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That weekend in Vegas with Gideon Nash is one of Jacinda Barrett's steamiest memories. Too bad it's also the one she most wants kept secret. After all, working as an exotic dancer to fund college doesn't exactly fit with her current upscale lifestyle. So when Gideon reappears like a sexy ghost from her past, can she refuse his promise of an even better time?The temptation is simply too much for Jacinda to resist. But as their fling revisited evolves into something that looks like commitment, she discovers Gideon has a dirty little secret of his own. And it's one that could make their weekend in Vegas seem like family entertainment.

Never mix work and men. This simple rule has given security specialist Jade Broussard busy days and lonely nights. Only that was before utterly gorgeous art dealer Remy Tremaine crawls into her bed, requesting her protective services. He presents dangerous new territory. She can't deny the talents of his hands and mouth. Melting the day's work tensions each night is a guilty–if delicious–pleasure.Yet he sidesteps boundaries, while Jade wrote the rule book. No, it will never work out. But there is an easy solution: catch the bad guy, save her client's life, then say goodbye. Too bad Remy's secrets might change Jade's mind. The question is, will it be for better or worse?

Saving the past…one hot night at a time! Notorious womaniser and treasure hunter Gavin Fortune is after a local sunken ship – and Brenna McGary is determined to stop him. History shouldn’t be sold off by the piece! Unfortunately, the infuriating Gavin knows how to use his assets to get his way…and Brenna’s fury is looking a lot like sweet, sweet lust. Brenna could use that sizzling attraction to get her way, though.Until Gavin’s scheming former mentor arrives to cause trouble for everyone! Now Brenna must join forces with Gavin and, if she’s not careful, she’ll be the next to fall for the irresistible charms of Gavin Fortune, hottest man on the planet…

Can she have her cake and eat it, too? With the help of her friends, caterer Shelby Dixon is taking justice into her own hands – she’s going after the sleazebag who swindled her parents out of their life savings. It’s a little vigilante, but hey… no one’s perfect. That is, except the sleazebag’s half-brother.Millionaire businessman Trevor Banfield is perfect. Perfect looks, perfect everything. And Shelby can’t help herself from…well, helping herself. But mixing a sexy fling with revenge seems to be a recipe for disaster. Now she’s torn between her taste for Trevor… and her thirst for righting wrongs!

Breathless on the Beachby Wendy Etherington He was everything she needed… PR executive Victoria Holmes prefers to play it cool. So when a weekend schmooze with a potential new client finds her face to face with her grating office rival, Victoria is livid. And the topping on her peeved pie? Outdoor adventure company mogul Jared McKenna – who’s irritating, hot, laid-back, and sexy enough to blow Victoria’s composure right out the window… along with her inhibitions!She’s not his type. And he’s definitely not hers. But when the weekend slips completely out of her control, thanks to a surprise jewel heist, Victoria will have to choose between keeping her cool, or letting the heat – and Jared – take her breath away!

Giving in is the sweetest reward… For the last six months, writer Calla Tucker has had it bad for super-hot and intense detective Devin Antonio. And those smouldering green eyes? Amazing! But he’s always been hands-off – until now. When Devin is suspended for a crime he didn’t commit, Calla sees an opportunity to help out a friend…and finally find a way into her hot detective’s bed!Devin doesn’t accept help – especially from the stunning blonde he’s always wanted and never allowed himself to touch. But when the plot against Devin thickens, there’s only one person he can turn to. And this time she’s not taking “no” for an answer…

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. Your Bed or Mine? Caley Lambert didn’t expect that her sister Emma’s wedding would turn her life upside down. But that was before she ended up in the wrong bed with the brother of the groom. When she and Jake Burton were teenagers, Jake had been the object of Caley’s most daring fantasies. But the boy is all man now. Not to mention an endlessly inventive lover! Cold Case, Hot Bodies Playboy cop Dario Donato and jewellery expert Cassidy Case both want the same Manhattan house. As they fight it out, anger soon turns to passion as Dario and Cassidy embark on a scorching affair! But will they uncover the secrets the building is hiding? A Breath Away Security specialist Jade Broussard has busy days and lonely nights before utterly gorgeous art dealer Remy Tremaine moves into her bed, requesting her protective services. She can’t deny the talents of his hands and mouth. Melting the day’s work tensions each night is a guilty – if delicious – pleasure. Yet he sidesteps boundaries. Will she save her client’s life then say goodbye?

