A.C. Arthur

A royal wagerPlayboy prince Roland DeSaunters is ready to live up to his royal legacy—by betting on his future. Winning the beautiful Valora Harrington in a poker game is a scandal waiting to happen. Lucky for him, Val has no intention of getting involved with the younger brother of the man to whom she was once engaged. But after sharing an earth-shattering kiss with Val, Roland is the one swept off his feet.An ill-fated engagement to a man she didn’t love convinced Val that finding Prince...

To kiss a royalAs Grand Serenity’s goodwill ambassador, Princess Samantha DeSaunters lives a dazzling, high-profile life. Her own romantic dreams come second to her devotion to her island realm. Until she impulsively kisses a sexy stranger at a political gala. Now the reticent royal can’t get enough of Garrison Montgomery, the former soldier hired to keep her and the throne safe. But who’ll protect Sam from yearning to turn their mock courtship into the real thing?In the Caribbean to run...

A royal seductionCrown Prince Kristian DeSaunters has been groomed since birth to take his place as leader of his tropical kingdom—with the proper princess by his side. Never one to lose his control, he’s stunned by his attraction to the free-spirited American stylist who arrives at the palace with the entourage of his father’s fiancée. Soon Kris and Landry Norris are sharing an instant sultry attraction that is showing no signs of slowing down.Landry couldn’t turn down the opportunity of a...

Except for one passion-filled night after his father's funeral, Ty and Felicia Braddock's marriage had been cold for years. Now Felicia was pregnant…and unwilling to bring a child into a home with a workaholic, absentee father. She wanted a divorce, but for their child's sake Ty demanded she give their vows a second chance. But the challenging vixen Felicia had become was nothing like the sweet-tempered, predictable woman he remembered. More and more the driven financial executive...

A bid on passionAll Navy pilot Garrek Taylor ever wanted was to fly far from his family’s notorious past. But now, with his wings temporarily clipped, the famous sextuplet is back in his Virginia hometown to live down a scandal and unload his family’s historical antebellum mansion. His plan is sidetracked when he becomes the winning bidder at an auction for a date with Temptation’s most reluctant and gorgeous bachelorette.The only child of a retired Army colonel, Harper Presley is haunted by the...

He thought he’d escaped his notorious history—Now she could thrust him back in the spotlight…TV producer Ava Cannon is stunned to discover that the secret lover who briefly shared her bed is one of America’s most famous sextuplets. But Dr. Gage Taylor now shuns the spotlight. As they rekindle their sizzling affair, will Ava have to choose between a game-changing career move and the man she loves?

Writing romance novels has fulfilled Deena Lakefield's deepest fantasies.But the rising author and art-gallery heiress still hasn't found the hero in her own life. Until she travels to historic Hilton Head Island, where hunky Vegas real estate tycoon Maxwell Donovan seduces her with candlelight dinners and midnight swims. Deena has finally found love—only to have her dream man vanish once their idyll ends.Max can't believe he let Deena get away. . . can't believe she's...

Lincoln can't believe it–that beautiful babe who owes his casino $5,000 is Jade. He's never stopped thinking about her since that one hot night years ago. Now she's in his debt! Of course, he doesn't want her money….At first, Jade's outraged–pose as his fiancée for one week or he'll call the police! But then…how about some sweet revenge? So while he's playing Mr. Seducer, she'll be Miss Tease. Before the week is up, she'll have him on his knees–just...

As head buyer for the prestigious Lakefield Gallery, Karena Lakefield travels the world seeking out the finest paintings. But there's one trip she'll always remember: a sizzling summer weekend with Samuel Desdune, the man who awoke her scorching desire. . .Only to part ways with her once their plane touched down. Sam has just about given up on finding the right woman. . . although he's never forgotten the lovely, elegant Karena. Now the all-business art dealer needs the P. I....

Vibrant and soulful love stories featuring African-American heroes and heroines in compelling emotional conflicts.Once you’ve kissed him… The sexy, fast-living heir to a multi-million-dollar news and entertainment dynasty, Dion Donovan is the man every woman wants. Despite his playboy rep, Dion’s heart belongs to Lyra Anderson. He’s never forgotten the kiss they shared…right before she left Miami for a new life in LA. Now she’s back, a successful photographer—and more desirable than ever.And...

