Julie Kistler

His senses were all-powerful... Caught in a cave-in, photojournalist Lucas Blackthorn was buried in a labyrinth under an ancient palace. When he emerged, he'd developed superacute senses. He kept them secret, but they made the world outside Blackthorn Manor almost impossible to bear... Only Lucas's childhood crush, Gilly Quinn, was determined to lure Lucas from his lair. But she had another project, too — to clean up her dangerous neighborhood. And when that landed her in hot water, a mysterious crime avenger magically appeared! Gilly quickly began to call for 'Nightshade,' her sexy rescuer — and to wish that he and Lucas could be one and the same man. And then suddenly she began to suspect her crazy wish was more than a fantasy...

Angele Benet's past is unknown. And her arrival at BelleRose as Ryan Tremayne's bride is not entirely welcomed. Determined to see Ryan disinherited, his devious cousin vows to rid the plantation of the seductive beauty. But Angele's warmhearted spirit revives Ryan's ailing father - and her mysterious charm sparks a blaze of desire in her wary husband. Nearly destroyed once by the pain of her past, Angele's future faces destruction at the hands of Ryan's cousin. And when his lies and deceptions cause Angele to doubt Ryan's faithfulness - and herself - she is forced to choose between her pride and the only man who has given her heart the wings to soar.

Hot prospects? Chicago cop Jake Calhoun is used to playing by the rules. But that's all for nothing when he's forced to team up with civilian insider Zoe Kidd, posing as romantic honeymooners at a resort. Flaky Zoe has no real job, reads tarot cards and claims to be psychic -- not exactly ''marriage'' material for Jake. But her pert little body -- and the cozy bedroom -- has him constantly thinking about s-e-x. Zoe's never met anyone like sexy, blue-eyed Jake. Okay, so he's got too many rules and is far too straight, but his karma is calling out to her. And she's determined to help play detective on his quirky case, despite his protests. But as they maintain their cover as loving newlyweds, it's harder and harder to stop thinking about s-e-x. The prospects for them slipping under the covers are heating up!

Keira's home is Black Pearl Ranch, where she helps train problem ponies - and lives the dream ... Reed Walters' new pony, Wildflower, is beautiful but untrained. Keira warns Reed not to push her too hard, but he insists on showing her off at the local rodeo. Disaster strikes: Wildflower bolts from the arena. Keira and her sister head off into a snowstorm to find her, forgetting the one golden rule - always stick together ...

IT WENT FROM BAD Lucie Webster is miserable! On the night of her thirtieth birthday, she's bridesmaid #13 at her younger sister's Scottish themed wedding. Sipping champagne for courage, Lucie decides to discard her scratchy kilt and have a fling with one of the safe ushers. TO BED... But an accidental hotel key mix-up lands Lucie in a sinful romp in the wrong four-poster--with the wild and sexy best man! TO BEDLAM... Ian Mackintosh is shocked--and delighted--by the gorgeous female who's appeared in his bed. Footloose and fancy free, he's ready to continue the fling. But a mortified Lucie is convinced she's made a mistake. Especially when her gorgeous indiscretion keeps luring her back under the covers!

He was packing heat...and more While following a hot tip, Chicago policeman Cooper Calhoun runs smack into gorgeous Violet O'Leary. The sexy brunette FBI agent is no shrinking violet, however. She's tough, no-nonsense, and not exactly thrilled when Coop proposes they join forces on this puzzling case. Sure, they're after the same con-artist suspect, but Violet is feeling territorial in more ways than one. Except this hotshot rookie cop keeps distracting Violet -- by kissing her senseless, touching her emotions...seducing her body. But when Coop takes out the handcuffs, Violet doesn't know whether to run...or go for it! True Blue Calhouns Watch out for these sinfully sexy, very arresting brothers!

