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  McCallister’s Paradise Series

  Books 1-5

  Chantel Rhondeau

  Contents

  McCallister’s Paradise: The Complete Set

  Happy Endings: (McCallister’s Paradise –1)

  Happy Endings

  Acknowledgments

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Chapter 30

  Author’s Note

  Diving Into Love (McCallister’s Paradise - 2)

  Acknowledgments

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Author’s Note

  For Love or Charity (McCallister’s Paradise - 3)

  Acknowledgments

  McCallister Family Tree

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Author’s Note

  Love’s Ride (McCallister’s Paradise - 4)

  Acknowledgments

  McCallister Family Tree - Love’s Ride

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Author’s Note

  Cooking Up Love (McCallister’s Paradise - 5)

  Acknowledgments

  McCallister Family Tree - Cooking Up Love

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Author’s Note

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  McCallister’s Paradise: The Complete Set

  Chantel Rhondeau

  Fall in love with the strong men and smart women of McCallister's Paradise!

  At their tropical island resort, the McCallister family works hard. Life in Paradise should be perfect. After all, the place is great for a romantic getaway. Unfortunately, the five McCallister siblings are still searching for their happily ever afters... and romance always seems just out of reach.

  But determined hearts won't be denied. And when love is on the line, a McCallister doesn't fall halfway!

  Happy Endings

  Handsome, wealthy Quinn McCallister is the most eligible bachelor on McCallister’s Paradise. Making his family's island resort a success is all that matters to this workaholic. Everything changes when he meets the beautiful new massage therapist...

  Diving Into Love

  This playboy never gets burned, at least not by love, but the flames grow hot when he meets a fiery redhead at his paradise home.

  For Love or Charity

  A threatening message leads Sydney McCallister to Matt Coleson’s door. They never expected to find they had so much in common or that they would have so much to fight for.

  Love’s Ride

  Loving the island therapist from afar seems like the right thing to Brad McCallister. His meddling sister lands him a date, but there is only one thing Chelsea will agree to do. Survival takes on a whole new meaning on a hiking date gone wrong.

  Cooking Up Love

  A single mother gives everything to raise her daughter in a loving, safe environment—falling for a handsome playboy was not part of the plan.

  Happy Endings: (McCallister’s Paradise –1)

  Handsome, wealthy Quinn McCallister is the most eligible bachelor on McCallister’s Paradise. Making his family's island resort a success is all that matters to this workaholic. Everything changes when he meets the beautiful new massage therapist...

  Larissa Benner may have survived cancer, but its aftermath left plenty of problems besides the ever-looming fear of relapse. Her family nearly went bankrupt paying for her life-saving treatments. She desperately needs the full-time therapist position on the island and the benefits that come with it. The last thing she wants is problems with her boss, or a complicated office romance.

  It’s hard for her to resist Quinn’s charms—or his passionate side. However, Quinn is married to his job. The choice between love and work is tough for him to juggle and has Larissa scared. If the cancer recurs, could she count on him to be there for her? Or would he leave her to face it alone, ending her relationship in tragedy?


  Happy Endings

  (McCallister’s Paradise –1)

  Chantel Rhondeau

  Handsome, wealthy Quinn McCallister is the most eligible bachelor on McCallister’s Paradise. Making his family's island resort a success is all that matters to this workaholic. Everything changes when he meets the beautiful new massage therapist...

  Larissa Benner may have survived cancer, but its aftermath left plenty of problems besides the ever-looming fear of relapse. Her family nearly went bankrupt paying for her life-saving treatments. She desperately needs the full-time therapist position on the island and the benefits that come with it. The last thing she wants is problems with her boss, or a complicated office romance.

  It’s hard for her to resist Quinn’s charms—or his passionate side. However, Quinn is married to his job. The choice between love and work is tough for him to juggle and has Larissa scared. If the cancer recurs, could she count on him to be there for her? Or would he leave her to face it alone, ending her relationship in tragedy?

  Electronic Edition

  Copyright 2015 Chantel Rhondeau

  Cover Design: EDH Graphics

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  This book is a work of fiction. The characters, names, events, and places in this novel are used fictitiously or are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to real people, living or dead, or to places, businesses, or events, is entirely coincidental.

  In loving memory of my niece-in-law: Tara, you fought a courageous battle with cancer, and we lost you too soon. We love you!

  Acknowledgments

  A great many people help during the process of my writing. I was pushed to finish this book by my writing bestie and good friend, Rachelle Ayala, as well as the other women who took the Romance In A Month class with me. Thanks for all the support and fun along the way!

  My biggest thanks goes out to my great group of beta readers and proof readers. I can’t thank these wonderful people enough or repay them: Author Rachelle Ayala, Editor Sara Kay, Author Lyssa Lane, Nickie M. I couldn’t do this without your help.

  My awesome cover artist is always on point, creating a beautiful package for my novels. Thank you, Erin at EDH Graphics. I’m so grateful to have you on the team.

  I’d also like to thank you, the reader. With each new book, I’m even more grateful for my growing list of fans and people who enjoy the same sorts of things that I do. I write because I can’t NOT write, but I also do this for you. Thanks for sticking with me.

  Chapter 1

  Larissa Benner stared at the mostly naked man lying on the massage table. Had Quinn McCallister just asked her what she thought he did? She forced her eyes away from his shapely body, not allowing her mind to dwell on his sexy six-pack abs. Quinn was a handsome man and could likely get with any woman on the island. Why would he offer to pay her for that kind of service?

  She tucked a strand of long brown hair behind her ear. “I think I heard you wrong, Mr. McCallister,” she said. “What kind of massage did you want?”

  Quinn chuckled, a rich, deep sound.

