After escaping the engagement from hell, she's dying to break loose and live a little. And seducing a shirtless, sweaty cowhand looks like just the place to start.Nick Chance isn't exactly a cowhand but, hey, he'll be whatever the lady wants! Only he soon realizes that this is more than just a quick roll in the hay. There's something about Dominique that calls to him, something about her that completes him.There's only one problem. Dominique wants a fling, not another relationship.Little does she guess how easily she'll be persuaded to take a Chance -- again and again and again!

    Now Khalid seeks to escape pitying glances, but at his tranquil retreat he meets beautiful, sweet Ella Ponti, who sees the man beneath the scars… Welcome to Barbara McMahon’s new Jewels of the Desert duet. Enter the Kingdom of Quishari: two ruling brothers are in need of desert queens.

     Midwife Zoe Hilton was starting a new life away from the city. A small Derbyshire town, old friends in the practice she was joining, perhaps best of all a cottage that suited her perfectly. Here, she and her son Jamie could be happy. The owner of the cottage was Dr Connor Maitland, who lived in the large house next door. He was a partner in the practice. Because of an illness Dr Maitland has been forced to give up his work as a surgeon and become a GP. He is an unusual neighbour, Zoe can't work out whether he is unfriendly or shy. But he does seem to get on well with Jamie. In time Connor and Zoe get close. But both have ghosts to lay before they can move on.

    But next morning Jewel learned the sexy stranger who'd swept her off her feet was her new employer, Piers Anetakis. And suddenly, Jewel found herself without a job...and pregnant. When he saw she was carrying his child, Piers demanded they marry. Yet was there more between them than lust? Defiant Mistress, Ruthless Millionaire Being bedded by a millionaire had not been on Callie's agenda...Josh Tremont was simply too impossible to resist. But she had to stop him from seeking vengeance. She'd gone into this knowing she'd betray her new boss; she hadn't expected to deceive the man she'd come to love.

    Her quest to convict a cold-blooded gang leader makes her a target. The threats point to something beyond gang revenge...like the work of a serial stalker.It takes a man with extraordinary instincts and skill to guard Audrey from an elusive killer, and SWAT member Alex Taylor fits the bill. He's survived the gritty city streets and refuses to let the captivating, determined woman out of his protection...or under his skin. But to rescue her from evil, he must be willing to confront anything--including the powerful passion that binds them.

    As if being eight months pregnant wasn't stressful enough!Now, after narrowly escaping the clutches of masked gunmen, Sabrina and her baby needed a protector. That's when hot Texas cop Shaw Tolbert came to her rescue. As the surrogate mother to his child, Sabrina couldn't help the sizzling attraction to Shaw that the danger stirred up...or the kiss that told her she meant more to him than she ever realized. With her attackers still on the loose, Sabrina's priority was keeping the baby safe. But how could she keep her cool when things were so hot?

    For two blissful weeks they're inseparable, even though they know their affair was never meant to last. Until the passion-sated Georgia professor returns home…and her hot summer lover is in her classroom! Brice is determined not to be tossed aside and forgotten. He wants Naomi and he'll do whatever it takes to persuade his seductive teacher that they belong together. He knows he's playing a dangerous game…especially with a potential scandal brewing that could sabotage Naomi's academic future. But Brice is determined to make the grade. Because this time the stakes are nothing less than both their hearts….

    With just a few words, Shaheen had his mystery woman in his bed, where she awakened passions he'd long denied.Then the sheikh discovered his lover's true identity. She was Johara, his childhood friend, now fully blossomed into a vision he could not do without. But his lineage demanded he take a wife of the throne's choosing. Anything else would have catastrophic results. Yet how could he turn away from the woman who carried his baby?

    Before she can properly thank him, the handsome Iraq War veteran fades into the crowd.Walker's in training to retake his World Champion Bulldogger title. The practice rides are bruising, but still don't knock thoughts of a certain beautiful young widow and her little boy out of his head. And Paula's shocked to realize she has a bad case of "Pervasive Walkeritis."Survivors' guilt and ghosts from their pasts stand between them. Walker's need to prove himself on the rodeo circuit runs deeper than bragging rights. But can Paula risk her healing heart on a troubled man who deliberately puts himself in danger?

    But her own exotic appetite is aroused when the most mouthwatering confection she's ever seen walks through the door. He's Ransom Winters, self-made millionaire and compassionate youth counselor to the troubled kids in their L.A. neighborhood.Ransom's proud of his program for at-risk teens. And once he meets the owner of Coco's Chocolat, the Grammy-winning songwriter gets another brainstorm. But jobs for his boys aren't the only thing Ransom wants from Coco. Now if only he can get the relationship-wary chocolatier to say yes to a lifetime of sweet bliss...starting on Valentine's Day! Because chocolate can be fleeting, but love is forever.

