To the virginal Lady Devon, the Viking Ulric resembles an enormous, wounded lion. Only, this beast is claiming both her lands and her body as his own. A minstrel named Trey has potions to help her through the wedding night but demands the opportunity to try to make her his own. Will she choose the poet or the Norseman who’s not quite the animal he appears to be? Views: 21
Neither living nor dead
Lady Iora doesn’t exist. Everyone believes she died at birth, but the goddess Persephone swept her away at the moment of her death. Now, she’s fighting for a chance at life, by proving to the Fates she’s worthy of her destiny. She has one remaining assignment, and it should be easy enough, but the roguish satyr accompanying her brews more trouble than he keeps her out of.
Cast out at birth
A satyr born to a nymph mother, Alder has no place in either world. If not for his devoted friend Petraeus, he’d have no home at all. So when the goddess Persephone tasks him with escorting Petraeus’s long-lost sister, Alder readily accepts the challenge. And a challenge she is. The beguiling Lady Iora tempts him to cross boundaries he knows he truly shouldn’t. Caught between worlds
When war with the Lapiths breaks over them, Iora and Alder must decide if they are daring enough to seize the lives they were always meant to. And what they would sacrifice for love—death, or life. Views: 21
When Angus McKeith knocks on the door, the lives of Fiona Windham and her niece and ward Mary-Rose are changed forever. Following the recent death of Fiona’s father, Lord Ian Rannock, and sister, Rosemary, the child has become heir-presumptive to her Scottish uncle, the Duke of Strathrannock, who has summoned Mary-Rose to his castle in Scotland. Reluctantly complying, but insisting that she accompany Mary-Rose, Fiona finds the Duke handsome, yet distant and cold. Ostracised by the Highland community after the mysterious disappearance of his wife, the Duchess, and a bitter feud with his father, the Duke has withdrawn from Society and seems an insensitive, even brutal man. Soon, though, as Fiona’s innocent beauty warms the Duke’s cold heart and love between them blossoms. But when she attempts to solve the mystery that traps him in the past, Fiona finds herself in mortal danger at the hands of a woman possessed by a deranged desire for vengeance. Views: 21
Regan Martin stopped believing in Christmas miracles six years ago when she lost everything—her house, her job, and her impeccable reputation in the wine industry—after she fell in love with a man she had no idea was married. Then Regan gets a chance for a fresh start in the Napa Valley. With her dream job, dream home, and her daughter enrolled in a wonderful new school, she starts wondering if holiday wishes really do come true. But she soon tumbles back down to earth when she learns that her new boss is none other than Gabe DeLuca, the scorned wife’s brother. Gabe wants nothing more than home-wrecking Regan Martin out of his life, his sister’s world, and his family’s business. Mostly, he wants the lush beauty out of his head. Yet his attempts to run her out of town have him thinking twice, especially when he sees that Regan may hold the key to tracking down his sister’s stolen start-up capital. Even worse for Gabe, Regan might just be his Christmas wish and hold the key to his heart.From Library JournalAfter having job after job snatched away by the vengeful interference of the powerful DeLuca family, wine marketer and single mom Regan Martin has finally landed the perfect position in St. Helena, also the perfect place to raise her six-year-old daughter, Holly. Her joy is short lived, though, when she learns that not only is St. Helena home base for the DeLuca clan, but the winery that hired her belongs to them. Also, sexy Gabe DeLuca will stop at nothing to get Regan out of his family’s life and away from the sister whose marriage he blames Regan for wrecking. But Regan is determined to stay, and she receives help from surprising places, including a reluctant Gabe, who is drawn to the gorgeous Regan and charmed by her daughter as well. VERDICT: Well-handled sexual tension, sympathetic protagonists, and engaging supporting characters add to this sassy, tender and funny romp that has plenty of holiday ambiance, lays the foundation for an ongoing series, and leaves fans hoping the next installment isn’t too far away. Adair (Tucker’s Crossing) lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains, CA. Review"This book, sentimental in a way that only Christmas romances can be, is a great holiday read. The story features a strong, single mom who only wants the best for her child, and a sexy man who needs to be reminded what is really important in life. With a lot of teasing and a quirky set of characters, readers will thoroughly enjoy this book and eagerly await more in the series to find out what is in store for the rest of the DeLuca clan." --RT Book Reviews, 4 stars (HOT) Views: 21
Ivan Korovin is determined to cement his evolution from dirt-poor, dreamless kid to billionaire philanthropist. First he has a serious PR problem to take care of: outspoken Miranda Sweet has ruined his repuation by labeling him "Caveman #1" in her bestselling book.The solution? Give the ravenous public what they want—to see the enemies become lovers! From the red carpet in L.A. to black-tie charity balls in Moscow, they play out their pretend love story for all the world to see. But beneath the glare of the spotlight, it's getting harder to tell what's real and what's for show.
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McKenna Prescott is the queen of picking the wrong men. When her latest boyfriend dumps her, she decides to devote her time to "exploring herself" (read: drinking wine and ordering sex toys online) and starting her freelance makeup business. That is, until an embarrassing delivery mix-up puts her sexy, gruff neighbor in her path...Beckett Walsh is married to his job...which is a deal-breaker for the woman he's supposed to be marrying. Even worse, his would-be father-in-law has pulled support from Beckett's startup and now Beckett stands to lose everything. But the gorgeous, crazy makeup artist from down the hall has an equally crazy but mutually beneficial idea: if he convinces his sister to hire McKenna for her high-society wedding, McKenna will teach him about what women want so he can get his fiancée back.All he has to do is make sure he doesn't fall for the wrong girl. Views: 21
Rediscover the Alpha Squad series by award-winning author Kylie Brant!First—she'd left without a word.Second—he hadn't chased her down. Now they had to face their past under heated circumstances. And SWAT team hostage negotiators Jolie Conrad and Dace Recker couldn't let their simmering feelings explode. Because they'd suddenly become partners—and targets—for a thwarted felon with revenge on the brain. Staying alive would push them to the limit—but staying away from each other might just push them over the edge....Originally published in 2008 Views: 21
