Over 1,000 pages of shoot-first-and-never-ask-questions action! In a desperate fight against insurmountable odds, mankind’s only hope is a lifer Marine with a violent past he can barely remember and a habit of picking fights he shouldn’t win. Ambushed behind enemy lines and left for dead along with a handful of privates so green they actually respect his authority, Lance Cpl. Lucky Lee Savage has to master his inner demons, manage the ambitions of his foul-mouthed AI, and figure out what is tearing a hole in the fabric of space-time before everything goes tits up. Lucky wouldn’t bet on the universe. One thing he will bet on: Somewhere, somehow, somebody is going to pay for all this. And he is going to be right there to pull the trigger.

    The victim is Marty Diamond, a mattress mogul known for his high pressure sales tactics and schlocky TV ads. Unfortunately, the local police detective suspects that Chloe's good friend Kristina Miller is the killer. To prove Kristina's innocence, Chloe has to take matters into her own hands and find the real killer herself. 3 books included from this series: Mattress Mart Murder, Reunions Can Be Deadly, and Killer Finale.The Deanna Devlin SeriesWelcome to Desert Palms, a cozy Arizona tourist town set up against the mountains. Deanna Devlin is a thirty-two year old reporter who dreams of tackling hard-nosed stories, but is stuck writing puff pieces for the local paper. When a murder strikes Desert Palms, Deanna suddenly gets her chance to cover some hard-hitting news. Unfortunately, one of Deanna's good friends is wrongly suspected as the killer by the local police detective. To prove her friend's innocence, Deanna has no choice but to take matters into her own hands and find the real killer herself.2 books included from this series: A Prescription To Die For and A Novel To Die For.The Daisy McDare SeriesDaisy McDare wants nothing more than to find the man of her dreams and build a thriving interior decorator business. Instead she finds herself heartbroken and in the middle of a murder investigation. Daisy is in the middle of a decorating job at a famed local celebrity's mansion when the arrogant painter is found murdered in his backyard studio. Suddenly there's a house full of suspects, each with a bigger reason to want the victim dead than the next. 5 books included from this series: The Deadly Art Affair, The Deadly Legal Affair, The Deadly Directorial Affair, The Deadly Rock Star Affair, and The Deadly Restaurant Affair.

    In Free Falling, although Ross Kennedy never learned to enjoy life, he may have found his dream woman after being stranded in a blizzard. In All the Right Reasons, Lucas Mitchell returned home from Iraq a bitter and changed man, but Joy Kovacs could give him something to believe in again. In Faith of the Heart, when Joshua Miller turns his back on life, it's going to take a determined faith healer to lead him back to love. In Twist of Fate, James Williams is drifting apart from his wife, and they must rediscover their bond after an unexpected supernatural event.With faith and a little help from fate, can they all change their lives and find happily ever after?Awards:Murphy's Law--HOLT Medallion Winner - Best Long Contemporary Romance Lories Best Published Winner - Best Mainstream Romance Heart of Excellence Readers' Choice Finalist EPIC - Contemporary Romance FinalistFree-Falling--Lories Best Published Winner - Best Romantic Suspense Greater Detroit Booksellers' Best Award Finalist EPIC - Mystery/Suspense Romance FinalistAll the Right Reasons--More than Magic WinnerHeart of Excellence Readers' Choice FinalistColorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence FinalistGayle Wilson Award of Excellence FinalistCoffeeTime Romance Recommended Review AwardRomance Junkies Blue Ribbon Favorite AwardTwo Lips Recommended Read AwardFaith of the Heart--Heart of Excellence Readers' Choice FinalistLories Best Published FinalistWrite Touch Readers Choice Award FinalistTwist of Fate--Night Owl Reviewer's Top Pick

    C. Fullerton. Both J.C.’s and Laura’s passion for the cause is deeply personal, and their growing feelings for each other are just as strong. But with so many secret hurts to overcome, can these two vulnerable lovers find the strength to believe in happily ever after?Where Azaleas BloomContractor Mitch Franklin is an unlikely knight in shining armor for single mom Lynn Morrow. A widower with two grieving sons, Mitch once admired Lynn from afar. Now he sees in her not only the sweet girl who got away, but a determined woman desperately in need of support. While rushing to the rescue comes naturally to Mitch, he’s also wise enough to encourage Lynn to find her own way…hopefully straight into his arms.Swan PointWith a new home and a new job, Adelia Hernandez is ready to start over as an independent single mom after her divorce. Gabe Franklin, back in town to make amends for past mistakes, has no intention of settling down, but Adelia’s proving irresistible. He’s bringing long-absent passion and laughter into her life. To their surprise, sometimes a rolling stone is just what it takes to build the rock-solid foundation of a family.

