Two classic Westmoreland novels from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson WHAT A WESTMORELAND WANTSHe's been biding his time, and now the perfect opportunity has arrived for Callum Austell to pursue the ultimate object of his affections. Offering Gemma a job to decorate his new home means she has to come to him. And on his territory, the Aussie knows he can easily woo her into his bed. But this Westmoreland woman is no pushover. If Callum is to get what he wants–as always–the millionaire just might have to utter those three little words first.A WIFE FOR A WESTMORELANDA Night to Remember… For weeks, Derringer Westmoreland is haunted by memories of a woman whose face he cannot recall. But he wants and needs to share their intense passion again. When he finally tracks down his mystery woman, he is blown away by surprise. Lucia Conyers is his sister-in-law's best friend and his fantastic one-night stand! And she refuses to become one of Derringer's women. For the first time in his charmed life, the rancher has some persuading to do. And if he wants to win Lucia's heart, he must be ready to risk his own….
Sultry days, hot nights, and passion in the air…Enjoy the thrill of unexpected romance in three scintillating stories that lead to “I Do,” island-style… Seven Nights in Paradise by Kayla Perrin – After flying halfway around the world to see her friend get married in Fiji, Melanie White bumps into the one man she’s never been able to forget. Will one week be long enough to erase past mistakes and create sizzling new memories?… The Wedding Dance by Carmen Green – Vivian Franklin was asked to choreograph a surprise dance for a wedding in the Virgin Islands—and gorgeous best man, James Smith, has all the right moves. Almost every female in attendance wants to sweep him off of his feet and right into the bedroom. But all James wants is Vivian—for tonight, and forever. Orchids and Bliss by Felicia Mason -Baden Calloway ran away on her wedding day after deciding not to walk down the aisle. And she didn’t stop until she reached Maui. Now Lawman Jesse Fremont, her ex-fiancé’s partner, is at her door, determined to win the woman he’s always loved from afar…
TENDER TO HIS TOUCHHollington Homecoming Queen Beverly Turner is pulling out all the stops for her ten-year reunion. The trendy designer's first order of business is to let loose and have some fun. And her wish just might come true when she meets Lucius Gray. The hunky, high-powered Atlanta attorney is looking for the same thing she is: a sexy fling with no strings.Lucius needs a time-out from his workaholic life, and the chic, sensual designer more than fits the bill. Like Beverly, the single father has been burned by love. But Beverly is arousing feelings that are making him long to turn their sizzling affair into a lifetime of passion. If she'll let him, he'll give her the happy ending she deserves and prove to this unforgettable woman that there is life–and love–after college….PASSION OVERTIMEWith the homecoming festivities heating up, the last thing Kyra Dixon needs is an unwelcome blast from the past. But the PR rep has been given the plum job of helping sign hunky pro-football star Terrence Franklin as Hollington's new head coach.Kyra knows the sexy sports star…intimately. They were once engaged–until Terrence dumped her to chase dreams of glory (and groupies). Now he's back in her life–as irresistible as ever. And Kyra and Terrence have some unfinished business: the passion that's raging hotter than ever between them.After ten years of playing the field, Terrence is finally ready to settle down. Only one woman fits his fantasies of domestic bliss, but Kyra may not be ready to forgive and forget. All Terrence wants is a second chance to convince Kyra that as long as they're together, neither of them will ever lose.
Two classic Westmoreland novels from NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authorBrenda JacksonTHE PROPOSALThe moment Jason Westmoreland meets Bella Bostwick, he wants her–and the land she's inherited. With one convenient proposal, he could have the Southern beauty in his bed and her birthright in his hands. That's aonly if Bella says yes…FEELING THE HEATTheir long-ago affair ended too abruptly. And Dr. Micah Westmoreland knows Kalina Daniels hasn't forgiven him. But now that they're working side by side, he can't ignore the heat that still burns between them. This time, there will be no question about his motive–he plans to make her his.
