Oddly discontent with the way his life is going...Mission: Getting his act together before the next assignment.Obstacle: Sunny Ledbetter. The girl he's never managed to forget...Finn has never questioned his life's purpose--to serve and protect, no matter how unorthodox the means. But since the unexpected deaths of his parents, he feels lost....Until he runs into Sunny, the first girl he'd ever loved. Sunny's now all woman...and very interested in fanning the banked flames between them into blistering adult heat! And his libido is definitely game.But once again, their timing is off. He'd like nothing more than to spend every waking moment in her bed...but he's leaving in a week! Unfortunately, the overwhelming chemistry between them isn't giving him a choice.And every soldier knows there are some battles you just can't win....

    The first Callahan to marry and have children--the more kids the better--wins the family ranch.Like his five brothers, Pete never considered himself the marrying kind. And that's just fine with Jackie Samuels, a hardworking nurse who seems perfectly happy with her and Pete's Saturday-night arrangement. Until she realizes she wants something more from the hunky, footloose rancher. Like a father for the triplets she just found out she's having.Pete couldn't be more delighted. He's suddenly got an instant family. Jackie's the only obstacle to their happy ending--she refuses to marry him. But maybe she knows the best way to land a cowboy is playing hard to get!

    She just doesn't know it yet.After a recent divorce, Lily Watson would rather be holding a hammer and putting up drywall than dating or falling in love. When she learns that Bryce King, a playboy businessman from Texas has purchased her father's construction business, she wants nothing to do with the new company or the man that owns it.Bryce King is a hard charging business tycoon who dates models and has no time to settle down.They meet. Bryce finds himself oddly attracted to the mud-spattered, hammer wielding beauty. Lily finds that despite her attempts to keep Bryce away, she is falling for his good looks and surprising charms. As they spar over business deals, house renovations, golf, and almost everything else, Lily must decide what her feelings are. Is he really a nightmare or her best chance for true love? And if he is the real thing, can she prevent herself from sabotaging the relationship?

    One glimpse at the beautiful single mother, though, and he couldn't walk away. Now, as he looked into what had really happened when Madelyn went into labor, suspicious details were uncovered. Details that prompted Madelyn to cling to him as pain consumed her. And the deeper he dug, the more invested Caleb became in their tiny family, in their safety when danger penetrated their lives--and in their salvation when he promised to bring a little girl home....

    Three years later, Alejandro is a changed man and he's deliberately lured Isobel back to Brazil because he knows she bore his child! Virgin Mistress, Scandalous Love-Child In the seductive heat of Carnaval in Rio, Ellie succumbs to her charismatic boss Diogo. But having taken her virginity, the Brazilian billionaire keeps her at a distance - until he discovers she's pregnant! The Surgeon's Runaway Bride Walking away from her husband Roque Aguiar Da Costa was the hardest thing Jewel had ever done. But now Roque has come to the Amazon rain forest, claiming that he is her boss and she is still his wife. His seduction is a taste of heaven...

    He, Atlas, remembers when Nike, a goddess, had trapped him, a Titan. She had carved her name into his chest, and even now it burned and ached. Following the fall of the Greek gods, he's become responsible for this prison. His imprisonment, until only a few days earlier, is still fresh and raw in his mind, especially the female prison guard, Nike. She had tried to claim his body for herself by carving her name into him, and the hatred he feels for her can only be reduced by inflicting the same humiliation upon her. He pins her down, while she screams and cries, and carves his own name into her porcelain-white back. After he is done, he commits to memory this dark yet pleasant feeling. With this she will know who she belongs to.

    But now it's time to move on. His brothers want him to join them in the oil business--equal partners. But spending every day with them, Chance would never be able to keep his secret. So to protect their father's memory, he'll deny his Texas ambitions. Until Shay Dumont literally crashes into his life.Who is the beautiful stranger? For the first time, Chance is very interested in the truth. Telling his brothers about the past could destroy their relationship, but it could also bring him everything he's ever wanted. Including Shay, who is hiding a secret he doesn't suspect. The truth will challenge everything he knows--about his family, Shay and himself.

    But Rashad plans to collect his payment by claiming her as his wife! Maribel was a shy virgin till she was swept off her feet by Greek tycoon Leonidas Pallis. Their night of passion left her unexpectedly pregnant. Now Leonidas plans to use every means to make the mother of his child his. Impoverished and vulnerable Kathy knows that Sergio Torrente's out of her league but she can't help succumbing to the passion that burns between them. And she's just as powerless to resist Sergio's next demands!

    But in one terrifying moment, a freak tornado had taken down the Red Rock airport, leaving Scott trapped beneath the rubble. Fate had stranded him with quirky, unforgettable Christina Hastings, and in those death-defying moments, the wealthy bachelor fell in love.A snack-bar waitress with a heartbreaking past, Christina knew better than to believe in fairy tales. She'd found safety, even passion, in Scott's strong arms, but happy endings just didn't happen to a girl like her—especially with a man like Scott. Yet she was finding it harder and harder to resist the Southern gentleman's many charms….

    Strong and sexy and intent on seduction, get to know our most commanding men yet!

    But Belle is once again locked up—this time in his palace. To her astonishment, Rafiq even demands that she marry him within one week! What's his purpose? The young prince Rafiq has a secret reason for keeping Belle in his palace...

    Returning to civilian life hasn't been easy, but Parker's new job with Corps Security and Investigations gives him purpose again--if he can keep Bailey alive. The privileged governor's daughter has been receiving threats--and they've just escalated into dangerous territory. Someone close to her wants her dead. Parker can handle any adversary, but handling Bailey proves more difficult--the stubborn, independent beauty stirs the passion Parker had thought long buried. Passion has no place in war, and the enemy is always watching, waiting. Now with desire blurring his objectivity, Parker must face the fact that the greatest danger to Bailey just may be him....

