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Their affair is the main attraction…and the distraction a killer has waited for.

Magdalena Aragon never thought she'd answer the summons of a father she's never known. The world-famous, many-times-married matador has provided everything she needs–except his time. There's only one reason she packs her bags for Spain: what her psychologist calls "closure". 

Certain she won't be staying long, Maggie escapes from the craziness of her newly discovered, fractured family to indulge in a red-hot fling. After all, Rafael is the last man she could ever love. Her heart has other ideas.

The heat from their affair captures the attention of the wrong people–the tabloids, and someone who has a twisted sense of honor. By the time Rafael realizes Maggie is the real target, it could be too late to save her.

Product Warnings: Hot sex, dangerous secrets, men who challenge death for sport.

Love has never been so close–or seemed so far away.

I love you. Niall is in hiding, but not from the police. He's trapped between the world he longs for and a place he can't leave behind. Cursed to hold his tongue, unable to claim what he wants until it's given, he's allowed one year to capture his heart's desire. But speaking those three simple words, the most important words in his life, might very well kill him.

Product Warnings: Beware faeries with killer tattoos and girls dressed as chickens–broken hearts can follow… Or lots of love. And lots of sex–three-way, two-way, every which way. But no chicken sex. Thank god.

It's not nice to mess with a goddess. She'll change your life–whether you like it or not.

When Ciara Callahan goes to New Orleans to celebrate her divorce, she expects to get drunk and let her hair down a little. Waking up naked in a strange hotel room complete with a strange man singing in the shower–and the new tattoo on her wrist–definitely wasn't part of the plan.

There's only one solution: find her. And convince her their meeting wasn't mere chance–it's a once-in-a-millennium chance to free him from a goddess's curse. And seal them together for the adventure of a lifetime.

Two men, too many monsters.

Raised off the grid, Cash has trained all his life to protect humanity from The Shift–a mysterious force that creates monsters capable of unspeakable destruction. For Cash and his warrior family, risks are just part of the job and death is an ever-present possibility.

On the run with danger nipping at their heels, romantic sparks fly between them. But there's no trust without truth, and things get complicated when Toby reveals everything Cash has fought against is a lie. The time has come to decide who's the real monster–and whose side he's on.

He's found the woman of his dreams–in the midst of his worst nightmare.

Carlotta Phelps never considered herself special, except for a peculiar ability to control the course of her dreams. Other than being a handy cure for nightmares, it's a pretty worthless talent. Until she's recruited for the One Hundred, a team of lucid dreamers whose combined visualizations have been proven to affect reality. 

Then he learns that his charge, who practically lives in lacy negligees, wields an awesome power–and an even bigger responsibility. She and her kind are being hunted by an enemy he can't even identify, against which all his skill with weaponry is useless. If he can't find a way to protect her, the world is as doomed as the heart he's already lost.

Product Warnings: This title contains a hero who packs a really big gun, government conspiracies, hot-buttered murder, witch hunting, and drop-your-drawers-there's-a-new-sheriff-in-town-and-she's-carryin'-cuffs kinda sex.

Be careful what you wish for…

Stressed-out wife and mother Lisa O'Conner wants:

a. The carefree life of the young college girl who works in her husband's law office

d. All of the above

All it takes is a fortune cookie and a simple wish to grant Lisa her heart's desire. Switching bodies with the beautiful, vibrant, and young Tory Beecham, Lisa assumes the situation is only temporary, so she sets out to enjoy her break from reality while she can. Soon she's dodging the advances of one gorgeous young man after another…and falling in love with her husband all over again. But is it her soul Michael's drawn to, or Tory's youth and beauty?

This book was previously published by Dorchester Love Spell in September 1999.

She's going to get that rascally rabbit…

But could the love of a good woman overcome this dedicated bachelor's commitment phobia?

This book was previously published by Kismet Books in September 1992.

Neither shipwreck, amnesia, kidnapping nor deception can keep these star-crossed lovers apart!

