"One Night in ParadiseThough Queen Elizabeth I’s court at Richmond was a hotbed of illicit liaisons, beautiful Adorna Pickering remained unscathed. Yet the one man she couldn’t resist had a reputation blacker than sin. And though Adorna didn’t want to be just another easy conquest, she’d willingly forsake everything she held dear for one night in Sir Nicholas Rayne’s arms…A Most Unseemly SummerCapable and determined Lady Felice has had to learn how to take care of herself. So she is shocked when the surveyor of her family’s new home, Sir Leon Gascelin, forces her to accept him as her temporary guardian. Is it to stop tongues wagging because they reside under the same roof? Or has she deliberately been sent to this dangerously attractive gentleman to be well and truly tamed?"
Two fan-favorite stories of romance and suspense from New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy!Snowbound with the Bodyguard Dalton West has no time for love and family. But protecting is in his blood. When Janette Black and her baby show up in the midst of a snowstorm, Dalton can tell she has plenty to hide. Still, he takes the pair in to wait out the storm, and bars the door from any danger. But that danger shows up sooner than they expect.The Cowboy's Secret Twins One cold December night, Henry James Randolf III wanted to escape, and ended up with the sexy Melissa Monroe in his arms. Now, a year later, she shows up at his Texas ranch with adorable twin boys. Was their night of passion a premeditated snare, or a Christmas surprise? But when shots ring out, his instincts take over. He'll stop at nothing to keep Melissa and the boys safe.
Wealthy men meet their unexpected matches in these two classic stories! THE PRINCE'S WAITRESS WIFE When Holly Phillips meets Prince Casper, he lives up to his wicked reputation by bedding her–then casting her aside! Worse, she finds out she's pregnant. Although he's convinced she's a scheming gold digger, royal protocol demands he make her his bride. And her first duty as his convenient wife will be on their wedding night.POWERFUL GREEK, UNWORLDLY WIFE Gorgeous billionaire Leandro Zagorakis swept Millie into his glamorous world. Wrapped in his arms and draped in diamonds, she thought nothing could touch their romance. But the deepest, darkest betrayal did, so Millie ran away. Now, though, Leandro's powerful voice is demanding that his wife come home. And, to her shame, she's willing…
RECKLESS NIGHT IN RIOFor one million dollars Laura Parker is supposed to pretend she’s in love with outrageously good-looking Gabriel Santos for just one night. However: they've already had one steamy, unforgettable night together in Rio and Gabriel's the father of Laura's baby….TO LOVE, HONOUR AND BETRAYCallie Woodville thought she’d found the perfect man in her boss Eduardo Cruz – but, ‘Get out!’ wasn’t exactly the morning-after treatment she’d hoped for. Yet once Eduardo knows about the bump concealed under Callie’s dress, there’s no way he’s going to let her walk up the aisle with anyone else…A NIGHT OF LIVING DANGEROUSLYLike Cinderella at the ball… Lilley’s fairytale wish is about to be granted. She’ll swap her grey suits for a fabulous dress and killer heels, and dance the night away with the man every other woman wants…but only for one night. Alessandro Caetani does not do happy-ever-afters.
In these two fan-favorite stories from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis, there's more happening in the office than just work!Who's the Boss?Having inherited nothing but a stack of bills, Caitlin Taylor is a poor little rich girl. Thank goodness she's got a new job. Right away though, it's obvious she and her gorgeous boss, Joe Brownley, have very different ideas about her role! One thing they do agree on is that the attraction between them is best explored after hours….Her Perfect StrangerFor only one night, Commander Corrine Atkinson lets go of her iron control and seduces a sexy stranger. Come morning, she sneaks out of his bed and gets back to her own life. Too bad her perfect stranger turns out to be Mike Wright—the newest member of the team she's commanding. And spending all day together reminds Corrine how good they are at night!
Two sexy, sassy stories from New York Times bestselling author Vicki Lewis Thompson. In one volume for the first time!Pure TemptationGrowing up in a small town with four very big brothers means Tess Blakely might as well be wearing a chastity belt. This has to change before she moves to New York. She's read loads of books about sex, but she needs some hands-on training. And her best friend, «Mac» MacDougal, looks like the perfect teacher to set things on fire….Old Enough to Know BetterAccepting a dare to hit on the gorgeous new landscaper is Kasey Braddock's chance to prove she can entice a man and leave him drooling. After all, she's old enough to know what she wants—and she wants Sam Ashton…badly. The chemistry between them is powerful, explosive. Still, she plans to keep their past connection her little secret!
Three sexy stories together in one collection, for the first time!The men are heroes–strong, fearless…Fireman Ethan Winters ran headlong into a burning building to find Rosie Carrington. Rescue worker Brett Gannon defied the aftershocks of a San Francisco earthquake to prevent Haley Brubaker from entering her collapsing home. And emergency-room doctor Matt Walker braved gale force winds and rising floodwater to rescue scientist Molly Stanton.And impossible to resist!For Rosie, the heat in Ethan's eyes was enough to start a three-alarm blaze! As for Haley, being trapped amidst the rubble with Brett meant heightened tension–and heightened passion. And sheltering together from the storm, Molly needed Matt to make love to her. It was the only way for her to know she was still alive…and that she'd stay that way.
THE DADDY MAKEOVER Eben Spencer learned long ago to keep his eye on the ball and his emotions under wraps. This philosophy has taken him to the pinnacle of success in business. But in his personal life, it led to a shattered marriage. So it's just him and his little girl…until he meets Sage Benedetto. She's warm, emotional, open–everything Eben is not. Sage's bewitching nature soon has this tycoon rethinking his future….HIS SECOND-CHANCE FAMILY As a teenager Julia Blair found more than fun in the sun at Cannon Beach. She found a home–in the arms of her first love, Will Garrett. A bright future stretched out in front of Julia…. Though life hadn't worked out as planned, here she is, back in Cannon Beach, with her two kids in tow. Only to find Will there, too. Julia believes Will can still make her dreams come true, but will he let her into his heart to do the same for him?
"Seducing his wife…He was declared missing at sea two years ago…but now notorious Zarek Michaelis is back and ready to take control. And he’ll teach his wayward wife a lesson she won’t forget!Iona and Luke once had a secret affair… Two years later, Luke has a startling proposition for the housekeeper: he's looking for a wife and Iona meets all his requirements…The infamous Rion Delikaris knew Libby would return and he's ready to show his wife what she's been missing! Rion's offer: a two-week reconciliation…honouring all her wedding vows.Three scandalous Greeks!"
Two suspenseful Santino siblings novels–in one volume for the first time!–by bestselling author Lynette EasonA Silent Terror When Marianna Santino's roommate is killed, Detective Ethan O'Hara realizes the deaf teacher was the intended target. Marianna must have something the murderer desperately wants. Digging for the truth, the guarded cop tries to learn everything he can about the charming beauty. Soon he's willing to risk everything–including his heart–to lay the silent terror stalking Marianna to rest.A Silent Fury With one student murdered and another missing, it's up to homicide detective Catelyn Clark to find the culprit. She'll even work with her ex-boyfriend, FBI agent Joseph Santino, to solve the case. Relationships between cops never work so she's learned to rely on herself. But when the killer starts targeting Catelyn, it's only by opening her heart to love that she can finally bring the threat to an end.