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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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Emergency kit: Flashlight, check. Radio, check. One lover and a spare, double check.

Stormy Weather, Book 1

Jack is more amused than annoyed. There's not a doubt in his mind that after all is said and done, Olivia will pick him. How can she not? Out of the two of them, Jack is the one who is ready to close the door on their open relationship. All he has to do first is get rid of the uptight professor.

Easier said than done…

Product Warnings: Two men who don't like sharing their toys, a heroine who doesn't see why she can't have her cake and eat it too. Stormy weather can bring out all kinds of wild behavior.

When sparks flare, stop, drop and roll with it.

When Eric Layton lunges for his ringing cell phone in the middle of the night, he's halfway to the door before he realizes it's not his chief summoning him to an out-of-control fire. It's an out-of-control woman who's too tipsy to figure out she's dialed the wrong number. But the line goes dead before he can explain he's not her brother.

This book has been previously published.

Product Warnings: Contains explicit sex scenes that may be too hot for summer reading. Author recommends you check to make sure your air-conditioning is in working order and turned up full blast.

Is there room for love in a heart full of secrets?

One year ago, before Fate took a wrecking ball to his life, Nichol was happily working on his doctorate in linguistics. Now he's hip deep in sheep, mud and collies. His late brother and mother had been well suited to life on Seacliff Farm. Nichol? Not so much.

As the cold Scottish springtime melts into summer, Nichol finds himself falling in love. When tragedy strikes, Cam's resolutely held secret is finally revealed and Nichol must face the truth. He's given his heart away, and it's time to pay the price.

Can she handle everything they are?

True to her Hopi mother's restless spirit, Terena Rothrock follows news stories all over the Southwest. Lately, though, her heart is calling her back to the rez. But not before she swings through Phoenix to see her cousin race his amazingly fast new horse.

Overcome by instincts as ancient as time, the urge to mate rolls over them with the speed and ferocity of a desert storm. Yet even as Terena struggles to make sense of her desire for the swift, mysterious shifters, danger lurks. Someone is out to collect every last one of the horses born with wings on their feet–even if it means bullets must fly.

Product Warnings: Studs doing what studs do, hormones raging, and of course the whole complex threesome thing.

It's a thin line between love and hate. When it shatters, watch out…

As a teen, Sydney Boyle's crush on her foster parents' son–despite their six-year age difference–brought her nothing but heartache. So she did what any smart girl would do: feigned indifference.

But now they're both adults. And it won't be long before he ends one of their daily, nose-to-nose office arguments by just hauling off and kissing her.

Cue the snow, some close dancing, and a steaming Jacuzzi in a mountain cabin, and things take a turn for the hot and steamy. But giving in to temptation could mean one of them can never go home again…

Product Warnings: Lesson in How to Make a Man Stand Up and Take Notice: take one tight red sweater, add some sexy two-stepping with a few hot cowboys, rub, twirl,
wiggle and…stand back and let the pissing contest begin.

When the past flies in your face, clip its wings.

The Shadow Slayers, Book 1

Gavin and Julian know it's only a matter of time before the truth comes out. They're fallen angels sent to watch over the king's daughter, one of the last females of her kind. Trouble is, she doesn't seem to think she needs watching–unless they're watching her shimmy out of her clothes.

No matter how tempting her guardians, Kara's not about to let anything stop her from tracking down a sadistic killer who carves into his victims and leaves them for dead. Even when she realizes her target may be the very scourge of heaven from which her angels swore to protect her…

Product Warnings: Contains a kick-ass heroine with a foul mouth, a kind heart and a raging libido, and two fallen angel warriors who wouldn't have her any other way. Watch out for sex in the clouds, a magical island of hedonism and a love triangle that gives new meaning to the term "hot-wings".

To seal their bond, they must break the ties that bind.

Painfully introverted and rendered nearly mute by a heavy stammer, Lord George Albert Westin rarely ventures any farther than the club or his beloved gardens. When he hears rumors of an exotic new orchid sighted at a local hobbyist's house, though, he girds himself with opiates and determination to attend a house party, hoping to sneak a peek.

There's only one way out of this tangle. Help Wes face the fears that cripple him–right after Michael finds the courage to reveal the devastating truth that binds them.

Product Warnings: Contains wounded heroes, bibliophilic tendencies, orchid obsessions, a right bastard of a marquis, and gay men who get happily-ever-afters.

