Proper Boston Brahmin Juliet Rose Astor Lowell doesn't want her body guarded by anyone while she's in New Orleans for the grand opening of Daddy's new hotel—especially not by macho cop Beau Dupree. He's too big, too pushy, too virile, too . . . everything! His shameless, hungry-eyed gaze shakes her carefully cultivated decorum. But Juliet is a Lowell—and there's no way she's ever going to lose control!Beau has more important things to do than babysit a beautiful Yankee rich girl. By driving the well-mannered socialite beyond the bounds of her good-girl restraints, he figures he can get himself pulled off of the assignment. But who would have thought that real passion sizzled beneath Juliet's polish—or that when she lets her hair down, she just might prove to be more woman than Beau can handle? Views: 20
Determined to become the first African-American partner at one of LA.'s most prestigious law firms, employment attorney Vernetta Henderson is thrilled when she's tapped to defend a prominent socialite accused of murder--"until she learns that Neddy McClain will try the case with her. The only other African-American attorney at the firm, Neddy is hot-tempered and distant, making a complex case even tougher to handle. But the women vow to put aside their differences to prove the client's innocence. Coping with the mounting pressures of defending a high-profile murder case proves challenging, and as the case starts to garner media attention, Vernetta has no choice but to spend more time in the office. Vernetta's new husband, Jefferson, unwittingly adds more stress to the mix. He is anxious to start a family, a venture she isn't quite ready to undertake. Tired of being placed on the backburner, Jefferson's patience begins to wear thin. As Vernetta's professional life dangerously intrudes upon her personal life, she soon comes to realize that providing a client with the best possible defense could come at a very high price. A victory on the case should be sweet, but how will it be without the man she loves by her side? Views: 20
Kellan Colt has come far in her magical training. But all her accomplishments haven't satisfied her desire to know the truth about her shadowrunner mother, and to learn the secrets of the amulet she found among her mother's possessions. Kellan is determined to find answers—and to earn the respect of her fellow runners in the process.
Lately Kellan has been troubled by disturbing dreams. Something seems to be calling her, but before she can figure out who—or what—she joins a run into the paranoiac elven homeland of Tir Tairngire. Trapped deep inside foreign territory, she suddenly discovers the answers to her questions, but then she must unravel the most difficult riddle of all: Who can she really trust in the shadows? Views: 20
Fashion model Eve Dupree is fed up with being labeled "the pretty one" while her sister's called a genius. Eve's got loads of brilliant ideas, not the least of which is the invention she's building in her garage. But when she turns to the nerd next door to help get it off the ground, she finds herself on dangerous ground.Charlie Shepherd has discovered that there's more to Eve than meets the eye. But it's not just her body he likes--it's those sexy brains of hers. Romance is a complication he doesn't need right now. The problem is, she has something he needs and he can't seem to resist her. Keeping her creation under wraps is harder than Eve expected--as is denying her attraction to Charlie. But when a saboteur starts sniffing around her project, she questions everyone around her, even her nerd in shining armor. Can opposites attract or will they ignite a fire they can't control?From BooklistAn explosion in a closed garage is something that electrical engineer Charlie Shepherd just can't ride past on his Harley, but when he stops to give aid, Eve Dupree, a fashion model, won't open the door. When she tells him she is building a bio-fueled hovercraft in her garage, Charlie is smitten by her beauty and her inventive genius. Even though he doesn't want to get involved in a relationship because he is planning on moving west, Charlie can't keep himself from having wild sex with Eve. Meanwhile, someone is repeatedly breaking into her house, and Charlie is sure the culprit is after the hovercraft. Thompson's colorful cast of secondary characters--Charlie's mom and aunt, who run an X-rated bakery; Eve's next-door neighbor, who practices alien sex games; and Charlie's cousin, a famous photographer--provide comedy as well as suspects. Readers who enjoy romances featuring laugh-out-loud dialogue and wildly inventive sex will find both in Thompson's latest. Diana Tixier HeraldCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedReview"A sizzling setting…a delightfully cozy read for a cold winter night."--Publishers Weekly on Nerd Gone Wild"A riotous cast of colorful characters…fill the pages with hilarious situations, and hot, creative sex."--Booklist on Nerd Gone Wild"Energy swirls more vividly than the northern night skies...fun February fireworks."--Bookpage on Nerd Gone Wild"Takes nerds where they have never gone before."--*Midwest Book Review"Thompson has hit another jackpot! Her humor is over-the-top…this story in frozen paradise is pure genius."--Rendezvous on Nerd Gone Wild*"A winner...Thompson has written a laugh-out-loud, sexy romp that will capture readers from page one."--The Best Reviews on The Nerd Who Loved Me"This extremely sexy and humorous book is over-the-top...her characters are so visual with the sparkling dialogue...another bright, shining star for Vicki Lewis Thompson."--Rendezvous on The Nerd Who Loved Me"Smart, spunky and delightfully over the top, Thompson's newest Nerd romance possesses all the sparkle and vibrancy of a Vegas show, and it's just as sexy."--Publishers Weekly on The Nerd Who Loved Me"A sharp, sassy, sexy read. Stranded on a desert island? I hope you've got this book in your beach bag."--Jayne Anne Krentz on The Nerd in Shining Armor"Ms. Thompson continues to set the romance world on fire and keep it burning."--WritersUnlimited.com on The Nerd in Shining Armor"The heart of this story is the endearing development of a relationship between Gen and Jack...will likely rescue you from reading doldrums."--Romantic Times on The Nerd in Shining Armor"Thompson's fun, sexy island adventure gets points for casting a nerd in place of a Fabio."--Booklist on The Nerd in Shining Armor"A lighthearted and frisky tale of discovery between two engaging people."--The Oakland Press on The Nerd in Shining Armor"Thompson writes cheeky, sexy romance, and Jack is a delightful hero."--Contra Costa Times on The Nerd in Shining Amor"If you're looking for something fun and sexy, this is the book for you, especially if you have a soft spot for nerds."--All About Romance on The Nerd in Shining Armor"Vicki Lewis Thompson has created a fun-filled Pacific adventure for the absolute delight of her readers."--The Best Reviews on The Nerd in Shining Armor"Shades of Jennifer Crusie! I just loved this book!"--A Romance Review on The Nerd in Shining Armor Views: 20
