Merline Lovelace

Although headstrong Margarita was mesmerized by Carlos Caballero's fearless courage, she wasn't about to bow down to any man. But the temptress in her yearned to surrender to her ardent suitor's sizzling seduction.Now, with a murderous band of criminals hot on their trail, the beautiful secret spy struggled with the contradictory emotions Carlos's fierce protectiveness stirred in her. How was she supposed to choose between sworn duty…and unrelenting desire?

Billionaire Alex Dalton needs to find the fiery redhead who’d given him the hottest night of his life.Was Julie the mother who had left a baby on the Dalton doorstep? Alex needs Julie’s DNA to determine if the father is him or his twin brother.But when she refuses to co-operate, Alex vows to tempt her into giving him everything he wants.

Reece Henderson knew that the two most sacred things in life–the truth and a man's marriage vows–were also the hardest to stick to. So he'd sworn to uphold the former and avoid the latter. Then beautiful Sydney Scott's return tested his promise.Ten years ago, Sydney had left in disgrace. Now she was back, determined to do the job she'dbeen hired to do and move on. But she hadn't counted on Reece Henderson. He got her thinking that maybe, with the right man by her side,...

Driven By Honour… North Country warrior Ian de Burgh was sworn to keep safe those entrusted to his care, including Madeline de Courcey. But the jewel-eyed vixen was expertly skilled in the arts of passionate seduction!A Temptress Surrenders… Much whispered about in the corridors of England’s castles, the Lady Madeline’s flashing eyes and sparkling charm ensnared the heart of many a knight – except for Ian de Burgh, the one man to whom she would willingly surrender…

The Diplomat’s Pregnant Bride No matter what happened on a wild weekend Gina St Sebastian’s won’t agree to a shotgun marriage, especially not to Ambassador Jack Mason, the dashing, arrogant father of her unborn baby. But Jack will deploy his formidable charms to do what’s right – marriage for the baby’s sake.Her Unforgettable Royal Lover Dominic St Sebastian has been misidentified as royalty – and caught up in a media storm. Now, the woman to blame has shown up with a case of amnesia! She’s the...

Can even sham marriages end in happily ever after?Desperate to keep custody of her late sister’s sweet stepdaughter, Alexis Smith needs to find a husband… fast. US Air Force Major Ben Kincaid seems like the perfect candidate. A brief marriage of convenience suits them both – until Ben moves in. Suddenly, playing house seems a little too real…

Shoulders square, he stood with his feet spread as far as his leg irons would allow and looked out with disdainA strategic marriage to a powerful Saracen lord with a penchant for virgins will enable wealthy Lady Jocelyn to keep her fortress home. But at what cost? Her only hope of escaping the depraved lord’s harem is to lose her virginity – and fast!Captured and tortured knight Simon de Rhys is in no position to refuse Lady Jocelyn’s proposition: his freedom for one night with her. The task...

Two words change her world… She’s pregnant.After one hot night, Captain Suzanne Hall remembers everything she craved about her sexy ex-husband, Gabe. But when duty calls, she remembers everything that separated them. Can this dynamic duo put their differences aside and start a new life together?

U.S. Army Major Jill Bradshaw was used to giving orders, not taking them–so when she met brusque Commander Cody Richardson, the medical officer in charge of her top secret mission, she was a little taken aback.Of course she was also taken with him–a problem, because despite his sterling credentials, she wasn't exactly sure who he was. Or where he came from…Cody had always maintained military and medical protocol at all costs, and he wasn't about to stop now–which meant a hands-off...

If diamonds were a girl's best friend…Then emeralds came in a close second. So when ex-model-turned-agent Jordan Colby–Code Name: Diamond–was sent to Kauai to find a missing green gem, she jumped at the chance. There was just one hitch: the presence of her ex-fiancé, T. J. Scott, a former New York City cop who'd turned his back on everything that had meant anything to him. Starting with her…Or had he? T.J.'s sizzling stares were starting to convince her that his feelings for her...

Someone was stalking million-dollar cover girl Allie Fortune–and ex-mercenary Rafe Stone had been hired to protect her. To keep her safe, he spirited Allie away to a secluded spot, telling himself to just do his job and not be seduced by her beauty.But Rafe soon discovered that guarding Allie was far more dangerous than he'd anticipated. Because it wasn't solely his existence that was threatened. No, this tempting creature threatened his heart and soul…and once this assignment was...

Once he'd been known as Henri Everard, the fastest pickpocket in Nice. But the ensuing years had turned him into all-American Nick Jensen–aka Lightning–acting director of the Omega Agency.His most pressing assignment at the moment: heading to France to find out who was trying to kill him. And in that noble task he was assisted by Mackenzie Blair, Omega's communications director. This woman had gotten under his skin lately–and was turning even this assignment into a pleasure trip.But...

Six feet, two inches of pure marine male, Major Russ «Mac» McIver had the right stuff in spades. His by-the-book, black-or-white view of the world allowed no compromises.Which tended to ruffle Lieutenant Caroline Dunn's usually unrufflable temper. So when a dangerous mission threw them together, Cari vowed to lay down the law with the stubborn marine–just as soon as she got her leaping heartbeat under control.They locked horns whenever they met. But Mac's one soft spot was Cari. Their...

Third time lucky?Take a vacation to Italy and land a husband? Well, at least fiancé number three. Dawn McGill’s fear of marriage has halted two weddings, but millionaire Brian Ellis and his adorable little boy might change all that. After all, a marriage based on convenience is less frightening than one based on love.Brian will do anything for his young son, and what Tommy wants even more than a puppy is a mom. Dawn is great with his boy and she's even beginning to fill a void in his own...

A coin Months ago at the Trevi Fountain, Callie Langston wished for a matinee idol to sweep her off her feet. Instead, she got an action hero! A battle-scarred but sexy security expert used to danger and ready for love….A proposal Days ago Joe Russo went down on one knee and put a ring on her finger. But before she can answer him, safe, predictable Callie is heading back to Italy, permanently, on one crazy Christmas adventure.A wedding? Joe is everything she's wished for and more. But...

To Drew «The Riever» McDowell, this seemed like a fairly straightforward assignment: track down Tracy Brandt and find out her connection to a top secret mission. But when Drew finds her, he realizes Tracy has a mission of her own—solving the sixty-year-old murder of Trixie Halston, a mysterious, mesmerizing singer of the 1940s. In fact, Tracy's obsession with Trixie goes beyond interest—at times she actually seems to become Trixie.She goes from demure but contemporary woman to the brazen...