They're a match made in the hallowed halls of Quantico. Until Death comes knocking…

Six years ago, Kara Bryant tapped into the mind of a serial killer–and nearly became his last victim. Her FBI colleague and lover, Davis Martin, put the murderer behind bars, then devastated her with his abrupt rejection. Worse, the vivid nightmares that followed her to her desert retreat have recently taken a fresh, frightening turn.

He wasn't expecting the woman he never stopped loving to love him back. Nor is he prepared to come face-to-face with Kara's secret. One that raises the stakes impossibly high.

This book has been previously published and has been revised and expanded from its original release.

Product Warnings: Contains one smokin' hot FBI agent, a strong-willed psychic heroine who can more than give him a run for his money, and one nasty killer who will keep you up way into the night.

If you follow the rules, you miss all the fun…

Kassidy is a good girl who wants to be bad. Dag is a bad boy who is very, very good. And Chris? He likes to watch…

Product Warnings: This book contains a couple already in love, a couple falling in love and a couple in love who didn't know it; also multiple scorching sex scenes including
girl with boy, girl with two boys, boy with boy and two boys with girl…whew!

It takes a real man to wear a kilt. And a real woman to charm him out of it.

Games of Love, Book 1

Confronted with a beautiful woman with a tongue as sharp as his sgian dubh, Julian and his band of merry men aren't about to simply step aside and let Kate and her gaggle of tea-sippers use his land for their annual convention. Never mind that "his land" is a state park–Julian was here first, and he never backs down from a challenge.

Unless that challenge is a woman unafraid to fight for what she wants…and whose wants are suddenly the only thing he can think about.

Letting him in could mean losing him forever.

Elizabeth "Biz" Marks has the magic touch when it comes to matters of the heart–except her own. In a slightly tipsy fit of loneliness, she once tried to harness a little love mojo to work in her favor. Instead the spell mutated into a nightmarish curse that kills off her boyfriends on her favorite holiday: Valentine's Day.

The harder Biz tries to keep Mark and his beguiling dimples as far away as possible, the harder he digs to get at the truth. Now she's beginning to wonder if his is the love that will finally break the curse…or if she'll be burying her heart along with him.

Product Warnings: This book contains curses, meddling ghosts, nosy neighbors and enough peppermint Schnapps to drown the inhibitions of even the most cautious witch.

Daring to tell the truth will change the rules of this game forever.

Party Games, Book 2

Grant Rogers and Dayne Pierce never forgot Miki. Ever. Past experience tells them to tread slowly and carefully, but that plan flies out the window when they're all dragged into a game of Truth or Dare. Something's up, because Miki repeatedly chooses to take a shot rather than reveal her obvious pain. Time after time.

Waking up hungover in a strange bedroom, Miki is caught in an electrically charged moment with two men who offer her unimaginable pleasure, who seem determined to keep her suspended in sweet torment–permanently.

One night of pure fantasy is all Miki dares to take, but come morning the hard truth is that walking away isn't an option.

Product Warnings: The author cannot be held responsible for any truth you may tell or dare you make take after reading this story. And if you find yourself sandwiched between two hunky men…take the dare.

Tied down? Forget it. Tied up? Bring it on.

Celestial Soul-Mates, Book 3

Weeks of studying Crystal from afar has only sharpened Terrian's hunger for the lusciously curved blonde. He is prepared to woo his tanash'ae gently, but from the first touch, she is living fire in his arms. She seems to have only one tiny flaw. She's better at giving pleasure than receiving it.

No matter, he can fix that.

As sexual intensity builds, so does something Crystal's never faced before. Fear. Fear that she's sliding down a slippery slope from wanting him to needing him. Way too much. And that she must never allow to happen.

Product Warnings: Contains bondage, voyeurism, a little two-girls-on-one-hunk action, a heroine who doesn't mind taking charge, and a sexy hero who intends to win her heart. The author is not responsible for the reader's overwhelming desire to seek out and submit to their own alien abductors.

Ownership comes with a price. Make sure you're prepared to pay it.

Friends with benefits? Eric and Lauren are definitely that. A Friday night, a hotel, and a night of hot, satisfying sex. That's it. Recently, though, Eric finds himself wanting more. More time, more fun, more Lauren.

Their getaway is more sensual, more daring, more perfect than either of them anticipated. Until that most feared of emotions raises its head and takes aim at their hearts.

Trusting a psychic flash might solve a mystery…and lead to love.

There's only one way for Court to learn if the young, dangerously attractive Marsh is his cousin's killer or a real psychic: spend as much time with him as possible. Despite his resolve to focus on his job, Marsh somehow manages to weave a seductive spell around the inspector's straight-laced heart.