The Coltrane Saga, Book 6

Jade knows she cannot just announce the truth to Colt, that it will take time to ease into the reality of their situation. But, as when they first met, the two are inexplicably drawn together and fall helplessly into each other's arms…and in love. Too bad Bryan is willing to do anything to keep what he believes is his–Jade.

This book was originally published by Avon Books in September, 1988.

To save her life, they must expose their hearts.

Blackfoot Warriors, Book 3

Though Night Thunder relishes stolen moments with the beautiful white woman, circumstances dictate that he should keep his distance. Until she is stolen away in the night, and he discovers he cannot simply ride into the enemy camp, kill the guilty and sweep her to safety. The thieves are vengeful malcontents from his own tribe, which leaves him only one way to save her from the worst kind of violation.

He must claim that she is his bride. Not only that, she must willingly bare all–heart, soul and body–to claim him as hers.

This book has been previously published.

Product Warnings: Contains warm, sensual love scenes that are certain to have you reaching for your own true Night Thunder.

When a wounded hero seeks solitude from the world, only a determined woman can save him from a lifetime of anguish and isolation.

This book was previously published by Kismet Books in June 1991.

Sour grapes are the least of their problems…

Kate Bart Mysteries, Book 3

When another incident results in a death, and it's clear that this time it's no accident, Kate and Dutch dig deeper to zero in on who's responsible. The neighboring vintner who covets Goose Pond's winery? The tasting room totsie seen skulking about with the MacPhersons' sulky son?

As their investigation comes closer and closer to bearing fruit, the bullets start flying –and it seems that whoever's pulling the trigger wants them all to pay the piper–in blood.

Product Warnings: Contains an interior decorating PI with a talent for finding trouble, and her tough-and -tender PI boyfriend who can't wait to get his hands on her. If only it's to pull her out of harm's way.

His tools, his rules…

Blackwater, Book 2

Shayla Riggs is no longer the vulnerable teenager who was forced to give up her first and only love. She's older, wiser, and determined to make things right. Except the changes in Vance throw her for a loop. He's definitely not the sweet boy she remembers. In fact, the grown-up version lights her up hotter than a firecracker.

It takes only a kiss, a caress, to bring back the explosive passion they once shared. But if Shayla can't find a way to break through the bitter walls around his heart, it just might destroy them both. Again.

Product Warnings: This story contains a stubborn woman intent on seduction and an alpha male with some naughty ideas of payback. Let the fireworks begin!

The crew is back and they're dirtier than ever.

Powertools, Book 5

Determined to prove they stand by their men, the women decide it's time to flex some muscle and give the crew a dose of girl power. They collude to take the guys as their horny hostages, using some big guns: boudoir photos, a pillow fight and a calculated foray into partner swapping. But will they have the guts to go through with their plans?

Product Warnings: By Book Five in this series, fans will attest that anything goes in the crew. Be prepared for ménage in every flavor–m/f, f/f, mfm, fmf, and more–along with a slew of that's what he said jokes. No throwing tomatoes at the author, please!

All it takes is one weak seam for everything to fall apart.

Sierra Fox, Book 1

As current cases, family secrets, new clues and her tangled love life slowly wind themselves into an impossible knot, Sierra finds herself the target of a power-sucking duo intent on stealing her mojo. And realizing she holds the key to the last hope of sealing the widening rift.

True love…or a trap?

Minders, Book 1

Kir let his loneliness and instant attraction to Josh lure him into a trap he should have sensed. Even as his consciousness fades, he sinks psychic hooks into Josh as a pure reflex, a survival instinct honed by years of abuse at the hands of the agency.

Even though Josh's job is done, he finds he can't simply walk away. Not only because of what Kir is, but why the agency wants the boy back. Trouble is, he doesn't know if he's doing the right thing…or if his will is being twisted by the mind of a murderer.

This book was previously published by Samhain Publishing.

Product Warnings: This emotional, angst-ridden story is part one of a three-part story and ends in a cliffhanger. The author recommends they be read in order for maximum enjoyment of mind-bending m/m sex.

Dreams of escape become his worst nightmare…

Minders, Book 2

Kir has all the patience in the world. What he doesn't have is time. Whatever love they have rebuilt may be too fragile to withstand the future they face…

This book was previously published by Samhain Publishing.

