Pilot Sophie Madigan practically drools when her last-minute client walks in on Christmas Eve. Wealthy Trey Shelton III has bedroom eyes, a wicked grin and a body to die for! Sophie can't think of any Christmas gift she'd enjoy more.until they're forced to make a crash landing.Finding himself on a deserted Pacific island isn't exactly the Christmas Eve Trey had in mind. At least, until he and Sophie leave their inhibitions – and their clothes! – behind.It should have been nothing more than a holiday fling – island-style. Too bad nobody told either of them…
CAITLIN TAYLORHaving inherited nothing but a stack of bills and – horrors – an office job, Caitlin was suddenly a poor little rich girl. Worse, her new boss was temptingly gorgeous, but needed a major attitude adjustment… He seemed to think she was some sort of airhead, just because she didn't know her way around a filing cabinet.VS. JOE BROWNLEYThere was nothing Joe needed less than to be inflicted with Caitlin Taylor – blond bombshell and Calamity Jane rolled into one! He would have fired her after the exploding coffeepot incident, but he'd promised her father he'd take her on. And besides, even while she was turning his office upside down, he couldn't help wondering how it would be to take her on. And besides, even while she was turning his office upside down, he couldn't help wondering how it would be to take her on after hours.WHO WOULD COME OUT ON TOP?
The Wedding of the Year…Philip Whitmore, Viscount Greybourne, has survived desert sandstorms, unearthed treasures of ancient cities, and defeated knife-wielding grave robbers. But when it comes to something as ordinary as getting married, Philip discovers that it's not so easy. He's been cursed after discovering an ancient stone tablet that dooms any woman foolish enough to marry him. Somehow, his fortune, title and dashing good looks no longer seem appealing – and his carefully selected society bride has left him at the altar.The Scandal of the SeasonBeautiful Meredith Chilton-Grizedale is determined to find Philip ...
If there hadn't been a 24-hour blackout…Mallory never would have had the nerve to seduce her photographer, and first love, Adam. Sure, she knew she was on the rebound, but it was for only one night. And for Mallory, that was going to have to be enough…Adam never would have believed he'd end up in Mallory's bed-just days after taking her boudoir photos for another man! But he was definitely enjoying their sensual reminiscing… Unfortunately, the timing was all wrong-he was leaving the country next week. Still, he couldn't say no to her tonight…They never would have experienced the best sex of their lives! But then again, chemistry had never been their problem. After all, there was more to life than just good sex. Wasn't there?
Bonnie ma tak z?e wspomnienia z dzieci?stwa, ?e mimo i? jest lekark?, nie poczuwa si? do opieki – podczas ?wi?t – nad chorym wujem i jego farm?. Zmienia jednak zdanie, powodowana sarkastycznymi uwagami Webba Halforda – lekarza wuja – kt?ry najwyra?niej uwa?a j? za potwora. Bonnie uznaje te?, ?e skoro ma zaj?? si? jednym starym cz?owiekiem, to mo?e zaopiekowa? si? dwoma – i przywozi na farm? pacjenta ze swojego szpitala w Melbourne. Czy?by zale?a?o jej na opinii Webba?
Control has meant everything to Tally Raines. Control of the office she ran as Jesse Wyman's secretary, and now control of Lucian Conover's office as well. But Lucian isn't content to be controlled by his fiery secretary. As a matter of fact, Lucian thinks she needs to loosen up and let the sexy, sensual woman hiding beneath her cool exterior free. And he will dare her to do just that… With a little help.
Czteroletnia Franciszka zostaje spadkobierczyni? olbrzymiej fortuny. W testamencie matka zastrzeg?a jednak, ?e pe?ne prawa do maj?tku c?rka uzyska dopiero w dniu swych dwudziestych pierwszych urodzin. Chcia?a j? w ten spos?b uchroni? przed pazernym, pozbawionym skrupu??w ojcem, kt?ry jednak obmy?la plan zemsty. Z up?ywem lat ?ycie dziewczynki zamienia si? w koszmar, kt?ry ?agodzi jedynie obraz wie?y, n?c?cej w oddali s?onecznym blaskiem.
Evie Wharton is a free spirit-the complete opposite of millionaire and single dad Justin Dane-but she wants to help his troubled son. Evie soon discovers, however, that behind Justin's dark and brooding demeanor hides a painful past. And, against her better judgment, she begins to fall for him…Can Evie be the one woman to help Justin face his demons? Can she help him find the family he never knew and, most importantly, show him how to love and trust again?