     SERGEI After losing her older brother in a violent robbery, wedding gown designer Bianca Bradshaw refuses to date men with criminal ties. She's never been tempted to cross that line—until Sergei. The Russian behemoth works as an enforcer for mob boss Nikolai Kalasnikov and fights as his champion in the underground bare-knuckle circuit. Sergei is absolutely the last complication she needs in her life—but he's the only man who makes her body ache with desire. And right now she needs his help. When Sergei Sakharov learns some creep is bothering Bianca, he vows to protect her at all costs. He's been trying to get close to the plus-sized beauty for months but she rejects him at every turn. He's determined to show her that he's worth more as a man than his criminal connections. But Sergei's loyalty to his family—both blood and criminal—put him at odds with the future he wants with Bianca. He has to choose—the woman he desperately loves or his loyalty to the man who saved his life. SERGEI 2 Wedding dress designer and boutique owner Bianca Bradshaw always plays by the rules—until Sergei. The Russian behemoth broke down the walls guarding her heart as easily as he kicked down her front door. After a wild, passionate love affair that's the talk of Houston's underworld leaves them facing an unplanned but very much wanted pregnancy, Bianca can't imagine a single day without Sergei in her life—and in her bed. Freed from the clutches of the Russian mob by her tenacious love, former enforcer and prize fighter Sergei Sakharov intends to give Bianca exactly what she wants. He's going to make that luscious, curvy beauty his wife and spend the rest of his life making her happy. Or, at least, that's the plan. But Sergei quickly learns that no one ever really gets out of the life. When unfinished business threatens the family he's trying to build with the woman who forever holds his heart, he'll have to make a hard choice. To protect his pregnant wife, there is no line Sergei won't cross. WHAT'S IN A NAME? Bonus Short Story IN KELLY'S CORNER Bonus Novel! After a stalker breaks into her home, internet entrepreneur Bee Langston decides Kelly Connolly is the only man who can help her—but seeking help from the former Marine isn't easy, especially after she made a spectacular fool of herself trying to kiss the sinfully sexy bodyguard. When Kelly spots Bee weaving her way through the Houston nightspot where he's working security, all those feelings he's desperately tried to deny for his best friend's sister come flooding to the surface. He'll do anything to keep her safe, even if it means getting up close and personal with the one woman he simply can't have. Soon, Bee's stalker isn't his only problem. His gambling addict father is tangled in a mess of debts to two of Houston's toughest loan sharks. With the family gym on the line, there's only one way for Kelly to make everything right. He agrees to fight for the Albanian mob in an underground bare-knuckle tournament. But winning the tournament and saving his family's legacy comes at a high price—one that just might cost Bee her life.

     Included in this complete box set : Books 1 - 5 Book One - Meet Clara Andrews Book Two - Clara Meets the Parents Book Three - Meet Clara Morgan Book Four - Clara at Christmas Book Five - Meet Baby Morgan Join Clara as she finds herself landing in and out of trouble, reaffirming friendships, discovering truths and uncovering secrets. It’s time to Meet Clara Andrews… your new best friend.

    Enjoy three romances of adventure and faith in one great bundle! A little girl longs for a new mother for Christmas so she convinces her single father to advertise for a mail-order wife, whose arrival offers them the chance to forge a real family. A would-be bride discovers her intended groom has abandoned her before she even arrives but then she unexpectedly falls for the groom's brother. A gruff rancher's marriage offer to a widowed single mother is based solely on convenience…until it becomes a matter of the heart. This bundle includes: MAIL-ORDER CHRISTMAS BRIDES MAIL-ORDER HOLIDAY BRIDES MAIL-ORDER MISTLETOE BRIDES

     A black op with a deadly aim.  All wrapped up in one amazing woman…. When you’ve given your conscience to God and your country is in peril, how fiercely are you willing to fight? This is the question for Leona Foxx, who leads a double life. She is unwillingly called back into CIA espionage while serving as a parish pastor on the South Side of Chicago. Leona’s skills as a defender of America against threats both foreign and domestic conflict with her conscience, a conscience shaped by her faith and her compassion for both friends and enemies.In this, her first adventure, Leona uncovers a terrorist plot hatched by American mercenaries who intend to blame Iran. She takes off her clerical collar and picks up her .45 Kimber Super Match II to rally a counter-terrorist alliance of street gang members and professional crime fighters.Discover how even a saint cannot avoid sinning boldly. Get your copy of For God and Country today!