Love Changes Everything by Sandra Kitt Carter Morrison is a changed man. Grace Haley never imagined that her late husband’s best friend would turn into the improved man she now sees. And when he asks her for a little Valentine’s Day advice, she’ll discover a longing deep in her heart…Sweet Sensation by Carmen GreenNessie Claiborne only wants to make her firm’s annual Valentine’s Day charity extravaganza a success. But the moment she tries to work with handsome, sensible executive Craig DuPont, she finds her impractical ideas and his hidden longings are producing a love affair neither expected.Made In Heaven by Felicia MasonVal Sanders doesn’t believe in romance or love at first sight. Then she receives a gift certificate for a dating service and meets Eric Fitzgerald, the sexy bachelor owner. Has Eros loosed an arrow…one headed straight for Val’s heart?
Scott Galloway has always known how to get what he wants. A U.S. Ambassador at thirty-six, he's got ambition to burn. His latest goal–settle down and start a family. But finding the right candidate isn't easy. Especially when the one woman he can't stop thinking about is the one he ruled out years ago.Accomplished and successful in her own right, Denise Miller has never forgotten Scott, in spite of their disastrous first meeting. And now that their mutual friendship with the Harrington family has brought them together again, Denise is more and more intrigued. Scott is strong enough to stand up to her–and she could be the loving, equal partner he needs. But with hearts this stubborn, and passion this wild, can they find the compromise that leads to forever?
On this special day dedicated to romance, wonderful things can happen: secret desires may be spoken, roses can arrive with a card saying “I love you,” or a dizzying kiss is exchanged for the first time.Now, two of your favorite Harlequin Kimani authors- with some help from cupid, of course- have sent their own Valentine’s Day gift: a duet of thrilling stories filled with passion and desire…When Valentines Collide by Adrianne ByrdDr. Chante Valentine and Dr. Matthew Valentine know all the right moves to nurture relationships–except when it came to mending their own. Since divorce would jeopardize their respective careers, the love gurus reluctantly agree to a «sex-therapy» retreat. Will the love doctors gain a second chance at happiness…To Love Again by Janice SimsSan Francisco caterer, Alana Calloway, is bitter and lonely after the death of her police officer husband. Then she receives flowers from a secret admirer. After a stunning revelation, will Alana be able to let go of the past and learn to love again… in Nicholas Setera’s arms.
Two classic Westmoreland novels from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda Jackson SEDUCTION, WESTMORELAND STYLEMontana horse breeder McKinnon Quinn is adamant about his «no women on my ranch» rule. So when Casey Westmoreland asks for a job training horses, he turns her down flat. Despite her innocent looks, she tempts him beyond reason. Casey vows to get McKinnon to hire her, and make him her first and only lover. But after every steamy encounter, he avoids her, infuriating her even more. It's as if he has a secret he is desperate to hide… making Casey just as desperate to uncover it.SPENCER'S FORBIDDEN PASSIONMillionaire deal-maker Spencer Westmoreland agrees to bail out Chardonnay Russell's failing Napa Valley vineyard. In return, she agrees to bear his children. She doesn't dare hope Spencer will fall in love with her, so her only choice is to accept the arrogant businessman's proposal. But becoming Spencer's wife–in every way–sets her body
Two classic Westmoreland novels from New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonTAMING CLINT WESTMORELAND In name only? The moment ex-Texas Ranger Clint Westmoreland learns that he is still married, he sets the limits for his wife's stay at his exclusive horse ranch. But when she arrives, Clint's boundaries began to blur. He and Alyssa Barkley have thirty days to untangle the legal knot that bound them together during an undercover assignment years before. But this sexy, curvaceous Alyssa is different from the mousy, awestruck rookie agent he remembers. And now her every move has him wondering what it would be like if he really was her man….COLE'S RED-HOT PURSUIT Cole Westmoreland always gets what he wants! What the former Texas Ranger wants is sultry Patrina Forman. But Patrina is dead set against falling for a man with a no-strings-attached attitude, and there is no way she is going to fall into bed with a lawman! Then a Montana blizzard changes everything. Trapped together for three sinfully delicious nights, Cole soon has Patrina singing a different tune thanks to his personal brand of red-hot seduction. But what will happen once the snow begins thaw?
