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The last thing Peggy Jo Riley wanted this holiday was a hard-boiled charmer in her house 24/7.But if she wanted to stay alive, she needed Jack Parker. And once she was in Jack's well-muscled arms, she realized just how much she needed him….Up until the moment he'd seen desire flicker in her pretty eyes, bodyguard Jack Parker had thought Peggy Jo Riley was just another assignment. But the vulnerability he'd glimpsed under this cool beauty's armor made him ache to do a whole lot more for Peggy Jo. Like kiss her till she gave him her trust. And love her till she gave him her heart…

The brutally handsome stranger in the black leather jacket wasn't exactly the kind of man Jayne Barrington encountered in her world of wealth and privilege.But that scarcely mattered now, because he'd just dragged her into his world – at gunpoint! Boone Sinclair claimed she'd stumbled into an undercover investigation of a murderous drug cartel. And the only way he could keep her alive was to convince the real criminals he was keeping her prisoner – for his personal «pleasure.»It wasn't easy playing hostage to this man's passion. But it was even harder pretending – even to herself – that she didn't want to make this deadly masquerade the real thing.

Men are like shoes–the best ones fit perfectlyIn all my thirty-five years, I, shoe designer Rochelle Gardner, havenever had so many men interested in me! My teen son's dad is back in my life after suffering from amnesia (yes, really). The church deacon has had his eye on me for years (and never said a word). And the young waiter (from the restaurant I've visited for singles' events) is trying to steal my heart. I've been struggling with my faith, trying to figure out which man God has chosen for me and wondering if I have the courage to step forward, on my not-so-pretty feet, to accept love. It's almost too much for the Sassy Sistahood to handle, but my girlfriends always have my back!

GUARDIAN OF THE NIGHTDanger! Undercover agent Jonah Ries couldn't explain to the stunning woman who'd mistaken him for her blind date exactly how he knew someone was trying to harm her. But evil stalked Moriah's Landing, and Katherine Ridgemont was its target. When she learned of Jonah's deep secret, Kat might not give him the time of day. Only that wouldn't stop Jonah from watching over the vulnerable beauty after dark.As the anniversary of Kat's mother's mysterious death approached, the instinct to protect became a fire in Jonah's blood. A fire matched by his determination to save the woman he loved from the unknown forces that haunted the night….

THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT…Still reeling from learning her late sister had borne a child, lawyer Meg Jonas prepared to confront her niece's father with a custody suit. But Adam Callahan had a bombshell, too–news even more shocking than Meg's own inexplicable attraction to the dashing doctor she'd meant to despise….Adam had no intention of losing his beloved daughter to anyone–or anything. Desperate to save little Amy, he turned to the one woman who could help. Adam realized it might be dangerous to let Meg into his and Amy's lives–yet it was far more dangerous not to….

HIS WIFE WAS ALIVE, BUT SHE DIDN'T REMEMBER HIMNor did Leah Bradshaw–now Wells–remember the divorce papers she'd been carrying that night eighteen months ago when her car had plunged into the river and her body had disappeared. Now Roman had a chance to seduce her all over again and rekindle the passion they'd once shared. And he had every intention of winning her heart once more.But this Leah was different from the spontaneous woman he'd married. She was cautious, afraid. Was there more to her accident than he'd originally thought? And if so, could Leah's life still be in danger?Her lost memories held the answers. But unlocking the past could mean losing Leah's love forever….

The Original Sinners: The Red Years collection contains four unforgettable, erotic stories and one tantalising, provocative novella collection.THE SIREN Some love stories you never forget.She tore herself from the man she adored, who transformed her, who possessed her… who would have destroyed her.Now, she is adored by a man she must not have.Some books will change your world.She thinks she knows what it means to be pushed to her limits.She’s wrong.Be prepared… this is one of them.THE ANGELShe wanted him…Nora Sutherlin is hiding. On paper, she’s following her master’s orders – and her flesh is willing.More deeply, more strongly than she’d wanted anyoneBut her mind is wandering to a man from her past, whose hold on her heart is less bruising, but whose absence is no less painful. Instead of letting him make love to her, she’d let him go.This is the story of a summer that proves that love hurts.THE PRINCEOne man taught her to love…She left her old life for him. Now Nora is torn in two, wanting to fit into this new, innocent relationship, yet relentlessly hungering for her darker self…and Søren, the man she left behind.One man taught her to obey…While Nora’s trying on innocence for size, Søren is stepping ever further into decadence, determined to block out the agony of watching Nora walk away. Wills she ever choose to return to their life of glorious, addictive sin?Which man would you crave?THE MISTRESSShe is addictive… irresistible.Nora Sutherlin, Dominatrix-turned-literary-star, is held prisoner by two dangerous men. Under different circumstances she would enjoy this immensely. These men aren’t lovers, however, but tools of vengeance from an old adversary.Possessor of the hearts of two men, she plays her hardest hand.But her captor isn’t interested in play. Or pity. In Nora’s world, however, no one is ever truly powerless. Her friends and lovers will do anything to save her – even if the only certainty seems to be sacrifice and heartbreak.The stakes are high in a dangerous game of love, lust and passion.THE MISTRESS FILES: The Case of the Acting Actress, The Case of the Diffident Dom, The Case of the Reluctant Rock Star, The Case of the Secret Switch, The Case of the Broken BartenderWelcome to the private files of Nora Sutherlin, The Mistress.Kingsley Edge, owner of the 8th Circle BDSM club, has ordered her to compose client profiles so the other Dominatrices in his employ can learn from her expert erotic encounters. She’s the best Dominatrix at the club and her clients always leave satisfied.The Mistress’s first five cases are anything but vanilla…1. The young actress known as “America’s Sweetheart” who definitely isn’t innocent.2. The ex-Dom whose wife wants to experience the pleasure of domination – Nora can convince him to trust his wife’s desires.3. The rock star who says he’s researching a music video, but whose arousal makes Nora determined to prove he’s a sub.4 .The special client who’s secretly a Switch like Nora, both dominant and submi

He couldn't resist her innocence. . . Nick Coleman was one of Sydney's most eligible billionaires. Love 'em and leave 'em–that was Nick's mantra. But he couldn't do that to Sarah; he had promised he would act as her guardian and protect her. Yet he wanted her, badly. . .Sarah was soon to claim her inheritance. She'd be a sitting duck to predators looking for a rich, innocent girl. Perhaps it was Nick's responsibility to personally teach her how wicked and seductive a man could be. . . .

A Native American tracker makes it his mission to bring a missing child home, just in time for Christmas[unknown-8230] After two years, Sage Freeport had all but given up hope of seeing her little boy again[unknown-8230]until she met Dugan Graystone. They shared a disdain for local law enforcement, the same folks who’d hindered Sage’s efforts to find her son. As an expert tracker, the broad-shouldered Native American was sure he could find the child – even if he had to leave Texas to do it. Spending time with Sage, watching as she broke down every time a lead didn’t pan out, Dugan worked harder than he ever had before. Now, with Christmas just days away, Dugan knew Sage trusted him to give her the greatest gift of all: bringing Benji home.[unknown-8230]