    Marine Corps Current Status: On assignment in NYC--suddenly recruited to shed the uniform!Mission: Serve as model, muse and man-toy without running afoul of the general.Obstacle: Hannah Harrington, fashion world It girl.Hannah narrowly escapes Fashion Week disaster by hijacking gorgeous Will for her runway show--after all, rock-hard abs are the ultimate accessory. His good deed nearly lands him in the brig, but he'll risk anything to get back into her bed....Hannah can't figure out how this model marine got under her skin--they're complete opposites! But sexy Will not only ignites her senses, he fuels her creativity: an irresistible combination, even if it can't last. Can two steamy weeks together satisfy their lust...or will they have to extend this mission?

    Homeless, broke and without friends, she has no way to care for herself, let alone her precious eight-month-old son. Then a chance encounter with the handsome Italian CEO Rio Lombardi changes everything. Suddenly she's living in luxury, wanting for nothing, and if she accepts Rio's proposal, all her worries will be forever behind her. But Holly knows he's keeping something from her. Is it really the perfect life if she doesn't have his love?The Spanish GroomDixie Robinson has never been good at anything. She's clumsy, far too trusting and couldn't keep a job if her life depended on it. The one thing she's done right is to befriend an elderly man and keep him from being lonely. She'll do anything for Jasper, especially when he falls ill—except marry his godson. After all, Cesar Valverde doesn't even like her. But as Jasper is rushed to the operating room, Dixie is rushed to the altar. Before she knows it, for Jasper's sake, she's saying "I do." Is this yet another mistake, or the smartest thing Dixie has ever done?

    But Poppy knows he's hiding from something and she's determined to draw him out of his shell and make him face his secrets.

    When she arrives at her late grandmother's house, Hope House, she finds a handsome caretaker and his adorable nephew fixing up the place. This is not what she had in mind! Catherine is thinking of selling Hope House and starting fresh. But Will's determined to honor her grandmother's wish to restore the beautiful Victorian mansion to its former glory. Can he convince Catherine that together they can turn this house into a home--and turn their partnership into true love?

    What he got was a defiant, feisty wife with fire in her eyes! Their marriage contract could not be broken. And she was a rebel princess who wouldn't be tamed. . . Secretary Lover Betrayed by her fiancé, Kiley turned to the most eligible man she knew: her boss Prince Rafiq of Lucia-Serrat! Although the dashingly handsome prince had enticed dozens of women, she had just one thing in mind when she proposed becoming his mistress: revenge… Innocent Bride As heir to the throne, Prince Tair al Sharif’s first priority is his country, and bespectacled teacher Molly James is not a woman he’d plan to bed. But Molly is his innocent captive and Tair must pay the price for keeping her in the desert overnight!

    With 3 stories in each book, lose yourself in Spain, Italy - and even the desert - as brooding heroes and glamorous heroines are seduced by the allure of intense burning passion!The Desert Sheikh's Captive WifeThe Greek Tycoon's Defiant BrideThe Italian Billionaire's Pregnant BrideThe Sheikh's Defiant BrideThe Sheikh's Wayward WifeThe Sheikh's Rebellious MistressThe Billionaire's Bride of VengeanceThe Billionaire's Bride of ConvenienceThe Billionaire's Bride of InnocenceThe Sicilian's Ruthless Marriage RevengeAt the Sicilian Count's CommandThe Sicilian's Innocent MistressThe Greek Tycoon's Baby BargainThe Greek Tycoon's Convenient WifeBought by her HusbandItalian Boss, Ruthless RevengeOne Magical ChristmasHired: The Italian's Convenient Mistress

    But the moment Ted Tallant met hotshot investigator Nora Friedman, there were sparks - and not the good kind. Nora was a risk taker, while Ted was a by-the-book kind of guy.When they were sent to Vegas on a case, those sparks turned into something hotter. They were good together - really good. But when an enemy from Nora's past twisted their assignment into something deadly, all hell broke loose. And suddenly skill and attraction weren't enough. They would have to trust each other...or everyone would die.

    Nor could she overlook the burst of gunfire that followed his hasty introduction. Thankfully, Riley Hammond expertly shielded her from harm. Unfortunately, he landed her in the middle of his deadly covert op.Riley never expected the seemingly innocent beach girl to be connected to the bad guys he'd been sent to track down. But between the body splayed across her kitchen floor and the bullets narrowly missing them as they went on the run, Riley suspected there was more to the feisty bombshell than she let on. Not to mention a fiery passion he was happy to explore....

    Working side by side with her gorgeous saviour is definitely going to test her must-stay-single vow! With Christmas just around the corner, Lucas has his sights firmly on this guarded beauty. And as the first snowflakes drift down over their charming Cotswold village, he decides it's time for Sophie to realise she deserves a miracle...

    Just when she thinks she’s close to her goal, a bodyguard named Karim comes to escort her to Zangrar. Karim wants what’s best for Zangrar, and he’s heard rumors that Alexa is a “rebel princess.” He doesn’t believe she’s fit to be the sultan’s wife. While they try to make it safely to Zangrar, he discovers that Alexa isn’t who the rumors say and is, in fact, an innocent. When he thought she was hiding secrets from him, he also hides something from her. Will this ruin Alexa’s plans to protect her country?

    But when he got a letter saying working-class Lilly was expecting his child, he went looking for her – with marriage in mind! The Soon-To-Be-Disinherited Wife Garrett Keating seduced socialite Emma Dearborn to stop her marrying another man; but Emma needed to marry or lose her inheritance worth millions. Would Garrett go to the altar for Emma? The One-Week Wife She’d been planning dashing Reid Kelly’s wedding, but now she was sharing his honeymoon suite in Cozumel. They both wanted this. In fact, Felicity wanted Reid for more than just the week!

    What's most definitely NOT in his plans? Waking up with his new colleague, Melissa Bell... And having to hold his head up above the dropped jaws of his fellow docs as he escorts Missy to buy a pregnancy test!

    Yet here she is, touching down in the place she left for good eight years ago. Even though it's only for the holidays, being back means facing Alex Costas.It also means dealing with the fallout from his decision to stay and her decision to move her life thousands of miles away. To make the situation more interesting, she still wants Alex. And he wants her. How do they find common ground?A little Christmas magic must be in the air. Because when a snowstorm changes her travel plans, they're blessed with the most life-changing gift of all.

