The Charmed Killer is on the loose in Atlanta and Carlotta Wren is caught up in the terror–especially when her body-moving side business brings her dangerously close to the action. And then… She's forced to take refuge in her former fiancé's house–much to the chagrin of other interested parties… Her brother Wesley begins to behave as if he has his own death wish…And someone close to her is implicated in the mass murders. Meanwhile, Carlotta can't shake the feeling that danger is dogging her seemingly cursed family–and that the serial killer's exploits are starting to get personal….
It's now or neverThese three women can't help falling in love… Vegas styleGracie Sergeant hires black-haired, sultry Steve Mulcahy as the new «Elvis» for her Las Vegas wedding chapel – not realizing he's an undercover FBI agent out to nab a mob boss at his upcoming nuptials. Or that Steve's secret weapon is all in the hip.Alyssa Reynolds is trying to conjure up The King in a backroom seance at her Elvis memorabilia shop when Brett Neale walks into her store. With his hypnotic blue eyes, Brett is Elvis – or he will be once she helps him win Vegas's American Idol-style Elvis Legacy contest.Stand-up comic Ellie Evans is determined to keep her relationship with comedy writer Charlie Webster strictly professional – in spite of the attraction. But just when Charlie's about to check into the Heartbreak Hotel, he gets personal advice on how to make his moves… from The King himself.Three romantic novellas that could only happen in Vegas.
The hardheaded Armstrong brothers are determined to rebuild their tornado-ravaged hometown in the Georgia mountains.They've got the means, they've got the manpower…what they need are women! So they place an ad in a Northern newspaper and wait for the ladies to arrive….Sensible yet sexy middle brother Kendall Armstrong penned that ad himself—but there's just one woman he really wants to answer the call….Civil engineer Amy Bradshaw—Kendall's ex-fiancée—fled Sweetness years ago, taking a precious souvenir with her. She's back now…but only on a professional level. Really. Little does she know that old flames always burn the hottest…
Two-for-One Trouble!With fugitive parents, a brother dodging loan sharks, a hunky cop who’s made her outlaw family his business, a buff body mover looking to make a move on her, and her ex-fiancé back in the picture, Carlotta Wren thought her life couldn’t get any more complicated. And then… Her best friend jumps on the body-moving bandwagon. Her fugitive parents phone home. Her identity is stolen by a look-alike. Her look-alike is found, well…dead.Under suspicion for murder, Carlotta discovers that her devious double might have been bumped off accidentally—and that she could be the real target! Throw in dealing with her motley crew of family, friends and wannabe lovers, and Carlotta begins to think that jail isn’t such a bad alternative after all…
The hardheaded Armstrong brothers are determined to rebuild their tornado-ravaged hometown in the Georgia mountains.They've got the means, they've got the manpower…what they need are women! So they place an ad in a northern newspaper and wait for the ladies to answer their call….Porter, the youngest Armstrong, is all for importing women. Still, he's so blown away by the sheer numbers, he falls off the water tower. Luckily there's a doctor among the newcomers—sweet and sexy Dr. Nikki Salinger. And Porter has every intention of checking out her bedside manner…
Soldier Mike Nichols has come to Sweetness, Georgia, for one reason: to get help for his troubled black Lab, a decorated rescue dog, at the town's new military dog training facility. He doesn't expect to be referred to dog groomer Lacey Lovejoy instead!Straitlaced Mike and free-spirited Lacey couldn't be more different. Yet the longer he works with Lacey, the more his attraction to her grows. They clash often, but their heated encounters also lead to a steamy night together that leaves them both reeling.But when Lacey's job is done and it's time for Mike to move on, can their animal attraction turn into a permanent partnership?A Southern Roads series novella.
The hardheaded Armstrong brothers are determined to rebuild their tornado-ravaged hometown in the Georgia mountains.They’ve got the means, they’ve got the manpower…what they need are women! So they place an ad in a Northern newspaper and wait for the ladies to arrive.… Eldest brother Marcus Armstrong considers the estrogen-influx an irritating distraction. He’s running a town, not a dating service!Reporter Alicia Randall thinks the Armstrong brothers are running a scam and she intends to prove it—even if it means seducing oh-so-sexy Marcus in the process. Sizzling sex and a hot story? Win-win! At least it is, until she falls for the guy. Will love trump betrayal when the truth comes out?
Workaholic Frankie Jens had no time for romance, let alone a vacation. So what was she doing spending Valentine's Day stranded in Key West with sexy-as-sin Randy Tate? The gorgeous bar owner tempted her to let loose, indulge in a few island fantasies. Too bad all her fantasies involved Randy….Little did Frankie guess that Randy was harboring a few fantasies of his own. The gorgeous redhead brought out Randy's protective instincts and sent his libido spinning out of control. But Frankie was only visiting his tropical paradise. How could he convince her to be his Valentine indefinitely?
