But in one terrifying moment, a freak tornado had taken down the Red Rock airport, leaving Scott trapped beneath the rubble. Fate had stranded him with quirky, unforgettable Christina Hastings, and in those death-defying moments, the wealthy bachelor fell in love.A snack-bar waitress with a heartbreaking past, Christina knew better than to believe in fairy tales. She'd found safety, even passion, in Scott's strong arms, but happy endings just didn't happen to a girl like her—especially with a man like Scott. Yet she was finding it harder and harder to resist the Southern gentleman's many charms….

    But his mission is clear—infiltrate the hostile rebels’ jungle hideout in Africa and rescue Reese and her boss. Separated from his team—and her boss—Diesel and Reese are on the run. Bullets fly, but risking his life is part of the job. Struggling with their hotter-than-the-jungle attraction, though, proves the real danger is losing his heart.

    Ever since she took over her ex-husband's political term, she's worked tirelessly for the people she has grown to care about. Now the town's main employer, Corbin Manufacturing, is on the chopping block, and Annie must convince Jack Corbin to keep the company in business.It's clear to Annie that Jack is just here to wrap things up and move on. After years of making concessions to her ex, Annie is not about to let another man walk all over her - especially with the future of Macon's Point at stake. But Jack is not the heartless, hard-nosed businessman she expected. He makes her laugh. He cares about her small son the way her ex never did. Can Annie make Jack see the true value of his hometown…and its mayor?

    Inside sources have revealed that not only is she currently holed up in the Scottish countryside with the gorgeous aristocrat James Challender, but the pair are secretly engaged! We've always had a soft spot for Aiesha, and with rumours of her unhappy childhood trailing her footsteps wherever she goes, we knew her wild streak hid something more. But we thought Aiesha and James were sworn enemies...Perhaps when there are fireworks outside the bedroom, the sparks are just too impossible to resist! Discover more at www.millsandboon.co.uk/melaniemilburne

    Single mother Valerie Sinclair seemed the ideal candidate. Until an evening out led to an unexpected kiss.Organizing the businessman's hectic life was one thing. Wanting to share his life wasn't part of the deal. But once Valerie got a taste of being David's girlfriend--even for just one night--how could she go back to being his stand-in spouse?

    But once she learned that the love and affection Khalil had showered her with were a sham, she refused to bend to his will. For he'd tricked her, and she couldn't forgive him…. But she also couldn't stop loving him. More than anything else, Dora wanted a happy home and an adoring husband. Still, when Dora's feistiness met Khalil's arrogance, sparks flew. And unless Dora and Khalil agreed to meet halfway, this fiery marriage threatened to consume them both!

    and one bride not afraid of some covert rearranging!When Tara Sundaram learns that her father has found the perfect husband, she's not convinced. She may be from a traditional Indian family, but she is far from conventional. Perhaps she should check out her future husband in secret — just in case!When Tara bumps into Vikram Krishnan — all six feet of deliciousness — her blushes betray her outward coolness. Maybe marriage to Vikram will have its perks! But before she says 'yes', Tara has a few little rules for her husband-to-be.Only she hadn't counted on Vikram being just as keen to throw out the rule books as her...!

    And why is her usually savvy dog so friendly toward their lean, dark-haired leader? She's determined to escape. Unfortunately, Quinn with his intense, searching gaze is always three steps ahead—and much, much too close….For Quinn Foxworth, control equals safety. Taking Hayley is the only way his undercover witness-protection team can protect her and their client. But convincing her he's one of the good guys is easier than guarding himself from her innocent courage. And with danger closing in, can he risk letting Hayley into his heart for good?

    But when the tropical island paradise is hit by an earthquake, she's trapped—alongside Mitch Bailey, sports star and blast from her past! High on the thrill of survival, they seek comfort in each other's arms… It was only supposed to be one night, but Zoe soon discovers an unexpected souvenir—she's pregnant! Now Zoe and Mitch will have to ask themselves…can one night lead to parenthood and a lifetime of love?

    He's haunted by what he's seen, and the only thing he wants is to be normal again -- especially when he sees Hayley Arsenault, the girl he left behind when he went off to war. But how does a scarred soldier learn to let in love? BookShots Flames Original romances presented by James Patterson Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading

    She keeps to herself and there isn’t much known about her around the hospital except that she is good at what she does. She is a beautiful woman with brunette hair and alluring gunmetal grey eyes but beneath those eyes are darkness and multiple scars on her body. Elle joined the army as a nurse on her eighteenth birthday with the hope of helping people. She spent almost five years in an active war zone patching up civilians and soldiers. Her stint in the army has left her scared both physically and mentally.Derek Hawkins has been at Tampa Medical Hospital his whole medical career and is renowned in the cardiovascular world. People come from all over the East Coast to see him. He has also made a name for himself in the bedroom department. With his short dirty-blond hair and blue eyes that make any woman swoon, he is a ladies’ man famous for no-commitment relationships with various doctors and nurses. He enjoys the finer things in life and he is not interested in settling down just yet.Many women clamor to sleep with him regardless of him not looking for anything more than just some fun. Derek has his eyes on Elle but his intellectual and physical charm have no effect on Elle at all. When Elle is placed on Derek’s service for a week, she is in for a whole new ride.

    a white Christmas... hot cocoa by a roaring fire... it all adds up to a perfect holiday romance! Dear Holly, As I look around the inn, I see garland and mistletoe, colored lights and ornaments–everything I have always professed to despise. You were right to wonder why I would choose to visit The White Barn Inn. You were right about a lot of things. Since I met you, though, everything has changed. I’ve changed. And that’s why I can’t go on any longer without telling you the whole story. I don’t know if you will ever be able to forgive me. But they say Christmas is a time for miracles. And you do believe in them, don’t you? The question is, can you still believe in me? Max.

    That perfect romance flew to pieces when an unspeakable tragedy tore them apart. Yet when Marc appeared in her life fifteen years later, the sparks that flew were as explosive as the day they first met.Now their reignited passion was changing their lives in more ways than one: Mari was pregnant! She was set on putting the pain of the past behind her--not reopening scars that had never truly healed. And their baby might bring these star-crossed lovers back together--forever!

    Secluded in the desert, longing soon consumes them. But Adir’s baby must be legitimate—and he’ll claim his with a vow!Four desert sheikhs, and their unexpected brides ... unknowingly connected ...Book 1: Sheikh's Baby of Revenge by Tara PammiBook 2: Sheikh's Pregnant Cinderella by Maya BlakeBook 3: Sheikh's Princess of Convenience by Dani CollinsBook 4: Sheikh's Secret Love-Child by Caitlin Crews

    Yet with each scorching kiss, she reveals more of her secrets than she's ever shown the world. But there's a twist in their tabloid fairy tale that shocks them both: Brittany might not be queen material, but she's carrying a royal heir! Conveniently wedded, passionately bedded!