Beloved and bestselling author Debra Dixon takes romance readers down to the bayou, where there's a hot blaze simmering--and an arsonist on the loose. For a woman who's not looking for trouble, Maggie St. John sure is finding a lot of it these days--especially after she discovers a fire in a utility closet at the hospital where she works as a nurse. Now there's an arson investigation, and she's at the center of it. Maggie can't tell which is worse: the sudden flashbacks to a terrible memory buried deep in her subconscious or the incredible tension that is building with the infuriatingly cocky and undeniably attractive arson investigator. Beau Grayson thinks the hospital fire investigation will be an open-and-shut case. But that's before he set eyes on the prime suspect. Maggie St. John is hiding something behind that sultry smile, and he needs to uncover her secret before he gives in to the body that could ignite a four-alarm inferno. Just how much... Views: 20
Dance of the Vampires Cornelia Amiri One of Ian’s six brothers kicks over the stones of an ancient cairn, unknowingly freeing Sorcha and her six sisters from underhill. The seven handsome Scots are enchanted by the voluptuous temptresses until they turn on the men. Ian captures Sorcha, giving his brothers a chance to escape. With the dark fey woman still in his grasp, Ian is saved by the rising sun. Her sisters vanish with the light of dawn and Sorcha is trapped in the mortal realm. The seductress can’t resist Ian’s attentions as he stirs throbbing urges she’s never felt before. Ian is bewitched by the wild delights offered by this vampire siren. He can’t get enough of her. Still, her wicked sisters and his highland brothers want nothing more than to attack and kill each other. Will Sorcha and Ian’s sizzling passion prove strong enough to overcome the differences between the dark fey and humans? Publisher’s Note: This story was previously published elsewhere under the title Vampire Dancer, and has been expanded and revised for Ellora’s Cave. Views: 20
When small town business owner, Nicole Ashford, won the local karaoke competition, she had no idea how much her life would change. After years of putting up with a cheating no good boyfriend, Nicole finally thought her life was on track. She sure didn't expect to be swept off her feet by the new bartender at The Tumbleweed Saloon.Brian "Tag" Taggert came to the small town of Ulrich, to check out a house he'd inherited from his father. The bartending job at The Tumbleweed fit his needs for the short-term. When the bar hosted a karaoke night, Tag's heart succumbed to the voice of an angel.Nicole is more honest and upfront than anyone Tag's ever met. Nicole may be small town but she's just what Tag's been looking for his entire life. Views: 20
The holidays—that time between Thanksgiving and New Year's—jam more "together" time together than any other time during the year. And all that being together calls for movies to watch together to celebrate the season or movies to watch alone to survive the season. From such classics to enjoy as a family like A Christmas Story, It's a Wonderful Life, and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles to more offbeat films like Home for the Holidays (the Thanksgiving family reunion from hell) and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (an R-rated Santa Claus origin story crossed with The Thing), Roger Ebert's full-length reviews suggest a wide range of titles sure to please everyone on your list. Also included are thoughtful films like John Huston's rendering of James Joyce's The Dead, a poignant look at life and Joyeux Noel, based on the true story of a spontaneous cease-fire between German and Allied troops on Christmas Eve 1914. As... Views: 20
When Alyssa Rockford leaves her small Midwestern town for the glamorous, high-flying world of Beverly Hills she knows it isn't going to be easy, but despite limited resources and a big learning curve, she's determined to make her mark and discover an exciting new life for herself. With her finances dwindling, however, things start looking dire, when out of the blue she receives a mysterious interview request for a job she couldn't even recall applying for.Brett Cavanaugh was one of the most powerful figures in town. He was also one of the hottest. Chairman and CEO of the vaunted PR firm Cavanaugh Worldwide, he could literally make or break the biggest and the best in the entertainment industry. When circumstances lead to Alyssa being promoted to the sexy, mysterious CEO's personal assistant, her life is about to take a turn for the exotic and the erotic as she discovers her new boss's very personal tastes in entertainment. This glamorous, hot and steamy romantic story is part one of the "Beverly Hills Confessional" series and is approximately 7,000 words long. Warning: This book is for mature audiences only and contains graphic (hot!) sexual content (18+)Don't miss out on the other sexy, exciting installments of the series: "Beverly Hills Confessional (Part 2: Bared)" and "Beverly Hills Confessional (Part 3: Taken)" out now! Also, look out for "Beverly Hills Confessional (Part 4: Sanctuary)" coming January 2013!Follow C.C. on Twitter for chat, gossip and news of upcoming releases at: @CCAvanti(This book was previously published under the title "Beverly Hills Confidential") Views: 20