Gradually, undeniable attraction overcomes caution. The two men are on the case, and on each other, as they race to stop a murderer before he kills again.

Once love catches fire, no mere force of nature can hold it back.

Serengeti Storm — Bred to be the Alpha's consort, Shana seethes when he chooses another mate. Standing between her and her destined place is Caleb, the royal enforcer. Her former lover.

Slink away while she steps into the arms of another man? No way. The tricky part will be convincing his over-analytical lover to listen to her heart.

Serengeti Sunrise — Zoe has a bad case of wanderlust…and the hots for commitment-shy Tyler, who sets her on fire one second, then walks away the next.

When Zoe demands a no-strings affair, temptation wins and Tyler finds himself thinking mine. But Zoe's plan to hit the road doesn't include white picket fences…

Product Warnings: This book contains strong-willed shifters, manipulations (in and out of the bedroom), hot sex and second chances.

She wants it. He's got it…and a whole lot more.

Turner Twins, Book 2

When Max discovers Natasha's future plans include artificial insemination, he's outraged. She wants to get pregnant? No problem. He's more than willing to volunteer–no turkey basters involved.

But there's one non-negotiable clause: He wants forever. And he intends to do everything in his power–fair and unfair–to make it happen.

Product Warnings: This title contains one younger man ready, aimed and hell bent on giving one woman everything she wants. Includes interludes against the wall, in a Jacuzzi, on a car hood and even–shockingly enough–on a bed or two. Oh, and about that porch swing? Yup…

When icy control meets loose laser cannon, the rules go up in flames.

Orion, Book 4

When they are forced to combine powers to stop a sabotage attempt, their incredibly intimate mind-meld turns a simple case of post-battle attraction into a night of passion neither thought possible. And, as Navos teaches her to use her powers to heighten sensual pleasure, he finds she isn't the only Indigon with much to learn.

Except it's clear someone is remotely using psychic powers to endanger the ship. Nelah may be the key, and Navos faces his greatest challenge ever–loving the woman who may have to sacrifice herself to save The Orion.

Product Warnings: Spock-like hero who gives into temptation and uses intuitive powers for sexual satisfaction, heroine who is more than happy to submit to his sensual control, and ship full of space voyagers enjoying the waves of passion emanating from the powerful couple. Voyeurism shockingly included.

He's at the end of his rope…until fate casts a lifeline.

Cambridge Fellows Mysteries, Book 8

As he hovers on the brink of despair, a chance encounter on the French seafront at Cabourg brings new hope and unexpected joy. But the crushing aftereffects of war could destroy his second chance, leaving him more lost and alone than ever…

Product Warnings: Contains sensual m/m lovemaking and is a three hankie story, two of which you'll need for the happy ending.

Enduring passion, turbulent emotions, and an engagement of convenience…

At age twenty, Anna Felgate rid herself of her unwanted virginity with the one man she adored–Nick Lisitano, long-time family friend and legendary lover. But that one taste of passion branded her soul for all time–and still casts a long shadow, four celibate years later.

As if destiny has been waiting for them to touch once again, their volcanic mutual attraction reignites, threatening to burn the terms of their pragmatic bargain to ashes. Each begins to wonder privately if their passion can become permanent–or whether it will crumble under the weight of past sins and present secrets…

Product Warnings: This book contains a red-hot 'n' sexy blond Italian businessman with the face of an angel, the body of a god… and a caring but carefully shielded heart. He enjoys fast cars, fast living and slow, sumptuous lovemaking, and his "cure" for the heroine's headache makes it well worth faking another!

Accept no substitute…for love.

The Course Of True Love Never Did Run Smooth — Their chemistry could melt down the science lab, and before long they're burning up the sheets off-campus. And uncovering raw emotions–a stark reminder that love isn't in their curricula. When a troubled student goes over the edge, though, the need to stop a tragedy brings them right back where they started–face to face with fate.

Product Warnings: This book contains sexy encounters in classrooms, inappropriate use of school facilities, backstage shenanigans, and illicit activities on a ferryboat.

Can love repair a shattered life in time to save the world?

Daniel Logan is on a lonely quest to find out what drove his lover, a wealthy, respected archaeologist, to take his own life. The answer–the elusive "key" for which Jason was desperately searching–lies somewhere on a dangerous and deadly section of Salisbury Plain.

