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DecadenceIn the steamy Bliss River Valley of South Africa, a colony of aristocratic British citizens have given themselves over--body and soul--to a debauched and dissolute lifestyle. The stifling heat only intensifies their lust for every sin--and for each other.  .  . Deception Into this world of instant--and intense--gratification comes Charles Elliott, a man who walks a tightly controlled line between two worlds.  His very presence stirs the air of the colony--and the libidos of its devotees. Under the pretext of setting up a polo club in Bliss River Valley, Charles has put into motion a carefully conceived plan of revenge he has nurtured for years.  And even Georgiana Maitland, with her knowing eyes and boundless capacity for passion, can''t quench his thirst for vengeance .  .  . Desire Faced with Charles'' blatant disregard, Georgiana uses every womanly weapon at her disposal to disarm him. But when a shocking murder rocks the colony and Charles becomes the prime suspect, he concocts a daring plot, taking her captive in order to escape. It''s only a matter of time before he discovers just how willing a hostage Georgiana really is--and how close he is to surrendering to her wanton touch ..  .  . She''s the hottest writer in the industry. Romantic Times calls her "The Queen of Erotic Romance," and Affaire de Coeur hails her as "the divine mistress of sensual writing." She''s Thea Devine, and she''s the author of eighteen steamy historical romances (all published by Zebra Books), four novellas, and featured in the bestselling erotic romance anthologies, Captivated, Fascinated, and All Through The Night. She also writes contemporary romance and is a long-time freelance manuscript reader. She lives in Connecticut with her husband of 35 years, two dogs and two cats

They were adventurers and the closest of friends--until the day Hugo Galliard deserted Edmund Renbrook in South Africa, robbing him forever of his diamonds, his woman, and his future. Now, years later, a son and daughter will meet to settle the score, using every bit of sensual cunning at their disposal.  .  .Everything She Believed.  .  .Wild, beautiful, unwilling to bend to anyone''s rules, Jancie Renbrook is governed by one overwhelming desire: to make Lujan Galliard want her, marry her, and serve as the instrument of her father''s revenge. But life at the Galliard manor proves a treacherous den of iniquity, where Jancie is coveted by many, and the only man who could prove her ally is Lujan himself.  .  .Everything He Desired.  .  .Lujan Galliard has cut quite a swath through the gambling dens and whorehouses of London. But at least he''s an honest rakehell, unlike his father who masquerades as a gentleman while gazing at Jancie as if she were a ripe piece of fruit for the taking. Not that Lujan believes for a moment that the girl is an innocent come to care for his dying mother. The only way to uncover her scheme--and thwart his father--is to seduce and marry her. But a taste of what he hungers for proves more tempting than Lujan can resist.  .  .and soon, he wants Jancie body and soul.  .  .Everything Has Its PriceBlinded by vengeance, trapped by uncontrollable passion, two lovers have become pawns in a dangerous game of sin and secrets, and the only way out is to surrender to a love neither is ready to trust.  .  .

At the turn of the 20th century, proud Elizabeth purposefully marries elderly William Massey, earl of Shenstone, despite her infatuation with Peter, a Russian aristocrat. The marriage elevates Elizabeth into England''s highest social circles, but it isn''t until her husband''s death that she begins to believe that she may have a future with Peter. Before she can claim Shenstone, her late husband''s aggressive nephew, the enigmatic Nicholas Massey, arrives to nab his uncle''s title and his land. Nicholas''s secret plan is to root out the "Unseen Hand," a ruthless killer who is intent on finding a fortune of stolen Russian jewels, but he is easily distracted by Elizabeth''s presence. Nicholas takes advantage of the impoverished widow by proposing that she sleep with him so that she can remain at Shenstone and encourage Peter to propose. A dark and explicit erotic romance that is unfit for the faint of heart, this feisty bedroom drama will please fans of Susan Johnson and Bertrice Small.