    To nominate your public, private or school library to receive these much needed-funds, visit gemmahalliday dot com. This bargain priced collection is available for a limited time only, and includes the FULL LENGTH novels: CALAMITY JAYNE by Kathleen Bacus QUEENIE BABY: ON ASSIGNMENT by Christina A. Burke GEMINI MOON by Maria Grazia Swan 'SCUSE ME WHILE I KILL THIS GUY by Leslie Langtry LIMONCELLO YELLOW by Traci Andrighetti FASHION, LIES, AND MURDER by Sibel Hodge THE TELL-TALE CON by Aimee Gilchrist I SPY DEAD PEOPLE by Jennifer Fischetto LUCK BE A LADY by Gemma Halliday & T.Sue Versteeg and the novella: THE CHRISTMAS CURSE by Wendy Byrne

    All four Steel men have fallen for the women of their dreams and have become the men Momma Joe knew they would be one day. Jase and Carly are anxiously awaiting the birth of their son, who seems to be as stubborn as Jase, and the rest of the Steel men. At two weeks over due and unable to sleep, Carly finishes one of the books she is reading with her virtual book club. This hot new read, coupled with her already raging pregnancy hormones, wreaks havoc with Carly's libido. She wakes her husband up by playing with one of his piercings. One thing leads to another when something completely unexpected happens, something that would only happen to a girl like Carly. You are invited to a shower—of sorts, and a wedding, and well—all kinds of the Steel hotness you have come to expect. Which Steel man melts your panties? Jase? Cyrus? Zandor? Xavier? Oh hell it doesn’t matter, you’ll get a little hot Steel from each one all wrapped up in this one short, yet satisfying novella. Forever Steel

    The hottest band in the world. Talented. Good looking. And the biggest jerks ever.Yeah, every girl loves a bad boy rockstar. Or three.But what about stuck-on-themselves too-cool-for-school party boys who can’t keep their their pants zipped?Who also happened to make my life a living hell ten years ago?No thanks.But when they needed help with their image, they called me.And now I have to clean up their act before they lose their multi-gazillion dollar record deal and world tour. That’s how far gone they are.Now I’m babysitter to a bunch of party boy rockstars.But they’re paying me a crap ton of money, and for that, I can put up with a little… madness while I clean up their reputation. It’s only a few weeks.And then I’ll be back to my orderly existence.Or so I thought.Her Dirty TeachersWellshire University’s hottest professors. Brainy. Brawny. And forbidden.My Math professor is dexterous with his… equations.My English professor is a champ at caressing my… run-on sentences.And, my French professor is magnifique around penetrating… verb conjugations.I love their classes. I always sit in front. And I raise my hand for every question.Until the day I saw them watching my little show at Club V, where I earn money for school by showing off my… skills.I thought they’d stop coming when they realized I worked there.But now that they’ve seen me, they can’t seem to look away.The dude I’d just given the special dance? He was my English professor.And I’d be seeing him at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning.Her Dirty DoctorsHeadlands Hospital’s hottest doctors. Brilliant. Good looking. And terribly off limits.I went to the hospital with an aching… need.And the handsome doctors made me all better with their big… instruments.I want to show them my… gratitude.But first I have make sure they don’t find out my father is their boss.Or that I’m just finishing nursing school—and will start working with them next week.These hot, over-the-top romances include sexy working men with a penchant for pursuing and protecting the women who give them a run for their money. If you love outrageously naughty stories as a way to indulge your not-so-secret bad girl side, this is for you.Her Dirty BodyguardsThe city’s hottest bodyguards. Deadly. Fearless. Gorgeous as hell. And assigned to protect… me.Just go on about your day, they say. Pretend we’re not there.But how could I ignore the three hottest men I’d ever laid eyes on?It’s true, I need them to stay alive.And when I realize they are watching me a little more closely than they have to, it seems like it’s time to have some fun.#1 Her Dirty Rockers#2 Her Dirty Teachers#3 Her Dirty Doctors#4 Her Dirty Bodyguards

