Rich, smart, and beautiful, JT, or "Lady Blake," as she is called, is one of the toughest sports agents around. She's negotiated megabucks contracts for every superstar in the business, and only the most confident of men can match wits with her. Men like Reese Anthony, the impossibly sexy trucker who gives her a lift back to Oakland.But Reese isn't just a truck driver--he's a partner in his family's multi-million-dollar company, a lawyer, and a former cop. He's been asked to quietly investigate a murder in the world of L.A. football, a job he's thrilled to discover brings him closer to the beautiful woman he found stranded on the highway. And when he detects a bitter enemy threatening JT's life, he's willing to protect her--and pleasure her--all night long.

    From the time they were less than a year old they'd been best friends, but then Dee eloped with a man from Pennsylvania. Seven years later, she's brought a broken heart back home to her dysfunctional family: Roxie, the grandmother, who runs the family with an attitude of steel; Mimosa, the mother, who's been married so many times she's forgotten half of them; Tally, the sister who's in the county jail for writing hot checks; Bodine, Tally's daughter, who's been raised by Rosie just like Dee and Tally were; and Jack, the boy next door who's always loved Dee. Jack was the computer geek in high school, and he's turned that knowledge into a lucrative business - one that allows him to continue to run the convenience store in town, which he loves. He's content, selling picnic supplies and bait to the fishermen and campers. But there's a hole in his heart, and the only person who can fill it is Dee Hooper. Then one hot summer day she appears, and he's determined not to let her hurt him or get away again. With Dee and Jack battling past hurts and fears, they try to reclaim their lifelong friendship and trust again, each secretly hoping they'll be more than just friends this time around.

    Honey Malone was on the run, fleeing a dangerous predator, when she lost control of her car, drove into a lake... and found herself up to her neck in breathtaking men.Morgan Hudson commanded a lot of respect as Buckhorn’s biggest, baddest sheriff. How one petite city woman could turn him on his head was a mystery. Misty Malone did just that, and Morgan couldn't wait until she went back where she belonged.... But then he discovered why she’d come in the first place.Gabe Kasper, heartthrob of Buckhorn County, could have had any woman he wanted if he'd had a mind to settle down. Which he didn't. The freedom of being a jack-of-all-trades with no one to answer to suited him just fine. And then a prickly, uptight, red-haired college woman Elizabeth Parks showed up...Jordan Sommerville, healer of helpless animals, rescuer of strays, a man who could seduce a woman with his voice alone. Yet he didn't use that power often. His brothers kidded that he was holding out for a paragon of virtue... and not many in Buckhorn qualified. But then he met Georgia, and broke all his own rules.

    It will take all the magic of old diaries and a children's story to heal these two. Caught in grief and guilt over his wife's death, English professor Alan Francini is determined never to feel that much pain again. He avoids new relationships and keeps even his best friend at arms' length. His major solace is his family's ranch south of Denver. Children's book editor Kathy Jamison has learned through a lifetime of separations and a broken engagement that letting go is easier than hanging on. Then she meets Alan, and for once, begins to believe a lasting relationship is possible. But Alan panics and pushes her away into the arms of his best friend. Now the emotions of three people are at stake as they struggle to find a way to transform their broken dreams into a foundation for a more hopeful future.

    The people of Promise are protective of Caroline and five-year-old Maggie. They care. Especially rancher Grady Weston, who's beginning to realize he "more" than cares...Dr. Texas.They call her Dr. Texas. She's Jane Dickinson, a newly graduated physician from California who's working at the Promise clinic-but just for a couple of years. They call "him" Mr. Grouch.Cal Patterson was left at the altar by his out-of-state fiancee, and he's not over it yet. Too bad Jane reminds him so much of the woman he's trying to forget.

    Bundle includes Harvard's Education, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, The Admiral's Bride, and Identity: Unknown.

    To stop his sister from marrying a sleazeball, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Eve—who's heard of Havoc's reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight belt was hard.

