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'''Melanie Milburne''' tried nursing and teaching before returning to her first goal of writing romance. She was a finalist for the [[Emma Darcy Award]], and was the first Australian author in ten years to break into the ranks of [[Harlequin Presents]] authors [http://www.harlequinpresents.com/authors/milburne_bio.html].
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== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
'''Melanie Milburne''' tried nursing and teaching before returning to her first goal of writing romance. She was a finalist for the [[Emma Darcy Award]], and was the first Australian author in ten years to break into the ranks of [[Harlequin Presents]] authors [http://www.harlequinpresents.com/authors/milburne_bio.html].
 
  
Melanie Milburne has published eight books with Harlequin [[Presents]].
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Melanie Milburne grew up on a small farm on the outskirts of Sydney and as a keen horse rider, often competed in local gymkhanas and even broke in a few horses from time to time. As she was surrounded by animals, she decided at an early age to become a nurse; however, she couldn’t stand the sight of blood and so opted for a career in teaching.
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She read her first Mills & Boon novel when she was 17 and that encouraged her to continue reading romance novels; the lure of the tall dark handsome hero, who in reality she fell in love with and agreed to marry on their second date! They moved to Scotland so her husband could work and study for his MD in surgery. Two lively sons later she decided teaching was the last thing she wanted to do!
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She went back to University and up-graded her teaching diploma to a degree and then went on to do a Masters but she still felt as if something was missing. She sat down one day and began writing and everything clicked into place.
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Melanie currently lives with her family in Hobart, Tasmania. She has now published 46 full-length novels for Harlequin Mills & Boon and her books are regularly released in several different countries, including Australia, the U.S., and the U.K. In 2004, she became the first Australian author in ten years to be contracted to Harlequin Mills & Boon Presents.
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In 2000, Melanie placed second in the Romance Writers of Australia Emma Darcy Award. She is a two-time ARRA finalist and an eight-time CataRomance Reviewers Choice Award Winner. She was the winner of the ARRA Favourite Category/Series Romance for 2008. She is an active member of Romance Writers of America, Romance Writers of Australia, and the Australian Romance Readers Association. She is also the recipient of the Holt Medallion Award's Award of Merit and the 2009 Booksellers Best Short Contemporary Category.
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In her spare time, she learnt to swim as an adult and after some great coaching, she went from a non-swimmer to National Top Ten in Master's Swimming plus several State records. She looks on any scary task now in much the same way as she did swimming. Her motto is "Don't say I can't-Say I can try!!" As well as swimming she enjoys long distance running, and of course reading. Melanie also has a passion for the needs of children and animals and is active in supporting the Australian Children's Foundation.
  
