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Data aparitiei
Lider/2007

Rezumat
n cartea de fa, Raina Chandler este o doamn respectabil,
foarte iubit de cei trei fii ai si, toi necstorii, la care i ea
ine tot att de mult. Att de mult, nct ncearc s le
influeneze viaa. Bolnav de inim, ea vrea s aib parte
mcar de un nepot. Dorin care nu poate fi ignorat, dar
realizabil numai prin sacrificiul celui pe care l vor indica sorii.
Zarul este aruncat i Roman, mezinul, se vede n situaia de ai cuta o soie. Fosta prieten, Charlotte Bronson, pare cea
mai potrivit alegere. Numai c aceasta consider o greeal
s cedeze farmecelor unui brbat, binecunoscut pentru ct de
intens preuiete femeile, dar mai ales libertatea sa. Cum
inima are raiuni pe care raiunea nu le cunoate, Charlotte
ajunge tot mai aproape de Roman. i, cnd se hotrte s
ncerce imposibilul, intervine o ntmplare ce i provoac mult
durere i dezndejde... Este, oare, totul pierdut? Ar mai fi
posibil ca o mare dragoste s-i reuneasc i s schimbe un
burlac nrit ntr-un brbat responsabil?

BACHELOR BLOGS
1

Kiss Me If
You Can

Sam Cooper ("Coop") has just become the most eligible

bachelor in New York City. Now that he has foiled a jewelrystore robbery and has been rewarded with the ring of his
choice, single women all over the city are fawning over the
crime reporter. But Coop isn't interested in the admirers
sending racy underwear his way. His attention is centered
solely on Lexie Davis, the only woman in the city who claims
not to be interested in his bachelor status.
Instead, free-spirited Lexie is interested in Coop's antique ring,
and itspotentially scandaloushistory in her family. But Coop
is quickly becoming more than just her route to the ring. When
his investigation starts to uncover the truth, will she trust her
heartand her family secretsto this most eligible bachelor?

Love Me If
You Dare

When hostage negotiator Rafe Mancuso takes a bullet to save

Sara Rios, his former partner, his actions make him a bona fide
hero and New York Citys newest most eligible bachelor.
Then Rafe admits that Sara is much more than just another
woman hes rescued. Suddenly, a firestorm of gossip turns him
into exactly what he doesnt want to be: the Bachelor Blogs
newest hot topic. His only solution is to leave town and get
himself out of the spotlightand sexy, jaded Sara out of his
mind.
NYPD officer Sara Rios has Rafe to thank for saving her life,
and Rafe to blame for the media chaos surrounding her. She
wants to throw herself back into duty at full throttle, but until
her injuries heal, shes on leave and in search of her rescuer.
From the moment she finds Rafe and meets his large,
boisterous family, shes hooked. But mutual attraction doesnt
always mean happily-ever-after, and these two have a long
way to go to find their fairy-tale ending.

The NonCommission
ed Baby

ASSIGNMENT: FATHERHOOD!
Captain Jeff Ryan fought a lot of battles as a marine. But
daddy duty was his toughest assignment ever! When an infant
was left on his doorstep, Jeff called in reinforcements--and
temporary nanny Laura Morgan marched into his life.
Suddenly, lovely Laura was giving the orders, and Jeff was
under siege. Then baby Miranda captured Laura's heart and
was ready to commandeer Jeff's. But he had never planned on
being a career father--or husband! Was it only a matter of
time before Jeff's reserve would weaken and he'd forever
surrender his heart?

His Baby!

BACHELOR BATTALION:
Defending their country is their duty; love and marriage is
their reward!
U.S. Marine Jeff Hunter never anticipated the five words Kelly
Rogan greeted him with upon his homecoming. Learning he
was a father shook him clear down to his military boots. But
once he held his little girl in his arms, he knew he'd do
anything to keep both mother and child.
However, Kelly refused his proposal, claiming she didn't want
to trap a husband. Still, Jeff had never felt about any woman
the way he felt about Kelly. And one way or another, he'd
prove his attentions weren't inspired by duty--but by love!

