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City girl Lily Quintano came to tiny Hades, Alaska, to get away from men. Her cheating ex-fiancé had turned her heart to stone–or so she thought.For the minute she saw Max Yearling, her pulse started racing. She had to avoid the sexy sheriff at all costs. But in a town the size of Hades, heated encounters with the handsome local hero were inevitable…and way too enjoyable.Max Yearling didn't believe in love–his deadbeat father made sure of that. So why did he feel the need to keep an eye on the pretty Ms. Lily? Perhaps she might get lost in the wilderness…or even better, lose herself in his strong, protective arms….

LUCY LAKE'S RULES1. Anything can be cured by shopping.2. A little extra sleep can't hurt (even if it might cost you your job!).3. Only when you're absolutely, positively desperate do you dare move back home!So not quite sure of her next step, Lucy has turned her attention to her late mother's garden. With old Mr. Polhemus's help, surely she can bring some life back into the roses? Oops. The new (i…e., definitely notold!) gardener has some ideas about what Lucy should be doing–and not doing.But sometimes the best outfits appear in the least likely places. And it looks as though something is finally about to bloom….

A last-minute murder confession threw lawyer Abbie Winslow's world into a tailspin since she'd believed her client innocent. Having discovered his guilt, she tried to keep him in prison. But when her plan didn't work, her crazed client went free…and vowed to punish her for her betrayal.While in hiding, Abbie rekindled her passion for Jace Rogan, her first love and a man who deserved a woman without secrets. Though years had passed, their attraction still sizzled. And yet, just as Abbie felt safe in their budding relationship, her greatest fear came true–a murderer had tracked her down. She'd finally found true love…but would she stay alive to enjoy it?

It was at her mother's wedding that Devon met the rude, arrogant and irritatingly sexy Jared Holt. Powerless to ignore his sizzling charisma, within a few hours Devon was sharing a reckless night with him…. Sleeping with a stranger wasn't something Devon had ever done before. But within weeks came the consequences of her whirlwind affair–a hasty marriage based on lust, all for the sake of their unborn baby….

On the run from the murderer of her best friends, missionary Gracie Benson is all alone in Siberia. What she doesn't know is that she has in her possession a medical secret that will save millions of lives–or cost hers.Trying to keep her alive is an FSB agent, a man pursued by his own demons, including a killer who destroyed his father's life. He and Gracie find themselves in a decades-old mystery of betrayal and Cold War secrets. Only with the help of their friends–a group of Americans and Russians committed to freedom–can they outwit the old guard…and save Gracie's secret, as well as her life.

Hugh McGillivray is stunned when he fishes a sexy woman out of the ocean. But even Pelican Cay's most determined playboy is tempted by beautiful Sydney St. John….Sydney needs to escape her deeply unattractive business partner, who's demanding that she marry him. What if she agrees to Hugh's solution–pretend to be his wife? But that means they have to act married, and share a bed!

HE DIDN'T LOOK MUCH LIKE A DETECTIVE….Maybe it was the whole Southern comfort thing–the sinfully rich accent, that lazy smile, his heated touch, kindness that nearly disarmed her. But Robin Andrews knew better than to trust a man…especially this one. Did Detective Mitch Winton really have her best interest in mind? Or was he just toying with his prime suspect?The cosmopolitan beauty hadn't killed anyone. Mitch would stake his badge on it–and, in fact, he did. Because he was going above and beyond the call of duty to figure out who had killed Robin's estranged husband and why the killer was suddenly after her. But it wasn't his badge he was worried about losing…it was his heart.

With his unique power and handsome, brooding strength, Anthony was on a collision course with the destiny that awaited him in the mountains of New Mexico. His goal–take down Titan, the man who'd murdered his mother and torn his family apart.Then a woman got in his way, a reporter who wanted Titan for her own scoop. Nothing could stop Melina Becker–except for the sexual tension that flared between them like lightning and burned twice as bright. As much as Anthony wanted her, Melina was a complication he didn't need–not when, miles away, his nemesis awaited him. But neither he nor Melina could imagine the fate Titan had in store for them….

The cry for help came at night, during final roundup. But nothing could prevent Conner Calhoun from rescuing his brother' s widow and her two children. From the moment he' d laid eyes on Abigail, he' d wanted her, but she wasn' t his to have. And now he' d moved his forbidden love onto his ranch, where the secret between them had nowhere to hide….Every time he tousled Cody' s hair, every time he cuddled little Miss Sarah, he was reminded of impossible wishes… and a gift given out of love. But honor demanded he not claim for his own what was never meant to be– unless, of course, Abby wanted the same thing… .

How does a girl sweep a guy off his feet?Thanks to an amazingly efficient business manager, Lily Reaves finds herself teetering–in stilettos, no less–on the brink of distinction now that her line of come-get-me pumps shows every sign of becoming a huge success. Which is why James's announcement that he's leaving brings her to earth with an unpleasant thump.Before his arrival, everything was a mess. Even finding a lover was impossible, which was why she'd discarded them like so many ill-fitting shoes. Hmm. Could James be the perfect «fit» for both her business and pleasure? If so, she'll have to curb that occasional urge to open her mouth–and insert high heel!It's going to be war!