The Case of the Surly Surrogate


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Vultures are circling over the swamp. While jogging, Dr. Eric Darcy discovers the body of a patient’s husband, the father of a baby about to be born by surrogate. Concern for the widow draws Eric into the investigation. Was photographer Wes Choate murdered because he was cheating on his wife, or was he using his photos to blackmail someone? And why has the surrogate mother suddenly developed an antagonism toward Wes? Assisting his sister-in-law, a private investigator, Eric struggles to make sense of seemingly random clues while protecting his patient from mounting danger. The puzzle pieces snap together in a fast-paced climax that could cost the obstetrician his life. USA Today bestselling novelist Jacqueline Diamond, author of The Case of the Questionable Quadruplet, interweaves a medical setting and memorable characters in the second Safe Harbor Medical mystery. “A very clever mystery where emotions and feelings ran deep making it a truly beautiful read.”—Pauline Michael, NightOwlReviews USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond has sold more than a hundred novels, including mysteries, medical romances and romantic suspense. A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist, Jacqueline has been honored with a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and is a two-time RITA © Award finalist. She is best known for her seventeen-book Safe Harbor Medical romance series, beginning with The Would-Be Mommy. She currently writes a spin-off series, the Safe Harbor Medical Mysteries.




The Detective’s Accidental Baby


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Almost in love.... In this award-winning medical romance, nurse Erica Benford helps other women have babies, but has no desire for one of her own. Then an unexpected connection with a sexy detective results in a pregnancy. She’s set on giving up the baby for adoption. But detective Lock Vaughn was adopted himself, into a troubled family. Refusing to risk a similar fate for his child-to-be, he insists he’ll take custody. Reluctantly, Erica agrees to provide daddy lessons. She might even help him find his birth mother and get answers to some troubling questions—until she discovers that she met Lock because he was investigating her! The seventh book in USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond’s Safe Harbor Medical romance series, The Detective’s Accidental Baby won a Cataromance Reviewer’s Choice Award. “A heartwarming and entertaining read that I really enjoyed.”—Diana Coyle, Night Owl Reviews.




His Baby Dream


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This single mom’s on a special list...with a handsome surprise in store! Dedicated to raising her cute little girl alone, nurse Harper signed up to help create a family. She has no idea she’s been secretly chosen from the egg donor list by a single guy... a very sexy one! Peter longs for fatherhood, and he considers Harper the perfect woman to make his dreams come true. But does Harper see him as father material? And what about her dreams, the ones she doesn’t even realize she has? His Baby Dream is a Safe Harbor Medical romance from USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond. “Harper's little girl, Mia, is so adorable. The growing family unit warms the heart.”— Tracy Farnsworth, Round Table Reviews.




His Hired Baby


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She agreed to give away her baby—not her heart! When Kate Evans signed on to be a surrogate mother for Safe Harbor Medical hospital attorney Tony Franco, neither suspected his wife was about to jump ship. Suddenly he’s eager to be her labor coach—and begging for daddy lessons. Being near Tony arouses dangerous emotions. Young widow Kate may be ready to love again, and her five-year-old son craves a daddy, but Tony’s just been betrayed by the woman he trusted most. Besides, in his legal world, a contract is a contract. When the baby decides to be born in the middle of Thanksgiving dinner, the terms of endearment are put to the ultimate test. Will Kate go home from the hospital with empty arms, or can she, Tony and the children become a forever family? Welcome to USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond’s Safe Harbor Medical romances, where couples fall in love and form families against a medical background. “His Hired Baby is a wonderful story,” writes reviewer Marissa Dobson. “Love, love, love the Safe Harbor series! I love reading series where the characters are followed through the span of time. This series draws you in and hooks you!” —Michelle Wallace, online reviewer




A Baby for the Doctor


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Who will claim the unexpected baby? The sexy doctor, the free-spirited nurse... or an adoption agency? He’s a drop-dead handsome surgeon. She’s the one woman who refuses to be impressed: the nurse pregnant with his baby and determined to give it up for adoption. Anya got carried away on New Year’s Eve by her passion for Dr. Jack Ryder. But her difficult childhood convinced her that being a mom isn’t right for her. Jack, after a lonely adolescence, is eager to be a father. But can he prove it? You’ll cherish the characters and the laughter in this Safe Harbor Medical romance by USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond. “Love, love, love the Safe Harbor series! This series draws you in and hooks you!”—online reviewer Michelle Wallace.