The tale of the aelven's struggle against their kindred foes, the vampiric alben, continues...Eliani and Turisan, mindspeakers separated by duty the day after their handfasting, yearn to be reunited as they aid in the fight to hold onto Fireshore. The capital city of that realm has been captured by the alben leader, Shalar, and along with it, Fireshore's governor and Eliani's beloved cousin!Shalar now has her eye on Woodrun, the center of Fireshore's darkwood production. As Turisan races to bring an army to Woodrun's defense, Eliani must rescue the captives from Shalar's toils. Hiding from alben pursuers in the darkwood forest, she encounters a group of exiles, the Lost, who suffer the alben's curse of bloodthirst but strive to follow the aelven creed.Are the Lost enemies or friends? Aelven or alben? The distinctions blur as the aelven approach a conflict that could destroy their hope of holding Fireshore. Views: 20
Wrong Place is the next gripping crime novel from Michelle Davies, following her critically acclaimed debut Gone Astray.When a man fails in his attempt to murder his wife and then commit suicide, DC Maggie Neville is assigned as the surviving woman's FLO.As the husband lies in a coma in hospital, the wife sets about making sure everyone knows he's guilty. But there's something about her story that doesn't ring true to Maggie. Digging deeper, she finds an unexpected link between the couple's case and a series of burglaries she and her colleagues are investigating in the local area - and the mysterious disappearance of a young woman twenty years ago.PRAISE FOR GONE ASTRAY"[A] stunningly accomplished debut . . . deserves to shoot to the top of the bestseller lists. I read it in a single sitting" Daily Mail"A real binge-read kind of book" Stylist"Gritty, no-nonsense" Red"In this... Views: 20
Captures the heart and soul of what’s happening behind the bedroom door, where lust, desire, gender, identity, sex work, and politics collide. The best sex journalism of the year in one unforgettable book. Do Jewish girls give better blowjobs? What does it mean to be a modern-day eunuch? Does abstinence-only sex education work? Would you want to work in the pink ghetto or live in the glass closet? How “hung” are African-American men? What happens to a celebrity sex tape star in Iran? Best Sex Writing 2008 answers these questions (and raises many more) as it probes the inner lives of those on the front lines — political, personal, and cultural — of lust. From dangerous dildos to professional submissives, the erotic appeal of twins, sex work, pornography and much more, these authors delve into the underbelly of eroticism. Probing stereotypes, truths, and the tricky areas in between, Best Sex Writing 2008 opens the bedroom door and explores the... Views: 20
Bestselling erotica author Cairo delivers a decadent tale of an alluring and cunning woman's rise from inmate to seductress while serving a ten-year prison sentence.Everyone wants to get to Heaven... Meet inmate 22345-C, Heaven Lewis, serving a ten-year sentence without parole for shooting her wealthy, drug-dealing boyfriend. But what's a beautiful woman who is used to living a lavish lifestyle and has a voracious sex drive to do within the confines of her concrete and barbed-wire dwelling? Simple. Seduce correctional officers. Blackmail the warden. And unleash the dark desires of those who are responsible for overseeing her safety and security, becoming one of the world's most seductively brazen inmates ever to grace the inside of a prison. Once the gates of seduction are opened, no man or woman can resist its allure. Views: 20
PRAISE FOR *HIGHLAND HEAT *"A lively and exciting adventure. " —Booklist BASTARD ROYAL DAUGHTER, PAWN IN A DEADLY GAME Sent to Scotland to be the king's mistress and produce an heir, Clarrisa of York has never needed a miracle more. But the brusque Highland laird who kidnaps her is a bit too rough to be considered divine intervention.HE'LL DO ANYTHING TO THWART HIS KING With rival lairds determined to steal Clarrisa from him and royal henchmen searching for her all over the Highlands, Laird Broen MacNicols has a mess on his hands. Worse yet, there's a magnetic attraction between them, although he's betrothed to another. But even an independent–minded lady like Clarrisa knows that a Highlander always claims his prize..."Fiery passion as elemental, raw, and beautiful as the Scottish Highlands." —Long and Short Reviews "[The characters] fight just as passionately as they love while intrigue abounds and readers turn the pages faster and faster!" —RT Book Reviews, 4 StarsReview"One gripping plot twist follows another: dastardly English trickery, complex Scottish alliances, and kilt-tossing, sheet-incinerating lovemaking. " - Publishers Weekly"A wonderful, sensuous, highly charged romance. Cleverly written, totally believable and nearly impossible to put down, this is a winner. 4 1/2 Stars" - RT Book Reviews "Whenever I pick up a book by Mary Wine I know I'm going to be engrossed in the story for hours. 4.50 / 5 - Reviewer Top Pick" - Night Owl ReviewsAbout the AuthorAcclaimed author Mary Wine has written nearly 20 works of erotic fantasy, romantic suspense, and historical romance. An avid history-buff and historical costumer, she and her family enjoy participating in historical reenactments. Mary lives with her husband and two sons in Yorba Linda, California. Views: 20