    Mob boss Carlos Delcorte wants her baby - his grandson - and he wants Rachel dead. But as fate would have it, sheriff's deputy Jethro "J.J." Fox gets to Rachel first.After delivering her baby and seeing her safely to her billionaire grandfather's estate, he's sworn to protect the beautiful widow. Keeping mother and son safe isn't the problem for J.J. - he's used to handling the bad guys. Matters of the heart - that's a whole different story. He's always had his own agenda. One he's not sure Rachel can accept.

    But Lara Stevens had the face of an angel, and, like him, was facing an overnight delay to her flight. Before he knew it, he was suggesting they spend their time togetherWhen Lara looked into Slade Baron's eyes, they were her undoing. No man had ever looked or made her feel this way. Who would she hurt if she accepted his invitation? He wanted her, and she wanted...a baby.Cole Cameron's RevengeFaith knew there would be a price for Cole Cameron's support of her child, and she was right! The bad-boy-turned-millionaire whom she hadn't seen for nine long years demanded that she share his bed...as his wife!Cole had never forgiven Faith for marrying his brother. Now he was claiming her at last! But how long could his new bride hide the truth about the past and the fact that the child Cole thought was his brother's was actually his!

    A fantastic BRAND NEW collection from bestselling Modern authors.The Tortured Rake - Sarah MorganThe Shameless Playboy - Abby GreenThe Restless Billionaire - Lynn Raye HarrisThe Fearless Maverick - Jennie LucasThe Heartless Rebel - Kate HewittIllegitimate Tycoon - Robyn GradyThe Forgotten Daughter - Caitlin CrewsThe Lone Wolfe - Janette Kenny

    And she is even more surprised that her unlikely saviour is her new boss, Luca! But her rescue comes at a price. She’s now entirely at his mercy! The Tycoon’s Princess Bride Princess Isabella’s about to sign a contract that will ensure the future prosperity of Niroli. Yet there’s just one problem… Domenic Vincini. He can make or break the deal. And gorgeous Domenic’s got passionate plans of his own… The richest royal family in the world – united by blood and passion, torn apart by deceit and desire

    But recently, she's become a sweet ache in his heart. He only wishes he realized his feelings sooner. Before she was attacked and left for dead. Before she became a victim, a survivor.As the lone tribal police officer, Sundance knows it's his job to protect his people. But with Iris, it's personal. When Iris is threatened again, the hunter becomes the hunted. Sundance can't let a monster destroy Iris. He won't stop until he finds the assailant and arrests him. Or puts him in the ground….

    But things change when her billionaire boss- the stormy, complex and autocratic, Lee Richardson- needs a wife...and he wants Rhiannon! Swept out of her sensible shoes, Rhiannon agrees. But as secrets begin to emerge, she wonders if she can trust her new husband... In the Heart of the Outback by Barbara Hannay The image of Byrne Drummond has remained in Fiona’s mind ever since she first saw him in Gundawarra. A stoic, broad-shouldered cattleman stricken by the wreckage her brother has wrought... Byrne has every reason to hate Fiona, but her touch is the first to stir him in years. He wants to stay away, but she draws him like a moth to a flamewill one of them get burned? The Outback Match by Lucy Clark To the community of Heartfield, Dr Halley Ryan is initially the enemy - sent to close down their hospital. But even if they can be won over by her natural friendliness and enthusiasm, for Dr Max Pearson it’s purely professional. After all, he has a secure and sensible future mapped out with his fiancee! So why does his heart tell him he’s engaged to the wrong woman?

    He has found peace working the land…until socialite Sophia Hollingsworth plants her stilettos in front of him and demands to stay the week.Sophia is nursing private hurts of her own—after all, she is on her honeymoon…alone. Her bravado is a cover act to show everyone she can stand on her own two feet. Trouble is, she's in danger of being swept away into the rancher's arms!

    The place is run-down, and she's at her wit's end dealing with her friend's hostile relations. On the upside, she has a droolingly hot neighbor—whose late-night workouts offer seriously panty-vaporizing entertainment….Explosives expert Navy Lieutenant Brad Riddock is on enforced R & R…but it's rapidly becoming more racy than restful! When Nikki receives threatening letters, Brad immediately offers his protection—his very personal protection. But his leave is soon over, and the threats to Nikki's safety are escalating. Will this volatile situation bring them together…before it tears them apart?

    But after his brother died, he raised his baby niece, Megan, as his own. No way was he giving her up—not even to her biological mother. Jason knows he should keep his distance from Lilly Nelson if he hopes to keep his happy home. Someone wants Lilly dead, though, and something about her arouses Jason's most protective instincts. But what is he willing to risk to keep Lilly safe? Legally Binding by Ann Voss Peterson Reformed-bad-boy-turned-rancher Bart Rawlins has been charged with murder, and he'll need the best lawyer in Texas to prove his innocence. So when newcomer Lindsey Wellington comes along with promises of acquittal, Bart suppresses his libido and focuses on the lovely lawyer's every word. This was not the first case Lindsey had imagined—and not falling for your sexy client was one lesson they'd overlooked in law school! But with Bart's future at stake, Lindsey will have to ignore her heart…or she could lose it all.

    6 volumes, each containing 3 stories featuring gorgeous Latin heroes, and will keep you going right the way through summer!

    But he had made a promise to his dying sister that he would look after them, and he would do whatever it took to honor that vow. Only he never expected that persuading the nurse he met at the hospital to help him with the "Fearsome Five" would be his biggest challenge yet. Darby White was sure that if Garrett knew her secrets, he wouldn't let his charges anywhere near her. And yet how could she refuse? The children and their father offered her a chance at a family, redemption...and love.Millionaire's Instant BabyTycoon Kyle Montgomery was a closer. He made deals ruthlessly and by any means necessary. Including acquiring an instant wife and baby. He even had the perfect candidates: Emma Valentine and her son. The arrogant and devilishly cool Kyle wasn't the husband Emma dreamed of--he was much, much more. He offered her a home, and gave her son the chance to have the life she wanted for him. And in return she could offer Kyle a different kind of deal--one that lasted forever.

