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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. It’s time to indulge a few fantasies. Running into her teenage crush reignites all of Ellie Rockwell’s youthful dreams. One look at the gorgeous, grown-up version of Bill Romero makes those images strictly adult entertainment. And his enthusiastic greeting turns her week of R & R into sizzling fun. As sizzling as their nights are, she knows it can’t last. She’s temporarily disguised her real self and suspects Bill’s not up for that revelation. But is she underestimating him?When confronted with the true Ellie, his seductive response suggests her steamy fantasies could last forever.

Kathryn Walters may once have been a career-obsessed book editor with a libido that fell asleep in the time-out corner, but no more. Ever since she and Coyote Sullivan—sports editor and Native American hottie—shared a sniff of a supposed lust potion, things have really heated up. So much so that she's abandoned her nightly fantasies in favor of a much steamier reality.But are the fireworks the real deal? Or is this fling the result of the potion? And if the stuff isn't fake, what do they do when the bottle runs dry?

BRIDE ON THE LOOSEHe was one gorgeous complication…In one impulsive act, Dana Vanover dumped her fiancé, jumped overboard and—for good measure—decided to lose her memory. If no one knew who she was, it would be easier to shake her past! Enter Sam Taylor, virile veterinarian and dangerous rescuer. Around him Dana was having trouble remembering to forget….MARRIED AFTER BREAKFASTThree days can change everything…Were there ever two more different people than millionaire Dirk Harriman and showgirl Belle O''Leary? He was a communications tycoon, while she talked to her pets. He liked his champagne expensive, while she hoped her soda was cold. Belle was impulsive, flamboyant and the most interesting woman Dirk had met in his whole boring life. The sexual sparks sizzled and adventure just happened. Dirk was having the time of his life…but what about the morning after?

Let''s Celebrate!Russell Harrington used to be a mild-mannered English professor. He''s always followed the rules—even his engagement to a proper, nice woman was considered appropriate. Until…THE BACHELOR PARTY!He ended up riding off into the night on the back of a motorcycle with the woman of his fantasies. Elizabeth Rose, with her blazing red hair, smokey voice and body that could stop a man in his tracks, quoted poetry, told him her dreams and…LEFT HIM A MARKED MAN. HER MAN.He could remove the heart tattoo from his chest. But could he ever remove Liz from his heart?

The next right thing is the only choiceCammie Copello gets results—even if it means stretching the rules. That''s what makes her a great private investigator. It''s also what caused the little breach between her and attorney Marc Hamilton. It''s too bad, because they made a great team. And, honestly, her career hasn''t been the same since.So imagine her surprise when Marc shows up begging for her help with a personal case. When he turns on the charm…well, she can''t refuse. But she can keep her attraction to Marc a secret—regardless of how tempting he is. Her intentions are put to the test, however, when he proves that the attraction is not one-sided!

This investigation is getting very personal P.I.-in-training Valerie LeRoy is dying to get into the field. So when a client asks her to spy on someone, the thrill of her own case is too tempting to refuse. Instead of a cheating fiancée, however, Val''s actually checking out P.I. Drake Morgan! Worse, she ends up working with the guy. Their differing opinions on techniques—and the instant attraction—make the sparks fly. It''s almost impossible to focus on their arson investigation. As the hunt for the truth intensifies and their passion rivals the triple-digit temperature, she and Drake learn why Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps….

"You''re not going into this alone." P.I. Frances Jefferies is the perfect person to slip into Las Vegas''s underworld to recover a priceless necklace. With her elite investigative skills, not to mention her jewel-thief past, she knows she can get the job done. That is, until a sexy stranger gets in her way. Braxton Morgan''s past is as secretive as her own. There''s so much about this man she wants to discover—but not at the cost of her case. For that, she must stay focused. Then Braxton suggests adding his security expertise to catch the criminal. And suddenly they''re mixing smarts with danger and a whole lot of passion!