    But he does believe that women have no place in combat zones. Why? Because his men forget their training! They fall all over themselves trying to protect the women around them. As far as Chase is concerned, females belong in the bedroom, the home, the office. But not anywhere near Chase McCormick when he's on duty.Too bad nobody mentioned that to gorgeous Elena de la Vega. She's been sent to Chase's remote outpost in northern Afghanistan."After" they'd shared a sizzling one-night stand!Elena can handle herself. It's Chase who needs a directive on how to deal with his own wildly undisciplined sexual attraction to the woman! Because her presence is making short work of his hardened soldier training...and putting more than their hearts at risk.

    That's all Nellie Tucker wants from Jack Darby. After all, a librarian from a small Texas community doesn't have a lot in common with a cool business guy like Jack. Sure, their week in Las Vegas is wonderful, but Nellie has her real life to get back to.So imagine her surprise when Jack suddenly appears in her hometown. And not only does he appear, but he seems intent on setting down roots--here. Nellie doesn't know whether to jump for joy at getting another shot with him, or run and hide so he can't discover how unglamorous she truly is. The way he's chasing her, however, it seems the choice might not be hers!

    Brought up by her wealthy but distant grandfather, she is used to fading into the background. But Luciano's sensual lovemaking makes her feel vibrantly alive. Hope falls in love with her husband and is blissfully happy--until she discovers that Luciano married her to fulfill his own ruthless agenda...!The Greek's Virgin Bride by Julia JamesAs the illegitimate granddaughter of a famous Greek billionaire, Andrea Fraser was disowned at birth and grew up in poverty. Now, at the age of twenty-five, she is unexpectedly called to Greece, where shocking news awaits her--Andrea's grandfather has found her a husband! She's promised to tycoon Nikos Vassilis as part of a business deal. But Andrea has no intention of meekly accepting a marriage of convenience. Nikos may be the most sophisticated man she's ever met, but she'll be leaving him the first chance she gets...won't she?

    And illegitimate secret prince Ferruccio Selvaggio had sworn he would make her pay. Now, Princess Clarissa D’Agostino was in his power. It was time to teach her a lesson…in desire.Friday Night Mistress - Jan Colley (Thorne Brothers, #1)One precious night a week, Jordan Lake fell into her secret lover’s arms in their elegant hotel suite. The breathless passion she found here with Nick Thorne had to stay hidden, because their wealthy families were the bitterest of enemies. But the affair was getting more intense…

    But he was clueless when it came to marriage. Even a pretend one. Now, faced with a gorgeous single mother who needed protection from the killer next door, Riley was forced to play the doting husband and loving father...then walk away when the danger had passed. Too bad nobody warned him that Lana Tyler and her little girl could stir up feelings Riley had firmly avoided all his life. Claiming the key to everyone's survival meant having razor-sharp focus on the mission, Riley did everything he could not to be alone with his temporary wife. Which was turning out to be his toughest assignment yet....

    Lucas Delancey knew better. Someone was stalking his best friend's little sister, and Lucas wasn't going to leave her side until he knew she was safe. Even though that meant he'd spend torturous hours resisting the curve of her lips.Angela didn't want a bodyguard. Especially one who'd rejected her after one soul-melting kiss a lifetime ago. But she was in over her head. And she knew she could trust Lucas to protect her. She just didn't know if she trusted him not to break her heart again....

    The rich, ruthless and the royal are seen with the bright, bold and beautiful amid the social whirl of the scorching, long summer days.Behind the scenes deals are made, affairs ignite and rules are broken. The Argentinian playboy player, the Senator’s goody-two-shoes daughter, the sexy Sheikh, the actress and her ex all come for the season… This is going to be a red-hot summer of scandals!Secrets, Lies...and Seduction: CEO's Summer Seduction - Katherine GarberaMagnate's Mistress-for-a-Month - Yvonne LindsayIn Too Deep: The Sheikh's Bargained Bride - Olivia GatesHusband Material- Brenda JacksonWinning It All:Pregnant with the Playboy's Baby - Catherine MannHis Accidental Fiancee - Emily McKay

    Can they ever be together? Impossible. But the incredible sex between them says otherwise…

    But when Abby--now the sole owner of her parents' vineyard--sees Reece Winston again after years apart, she's unexpectedly struck by the need to play a much more adult kind of game....Then a freak accident forces her to stay with Reece, and Abby decides that what she really wants for Christmas is Reece--perhaps wrapped with a red bow. But as Abby and Reece explore their naughty lists, they begin to realize that nothing is quite as easy as it seems!

