s betrayal, Nicole Thomas is focussing all her energy on making her dream of running an independent cinema come true. Her only distraction is the man she’s been chatting to online… When reformed rebel and business rival Gabriel Hunter meets Nicole, he’s shocked by their chemistry…and it doesn’t take him long to realise they’ve met before – virtually! For the first time his professional goals aren’t his top priority…Nicole is!

HIRED TO SAY 'I DO'! In this The Bridal Party story, Riley’s passionate about planning unique proposals—but her latest client, Italian billionaire Antonio, never intends to remarry. He simply wants a pretend engagement…with her as his bride-to-be! His motives are heartrending, so Riley agrees. However, while pretending to be in love with Antonio is one thing, falling into his bed is emotionally risky. Because while it started with a ruse, Antonio’s diamond ring fits her a little too well! A SWEET TEMPTATION! Running her own chocolate shop in a Highland castle is a dream come true for Bonnie. Working with reluctant new boss Ewen is not… The brooding tycoon is infuriating and disarmingly attractive in equal measure, but fragile Bonnie can’t chance her heart again. A fling, however, could be just what they both need… It’s only supposed to be fun—and temporary! Except now Bonnie has begun to wonder if Ewen is the second chance she didn't see coming…

Can they resist indulging in temptation when they're living and working together in heart-racing proximity? Dive into Karin Baine's latest Harlequin Romance to find out A SWEET TEMPTATION Running her own chocolate shop in a Highland castle is a dream come true for Bonnie. Working with her reluctant new boss, Ewen, is not... The brooding tycoon is infuriating and disarmingly attractive in equal measure, but fragile Bonnie can't chance her heart again. A fling, however, could be just what they both need... It's only supposed to be fun--and temporary Except now Bonnie begins to wonder if Ewen is the second chance she never saw coming... From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

Can a fling lead to for ever? American doctor Mae Watters arrives in Dublin determined to escape her recent heartbreak. This move is about finding a new life —the last thing on her mind is romance! So why can’t she resist the man she meets at the St Patrick’s Day parade, her sexy colleague Dr Liam O’Conner? He’s a single dad with baggage of his own. Will a passionate fling give them the confidence to move forward—together? Online match, real-life rivals! Plastic surgeon to the stars Dr Owen Rhys is not happy with his new boss’s ideas. And it doesn’t help that Dr Kris Offerman is infuriatingly stunning! Thankfully, Owen has @ladydoc to vent to. He doesn’t have space in his life for dating, but the anonymity of their virtual relationship protects them both. Yet when Owen discovers the unthinkable—that Kris is his cyber crush!—will he be brave enough to bring their accidental connection offline?

Engaged…just for the cameras! In this Royal Docs story, Prince Raed Ayad finds himself uncharacteristically begging brilliant rival cardiac surgeon Soraya for two favours. First, save his father the King’s life. Second, keep the hungry press at bay by pretending to be his fiancée! Soraya agrees…after all she’s been through she doesn’t want a real relationship anyway. But more dangerous than being caught in their lie is starting to believe it themselves… A fresh start for the Prince’s family? In this Royal Docs story, before the accident that killed his wife and injured his daughter, duty-bound surgeon Prince Amir Ayad was set to take the throne. Now Amir isn’t sure about anything—except his powerful connection to fiercely independent physiotherapist Isolde. Seeing her bond with his little princess begins to unlock Amir’s barricaded heart… But he's lost so much already. Pursuing the woman he should resist would be utterly foolish…right?

Nurse's Risk with the Rebel Sparks fly with the rebel doc! Outback nurse Meadow has shaped her safe, predictable life just the way she wants it since a childhood full of upheaval and neglect. So finding common ground with flying doctor Jay isn’t easy. He’s nomadic and reckless…and Meadow can’t understand why her pulse races whenever she’s with him! The grief that drives Jay’s thrill-seeking means any relationship with him is risky—and temporary. Does Meadow dare to allow herself the adventure of a lifetime…by giving in to his magnetism? Resisting the Brooding Heart Surgeon He’ll carve a place…in her heart! Nurse Shanna loves Halloween—so she’s determined to get brooding cardiothoracic surgeon Zeke involved in her charity pumpkin contest whether he likes it or not! As she gets to know the closed-off doctor she’s powerless to resist their attraction… But learning that Zeke’s a military reservist reawakens her fear of losing someone again. Is she prepared to walk away from the first person to make her feel truly whole?