At this B&B there are beds—and bachelors—galore!In Ben With The Wild OneCorporate lawyer Emily Chaplin''s life was boring—with a capital B! Until the day she got caught up in a mystery and met the wildest, sexiest man of her life—Tyler O''Toole. Suddenly Emily craved the daily excitement of hunting down the bad guys with outrageous Tyler. Why, she even got a tattoo and bought some sexy red lingerie just for fun! Now Emily was ready for her next adventure…doing the wild thing with the Wild One!In Bed With The PirateBed-and-breakfast owner Kate Corrigan had always been fascinated (all right, make that a little obsessed) with pirates. But lately, one man had blazed his way into her secret pirate fantasies—her neighbor Toby Mancini. But that didn''t make sense—Toby was uptight, conservative and very, very proper. Still, a girl could dream, couldn''t she? Only, Kate would never have dreamed her fantasy man would show up on her doorstep—sexy, swashbuckling…snf in hid underwear!

SHE''S HAVING THE RIDE OF HER LIFE…Corinne McCourt is starting over…the right way! After discovering her fiance with another woman, she''s determined to be more daring, spontaneous…sexy. And what better way to begin than by swiping her fiance''s precious Ferrari and hitting the open road….BUT WHO''D HAVE GUESSED THERE''D BE SO MANY DETOURS?Corinne''s first stop—Las Vegas. There, she''ll get lessons from the best—her wild child cousin, Sandee. Only, Corinne never dreams she''ll end up masqueradingas her bombshell cousin—a cousin who is wanted by the law! Still, after checking out seriously sexy Detective Leo Wolfman, Corinne has a feeling that having a cop on her tail—and in her bed—will be the best ride of all…

WHEN IT''S THIS HOT…Robin Lee is a woman of few words so she lets her actions stand for themselves. And when Johnny Dayton—her bad-boy crush from childhood—appears in her life, she showshim how happy she is to see him. But Johnny''s hiding something from her. Suddenly she wishes she knew how to ask him what that is before this steamy encounter involves her heart.NO WORDS ARE NEEDED!The last thing Johnny was looking for when he i walked into the diner was the hottest kiss he''s ever had. And after those earth-shattering moments, he''s not letting Robin out of his life again. Problem is, Johnny''s no longer the man Robin thinks he is. So he has to do some fast talking to convince her he''s worthy of more of her sexy embraces.

THE RIGHT BEDThe first time Blaine Saunders spies the antique brass bed, she has to have it. Practical in every other way, she''s suddenly discovered a weakness for sensuous beds where dreams come true.THE WRONG ADDRESSBut the chances of her beautiful bed being delivered to the wrong address twice are about the same as lightning striking twice. Who knew that could happen? Tracking down the elusive bed is exhausting. So when she finally finds it in a stranger''s apartment, she''s sure no one will notice if she has a quick nap….THE RIGHT MAN!Where is his bed? When Donovan Roy arrives home late one night, the last thing he expects to find is a different bed…complete with a sleeping beauty! And in a white-hot flash of shared passion, he knows he''ll do anything to keep her…and the bed.

WHEN IT''S THIS CLOSE…Jeffrey Bradshaw''s wellordered life has just taken a detour. Instead of being in L.A. making the pitch of his career, he''s stuck in Alaska with a feisty bush pilot. Seductive, independent Cyd Thompson has him so captivated, he''s not even thinking about his career. All Jeffrey can focus on is the snow-melting heat he and Cyd create. He''ll let his newly discovered twin handle L.A. until he''s gotten Cyd out of his system.MAYBE THE ONLY THING TO DO IS GET CLOSER!Cyd wants Jeffrey…she just doesn''t want him here. His big-city plans are bound to destroy the Alaska she loves. So she''ll do anything she can to distract him from finalizing his business. And if that means seducing the guy…well, she''ll do that. But she doesn''t count on falling for Jeffrey''s intoxicating kisses.So what else can Cyd do but convince him that in the Arctic, there''s no such thing as getting too close for comfort?

