Maddie Townsend might live in a town called Serenity, but there's been nothing calm or peaceful about her life since her marriage broke up.This stay-at-home mom has no job skills, an out-of-control sixteen-year-old son, a talkative fourteen-year-old who's suddenly gone silent, a six-year-old daughter whose heart is broken, an ex-husband whose younger girlfriend is expecting their baby and two best friends who think she's somehow qualified to help them open a fitness spa for women.But if Maddie is a tad on edge with all that on her plate, it's nothing compared to the chaos that ensues when she discovers that her son's baseball coach has feelings for her and the whole town disapproves. Maddie's faced a lot of challenges lately with strength and resolve, but Cal Maddox may turn out to be more than she can handle. Then again, he could just be the one man in all of South Carolina who can help her find serenity.
Passion with ProtectionKidnapped Shelby O’Hara is grateful to be rescued by handsome Secret Service agent Daniel Henderson. But is not happy with the 24/7 protection he insists on, especially as the two can’t get along…until the fighting stops with a torrid kiss. Now the danger is to Shelby’s heart. • Threats are nothing new for FBI Special Agent Nicholas Rus. But when a night of passion with girl-next-door Annalise Huxton puts her in danger, Nick knows he has to do something drastic. He’d do anything to protect her – and her surprise baby bump! • Starting a new job as a Nanny, Lexie DeMille did not expect her employers home to be ambushed. Enter bodyguard, Mason Steele. His focus should have been on protection. But unravelling Lexie’s secrets became critical to the case, and to his own private agenda.
Office temptationSofia Bingham needs a job, and working for her childhood friend and tycoon, Eric Jenner is the perfect solution. But Eric is grown up now and tempting as hell! When attraction turns into an unforgettable night of passion, Sofia wants to go back to business. but Eric is determined to convince her he’s playing for keeps… • If it isn't bad enough that Savannah Jones has succumbed to the old cliché of falling for her confirmed bachelor boss, Rick Sullivan, now she's expecting his baby! But trying to resign is proving difficult as Rick won't let her go, for reasons he doesn't fully understand… • Sleeping with her boss, Nick Bateman, wasn't the smartest thing Zoë had ever done and is determined it won’t happen again. But for Nick his assistant's passion astounded him, and now he knows one night with Zoë would never be enough. Then his secretary revealed a little secret….
Secrets…or lies? Had Theo Moreland, the Marquess of Raine, killed her brother? And had the treasure the two men sought in South America hastened his descent to an early grave? American journalist Megan Mulcahey had to know. But to find out, she needed to infiltrate the marquess's household.The new American governess intrigued Theo. Wanderlust had always plagued him–until Miss Mulcahey came to Broughton House to teach his young siblings. Now the strange pull of their immediate desire both troubled and excited him. He had seen her beauty once before, in a fever dream his memory could not escape. So why was this delicious vision now snooping around his mansion like a common thief?
Just when she thought she had life and love all figured out.…Divorce attorney Harper James can’t catch a break. Bad enough that she runs into her ex-hubby Nick at her sister's destination wedding, but now, by a cruel twist of fate, she’s being forced to make a cross-country road trip with him. And her new fiancé back at home is not likely to be sympathetic.Harper can't help that Nick has come blazing back into her life in all of his frustratingly appealing, gorgeous architect glory. But in Nick's eyes, Harper’s always been the one. If they can only get it right this time, forever might be waiting—just around the bend."[S]weet, charming, and tender." —Booklist on The Next Best Thing
Can a summer fling turn into love that lasts a lifetime? Former underwear model turned entrepreneur Clay Stryker has loved, tragically lost, and vowed that he’ll never risk his heart again. After making his fortune, the youngest of the rugged Stryker brothers returns to Fool’s Gold, California to put down roots on a ranch of his own. But he’s frustrated to discover that even in his hometown, people only see him for his world-famous… assets.Firefighter Chantal (Charlie) Dixon grew up an ugly duckling beside her delicately beautiful mother, a feeling reinforced long ago by a man who left soul-deep scars. Now she has good friends, a solid job, and the itch to start a family – yet she can’t move toward the future while she’s haunted by painful memories.Clay finds an unexpected ally, and unexpected temptation, in tomboyish Charlie, the only person who sees beyond his dazzling good looks to the real man beneath. But when Charlie comes to him with an indecent proposal, will they be able to overcome their pasts and find a love that lasts beyond one incredible summer?
The Petrelli Heir Interior designer Isabel Carter has been offered her dream job. But it comes with a catch: her new employer is Roman Petrelli. Three years ago, one scorching night with brooding Roman came with consequences…and now, Roman is determined to claim his heir by any means necessary!Gilded Secrets When scandal threatens the luxury auction house that bears his family’s name, Vance Waverly can’t help suspecting that his gorgeous assistant, Charlotte Potter, could be involved. And there’s one way to find out: seduce the truth out of her!An Inconvenient Affair To clear her name, events planner Hillary has agreed to go undercover as brooding billionaire Troy Donavan’s date. The stakes are high and Hillary knows she needs to focus on the job. But Troy’s kisses are like molten sin…and being sensible in the face of such desire is simply not an option…
SULTRY SECRETS AND SIZZLING SEDUCTION Once Erin Turner and Cristophe Donakis set the bed sheets alight during a scorching affair, but he unceremoniously kicked her out of his life. Now, Erin’s world is rocked again when Cristophe plans to make Erin pay back what he believes she stole. But Erin’s about to drop two important bombshells! Athan Teodarkis suspects his sister’s husband of having an affair with the dangerously beautiful Marisa Milburne and will put a stop to it! His plan is simple: seduce, then discard. But shy Marisa is no home-wrecker and is powerless to resist his vengeful seduction… A wild weekend in bed for Daisy Connolly and Alex Antonides leads to unforgettable consequences! But the wickedly sexy Greek is long gone, leaving Daisy with a fractured heart. But when Alex storms back into her life Daisy is determined to keep her secret. But the Antonides heir can’t stay hidden forever…
A mistress must be…AVAILABLE Carly Taylor had spent years raising her daughter and hiding from the powerful, ruthless husband who’d betrayed her. But when her daughter’s life was threatened, Carly had to go to Stefano for help. He gave Carly only one option: return to his home and to his bed.SEXY Kristi’s journalist brother was a hostage, and only one man could help: Sheikh Shalef Al-Sayed. Gate-crashing his glamorous cocktail party got Kristi a deal – become the mistress of this enigmatic, dangerously attractive man and he would use his influence!TEMPORARY Formidably sexy Nikos Alessandros needed a social hostess, and he’d decided that beautiful, sophisticated Michelle would be the perfect companion – temporarily. For Michelle, a pretend affair would certainly help her escape the suitable marriage she did not want!