I remember the day when my life began to spin out of control…Without going into too much detail, it was the day that a birthday cake, a very naughty gift, an incredible one-night stand and a «cover curse» at the magazine I work for all came together….Now I'm heading to Nowheresville, U.S.A., to man-sit Sam Long, the hunky veterinarian I slept with last night, all under the cover of a job assignment! How I'm supposed to maintain a professional distance at this point is totally beyond me! But my career (and his safety) depend upon it. Since I've never left New York City, I guess I should look at this as an adventure. I can only hope that while I'm out covering my job (and my boss's behind), someone will cover me. And if I play my cards right, that person might just be Sam….
SINGLE FEMALE SEEKING SINGEL MALE FOR GOOD TIME…When lawyer Greg Healey answered a singles ad for his brother, he never expected to fall head over heels in love with the woman himself! Only, sexy, sassy Lana Martina hadn't placed that particular ad–in fact she seemed to think he was gay! So what else could Greg do but prove to her that she was his type?Coffee shop owner Lana had advertised for a roommate, not a lover. Although once she met Greg, the latter definitely had some possibilities…until she discovered he was her landlord! Greg planned to sell the property before the holidays. Lana intended to change his mind. And Greg had no idea just how convincing Lana planned to be….
Piper Shepherd was desperate. As the only single member of her sorority (even chubby hypochondriac Tillie had managed to snag a suitor!) she had to find a husband soon. That wasn't easy in Mudville, Mississippi, population twenty! But Piper had a plan. First she dug up her grandmother's manhunting manual. Then gorgeous Ian Bentley came to town….Ian Bentley had no intention of saying «I do»–ever! As it was, he'd just narrowly escaped a brush with matrimony. So the last thing he expected was to fall victim to sexy Piper Shepherd's manhunting scheme. The sassy little brunette was tempting, he'd give her that. But she wasn't going to get this man to the altar….
Nurse Georgia Adams can't sleep–and it's got nothing to do with the local heat wave. She's got a lukewarm boyfriend, a nonexistent love life–and she's frustrated, really frustrated. So she decides to take the edge off by calling her boyfriend for a little phone flirtation–and a lot more! Only, she doesn't realize she's dialed the wrong number!Police officer Ken Medlock can't sleep, either-his libido is in overdrive thanks to his sexy midnight caller. He's captivated by her voice–and when he meets and recognizes her the next day, he realizes he has to have her in his bed-not at the end of his phone line. But first he has to convince Georgia that her wrong number has turned into a very right connection…
Bad boy Jack Stillman loves a challenge–and sexy workaholic Alexandria Tremont is turning out to be a big one! Still, he's sure that one dose of the Stillman charm will have Alex out of the office–and into his bed! Alex Tremont has never met anybody so infuriating, so stubborn–so outrageously irresistible–as Jack Stillman.But with her career on the line, not to mention a fiance pushing to set the date, Alex really shouldn't be appreciating Jack's antics, in the boardroom or in the bedroom. Then again, she'd had no idea how closely they'd be working…But could she trust her sexy rebel not to sweet-talk his way out of her life as easily as he'd charmed his way into it?
Sassy heroines and irresistible heroes embark on sizzling sexual adventures as they play the game of modern love and lust. Expect fast paced reads with plenty of steamy encounters.She had always been a good girl… But just once, mild-mannered Jane Kurtz wished she had the nerve to go for what she wants. And she really wants her neighbour, bad boy Perry Brewer. But he’s totally out of her league – until she wins the lottery and decides, once and for all, to change her life. So she heads out to Vegas for the ultimate bad-girl makeover! Poor sexy Perry won’t know what hit him. The woman’s driving him crazy! Perry’s been trying to get Jane’s attention for days, with no luck. Now she’s all alone in Vegas and, well, somebody’s got to look after her. What’s a decent guy to do?But after he sees Jane in all her new naughtiness, there’s no way he’s going to be able to stop at just looking…
An Unlikely Threesome!Carlotta Wren has always dreamed of taking a vacation from her life as daughter to fugitive parents and mother to her younger brother, Wesley. So when she is temporarily suspended from her job at Neiman Marcus, the invitation from hunky body mover Cooper Craft to ride to Florida for some fun in the sun and a VIP body pickup seems like a good idea…And then Wesley tags along to elude an irate loan shark and to play chaperone… And then they’re greeted on arrival by three different men, each one laying claim to the celebutante’s body they’ve been hired to move…And it isn’t long before they realise someone is determined that the stressed-out trio won’t make it back to Atlanta with their famous cargo intact!
One cadaver, two cadaver, three cadaver, four…Ever had one of those days? A surprise visit from her father—who’s on the run from the law—has given Carlotta Wren a lot to think about. Should she join her former fiancé, Peter, in proving her father is innocent? If she does, are her body-moving days over?And then… A close friend’s behaviour begins to spin out of control… The cops turn up the heat on her father’s case… Carlotta discovers that her brother Wesley’s gambling debts are child’s play compared to his new vice… And the Charmed Killer, a serial murderer, unleashes his wrath on Atlanta. Now the bodies are piling up—and Carlotta’s father is the number one suspect!
