Helen Mittermeyer

One reckless night in London had changed D'Arcy Kincaid's life forever...one star-crossed night of passion with a man she had never been able to forget. Now, incredibly, five years later, Keele Petrakis strides back into her life. D'Arcy is assigned to do a story on Keele's shipping firm, but as they travel together from the sun-drenched Greek isles to the glittering towers of Manhattan, she must hide the passion that rages inside her like a storm. For Keele must never find out the secret that she has hidden from him for five long years...

A sea god whose brash smile promised paradise ... With his dark hair; sapphire eyes, and bronzed physique, Brace Coolidge was irresistible-- and he knew it! Destiny Smith figured she could hold her own with this modern-day Valentino who rode the waves with self-confidence, but even she never dreamed what a passionate embrace could lead to only three days later. Shadowed by dangers she couldn't see, haunted by betrayal he vowed was untrue, could they preserve a fated love? Woven of both turbulent emotion and sweet sensuality, Helen Mittermeyer's story explores the fascinating and complex struggle a true happily-ever-after requires! She'd always been a rebel who dared the world--and her family--to tell her no, but could the charming rogue who'd loved her in an instant tempt her into yielding her heart?

REX -- He Was Muscled, Bronzed, a Hercules Come to Life.... — He wasn't at all the kind of man she expected to apply for the job! Rex Dakeland had bedroom eyes, a great physique, and a pirate's grin -- why did he want to play butler to a single mom's delightfully chaotic household? Drew Laughlin suspected his motives, but she hated housework and cooking more than she let herself wonder about Rex's private agenda. The White-Hot Lightning of Desire Rex had promised an old friend to check up on Drew and her children, but keeping his secret felt too much like spying. Mesmerized by Drew's sweet fire, tempted by need that burned deep inside, he yearned to comfort her, to protect her -- and to make Drew his forever. Once unexpected love ensnared them both, could he win her trust and be her one and only?

From the moment she appeared across the crowded room, he had eyes only for her. Darius Chadwick felt his chest tighten with desire as Cygnet Melton, in golden silk, glided into his life. Their passion flared in a brilliant, unforgettable encounter. But a wonderful prelude was all they knew before Cyg fled in despair, certain she had shattered the dream they had made together. Dar pursued her relentlessly. In Saratoga, his words quieted her objections while his ardent embraces inflamed her.... Their hearts had collided in an instant; now could they seize the joy of enduring love?

Tragedy had struck her life again and again. The last time had left lovely Wyeth MacLendon a widow and driven her to Quebec's glorious Chateau Montbel. Perhaps here she could rest, begin again as part-owner of the magnificent resort hotel. But Colin MacLendon, her late husband's brash nephew, had other ideas. From the moment they met he had shown his determination to sweep her off her feet, to proclaim himself lord of the manor and master of her destiny. Never before had Wyeth felt such rage - or such passion. He claimed her more completely than any man she had ever known. But bad luck seemed to stalk her every step...Could she offer him a love she knew was jinxed?

After six years her secret was public knowledge, and the one man she had tried to avoid finally knew the truth: Rennie Gilbert, famed children's book author, was Lee Chatham, the wife who had deserted him so long ago. Price Chatham reeled her back into his life with the passion and rage of a man with a score to settle and ready knowledge of how to bait his prey. There was another man in her life...until Price's cruel kisses rekindled the embers that had never really died. She had thought she wanted a quiet kind of love, but when price took he in his arms, she was lost, and her treacherous heart threatened to give her legal husband and wedded enemy the sweetest vengeance of all...

Was he, or wasn't he...her husband? Widowed, wealthy and beautiful Madeline Stone was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a fashion designer. Then, six years after being lost at sea, her prodigal husband returned. And to Madeline's amazement the newfound Russell Stone was nothing like the old, womanizing rascal she'd married. Her new man was loving and considerate, kind, romantic and...very sexy. Madeline found herself doing something she thought she would never do--falling in love with her husband! Now Madeline faces a dilemma: Should she accept her happily-ever-after ending, or should she expose the troubled, yet loving stranger who now shares her bed?

Thane was a hunk to be sure, Tru admitted, but was he a man to be sure of? Feeling dizzy and happy and just a bit reckless was a wonderful change for her from the months of hurt and struggle as her marriage was ending, but could she find a place in Thane's fast-lane life? — Thane cherished her, melting her resistance with tender embraces -- nothing was going to stand in their way, now that the Fates had brought them together. But when old sorrows forced her to choose between hurting the man she'd come to love and giving up her new dreams. Tru ran. Yet there was no escaping a man who'd met his destiny. Thane would fight with loving weapons drawn for the lady who'd bewitched his heart, but could he prove that his caring was a magic to trust?