CHANDLER BROTHERS
1
The Bachelor

The Playboy

The
Heartbrea
ker

Foreign correspondent Roman Chandler has always prized his

freedom above all else. Now losing a coin toss has sealed this
youngest brother's fate. Finding someone to escort down the
aisle is the easy partevery wannabe bride in sleepy Yorkshire
Falls is itching to get hitched to this gorgeous, globe-trotting
Chandler man. But Roman still lusts after the woman who got
away. Stunning heartbreaker Charlotte Bronson has come
home to put down roots and get her erotic lingerie business off
the ground. She wants a man that won't go chasing off to the
far corners of the earth for a breaking news story. He wants
her to say "I do."
There isn't a woman in town who's immune to the legendary
Chandler charm. Yet so far single cop Rick Chandler has
managed to fend off the marriage-minded advances of
Yorkshire Falls' entire female population. A past mistake has
taught him never to put his heart on the line ... until he
answers the SOS of a real-life runaway bride. In spite of her
pearly gown and tiara, Kendall Sutton vows to never wedwhich makes her the ideal pretend lover who can ward off
Rick's legion of admirers. When their passionate charade
flames into the real thing, Rick is suddenly thinking about two
words that spell forever after. But will Kendall ever say "I do?"
Can a woman who's had it with weddings tie the knot with the
town's most popular playboy?
Another sexy Chandler takes center stage in this conclusion to
the trilogy that began with Phillips's bestsellers The
Bachelor and The Playboy. This time, journalist Chase
Chandler -- the oldest and most responsible of the three
brothers -- finds himself tempted. When Chase is assigned to
cover and protect redheaded Sloane Carlisle, a senator's
daughter with a big family secret, all his wildest impulses go
into overdrive. Even as Sloane tries to track down her
biological father in Chase's hometown, a pair of menacing
strangers seems to be one step ahead, and it will take all the
Chandler brothers to put an end to the danger. It will also take
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a real sea change for Chase to convince Sloane he's no longer

just another heartbreaker.

HOT ZONE

Hot Stuff

she's not just one of the guys

Annabelle Jordan and her two sisters were orphans in frilly
dresses when they went to live with their sports-lawyer uncle
in his world of locker rooms, bookies and gambling.
Now the girls are publicists in their uncle's firm, The Hot Zone.
Despite her upbringing, Annabelle is all woman. She's naturally
drawn to realmenlike her latest client, businessman and
former football legend Brandon Vaughn.
The chemistry is potent, undeniable, irresistible. Annabelle
soon realizes that Brandon is much more than just another
jock. And that she'd better hold on tight if she
doesn't want to lose her heart.

Hot Number

Micki Jordan, publicist to the brightest stars in the sports

world, has decided to end her tomboy wayseffective
immediately. While she will still be able to discuss the finer
points of the two-man defense, she's transforming herself into
one hot number. With any luck, she will no longer be known as
"just one of the guys."
Now, Micki wants to find a new man to fit her new life. Current
leading contender Damian Fuller is a professional ballplayer
and a major-league playboy. Will the new Micki have a chance
at winning Damian's affections? Or will the wildest player in
the league turn around and steal Micki's heart for good?

Hot Item

What star quarterback has been spotted with a new flavor of

arm candy? It's notorious bad boy Riley Nash, but his newest
flame is the last person this reporter could imagine--none
other than Sophie Jordan, beautiful, buttoned-down co-owner
of The Hot Zone, the industry's top sports management
agency.
What's behind this unlikely team? Some say it has to do with
the sudden disappearance of super agent Spencer Atkins.
Could there be a connection between the red-hot quarterback
and the missing dealmaker? Or has the famous groupie
magnet simply met his perfect match in cool, collected Sophie?
Watch this space, because the resulting news is bound to be
one Hot Item.

Hot Property

Just one short season ago, major league center fielder John
Roper had it all: the looksand personal lifeof a sports hero
and the public's adoration. But this hot property's lucky streak
has run out. After a World Series disaster, fans diss him, shock
jocks mock him and his dysfunctional family hassles him for
money he really can't spare. Now it's up to him, and Hot Zone
publicist Amy Stone, to get his life back on track.
Amy finds it's easier said than done. What with the constant
intrusions of his nutty family, a crazed fan playing stalker, and
Roper's refusal to put his own needs first, she's starting to
think that life in the fast lane isn't all it's cracked up to be. But
when the two retreat to a secluded lodge, the sexy center
fielder throws Amy a curveballone she never saw coming.