There is desire in deception. . .On a bloody Victorian battlefield, the penniless soldier of fortune, Dar St. Onge, has just been recruited for a covert mission to uncover the dark secrets of a mysterious family by taking the place of its dying heir, Ducas Sangbourne, a man who looks enough like him to be his twin.. . .lust behind fear. . .From the moment he arrives at Sangbourne Manor, Dar enters a world of unimagined privilege and wealth, where every decadent craving is gratified, every erotic fantasy is fulfilled, and the sins of the past simmer just below the surface. Dar must navigate a minefield of things he doesn't know, and raw emotions he's never felt before to even scratch the surface of the secrets of Sangbourne Manor. But nothing can prepare him for the half-gypsy Angene, who is determined to become Ducas's mistress. Wholly feminine, exotically beautiful, and too suspicious of him by far, she has the power to destroy him--when she isn't bringing him to his knees with her warm, willing sensuality. . .. . .and danger in total surrender.Now, as darkness settles over Sangbourne Manor, a powerful and unholy menace is gathering force, an unnatural bloodlust that hides behind the veneer of society and threatens everything Dar has ever wanted. In this opulent world where everything has a price and no payment is too steep, two suspicious lovers will have to learn to trust each other as Dar battles body and soul to claim his woman and his destiny. "e;Thea Devine continues to reign supreme as the divine queen of sensually spicy love stories."e; --Affaire de Coeur"e;Thea Devine gives her fan exactly what they desire. She knows just the right sexual fantasies to tap into. . .There is no doubt that Ms. Devine intends to give bliss a new meaning."e; --Romantic TimesShe's the hottest writer in the industry. Romantic Times calls her "e;The queen of erotic romance,"e; and Affaire de Coeur hails her as "e;the divine mistress of sensual writing."e; She's Thea Devine, and she's the author of nineteen steamy historical romances (all published by Zebra Books), four novellas, and featured in the bestselling erotic romance anthologies, Captivated, Fascinated, and All Through The Night. She also writes contemporary romance and is a long-time freelance manuscript reader.

This meeting of the Mistress Club is now in session.... At a swanky café in midtown Manhattan, three twentysomething gals convene to discuss how to achieve their ultimate fantasy: becoming lusciously sexy, irresistibly seductive mistresses to supremely wealthy older men. Founders of their very own Mistress Club -- Brooke, a confident brunette; Delia, a feisty blond sexpot; and MJ, an ambitious, red-haired siren -- have sworn off unsatisfying one-night stands, vowing to take control of their sex lives. And thanks to Brooke, they have a set of guidelines for becoming elegant mistresses of sin: Get first, then give Don't waste your time on anything that won't get you something in return Always dress to kill -- stilettos are a must! Be discreet, aloof, mysterious, elusive Don't get invested in him -- let him invest in you And most of all, do NOT fall in love. Despite the rules, each woman falls for a sexy man who gets what he wants -- when he wants it -- without giving anything in return. That is, until Brooke finds her way into the coveted pages of a high-powered businessman's little black book -- opening the door for her and her friends to a hedonistic world of pleasure and passion that may be more than they bargained for....

Small-town girl's Frannie Luttrell's whole life changes when beautiful young summer resident Marianne Nyland takes a sudden liking to her and sweeps Frannie into her glamorous country club world in Bar Harbor. Re-christened Francesca, she enters a world of decadent pleasures there and back in New York, where Marianne offers her a job as her personal assistant. But when Marianne is found dead and Frannie's surprisingly named her heir, anda sex tape shows up of Frannie, she finds herself the lead article in all the gossip pages. Deciding to make the most of her 15 minutes of fame, Frannie becomes a publicity princess, walking the celebrity tightrope, partying like there's no tomorrow, and juggling two lovers, all while trying to discover why Marianne killed herself. And when she learns the truth, will it come between her and the man she loves - or bring them together?

This meeting of the Mistress Club is now in session.... At a swanky café in midtown Manhattan, three twentysomething gals convene to discuss how to achieve their ultimate fantasy: becoming lusciously sexy, irresistibly seductive mistresses to supremely wealthy older men. Founders of their very own Mistress Club -- Brooke, a confident brunette; Delia, a feisty blond sexpot; and MJ, an ambitious, red-haired siren -- have sworn off unsatisfying one-night stands, vowing to take control of their sex lives. And thanks to Brooke, they have a set of guidelines for becoming elegant mistresses of sin: Get first, then give Don''t waste your time on anything that won''t get you something in return Always dress to kill -- stilettos are a must! Be discreet, aloof, mysterious, elusive Don''t get invested in him -- let him invest in you And most of all, do NOT fall in love. Despite the rules, each woman falls for a sexy man who gets what he wants -- when he wants it -- without giving anything in return. That is, until Brooke finds her way into the coveted pages of a high-powered businessman''s little black book -- opening the door for her and her friends to a hedonistic world of pleasure and passion that may be more than they bargained for....

