BEAUTYOf course, Niki Keene had followed her sisters 1 to Hard Knox, Texas–the Keene triplets wereinseparable. And yes, she helped run their fledgling dude ranch. But when the townsfolk entered her in the Queen of the Cowgirls contest, she had to laugh. How could you be Queen of the Cowgirls when you were terrified of horses? Besides, she was sick to death of being «the beautiful one.»AND THE BEST…
Sarah Nevins is beside herself. Twelve years ago, the love of her life vanished, and she never got over it. Then, out of the blue, Alex Emerson reappears, still as sexy as ever. The heat between them is intense, but Sarah's not sure she wants to walk down that road again, great sex or not.Alex always knew he'd see Sarah again. He also knew she wouldn't be happy to see him. But he&ap…
A year ago Nick Ryder and Miranda Chase shared a steamy night that left more than just a few lipstick marks on his collar. When she didn't return his calls, Nick got the message loud and clear…this high-class woman wanted nothing more from a lowly cop. Yet they've met again, and Miranda needs his investigative talents. He can't refuse the tempting Miranda, but he can stay out of her…
THE BAD BOY'S ABOUT TO MEET HIS MATCH…Mackenzie Bliss is thrilled that her sister's life has turned out so well. Now, if only Mackenzie could have the same luck! Thanks to their bet, she's opened a new penny-candy store, dumped her lukewarm boyfriend and cut her hair! But when a sexy man from her past shows up at her home one night, Mackenzie's positive life couldn't be an…
Phoebe Devereaux could never forget Trace McGraw. In college he used his moves to give her a night she'd never forget.Now he's using those talents as a male stripper on the cruise ship where she works as a showgirl. But Phoebe can't afford to be distracted. She was hired to help the police nab some onboard mobsters. Still, Trace sure knows what turns her on….Undercover reporter Trac…
Jill Cassidy needed a fake fiance – fast. Morgan Price needed a savvy lawyer–immediately! The sexy contractor agreed to pretend he was madly in love with Jill and attend her sister Carly's wedding. In turn, Jill would settle his case pronto.But the rules of their 'engagement' were another matter. #1 No Touching, #2 No Kissing, #3 No Sex.As the charade continued, Morgan was soon beyo…
As his alter ego, Lord Sin, Ryan amassed a fortune by making women want him. But now that he's ready to put his past behind him, he can't keep his hands off the one woman determined to destroy him.Reporter Sunny Clary is on a mission–to disclose the true identity of legendary male stripper, Lord Sin. Only every tip-off leads her back to sexy playboy Ryan Malone. But what has her really c…
HE'S SWEET…Chef Kristoffer «Kit» Rex is hot, pure and simple. But for Sabrina Bliss, he's off-limits. Thanks to a bet with her sister, Sabrina can't sleep with a man for one year…unless she falls in love. With the help of a regular diet of chocolate, though, Sabrina manages to «simulate» the effects of sex without actually having it. Unfortunately, Kit doesn't want to play by t…
Photographer Cat McCade has no problem admitting she has a weakness for half-naked men. After all, she's gained national recognition for her men's underwear ads. Still, she's always very careful not to let any man get too close–until she has a fateful run-in with Texas Ranger Jesse Dane. And then she can't get him out of his clothes fast enough.…Jesse Dane is a loner–and likes …
The sexiest man Cricket Wilde never forgot, Tucker Manning, is now an assistant principal…and her boss! One look at him and this science teacher is dying to test if that long-ago chemistry is still there. But he's gone from Mr. Sizzling to Mr. Strictly-By- The-Book. There's nothing that Cricket likes more than bending the rules, and Tucker's cool facade makes her determined to melt …
Rule #1: Stick to plain black in cold weather Chicago lawyer Mallory Trent has always followed her mother's rules for being practical. But that won't attract attorney Carter Compton, the gorgeous package she'd love to unwrap this Christmas!Rule #2: When you travel, don't leave any dirty laundry behind When they're sent to Manhattan for a case, Mallory wishes she'd lef…
Roommates are off-limits… aren't they?Ariel Adams hates everything about the beach. So when circumstances force her to move into a small beach house, she's convinced life can't get worse. It can. The house isn't empty. Inside, sports gear, dirty towels, a giant dog…and Jake Renner– the sexy handyman fixing up the cottage– fill the rooms to overflowing. So much for privacy! How …
When the Keene triplets pulled up stakes and moved to Texas, they had no idea what they were getting into. The dude ranch they'd inherited was a wreck, plus, the townsfolk were downright hostile toward «that old reprobate Wil Keen's kin.»Dani Keene, «the smart one,» was determined to succeed regardless. All she needed were some brawny Texas hired hands to put things right. Only one man c…
After getting publicly dumped–again!–Kyra White is making some changes. And picking up the latest makeover book is her first move toward a new life. Following the step-by-step directions in Sex Kitten 101, Kyra sets out to conquer the male world. And she does it…very well. Suddenly every guy she comes across wants to take her to bed. Including her best friend, Michael…Architect Michael Romero has …
A brief trip to Dallas for a wedding offers veterinarian Cecily Connaught a chance to break her sexual dry spell and seduce a man, but she fears she's forgotten how. When she bumps into gorgeous Will Murchison, she's ecstatic.The hunk from her past would be a perfect one-night stand, she thinks–until Cecily learns he's taken. What she doesn't realize, though, is Will isn't…