LUCKY TRILOGY
1

Lucky Charm

Lucky Streak

Lucky Break

COSTAS SISTERS
1
Under the
Boardwalk

Long ago, as revenge on a Corwin who stole her son's fiance,

a witch proclaimed an eternal curse that every Corwin male
who married for love would be destined to lose his woman and
his fortune
Derek thought he could outsmart the long-standing Corwin
curse by breaking up with Gabrielle, his first loveand
marrying someone else. Now, divorced and broke, all he has
left is his teenage daughter and a healthy respect for ancient
sorcery. But then Gabrielle returns, determined to defeat the
curse and rekindle their passion. But will her stubborn streak
and her unwavering love be the lucky charm Derek so
desperately needs?
When Mike Corwin awakens after some wild partying in Vegas
$100,000 richer and married to Amber, the gorgeous woman
he met the night before, he thinks he's hit the jackpot. The
bad news is that Amber's a con who takes his money and runs.
Seems the family curse has finally hit him. Hard.
But to Amber, Mike isn't business as usual. If only she didn't
need the money to ensure her father's safety, she might
actually have fallen for the intense lawman. Instead, she's
forced to betray him.
Now Mike's hell-bent on divorce and Amber's on the runbut
when a twist of fate reunites them, can they turn their run of
bad fortune into a lucky streak?
Jason Corwin knows he should resist his attraction to Lauren
Perkins. After all, it was one of her ancestors who came up
with the curse that had haunted every Corwin male since. But
after one night of mind-blowing sex with his supposedand
very seductiveenemy, he can't bring himself to stay away.
All Lauren wants is to sell her late grandmother's old house
and leave the past behind forever. But that's not an easy thing
to do with gorgeous contractor Jason Corwin whispering sweet,
sexy somethings in her ear. About staying. Then a saboteur
and the promise of hidden treasure change everything, and
one lucky break that just might put an end to the Corwin
curse.

Ariana Costas may be a college professor in Vermont, but she's

still a Jersey girl at heart-at least according to her lovable,
eccentric Greek family. Then her twin sister, Zoe disappears
and her Jersey roots tug hard. Soon Ari is back home, ducking
bullets and, to her chagrin, getting rescued by a hunk in a
black leather jacket. Detective Quinn Donovan takes one look
at the windblown beauty-and then looks again. If this lady isn't
Zoe Costas, it's someone who looks exactly like her. Suddenly,
Ari's in trouble deeper than the Atlantic at high tide, and Quinn
is trying to protect her without spilling his well-guarded secrets
... as deja vu just might become the love affair of a lifetime.
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Summer
Lovin'

Zoe's a security specialist and a Costas through and through.

Her eccentric, rather dubious family runs an Atlantic City spa
that's just this side of legit. So Zoe isn't inclined to trust
handsome, charming Ryan Baldwin when he shows up claiming
to be related to Sam, the girl the Costas family is about to
adopt. But Ryan is Sam's uncle and one of the famously rich
and snooty Boston Baldwins.
Ryan's search for his sister Faith has led him to news of her
death, and to a niece he's never met. But someone else has
also tracked Sam down -- someone who never wanted the
child to be found. Ryan is determined to protect Sam and find
out what really happened to his sister. And Zoe "Whatever-ItTakes" Costas is just the woman to help him do it . . .

SERENDIPITY
1
Serendipity

Destiny

Karma

Faith Harrington is a classic girl of privilege-until her father is

convicted for running a Ponzi scheme. Now she's back in her
hometown, where she runs into her teenage crush-dark,
brooding Ethan Barron, who's no stranger to scandal himself.

Nash Barron may be cynical about love, yet even he likes a

good wedding. But the only good thing about his brother's
wedding is Kelly Moss. Nash can't help but admire her
confidence and beauty, but he's forced to keep his distance
because getting involved with Kelly could destroy his
relationship with his newly discovered half sister, Tess...
Kelly came to Serendipity to give Tess--her half sibling as well,
thanks to an illicit affair--a second chance at life. She learned
long ago not to rely on anyone but herself. Besides, she
doesn't want to upset Tess's life by pushing for a fling with
Nash. Except the more she gets to know him, the more
vulnerable she becomes to the kindness beneath his gruff
exterior, and the less she's able to stay away. But she has
other reasons for keeping her distance. Like the secret from
her past she knows Nash will never forgive..