The Surprise Holiday Dad


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Can Christmas bring a little boy the family he longs for—and turn enemies into lovers? Dr. Adrienne Cavill is determined to adopt the precious nephew she’s raised. How can the law side with his deadbeat dad? But Detective Wade Hunter is nothing like she expected. In fact, he might be exactly what his son and Adrienne need—if these two rivals can learn to trust each other. Welcome to another entry in the beloved Safe Harbor Medical Romance series, by USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond. “I thoroughly enjoyed this; I read it in a matter of hours. A great romance.”—Online reviewer Sarah Brown




Officer Daddy


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The doctor’s going to be a mommy. When Dr. Nora Kendall meets handsome Officer Leo Franco at a wedding, sparks fly. After a wild night together, she discovers she’s pregnant. Recovering from a painful divorce, Nora dreams of a loving husband and a baby. But although Leo’s fascinated by the gorgeous doctor, he’s focused on earning a promotion to detective, not on starting a family. Nora’s willing to let Leo off the hook, until a crime at the counseling center where they both volunteer threatens her reputation and his promotion. They have to team up to investigate, but even with a baby-to-be claiming both their hearts, how long can this partnership last? Welcome to USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond’s Safe Harbor Medical romances. “Plenty of passion and a mystery to boot,” says Roundtablereviews of Officer Daddy. “This is a book to pick up even if you have not read the other books in the series. Be sure you have a few hours reading time because you might not want to put it down until you are done reading. I didn't.”—Michele Schram, We Really Dig Romance Novels




Million-Dollar Nanny


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She used to be rich and famous. He’s an auto mechanic who thinks she’s a snob. Why should he hire her as a nanny? A naïve heiress who trusted her fortune to a con man, Sherry LaSalle needs a job—fast! And she loves kids. Rafe Montoya urgently needs a caretaker for his orphaned niece and nephew, so he takes a big risk. But just as Sherry’s sunny personality and can-do attitude start to win him over, she has a chance to regain her fortune. Can he trust her not to vanish in a cloud of expensive perfume, taking his heart with her? Romantic Times called this romantic comedy “extremely touching, beautifully written. 4.5 stars!” Welcome to USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond’s Harmony Circle series, set in a small-town neighborhood where love and friendship bloom.




Calling All Glass Slippers


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Is this her chance for revenge or for true love? Laura’s play about magical glass slippers that make people fall for the wrong person has scored a major production—directed by the charming rogue who once broke her heart. In a surprise twist, her play casts a romantic spell over everyone connected with it—including her and Jared. Does he deserve a second chance, or should Laura turn the tables on him? Don’t miss this zany, unpredictable romantic comedy by the USA Today bestselling author of Designer Genes and The Would-Be Mommy..




Designer Genes


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There was a shocking mix-up at the sperm bank. Now blonde L.A. sophisticate Buffy Arden arrives in Nowhere Junction, Texas, to introduce her cute little girl to the infant’s unprepared father, auto mechanic Carter Murchison. Carter has only a vague memory of his experiences while attending a conference in the City of Angels. Thanks to the effects of spiked punch, he thought he was making a donation to benefit his favorite charity. A very strange donation… He’s not sure how to deal with this smart-mouthed lady who happens to have the same name as his cat and who quickly turns his life upside-down, opening a boutique in his garage and matchmaking for his reclusive widowed father. And what about this sweet baby daughter who lays claim to his heart? Worst of all, her mother appears to be doing the same. USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond is known for her romantic comedies, medical romances, Regency romances and mysteries—more than one hundred titles. You’ll love this fast-paced tale of opposites drawn together by a very unexpected baby. Romantic Times calls it “a comical tale with witty dialogue, humorous scenes and fun characters.”