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After a lifetime of being taken advantage of, Aubrey is very good at relying on only herself, while pushing people away. But her sexy, dominant bodyguard’s need for complete control is impossible to resist. Who is she to complain when he insists on being much, much closer than arm’s length? And keeping the sexy hero close isn’t such a bad idea, considering she’s attracted the attention of a dangerous stalker who’ll do whatever it takes to claim her as his own.

She might be too big to sit on Santa’s lap, but Adele still has a couple of Christmas wishes. First, a night in Porter’s bed. The alpha cowboy is the king of one-night stands, so it shouldn’t be too much to ask. Follow it up with a White Christmas in Texas? She’ll have gotten everything she wants. Porter doesn’t believe in asking for what he wants, but he’s got a couple of problems. He believes in riding it down and roping it up. If he gets Adele in his bed, he’s not planning to let her go. But there’s his reputation to overcome, and her stubbornness to boot. It might just ...

After a nasty breakup, Caitlyn Wallace is giving her love life an extended break to focus on her career. The hiatus suits her just fine, until she comes face-to-face with a cutthroat businessman who's used to getting everything he wants. Now he wants Pat's Pub—and he's not taking no for an answer. Caitlyn should despise the arrogant man for threatening her beloved family's business, but there's something about Lucas's dominant nature that has the hidden submissive inside her trembling—and in the sexiest way possible.

Capture, bondage and fantasies fulfilled. Bestselling crime novelist Jett has a wicked case of writer’s block. His publisher’s screaming “deadline”, the fans are ready to riot, and Jett just wants to disappear. His friend Carissa suggests he get away, clear his head…get laid. And she has just the ticket. Literally. Two passes to an exclusive island paradise. Jett convinces Carissa to go with him, and the resort is more than either of them bargained for—especially when the simple trip turns to murder. Thrust into a plot sinister enough to rival Jett’s books, the couple embarks ...

She’s tied up at work...by her boss. The last thing Lochlan wanted in a new assistant was some inexperienced, gorgeous, submissive blonde. However, a promise to a friend ensures that’s exactly what he’s stuck with. May knows she’s out of her league, not only in her new job, but with her boss. He makes her want things she’s never considered - kinky, sensual, wicked things. When trouble at home shows Lochlan more about her life than May wants him to see, there’s no stopping the sexy protector suddenly determined to claim not only her body, but her heart as well.

Ginny’s 30th birthday is shaping up to be the worst ever, until her best friend Ryan takes her to the Way Down Under, a new sex club she’s been dying to visit. Too bad Ryan refuses to let her see anything but the club’s tasteful bar.

Sneaking off to explore, Ginny is busted by Ryan in the Voyeur Room. But instead of taking her home, Ryan intends to teach her a lesson - and immediately commands her to strip. Stunned, Ginny obeys and embarks on a night unlike any other.

When facing your past results in agony…and ecstasy. When they were younger, Jon and Night helped destroy the Commitment Church, a cult they were both raised in, after a federal agent exposes its seedy underbelly. Years later, Jon’s job as a teacher, coupled with his heated passion for colleague Carly, brings him as close to normal as he’s ever been. But just when happiness is within his grasp, that same federal agent returns… The cult has been rebuilt—with Jon’s evil mother at the helm. Shocked by his mother’s return and his dangerous past come back to haunt him, Jon is ...

According to the bro code, enacted by Evan and Logan years ago, sisters are out. However, Lacy isn’t about to let a silly boyhood pact stand between her and the man she’s wanted for twenty years. She’s waited for him long enough. Logan thinks she’s too sweet to give him what he needs. He’s about to learn as far as Lacy’s concerned, in bed or out, nothing is off-limits.

Something so wrong never felt so right. When Harley returns home after a year away, her best friends and bandmates, Caleb and Tyson, are there waiting for her. After all, the men have had twelve long months to worry about Harley's real reason for leaving Maris. Shortly after her brother's death, they made a mistake. One that haunts them and keeps them up all night, tossing and turning--with desire. They kissed her. Together. Harley left Texas and headed to Florida to mourn her beloved brother, escape her screwed-up parents and to figure out these new feelings she has for Ty and Cal. The ...

He intends to claim her…and he’s not above using seduction to do it. Tris looks forward to Lane’s once-a-week visits to the pub where he tends bar, so he’s concerned when she fails to arrive one Wednesday. Discovering she’s in the hospital, brutally beaten, he becomes enraged, his alpha male instincts rising to the surface. Tris vows to protect her with his life, but his dominance spooks Lane, who checks out of the hospital and disappears without a trace. When Lane returns to Pat’s Pub, it’s secure in the belief that she can resist the far-too-sexy Tris. A lifetime of ...