TY&HUNTER

Cross My
Heart

Sealed with
a Kiss

SIMPLY SERIES
1
Simply
Sinful

Simply
Scandalous

How much can people really change? How much do they? The
author ofThe Bachelor explores the longevity of teenage love
in this contemporary thriller. The cinematic opening features
three teenagers on a cliff on a dark summer night: Ty Benson
and Lilly Dumont, and their best friend, Hunter. Ty sends the
car over the cliff into the quarry below; later, Lilly is reported
missing, presumed dead. The successful faking of her death
saves Lilly from having to live with her abusive uncle but
leaves scars on all three conspirators. Years later, Hunter's a
lawyer in the same town, Tyler Benson's a P.I. who works
nights at the bar. Lilly, now called Lacey, runs a successful
business in New York City; she's even engaged. When Hunter
and Ty find out the uncle is about to declare Lilly dead and
claim her estate, Ty coaxes Lacey back to Hawken's Cove to
deal with her past, her uncle, and the promises of love they
thought would last forever. But then, someone tries to kill
Lacey, and the plot unfurls.
Molly Gifford has it all a hot legal career and Daniel Hunter, her
equally hot boyfriend. But what she desperately needs is
family. So when she discovers her real father, she doesnt
hesitate to pack her bags. Even though it means leaving
behind the man she loves
A year later Daniel Hunters still trying to get on with his life.
Then Molly shows up at his door, begging for help. Her
newfound father is under arrest for murder, and shes
convinced Hunter is the only attorney with the skill and
reputation to get him off.
Hunter cant resist helping an innocent man. But this time hell
be the one walking away even if it breaks both their hearts to
do it
Detective Kane McDermott might be fighting a bad case of
burnout, but that doesn't mean he's taking things easy. His
latest assignment is to investigate Kayla Luck, to discover if
the etiquette school she runs for awkward businessmen is
really some kind of escort service. It looks cut-and-dried...until
he sets eyes on Kayla. She's smart, but she's also trusting to a
fault--and the heat that flares up between them keeps getting
in the way of Kane's best intentions. But if Kayla ever suspects
his real motives, Kane will be the one who ends up getting
burned....

The always-tantalizing Carly Phillips creates another steamy

fairy tale in this addition to her Simply trilogy (Simply Sinful,
Simply Sensual). The story introduces inveterate matchmaker
Emma Montgomery, who's determined to help her rebel
grandson achieve happy-ever-after in love and in work. The
obstacle: Logan's father, who is determined to have his son
run for public office. The possible solution: caterer Catherine
Luck -- beautiful, spirited, independent, with a family
background that would definitely taint any political ambition.
But even Emma can't completely predict the potent mix of
attraction and tension between these two unlikely lovers -- or
what happens when Cat learns of Logan's ulterior motive.
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Simply
Sensual

When P.I. Ben Callahan agreed to take the job of watching

over spoiled heiress Grace Montgomery, he figured it would be
easy money. Then he discovered that gorgeous Grace had a
reckless streak a mile wide and was a serious threat to his
libido. Ben wasn t worried about being able to keep Grace safe
from outsiders. But who would protect her from Ben?
Grace Montgomery was finally freefree to find out who she
was and what she wanted. And who she wanted right now was
her sexy new neighbor. She planned to explore her sensual
side, to shed all her inhibitions and discover what it was to be
a womanBen s woman. Only, she hadn t known that Ben had
been paid for the privilege...

