Dangerous As Sin by Alix Rickloff Morgan Bligh has honed her body and her magic into weapons,

but she's always lived by her heart. Yet to defeat a traitor whose unspeakable dark power threatens both her worlds, she must forget her feelings-- because her partner in the hunt is wicked war hero Cameron Sinclair. He's broken her heart once, and from the looks of him, he could do it again... Cam Sinclair wants nothing more than to forget the horrors he's lived through. He's done his duty for king and country, turning himself into an assassin and an outcast in the process. Chasing after a sadistic murderer with a sultry Amazon who hates him seems unbearable. Yet though the beautiful Morgan chafes his every nerve and they're both in constant danger, he can't help but wonder if this second meeting is truly a second chance... Midnight Enchantment by Anya Bast Niall Quinn, mage and the finest thief in the Black Tower, is the fae's best hope for freedom. But he meets his match in Elizabeth Cely Saintjohn. Torn between his duty and the shocking lust Elizabeth has stirred in him, Niall must convince her to surrender -- before he is forced to destroy her and all she holds dear...

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, not until Patch came along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment. But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life Seduction by Brenda Joyce Dominic Paget, the earl of Bedford, will do anything to resume spying upon Britain's enemies. Badly wounded, he is put will do anything in the care of a beautiful gentlewoman, Julianne Greystone, only to discover that her sympathies lie with his enemies. Yet he can't help but seduce the woman who saved his life -- hoping she never learns of his betrayal. Julianne is captivated by the wounded stranger she believes is a revolutionary hero. Until she discovers the truth...her "hero" is the privileged earl of Bedford. Devastated and determined to forget him, Julianne travels to London. But when she finds herself in danger, it is Bedford who comes to the rescue. Now Julianne must navigate the intrigues of a perilous city, the wild yearnings of her own heart and the explosion of their passion. The Nightmare Garden by Caitlin Kittredge Everything Aoife thought she knew about the world was a lie. There is no Necrovirus. And Aoife isn't going to succomb to madness because of a latent strain -- she will lose her faculties because she is allergic to iron. Aoife isn't human. She is a changeling -- half human and half from the land of Thorn. And time is running out for her. When Aoife destroyed the Lovecraft engine she released the monsters from the Thorn Lands into the Iron Lands and now she must find a way to seal the gates and reverse the destruction she's ravaged on the world that's about to poison her

Blame It On Bath by Caroline Linden Gerard de Lacey is determined to find the man who is blackmailing his family, but with his inheritance and status at risk, a hasty marriage to a wealthy bride also seems in order. Charismatic and capable, Gerard knows he can win the hand of any lady he chooses. Still, he's not expecting a rich widow to find him and propose the very thing he wants Katherine Howe's first marriage was one of dreary duty. Now that she's being pressured to marry her late husband's heir, she's desperate for a better option. Gerard de Lacey, with his sinful good looks, charming manner, and looming scandal, fits her needs perfectly. The fact that she's nursed a secret affection for him only makes it better -- and worse. Because Gerard will likely marry her for her fortune -- but can he love her for herself, as she loves him? One Hot Cowboy Wedding by Carolyn Brown Hunky cowboy Ace Riley wasn't planning on settling down, but his family had other plans for him...The only way to save his hide, and his playboy lifestyle, is to discreetly marry his best friend, Jasmine King. Feisty citygirl Jasmine as just helping out her friendthat is, until their first kiss stirs up a whole mess of trouble, and suddenly discretion is thrown to the wind. One hot cowboy, one riled up woman...

Protector by Catherine Mann After barely surviving enemy torture, Captain Chuck Tanaka doesnt trust himself to do more than ride a deskbut new orders leave him no choice. Assigned to the investigation of a mob boss whose luxury cruise ship is reportedly a hub for terrorist activity, Tanaka goes undercover. His target: Jolynn Taylor, the mob bosss daughter As a child, Jolynn saw her beloved uncle murdered. Since then, shes stayed far away from her fathers crooked empire. But when he falls ill, she returns, hoping to mend the gap between them. Instead, she finds herself on the run, one step ahead of unknown enemies. The only thing keeping her alive is the man she knows as Charles Tomas, the only man shes ever been able to trust. Unfortunately, hes also the man determined to destroy her family Afterglow by Cherry Adair Rand is no stranger to the effects of Rapture. His chemist fathers attempt at a cure for depression caused Rands mothers death years ago, and put his father away for her murder. Now someone is circulating Rapture in a campaign of terror, intending to manufacture and sell it on a global scale. But with no leads, Rand feels the heat. Sexy Lodestone agent Dakota North is sent to help Rand kick-start his search, armed only with her uncanny sixth sense. But what they discover in their race across Europe is more farreaching and lethal than an erotic street drug. From a Barcelona bank heist to a million-dollar arms deal in Paris, Dakota and Rand give in to an insatiable craving for each other in nights of pure carnal delight, no senses left untouched. No Rapture necessary. Black Howl by Christina Henry Something is wrong with the souls of Chicago's dead. Ghosts are walking the streets, and Agent of Death Madeline Black's exasperating boss wants her to figure out why. And while work is bad enough, Maddy has a plethora of personal problems too. Now that Gabriel has been assigned as her thrall, their relationship has hit an impasse. At least her sleazy ex-fianc Nathaniel is out of the picture--or so she thinks...

