Includes Stormy Surrender, Tempest Torn, and Under Umbrellas. Stormy Surrender: Visit New Hope, the small town with plenty of southern charm! Sometimes the life you planned isn’t the one you get to live. Sometimes the pain of the past overshadows the future. And sometimes to start over you have to go back to where it all began. That’s how it was for Joe Masters. That’s how he ended up back in New Hope. And that’s why he was in his thirties and had nothing to show for his life. He needed a complete overhaul, just like his father’s old house. Instead of a fast track, he had slowed down and was on a ten year plan. These days that was more his speed. And as much as he tried to fight the inevitable, he was learning to accept and surrender. Martha had weathered her fair share of storms in Vermont, was accustomed to the cold, both the chill in the air and the cold shoulder in her marriage, but after the miscarriage she felt like she would never get warm again. So she did the research from the laptop while sitting in front of the fireplace. She knew what she needed when she Googled ‘hope,’ she just never imagined that it would bring her to New Hope, South Carolina. She never imagined that her husband would trick her into leaving and never follow. She never imagined that a southern storm with all its force and fury could be so destructive. But after the storm, the land is washed clean. It’s perfect for a fresh start, a clean slate, and a new love. Tempest Torn Book Two of the New Hope Series full of small town charm and southern romance A night of passion. A raging fire. A home destroyed. The sun returned and Joey and Marti felt they had turned a corner in their relationship. Only when they turned that corner, they ran right into the insurance adjustor, Finn. She wasn't just any woman, though. She was the one woman Joey always believed he’d spend the rest of his life with, but they couldn’t make it work. Soon it was obvious that she didn’t just want to adjust the value of the house, but remind Joey of the value of their relationship, and adjust his attitude about the future. Suddenly, Joey struggles to choose between two women…one who has never and would never hurt him and one that his heart can’t let go despite the hurt. He’s not the only one with a choice to make. Never again will Marti allow anyone to make her question her own worth. A tempest brews. A man is torn. A woman refuses to wait. Under Umbrellas Book Three of the New Hope Series, set in a small charming southern town It has been six months since Marti agreed to marry Joey. Despite her history, she’s having a healthy pregnancy. They finally have her house to themselves and Joey has finished her To Do list. Life should be perfect, but it’s not. Joey is pressuring Marti to make it legal before the baby arrives, which is proving impossible since Blaine refuses to let go. Their situation is further complicated when Finn refuses to go away. Add in a town divided, a legacy to uphold, and a particularly vicious hurricane season, and then hang on. Because life is full of storms and love means sharing an umbrella.

    No matter how hard they fight it, when Ian and Juliet come together, they’re just BLOWN AWAY. Carried Away: James & Ellie Neither of them believe in love, at least not the kind that lasts. They can try to ignore it all they want, but when James and Ellie come together, they just get CARRIED AWAY. Swept Away: Harry & Willow His life is in Bliss and hers is in the city. It’s foolish for them to fall in love, but when Harry and Willow come together, they just get SWEPT AWAY. Break Away: Cole & Lilah When Lilah’s brothers bet her that she can’t survive out in the ‘real world’ without using her parents’ money, she accepts without thinking twice. She’s the Lilah Moore and she can do anything. Right? Purely Wicked: Jackson & Ashley Jackson Moore came back to Bliss, South Carolina to make a better life for his daughter, but the minute he sees Ashley Thompson, his world shifts on its axis.

    He’s a heartbroken client. Falling in love was never in the contract… Can River and Jonathan see past the price tag and open their hearts to true love? Honor RollHe’s leading a double life. She’s following her heart. Will his sexy secret ruin their perfect romance?Caught in a web of sex and lies, can Luca and Mim find the courage to give true love a fighting chance?The Learning Curve She’s a wide-eyed dreamer. He’s an iron-willed dean. Can their rivalry turn into true romance? Locked in a passionate power play, can Sandra and Mark come together for a chance at love or will they end up brokenhearted?  Scroll up to purchase now!