    She escapes to the one place she's always called home, only to find the new village doctor, Tom Ashby, and his motherless little daughter Perdy sharing her retreat. Amy tries to keep her longings locked up tight but, enchanted by the sad little girl and captivated by Tom's heart-melting smile, she finds her shattered dreams come flooding back. Life has been tough for all of them, but together can they make each other whole?

    But when Will Foster dials her number, Rowan is the one who gets all worked up. Will can't believe that a woman as sexy as Rowan has to resort to giving phone sex to strangers...especially when he wants her to give it to him instead! And once she does, it doesn't take long to convince her that burning up the sheets is better than burning up the phone lines. Still, Rowan is determined to give up the job only when she's ready. So what else can Will do but make sure Rowan is too "busy" to answer her phone...?Silk Confessions by Joanne RockAs a hotshot detective, Wes Shaw thinks he's seen it all--until he meets the luscious Tempest Boucher. She's a blend of artistic sensuality and no-nonsense practicality that he can't resist.Too bad he suspects one of her companies of being a front for an illegal sex ring...and possibly murder. Tempest has always lived by the rules. So to find herself the subject of an intense investigation by one sexy cop has sparked all kinds of rebellious impulses in her. Soon his interrogations lead to intimate confessions across the sheets...and even hotter explorations!

    No, when "John Samuels" signed on with Maggie Harper to restore the decrepit old house, he was hoping for answers and a chance to face the demons of his past. But then strange happenings started threatening his beautiful new boss—and disrupting the passion that sparked between them. Someone didn't want them in that house. Someone who knew the truth about what had happened there thirty years before, about the brutal murder that destroyed John's family.John never expected redemption. But danger waited in the old house, haunting them both….

    And she wants him with a desperation that borders on obsession...Recently jilted Naomi Brightman has had it with men! Her last boyfriend left her with a broken heart and the FBI on her trail. What she needs now is a place to hide for a while. Only when she gets to the remote resort she owns with her sisters, what she finds is a temptation that could jeopardize a lot more than her good name....Enter dangerously delicious Dane MacFarland. He makes Naomi sizzle all over! But...he's off-limits. Really, really off-limits. Still, the passion between them is overwhelming, irresistible--even downright sinful. Or it would be--if Dane was half the man Naomi thinks he is....

    Indulge in the exciting and passion conclusion to the Royal House of Karedes miniseries!Many years ago the islands of Aristo and Calista were one kingdom¿Adamas. But bitter family feuds and rivalry ripped the land in two and the infamous Stefani coronation diamond was split. Now the diamond is missing, and the search is underway to reunite the jewel...and Adamas!As the hunt for the diamond continues, secrets and sins from the past are revealed and desire, love and passion war with royal duty. But who will discover in time that it is innocence of body and purity of heart that can unite the islands of Adamas once again?The story concludes with these four novels: The Greek Billionaire's Innocent Princess by Chantelle Shaw; The Future King's Love-Child by Melanie Milburne; Ruthless Boss, Royal Mistress by Natalie Anderson; and The Desert King's Housekeeper Bride by Carol Marinelli.

    Don`t miss this year`s fantastic Christmas collection - the books will be a perfect present for your loved ones, or why not treat yourself!

    But opening his heart to young widow Darcy O'Brien requires a far greater leap of faith.Light in the StormAfter years of putting herself last, Beth Coleman is finally ready to fulfill her long-cherished dream of seeing the world. Then the unexpected arrival of Samuel Morgan and his three children makes her question which path she is truly meant to travel.

    You know how it feels when a million butterflies are fluttering inside you? Well, that’s what it felt like the first time I, Summer Curtis, laid eyes on Phin Gibson… HOUSEKEEPER’S HAPPY-EVER-AFTER Fiona Harper Ellie Bond’s heart has ached ever since she lost her beloved husband and little girl. Now her head is telling her it’s time to get her life back on track. Her first small step: answering big-shot music executive Mark Wilder’s Housekeeper Wanted advertisement!

    As kitchen manager at her family's Bear Creek Ranch, the ex-warrant officer faces a different kind of challenge. Professional fisherman Greg Pfitser and his mischievous cherubs seem intent on ignoring all her rules and turning her well-ordered world topsy-turvy.Suddenly discovering he's father to a pair of rambunctious twins is a challenge for any man. Maybe the Arizona guest ranch is the ideal place for Greg to do some serious bonding with his son and daughter. The laid-back single dad and by-the-book chef have differing views on just about everything. Still, the attraction sparking between Greg and Corinne can't be ignored. Is it strong enough to lead to a true meeting of hearts and minds?

