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Unrestrained. Unrelenting. And completely undressed!When microbiologist Claire Brookes’ best friend disappears in New Orleans, she’s determined to find her. Her only lead is a bar called Once Bitten – a haven for the dark and vampire-obsessed. While Claire generally prefers science nerds there’s something about the bar’s tall, dark and delish bartender…Bar owner Rafe Moreau is sure that there’s more to Claire than frumpy clothes. And as they delve further into the seedy underworld of the Big...
| Автор | Jillian Burns |
All the right moves for falling in love… Bad boy impresario Damien Johnson lives to capture the spotlight and play the field. Dancing too close to the flame got him burned once before, so a relationship definitely isn’t in his master plan. But the beautiful newcomer to his ballet company has all the right moves—and is proving to be a challenge he’s not sure he can resist…Natasha Carter is committed to becoming a prima ballerina. So Damien Johnson is the kind of temptation she doesn’t need, no...
| Автор | Judy Lynn Hubbard |
When she jets down to the Caribbean, Dakota Merrick doesn't expect to spend the night with Trent Walker at his luxurious island hideaway. The bad blood between the music columnist and the ultra-charming jazz producer vanishes with their first kiss.Dakota's enchanted by the erotic atmosphere of the world-class resort and the passionate music she and Trent are making together.Trent knows he shouldn't trust the ambitious reporter. But living out his most sensual fantasies with Dakota...
| Автор | Simona Taylor |
Twins are double the trouble. And between his work at Weddings by Woodwards and his boys, widower Reese Woodward is convinced he doesn't have time for love. Then he meets Olivia Hastings–his sister's bridesmaid, and a woman with troubles of her own. The betrayals from Olivia's past make her wary of closeness.Yet who could resist the twins–or their father? Though neither is looking for love, Olivia and Reese's attraction continues to blossom. And soon, they just might find a...
| Автор | Lois Richer |
ASSIGNMENT: BLACKMAIL Stephanie Gage’s father has been kidnapped—by a dangerous man who wants to make a trade. Her beloved dad for a multi-million-dollar family heirloom that’s gone missing. Either Stephanie finds the valuable violin or her father dies. But to track it down, she must rely on Tate Fuego—the man who broke her heart years ago.Stephanie knows that Tate’s reasons for helping have nothing to do with her. And that the handsome demolitions expert knows more about destroying things than...
| Автор | Dana Mentink |
SUSPECT: MISSING SISTER CSI investigator Shanna Dawson has never forgiven herself for the long-ago disappearance of her little sister, Skylar. For fourteen years there have been no leads—or proof of life. Until now. Until Skylar’sfi ngerprints implicate her in a murder at a fraternity house. Shanna is desperate to find the young woman. And so is handsome campus cop Quinn Murphy—the victim’s half brother.But as their team investigation leads to an unexpected closeness and the revelation of family...
| Автор | Laura Scott |
The only gift Dylan Warren used to want was Jenna Scott's love. But his former childhood best friend broke his heart. Now, their matchmaking mothers insist the Warren and Scott clans celebrate the holiday together. Suddenly he and Jenna are paired on a mission to bring Christmas to a family who lost everything but each other.Jenna's kindness to the displaced little boys reminds Dylan why he loved her. Could joyful jingle bells soon be joined by the chime of wedding bells?
| Автор | Dana Corbit |
Romantic days. Passionate nights. After trying everything from blind dates to online matchmaking to speed dating, Alexis Sharp has given up finding Mr. Right. Or even Mr. Almost Right. Until the stormy night when the South Carolina spa owner gets a flat…and a hunky stranger comes to her rescue. Sexy, sensitive, super-successful Chicago chef Jared Van Buren is everything Alexis could want in a man.There’s only one thing standing in the way of their budding romance: Jared isn’t black. To her...
| Автор | Melanie Schuster |
On a tragic night, photographer Emma St. James lost not only her vision, but her memory. The police believed she'd witnessed her beloved brother's murder, but her mind refused to remember. She was lost and alone, until a stranger reached out with a touch she couldn't see. Rev. Colin Fitzpatrick would never forget the moment he saw Emma's lovely face just seconds before she ran out in front of his car.She'd been fleeing something–or someone–but she was his responsibility...
| Автор | Margaret Daley |
An unexpected windfall had greedy church choir members seeing green, taking sides and preparing for battle.Their weapon of choice? Practical jokes. And Emma McCall wanted no part of it…until a VW Bug appeared on her bed-and-breakfast's porch. The combatants' pranks were escalating, and only innkeeper Emma seemed to be taking them seriously.But before the pretty amateur could dust for fingerprints, an unexpected ally appeared: Glory's deputy police chief, Rafe Neilson. So when the...
| Автор | Ron/Janet Benrey |
“THE DECOYS AREN’T WHAT THEY SEEM.”When a gunshot victim dies in front of Betsy Michaels, his last words make her a killer’s next target. The undercover agent investigating the murder is none other than Mark Webber, the man who’d broken her heart. Now she has to trust him with her life.Mark feels duty bound to protect Betsy from the drug smugglers responsible for his partner’s death. Yet every time he looks at her, he’s reminded of the choices he’d made that hurt Betsy to the core. And despite...
| Автор | Sandra Robbins |
A killer tries to make the hurricane that blew through Glory, North Carolina, look like the bad guy.But Storm Channel cameraman Sean Miller knows the body buried under the rubble wasn't the victim of a fallen church steeple. Feisty secretary Ann Trask seems to be the only person who agrees with him.But the woman of Sean's dreams is busy being romanced by a phony celebrity weatherman, who cried on cue and hid during the fi rst strong gust of wind! Which means it's time for Sean to...