    GiraldezOMG... HOT, HOT, HOT!!!! ~ Danielle M. Deaton Don't miss the first book in the Stoking the Embers steamy spin-off series, Ashes. If you loved Beth and Gage in Stoking the Embers, see what happens next in Ashes. Ashes - Book 1 Beth and Gage are perfect together... but want to be apart. Both of them strong-willed and in denial. When her old demons appear at exactly the wrong time, he wants to help. She won’t let him. Is their new relationship doomed before it starts? Ashes - Book 2 A day of fun turned into an evening of horror, and Beth and Gage find themselves in each other’s arms. Emotions run high. Libidos too. Way too high for this commitment phobic duo. Feet planted firmly back in the friend zone, they go their separate ways, both determined to get the other out of their head. But terror strikes again. A nightmare turned reality. And this time there’s no one there to help. Ashes - Book 3 Haunted by her night at the club, Beth’s heart feels like ashes... like the smallest hint of wind would blow the fragile pieces away. But she must carry on, she won’t let any man make her feel like this. Besides, she has a job to do. And now, a mystery she knows she must solve. This third installment in Leslie Johnson’s steamy suspense series turns up the heat and will leave you panting for more. Ashes - Book 4 As Beth recovers from the shock of her life, Gage tries his best to help her heal. But there’s so much ... pain ... disillusion ... uncertainty. So many secrets. So many people who aren’t who they appear to be.

    At school he fought his bullies and since then he's been fighting to prove himself to the man who put him there. As a successful self made, wealthy MMA fighter, he has nothing to prove other than what he believes must be done. Now he finds another reason to fight. Another reason to live for. The man who could have any woman only wants one. But is Cassie, the girl who is studying to become a lawyer, the right woman for a tattooed cage fighter? When she becomes an octagon girl out of necessity to make ends meet and is thrown into the same ring as Jake, she finds herself holding much more than a ring card. She is holding her future in her hands and her heart. This is a Standalone Story with No cliffhanger ending. WARNING: This book contains graphic language, sex and violence. It is intended for mature readers only. MMA Alpha Fighter Brotherhood Series: These are the stories of the young men who are as brothers to one another. Fighting for the glory of their win in the ring but also with the baggage they have carried from childhood of the expectations of their families and friends. Each is looking for love, often in the wrong places. Their stories and those of the women who steal their hearts are interconnected but each can be read as a standalone story without the others. The first in the series is JAKE. BROCK is book 2 and JAGGER is the 3rd story with more books planned and plotted. Join my newsletter to find when the next book is ready...

    He has a passion for raising racehorses and his desires come first in his life. He has little time or patience for women, especially those as independent as hat designer Eliza Keating. And Eliza is totally committed to her career. Yet neither can deny the sparks that fly between them, and as they pursue a lust-driven affair, an unexpected love begins to ignite. But when scandal, social pressure, and wounds from the past threaten to douse the flames of passion, both Todd and Eliza must decide if it’s worth betting everything on love.LONDON LACE #1London hat designer Eliza Keating is sent on a date by her friend Lady Victoria Manning. Sir Todd Montgomery appears to be a proper English gentleman, but appearances can be deceiving. He has a passion for raising racehorses, and his desires come first in his life. He has little time or patience for women, especially those as independent as Eliza. The date goes awry, and it will take a lot more than an apology to get back on Eliza’s good side.LONDON LACE #2Sir Todd Montgomery invites Eliza to the races. Her heart races as he seduces her in the hay-filled stables. Things are going perfectly, and then the nosy photographers and gossip magazine reporters spot the new couple and begin making trouble.LONDON LACE #3Eliza accepts an invitation to visit Sir Todd Montgomery at his estate in Devonshire. It is sprawling and beautiful, yet houses even more of Todd's secrets. When he avoidsanswering her questions about his past, Eliza is pushed to her breaking point.Their chemistry is still sizzling, but each sexual encounter leaves them both grasping for something more. Do they have the strength to become vulnerable to each other? Sir Todd has awoken something inside Eliza, and she's fearful of losing control.LONDON LACE #4Touched by Todd's honesty, Eliza stays on at Evergreen Downs to comfort him after the loss of his mare. Their relationship deepens when Todd takes Eliza on a morning ride along a beautiful private beach. Eliza's feelings for Todd are getting stronger now, and by the way he's behaving, he's feeling something more as well. Eliza finds herself on the dangerous edge of letting go and giving him her heart.LONDON LACE #5The Royal Ascot is only the most exclusive event of London’s society calendar. Eliza is contracted to design hats for the royals. During the most terrifying challenge of her career, she also faces challenges of the heart. Forced to sneak around with Sir Todd for their secret affair makes stolen moments in his strong arms all the sweeter for their danger. But as the ravenous press closes in and scandal threatens to destroy their connection, everything Todd and Eliza have built begins to crumble. The pair must decide if they're willing to bet everything on love.* * Contains erotic sex scenes with two hot characters (M/F); 18+ Adult eyes only* *Complete set is 84,000 words or 336 book pages.

