Rebecca York

She thought she'd finished with romance. After the breakup of her engagement, Prudence eagerly accepted Dr. Benedict van Vinke's offer of a job in Holland. It seemed the perfect opportunity to begin an entire new life. What she wasn't prepared for was the effect Benedict and his young daughter, Sibella, would have on her emotions. When was she going to stop acting like a fool, she asked herself angrily, and remember she was just his employee?

Frozen in time... With an ominous rumble echoing in the Alaska wilderness, Cassandra Devereaux was buried under tons of snow in a freak avalanche. Trapped ...alone. But when she scrambled into a hidden cave, she found she was far from alone. There, in an underground lair in the frozen earth, was a man--a gorgeous physical specimen, with the bluest eyes she'd ever seen ...and he was naked! Heated by desire... With one searing look Thorn drew her by curiosity. With one potent touch he held her by passion. Cassie knew this was the man who had inspired her fantasies ...but exactly who was the mysterious stranger?

A freed slave from a parallel universe, Quinn has come to this world on a vital mission. But then she's stopped in her tracks by the seductive attentions of a mysterious spirit. He's a ghost named Caleb Marshall—a werewolf who was supposedly murdered by the ancestors of her dearest friends…When Caleb finds a way to take over a human body, Quinn can no longer resist her overwhelming desire, even though she's not sure she can trust him. But soon she discovers that they have a shared enemy—and if she doesn't act fast, she may lose the man she's come to love, along with her life…

Edited by Paul G. Socken

Presents short stories and excerpts from novels by American and Soviet writers.

When journalist Jordan Walker asks Lindsay Fleming for help investigating the puzzling death of a local millionaire's son, he tells himself it's her Capitol Hill connections that he needs. But he can't quite forget the singular, intense reaction he had when he touched her hand the first time they met, and Lindsay is still reeling from the vivid dream she had about him that same night. Their need to connect to each other--mentally and physically--is stronger than anything either has ever felt before. As they delve deeper into a complicated web of military and scientific secrets, each new discovery brings more questions about their mysterious bond--and more danger. But they must join together to uncover the truth about the power that lies at the very heart of their relationship--and fight against the sinister forces that would destroy them...

I may be promised to another...but thoughts of Rafe consume me. I don't know how much longer I can resist.Lindsey is wild and reckless, a natural rebel—maybe because her entire life was laid out for her even before she was born. Her parents are among the most powerful members of the Dark Guardians, an ancient tribe of werewolves, and they arranged Lindsey's betrothal to Connor long ago. The next full moon is coming all too soon, and then her commitment to Connor will be final—no turning back. She should be happy...so why can't she stop thinking about gorgeous, brooding Rafe?When a dangerous threat on the pack escalates, so do tensions between Connor and Rafe. A fight over Lindsey is imminent, but will it be to the death?

A reluctant member of the first wives' club--her husband left her for a woman half her age--Elizabeth Lewis had sworn off men. Then sexy contractor Ron Powers charmed his way into her life--and into her bed. With Ron, Elizabeth finally learned what it felt like to be really loved. But just when she embarked on her journey of sensual self-discovery with Ron, misfortune rocked their relationship. Her ex wanted her back. And Ron's radical past as a former Black Panther threatened their future.Elizabeth was torn between her past and present. She had to choose between two men who loved and needed her. But what about her needs?As always, Elizabeth will depend on her girlz--Stephanie, Barbara, Ann Marie and newbie Terri--to help her make the right choice!

BOLD, RECKLESS -- AND TOO SEXY FOR HIS OWN GOOD Loner P.I. Sam Lassiter easily found the nanny who'd allegedly kidnapped her young charge. But Laurel Coleman was far from the dangerous, deceptive woman his client -- the boy's father -- had warned him about. Her arms held the boy lovingly and she begged Sam to believe her innocence.The trust in her eyes, the naivete in her kiss pulled Sam into a vortex of emotion. Emotion he couldn't allow, with the gun-toting client on their heels. Sam had no choice but to take Laurel and the boy on the run again. Except this time the tempting woman and child would make him face his deadliest enemy of all....

Rebecca York continues her thrilling paranormal series that started with Beyond Control. Blessed with uncanny psychic abilities, Anna Ridgeway now uses her gift in a mind-reading nightclub act. But when she meets treasure hunter Zachary Robinson, their physical and psychic bond astonishes them. They find they share a common past-and an uncommon passion for each other.

SHE BROUGHT OUT HIS PRIMAL NEEDS... Much of Alex Shane's teen years were forgotten -- but his one intimate encounter with Sara Delaney was crystal-clear in his memory. Sweet Sara who'd been too good for the bad boy he used to be. But the tables had turned now: Alex was investigating a possible murder -- and Sara was his prime suspect. Though she hid her share of secrets, she claimed her innocence with her every breath.What she couldn't hide was that she craved Alex as much as he wanted her. Either way Sara was a danger. Alex was either harboring a criminal...or enticing the only woman who could find her way to his hidden heart. 43 Light Street

Stranded, vulnerable...and desperately in love Meg Faulkner awakened with no memory of her accident, her identity or her reason for infiltrating the isolated mountain compound of the mysterious recluse Glenn Bridgman. With a newly deposited one million dollars in her account, she COULD be the beautiful spy Glenn expected... but why did she feel an undeniable attraction to the sexy stranger? No doubt Glenn hid secrets behind those icy, shuttered eyes -- secrets that, if disclosed, could mean the end for Meg. If rumor was truth, was Glenn her protector -- or her captor? 43 LIGHT STREET: Where suspense and romance meet

HE HAD COWBOY CHARISMA THAT OUGHT TO BE CRIMINAL — He'd woken up weeks ago in a seedy hotel room -- with no memory and a suitcase filled with cash. "Luke" knew nothing of his past, the money, or the killers who wanted it back. But with the reflexes of a cat burglar, the instincts of a fugitive, and the deadly shot of a gunslinger, Luke couldn't trust the cops. Hannah Dawson was his only hope. As a former cop, Hannah had devoted her life to putting away bad guys like the darkly sexy, mysterious stranger she was now attracted to -- undeniably, inexplicably, and helplessly. She was in danger herself, but was it from the killers on their trail... or from Luke?