WIFE BY ARRANGEMENT is the first book in the trilogy The Italian Grooms, about the Martelli brothers, Renato, Bernardo and Lorenzo.Although linked by kinship they are all different. Lorenzo, the youngest is a merry charmer. Bernardo is aloof, a loner. Renato the eldest, is head of the family, a man of confidence and power. But his power is a two edged sword, and his reliance on it nearly destroys his life and that of Heather, the woman who loves him.And then there is Sicily, their home, one of the most beautiful places on earth, where people's true passions rise to the surface, giving them the courage to follow their hearts.WIFE BY ARRANGEMENT is about Heather and Renato, the story of how a woman disarms a strong man, by teaching just how powerful love can be.The second book in the trilogy, HUSBAND BY NECESSITY, is Bernardo's story, and follows next month.
Josie Fitzgerald Scott was athletic, competitive and stubborn as sin-until an accident changed her life. Now she simply sought closure with unforgettable Del Scott-the man she'd once lovingly wed, passionately bedded, then contrarily fled…Amazingly, Del didn't recognize Josie's reconstructed contours. Yet her sexy ex-husband seemed oddly, instantly drawn to this soft, delicate "stranger," despite her new curves. Which gave Josie-as "Rose"-a second chance: to woo and win back Del's fierce male passion. But would limping, less than honestly, down memory lane unleash a landslide of trouble? Or-miraculously-lead Josie home to love?
Dawno temu, w pi?kny wigilijny wiecz?r Ben wr?czy? Dan zar?czynowy pier?cionek. Od tej pory nie zobaczy?a go wi?cej, a w ka?de kolejne ?wi?ta prze?ywa?a na nowo koszmar sprzed lat. Czy tak b?dzie tym razem?
Now, she introduces a hunky bodyguard guaranteed to drive fans wild.Ex-marine and security agent Ben Cabrera isn't about to complain about his latest assignment protecting the daughter of a gubernatorial candidate. After all, spending 24/7 with Christy Delacroix isn't exactly a chore. But it turns out that Christy's seduction tactics are top-notch – and soon it's impossible to keep things strictly professional
Who can tame the wildest man in Titanville?Zeke Titan has a reputation for breaking hearts, but the townspeople of Titanville can't deny all the good he's done for them. So they turn the other cheek as he seduces one schoolteacher after another. Until Alethea Harbaugh comes to town.The new teacher brings with her a passion for women's rights that invigorates the ladies of Titanville, and instills fear in the men. Zeke is intent on seducing her, if only to send her running, ruined, from the town so that things can return to normal. But Zeke just might have met his match…in more ways than one!MEET THE MAN WHO STARTED A LEGACY IN WILD HEARTS…
Startling events had left Camille Campbell living like a recluse and fearful of loving ever again. She had vowed not to need or want anyone – but when her sexy neighbor from across the field of lavender came calling, her body threatened to betray all her best intentions.No stranger to heartache, Pete MacDougal understood Camille's turmoil and sought out the beauty next door in what he thought of as a simple act of kindness. But as soon as Pete had Camille in his arms, his blood pulsed out of control and he found himself in a wild affair that could ultimately melt both their ice-protected hearts.
Recently burned by heartache, a fierce blizzard and a sexy stranger were exactly what Daisy Campbell needed. When she returned to her hometown and found herself stranded with Teague Larson, she never expected to throw caution – and her clothes – to the wind. But as the intensity of their attraction rose with the falling temperatures, they had to stay warm somehow, didn't they?Teague was deeply drawn to Daisy's independence and sophistication – not to mention those long, sexy-as-all-hell legs. But they'd both lost in the game of love before and neither wanted to lay their hearts on the line again. Yet this relationship felt entirely different – and worth fighting for. Could one night by a fire turn into a red-hot forever?
She was no man magnet. From her Gypsy clothing to her feline fan club to her transparent attempt at seeming helium-headed, Violet Campbell screamed, "Run for your life," her lucrative lavender fields be damned. But Cameron Lachlan had never wanted to be anywhere…with anyone…more.Somehow, someway, this bewildering lady had transformed his wanderlust to age-old desire. But instead of wanting the moon, which she deserved, Violet seemed to accept that he would leave her bed – and her.Which he might have done…once. But just when he'd found the woman worth staying for, she hinted at reasons that he should run – not walk – away.
