The Baby Came C.O.D.

The Baby Came C.O.D.
Marie Ferrarella

TWO HALVES OF A WHOLE: CLAIRE, BLAIRTHE BABY IN HIS IN-BOXWorkaholic Evan Quartermain had no time for love. So when someone left a baby on his secretary's desk, claiming it was his, he was in shock. What did he know about babies?Single mother Claire Walker could see her handsome next-door neighbor needed help. Little did she know that Evan was about to change her life forever. Especially when another surprise showed up on the doorstep!TWO HALVES OF A WHOLE: CLAIRE, BLAIRTwo Halves of a Whole: Identical twins separated at birth find love, family…and each other in these festive holiday stories by RITA Award-winning author Marie Ferrarella.Look for DESPERATELY SEEKING TWIN… this month in Silhouette Yours Truly.

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Dedication (#u389599a4-d8d3-55ce-8002-c29f6db7f380)

About the Author (#u54d5bdbc-c468-5693-bd8f-c8a5b11ee03e)

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Evan Quartermain on the art of being a twin

Sometimes I wonder if my twin brother and I are even related. I’ve always been “the responsible one,” the one with clear-cut goals and plans for my future—Devin was the one who used to get into trouble. But now I’m the one in a mess. An anonymous woman left a baby on my desk—a baby that I’m sure isn’t mine! Now I have to rely on Devin to find her. Maybe he can also give me some advice on how to handle my next-door neighbor, Claire Walker. She’s been so good with baby Rachel, but I’m beginning to wish she’d share some of that TLC with me….

Claire Walker on the art of being a twin

I think Evan is lucky—at least he knows who his brother is. My twin and I were separated at birth; in fact, until recently, I didn’t even know she existed. And finding her now may be close to impossible. Growing up, I would have loved to have a sister. I can understand why my daughter, Libby, is becoming so attached to Evan’s new charge. To tell the truth, I’ve gotten a little attached to her myself…not to mention her gorgeous and stubborn daddy, if that’s who he is….

Dear Reader,

The holiday season is a time for family, love…and miracles! We have all this—and more!—for you this month in Silhouette Romance. So in the gift-giving spirit, we offer you these wonderful books by some of the genre’s finest:

A workaholic executive finds a baby in his in-box and enlists the help of the sexy single mom next door in this month’s BUNDLES OF JOY, The Baby Came C.O.D., by RITA Award-winner Marie Ferrarella. Both hero and heroine are twins, and Marie tells their identical siblings’ stories in Desperately Seeking Twin, out this month in our Yours Truly line.

Favorite author Elizabeth August continues our MEN! promotion with Paternal Instincts. This latest installment in her SMYTHESHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS series features an irresistible lone wolf turned doting dad! As a special treat, Carolyn Zane’s sizzling family drama, THE BRUBAKER BRIDES, continues with His Brother’s Intended Bride—the title says it all!

Completing the month are three classic holiday romances. A world-weary hunk becomes The Dad Who Saved Christmas in this magical tale by Karen Rose Smith. Discover The Drifter’s Gift in RITA Award-winning author Lauryn Chandler’s emotional story. Finally, debut author Zena Valentine weaves a tale of transformation—and miracles—in From Humbug to Holiday Bride.

So treat yourself this month—and every month!—to Silhouette Romance!

Happy holidays,

Joan Marlow Golan

Senior Editor

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The Baby Came C.O.D.

Marie Ferrarella

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

To

Marcia Book Adirim,

pure joy

in the form of

an editor

MARIE FERRARELLA

lives in Southern California. She describes herself as the tired mother of two overenergetic children and the contented wife of one wonderful man. This RITA Award-winning author is thrilled to be following her dream of writing full-time.

Chapter One (#ulink_0e213af3-ef2d-5aed-a82f-614b590556b3)

“Mr. Quartermain, a lady just dropped off something she said you would know what to do with better than she does.”