Kate Hoffmann - The Mighty Quinns - Devin

What was forbidden then...has become irresistible now

The last thing police chief Devin Cassidy needs is for Elodie Winchester to return home and remind him of all he’s been denied. But they’re not teenagers now, and she’s no longer a wealthy heiress. There’s nothing stopping him from taking what he wants, what he’s always wanted: her.

Elodie came home to deal with the Winchester mansion, the only inheritance she has left. She didn’t expect to encounter a very grown-up Dev, or to want him as much as she ever did. He makes it clear that he’s not going to let anything stand between them again. But in this town, name is everything. And to protect a Winchester, Dev will be forced to sacrifice his reputation...including his unexpected tie to the Quinn family.

Praise for Kate Hoffmann’s The Mighty Quinns Praise for Kate Hoffmann’s The Mighty Quinns Dear Reader Title Page About the Author Prologue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Epilogue Extract Copyright

“[Kate] Hoffmann always does a great job creating different stories for the members of the Quinn clan.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Rogan

“A winning combination of exciting adventure and romance... This is a sweet and sexy read that kept me entertained from start to finish.”

—Harlequin Junkie on The Mighty Quinns: Malcolm

“[Hoffmann] continues to do a wonderful job with her beloved Quinn family saga. A perfectly paced page-turner, this setup novel for the New Zealand Quinns is firmly in place and off to a great start.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Malcolm

“As usual, Hoffmann has written a light yet compelling tale with just enough angst and long-term background story to provide momentum for the next member of the Quinn family we are most certainly going to meet.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Ryan

“This is a fast read that is hard to tear the eyes from. Once I picked it up I couldn’t put it down.”

—Fresh Fiction on The Mighty Quinns: Dermot

Dear Reader Dear Reader Title Page About the Author Prologue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Epilogue Extract Copyright ,

One of the best things about being a romance writer is the ability to travel—in my mind. When I really need a vacation, I choose a setting that appeals to me and start to write.

As I write this, it’s the middle of winter here in Wisconsin. The weather bounces between brutal (-30 windchills) to balmy (above-freezing days). I woke this morning to more snow. But later today, I’ll be comfortably sitting in July humidity on a veranda in a small North Carolina town. It almost makes winter bearable.

I hope you enjoy the next installment in the Mighty Quinns series. By the time this hits the shelves, it will be summer in Wisconsin and I’ll probably be writing a book set in the middle of a snowstorm!

Happy reading,

The Mighty Quinns: Devin

Kate Hoffmann

www.millsandboon.co.uk

KATE HOFFMANN celebrated her twentieth anniversary as a Harlequin author in August 2013. She has published over eighty books, novellas and short stories for Harlequin Temptation and Harlequin Blaze. She spent time as a music teacher, a retail assistant and an advertising exec before she settled into a career as a full-time writer. Her other interests include genealogy, musical theater and vegan cooking. She lives in southeastern Wisconsin with her two cats, Winnie and Gracie.

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Back Cover Text What was forbidden then...has become irresistible now The last thing police chief Devin Cassidy needs is for Elodie Winchester to return home and remind him of all he’s been denied. But they’re not teenagers now, and she’s no longer a wealthy heiress. There’s nothing stopping him from taking what he wants, what he’s always wanted: her. Elodie came home to deal with the Winchester mansion, the only inheritance she has left. She didn’t expect to encounter a very grown-up Dev, or to want him as much as she ever did. He makes it clear that he’s not going to let anything stand between them again. But in this town, name is everything. And to protect a Winchester, Dev will be forced to sacrifice his reputation...including his unexpected tie to the Quinn family.

Praise for Kate Hoffmann’s The Mighty Quinns Praise for Kate Hoffmann’s The Mighty Quinns Praise for Kate Hoffmann’s The Mighty Quinns Dear Reader Title Page About the Author Prologue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Epilogue Extract Copyright “[Kate] Hoffmann always does a great job creating different stories for the members of the Quinn clan.” —RT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Rogan “A winning combination of exciting adventure and romance... This is a sweet and sexy read that kept me entertained from start to finish.” —Harlequin Junkie on The Mighty Quinns: Malcolm “[Hoffmann] continues to do a wonderful job with her beloved Quinn family saga. A perfectly paced page-turner, this setup novel for the New Zealand Quinns is firmly in place and off to a great start.” —RT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Malcolm “As usual, Hoffmann has written a light yet compelling tale with just enough angst and long-term background story to provide momentum for the next member of the Quinn family we are most certainly going to meet.” —RT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Ryan “This is a fast read that is hard to tear the eyes from. Once I picked it up I couldn’t put it down.” —Fresh Fiction on The Mighty Quinns: Dermot

Dear Reader Dear Reader Dear Reader Title Page About the Author Prologue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Epilogue Extract Copyright , One of the best things about being a romance writer is the ability to travel—in my mind. When I really need a vacation, I choose a setting that appeals to me and start to write. As I write this, it’s the middle of winter here in Wisconsin. The weather bounces between brutal (-30 windchills) to balmy (above-freezing days). I woke this morning to more snow. But later today, I’ll be comfortably sitting in July humidity on a veranda in a small North Carolina town. It almost makes winter bearable. I hope you enjoy the next installment in the Mighty Quinns series. By the time this hits the shelves, it will be summer in Wisconsin and I’ll probably be writing a book set in the middle of a snowstorm! Happy reading,

Title Page The Mighty Quinns: Devin Kate Hoffmann www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author KATE HOFFMANN celebrated her twentieth anniversary as a Harlequin author in August 2013. She has published over eighty books, novellas and short stories for Harlequin Temptation and Harlequin Blaze. She spent time as a music teacher, a retail assistant and an advertising exec before she settled into a career as a full-time writer. Her other interests include genealogy, musical theater and vegan cooking. She lives in southeastern Wisconsin with her two cats, Winnie and Gracie.

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