    Her attraction to rebel prince Alejandro is instant-- but her intended is his brother, the proper but dull Enrique For the first time, Julianna's irresistibly tempted. Before long, she's spending her nights sailing with gorgeous Alejandro while the rest of the palace believes she's sleeping. Soon she'll have to choose--remain the perfect princess, or follow her heart and stop sleepwalking her way through life....

    He is Rafaello Di Viscenti, the owner of the apartment. Why would a major Italian businessman propose to a poor woman like me at first sight? Magda refuses outright, but that night, Rafaello tracks her down!

    But first he must show Callie that he's changed since their affair nine years ago. Except soon, old desires are rekindled and secrets are revealedThe Italian's Bought Bride by Kate HewittAllegra Avesti never realised that her fiance wickedly handsome tycoon Stefano Capozzi saw her as just another item on his agenda. How could she share her life with a man who'd negotiated the terms of their marriage in the boardroom rather than the bedroom?Years later, Stefano needs Allegra and is determined to claim his runaway bride. The defiant Allegra will return to Italy with him and if he has to seduce her into agreeing, then that will make it all the more pleasurable for him!His Convenient Proposal by Lindsay ArmstrongThe sexual tension between Ellie and wealthy Australian Brett Spencer is overwhelming. But Ellie is dismayed when he proposes a marriage of convenience. At first, Ellie refuses to put her heart and that of her son on the line. But she doesn't know how long she can resist Brett

    But when Reed returns home, things change. Reed seems determined to help Carina with her overwhelming problems—while Carina fights a growing attraction to the tenderhearted man Reed has become. When the full truth of the duel is revealed, can Carina’s dueling heart at last find peace?

    They decide that their stepbrother Jack should pretend to be Lucy's new fiancé, and make her former lover jealous. Even though they are not blood-related, Lucy cannot imagine Jack being her lover. Her sisters try to persuade the hesitant Lucy by telling her, "you are destined to be with Jack". This is true, if one believed the legend of the "Mansion of Love". Lucy finally starts to see Jack, not as her brother, but as a man...

    What could the king want with a simple country girl like her? She tries to run away but she’s caught by her stepfather and beaten. The black-haired knight, Wolf, who has come to take her on the king’s orders, is shocked by her bruised face and her muddy clothes. “This filthy uchin is Lady Catherine?” But despite her beaten face and dirty clothes, her eyes and hidden hair are beautiful beyond imagination….

    Protect. Do not get physical.Obstacle: The temptation to get very physical…Navy Security Specialist Adam Mancuso is staking out the luscious Eva St. George and his control is slipping by the minute. How does a guy stay professional when the subject of his late-night surveillance has a tendency to get her yoga on—in the buff?Eva's had a run of bad luck in the dating department. And she knows she should hold out against the Many Temptations of Adam…but she can't. Besides, when the stakes are this high, the only thing to do is play with everything you've got—and never mind the rules!

    At the orientation, she encounters a man who leaves a big impression on her. Even in a dark room lit only by a glowing screen, she notices his striking features and soft, sweet scent. With this stranger from a foreign country, she learns the pleasure of making love for the first time in her life. That dreamlike night, Felicity had no idea that the beautiful man who had taken her innocence was the sheikh of a desert kingdom…

    But unless sexy OMEGA agent Deke can keep her safe, the consequences could be deadly – which means he’ll have to put his sizzling passion for her aside...The Sheikh’s Lost Princess by Linda ConradSheikh Shakir, scarred by warfare, is ready for the ultimate confrontation. But his deadly mission to bring down his family’s arch-enemy is compromised by the discovery that Nikki, the princess who destroyed his heart, is now a prisoner and that rescuing her is his only hope.

    Sara is shocked that Guido is even more attractive and dangerous; she desires him twice as much… Society wedding of the year! When Greek shipping magnate Alexandros Kouros wed Kallie Demarchis, media photos showed happy scenes. But Kallie had married Alex to save her family’s business. Alex was taking great pleasure in his revenge for her long-ago betrayal!

    But her resolution goes down the drain when a motorcycle-driving, bad-boy musician walks in. Little does she know that Dylan Spencer has a secret. He's not a bad boy. And he's not a stranger, either. Though Cat doesn't recognize him, Dylan's been in love with her since high school. Now that he finally has her where he wants her--in his life, in his bed--he'll do whatever it takes to keep the truth from her.Show & Tell by Rhonda NelsonTantric sex is the hottest new trend in getting lucky. Investigative journalist Knox Webber is determined to prove the practice is nothing but a lot of sexual gymnastics. But for the kind of undercover story he plans, he needs a partner--like his sexy rival Savannah Reeves. Savannah has something to prove, too. This is her chance to show that she is just as good a reporter as Knox. But that means she has to maintain her professionalism at all times...and never let him know that she'd rather do an expos�--on him!

    What he got was a defiant, feisty wife with fire in her eyes! She couldn't be a virgin, she was a rebel princess who wouldn't be tamed! But the marriage contract couldn't be broken and their wedding vows had to be sealed! And then the sultan discovered Princess Alexandra was in fact an innocent The Desert King's Virgin Bride by Sharon Kendrick As Sheikh of Kharastan, Malik has no time for distractions. But when Sorrel an Englishwoman in his care wants to explore the pleasures of the west, Malik decides he must be the one to teach her the ways of seduction! Malik wants Sorrel, but he will not dishonour her. Yet, as Sheikh, he is expected to marry and his bride must be pure. Is the answer to make Sorrel his virgin queen? Desert Prince, Defiant Virgin by Kim Lawrence As heir to the throne, Prince Tair Al Sharif is driven by duty to his country and indulges in women on a mistress–only basis. Quiet and demure Molly James is certainly not the kind of woman he usually beds. But Tair is outraged to be told that dowdy Molly is actually a seductress in disguise! She needs to be stopped! Taking her as a captive to the desert, he discovers this demure woman is innocent in every way. Now Tair wants her...as his bride!