    Sexy 1 - My Mr. Romance Series Book 1 (A New Adult Office Romance ) Get ready for a wild and sexy ride as Marissa Monroe struggles to choose between the two incredibly sexy men to satisfy her cravings for love...Marissa Monroe’s new job lands her in a consulting firm in Downtown Los Angeles. During her first meeting, in walks the confident and sexy as hell Nick Armstrong and the sexual attraction is instantaneous, sparks fly! Neither can deny the unexpected attraction that exists between them.When Marissa discovers that the ever so tempting Nick is off-limits and she knows she must walk away. Then Nick’s college fraternity brother, the successful and hunky eligible bachelor Mitch Hamilton walks into the picture, Marissa's love life really heats up. Will he prove to be a satisfying distraction? Who will be the ONE man to convince her that he can satisfy her cravings for love, in and out of the bedroom Close Encounters 1 and 2 - Close Encounters Series Book 1 and 2 (A New Adult and College Series) Four beautiful and fun loving college coeds embarking on their first year at USC, each wants to experience everything campus life has to offer. One of them is a naughty girl and challenges her new roommates, who can have the most Close Encounters in one month, they have exactly thirty days. Clarissa is the first one to try and meet the challenge by surrendering to a forbidden tryst with the hot Professor Montgomery who all the girls sit up front for and swoon over. But the Professor doesn't like the attention she's getting from the billionaire frat boy Jason Bancroft, heir to the Bancroft Publishing House fortune. Clarissa knows she wants to enjoy all college has to offer, but will her heart get in way? Deena aspires to become a USC Song Girl and enjoys a variety of men and makes no apologies for it. Many a frat boy is ready and willing to satisfy her insatiable appetite. Will her fantasy of becoming a USC Song Girl become a reality? Kara seems all sweet girl on the outside, but to everyone's surprise she succumbs to the USC motorcycle riding bad boy who lives upstairs in Apartment 72. Jake Morris actually has a heart that Kara might just break.Lexi is hung up on her ex who cheated on her, so what does she owe him, absolutely nothing. She needs to let her hair down and get out there and be single and ready to mingle. Will her roommates convince her to come out of her shell and party like the rest of them? Who will win the challenge? Who will find love along the way Love Dies Hard 1 - Hard to Love Series Book 1 (A Billionaire Romance) My name is Marcus Hunter. My family owns Hunter Investments, a billion dollar hedge fund. I admit it, I’m a total womanizer, a player, a serial seducer, call me what you like. I enjoy a variety of women and I don't do love. I work hard, and I play even harder.I rarely dip into the office pool, that was until I became intrigued with Sophie Shawn. She is a high flying money manager like myself and we’ve had to work closely together. Sophie's my equal, she's smart, sharp-witted and of course she has to be sexy-as-hell. The way she shakes her little ass in her tight short skirts has me wanting to bury myself deep inside her. She doesn’t know it yet, but I’m going to bed her tonight. I want those red lips wrapped around me and I want to hear her beneath me begging for more. When I’m done with her she won’t be able to utter a coherent word. Little did I know, I was the one in for a surprise from Miss Sophie Shawn.Don't miss these sizzling first in a series hot reads! Join my exclusive mailing list for a FREE Ebook of your choice by going to http://www.cccartwrightnovels.

    Using her infectious joy, she was determined to soften the heart of her new employer, Mr. Cole, and to bring warmth and cheer to his cold Aspen home. New to Aspen, Chloe was resolute to start fresh, shaking off a past relationship betrayal. She saw the Cole assignment as her ticket to establish herself professionally, and despite the magnetic lure of Mr. Tall, Dark, and Delicious, she knew to keep her distance. For real estate mogul, Elias Cole, a broken heart had vetoed celebrating Christmas for years. More Scrooge than Kris Kringle, he was desperate for help so he hired Chloe Craig to bring the once-loved Christmas joy to his home. But when his personal life fell apart, he needed more than a decorator. He needed a miracle, and her name was Chloe. Sometimes desire is simply too irresistible to give into, and attraction too hard to ignore. While some girls get presents for Christmas, others get Cole. Could a little Cole for Christmas be Chloe’s wish come true?

    But Jameson International isn't just any company. It's owned by thirty-two-year-old business mogul and celebrity, Red Jameson. Red is known for his high flying lifestyle; dating models and hanging with the rich and famous. The powerful billionaire can have any woman he wants, and the naive college graduate can't imagine making much of an impression on her new CEO. But when Red Jameson takes notice of her and invites her up to his secluded office one day, everything changes. As it turns out, the powerful businessman also has a voracious sexual appetite, and it's been whetted by none other than Nicole herself. And Red needs to be in charge at every turn. Nicole isn't just any girl though, and Red Jameson's shocked to find that the young intern is more than a match for him in a battle of wits and will.

    These fierce, faithful vigilantes are all about wild, passionate nights with the strong, intelligent women they love. This collection includes the first three full-length novels of the series. No cheating, no cliffhangers. Link’d Up: Club president Link’s search for a lawyer brave enough to fight for justice for his (mostly) innocent sergeant at arms leads him to an alluring defense attorney with a bleeding heart and a steel backbone. This isn’t the first time Emily Stafford’s commitment to defending the falsely accused has put her in harm’s way, but this time her heart is in danger. Smart, cautious, and independent, she might be just the queen Link needs. Wreaking Havoc: Julia Edwards is a recovering mean girl who needs a formidable date for her sister’s wedding. Dead Presidents MC sergeant at arms, Havoc, has a heart of gold hidden beneath layers of anger and PTSD. But in this beautiful yet volatile bookstore owner, he finds peace. Can two attempted murderers build a life together? Or will the loose ends from their pasts unravel their future? Trapping Wasp: Wasp, VP of the Dead Presidents MC, rides life like it’s his bike, at full speed with no real destination. But when he sets his sights on an irresistible new bartender with a comical little kid, he’ll have to give up that carefree lifestyle to become the man they need. With Carly’s dangerous past nipping at her heels, can Wasp prove himself to be more than a party boy with a panty-dropping smile and made-for-sin body?