    After Faisal's death, Zahir, Faisal's brother, suddenly arrives from the kingdom of Qubbah and says that he wants to take in his nephew. She refuses his offer at first, but a certain circumstance compels her to go to Qubbah with her child—without imagining how much humiliation she would face there. Neither would she ever dream of how glamorous and dangerous Zahir was...

    Kirsten is innocent, penniless, and now pregnant with a royal baby! Shahir's honour means Kirsten must become his wife! "Disobedient Bride" by Jane Porter - Warrior Sheikh Tair lives by the strict rules of the desert and when Tally flouts them - and him - she must be tamed! Tally is kept like a slave-girl but with each new rebellion Tair's resolve hardens. As ruler he must have her obedience, as a man he must have her! "Virgin Bride" by Sarah Morgan - Ruthless Sultan Tariq is used to having everything he wants, but beautiful oil heiress Farrah Tyndall is the exception. He crushed her romantic dreams five years ago; so why should she agree to be his wife now...for the sake of a business deal!

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    And the opportunity had finally arrived to make Celia Taylor his at least temporarily. Billionaire businessman Evan Reese knew she was desperate to get him to sign with Maddox Communications. Perhaps he would. But first Celia needed to accompany him to beautiful Catalina for a family wedding. There he would wine, dine and seduce the stunning executive... for he knew she desired him, as well. Yet would she still want him when Evan told her she’d be playing the role of his fake fiancee? Take Me If You Dare by Candace Havens For Mariska Stonegate, Mr. Thomas is everything she’s looking for in a man hot, hot and hot. And just because every pore of his body screams danger doesn’t mean she’s getting herself into too much trouble... But Mr. Thomas isn’t who he says he is. In fact, his real name is Jackson no last names, please and he’s a CIA agent on the run. Jackson will do just about anything to stay alive including seducing Mariska one hot, steamy night at a time!

    But impassioned teacher Claire Sablan has her own ideas for her students...and she never mixes business with pleasure. Except this time she's finding dark and sexy Derek hard to resist. If she's not careful, she'll be giving in to all his ideas--including the one about their future together!From the Outside by Barbara DunlopThe racing world is Caleb Gentry's whole life. But when the top tire changer is assigned to help Olivia Eason with a sports study, life off the track gets a lot more exciting. The upper-crust doc may not be his usual type, but Caleb knows there is more to her than meets the eye. Now all Caleb has to do is show her how good life in the fast lane can be....

    

    The Fierezza men have ruled the Mediterranean island of Niroli for centuries. But as the King's health declines, a new heir must be found before the King is forced to abdicate. By royal decree, the internationally scattered members of the Fierezza family are summoned to claim their destiny. Soon palace intrigues, power struggles and passions emerge until the rightful Niroli heir is crowned.

    What she got was mixed up in a murder investigation, and the personal protection of a very sexy homicide detective....Marcus couldn't help wondering just what Regina knew about the case that practically landed in her lap. But between her direct connection to the evidence he'd uncovered and the threats against her, Marcus also knew she needed his help if she was going to stay alive. Convincing her it'd be safest if he stayed on her couch, Marcus prepared for a string of sleepless nights. As a cop, having Regina a few feet away was smart. As a man, it was pure torture.

    asking Kurt McCabe to step up to the plate. Being a son of that honorable, family-first clan, he'd never turn his back on a person--three miniature persons--in need. But he can't do it alone. That's where Paige Chamberlain comes in.The pediatric surgeon is ready to start her own family, with or without a husband. But foster parenting the adorable infant girls, even temporarily, is an offer no woman who longs for a child can resist. Even if it means sharing baby detail with the devilishly handsome vet...Paige's old childhood rival.They may or may not be his, but Kurt's getting used to having the tiny tykes--and Paige--around the ranch. And he just thought of the perfect solution!

    A muse, Eden was now to bear her attacker's offspring--one who promised the apocalypse and foretold her death. Where else could she turn but into the arms of a mesmerizingly handsome angel slayer? But Ashur's protection came with a price.The dark, dangerous and oh-so-sexy slayer tormented her, made her remember how long it'd been since she'd had a man. But Ashur was no man, and no angel. He was a demon. Called from Beneath to slay her attacker, he could commit every sin but couldn't fall in love. And that was the one thing Eden wanted from him. How could she choose between a death sentence or a life without Ashur?

    Sienna thought she was in charge of her life as a helicopter pilot, but a flyby relationship has led to Rafe finding his path to keeping the crown, but Sienna losing her wings. Can the two figure out a way to rule the land while flying high in the sky?

