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Be swept away by passion… with intense drama and compelling plots, these emotionally powerful reads will keep you captivated from beginning to end. Married or Not? Annette Broadrick When Greg Hogan received a call saying his ex-wife had been injured, impulse drove him to take her home and desire pushed him to act on the passion that still burned between them. Yet for Greg to keep Sherri in his home, his bed…his life, he’d have to reveal the secrets that had once torn them apart. Ian’s Ultimate Gamble Brenda Jackson Casino owner Ian Westmoreland was amazed when Brooke Chamberlain turned up at his resort and was willing to bet there was more to her visit than she would admit. No woman had ever ignited the heat and passion inside him as she had. And if Ian was going to discover what Brooke was hiding, what better way than through seduction?

Be swept away by passion… with intense drama and compelling plots, these emotionally powerful reads will keep you captivated from beginning to end. The Billionaire’s Fake Engagement Robyn Grady A scandal threatened one of Australia’s most powerful bachelor billionaires. The solution? A proposal. Alexander Ramirez was committed to the idea of family and his lover Natalie Wilder certainly brought the right assets to his bedroom. But Natalie had a secret… Man from Stallion CountryAnnette Broadrick As owner of a successful ranch, and soon to be married, Jordan Crenshaw had everything in order. So when gorgeous city girl Janeen White visited, Jordan was certain that any attraction he might have felt for her was pointless. Until he suddenly found himself single once more.

The Man Means Business Taking his dedicated secretary on a tropical holiday to Hawaii as a reward for her hard work was one of millionaire Dean Logan’s best ideas, as they soon moved from boardroom to bedroom. Dean immediately began to scheme to keep her in his bed! Totally Texan Successful Grant Wilcox was used to getting what he wanted – and he wanted beautiful stranger Kelly Baker. Soon their all-business relationship turned into a white-hot affair, leaving Grant to wonder if he could ever let her go. The Texan’s Forbidden Affair Wade Parker was the rich and handsome rancher next door who’d once swept her off her feet, then broken her heart. But being near him again had Stephanie Calloway doubting her own sanity – because Wade was a temptation impossible for her to resist.

She was innocent and destined to be his! The Wedding in WhiteDiana Palmer Handsome ranch owner Mack Killain knew he and sweet teacher Natalie Brock had something special. He’d branded her with his kisses…but he was waiting for her to wake up, to know what – and who – she wanted. But he was running out of patience! Caught in the Crossfire Annette Broadrick Caught clad only in his boxers in the bed of a senator’s daughter! Despite no memory of their night together, Jared Crenshaw knew that had he tasted this woman’s passion, not even amnesia could make him forget. Still, there was going to be a huge scandal… So, Jared made an honourable proposal… The Virgin’s Secret Marriage Cathy Gillen Thacker Once upon a time, hockey player Joe Hart fell in love with sweet, beautiful Emma Donovan. But then Joe discovered that Emma’s father owned the team he played for. Seven years later, Joe returns for a second chance. After all, he and Emma eloped all those years ago – and they’re still married!

She'd been called Jake Crenshaw's "shadow," the tomboy who'd tagged after her hero for years till the night she'd tried to prove to him that she was a woman…and had been rejected. But not before Ashley Sullivan had tasted Jake's passion in a kiss that branded her his, when she knew he would never take what she wanted to offer. Until now. Now Jake needed her help. And he needed her under his roof.With every white-hot look and touch, Ashley realized that Jake hadn't spurned her because he didn't want her – but because he did. Still did. This time Ashley would see that Jake lost his white-knight complex…and that she lost her virginity to this man.

Sheikh Haroun al Muntazir was honor-bound to recover a priceless family jewel…but what was lovely operative Mariel de Vouvray's mission? Until her motives were made plain, he had to keep her close – yet at a distance. But with one stolen kiss Haroun's resistance turned to air. Was Mariel's melting surrender a trap of ultimate danger…or a precious haven offered by his future beloved wife?

Mr. May Name: Jake TaggartAddress: No Man's LandOccupation: Cowboy loner Alone on his Texas mountaintop, the only things keeping Jake Taggart company at night were the sounds of the surrounding wilderness… and the beating of his lonely heart.No one dared penetrate his self-imposed exile – until Rebecca Adams. She was as determined as ever to lure him from his isolate lair. And she was even more captivating than Jake remembered.The least he could do was put her up for the night, even if every second spent with her was driving Jake to distraction. No telling what one night alone with the most irresistible woman he'd ever known could mean for this lone wolf… .

