Temptation

He had a way with words... and women When Kris Alden s flight for New York took off, so did her life. For sitting beside her was a Talkative Texan--with capital Ts--who could charm the horns off a steer. Doggedly he breached her Yankee reserve, and by the time their plane landed, they were like old friends. After three days in adjoining hotel rooms, they were much more than that. But while Marc assumed their whirlwind romance was just a beginning, Kris knew better. She was, after all, much older and wiser than he....

She wanted a divorce!! But her husband didn't. Nickie Stellar couldn't believe it. They were mismatched --- she was plain, Jason was spectacular; she was quiet and shy, he was confident and outgoing. Why had he ever married her? Oh, she'd been useful to him in his business, but when their love had been tested, he'd failed her . . . Jason couldn't lose the best thing that had ever happened to him. But Nickie refused to believe he wanted only her. He planned to use his one advantage --- the explosive chemistry between them. Nickie could have the divorce on one condition: a trial reconciliation . . . in the bedroom

Dear Trent, I need you... Secretly yours, Annie Once a hero... Pilot Trent McBride had always been a little too brash, too cocky for his own good. But that was before his recklessness almost cost him his life. After a plane crash leaves him permanently grounded, he doesn't know--or care--what he's going to do with his life. Then he meets Annie... Annie Stewart has come to Honoria to start over. After dumping one fiance, the last thing she's looking for is a man. Then again, she's never come across a man like gorgeous, grumpy Trent McBride before. Only, he won't give them a chance, insisting he's not the man she needs. But when Annie's past catches up with her, Trent's definitely the man she wants ....

Brandy Raines, a writer whose romantic sagas have thrilled millions of women, is expected to collaborate with Ryan Sinclair, a man who pens gritty, macho detective novels. Neither writer turns out to be what the other had envisioned--and neither is prepared to back down from the challenge put forth by the collaboration. But can they survive it?

When CEO Marni Lange is finally persuaded to be the cover model for her company's magazine, the photographer turns out to be her first and best lover, who rekindles the flame of their long-smoldering passion.

In a moment of weakness, Marissa Madison and Adam Pierce tumbled into bed together. For Marissa, it was love. For Adam, it was depression and too much alcohol. Three months later, they meet again when Marissa must tell him she's pregnant. Adam is shocked, but soon tries to take over her life. It isn't long before Adam wants Marissa in his life forever.

Lucy Savage is not having a good week. Her cheating husband, Bradley, lobbed the final insult when he stood her up in divorce court. A dye job gone wrong has left her hair green. And someone is trying to kill her. To top it off, sexy cop Zack Warren is certain that the very same man Lucy is trying to wash right out of her hair is the same Bradley he wants to arrest for embezzlement. When someone shoots at her and then her car blows up, Zack decides she needs twenty-four-hour police protection. Next thing Lucy knows, Zack has moved in to her big Victorian house, making them both sleepless…and not just from things that go bump in the night!

Dear Diary, Four years have passed since the utter humiliation of my wedding night. But it seems like just yesterday that my husband left me--before consummating our marriage. So why, then, do I still harbor feelings for the selfish cad I once adored? Why did my heart quicken when I finally saw him again? I have my own life to lead, and my own secret, romantic novels to write. Samuel Firth has no place in my world. Of course, the only reason Samuel returned to England was to contest my wish for a legal separation. He says he will not grant it--unless I agree to play the role of his wife until his place in Society has been secured. I knew he only married me for my noble name! Yes, I was forced to agree to his sordid scheme. But if he thinks that our bargain grants him access to my bed, then he shall be sorely disappointed. In truth, it shall be quite amusing to lead him on--and then spurn him as he once spurned me! From the private diary of Lady Cassandra Firth

Watch out, guys! These ladies mean business...The Chase by Betina KrahnSamantha Drexel has always loved Nick Stack...or at least she's loved his music. So when Sam first meets the sexy songwriter, she's already halfway seduced. Lucky for her, Nick's more than willing to finish the job....The Takedown by Joanne RockLuke Owens has been trying to avoid the sensual allure of Tori Halsey, his best friend's little sister, all his life. But all bets are off when she decides to take him down and have her way with him!The Satisfaction by Lori BorrillKitty Colburn has never believed in resisting temptation. And right now, she's got a fierce craving for chef Josh Beeker. Now all she has to do is convince the notorious playboy that sex with her could be wickedly delicious....

