Tori Carrington

After her husband confesses to a racy but ultimately unfulfilling affair, Sophie Gibson's rage leaves her raw, unable to process his attempt to repair the damage by suggesting she have her own tryst.Soon, though, the idea of sex as retaliation begins to intrigue her--a no-strings-attached, sexually subversive liaison may be just what she needs before she can forgive Andrew. Hooking up with Peter, a dark and dangerous artist willing to push the limits of Sophie's lustful, quivering need, fits the bill perfectly.Sophie's covetousness for Peter was always about experiencing intensity in the moment, but soon the affair runs its course and now it's time for her to focus on her future...with Andrew. Except, Peter is convinced he can't live without her. Then come the cards, the presents, the calls...the hint of a threat. One way or another he will have Sophie. Even if that means exacting revenge of his own.

Collects two novels about witches, Holly Cather and her twin cousins, Amanda and Nicole, who are caught up in an intergenerational feud between rival clans.

A saga set throughout the latter half of the 20th century traces a mega-wealthy family's efforts to orchestrate respective agendas from their Hamptons summer homes and English countryside manor, while a brother and two sisters discover that they all have different fathers.

Sofie Metropolis is back and in the deep end of the coffee pot when she's retained by the neighbourhood vampire to prove he isn't responsible for a recent string of grisly murders, and her mother talks her into looking for a missing woman neither of them knows, but Thalia has adopted in absentia nonetheless. And if her plate isn't full enough, things heat up on the romantic front when 'bounty hunter' Jake Porter and yummy Greek baker Dino both decide to vie for her undivided attention. What's a good Greek girl with a gun to do?

Successful rancher Trace Armstrong has made his mark as a man. So what's throwing the lanky Texan? A rough, tough, sexy-as-sin cowgirl-his head wrangler!Jo Atchison is a cocksure ex-Marine, and she's aiming to corral her boss...right into her bed. Trace knows he should put business before pleasure...but when Jo slides into her chaps, all he wants to do is take her on a long, sweaty ride!They both know that this is more than just a hot roll in the hay. It's a battle of wills. And one of them is going to end up branded-heart, soul and very willing flesh....

Kurzbeschreibung Tödliche Liebe (Private Scandals) - Nora Roberts Mit unermüdlicher Energie und originellen Einfällen gelingt es der sympathischen Deanna Reynolds, ihren größten Traum zu verwirklichen und eine erfolgreiche Talkshow zu moderieren. Auch ihr Liebesleben ist phantastisch, denn der Starreporter Finn Riley schenkt ihr die Liebe, die sie bisher vermißt hat. Schnell lernt Deanna jedoch die Schattenseiten des Erfolges kennen. Angela Perkins, Deannas Mentorin und Finns ehemalige Liebhaberin, mißgönnt ihr das berufliche und private Glück. Dabei hat sie jedoch nicht mit dem anonymen Fan gerechnet, der von Deanna besessen ist und es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, sie zu beschützen – auch wenn er dabei über Leichen gehen muß.

Pastry-shop owner Reilly Chudowski has spent most of her life squelching her secret cravings. But when delicious Ben Kane shows up with an offer she can't refuse, Reilly can't help indulging a little. Only, the more she has, the more she wants. But Ben is known for dating L.A.'s creme de la creme. How can down-to-earth Reilly be anything more than the flavor of the month?The decadent delicacies Reilly creates are irresistible, but the delights she serves up in bed are what Ben hungers for most. How could he have guessed that this subtly sensual woman could make love to him so wildly...and steal his heart so easily? And now all Ben has to do is convince Reilly that she's one dish he'll never stop craving....

David McCoy—Maverick cop and precinct Casanova. He loves his job and he loves the ladies. But he's never tried mixing the two before....Kelli Hatfield—She knows it isn't easy for a woman to make it in a man's world. If only she hadn't already made it with her new partner....David McCoy likes to live on the edge. But even he never guessed that the gorgeous blonde he took to bed one night would end up assigned as his partner the next day! Sexy Kelli Hatfield is spirited, independent...and fully determined that their one-night stand will be just that—one night. Only, she hasn't counted on David's powers of persuasion....

Carli, a teen actress who has gone undercover at a New England boarding school in order to research a role, hooks up with a student graffiti artist to investigate the disappearance of another of the school's pupils.