MAN OF THE MONTH MR. FEBRUARY The eager groom: Travis Kane, former heartbreaker of the county The very reluctant bride: Megan O'Brien, hardest-working woman in Texas The too-good-to-be-true proposal: Marry him, and save the ranch The only thing stopping Travis Kane from getting what he wanted was Megan's stubborn pride.Although he'd loved her since the day he first pulled her pigtails in the schoolyard, Megan had resisted him at every turn! Heck, she didn't even want his help in rescuing the family homestead. Well, this cowboy never met a challenge he didn't like. Because once Megan walked down the aisle, Travis wouldn't let her get away… .MAN OF THE MONTH: He's finally tying the knot – and marrying a DAUGHTER OF TEXAS!

MEN of the YEAR MAN of the YEAR "Me, lonesome? Hell, I'm too mean to ever get lonesome." – Rafe McClain, ornery ex-Texan Love? Mighty scarce in Rafe's hardscrabble life. So he'd learned to live solo – and liked it that way. Until a mysterious plea for help had the restless, ruthless mercenary headed back to Texas like some dashing white knight. And there waited delicious Amanda Crenshaw, the rancher's daughter who'd once, indelibly, branded his heart.Taking what Mandy offered proved impossible to resist. But soon Rafe would be gone again. Unless Mandy could transform this lean, mean loner into the loving family man he desperately longed to become… .Some men are made for lovin' – and you'll love our MAN OF THE MONTH!

CELEBRATION 1000 Daughters of Texas THE BRIDE HAD HER BOOTS ON… . And she was ready to walk down the aisle. Only she was missing a little something – her intended had run off and married someone else! So what was Maribeth O'Brien to do? What any true-blue daughter of Texas would do – marry the best man. He turned out to be Chris Cochran, and his last-minute proposal sure saved Maribeth's wedding day.But after she'd said "I do," Maribeth was surprised – the handsome stranger she'd married intended to lasso her heart! Now who would save her? Why, the groom, she presumed!CELEBRATION 1000: Come celebrate the publication of the 1000th Silhouette Desire, with scintillating love stories by some of your favorite writers!

"My assignment does not include making love to Elena Maldonado!"- Joe Sanchez, undercover army intelligence agentNo one messed with Joe Sanchez. But one little slip of pure, delicious woman could bring him to his knees. He''d taken the shy beauty''s innocence one magical, passion-filled night, but ecstasy had ended in disaster. Joe had never forgotten -- and having Elena Maldonado reappear in the middle of his most sensitive mission tested every vow he''d taken not to get involved. With white-hot desire demanding completion, his wary agent''s instincts went on red alert. The situation called for infiltration -- of the heart!

An untamable bachelor meets his match in this contemporary Western romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.After a shocking betrayal, Dan Crenshaw left behind his corporate empire to live a solitary life in the Gulf of Mexico. All he wants to do on the small Texas island is keep away from trouble—especially the kind that turns heads in a strapless dress. But his seclusion is shattered by the arrival of Shannon Doyle, his kid sister’s friend.Refusing to be broken by a bad relationship, Shannon has decided to follow her heart—and go after the man she’s dreamed of since her teens. Soon, the vulnerable beauty is infiltrating Dan’s lone existence with caring smiles and home-cooked meals. But Dan has sworn off becoming a family man. And though he dreams of taking Shannon to the depths of passion, his honor wouldn’t allow him to take her innocence . . . unless he slipped a ring on her finger. . . .

RUNNING FROM HIS PAST Delta Force agent Jase Crenshaw knew no one would be looking for him in the remote cabin. The solitude suited him fine. No prying family, no concerned colleagues…and no one to point a deserving finger of blame. His physical wounds would heal. His soul was another story. RUNNING FOR HER LIFE Though the waiflike creature on his doorstep was clearly in trouble, Jase vowed to offer only shelter from the storm. Leslie O'Brien's innocence and tenderness were more than he deserved. But their unexpected encounter could save them both….

"LOVE 'EM AND LEAVE 'EM" WAS HIS SPECIALTY…And that made Jude Crenshaw the perfect man for this assignment. His blond, craggy good looks would make it easy for him to woo innocent, sweet Carina Patterson. The skilled secret agent knew he could secure the information he needed before anyone got hurt.FALLING IN LOVE WAS NOT ON THE AGENDASomehow lovely Carina had shaken him right down to his boots. Now, doing his job meant betraying her trust, risking her heart, maybe destroying her family. But the one thing he couldn't do was walk away….

SLEEPLESS IN THE WHITE HOUSENever falter. Never flinch. And never let anyone get too close.Steely Special Agent Nick Logan knew the rules for protecting the First Family. What he didn't know was why Ashley Sullivan, the president's all-too-distracting daughter, would balk at his assignment as her bodyguard…and sabotage his self-control.Chaste yet alluring, Ashley seemed intent on uncovering the man behind Nick's rock-hard muscles and mirrored shades. But didn't this innocent see the dangers all around her? The danger in such a man's kiss? Worse, who would protect Ashley's bodyguard…once he broke the rules? Once he got too close to the president's daughter?