A honeymoon hotel…Daphne Remington''s fate as the perfect socialite is practically sealed. But before giving in to la vie en beige and a matronly string of pearls, she''s determined to have one last bit of fun. Only, her fling could be a bust when the hotel she hits has no vacancy…until a guy with charm to spare offers to share his room. Looks as if her adventure just got a little more interesting!…and a supernatural attraction Reporter Andy Branigan has a way with words and a suite he''s more than happy to share with the sexy adventuress. Funny, before Daphne arrived, he hadn''t noticed the hotel''s seductive atmosphere. Now it''s as if someone is putting sensual ideas in his head. And all he can think about is how to convince Daphne to share more than the suite!

Her own custom-made bad boyWhen Kimberly Logan makes men over to find their mates, she knows the type of guy women want. However, Nigel Durand, an all-around beautiful hunk of man, might be her toughest client yet. He''s got the droolworthy look, but his nice-guy personality and sweet ways make him too available. Looks as if she''s in for a lot of hands-on coaching.Too bad the more she has her hands on him, the more tempted she is. And when he throws himself into being "Nicky," his charming and sexy alter ego, Kimberly can''t resisL.especially when he delivers steamy kisses and whispered promises. After hitting the sheets with him, she knows this is one bad boy she''s not letting go!

It''s been a hard day''s night on the lam!Let It Bree by Colleen CollinsKirk Dunmore has suddenly found himself in times of trouble! When he stops to help a stranded Bree Brown, he winds up being chased by bad guys who are after Bree''s pet bull?! And while they''ve been making their evasive maneuvers, he''s managed to fall in love with Bree. So now he has to find the words of wisdom to convince her there''s plenty of room for her—and her pet—in his life.Can''t Buy Me Louie by Colleen CollinsFormer bad guy Louie Ragazzi is dark, sexy and a little dangerous—and Alicia Hansen is just a little in love. She''s determined to help him get over his "I''m a one-man show" thing. Shouldn''t take much because, well, look at her! She''s got it all, including the cash. Louie doesn''t seem to care too much for the money, but after spending a few steamy days with her while they outrun his past, he does seem to be considering a partnership….

P. I. -in-training Valerie LeRoy is dying to get into the field. So when a client asks her to spy on someone, the thrill of her own case is too tempting to refuse.Instead of a cheating fiancée, however, Val’s actually checking out P. I. Drake Morgan! Worse, she ends up working with the guy. Their differing opinions on techniques—and the instant attraction—make the sparks fly. It’s almost impossible to focus on their arson investigation.As the hunt for the truth intensifies and their passion rivals the triple-digits temperature, she and Drake learn why Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps… .

"You're not going into this alone." P.I. Frances Jefferies is the perfect person to slip into Las Vegas's underworld to recover a priceless necklace. With her elite investigative skills, not to mention her jewel-thief past, she knows she can get the job done. That is, until a sexy stranger gets in her way.Braxton Morgan's past is as secretive as her own. There's so much about this man she wants to discover–but not at the cost of her case. For that, she must stay focused. Then Braxton suggests adding his security expertise to catch the criminal. And suddenly they're mixing smarts with danger and a whole lot of passion!

She's Got Mail! by Colleen Collins Good things come in big packages… Ambitious editorial assistant Rosie Myers is finally getting her big break. When the writer of a Real Men column runs away with a stripper, Rosie is given the assignment. There's only one catch–she has to write like a guy. No problem…until she starts receiving letter from sexy lawyer Ben Taylor. He thinks he needs a man-to-man talk, but Rosie knows what he really needs is a woman….Forget Me? Not by Darlene Gardner Forget Me…Never Straitlaced, by-the-book Amanda Baldwin is at loose ends. Het longtime fiancé has just dumped her! What's Amanda to do? Easy…let the most charismatic, hunky bach guy–namely Zach Castell–show her the wild side of life. Zach is irrepressible, unpredictable and uncommited–he thinks marriage is a state of unhappily ever after. He just wants to help Amanda forget about her fiancé, but after a few close encounters, will he want the job? And will Amanda approve the change?

