But Cooper Daniels is anything but--he's a bounty hunter who brings in modern-day pirates, and he wants Jessica to help him track down the most notorious tyrant in the South China Sea.

    — Suspicious that the elegant blonde had a hidden agenda when she hired him to restore a family mansion, Jack McMillan quickly put Mariah Chandler on the defensive -- and was shocked to feel a flash of heat and desire rush through him! He believed she was only a spoiled rich girl indulging a whim, but he couldn't deny the fevered hunger to possess her that had ignited within him.BOUND BY BETRAYAL AND OBSESSED BY THE PASTTantalized by sensual longing she'd never expected to feel, Mariah surrendered to the dizzying pleasure of Jack's embrace, reveling in her power to arouse him. She'd fought her demons by helping other women who'd suffered but had never told Jack of the shadows that still haunt her nights. Could she heal his wounded spirit by finally sharing her pain and daring him to share a future?

    Ian MacLeod, owner of a small cottage on Skye and laird of the island's ruling clan, becomes enchanted by Tess Hartley, the dark-eyed siren who has rented the cottage from him for the winter.

    Dorie wondered if deep sorrow ever healed, but Gil's tenderness slowly won her trust. Mary Kay McComas's heartwarming and heartbreaking novels weave a tapestry of emotions into stories the reader wishes would never end.

    Will Nordstrom pays a bundle to bring the magical, beautiful Pastel Marx out of retirement to model for his company but must defeat Pastel's past before she can return his love.

    — He was the sexiest man she'd ever seen, a brooding desperado who knew when a lady needed a hug -- and Maggie Marino was just aching to be comforted! Shade felt her despair and sensed she was on the run, then vowed to help the sweet spitfire until she was ready to confide her secret. Seduced by his sizzling looks, tempted by his wicked grin, Maggie fell hard -- but wondered what her lover was hiding, Bad Boys Didn't Come any Better He'd kept his true Identity a mystery for months, but now Paul Berringer knew he'd found what he'd been looking for -- a woman who wanted him for himself, who cared nothing for the power he wielded or the money he'd earned. Maggie longed to trust the rogue who'd matched her wildness and captured her heart. Could he make her believe she belonged in his arms, that he'd loved her all his life?

    In a story as touching as it is dramatic, two wonderful, imperfect people find the magic in a perfect love.

    Colby promised to give her burglary his most personal attention, but what he wanted was to take her in his arms and drive her wild with pleasure. Tempted beyond reason to believe their love had a chance, she fought the impulse to run. Now not only her life but her heart was in danger - and Colby held the key to her secrets. He vowed he'd risk anything to keep his lady safe from shadows, but would she dare trust him with her soul? In an enchanting blend of humor and passion, bestselling writer Fayrene Preston creates a memorable couple whose heartwarming love story is one to cherish! Seducing her senses with blazing kisses, this sexy security agent makes his beautiful client forget old sorrows and feel wonderfully, recklessly alive....

    In her most sensual and heartbreaking novel ever, Peggy Webb reunites lovers who share a sizzling past. But will a firestorm of emotion heal their wounds or forever burn the bridge that joins their hearts?

    — Setting his helicopter down in her backyard, Sawyer Hayes arrived in Pip LeBaron's life like a whirlwind -- and promised to shake it up! Enchanted by the petite computer whiz who was trying to make up for the childhood she'd missed, Sawyer agreed to help her make fudge and play baseball, even though her kissable mouth persuaded him that a few grown-up games would be much more fun! He Had a Talent for Happiness and Tasted as Sinful as Chocolate Attracted to a man as she'd never been before, Pip welcomed Sawyer's delicious kisses, responding to each tantalizing embrace with breathless passion. He was her best friend, the lover who cherished her beyond her wildest fantasy. But even though she turned to liquid moonlight beneath his touch, she had to wonder: Could a man who seemed to live for fun love a woman whose work had been her life?

       Drew Haywood needs a feminine touch to help give his young son a holiday to remember—and no one does Christmas better than Taylor Bishop. She knows how to transform a house into a home that sparkles. But when Drew lets his guard down, he finds that Taylor has much more to offer. Kissing her is like coming in out of the cold—and Drew doesn’t want to go back out.   Taylor has already raised one family—she grew up with six brothers, after all—and she doesn’t need another. She may have fallen for Drew as a teenager, but he’s asking for a Christmas miracle that would break all her rules. Still, the chemistry she shares with this sexy, single father has nothing to do with the past. Perhaps the gift of a young boy’s smile, not to mention stolen kisses beneath the mistletoe, will point the way to the one thing on Taylor’s wish list.   Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: All Is Fair . . ., Bad to the Bone, and Rescuing Diana.