    Determined to uncover the truth behind her father's death, the beautiful journalist soon gets under Seth's skin in more ways than one...and threatens to crack his cynical heart.Nine-month ProtectorMorning sickness used to be Sarah Cartwright's biggest problem--until she became the only witness to a murder. Now, newly pregnant, she has a killer on her trail--and Cooper Bellamy, Kansas City Police Department's finest, by her side. As her sworn protector, it is impossible to keep Coop at arm's length. But the mother-to-be soon discovers the safest place to hide is in his strong arms.

    So when a dashing sheikh swept her off her feet, she felt like she'd become the heroine of her own fairy tale. But soon after Sheikh Hakim bin Omar al Kadar took her to his desert kingdom, she discovered that he had deceived her utterly. Despite his betrayal, could she believe their story would have a happily-ever-after?The Greek Billionaire's Baby Revenge by USA TODAY bestselling author Jennie LucasAnna Rustoff always knew that her bubble of happiness would burst sooner or later. After all, her husband, Nikos Stavrakis, had only married her because their one night of passion had resulted in a beautiful baby boy. Amid rumors of Nikos's infidelity, she decides to flee to Russia. But the Greek billionaire is not one to let something that is his just walk out of his life--not his son, and not his wife. But bringing them home will take more than his money and his iron will. It will take a lifetime of love.

    James, U.S. Army Sergeant First ClassCurrent Status: On leave after a year in Afghanistan.Mission: Take some R & R. Check up on a buddy's little sister.Obstacle: Sophia Castillo. Independent, stubborn...and hot enough to make him forget she's anybody's "little sister"Max may be off duty, but he still has one last job to do. He's promised to look in on--but not fool around with --his best friend's kid sister. Only once he meets Sophia, all thought of keeping his hands to himself go out the window.Sophia, however, has different ideas. A recent widow, the last thing she needs is another man telling her what to do. Even if that gorgeous man leaves her drooling in a puddle of lust....It's a battle of wills. Who will end up on top? Max breaks every rule in the book to keep Sophia in his bed. After all, all's fair in love and war.And Max is counting on life with Sophia being a little bit of both.

    It’s his duty to expand the King empire- but he must also choose a bride and father a son! Gina Terlizzi already has a baby son and she’s not looking for a husband. No matter how breathless the chemistry between them is, Gina is simply a guest in Alex’s home to attend a weddingor is she the intended bride? Bride Of His Choice Five sistersand Richard Seymour has to marry one to gain control of the Durant financial empire. Made to feel the ugly duckling by her glamorous family and totally rejected by her father, Leigh Durant is stunned when Richard makes his choice - to marry her! Can he possibly give her the sense of belonging and love she’s always craved? His proposition is very tempting, and they do share an intense physical attraction. But is she truly the bride he wants...or just the easiest path to power?

    Millionaire Mark Benedict returns home and is shocked – although not altogether displeased – to find Tallie in his shower! He will take Tallie to his bed and turn her from inexperienced innocent…to his willing mistress!Public Mistress, Private AffairFreya Carpenter is being destroyed and only PR genius Nash Taylor-Grant can give the beautiful actress her life back. When he whisks her away to the idyllic south of France to protect her, Nash breaks his number one rule – never, ever, get intimately involved with a client. So, when the media hunts them down, Nash must face the consequences of making Freya his mistress…Mistress Against Her WillZane Lorenson doesn’t like being deceived. But in this case, he’s rather taken with the deceiver! He knows innocent Abigail is in over her head. Seducing his pretty little personal assistant might teach her a lesson! But Gail has adored the dashing billionaire from afar for ages and, when she finds herself trapped, she’s helpless to resist…

    But maybe Caleb's con-man dad isn't the one running drugs through the small town of Black Oak. Maybe it's the green-eyed goddess who runs the New Age shop and has Caleb under her sultry spell.Pandora Easton saved the family store with two words: sex sells. And her delectable aphrodisiacs really work, as she's proven with notorious bad boy Caleb again and again and again.Little does she guess that, in the end, her most potent potion will be the truth….

    Now he's getting married, but Laura has a surprise for him—their short time together resulted in a son, Alex. Constantine, now with the heir he needs, ends his engagement and insists Laura and Alex come to Greece. Laura agrees, but only as a servant in his house. While Laura works during the day, Constantine has other ideas for her at night. But can a man raised in a loveless family learn to truly care for Laura and their son?

    His latest challenge is to transform scruffy tomboy Lucianna Stewart into a temptress! He’s taught her how to dress, to flirt, to kissand Lucianna is learning fast. Perhaps too fast for Jake’s liking. Because beneath her baggy clothes is a woman who could lead any man into temptation...including him! The Blackmail Baby When eighteen-year-old Imogen married Dracco Barrington her deceased father’s business partner she did so with an open heart. She has loved him all her life. But after the wedding ceremony, Imogen discoved something about Dracco that sent her fleeing! Four years later Imogen needed money. Returning to Dracco’s London home, she received a shocking offer: one million pounds to stay and be Dracco’s wife, and another million if she agreed to have his baby! On the surface, Imogen seemed to be getting what she wanted money, a family and the man she loved. But at what cost? Two classics reprinted by popular demand.

    Let the battle of the dates beginThe S Before Ex by Mira Lyn KellyThere's one thing even the tabloid hounds haven't managed to dig up about celebrity Ryan Brady- he's married! He may be one of America's most desirable men, but his secret wife has just filed for divorceSince their separation six years ago, Claire has turned her life upside down- new business, new friends, new life. But when she sees Ryan to hash out a settlement, her body tells her one thing hasn't changed- he's still the only man who really does it for her. With all other guys guaranteed to be bland, she's decided it's either an x-rated fling with her ex- or a chastity belt for herself!

