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Fans of Jill Shalvis, Rachel Gibson, Susan Andersen and Carly Phillips will adore this fun, flirty and irresistibly sexy read from New York Times bestseller Susan Donovan, author of The Kept Woman and He Loves Lucy. Kat Cavanaugh was sixteen when she hitchhiked out of West Virginia vowing never to return. Who could blame her? She''d stumbled on her father''s affair, discovered she was pregnant, got dumped and kicked out of school - all in a single afternoon.Twenty years later, Kat''s back - gorgeous, rich and after an apology from just about everyone. First on her list is Riley Bohland, the boy who broke her heart before she could tell him about the baby.But Kat didn''t count on Riley''s own anger, or that he''d be just as delicious as he was back then. And when a passion is ignited intense enough to burn through two decades of secrets and lies, it''s time to question everything they thought they knew about their past...Don''t miss Susan Donovan''s sublime Bayberry Island series. In Sea of Love, The Sweetest Summer and Moondance Beach, escape to a special island where, legend has it, a bronze mermaid statue grants true love...

Fans of Jill Shalvis, Rachel Gibson, Susan Andersen and Carly Phillips will be bowled over by this fabulously funny and sexy romance from New York Times bestseller Susan Donovan, author of The Girl Most Likely To... and The Kept Woman. Marketing exec Lucy Cunningham is thrilled when her firm wins Miami''s hottest fitness club. The reality TV show was Lucy''s idea: leave a fitness-challenged woman in the hands of top personal trainer, Theo Redmond, with a cash bonus for every pound shed. But Lucy didn''t expect to be the guinea pig...After one meeting, Theo knows Lucy will be his toughest client yet, and a woman he''ll never forget. Smart-mouthed and stubborn, she rises to the challenge like a pro. And before he knows it, his heart''s in jeopardy.As Lucy works her way into a whole new life, things start to heat up. Lucy and Theo are about to discover that appearances can be deceiving - and that true love lies somewhere between pizza and Pilates...Don''t miss Susan Donovan''s sublime Bayberry Island series. In Sea of Love, The Sweetest Summer and Moondance Beach, escape to a special island where, legend has it, a bronze mermaid statue grants true love...

Fans of Jill Shalvis, Rachel Gibson, Susan Andersen and Carly Phillips are sure to fall for this smart, hilarious and hot romance from New York Times bestseller Susan Donovan, author of The Girl Most Likely To... and He Loves Lucy. Playing by the rules has left Samantha Monroe with an AWOL ex-husband and the task of raising three children on a hairstylist''s salary. But when she hears that politician and notorious womaniser Jack Tolliver is on the lookout for someone to play the part of his fiancee for a generous paycheck, it''s time for her new game plan.Jack needs Sam and her children to clean up his image. But he was expecting a frumpy single mum, not a wickedly smart, sexy redhead. And a mind-blowing kiss changes everything...Battling scheming opponents, troublesome exes, stubborn kids and some out-of-this-world sex, Jack and Sam find themselves toeing the line between make believe and true love. Don''t miss Susan Donovan''s sublime Bayberry Island series. In Sea of Love, The Sweetest Summer and Moondance Beach, escape to a special island where, legend has it, a bronze mermaid statue grants true love...