First in conflict, then in passion, Rayne and Dan are drawn together in a relationship as rocky and complicated as the ancient land they search. Where every step leads them closer to a terrible legacy written in death…

Product Warnings: Contains bombs, archaeology and explicit M/M sex, not necessarily in that order.

Sworn virgin, instrument of the god's vengeance–helpless in her target's arms.

Volcano Fire, Book 2

Marked for destruction by his forbidden gifts, empath and shifter Philos fled the city years ago to become a warrior for persecuted people like him. Now he has the enemy at his mercy–a maenad desperate to regain her power. But when they touch, he finds his empathic power not so much a gift as a terrible danger. To his people, and his heart.

Gradually, Maya realizes Philos is not a monster deserving of death. Yet even as she hesitantly offers to help in the war against the priests, she can risk no more than the bare beginnings of friendship with the man she was supposed to kill. Anything more, and she will forever lose access to the power she cannot bear to live without…

Product Warnings: Contains violence, deadly spider-venom, sex that gets interrupted at the last minute, sex that doesn't get interrupted at the last minute, and plenty of not-your-usual shape-shifters.

The first bullet is always free. After that, you gotta pay.

Zero Dog Missions, Book 1

As Andrea strains to hold her dysfunctional team together long enough to derail the corporate zombie apocalypse, the prospect of getting her heart run over by a tank tread is the least of her worries. The government never does anything without an ulterior motive. Jake could be the key to success…or just another bad day at the office for the Zeroes.

Product Warnings: Contains explicit language, intense action and violence, rampaging zombie hordes, a heroine with an attitude and flamethrower, Special Forces commandos, ninjas, apocalyptic necromancer capitalist machinations, absurd parody and mayhem, self-deluded humor, irreverence, geek humor, mutant cats, low-brow comedy, and banana-kiwi-flavored gelatin.

When hunter becomes hostage, the only question is: Death by bite, or by bullet?

Cannon Pack, Book 3

Worse, his heart wants to believe her, and his body aches to mark her as his. Yet going against his instincts could turn him from lover to prisoner. Just when his pack needs him most…

Product Warnings: Be advised. This is not a test. Your limits are about to be pushed. Your desires will be met. Your heart will burst with pleasure and your dreams will be fulfilled. Prepare yourself for sex hotter than the sun on the driest desert. And if you dare, then run with the pack.

When one path closes, another opens–if they survive the journey.

The Fey Realm, Book 2

When Torval attempts to force a bond with Ani, Embor senses her fear and steps in…directly into an unsavory political strategy gone all too right. Forced to flee together to humanspace with a manipulative magical cat, Embor and Ani must find the courage to reveal–and heal–their vulnerabilities before the fabric between the Fey Realm and humanspace is ripped to shreds.

Product Warnings: This title contains sex, fairy drugs, rampant gnomes, bloodshed, and cats ruling the world. As they should.

A lost horror film holds the key to terrifying secrets.

This book has been previously published.

A brilliant collection of stories by one of the masters of horror.

Contains "The Companion," the story Stephen King called "one of the three finest horror stories I have ever read."

This book has been previously published.

The deal seemed too good to be true. Until it came time to pay.

A town trapped in the grip of spreading evil.

This book has been previously published.

Is anyone really innocent?

Can one werewolf stop a pack of super-wolves?

A predator stalks the frozen woods.

Not all angels are sane.

The dead still hate!

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Once they said goodbye forever. Now they want to walk it back.

Konigsburg, Texas, Book 6

As the town's new assistant chief of police, Nando's got enough trouble without sexy Kit fanning embers he thought had long ago turned to ashes. Every time he turns around, she's there–and it doesn't help that everyone in town wants to see them back together.

One incendiary kiss, and there's no denying the force of their attraction. But there's a mysterious and oddly familiar burglar who's been lurking around Konigsburg, someone who isn't above a little mayhem–maybe even violence–to cover his tracks.

Product Warnings: Contains hot makeup sex, wedding madness, a hot chef, vengeful burglars, and unlawful abuse of a wedding cake.

Justine Jones faces her ultimate enemy: herself.

The Disillusionist Trilogy, Book 3

With the help of unlikely allies, including her paranoid dad and best frenemy Simon, Justine fights her ultimate foe…and unravels the most startling mystery of all.

Product Warnings: This book contains high-speed rollerblade chases, a mysterious green dashboard ornament, a father of the bride in full hazmat gear and a delicious kebab.

She has a deft hand with banana flambé…and a touch that sets his body on fire.