    In desperation her father, Cordell Prescott, asks Dr. Becca Talbert to come to the Triple Creek Ranch to see Nicki. Becca's presence starts to make a difference, and Cord's gratitude soon turns into something more. But Cord doesn't believe he has the right to love Becca…not after what happened with his wife.That Cowboy's Kids by Debra SalonenVictim advocate Abby Davis wants a new job—one that involves shorter hours and less stress. But she's never been able to ignore a family in trouble—like Tom Butler and his two little girls. A robbery at an ATM has left his ex-wife dead, and overnight he's gone from being a single man living a simple ranch life to a single parent trying to cope with two grieving daughters. These children and their father touch Abby's heart like no one has before, but becoming attached to Tom and his daughters means Abby must face her own demons. Can love heal them all?

    

    Despite her delicate appearance she stands up to Cristiano – fuelling an intense desire. So he’ll take her and the baby back to Spain... Christmas Bride-To-Be Dr Jack Sinclair turned his back on love – a long time ago! Now, stranded in a small town, and rescued by vivacious Jill Metcalf, Jack’s belief in Christmas miracles starts to return… Working with Jill at the local hospital to give the children a Christmas Day they deserve leaves Jack convinced that he’s finally found a home. If he can claim a bride under the mistletoe... Christmas Wishes, Mistletoe Kisses Three wishes... 1) A new life in the country: Louise Thornton’s starting again with her young son! 2) Someone to help decorate the Christmas tree: meltingly attractive landscape architect Ben Oliver makes her sparkle again. 3) A proposal under the mistletoe?

    And Dimitri is determined to keep Maddie at his side – and in his bed – until she bears the Kouvaris heir… The Greek Tycoon’s Innocent Mistress Cat McKenzie is set to inherit a fortune – and Nicholas Zentenas will bed her, wed her and finally get his revenge on Cat’s family. Cat has never met such a powerful, commanding man, and when Nicholas offers her a business contract and a weekend in Venice she is powerless to resist. Now Nicholas is in danger of finding that Cat is not at all what he thought… The Greek’s Convenient Mistress Sophie Patterson is shocked when Costas Palamidis turns up on her Sydney doorstep. Costas’s precious little girl’s life is in grave danger – Sophie is the only person who can help…even if it means returning to the family who turned their back on her… Soon Sophie finds herself in bed with Costas…but can she ever be more than his mistress?

    With a good part of its land sold off to developers, Gavin Powell is struggling to save his disappearing way of life. He has a legacy to leave his daughter, and starting a stud farm would give him financial stability. But first he must capture the wild horse he’s spotted in nearby Mustang Valley.Sage Navarre is in Arizona on an urgent domestic matter that will secure her young child’s future. And as a government field agent, she’s been ordered to help Gavin track down an escaped mustang while she’s here. Working with the cowboy is an incredible experience—and Sage finds herself wildly attracted to him.But what will Gavin say when she dashes his dreams for his ranch? Because he’s not the only one who wants that mustang.

    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.

    Having already fallen head–over–heels in love, Catherine accepts his proposal.After their wedding day –– and night –– when the Sheikh claims his virgin wife, Catherine discovers that this is no love match for Hakim he's bought her!Blackmailed Into MarriageLia Kennedy turned her back on her aristocratic family, but now she needs their help to save her little daughter. Their response? Sell her off to the highest bidder!Damian Marquez prizes Lia's blue blood –– he was stripped of his own title at birth. Lia is the perfect broodmare who can provide him with an heir. But, by the wedding night, she knows her secret will be out –– because she can't be Damian's in the marriage bed

    But he has never forgotten or forgiven that day – or how much he wanted his stepsister, Sally…Bedded and Wedded for Revenge by Melanie MilburneSelf-made billionaire Andreas Trigliani is set on revenge. Spoilt heiress Gemma Landerstalle, who wrecked his past, needs a husband – fast! And he’s more than happy to help. Women may throw themselves at his feet every day, but it’s this stunning socialite he wants to see begging…The Italian Boss’s Mistress of Revenge by Trish MoreyAll that stands in the way of Dante Carrazzo and revenge is Mackenzi Keogh, the surprisingly sexy manager of the hotel he plans to ruin. Mackenzi will do almost anything to save the business – something Dante ruthlessly uses to his advantage: he will reconsider destroying the hotel if she becomes his mistress!

    From the moment he'd rescued Theresa Black from a late-night attack, he'd ached for things he knew he could never have. The touch of her skin. The taste of her blood. But if the vampire claimed her, one of them might not survive.So Jude did everything he could to make Terri stay away.But a demon stalked the sexy spitfire, and Jude had no choice but to protect a woman who created a longing inside him that could never be sated….

    Though he thought Kit was nothing but a slip of a girl, a sprout, she’s strong, beautiful and truly brave. Not only that, he’s attracted to her. However, he’s just the king’s envoy, and cannot let her know his feelings. For her part, Kit is also troubled. On her journey to London on the king’s orders, she has fallen in love with Wolf. He’s different from her violent stepfather, and he's gentle and kind with both her and her elderly nursemaid. But now that she knows what the king truly wants with her, she has to dismiss her feelings for Wolf. She’s the daughter of the previous king, and now must marry the duke the king has decided on for her…!

    When Diane returned to Venice for the Christmas masked ball, she was shocked and thrilled to see Domenico, the husband she’d thought dead! But she needs to know that Dom still holds her in his heart before she takes her place in his bed again! Let yourself be whisked away to Venice this Christmas!

    Fiona MacAvery works very hard to help her son find nonviolent ways to protect himself from the bullying he can't seem to avoid. She's never believed in violence. Then along comes mixed martial arts champ Dominic Payette, and that's who her son turns to for guidance?Dom clearly has a heart under all those… gorgeous… muscles, but there are shadows, too. He's fighting his way back toward a champion belt after putting an opponent in a coma. Fiona admires his dedication. She even admits that he's shown her son how to be more confident. But act on this attraction between them? There's no way she's letting her guard down!