    Suddenly, Caron is living a night of fantasy with sexy millionaire Baxter Remington in hot pursuit. And what a night it is. Baxter can’t believe he’s fallen under the adorable blonde'serbrunette’s spell. But with the scandal going on in his life, he knows he should let her go before she gets caught up in it too. Then again maybe one more night (or eight!) of mind-blowing passion will help them both forget! Christmas Male by Cara Summers Fiona Gallagher has never been into Christmas. Having grown up in a series of foster homes, she has no use for Santa...at least until she meets the hottie St. Nick delivers just in time for the holidays Captain D. C. Campbell. Technically, they're supposed to be working together to find a stolen diamond, one reported to have the power to bring lovers together. Well, they might not have the stone, but Fiona and D.C. aren't having any trouble getting together in every sexual position possible! Also includes a bonus novella - Caught By Surprise by Samantha Hunter

    And now the secret's out. The up-and-coming chef hopes her newfound celebrity as author of a NASCAR-themed cookbook will give her the financial security she craves. Falling for handsome, much-too-charming playboy Garrett Clark is just a recipe for disaster.The only home Garrett knows is behind the wheel of a race car, and now he's on track to win a coveted championship. Falling for a hardworking mother of three isn't part of his freewheeling bachelor plans, but how's he supposed to resist the tempting package Grace is offering--a home, a family, the whole nine yards? That's before a shocking revelation stuns the NASCAR world and promises to transform Garrett's and Grace's lives forever....

    But she hadn’t expected a week-long sensual seduction at the hands of handsome Italian Domenico. Or that Domenico could be harbouring a secret that could rock her world! In the Venetian’s Bed Susan Stephens Arrogant and ruthless, Luca is the kind of man Nell hates most. Although helpless to resist his raw sexuality, she can never forgive his coldness years ago. Until they meet again as two masked strangers in Venice on carnival night… A Family For Keeps Lucy Gordon When Julia’s daughter was taken from her, the bottom fell out of her world. But meeting and falling in love with Vincenzo has given her a new start. Then Vincenzo discovers that the child Julia is searching for is the child he was bringing up as his own…

    As a single father, he knows what it's like to be far away from your family.Then he meets Tommy's attractive mother...and knows he's really in trouble!Jessie knows how badly Tommy wants a father. And he thinks he's found one in the sheriff. Jessie has to admit, the sexy, six-two ex-Marine is irresistible. He's also involved in a custody battle that could see him moving to Chicago to be closer to his son.Now, with the whole town playing matchmaker, Jessie and Chance know they have to do what's best for their boys. Which could end up surprising them all!

    A mission that’s cut short when he refuses to see her. Discouraged, Callie drowns her sorrows in a one night encounter with a handsome hunk from the hotel bar. The next morning Callie almost faints from shock when she’s finally let in to see the owner - none other than Mr. Last Night! Somewhere between the boardroom and the bedroom a one night fling flirts with real love, and suddenly Callie stands to lose more than just her company. REVIEWS: "The characters are passionate, humorous, and true to life. (Business or Pleasure) is an enjoyable and entertaining read." - Romantic Times Book Reviews "St. James is a new author for me, but I plan to be watching for more of her work in the future." - The Road to Romance Book Reviews

    Meet the two devastatingly gorgeous Lombardi surgeons: on call for the hospital – and the nursery! ALESSANDRO AND THE CHEERY NANNY To Alessandro Lombardi’s little son, bubbly nanny Natalie Davies is a real-life Mary Poppins! But soon Nat is in danger of tripping head-over-heels for the high-flying surgeon who has sworn never to love again… VALENTINO’S PREGNANCY BOMBSHELL One incredible night with deliciously dangerous Valentino Lombardi leaves Paige feeling beautiful for the first time. Then Valentino arrives as the new surgeon at her hospital, playboy reputation in tow – and Paige must tell him she’s expecting his baby…

    And What He Wanted was Her.He'd come to Wyoming on business, but the moment Prince Stefan Lutece met the beautiful forensics expert, all he could think about was pleasure. Unfortunately, Jane Cameron had a job to do - one that involved missing evidence and possibly murder - and she wasn't falling for Stefan's royal charms. But everything changed when Jane became the target of her own investigation and Stefan, with his military training and commanding presence, her self-imposed guardian. Protecting her 24/7 guaranteed Jane's survival...and stirred up the attraction practically burning between them. Stefan guaranteed he'd keep Jane out of the line of fire - but not out of his big, lonely bed.