    For three months.So imagine my surprise when I found none other than Cherry Sunday—not a stripper, thank you—sitting in a park in the same town I planned to relocate my company.Talk about dumb luck. She was wary, skeptical and pregnant.No one ever said when I found the right woman I would have to walk through fire to convince her to give me a shot.The good ones, they never fall easy.***This is a standalone novel with a touch of steam and HEA.***

    This bundle includes four ferociously funny, sexy romances, Getting Rid of Bradley, Strange Bedpersons, What the Lady Wants and Charlie All Night.

    Problem is, the woman who’s been recruited to pose as his wife on a special assignment is proving to be exactly the kind of distraction he can’t afford.JACK - The only thing worse than Jack Gordon having to watch the girl he’s crushed on for years fall for his best friend is having to cool his heels while on a forced furlough at his family farm. But things get more interesting when he meets the sexy and secretive new farm hand.JIMMY - No amount of training prepared undercover operative Jimmy Gordon to handle Amelia Monroe-Carrington, the governor’s hot, redheaded daughter. She thought she was seducing a waiter... and he let her.Binge the complete 7-book Red Hot & Blue series in one volume in the RED HOT & BLUE COLLECTION: COMPLETE SERIES or buy each standalone title individually.

    As the truth about Mitch’s disappearance is revealed, will they come to terms about what tore them apart?

    Savannah lives a quiet life, keeping the ranch with her brother Grady. Both of them have been scarred by the betrayal of their brother Richard, who stole their inheritance six years ago after their parents' death. Savannah steps out of Grady's shadow when she meets Laredo Smith, a wrangler she hires to help with her old rose business. Her joy at their romance is clouded by Grady's suspicious attitude and Richard's sudden reappearance. In Texas Two-Step, Ellie Frasier, who runs the feed store after her father's death, has relied on her friends for support, including rancher Glen Patterson. When does he really start to notice her? Maybe when Savannah's brother, Richard, starts paying more attention. Glen gets the prize for what may be the jerkiest marriage proposal in fiction, but give him credit for finally figuring out the right approach. Readers will cheer for these two women as they start speaking up for themselves and building their own lives. Ginger Curwen

    And where had this philosophy got him so far? In business, to the pinnacle of success. And in his personal life, it had brought him one beloved, if unhappy, little girl, and one shattered marriage. And he was not about to embark on another one anytime soon….But then he met Sage Benedetto. The bewitching nature girl was everything Eben was not--warm, emotional, open--and everything he'd never dreamed he'd want. But lately he was having very different dreams….

    However, her headlong dash to Princeton's Aerospace Engineering program crashes to a heart-jarring halt when in order to "round out all those math classes," she is unwillingly signed up for drama class. Awkward, shy, and quiet, Camille struggles to stay part of the wall even under the bright lights. But sometimes where you want to be isn't where you were destined to be at all...Jaylon Patrick Quinn has been the star so long, not even he remembers when he wasn't. Confident to the point of obnoxious, smooth to the point of disgusting, Jaylon has his high school peers enthralled. However, the fool's gold of stardom and the glare of being one-half of the school's star couple have made Jaylon begin to question if this is really how life is best lived. Now he must decided which direction his future is headed and more importantly, if he really wants to go there at all.

    Until, that is, she is reunited with Mr Handsome Stranger, aka Rob Sutter, who, it just so happens, lives in the very same town...Daisy's Back In Town:Jackson Lamott Parish thought he'd seen the back of Daisy when she ran off with his best friend years ago. He vowed then he'd never let a woman get close to him again, and he's been breaking hearts ever since. But now Daisy's back in town and has a secret - one she can confess only to Jackson. So why is he the one person staying well out of her way?

    Laney Parks is either in the wrong place at the wrong time, or the right place at the right time-She isn't sure which. She isn't even entirely certain of how she got roped into posing as her hunky boss's wife. She finds it SERIOUSLY unnerving, though, to 'stick to the script' when that includes cuddling up and kissing in public, and even more unnerving to share the close confines of the cabin-and its single bed-with him. Rating: Adult situations and language.