She''s gone from rags to riches.... Now she''s a good girl gone bad. One hot summer''s day, everything changes for Frannie Luttrell after she rescues rich, young Marianne Nyland from drowning. An innocent small-town girl from the other side of the Bar Harbor tracks, Frannie is rechristened "Frankie" and swept into Marianne''s glamorous world of wanton sensuality and expensive fun. Soon she is enjoying decadent pleasures beyond her wildest imagination with any and every guy she desires -- except for the man she really wants, the ever-aloof Dax Cordrey, who disapproves of her new, indulgent life. Offered a job as Marianne''s personal assistant (aka permanent party pal) in New York City, Frankie and the insatiable Marianne hit the town on exotic nightly sexcapades, fulfilling their wildest fantasies. But when Marianne is found dead -- and Frankie is named her sole heir -- gossip flies like wildfire and a steamy sex tape featuring the Cinderella heiress suddenly appears. Deciding to make the most of her fifteen minutes of fame, Frankie acts the part of a publicity princess -- while trying to prove to Dax that she''s not the scandalous vixen she''s been made into. She''s only as bad as she wants to be...for the right person.

Jillian Durant survived an alcoholic father, a chronically-ill mother, foster care and poverty - and that was all by the age of 20. So when Jillian lands a prestigious job at an advertising agency, she is determined to succeed in her career and forget about her sombre past. But an affair with her married boss sets Jillian's career aspirations on hold as the two co-workers carry on a can't-keep-their-hands-off-of-each-other affair, in the office and on the road. But when it's clear that her boss is never going to leave his wife, Jillian explains to her lover that their relationship is a bit one-sided and she would like a gift of appreciation, perhaps, or money. Jillian's suggestion doesn't go over too well with the boss, but it does open up another door to a different lucrative career. He recommends her to someone who is willing to pay for her time: a gay executive who just wants a heterosexual companion to accompany him on an important business trip. And that is the beginning. That executive refers her to another executive and another, each needing a beautiful companion for different reasons, each willing to pay handsomely for the service and extras.

When her identical twin sister disappears, Justine Durant slips into the sex-fueled, high-stakes life she never knew her sister lived. . . . The text message came at 3:00—“just in time”—the fail-safe code Justine and her twin, Jillian Durant, devised to survive their traumatic childhood. Now Jillian’s missing and Justine immediately leaves her research job, frantic to discover what happened to her globe-trotting model sister. Inside Jillian’s apartment, Justine uncovers a computer file that reveals that her sister is really Jillian Dare, escort to the richest, most powerful, and most insatiable men on the international corporate scene. And it’s clear that Jillian loved—no, lived for—everything about the lifestyle: the fortune she made nightly, the luxurious gifts, the touch of a man anywhere, anytime, with no limits. Searching for clues to her sister’s disappearance, Justine masquerades as Jillian, plunging into a world of paid carnal extravagance and unleashing a side of herself she never knew existed. It’s a thrillingly daring gamble to take, and the stakes are raised when Justine becomes locked in a sexual power struggle with a man who could be her ally or her most ruthless enemy; a man who can bring her to endless ecstasy or drive her to madness. And Justine must play this dangerous game to perfection and win . . . if she and Jillian are to survive.

Ever since a terrible fire killed her older son, one ambition has ruled Countess Lazlaric. Desperate to continue the family legacy, she is determined that her rakehell second son wed and produce an heir. Now, she’s found the perfect bride. A distant relative, writing to beg for help, is ideal for her secret plans.Alone in the world, beautiful raven-haired Senna Landseth finds more than just Drom Manor’s isolation sending a shiver down her spine. Countess Lazlaric seems overly eager to welcome her, strange noises fill the cavernous corridors of the gloomy manor, and she senses she is being spied upon. Then a note mysteriously appears, inscribed with chilling words: “I’m watching you. Nicolai.”In the years since the fire that supposedly destroyed him, Nicolai Lazlaric has inhabited the world of a vampire, consumed with seeking revenge on the creature who turned him. Now, it is time to return to Drom Manor. But Nicolai has no idea how badly the Countess wants an heir—or that his hated brother’s prospective bride is residing there. Senna’s unexpected presence upends Nicolai’s plans, for he can think only of possessing the beautiful innocent, of taking her in a blood-binding seduction from which she will never escape. . . .

USA TODAY bestselling author and “The Queen of Erotic Romance” Thea Devine delivers the sequel to her passionate and sensual historical vampire novel, The Darkest Heart.With London still in the grip of unsolved vampire murders, Senna Landseth finds herself cornered—she’s newly turned and newly pregnant with the Lazlaric heir, a child whose blood is the key to the destruction of one of the most murderous vampire clans. With dark forces at work to destroy her, and men wooing her from all sides, Senna must figure out who is trustworthy, who is after her unborn child, and who is after her heart.