Kiss of the Vampire by Cynthia Garner Half-demon, half-human, Nix de la Fuente is accepted by neither and mistrusted by both. Determined to prove she's more human than not, she devotes herself to solving crimes between the world's mortals and its most unsavory undead. But her latest case brings her face to face with the one vampire she could never resist . . . Called in to investigate a string of violent murders, special agent Tobias Caine isn't interested in rekindling his relationship with Nix. Yet one look and the vampire knows his need for her is as strong as ever. Once, their all-consuming passion nearly cost Nix her fragile hold on her humanity. Now, as their hunger for one another intensifies, exposing them to an unimaginable danger, it could cost them both their lives Waltz This Way by Dakota Cassidy When former ballroom champion Melina Cherkasov found out that her famous husband was cheating, she was devastated, especially since she was informed by a sleazy reporter on national TV. Thanks to an ironclad prenup and a scumbag ex, Melina has to pack up her dog and her dignity and take refuge in her dad's retirement community in New Jersey. To make ends meet, Melina puts her dancing shoes to use as an instructor at Westmeyer-a private school for boy geniuses. Teaching a bunch of hormonal teenagers to waltz is trying, but the school's sexy handyman provides ample distraction. Drew McPhee is perfect, except for one thing: He doesn't like dancing. Thankfully, the finesse Drew lacks on the floor is more than made up for by his skills in the bedroom Sugar Rush by Donna Kauffman When baker extraordinaire Leilani Trusdale left the bustle of New York City for Georgia's sleepy Sugarberry Island, she didn't expect her past to follow. Yet suddenly, her former boss, Baxter Dunne, aka Chef Hot Cakes, the man who taught her everything pastry, wants to film his hit cooking show in her tiny cupcakery. The same Chef Hot Cakes whose molten chocolate brown eyes and sexy British accent made Lani's mouth water and her cheeks blush the color of raspberry filling--stirring all kinds of kitchen gossip, much of which Lani wished was true... Lani's friends are convinced that this time around, Baxter is the missing ingredient in her recipe for happiness. But convincing Lani will be a job for Baxter himself. And he'll need more than black velvet frosting to sweeten the deal Matthew by Emma Lang It is a vast spread in the eastern wilds of the newly independent Republic of Texas, the ranch their parents fought for...and died for. To the eight Graham siblings, no matter how much hard work or hard love it takes, life is unthinkable without... In the wake of his parents' murder, Matthew Graham must take the reins at the Circle Eight. He also needs to find a wife in just thirty days, or risk losing it all. Plain but practical, Hannah Foley seems the perfect bride for him...until after the wedding night. Their marriage may make all the sense in the world, but neither one anticipates the jealousies that will result, the treacherous danger they're walking into, or the wildfire of attraction that will sweep over them, changing their lives forever... Haunting Embrace by Erin Quinn Within Meaghan Ballagh surges the blood of a sorceress whose ancient love for a druid ended in treachery. When Meaghan is thrust into the past, she feels the desire between the sorceress and the handsome druid once again rise inside her. To survive, she must piece together the history of the woman who haunts her and the man who needs her.

The Darkest Seduction by Gena Showalter Possessed by the demon of Promiscuity, immortal warrior Paris is irresistibly seductive -- but his potent allure comes at a terrible price. Every night he must bed someone new, or weaken and die. And the woman he craves above all others is the one woman he'd thought was forever beyond his reachuntil now. Newly possessed by the demon of Wrath, Sienna Blackstone is racked by a ruthless need to punish those around her. Yet in Paris's arms, the vulnerable beauty finds soul-searing passion and incredible peace. Until a blood feud between ancient enemies heats up. Will the battle against gods, angels and creatures of the night bind them eternally -- or tear them apart?