    Now he's returned from abroad...with revenge on the Royal House in mind. Elena Valerio's blindness has never held her back. She feels instantly drawn to Adam -- and his vulnerable little son who's in need of a mother. But Elena loves Niroli with all her heart. If Adam is to take his place on the throne by marrying Elena, he must put aside his royal revenge… A Royal Bride At The Sheikh's Command by Penny Jordan Sheikh Kadir is the ruler of an Eastern kingdom, but also the last heir to Niroli's throne. He has come to stake his claim, and must find himself a queen! Natalia Carini loves Niroli. To her, the new ruler is an invader, and now he's demanding her...as his bride! Yet to be bedded by a barbarian excites her more than she's ever known…

    But nine months later, Anna is left nursing a baby and a broken heart! So when Nikos discovers Anna has bore him a son, he vows retribution!Getting Down To Business by Ally BlakeAbbey Parrish is smart, stubborn, and stuck in a rut. Flynn Granger is a blue blood- gorgeous, flirtatious, laid-back and bored witless. When circumstances send these two opposites into battle together, they soon discover that maybe their life paths, opinions, and even their very characters aren't as clear cut as they always thought they wereDream Job, Hot Boss! by Robyn GradyWhen Serena Stevens lands the biggest account in Sydney's most dynamic advertising agency, she's in heaven. Serena's sexy boss- Australia's top tycoon, David Miles- may be all business in the boardroom, but soon he wants a little business in the bedroom, too. Before long, Serena has to choose her dream job or her hot boss

    Very intrigued by a sassy visiting lecturer...Mission: Enter the astronaut training program.Obstacle: Marissa Marshall, Ph.D. She's keeping Danny preoccupied with earthly delights...Danny Wilkes might have outgrown his risk-taking flyboy days, but he still loves a thrill now and then. And nobody's thrilled him lately like fiery Mari Marshall. Sex with her is a bigger turn-on than any of the air maneuvers Danny's ever pulled. He falls head over heels...hard.But Mari has bitter memories of being a military brat. She'll never enter that life again—not even for the best sex she's ever had.It's a hell of a choice. Does Danny give up his skyrocketing career? Or let go of the only woman who revs his engine into the stratosphere?

    Now he wants a wife, and a queue of society beauties is at his door. Alana Callaghan is from the wrong side of town, and doesn’t fit in his glamorous world. But she’s secretly been in love with Guy for years… Bride at Briar’s Ridge Daniela Adami has come to beautiful Wangaree Valley to escape her life in London. She’s hurt, and her heart is guarded, but when Linc Mastermann strides into her world he turns it upside down… Handsome Linc is used to women falling at his feet – but he isn’t interested in falling in love. Cattle Rancher, Secret Son Gina Romano fell in love with cattleman Cal McKendrick the moment she saw him – though she knew she’d never be good enough for his society family. She tried to keep her pregnancy from him but Cal demands she marry him! Still Gina wants Cal’s love…!

    So he never expected to see his London mistress, Rebecca Gibbs, again until she showed up with shocking news she was pregnant with his twins! Now he was on his way to London to bargain for his sons! The Greek Tycoon's Convenient Wife Kyros Pavlidis is a billionaire, used to buying whatever he wants. But when he sweeps Alice off her feet, he has an ulterior motive... marriage! Except once Alice is wearing Kyros's ring, she discovers he wants a wife for necessity and not love... Bought By Her Husband Though she was from a poor background, Greek billionaire Alexei Christou still wanted Victoria. Except passion wasn't enough, and soon their marriage fell apart. Now Victoria is desperate for cash. Alexei won't refuse her the money, but he'll make her work for it... as his mistress

    So he's livid to find her working in a dingy Houston diner, desperate and pregnant. Whether the baby is his or his brother's Ryan demands that Kelly return to New York with him. Now. For the baby's sake. Or maybe because the woman's as irresistible as ever Temptation by Brenda Jackson Millionaire security expert and rancher Zeke Travers always separates emotion from work until a case leads him to Sheila Hopkins and the immediate, scorching heat between them. Suddenly, Zeke is tempted to break his own rules. And it's only a matter of time before he gives in

    Now broke she accepts a job as his cleaner. Yet Daniel still craves the wedding night they never shared… Housekeeper at His Beck and Call Liv’s reluctant to take a job as brooding soldier Cade’s housekeeper. He may be gorgeous but Cade’s heart’s as hard as they come. Yet even Cade struggles not to give into the desire that his virginal maid inspires! The Australian’s Housekeeper Bride Rhiannon’s shocked when stormy billionaire Lee hires her. He needs a wife – and the mousy housekeeper fits the bill! Swept off her feet, Rhiannon agrees. But what secret is her new husband hiding…? Three glamorous and intense Cinderella romances from your favourite Modern™ authors

    A gorgeous billionaire to buy her store - enter Rory Wallace - swoon!2. The magic of Christmas - Rory and his little girl need to know that it still exists.3. Willpower - because kissing Rory under the mistletoe would be a Very Bad Idea.Shannon Raleigh can't believe that both Rory Wallace and his little girl dislike Christmas so much and she's determined to make her favorite season as magical as possible! But working with handsome Rory every day proves challenging, because Shannon finds herself longing for Christmas kisses with the man she can never have...

    She refused. Now the past is back to haunt her and she will have to stand fast once again... The Regal Wedding! Kayleen James is determined to safeguard her orphaned students – even if it means defying Prince As’as of El Deharia! But the seductive sheikh offers to adopt the three little girls. On one condition... The Christmas Coronation! The moment Prince Nicolas saw Alandra Sanchez, he wanted her for his mistress. He will stop at nothing to satisfy his lust, including seducing her with a little royal treatment. Experience a lavish Christmas seduction you’ll never forget...

    All the above comes from the fact that she is the granddaughter of Clarissa Parrish – the pre-eminent feminist of her generation.Flynn Granger is the prince of Melbourne, a blue blood; his father is a hard-hitting captain of industry, and his mother is the daughter of a one time Prime Minister. He is gorgeous, flirtatious, laid-back and bored witless.When circumstance, the hottest men’s magazine to hit the market, and a little bit of stardust send these two opposites into battle together they soon discover that maybe their life paths, their opinions, and even their very characters aren’t as clear cut as they always thought they were...

