Maura Seger

NIGHT OF LOVE: To save her struggling dance company, Meg must accept an unthinkable offer from the man she thought betrayed her long ago. But will it cost her more to trust Steven or to deny the irresistible passion reigniting between them?SECRET AGENT MAN: Corporate security chief Lang Patton could hand anything... except commitment. But to protect his ex-fiancee, Kirry Campbell, from a vicious stalker, Lange would rediscover a love worth dying for...

With a new invasion from a previously unknown race threatening the Federation capital, Darhel Tir Dal Ron faces his ultimate nightmare: He is going to have to reinstate the one man human soldiers trust, a man with the power and knowledge to destroy the Darhel oligarchy forever--General Michael O'Neal--and convince him, against all logic, to save the Darhel.

An enormous fortune would be hers on day. Melina was grateful that her grandfather, a Greek shipping magnate, had chosen her as his heir. Yet there was one issue that she hotly disputed with him: the question of whom she would marry. She wanted only one man -- Anthony Seaton, a fiery individual who lived on a neighboring island ... and who'd been haunted by his wife's tragic death until he met Melina. Together they were caught up in a swirl of passion. But their happiness was soon cut short. Because someone was aiming to destroy the shipping empire -- and its only heir, Melina.

Growing up on the Puget Sound, the Johannssen family has sailing in their blood, but the oldest brother, Josh, is left puzzling over what caused his siblings to flee, one to Africa, the other to points unknown as a fugitive and pirate. Growing up on the Puget Sound, the Johannssen family has sailing in their blood. But Ruby left for Africa and elsewhere to do good works on land, and Bernard disappeared at sea, a fugitive and pirate. Josh, who repairs boats of all kinds in a marina south of Seattle, is pained and confused by whatever the hell went wrong with his volatile family. When the Johannssens unexpectedly reunite for the most important race in these waters, it leads to a heart-shattering revelation.

When Arlette left the bayou it was to make her own way in the world, and when she returned it was still to further her career. But going home inevitably meant running into Julian Bouchard. Once everyone—including Julian—thought they would marry, but by leaving Arlette had put an end to that. Or had she? The traditional bayou ways were changing and Julian with them, but he was still single, still attracted to her and more determined than ever in going after what he wanted. This time when the gossips talked about marriage, there might be some truth to the rumor.

No power on earth could force Brenna to marry. No matter that her guardian, the Earl of Wessex, had betrothed her to a handsome. blond Norman Knight who already had her trust. No matter that the match would be a valuable political alliance. No matter that her traitorous body yearned for his.

Five wickedly appealing heroes. — WHEN THEY'RE BAD ... THEY'RE BETTER — Open the pages of this book and enter the world of the bad boys of romance. Make a date with a bevy of colorful rakes and devilish rogues in five sexy stories by some of the most beloved, highly acclaimed authors of romantic fiction. Here are the men who are "mad, bad, and dangerous to know" -- sly Romeos, devious dandies, sexy scoundrels, and darkly forbidding heroes -- all outlaws of the heart who are used to getting their way ... until true love steps in. Let these five extraordinary talents introduce you to some of the most exciting and infuriating, passionate and unpredictable men ever to take your breath away. Contents: "THE WRONG DOOR" by Mary Balogh "HIDE-AND-SEEK" by Melinda McRae "HIGHWAY ROBBERY" by Anita Mills "MAD, BAD, AND DANGEROUS TO KNOW" by Mary Jo Putney "CAT's PAW" by Maura Seger

Kate Remington felt deeply fulfilled. She loved her home, her career, and most of all her husband, Adam. But when the doctor suggested she get pregnant, she began to recognize hidden longings...Suddenly, she yearned to have Adam's child, the ultimate expression of their abiding love. — Kate's pregnancy adds a special intimacy to their life together. Their lovemaking leaves a more exquisite glow. But soon impending parenthood unleashes fears and uncertainties that threaten to unravel the delicate fabric of their marriage. Instead of drawing them even closer together, will their child's birth tear them irretrievably apart?

SHE NEVER KNEW WHAT HIT HER... and the sleek little Italian sports car that slammed into Lisa Preston's battered old four-wheel drive was just the beginning. The real jolt came when she saw the driver -- the most spectacular hunk of man she'd ever laid eyes on.... But Tad Jenkins wasn't just gorgeous. He was wealthy and world famous, a well-known hell-raiser -- and heartbreaker. And for some reason, he seemed to want her -- even though she was as shy and quiet as he was reckless and dangerous .... And no matter how hard she fought against temptation, it looked like the girl next door was about to take a walk on the wild side....

NOW YOU SEE HER, NOW YOU DON'T. Sole witness to a kidnapping, magician Elsabeth Grace was in deadly danger from the moment she stumbled into the case Detective Brigham Caldwell had been working on for years. Suddenly, intrigue and danger were real, no longer the illusions she created to tempt and terrify her audiences. It became Briggs's duty to keep Elsabeth safe, and he soon found that she was a very special woman. Even under the most ordinary circumstances, there would still have been magic between them. But now, when any false step could mean death, it was Elsabeth's magic as much as his skill that became their shield. This time, Elsabeth was performing for her life--and that of the man she loved.

For generations, Belle Haven had been a place of strong women determined to live on their own terms. Julia Nash was no different, prizing her independence above all else. Finding joy in life's simple things. Until the night she beheld a broad-shouldered stranger swimming naked in the moonlight...! Canny Wall Street financier Brand Delaney was certain everything was a business deal. Even choosing a wife. Offer wealth and position in exchange for children and stability, and what society miss could resist? But he hadn't gambled on falling in love with a woman who could do just that!

AS DIFFERENT AS NIGHT AND DAY... Wealthy Cara Herrington met blue-collar New York cop Mark Sabatini when she was attacked in Central Park. In that very first moment, she knew there was something special about this man. So what if she had money? Mark filled a place in her heart that had been empty for a long time. She could tell that he was going to become a very important part of her life. Someone else seemed to have other ideas, though. Once Cara had been afraid for Mark because of his job. Now both of them were afraid for her. It was beginning to look as if she might not live to experience happily ever after.

These five haunting romances will leave readers spellbound this Halloween, with sweeping tales of love and magic under the light of the moon. Includes bewitching tales by Mary Balogh, Jo Beverly, Anita Mills, Patricia Rice, and Maura Seger.