Highland Avenger by Hannah Howell Once, Arianna Murray Lucette believed she'd met the man she could always rely on. She was wrong. Now she is fleeing for her life, and when her enemies attack a ship bound for her only refuge, she believes all hope is lost. Until she awakens on Scotland's shore to a pair of the most entrancing blue eyes she has ever seen. When Sir Brian MacFingal first spots the sun-streaked beauty on the beach, he mistakes her for dead. Soon, however, he discovers a woman more full of life and vitality than he ever dreamed possible. But though he knows he is fit to defend her life - even at risk of losing his own - can such a raw warrior as he ever be worthy of her love?

The Unseen by Heather Graham 1800s. San Antonio, Texas: In room 207 at the Longhorn Saloon, in the long shadow of the Alamo itself, a woman renowned for her beauty was brutally murdered. Her killer was never found. One year ago: In that same historic room, another woman vanished without a trace. Her blood was everywherebut her body was never recovered. Now: In the last month, San Antonio has become a dumping ground for battered bodies. All young women, all long missing, almost all forgotten. Until now. Texas Ranger Logan Raintree cannot sit by and let his citys most vulnerable citizens be slain. So when he is approached to lead a brand-new group of elite paranormal investigators working the case, he has no choice but to accept the challenge. And with it, his powerful ability to commune with the dead Taking A Shot by Jaci Burton The last thing Jenna Riley needs is more sports in her life. While her brothers are off being athletic superstars, she's stuck running the family's sports bar, whether she likes it or not. Then in walks pro hockey stud Tyler Anderson. As much as Jenna would like to go to the boards with him, she's vowed to never fall for a jock -- even one as hot as Ty. Ty, intrigued by the beautiful bar owner, becomes a regular. He senses that Jenna wants to do something more with her life. And as he gains her trust, the passion between them grows, as does Ty's insistence that Jenna should start living for herself. With his encouragement, Jenna starts to believe it, too... But first, Jenna has to figure out what she wants, what she needs, who she loves, and if she has the passion and pride to take a shot at having it all -- including Ty Wedded in Scandal by Jade Lee For his whole life, Robert Percy, Viscount Redhill, has worked hard to maintain a sterling reputation. And while it's socially acceptable to seduce delectable dress designer Mrs. Mortimer, Robert learns too late the heartbreaking truth about who she used to be. No one would fault him for taking Mrs. Mortimer as his lover, but Robert knows that she should be the wife of a peer of the realm, not a mistress in hiding...

Run from Fear by Jami Alden More than anything, Talia Vega wanted to leave behind her harrowing past. Moving eight hundred miles away, she succeeded . . . until the one man who knows her darkest secrets wanders into the restaurant where she works. Now the agonizing memories come crashing back-along with an undeniable desire for Jack Brooks, the ex-Green Beret who rescued her from a sadistic monster two years ago. Jack Brooks knows that showing up unannounced is a purely selfish move. Talia doesn't need his protection anymore, but he can't get the raven-haired beauty out of his mind. And when a twisted madman is hell-bent on resurrecting her torturous past, Jack vows to do anything to keep her safe-even risk his own life to save the only woman he's ever loved. Forgiven by Jana Oliver For 17-year-old demon trapper Riley Blackthorne, the days are becoming darker, with Beck barely speaking to her because of a certain hunky Fallen angel, and a freshly-made deal with Lucifer, she has enough on her hands to last a normal teenage lifetime. Though she bargained with Heaven to save his life, her ex-boyfriend Simon has told the Vaticans Demon Hunters that shes working with Hell. So now shes in hiding, at the top of everyones most-wanted list. But its becoming clear the demons are working together for the first time ever and refusing to die, putting civilians in harms way. Riley thinks she might know whos behind it all, but whos going to believe her? Caught between her bargain with Heaven and her promise to Lucifer, Riley fears the final war is coming Spellbound Falls by Janet Chapman Maximilian Oceanus arrives in Spellbound Falls just in time to save Olivia Baldwin from an overly aggressive suitor, only to find himself attracted to the beautiful, if rather aloof, widow. And although Mac has come to Inglenook to get a handle on fatherhood, his newly discovered six-year-old son has set his sights on finding his father a wife. Olivia, however, is busy getting Inglenook ready for its new season, so she doesnt have time to deal with her growing attraction to the dangerously seductive Mac. Besides, weird stuff seems to happen all around him. Take the fact that her seatbelt keeps getting stuck in his presence, or locks magically open for him without keys, and that he seems to have a talent for sensing things.

