Carrie Alexander

A summer holiday in the desert - what had she been thinking? Extreme heat? Scorpions? Senior citizens? Check. This home-swap vacation had seemed like such a great idea at the time.. Huh. Yet Alice Potter might actually get the romantic adventure she's only ever dreamed about, as resort manager Kyle Jarreau sends her adrenaline into overdrive. Sadly, the resort frowns on socializing with guests, and Kyle has always been a stickler for rules.. Until now. Seems Alice can be quite tempting when she puts her mind to it. But can they keep their romance a secret or will their Arizona fling burn them both?

Isabel Beebe thinks she's cursed in the romance department. Her teenage crush, Ford Hendrix, ignored all her letters. Her husband left her for another…man. So Isabel has come home to dust off her passion for fashion and run the family bridal shop until her parents are ready to sell it. Then she'll pursue her real dreams. At least, that's the plan, until sexy, charming Ford returns and leaves her feeling fourteen all over again….. Seeing Isabel all grown-up hits bodyguard trainer Ford like a sucker punch. Back when heartbreak made him join the military, her sweet letters kept him sane. Now he can't take his eyes -- or his lips -- off her. The man who gave up on love has a reason to stay in Fool's Gold forever -- if three little words can convince Isabel to do the same.

A TRUE GEM CONCEALED..."No more bad choices, no more mistakes." High-octane lawyer Marissa Suarez is determined to make that her new personal mantra after drop-kicking her latest manipulative boyfriend to the curb. Why can't she just learn to love the good guys for once — like her best friend (and hottie) Jamie Wilson?When a chance encounter at the airport leaves Marissa in possession of the exotic White Star amulet, she and Jamie are swept under its heady influence...and give in to their hot fantasies. But someone else is interested in Marissa's charm. Someone who will stop at nothing to regain what was lost.

The best place to spend a cold Christmas night is in his bed! Talking in Your Sleep… - Samantha Hunter When Rafe discovers he’s the star of neighbour Joy’s X-rated sleep talk he’s determined to give her the ultimate sensual Christmas gift! Unwrapped – Carrie Alexander Karina is famous for her decadent aphrodisiac choclate. And once it works its magic on molten-hot man Alex, he’ll be just the Christmas treat she needs. Kiss & Tell – Alison Kent Hot-shot journalist Caleb intends to seduce sultry singer Candy Cane. But can Candy’s alter ego, shy Miranda, reveal her true identity in time for Christmas?

Artist Mia Kerrigan is anything but dull. When you decorate other people's bodies with edible paint, you can't be! But magazine publisher Julian Silk isn't sure Mia's sexy lifestyle is right for him. After all, he's a respected businessman. When Mia dares him to relax and let loose, though, he's intrigued...and more than ready for a taste of the wild side! Sure, Mia's attracted to Julian--who wouldn't be? He's hot, sexy and rich! His only downfall? He knows he's all three. It's going to take a lot for Julian to prove to Mia that she's more than just another fling. After all, he is Bachelor #17 according to one of the country's biggest gossip magazines. Can he show her that she's #1 in his life or only in his bed...?

The owners of Sinfully Sweet, an upscale sweets shop, want to test their theory that chocolate is the ultimate aphrodisiac. So they conduct an unorthodox study, disguised as a Valentine's Day promotion. When the unsuspecting customers start grabbing up the chocolates--the experimental results go right off the charts Sensible Rebecca Moore impulsively decides to take up the offer of millionaire playboy Connor Bassett to have a wildly erotic fling. Uptight Daniel Montgomery and free-spirited Carlie Pratt find out that opposites don't just attract, they set the sheets on fire Kel Martin and Darcy Scott, who shared a one-night stand five years ago, are suddenly back in bed together--and they can't get out But the ultimate test is...when the last of the chocolates melt in their mouths, will the passion remain?

Here are three captivating stories filled with the joy of the season and the miracle of love. Includes "Christmas Stranger" by Joan Hohl, "Jake's Christmas" by Elizabeth Bevarly, and "Room at the Inn" by Marilyn Pappano.

Why can't everybody just leave him alone? All Sean Rafferty wants is solitude to recover from a gunshot wound. That's why he's here on Maine's isolated Osprey Island: to heal and move on. But how can he face going back to being a Massachusetts state police officer since he's sworn off ever playing hero again?Unfortunately, Sean can't avoid heroics when neighboring Connie Bradford's daughter keeps getting into trouble. And the fiercely independent Connie makes it clear she doesn't need a rescuer-- reluctant or otherwise. The mother-and-daughter antics make his solitude seem almost too quiet. Despite himself, Sean finds this pair wrestling their way into his heart...as if they belong there.