    A mom…just in time for Christmas?Beautiful, bubbly nurse Lara King just can't resist a little girl's Christmas wish—for her daddy to be happy—so she steps in as the sexy ER consultant's new live-in nanny!Christian Blake lost his faith in love a long time ago, but now, as Lara fills his house with warmth and sparkle, he realizes that she's his once-in-a-lifetime chance for happiness.As the first snowflakes start to fall, he can only hope that Christmas will weave its magic and Lara will accept the special present waiting for her under the tree…

    The series concludes with Books 9-12: "Father Found" by Laurie Pagie, "Baby Wanted" by Cathie Linz, "Man With a Past" by Celeste Hamilton and "Cowboy Cop" by Rachel Lee.

    Who can care for his family like Evan? When he hires Matt's online friend's sister to cook and clean, can his brother's keep the secret of his identity from his greatest fan? Cam has been the caretaker for her sisters and cancer stricken father for many years. When she loses her job and is offered a housekeeping position by her sister's online friend, she jumps at the chance. Just cooking in the huge, well-stocked kitchen delights her. Caring for this bunch means keeping Kiri and Matt from teenage temptation, watching Keith and Sydney fall madly in love and hoping, wishing that the third Beers brother, her mysterious online pen-pal, might develop feelings of his own. Will Evan choose a life off the road for his brothers' sake or will Cam be the one who can make a home all of them?

    Duty as a U.S. Marine put a safe distance between Rowdy and the nubile Kentucky vixen with persuasive desires of her own. Now, he's returned home, his fantasies fueled, ready to engage the young woman in the kind of erotic games that have earned him and his two cousins Nauti-boy reputations in three counties.Once, it was Kelly's dream, too, to feel the heat of the boy she desired. But a brutal attack from a stalker still on the prowl has left Kelly terrified of the dark unknown and of a man's touch. Now, as fear and desire converge, Rowdy fights for the only woman he ever loved--to save her from the deadly threats of a stranger, to rid her of her demons, and to satisfy a hunger more powerful than either can imagine.

    Those qualities are more important now than ever before, with a serial rapist stalking the women of his town. A bristly veterinarian who prefers animals to people… She’s more interested in his dog’s looks than the detective’s. And she has good reason for those feelings. She also has a secret that could ruin her practice, should it get out. A secret she’s vowed not to share, no matter what. She can talk to animals… Well, not talk, precisely. She feels them. There’s a connection. Should it get out, it could label her delusional, ruin her reputation and shatter her life. The only witness who can ID the rapist… Is a dog. Now, Macy’s secret is in danger, because she has no choice but to share it. She must find a way to make the smoking hot detective believe her. But there’s more danger than she knows, as the criminal draws near, seeking to silence her and her gift, for good. *This is a novella-length story, part of Maggie’s “Fun-Size Reads” collection. **This is a bit sexier than the author’s usual fare.

    She gave it all up to gamble on her talent, and found success she'd never imagined as one of New York's hottest painters. But when she returns to her South Carolina hometown to care for her ailing father, she gets an even bigger surprise. That "bow-legged" neighbor's boy she used to play with has grown up into Darius McRae, a lawyer who gave up the D.C. fast-lane to get back to his roots. Now, Darius' dark-chocolate build and slow, easy smile are proving to be just as tempting as any city lights...The last thing Darius was looking for was a relationship. He'd been burned by too many women who put finance over romance--including his conniving ex-girlfriend Cortina. But Celina's sense of humor and unpretentious ways are igniting more than his passions. And when Cortina starts stirring up a mess of trouble, Darius will do whatever it takes to show Celina a home-grown love is a dream worth everything...

    Unless you were Lauren Maxwell. Years ago, Daniel had worked a case that had destroyed her family…and her trust in men.Now Lauren’s come home, a trauma doctor, all cool-eyed and distant. Still, something about this brave woman stirs up Daniel’s emotions. Lucky for him Lauren needs a strong lawman to help her safeguard a battered teenage patient. In hiding together, Daniel is determined to bridge the distance between them—even if it means getting his own heart broken again.Originally published in 2007

    WELCOME TO REDEMPTION...a small town in Northeast Wisconsin where second chances don’t always come easy, but if you’re willing to try, anything is possible.includes:- A Fair Of The Heart- A Fair To Remember- The Perfect Blend- Grounds For Change- Home Is Where the Heart Is- The Heart of the Matter

    Bundle includes The Sheikh's Chosen Wife, Ethan's Temptress Bride, The Arabian Love-Child and A Passionate Marriage.