| Автор | Ron Benrey |
Firefighter Patrick Hightower will take any risk in the line of duty. But risking his heart again? That's something he's vowed never to do.He prefers scorching affairs–the briefer, the better–though he might make a temporary exception for smart, sexy teacher Aisha Miller. Only Aisha isn't interested in exploring their instant, searing connection–no matter how much she feels the heat.Aisha has had enough of dominant men trying to control her life, and the gorgeous firefighter who...
| Автор | Gwyneth Bolton |
He took the fall Hunter Gordon had pleaded guilty to a crime he hadn't committed.And served ten long years in prison. All to save the family who had taken him in: beautiful Rae Benton and her father. But right before Rae's father died, he revealed his daughter was in danger. Hunter had to keep her safe. How was he supposed to get close?Rae didn't know the truth and blamed him for the loss of all she held dear. Hunter would have to earn Rae's trust–without ever telling her...
| Автор | Barbara Phinney |
Saving the world one kiss at a timeHaley Feldon’s work with the United Nations means everything to her. She cares more about social progress than filling her social calendar. But that doesn’t stop media mogul Jon Ecklund from pursuing the elegant beauty. Jon’s used to getting what—and who—he wants. And he’s not going to let anything get in his way of knowing Haley.But pain from her past—and a surprise from her future—threaten to destroy everything they’ve started to build. Now Jon’s on a mission...
| Автор | Gwynne Forster |
Her husband was murdered.Now someone's trying to kidnap her son. If she'd arrived a moment later, her husband's killer would have taken her son away forever. Fearful the perpetrator would return, Lydia Sloan fled to an island of refuge off the Georgia coast. As she attempted to unravel the tangle of lies left by her husband, Lydia knew that with the murderer only a step behind, her son was far from safe.Matt Lawson, the fiercely handsome security guard, seemed to be the only one...
| Автор | Debby Giusti |
She always said they were just friends. But Tamara Hodges has never forgotten Micah Ross, her smart-as-a-whip college math tutor–and the guy who got away.Their ten-year reunion could be her chance to make things right. But the computer geek turned hip Beverly Hills record producer is giving her a very cool reception. Until Tamara turns up the heat….Even after all these years, Micah is still hot for his gorgeous ex-pupil–and hurt by her cruel rejection. So when the sorority sister turned magazine...
| Автор | Jacquelin Thomas |
Home In Time For ChristmasRodeo rider Wade Stone never thought he’d step foot in Dry Creek, Montana, again. Not with his family’s harrowing past. But nine years later, he’s back on the Stone ranch and getting stared down by the townspeople. Except by Amy Mitchell, whose heart he broke after one sweet kiss.Wade knows she’s afraid he’ll leave again, but surely there’s no second chance for them. It seems the whole town—and her family—is against them. Until one beautiful Christmas sleigh teaches...
| Автор | Janet Tronstad |
RUNNING OUT OF TIME…After two months of protective custody, bodyguard Arianna Jackson is days away from testifying at a murder trial when the unthinkable happens. Her Alaska safe house is attacked, and Arianna is forced to go on the run with U.S. Marshal Brody Callahan.Arianna is used to issuing orders, not taking them, but now, out in the wild, with a bounty on her head and a killer on her heels, she has only one hope of making it to testify—the handsome protector at her side. Guardians, Inc.:...
| Автор | Margaret Daley |
After rescuing jewelry designer Ruby Tate from an attacker, Lydian Royal Guard Galen Harris suspects the crime wasn’t a random incident.A gang of jewelry thieves has set their sights on Lydia’s royal family, and they won’t let anyone stand in their way—including Ruby, who’s in town to help the princess with her wedding jewels. The closer Ruby and Galen get to uncovering the mystery, the harder it is to deny their feelings.But with a deadly gang of criminals after them, will they live to see...
| Автор | Rachelle McCalla |
HE’LL KEEP HER SAFE—AT ANY COSTProtecting the royal family is Linus Murati’s job. So when the queen’s younger sister is attacked, the devoted Lydian royal guardsman goes into action and saves her life. But this was no random occurrence. Danger has followed Julia Miller across the Atlantic from Seattle.Now Linus has two missions: to keep the maddeningly independent future duchess in his sights at all times, and to catch the culprit who threatens the woman whose trust—and love—he desires above all...
| Автор | Rachelle McCalla |
A MOTHER AT HEART…Stranded with a handsome stranger and his infant daughter as a tornado roared above them, Jessie Claybrook didn' t know why God had brought her here. Until a mighty gust landed the infant in her arms…and suddenly she knew that God had heard her prayers.Jessie thought caring for David Akers' s baby while he recovered would satisfy her longings for a family. Instead, spending time with the caring father and his adorable daughter only intensified her heartache. For...
| Автор | Crystal Stovall |
The Italian’s convenient deal!Sebastiano Castiglione has a problem. His lifestyle of decadent hedonism has convinced his grandfather to retain control of the family dynasty—and to take what’s owed to him Bastian must prove he’s a changed man.The sight of his stunning intern sparks an idea—and the flames of a burning desire!—but innocent Poppy Connolly will not become another Castiglione acquisition. However, she cannot refuse his offer of the chance to change her family’s life. Her response to...
| Автор | Michelle Conder |
No husband, no boyfriend, no pets and definitely no children…These were the «rules» that took magazine CEO Leila Owens to the top. Always in charge, in control, she was never rattled. Until she finds a baby in her kitchen on Christmas–and a sexy neighbor wearing next to nothing knocking at her front door…Garrick Grayson didn't know whom to comfort first, the howling infant or the career diva without a clue. But with a little help, Leila's soon juggling bottles, naps and meetings, while...
| Автор | Adrianne Byrd |