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When investigative journalist Natalie McCabe discovers a local investment bank is taking retirees for a ride, she's all over the case, even going undercover to get the goods on dirty brokers. But then Jason Jamison, the man she recently saw murder his wife, escapes from jail.And incognito or not, Natalie's life is in danger. Fortunately her new bodyguard, Vincent Fortune, has the brawn to keep her safe…as long as she plays by his rules.Vincent can't figure out his spitfire client. She wants security, but sneaks away as soon as she thinks she has a lead. All he knows is their attraction is growing stronger each day. And Vincent's not sure how much longer he can protect Natalie from his own desire.

Matthew had fallen for Georgia the moment he sat opposite her on a train. Accidentally walking off with the wrong mobile phone gave him the ideal opportunity to see her again.After her late husband had left her with a pile of debts, Georgia had a phobia about having a man in her life. Matthew Fraser might have been rich, he might have been wonderful with her kids, he might have continually come to her rescue… But no, she wouldn't be swayed; she wouldn't let this man under her skin.But Matthew was a patient man, and equally determined…

Marketing exec Gabrielle Flannery isn't what you'd call the outdoorsy type.But after an embarrassing incident with a potted plant leaves Gabrielle revealing more leg than a Thanksgiving turkey, she decides it's time to reassert herself. Even if it means going head-to-head with marketing golden boy and the office Hottie McHot, Dell Kingston, over an outdoor gear account. . .That is, until Gabrielle and Dell find themselves competing against each other for the account at a wilderness survival weekend. Since he's in touch with the great outdoors, Dell figures that naturally extends to Gabrielle and those sexy legs of hers. . . . But Gabrielle has a few tricks up her sleeve.And nothing stimulates a sexual appetite like a little fresh air, a tiny little tent and a whole lot of libido!

When Mallory, Layla, Reilly and Jack became best friends, the three women agreed that their tall, gorgeous male buddy was offlimits. Only, Mallory ended up toppling into bed with Jack that very night.And she hasn't been able to keep her eyes–or hands–off him since. But little does she realize that their blazing secret love affair is quickly burning out of control….Nothing can describe how good Jack feels with Mallory hot and wanting in his arms. But illicit sex just isn't cutting it for him anymore. Jack wants to bring their relationship out from under the covers. Mallory, however, likes keeping him–and everybody else–in the dark. Still, with the heat the two of them generate, something is bound to be exposed soon. And Jack can only hope it's Mallory….

A forbidden passion!Shortly after Brianna's twenty-first birthday, a letter arrived that changed her life. It led her to discover she was adopted, and also to meet darkly handsome lawyer Nathan Landris. Brianna sensed she shouldn't get involved with Nathan, but he could help her discover the secrets of her birth parents. So she accepted his invitation to have dinner.Within days, Brianna was riding a roller coaster of emotion: surprise after surprise emerged about her past, and she was in danger of falling for Nathan – which would never do! One of her discoveries about her family suggested that Nathan's passion for her could have startling consequences… .

When River Kane's fiancé abandons her at the altar for being too conventional, she's heartbroken. But everything changes when her estranged archaeologist father sends her his journal–filled with cryptic maps and a note indicating he's in mortal danger.Worried, River faces her greatest fears and flies to the Amazon to find him. But she needs a guide. Someone completely unlike danger-seeker Spenser McGraw.A charismatic treasure hunter who thrives on risk, Spenser hosts the popular TV show Into the Wild, dedicated to locating lost treasures and mythical icons. But River's father's life depends on discretion, and too-sexy Spenser is all about publicity. Forced to team up, they embark on a jungle adventure ripe with temptation and danger…ultimately discovering a hidden treasure that could alter history–and a steamy love neither expected.

NANNY WANTEDTo my heir, Beau Prescott, I leave my Sydney estate and place into his good care my dedicated staff: housekeeper, gardener and nanny. Nanny? Beau Prescott was highly suspicious of this interloper in the family home. A fit man until his sudden death, what did his grandfather need with a nanny?Maybe he'd taken her in out of pity – Margaret Stowe did sound as if she'd be the starchy, spinster sort. But the vision that greeted him on his arrival home called out to every male hormone Beau had. Margaret Stowe was a stunningly beautiful young woman. Just what situation had he inherited?

No sleep for the wicked…Multi-millionaire Jack Beauchamp can have any woman he wants – so when florist Mattie Crawford sees a chance to teach this playboy a lesson she has no idea it can go so wrong. Now he’s demanding she compensate him by accompanying him on a weekend in Paris…A romantic weekend in the French capital with the most handsome, charming man she’s ever met is a fitting punishment – especially as she’s vowed to keep him at arm’s length. Mattie’s praying for separate bedrooms to keep her on the straight and narrow, but she already knows this charismatic man won’t let her off that easily!