    But nothing prepared him for the smoldering attraction between him and a former princess. His mission was to destroy an empire built on smuggling drugs and weapons, and Tori Scott complicated everything--especially when all she wanted was to rescue her four-year-old son in time for a happy Christmas. The moment the little boy was back in his mother's arms, Rio knew bringing them to Silverhill, Colorado, would offer the best protection. Rio was surprised how easily strong-minded Tori went along with his plan...until she revealed a startling connection to the hometown he thought he'd left behind. For good.

    He's a very nice man called Oliver, who works with my mummy Clare at Jimmie's Children's Unit. I know they love each other, but they just don't show it...And now all I want for Christmas is for my family to be together!Love Emily (aged 9 1/4)

    Until she arrived on location at Château Belles Fleurs and became the star of her own real-life fairytale. Who will Dana’s leading man be? ACCIDENTALLY EXPECTING! Lucy Gordon On holiday in Italy, Ferne is dazzled by charming Dante Rinucci and his carpe diem zest for life. She doesn’t realise that every day could be his last. But Ferne’s surprise pregnancy, and the chance to be a dad, could save Dante…

    But when the single mother of three arrived at Pine Road Ranch, she didn't expect to be greeted by six-foot-plus of scowling, growling cowboy…. After being injured in a bullfight, all Fletcher Kingsley wanted to do was slink home to Honeyford, Oregon, and lick his wounds. The former rodeo champ didn't need a housekeeper. He needed a wife! It was either that—or forfeit his beloved family home.It would be a cold day in Honeyford before Fletcher ever got hitched. But having the pretty, spirited widow and her lively brood underfoot could change a man's mind in a hurry. Especially when sweet Claire started him thinking about home and hearth…and love?

    Dino Zinetti! Though her small son thinks the man's a superhero, Meg knows the truth—the incredibly sophisticated doctor would never look twice at a scruffy tomboy more comfortable up a mountain than in a dress.But Meg has gotten under the normally unflappable Dino's skin, and he's not about to give up on her—however hard she fights their explosive attraction. This Christmas he'll teach Meg the meaning of romance…and receive a crash course in love himself.

    According to her grandfather’s will, if Casey doesn’t get married within forty-eight hours, the company and inheritance she’s counting on will all be given to her stepsiblings instead. Her grandfather’s goal was to force her to marry Lash Marlow, the family’s legal advisor and son of a prominent family. But it would be better to marry a total stranger than a sneaky man like him! Then Ryder, a handsome man with cold eyes, appears. What unconventional married life will befall these total strangers?

    Until one of her pupils needs her in ways she never expected. Soon Morgan's life becomes intertwined with that of sexy but cynical Nate Hathoway and his adorable daughter.Christmas is hard for single father Nate, and the last thing he needs is Morgan reminding him of his private fear: that he's hopelessly inadequate for the role of daddy....But as Nate is drawn ever closer to warm, generous Morgan, his hardened heart begins to thaw....

    Instead, he stumbles upon a beautiful woman dancing on the battlements of his favorite castle. She is like a nymph of legend, a vision no man could resist. Soon, Robert has her in his arms, longing to claim the woman as his own....But Robert's nymph is no apparition--she is Isobel Lang Ritchie, daughter of his family's mortal enemy! Their families' feud forbids their union. But will duty triumph over desire once their magical passion has ignited?

    The small community of White Elk is wonderfully friendly, and the town's doctor is very easy on the eye! Working with Neil Ranard, Gabrielle realizes that under different circumstances he'd be just the man she'd choose to be father to her baby.Though Neil's been burned by a bitter divorce, Gabrielle's brave vulnerability tugs at his emotions. And when he delivers her precious baby, Neil wonders if he can ever find a place in his heart for this beautiful woman and her adorable newborn son....

    Then she discovers the true man behind Bridgemere's forbidding exterior, and receives an unexpected Christmas gift - a marriage proposal! But Helen refuses to become Bridgemere's bride of convenience - this fiery Cinderella will only agree to become his Christmas Countess for love…The Earl's Mistletoe Bride by Joanna MaitlandIf it hadn't been for handsome Jonathan Foxe-Garway, Earl of Portbury, Beth Aubrey may have never seen another Christmas! Destitute and amnesiac, she was saved from the freezing cold and given a roof over her head. But she cannot answer questions concerning her past. So when, a year on, the Earl returns, wishing to take a bride, and his foundling is a beautiful woman, he resolves to give her a new identity - as his wife.

