To A Macallister Born

Joan Elliott Pickart

ANOTHER MACALLISTER BLESSING?He was just passing through town, when his life changed forever. Jack MacAllister, tried-and-true bachelor, suddenly found himself a little boy's #1 daddy pick. But the adorable tyke's single mom didn't seem as sold…and Jack sensed she was keeping secrets. But something about Jennifer Mackane made him believe he could trust her–could even love her–but he'd learned never to trust a lady.Then he discovered that not all of Jennifer's secrets were old. One involved a baby, yet to be born.Jack's baby.Experience more laughter and love as the MacAllister family increases its fold!

She’d conceived Jack’s child.

Jennifer sank back in the chair and splayed her hands on her flat stomach.

Jack’s baby, her mind whispered. No, it was her baby. Her secret. She was not going to tell Jack about this child unless he came to her and asked her to marry him.

She wouldn’t trap him into proposing to her, thus sentencing herself to a lifetime of wondering if he truly wished to be by her side.

If Jack went to California per his original plan, he would never, ever know that this child existed.

And the serious discussion she’d scheduled for that evening? Oh, yes, they’d have that talk, but she’d keep a tight rein on her emotions. She’d wait to hear what Jack had to say.

Wait…while she hoped and prayed that he’d ask her to be his wife.…

Dear Reader,

Welcome to a spectacular month of great romances as we continue to celebrate Silhouette’s 20th Anniversary all year long!

Beloved bestselling author Nora Roberts returns with Irish Rebel, a passionate sequel to her very first book, Irish Thoroughbred. Revisit the spirited Grant family as tempers flare, sparks fly and love ignites between the newest generation of Irish rebels!

Also featured this month is Christine Flynn’s poignant THAT’S MY BABY! story, The Baby Quilt, in which a disillusioned, high-powered attorney finds love and meaning in the arms of an innocent young mother.

Silhouette reader favorite Joan Elliott Pickart delights us with her secret baby story, To a MacAllister Born, adding to her heartwarming cross-line miniseries, THE BABY BET. And acclaimed author Ginna Gray delivers the first compelling story in her series, A FAMILY BOND, with A Man Apart, in which a wounded loner lawman is healed heart, body and soul by the nurturing touch of a beautiful, compassionate woman.

Rounding off the month are two more exciting ongoing miniseries. From longtime author Susan Mallery, we have a sizzling marriage-of-convenience story, The Sheik’s Secret Bride, the third book in her DESERT ROGUES series. And Janis Reams Hudson once again shows her flair for Western themes and Native American heroes with The Price of Honor, a part of her miniseries, WILDERS OF WYATT COUNTY.

It’s a terrific month of page-turning reading from Special Edition. Enjoy!

All the best,

Karen Taylor Richman

Senior Editor

To a MacAllister Born

Joan Elliott Pickart

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

For my daughter, Paige, my very own Tempe, Arizona, fire fighter

I’m a proud mommy, Peep

Books by Joan Elliott Pickart

Silhouette Special Edition

* (#litres_trial_promo)Friends, Lovers…and Babies! #1011

* (#litres_trial_promo)The Father of Her Child #1025

† (#litres_trial_promo)Texas Dawn #1100

† (#litres_trial_promo)Texas Baby #1141

‡ (#litres_trial_promo)Wife Most Wanted #1160

The Rancher and the Amnesiac Bride #1204

? (#litres_trial_promo)The Irresistible Mr. Sinclair #1256

? (#litres_trial_promo)The Most Eligible M.D. #1262

Man…Mercenary…Monarch #1303

* (#litres_trial_promo)To a MacAllister Born #1329

Silhouette Desire

* (#litres_trial_promo) Angels and Elves #961

Apache Dream Bride #999

† (#litres_trial_promo)Texas Moon #1051

† (#litres_trial_promo)Texas Glory #1088

Just My Joe #1202

? (#litres_trial_promo)Taming Tall, Dark Brandon #1223

Previously published under the pseudonym Robin Elliott

Silhouette Special Edition

Rancher’s Heaven #909

Mother at Heart #968

Silhouette Intimate Moments

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