"Wilde Thing is guaranteed to seduce your senses and leave you wanting more." – Carly PhillipsThe Barnes Noble ReviewReaders who loved Eric Wilde in I Brake for Bad Boys will adore meeting his gorgeous brother Steve in this red-hot read from USA Today-bestselling author Janelle Denison. An irresistible bad boy complete with a Harley, Steve is a private investigator to whom sexy, divorced Liz Adams turns for help after her cousin Valerie goes missing. The only clue: Valerie's disappearance came shortly after her employment at The Ultimate Fantasy, a phone sex business. It's up to Liz to go undercover as a phone sex operator and check in with Steve every night, but their sexy phone talks for the record turn into an affair that goes beyond their wildest fantasies. Can their passion last beyond the job? Denison turns up the heat in scene after scene as she explores the explosive match between the untameable Steve and the commitment-phobic Liz. Ginger Curwen
In Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, when Marianne Dashwood marries Colonel Brandon, she puts her heartbreak over dashing scoundrel John Willoughby in the past. Three years later, Willoughby's return throws Marianne into a tizzy of painful memories and exquisite feelings of uncertainty. Willoughby is as charming, as roguish, and as much in love with her as ever. And the timing couldn't be worse—with Colonel Brandon away and Willoughby determined to win her back, will Marianne find the strength to save her marriage, or will the temptation of a previous love be too powerful to resist?
From the New York Times bestselling author whose torrid tales are "legendary" (Robin Shone) comes another steamy story-set in the kitchen.World-renowned chef Jake Chambers could have had any ing?nue he wanted in California since the kitchen isn't the only room in the house where the hard-bodied hunk has special talents. Still, when he realized there might be more to life than glitz and silicone, he left for Minneapolis to buy a local joint and try to clear his head.But even though he's no longer serving the glitterati, that doesn't mean he's about to compromise quality and serve a Minnesota wine. However, local vintner Liv Bell-with curves even more delicious than his tapas-has other plans once she lays eyes on this Adonis. Determined to promote her vineyard's juicy bounty, this sun-kissed goddess might just bring Jake around to at least tasting what she has to offer.
Ever since Cassie could remember she had wanted to be a pilot, and her record-breaking flights soon made her a media darling. Risking her life, in a world preparing for World War II, Cassie decided to pursue her own destiny, whatever the cost.
Lorna Whitaker will do anything for her nine-year-old son, Johnny-even if it means asking his late father’s family for help. Cast out by the Whitaker clan after her husband, Richard, accused her of being unfaithful, Lorna has been struggling to make ends meet as a single mom ever since. But desperation finally forces her to turn to Richard’s older brother, Matthew. The last thing she expects is to fall for the man…Matthew Whitaker is struck by the reappearance of his brother’s former wife, and the very un-brotherly feelings Lorna inspires in him. Though he’s eager to explore the new chemistry between them, he still can’t trust her-and he still doesn’t believe Johnny is his nephew…
An omnibus of novelsLisa Kleypas – Romantic Times…knows how to make a reader's dream come true!"Lisa Cach – The Romance ReaderAn author of ingenuity…[with] a uniquely entertaining voice!"
Dear Reader:When Ryder Sherbrooke finds a child nearly beaten to death in an alley in Eastbourne, he takes her home to Brandon House. She doesn't speak for six months. Her first words, oddly enough, are a haunting song:I dream of beauty and sightless nightI dream of strength and fevered mightI dream I'm not alone againBut I know of his death and her grievous sin.Ah, and just what does this strange song mean that was seemingly imprinted on the child's brain?She names herself Rosalind de la ...
*Одинокая женщина чуть-чуть за тридцать… СЧАСТЛИВА, ДОВОЛЬНА СОБОЙ и НЕ ГОРИТ ЖЕЛАНИЕМ вешать на шею семейное ярмо!А замужние подружки как назло придерживаются ВПОЛНГ ТРАДИЦИОННЫХ ВЗГЛЯДОВ и норовят ее «с кем-нибудь познакомить»…Раньше это делалось через брачные агентства.В XXI веке в моде — Интернет!Итак — ВПЕРЕД, в пестрый мир одиноких мужчин! Не зря я все эти «рыцари» и «романтики» только и твердят в своп объявлениях, что жаждут любви и счастья.
Ona – sko?czona pi?kno??, bogata, rozpieszczona i pr??na. Mia?a ?wiat u st?p, dop?ki nie spotka?o j? gorzkie rozczarowanie.On – przystojny jak m?ody b?g zawodowy golfista. Mia? mn?stwo problem?w, ale spotkanie Franceski wydaje si? pocz?tkiem najwi?kszego…Susan Elizabeth Phillips – zdobywczyni presti?owych nagr?d literackich, autorka bestsellerowych powie?ci obyczajowych, m.in. Idealnej pary – przewraca do g?ry nogami ?ycie swojej bohaterki. Francesca musi zapomnie? o urokach Londynu i przepychu Nowego Jorku, o sukniach Armaniego, futrach Fendiego i butach Valentina. Przed ni? bezdro?a Luizjany, pustynna mie?cina w Teksasie i odkrycie, ?e bywaj? k?opoty wi?ksze ni? odprysk lakieru na paznokciu. ?e ?ycie jest pe?ne niespodzianek, los bywa kapry?ny, a mi?o?? chadza dziwnymi ?cie?kami…
