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Maggie Conner might not have had much experience with men – okay, so she'd had absolutely no experience with men – but that didn't mean she couldn't find love matches for her female clients. All she needed was the right man. Trouble was, she'd found exactly the wrong man – Nick Kaplan, a hard-muscled, love-'em-and-leave-'em type with a dangerously seductive smile. Not only was Nick pure temptation in a leather jacket, he was also Maggie's new roommate!So why not make him over into somebody else's perfect man? Well, for one thing, the more up-close-and-personal time they spent together, the more Maggie wanted to keep Nick all to herself.

Because of the terms of a will, Garrett Holden had to share his stepfather's tiny cabin in Maine with Ana Birch for one month.A hardened businessman, Garrett was lost moments after meeting the beautiful stranger, and he knew spending thirty days together would be pure torture on his libido. But as hard as he tried to resist Ana's charms, the die-hard bachelor was quickly captivated by her compassionate nature, her zest for life and her tempting curves.Still, Ana's true identity remained a mystery – who exactly was the lovely Ana Birch, why was she named in the will and how could he walk away from her once the thirty days were up?

Wealthy rancher Mitch Ramsey had never given much of a second look to his neighbor Emma Davis, until an unexpected encounter led to a night of unbridled passion.Mitch figured their affair could be a discreet diversion, one they had both gone into with eyes wide-open. Then Emma's father made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Marry Emma and Mitch would inherit what he had always coveted—the entire Davis ranch. But Emma was never to know…

SHE'D KISSED HIM ONCE… And then he'd left town – and her.But Katie Devonworth had never stopped dreaming of making love to Jack Reilly. Not even years later when the rebel teen had changed into a Manhattan millionaire – the «Iceman» who juggled as many dates as deals but gave his heart to none. Jack was now Katie's last hope to save her newspaper and the town that once shunned him. Even in a blizzard that stranded him in Newport Falls, Jack's ice-blue eyes began to melt.Suddenly Katie's dreams were within reach – naked beside a blazing fire. All she had to do was take his money and the torrid night she'd craved forever. But was it worth the sacrifice; was giving Jack her body – and soul – worth any price?

Horse trainer Tamara Cole knew all about Nick Corelli, the gorgeous black sheep of the Corelli clan.Now here he was, creeping about the stables in the dead of night! The sexy city entrepreneur might not be armed, but he was plenty dangerous…. Nick had come to Australia to sell his family horse farm – only to be accosted by his new partner!But the co-owner of Yarra Park was a spirited, sensual woman who was as attracted to him as he was to her…and about to discover that for her loving Nick was a lifelong addiction….

THE REBIRTH OF ROMANCE…When former hostage negotiator Jake Galeno returned to Santa Fe, he never expected to wind up on Tori Phillips's doorstep. Now a successful art dealer, Tori was as desirable as Jake remembered–and the chemistry they shared was combustible.Rugged and handsome, Jake took Tori's breath away, just as he'd done at her senior prom. But Tori was about to adopt a baby boy and become a single mom. She had no room for another male in her life, especially not with the baggage Jake was carrying. Or did she?

HE'D NEVER BEEN AS ATTRACTED TO–OR SUSPICIOUS OF–A WOMAN IN HIS LIFE…Raising horses–not spying on scheming females–was rugged Russ Simon's passion. Still, for his family's sake, he grudgingly agreed to discover whether poor if pretty rancher Marigold Crowley was a gold-digging impostor…or a truly missing heiress.Cynical-about-women Russ never expected to fall for his golden-haired quarry. With her unsuspecting smile, her soft lilac scent and her innocent love of horses, orphaned Mari seemed hungry for a family, not a fortune. And Russ ached to make her his. Trouble was, could he trust her? Worse, once Mari uncovered his seductive charade, would she trust him?

Wounded straight to his soul, Simon Reynolds needed the attention only nurse Megan Brightwell could provide. After loving deeply and losing it all, he'd felt nothing for too long. Now, his feelings roared back to life–with the help of Megan's tender care and bright smile. And after leaving the darkness behind, all he wanted was her.Megan refused to play Simon's game, for she'd suffered too many times already. And becoming intimately involved with a patient was unprofessional and dangerous. Except Simon's sacrifice had saved her daughter's sight, and Megan was determined to show her gratitude by healing his body–and just maybe his heart.

KISSING ROOMMATES…Suddenly homeless Josie Tate felt fireworks during her passionate three days with firefighter Michael Dunnigan, but she wouldn't live with him unless she paid him back…like be his pretend fiancée so that his mother would stop her matchmaking. Although Michael made her heart hammer, Josie didn't want strings in the relationship. Then a sweet little development ruined her best-laid plans.The moment he saw Josie, Michael wanted her. He even agreed to their «platonic roommates» status because as a risk taker, he didn't need serious attachments. But the nights were torture, and soon, both he and Josie couldn't fight the truth…that nothing felt better than being together, and that their pretend arrangement should involve a real walk down the aisle….

The only action April Stevens has been seeing between the sheets lately is sleep.Not her preference, but since her inability to relax has proven almost fatal to too many past lovers, she's given up sex. Fine. Except that her latest assignment has her going undercover with marketing hottie, er, genius Rex Holt…field-testing risque sheet sets! As if that's going to keep her mind off sex…especially when Rex is tempting enough to make her reconsider that little vow of celibacy.Between the sexy bed linens and his even sexier assistant April, Rex's job has gotten interesting. He has sex on the brain. Conducting personal trial runs on the sheets with April should clear his…mind. Instead, Rex finds himself craving even more of her – he just has to convince her that what they have is more than a bit of fun and relaxation. Good thing he can sell anything…including himself.

Hunky sex therapist Dylan Fairbanks is looking forward to his upcoming book tour–until he learns he's been paired up with his rival, gorgeous Grace Mattias. The woman is too outrageous, too uninhibited…and way too sexy! Dylan can't seem to focus on anything but getting Grace into his bed. And she isn't playing hard to get….Grace Mattias can't remember when she's enjoyed a tour more. Dylan is so stuffy, so sensible and so very, very knowledgeable. One explosive encounter leads to another, and suddenly the concept of monogamy is sounding pretty good. Only, Dylan isn't willing to risk becoming one of Grace's kiss-and-run casualties. He might want to keep Grace in his bed–but he intends to ask another woman to be his wife….

Sleeping with the enemy? «You've had your choice – your father's company in exchange for your body!» Emma had walked out on her husband eight years ago with good reason. But now Richard Fielding was back – with a vengeance. Emma's father had lived for his company – it had meant everything to him.How could she let Richard destroy it and all her father stood for? She had no choice – she had to pay Richard's price. But, even though Richard had reclaimed his place in her bed, it was clear that was the only place he wanted her!