Caught In the Act by Jill Sorenson As the owner of a flourishing boutique, Karina Strauss should be basking in her success. Instead shes worried about her troubled sister, the girlfriendand prisonerof drug lord Carlos Moreno. Kari wants no part of that life, but when she helps a friend cross into the United States illegally, two men on opposite sides of the law take notice: Moreno and Adam Cortez, the handsome border protection officer who lets Kari off the hook. Moreno demands that Kari smuggle a package for him in exchange for her sisters freedom. Adam also gets dangerously close, tempting her to surrender to her wildest desires. But concern for her sister drives Kari toward a terrifying act, despite Adams warnings, despite her overwhelming fearsand despite the odds against coming out alive. An Affair with Mr Kennedy by Jillian Stone London, 1887. Part stoic gentleman, part fearless Yard man, Zeno "Zak" Kennedy is an enigma of the first order. For years, the memory of a deadly bombing at King's Cross has haunted the Scotland Yard detective. His investigation zeroed in on a ring of aristocratic rebels whose bloody campaign for Irish revolution is terrorizing the city. When he discovers one of the treacherous lords is acquainted with his free-spirited new tenant, Cassandra St. Cloud, his inquiry pulls him unexpectedly close to the heart of the conspiracy and into the arms of a most intriguing lady. Cassie is an impressionist painter with modern ideas about life and love, she is eager for a romantic escapade. She sets her sights on her dour but handsome landlord, but after she learns their meeting was not accidental, she hardly has a chance to forgive her him before their passionate affair catapults them both into a perilous adventure

Vampire Mistress by Joey W Hill Joey W. Hill returns to the dark and seductive landscape of her Vampire Queen novels as a desperate woman named Anwyn finds herself trapped between the desires of two men, each with his own mission of the night: vampire hunter Gideon Green and vampire Daegan Rei. But when Anwyn is attacked by a rogue bloodsucker, Gideon and Daegan must become allies in order to save the woman they both love.

Inked Magic by Jory Strong With the touch of her palms to the skin of a crime victim, San Francisco tattoo artist Etan can see the faces of the guilty and draw them. Changeling elf but unaware of it, at odds with her police captain father and FBI agent brother, magic and gift have put her in the path of two compelling men. Cathal Dunne, the son of an Irish mob boss, needs Etan's help finding the rapists who left his cousin for dead. Eamon, a powerful elf lord, is determined to make her his consort-wife. Her gift once made permanence impossible when it came to a lover. Now, as she approaches the transition to fully Elven, her survival depends on keeping two. One of the men is willing to share her. The other isn't-until the search for a sexual predator turns deadly, and only by paying magic's price will there be any future at all. Lover Reborn by JR Ward Black Dagger Brotherhood 11 Tohrment, the Brother who had it all, but lost everything to the enemy, is destined for a second chance at love and life. But will the past and his bitterness hold him back?

Wrong Side of Hell by Juliana Stone Logan Winters, an elite hellhound shifter, wants to forget his allegiance to the League and the pain he's suffered because of it. But when he's ordered to retrieve Kira Dove from purgatory and bring her back to life, he can't refuse. Not only will her death affect the balance between the realms, she's also linked to a past he can't forget. Kira Dove, a young woman murdered before her time, wanders the gray realm, alone and vulnerable. The one bright spot in her life is the memory of a mysterious protector who saved her once before. As she makes her way through this terrifying place, she can't help but wonder...will he come for her again? As Logan races to save her, he knows he faces a nearly impossible task: How can a hellhound survive in the one place he shouldn't ever be? The wrong side of hell Lure of the Wicked by Karina Cooper Naomi West was plucked from one prison and placed undercover in another: the gilded cage that is Timeless, New Seattle's premier spa and resort, where owner Phinneas Clarke -- the most seductive man Naomi has ever met -- may be hiding a killer. She's an agent of the Holy Order, trained to hunt the guilty and render justice. But while she's tracking down a rogue agent on a killing spree, Phin is determined to uncover her most damning -- and dangerous -secrets. Whatever the cost.

Against the Night by Kat Martin She's got the face of an angel and the body ofwell, isn't that what he'd expect from an exotic dancer? But there's something about this girl that Johnnie Riggs can't shake. The former army ranger is hot on the trail of an elusive drug lord -- and suddenly very hot under the collar, as well. Amy's got her own agenda to pursue: her sister is missing and Amy seems to be the only one who cares. She'll enlist Johnnie's help and do her best to ignore her growing attraction to finally get some answers. But when the two trails begin to converge and reveal something even more sinister than they imagined, their mutual desire is the least of their problems. They'll bring the truth to lightor die trying.