Wanted: Single women of any age to take part in a four-week clinical study.Ellie Sutherland wasn't exactly desperate… yet. But after fourteen months, five days and two hours of being without a man, she was getting pretty close. So when she had a chance to try out a pill that attracted the opposite sex, Ellie didn't waste any time signing up. After all, she had nowhere to go but up!Almost immediately, men started falling at her feet. She even had sexy Mark Blackwell eating out of her hand. And before long, she'd fallen head over heels in love with him, too. Ellie's life was a perfect, at least for a while. But when the pills ran out, would Mark still find her irresistible?
Schoolteacher Meg Valentine has been dying to put some adventure, some excitement–some sexual stimulation–into her life! So when gorgeous bodyguard Jarett Miller asks her to stand in as a body double for his famous client, sexy beach babe Taylor Gee, how can she refuse? Although Meg's not exactly the sex goddess type, under Jarett's skillful tutelage–and his even more skillful hands–she becomes increasingly aware of her own sensuality.Sensuality she's definitely having fun exploring with the hunky bodyguard. But is Jarett in love with the real Meg…or in lust with the sexpot he's created?
Take one workaholic woman. Mix with letter to self, detailing fantasies about wild, unbridled sex. Add one dangerously seductive man–and indulge in the delicious, sensual results! When Violet Summerlin receives her old letter, she's intrigued–but too busy to worry about it. It's taking all she's got to battle her lust for her sexy client Dominick Burns. Then Dominick invites her to Miami for a working holiday. And Violet knows she won't be able to withstand his sensual attack for long. She doesn't.The man seems to know just how to please her. Every slow stroke, every breath-stealing adventure takes her to new heights of sexual ecstasy. But mixing business and pleasure can be a dicey combination. Especially when Violet discovers Dominick's been hiding something from her. . .
Corporate hatchet man Eric Quinn Stanton had never let pleasure interfere with business–until now. Arriving early and incognito at the Chandelier House, he planned to see firsthand what was working…and what wasn't. Unfortunately, he couldn't seem to see past general manager Cindy Warren's beautiful green eyes…or her other assets. But would Cindy still want him when she discovered he'd been more naughty than nice…?
Bestselling author Stephanie Bond introduces her readers to four Southern women who discover that the mind truly is the sexiest part of the body!If Lady Chatterley's Lover can do it, so can Cassie Goodwinseduce the pants right off her sexy ex, that is. . . . Wallflower Page Sharpe is about to become Venus in Furs for her boss. . . and he's about to become her love slave! Like Fanny Hill, Wendy Trainer has sown plenty of wild oats! But can Fanny's exploits help her persuade best friend Nate that Wendy's more than just a good time?Ice princess Jacqueline Mays is ready to melt. With The Slave as her guide, disciplined client Elliot won't be able to resist her offer of sexual submission!
When Something Is This Sinfully Good It Just Has To Be Right!Lindy Brinks is about ready to buy the idea that somebody who looks, walks and talks like an angel just might be the devil in disguise. And if that's the case, it would explain how she–the highly professional, very proper personal assistant–ended up in her boss Shane Jacobsen's bed. Especially when she'd managed to resist temptation for three long years.But the divinely good-looking playboy has that effect on women. Lord knows it was wrong, yet for one night Lindy was in paradise. Shane doesn't have a clue–about last night or the fallout from it!Now Lindy can't–won't–give Shane up. Not even if it means moving heaven and earth.
An unfulfilled desire. A life on the verge of change.And an old letter that ignites a delicious chain of events! Zoe Smythe, an engaged international flight attendant, is suddenly very curious. The letter she wrote to herself ten years ago reminds her that her deepest sexual fantasy is bondage. And she's never experienced it!On a flight to Australia, yummy passenger Colin Cannon is very willing to indulge Zoe's every whim. They give the mile-high club a thrilling new definition! And Colin wouldn't mind tying up Zoe for a while. But is mind-blowing sex enough for Zoe to turn her entire life upside down?
I, Denise Cooke, take thee, Redford DeMoss, to be my lawful husband…No, wait…I did that already–three years ago in a Vegas chapel after one too many Long Island Iced Teas. I married a hunky U.S. Marine I'd met only hours before. (The uniform did it.) The wedding night–week–was spectacular. Then Redford went back to the Gulf. And I went back to my real life as a New York City financial planner…and filed for an annulment.I'm dating Barry the TV producer these days, but I think about Redford…a lot. And now, thanks to an upcoming IRS audit, I'm about to see ex-husband again. So why am I flustered? He's probably married, and I have–um, what's his name. It's not as if Redford plans to take me back…or take me–gulp–to bed. Besides, I'd never make the same mistake twice. Not even my favorite one…