This edition contains new content.) Clarisse Jordan is a young single mother, who after the death of her fiancé, poured blood, sweat, and tears into her business, Honeydew Café, to provide for her children. A catering gig for successful and super sexy Dylan Price is the opportunity of a lifetime. But she quickly learns that Mr. Price is interested in more than her Southern cuisine. He has his sights set on her. Dylan has been in love with Clarisse for years and would do anything to have her—even if it means forcing her into marriage. Lucky for him, the instant chemistry between them is hotter than a mid-summer day beneath the Georgia sun. Yet Dylan is not completely honest with Clarisse, and when she learns the painful truth, will their love affair end? Or will they be able to find their way back to each other?

    Or noticed how truly hot he was. After all, they were best buddies who'd always confided in each other--including their most intimate desires. But suddenly Ella didn't want to talk to Shane as much as she wanted to kiss him....Shane never would have been so certain he should seduce Ella. But he'd wanted her for years--it was time Ella found out he could fulfill all her sensual fantasies. So he suggested they pass the time playing games--sex games....They never would have indulged in the most incredible sex they'd ever had. They connected, body and soul. But can their relationship--and their friendship--survive in the clear light of day?

    He blew my mind.It was just a wedding fling, and we would never see each other again, right?Being paired with Doctor Dreamy wasn’t something I was prepared for.The night was unforgettable, in more ways than one.The connection was instant, but all good things come to an end.But those blue eyes can’t be mistaken.The new supervising doctor starting today at my hospital is none other than Doctor Dreamy. It’s my final year of residency, but the memory of his body drives me wild. I need to fight these feelings with everything I have…But he’s resisting this energy we have by pretending he doesn’t know me.So, I have a choice to make.But is he worth the risk…

    

    So when a baby lands on the doorstep of the Texas Brand, his first question is which younger brother is in for a butt-kicking? But the little fellow isn't named after Ben, or Wes, or Adam, or Elliot. The little feller is named after him – Garrett Ethan Brand–according to the note his mama left behind.He’s still racking his brain to figure it all out, when a woman shows up at the ranch in the dead of night, spitting, fighting mad, and accusing Garrett of murdering her sister and stealing the baby!Chelsea is confused, heartbroken, and too mad to think straight, and the same trouble that found her poor sister is right on her tail. But of all the places she and the baby could've wound up, Garrett thinks this ranch is the best one.Because this is one family that knows how to pull together and trouble doesn't stand a chance against The Brands of Texas.

    But we’re safe and warm in here. We’ve got nowhere to go and nothing to do but enjoy each other’s company… Nick:She's come to my mountain--My cabin. Sent here by my sister, Ellie,who just loves to play matchmaker.But this woman is different than all the othersEllie has tried to push my way.One look at Amelia and I knowshe is my forever.Will I be able to make her see that? Amelia:I needed a vacationand my best friend promised meher family's empty mountain cabin.Quiet seclusion is what I need to get back on track,but instead--I'm forced to share the cabin during a blizzard with Nick Wellington,Ellie's brother turned Mountain Man.But I think Ellie knew what she was doingsending me up here to keep Nick company...and now I'm not so sure I'll ever be able to returnto my old life. The way he looks at me says it all.He wants me and nothing will stop himfrom getting what he wants... This short story romance is steamy, sweet, and might make your heart race, so be careful! It's filled with hot love scenes, sweetness, over the top romance, and two people with a deep love connection. It might be a little "cheesy", but that's how I like it! Instalove is lots of fun :).  Sara Hazel is the Queen of curves who brings you several new romance stories a month.--BBW Romance--Steamy / High Heat--Mountain Man Romance