Product Warnings: This emotional, angst-ridden story is part two of a three-part story and ends in a cliffhanger. The author recommends they be read in order for maximum m/m enjoyment.

The power that brought them together could be the force that destroys them.

Minders, Book 3

Kir is having none of it. Now that he has Josh back in his life, he's confident his powers as a Minder–and their love–will keep them both safe. But Josh is not the same man who disappeared almost a year ago. The agency has seen to that, and they have a fallback plan to bring Kir back under their control…or see them both dead.

This book was previously published by Samhain Publishing.

All fire and gunpowder need is a stray spark…

The Connaghers, Book 3

Some homeless junkie in Vicki's house? Not on Elias's watch. Pride kept him away, but as long as Jesse is staying in Vicki's downstairs shop, he's staying with Vicki. On the couch, but it's a start.

As the days go by, the three work out an uneasy alliance. But Vicki's joy at having Elias back in her life is tempered with a growing desire to have it all. Elias in her bed, and Jesse under her command. The only question remaining is if her tough alpha cop is willing to embrace all that she is…

Product Warnings: Explicit sex, BDSM, a tough alpha cop, a reluctant Domme, and a smoldering submissive street artist willing to do anything to belong to her.

The woman he can't forget…a betrayal that must be forgiven.

The Fringe, Book 4

When Diane Black discovers her mysterious client is Duster, she's overjoyed to learn he's still alive–and unsure what to do with him now. Seven years ago her mission was to kill him. Instead she fell in love. If the network finds out she let him go, it won't be just her and Duster's necks in the noose.

Duster's fury knows no bounds…and damn it, neither does the lust that still burns for her. But when their ship is attacked, survival means trusting each other with their backs–even if they can no longer trust their hearts.

Product Warnings: Contains a knife-wielding hero overcoming a crackleseed addiction, a heroine with a secret skill and a more secret past, bitter betrayals, burning lusts, and bulging canvas trousers.

Finding love can be a bumpy ride.

There's only one problem with the loveable klutz: his bullying boyfriend. Tim is convinced Steve is the cause of the bruises that Matt blows off as part of his risky sport. But rising to the defense of the man he's beginning to love means coming to terms with who he is–in public–in a battle not even his black belt prepared him to fight. Until now.

Product Warnings: Contains an out-and-proud klutz, a closeted, karate-loving accountant–and a cat who thinks it's all about him. Watch for a cameo appearance from the Pricks and Pragmatism lovers. May inspire yearnings for fresh air, exercise, and a fit, tanned bike mechanic of your very own.

One taste of everything she ever wanted…how can she walk away?

Paolo's Playhouse, Book 4

Paolo can't take his eyes off the brave and beautiful woman with hair like the fire he sees in her soul. Her sexual need to be bound matches his own powerful need to be the one to bind her. Tonight and always.

Except Julianne agreed to only one perfect night. Now he must convince her it could be the first night of many for them–if only she will trust him.

She escaped hell. Now love must capture her heart.

Legacy, Book 5

From the moment Hank Brewer picked up Chrissten's unique scent, he's been driven to help her overcome her trauma-fed fears. He may be a half-breed, but he never does anything halfway. As he dedicates every waking moment to her healing, their fragile link leads them toward something they both hesitate to name.

But the danger isn't past. Chrissten's mate is still on the loose and he won't rest until she–and the rest of Haven's females–are taken for the cruel enjoyment of his rogue pack. Even though Hank would give his life to save her, the biggest challenge lies ahead. Admitting their love to each other.

Product Warnings: This book contains an evil doctor, a crazy pureblood werewolf, a dysfunctional family, hunky werewolves, hot, sweaty sex, a daring rescue and a love that will make your heart sing.

A fallen woman must decide to stay down, or rise and fight…

Elijah McKinnon has been found innocent of a heinous murder, but it doesn't erase the hellish years in prison he endured. He boards the train to Pittsburgh a changed man, certain he will never feel free until he's wreaked revenge on the brother who ruined his life.

