Mostly. Mission: Keeping a sexy, smart-mouthed biologist out of trouble.Obstacle: Keeping himself out of trouble…and out of her bed!Semper Paratus. Always Prepared. It's the Coast Guard motto. But Lieutenant Commander Scott Everly sure wasn't prepared for the sight of red-hot marine biologist Jackie Birchard in her red-hot bikini. She's wading in dangerous waters, and even if he's off duty, Scott isn't about to let this sassy little mermaid out of his sight….With a major research project on the line, and a chance to prove herself, Jackie isn't interested in anything resembling a romantic complication. Then again, isn't raw, lusty sex—especially with a tasty specimen such as Scott—a basic human necessity?After all, the U.S. Coast Guard is always prepared…and ready for action, too!

    And then she got the really bad news: he'd tried to fake his own death to avoid marrying her. Now America's most famous bridezilla (a tag she most definitely does not deserve), Chloe escapes to a remote island to avoid the paparazzi. And right next door is a man who just might be the cure for Chloe's heartache....A magnet for wild, complicated women, Max Sullivan is relieved to have finally found someone "normal." Chloe is his girl-next-door fantasy come to life, and best of all, she gets him. With her, he can be himself, a treasure-hunting millionaire who desperately wants out of his sexy but reckless job. But when Chloe's notoriety catches up with them, will their torrid romance make it to the mainland?

    Can he convince her he’s fallen in love with her, and if they only have this time together, they should make the best of it?Topping the AlphaGetting involved with your brothers’ friend and employee is never a good idea, but after being dominated by Jake Donovan for one night, Nick Sawyer wants more. A Navy SEAL, Nick’s been the alpha in every relationship he’s ever had, but now finds himself craving to submit to Jake again. The problem is Jake’s determined that will never happen.Thrown together to help a girl in danger, Nick starts breaking through Jake’s defenses, but when things go awry, Jake must confront the ghosts from his past before he can ever think about a future. Nick just hopes that future includes him.Watching From the ShadowsBaby? What baby? Marco DeAngelis is determined to stay single and childless forever. But sometimes life gives you what you never knew you wanted.After months of trying to contact Marco, Harper Williams finally admits she’ll be raising her child alone, since he won’t return her calls.When Harper is violently attacked, the two are, reluctantly, thrown together again and become embroiled in a web of lies and deceit. Will they lose their baby, each other, and their lives?Whiskey Tribute (A Novella)Curt Bannerman never thought he’d have to ensure his best friend’s wife and children were taken care of in the event of Eric’s death, a promise made before the two men retired from the Navy SEALs. But an assassin made the promise a reality. Eighteen months later, he’s still keeping an eye on the family, however, somewhere along the line his feelings for the pretty widow have changed.Dana Prichard had been both a mother and a father to her children during her husband’s multiple deployments, but once Eric retired she’d thought those days were over. Now, she has to do it with no chance of him ever coming home again. While his SEAL teammates have been there for her since his death, one of them stands above all the rest; the man who is slowly invading her dreams.They started as friends but, now, both want more. Can they move past the feelings they are betraying a dead man by wanting each other? Or is Eric always going to stand between them?

    Even worse, it’s Valentine’s Day. Allie, the odd woman out, leaves her paired up friends behind as she takes a tour under a glacier and ends up trapped in the dark. Cold and alone, she resigns herself to a night of misery with no prospect of a Valentine’s night kiss. Maybe no kiss ever again. Zach’s working for a friend at the top of an Austrian mountain. It isn’t what he should be doing but he messed up, let people down and now everyone’s pissed off with him. Though not as pissed off as he is with himself. When he discovers unclaimed skis after the mountain has closed, he follows his instincts and finds far more than he bargained for.

    Sophie Calhoun can't imagine how she'll pay for the damage to the luxurious car.Already cash-strapped, she's struggling to launch her new interior design studio and make a home for her daughter. She's only days away from disaster.Out of the sleek black Jaguar storms super-yacht tycoon Rafe Severino. Steaming mad. Totally gorgeous. And desperately in need of a top-line decorator for his spectacular new harbor-side mansion.Sophie fears her dream contract comes with strings that tie her to the boat-builder's bed. No matter how she tries to escape, he's always there - implacable and irresistible.She knows he doesn't want a preoccupied single mother, but concealing her daughter's existence from the man she's falling in love with is getting harder and harder. If he discovers her lies, she'll instantly lose everything.Warning: contains one determined golden-skinned man who knows his way around boats, bodies and bed-sheets.

    Shelby Stewart was the hottest rising star in Hollywood until suddenly, she was cursed. Retreating to her mountain hideaway, far from that fairy tale life, she hasn’t been seen in ten years. Now Dex will ferret out the truth behind her fall from Hollywood grace. But will he find a beauty? Or a bitch?[Previously published in 2003 in the anthology Ain’t Your Mama’s Bedtime Stories]*** Warning: contains sexually explicit material ***

    your perfect new life?On paper, Iris Atkins is an estate agent, but she's not just good at finding suitable houses for her clients. In fact, she has a gift: Iris is able to see into their lives and understand exactly what is missing and what they need - and not just in bricks-and-mortar terms either.Of course, concentrating so much on fixing other people's problems doesn't leave much time for examining your own. Over the course of one whirlwind year Iris discovers that while she may know what's best for everyone else, she doesn't necessarily know what's best for herself - and what she finds out could make her happier than she'd ever dreamed of.

