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The Marquess is back!Will she give him a second chance?When widowed Lady Clara Kingston discovers that Lord Delamare is a guest at the same Christmas house party her instinct is to run! Six years ago Hugh broke her foolish heart. Does she dare believe the rake is truly reformed? She's secretly thrilled every time he looks her way, but she’ll have to trust him if she’s to reclaim his kiss underneath the ever-present mistletoe…

Working as an amateur photographer in San Francisco's sordid Barbary Coast, Lilly Renfrew stumbled upon the grisly stabbing of a prostitute. Fleeing the murder scene with the killer fast in pursuit, she crashed into a man as handsome as sin who vowed to protect her!As a former con artist, Deegan Galloway knew every back alley of the Barbary Coast, but as a newly accepted member of the upper classes, he was stifled by his boring, respectable life. When a beautiful damsel in distress begged his help in unearthing a murderer, he couldn't resist joining in the search. But he never imagined he'd be in danger of losing his heart.…

Nowhere to Run What strange twist of fate had led Rance Logan to a woman widowed by his own hand? He'd been trying to escape the past, only to run smack into it again in the form of Jessica Wynne, a fragile beauty with a spirit of steel – a woman much too good for the likes of him.Jessica's first sight of the man she knew as Stark had been over the business end of a rifle, but it wasn't long before she realized that she would trust him with her life. For though the townsfolk treated the haunted drifter as a stranger, Jessica's heart had already recognized that this was the man she was destined to love.

O'NEIL SAGA A family driven by destiny!A Man Most Wanted Rory O'Neil was hunted by every soldier who wore an English uniform, but that would not stop his quest for revenge. A Man Most DespisedHe was hated by those who knew him as the Blackhearted O'Neil. But to those who believed in his cause, he was the only warrior brave enough to save them.A Man Most Loved AnnaClaire Thompson knew the first time she witnessed his passion that Rory was the man who would lay claim to her heart. But would the driven Rory ever return her love?

Winona Abbot hadn't a clue as to who was stealing jewelry from all her rich friends.But at the rate she was going, she'd never find the thief, not with the continued distraction of the enigmatic Garrett Blackhawk, a man whose only goal appeared to be to steal her heart! Baron Garrett Blackhawk had known few women with the spark and daring of Winona Abbot.And her attempts to ignore the heat that flared between them only strengthened his desire to uncover her secrets and make the icy beauty his own.

THE WAR WAS OVER BUT THE BATTLE HAD JUST BEGUN Sarah Parker had tried to escape her past in a dusty mining town. But any hope of redemption was lost once Donovan Cole arrived, carrying battle-seared memories and a bellyful of hate – all for the woman she'd been during a time she'd hoped to forget!"The Angel of Miner's Gulch," they called her. Fallen angel, more likely, Donovan swore. For the «sainted» Miss Sarah had been a lying, coldhearted Yankee spy who knew how to capture a man and make him her own – forever!

Olivia Didn't Believe in Second ChancesShe and Cal Devlin had been in love a lifetime ago, before she'd lost everything and been branded a «scarlet woman.» And though she longed for nothing more than to be back in Cal's arms, their passion could only mean his ruin… !Caleb had learned that some Texans never forgave their native sons who fought for the Union, but as the new lawman in town, he was determined to prove himself worthy of respect, and win back the heart of the woman he'd left behind.

She Hated Him On SightCattleman's daughter Rachel Tolliver believed that sheep ranchers like Luke Vincente had no business out on the open range. Yet despite his troubled past, he was an honorable man, driven by a passion for the West–and for her. But the range war brewing would surely forbid any declaration of their wildfire love!Luke Vincente had little use for rich men's daughters, and Rachel Tolliver's blood ran royal blue with cattle-baron cash. And yet, for all she was «the enemy,» he could see them taking on all comers…together. But could she truly make the hard choice to face an uncertain future in his arms?

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesAfter surviving an unhappy marriage, Charity Beal avoids men. But compassion gets the better of her when she encounters Thorne Blackwell, a rugged shipping magnate in the midst of crisis. His brother has vanished, and hired guns are after his brother's wife and son. To save them, Thorne faces a grueling journey through the wild Oregon Territory. In order to succeed, he needs Charity's help.Through roiling rivers and lush mountain passes, Charity's kindness and faith awakens Thorne to a strength he never knew. But before he can heal her wounded heart and win her love, he has to save their party from the sharpshooter stalking their every step.

HE'D NEARLY BLED TO DEATH ON HER DOORSTEPCatherine Donnelly had come to Whirlwind to care for her rebellious brother. Not to rescue the very man who doubted her sibling's innocence! But as the Texas Ranger recovered in her bed, she was forced to admit that Jericho Blue might be the one man who could save her. And make her the woman she yearned to be!HAD THIS ANGEL OF MERCY DANCED WITH THE DEVIL?Jericho prayed that Catherine had nothing to do with the murderous ambush. For once he'd apprehended the culprits, Jericho knew the only way to satisfy the fierce passion Catherine aroused in him–would be to make the innocent temptress his wife!

COULD A HOTHOUSE FLOWER BLOOM UNDER BURNING TEXAS SKIES?Riley Holt didn’t think so. Susannah Phelps was fair, fragile…and wholly unsuited for frontier life. And being pregnant didn’t help matters. What she needed was a ticket back east – or at least someone to protect her. And damned if fate didn’t keep volunteering him for the job!Susannah was determined to show Riley that she could make a place for herself and her unborn child in the Wild West, away from scandal. Now, if only she could stop wishing that place were at Riley’s side!

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesIn fleeing her past, she found a future…Jake Ross’s life changes in a day when he finds a baby on his doorstep! Then he’s thrown into a spin by the quiet beauty he hires to look after his unexpected delivery.On the wild Texas frontier, everyone has something to hide – and Emma York is no exception. Jake can see that she has secrets, but the sexy rancher’s sure he can take care of her…if he can only find out what she needs protection from!