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"For Maggie's Sake" by Lora Leigh: Maggie's ex-lover thinks she's hiding information about the deaths of some Navy SEALs. But when a member of a notorious crime family captures and holds her hostage at gunpoint, he realizes he's wrong, and only he can save her life "Bed and Breakfast" by Susan Donovan: A stressed-out corporate dynamo finds a rustic lodge under renovation and the hunky owner with no idea she was coming. After a downpour strands her, he helps "centre" her in ways she never imagined. "Siren's Call" by Lori Wilde: Annie never forgot her first love or the day he pushed her away. But she's back in town and he plans to win her over. What girl could resist a handsome Scotsman to guide her on a treasure hunt? "His Body Electric" by Carrie Alexander: Strange events occur at Karen's farmhouse after an aloof stranger seeks shelter from a violent lightning storm. Alone in the dark with him, Karen uses her skills as a phone sex operator to seduce the mystery man, uncovering secrets and erotic pleasures.

Sassy heroines and irresistible heroes embark on sizzling sexual adventures as they play the game of modern love and lust. Expect fast paced reads with plenty of steamy encounters. Once you pick a dare, there’s no backing down! Brooke Winfield has always been shy and respectable, but that’s about to change when she joins the risqué Martinis and Bikinis society and takes on a sexy dare – to perform at an exclusive strip club! That tantalising challenge lands her in the arms of gorgeous bad boy David for an unforgettable night…and in the tabloids the next morning.Now the most electrifying moment of her life threatens to destroy everything Brooke has worked for. But maybe some reputations aren’t worth saving…

Enjoy the dreams, explore the emotions, experience the relationships. A very special Christmas gift Michael Kavanaugh is suffering from a serious case of bah-humbug. But the hunky Navy pilot reluctantly heads to the small town of Christmas to spend the holidays with his best friend’s family. When he meets Merry York, the festive season starts to take on a new meaning. Then Mike discovers Merry has a present she’s been hiding – she’s five months pregnant!As attracted to Merry as he is, Mike isn’t ready to be a father and husband. But in a town called Christmas, almost anything can happen…

Coming Soon by Jo Leigh Manhattan’s raunchy, adults-only Hush hotel is now a crime scene and gorgeous detective Bax Milligan is on the case. But Bax hadn’t banked on the help of vivacious concierge Mia. Suddenly, the case isn’t the only thing he wants to put to bed… Hidden Gems by Carrie Alexander Marissa is giving up on men. That is until she becomes a key target in a mysterious jewellery heist. Super-sexy best friend Jamie is ready to protect her…and he could have a scorching-hot secret that’s enough to reignite Marissa’s belief in love – and lust!

After a mysterious lust potion works its sexy magic on her pals, gossip columnist Zoe Aberdeen wants to know the story behind it. Could the potion be the real thing, or just a hoax? When she asks her neighbor Donovan Shane for help, he's not interested. He's a crime scientist—he's interested only in solving real mysteries, not some weird mojo! But Zoe doesn't like to take no for an answer, and what Zoe wants, Zoe gets.So she decides to "persuade" Shane in her own special way, and soon he's testing the potion and acting out his every fantasy with the sassy redhead. . . .

Why can't everybody just leave him alone? All Sean Rafferty wants is solitude to recover from a gunshot wound. That's why he's here on Maine's isolated Osprey Island: to heal and move on. But how can he face going back to being a Massachusetts state police officer since he's sworn off ever playing hero again?Unfortunately, Sean can't avoid heroics when neighboring Connie Bradford's daughter keeps getting into trouble. And the fiercely independent Connie makes it clear she doesn't need a rescuer– reluctant or otherwise. The mother-and-daughter antics make his solitude seem almost too quiet.Despite himself, Sean finds this pair wrestling their way into his heart…as if they belong there.

A summer holiday in the desert–what had she been thinking? Extreme heat? Scorpions? Senior citizens? Check. This home-swap vacation had seemed like such a great idea at the time…. Huh. Yet Alice Potter might actually get the romantic adventure she's only ever dreamed about, as resort manager Kyle Jarreau sends her adrenaline into overdrive.Sadly, the resort frowns on socializing with guests, and Kyle has always been a stickler for rules…. Until now. Seems Alice can be quite tempting when she puts her mind to it. But can they keep their romance a secret or will their Arizona fling burn them both?