    But it was a warming trend cautious Kate was determined to ignore at all costs, because Dave's love-'em-and-leave-'em reputation was a label she found all too familiar. Dave had had an eye for the ladies to be sure, but that was in the past. And once he saw the sexy, gorgeous researcher assigned to be his partner, he knew that he was meant to be a one-woman man. Now, if he could only convince the skittish Kate that appearances could be deceiving.... Wrong Bride, Right Groom When her flighty sister decided she couldn't go through with her wedding, Abby Davis reluctantly agreed to give the groom-to-be the bad news. And when the prospective groom was assigned to active duty, his supervisor in the air force, Pete O'Brian, offered to make his excuses to his comrade's jilted bride. So, of course, Pete greeted Abby with a kiss! Abby was horrified at first...talk about surprise! She had expected to find her sister's spurned fianc�. Instead, Pete was looking more and more like the right groom--for her!

    Inspiration eludes him...until he meets the alluring Contessa de Erato, who awakens a passion not even this former rake has felt before.But the "Contessa" has a secret - she is really Erato, muse of erotic poetry. Although she came to England to help other women find love, one night of ecstasy with Tristan shows Erato the kind of pleasure she never thought she would experience herself--and now wants to savor forever....A prequel to The Chase Muses miniseries.

    After all, she’s been in love with him since the moment they met!

    Tallie, a resident tutor, is busy planning a party for him. Then, she accidentally overhears him in conversation: “What I want for my wife, is someone who has good teeth and wide enough hips for childbearing.” Is that all he thinks of women? She becomes angrier still when she overhears that he thinks she’d make him a good wife!

    But she sets herself up for real danger when she launches an investigation into a loved one's suspicious death. Especially when her search pits her against handsome, street-smart homicide cop Lucas Haines.Lucas works alone. The last thing he wants is a much-too-attractive, hotshot reporter shadowing his every move. But the NYPD detective is an outsider in the close-knit NASCAR community. He needs Mattie, whether he likes it or not.Now they've teamed up to catch a dangerous criminal, only to find that the love blindsiding them both may bring the greatest peril of all.

    So why is he yearning to make her a permanent part of his winning team? SHIFTING GEARS by Peggy Webb Married-to-his-job racing team owner Andrew Clark isn't looking for Ms. Right. But after being roped into a charity bachelor auction, he's thinking twice about staying single. And so is hairstylist Rue Larrabee. Can the vivacious redhead really be losing her heart to a shy, serious hunk? Now all bets are off as Andrew vows to turn up the heat in the race to win Rue's heart....

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    Bad enough she's been passed over for promotion, now she learns her new boss is none other than her old love, Chase McCann. No matter. She refuses to let him distract her from her job.Easier said than done. The more office time they share, the harder it is to fight the undeniable attraction, and soon her long-ago wishes are coming true. But their clashes over the fate of the business threaten the festive spirit between them, and one of them could end up on the naughty list. Or maybe this Christmas she will get everything she wants. After all, it is the most wonderful time of the year.

    The ever-diligent Summer is nervous about meeting him and comes to the office bright and early, only to have Phin show up late, looking like he'd just rolled out of bed—definitely not the look of the executive of a big corporation! The truth is there's not a person in the U.K. who doesn't know who he is. He's the younger brother of the head of a major department store chain, but also stars in his own nature show where he explores deserts and jungles. In fact, he has no interest in the company. Sure, he may be handsome, but he's also completely childish. The exact opposite everything Summer had been expecting. But will her initial impression give way to something more?

    Mike Carter can't believe his daughter is ready for belly-dancing lessons. Taylor's lucky to be alive! Only two years after her heart transplant, she wants too much, too fast. Mike can't help but think her dance instructor Darcy O'Connor has a lot to do with Taylor's recent obsession. He can understand why. Darcy is beautiful...irresistible. And he finds himself more than a little tempted.Still, Taylor's care and safety come first, so Mike tries to put a little distance between them and Darcy. Too bad he doesn't count on his willful daughter and her plans to make Darcy one of them!

    Now Baylor intends to uncover the truth and prove his innocence, especially if it helps him claim Mariah's heart. A Soldier's Homecoming by Rachel LeeFalling in love with Connie was never part of embittered soldier Ethan's plan. Yet the beautiful deputy and her daughter bring out his protective instincts. And as a violent element from his past emerges, Ethan's ready to risk his life to keep his new family safe.

    Beneath the glamour, she's just a small-town girl who dreams of settling down...with Dane. Is this Lizzie's second chance to finish first with the man she's never stopped loving?"Chasing the Dream" by Abby GainesStar NASCAR driver Jeb Stallworth has always wanted Cara Rivers, but he gave her up a long time ago--to his best friend. In Jeb's heart, Cara has always been The One. And when Cara decides to start dating again, Jeb knows it's now or never. This freewheeling bachelor will woo the widowed mother of three with all the romantic tricks he's got. This time, Jeb's playing to win.