Two classic Westmoreland novels from New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonQUADE’S BABIESQuade Westmoreland's one-night love affair with Cheyenne brands him body and soul, but he never even learns her last name. Almost a year later, driven by sensual memories and one incriminating photo, the sexy operative finally tracks her down—and discovers three little babies who look just like him.Learning he is a father makes Quade even more determined: he plans to claim Cheyenne Steele as his very own. Shockingly, the irresistible beauty seems intent on refusing him. But Cheyenne and their children are now part of the Westmoreland destiny and Quade vows to fight for a future together.TALL, DARK…WESTMORELAND!She longs for a taste of the wild and reckless. And Olivia Jeffries gets her chance when she meets a handsome stranger at a masquerade ball. The attraction is instant, and the electricity is volatile. But days later she discovers that her new lover is none other than Reginald Westmoreland, her father's most-hated rival.She vows to resist him, but Reggie is relentless in his pursuit. He will stop at nothing—not even blackmail—to get Olivia back in his bed…forever.
Once Faith Whitfield dreamed she'd find her prince, but enough frogs have dispelled that fairy tale. She's been too busy running Let Them Eat Cake and satisfying other people's sweet tooth to lament her own love life.Still, a woman's got to get out of the kitchen sometime and Ethan McMillan's seduction heats her passion to the boiling point. But even decadent weekends of romance and Ethan's sweet sensuality can't convince Faith to trust him with her heart. Does he really want happily ever after–with her?Former air force pilot Ethan McMillan comes to the aid of a damsel in distress, but soon realizes he's the one in danger–of falling for luscious pastry chef Faith Whitfield.
Nikita Harrell's drive and determination took her to the pinnacle of the New York publishing world. And it also swept her into the arms of Quinn Parker.A proud man with the soul of an artist and the strength to survive on the mean streets of Harlem, Quinn was everything Nikita had been taught to stay away from–and the one man whose passionate courage ignited desires neither could deny. But when Nikita refused to settle for less than a picture-perfect life, she lost the only man she ever loved.Now Quinn is back in her life as the author of a hot new novel that could propel Nikita's publishing house to unimaginable success. To secure both their futures means confronting the differences that once tore them apart, and fighting the reignited desire that burns more fiercely than either ever dreamed. Now, as unexpected rivals and a sudden crisis force them to gamble for one last, desperate chance to reconcile their dreams, can they fulfill the love that has claimed them body and soul?
BITTERSWEET LOVEBelinda Eaton is dedicated to her job as a history teacher in one of Philadelphia’s most challenging high schools. Committing to a man? Not exactly on her agenda. But then a tragedy brings her closer to gorgeous attorney Griffin Rice and they have to share custody of their twin goddaughters.Griffin never saw himself as husband or father material. But suddenly family vacations and Sunday dinners with the girls are the highlight of his schedule–and getting closer to their smart, sexy-looking godmother is his number one priority. Can he teach her that their partnership has turned into a loving relationship powerful enough to last?SWEET DECEPTION Law professor Myles Eaton knows a lot can happen in ten years. A decade ago, Philadelphia's finest bachelor was a hotshot attorney engaged to a woman he swore he'd love forever—until she left him to marry a powerful politician. The only thing more difficult than forgiving her has been forgetting the searing heat they shared.And just when Myles is sure he's over her, Zabrina Cooper is back in his life. Nothing could stop Zabrina from loving Myles, not even when she was blackmailed into becoming wife—in name only—to another man. And as her secrets are revealed, Zabrina has one summer to convince Myles that beyond their incredible chemistry is a soul-stirring bond that never faded.