What do you get when you cross a gold-digging stripper, a down-on-her-luck hooker, an estranged husband, his knocked-up wife, a Wayne Newton lookalike taxi driver and one beleaguered Baltimore cop? A typical night in the life of Riley Collins—Vegas style. Riley’s always been the wildest of the Collins clan, but even she bites off more than she can chew during an impromptu trip to Sin City. Once again, it’s Aaron Young to the rescue. No surprise; Aaron’s been watching Riley’s ass forever—and he’s wanted to spank it for even longer. Tracking her down, Aaron finally gets his wish...

He’s going to teach her how to go wild…with him. Ewan has had the hots for Natalie for years but she continually rebuffs him. So when she comes to stay with the Collins family for a week, he decides it’s time to make his move in a serious way. Natalie’s been in a funk since celebrating another birthday alone. When Ewan proposes to help her “get a life”—seven lessons in seven days—she figures, what the hell does she have to lose? Ewan’s plans include tequila shots, fishing, karaoke…and other, more wicked, sensual, hands-on, clothes-off demonstrations. But Nat’s ...

She’d never been lucky in love…until she met him. If it weren’t for bad luck, Meg wouldn’t have any luck at all. As if traveling to a tropical island in a nasty storm isn’t bad enough, she’s doing it alone after finding her boyfriend in bed with another woman. Enduring the trip from hell, she discovers that her reservation has been lost and there are no vacancies anywhere on the island. Billionaire Rob is used to being pursued by women for his fortune. When he meets Meg and realizes she doesn’t know who he is, he decides to spend the evening as a regular guy. Discovering she ...

Fiona has a man problem - she has too many in her life. How does she choose between Owen, the sweet boy (turned sexy man) she dated in college and Asher, the hot hunk starring in too many current fantasies? Fiona’s resigned to having neither man...until Owen and Asher take matters into their own hands - literally. It’s a case of life imitating sexy sitcom...even more so when Fiona’s recent ex, Mr. Big Gesture himself, shows up to win her back - with his biggest gesture yet.

Ailis couldn't be more dissimilar from rock star Hunter. Quiet to his loud, calm to his frantic, bookish to his street smart; they have no common ground. Except for the fact that Ailis' boyfriend just ran away with Hunter's fiancee. With one impulsive kiss, opposites suddenly attract. Ailis's feelings toward Hunter turn to serious lust...and more. But falling for a musician isn't a good idea. Fame comes with a price, one she isn't sure she's ready to pay.

When happens when the screen fades to black? Ty Ransome. Reigning king of Hollywood, producer, actor, Look Magazine’s Hottest Man Alive. He has it all—until he reads a book of short stories that touches him in places kept carefully hidden from the tabloid gossip mill. There’s only one way to meet the introverted writer—invite her to Tinsel Town to work on a script. The moment he sees her, he realizes why her work haunts him. There’s something missing in his life, and it’s her. Gwen steps off the plane with reservations. For one thing, her darkly sexual stories are hardly movie ...

Confirmed bachelor Colm is living the good life with a thriving law practice and all the freedom the playboy has come to enjoy. Until a city-wide blackout and the greatest sex he’s ever had has him reconsidering his single status. Unfortunately, he doesn’t realize the woman of his dreams is actually his lifelong frenemy, Kelli.

Can a man find two loves of a lifetime? Macie Sparks’ number-one talent is talking. She’s a huge fan of her own voice. Always has been. But lately the resident Queen of Gossip has been feeling blue. While she’s helped several of her cousins find their happily ever afters, she can’t help but think she missed the boat somewhere. Lucky for her, widower Hank Cooper is pretty fond of her stories and her off-color jokes and basically everything else Macie has to offer. After the death of his beloved wife, Hank found his way to Sparks Barbeque, where Macie caught his eye. The more time he ...

He wants so much more than just her music… Bad boy rocker Sky is hiding out in Baltimore, seeking solitude while he struggles with a career decision. Lead singer of the popular rock group The Universe, he’s thinking of going it alone. Wandering into an Irish pub, he’s ecstatic to discover the breakout single for his solo album—but the songwriter doesn’t want to sell. One musical challenge later, not only does he win the song, but also a writing partner to complete the rest of the album. Teagan has never aspired to fame and fortune. She’s content taking care of family, friends ...

Padraig is a carefree bartender, filled with hopes and dreams for his future...which are thrown off course when Mia walks into the bar. When she leaves in tears, Padraig follows. He hopes to give the young woman comfort and assurance. What he gets in return is a massive dose of reality. Mia has an inoperable tumor with a diagnosis of only six months to live. As Padraig listens to her detail the things she’ll never get to experience, he’s forced to face some hard facts about the way he’s lived his own life.