Now Marcos Allende finally had his secretary right where he wanted her. He'd convinced her to play the role of his lover while he conducted the deal of his life. And once the pretense was over, Marcos would move heaven and earth to make Virginia Hollis his true mistress.She longed to be more than merely Marcos's dedicated assistant. Yet she'd readily agreed to play along, hoping to ensconce herself in his bed...and then his heart. But could she keep a permanent place in his life once he discovered her secret?

    Hunky outdoorsman Sam Somebody from the bar was happy to oblige, and girl, it was a night to remember. I thought I’d never see him again, so imagine my surprise when he was the guest of my next morning editorial meeting—as the cover story. Can you say awkward?(Here’s where things get weird.) When my boss became convinced our magazine had fallen under a “cover curse,” she sent me to Nowheresville, USA to man-sit Sam under the cover of a writing assignment. I’m trying to keep a professional distance, but he’s wearing me down. And since I’ve never been outside the city, my unmatched clumsiness might put Sam in more danger than anything else… meanwhile, I’m the one in real danger—of losing my heart.(Note: This story was originally released in 2004; Stephanie has updated and revamped the story for re-release.)

    Population: 150 (mostly men)--but growing! Because the O'Halloran brothers, who run a bush-plane charter service called Midnight Sons, are heading a campaign to bring women to Hard Luck!Sawyer O'Halloran-- He's the middle brother. Pilot and part owner of Midnight Sons. And, if the truth be told, he's not entirely in favor of this scheme. But he considers himself immune to the charms of any woman--he's adamantly against marriage and he's not too sure about love!Abbey Sutherland-- Single mother of two adorable kids. Veteran of one bad marriage. Wants a new beginning--not a new romance. She responds to the Midnight Sons ad and is delighted to accept their offer. But there's a complication--or two. She hasn't told the O'Hallorans she's arriving with children!

    Years before, they had a scorching affair, until, discovering Milos had been untruthful, Helen left him. Now Helen has a secret that she is desperate to keep from Milos. She tries to keep her distance, but the powerful attraction between them continues to steadily build under the heat of the Greek sun.

    The hospital's discovery turns her world upside down.Sam begins to feel fiercely protective of his accidental family, and soon he and Emilia discover that fate can lead to a love you never expected....

    and romance. All burned-out film star Mathias Carter wants for Christmas is peace and a quiet place to brood on the disaster of his love-life. But when that disaster in the shape of Eve Langan arrives on his doorstep, Matt finds one kiss rocks his world... and now he has a fight on his hands to convince Eve he's the man of her dreams.As Christmas approaches all Bronte Ferranti wants is to spend it with Nico and her twins, while she awaits the birth of her third child... everything is going to plan... until her baby decides to be born too soon... is Bronte and Nico's Christmas going to be filled with heartbreak? Or will the magic of the festive season create a miracle?Meanwhile Rosie is having fun preparing for her first Christmas as Mrs. Alexander Ludlow... she's got everything organised and ready for the festivities... except she's forgotten something crucial... Rosie's going to give Alexander a Christmas he'll never forget.

    She's double booked in the same hotel room with a sexy cop attending--of all things!--a hockey tournament. As a massage therapist, Emily's soon itching to soothe Jonah Bett's gorgeous muscles--both on and off the ice.Jonah can't believe his luck--a sexy single woman sharing his cozy room, albeit temporarily. Okay, her orange bridsemaid dress is a disaster and her family is convinced he's actually her boyfriend. He's ready to go along with it even as he makes his play...Until Emily is suddenly calling for a TIME-OUT! Will Jonah's fantasies be permanently iced?

    Now, summoned to bring back the heir of Kent Hotels, she suddenly has to step out of the shadows....Unshaven and jaded, Gideon Kent has been sailing the world too long. As he docks, he's surprised to find Emma waiting for him.Until now he's refused to resume the role he was born for...but the oh-so-diligent and pretty Miss O'Rourke might just change his mind....Gideon Kent will show Emma that Prince Charming certainly does exist!

    Dashing and charismatic, yet also brooding and distant, Samuel Bashir awakened the hungry, loving woman within her. But too many clues—and the darkness that seemed to surround him—hinted at a mystery that could break her heart.Years of being on a dangerous secret ‘mission’ were gnawing at Samuel, leaving him empty, except for an aching desire for Lila. But she was a creature of light, of shimmering passions, while he moved among the shadows. He could offer her nothing but pain. Still, her poignant radiance tugged at him, daring him to dream the impossible—that their love could find its place in the sun…

    But when she encounters a stranger who stirs her imagination so that she blushes, Maggie is moved to do the unimaginable--take a risk. Original.

    Gage expects employees to go above and beyond. So, when he needs to generate some positive PR, his solution is completely unexpected - he proposes to Lily! All in the name of business, of course. This may be a deal struck on paper, but Gage is a stickler for tradition: his bride must wear white on their wedding night! 21st Century Bosses Impossible, infuriating and utterly irresistible!

    Yes, sir, she definitely has a case of Hot Marine Syndrome. And when First Lieutenant Brody Williams rescues her from an awkward run-in with her ex by pretending to be her boyfriend, Mari can confirm she's got it bad… Of course, they're friends first, and friends help each other out. Mari needs a hand renovating the old Victorian house she just bought and Brody needs a girlfriend to secure his promotion. It's the perfect temporary arrangement—and then there's the sizzling chemistry. It's wickedly racy. It's addictive. But neither of them expects Cupid's arrow to aim for their hearts!

    Instead of asking her to be his lover, he was asking her to be temporary nanny to his baby niece. Not an ounce of desire in sight. Or was there? Living together, spending time in intimate surroundings, created a sensual tension too powerful to ignore. How long before this strictly business relationship turned into a strictly passionate predicament?Taking Care of BusinessFrom the moment she met Tag Elliott, Renee Williams thought of nothing but how his lips would feel on hers. That and darkened bedrooms and whispered promises. But as a member of Manhattan's wealthiest family, Tag was way out of the social worker's league. Besides, no matter how much she craved him, there was another small matter: she was black and Tag was white. Renee had agreed to one night to live their fantasies, but in the light of day Tag decided once was not enough. He could ignore the scandal they would stir; why couldn't she? After all, Tag wanted her. And he always got what he wanted….

    But they didn t feel that way. They wanted to devote the summer to serious manhunting loser cleans toilets! Fine for them, but Hannah was, uh...inexperienced. How could she seduce anyone?Then out of the blue came Zach Thomas, looking for a bed...and breakfast. Hannah had always thought the rugged cop was the sexiest man alive, and, bet or no bet, she wanted him. So she checked him in to her own room with every intention of checking him out!

    Embittered, the loner lawman heads home to Shadow Creek, Texas, a town full of unsettling memories for him. But Knox is floored when he discovers that the woman he loved and lost has a son that looks just like him.  Allison Rafferty thought she was doing the right thing by not telling Knox about young Cody all those years ago. Now the man she still loves insists on getting to know his son. And as a threat looms over Shadow Creek, they'll both discover just how far a Colton will go to protect what's theirs.