Her secret lover...Stella Faulkner has been a despised poor relation in her odious uncle's house since she was forced to flee Italy ahead of Napoleon's invasion. In return for a roof over her head, she acts as her cousin's unpaid governess and companion. Stella knows that if she shows the slightest trace of her disgraced mother's wildness, she'll be cast out to face destitution. But after ten years of thankless servitude, Stella encounters a dashing libertine who turns her world to flame. Handsome Lord Halston is irresistible, but every kiss, every caress carries the risk of discovery, and with discovery, disaster.The rake beguiled...Grayson Maddox, Earl of Halston, glories in his reputation for charm, seduction, and ruthlessness. His mistresses know that the profligate lord offers them pleasure and luxury, but when he says goodbye, the affair is over. To Halston, love is a sentimental myth and fidelity a trap. One night at a glittering ball, he sees a... Views: 328
What happens when Mr. Popular accidentally gives the artsy nerd her first kiss? Complete. Mayhem. Millie: As a self-proclaimed art geek and an introvert to the nth degree, catching the eye of a guy like Alex didn't even factor into my wildest dreams. I was a dreamer, not an idiot. But then the impossible happened--Mr. Popular kissed me. He. Kissed. Me. But it doesn’t mean anything. I’ve learned that lesson the hard way. Alex: Summer flings are nothing but heartbreak. They might start off hot but they'll burn you in the end. That's why I know I need to keep my distance from Millie, even though I can't seem to take my eyes off of her. That plan was all fine and good until I kissed her during an insane fit of jealousy. Now that I've had a taste, I can't walk away, but I can't make any promises either. I mean, I can't take a chance on another summer romance...can I? Views: 324
Fortune favors the brave… Not the reckless.Bold, daring, and questioning the meaning of life, Poppy Middleton embraces her nature [TNvR1] when she decides to pose as an actress and help a friend retrieve a family heirloom. A diabolical plot is underfoot, and Poppy is not about to let her friend face danger alone. But as all best-laid plans do, hers goes terribly awry when James Shaw steps onto the scene. An agent of the crown, James has the senses of a hawk, and Poppy will do anything to direct his attention elsewhere. She will certainly not give him a tour of the theatre. Smack her lips against his.Get lost in a soul-stirring kiss.Fantasize about him when she should be helping her friend.Fall madly in love. Views: 323
Abby Ashton's roommate-from-hell...her mother. If she doesn't get her parents back together, she'll go crazy. So Abby schemes to get them to Mexico with her, hoping the vacation will lead to romance. And it does—for Abby and race-car driver "Gunner" Stevens.Tall, dark and charming Jason Lawrence keeps visiting Mel Anders's veterinary clinic—with everything from a drooling St. Bernard to a potbelly pig. And the man doesn't even seem to like animals. Hmm...Mel is mighty suspicious—but she never suspects her mom....Originally published in 2004 Views: 315
Come home to Silver Springs for the holidays, where broken hearts learn to love again...together. So much for forever. When Harper Devlin's rock star husband ditches her on his way to the top, she takes her two daughters to her sister's place in Silver Springs for the holidays, hoping family can heal her broken heart. But comfort comes in unexpected places when she crosses paths with local Tobias Richardson.The moment Tobias spots Harper, he recognizes a sadness he knows all too well. After spending thirteen years in prison paying for his regretful past, Tobias is ready to make amends, and maybe helping Harper is the way to do it. But offering her a shoulder to cry on ignites a powerful attraction and a desire neither saw coming.Fearing her reaction, Tobias doesn't reveal his checkered past. He's falling hard, and if Harper finds out he'll lose her for good, especially because her famous ex is now trying to win her back. Secrets have a way of coming... Views: 300