Janey knows all too well she looks a wreck. What hard-working chef wouldn't, operating on three hours of sleep? Stuck in a dull Connecticut town, taking care of her beloved niece, Rachel, Janey spends her days looking for a job and her nights working high-end catering gigs.

When sexy, way-out-of-her-league Toph offers her a business loan, Janey can't believe her long string of bad luck with bad boys has come to an end. At least, until a blast from her sister's shady past turns up the heat on their attraction. And sets off a chain of events that could snuff out the flame just as their love starts to come to a boil…

Product Warnings: A comedy of errors, mistaken identity, poor girl meets rich guy, kidnapping at gunpoint, and hot handcuffed sex in a hotel bathtub–and that's all before lunch.

His rough touch makes her lose control…

Rough Riders, Book 12

Ainsley Hamilton is amazed by how well Bennett read her every secret yearning during that one explosive weekend–and she's stunned when they come face to face in their everyday lives as rancher and new bank president. Now Ben's urging her to explore her submissive side outside the club, and there's something in his commanding gaze that makes it too easy to let him take control–of her desires and her pleasure.

Can Ben help Ainsley overcome her fear that a relationship built on dark sexual appetites won't survive the light of day?

Product Warnings: This book contains a lot of kinky sex. No, seriously, there's A LOT of kinky cowboy sex in this Rough Riders installment. You've been warned.

Sometimes it's good to be bad. Real good…

Bad in Baltimore, Book 2

With the baby's baptism looming and Quinn expected to put on a polite front, he decides he's had enough of playing the peacekeeper. One wink from a much younger, eyeliner-wearing guy in a bar, and Quinn's found a perfectly outrageous date for the occasion.

The date goes better than he ever imagined. And so much worse, as Eli convinces everyone they're madly in love. That wasn't part of the plan, but the more Quinn learns about the man behind the makeup, the more he wishes it was true.

The life of a vampire's live-in food supply is never long.

Richard is a modern vampire who likes to eat in. That's why he always keeps a fresh victim trapped in his home. All of his captives eventually die; Lenore hopes to be the first to escape.

Something is trapped in the castle, and it wants to feed!

The Sorrows, an island off the coast of northern California, and its castle have been uninhabited since a series of gruesome, unexplained murders in 1925. But its owner needs money, so he allows film composers Ben and Eddie and a couple of their female friends to stay a month in Castle Blackwood. Eddie is certain an eerie and reportedly haunted castle is just the setting Ben needs to find musical inspiration for a horror film.

Born to freedom. Molded into submission. Pleasure is her only weapon.

Humanotica, Book 1

Until Entreus bargains his body in exchange for a secret meeting that rekindles her longing for freedom. Yet helping the fiery revolutionary execute his plan isn't so simple, especially when she discovers her master's secret–a secret that leaves her heart torn between two men. And one step in the wrong direction could mean death for them all.

Product Warnings: Contains wickedly inventive sexual situations and language, including not-so-ordinary body modification and same-sex scenes with BDSM elements. And a most unusual application of decorative silver. Please step away if your taste doesn't run toward the exotic.

Hit the erotic jackpot.

Hot in the City, Book 2

However, when the two are ripped apart without warning, all bets are off. To Marc, Diana's wild side is too beautiful to be contained. Too beautiful, he suddenly realizes, to let him walk away without playing to win.

This book has been previously published.

Product Warnings: Contains a full deck of erotic delights and a heroine who's holding all the cards–three of a kind and everything's wild. Who says the house always wins?

If any man wants more than a dance with her, they'll have to get past him…

Konigsburg, Texas, Book 5

When Big John Brandenburg sends Deirdre's ex-boyfriend to drag her home, the plan backfires, leaving Tom's bar in shambles and Deirdre kidnapped by a band of loony Texas secessionists.

Things are looking pretty bleak–except the good people of Konigsburg have no intention of giving Deirdre up, either. Even if it takes every Faro employee, every last Toleffson, and one cranky iguana to give the honky-tonk lovebirds a chance at forever.

Product Warnings: Contains dirty dancing, hot summer sex, a honky-tonk makeover, and one nippy iguana.

When the going gets tough, the tough get busy. Real busy.

Roped, Book 2

The only reason Brent agrees to meet his brothers at Big Jack's is that Peyton never darkens the door on a Friday night. Except tonight. Seeing her is a painful reminder of his mistake and what it cost him–and that no other woman's lips or body will ever satisfy him like hers.