Come nightfall, though, their little charade must be carried all the way to shared sleeping quarters, where their vulnerabilities become painfully clear. And when danger past and present threatens, trusting each other becomes a matter of life and death.

Product Warnings: A hot Irish accent mixed with high adventure may cause combustion. Beware of falling for this hunk. The heroine says he's hers.

He wants to hate her, but a little lust wouldn't hurt…

The only emotion Leah Grainger can muster when thinking of her dead husband is relief. Until she learns his gambling debt threatens her beloved farm and the child she wanted to protect from the rootless existence she grew up with.

Yet something seems off. Leah is nothing like the uncaring woman his brother described. She's warm, loving…and when a new threat to her child surfaces and she reaches out to him in need, his body won't let him say no. Even when her last secret forces him to make a decision that exposes his most closely guarded possession. His heart.

Product Warnings: Contains tug-your-heart love, raise-the-roof lust, a marriage of convenience and hot sex that will give a whole new meaning to the word "wildcatter".

She's a dreamer. He's a realist. Somewhere in the middle is love–and danger.

Yet Catherine has him rethinking his approach to life. Just as he lets his guard down, though, a murderer begins stalking the mean streets near the shelter, putting everything they care about at risk. Including their lives.

Product Warnings: A gritty setting, a serial killer in a red satin dress, and a couple who think sizzling sex is the only kind worth having.

A sexy alien with secrets to hide, an irresistible reporter determined to expose the truth; when resistance succumbs to temptation, they are forced to pay the price of discovery.

The gods play…and mortals pay.

Latter-Day Olympians, Book 1

Suddenly, all of her family's tall tales seem believable, especially when Apollo–the Apollo, who's now hiding out among humans as an adult film star–appears in her office, looking to hire her. She knows the drill: canoodling with gods never works out well for humans, but she's irresistibly drawn to him. Maybe it's her genes. Maybe not.

Given her conflicted feelings for one hot and hardened cop, it's a toss-up which will kill her quickest. The danger at her door…or her love life.

Product Warnings: Contains pot-boiling passion between a heroine who may–or may not–be a descendant of Medusa, and a hot god and a hunky cop with the…equipment…to handle her, even on her worst bad-hair day. Beware of killer kisses, trickster gods and bearded grandmothers Who Know Everything.

She'd give anything to lose control.

A Westlake Enterprises story

Rafe's gift for seeing into the future doesn't usually blindside him…until it comes to Storm. The beautiful seductress assaults his control on all fronts, and the spontaneous flashes of her life in danger have his every instinct on alert.

When attempts on both their lives escalate, Storm and Rafe must stick together to find a madman bent on vengeance. While it's no surprise that their enforced proximity has their bodies going up in flames, neither expects lust to melt into love. Or that they'll need every ounce of their combined skills to fight for a future that could die before it's born.

Product Warnings: Beware a heroine with mind control, a sexy hero with attitude, annoying siblings, smug psychics, sexualized danger, and a psychotic villain who can't be caught.

She wants it. He's got it. And the chase is on…

Rough Riders, Book 11

But Chase has sworn off women. Forever. Or at least a month. Whichever comes first.

When they take to the road to get Chase more hands-on bull riding experience, they have every intention of keeping their hands off each other. But the two headstrong stars quickly end up riding a hot and heady rodeo circuit all their own–until the press gets wind of their affair. When the dust clears and the lights of the paparazzi fade, are they ready to give up chasing the dream for a chance of finding forever?

Product Warnings: Strap in, another hot McKay is about to bust out of the gate and this bull rider knows a thing or two about riding hard…

Keep your enemies close…and your lovers closer.

Fleeting Passions by Crystal Jordan
Lioness Cleo Nemean hopes the benefits of her job with the Leonidas family include protection from her abusive ex. A night celebrating her newfound freedom lands her in bed with Adrian Leonidas–her new boss, and her new accidental mate. Her ex may take exception to that, as soon as he tracks her down…

Renegade Passions by Loribelle Hunt
Ajax Petros. Leader of the eagle's elite Messenger Corps, heir to the throne…and so not ready to settle down. But when Nico Leonidas enters her territory, searching for answers about the plane crash that killed his father, Ajax's life takes a sharp turn toward unsettling.