Always the seamstress, never the bride... Bridal-gown designer Devon Fleming yearned for more. She was especially tired of being a "good girl" and dating respectable, boring men. Then daring, sexy foreign correspondent Tristan Parrish stormed into her life. Devon told herself that her designs on him were purely physical, but she knew she was lying .... Globe-trotting Tristan Parrish lived for the here and now. He thrived on conflict, on being in the midst of fast-breaking stories--and to hell with commitment! So why was he drawn to quiet, self-assured Devon Fleming? She believed in forever. Could he convince her to throw caution to the wind and take a chance on him?

A woman never forgets her first lover With years of trying, Danielle Hartman had managed to erase Steve Maddox from her thoughts. That was by day. How often by night she still lay awake missing him -- the warmth and comfort of his body, the searing heat of his kisses. Then he came back, offering her the lifeline of his love. And offering her the same bitter choice as before -- to marry him and leave her ranch, her home, the world she belonged in.

"Molly Murphy--now Molly Sullivan--is a year into her marriage, expecting her first child, and confined to the life of a housewife. The most important decision Molly faces these days is whether the lace curtains need cleaning, and she's restless and irritable in the heat of a New York summer and the enforced idleness of pregnancy. So when a trip to the post office brings a letter addressed to her old detective agency asking her to locate a missing Irish serving maid, Molly figures it couldn't hurt to at least ask around, despite her promise to Daniel to give up her old career as a detective. On the same day, Molly learns that five babies have been kidnapped in the past month. Refusing to let Molly help with the kidnapping investigation, Daniel sends her away to spend the summer with his mother. But even in the quiet, leafy suburbs, Molly's own pending motherhood makes her unable to ignore these missing children. What she uncovers will lead her on a terrifying journey through all levels of society, putting her life--and that of her baby's--in danger. The latest entry in Rhys Bowen's bestselling Molly Murphy series will delight fans and win over newcomers with its elegantly plotted mystery and vivid characters"--

Like a moth to a flame . . . From the moment Shannon Raine met Garth Sheridan she was inexplicably drawn to him. The dark, handsome stranger stirred something deep and primitive within her. Garth seemed to sense the same almost mystical link, and together they embarked on a voyage of passion. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. Despite his strong feelings for her, Garth was reluctant to let her fully into his life. Shannon had to find out why.

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Sara doesn't realize that her Uncle Lowell is playing matchmaker for her until she arrives at his cabin in Washington for an unexpected visit and discovers that he's missing. A neighbor informs Sara that Lowell has "gone hunting," which Sara knows is a lie since her uncle avoids any kind of blood sport. When Sara turns to Adrian Saville, the man her uncle told Sara to contact if he ever disappears, Sara finds Adrian remarkably sanguine about the whole matter. Adrian then really shocks Sara by informing her that Lowell intends on "giving" Sara to him as a reward for finishing his first novel. Well, if Adrian thinks she is some literary prize for the taking, Sara has a completely different ending in mind for this new author. Originally published in 1985, The Waiting Game is graced with a cast of delightfully entertaining characters and Krentz's deliciously tart sense of humor. -- Booklist, Septmeber 15, 2011 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Play the hero? Not likely! Josh January--A burned-out, beat-up rogue of a private eye. His last case had nearly killed him .... Maggie Gladstone--The vibrant, sexy innkeeper who'd read too many detective novels . . . and wanted badly to believe in heroes. Shrewdly. Josh agreed to investigate the strange goings-on at Maggie's charming bed and breakfast. The case would be a cinch--no heroics necessary. Josh could concentrate on important things like rest, recovery... and seducing tawny-haired Maggie. He was dead wrong--about the case and about sweet Maggie. If Josh didn't start playing the hero, he'd pay a very high price.

It wasn't in the rules Elise Webber had it all. Looks, a glamorous job as a TV anchorwoman, a beautiful Atlanta apartment-and the charismatic lawyer, Dustin Chandler. Well, she didn't exactly have Dustin. Dating was all she could expect from a man who had clearly defined rules where women were concerned. Elise had been careful not to lose her heart to Dustin. He'd been clear from the beginning that love and marriage weren't in his game plan. She could just imagine how he was going to react to her latest bit of news. Mr. Hotshot Lawyer was about to become a daddy....