Nothing–not the past, not her legendary temper, not even the rock on her finger–will keep this cowboy from getting what he wants…

Product Warnings: Seduction served by a brooding and standoffish cowboy who wants nothing more than his ladylove's heart and soul–her body is just icing on the cake. Hot cowboy sex in a bar, in a barn, in a bed…just about anywhere.

Hard help can be good to find.

Romano and Albright, Book 2

PI Dan Albright is a man of many gifts: investigation, security, sex talk and driving Caesar nuts in and out of the bedroom. Hired to protect an outrageous soap star from a deranged personal assistant, Dan's got his hands full refereeing rival actors, locating one four-foot-eleven woman…and convincing Ce that he's playing for keeps.

Hey, nobody ever said taking a relationship to the next level was a waltz in the park.

Product Warnings: This book includes bad driving, a naughty German, dirty words, heated glances, mutual masturbation, oral sex, an evil scout, a memorable ride, and a fabulously affordable tuxedo. May cause unexpected bursts of laughter.

What happens in Vegas…sometimes follows you home.

Studs in Spurs, Book 3

Leesa Santiago has met the perfect guy. Her timing couldn't be worse though. If it was just their explosive sex, she could walk away. But from the moment her lap dance brought her this close to his baby blues, she was hooked. She can't lie that she couldn't be happier to bear his name–or guiltier that she's using it and his Oklahoma farm to hide out from mob hit men.

That's before Chase's family gets involved. And his determination to do the right thing pushes her to do the one thing that will keep him safe. Break his heart.

Do cowboy boots mix with stripper heels? And can a love that started out on the wrong foot end up on the right one? That's the risk you take waking up in Vegas.

Product Warnings: Contains one happy-ending lap dance that will make you squirm, some pretty hot sex between two strangers who also happen to be married to each other, and a huge surprise conclusion.

When your lover becomes a stranger, trust is the weakest link of all.

Suddenly the past shows up in a completely unexpected way, testing the boundaries of their old, coasting-along-on-fun relationship. Tony indeed finds that Jack isn't the man he went looking for, but it's too late. There's too much at stake to just walk away. First, though, he has to make sure there are no lies left for Jack to hide behind.

Product Warnings: Readers should be free of any heart condition that may be affected by a hero with an overactive imagination, painful back stories, and hot sex in a variety of athletic positions. Neither the author nor the publisher is responsible for any sudden or frequent urges to have children with Tony Gemetti.

Love takes no prisoners.

Captain Gabriella Markham is accustomed to standing on the deck of her ship, wind in her face. Not rotting in a dank hold on an enemy's ship. There's only one thing on her mind: revenge on the pirate responsible. Until she realizes the seriously injured man sharing the darkness is Captain Diego Cruz, the man she almost married.

Product Warnings: This book may lead to fantasies involving deserted islands, passionate affairs, and a belief in true love.

Even the best-laid seductions can go awry.

Veiled, Book 2

It works. Maira retreats, mortified and ashamed. And Sasha realizes he's just driven away the perfect woman. Now all he needs is a foolproof plan to win her back, starting with a proper courtship–and restraining his lust. Except once Maira glimpses the man behind the uniform, she sets out to show him that pure need has its own ideas about what's proper…

Product Warnings: Contains a brilliant heroine who knows how to take matters into her own hands, a sexy hero who knows how to win his woman, an awesome full-body massage, a tender romance and sizzling bedroom (and kitchen) shenanigans.

Let a terrorist take her? Not over his dead body and damned soul…

Silent Warrior, Book 1

After her husband trades his family to tango with double-Ds, Lauren Collins decides her dogs are better judges of character. She's unaware how far her soon-to-be-ex's web of deceit reaches–until the only thing between her, her sons and a killer is a wounded Delta soldier who activates her sorely neglected X-chromosome like nobody's business.

Their instant attraction is kryptonite to Jack's injury-dulled edge. Thrust into a world of peril, political treachery and treason, Lauren has no choice but to trust Jack with her life. Even if she and her sons survive, she's not sure her heart will…

Product Warnings: Contains a warrior who doesn't hesitate to lay his body on the line, more than one emotional love story to tug at your heart, and chaos at Chuck E. Cheese.

Falling for her might be easy, seducing her may be damned hard, but keeping her alive might just be deadly.

Harmless, Book 4

When Dee disappears, Micah's anger turns to fear when he realizes she didn't leave willingly. Calling on his skills as a former bounty hunter, he tracks her to the mainland only to discover she is entangled in a web of lies and deceit that not only threatens their love, but her life.