It's been a hard day's night on the lam!Let It Bree by Colleen CollinsKirk Dunmore has suddenly found himself in times of trouble! When he stops to help a stranded Bree Brown, he winds up being chased by bad guys who are after Bree's pet bull?! And while they've been making their evasive maneuvers, he's managed to fall in love with Bree. So now he has to find the words of wisdom to convince her there's plenty of room for her–and her pet–in his life.Can't Buy Me Louie by Colleen CollinsFormer bad guy Louie Ragazzi is dark, sexy and a little dangerous–and Alicia Hansen is just a little in love. She's determined to help him get over his "I'm a one-man show" thing. Shouldn't take much because, well, look at her! She's got it all, including the cash. Louie doesn't seem to care too much for the money, but after spending a few steamy days with her while they outrun his past, he does seem to be considering a partnership….

At this B&B there are beds–and bachelors–galore! In Ben With The Wild One Corporate lawyer Emily Chaplin's life was boring–with a capital B! Until the day she got caught up in a mystery and met the wildest, sexiest man of her life–Tyler O'Toole. Suddenly Emily craved the daily excitement of hunting down the bad guys with outrageous Tyler. Why, she even got a tattoo and bought some sexy red lingerie just for fun! Now Emily was ready for her next adventure…doing the wild thing with the Wild One! In Bed With The Pirate Bed-and-breakfast owner Kate Corrigan had always been fascinated (all right, make that a little obsessed) with pirates. But lately, one man had blazed his way into her secret pirate fantasies–her neighbor Toby Mancini. But that didn't make sense–Toby was uptight, conservative and very, very proper. Still, a girl could dream, couldn't she? Only, Kate would never have dreamed her fantasy man would show up on her doorstep–sexy, swashbuckling…snf in hid underwear!

Her own custom-made bad boyWhen Kimberly Logan makes men over to find their mates, she knows the type of guy women want. However, Nigel Durand, an all-around beautiful hunk of man, might be her toughest client yet. He's got the droolworthy look, but his nice-guy personality and sweet ways make him too available. Looks as if she's in for a lot of hands-on coaching.Too bad the more she has her hands on him, the more tempted she is. And when he throws himself into being "Nicky," his charming and sexy alter ego, Kimberly can't resisL.especially when he delivers steamy kisses and whispered promises. After hitting the sheets with him, she knows this is one bad boy she's not letting go!

SHE'S HAVING THE RIDE OF HER LIFE… Corinne McCourt is starting over…the right way! After discovering her fiance with another woman, she's determined to be more daring, spontaneous…sexy. And what better way to begin than by swiping her fiance's precious Ferrari and hitting the open road…. BUT WHO'D HAVE GUESSED THERE'D BE SO MANY DETOURS? Corinne's first stop–Las Vegas. There, she'll get lessons from the best–her wild child cousin, Sandee. Only, Corinne never dreams she'll end up masqueradingas her bombshell cousin–a cousin who is wanted by the law! Still, after checking out seriously sexy Detective Leo Wolfman, Corinne has a feeling that having a cop on her tail–and in her bed–will be the best ride of all…

THE RIGHT BED The first time Blaine Saunders spies the antique brass bed, she has to have it. Practical in every other way, she's suddenly discovered a weakness for sensuous beds where dreams come true. THE WRONG ADDRESS But the chances of her beautiful bed being delivered to the wrong address twice are about the same as lightning striking twice. Who knew that could happen? Tracking down the elusive bed is exhausting. So when she finally finds it in a stranger's apartment, she's sure no one will notice if she has a quick nap…. THE RIGHT MAN! Where is his bed? When Donovan Roy arrives home late one night, the last thing he expects to find is a different bed…complete with a sleeping beauty! And in a white-hot flash of shared passion, he knows he'll do anything to keep her…and the bed.