Product Warnings: Sexy alpha leopard-shifters doing all the dirty deeds with their women. Her on top, him on top, bent over a table, on the floor, in the car, tied up, tied down, and even occasionally in a bed. And along the way, they even manage to solve a murderous conspiracy. Talk about multi-tasking!

Some things are sweeter than revenge.

"I need a boyfriend."

Convincing Nate to play along isn't easy. It's even harder to figure out why the lie feels so close to the truth.

Product Warnings: Contains old friends, old enemies, a dramatic cat rescue, soft drink references and a lot of teasing before the steamy sex. Readers are cautioned against drinking any beverage while reading to avoid accidental snorting or spraying of said beverages.

After this much foreplay, something's bound to combust.

That Old Black Magic, Book 2

Logan has patiently ridden out the past seven years, content to do Clarissa's bidding and ignoring his consuming need to mark her as his. Now that the ban on witch/familiar fraternizing has been lifted, he's off the leash and ready to launch a full-on sensual assault on her defenses. They're destined mates, and he'll do whatever it takes to convince her.

It's delightfully easy to get her in bed. Get at her heart? Not so much. Especially when a deadly predator stakes its claim on her…and Logan faces a battle not only to win her heart, but save her soul.

Product Warnings: This book contains a villain with more personalities than Sybil, a witch in search of redemption and a dirty-talking werewolf hell-bent on claiming his mate in every wicked, sexy way possible. Spontaneous howling may occur.

Falling in love might not be the smart thing, but it might be the one thing they both need.

Harmless, Book 5

One little date turns into several and soon, Jocelyn finds herself easily addicted to Kai's sensual nature. Resisting him becomes impossible, but Jocelyn isn't ready to trust completely. When Kai discovers she hasn't been telling him everything, Jocelyn is left with two choices: trust her heart, or let the one man she has ever loved go.

Product Warnings: Scenes from Hawaii, nosey friends and family, two people who are right for each other but too stupid to realize it, a tattooed and pierced hero, a sassy Southern heroine, one drunken night, and love scenes that will curl your toes, warm your heart and leave you panting for more. Remember, Harmless stories are not for the weak.

Two hearts, many worlds, one mission.

As Wynn St. Jyles searches for the fabled Amulet of Skia among the dangerous market stalls of the Alterrian Islands, memories of her last disastrous mission to the beta dimension haunt her steps. She's determined not to repeat the mistakes that left her with a broken heart and permanent ear damage, but this trip doesn't look much more promising.

Forced to become cautious allies in a violent, inter-dimensional arms race, Wynn finds herself fighting just as hard against a rekindled desire for Kade–leaving her wondering how she can hope to control the key to the multi-dimensions when she can't even control her own heart.

Product Warnings: Contains pulse-pounding action, vertigo-inducing plot twists, and a love that crosses dimensions.

The wildest heart can't outrun love.

Moon Run
Wolf Town never quite felt like home to Iain–until he bonds with Teo. Yet the scars of his past mangle his declaration of love. The young wolf's fumbling explanation for his attraction only serves to remind Teo why it's a bad idea to date within the pack.

Teo's apparent rejection not only breaks Iain's heart, it triggers a deep-seated desperation that pushes him to take a terrible chance to show Teo their shared link is no illusion.

Product Warnings: Contains explicit m/m sex, a relationship that starts out on the wrong paw, bone-cracking violence and howling-hot, full-body-contact wolf lovin'.

Heroes don't always come packaged in shining armor.

Grimm's Circle. Two more mind-bending tales that will change the way you look at fairy tales…forever.

Tarnished Knight
What does Jack need Grimm training for? Perci can see he's a one-man wrecking crew, and something…more. Even covered in blood, he makes her feel more alive than she's felt in three centuries.

Born with a natural talent for killing unnatural things, Jack has an unholy urge to see how fast he can turn Perci's don't touch me into touch me there. When they come together, the cataclysm resurrects memories of a destined love from the distant past. And calls forth the evil that destroyed them once before.

