Crystal Green

He's dark and he's dangerous. But reporter Gemma Duncan wants to break the story of businessman Damien Theroux's rumored underground dealings—which means she'll have to deal with the devil himself.Posing as a waitress, Gemma scores a job at one of Theroux's legit restaurants so she can snoop for info. When the bad boy of New Orleans takes an immediate interest in his new employee, Gemma finds herself falling under his seductive spell.Soon Gemma is lost in a shadowy world of naughty sex games, acting out her wildest fantasies with this dangerous man. Part of her knows she has to get her story and get out of there ASAP. But another part wants to see just how far these games will go....

It all started with a game of dress up... Until now, tomboyish and workaholic ranch owner Nicki has suppressed her sexy hankerings...despite the temptation of her hottie-hot-hot ranching neighbor, Shane Carter. It took a makeover and a Halloween party to transform Nicki from nice to naughty. But when a mix-up finds Shane slipping into her bedroom -- and her bed! -- Nicki decides it's time to take her new look (and Shane) for a spin! Now Nicki is ready to play, and Shane can't help but want more. And more. But this is supposed to be a temporary arrangement... So what happens to their role-playing hanky-panky when they run into their real selves? Heroine: Nicki Wade

It's a Bridal Basket Auction! Bachelors, bid now and win a night you will never forget… Forget baked goods and innocent picnics -- Margot Walker's "anonymous" basket is all about risqué and reward! Eighty pieces of paper are tucked inside, each listing a different destination. And each destination is an erotic promise…. Of course, you'll be betting against cowboy Clint Barrows (whom the ladies consider to be walking sex in a Stetson). Clint knows Margot is the one who got away, and he's determined to find out exactly what is in her basket…and meet each naughty adventure with one of his own!

Juliana Thompsen always hated her family's ridiculous feud with the Coles. Especially since sexy Tristan Cole has haunted her hottest dreams since high school! But now she's traveling to exotic, erotic Japan on family business, and she's looking for someone to make her forget all those naughty thoughts about Tristan. Until he shows up on his own family business! And once they both realize the sexual heat burning between them is mutual, they decide to indulge in all the sensual experiences Japan has to offer. Their encounter is wild. Hot. Unrestrained! And it turns out to be much more than a fling. But will their love last once the sun goes down?

HOOKED ... BY MISS INDEPENDENT? One glance at fiercely single Laurel Redmond, and Sawyer Fortune was a goner. It wasn't her blonde hair or her blue eyes - super rich, super flirtatious Sawyer could have his pick Beauties in Red Rock. No, what made Laurel stand out was her unspoken message that she just wasn't into him. All Laurel really wanted was for the cocky, well-heeled rancher to leave her alone. She'd lived enough heartache to know that Sawyer was trouble she couldn't afford. Yet the trademark Fortune charm was slowly reeling her in. All right, she saw, what would be the harm of just one ... little ... Affair? No harm at all - until mister I Don't suddenly decided he wanted the bride!

When a bombshell secret rocked the powerful Barron dynasty, billionaire Tyler headed to the only place that had ever felt like home: the family's Texas ranch. He wasn't interested in sweeping the scandals under the rug or forgiving all the lies. And he certainly wasn't interested in a relationship with the woman who claimed she could help make his problems disappear. PR genius Zoe Velez had been hired to clean up the Barrons' public sins, and for the sake of her own family's name she was determined to succeed. Only, it was hard to ignore the genuine pain Tyler was hiding…and the potent desire that wouldn't let her turn her back on him. But could she forget the past and let this passionate cowboy claim her heart—forever?

FROM INSTANT HEIRESS... Her billionaire mentor's invitation to go sailing with his family seemed a timely break for diver Katsu "Kat" Espinoza. Until she saw the yacht's captain--Will Ashton, her treacherous, still-too-appealing ex--and her mentor made a shocking announcement: Kat was his newest heir! TO PREY? She could handle the angry accusations, the ice-cold shoulders. But when the boat was wrecked, stranding them all on a deserted island, Kat suspected that someone had a more permanent solution in mind. With the survivors looking to her for leadership and Will being maddeningly secretive, Kat considered who among them might be truly dangerous. Then the survivors began to disappear, one...by one....

Hollywood passion PR rep Paul can have any woman he wants—except Gwen. Taking plain-Jane Gwen out as a favour was supposed to be his ticket in. But after one night why is he so ready to dive back into bed with her? When Callie’s on-air sex tips result in a West Coast book tour, even threats against her aren’t going to slow her down. She gets a bodyguard—Luke. And so begins a dangerous and sensual road trip. When Fiona saunters into Sean’s office his libido roars into overdrive. Sean’s fierce competitive streak emerges when she bets him that they could embark on a steamy one-month fling—without getting attached… With love…from the city of dreams

Describes the political culture and tradition of Texas and how it has influenced George W. Bush, the country, and the world.

"I want to be your husband again."He had almost lost them. Now Travis had come home determined to be the family man Mei and their little girl needed.It was a family growing by leaps and bounds if Mei's burgeoning belly was any indication....Mei had never stopped loving Travis but things had changed when he was off saving the world. Now more than ever she needed him to be a full-time husband and father. She needed to know once and for all--was he in...or was he out?