"I'm not asking you to go to bed with me."Yet Catherine was wary. After a failed marriage, despite her continued sense of guilt, she'd finally pulled the pieces of her life together. Now, content with her quiet life, in spite of the urging of well-meaning friends, she wasn't interested in finding a new man.Morgan Lynch --- attractive, articulate and clearly haunted by an unhappy past --- was a man, however, who intrigued and challenged her. But involvement? Catherine just wasn't sure.

    Despite his awe-inspiring looks, he was a ruthless and dangerous man, a man she knew what he wanted. What he wanted was Barbary Wharf — home to London's most prestigious daily newspaper. He wanted the Sentinel. And he wanted Gina, a woman whose loyalty to Sir George Tyrell and his paper meant she stood in Nick's way. Piet van Leyden, Nick's trusted associate, thought he could change Gina's mind. The paper was dying; it needed Nick's intervention. But Piet hadn't counted on meeting Hazel Forbes, Sir George's assistant, or on falling in love.Barbary Wharf is home to more than a newspaper. It is home to a group of men and women whose careers — and passions — are intertwined...

    Fighting to keep her husband out of their lives, Amy had finally become successful and almost happy when a life-threatening illness and Nick’s sudden reappearance and his comforting arms threatened all she held dear.Now Nick was back to claim what was rightfully his, but Amy couldn’t forgive Nick for his part in the cruel circumstances that had forced her to deceive him in the most terrible way.Or could she?The TEXAS: CHILDREN OF DESTINY series includes the following seven titles which will soon be published as e-books: Passion’s Child Destiny’s Child Night Child Wilderness Child Scandal’s Child The Goodbye Child Nobody’s Child Secret Child Praise for Ann Major: “Ann Major’s name on the cover instantly identifies the book as a good read.” –New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown “Want it all? Read Ann Major.” –New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts Reviews Reviews DESTINY’S CHILD (book 2) This excellent story is intense and emotionally involving. —Rendezvous, September 1988 NIGHT CHILD (book 3) A powerful story that is as equally compelling, intense and emotional as the first two. The entire trilogy offers a wonderful reading experience. —KW Rendezvous NIGHT CHILD (book 3) Ann Major’s stunning conclusion to her Children of Destiny series, NIGHT CHILD (4+) powerfully blends romance and danger…. The fiery romance will win a reserved spot on many a bookshelf. — Romantic Times Magazine WILDERNESS CHILD (book 4) What a terrific story! The dialogue is fast-paced and snappy, the storyline is exciting, the characterization is great and the love scenes singe the pages. — KW Rendezvous SCANDAL’S CHILD (book 5) SCANDAL’S CHILD is a terrific story that is passionate and intense with some wonderful characterizations. Garret’s Cajun mystique makes him a perfect Man of the Month and this story a super reading pleasure. — KW Rendezvous THE GOODBYE CHILD (book 6) The Goodbye Child is a wonderful blend of excitement, intrigue and romance. Don’t miss it! — KW Rendezvous

    Yet Josie could only look, not touch, because theirs was a marriage in name alone. Conan had stepped in as father to his brother's child—the baby Josie was carrying.But when an accident left Josie with amnesia she naturally assumed that Conan was her husband, her lover and the father of her baby. And until she remembered the truth, Conan was more than happy to have Josie in his bed….

    She'd never expected Rafael to walk back into her life, nor had she realized he'd been unaware of the twin's existence.Theirs had been a whirlwind courtship. Rafael loved with passion; he created hauntingly beautiful works of art with passion; and Sarah realized now on a tide of pain and regret, he hated with that same emotional intensity.Rafael hadn't changed - he was still a determined, dangerous man. But with the wounds of the past unhealed within her, Sarah wasn't going to get burned again!

    Just. He had introduced her to his fascinating theater world. He treated her as his sister--the only family she had.If only she and James could reveal that they were brother and sister. But until then, everyone must think they lived together as lovers.Everyone included the handsome, irresistible movie producer Damien Savage. If Kate could live with James, Damien reasoned, she could live with him. But that was the last thing Kate wanted.

    There seemed to be no way of avoiding the inevitable confrontation. Would it shatter Rosie's life all over again?

    He gave Carly one option: return to his home and to his bed.And that was where the danger lay. For once Carly was locked in Stefano's embrace, the world would cease to matter. For how could she fight the sheer force of a man whose greatest weapon was the desire she felt for him?

    Until she realises Owen isn’t the ordinary guy she thought… This struggling waitress is daunted by his multi-millionaire status – he is exactly the kind of man she avoids! But Owen won’t let Bella shrink back into her shell. Two weeks of pleasure in his penthouse and he’ll have her begging for more…

    While his domineering manner left her cold, his demanding kiss warmed her considerably.Nikki knew Harper was the only man who could unleash her passionate nature. Unfortunately, he saw her as a gentle lamb to be protected--not as a partner who could match his fierce passion... .

    Admiring the art...or each other? It-girl Imogen Christie has been getting up-close-and-personal with financial hotshot Jack Taylor. Think that's wise, Miss Christie? We all know what happened to your last hook-up...he's now engaged to your best friend! Considering Jack's history, it would be shocking if they lasted more than one night! But with the paparazzi spotting them all over London, the night before and the morning after, maybe Jack will have to add a new word to his vocabulary - 'relationship'. Unless Imogen's heart is in much more danger than she thinks...?

    Camilla knew her sister better and was determined to champion her cause even if it meant a visit to Xandreou's stronghold on the island of Karthos.Camilla Dryden had always been the sensible one in her family, but she had walked into the lion's den, not realizing the risk she was running. Nic Xandreou wasn't accustomed to hearing the word no. Especially from a woman.He was a dangerously sexy man used to women who were sweet, docile and silent! Camilla was anything but. She seemed to enjoy their war of words as much as he. And, as Nic was eager to prove, there was one place they'd be sure to agree--the bedroom!

    Her father's totally dependable deputy, he never stepped out of character. Until the night when he'd surprised her by asking her to marry him.Sandra had rejected him, of course. A gray, faceless character with a mild manner who hid his thoughts behind horn-rimmed glasses, Randall was hardly the sort of man women dreamed about. Or was he?Four years after Randall's proposal, Sandra wasn't so sure. And now she was the one doing the proposing.

    Especially since the handsome New Zealander had made it clear from their first inauspicious meeting that in business, knowledge was power - and that he knew exactly what he wanted.A YEAR DOWN UNDER

    But rather than waste his honeymoon he'll take his boardroom to the beach and bring his oh-so-sensible PA Imogen on a tropical business trip! Imogen's always secretly admired Tom but knows he sees her as super-efficient... not sexy! Yet on idyllic Coconut Island the turquoise water, white sand and inviting lagoons are weaving their magic...