STROKE OF MIDNIGHTThree women…one party…endless possibilities…Fashion writer Natalie Trent, fabric designer Isabel Parisi andaccountant Arianne Sorenson were ready for a night they'd neverforget. Last year they left the annual Monticelloball single…this time will be different. They're readyfor some fun—the sexier the better!For Natalie, running into the man who disappeared on her oneyear ago is more than surprising. But she has revenge on her mind,and she's going to make him beg for more!Long-term relationships aren't in the cards for Isabel. But when oneof her admirers decides tonight's the night they become more thanfriends, a little champagne and sweet talk is allthe encouragement Isabel needs….When Arianne and her boss feel sparks on the dance floor, it's allthey can do to find the closest bedroom, damn the consequences!These women are willing to risk just about everything for one hotand steamy night, but it's the morning after that turns outto be more than they bargained for!

Sophie Ryan was a girl from the wrong side of town, pregnant, uneducated and aloneNow she’s a sheriff’s deputy and has managed to put the past behind her. It’s been a long time since the gossips of Treetop, Wyoming, have speculated on the identity of Joe Ryan’s father, and Sophie would prefer that didn’t change. But on a crisp fall day, Sophie’s past comes back—in the form of Luke “Maverick” Salinger, the man who abandoned her when she needed him most.It’s Sophie’s job to arrest Luke on an old warrant, even though she knows the rumors will start to fly as soon as she gets the cuffs on him. The citizens of Treetop think they know who Joe’s father is, but the truth is a mystery—even to Sophie.

BLAZERed-hot reads from Temptation!BLACK VELVET VALENTINESThree blazingly sexy stories to set the mood for the most romantic day of the yearSecrets of the HeartSensuous, arousing black velvet valentines sent by a stranger. At first Charlotte Colfax was shocked, then intrigued…then determined to find her secret admirer.Two HeartsValentine''s Day. A full moon. A hot tub. And a love potion. Pansy Kingsmith had it all figured out…except the part where the wrong twin succumbs to her seduction.Heart''s DesireAngie Dubonnet had no idea that her Valentine cruise would give her the chance to live out all her fantasies. Or that Nikolas Dorian would make it a voyage of sensual discovery.

She''s an adventure just waiting to happen…First night on the job baby-sitting his Uncle Rocco''s P.I. business and Tony Farentino gets a client. He''s not supposed to take clients but, hey, she''s offering bring money. And she''s a gorgeous, incredibly sensuous woman…dressed up as a peacock.She''s Chicago''s own madcap heiress, April Pierce.She''s looking for a tough, hard-boiled Sam Spade to find her missing friend, and Tony can''t help slipping right into character. But when April announces she''ll play his buxom sidekick, Lola, he has to draw the line. Except, what Lola wants, Lola gets….

Let''s Celebrate!Augustina Fairchild knew that if she didn''t find a husband soon all the good ones would be gone. Then she''d never get out from under her matchmaking grandmother''s thumb.Enter Jed Kelley—her passport to freedom, her license to run wild—a sexy hunk as far from her slew of milquetoast suitors as you could get.There was only one slight hitch to getting hitched.Though Augustina was ready and willing for him to win her hand. Jed was "just the gardener." Grandmother Throckmorton would have been fine with a gold digger, but a dirt digger? Never!

A rip-roaring royal romp!Once Upon a Tiara by Carrie Alexander Red-Hot RoyalsPrincess Lili Brunner can't wait to be all-American while at a museum opening in the U.S. Although she does have some royal duties to attend to, they aren't that important. But instead of falling for hot dogs and cotton candy, Lili's more intrigued by museum curator Simon Tremayne. She knows there's more to this frog than meets the eye. Could a kiss from a princess awaken the prince beneath…?Henry Ever After by Carrie Alexander Red-Hot RoyalsBlue Cloud, Pennsylvania, is a nice quiet town, and Sheriff Henry Russell likes it that way. Unfortunately it's much easier keeping the peace when he doesn't have a tempting Gypsy named Jana stirring the pot. With a set of crown jewels in town, Henry needs to stay on his toes. But how can he expect Jana to keep her hands off the jewels when he can't keep his hands off her!

Welcome to Alouette, Michigan. It's not the end of the earth, but you can see it from here. After a long absence, Rose Robbin is back in Alouette, primarily to help out her impossible-to-please mother, but also to keep tabs on the child she wasn't allowed to keep. Working hard, helping her mother and trying to steal glimpses of her son seem to be all that's in Wild Rose's future–until the day single father Evan Grant catches her in the act.

