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Strictly Temporary


Robyn Grady - 2012
    Luckily, a stunning stranger comes to his aid—and piques his interest. But before Child Services can arrive, a snowstorm strands the trio in Zack's luxurious Colorado cabin.Trinity Matthews wants to resist Zack's advances, but his care and concern for her and the baby soon have her melting. As the snow falls and the heat sizzles, it's not long before Trinity's sleeping in his bed. And she finds herself wondering if their temporary arrangement could have permanent effects.

A Conflict of Interest


Barbara Dunlop - 2013
    Given their work, a relationship is dicey -- and impossible now that the president has taken office.For Max, their relationship may be a lark, a fling -- maybe she's just another woman in the long line that forms a part of his bachelor lifestyle. But for her, what they have is different. She's all but given him her heart. And now she is having his baby.

Princess in the Making


Michelle Celmer - 2012
    The pretty, single mother may believe she's going to marry his father, but Prince Marcus Salvatora will do everything in his power to prevent a royal marriage.Yet befriending the lovely American and her adorable baby girl has the debonair bachelor awash in confusion. This woman and her child are not schemers. In fact, they could make his life complete. But once she leaves without a wedding ring, the powerful prince knows he'll be forbidden to ever truly make her his own.

The Nanny's Secret


Elizabeth Lane - 2014
    Facing custody of his teenage daughter and her newborn son, he hires a nanny to handle them both. His attraction to Leigh Foster is an unexpected perk. He's confident the feeling is mutual. But Leigh knows she's on shaky ground. Falling for her new boss could prove devastating—especially if Wyatt finds out her true connection to baby Mikey. But when the billionaire's arms beckon, will she be powerless to refuse?

Private Confessions


Lori Borrill - 2007
    Which is why his onlineromance with Scorpio63 is exactly what he needs rightnow--the anonymous, steamy encounters help him forgetthe secret urge for Trisha he gets every day....ScorpioToday you'll clear up the mystery shrouding your lovelife, but will you like what you find?Virtual sex with Pisces47 is so sinfully good it leavesTrisha Bains hungrier for the good, old-fashioned kindwith Mr. Moore, her unattainable boss. But a chanceremark of his makes her think the unthinkable: could theprivate sex fantasies she's been indulging in nowbecome her reality?

The Child They Didn't Expect


Yvonne Lindsay - 2014
    But a father...who hires her New Zealand baby-planning service? This divorcee has already been deceived once; Ronin's now the last man she wants to see.But he must have Ali. Only she can rescue Ronin from the upheaval of caring for his orphaned nephew...and give Ronin more of what he shared with her during the best night of his life. But something is holding her back. And Ronin will stop at nothing to find out what secrets she's keeping!

Baby Business


Katherine Garbera - 2008
    But none of that would get him what he craved--Cassidy Franzone, back in his bed. Now.He had to marry to keep his family's company, and Cassidy was the woman he wanted. But when he found his runaway lover, she was almost nine months pregnant! The baby had to be his. But convincing Cassidy to marry him without love on the table was one negotiation this cunning billionaire might not win....

The Nanny Proposition


Rachel Bailey - 2014
    Discovering he's the father of an orphaned newborn rocks botanist Liam Hawke's world. But that's where nanny Jenna Peters fits in—a single mother herself, she immediately works her magic on his newborn daughter. Soon Liam himself can't resist being spellbound by this beauty. Jenna tries to keep her irresistible boss at arm's length but it's a losing battle. Once Liam finds out who she really is, she'll have to say goodbye to the man she loves and their unconventional family…unless the seductive single dad makes her a proposition this undercover princess can't refuse!

Heat Waves


Janelle Denison - 2001
    Talking about sex, that is....Ian Carlisle has already seduced Erica's imagination. Now he's trying for the rest of her....Erica knows firsthand that you can hide a lot behind a microphone. Although she's earned a reputation for discussing every aspect of sex on her show, she's never had to back it up...until a sexy mystery caller proves to be even more irresistible in person. Their on-the-air chemistry sizzles and they heat up the airwaves, debating any and all provocative issues possible. As the ratings soar, so does the sexual tension. But what will Ian do when he discovers Erica's not the sex expert she professes to be?

The Prince's Secret Baby


Christine Rimmer - 2012
    And he wasn't leaving until he met Sydney O'Shea......……who happened to be the mother of Rule's toddler son. Rule didn't expect the firestorm of desire the regal Texas attorney stirred in him. With Montedori law decreeing that he wed or lose everything, the captivated prince came up with the perfect solution. Propose marriage, now. There would be time enough later to tell all…...wouldn't there?

Billionaire's Jet Set Babies


Catherine Mann - 2011
    So she says yes to an intimate stay on a lush Florida island--and yes to the man whose passion makes her question the choices she's made.Living in luxury brings back memories of the world she left behind. The babies remind her of the family she once wanted. And the nights with Seth are...incomparable. This billionaire could be the man of her dreams--if he's not out of her league.

Playing The Odds


Nora Roberts - 1985
    Serena MacGregor's father left nothing to chance when he sent Justin Blade -- part Comanche and all gambler -- on a Caribbean cruise. His daughter was evading her responsibility to produce grandchildren by working as a blackjack dealer on the CELEBRATION. Odds were they'd meet.Serena's father had his hopes riding on what would happen when they did. Win, lose or draw, they were meant for each other, proving indisputably in this case that lucky in cards did not mean unlucky in love.

Awaken to Pleasure


Nalini Singh - 2004
    Painful experience screamed that Taylor Reid should run far and fast from Jackson Santorini. But keeping custody of her brother meant becoming her former boss’s bride. And giving Jackson a baby.Despite his powerful size and presence, Jackson had been wounded… deeply… by a woman. Yet he’d protected her at a personal cost, if his restrained ardor in deference to her virginal apprehension was one indication. Suddenly, for Jackson’s sake, Taylor wanted to replace pain with pleasure. Only, she’d never imagined what sensations—and secrets—she would awaken…

The Forbidden Princess


Day Leclaire - 2007
    Rumorhas it that the lady in question wasn't marrying forlove. Did Her Highness catch a case of cold feet?Perhaps a certain oh-so-uninvited guest crashed theparty. Sources say Merrick Montgomery was spottedon the scene...and gossipmongers are buzzing withtales of a secret elopement. Did the dangerously sexyrebel kidnap the princess for political gain? Or didhe simply sweep our royal beauty off her feet?

A Very Tempting Texan


Janice Maynard - 2013
    Now a successful businessman and an honorary member of the elite Texas Cattleman's Club, he needs a permanent home in Royal, Texas, to run for state senate--and he's got his eye on the ranch run by his former lover.Shannon Morrison ended her steamy affair with Rory, afraid he's only using her to get the ranch. But she'll never give up her family's hard-won legacy--even if Rory is more tempting than ever.Rory knows what he wants, and he wants Shannon. He's determined to change her mind about their future--and the best place to do that is between the sheets....