The affluent New England family whose tea company was founded in colonial America by an alleged witch is filled with dark passions, forbidden loves, and a family curse that defines one generation and haunts the next.

    The virile stranger didn't look like your average neighborhood ice cream man, and Jenny's neighbors were convinced he was some sort of criminal. Jenny couldn't believe it. But was that because she was already dangerously attracted to enigmatic, mysterious Nick?Nick's mission was to keep close tabs on Jenny; posing as the man in the white truck was the perfect cover. But he'd never accept this sexy, earthy mother of two as a forger and a thief. Not Jenny, the only woman who had ever made him think about hearth and home .... Jenny, who'd melted his cold loner's heart--and who could never be his.

    Winner of the 1997 Rita Award for best inspirational romance novel!

    And before she could change her mind, sexy forest ranger Michael Walker agreed to play the part of her ardent admirer!Laurel never expected Michael's acting abilities to be quite so convincing. Whenever her sister was watching, Laurel found herself wrapped in a heady embrace with a passionate kiss on the way. Her captivating cohort promised a performance that would win her the wager, but when the curtain closed, would she lose the only man she would ever love?This is the first of Donna Clayton's backlist titles to be made available. Look for more Donna Clayton romances soon!

    After all, she left Summerville—and John Riley—a long time ago. But her perfect life now seems incomplete, and she begins to wonder if she’s ever really moved on.In order to lay some ghosts to rest, Olivia goes home. She rediscovers friendships, visits old hangouts and comes face-to-face with John, who’s now a single father. With the help of John’s young daughter and pet golden retriever, can they put the past behind them and move forward together? Originally published in 2004.

    There are no rules to romance - and usually the only way to get a little is to take the plunge. Here are four original stories about four bold women who risk it all to win at the unpredictable game of love.

    Tyler ripped her heart out and almost destroyed her life. She can't forgive him for what he did no matter how much he turns on the charm.Tyler won't let Savannah forget all the good times they had together, and he recreates their passion inside and outside of the bedroom. When both their agendas take an unexpected turn, will Tyler lose Savannah forever, or will love prevail?

    Jennifer Monroe does what any normal, well-adjusted woman would do. She makes an excuse to send the doctor and nurse from the room, dives into her clothes, and flees!Unfortunately, her running away makes conscientious Dr. Penrose conclude she has some kind of sexual hangup. He's determined to refer her to another doctor for her health's sake. If he can just talk to her, he'll suggest counseling for what he thinks are emotional problems.Jennifer refuses to take his phone calls, and she plans to never see him again. After all, Dallas is a big city. What are the odds that she'd ever run into him again? Even money when Fate lends a hand.When Jennifer and Matt meet at a charity gala, he earnestly urges her to seek professional help. Jennifer is incensed that he seems to think she's some frigid old maid. All the old high school resentment floods back, fueling her determination to teach him a lesson he won't soon forget.You know what they say about payback! Well, this payback is a scorcher. Kids play doctor, but these doctors play seduction games. And they're playing for keeps.Will Matt recognize Jennifer? Will Jennifer lure him into her bed? Seduction and sex can be pretty funny when both sides play dirty!BONUS FEATURES:Meet Joan ReevesExcerpt from OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER by Joan ReevesExcerpt from THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE by Joan ReevesExcerpt from SPECIAL DELIVERY by Elaine Raco ChaseExcerpt from IN THE GARDEN OF TEMPTATION by Cynthia WicklundCollection of Quotations: Woman's Perspective on Sex, Love, and Life

    Not to mention the very inconvenient feelings she is suddenly having for her long-time friend, fellow seminarian, and verbal sparring partner, David Swenson. It isn’t until Betsy is thrust into the position of senior minister for her church, however, that she discovers the real cause of her discontent: her fear of failing has become stronger than her faith in herself.Is it really possible to keep a good woman down? Can Betsy reclaim her confidence while reconciling her clerical robe with high heels and the right shade of lipstick? A fun-loving look at a single girl’s life on the other side of the altar, Heavens to Betsy is also a hilarious and joyful celebration of strong, stylish, and faithful womanhood.

    Only Khai, a young buffalo tender, shows her love and respect. Promised in an arranged marriage to a cruel older man, Loi flees to Ho Chi Minh City. Along with thousands of others, she applies for the chance to leave for the United States through the Amerasian Homecoming Program, and faces the most important decision of her life: Should she leave her beloved country, her family, and her gentle, loving Khai?      Includes a reader’s guide, an author’s note, and a glossary of Vietnamese words.

    . .  Alexandra Ross has always known Lavender Hill will be hers one day. The grand old house, with its waving jacaranda fronds circling around it like a canopy against the white-hot Australian sun. The acres of orchards, trees heavy with sweet-smelling mangoes and prickly pink lychee. The rushing emerald creek that claimed her brother’s life; the genteel boudoir where her mother died of grief, gin, and stroke. Even the quad bike her bullheaded father uses to tear around the plantation like a teenager, as his covetous young wife plays tea party with Alex’s mother’s favorite china.   Someday Alex will undo her father’s blunders and be the good neighbor her childhood friend Rafe Rutherford deserves. The yearning she feels for Rafe can never overcome the heartbreak they’ve lived through together, but at least she will have his companionship.   Until her father is killed and the plantation is divided. If she wants to keep the land she loves Alex must break free of guilt and hesitation. And once she begins to fight for what her heart desires, there’s no telling where she’ll stop . . .

    Our latest staff addition is Dr. Dante Nash, an extraordinary specimen of hotness...er, professionalism. In fact, nurse Elle Kingston can't seem to keep her eyes-- and her lusty thoughts--off him But Dante is more than a sexy-pants practitioner who makes Elle weak in the knees--and in other parts.He's also undercover for the FBI. There have been some illicit goings-on here at Confidential Rejuvenations. Dangerous ones. And it isn't just Elle and Dante's sizzling affair that's about to blaze out of control...

    Though absolutely out of his depth, he's amazed when he finally gets the little girl to stop crying!Then beautiful single mom Ellie arrives, distraught that the babysitter left her precious child on Dalton's doorstep!Can this chaotic pair make him realize that too much of his life has been stored in fiction? With Ellie he could start a whole new chapter....

    The key to how corporate lawyer Alexandra Knight manages her busy life. However, lately all her precisely drawn lines are getting blurred. Blame it on her out-of-control biological clock that is ignoring her single status...and on Ethan Stone.Because her sexy, no-strings colleague has posed an outrageous solution to her dilemma--he'll be her baby daddy. This from the guy who avoids all commitment? Okay, so they're attracted to each other. Really, really attracted. But crossing the line from coworker to co-parent with Ethan could ruin Alex for all other men. After all, when you've had the best...

    But she is unprepared for the effect that the intelligent and devastatingly sexy senator has on her, and finds herself drawn to his charms and intriguing interests--which include a yen for psychic phenomena.