    Jericho Becton's mesmerizing blue-greengaze, she knew he was unlike any other man she'd ever met.Running into him a few weeks later only confirmed the sparkbetween them wasn't imagined. But this time they were in a war-torn African nation, far from the safety of their Atlanta home....Working toward a common goal in a world where danger lurkedin every corner, Jericho and Talisa found themselves swept upin a wave of desire that left them both breathless and wantingmore. But would they survive their mission with their love--andlives--intact?

    Enjoy books 5-8 in the series: The Rancher Takes a Wife by Jackie Merritt, Outlaw Lovers by Pat Warren, The Way of the Wolf by Rebecca Daniels and The Law is No Lady by Helen R. Myers.

    While vacationing in the South Pacific, he literally stumbles across the path of his destiny. Mariana may have been the type of woman that Gaugin's canvases were made for, but to him she was simply the woman that he'd spent the last thirty odd years breathing for. Mariana Alofe Semisi is an inferno waiting to happen. Vacationing at the exotic resort, she hopes to make peace with the woman she is and say good riddance to the woman she'll never be. In the process she finds the one man that makes her feel like all woman. Mariana is drawn to Samson...then again Samson is not simply a man. He is the only man.

    There she also finds a wealth of big-hearted ranch hands, many with cognitive impairments. By the end of the summer, she's given her heart to all of them, including an unfriendly "cracker horse" and the handsome ranch owner.

    Then again, it's Christmas, and he hasn't been able to say no to Loral Evans since the first time she entered his shop almost a year ago. Loral's mother is a cancer survivor, and much as they don't want to sell their family heirlooms, surgery and prescriptions aren't cheap. Jake's offer of one thousand dollars for a dragonfly brooch that Loral knows is fake stings her pride, especially since he knows she can't afford to walk away. Selling the brooch, which is more than it appears, turns out to be a blessing in disguise. During a season of giving, Loral learns there's a big difference between pride and dignity, and Jake's determination to do the right thing brings rewards beyond what either of them ever dreamed of.

    She is determined to avenge her father and locate the missing diamonds, all while taking care of her younger sister, Cassie. Nothing will stand in her way, and what Sydney wants, she usually gets. Little does she know, her father made arrangements behind her back to make sure she obeys his last request to sell Camaroo Air Cargo, in order to give her and Cassie a new start in life. American photographer, Ryan Ramsey, agrees to his father's request to help him honor Sydney's father's last wishes, by going to Australia to see that Sydney obeys what her father wanted. Unfortunately, obey is not a word in Sydney's vocabulary. Sparks fly in this contemporary romance where obstinate meets implacable, as Ryan insists that Sydney will comply with her father's request, even if he has to discipline her to do it! Publisher's Note: A sweet romantic suspense story with mild love scenes and the discipline of stubborn women. If this type of reading material offends you, please do not purchase.

    Five years ago, a man stole something precious from Trevor. Finally, opportunity knocks giving Trevor a chance to settle the score with his old college nemesis, through the other man s fiancé. Tiffany Hatcher is a highly sought after party coordinator and the daughter of the governor. When she plans a secret bachelorette party in Las Vegas, too include a stripper name The Fireman. Things go from hot to scorching...fast.     Tiffany is appalled at her own behavior when she awakens to find herself hung over, in a strange bed and married to the dancer from the night before--Trevor Lewis. Life can t get more complicated for Tiffany as she attempts to get a divorce, manage her father s career and run her own company. To make matters worse, every time her so-called husband shows up, it becomes harder for her to resist the passionate desire she feels for him. She soon finds she can t hang on much longer, something has got to give.     Trevor, her elusive and mysterious husband is determined it will not be him. As he pushes Tiffany toward accepting his love, her own sensuality and learning to live life outside of her father's shadow, he discovers that she is not the only one caught in a tangled web of emotions. But can Trevor decide to walk away from his revenge in hopes of having a future with the woman he loves.

