Dear Reader,
Iâm pleased to introduce a brand-new series, THE DEVERAUX LEGACY. Set in beautiful and historic Charleston, South Carolina, the books follow the fortunes of the Deveraux family.
Grace and Tom Deveraux divorced years agoâfor reasons known only to them. Both have regrets, as well as a deep and abiding love for each other, and they worry their own foolhardy actions have permanently affected their children. More than anything, Grace and Tom want their children to avoid their mistakes and have the kind of enduring, happy marriages of which dreamsâand familiesâare made. Both are equally skeptical it will ever happen, however, sinceâ¦
Chase, the oldest son and magazine publisher spends his time advising his male readers how to be happyâwith or without a wife. Mitch, an innovative businessman and the second-born son, who will one day take his fatherâs place at the helm of the Deveraux Shipping Company, has already weathered a divorce of his own and is now willing to consider marriage as a business deal. Third-born Gabe, a doctor and the Good Samaritan of the family, is contemplating siring a baby as a favor for one of his lady friends! Only Amy, the baby of the family and owner of her own interior design business, wants it allâlove, romance and childrenâthe old-fashioned, time-honored way.
Eventually, of course, all the Deveraux siblings will find happiness, and the love, passion and romance they have been waiting for. And perhaps a little of lifeâs wisdom along the wayâ¦
Best wishes,
Dear Reader,
Welcome to Harlequin American Romance, where youâre guaranteed heartwarming, emotional and deeply romantic stories set in the backyards, big cities and wide-open spaces of America. Kick starting the month is Cathy Gillen Thackerâs Her Bachelor Challenge, which launches her brand-new family-connected miniseries THE DEVERAUX LEGACY. In this wonderful story, a night of passion between old acquaintances has a sought-after playboy businessman questioning his bachelor status.
Next, Mollie Molay premieres her new GROOMS IN UNIFORM miniseries. In The Duchess & Her Bodyguard, protecting a royal beauty was easy for a by-the-book bodyguard, but falling in love wasnât part of the plan! Donât miss Husbands, Husbandsâ¦Everywhere! by Sharon Swan, in which a lovely B & B ownerâs ex-husband shows up on her doorstep with amnesia, giving her the chance to rediscover the man heâd once been. This poignant reunion romance story is the latest installment in the WELCOME TO HARMONY miniseries. Laura Marie Altom makes her Harlequin American Romance debut with Blind Luck Bride, which pairs a jilted groom with a pregnant heroine in a marriage meant to satisfy the terms of a bet.
This month, and every month, come home to Harlequin American Romanceâand enjoy!
Best,
Melissa Jeglinski
Associate Senior Editor
Harlequin American Romance
Cathy Gillen Thacker
Her Bachelor Challenge
This book is dedicated to David and Meredith Thacker, who have found in each other everything they have always wanted. I couldnât be happier about your marriage. I wish you much love and joy in your new life together.
Cathy Gillen Thacker married her high school sweetheart and hasnât had a dull moment since. Why, you ask? Well, there were three kids, various pets, any number of automobiles, several moves across the country, his and her careers, and sundry other experiences. But mostly, there was love and friendship and laughter, and lots of experiences she wouldnât trade for the world.
You can find out more about Cathy and her books at www.cathygillenthacker.com, and you can write her c/o Harlequin Books, 300 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017.
Whoâs Who in the Deveraux Family
Tom DeverauxâThe head of the family and CEO of the Deveraux shipping empire that has been handed down through the generations.
Grace DeverauxâEstranged from Tom for years, but back in townâafter a personal tragedyâfor some much-needed family support.
Chase DeverauxâThe eldest son, and the biggest playboy in the greater Charleston area.
Mitch DeverauxâA chip off the old block and about to double the size of the family business via a business/marriage arrangement.
Dr. Gabe DeverauxâThe âGoodestâ Samaritan around. Any damsels in distress in need of the good doctorâs assistanceâ¦?
Amy DeverauxâThe baby sister. Sheâs determined to reunite her parents.
Winnifred Deveraux SmithâTomâs widowed sister. The social doyenne of Charleston, sheâs determined never to marry. Thatâs not what she has in mind for her niece and nephews, though.
Herry BowlesâThe butler. Distinguished, indispensable and devoted to his boss, Winnifred.
Eleanor DeverauxâThe Deveraux ancestor with whom the legacy of ill-fated love began.
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Epilogue
Chase Deveraux knew from the moment he got the summons to the Deveraux familyâs Meeting Street mansion that it was going to be hard as all get-out to hold on to his temper. And that was never truer than when he walked in the front door and saw his woman-stealing brother Gabe standing next to the fireplace in the drawing room.