Fall in love all over again with this delightfully sexy bundle of New York Times bestselling author Susan Donovan novels, including The Kept Woman, Knock Me Off My Feet, and He Loves Lucy.The Kept WomanDown on her luck Samantha Monroe is dealing with an AWOL ex-husband, maxed out credit cards, and the task of raising three children on a hairstylist''s salary. It''s time for a new game plan. When Sam learns that politician Jack Tolliver needs someone to play the part of his fiancée for six months in return for a generous paycheck, she''s ready to sign up on the spot.Jack needs Sam and her kids to help tone down his image from womanizing cad to dependable dad. But he was expecting Sam to be a frumpy single mom, not a wickedly smart, sexy redhead. Keeping nosey newshounds from discovering that his engagement is a charade is going to be a tough job, but with the sparks flying between them, and their nights getting hotter, maybe their game of make-believe is about to spill over into real life... Knock Me Off My FeetAutumn Adams has always been an independent woman, but when a dangerous man begins to stalk her, she''s out to find a little protection of her own. And when that protection comes in the form of the smoldering, handsome detective Stacey Quinn, he brings a very different kind of danger into her life...and her heart...Quinn soon discovers that protecting Audie is the craziest, hottest, and sexiest bit of detective work he''s ever had the pleasure of doing. And even though he knows he is here to protect her, he''s also ready to have her...forever...He Loves LucyMarketing exec Lucy Cunningham is thrilled when her firm lands The Palm Club account. The campaign concept for Miami''s hottest fitness club was Lucy''s idea: take one fitness-challenged woman, put her in front of TV cameras, and into the hands of the club''s top personal trainer, Theo Redmond. It seems like a brilliant idea-until Lucy gets picked to be the guinea pig. It''s stressful enough she has to put down the pizza and start the Pilates - and when she meets Theo in person, she''s a whole different kind of bothered...Theo has never met a woman quite like Lucy. Smart-mouthed and stubborn, it''s clear she isn''t fond of marching to anyone''s drumbeat but her own. It isn''t long before the simmering tension between them bursts into flames, and Theo learns that when it comes to love and desire, the last thing that matters is size...

Readers love Susan Donovan''s fabulous combination of emotional intensity and fun in bestselling Dogwalker TrilogyNot That Kind of Girl Roxie Bloom is through with love. Fresh on the heels of a bad break-up, she''s decided to devote all her time to her man-slamming website--and her man-hating dog, Lilith. But this pit-bull-Boxer is so good at unleashing her fury (and her owner''s) that the male victims keep piling up...and now it''s time to get some sensitivity training. Enter Eli Gallagher, one of the best--and hottest--canine experts in town.The Night She Got LuckyHer marriage is over. Her newspaper career went belly up. And it won''t be long before her two teenage sons are off to college...and then what? Sometimes it seems like the only thing Ginger Garrison can count on is her beloved Bichon Frisé and the loyal women in her dog-walking group. But her luck is about to take a wild turn. . . Ain''t Too Proud to BegJosie Sheehan collects failed relationships the way some women collect designer handbags. Now, at thirty-five, she has exactly one male in her life: her Labradoodle, Genghis. In fact Josie, along with the three very single women in her dog-walking group, has recently sworn off men, resigning herself to long walks in the park with her devoted, four-legged friend. All bets are off, however, when she meets Rick Rousseau, a pet-company CEO who is smart, sexy, and, best of all, head-over-heels for Josie.

WEDDING KNIGHT by Celeste Bradley: Previously published in the anthology My Scandalous Bride. Alfred Knight will do anything to avoid a scandal--even marry a woman he barely knows. But his bride has a most titillating secret...one she''ll share as soon as she conquers her temptation for the man she was never supposed to marry!HAVE MERCY by Susan Donovan: Previously published in the anthology Honk if You Love Real Men. Win Mackland is a stressed-out screenwriter who holes up in her agent''s Berkshire mountain retreat to finish a script. Win soon gets distracted--and then inspired--by her outrageously sexy neighbor.And don''t miss A Courtesan''s Guide to Getting Your Man by Celeste Bradley and Susan Donovan on sale May 24, 2011. Two bestselling authors, one seamless, steamy novel!