A honeymoon hotel…Daphne Remington's fate as the perfect socialite is practically sealed. But before giving in to la vie en beige and a matronly string of pearls, she's determined to have one last bit of fun. Only, her fling could be a bust when the hotel she hits has no vacancy…until a guy with charm to spare offers to share his room. Looks as if her adventure just got a little more interesting!…and a supernatural attraction Reporter Andy Branigan has a way with words and a suite he's more than happy to share with the sexy adventuress. Funny, before Daphne arrived, he hadn't noticed the hotel's seductive atmosphere. Now it's as if someone is putting sensual ideas in his head. And all he can think about is how to convince Daphne to share more than the suite!

WHEN IT'S THIS HOT… Robin Lee is a woman of few words so she lets her actions stand for themselves. And when Johnny Dayton–her bad-boy crush from childhood–appears in her life, she showshim how happy she is to see him. But Johnny's hiding something from her. Suddenly she wishes she knew how to ask him what that is before this steamy encounter involves her heart. NO WORDS ARE NEEDED! The last thing Johnny was looking for when he i walked into the diner was the hottest kiss he's ever had. And after those earth-shattering moments, he's not letting Robin out of his life again. Problem is, Johnny's no longer the man Robin thinks he is. So he has to do some fast talking to convince her he's worthy of more of her sexy embraces.

WHEN IT'S THIS CLOSE… Jeffrey Bradshaw's wellordered life has just taken a detour. Instead of being in L.A. making the pitch of his career, he's stuck in Alaska with a feisty bush pilot. Seductive, independent Cyd Thompson has him so captivated, he's not even thinking about his career. All Jeffrey can focus on is the snow-melting heat he and Cyd create. He'll let his newly discovered twin handle L.A. until he's gotten Cyd out of his system. MAYBE THE ONLY THING TO DO IS GET CLOSER! Cyd wants Jeffrey…she just doesn't want him here. His big-city plans are bound to destroy the Alaska she loves. So she'll do anything she can to distract him from finalizing his business. And if that means seducing the guy…well, she'll do that. But she doesn't count on falling for Jeffrey's intoxicating kisses.So what else can Cyd do but convince him that in the Arctic, there's no such thing as getting too close for comfort?

Julia 928Russell Harrington era un profesor de inglés que siempre había seguido las reglas, incluso su compromiso con una mujer agradable y adecuada se consideró apropiado. Hasta que… en su despedida de soltero terminó cabalgando hacia la noche en la parte trasera de una motocicleta con la mujer de sus fantasías.Elizabeth Rose, con su brillante cabello rojo, un cuerpo que podría detener a un hombre en seco y su voz aterciopelada le recitó poesía, le contó sus sueños y... le dejó marcado.Podía quitarse el tatuaje del corazón de su pecho. Pero, ¿podría alguna vez sacar a Liz de su corazón?

El destino de Daphne Remington parecía estar ligado a la alta sociedad, pero antes de convertirse en una dama con collar de perlas había decidido buscar un poco de diversión. Su aventura estuvo a punto de arruinarse cuando se quedó sin habitación de hotel... pero entonces apareció un tipo encantador que se ofreció a compartir su habitación. El periodista Andy Branigan tenía un increíble poder con las palabras... y una suite que estaba deseando poder compartir con aquella sexy aventurera. Y pronto no pudo pensar en otra cosa que en razones para compartir con Daphne algo más que la habitación...

Cuando la ejecutiva Liney Reed, también conocida como la "dama dragón" contrató a Raven Doyle para hacer de modelo, como "hombre duro" en su revista Cooking Fantasies, no podía imaginarse hasta qué punto sus fantasías sobre el rudo caballero llegarían a estar al rojo vivo…