 
== Books ==
 
== Books ==
* [[Back In Her Husband's Bed|''Back In Her Husband's Bed'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2516]] January 2006
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====Harlequin Presents by Melanie Milburne====
* [[Bought For The Marriage Bed|''Bought For The Marriage Bed'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2599]] January 2007
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* [[Surgeon Prince, Ordinary Wife|''Surgeon Prince, Ordinary Wife'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2651]] August 2007
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* [[Cinderella's Scandalous Secret (Secret Heirs of Billionaires)|''Cinderella's Scandalous Secret (Secret Heirs of Billionaires)'' ]] - 2019, October ([[Harlequin Presents]])
* [[The Australian's Marriage Demand|''The Australian's Marriage Demand'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2449]] February 2005
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* [[Penniless Virgin to Sicilian's Bride (Conveniently Wed!)|''Penniless Virgin to Sicilian's Bride (Conveniently Wed!)'' ]] - 2019, May ([[Harlequin Presents]])
* [[The Blackmail Pregnancy|''The Blackmail Pregnancy'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2468]] May 2005
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* [[The Venetian One-Night Baby (One Night With Consequences)|''The Venetian One-Night Baby (One Night With Consequences)'' ]] - 2019, February ([[Harlequin Presents]])
*  [[The Greek's Bridal Bargain|''The Greek's Bridal Bargain'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2538]] May 2006
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* [[Claimed for the Billionaire's Convenience|''Claimed for the Billionaire's Convenience'' ]] - 2019, January ([[Harlequin Presents]])
*  [[The Greek's Convenient Wife|''The Greek's Convenient Wife'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2568]] September 2006
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* [[Bound by a One-Night Vow (Conveniently Wed!)|''Bound by a One-Night Vow (Conveniently Wed!)'' ]] - 2018, October ([[Harlequin Presents]])
* [[The Secret Baby Bargain|''The Secret Baby Bargain'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2624]] April 2007
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* [[Tycoon's Forbidden Cinderella|''Tycoon's Forbidden Cinderella'' ]] - 2018, July ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Blackmailed into the Marriage Bed|''Blackmailed into the Marriage Bed'' ]] - 2018, April ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[A Virgin for a Vow|''A Virgin for a Vow'' ]] - 2018, January ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[The Tycoon's Marriage Deal|''The Tycoon's Marriage Deal'' ]] - 2017, October ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[A Ring for the Greek's Baby (One Night With Consequences)|''A Ring for the Greek's Baby (One Night With Consequences)'' ]] - 2017, August ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Wedding Night with Her Enemy (Wedlocked!)|''Wedding Night with Her Enemy (Wedlocked!)'' ]] - 2017, July ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[The Temporary Mrs. Marchetti: A Sexy Romance|''The Temporary Mrs. Marchetti: A Sexy Romance'' ]] - 2017, March ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Unwrapping His Convenient Fiancee: An Emotional Christmas Romance|''Unwrapping His Convenient Fiancee: An Emotional Christmas Romance'' ]] - 2016, October ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[His Mistress for a Week|''His Mistress for a Week'' ]] - 2016, August ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[The Most Scandalous Ravensdale (The Ravensdale Scandals)|''The Most Scandalous Ravensdale (The Ravensdale Scandals)'' ]] - 2016, May ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Engaged to Her Ravensdale Enemy (The Ravensdale Scandals)|''Engaged to Her Ravensdale Enemy (The Ravensdale Scandals)'' ]] - 2016, April ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Awakening the Ravensdale Heiress (The Ravensdale Scandals)|''Awakening the Ravensdale Heiress (The Ravensdale Scandals)'' ]] - 2016, January ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Ravensdale's Defiant Captive (The Ravensdale Scandals)|''Ravensdale's Defiant Captive (The Ravensdale Scandals)'' ]] - 2015, December ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Billionaire's Ultimate Acquisition (The Chatsfield)|''Billionaire's Ultimate Acquisition (The Chatsfield)'' ]] - 2015, July ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[The Valquez Seduction (Playboys Of Argentina)|''The Valquez Seduction (The Playboys Of Argentina)'' ]] - 2014, October ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[The Valquez Bride (Playboys Of Argentina)|''The Valquez Bride (The Playboys Of Argentina)'' ]] - 2014, October ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[At No Man's Command |''At No Man's Command'' ]] - 2014, June ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Playboy's Lesson (The Chatsfield)|''Playboy's Lesson (The Chatsfield)'' ]] - 2014, June ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Engaged At The Chatsfield |''Engaged At The Chatsfield'' ]] - 2014, May ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Never Gamble With A Caffarelli |''Never Gamble With A Caffarelli '' ]] - 2013, October ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Never Underestimate A Caffarelli |''Never Underestimate A Caffarelli '']] - 2013, September ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Never Say No To A Caffarelli |''Never Say No To A Caffarelli '']] -2013, August ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[His Final Bargain | ''His Final Bargain '']] - 2013, June ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Uncovering The Silveri Secret|''Uncovering The Silveri Secret'']] - 2013, January ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Surrendering All But Her Heart|''Surrendering All But Her Heart'']] - 2012, November ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#3105]])
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* [[Enemies At The Altar|''Enemies At The Altar'']] - 2012, August ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#3086]])
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* [[Deserving Of His Diamonds?|''Deserving Of His Diamonds?'']] - 2012, July ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#3080]])
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* [[His Poor Little Rich Girl|''His Poor Little Rich Girl'']] - 2011, December ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#3038]])
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* [[The Wedding Charade|''The Wedding Charade'']] - 2011, June ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#3002]])
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* [[One Last Night|''One Last Night'']] - 2011, May ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2996]])