SHE'D NEVER FORGET . . . Hannah Louise Barkley had no intention of seeing Travis Bodine when she came back to Misery, Texas. Five years before, he had demanded she choose between her legal career and their love. Her answer had been to walk away, never forgetting the pain--or the pleasure--of his touch. HE'D NEVER FORGIVE . . .Attorney Travis Bodine was in torment. His older brother Rafe was about to go on trial for murder, and Hannah was back in Misery. If anybody could save Rafe, it was Hannah. But the very thought of her made him burn with anger as hot as his passion. NO DESIRE HAD EVER BEEN MORE . . . DEFIANTHannah is willing to be Travis's partner-at law. Soon they're clashing over a risky plan to clear Rafe's name. Now they must learn some fast lessons in love. For a good man's future is at stake--not to mention their own last chance for happiness.

As exciting as a pile of cracker crumbs...?That's what Kyra White's ex thinks of her. Well, she'll show him — and every other guy who's ever dumped her! Toting the book that will transform her into a sex kitten in twelve simple steps, gal-next-door Kyra sets out to go from blah to breathtaking with the help of blond hair dye and barely there clothing.But architect and best friend Michael Romero isn't so sure he likes the new Kyra. With her fresh confidence and "come on to me" looks, she's making it even more difficult for him to keep his feelings for her under wraps, but he'd better soon reveal that his attraction runs more than skin-deep because now that Kyra's making serious waves in the XY gene pool, her makeover could turn into his game over.

From the moment Lucky Clayborn struts into his office, psychologist Colin McKenna wants the fiery redhead badly. With her long, long legs and short, short skirt, she has him far more interested in her luscious body than her mind. But how can he possibly have a proper patient/doctor relationship—something his career depends upon—when all he wants to do is to get lucky...with Lucky?Lucky figures the sexy doc needs his head examined if he thinks she'll be telling him her deepest thoughts. Because all she's thinking about is getting naked with him! The only sane thing to do is for Lucky to get a new psychologist, so she can show Colin just how crazy she can get.... Only, she hadn't counted on his sexy bedside manner breaking through her mind's defenses—or her heart's....

Dr. Layla Hollister isn't thrilled to find out that her new boss is notorious playboy Dr. Sam Lovejoy. She's learned the hard way to avoid mixing business with pleasure. Still, after caring for others all day, she can't help wishing she had someone to take care of her....Then, that night, a sexy stranger unexpectedly steals a kiss, a kiss that promises exactly what she craves—pure, selfish, unadulterated pleasure. And it's obvious this man is willing to give her everything she's hungry for—and more.It's exactly what the doctor ordered...until Layla walks into the hospital the next morning and discovers her sexy stranger is none other than Dr. Sam Lovejoy. And he's expecting to pick up where they left off....

"Private Investigations. Former secretary Ripley Logan will do whatever it takes to make it in her new career as a P.I. But she hadn't counted on being forced out of her hotel room by bad guys. Or crawling between the sheets with a stranger to avoid them. Joe Pruitt knows being a traveling businessman has its perks, but he's never experienced one like this! Sexy, spirited Ripley has his head spinning and his libido in overdrive. And although she insists she doesn't need his help, Joe can't just let her go"--Page 4 of cover. "Breathless. Ten years ago Tack Brandon hightailed it out of Inspiration, Texas, leaving behind his family, his friends. And Annie. But now he's come home, and the girl he knew has grown into the most breathtaking creature he's ever seen, and a woman Tack can't walk away from a second time--. But Annie Divine has been waiting ten years to get even, and she's not going to let any tender feelings toward Tack get in the way. Her plan: to love Tack within an inch of his life and then walk away. If only his kisses didn't leave her breathless"--Page 4 of cover.

Straitlaced lawyer Lizzie Gilbred has had it with being a good girl. This Christmas, she's going to be naughty--very, very naughty. And lucky for her, she knows just the guy to help her....Patrick Gauge, a footloose musician with a body to die for, is exactly the type of man Lizzie's got on her holiday wish list. What better way to take the plunge into the official world of "bad girl-dom" than jumping right into his bed! Gauge makes her body sing...and it's a wickedly seductive tune.Lizzie can't believe what a wildcat she becomes in his arms. But it's clearly just a physical thing between her and the restless guitarist....That is, unless she can find a new song for them to play--one with more permanent lyrics!

Marc McCoy—Secret Service agent extraordinaire. His mission: to stop the woman he loves from marrying another man. And to save her life, if she'll let him.Melanie Weber—Marc's former partner and ex-lover. She's determined to give her unborn child a father. Even if it means giving up her own dreams.Sexy-as-sin Marc McCoy has always relished the thrill of the chase. But this is the first time he's ever had to chase a woman. He can't believe his Melanie is getting married—and not to him! But little does Melanie guess that Marc's got a plan to get her back—for good. After all, he is licensed to thrill....

The Three Investigators look into mysterious accidents plaguing the star of a new musical.