IN LOVE WITH HER BOSS Undistracted by love, brawny construction boss Brad Phillips had worked his way up from street kid to millionaire. Of course, Rachel Wood, his invaluable assistant, had believed in–and secretly loved–Brad from the beginning. But after eight years of a strictly professional relationship, Rachel dared not dream of more.So why, when she requested a leave of absence, believing herself in danger in Dallas, did Brad insist on whisking her to safety–in his home, in his arms, as his "convenient" wife? Had Rachel's near-disappearance–after nearly a decade–stunned Brad into seeing her as a woman…into believing in love?

MR. TALL, DARK AND DANGEROUS One by one, he'd terrified those women who would be his assistant. Like some dark laird of the manor, Sir Ian MacGowan seemed more beast than man, scowl and scars included. But Jenna Craddock knew her boss was pure male. It was in the way he looked at her, virility sensing virginity, and in the way he underestimated the fairer sex.Ian demanded professionalism; Jenna gave him perfection. He harbored secrets; Jenna insisted bed be the place where nothing came between them. In Ian's fortress, Jenna could almost forget the family betrayal that had led her to Scotland–except that she needed to know who she was as urgently as she needed to know the truth about Ian.

MR. DESTINY He appeared from the mist–formidable, feverish…and searching for her. Within moments he was in her bed, leaving Fiona MacDonald to wonder why an American man had traveled so far and to such personal expense to find a woman who hadn't wanted to be found.She'd nursed Greg Dumas to health, only to learn that the former cop's investigation of a client's birthright had led him to her father's dusty medical files. Fiona knew nothing of clandestine deliveries, but she did know that she wanted to love the sorrow from this wounded warrior's eyes for as long as they had. For something told her that as quickly as he'd arrived in her life, Greg just might be gone….

MR. ICE She'd painted notorious corporate raider Dominic Chakaris as she saw him–hard, ruthless, predatory. The man had destroyed her family, and now he set his sights on her: the woman who'd dared capture the truth on canvas. Kelly MacLeod had prepared herself for anything where her nemesis was concerned–except the unwelcome feelings of need and compassion, when what she wanted most was turnabout.And turnabout she got.This self-made survivor whom she'd hated for years initiated her to a passion she'd never known possible. But Nick was a man who detested deception, and Kelly was a woman who just discovered that her whole life had been a lie….

"Hello, Father. I'm your bastard son."His whole life, Andrew Malone had been programmed to hate the man who'd abandoned his pregnant mother. But now, watching Robert MacAllister clutch his chest and crumple to the ground, Andrew felt compassion… and guilt. And an overwhelming need to be part of this family that now regarded him as the enemy.Dr. Kara MacAllister was not a blood relation, but she'd dedicated her life to earning the respect and love the MacAllisters had shown a troubled runaway. Now a stranger was threatening everything–everyone–she held dear. Yet even knowing that, she couldn't stop her attraction to the man Andrew had shown her he could be. A good man. A wonderful lover.A skillful liar with a secret agenda?

A season of miracles Guardian angel Noelle St. Nichols has always watched over Texas rancher Bret Bishop and his family…from her place atop the family Christmas tree. But in the years since his wife's death, Bret has cut himself off from life. He's only celebrating the holiday for his four beloved children. It's time for Noelle to step in….Bret's new housekeeper, Noelle St. Nichols, seems too good to be true. His kids are convinced she's an angel. But in spite of his doubts, Bret can't help falling in love. And then Bret discovers Noelle really is an angel. How can he keep her beside him forever? What Bret needs is another miracle…

An untameable bachelor meets his match in this classic reader favorite story from USA TODAY bestselling author Annette Broadrick. After a shocking betrayal, Dan Crenshaw left behind his corporate empire to live alone—forever. Then his Texas seclusion was shattered by Shannon Doyle, his kid sister's friend. The vulnerable beauty infiltrated his lone existence with her home-cooked meals and wifelike concern. But Dan would never convert to family man. And though he dreamed of taking Shannon to the depths of passion and back again, his fierce honor wouldn't allow him to take her innocence…unless he slipped a ring on her finger…

Él odiaba la mentira y ella acababa de descubrir que su vida entera no era más que un enorme engañoKelly MacLeod se había hecho a la idea de que Dominic Chakaris era lo que parecía: un hombre duro y despiadado. El hombre que había destruido a su familia y ahora tenía los ojos puestos en ella, la mujer que se había atrevido a plasmar la realidad en el lienzo. Kelly estaba preparada para cualquier cosa... excepto para los sentimientos de compasión y necesidad que Dominic estaba despertando en ella.Aquel superviviente al que tanto había odiado había encendido en ella una pasión que jamás habría creído posible.