    Her enemy is her passion, her passion is her enemy.Lindsey Paxton was once the number one defense attorney in New York. She fought for those who were innocent, but charged. Her instincts were her lifeline, never failing her, as they guided her in her choices of who to defend. Or so she thought. Until she won a case she would forever wish to have lost. Her client, an accused rapist, kills and rapes a woman only a day after being set free. Destroyed by her role in the woman's death, Lindsey blames her father's controlling ways for what she has become, and runs from her career and life. Years later - the past becomes the present . . . Her father has cancer, and Lindsey is forced to leave her career with the Washington branch of the FBI. She finds herself facing the responsibility of running her father's law firm with the reluctant help of hotshot attorney Mark Reeves, a man who sparks her temper while also managing to tempt her body, her mind, maybe even her heart. With his help she finds herself fighting the emotional battles of the past, tempted to trust both him and her instincts. Now, faced with a case inherited from her father so similar to her career-ending one, she now must decide if her instincts will lead her down the path to saving an innocent man or setting free another killer. But while she fights her own battles, someone watches, wanting from the past what he had failed to get the first time . . . Lindsey.NOTE: Previously released as Hidden Instincts. Title change to indicate prelude to the new TALL, DARK, AND DEADLY trilogy coming in late 2011. I wrote this in 2004 and it was published by a library publisher and is in hardback in many libraries. You will meet the first Walker Brother-- Royce

    He wants answers. But some secrets are just too painful to share. Jenny jumps out of airplanes in order to block out the painful memories of what made her run away from her family. Reid wants to fix the damage. The only problem is, he doesn’t know how deep it is, and how impossible it will be to cover over. Will his intoxicating love tempt her to risk it all again? Or will it end up making everything worse after all?Book 2-WIFE FOR A NIGHT Forced to pretend to be Matt’s wife, Janet Cardona plans to blow his cover –just as soon as she gets her cat back. Haunted by lies that have hurt her in the past, Janet can’t stand slick operators. When Matt coerces her into pretending to be his wife in order to fool a nice old lady, she hates every minute of it—doesn’t she? He’s nothing but a despicable conman—so why does his touch make her quiver with anticipation? Book 3-TOO SCARED TO BREATHE She can see the crash coming but she can’t break away. Carrie Harlow can’t stand arrogant men like race car driver Grant Carrington—but something about him keeps her coming back for more. She knows he’s not a forever kind of guy—and she knows he lives life on the edge in ways she can’t comprehend. But as she tries to heal his body with her hands, he chases away her fears with his kisses—until finally, it’s too late to avoid the inevitable tragic end to their fairy tale love story.

    A special edition box set of the Honky Tonk Angels series, PLUS a bonus holiday tale "Coming Home - A Cotton Creek Christmas".

    He's driven to find the lost half-siblings he knows must exist, to discover the truth about what drove his mother insane, and most of all, to never, ever become like his parents. But so far, that road has lead to personal entanglements he's afraid he'll never escape. These problems persist until he is tasked with guarding the one woman in the world who might be able to fix him, to sear his soul of its troubles and make him whole again. Mica Nichols has been running her entire life. All her money and success has never brought her the safety she yearns for with all her heart. But one man made her feel safe on a very special night so many years ago, and when she sees him again, she hires him on the spot, while hiding her true identity from everyone, even him. She has followed his mysterious persona for the last decade, unable to reconcile the man she knew with the rumors she has heard. They will have one last chance to make it right, before Mica's past catches up with her.