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* [[The Unclaimed Baby|''The Unclaimed Baby'']] - 2011, May ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#]])
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* [[Shock One Night Heir|''Shock One Night Heir'']] - 2010, December ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#]])
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* [[Scandal:Unclaimed Love Child|''Scandal:Unclaimed Love Child'']] - 2010, October ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|Harlequin Presents By The Numbers]])
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* [[Castellano's Mistress of Revenge|''Castellano's Mistress of Revenge'']] - 2010, October ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2956]])
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* [[The Melendez Forgotten Marriage|''The Melendez Forgotten Marriage'']] - 2010, July ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2930]])
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* [[The Italian's Mistress|''The Italian's Mistress'']] - 2010, April ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#]])
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* [[The Venadicci Marriage Vengenance|''The Venadicci Marriage Vengenance'']] - 2010, February ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#]])
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* [[The Future King's Love-Child|''The Future King's Love-Child'']] - 2009, December ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2875]])
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* [[Bound By The Marcolini Diamonds|''Bound By The Marcolini Diamonds'']] - 2009, September ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2853]])
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* [[The Marcolini Blackmail Marriage|''The Marcolini Blackmail Marriage'']] - 2009, July ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#]])
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* [[Androletti's Mistress|''Androletti's Mistress'']] - 2009, April ([[Harlequin Presents Extra]] [[Harlequin Presents Extra By The Numbers|#49]])
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* [[The Fiorenza Forced Marriage|''The Fiorenza Forced Marriage'']] - 2009, March ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2807]])
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* [[The Virgin's Price|''The Virgin's Price'']] - 2009, January ([Harlequin Presents Extra]] [[Harlequin Presents Extra By The Numbers|#39]])
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* [[Bedded and Wedded for Revenge|''Bedded and Wedded for Revenge'']] - 2008, December ([[Harlequin Presents Extra]] [[Harlequin Presents Extra By The Numbers|#35]])
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* [[The Marciano Love-Child|''The Marciano Love-Child'']] - 2008, August ([[Harlequin Presents Extra]] [[Harlequin Presents Extra By The Numbers|#17]])
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* [[Innocent Wife, Baby Of Shame|''Innocent Wife, Baby Of Shame'']] - 2008, April ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2719]])
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* [[Bought For Her Baby|''Bought For Her Baby'']] - 2008, January ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2694]])
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* [[Willingly Bedded, Forcibly Wedded|''Willingly Bedded, Forcibly Wedded'']] - 2007, September ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#]])
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* [[Surgeon Prince, Ordinary Wife|''Surgeon Prince, Ordinary Wife'']] - 2007, July ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2651]])
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* [[The Secret Baby Bargain|''The Secret Baby Bargain'']] - 2007, April ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2624]])
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* [[Bought For The Marriage Bed|''Bought For The Marriage Bed'']] - 2007, January ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2599]])
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* [[Back In Her Husband's Bed|''Back In Her Husband's Bed'']] - 2006, January ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2516]])
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*  [[The Greek's Bridal Bargain|''The Greek's Bridal Bargain'']] - 2006, May ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2538]])
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*  [[The Greek's Convenient Wife|''The Greek's Convenient Wife'']] - 2006, September ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2568]])
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* [[The Australian's Marriage Demand|''The Australian's Marriage Demand'']] - 2005, February ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2449]])
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* [[The Blackmail Pregnancy|''The Blackmail Pregnancy'']] - 2005, May ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2468]])
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* [[His Inconvenient Wife|''His Inconvenient Wife'']] - 2005, March ([[Harlequin Presents]] [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#]])
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=====Mills & Boon/Harlequin Medical Romances by Melanie Milburne=====
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* [[Italian Surgeon to the Stars| ''Italian Surgeon to the Stars'']] - 2015, June ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[A Date With Her Valentine Doc| ''A Date With Her Valentine Doc'']] - 2015, February ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Flirting With The Socialite Doc | ''Flirting With The Socialite Doc'']] - 2014, April ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Their Most Forbidden Fling | ''Their Most Forbidden Fling'']] - 2013, April ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Dr. Chandler's Sleeping Beauty|''Dr. Chandler's Sleeping Beauty'']] - 2012, November ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Sydney Harbour Hospital: Lexi's Secret|''Sydney Harbour Hospital: Lexi's Secret'']] - 2012, May ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[The Surgeon She Never Forgot|''The Surgeon SHe Never Forgot'']] - 2011, July ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Man With The Locked Away Heart|''Man With The Locked Away Heart'']] - 2011, March ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Emergency Doctor and Cinderella|''Emergency Doctor and Cinderella'']] - 2010, April ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[The Doctor's Rebel Knight|''The Doctor's Rebel Knight'']] - 2010, January ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Top-Notch Doc, Outback Bride|''Top-Notch Doc, Outback Bride'']] - 2009, October ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Single Dad Seeks A Wife|''Single Dad Seeks A Wife'']] - 2008, June ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[The Surgeon Boss's Bride|''The Surgeon Boss's Bride'']] - 2008, April ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Her Man of Honor|''Her Man of Honor'']] - 2007, August ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[In Her Boss's Special Care|''In Her Boss's Special Care'']] - 2007, February ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[A Doctor Beyond Compare|''A Doctor Beyond Compare'']] - 2006, November ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[A Surgeon Worth Waiting For|''A Surgeon Worth Waiting For'']] - 2006, January ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Her Protector in ER|''Her Protector in ER'']] - 2005, October ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance |Mills & Boon Medical Romance]]) ([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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===Mini-Series Featuring Melanie Milburne===