Product Warnings: This book contains more Hawaiian settings, a Native American Dom who always thinks he's right, a woman on the run, sexy kisses, murderous relatives, a trip to Sin City, and a seduction that is sweet and hot and everything in between. Ice water and a towel are recommended while reading.

Fate rarely obeys the will of men…or women.

Learning she is bound on the next tide to marry a Caribbean commissioner, Lorena St. John is devastated. Yet she must obey her iron-handed stepfather, or her beloved sisters will suffer the consequences.

Despite her initial outrage, Lorena finds herself softening toward the rough crew of the Huntress who have more nobility than a thousand “proper” gentlemen. And its captain finds himself fighting a losing battle against the need to take her in his arms, propriety be damned.

All too soon Boston Harbor looms, but the danger isn't past. Warren once again takes to the sea to fight for the woman he loves. Winner takes all…

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No matter how far and how fast you run, the truth is never far behind.

CIA counter-terrorism expert Manuel Ramirez has spent the last three years looking for the woman he loves, who disappeared without a trace while on a post-graduate trip to France.

This book was previously published under the name of Sharon Long. It has been revised and rewritten for the 2011 release.

Product Warnings: Warning, this title contains the following: Explicit sex, adult language, violence.

Ladies, start your search engines…

The closest Arden Walsh has been to a naked male booty in over a year and a half is a DVD ogling session with her friend Lida's "posse." Not that anyone could blame a widow with two young daughters. At this stage in her life, a relationship is not in the picture. A little hot sex? Definitely.

This title was previously published but has been revised and expanded for Samhain Publishing.

Product Warnings: Contains explicit language, sexual content, not-safe-for-work instant messages, and fantasizing about Keanu Reeves and the hero (but not at the same time!)

When a haughty Lord meets a determined Miss the only winner is love.

Captain Nicholas Price is a man with a plan. As the newly minted Lord Stafford, he is determined to have the best of everything. Clothes, horses, women. He is well on his way with a well-born fiancée and an estate in the country.

Product Warnings: This book features an arrogant Lord, a determined Miss, and plenty of steamy moments between the two. 

Redefining room service…

The Zephyre Corporation's annual convention may be designed to let colleagues kick back in the Florida sun, but Riley McGuire doesn't plan to let anything interfere with her chance to shine for corporate management. Not even the devastatingly sexy guy playing air guitar–naked–in her hotel suite.

Behind closed doors, lust explodes between the sheets. But is a pair of vibrating panties a temporary pleasure, or the start of something that doesn't require batteries?

Product Warnings: Please check with your hotel concierge to ask if the handsome naked man playing air guitar comes with the room. There may be an extra surcharge not covered under federal business reimbursement regulations. Be sure to tip the bellboy.

He'll bend for them. But they may break over him.

Once they break the ice, their sexual chemistry burns hotter than a macro flash. Everyone gets what they need…until emotions come into play. Their power could develop into something permanent, throw everything off balance–leaving one of them the odd man out.

Product Warnings: Contains lots of sarcasm, a double helping of steamy erotic photography, and two dominants having their way with one very enthusiastic submissive.

The long way home could be the shortest road to ruin.

She must somehow transform her graceless, plain-spoken self into her vivacious, talented sister. Then, after the court is convinced she carries no child, use her herbal knowledge to sour the king's taste for her sister's company–for good.

By the time Britt realizes this unusually articulate, ungodly stubborn woman is the wrong woman, tendrils of attraction have already tightened into a bond. A bond that will be tested when the king's unexpected death puts Scotland's very destiny at stake–and unleashes an ever-tangling web of court intrigues, secrets…and lies.

Product Warnings: Men in kilts, Scottish accents and a feisty heroine contained herein. A more perfect historical romance doesnae exist.

Revenge can be sweet. Forgiveness is sweeter.

Welcome to Paradise, Book 1

Nate has never forgotten the green-eyed redhead who set his body on fire, the one girl who saw past his bad reputation. The heat of those memories still warms his thoughts, even after all these years. After he did the right thing and let her go, rather than let his love chain her to a town she despised.

Now she's back in Paradise looking sexier than ever, and Nate finds himself powerless to keep his distance. And Charlotte, in spite of her resolve, can't believe she's so easily falling under his spell. Yet mind-blowing sex doesn't bury the past. It unearths painful emotions too long buried. Emotions that could stamp out rekindled love before it catches flame…

Product Warnings: Contains a reformed bad boy and a newly minted bad girl with revenge on her mind, feuding families, dirty little secrets, and a lot of dirty sex.