Body Heat

Physical therapist Brianne Nelson has never worked on a body

this hot before....Injured detective Jake Lowell is determined
to get his man. Only, he finds his woman first.Night after
night, Brianne has fantasized about the sexy stranger she met
at the cafe where she works part-time. She never guesses that
stranger will turn out to be a client....Thanks to his wealthy
sister, Jake is the recipient of Brianne's personal services for
the next month. Only, Jake isn't in any hurry to return to a
cop's life--he has to find the guy who shot him first. Still, he
does need therapy. And Brianne's definitely making him feel
much better..
Decadent New York City.
One woman fighting against her fantasy.
One man intending to fulfill his.
One incredible interlude that could only occur during...SEXY
CITY NIGHTS
Physical therapist Brianne Nelson has never worked on a body
this hot before....
Injured detective Jake Lowell is determined to get his man.
Only, he finds his woman first.
Night after night, Brianne has fantasized about the sexy
stranger she met at the cafe where she works part-time. She
never guesses that stranger will turn out to be a client....
Thanks to his wealthy sister, Jake is the recipient of Brianne's
personal services for the next month. Only, Jake isn't in any
hurry to return to a cop's life -- he has to find the guy who
shot him first. Still, he does need therapy. And Brianne's
definitely making him feel much better....
SEXY CITY NIGHTS -- where the heat escalates after dark!
7

Simply Sexy

What do women want? Newspaperman Colin Lyons needs to

figure it out-fast! Because advice columnist Rina Lowell is
waging a sexual campaign against him that he can't withstand
for long. Not that he wants to . Rina is as irresistible to him as
her column is to her readers. The problem? The newspaper's in
the red, and all fluff pieces have to be cut. Still, faced with
Rina's seductive powers of persuasion, Colin can't resist taking
her to bed. Little does she guess he's about to put her out of a
job, too..

Brazen

Samantha Reed is willing to settle into marriage as a trophy

wife to a wealthy older man--if it will help her aging father pay
off his debts. But not before having her first, last and only
fling--cramming a lifetime's worth of lust into one weekend
with the first available guy she finds. And when her car breaks
down near a roadside tavern, she sets her sights on the sexy
bartender--Mac Mackenzie...the perfect man for her love-himand-leave-him fantasy.
Only, it never occurs to Samantha that she might fall in love-or that Mac might have a few fantasies of his own....

Going All the

Way

Proper Southern belle Regan Davis was groomed to be a

blushing bride, not a jilted one. But after picking up a copy of
Sexcapades, she decides she's had enough. She's going to
prove she's woman enough to seduce sexy Sam Daniels. And
there'll be no blushing allowed....

Invitations
to
Seductio
n

Illicit Dreams by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Lindsay Scott has a bad case of the hots for her sexy neighbor
Hunter Jordan. And hearing his nightly activities through the
apartment walls is only making her hotter. That is, until she
discovers Sexcapades, a book of erotic invitations, and decides to
turn up the heat herself...
Going All the Way by Carly Phillips
Proper Southern belle Regan Davis was groomed to be a blushing
bride, not a jilted one. But after picking up a copy
of Sexcapades, she decides she's had enough. She's going to prove
she's woman enough to seduce sexy Sam Daniels. And there'll be
no blushing allowed....
His Every Fantasy by Janelle Denison
Bride-to-be Leah Burton desperately wants to learn how to
satisfy a man. Her lackluster fianc isn't offering his
services...but Jace Rutledge definitely is. And with a copy
of Sexcapades under her bed -- and Jace in it! -- Leah's sure
she'll make the grade. Again and again...

Midnight
Angel

More Than
Words,
Volume
7:
Compassi
on Can't
Wait\So
meplace
Like
Home\W
hat the
Heart
Wants

You never forget your first love ...

High school sweethearts, Dylan North and Holly Evans believed
their future together was a done deal. But right after
graduation, Dylan took off, leaving nothing behind except a
hastily written note and Holly's broken heart. Ten years later,
Dr. Holly Evans has a great career and a fulfilling life. The last
thing she needs is Dylan coming back and stirring up old
feelings.
Now Dylan is a Hollywood superstar but one thing is missing and that's Holly. Can he correct his past mistakes and win her
back or does happily ever after only happen in the movies?
Each and every one of us has the ability to effect changeto
make our world a better place. The dedicated women selected
as this year's recipients of Harlequin's More Than Words award
have changed lives, one good deed at a time. To celebrate
their accomplishments, some of our bestselling authors have
honored the winners by writing stories inspired by these reallife heroines.
We hope More Than Words inspires you to get in touch with
the real-life heroine living inside of you.
In Carly Phillips's Compassion Can't Wait, two high school
sweet hearts are reunited years later, as if by fate, and
discover that if you believe in yourself and each other,
anything is possible.
Donna Hill's Someplace Like Home tells the story of how one
woman's dream becomes reality, as three special people learn
that it's never too late to form a loving family.
In Jill Shalvis's What the Heart Wants, an honorable man must
learn to forgive himself to regain the trust of the ded icated
teacher who is the love of his life.