Mark of the Rose by Kate Pearce Hearing that Henry VIII's new queen is in danger, Rhys Williams engages the help of Verity Llewellyn, a lady-in-waiting eager to prove her abilities as a vampire hunter. Rhys suspects the weakening queen has fallen victim to a vampire. And the fact that she is pregnant makes the situation all the more dangerous...

When A Scot Loves A Lady by Katharine Ashe After years as an agent of the secret Falcon Club, Lord Leam Blackwood knows it's time to return home to Scotland. One temptation threatens his plans -- Kitty Savege, who warms his blood like a dram of fine whiskey. But a dangerous enemy stands in the way of desire, and to beat this foe Leam needs Kitty's help Kitty never wanted to spend her holidays in a wretched country village! With snow up to the windows, escape is nowhere in sight. A roguish Scottish lord, however, is. His rough brogue sends heat from Kitty's frigid toes to her chilled nose, but she's confident she can withstand that. What she cannot control is the reaction of her guarded heart when she discovers this beast is no beast at all If You Give A Girl A Viscount by Kieran Kramer If life were a fairy tale, Daisy Montgomery's stepmother and two stepsisters would surely be cast in the wicked roles. For years, they've made life miserable for Daisy. But when she discovers she has a godmother, she's determined to ask her for help. Little did Daisy expect her godmother to play matchmaker with her very own grandson - who happens to be a viscount! Charles Thorpe, Viscount Lumley, is bored with his wealth-seeking female admirers. Not only that, he's been cut off from the family coffers. One day, on a bet, he rids himself of what little money he has left in his pockets and vows to solve problems using his wits alone. But when the Impossible Bachelor is confronted with Daisy's plan to save her castle, the payoff is more than he could have bargained for A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison Ritually murdered corpses are appearing across Cincinnati, terrifying amalgams of human and other. Pulled in to help investigate by the I.S. and the FIB, former witch turned day-walking demon Rachel Morgan soon realizes a horrifying truth: a human hate group is trying to create its own demons to destroy all Inderlanders, and to do so, it needs her blood. She's faced vampires, witches, werewolves, demons, and more, but humanity itself might be her toughest challenge yet

Torment by Lauren Kate Lucinda is sure that she and Daniel are meant to be together forever. Now they are forced apart in a desperate bid to save Luce from the Outcast "immortals who want her dead. As she discovers more about her past lives, Luce starts to suspect that Daniel is hiding something. What if he has lied to her about their shared past? What if Luce is really meant to be with someone else?

Tempted by Blood by Laurie London Deep within the forests of the Pacific Northwest, the battle for supremacy rages on between two Vampire coalitions: Guardian enforcers sworn to protect humanity, and Darkbloods, rogues who kill like their ancient ancestors.He might be known for his effortless charm, but Guardian Jackson Foss is hiding a terrible secret. For months, he has battled the emergence of his dark nature -- deadly urges that threaten to consume him. And those cravings only intensify when he meets Arianna Wells, the human he's been assigned to protect. Smart and perceptive, Arianna doesn't seem like a dangerous temptress. Yet she awakens in Jackson an unstoppable need that, if left unchecked, will brand him a traitora crime punishable by death. But soon their bond may be Arianna's only hope. Prey by Linda Howard Three years ago, Dare returned home to rural western Montana and opened a hunting business to rival Angies. Now the infuriatingly handsome Iraq war vet has siphoned away Angies livelihood, forcing her to close up shop. Before Angie is to leave town, she organizes one last trip into the wilderness with a client and his guest, who wants to bag a black bear. But the adrenaline-fueled adventure turns deadly when Angie witnesses a cold-blooded murder and finds herself on the wrong side of a loaded gun. Before the killer can tie up this attractive loose end, a bear comes crashing through the woods -- changing the dark game completely. Luckily, Dare is camping nearby and hears the shots. Forced together for their very survival, Angie and Dare must confront hard feelings, and a growing attraction - while being stalked by a desperate killer and a ferocious five-hundred-pound beast, neither will stop until they reach their prey Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas Lucy Marinn is a glass artist living in mystical, beautiful, Friday Harbor, Washington. She is stunned and blindsided by the most bitter kind of betrayal: her fianc Kevin has left her. His new lover is Lucy's own sister. Lucy's bitterness over being dumped is multiplied by the fact that she has constantly made the wrong choices in her romantic life. Facing the severe disapproval of Lucy's parents, Kevin asks his friend Sam , to "romance" Lucy and hopefully loosen her up and get her over her anger. Complications ensue when Sam and Lucy begin to fall in love, Kevin has second thoughts, and Lucy discovers that the new relationship in her life began under false pretenses.