That weekend in Vegas with Gideon Nash is one of Jacinda Barrett''ssteamiest memories. Too bad it''s also the one she most wants keptsecret. After all, working as an exotic dancer to fund college doesn''texactly fit with her current upscale lifestyle.So when Gideon reappears like a sexy ghost from her past, can sherefuse his promise of an even better time? The temptation is simplytoo much for Jacinda to resist.But as their fling revisited evolves into something that looks likecommitment, she discovers Gideon has a dirty little secret of his own.And it''s one that could make their weekend in Vegas seem like familyentertainment.

Aidan Kendrick may be rich, mysterious and hot as anything, but he''s also surly, brooding and deeply troubled. Not the kind of guy Sloan Caldwell can really afford to get mixed up with. She''s head of the historical society, so her sole interest in the enigmatic newcomer, she keeps reminding herself, is the heritage home he''s renovating on Palmer''s Island. Right. He''s tall, dark and gorgeous spelled with a capital G. Soon Sloan''s attention is focused only on the bedroom as she and Aidan give in to a lust that''s as intense as it is immediate, and pleasure is the only object…until tragedy interrupts, and they have to catch a killer!

When nerdy Andrea Palmer discovers her high school crush is back in town as sheriff, she only has one thing on her mind—a steamy night of sizzling sex. Sure, he may have turned her down in high school, but she''s got a fantasy to fulfill and Tyler Landry''s the only officer for the job.Tyler can''t believe how much Andrea has changed. Sexy, sultry and passionate, he can''t get her out of his head. Too bad he doesn''t deserve her. The town may think he''s a hero, but he''s got a secret that could destroy everything….

Malina Blair went from rising-star FBI agent to… er…cold-case officer in the backwoods of South Carolina—not exactly a hotbed of action. But when a smuggling investigation leads her to tranquil Palmer''s Island, Malina inadvertently discovers one of the region''s best-kept secrets: sexy, gorgeous attorney Carr Hamilton.But even as their chemistry goes from fizzy to red-hot and explosive, Malina wonders if maybe she isn''t getting in over her head. After all, she''s just visiting—and the island''s main attraction is also her prime suspect!

Notorious womanizer and treasure hunter Gavin Fortune is after a local sunken ship—and Brenna McGary is determined to stop him. History shouldn''t be sold off by the piece! Unfortunately, the infuriating Gavin knows how to use his best assets to get his way…and Brenna''s fury is looking a lot like sweet, sweet lust.Brenna could use that sizzling attraction to get her way, though. Until Gavin''s scheming former mentor arrives to cause trouble for everyone! Now Brenna must join forces with Gavin, and if she''s not careful, she''ll be the next to fall for the irresistible charms of Gavin Fortune….

How does a girl sweep a guy off his feet?Thanks to an amazingly efficient business manager, Lily Reaves finds herself teetering—in stilettos, no less—on the brink of distinction now that her line of come-get-me pumps shows every sign of becoming a huge success. Which is why James''s announcement that he''s leaving brings her to earth with an unpleasant thump.Before his arrival, everything was a mess. Even finding a lover was impossible, which was why she''d discarded them like so many ill-fitting shoes. Hmm. Could James be the perfect "fit" for both her business and pleasure? If so, she''ll have to curb that occasional urge to open her mouth—and insert high heel!It''s going to be war!

All Roxanne Lewis wants is a normal life with her perfectly ordinary, perfectly sexy fiancé, Gage Dabon. With her family full of cops, she has no desire for a husband who risks his neck every day. But when she discovers Gage is a Secret Service agent and not the subdued, buttoned-down banker she fell in love with, she's furious— and determined to show him that two can play at that game.…Donning a sexpot disguise of her own, Roxanne confronts Gage on the job but unwittingly becomes involved in his major counterfeit sting operation. Now she has to play Gage's hot-to-trot lover—or risk blowing his cover. Although it isn't long before she sees the benefits of all the undercover work!

Take two resort owners and one eccentric chef. Add a fussbudget food critic, mix up two rooms—and what have you got? Either a recipe for disaster…or all the ingredients for love.Suite dreams are made of this…. Francesca D''Arcy has just pumped her last penny into making her five-star fantasy come true. Feather beds, fine wines and fabulous food—the Cabernet Inn is a stage set for seduction. Except romance isn''t on the menu for Francesca—at least not until after dark, when a figment of her imagination takes on a life of its own!Resort owner Tony Galini has never met anybody like his business partner, Francesca. She''s smart, she''s sexy…and she hasn''t got a clue how much Tony wants her! Still, he''s hesitant to risk their friendship by making a move on her. But the lust is getting pretty close to the surface…and when they accidentally fall into the same bed, all bets are off. After all, who says friends can''t make even better lovers….