When Daisy Van Renn began to search for clues in her grandfather's madcap treasure hunt, the rules were strict -- no press, and no professionals. But what about partners? Because it seemed, rules or no rules, that Peter Devlin has signed on for the duration. Daisy's feelings were mixed. The suave, renegade Mr. Devlin had a knack with Grandfather's sphinx-like clues, and their wild dash through Long Island and Manhattan was taking them ever closer to the mysterious treasure. Yet Daisy repeatedly found herself in barely legal, shockingly risque situations that Peter, quite suspiciously, seemed to find amusing. Grandfather would never have approved of Daisy's partner; Daisy wasn't even sure she did!

Known as the Grande Dame of the Rockies, The Stanley Hotel had its share of legends. But when a mysterious stranger gave front-desk manager Hayley Austin a magic golden apple, she didn't know she was about to make history. The apple was famous -- as Hayley soon discovered when a horde of apple hunters descended upon The Stanley. Hayley was caught up in the fever, which is why she told no one about her newest possession. Not even Mason Wilder. With his steely blue eyes, Mason was the man Hayley had dreamed of, the man her heart wished for. Was it sheer coincidence? Or was the apple truly magic?

Something marvelous and magical happened to Kristina Castleberry when she ignored the Christmas spirit one day in Chicago. The Spirit of Christmas came to Kristina... It all began when a kindly, bearded gentleman with a twinkle in his eye and a knowing grin on his face delivered a long-lost letter to Kristina, a letter that opened up a world of make-believe and dreams come true. And when Tucker Bennett, disarmingly candid and boyishly enthusiastic, swept her off her feet, Kristina, for the first time in years, made a Christmas wish. It was a big wish, but the most marvelous thing about Christmas is that Santa makes wishes come true...

Oh, baby... Chicago detective Sean Calhoun has a knack for sniffing out trouble. And beautiful Abra Holloway is definitely trouble with a capital T! Pregnant, on the lam and incredibly sexy, she nevertheless needs his protection. What's a true-blue guy like Sean to do but come to the rescue? Oh, baby! As far as Abra is concerned, Sean can take a hike. She's got good reason for hiding out. She doesn't need some gorgeous blue-eyed cop hovering over her. Even if he is hot stuff! Even if her hormones are going crazy and telling her to hit the sheets with him now. She's got to think of her unborn baby. But the longer Sean is around the harder it is not to imagine him changing diapers with her. And maybe making a few little Calhouns of their own...

Synopsis - Isn’t it romantic? When Annie Porter received the letter from the Framboise Champagne Company, she was thrilled. She was a finalist! Her romantic fantasy was one of four chosen by the judges. If she made it through the next round, scheduled to take place in Paris, she would have the job as Framboise spokesperson. Romance Ambassador to the world. The news couldn’t have come at a better time. Her job as a tabloid journalist was draining her skills, energy and dignity. How many articles could one person write about Elvis, naughty princes, and aliens from the planet Zeegor? Determined to beat out the competition, Annie met a formidable opponent in Trevor Case. A slick, high profile trial attorney, “Casanova Case” was a winner in court and out. With a voice like velvet and steely gray eyes that could melt a woman’s resolve, Case had a distinct advantage – a male advantage. Annie would have to fight to the end! Trevor Case wasn’t supposed to be involved in the contest. But just as he was about to withdraw his entry, he tangled with one of the feistiest women he’d met in years. Small, blond and dressed to kill, Annie presented a challenge – and that was one thing Trevor Case couldn’t resist.

Is she naughty? When plain, boring marketing drudge Stephanie Blanton reinvents herself as Stevie Bliss, the world finally takes notice! Her sizzling book, Blissfully Single, is soon rapidly climbing bestseller lists. Meanwhile, Stevie is sending men's libidos out of control with her philosophy of ''lovin' 'em and leavin' 'em.'' Or nice? Reporter Owen Dasher wants to interview the sexy singles expert. He's hot for her bod, yet senses underneath Stevie really yearns for babies and white picket fences. He'd love to expose a few of her secrets. But as Christmas draws near, the real scoop might well be how ''Dasher Conquers the Vixen'' -- both in bed and out!