Deadly Sins by Lora Leigh Logan Callahan has fought hard to forget what happened that fateful day, so long ago. But every night he tries to sleep, he relives the nightmare. Every time he closes his eyes, he sees the woman whose life he could not save A newcomer in town, Sky OBrien is a mystery to Logan. Like him, she is a night owl. Like him, she is fighting her own demons. Like him, she hides a secret in her eyes -- a fire that consumes him with every glance. Could she be the one to heal him? When Logans ex-girlfriend is brutally murdered, his past implicates him as suspect -- and his new neighbor Sky may be the only person he can turn to. Together, they share an attraction that cant be denied. But as he searches for the real killer, he discovers that Sky is tracking down a murderer too -- and she intends to use him to do it

Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James Workin up a hot, sticky sweat is pure pleasure with a hard-ridin cowboy or two. Struggling stock contractor Gemma Jansen swallows her pride and tracks down circuit rider Cash Big Crow to offer him a job managing her ranch. Cash agrees on one condition: theirs wont be strictly a working relationship. Shes the boss during the day, but once shes corralled in the bedroom, Cash calls the shots. He intends to loosen her tightly held reins of control even if he has to break out his horsewhip to do it. But Cash is in for a surprise. Gemma proves a rough and ready participant in any game Cash dreams up. Between riding herd on his wayward daughter, Macie, and rowdy cowboy Carter McKay doggin Macies every boot step, Cash struggles to hide his true feelings for Gemma A Perfect Storm by Lori Foster Spencer Lark already knows too many secrets about Arizona Storm, including the nightmare she survived and her resulting trust issues. But in order to expose a smuggling ring -- and continue avenging his own tragic past -- the bounty hunter reluctantly agrees to make Arizona a decoy. Yet nothing has equipped him for her hypnotic blend of fragility and bravery, or for the protective instincts she stirs in him. Arizona wants to reclaim her life, which means acting as bait to lure the enemy into a trap. Sure it's dangerous, especially with a partner as distractingly appealing as Spencer. But as their plan -- and their chemistry -- shifts into high gear, Arizona may discover there's an even greater risk in surrendering her heart to a hero. The Husband Hunt by Lynsay Sands Lisa Madison wants a husband, and she has just the candidate in mind: Robert Langley. Trouble is, the infuriating man insists on seeing her as the impish girl she once was -- even as every other gentleman in London has taken notice of her womanly . . . charms. When her beauty lands her in danger, it's Robert who comes to the rescue, only to announce his affections are not of the romantic kind! Robert saw enough sorrow in his parents' union to know he wants nothing to do with marriage, which is exactly what he'll be trapped into if he acts on his desire for the irksome siren. And then Lisa does what Robert least expects: gives up on him! As feigned indifference gives way, blistering passion burns at last. But just before the pair can succumb to hard-won bliss, an enemy with unfinished business lurks The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne by Madeline Hunter A woman running a prestigious London auction house? Preposterous! But that is exactly what Emma Fairbourne intends to do when her father dies, leaving her the reins of this fabulous enterprise. Of course, she is not addlepated enough to do this openly and scare away her wealthy collectors. So she and her friend concoct a deception, hiring a handsome and charming front man who will do her bidding... All would have proceeded smoothly--if it weren't for the maddening interference of Darius, the arrogant Earl of Southwaite, who has been her father's "silent partner" and now shares ownership of Fairbourne's. An earl, of course, has no interest in running an auction house--and Darius is certainly not interested in allowing the lovely Miss Fairbourne to run it either, her ludicrous scheme notwithstanding Soul Bound by Mari Mancusi Sunny McDonald and her vampire boyfriend, Magnus, are on the run-accused of treason and wanted alive...or undead. And her twin is the slayer sent to track them down. Rayne would do anything to save her twin sister, Sunny, from the Vampire Consortium dictator who wants her dead. Instead, she's been commissioned by Slayer Inc. to find Sunny and Magnus and deliver them to the Consortium...which Rayne knows means certain death. She also knows that if she and her boyfriend, Jareth, disobey orders, they are signing not only their own death warrants, but also those of every vampire in the Blood Coven. As a rival slayer with a personal vendetta moves in, Rayne and Jareth must do something to stop her. But when a greedy god demands the ultimate sacrifice, will Rayne be forced to choose between her sister...and the vampire she loves?