Marcados por el amorEn otro tiempo había sido la sombra de Jake Creenshaw… hasta la noche en que había querido demostrarle que ya era toda una mujer y él la había rechazado.Ahora Jake necesitaba su ayuda. Y, cuando se dio cuenta del modo en que la miraba, Ashley descubrió que no la había rechazado porque no la deseara, sino porque la deseaba demasiado. Y seguía deseándola.Entre dos fuegosAunque sufría amnesia, Jared Crenshaw estaba seguro de que entre Lindsey Russell y él y no había pasado nada. Sabía que, si hubiera saboreado la pasión con aquella mujer, lo recordaría.Aun así se había armado un terrible escándalo, y Jared se casó con Lindsey porque era lo que debía hacer. Y cuando estuvieron juntos en la cama, Jared confirmó sus sospechas: nunca había estado con aquella mujer porque ella nunca había estado con ningún hombre. Era evidente que le habían tendido una trampa… aunque era una trampa maravillosa.

Doble identidadAcostumbraba a amarlas y después las abandonaba...Jude Crenshaw era el hombre perfecto para aquella misión. Su increíble atractivo serviría para cautivar a la dulce e inocente Carina Patterson. El aguerrido agente secreto estaba seguro de que conseguiría la información que necesitaba antes de que nadie saliera herido.Pero Carina consiguió llegar hasta lo más hondo de su corazón. Si hacía su trabajo estaría traicionándola y podría incluso destruir a su familia. Pero tampoco podía marcharse y alejarse de ella…El peligro sienta bienÉl huía de su pasado; ella, de su vida...El agente Jase Crenshay sabía que nadie lo buscaría en aquella aislada cabaña. Necesitaba soledad; ni familia, ni amigos preocupados… nadie que lo culpara de nada. Las heridas de su cuerpo no tardarían en curarse, pero las de su alma eran otra historia.Aunque era evidente que la mujer que apareció de pronto en su puerta necesitaba ayuda, Jase prometió que sólo la dejaría refugiarse de la tormenta. La inocencia y la ternura de Leslie O'Brien eran mucho más de lo que él merecía. Pero aquel inesperado encuentro podría salvarlos a ambos…

Había decidido que perdería la virginidad con el hombre que la había rechazado hacía años…En otro tiempo había sido la sombra de Jake Creenshaw… hasta la noche en que había querido demostrarle que ya era toda una mujer y él la había rechazado. Pero Ashley Sullivan había tenido tiempo de probar la pasión de un beso con el que la había hecho suya para siempre.Ahora Jake necesitaba su ayuda. Y, cuando se dio cuenta del modo en que la miraba, Ashley descubrió que no la había rechazado porque no la deseara, sino porque la deseaba demasiado. Y seguía deseándola.

¡Lo habían encontrado en la cama con la hija del senador!Aunque no recordaba nada, Jared Crenshaw estaba completamente seguro de que entre él y Lindsey Russell no había pasado nada. Sabía que si hubiera saboreado la pasión con aquella mujer lo recordaría, por mucho que tuviera amnesia.Aun así se había armado un terrible escándalo.Así que Jared se casó con Lindsey porque era lo que debía hacer. Y cuando estuvieron juntos en la cama, Jared confirmó que sus sospechas eran ciertas: nunca había estado con aquella mujer porque ella nunca había estado con ningún hombre. Era evidente que le habían tendido una trampa… aunque era una trampa maravillosa.

Acostumbraba a amarlas y después las abandonaba...Jude Crenshaw era el hombre perfecto para aquella misión. Su increíble atractivo serviría para cautivar a la dulce e inocente Carina Patterson. El aguerrido agente secreto estaba seguro de que conseguiría la información que necesitaba antes de que nadie saliera herido.Pero Carina consiguió llegar hasta lo más hondo de su corazón. Si hacía su trabajo estaría traicionándola y podría incluso destruir a su familia. Pero tampoco podía marcharse y alejarse de ella…

Él huía de su pasado; ella, de su vida...El agente Jase Crenshay sabía que nadie lo buscaría en aquella aislada cabaña. Necesitaba soledad; ni familia, ni amigos preocupados… nadie que lo culpara de nada. Las heridas de su cuerpo no tardarían en curarse, pero las de su alma eran otra historia.Aunque era evidente que la mujer que apareció de pronto en su puerta necesitaba ayuda, Jase prometió que sólo la dejaría refugiarse de la tormenta. La inocencia y la ternura de Leslie O'Brien eran mucho más de lo que él merecía. Pero aquel inesperado encuentro podría salvarlos a ambos…