  Larissa looked at him again, despite her resolve not to. His gorgeous eyes caught and trapped her gaze. They were an unusual color, nearly a steel gray. Coupled with his jet-black hair, Quinn’s hotness jumped her pulse up a notch.

  “You heard right, Larissa.” Her name flowed from his mouth in a sexy lilt, as if he caressed the word with his tongue. “I asked for a happy ending massage. I’ll pay extra. Maybe even a bonus if you’re good at your job.”

  She swallowed hard and fought against blushing. How many women had been convinced to have sex with him, just by gazing into Quinn’s amused eyes? However, his request for her to get him off while massaging him was not at all amusing.

  “I’m sure I don’t know what you’re asking, sir.” She folded her arms tight against her body, trying hard not to display her disgust with his request. “I do many massage techniques, but that’s not something I offer. Ever. I have a brochure explaining what you can get from me if you’re interested in receiving a service I will perform.”

  She hoped that sounded professional enough. After all, Quinn McCallister was technically her boss, even if his dad made the final decisions on the island resort.

  He shifted on the massage table, propping himself on one elbow. Unfortunately, that caused the sheet draped across his nude midsection to slip down further, showing off the sexy v-shaped crease at his waistline. “Of course this isn’t a service you normally offer, Larissa. That’s against the resort’s rules. But I’m not just any client, I’m the boss.” His grin widened. “I dictate the type of service you’ll offer, if you know what’s good for you. And I want to be serviced.”

  Larissa’s mouth dried out and she gazed past him to the large bay window beyond. The ocean was calm with gentle waves lapping against the pristine private beach. She’d always liked the fact that guests weren’t allowed to wander outside the spa complex, in order to better preserve the relaxing atmosphere for the patrons inside. Today she didn’t get a feeling of calm from the seclusion. She felt trapped and alone. No one was around to overhear what Quinn demanded she do.

  Straightening her spine, Larissa looked back into his eyes unflinchingly. She needed to present a strong front and maybe he would back down. “What, exactly, are you saying, Mr. McCallister?”

  The smile on his face never wavered. “I’m saying that if you want to stay on the island during the off season, obtaining the one full-time position we have open for a massage therapist, you need to show me what you can do. What can I expect to get when there aren’t many guests here? The off season lacks many women, after all. I don’t want my bed to be lonely.”

  Suddenly, Quinn’s good looks were repulsive and his smile didn’t strike her as charming at all.

  “Is that truly my option, Mr. McCallister?” she asked, spitting his name out like a curse word. “I get you off or lose my job?”

  If he took affront to her tone, Quinn gave no indication. “Yep, that’s the choice. And it is a good deal, really. Take care of me, and I’ll take care of you. My father’s leaving the decision up to me this season for which employees to keep, but said you’re the front runner in his opinion. If you can make me happy, the job is yours.”

  Tears pricked the corners of Larissa’s eyes. The elder McCallister, John, knew how badly she wanted the full-time position here. Living in a paradise resort on a private island would be the perfect job by anyone’s standards, but for Larissa it was more than that. She needed the insurance benefits that came with the full-time job. The insurance she had managed to pay for on her own would barely help in the case of a complete disaster.

  Given her medical history, a disaster could happen at any time.

  Still, she couldn’t do what Quinn asked. Under normal circumstances, she’d never fight back. Before understanding just how important insurance was for her, she would have just walked away quietly... but this was her life Quinn toyed with.

  Entirely ignoring his body, Larissa met Quinn’s eyes again. “Mr. McCallister, I’m sure you’re aware that what you are asking for is illegal. Furthermore, threatening my job if I refuse is outright sexual harassment. I’ve earned this position by being a good therapist. I don’t need to massage your penis to prove my skill. Kindly, put your clothes on and leave, or I’ll report this conversation to your father.”

  Quinn shrugged, his aggravating smile not faltering one bit. “Do you think he’ll believe you over me? Get a clue, Larissa. You’ll do what I ask or line up with everyone else catching a plane off the island tomorrow.”

  Tears stung her eye
s, but Larissa wouldn’t let them fall in front of him. The choice he gave her was unbelievable, but she had to consider it. After all, if her cancer came back and she was unemployed, how would she manage? Her parents practically bankrupted themselves paying for the treatment she needed last time.

  She closed her eyes, trying to talk herself into just giving him what he wanted and getting it over with. After all, what would it cost her—other than her self-respect?

  Her stomach curled with disgust thinking about it. “No.” She might be desperate, but she wasn’t a whore. “I want this job so much, but not if that’s a requirement. Good luck finding another therapist as good as me.”

  Without waiting for his reaction, Larissa spun on her heel and marched out the door. She might as well go to her room and start packing. All the employees not staying on through the slow season would fly out tomorrow. Too bad she had to join them. As much as she loved the island and her job here, she’d find another way to get what she needed.

  She wouldn’t touch Quinn McCallister for all the money in the world, let alone pleasuring him for a job with insurance benefits.

  Quinn watched Larissa walk away, surprised by the way the angry set of her chin and sexy sway of her hips attracted him. She was intriguing. And stronger than he thought she’d be—that made her even sexier.

  With a shake of his head, Quinn made himself focus on the reason he came here. After all, he was second in command of the island. He didn’t have time for idle attractions to employees.

  It was a great relief Larissa refused his demands. If she’d started touching him, Quinn would have had a difficult time ordering her to stop before he fired her. Being attracted to the employee he tested wasn’t a good thing. But Larissa was so different from his ex-wife—Quinn couldn’t help but think the changes were all to the good. Camille had been beautiful and knew it. Larissa was merely pretty, but in a way that drew his attention, especially since she didn’t act snobby about it.