    Luke Sinclair arrives on a secluded island in order to protect Elisabeth Conner, his boss's sister, from the man who had once kidnapped her and discovers that she is the woman whose photograph he had fallen in love with years before.

    He Played Her as She Played the Piano, All Passion and Fire Zeke made her breath catch, her body tremble, and her spirit long for the music they'd made together, but Chelsea ached to share his fight, to soothe old sorrows. He'd never taken anything from anyone before, never confessed what he needed for fear of losing his soul. She'd touched him where he kept his fears, but could she finally hold him by giving a love so deep, he'd have no choice but to take it?

    — He had to be dreaming, Owen Prescott decided as he admired the breathtaking beauty on the huge black horse who'd arrived just in time to save his neck! Nadia Kandratavich was no fantasy but a sultry enchantress who'd brought her entire family of Gypsies to live on her ranch. He was utterly charmed by her musical laughter and stunned by the scorching pleasure of her lightest touch.Sweet Temptation Left Him Drowning in Desire Nadia knew she had no business yearning for the town's golden boy, but his kisses made her hot, wild, and hungry to taste all he promised. When prophecy hinted that loving this handsome stranger might cost her what she treasured most, Nadia tried to send him away. Could he make her understand that her secrets didn't matter, that a future with his Gypsy princess was all he'd ever want?

       Joshua Logan has come back to the lush, green mountains of East Tennessee to get away from the world. After years in the spotlight as a renowned archaeologist and author, Joshua wants nothing more than to reconnect with the hills where he grew up—where the psychic abilities that made him famous can’t continue to torture him. The last thing he needs now is a gorgeous woman looking for a guide through the mountains—or the tantalizing lure of a mind whose emotions he cannot read.   Victoria Bennett is determined to help the women of Appalachia, far away from her old, privileged life in Connecticut. With a degree in midwifery and a divorce under her belt, Victoria is not looking for any entanglements; she simply wants to do some good. But the tension between her and Joshua is instant. He is everything she’s never had—ruggedly handsome, strong, physical . . . and flirty as all get-out. Can she risk reliving her past mistakes for even one night with a man who flusters her mind and sets her heart ablaze?   Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: All Is Fair . . ., Bad to the Bone, and Rescuing Diana.

      When Penelope Marsh last laid eyes on the gorgeous man standing before her, Richard Creighton had been a skinny nerd with glasses. Now he’s one of the most popular actors in the world. The only reason he’s back in New Jersey is to play the lead in a period piece directed by Penelope’s cousin. But Penelope’s too old for a schoolgirl crush—especially when the crush in question is a sexy Hollywood hunk.   Still sometimes shocked to be the object of a pretty woman’s desire, Richard is most comfortable with the cameras rolling, hiding behind the mask of his carefully crafted characters. Penelope’s presence on the set brings back memories of his painfully shy childhood—and yet he’s powerfully drawn to the willowy schoolteacher with the long legs and vivid blue eyes. Most celebrity romances must weather promiscuous starlets and invasive paparazzi, but Richard faces a different challenge altogether: proving that he’s come into his own since he was a kid—not to Penelope, but to himself. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Along Came Trouble, The Notorious Lady Anne, and Unforgettable.

    She was a desperate woman who tried to protect him from her enemies. But could she cherish her savage hero until his own ghosts were silenced?

    Tempted by this lord of dark secrets, Laken agreed to share his journey into a savage past -- but could she trust him with her wild heart?

    When Nadia Kandratavich saves his life, town golden boy Owen Prescott vows to get to know more intimately the woman who has brought her Gypsy family to live on her ranch.

    Could she find the courage to heal Dare-body and soul--at last?In a novel as touching as tenderness and as sizzling as a Texas summer night, Lynne Bryant explores the power of love. He'd cherished her and knew her secret dreams, but could she risk loving a daredevil who needed to live on the edge?

    He was all man, all temptation--and all wrong for her....It began as a gimmick to promote a radio show for lovers, but the spirited sparring between Jessie Fox and Tony Falcone soon had listeners demanding to know more of their steamy romance! Jessie vowed it was impossible for this gorgeous younger man to want her with the fire she saw burning in his eyes--until the Falcon set a seductive trap his Fox couldn't escape....In an irresistible blend of humor and passion, Cindy Gerard creates a memorable couple whose unlikely love story is one to cherish! Will Tony's laugh full of hunger and heat persuade Jess he's never letting her go?