Maxine Patrick

Clare Thornton is stranded by a blizzard and finds her way to the nearest house which turns out to be the mountain home of movie star Logan Longcross. Assuming Clare is an adoring fan invading his privacy, Logan behaves rudely,and Clare determines to leave as soon as the roads are cleared. But right behind the snow plow is producer Marvin Hobbs, certain he will find his wife, Janine, in Logan's arms. Suddenly Clare is cast in the role of Logan's fiancee, to prevent Janine from maliciously ruining the movie deal Logan and Marvin are negotiating. And though it is not in the script, Clare finds herself falling in love.

HE BOUGHT A BRIDE Wealthy Louisiana planter Dominic Kane was in a bind: according to his father's will, he had to find a wife within six months—or forfeit his inheritance and his plantation, Riverwood. When he saw the beautiful bondservant on the docks, he figured she'd do just fine. He would buy her papers and strike a deal with her she'd be his wife for six months; —on paper. But when he claimed a kiss to seal the bargain, a fiery passion rose within him and he knew he must possess his tantalizing bride in flesh as well as in name! He'd caress her satiny skin and taste her lovely lips until her sighs of undisguised ecstasy told him she was truly his own—body and soul. SHE CLAIMED A LOVER Desperate to flee the man who wanted her as his mistress, spirited Jordan St. James could find only one way to escape London: hire on as an indentured servant in faraway America. When her ship docked in the New World and a wealthy plantation owner bought her for his own, Jordan's blood raced at the sight of her handsome master. Then she heard Dominic Kane's intriguing proposition and swore she would give everything to be his bride...at any cost! When his strong arms crushed her fevered flesh in passionate embrace, Jordan knew she must surrender to his thrilling kisses and lie in his arms for one long night of loving ...no matter what the future might bring!

Kelly Hartly wanted nothing more than a little rest and relaxation, so whenher friends offer for her to use their Louisiana summer home while they are in Europe, Kelly gladly accepts the offer. But RR isn't what's in store... When she arrives at the lakeside home she finds it already occupied... by two men who are holding an old man for random. Now the mysterious Charles and his associate George closely guard her. As time passes Kelly finds Charles' charm undeniable and she is fearful that she is falling for her captor. But how can she so desperately love a man who is obviously doingsomething illegal? She may be an unwilling prisoner, but love has capturedher heart.

Laura Nichols was always up for a challenge and the job Justin Roman has offered her is the perfect showcase for her talents. Not only was he dubious of her ability to complete the restoration of his Louisiana mansion in time for his wedding, but she was also frustrated by his arrogance tempered only by his good looks. But if he is so doubtful of her then why does he give her full artistic license even when it obviously angers his fiance? Laura dives into the job, determined to prove the maddening man wrong. But when the job reaches completion Laura finds herself torn, she would like nothing more than to be rid of this mess, but she can’t deny the attraction she feels for Justin. Will she be able to tear herself away from a man who is to be married in her greatest creation?

Maura O'Neal would be crazy to pass up the cruise she and her great aunt had been planning just because the old woman injured her foot and Maura would have to go alone. It would be the perfect chance for Maura to enjoy a well-deserved vacation and she could do the research for her great aunt's next romance novel. But she didn't count on the ship's owner, Nikolaos Vassos, to be so infuriating, so arrogant, so stubborn…so handsome. From the first moment there was a spark for this man.

When Anne Matthews discovers she's accidentally become a stowaway on a private flight to Mexico she is devastated. What started out as a task as simple as delivering a catered dinner has turned into a disaster. Ramon Castillo is immediately suspicious of the stowaway. Sure that she is just another money-grubbing rip-off artist, he dismisses her with just an angry glare, ordering her on the next flight out of town. After the mix-up of a lifetime, Anne is reluctantly hired to play of part of loving fiancee for the aloof, but handsome man. But what Anne doesn't count on is her inability to control her feelings. Her growing love is becoming undeniable, but Ramon can only see her as a ruthless fortune hunter. She must regain possession of her heart before it grows cold in Ramon's hardened embrace.