Me, Myself and Why by MaryJanice Davidson Sweet and innocent with a twist of girl-next-door, Cadence Jones is not your typical girl and certainly not your typical FBI agent. But it's her special "talent" that makes Cadence so valuable to the FBI, and it never comes in more handy than when she gets tagged to bring down the Threefer Killer-a serial killer who likes to kill in threes and leave behind inexplicable newspaper clippings. Then he starts leaving messages that seem to be just for Cadence and her sisters. Could it be that this killer knows all about Cadence's special "talent"? In the meantime, love blooms in the most unexpected place when Cadence meets her best friend's gorgeous brother, who is in town visiting and she discovers that he knows her secret, too! When attraction burns hot, her best friend isn't thrilled, and this time Cadence just might agree. At Your Pleasure by Meredith Duran Adrian Ferrers, Earl of Rivenham, is the most dangerous man in London. Rivenham will let nothingnot the deepening shadow of war; not the growing darkness within himinterfere with his ambition to restore his family to its former glory. But when tasked by the king to uncover a traitor, he discovers a conspiracyand a woman whose courage awakens terrible temptations. To save her is to risk everything. To love her might cost his life. Lady Sarah Percy knows that Rivenham is the devil in beautiful disguiseand that the dark attraction between them is as dangerous as the nightmare in which her family is trapped. But when war breaks out, she has no choice but to place her trust in her dearest enemyand hope that love does not become the weapon that destroys them both. Now or Never by Michele Bardsley Tormented by nightmares of a woman's death, Sheriff Taylor Mooreland is shocked to find the woman from his visions chained to an altar in the woods. He barely knows her, but something compels Taylor to protect the mysterious Lenore Whyte no matter what. Even if it means dealing with magic. And when an investigation into a series of suicides leads Taylor deep into the town's past, he discovers that the key to saving Lenore and the town of Nevermore may have a surprising connection...

Vicious Grace by MLN Hanover For the first time in forever, Jayne Heller's life is making sense. Even if she routinely risks her life to destroy demonic parasites, she now has friends, colleagues, a trusted lover, and new found confidence in the mission she inherited from her wealthy, mysterious uncle. Her next job might just rob her of all of them. At Grace Memorial Hospital in Chicago, something is stirring. Patients are going AWOL and research subjects share the same sinister dreams. Half a century ago, something was buried under Grace in a terrible ritual, and it's straining to be free. Jayne is primed to take on whatever's about to be let loose. Yet the greatest danger now may not be the huge, unseen force lurking below, but the evil that has been hiding in plain sight all along -taking her ever closer to losing her body, her mind, and her soul. Nice Girls Dont Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper Just as Jane Jameson's unlife seems to be stabilizing, fate sinks its fangs firmly into her butt. Despite her near-phobia of wedding planning, her nuptials to her boyfriend, Gabriel, are coming along smoothly. That is, until she turns a fatally wounded teenage acquaintance, and the Council pronounces her responsible for the newborn vamp until he can control his thirst. Jane's kitchen barely holds enough Faux Type O to satiate the cute teen's appetite and maintain Gabriel's jealous streak at a slow simmer. As if keeping her hyperactive childe from sucking the blood out of the entire neighborhood isn't enough to deal with, the persnickety ghost of Jane's newly deceased grandma Ruthie has declared war on the fanged residents of River Oaks.

The Saint by Monica McCarty Magnus MacKay is the ultimate Highlander: tough, proud, able to master any terrain and to best his enemies. Called the Saint for his refusal to discuss women, as well as for his cool and steady leadership, Magnus hides a painful truth. It isnt virtue or piety that keeps him silent, but a wound of love and loss that cuts so deep he cannot bear to speak of it. But when the woman who refused him is betrothed to his friend and fellow Guardsman, Magnus cannot stay quiet any longer. A wild and innocent beauty, Helen chose family duty over her desire for Magnus. Now the anger in his eyes mirrors the tormented regret in her heart. Still, Magnus harbors secrets and an iron will not to weaken to temptationor heartacheagain. But as danger looms, its the kiss not of a saint, but of a sinner, that can save them Angels Flight by Nalini Singh Warrior angels, vampire hunters, and angels gone bad heat up this altogether sizzling paranormal alternate universe. This anthology of novellas features Angels' Wolf, Angels' Judgement, Angels' Pawn, and the never-before-published Angels' Dance.

Passion Wears Pearls by Renee Bernard After the darkness of a dungeon in India, artist Josiah Hastings found that years of imprisonment left his eyesight weak and failing. So when the fiery beauty of Miss Eleanor Beckett appears in his vision amidst the bleak grays of a London winter, he knows he's found his muse and one last chance at a masterpiece...