    Badass Fighter Pilots. A Heart Stopping, Toe Curling Military Romance. And an EXCLUSIVE BONUS not found anywhere else! Jack “Boomer” McGuire, has packed a whole lot of living into his thirty-two years, thanks to his career as a US Navy Fighter Pilot.He’s preparing to ship out on yet another tour overseas and while he wouldn’t trade his life for anything—he can’t ignore the nagging feeling that he’s missing out on something—or someone. When a chance meeting with a Holly, a beautiful blonde CPA with her troublemaker pup in tow, turns his world upside down—he knows he wants more. More out of life. More of her sweet smile and more of her sexy ass in those tight jeans. He’s got two weeks to make her fall in love with him—if he can even get her to say yes to a date. Once he deploys, he knows even the strongest relationships can be torn apart by the hardships of war. Are two weeks long enough? Will Jack and Holly be strong enough? Or will they both give up before they even get started? They don't call him Player for nothing. Aaron 'Player' Rosen, ex-Navy Fighter Pilot, is at the top of his game. Whether he's chasing down vintage planes for the highly acclaimed Rosen Air Museum, or conquering sexy, beautiful women for the night—he always gets what he wants. When dark hair beauty, Talia, comes into his life, dripping with seduction and secrets, he's willing to go all in. But Talia is not who she says she is, and when Player finds out she’s a pawn in a dangerous billionaire's game—all bets are off. Has Player finally reached the end of his winning streak? Don't miss The Elite. The Complete Series of BOOMER and Player. KB Winters' brand new Fighter Pilot Military Romance! Plus an Exclusive Bonus only found in this collection!

    Bullied as a child, she hides behind an unremarkable wardrobe and relegates herself to the shadows. But when her best friend convinces her to attend a charity benefit in Chicago wearing a stunning red dress that catches the eye of every man in the room, she discovers a surprising side to her personality. One that adores the spotlight but has no idea how to handle the attention.Mark Strong, a wealthy Chicago businessman, is brimming with confidence. He’s in total control. Nothing—and no one—escapes his notice. However, Mark carries a heavy, painful burden. After finding his fiancée with another man six years ago, he’s erected a fortress around his heart, unwilling to let himself fall in love again. But when enchanting Karma snares his gaze from across the room, he has no idea she will shatter his carefully ordered life.What starts out as a casual flirtation takes a series of surprising turns as Mark and Karma embark on a sensual journey destined by fate. Mark is driven to know Karma, understand her…educate her, and Karma is his willing student, eager to experience the pleasure he promises. But when the student becomes the teacher, Mark has to make a choice between taking another chance on love or a future alone.

    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.

     How much distance do you need from your past before the dust settles? Broken JusticeCameron Justice was a throwaway kid heading for trouble. He found a sense of purpose on the battlefield in the Special Forces, but will it be enough to wipe out his painful past? Abused and neglected, Lacey Morrow is a lost girl determined to make something of her life, if only she could catch a break. Unlikely companions thrown together by fate. Now the rest is up to them. Fixing JusticeDraegyn St. John is all that and then some…and he knows it. He’s the sexy 007 type, complete with tuxedo and an icy-blue stare. A Special Forces Vet with a serious attitude, he has women falling at his feet. It isn’t even a challenge, until Victoria Bennett comes along. She’s a tomboy waif—more nerd than goddess—who rocks his high and mighty world in a very big way—especially when what happened in Vegas, didn’t stay in Vegas! Redeeming JusticeAlexander Marquez is the founder and CEO of the Justice Agency. He’s ex-Special Forces, wounded in action and haunted by regret and what-ifs. After years of too much darkness and not enough light, he’s blindsided when Meghan O’Brien swoops into his life. She’s a ball-busting, curvy goddess who instantly pushes all of Alex’s buttons. When ghosts from the past threaten their relationship, will he finally send the demons packing and lay the past to rest to find his redemption in Meghan’s arms? Sometimes the last thing you expect is exactly what you need.

    Falling into the lap of a sexy stranger may persuade her to change her mind, but before Macyn realizes what's happening, a second potential love interest is vying for her affections. When a threatening letter turns up in her mailbox, Macyn realizes choosing between two guys is the least of her worries. Abduction, violence, and rescue by an elite squad change the course of her life forever. When she seeks revenge on those who hurt her, she has to decide if she can trust the ones who vow they love her. Will Macyn be able to overcome her past and use their aid in her vendetta, or will she take matters into her own hands?