Some call him hermit Others call him hero Noah Saari is a North Country Man A few years ago, Noah left the woods of Michigan, ready to make a difference in the world. After a tragic accident, he came back–blamed by some, pitied by others, misunderstood by all. Now the only thing he wants is to be left alone.Then one night, Claire Levander stumbles across his path. Claire's not made for the backwoods–she's a businesswoman whose idea of the perfect vacation spot is a well-stocked resort. And although he doesn't know it, she has a plan that could change the lives of the few people in his hometown he still cares about. Even worse is the fact that she just might change his.

Sophie Ryan was a girl from the wrong side of town, pregnant, uneducated and alone Now she's a sheriff's deputy and has managed to put the past behind her. It's been a long time since the gossips of Treetop, Wyoming, have speculated on the identity of Joe Ryan's father, and Sophie would prefer that didn't change. But on a crisp fall day, Sophie's past comes back–in the form of Luke "Maverick" Salinger, the man who abandoned her when she needed him most.It's Sophie's job to arrest Luke on an old warrant, even though she knows the rumors will start to fly as soon as she gets the cuffs on him. The citizens of Treetop think they know who Joe's father is, but the truth is a mystery–even to Sophie.

Sometimes real life is better than fiction Small-town librarian Tess Bucek can't help it if her imagination runs wild. Fiction is simply more fun than reality. So when the mysterious Connor Reed wanders into her library she's sure he's up to no good. But it doesn't take long before she discovers Connor has come north to escape the notoriety that accompanied his involvement in a sensational trial.Now that he's here, Connor sees that Tess will be the perfect person to help him in a matter he prefers to keep quiet–not easy to do in a town where everyone knows your business.

When you owe a man everything, how do you make amends? Meg Lennox isn't sure, but she better figure it out quick now that both she and Rio Carefoot are back in Wyoming. Hard to say that hiring him on her family's ranch will fix abandoning her first love years ago. Especially when her departure kicked off a chain of events that changed Rio's life…permanently.But the job is a start. Working together she learns that the best parts of him are still there. How can she not be tempted? So maybe this is their chance to get close enough to try again. Or maybe she's kidding herself.

Lara Gladstone liked to play games—sexual games. And the moment she set eyes on Daniel Savage, she sensed that this virile man did, too. He would be the ruthless hunter and she would be his prey. But first, he had to catch her, and oh what a sensuous chase it would be!Daniel knew he was being teased—what this woman could do to his body with just one look! It inspired his competitive spirit, made him want to cause her the same restless heat, the same throbbing desire that was driving him crazy. She thought she had him right where she wanted him, but he'd played a few games in his time. And he never lost.

When three women go to a "lock and key" party to meet sexy singles, they never expect to find their perfect matches…in love and in bed! When Aurora "Rory" Constable and Tucker Schulz are thrown together at a "lock and key" party, the attraction is undeniable. Despite the simmering sexual tension between them, they decide to fight their feelings and just be friends…until they win a weekend together to explore all the other ways they could fit together….With Tucker's skillful hands all over her before they even set out, Rory is soon hot and bothered. Cooling down with the resort's specialty drink–liquid sex–isn't likely to help! How is she going to maintain her "friends only" no-sex vow when she's this close to a man she wants day and night?

Artist Mia Kerrigan is anything but dull. When you decorate other people's bodies with edible paint, you can't be! But magazine publisher Julian Silk isn't sure Mia's sexy lifestyle is right for him. After all, he's a respected businessman. When Mia dares him to relax and let loose, though, he's intrigued…and more than ready for a taste of the wild side!Sure, Mia's attracted to Julian–who wouldn't be? He's hot, sexy and rich! His only downfall? He knows he's all three. It's going to take a lot for Julian to prove to Mia that she's more than just another fling. After all, he is Bachelor #17 according to one of the country's biggest gossip magazines. Can he show her that she's #1 in his life or only in his bed…?

A TRUE GEM CONCEALED…"No more bad choices, no more mistakes." High-octane lawyer Marissa Suarez is determined to make that her new personal mantra after drop-kicking her latest manipulative boyfriend to the curb. Why can't she just learn to love the good guys for once–like her best friend (and hottie) Jamie Wilson?When a chance encounter at the airport leaves Marissa in possession of the exotic White Star amulet, she and Jamie are swept under its heady influence…and give in to their hot fantasies. But someone else is interested in Marissa's charm. Someone who will stop at nothing to regain what was lost.