    Megan, her cousin, comes to visit with two men in tow. Megan's fiancé Chase, and his brother Ethan. Grace was born and raised in Beaufort, North Carolina where she intends to stay. No big city boy is going to change her mind about that.Ethan is a New York portrait artist who has women clamoring after him, even stalking him. It seems refreshing to have to chase a woman again, and Grace seems more than ready to make him work for her attention. A small town woman, a big city man, a stalker, a wedding...and so much more

    Reluctantly, he is convinced to go to his high school reunion, but upon meeting the mysterious woman, Ezekiel forgets what he wants and focuses on what he desires. Too bad he won't be able to keep her. When Grae is given the opportunity to sleep with the man of her dreams since high school without him knowing her identity, this shy reclusive young woman steps outside of her shell and transforms herself into the woman of his dreams. From the author that brought readers the steamy sensual noir, MISTAKEN IDENTITY, other books by Sylvia Hubbard can be purchased or downloaded at her website: www.sylviahubbard.com

    His hot-blooded nature unleashed, he and his chatelaine, Phillipa of Wareham, a young widow who has taken refuge in his quiet manor, indulge in a lusty and passionate affair. As Julian and Phillipa explore every carnal need, the demand for his potion increases. He also attracts some unwanted attention, including that of the King of England, who forces Julian to his side. Driven both by his overwhelming need for Phillipa and growing concern for his safety, Julian promises the king the impossible. With Phillipa at his side, his lust may be temporarily slaked, but their lives hang in the balance.

    Until she opens her door one morning to come face-to-face with Ryan, the son she'd loved--and given up for adoption twenty-one years ago. Sara's memory of the night Ryan was conceived is virtually nonexistent, but the aftermath continues to haunt her. Three men went to jail after that night, but were they guilty? And which one is her son's father? Ryan, now a police officer, believes the case is rife with inconsistencies, but the only man who can help them uncover the truth is Mark Dalton--one of the accused. Still, Sara can't believe she feels so--secure with Mark. He's an enigma and her worst nightmare, isn't he? Or maybe not--

    

    But Carla was back, and he was in big trouble. For he'd made a vow long ago never to fall in love with Carla McQueen... . Archaeologist Diana Saxton knew she couldn't trust a man to understand what was important-- history had taught her that much. She couldn't allow herself to be sidetracked by a sexy, seductive stranger like Tennessee Blackthorn-- but what would happen if just this once she broke her own rules... ?

    Officer Samuel Packard hauled her in, only to see another cop-- his former partner--take her from the precinct without cause. So he followed. Betraying a friend went against Sam's beliefs, but he suspected that something was going on, and that Rosa just might be innocent. The dangerous predicament he discovered her in only cemented his desire to help. Now, if only he could get his beautiful suspect to cooperate....

    Make a difference against a backdrop of towering California redwoods and crystal clear rivers. Rent-free cabin included.When the recently widowed Melinda Monroe sees this ad, she quickly decides that the remote mountain town of Virgin River might be the perfect place to escape her heartache, and to reenergize the nursing career she loves. But her high hopes are dashed within an hour of arriving—the cabin is a dump, the roads are treacherous and the local doctor wants nothing to do with her. Realizing she’s made a huge mistake, Mel decides to leave town the following morning.But a tiny baby abandoned on a front porch changes her plans…and former marine Jack Sheridan cements them into place.