    There isn't a woman who doesn't want the notoriety of being in his bed. When he crosses paths with Mariss Red at one of his clubs, his interest is quickly piqued, and he sets out to make a play for the confident beauty. But Mariss is married, and she has no desire to lose what she loves for a one night stand with the indulgent playboy.When an attempt is made on Mariss' life, Sebastian rushes to her side. Those closest to him know that it's only a matter of time before his new infatuation causes him to crash and burn.For a man who lives on the edge, the Rules of the chase become clear at the start. If he wants to win Mariss, he will have to play on her turf. Boundaries and all. The harder Sebastian tries, the more Mariss refuses, and the harder it gets to keep his control. The Man Without Rules finds himself changing to be worthy of the one woman who has ever told him no.

    During the annual pilgrimage to his hometown, he finds something sweeter than cookies behind the counter at the bakery — Tally's back in town, and his response to her makes it clear the only flaw in his heart is that it's still full of her.AND OTHERS CHANGE FOR THE WORSETally Castle knew twelve years ago she wasn't good enough for Westard's golden boy. While Ben made a success of himself out in the real world, she made an even bigger mess of her life. The one good part of limping home was that he hadn't been around to witness her walk of shame. Now the only man she's ever wanted is back, assaulting her brittle defenses with goofy smiles and serious kisses.CAN SEVEN DAYS CHANGE HEARTACHE TO HAPPILY EVER AFTER?To protect her heart, Tally must remind herself his presence is only temporary. To heal both their hearts, Ben must convince her a week is only the beginning of their second chance.

    She needs a getaway and a release. Fast. Fortunately, she finds both in the retreat of a friend's isolated Colorado home. It's hers and hers alone for as long as she needs it. Then she comes upon the webcam, and her curiosity is aroused. So is her secret fantasy-to be watched by a stranger. His screen name is Flyboy. He likes what he sees. He wants to open up for her, too. Now, they're only one click away from exploring an after-hours game of exhibitionist and voyeur where anything goes. But now it's time to take it one step further-by meeting in the flesh. This time, no rules, no limits, and absolutely nothing to come between them.

    Huge. Magnum. That's how ladies talk about me. I’ve dominated the soccer field all my life. Now, I'm going to dominate Miss Reesa Brighton with all my strength! The moment I saw her I knew I wanted to score a goal in her! Those curves, those eyes, that sweet voice! I want it all for me! I'll claim her sweetness, her innocence. I'm gonna take what's mine. She can play hard to get all she wants. I'll give her my big, fat tool to play with at the end. And I'll make sure she gets every inch of it! I've decided to take what's mine and I will. She is my biggest temptation… Temptation is a standalone 30,000+ words novella with a guaranteed HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger! BONUS Bad Boy content included for a limited time! Warning: 18+ only

    He could break me without a thought. And somehow I’m in love with him.There isn’t much left of my world after the Orcs came rampaging through the portal. If you’re a woman, you’re property – and that’s if you’re lucky enough to end up in a human bunker. Life can’t get much worse.And then I get captured by a band of primal, savage Orcs.I was foolish enough to be caught while on a foraging mission. I’m taken to the chieftain as a prize. His name is Thoruk and this huge, powerful savage is determined to make me more than a breeder.He wants more than my curvy body. He wants my heart as well.He’ll fight for me. He’ll die for me.But most of all…He’ll love me.Author’s Note: Thoruk’s Gift is a full length monster romance that features a giant Orc with eyes for his beloved, curvy human. Action and adventure abound as well as steamy scenes between the tiny human and giant Orc. HEA guaranteed.

    Only, when her plan to seduce her faithless fiance backfires, she figures she might as well enjoy the sensual, decadent honeymoon she'd arranged -- even if she has to go alone. Then she finds herself in the arms of sexy Ken McBain -- and decides to put her seduction plan back into action....AND SHE WANTED HIM!One minute Ken McBain is comforting Pamela on the beach. The next, he's on a plane bound for The Little Love Nest, a no-holds-barred honeymoon resort! And as much as he wants Pamela -- really, really wants her -- he's determined not to take advantage of her situation. Only, he hasn't counted on Pamela's determination to be his woman -- in every sense of the word!

    Everyone has a secret fantasy to share. Some have better ones to hide. Imagine! Retired baseball star Jake "The Rake" Sims living here--in the flesh! Well, he won't find Alicia Greene an easy conquest (she does not do bad boys). So what if his chiseled pecs and grand slam physique--displayed nightly in sexy underwear commercials--once made him her "most valuable" fantasy lover. His wild lifestyle squelched that dream. Now Jake swears he's reformed, Alicia's not buying it, and their matchmaking neighbors are doing their best to foil the couple's "good" intentions. They may be on to something. After one fabulous dinner, Jake takes Alicia in his arms and discovers how forbidden passion--more tempting and sweeter than dessert--can fulfill all her secret fantasies.

    Working as a receptionist in a London vets, Sam is living far from her idea of a simple life. She’s always broke, rents a tiny flat, and is constantly arguing with her boyfriend. But the worst part is that her career is going nowhere. She wants to be a vet, but the most contact time with the animals she has is a quick hello when she books in their next appointment.Something’s got to give, so when her parents suggest visiting her Nana Peggy in a small quiet picturesque village, she agrees, thinking a bit of R&R could do her good. But rest and relaxation may not be the order of the day. Poor Nana Peggy’s lovely dog Rufus is unwell, and Sam can’t help but grow fond of him. With the help of Joe the local vet, a charming yet strangely distant man, Sam sets out on looking after him, despite her London life trying to call her back…Note: this is part one of a four part serialised novel. The full length paperback will be available in June.