Naughty or
Nice?

Sometimes being naughty is far more satisfying than being

nice--and the best lovers know that desire is a gift to enjoy
together. Four of today's hottest romance authors are gathered
here with stories designed to arouse your imagination, titillate
your senses--and leave you breathless . . .
Naughty or Nice?

Perfect
Partners

The Right
Choice

Sherrilyn Kenyon heats up an office where two coworkers

decide to spend the holidays together--only to find themselves
surrendering completely to forbidden passion . . .
Carly Phillips explores a "mistletoe moment" when a nononsense lawyer intent on seducing her boss meets his twin
instead--and gives him a scintillating kiss that leaves him
begging for more . . .
Patricia Ryan surprises a cynical P.I., who meets the kind of
woman he never wanted--until she takes him on a journey of
rapturous pleasure . . .
Kathryn Smith teases a pair of Regency lovers who once
shared a night of white-hot passion with the temptation to
forgo propriety for something scandalous and irresistible . . .
For the first time in her career, Chelsie Russell wants to lose a
case. Representing her parents in the custody battle over their
two-year-old granddaughter, Alix, has only added to her
sorrow over her sister and brother-in-law's tragic death. When
custody is awarded to Alix's bachelor uncle, Griffin Stuart,
Chelsie is relieved and determined to keep her beloved niece in
her life. In the process, Chelsie and Griffin form an emotional
connection themselves.
No sooner had Chelsie Russell and Griffin Stuart lost their
siblings in a car crash than they find themselves fighting for
custody of their two year old niece. Griff wins only to discover
Chelsie is the only one who can soothe the childs night terrors
and fears. Chelsie and Griff bond over the little girl and their
growing sexual desire is mutual. But is it enough? Chelsies
been hurt before and Griff isnt sure he can trust the woman
who once tried to take his niece away. What will it take for
them to realize they are perfect partners?
When it comes to real love, it's all about making the right
choice. Advice columnist Carly Wexler is planning her wedding
the same way she's planned her life - perfectly. Though her
heart doesn't leap when she thinks of her future fiance, she's
certain the union is for the best. That is until she meets sexy
photo journalist Mike Novak, who is everything she's tried to
avoid...hot, passionate, and forbidden. Mike tells himself that
the beautiful Carly is off-limits. But each moment he spends
with the bride-to-be convinces him that she is marrying the
wrong guy for the wrong reason. What she really needs is a
man to sweep her off her feet before she makes the biggest
mistake of her life. And with one week to go before the
wedding, he's got to make sure he is that man.
Advice columnist Carly Wexler is planning the perfect wedding
with the perfect fianc. So what if he doesnt make her heart
beat faster? Hes the right choice. Until sexy photo journalist,
Mike Novak, her fiances adopted brother arrives and Carly
experiences all the passion shes convinced herself she doesnt
need. Mike is torn by loyalty and a yearning unlike any hes
ever known. After spending time with Carly, he is sure the
engaged couple are marrying for the wrong reasons. With one
week to go before the wedding, can Mike convince Carly hes
the only choice for her?

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Santa, Baby
(Naughty
Under the
Mistletoe)

Get ready for a holiday season you'll never forget with three of
today's most sensational writers who know what every woman
wants for the holidays. You'll believe in Santa all over again
with these seductive stories from:
JENNIFER CRUSIE
Mayhem ensues under the mistletoe as a determined shopper
grabs the very last hot toy action figure off the shelf, only to
find herself plunged into the middle of a real-life spy game--in
the arms of a sexy secret agent. . .
LORI FOSTER
Two dedicated coworkers with a lot of secrets (and fantasies!)
between them must plan a Christmas party side by side--and
discover a love worth celebrating--in this steamy office
romance.