She can’t resist him forever… Sean Donovan is a man on a mission. To discover who is behind the popular relationship column that has transformed his family-owned magazine into Miami’s hippest glossy. But Tate Dennison isn’t the sassy columnist the hard-working bachelor expected. Nor was he prepared for the flash-fire of passion the stunning single mother arouses… The hunky magazine executive wants to mix business with pleasure, but Tate has one hard and fast rule: never fall for the boss!The...

The ex-marine spoke with confidence and steely determination, but all Renny Bennett saw in his new bodyguard was a petite, doe-eyed nymph. Sabrina Dedune's feisty, take-no-prisoners attitude proved she took her job seriously. But suddenly the gorgeous body under that T-shirt seemed far more dangerous than any threat on his life.Sabrina was good at her job, but this talented sculptor and his erotic works of art left her reeling. Staying focused was hard when her body ached to taste all Renny...

Noelle Vincent may have led a wild and scandalous life, but really, isn't every woman entitled to a few secrets? Now the former party girl is gambling on her future when she's tapped to get a new casino off the ground. Suddenly she's upping the ante when she gets her first eye-opening glimpse of gorgeous developer Brock Remington.Ever since he was adopted, Brock has followed a simple law of the Donovan clan: always play your cards close to your chest. But all bets are off when he...

Resist temptation… It looks like Belinda Drayson-Jones has it all together. Smart and attractive, she is one of the most talented bakers at Lillian’s, her family’s famed Chicago patisserie. Belinda is one of those women who never shows up late, never makes a faux pas, never does anything that would raise someone’s eyebrows.Yet perfection has its price, and the beautiful Ms. Drayson-Jones feels that something is missing from her life. And no one would ever guess the secret she's keeping. …or...

Fashion model Tia St. Claire keeps things light when it comes to men…no strings, just flings. She's got her reasons, thank you. But even she finds Trent Donovan hard to resist–he's sexy, successful, persistent and built for a woman's wildest dreams. When their one-night stand leaves defiant longings, Tia isn't sure whether to run, hide or surrender to the former navy SEAL's rugged charms.The last of the successful and seriously single «Triple Threat» Donovan brothers...

Clothing designer Camille Davis is sophisticated, ambitious, talented…and riddled with self-doubt–except when it comes to selling her father's home. No deal, no way. But Las Vegas real estate mogul Adam Donovan's negotiating skills are leaving Camille weak in the knees…and maybe, just maybe, willing to compromise?Adam, the youngest of the «Triple Threat» Donovan brothers and the sexiest bachelor in town, is drawn to Camille's seductive mix of vulnerability, sweetness and strength....

The Silk Sisters–longtime friends Janelle, Sandra and Vicki–have turned their business savvy into a top-tier event agency. And in the wealthy enclave of Wintersage, Massachusetts, there's an abundance of lavish parties, society drama and longing hearts to keep them busy. Premier event planner Janelle Howerton swore off dating after college. Now her father wants her to make nice with an influential donor to his congressional campaign. After all, it's just one date….Billionaire Ballard...

All she wants for Christmas…Everything schoolteacher Morgan Hill loves is in her hometown of Temptation, Virginia—her twins, her students, and the charming community center where she’s staging their holiday play. But now the building’s new owner, Grayson Taylor, is putting sexy visions into Morgan's head, making the young widow long for a future even Santa couldn’t deliver.As the oldest of sextuplets, Gray grew up in the media spotlight. His family’s fame once helped Temptation thrive, but...

Charlene Quinn can't believe her luck when she lands a major contract with L. A. 's hottest record label.Even more thrilling, she'll be laying down tracks with none other than Akil Hutton in his private Miami recording studio. Despite Akil's gruff, take-no-prisoners attitude, Charlene is powerfully attracted to the driven music producer. She never dreams the feeling's mutual. . . until the night she ends up singing a song of passion in Akil's arms. . . .His shy,...