     Catherine is delighted to be spending the Easter vacation helping Aunt Em prepare the hall for its new owner, property developer Roderick Marchant. But she is horrified when she realises he is planning to alter the Whycham Estate beyond all recognition. Her passion intensifies when she is informed that she is a direct descendant of the original owners of Whycham Hall. And she resolves to stop Rod's plans for good. But when she confronts Rod, sparks fly between them and her feelings for him complicates matters. Especially seeing as he already has a girlfriend – the stuck-up and demanding Francesca. As she is forced to spend time more and more time in Rod's company, Catherine is left with two choices: leave Whycham Hall forever or hide her love for Rod as she fights to save her beloved village from property developers. Does Rod feel the same way about Catherine? Can she persuade him to conserve Whycham Hall? Or will her dreams be shattered as her home – and her man – get further and further out of reach….? ‘Sunflower Morning’ is a beautifully-crafted romantic tale about fighting for what you believe in, and learning to compromise. Danielle Shaw writes contemporary and historical romances. Her other titles include ‘A Fabric of Dreams’, ‘Three Paths to Midnight’ and ‘When Summer Fades’. Praise for Danielle Shaw ‘Ms Shaw has a talent for drawing the reader into the lives of her characters who are varied and complex. If you like family sagas and detailed writing, then you will enjoy this novel.’ - RENDEZVOUS Magazine, USA ‘Danielle Shaw pulls the reader in with deft characterization and a light touch in her handling of a dark subject.’ - Affair de Coeur Magazine ‘If you are thinking of heading off somewhere in the not too distant future, leave a little room in your suitcase for Watford born author Danielle Shaw’’ - Watford Observer “Romantic fiction of the highest order is the stock-in-trade of author Danielle Shaw” - Hertfordshire Countryside Magazine Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com . Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7 . We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press considers that the future is now.

    With a demented sense of humor, a wild hunger for living on the edge, and an explainable need to find my ‘Mr. Right’, I plunged into the world of Internet dating. After years of dating and stories that brought my friends fits of laughter, I decided to chronicle some of my experiences.My 23 Internet dating experiences comprise the meat and potatoes of this insightful and heartily entertaining book. Each story is unique from Deputy Dawg, The Leprechaun, Dinghyboy, Houdini, Mad Professor, One%Percenter, and many more. It was The Predator who nearly took me down... but then I learned how to fight back! It is straight-forward, unabashed and unapologetic, and you can’t help but to keep turning the pages.

    Enjoy three passionate tales--His Wedding-Night Heir by Sara Craven, The Antonides Marriage Deal by Anne McAllister and Wife Against Her Will by Sara Craven--for one low price!

    She needs to raise ten-thousand dollars in one week to keep the IRS from seizing her adopted father's business where she works as the demolition foreman. When the opportunity to cool cards at her uncle's casino comes up, Mallory hopes her luck is changing. But when she realizes her uncle has assembled a tournament of criminals, she wonders what she's stepped in the middle of.

    Heaven's Price is the story of Blair Simpson, a professional dancer who thought she knew her destiny, until an injury shows her that fate -- and her heart-- have something else in store.In Breakfast in Bed, when Sloan Fairchild opens the door to her bed-and-breakfast inn to her best friend's fiance, she ends up opening her heart to an unexpected and forbidden love that turns her world upside down.Send No Flowers is the sensual tale of a young widow and mother of two who is rescued by a handsome and mysterious stranger, a man whose secret could shatter her life.

    She knows he has seen she is now a woman but, for some reason, she can’t seem to get him to act on the obvious attraction, no matter what she does.Brett knows Lorana lusts after him and, for that matter, he is hard every time she is around. The problem is that he promised her brother, his best friend, long ago that he will never touch her. Since Lorana’s brother, Jorval, is the closest thing to family that Brett has ever had, he will not break this promise, no matter how hard it is for either him or Lorana.When Brett lets slip that he is going back to his friends’ fantasy planet for the rest of his break, Lorana finally sees her chance. She secretly books a week on the planet and works with the owners to be the one that Brett sees on the first night. When he tries to make her return home she has them locked into a glass room. When he finally gives in “Just This Once” will it really be enough for either of them. How will they deal with Jorval if it is not?

    Carly was put up for adoption without his knowledge or consent, and now he's determined to get her back. What he doesn't count on is an unexpected attraction for her now widowed, adoptive mother, Katie Simmons. But Adrian worries that the attraction he feels is more for his daughter than for Katie. Even more worrisome is how Katie will react when she finds out that the man who has been courting her is her daughter's natural father. Will she think he only wants to marry her to get his daughter without a lengthy court battle? Mr. Right's Baby is a heart-warming read continuing to tug at your heartstrings long after the final page. Stegman's characters are so natural they feel like old friends. Linda Keller, RWA Bookseller of the Year.