She' s a day late and a dollar short… Lia Howard Pogue is flat broke and on the run. Her only hope for a new start is to rely on the kindness of strangers. One in particular–the rough and tough ex-Army Ranger who' s all hard muscle and soft heart.Jake Robbin is more than ready to put his wild youth behind him and settle down. If only he could skip the hassle of courtship and babies and messy emotions. What better time for Lia and her three kids to land on his doorstep!Seems marriage would solve both their problems. Until Lia' s ex shows up…and reminds her she could be making the same mistake all over again. NORTH COUNTRY STORIES This isn' t the end of the earth, but you can see it from here. Welcome back to Alouette, Michigan, the wonderful setting for Carrie Alexander' s RITA© Award-nominated story, A Family Christmas

Legendary bad-boy Zack Brody comes home and the women of Quimby are on the warpath. The charming rogue has broken every heart in town…except one. Newcomer Cathy Timmerman is just the bait they need to get even–they'll give her a sexy makeover, help her seduce Zack and then, according to plan, she'll dump him in the most embarrassing way possible.But Cathy has a secret–she's no stranger to Zack Brody. In fact, she probably knows him better than any other woman in Quimby. And so the seduction goes very wrong… or possibly very, very right.

Smart, pretty, personable Julia Knox has always played it safe. Dangerous Adam Brody, her first love, is the only risk she's ever taken…with disastrous results. But that's about to change! Adam is back in town and Julia is ready to make some moves and break some rules….Adam isn't convinced that Julia is just as wild and crazy as he is, or rather was, but he's never been one to turn down a dare. She wants to go skydiving and rock climbing? Fine. But as the dares escalate into emotional territory, so does the danger…and the prize.

HE'S SWEET… Chef Kristoffer "Kit" Rex is hot, pure and simple. But for Sabrina Bliss, he's off-limits. Thanks to a bet with her sister, Sabrina can't sleep with a man for one year…unless she falls in love. With the help of a regular diet of chocolate, though, Sabrina manages to "simulate" the effects of sex without actually having it. Unfortunately, Kit doesn't want to play by the rules…. BUT THE SEX IS SWEETER! It's agonizing for Kit to see Sabrina every day and not have her. For some reason, she keeps him at arm's length, and he's not ready to settle for that. She obviously loves chocolate–she eats it every time he comes near her!–so what better way to seduce her than with the velvety smooth concoction? Although she has incredible willpower, Kit knows Sabrina's ready–and willing–for one sweet seduction….

THE BAD BOY'S ABOUT TO MEET HIS MATCH… Mackenzie Bliss is thrilled that her sister's life has turned out so well. Now, if only Mackenzie could have the same luck! Thanks to their bet, she's opened a new penny-candy store, dumped her lukewarm boyfriend and cut her hair! But when a sexy man from her past shows up at her home one night, Mackenzie's positive life couldn't be any different.…On the eve of his ten-year reunion, Devlin Brandt never thought he'd see anyone from high school again. He was always called the bad boy, and rightfully so. But Mackenzie never treated him that way. Deep down he knew she had a thing for him, but he didn't want to hurt her. Now Mackenzie's a full-grown woman…and Devlin can't stay away from her, even if it means getting them both into some sinfully sweet trouble!

A rip-roaring royal romp!Once Upon a Tiara by Carrie Alexander Red-Hot Royals Princess Lili Brunner can't wait to be all-American while at a museum opening in the U.S. Although she does have some royal duties to attend to, they aren't that important. But instead of falling for hot dogs and cotton candy, Lili's more intrigued by museum curator Simon Tremayne. She knows there's more to this frog than meets the eye. Could a kiss from a princess awaken the prince beneath…?Henry Ever After by Carrie Alexander Red-Hot Royals Blue Cloud, Pennsylvania, is a nice quiet town, and Sheriff Henry Russell likes it that way. Unfortunately it's much easier keeping the peace when he doesn't have a tempting Gypsy named Jana stirring the pot. With a set of crown jewels in town, Henry needs to stay on his toes. But how can he expect Jana to keep her hands off the jewels when he can't keep his hands off her!

Julia 931Augustina Fairchild sabía que tenía que encontrar un marido si quería librarse del dominio de su abuela. Entonces apareció Jed Kelley, su pasaporte a la libertad, su licencia para escapar, un hombre fuerte, sexy, tan diferente de sus remilgados pretendientes como uno pudiera imaginar.Sólo había un pequeño problema. Aunque Augustina estaba totalmente dispuesta a casarse con él, Jed era "el jardinero". Y la temible abuela Throckmorton nunca aceptaría a alguien que no perteneciera a su círculo social.