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An unexpected phone call from a frantic, estranged friend sent scientist Kate Murphy to a rural town in Georgia.But neither woman made the meeting. Kate's friend died mysteriously. And Kate herself was trapped in a horrific accident until rescued by Nolan Price, her friend's handsome boss. And the widowed single father might know more about secrets and lies than he was telling.Offered refuge in his house–which happened to be in the dark woods that so scared her friend–Kate sought the truth. But what she found would shock her–and her faith–to the core.

Millionaire Joe Romano's surprise birthday gift is a live-in cook–Lucinda Barry. But the beautiful, blue-blooded blonde can't even fry an egg, so Joe instantly realizes it's all a scheme to find him a suitable wife!Joe decides to take his revenge on Lucinda and his matchmaking Italian grandmother by playing them at their own game. Surely Lucinda won't mind sharing his bed as part of her domestic duties?

Help…murder.Those were her brother's last words before their phone connection was lost. So Anita Teel rushes to Arizona to find her only relative right away. But no one–from his employer to the police–will take her seriously. Except for Booker Scott, the hardened rancher whose heart she broke. Now, Anita has no choice but to put her fragile trust in Booker once again. As they race across the deadly desert, the rescue mission becomes a test–a challenge to see if they can overcome their pride, and their past, in time to save her brother's life.

Sold–to the highest bidder! The purchase might be just the result of a winning bid at a charity auction, but the thought of sharing a confined space with her old flame is making Kate Hayden lose her cool. Tyler James is six feet four inches of well-muscled Navy SEAL.It's his job to stay in control. But something about Kate and the past they share is utterly irresistible. He has one week with Kate. . . and that week will be all about pleasure. . .

It's instinct. When NCIS agent Rory Farrell hears a woman scream, he reacts.But even after he saves her from abduction, Rory can't get the beautiful and fragile Tabitha Beaumont out of his mind. Especially when he finds a connection between Tabitha and his latest murder investigation. She needs protection–Rory's protection–while Rory needs answers Tabitha doesn't even realize she holds. Yet how can he find the truth without betraying Tabitha's trust? Soon, Rory must decide what matters most–keeping his objective distance, or keeping Tabitha, in his arms and under his protection, forever.

Your desire for me is apparent. Tell me everything I wish to know, and I will reward you with a night of pleasure.Tatiana Patrescu's people have been at war with the gargoyle clans for centuries. A powerful witch, she has prepared to fight them her whole life…until a mission goes awry and she is captured by the most dangerous gargoyle warrior of them all, Lucien Korzah.Despite their feud, Tatiana feels an uncanny connection and attraction to Lucien–especially when daylight transforms him into a handsome human. And when Lucien unleashes his own brand of seduction on the innocent sorceress, she cannot resist their forbidden passion….

Penny Jordan needs no introduction as arguably the most recognisable name writing for Mills & Boon. We have celebrated her wonderful writing with a special collection, many of which for the first time in eBook format and all available right now.True love needs no approval Lucas had always urged Lindsay to take charge of her own life, even though it meant defying her father's wishes. All that changed, however, the day Lucas was left in charge of Lindsay's inheritance – and her fate. Quite suddenly Lucas withdrew his support and directed Lindsay to marry according to her father's will. He made it painfully clear that Lindsay could no longer turn to him for warmth and affection.But by the time she'd resigned herself to a future without passion with a man she did not love, Lucas changed his mind again.

Tullah Richards knows she shouldn't be fantasizing about her boss. She'd come into the company convinced she'd despise the womanizing Saul Crighton.But the more she works—and socializes—with him, the more she comes to realize that this devoted single father of three young children is perfect marriage material. She knows it—she just has to find a way to prove it to Saul.Follow the turbulent lives of the Crighton family in this dramatic sequel to A Perfect Family and The Perfect Seduction"Women everywhere will find pieces of themselves in Jordan's characters." —Publishers Weekly

Jane was fascinated with Liam McGuire, a sexy, brooding man with a troubled soul and it was obvious that Liam's desire for her was barely held in check.One out-of-control, passion-filled night later, and Jane was in trouble. Not only had she fallen in love with Liam, she could be pregnant as well! Knowing Liam had vowed never to risk his emotions and marry again, could Jane bear the thought of a proposal just for the baby's sake?

When Kate met Hollywood producer Santino Rossi, she was swept away. He was unaware of her innocence, or of the baby they made that night. That sensuous evening is forever etched on Santino's mind–so when Kate appears in Rome, five years later, he's ready for a rerun of their passionate affair.The only problem is Kate's obvious evasion of his attentions. Santino is determined to find out what she's hiding. . . . And get her back in his bed!

RUN AND DON'T STOP! Those were her former boyfriend's last words. Before the thugs he associated with murdered him in cold blood. Now they're after Marie Parnell. She flees with her five-year-old daughter–until car trouble strands her in Serenity, Arkansas. The handsome mechanic who promises to get her back on the road is suspicious–and purposely slow.With nowhere to turn and nowhere left to run, Marie tells Seth Whitfield everything. About her past, about finding faith, about how safe she feels with him. He vows to protect her and her child. But Seth isn't exactly who he says he is….