Cathy Yardley

When his chef eloped with the masseuse, Captain Jack McCullough knew he'd have to pitch in to keep his four-star yacht afloat. Too bad he didn't know one end of the galley from the other, but he did have the looks, the charm and...the jilted bride?Dodging caterers' bills instead of confetti, jobless Chloe Winton did what every suddenly-single woman should. She talked herself into taking the week-long honeymoon cruise her former fiance had paid for. (Yes—for the whole week!) But when she meets the hot, sexy—do-gooding—captain, she's not sure the six days and seven nights will be enough!

An innocent beauty, trapped in sleep....Sheltered from society, Aurora Jacquard has yet to feel the sweet release of physical love. Then, on the night she is about to give in to temptation, she inexplicably falls into a deep coma.A handsome prince, determined to discover her secrets...Jacob White is one of the best neurologists in the world, and he intends to awaken Aurora from her virginal slumber. But when she begins to invade his dreams every night, beckoning him into a sensuous place of lust and danger, Jacob realizes there's more to this woman than meets the eye.It will take more than a kiss to wake her up...Trapped in a world of erotic dreams, Aurora and Jacob must surrender to their deepest darkest desires...but how far are they willing to go?

A desperate beauty enslaved . . .Nadia Bessonova's career-criminal father has deadly enemies-and to save him, his devoted daughter is willing to make a bargain with the devil himself. She will surrender completely, body and spirit, to the dangerous Dominic Luder, and submit to his every whim.A tormented beast enthralled . . .Haunted by inner demons and hiding away in his dark, secluded manor, Dominic is mesmerized by his sensuous prisoner who inflames his bestial lust. But Nadia is no mere plaything. At once fearful, willing, and wildly passionate, she brings his most breathtaking erotic fantasies to life-and thaws his cold, wounded heart.A perilous path to a happy ending . . .But Nadia never dreamed she'd become slave to her own desires in a savage game of seduction and revenge. And now that he has tasted ecstasy, will a jealous, magnificent beast be able to relinquish his prize?

Sophie Jones can't believe her eyes when a blond Adonis by the name of Mark McCann steps forward to offer her a ride when her flight's canceled. Mark's deep Southern drawl spikes her pulse and she's willing to bet he'd make an incredible lover.Mark's only too willing to oblige the lady. Until they realize they're chasing the same dream—a rich account that's critical to their respective companies. Now sleeping with the enemy ought to be absolutely out of the question for him and Sophie. But their bodies are telling them something else….

Biting the Apple- Jo Leigh - Aspiring journalist Trish Avalon has just won a fantasy wedding in Manhattan. But there's a small Trish isn't engaged. She decides to convince her high school sweetheart to be her groom - just for the week! Sweeter than Wine - Cathy Yardley - Hedonistic playboy Chad McFee was ready to sell the winery he'd inherited, until winemaker Lelia Fairmont hands him a challenge he can't resist. And he'll show her - as soon as his muscles stop aching. Back to You - Sarah Mayberry - In Sydney a woman comes face-to-face with the man she swore would never hurt her again. But when they agree to an intense, no-strings fling, she wonders if she's gotten in way over her head...and her heart! Forgotten Lover - Emilie Rose - In Atlanta a woman lies in a hospital bed after a serious accident. But when the hospital calls her emergency contact - her ex-lover - she's horrified she doesn't remember him? Worse still, she might be falling for him...again! Trouble in Paradise - Jill Marie Landis - Carrie Evans is in Hawaii for a dream getaway wedding - with rain, a missing dress and absent guests. Is there enough Hawaiian magic to turn these nightmarish nuptials into the best day of her life?

He wants in. So does she. The Pledge: Scott Farrell, recovering Boring Guy. The Goal: Membership in an ultrasecret consortium of urban adventurers. The Conditions: Select three insane challenges. Tell no one. Survive. The Complication: Amanda Wheeler, sexy girl next door. Scott never mentioned The Player's Club, but Amanda's onto him. She'll keep quiet and help him get in...if he'll nominate her for membership. It's a dirty little deal that launches the normally nice neighbors into a world of skydiving, burlesque -- and adrenaline-soaked sex that gets better every single time. Not everyone's happy about the new recruits, however. And initiation may be a lot tougher than either of them expected....