Blue Collar BakerIn high school, Marissa Llewellyn had the hots for golden boy Jackson «Jax» Carlisles. So when he arrives at her bakery, yummier than ever, to investigate a series of break-ins, she can't help being reminded of the awkward girl she was. But that's not the reason she evades his questions….Silver Spoon SheriffJax grew up as part of the Fort Worth country club set, but as the new chief of police, that's all behind him, much to the chagrin of his family. Though he may not remember Marissa, he can't stop thinking about the woman she's become–and the secret she's obviously keeping from him.A Recipe for Romance…or Disaster?Marissa is determined to help the homeless teen she caught breaking into her shop, even if that means lying to Jax. And when the sparks between her and the sexy sheriff ignite into a passionate affair, Marissa will have to choose between following the rules he upholds, and her own sense of justice.
Some people wait decades to meet their soul mate. Courtney Kaufman suspects she met hers in high school–only to lose him at seventeen.Since then, Courtney's social life has been a series of meaningless encounters, though she's made a few close friends along the way. Especially her roommate, Max Cooper, who oozes damaged bad-boy vibes from every pore.Max knows about feeling lost–he's been on his own since he was sixteen. Now it's time to find out if he can ever go home again, and Courtney's the only one he trusts to go with him. But the trip to Providence could change everything….It started out so simple. One misfit helping another. Now Max will do anything to show Courtney that for every heart that's ever been broken, there's another that can make it complete.
Fast Fiction Paranormal – quick reads to transport you to another worldReleased from hospital into the care of the man whose eyes have haunted her for a year, a troubled artist returns to Belle Aimée. The antebellum New Orleans mansion is the site of a tragedy Chloe's mind will not disclose. It's also home to an unseen presence that traces her steps, visits her studio and lingers near her bedroom.Waking and sleeping, Chloe grasps at scraps of memory that flutter about her, alighting eventually on her countless canvases. Only under the stormy eyes—and electrifying touch—of Jonathan La Croix does Chloe begin to remember what they once were to each other. What they could be again. Such a man cannot be forgotten forever….
Sparks are flying in the City of LightEmma Brooks, single mum and Managing Director at the leading recruiting firm in Paris, was against their merger with an American company from the start. Not only was her firm losing its autonomy, she was also losing her well-deserved promotion to Cole Dorset – a handsome, arrogant interloper from New York!How did Cole’s ex-girlfriend’s dream of moving to Paris become his nightmare? Now he’s to find his way in a new country, and the woman showing him the ropes wants to string him up by one. But as he gets to know Emma and her daughter, he realizes Paris may have more to offer than he thought…
Newly divorced and back in her hometown, Melody Tanner is ready to change her life for the better. Her girlfriends think it's the perfect time to revisit the lists they came up with as a joke at Melody's bachelorette party–a list of five men they could sleep with no matter what.But when Melody looks at her list, she discovers two of the men are already dead. Worse, the homicide detective she contacts just happens to be her #1, former marine Nick Walker.Nick isn't taking the coincidental deaths too seriously, until the other two men on the list die suspiciously. Melody thinks the only way to keep Nick alive is to let him go. But Nick's willing to take the risk. Besides, if he does have to check out, there's no place he'd rather do it than in Melody's arms….
Can you really find the perfect man online?Avery Nesbitt thought she might have struck online-dating gold–Adrian was perfect onscreen. But as the adage goes, if something seems too good to be true…. Before Avery knows it, a flesh-and-blood man calling himself Dixon breaks in to her home. Apparently she's been under surveillance by his agency for some time, and now she's in deep, deep trouble.Dixon has worked for OPUS for years, and he's wanted to get his hands on Adrian Padgett for most of them. He assumes that Avery is part of Adrian's criminal pursuits. But could she possibly be as innocent as she's claiming?One thing's for sure–if Avery agrees to go undercover for OPUS, she and Dixon will be working in very close quarters….
Dana Birch vowed never to put herself at the mercy of a powerful man. She became a deputy so that she could take care of herself and protect those she loves. Especially her best friends, the Titan sisters.Twenty years ago, Garth Duncan swore revenge on Jed Titan for abandoning Garth and his mother. Now he's back to fulfill that promise, even if Jed's daughters get caught in the crosshairs. All that stands between him and his goal is Dana, her gun and a growing passion that can't be denied….
Actress Cynthia Reynolds was tired of trying to be perfect, so she returned to Portland for a little down-home fun. As she turned on the charm, she caught the eye of rugged rancher Patrick Tanner, who knew nothing of her starlet status.As she showed this cowboy a thing or two about romance, she wondered if she'd lose her heart in the bargain. With his checkered past, Patrick didn't want complications, but Cynthia was an enigma he found intoxicating. She drove him to distraction, and made him wish for the impossible love and family. Soon he found himself feeling that one night with Cynthia wasn't enough…but a lifetime night be just right.
Follow the lives of these ordinary people as they face life's greatest challenges and triumphs–proving that love and family are the ultimate redemption.Career woman Elizabeth Duncan focused her energy on business rather than on pleasure–except for one special night with Special Agent David Logan, who disappeared on a secret assignment after their brief but sweet encounter.Five years later, while on assignment in Russia, David was shocked when Elizabeth walked back into his life. Nothing had changed between them…except that Elizabeth–and her newly adopted baby, Natasha–were now in danger. David felt he had to protect them. Could he convince Elizabeth that he wanted to watch over her permanently?
Follow the investigation by a «husband and wife» team as true crime turns to true love….Known more for her work ethic than for her romantic history, FBI agent Bridget Logan landed an assignment that involved issues too close to home–and a «husband» as part of the sting. If Agent Samuel Jones weren't so sexy, Bridget would have had no problem handling this case. But he was, and for the first time in her career, Bridget had trouble keeping a cool head under fire. A lot was at stake, though, and Bridget was determined to solve this case and move on, no harm done.But then her «husband» made love to her…and suddenly their role as a devoted couple transformed into a passion over which neither had control!