Enthralled It wasn't Teel's habit to lie--but then, Chazz Herman, with his devastating golden eyes and glittery jet-set world, was a dangerous man. He'd stop at nothing to get a woman he wanted--and he wanted every inch of Teel. Mystique Misty Carver, professionally known as Mystique, knows all too well what Lucas Stuyvesant Harrison wants. Each night he watches her play the piano in the posh Edwardian Room of Manhattan's Terrace Hotel. Several times he approaches her. But, though he owns the hotel, Misty's determined he'll never own her! No Gentle Possession Zen and Damon Their love was like no other-tempestuous, impassioned, unrestrained. Then they threw it all away, thoughtlessly betraying their God-given gift. Heaven itself seemed to frown in disapproval.

Shortly after the new girl in Mystique, Presley Caine, touches his body, seventeen-year-old Bauer Grant comes back to life at his own funeral--unfortunately a sinister government agency suspects there is a cause and effect.

The Rugged Hunk with Midnight Blue Eyes... — Cullen Dempsey was Mr. Tall, Dark, and Persistent, Krystal Wynter admitted with a sigh. She'd come to Seattle to start over in a town where no one knew her... where nobody could link her with the scandalous headlines that had once broken her heart and shattered her life. Now this fierce protector had invaded her privacy and claimed her with a passionate abandon that awakened old fears. Cullen cherished his mysterious lady and longed to possess her fragile beauty, but how could he defend her against an enemy she refused to face? Krystal knew Cullen would consider her secret a terrible betrayal, but once she'd let herself care for him, she was lost -- ensnared in a web of desire that kept her from running away. He'd commanded her surrender and vowed to earn her trust, but her lips tasted more of innocence than untruth. Could the sweet force of his loving burn away old pain and help her put sorrow to rest forever?

COULD HE WIN A VIOLET-EYED VIXEN WHO VOWED SHE WOULDN'T BE WOOED? — She was beautiful, spirited, a flame-haired dynamo whose lips promised heaven, but Aaron Burcell had to discover why his missing racehorse was grazing in Dynasty Jone's pasture! Honeysuckle Farm had been her sanctuary until Aaron breached the walls that kept her safe from sorrow. Once the handsome rebel knew all her secrets, would she stop racing from the past?

Karen Sinclair was deeply ashamed of her brief, inglorious love affair with Alexis Whitney seven years earlier. Since then she'd settled down - with an interesting job and a steady boyfriend. Everything was so calm and pleasant that when Alexis unexpectedly came back into her life, Karen was shocked to realize she still found him disturbingly attractive. But Alexis hadn't been the least bit interested in marraige all those years ago. And with his beautiful stepmother, Michelle, around, why should he be interested now...?

He was a Wall Street legend -- the man with the golden touch. Venus had heard the stories about Eli Weldon-Tate, but nothing could have prepared her for the man himself. Strong, decisive, formidable, Eli gave life to his legend as he swept Venus off her feet. — But Venus Wayne had to be careful. She'd lost so much... her business, her partner, her home. She couldn't afford to lose her heart, too. But with each caress, with each heady kiss and tender touch, Eli was winning her over. And Eli Weldon-Tate was a man who played for keeps.

In Freedom, where Thinkers rule and Rules should never be broken, Raine, daughter of the Director, is expected to spy on her roommate, Vi, and report back to him in case heavy brainwashing is not enough to prevent Vi from remembering the secrets he is anxious to keep hidden.

IN AN EXOTIC LAND OF BRIGHT BEAUTY AND DARK SHADOWS, COULD SHE TRUST DESIRE OR THE PROMPTINGS OF HER HEART? — Perhaps it was the hint of mystery that first drew Deba McCloud to the reclusive multimillionaire, Wolf Clinton. A lithe blond beauty, she had come to Mexico pursued by her own past. Fate had brought her to Rancho Lobo and the ruggedly handsome man who suddenly offered her all the intimate pleasures she'd always dreamed about. Despite his maddening arrogance and her feisty independence, they'd struck wild sparks from the start. But what began as a chance encounter soon became an idyllic passion -- swims in his private lagoon, trips to exotic locales in his helicopter, and the promise of tomorrow and forever in his arms. But even as she was drawn closer by Wolf's seductive desire, Deba sensed the veil of secrets that threatened to destroy the happiness they had found. He was the one man who offered everything she had ever yearned for. But could she put her life in his hands... could she trust him with her heart?

Morrigan Llywelyn is coerced into marrying a Scottish Clan chieftain. She finds him an attractive, if arrogant, partner. As time passes she becomes afraid he will uncover her dark past because it would jeopardise her growing love for him.