    The DSF mission of protecting and recovering art and artifacts means combating Centaur, a shadowy international crime syndicate. ON DEADLY GROUND Desperate to save her brother, museum director Kate Fontaine must work with Max Rivera, the ex-military guide she doesn’t trust to return a precious Mayan artifact to its temple, but when desire flares between them, outrunning international black-market smugglers and an earthquake seems simple compared to risking their hearts. RING OF TRUTH Recovering crown jewels could get the FBI off Cortez Jones’s back, but he needs the help of Mara Marton who blames his jewel-thief father for destroying her family. Mara wants this chance to prove her father's innocence, but how can she trust Cort? Sparks fly as they race black-market smugglers to the jewels. There's no turning back, once their lives—and their heart are on the line. CLEOPATRA'S NECKLACE Thomas Devlin must recover Cleopatra’s necklace, but when the smugglers pursue his old flame, he jets to her aid. Cleo's involvement with the necklace’s forger sends her on the run. She knows Thomas will protect her but will he crush her love again? As they race against time, they learn more is at stake than recovering the antiquity. The peril escalates, and so does the risk to their hearts. AT LAST (A DEVLIN WEDDING NOVELLA) Owing her brother and his bride, maid of honor Andie Devlin is determined to make their wedding perfect. She’s falling for Mike Pagano but fears he’ll judge her wild-child past. He wants to keep her safe from an attack threatening the wedding, but more than that, he wants her in his arms. When she learns her brother assigned him as her bodyguard, she pushes him away … leaving her vulnerable.

    Now the tables have turned, and Peyton's about to make his first billion while Ava's living a bit more humbly—to put it mildly. He needs her to teach him how to pass in high society, if they can manage to put old rivalries to bed. Soon, that's exactly where they end up! But will Peyton still want her when he learns about the scandal that sent Ava from riches to rags?

    Terrified, Kenzie doesn't want to believe his explanation. That he's Myles Borden, FBI agent-- placed under cover because someone wants her dead.Now that Myles has got her out of harm's way, his plans start to fall apart. He attempts to take Kenzie to a safe house--but the stubborn woman won't go! He struggles to protect her even as "she" takes care of "him." He tries to keep his distance...and finds himself falling in love.

    Marie Wilson is a scientist on the verge of a breakthrough. She has come to Montana on the eve of a blizzard to prove her small, portable solar panel can generate electricity even in the harshest environment. But when four men invade her remote cabin with plans to kill her, she knows she’s in trouble. Ex-Special Forces soldier, David Quinn, has had enough of danger and death. All he wants is to be left alone on his Montana acreage to pursue his dream of being a beekeeper. But when his old mentor convinces him to help retrieve a stolen solar panel, he thinks it will be a simple job. But the moment he sets eyes on Marie, he knows their assignment is all kinds of wrong. Together, they escape. Chased by a businessman with unlimited resources, a gunman and a corrupt police force, they are thrust into the frozen Montana landscape. Can a cynical soldier and a naive scientist learn about love and trust in order to survive?

     Cheryl is excited her sister Julie has asked for her help in organising her wedding but things aren't turning out the way Cheryl had hoped. There's going to be no little village church and no bridesmaids dress; the wedding is taking place on the Greek island of Holkamos. Vangelis has the perfect beach location for a wedding but his little beach cafe has never catered for weddings before. Will he be able to cope with all of Julie's demands? Andréas has moved back to Holkamos to help run the family gift shop after the death of his father. The business has to move with the times but will his mum allow things to change? Johnny is Cheryl's best friend. He doesn't like the way Julie treats her and has a plan to put things right but is it the right thing for Cheryl and what happens when they both arrive on the Greek island. Could it become more than just a weekend wedding for Cheryl and Johnny?

    Guess I'll have to restrain her.We don't have a ton of crime in this small town.And usually it doesn't involve hot-as-fu@k chefs.As retired Special Forces, I like things safe. Orderly.Suspects are totally off limits.But around Naomi, I can't think with anything except my co@k.To say I'm closed off is an understatement.Watching your best friend die in combat has that effect.Naomi has a way of piercing my armor. She's crept into my chest.Taken up residence in my heart.She may be innocent, but shady sh$t is going down.I want to trust her. Let her in.But my past won't let me.Cuff her, or fu@k her?I'm too lost to choose.This steamy, contemporary, romantic suspense will keep you company tonight, tomorrow, and the day after. No cheating and a satisfying happily ever after!

    He offers Sienna a ruthless deal: he will help her, but she must play by his rules – by giving herself to him totally for one night of passion…When Only Diamonds Will DoThe Theron dynasty once looked down at Reith Richardson – but now they need his help. In exchange, Reith demands Kimberley Theron as his wife. Yet Kim is no pampered princess…and the role of obedient wife isn’t one she’s prepared to play!

    Magazine editor Jane Hamilton is not having a good month. But with the support of her best friend, Brad Manchester, she's coping–until they become lovers and Brad complicates things even more by proposing marriage.Brad understands Jane's fears, but he's ready for a wife and family, ready to move forward. Especially when he finds out she's pregnant with his child.