Kate Hoffmann - The Mighty Quinns - Ryan

Surrender is the greatest sin

For adventure guide Ryan Quinn, a week in Fiji babysitting a hen party should be a cakewalk. Only, the bride turns out to be sexy movie star Serena Hightower, and the wedding turns out to be very much in question. Ryan wants to help Serena, but he’s not sure he can trust himself with her—not when she is his every temptation personified…

Serena Hightower just needs one week in paradise to figure out what she wants. Unfortunately, what she wants is the one thing she can’t have—the rugged and charming Ryan Quinn. Serena craves Ryan’s touch, the haven of his arms. But to be with him, she’ll have to risk her career and her future, not to mention his. If she throws it all away for the chance at happiness, will he do the same?

Praise for Kate Hoffmann’s Mighty Quinns Praise Dear Reader Title Page ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prologue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Epilogue Extract Copyright

“The author 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

“The Mighty Quinns: Malcolm is a winning combination

of exciting adventure and romance. The captivating

prologue pulled me into this engaging story with

characters that are likable, interesting and genuine.

This is a sweet and sexy read that kept me

entertained from start to finish.”

—Harlequin Junkie

“Keep your fan handy! It was impossible for me

to put this steamy, sexy book down until the

last page was turned.”

—Fresh Fiction on The Mighty Quinns: Jack

“Sexy, heartwarming and romantic, this is a story to

settle down with and enjoy—and then reread.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Teague

“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 ,

It’s hard to believe another Quinn trilogy has come to an end. Every time I finish a miniseries, I always wonder where the Quinns will lead me next. This time it was New Zealand, and it was a wonderful place to research and write about. Next time? Who knows?

I expect, if I looked hard enough, I could find Quinns in every corner of the world. Don’t worry, I’ll keep looking for as long as you like to read about the family. And until we meet again…

Happy reading,

Kate Hoffmann

The Mighty Quinns: Ryan

Kate Hoffmann

www.millsandboon.co.uk

ABOUT THE AUTHOR ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prologue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Epilogue Extract Copyright

KATE HOFFMANNhas written over seventy stories for Mills and Boon. Her first book was published in 1993, and last year she celebrated twenty years as a romance writer. In addition to writing, Kate’s interests include theater, music, gardening, costume design and vegetarian cooking. Kate lives in southeastern Wisconsin with her cat, Chloe, and many small dust bunnies.

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Contents

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Back Cover Text Surrender is the greatest sin For adventure guide Ryan Quinn, a week in Fiji babysitting a hen party should be a cakewalk. Only, the bride turns out to be sexy movie star Serena Hightower, and the wedding turns out to be very much in question. Ryan wants to help Serena, but he’s not sure he can trust himself with her—not when she is his every temptation personified… Serena Hightower just needs one week in paradise to figure out what she wants. Unfortunately, what she wants is the one thing she can’t have—the rugged and charming Ryan Quinn. Serena craves Ryan’s touch, the haven of his arms. But to be with him, she’ll have to risk her career and her future, not to mention his. If she throws it all away for the chance at happiness, will he do the same?

Praise Praise for Kate Hoffmann’s Mighty Quinns Praise Dear Reader Title Page ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prologue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Epilogue Extract Copyright “The author 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 “The Mighty Quinns: Malcolm is a winning combination of exciting adventure and romance. The captivating prologue pulled me into this engaging story with characters that are likable, interesting and genuine. This is a sweet and sexy read that kept me entertained from start to finish.” —Harlequin Junkie “Keep your fan handy! It was impossible for me to put this steamy, sexy book down until the last page was turned.” —Fresh Fiction on The Mighty Quinns: Jack “Sexy, heartwarming and romantic, this is a story to settle down with and enjoy—and then reread.” —RT Book Reviews on The Mighty Quinns: Teague “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 , It’s hard to believe another Quinn trilogy has come to an end. Every time I finish a miniseries, I always wonder where the Quinns will lead me next. This time it was New Zealand, and it was a wonderful place to research and write about. Next time? Who knows? I expect, if I looked hard enough, I could find Quinns in every corner of the world. Don’t worry, I’ll keep looking for as long as you like to read about the family. And until we meet again… Happy reading, Kate Hoffmann

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR ABOUT THE AUTHOR ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prologue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Epilogue Extract Copyright KATE HOFFMANN has written over seventy stories for Mills and Boon. Her first book was published in 1993, and last year she celebrated twenty years as a romance writer. In addition to writing, Kate’s interests include theater, music, gardening, costume design and vegetarian cooking. Kate lives in southeastern Wisconsin with her cat, Chloe, and many small dust bunnies.

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THE WIND HOWLED outside the house on Gordon Road, shaking the windows. The dream had Ryan Quinn in its grip, and though he wanted to wake up, he felt as if the darkness had swallowed him whole.

In the dream, a knock sounded at the bedroom door, so loud that it shook the floor. He slowly crossed the room, the floor icy cold against his bare feet. He stopped short as the knob began to turn, the terror welling up inside of him. The door swung open and a huge figure filled the space.

Ryan’s breath came in shallow gasps as the fear overwhelmed him. He looked up from the man’s boots to his cold weather gear. The hood of the man’s jacket was pulled low over his face and Ryan watched as he brushed the hood back.