Roxanne Bloom is through with love. Fresh on the heels of a bad break-up, she''s decided to devote all her time to her man-slamming website—and her man-hating dog, Lilith. But this pit-bull-Boxer is so good at unleashing her fury (and her owner''s) that the male victims keep piling up…and now it''s time to get some sensitivity training. Enter Eli Gallagher, one of the best—and hottest—canine experts in town.The more Eli gets to know Roxie, the more he senses that she''s been hurt by men in the past—just like her dog. With a little gentle prodding, and a whole lot of patience, Eli hopes to gain Roxie''s trust and soothe her broken heart. Eli can see that Roxie''s bark is way worse than her bite. But she''s not putting her guard down just yet—even if she is falling deeply, madly, doggedly in love with him...

Her marriage is over. Her newspaper career went belly up. And it won''t be long before her two teenage sons are off to college…and then what? Sometimes it seems like the only thing Ginger Garrison can count on is her beloved Bichon Frisé and the loyal women in her dog-walking group. But her luck is about to take a wild turn. . .A diplomatic snafu has sidelined the globe-trotting nature photographer Lucio "Lucky" Montevez, a man known as much for his wild personal life as his wildlife images. Now stuck in the States and forced to shoot pet portraits for a living, his prospects look downright tame…until Ginger enters his world (along with her boys, her spoiled pooch, and her egomaniacal ex-husband). Lucky''s always been a love-her-and-leave-her kind of guy, but something about the spirited, sensual Ginger makes him want to stick around. But will Lucky''s playboy past end up costing him the only woman he''s ever really loved?

Josie Sheehan collects failed relationships the way some women collect designer handbags. Now, at thirty-five, she has exactly one male in her life: her Labradoodle, Genghis. In fact Josie, along with the three very single women in her dog-walking group, has recently sworn off men, resigning herself to long walks in the park with her devoted, four-legged friend.All bets are off, however, when she meets Rick Rousseau, a pet-company CEO who is smart, sexy, and, best of all, head-over-heels for Josie. Even Genghis, an excellent judge of character, seems to know that Rick is the real deal. But just when Josie starts to think that she has found something more enduring than puppy love, she discovers that Rick has a complicated past—and a secret that could put the woman he loves in serious danger...

Wanted: Real Men. Must be irresistible, good with his hands, and know how to handle any situation. . .in or out of the bedroom.Honk If You Love Real Men is a contemporary erotic anthology featuring some of the brightest up and coming names in contemporary romance and erotic romance."Naughty Girl" by Carrie Alexander: When a sexy, sassy woman driving in her convertible catches the eye of a gorgeous construction worker, they indulge in a delicious afternoon tryst."WANTED: One Hot Blooded Man" by Pamela Britton: A sexy firefighter is responsible for lighting more fires than putting them out! "Reno''s Chance" by Lora Leigh: Ever since she was a little girl, Raven McIntire has secretly pined and longed for her best friend''s sexy older brother, Reno, a Navy SEAL who has just returned home from duty. What she doesn''t realize is that his only true mission is to get into her heart and get her into his bed."Mercy Me" by Susan Donovan: A heated encounter with an irresistibly handsome doctor.