Two classic Eaton family novels from national bestselling author ROCHELLE ALERS SWEET DREAMS Chandra Eaton can't believe she left her journals–containing very private, very erotic dreams she's been having for the past two years–in a Philly taxicab. Her embarrassment turns to intrigue when Preston Tucker finds and returns them. The soulful playwright fires up Chandra's body and her mind. It's an irresistible combination, until she starts to suspect that he's just using her for creative inspiration.Preston has spent years running from relationships. Chandra's journals captivate his imagination, for sure, but it's the intelligent, sensual woman behind them who really fascinates him. Now he has to find a way to win back her trust before she brings the curtain down on their affair for good.TWICE THE TEMPTATION Denise Eaton is proud of the day-care business she built from scratch. But now the scion of this Philadelphia family dynasty could lose everything. The man who holds the key to her future? None other than Rhett Ferrell, the man she passionately loved in college…and who broke her heart.Rhett has waited six years to take his sweet revenge. Now the legendary corporate raider is about to have Denise right where he wants her–at his mercy and in his bed. He's never forgiven her for walking out and taking up with his most hated enemy. But he's also never forgotten the desire that still burns so hotly, so irresistibly between them. That's when Rhett plots one final conquest: to take over Denise's heart. And he's a man who plays to win….
Two classic TLC novels from Essence bestselling author DONNA HILLThe women who sell Tender Loving Care body products are hiding a secret: they are undercover operatives in The Ladies Cartel–the flip-side organization of TLC Cosmetics. They have sworn an oath to never reveal their clandestine activities, so not even their closest family and friends know about their covert lives….TEMPTATION AND LIES As CEO of an event-planning company, no one would ever guess that sultry siren Nia Turner is also an undercover agent for TLC. Living a double life can be stressful, especially when Nia begins dating sexy architect Steven Long. As their desire blossoms and their relationship grows, will the web of lies and scandal Nia becomes tangled in tear them apart forever?LONGING AND LIES With her sensual looks and free-spirited ways, Ashley Temple is the perfect agent for TLC. But when she poses as part of a happily married couple along with FBI operative Elliot Morgan for her latest assignment, the stakes are sky-high. Ashley knows she's in deeper than she's ever been before…. How can she let Elliott go once he's taken their passion beyond the point of no return?
Two classic Westmoreland novels from New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonWESTMORELAND’S WAYThere is a secret to Dillon Westmoreland's heritage—and Pamela Novak may have the key. Though the raven-haired beauty is ensnared by her shifty fiancé, there is no way Dillon—eldest of the Denver Westmoreland clan—can resist a mind-blowing night in her arms. And after that kind of incredible passion…well, once a Westmoreland claims the woman he wants, he won’t let anything tear them apart!HOT WESTMORELAND NIGHTSRamsey Westmoreland knows better than to lust after the hired help, but his new cook is just so delectable…. When temptation gets the best of the Denver rancher, he plans to discover if Chloe Burton is as hot in the bedroom as she is in the kitchen. As their affair grows steamier, Ramsey begins to question Chloe's true motives. And when he discovers her betrayal, he is set to satisfy himself with cold showers. Until he realizes his mistake: never underestimate the power of the human heart, especially a Westmoreland's.
Their lives spared and nerves shattered in a harrowing robbery, fiercely independent widow Kate Middleton and her young son are rescued by Luke Hickson, a ruggedly handsome police captain still reeling from a calamity of his own. Neither Kate nor Luke expects, much less welcomes, the instant spark of attraction.But when trouble strikes again, Kate realizes there's only one place she feels safe–in Luke's strong embrace….
Amanda Ross is thrilled when she is appointed junior high school principal in Caution Point, N.C. But her promotion will only be a pipe dream if the board of education discovers that she's pregnant–and single.She never expected her baby's father to desert her, but explanations won't satisfy a small town's rumor mill. A husband is what she needs, and handsome music engineer Marcus Hickson looks like the answer to her problem.Embittered by his ex-wife's selfish and cruel behavior, Marcus told himself he'd never marry again. That is, until doctors inform him that his injured daughter needs immediate surgery, and Amanda–financially independent because of her inheritance–offers to pay the medical bills if he'll be her husband. Desperate, Marcus agrees, as long as their arrangement" is strictly business. But days and nights under the same roof soon ignite mutual desire. Now Marcus and Amanda's marriage of convenience has become an affair of the heart…and a deception that endangers everything they hold dear.