It''s not police lieutenant Wes Kimball''s imagination. Cara Hughes, the big-city arson investigator from Atlanta, is hot, hot, hot. She''s slender, curvy—and rumored to sleep with a six-inch switchblade under her pillow—and Wes is forced to fight his four-alarm desire from the first moment they meet. Cara seems just as intrigued…. But business is business, and she''ll lose control with Wes in bed before she''ll give ground in their investigation.Equally passionate about their work, Wes and Cara know their white-hot affair must fizzle eventually. Still, a temporary fling has its merits. And where''s the harm when it means both of them get exactly what they want—or do they?

Suiteheart of a Deal by Sandra KellyGrab a cup and sit a spellRainey Miller''s dream has just turned into a nightmare! Instead of inheriting the Honeymoon Haven, she''s co-owner with Beck Mahoney—town masseur and local heartthrob. But even this hotel manager extraordinaire can''t say no to Beck when he proposes they marry to cash in on his trust fund that''ll save the inn. After which, it''ll be strictly business between Beck and Rainey…well, okay, maybe not!My Place or Yours? by Wendy EtheringtonShe''s a fixer-upperRebecca Parsons is finally ditching her kooky hometown and heading to New York to find herself, but first she has to sell her eccentric Victorian house. But who''d want to buy that money pit? For some unfathomable reason, gorgeous Alex Carlisle would! Now, if only Rebecca can hide the repair nightmares that begin to plague the house—and resist Alex''s devastating charm—she just might be able to close the deal…

The Kimballs of Baxter, Georgia, are setting hearts on fire!Can''t Help Falling in Love by Wendy EtheringtonOnly fools rush in?Skyler Kimball has actively avoided daredevil men her whole life, and even secretly appreciated her overprotective brothers'' meddling to keep them at bay. But when sexy Cajun firefighter Jack Tesson moves into town, Skyler may have to rethink her position on risks and take a chance on Jaclk…jf she can get her brothers to back down, that is!Hunka Hunka Burnin'' Love by Wendy EtheringtonShe has him all shook up!Interior designer Monica O''Malley is used to men falling at her designer-shoe-clad feet. So what gives with stuffy fire chief Ben Kimball''s aloof attitude? She''s been trying her flirtatious best to get his attention while remodeling the town firehouse, but to no avail. Thinking her outrageous reputation is to blame, she tries a more buttoned-down approach—hoping she''ll be unbuttoning with Ben sooner or later….

Aidan Kendrick may be rich, mysterious and hot as anything, but he's also surly, brooding and deeply troubled. Not the kind of guy Sloan Caldwell can really afford to get mixed up with.She's head of the historical society, so her sole interest in the enigmatic newcomer, she keeps reminding herself, is the heritage home he's renovating on Palmer's Island. Right. He's tall, dark and gorgeous spelled with a capital G. Soon Sloan's attention is focused only on the bedroom as she and Aidan give in to a lust that's as intense as it is immediate, and pleasure is the only object…until tragedy interrupts, and they have to catch a killer!

Malina Blair went from rising-star FBI agent to… er…cold-case officer in the backwoods of South Carolina–not exactly a hotbed of action. But when a smuggling investigation leads her to tranquil Palmer's Island, Malina inadvertently discovers one of the region's best-kept secrets: sexy, gorgeous attorney Carr Hamilton.But even as their chemistry goes from fizzy to red-hot and explosive, Malina wonders if maybe she isn't getting in over her head. After all, she's just visiting–and the island's main attraction is also her prime suspect!

Fast Fiction Hot - short, sexy reads Nathan Pearce's desire for Gia Sorabella are friends—and not the kind with benefits. But if he had just the right situation, he could prove to her that they belong together—in bed and out of it. He just never imagined that situation would be when one of her customers is murdered…

All Roxanne Lewis wants is a normal life with her perfectly ordinary, perfectly sexy fiancé, Gage Dabon. With her family full of cops, she has no desire for a husband who risks his neck every day.But when she discovers Gage is a Secret Service agent and not the subdued, buttoned-down banker she fell in love with, she's furious– and determined to show him that two can play at that game.…Donning a sexpot disguise of her own, Roxanne confronts Gage on the job but unwittingly becomes involved in his major counterfeit sting operation. Now she has to play Gage's hot-to-trot lover–or risk blowing his cover. Although it isn't long before she sees the benefits of all the undercover work!

