A fan-favorite contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer.
A mum for all calamities…that was what Faulkner Scott’s young son wanted. The motherless twelve-year-old was determined to appoint Shelly Astor his new mum after she saved his life. Then she met his dad! Who was going to save Shelly’s heart from a new accident waiting to happen—like falling in love with the boy’s gorgeous father?
Originally published in 1993.
She’s your one-person cheering section. Your tireless advocate. Your voice of reason. Your shopping partner. She always knows how to make you feel better when it just isn’t your day. She’s your mum. And one day of thanks just doesn’t seem enough. This Mother’s Day, don’t forget to let Mum know how truly one-of-a-kind she is—make her queen for the day. And if you’re a mother yourself, you know firsthand that motherhood is the toughest—and most important—job you’ll ever love. So don’t forget to treat yourself to your favorite indulgence!
In celebration of mums everywhere, we’ve put together this collection of classic stories featuring reader favorites Diana Palmer, Candace Camp and Elizabeth Bevarly. This charming anthology features some very special mums as they meet and fall in love with some very special heroes.
A “Calamity Mum” is all Faulkner Scott’s young son wants. The boy is determined to appoint Shelly Astor his new mum after she saves his life. Looks as if there’s another accident in the works—Faulkner and Shelly may fall head over heels!
Beth Sutton’s “Tabloid Baby” might not be famous producer Jackson Prescott’s love child, but there may indeed be some cupid wings hidden beneath the newborn’s receiving blanket. Who better than a baby to bring two soul mates together?
“A Daddy for Her Daughters” is what Naomi Carmichael gets when she finds herself doing parent duty with über-hunk Sloan Sullivan. Now, if Naomi could just figure out how to get the sexy bachelor to say “I do,” she’d be one happy mama!
We hope you enjoy this must-have springtime collection by three of the best-loved authors in romance!
The Editors,
HQN Books
Rave reviews for Diana Palmer
“Nobody does it better.”
—Award-winning author Linda Howard
“Palmer knows how to make the sparks fly…heartwarming.”
—Publishers Weekly on Renegade
“Nobody tops Diana Palmer when it comes to delivering pure, undiluted romance. I love her stories.”
—New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz
Praise for the novels of Candace Camp
“This one has it all: smooth writing, an intelligent story, engaging characters, and sexual tension that positively sizzles.”—All About Romance on Swept Away
“I loved this wonderful story! Camp is so-o-o-o good.”
—Romance Reviews on Impulse
“Readers who are fond of Amanda Quick… will like this one.”
—Mrs. Giggles on Mesmerized
Romance fans love Elizabeth Bevarly
“[Readers] will be rewarded by Lucy’s convincing transformation from ditzy daughter into capable wife.”
—Publishers Weekly on The Ring on Her Finger
“Elizabeth Bevarly knows how to show readers a good time.”
—Oakland Press
“Elizabeth Bevarly writes with irresistible style and wit.”
—New York Times bestselling author Teresa Medeiros
Calamity Mum
Diana Palmer
CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
THE BEACH WAS CROWDED. A group of college students on spring break were gathered around a ghetto blaster, happily unaware of the vicious looks they were getting from older sunbathers.
“Turn it down,” Shelly Astor suggested, grinning as she nodded toward two glowering faces behind them on the beach. “You’re creating enemies for us.”
“Don’t be a wet blanket,” the boy chided. “We’re young, it’s spring break, no more biology and English and algebra for a solid, sweet week!”
“Yeah, right,” another student muttered. “I might as well drown myself. I flunked my first exam in prealgebra!”
“Less fun, more pencil-to-paper contact,” another suggested.
“Right, Mr. Egghead,” came the reply and a glare. “Edwin here blew the curve in biology 101,” he added, jerking his thumb at the tall, thin, redheaded boy. “He made 100.”
“Dr. Flannery says I’m the best student he’s ever had. Can I help it if I’m brilliant?” Edwin sighed.
“You’re not brilliant in trig,” Pete murmured to him, then said to the others, “I had to tutor him or he’d never have passed Bragg’s exam.”
“Can’t you turn that damned thing down?” An exasperated bellow broke the silence.
“Have a heart, man!” Pete wailed, facing his attacker. “We just survived eight weeks of hell, not to mention trigonometry!”
“And