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The Cattle King's Mistress


Emma Darcy - 2000
    Miranda Wade has nothing -- except a past she is determined to leave behind, and the hope that her new job at King's Eden will give her a fresh start.Their two lives collide! Nathan wants her, but doubts she will cope with outback life. Miranda wants him, but believes her past will deny her any chance at a future with a King. The tension -- the need -- between them is overwhelming, regardless of where it might lead.

The Doctor's Engagement


Sarah Morgan - 2001
    Mark Logan's life who had never fallen head over heels in love with him! They had been best friends since childhood, so when he needed her to pretend to be his fiancée, she couldn't refuse…She hoped his gentle, protective strength would help her to get her life back on track again—but all it took was one single breathtaking kiss for Holly to discover that being Mark's fiancée was altogether a whole new experience…!

Vegas Two-Step


Liz Talley - 2010
    That's all Nellie Tucker wants from Jack Darby. After all, a librarian from a small Texas community doesn't have a lot in common with a cool business guy like Jack. Sure, their week in Las Vegas is wonderful, but Nellie has her real life to get back to.So imagine her surprise when Jack suddenly appears in her hometown. And not only does he appear, but he seems intent on setting down roots--here. Nellie doesn't know whether to jump for joy at getting another shot with him, or run and hide so he can't discover how unglamorous she truly is. The way he's chasing her, however, it seems the choice might not be hers!

All He Ever Wanted


Emily McKay - 2012
    He'll save his legacy. And he knows just the woman to help. But getting Laney Fortino to trust him again isn't going to be easy. She still considers him a coldhearted jerk.Years ago, he'd told himself he'd left Laney for her own good. But seeing her again, feeling the undeniable attraction between them, he vows to rekindle what he'd once thrown away. And this time, family won't stand in the way.

Seduction by the Book


Stephanie Bond - 2009
    With The Slave as her guide, disciplined client Elliot won't be able to resist her offer of sexual submission!

Trophy Girl


Melani Blazer - 2006
    You know a lot about the drivers, the tracks, the cars. Even though you try not to, you hear the rumors and see the off-track interviews. You know the reputation of the series champ, bad-boy Zander Torris. You know he's devastatingly good looking, and charming to boot, but with a different piece of voluptuous, blonde eye candy on his arm every weekend, you have zilch respect for him. The only good thing you see in him is that he's a very generous benefactor for the camp where you're a nurse volunteer. So when he walks into your clinic, unannounced and unexpected, and asks yougirl-next-door, unglamorous youto that evening's benefactors dinner, what do you do? Hint, he's not taking no for an answer, so be ready at 6 Warning, this title contains the following: explicit sex and graphic language.

Honeymoon with the Boss


Jessica Hart - 2009
    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...

Never Tease A Wolf


Joan Johnston - 1991
    Never Tease A Wolf by Joan Johnston released on Mar 23, 2001 is available now for purchase.

An Indecent Proposal (Mills & Boon Silhouette)


Margot Early - 2008
    Widowed, penniless and desperate, she came to Fairchild Acres looking for work–and to confront stockbroker Patrick Stafford, her son's real father. Sure, she wasn't expecting the red carpet rollout from her ex-lover…but insults and rudeness? Well, she'll show him exactly what she's made of–and what he's missing!Even after all these years, Patrick still hasn't forgiven Bronwyn for marrying another man for money.Now Bronwyn can see what life could have been, with him. Sure, he'll step up and acknowledge his son.But the cost will be far dearer than Bronwyn could ever have imagined….

Undercover Daddy


Delores Fossen - 2007
    That and revenge against everyone involved in the illegal adoption that had resulted in his baby boy being stolen from him. So when he finally tracked down the woman who'd been raising Christopher as her own, he was hell-bent on making her pay.But Luke wasn't the only one after Elaina McLemore. Someone was hunting her, following her every move. And from the moment he saw the fear in Elaina's eyes, he vowed to protect her--and the baby they both loved--at all costs. But who would protect him from the tender feelings Elaina sparked inside him?

Hotly Bedded, Conveniently Wedded


Kate Hardy - 2008
    So why would he want Isobel, his short, curvaceous friend who loves him from afar?Alex needs a convenient wife --- and Bel is his first-choice bride! Shocked at his proposal, Bel has doubts about his crazy plan. Then Alex gives her a taste of just how hot they can be together, leaving Bel begging him to finish what he started --- on their wedding night!

Intimate Betrayal


Donna Hill - 1997
    But the truth could destroy Maxwell and the love that binds them. Hill is the author of Deception.

Dream Bride


Susan Mallery - 1999
    The self-proclaimed pragmatist didn't believe in fate, but that very night she dreamt about an enigmatic stranger. And the next day he appeared.Arizona Smith was everything Chloe had ever wanted in a man. But she wasn't about to fall in love, especially since Arizona never settled anywhere for long. Still, his electrifying kisses and irresistible charm had Chloe suddenly envisioning marriage - and children. Maybe there was something to that legend after all...

The Cowboy Comes Home


Patricia Thayer - 2012
    But that doesn't stop Jess from noticing good-lookin', sweet-talkin' cowboy Johnny Jameson swagger into town. He's as wild and untamed as the stallions he trains....is where the girl who's stolen his heart is!The attraction between them is as fiery as a Texan summer and Johnny finds himself questioning whether he could finally put down roots - in Larkville, a place where two very special people have taken hold of his heart.

Her Last Line of Defense (Uniformly Hot!, #9)


Marie Donovan - 2009
    Sweet. Innocent. Dangerously sexy…Luc didn't plan to spend his leave watching over a debutante. But a powerful congressman's daughter outranks him. Luc's dreading it—until he meets spunky Claire. Oh, are there things he can teach this woman…Educating Claire fires up certain, ah, primal instincts, and his gorgeous pupil is a quick study. This hard-bitten soldier is falling hard for his feisty beauty, but will he be able to stay the course when the going gets tough for them?