Secret
Fantasy

Seduce Me

CARLY PHILLIPS
A "mistletoe moment" begins when a no-nonsense lawyer
intent on seducing her boss meets his twin instead--after
giving him a scintillating kiss that leaves him begging for
more. . .
Juliette Stanton is ten minutes away from vowing to love,
honor and cherish a scheming mobster-connected liar.
For the rest of her life.
And so with the media watching her every move, the highprofile senator's daughter flees her own wedding. Dubbed
"Chicago's Runaway Bride," Juliette needs somewhere to hide
out, and heal her broken heart. So she heads to a "fantasy
island" and pays big bucks for anonymity and the chance to
meet an honest man who'll love her for who she really is. Total
fantasy, right? Day one, she falls for tall, dark-haired, oceanblue-eyed Doug Houston. He's everything she's ever wanted.
Except he's not exactly who he says he is, either.

Sexy divorce attorney Jack Latham is brilliant in court and

even better in bed. He has no desire to get off the romance
go-round, until a high-profile case assigns him to work with his
law firm's resident ice queen, Mallory Sinclair.
For years, Mallory's power suits and cool professionalism have
laid down the law for male colleagues. But the lady has a
secret. Jack just happens to be the object of her desire. Hiding
her lust has been a challenge, but her ambitions demanded
the sacrifice.
Now, with Jack so tantalizingly close, it's time to reveal the silk
beneath the pinstripes.

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Solitary Man

When tough Boston cop Kevin Manning promised to care for

his fatally wounded partner's family, a one night stand with the
man's grieving sister wasn't part of the plan. No matter how
intense the night had been, a woman like Nikki Welles
deserves much more than a broken man like Kevin can give,
and he leaves the next day. When he returns months later,
everything has changed. Nikki can't forgive Kevin for
abandoning her nor can she regret the baby she's now
carrying. And she can't stop wanting Kevin. But can this
solitary man come to believe he's worthy of love?
For an emotional tug on the heartstrings -- when rugged
Boston cop, Kevin Manning, promises to look out for the family
of his mortally wounded partner, he doesn't envision the night
of passion that follows or the baby he helped create. Can the
brooding loner and child of an alcoholic learn to accept love
before he loses the woman who captured his heart?

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11

Stroke of
Midnight

For Cinderella, the fun ended at midnight. But for these

women, that's just when things start heating up...

(Midnight
Angel)

Two long-ago lovers for a bittersweet holiday reunion. But

what will it take for them to forget the past, and warm up to
the scintillating promises of the future?

Undone

Proper Southern bell Regan Davis was groomed to be a

blushing bride, but after her fianc ditches her, she's had
enough of proper ways. She's going to prove she's woman
enough to seduce any man she wants, and even though
wedding plans are out of the question, West Coast pilot Sam
Daniels is exactly the kind of man she'd like to tie down...
PBToo much of a good thing is never enough with IUSA Today/I
bestselling author Donna Kauffman.../B
PThey had an agreement: hook up whenever business brought
them to each other's town, and keep the relationship strictly
sexual. But for Natalie Holcomb and Jake Lannister, playing by
the rules is proving to be harder than they thought...
PBSizzling author Candace Schuler is sure to give you exactly
what you want.../B
PAfter getting a makeover from prim to improper, Roxy Archer
sets out to have a good time being bad, and she wants a
dangerous cowboy to help her out. Sexy rodeo star Tome
Steele fits the bill nicely, but what was supposed to be a onenight stand turns out to be not nearly enough...

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Solitary Man, June 2011
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The Right Choice, June 2011
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More Than Words, April 2011
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Hot Item, April 2011
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Love Me If You Dare, September 2010
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Kiss Me if you Can, August 2010
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Hot Number, March 2010
Hot Zone #2
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Hot Stuff, January 2010
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Lucky Break, October 2009
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Secret Fantasy, January 2009
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Corwin Curse #1
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Hot Zone #4
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Cross My Heart, July 2007
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Brazen, January 2007
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Simply Sensual, January 2007
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Simply Sexy, January 2007
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Summer Lovin', August 2006
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Cross My Heart, August 2006
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Hot Item, June 2006
Hot Zone #3
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Body Heat, January 2006
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Undone, September 2005
Trade Size (reprint)
Summer Lovin', August 2005
Hardcover
Hot Number, August 2005
Hot Zone #2
Paperback
Brazen, April 2005
Paperback (reprint)
Stroke Of Midnight, November 2004
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Hot Stuff, August 2004
Hot Zone #1
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The Bachelor, July 2002
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Erotic Invitation, December 2001
Midnight Fantasies
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Naughty or Nice?, November 2001
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Secret Fantasy, June 2001
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