Kandy Shepherd

Kandy Shepherd

Sydney, New South Wales

Kandy Shepherd is an award-winning author of contemporary romance. She lives on a small farm in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia with her husband, daughter, and a menagerie of four-legged friends. Kandy believes in love-at-first-sight and real-life romance--they worked for her!
Kandy's latest story from Harlequin Romance is the Christmas-themed GREEK TYCOON'S MISTLETOE PROPOSAL (November 2016).
Also published in 2016 books two and three in the Sydney Brides mini-series from Harlequin Romance, CROWN PRINCE'S CHOSEN BRIDE (March 2016) and THE BRIDESMAID'S BABY BUMP (July 2016). Book one GIFT WRAPPED IN HER WEDDING DRESS was published in November 2015.
Two stand-alone romances from Harlequin Romance were published in 2015--HIRED BY THE BROODING BILLIONAIRE (August 2015) and FROM PARADISE TO...PREGNANT! (June 2015.

Contemporary, Holidays, Romance, Romantic Comedy

Love is a Four-Legged Word

For readers who loved Pug Hill-a charming romantic comedy debut novel about matchmaking and a millionaire mutt. Romance is for the dogs... Tom O'Brien is close to making partner at the hottest law firm in San Francisco, provided his newest client doesn't foul things up. Brutus Stoddard is rich and spoiled, craves attention, and drools. The fact that he's a dog doesn't help matters. Brutus has inherited a multimillion-dollar estate from his late owner, as well as a pretty guardian named Madeline Cartwright, professional chef and the eccentric old man's surrogate granddaughter. Tom finds her-and her culinary creations- irresistible. If Tom is to get that promotion, he has to maintain the terms of the will. That means keeping both Brutus and Maddy happy. He's trying his hardest to keep the arrangement professional, but with two clients this adorable, Tom's suddenly craving a different kind of partnership altogether.

Millionaire Under the Mistletoe: A sensual, emotional holiday novella

All they want for Christmas is a second chance… London-based chef Carly de Luca and millionaire Dylan Burke broke each other’s hearts four years ago—but old feelings reignite in a steamy encounter when she makes a surprise visit home for Christmas. Can the mistletoe weave its magic to help Carly and Dylan let go of past hurts and take a second chance on love—this time forever?

Gift-Wrapped In Her Wedding Dress

Billionaire Dominic Hunt’s Christmas ball is a chance for hard-working party planner Andie Newman to make her name. She’s intent on convincing gorgeous Dominic that decking the halls is the way to transform his brooding reputation, but he has an alternative idea — a festive proposal! After Dominic unexpectedly helps Andie with her own emergency, she says yes! The engagement is meant to be just for show, but as Dominic and Andie are surrounded by the magic of Christmas, they find their fake feelings are becoming all too real…

Something About Joe

When a hot, leather-clad hunk on a Harley roars into her life, a wary single mom must decide if she will take a chance on love. Allison Bradley has enough hassles repaying her ex's crushing debts, juggling a demanding executive job, and raising her little boy on her own. The last thing she needs is to fall in love! But when her usual nanny bails, an agency sends wildly handsome biker Joe Martin as a replacement--and Allison finds there's something about this most unlikely babysitter that arouses long-forgotten hopes and dreams. Joe Martin dreams big. He might be a nanny now, but he's on the brink of a new career that will take him to the top. A ready-made family isn't on his agenda. But the chemistry between him and his gorgeous new boss sizzles from the get go. Can the passion Joe and Allison ignite lead to a change of heart and a life together?

The Summer They Never Forgot

It started with a summer kiss… Sandy Adams is on her way to an interview, but when she sees a signpost for Dolphin Bay she decides to take a detour down memory lane…. Ben Morgan has had his share of heartache. But when a ghost from his youth catches his eye memories of their last summer together come flooding back. Everything has changed in the past twelve years, and still they're right back where they started, facing a second chance they deserve…together.

Reinventing Rose

When an internet love affair goes wrong, Rose straightens her hair and boosts her bra size - but she discovers it takes more than a makeover to find the courage to be her real self. After 28-year-old schoolteacher Rose Butler flies to the other side of the world to meet the hot Australian guy she met online, their romantic reunion doesn't go quite as planned. Stranded in Sydney, and too humiliated to return home to San Francisco, Rose decides to stay. She aims to shed her old image, and reinvent herself into someone tougher, smarter - maybe even wilder. Help with her makeover comes from three unexpected new friends - Carla, the born-again-virgin beauty editor; Sasha, the out-of-rehab heiress; and Kelly, the high-flying model. And then there are the men she meets - sexy bad-boy photographer Elliot; and Luke, the handsome doctor who may not be as straightforward as he appears. It might just be worth risking her heart again... But as Rose throws herself headlong into her new life, she gets tripped up by a painful family secret and unresolved problems from her past. She's forced to question her beliefs about love and loyalty, old mistakes and new choices, and the bonds of both family and friendship. By reinventing herself, can Rose discover who she really is and face a fulfilling new future?