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* [[Sheikh's Baby Bombshell|''Sheikh's Baby Bombshell (Royal Baby Collection)'']] - 2013, June ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]]) ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Mistress Taming The Playboy|''Mistress Taming The Playboy (Androletti's Mistress)'']] - 2012, January ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]]) ([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Serets in the Village|''Secrets in the Village(Single Dad Seeks a Wife)'']] - 2012, January ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance|Mills & Boon Medical Romance]])([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[The Best Love Stories of 2011|''The Best Love Stories of 2011 (The Doctor's Rebel Knight)'']] - 2011, ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance|Mills & Boon Medical Romance]])([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[All-Star Anthology|''All-Star Anthology (Her Man of Honor)'']] - 2011, ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance|Mills & Boon Medical Romance]])([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Australian Bachelors: Outback Heros|''Australian Bachelors: Outback Heros'']] - 2011, October([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance|Mills & Boon Medical Romance]])([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[In Bed With The Boss|''In Bed With The Boss'']] - 2011, September ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Latin Lovers: Italian Playboys|''Latin Lovers: Italian Playboys (Bought For The Marriage Bed)'']] - 2011, September ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Summer Sins: Willing Wedded, Forcibly Bedded|''Summer Sins: Willingly Wedded, Forcibly Bedded'']] - 2011, July ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Claiming His Love-Chilld: The Marcianno Love-Child|''Claiming His Love-Child : The Marcianno Love-Child'']] - 2011, March ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Man With The Locked Away Heart/Socialite...Or Nurse in a Million?|''Man With The Locked Away Heart/Socialite....Or Nurse in a Million?'']] - 2011, March ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance|Mills & Boon Medical Romance]])([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[Royal House of Niroli: Scandalous Seductions- Surgeon Prince, Ordinary Wife|''Royal House of Niroli: Scandalous Seductions- Surgeon Prince, Ordinary Wife'']] - 2010, December ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Bought For His Bed : Bought For Her Baby|''Bought For His Bed : Bought For Her Baby'']] - 2010, July ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Masters of the Outback|''Masters of the Outback'']] - 2010, June ([[Mills and Boon |Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[The Nurse's Brooding Boss/ Emergency Doctor and Cinderella|''The Nurse's Brooding Boss/ Emergency Doctor and Cinderella'']] - 2010, April ([[Mills and Boon Medical Romance|Mills & Boon Medical Romance]])([[Harlequin Medical Romance]])
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* [[The Hot-Headed Virgin : The Virgin's Price|''The Hpt-Headed Virgin: The Virgin's Price'']] - 2010, April ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Bestseller Collection- Australian's Marriage Demand/Back in her Husband's Bed|''Bestseller Collection - Australian's Marriage Demand/ Back in her Husband's Bed'']] - 2010, April ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Her Mediterranean Playboy: Mistress at the Italian's Command|''Her Mediterranean Playboy: Mistress at the Italian's Command'']] - 2010, April ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Happy Mother's Day: The Secret Baby Bargain|''Happy Mother's Day: The Secret Baby Bargain'']] - 2010, February ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Mother's Day: Castellano's Mistress of Revenge|''Mother's Day: Castellano's Mistress of Revenge'']] - 2010, February ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Convenient Brides: His Inconvenient Bride|''Convenient Brides: His Inconvenient Bride'']] - 2009, December ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[At The Billionaire's Bidding: The Greek's Bridal Bargain|''At The Billionaire's Bidding: The Greek's Bridal Bargain'']] - 2009, August ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Mistress to a Latin Lover: The Italian's Mistress|''Mistress to a Latin Lover: The Italian's Mistress Lover'']] - 2009, July ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Reclaiming His Wife: Back in Her Husband's Bed|''Reclaiming His Wife: Back in Her Husband's Bed'']] - 2009, April ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[No.1 Bestsellers Collection: Bought for Her Baby|''No.1 Bestseller's Collection: Bought for Her Baby'']] - 2009, April ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Bestseller Collection: His Inconvenient Wife/The Blackmail Pregnancy|''Bestseller Collection: His Inconvenient Wife/The Blackmail Pregnancy'']] - 2009, April ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Mistresses By Blackmail/The Marcolini Blackmail Marriage|''Mistresses By Blackmail/ The Marcolini Blackmail Marriage'']] - 2009, April ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[In The Australian's Bed: The Australian's Marriage Demand|''In The Australian's Bed: The Australian's Marriage Bed'']] - 2008, September ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Her Latin Lover: Mistress at the Italian's Command|''Her Latin Lover: Mistress at the Italian's Command'']] - 2008, September ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Passionate Playboys: The Greek's Convenient Wife/ The Italian's Mistress|''Passionate Playboys: The Greek's Convenient Wife/ The Italian's Mistress'']] - 2008, September ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
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* [[Trapped! His Inconvenient Wife|''Trapped! His Inconvenient Wife'']] - 2004, February ([[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]])([[Harlequin Presents]])
  