He opened his home. She stole his heart…and his money.

Many would envy veterinarian Russ Gray's life in rural Montana's wide-open spaces. Russ calls it lonely. In a country with more cattle than eligible females, he doesn't envision his seven years as a widower ending anytime soon. Until a mysterious woman lands at his door in the dead of night, riddled with buckshot.

When Russ wakes up with an empty bed–and an empty wallet–his first instinct isn't to call the cops…it's to catch her and find out why his urge to protect her overshadows all reason. Because he's had a taste of real passion, and he's not letting it slip away without a fight.

Cut and run, or stand and fight…the heart knows where to draw the line.

Wolf Town, Book 2

Inevitably, a shadow from Scott's past edges too close for comfort. Yet Scott discovers his plan to cut and run isn't as simple as it sounds. Especially when Rory–and everyone else in Wolf Town–seems determined to convince him that holding on will cause a lot less damage than letting go.

Product Warnings: Contains mind control, wolf shifting, skittish lovers, mated lovers–and a happily ever after.

Are blind dates supposed to be this bloody?

A Secret McQueen story

Either Holden has a hidden agenda, or he knows more than he's letting on about her quarry. One way or another, Secret is determined to get her man, and meet Mr. Right. Or die trying.

Product Warnings: This book contains a sword-wielding assassin whose barbs are sharper than her blade, a vampire with serious brooding issues but a skilled tongue, and an A-lister with a bad habit of eating his fans.

This novella takes place approximately one year prior to the events of Something Secret This Way Comes.

She has two words for love. "Make me." Then love changes the rules…

Unbelievable, Book 3

From the first moment Mason encounters Celia's emotional barriers, he's determined to turn up the heat as high as it takes to melt the ice. If the whole town wants to back him up by playing Cupid, he's on board. Track record be damned. He wants Celia, and he's ready for permanent.

When her self-appointed guardian angels conspire to lock them in the basement, their long-denied chemistry explodes. She finds herself relishing every moment–though her subconscious is already on the run.

Funny thing, though. Every time she zigs, Mason's already zagged. Making her wonder if this time it's for real, or if Cupid is just up to its old tricks.

Product Warnings: A hairdresser with a slight fetish for naughty lingerie. A sexy fireman who knows what he wants, which includes having said hairdresser in every possible way. Frontways, backways, sideways…and always.

The bigger they come, the harder they fall… in love.

Is it physical? Oh, yes, it's deliciously physical, and so much more–which makes Larry's next task so daunting. Not just convincing his colleagues, friends and family that their relationship is more than skin deep. It's convincing Al.

Product Warnings: Contains comic misunderstandings, misuse of art materials, and unexpected poignancy.

He's going to show this wedding crasher just how dirty the outdoors can be.

Seattle Steam, Book 3

Kidnapped! Allison can't believe it. Now she's stuck in the Montana backwoods fending off nature's friends, and fighting a losing battle to resist Clint–the sexiest forest ranger on the planet.

Clint has big plans for Allie. Not only will he convince a city girl that she needs to embrace her inner nature freak, but he's going to prove there's sparks flying in more places than just the campfire.

Product Warnings: This book contains a city girl out of her element, a forest ranger determined to keep her there, and a campfire seduction hot enough to melt more than just marshmallows.

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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.

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.

He can give her satisfaction…if he can survive her kiss.

Magical Sisters, Book 1

Love and marriage are not in Tom's plans. Occasional hot sex with a willing partner, when his busy life allows it? Definitely on the menu. Yet Allie nails him to the wall with her smokin' hot body, innocent blue eyes…and drugging kisses that leave him more than just weak in the knees. For the first time in his life, he pictures a woman in his life long-term, not just for one night.

Along with hunger for raw sex, fear claws at Allie's soul. Giving in to her raging need will kill him. Which leaves her only one choice: risk everything to keep their love alive–or die trying.

Product Warnings: If you like flowery language, sweet sex and your heroines all sugar and no spice, do not enter. However, if you like lots of sex with a magical edge described in no uncertain terms, and hot women with smokin' men, enter and enjoy.

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.

Kade, an exiled prince of the realm, still carries the pain of the devastating choice that forced him to leave Wynn for dead. Now she's in his arms again, but the last thing she wants is him. She wants only what he's trying to protect–the amulet.

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.

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