    She's known love 'em and leave 'em types before—heck, she was left pregnant by one. There's no way charming Dylan Ross can tempt her into anything. Except the womanizing bachelor has more in common with Tara than she'd like. He's just discovered he's a father to a four-year-old girl. Single parenthood is tough, and Dylan needs the daycare employee's help.But Tara has her own problems. In a vicious custody battle, a high school diploma and empty bank account are no defense. Throw in "single working mother," and Tara could lose her son. That's the only reason she's considering Dylan's outlandish proposal. Marriage may be their only solution, but Tara is going into it with her eyes open. Her son has to come first—no matter what her heart wants.

    Hopefully here, Rachel can begin to take control of her life.Rachel may be prickly and vulnerable…but that doesn't stop Armand from finding her achingly attractive. She's built a fortress around her heart, yet Armand knows she must face her demons—and he's the man to help her. Perhaps together they can knock that fortress down.…

    While everybody else is having fun, Holly's mind is elsewhere—her fiancé broke up with her the night before. She is so upset that she starts to cry while serving the prince. Somehow the prince starts to comfort her and whispers sweet things into her ear. Holly is too distracted to realize that there are cameras pointing into their room. Holly has no idea of the scandal she has landed in!

    But the late bloomer Jane wasn'’t ready for Xavier Salgado-Lezille! For To the infamous "Prince of Darkness,", Jane is nothing more than appetizing prey –— and she finds herself falling into his sweet trap.

    Corinne, a widowed single mother, is suddenly proposed to by her late best friend Lindsay's husband, Raffaello. It was Lindsay's dying wish that the two of them be married. No matter how handsome and charming he is, she can't get married to a man she barely knows. But all of her problems will be solved if she marries him, not to mention the fact that it's her dead friend's dying wish. So Corinne decides to accept the proposal, without thinking of the terrible things that could come from entering into a loveless marriage.

    She's gorgeous, she's wild and clearly she's open for a no-strings-attached adventure. But Adam Walker's been there, done that. And now he wants more for himself. Even with his history, Adam still believes in love and family and marriage and the whole white picket fence—hardly what Cressa is offering.Besides, everything about the crazy Kiwi spells danger and distraction—two things Adam can't afford to risk with his sights set on medical school. He's only in New Zealand for a month. Surely he can resist Cressa's advances that long….

    The Playboy of Harley Street Travelling the world via private jet for an exclusive Harley Street practice sounds great to physio Katie - until she discovers she'll be working (very closely!) with delectable doctor Fabio Lineham, whose playboy reputation is also along for the ride! Katie's determined to be the only girl not to fall for him... Doctor on the Red Carpet Hollywood stuntman Kendrick has ‘heartbreaker' written all over his roguish features - the kind of distraction Dr Elizabeth Morgan convinces herself she doesn't need! Kendrick loves challenges, and soon Elizabeth falls under the stuntman's spell - but Kendrick's whirlwind flings never end in for ever. Do they?

    That is, until she overhears him say the most shocking thing: “Any man who marries for love is an idiot. I married Leah because she’s a virgin and perfect for sculpting into the ideal wife.” All his loving words were a lie? Hurt, Leah runs away and, six months later, is making a living as a deckhand on a cruise ship. Suddenly, Gerard’s twin brother, Gareth, shows up! He looks just like Gerard, but his personality is the exact opposite of his brother’s; he’s kind and loving, and Leah finds herself falling for him…!

    But she rejected him, and now the proud Spanish aristocrat is determined that she will pay for her mistake - with her body! Raul mistakenly believes Alannah is no longer a naïve girl - until one night of passion proves he has taken her virginity! Now Raul will do whatever it takes to keep her at his mercy… The Spaniard's Defiant Virgin by Jennie Lucas Marcos Ramirez has been planning his retribution for the Winter family...now it's time. Marcos will take Tamsin and destroy her family. But Tamsin isn't the hedonistic society girl he expected. And it's then that Marcos realises Tamsin's a virgin, and innocent of all she's been accused of! The Spanish Duke's Virgin Bride by Chantelle Shaw Duke Javier Herrera needs a wife in order to inherit his family's banking business. In Grace Beresford, whose father swindled Javier out of millions, Javier can take revenge and a convenient wife. But how long can Grace remain his wife in name only?

    Melting point...When Joanna refused to jump into bed with Alex Marshall, he assumed that she was frigid! But the arrogant entrepreneur sensed that it wasn't just the intense Egyptian heat that was responsible for melting the cast-iron defense that Joanna had erected since the end of her marriage! However, there wasn't any future in a no-strings affair--no matter how much she ached for Alex...

    She was head over heels in love with him, but she knew that as a proud Spanish marquis, all he really wanted was a virgin bride to give birth to his heirs. Alannah left him…but who could have guessed that two years later, they would have a reason to meet again? This time, Alannah is the one with something important to share. But Raul has only grown more attractive in the time they’ve been apart. How will Alannah handle facing her lost lover once again?

    Trent's years on the road--building a reputation in and out of the arena--left little time for a serious relationship. So when Jolene Arnold shows up with an infant in tow, claiming the baby is his... Well, let's just say Trent's been thrown off a bull more times than he can count, but he never had the wind knocked out of him like the day he met his daughter!Once childhood friends, Trent and Jolene discover that as adults, their connection goes beyond raw physical attraction--even if they're both too scared to admit it. Can they let go of the past mistakes holding them back in time to embrace this Christmas present?

    Marrying for love is not an option, so he needs a bride – and his new PA fits the bill. Delicate English rose Laura Greenwood fires his hot Italian blood like no woman before… The Boss’s Unconventional Assistant Sophia Gable is anything but conventional, and multimillionaire Grey Barlow knows it instantly. With her bright clothes and even brighter outlook, Sophia is no ordinary PA. She’s the complete opposite to brooding, workaholic Grey, and you know what they say about opposites! The Boss’s Forbidden Secretary Cautious Cathy was just trying to help her brother by posing as his wife, but now she’s in over her head. The stranger she spent one perfect night with is her new boss! And he’s furious!

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