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Lexie Forbes had come to Kansas looking for answers, but all she uncovered was a killer on her trail. Still, the FBI agent wasn't about to give up on her desperate search for the truth behind the suspicious death that sent her reeling…even if no one in the small, eerie town was talking. No one except sexy rancher Nick Walker.Nick had experienced his own share of tragedy and all he wanted was to be left alone. But refusing the gorgeous and persistent Lexie was tougher than roping cattle–especially once he realized they shared a very dangerous connection. Before long, Nick went from trying his best to ignore the sizzling tension between them to doing whatever he could to ensure Lexie didn't become the town's latest victim.

Ask your husband what he's been doing all those nights he claimed to be at the hospital…The aforementioned suggestion would never be welcomed by any woman who'd been married for the better (well, mostly) part of twenty years. But for Kate Hennessey, who was celebrating turning forty by taking a fabulous vacation with her two best friends, the timing was not the best.Does she go, or does she stay?She'll get the answer soon enough. And though her world may be rocked, maybe she can cope better than we think. Because design is her business, after all. You know, changing things around and putting the pieces together in a whole new way….

Sophie Katz's relationship with the irresistible and occasionally insufferable P.I. Anatoly Darinsky is on the fritz when a friend recruits Sophie's investigation skills to decode her possibly two-timing husband's strange behavior.When Sophie shows up in a short, red cocktail dress and her friend's hubby winds up dead, the loveable would-be sleuth can't help but take on the job.Suddenly plunged into a crazy world of campaign mudslinging, dirt-digging and cover-ups, Sophie begins to uncover some pretty dirty secrets indeed–involving a conservative congressional hopeful's involvement in the Furry community, a group of people who dress up in mascot-size stuffed animal costumes. Sex and politics, wouldn't you know?Way in over her head as usual, Sophie reluctantly–or not-so-reluctantly–enlists the help of her two-time sidekick and ex–Anatoly. Together they set out to determine who killed Eugene and why, and in the process can't resist falling for each other–again?

Unleash the untamed passions of the underworld in these deliciously wicked tales of paranormal romance.Sent away from Meadowsweet Farm after the tragic death of her mother, Hallie Muldoon has returned, determined to uncover the secrets that have kept her from her beloved childhood home. But some secrets are best left undisturbed. . . .Conjured by Hallie's dying grandmother, mysterious Trace Coltrane emerges from the mist with one purpose in mind: to protect Hallie and keep her safe from all harm. Much like a lone wolf, he is used to drifting. . . but Hallie's warmth leaves him yearning to fulfill her dream of home and family.As their newfound love grows, so do the dangers of secrets revealed. A past evil threatens to destroy all hope for the future with its simmering hatred. . . and Hallie is its target!

Ten years ago, Cassidy Harte had stood at the altar waiting for Zach Slater. And when he didn't show up–and was said to have disappeared with her brother's flirtatious wife–she did the only thing she could do. Held her head up high. Helped raise her motherless niece. And swore never to get involved with a man again.And then back into her life walked Zach–with an «I'm sorry» on his lips, an explanation she refused to hear and the vow that he would make her his once again. And this was one vow he was determined to keep….

Overjoyed at Maryanne's engagement, amateur sleuth Sophie Katz can't wait for the wedding vows and party toasts to begin. But then Dena–best friend, bridesmaid and all-around vixen–is mysteriously shot just after the announcement.Leave this to the authorities? No way. Dena may never walk again, and Sophie vows to marry her fists with the shooter's face.Problem is, the number of suspects is off the charts–from jaded lovers to anti-free-lovers to just plain old haters. Dena's made plenty of enemies thanks to her popular sex shop–and, yes, she's no saint–but really, who deserves to be shot?With an überlogical almost boyfriend condemning her vigilante quest, and a wedding planner going vicariously bridezilla over the dream princess wedding, Sophie's barely thinking straight. But if she can keep her cool (and avoid all errant taffeta), she just might nab her man and save the (wedding) day.Big if.

UNAUTHORIZED PASSIONJack Fury has been watching Celeste Fortune, waiting for the right moment to coincidentally meet her…and save her. But he doesn't know the sexy Celeste is an impostor! Cassie Boudreaux has been impersonating her cousin and doesn't bargain on a protector like Jack or a killer in pursuit. Now she'll need Celeste's entire feminine arsenal to outsmart one man and seduce another.INTIMATE KNOWLEDGEPenelope Moon can't believe her eyes when she sees her coma-stricken fiancé, Simon Decker, on board a passing yacht. But this Simon isn't the accountant she fell in love with. This man is tougher, stronger-sexier. Soon she's drawn into a deadly conspiracy. But will her heart end up as collateral damage…?

Two lighthearted, sexy looks at what happens when fantasy and reality collide!You Call This Romance!? by Barbara DalyLights, camera…oops!Cabot Brennen might be the sexiest man travel agent Faith Sumner has ever met, but she's not at all impressed by his idea of a romantic honeymoon. The jungle fantasy suite? Cameramen filming everything? And he has the gall to demand that Faith stand in for his betrothed, for a dry run. But the last straw is the fact that Faith would gladly put up with all of it, if she could be Cabot's bride….Are You for Real? by Barbara DalyBeauty and brains…what a curse!Chariiy Sumner is a scientist, not just another pretty face, and she intends to prove it! Disguising herself as a plain Jane, she ventures to win a position with the brilliant Dr. Jason Segal. But the only position Jason is interested in at the moment is horizontal. He wants a gorgeous woman to crave his body, not just his mind. Charity's more than willing to solve the devastatingy delicious doctor's problem, but how can she suddenly get real?