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    Eve tried to be understanding, but she soon discovered that she wasn't about to settle for half the man she loved.Could Eve convince her mesmerizing loner that he'd have to share his past before they could even dream of a future?

    Then Lexi McGowen reappears in his life to nurse him back to health. Little does he guess that’s she’s about to reveal a whole new world to him, one touch at a time…The Prodigal by Rhonda Nelson (Men Out of Uniform, #6.5)When Rorie Beddingfield meets up with her first love, Chase Harrison, she realizes there’s no better time to find out what she’s been missing. And wow—she’s been missing a lot! Still, she’s thoroughly enjoying making up for lost time. But can she tame the battered heart of this wounded warrior…without losing hers?Packing Heat by Karen FoleyMegan O’Connell’s letters were the only thing that kept U.S. Marine sniper Matt Talbot sane while he was overseas. And now that he’s home, he intends to get to know Megan much better. Too bad a lot of other people have the same idea. Only it’s him they can’t seem to get enough of…

    Before the week was out, she would be in his bed.BREAKING THE SHEIKH'S RULESAbby GreenThe terrain of Merkazad is a far cry from the modest farm that horsewoman Iseult calls home. Or used to - until Sheikh Nadim bought her family's stud farm. As part of the deal, she must now work at his royal stables.Drawn into his sensual world, Iseult feels like a beautiful, confident woman for the first time. But she must remember the Sheikh's only rule...'Don't fall in love with me'.INNOCENT IN THE SHEIKH'S HAREMMarguerite KayeLady Celia Cleveden thinks of herself as eminently sensible, so it seemed logical she would marry an equally practical gentleman. That is until she's rescued by wildly enigmatic desert prince Ramiz or A'Qadiz while travelling across his unforgiving sands. When she offers her a place in his harem, Lady Celia ought to be shocked - except the intoxicating Ramiz makes it curiously tempting...

    In order to help her friend out, she temporarily moves to the bustling city of London. Finally, she thinks to herself, my life can begin! The instant she sees Joshua Salbury, she falls in love with him, and he seems to share her feelings! But fate conspires against her and she must abandon the idea of a relationship with Joshua. Leave it to her reckless mother to ruin everything...

    Not since the brilliant, sexy man she fell for learned her secret and she'd been forced to flee.Now Brett is back with an offer to join a covert military unit of shapeshifters, and the spark of their attraction is instantly reignited. Neither can resist sharing one last night of passion, but as a cougar shifter, Gwynn had been taught only to trust her own kind. Can she truly trust Brett with her secret...and with her heart?

    Jack Armitage can't wait to spend the Christmas holidays on a beach sipping cocktails. But his much-deserved vacation is delayed when an unexpected gift is left on his doorstep...a little girl! Reformed bad boy Jack is great with kids, but only when they're his patients.Dr. Sophie Norman is Jack's temporary replacement, but this single gal didn't expect her new duties to involve being a stand-in mom! Jack needs all the help that Sophie can give him. While doing their best to ensure this little girl has a magical Christmas, they find the most magical gift of all - a family.

    Her old friend--and girlhood crush--is even more irresistible than ever. But Evie knows not to mix business with pleasure, especially if it sets her up for heartbreak again.Called the "engine whisperer," Jared is hailed as a genius in the racing world. And Evie's cost-cutting measures could cost the NASCAR troubleshooter his job. But there's more at stake than the bottom line--there are Jared's growing feelings for the classy accountant. Then, when a link between two high-profile investigations implicates both their families, he's got to find a way to fix things. Or lose his chance for a future with Evie...

    The high school art teacher is stubborn and fiercely protective of her kin, making her the absolute wrong woman for a straitlaced, hardheaded, by-the-books lawyer like Matt Lawrence, no matter how attracted she is to him. And anyway, now's not the time for distractions! Kerry has to focus on cleaning up the latest MacBride mess: a dilapidated amusement park her uncle just bought with the life savings of a bunch of senior citizens, including Matt's mom.To restore Rainbow's End, Kerry will need Matt's help--and the luck of the Irish--because even though they clash more often than bumper cars, Kerry and Matt are about to share the wildest ride of their lives!

    As a single father, he's amazed by the immediate connection between Gemma and his tiny daughter. And as a red-blooded man, he can't resist her deliciously tempting beauty.Gemma has fallen head-over-heels for the desert King and his little girl. But Yusef isn't offering marriage, and Gemma has no desire to be simply his royal bed-mate. Can this guarded Sheikh ever open his heart enough to ask the one question Gemma most wants to hear?