Take two resort owners and one eccentric chef. Add a fussbudget food critic, mix up two rooms–and what have you got? Either a recipe for disaster…or all the ingredients for love. Suite dreams are made of this…. Francesca D'Arcy has just pumped her last penny into making her five-star fantasy come true. Feather beds, fine wines and fabulous food–the Cabernet Inn is a stage set for seduction. Except romance isn't on the menu for Francesca–at least not until after dark, when a figment of her imagination takes on a life of its own!Resort owner Tony Galini has never met anybody like his business partner, Francesca. She's smart, she's sexy…and she hasn't got a clue how much Tony wants her! Still, he's hesitant to risk their friendship by making a move on her. But the lust is getting pretty close to the surface…and when they accidentally fall into the same bed, all bets are off. After all, who says friends can't make even better lovers….

It's not police lieutenant Wes Kimball's imagination. Cara Hughes, the big-city arson investigator from Atlanta, is hot, hot, hot. She's slender, curvy–and rumored to sleep with a six-inch switchblade under her pillow–and Wes is forced to fight his four-alarm desire from the first moment they meet. Cara seems just as intrigued…. But business is business, and she'll lose control with Wes in bed before she'll give ground in their investigation.Equally passionate about their work, Wes and Cara know their white-hot affair must fizzle eventually. Still, a temporary fling has its merits. And where's the harm when it means both of them get exactly what they want–or do they?

After a close friend dies on the job, former smoke jumper Steve Kimball returns to work to help out his buddies. With a wildfire threatening a small California town, the last thing he needs is to run into former love Laine Sheehan. He thought they were over, but the sparks are stronger than ever…."Take a chance" is Laine's new mantra. Always the responsible one, she's decided it's time to be more aggressive–on the job and in the bedroom. On location to shoot photos of the wildfire, she has to get close to the smoke jumpers, and being around Steve is more than her body can handle….

The Kimballs of Baxter, Georgia, are setting hearts on fire!Can't Help Falling in Love by Wendy Etherington Only fools rush in? Skyler Kimball has actively avoided daredevil men her whole life, and even secretly appreciated her overprotective brothers' meddling to keep them at bay. But when sexy Cajun firefighter Jack Tesson moves into town, Skyler may have to rethink her position on risks and take a chance on Jaclk…jf she can get her brothers to back down, that is!Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love by Wendy Etherington She has him all shook up! Interior designer Monica O'Malley is used to men falling at her designer-shoe-clad feet. So what gives with stuffy fire chief Ben Kimball's aloof attitude? She's been trying her flirtatious best to get his attention while remodeling the town firehouse, but to no avail. Thinking her outrageous reputation is to blame, she tries a more buttoned-down approach–hoping she'll be unbuttoning with Ben sooner or later….

Suiteheart of a Deal by Sandra Kelly Grab a cup and sit a spell Rainey Miller's dream has just turned into a nightmare! Instead of inheriting the Honeymoon Haven, she's co-owner with Beck Mahoney–town masseur and local heartthrob. But even this hotel manager extraordinaire can't say no to Beck when he proposes they marry to cash in on his trust fund that'll save the inn. After which, it'll be strictly business between Beck and Rainey…well, okay, maybe not!My Place or Yours? by Wendy Etherington She's a fixer-upper Rebecca Parsons is finally ditching her kooky hometown and heading to New York to find herself, but first she has to sell her eccentric Victorian house. But who'd want to buy that money pit? For some unfathomable reason, gorgeous Alex Carlisle would! Now, if only Rebecca can hide the repair nightmares that begin to plague the house–and resist Alex's devastating charm–she just might be able to close the deal…

How does a girl sweep a guy off his feet? Thanks to an amazingly efficient business manager, Lily Reaves finds herself teetering–in stilettos, no less–on the brink of distinction now that her line of come-get-me pumps shows every sign of becoming a huge success. Which is why James's announcement that he's leaving brings her to earth with an unpleasant thump.Before his arrival, everything was a mess. Even finding a lover was impossible, which was why she'd discarded them like so many ill-fitting shoes. Hmm. Could James be the perfect "fit" for both her business and pleasure? If so, she'll have to curb that occasional urge to open her mouth–and insert high heel!It's going to be war!

Under a Tropical Sun… Mia’s impossibly hot ex-boss David Pearson has followed her to Hawaii. And under the tropical sun their professionalism disappears – as they give in to their desire…When surfing champion Kirk Murray offers amateur Drea his support in a contest, she can’t say no. And soon their explosive chemistry is burning up the competition… and the bedroom!FBI agent Malina has discovered Palmer’s Island’s best-kept secret: irresistible lawyer Carr Hamilton. She’s here to work… but why not create some memories to take home?! Welcome To Hawaii!