In this sizzing collection from some of romance''s hottest authors, you''ll read four sexy short stories about women who discover that real men do it better...In Lora Leigh''s FOR MAGGIE''S SAKE, Maggie Chavez from Leigh''s sexy Navy SEALs series is in protective custody with a member of her former lover''s SEALs team. Joe, her ex-lover, thinks Maggie is hiding information from him about a powerful drug lord and the deaths of some SEALs. He intends to seduce her and get the information before she can sell it back to the drug cartel. But when a member of the notorious crime family captures Maggie and holds her hostage at gunpoint, Joe realizes how wrong he is, and only he can save her life.In Susan Donovan''s BED AND BREAKFAST, a stressed-out corporate dynamo with designer boots and a bad attitude is sent to the New Mexico mountains to "get centered" or not come back to Los Angeles. She arrives at the rustic Windwalker Lodge north of Santa Fe, only to find the place in the middle of a renovation and the hunky owner in a pair of lounge pants with no shirt and no idea she was coming. She plans to leave on the first available shuttle the next morning, but one of the area''s notorious rains washes out the bridge, and she''s stuck. Though resistant at first, she eventually lets the beautiful setting and the extraordinary man give her a new perspective on life, love, and especially sex.In Lori Wilde''s SIREN''S CALL, Annie Grave is back in her hometown, St. Augustine, looking after her grandfather''s dive shop as he lies bedridden with a broken hip. Though she is a Harvard MBA with a high-powered finance job in Manhattan and a boyfriend on the brink of proposing marriage, she''s never forgotten her first love, sun-bronzed dive instructor Duncan Stewart--or the day years earlier when she lost her virginity to him and he told her it was just a fling. But what she doesn''t know is that Duncan has regretted that decision every day since. Afraid of not being able to hold onto a smart, sexy, beautiful woman like Annie, he pushed her away and ran away from St. Augustine. But now she''s back, and so is he, and he''s cooked up a plan to win her back. After all, what girl could resist the lure of buried treasure, and a hot, handsome Scotsman to guide her on the hunt?In Carrie Alexander''s HIS BODY ELECTRIC, an aloof stranger arrives at Karen Jaffe''s farmhouse seeking shelter at the height of a violent lightning storm. Strange events follow--the power goes out, every clock stops, sparks fly from the visitor''s fingertips. Alone in the dark with him, Karen uses her skills as a phone sex operator to seduce the mystery man, uncovering the secrets and erotic pleasures of HIS BODY ELECTRIC.

New York Times bestselling author Susan Donovan welcomes you to Bayberry Island, a special place between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket where a bronze mermaid statue promises to grant true love to anyone who asks with an open heart…

For years Rowan Flynn distanced herself from Bayberry Island and its infamous mermaid legend. But after her investor fiancé lost what was left of her family’s fortune, Rowan reluctantly agreed to run the Safe Haven Bed-and-Breakfast, determined never again to fall for the ridiculous fantasy of the mermaid matchmaker.

Now Rowan is just biding her time until she can return to her “real” life in New York, fixing up the B and B and avoiding neighbors who are angry that the Flynns won’t sell their land to a developer set on turning the island into a glitzy vacation destination.

But when a handsome stranger arrives at the B and B the night before the annual Mermaid Festival, Rowan’s life takes a turn for the interesting. Could it be the divine hand of the town’s patroness? Or is Rowan being set up for another disappointment?

From the USA Today bestselling author comes the second in the Bayberry Island series

Every instinct told Police Chief Clancy Flynn that his island’s claim to fame was nothing but a silly tourist attraction. But now and then, he couldn’t help but wonder if his lifetime of bad romances—starting with the pretty tourist who broke his twelve-year-old heart—could be traced back to a childhood prank involving that very statue....

Then one day the pretty tourist comes barreling back into Bayberry—all grown-up and on the run with her niece. Though Evelyn McGuinness is wanted for kidnapping, she tries to persuade Clancy that there’s more to the story. Now the by-the-book police chief must make the toughest decision of his life: to take Evelyn into custody—or into his arms....

In the latest Bayberry Island romance from New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetest Summer, it might take more than a magical mermaid statue to bring together a hard-headed Navy SEAL and the mysterious artist who’s loved him from afar....

Duncan Flynn long ago said goodbye to his hometown of Bayberry Island, Massachusetts, where a mermaid statue allegedly grants true love to the pure at heart. So when the injured Navy SEAL gets sent home—just in time to help his family prepare for the annual Mermaid Festival—he’s not in the mood to celebrate. Nor fall in love. But during a night run on the beach, a magnificently naked woman emerges from the surf who bears an uncanny resemblance to the mermaid in Fountain Square.

Adelena Silva’s otherworldly mermaid paintings have made her famous and wealthy, but Lena herself is a recluse—at least until Duncan Flynn comes home. She’s secretly loved him her whole life, and is determined not to let him get away again. But will revealing her truth win his heart, or cause Lena to lose him?