Product Warnings: Dark, sexy, a little bit scary–these fairy tales are only for grownups and are best saved for bedtime.

Seize the day. Survive the night.

Searls weaves an intricate web of dark intentions and even darker actions…Shattered Ravings

They can control people's minds. What happens when they can't control themselves?

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She could resist this bad boy…if he wasn't so darned good at it.

A Midnight Justice story

Darla is horrified when Lucien's pretty face–and bulging muscles–distract her enough to let him get away. No one escapes DynaGirl. But somewhere along the way to getting revenge for her public humiliation, she and Lucien become uneasy allies…resisting an all-too-easy attraction. Suddenly she suspects the perfect man for a good girl just might be a very bad boy.

Product Warnings: This book contains heroes, villains, mind-games, epic battles, bustiers, leather, and an infamous "Women of the Cape" Maxim photo spread.

Fight a fire-breathing dragon with a wooden airplane? It'll take a madman…

Under the Hill, Part 2

Meanwhile, Chris's elf-trapped WWII love, Geoff, has a dragon and he's not afraid to use it. If only he could be entirely sure which of the elf queens is the real enemy–the one whose army is poised to take back planet Earth for elf-kind.

In the cataclysmic battle to come, more than one lover–human and elf alike–may be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Product Warnings: Dragons dogfighting with fighter planes, time travelers and reincarnated celestial beings are all very exciting, but have your hankies ready for a bittersweet ending.

Be careful what you don't wish for. Fate might snatch it away.

Hauberk Protection, Book 4

In one moment of weakness, he allowed Sandy a glimpse behind his carefully crafted mask. The more he's around her, the sharper his yearning for stability. A home. Love. Pity those are the last things she's looking for. And revealing that she's the one true thing in his life could be the very words that drive her away.

At the first whisper of the "L" word, Sandy's first instinct is to hit the brakes. By the time Sandy admits to herself that Troy is more than a passing fancy, though, his next mission could take the decision out of her hands.

Product Warnings: This book contains sexcapades in secret clubs, voyeurism, a touch of bondage and risqué office shenanigans.

In a world of darkness, she is his light.

A Midnight Justice story

Scythe is livid. A minor superhero like Luna has no business on his turf, and he plans to enjoy administering punishment, Yet somewhere in the night, pain turns into pleasure…then into something wicked and sexy that shakes them both to the core.

Though Scythe warns her away, Luna's passion for justice draws her back into the dark, to her masked lover's side. For good, or evil? Only the dawn will tell…

Product Warnings: Pow! In the clash of good versus evil, villains don't play nicely. Bam! When captured, superheroines often get tied up. Kablooie! Hot sex may cause mayhem with your e-reader.

All work and no play? Not for this girl. Not anymore.

Melissa Sparks has had enough. Enough of being an overachiever, enough of having no social life, enough of being lonely. Just this once she wants a change. Something different. Something that looks very much like her business associate, Ben Cowley.

Right about the time he realizes a simple affair will never be enough, she's back in professional mode–and clearly as distant as ever. Now it's up to him to show her that what they have is no fluke…and he'll do whatever it takes to convince her. Even if it means inviting another man into their bed.

Product Warnings: This book contains a man haunted by his past decisions, a woman determined to succeed, sex hot enough to steam up every office window on the block, and a voyeur who gets off watching those windows steam up.

No super deed goes unpunished…

A Midnight Justice story.

Problem is, becoming a superhero overnight isn't as easy as it looks.

Teague Younger has his own secrets to keep: his heritage, and his fierce determination to exact revenge on his friend and mentor's murderer. So far he's kept his cover–until he's forced to use his Light Guardian powers to save Ruby from a sticky situation.

Thrust together and on the run, Teague and Ruby form a wary alliance as they desperately fight their circuit-blowing attraction. With an army of Shadow Queen minions hot on their tails, they might have a hard time surviving the night, much less ignoring their hearts.

Wherever you run…he's waiting for you!

Only one priest can battle the ultimate evil!