Set in a country struggling to come to terms with the legacy of its past and the promise of its future, "The Shadow Walker" is a gripping thriller that introduces Inspector Nergui of the Mongolian Serious Crime squad. As winter's first snows fall on Ulaan Bataar, the mutilated body of a British geologist is found in the city's most expensive hotel, apparently the fourth victim of a serial killer. With political pressure to solve the crimes mounting, Nergui, ex-head of the Serious Crime squad, is ordered back to his former role, building an uneasy working relationship with his successor and protege, Doripalam, and with Drew McLeish, a senior British CID officer sent out to support the investigation. But the murders continue - leading the officers through the disused factories of the decaying city, out on to the steppes among nomadic herdsmen and illegal gold prospectors, and down into the barren landscapes of the Gobi. And then McLeish himself is kidnapped... Views: 20
In Grand Canyon, Emma Hart braves the unknown and the sudden appearance of Texas Ranger Nathan Blackmore."The Wings of the West series is a fresh take on women in the Old West and the men they love. I'm addicted to Kristy McCaffrey's sexy westerns and adventurous heroines!"—Ann Charles, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Award-winning Deadwood Mystery SeriesIn 1877, Emma Hart comes to Grand Canyon—a wild, rugged, and, until recently, undiscovered area. Plagued by visions and gifted with a second sight, she searches for answers about the tragedy of her past, the betrayal of her present, and an elusive future that echoes through her very soul. Joined by her power animal Sparrow, she ventures into the depths of Hopi folklore, forced to confront an evil that has lived through the ages.Texas Ranger Nathan Blackmore tracks Emma Hart to the Colorado River, stunned by her determination to ride a wooden dory along its course. But in a place where the ripples of time run deep, he'll be... Views: 20
The spellinbinding sequel to Sidney Sheldon's Master of the Game. One of most glamorous and suspenseful tales ever told! It began with Jamie MacGregor, stealing diamonds in Africa. It continued with his daughter, the powerful Kate Blackwell who grew her father's company into a world wide conglomerate, Now the story passes to the next generation. Spanning the decades and picking-up exactly where Sidney Sheldon's bestselling Master of the Game finished, Mistress of the Game follows the Blackwell family as they, Love, and lose, scheme and murder through the 80's up until the present day. Heart-stopping and glamorous, tense and provactive, Mistress of the Game is the sequel that Sheldon fans have been waiting for! Views: 20
Falling in love is always in fashion.... With her trust fund and coveted job at Christian Dior, Fanny Moreau believes she has it all. But when her best friend finds a fulfilling new career abroad--and a dreamy relationship with a great guy, Fanny's fabulous life suddenly feels empty. Inspired to find her true purpose, she trades her cushy lifestyle in San Francisco for an adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. Everyone thinks Fanny has gone off the deep end. What's a girl with a Ph.D in Prada doing teaching in an Inuit village? Even Fanny is wondering, especially when she comes face to face with Calder MacFarlane. The Scottish search and rescue pilot is everything Fanny is not--selfless, heroic, and used to living on the edge. He's also the man who once loved her best friend. Yet something in Calder's sexy gaze has her believing that she's a woman capable of great things--a woman who might just find her own happily-ever-after, in a... Views: 20
A bitterly comic novel of middle-aged angst and middle-class American life in the 1960s, by the acclaimed author of Little Big Man It is the late sixties in suburbia, and Carlo Reinhart's life is a mess. He's fat, broke, middle aged, and unemployed. His anarchist son hates him, and his wife has taken a younger lover and thrown Carlo out of the house. In fact, the only one who doesn't consider him contemptible and ridiculous seems to be Carlo's adoring, overweight daughter, who is almost as pathetic as he is. Even his affair with a twenty-two-year-old nymphomaniac is strangely unsatisfying. Then, just as he's reaching his lowest point, the self-styled Ultimate Human Irrelevancy is offered a golden opportunity to grab a piece of the American Dream, thanks to the reappearance of his old school chum Bob Sweet. Bob, who has a gift for success, is inviting Reinhart to get in on the ground floor of his latest venture: cryonics. But while Carlo loves... Views: 20
After eight months of teaching 5-year-olds, kindergarten teacher Liza Wilcox is more than ready for spring break. Try as she might, her frustrating computer refuses to display the correct date. While investigating the date on the Internet, the face of a kidnapped child, Jessie McGowan, reminds her of an unresolved trauma in her own life.As she explores the crime, she encounters a small-town sheriff that makes her heart beat wildly and a bizarre, mysterious clown camp that specializes in mind-control, drugs, and pornography.There is nothing funny about these clowns when Liza's investigation turns deadly. Views: 20
