Ranging from Sweet to Sizzling, the following novels all have one thing in common: They're full of rakes, rebels and rogues! Oh my!
Alexandra by Lauren Royal & Devon Royal
Heat level: Sweet
England, 1815: Lady Alexandra Chase has always followed the rules. But when her brother's best friend - and girlhood obsession - returns from a long spell abroad, she finds herself longing to throw out the rulebook and follow her heart instead...
THE EARL'S BARGAIN by Cheryl Bolen
Heat level: Sweet
The Earl of Wycliff offers lovely young widow Louisa Phillips financial security for life. All she has to do is travel across England posing as his wife. They're both hiding secrets - not the least of which is their budding love for each other.
KISSED by Tanya Anne Crosby
Heat level: Sizzling
England and Charleston, South Carolina, 1763 - Jessamine Stone vows to wed no man but her onetime fiance, Christian Haukinge. She sets out to win back Christian's affections, unaware that her brother has already offered him a bribe to break her heart. Christian agrees to the devil's bargain, but soon finds Jessie's innocent passion, trust, and faith undermine his resolve for vengeance.
TO CATCH A FLAME by Kimberly Cates
Heat level: Sizzling
When Lord Griffin Stone disarms the highwayman trying to rob him, he discovers his assailant is spitfire Isabeau DeBurgh. Unwilling to condemn her to hang or free her to steal again, Griffin decides to make her a lady - except Isabeau scorns the aristocrats she robs. Can love tame her wild heart? Views: 8
A gripping tale of tangled relationships and shadowy secrets, set in the dramatic surrounds of Ireland's famed Atlantic coastlineMaureen lies unconscious on a lonely track. Her husband blames a fellow holidaymaker at Nessa McDermott's country house on Ireland's enchanting Beara peninsula. Two days later, a man's body is found, strangled and dumped. Amid a frenzy of police, media and family pressures, former journalist Nessa has to find her own answers – but meanwhile, ambitious young policeman Redmond Joyce is also hellbent on identifying the murderer, and conflict between them grows as they close in on the horrifying truth.Translated from the Gaelic, this novel introduces a talented author with keen observation and detail, and marks the beginning of a series with Nessa and her ambitious policeman acquaintance. Views: 8
Life under a Deathwish policy was fun while it lasted, but for Deathwisher Roy Cox it was far more than that. For him, gaining access to great wealth in exchange for becoming a target for hired killers was a political act: you can buy a lot of media attention with a million pseudobucks, and Roy had a cause worth dying for.Already Roy has survived twice the term of the average Deathwisher, and people are getting interested in what he has to say. That why Worldgov has labeled him a Special Case and put Mercenaries Inc. on his trail. No matter how smart and tough he may be, no matter how just his cause, even flight to High Orbit can't save Roy now... Views: 8
With a longing for adventure, the last thing Phillipa Peppiwell wants is to marry. After a painful betrayal by a man she trusted, she is wary when she unwittingly catches the attention of roguishly handsome - and sinfully tempting - Lord Anthony Thornton. Forbidden desires she secretly yearns for threaten to crumble her icy facade and reveal a past scandal best kept buried. Dissatisfied with his empty life, Lord Anthony seeks a deep and lasting connection... and finds himself intrigued by the Ice Maiden of the haute monde. Undaunted by Phillipa's aloof nature and her distaste for the idea of matrimony, he sets out to thaw the bewitching beauty by enticing her with adventures of the most sensual type. But he, too, hides a scandalous secret... and if it's discovered it could rip them apart. Views: 8
Sabotage...and Seduction! The Playwright It's emerging playwright Holly Nelson's big break. Broadway. Having survived her traumatic marriage and divorce, Holly is now aiming for success, not love. And any naughty dreams about Nick Damone--the gorgeously dishy star who was her crush back in high school--must remain a fantasy. The Star For Nick, Broadway is a chance to go from big-screen eye candy to serious actor, and to explore the lust blazing between him and Holly. But life-threatening accidents will force a chain of events that could bring down the curtain on the whole production...or give Nick and Holly a chance to finish the sexy something that started fifteen years ago! Views: 8
You Can Go Home Again A stint as ranch manager on the Circle P may be the perfect way for Hank Judd to reconnect with his ten-year-old daughter. And selling his former girlfriend's family ranch will provide the cash he needs to restart his failed real-estate business. He just has to resist falling for the girl next door all over again. Kelly Tompkins needs to sell her grandfather's ranch quickly to pay for his medical expenses and get back to Texas before she loses her chance at a promotion. Hank is the last person she wants to see, but she can't deny she needs his help. But spending time with the boy who let her down twelve years ago may unearth a heartache that has never truly healed.... Views: 8
Caleb is ticked off. Skylar hasn’t answered any of his calls, texts, or emails since her move to New York, virtually cutting him out of her life without warning. So Caleb decides to go after her—and convince her to come back home. But even when Skylar realizes her heart does belong at home with Caleb, her uncertainty lingers. Is it safe? Have things changed? After the mysterious vandalism to the pool at Delmont High, everyone is desperate for answers they believe Skylar can provide. At first, she’s determined not to run. But when Caleb’s ex-girlfriend unleashes a vengeful surprise, Sky's love for Caleb is threatened. Are these two rival hearts ready to fight for their love, or will they have to throw in the towel? Views: 8
