Patricia Ryan

Who wants to be a millionaire? Not him! Since he'd left the Air Force, Dean Kettering had been living the life of a lone wolf. Then one simple act put him in the middle of a media frenzy, earned him the title of "hero" and a million dollars in his pocket. He didn't want the money--didn't feel he deserved it--but he knew someone who did.... Not her! Laura Sweeney hadn't seen Dean since they'd given in to the simmering passion they'd shared throughout college. He'd walked out of her life then--forever, she'd thought. If she took his money now, she'd have to let him back in ... and tell him the truth about her little girl's father

Isn't there some sort of limit on thrills? Clay Granger thrived on life in the fast lane. He wasn't afraid to take on his friend Izzy's "problem." Besides, a temporary wife was just what he needed; matchmakers were making his life miserable. Izzy Fabrioni was pregnant and alone, except for her best friend, Clay, who just happened to be the most eligible bachelor in the world. The most eligible and the riskiest. He'd do anything just for the thrill of it including marrying her! The roller-coaster ride begins For the Thrill of It!

SOLDIER OF FORTUNE Graeham Fox is on a secret mission: rescuing his lord's illegitimate daughter from the clutches of her abusive husband. As payment for his service, Graeham will receive her twin's hand in marriage and a vast estate, much more than any landless soldier could ever hope for.... Attacked in London, Graeham is almost killed. He is given a chance to heal at the humble home of Joanna Chapman, a silk merchant's lovely widow. Her past has taught her not to trust any man, especially one as rakishly handsome -- and mysterious -- as Graeham. But his raw strength and gentle touch unleash a blistering passion in Joanna. Caught between ambition and desire, Graeham's future hangs by a thread. And only Joanna's love can save him from himself....

INVASION OF LOVE Faithe of Hauekleah was as proud as she was passionate, as brave as she was beautiful. Though she ached for love after the death of her noble Saxon husband in war, she vowed that the Norman conqueror she now was forced to wed would never have her heart. But Faithe had not anticipated what she would feel when Luke de Perigueux, the most feared of Norman invaders, took her into his arms. She had never dreamed a man could be so strong yet so gentle. The ecstasy she received from him blinded her to chilling suspicions about this man who burned with such fury in battle. Yet even as her lips opened beneath his, even as her body melted to his desire, even as her pulse quickened to race with his toward wild and wondrous fulfillment, she knew she must unearth the dark secret he his from her --- whatever the cost.

Can two broken hearts become one? Attorney Jillian Samuels doesn't believe in true love and never, ever wished for happily ever after. But when a searing betrayal leaves her jobless and heartbroken, a newly inherited cottage in Salvation, Colorado, seems to offer a fresh start. What she finds when she arrives shocks her: the most gorgeous and infuriating man she's ever met is living in her home! Tuck Manning was a gifted architect who left a skyrocketing career to care for his dying wife. But the life he's made for himself in this quiet town is turned upside down when Jillian appears on his doorstep. Tuck won't go without a fight, and the two resolve to live as roommates until they can untangle who owns the cottage. Yet as Tuck and Jillian's days--and nights--heat up, they realize more than property rights are at stake...and that sometimes, salvation comes when you least expect it.

Heaven's Fire (Fairfax Family #2) by Patricia Ryan (Goodreads Author) 3.97 · Rating details · 564 ratings · 58 reviews LOVE'S UNCONQUERABLE POWER Young Constance was practically a slave, waiting to be taken at will by the cruel Sir Roger Foliot, lord of the village of Cuxham. But Sir Roger did not count on her ability to escape from him into the protection of priest, Oxford scholar, and sworn celibate, Rainulf Fairfax. Rainulf noticed Constance's intelligence as well as her beauty the first time they met. Once a soldier in the Crusades, Rainulf understood battle, but he didn't know anything about the war of passion that was about to erupt between them. Drawn into a love that was forbidden, Constance desired the proud, honorable Rainulf not only as her teacher but as much more. Now they have a lesson to learn about love ... how unstoppable it is ... what it will cost them ... and what the priceless ecstasy of sharing a future --- forever --- can be.

Thorne Falconer swore he'd do anything to overcome his humble beginnings, even arrange a marriage for his wealthy lord. Martine of Rouen, the promised bride, has strong aspirations of her Own but agrees to wed to keep her family holdings intact. But when these two meet, the pull of their passion may overcome the power of their will.

Tucker Hale. Black Sheep. Bush pilot. Scarred--both inside and out. Never stays in one place too long. Harley Savers: Named after a motorcycle--the only unconventional thing about her. Sweet. Sexy. Vulnerable. Returning home to make peace with the old man was a painful experience for Tucker. Especially when house sitter Harley "welcomed" him, baseball bat in hand! They were forced to share the place until his absent father returned--which meant playing by Harley's rules. No smoking. Moderate exercise for his damaged leg. And no sleeping with the help.... But the rules didn't cover what would happen if Harley fell in love....

The nights in Mansfield are getting hot...an arsonist is terrorizing the town. But that is nothing compared to the heat Detective Jamie Keegan experiences after one look into the lovely eyes of India Cook. Only James doesn't believe a word about India's psychic talents. He knows all about charlatans. The beautiful lady is a fake but there's nothing fake about his feelings for her....