St, Martin's Paperbacks romance

Nine years ago, Samantha Marconi was swept away in a whirlwind wedding...even though she’d only known her new husband for a month. When Jeff left her just weeks after the wedding, she found out she was pregnant and had nowhere to turn. So Sam did the only thing she thought she could do. She put her daughter up for adoption and tried to forget the past—until her past came knocking on her door. Jeff never received Sam’s letters, nor did he know she’d had their child—until after the little girl was put up for adoption. Jeff managed to find their daughter, Emma, and lovingly raised her on his own. He’s about to remarry—but his divorce from Sam never went through. Jeff needs Sam’s help to get “unmarried,” and quick. Yet when Jeff shows up on Sam’s doorstep, he’s shocked to find the sparks that once flew between them are still burning strong. Can he let Sam go again? Especially when the truth about what really happened nine years ago is finally revealed...

Three women… one party… endless possibilities… Fashion writer Natalie Trent, fabric designer Isabel Parisi and accountant Arianne Sorenson were ready for a night they'd never forget. Last year they left the annual Monticelloball single… this time will be different. They're ready for some fun—the sexier the better! For Natalie, running into the man who disappeared on her one year ago is more than surprising. But she has revenge on her mind, and she's going to make him beg for more! Long-term relationships aren't in the cards for Isabel. But when one of her admirers decides tonight's the night they become more than friends, a little champagne and sweet talk is all the encouragement Isabel needs…. When Arianne and her boss feel sparks on the dance floor, it's all they can do to find the closest bedroom, damn the consequences! These women are willing to risk just about everything for one hot and steamy night, but it's the morning after that turns out to be more than they bargained for! 3 Women, 3 Authors, 5 books Stroke of Midnight - Jamie Denton, Carrie Alexander, Nancy Warren Impulsive - Jamie Denton (Joe Sebastian & Natalie Trent) Enticing - Carrie Alexander (Tom Grace & Isabel Parisi) Tantalizing - Nancy Warren (Rafe Moticello & Arianne Sorenson) What to Wear. Nancy Warren, Jamie Denton and Carrie Alexander

Lucas Gallagher is the geek who bought the land Michaela "Mike" Marconi wanted for her dream house. She thinks he's infuriating, annoying and totally rude. Yet, he gets to her more than any other man ever has. But though Lucas may be a scientist, he's the rock star of scientists. His inventions have made him millions, his research is reshaping the study of medicine and he holds patents for numerous technological marvels. But now, when it means everything, he's failed. His younger brother, the family's 'golden child' is dying of cancer and Lucas, despite his brilliance, can't help him. In Chandler, he tries to hide from the world he knows. Mike tried running away from her problems when she was a kid. When her mother lay dying, Mike ran. When her world crumbled, Mike hid. And she's learned that the only way to win is to stand your ground and keep trying. She doesn't understand what Lucas is talking about half the time, but she knows exactly what he's feeling. And while criticizing his complete lack of architectural ability, and remaking the house he's trying to build, Mike finds herself slipping into Lucas Gallagher's life. She wakes him up and he shakes her up: the two of them are complete opposites, and nothing can keep them apart. Until Lucas's brother Justin comes home to die.

Prepared to hate the man who has bought her family's ranch, Gina O'Neil instead finds herself powerfully drawn to archaeologist Mateo Mecate when he needs her help in destroying a centuries old evil he unwittingly released while researching her family's past.

Three new heroes in a stunning new heroic fantasy adventure by the author of The Legend of Deathwalker.The peaceful Eldarin were the last of three ancient races. The mystical Oltor, healers and poets, had fallen before the dread power of the cruel and sadistic Daroth. Yet in one awesome night the invincible Daroth had vanished from the face of the earth. Gone were their cities, their armies, their terror. The Great Northern Desert was their only legacy. Not a trace remained for a thousand years...The War of the Pearl had raged for seven years and the armies of the four Duchies were exhausted and weary of bloodshed. But the foremost of the Dukes, Sirano of Romark, possessed the Eldarin Pearl and was determined to unravel its secrets.Then on one unforgettable day a dark mon rose above the Great Northern Desert, and a black tidal wave swept across the land. In moments the desert had vanished beneath lush fields and forests and a great city could be seen glittering in the morning sunlight.From this city re-emerged the blood-hungry Daroth, powerful and immortal, immune to spear and sword. They had only one desire: to rid the world of humankind for ever.Now the fate of the human race rests on the talents of three heroes: Karis, warrior-woman and strategist; Tarantio, the deadliest swordsman of the age; and Duvodas the Healer, who will learn a terrible truth.

Returning home to run her family's small-town newspaper, Cherise Newberry becomes the boss of her high school crush and former brother-in-law J.J. DeCourcy and tries to keep things between them strictly professional until an explosive news story brings them together.