Out of deep affection and loneliness, schoolteacher Melinda Rodgers married a wealthy older man. Now a widow at twenty-nine, she is stunned to learn that his will requires her to set up a foundation and remarry within the year–or lose her inheritance to a charity of Blake Hunter's choice. a charity of Blake Hunter s choice.As executor of the will, handsome, no-nonsense Blake insists that Melinda carry out the terms of her inheritance to the letter. But she would rather give up the entire fortune than marry again for anything other than love. And judging by the dangerous, unfulfilled yearning that has simmered between the two of them for years, Blake may be the man who can bring her the deepest, most passionate kind of love…or the most heartbreaking betrayal of all.
A test of passion…Dione Williams knew what it was like to be young and pregnant with nowhere to go. Years later, through hard work and sheer force of will, she had provided a good life for her daughter and started a successful home for teenage mothers and their babies. But from the moment television producer Garrett Lawrence began a story on the teen center, Dione's hard-won confidence was shaken. How could a man she found so attractive and intelligent be so cynical about unwed mothers? Battling her conflicted emotions, Dione would have to defend the work she believed in–even if it cost her a love that promised a lifetime of happiness.A test of love…Garrett didn't think much of «irresponsible» teen mothers. He knew firsthand the misery of being given away and searching for the acceptance he never could seem to find. Although he found himself drawn closer and closer to Dione because of her independence and passionate determination, his painful past kept getting in the way. Now Garrett and Dione must find their way to each other through a search only the heart can undertake–and only love can bring.
Reese Delaware is an investigative reporter with a burning desire to seek the truth. But one story eludes her–her own.Fifteen years before, she survived a tragic accident that robbed her of her family and left her with missing memories of her life. Now, determined to succeed despite the past, she accepts an assignment to profile Maxwell Knight, the millionaire computer wizard who is also fleeing a shadowy past of his own. The attraction between them is powerful, sparking a desire neither can deny. But it isn't until they have gone beyond professional boundaries and come closer to surrendering to a need greater than their willpower that Maxwell and Reese begin to uncover the shattering secret that links their lives.
On paper, Vivienne Neal had a lifestyle most people would envy. Only she knows what a sham her marriage really was. So when her politician husband is killed in a hit-and-run accident, she moves to Florida and takes a job as a personal assistant to Diego Cole-Thomas, a powerful CEO with an intimidating reputation.Vivienne's intelligence and social grace prove invaluable to Diego, and on a business trip to South Carolina's lush Low Country, their business relationship takes a sensual detour. But when threatening letters arrive at Diego's office, he realizes that Vivienne's husband's death was no accident–and that she will meet a similar fate unless they can uncover the scandalous truth together….
Music is Jason Cole’s first love, and so far, no woman has ever come close. He’s happiest writing and recording at his Oregon mountain retreat. Plus the gorgeous new waitress at the local restaurant is another reason to enjoy spending time in the small, remote town—especially once he hears her sing…Though she’s flattered when Jason offers her a recording contract, Greer Evans says no. She can’t reveal the truth—that she's there on a dangerous secret assignment. But as their flirty friendship turns intimate, everything is on the line–Greer’s career, their safety and the yearning passion that could put both their lives at risk…
Melanie Harte's exclusive matchmaking service–the Platinum Society–can help any soul find their ideal mate. Because when love is perfect, it is a match made in heaven.Single, Savvy Businesswoman Seeking to Stay That Way…Never get involved with a client. Melanie Harte's reputation depends on her not breaking that golden rule. Yet suddenly the Platinum Society's dedicated owner has two of her most eligible prospects pursuing her.Rafe Lawson is a senator's son with a wicked grin and a player's charm. Claude Montgomery is the senator's ambitious, charismatic and very attractive special assistant. Both men are off-the-charts sexy–and completely off-limits. But as Melanie's feelings for one of them deepen and their desire intensifies, it puts more than her business in jeopardy. Now, keeping her company's name in good standing means risking the one thing she wants most of all–her very own perfect match.