 
== On the Web ==
 
== On the Web ==
 
* [http://www.melaniemilburne.com.au/ Melanie Milburne's website]
 
* [http://www.melaniemilburne.com.au/ Melanie Milburne's website]
 
* [http://www.harlequinpresents.com/authors/milburne_bio.html Melanie Milburne] -  Bio at HarlequinPresents.com
 
* [http://www.harlequinpresents.com/authors/milburne_bio.html Melanie Milburne] -  Bio at HarlequinPresents.com

Latest revision as of 21:44, 31 January 2019

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Melanie Milburne tried nursing and teaching before returning to her first goal of writing romance. She was a finalist for the Emma Darcy Award, and was the first Australian author in ten years to break into the ranks of Harlequin Presents authors [1].

Biography

Melanie Milburne grew up on a small farm on the outskirts of Sydney and as a keen horse rider, often competed in local gymkhanas and even broke in a few horses from time to time. As she was surrounded by animals, she decided at an early age to become a nurse; however, she couldn’t stand the sight of blood and so opted for a career in teaching.

She read her first Mills & Boon novel when she was 17 and that encouraged her to continue reading romance novels; the lure of the tall dark handsome hero, who in reality she fell in love with and agreed to marry on their second date! They moved to Scotland so her husband could work and study for his MD in surgery. Two lively sons later she decided teaching was the last thing she wanted to do!

She went back to University and up-graded her teaching diploma to a degree and then went on to do a Masters but she still felt as if something was missing. She sat down one day and began writing and everything clicked into place.

Melanie currently lives with her family in Hobart, Tasmania. She has now published 46 full-length novels for Harlequin Mills & Boon and her books are regularly released in several different countries, including Australia, the U.S., and the U.K. In 2004, she became the first Australian author in ten years to be contracted to Harlequin Mills & Boon Presents.

In 2000, Melanie placed second in the Romance Writers of Australia Emma Darcy Award. She is a two-time ARRA finalist and an eight-time CataRomance Reviewers Choice Award Winner. She was the winner of the ARRA Favourite Category/Series Romance for 2008. She is an active member of Romance Writers of America, Romance Writers of Australia, and the Australian Romance Readers Association. She is also the recipient of the Holt Medallion Award's Award of Merit and the 2009 Booksellers Best Short Contemporary Category.

In her spare time, she learnt to swim as an adult and after some great coaching, she went from a non-swimmer to National Top Ten in Master's Swimming plus several State records. She looks on any scary task now in much the same way as she did swimming. Her motto is "Don't say I can't-Say I can try!!" As well as swimming she enjoys long distance running, and of course reading. Melanie also has a passion for the needs of children and animals and is active in supporting the Australian Children's Foundation.

Books

Harlequin Presents by Melanie Milburne

Mills & Boon/Harlequin Medical Romances by Melanie Milburne

Mini-Series Featuring Melanie Milburne

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