The Bridesmaid's Baby Bump

The billionaire bachelor's baby! When party planner Eliza Dunne meets billionaire Jake Marlowe at a wedding, she decides to finally give in to the sparks that have always fizzed between them! The connection is so intense that Jake can't resist Eliza—but with the divorce only just final after his unhappy marriage, he's not ready for anything serious. But when Eliza tells him her shocking news—she's pregnant with his baby!—he has one certainty: he wants to be at the center of his new family, as a husband and father…

Hired by the Brooding Billionaire

Beauty and the reclusive billionaire… When billionaire Declan Grant decides his estate's enormous garden needs taming, he hires idealistic horticulturalist Shelley Fairhill to take on the challenge. Since losing his wife, Declan has adjusted to a life of self-imposed isolation—he wants Shelley to tackle the weeds, then leave. But as Shelley gradually restores order and unexpected beauty to his garden, her caring nature also begins to thaw the ice encasing Declan's heart. Can he let Shelley's light in and finally let his second chance at love blossom?

The Tycoon and the Wedding Planner

When one wedding leads to another… Kate Parker distracts herself from her memories by keeping busy—and how better than organizing weddings for Dolphin Bay's sweethearts? But tall, dark and handsome tycoon Sam Lancaster's arrival suddenly has Kate forgetting where she left the confetti…. And mysterious Sam will be around awhile longer than the cutting of the cake—because he's got to oversee Kate's building project! There's no time for distractions…but is it time to stop running from happiness now that it's led them to each other?

A Diamond in Her Stocking

Everyone loves a Christmas wedding! Chef and single mom Lizzie Dumont is moving on. Returning to Dolphin Bay to make her new restaurant a success, she has no time at all for jaw-droppingly handsome Jesse Morgan—even if she can't forget that incredible kiss they once shared! Jesse can't forget their kiss, either. But the betrayal in Lizzie's past has made her wary of him, and he hates the fact that she can't see past his reputation as a heartbreaker. Now he's on a mission to change her mind—and luckily it's the most romantic season of the year: Christmas!

Conveniently Wed to the Greek

A marriage for the sake of her baby… When luxury hotelier Alex Mikhalis encounters the blogger who once nearly destroyed his reputation, he wants to get even. Only Adele Hudson isn't exactly as he remembers. She's pregnant and alone, and he can't stop his protective instincts kicking in! After a difficult breakup, Adele is very wary of all relationships. She has no choice but to accept the Greek tycoon's offer of a job, despite their complicated past. But his next suggestion is much more intimate: becoming his convenient wife!

Home is Where the Bark Is

From the author of the delightful Love is a Four-Legged Word comes another novel of romance, mystery, and dogs. Former model Serena Oakley has opened Paws-A-While, a doggy daycare and spa in San Francisco. When a ruggedly handsome client walks in, holding a Yorki-Poo too dainty for his personality, Serena knows something's not right. Undercover PI Nick Whalen has followed a series of identity frauds to Serena and is determined to dig up secrets he's certain she is hiding. Despite their mutual distrust, Nick and Serena find themselves bonding over an injured, orphaned dog. And soon they're arousing more than just suspicions. But will the pair trust in love enough to thwart a danger circling too close to home?

Crown Prince's Chosen Bride (Sydney Brides)

The people's princess! Chef Gemma Harper is on a dating break, so the last thing she needs is gorgeous stranger Tristan tempting her into a fling…especially when he's revealed as the crown prince of Montavia! Gemma knows forever isn't possible with duty-bound Tristan, but swept off her feet by this charismatic prince, she's determined to make every moment count. And when Tristan throws out the royal rule book, a happy-ever-after could be within Gemma's grasp…if only she's brave enough to say "I do!"

Greek Tycoon's Mistletoe Proposal (Maids Under the Mistletoe)

A proposal of convenience! When billionaire Lukas Christophedes finds maid Ashleigh gatecrashing his mansion, he strikes a bargain: if Ashleigh acts as Lukas's girlfriend to help him close a deal, she can stay until the New Year! For newly single Ashleigh, agreeing to keep hearts off the table sounds easy…until the line between what's real and what's for show starts to blur! And as Christmas approaches, all Ashleigh is wishing for is a different, much more heartfelt, proposal…

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