A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries With two months left to find a husband and fulfill her grandmother's ultimatum, Celia sets her sights on three eligible bachelors. Becoming betrothed to one of these wealthy, high-ranking men will surely prove her capable of getting married, so hopefully the wedding itself won't be necessary for Celia to receive her inheritance. Step Two of her audacious plan is hiring the dark and dangerously compelling Bow Street Runner Jackson Pinter to investigate the three men she's chosen. With Lady Celia bedeviling Jackson's days and nights, the last thing he wants is to help her find a husband. And when she recalls shadowed memories that lead his investigation into her parents' mysterious deaths in a new direction, putting her in danger, Jackson realizes the only man he wants Celia to marry is himself Dying Wish by Shannon K Butcher Jackie Patton has been rescued by the Theronai from her captivity and torture at the hands of the Synestryn, only to learn that she's a potential match for the Theronai warriors who need a woman to literally save their lives. Forced to choose, she unexpectedly selects Iain, a cold-hearted warrior who doesn't want to be saved. Iain is convinced that it's too late-that his soul is already as dead as his former betrothed, killed by the Synestryn. Still, he is the only one she wants. But is Iain indeed beyond saving?

Next of Kin by Sharon Sala Beth Venable has seen too much. Witness to a major mob hit, she's placed in protective custody until the trial. But after her third safe house is riddled with bullets, she goes off-grid to save herself. What the FBI can't do, her kinfolk will. The beautiful but forbidding Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky welcome Beth back, dirt roads and rustic shacks a world apart from L.A. But her homecoming -- even her blissful reunion with strong, silent Ryal Walker -- is made bittersweet by the fight she's brought to the clan's doorstep. Hidden in a remote cabin with the man she's always wanted, Beth begins to dream of a new life: her old one. But after so long, with such dangers stalking her...impossible. But love can distill life down to its essence: an elixir of pure hope, nerve -- and the will to survive Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston Ten years after Blayne Thorpe first encountered Bo Novikov, she still can't get the smoothtalking shifter out of her head. Now he's shadowing her in New York determined to protect her from stalkers who want to use her in shifter dogfights. Even if he has to drag her off to an isolated Maine town where the only neighbors are other bears almost as crazy as he is... Blame it on her sweet sexiness - or his hunch that there's more to this little wolfdog than meets the eye. Blayne has depths he hasn't yet begun to fathom -- much as he'd like to. She may insist Bo's nothing but a pain in her delectable behind, but polar bears have patience in spades. Soon she'll realize how good they can be together. And when she does, animal instinct tells him it'll be worth the wait... Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon Go to school. Get good grades. Stay out of trouble. Thats the mandate for most kids. But Nick Gautier isnt the average teenager. Hes a boy with a destiny not even he fully understands. And his first mandate is to stay alive while everyone, even his own father, tries to kill him. Hes learned to annihilate zombies and raise the dead, divination and clairvoyance, so why is learning to drive and keep a girlfriend so dang hard? But that isnt the primary skill he has to master. Survival is. And in order to survive, his next lesson makes all the others pale in comparison. He is on the brink of becoming either the greatest hero mankind has ever known. Or hell be the one who ends the world. With enemies new and old gathering forces, he will have to call on every part of himself to fight or hell lose everyone he cares about. A Bloody Good Secret by Sierra Dean After cheating death twice in one night, confessing her true nature to her werewolf soul mates and being asked to kill one of her closest friends, Secret took a much-needed vacation. By running away. Now shes back in town determined to clear Holden Chancerys name. Right after she finds out what hes accused of. It shouldnt be hardHolden has a habit of using their new and scintillating psychic bond to break into her thoughts and dreams at some very, shall we say, awkward moments. Just a few things stand in her way: a secretive Tribunal leader, a group of would-be vampire slayers and two werewolf boyfriends who refuse to let her operate in her customary lone-wolf style. Even less amusing are the terrifying creatures that someone is using in an attempt to gain control of the council. Darkness Bound by Stella Cameron After her husband's tragic death, Leigh Kelly arrives on Whidbey Island determined to start over. Yet the tiny town of Chimney Rock is not as peaceful as it seems. Women have been disappearing, and Leigh can't shake the feeling that she's being watched . . . especially at night. Soon, she's experiencing visions she can't explain and fighting her attraction to a handsome stranger who seems to know her most intimate desires. As the leader of the Team, a pack of werehounds forced to hide their very existence, former special ops soldier Niles Latimer is desperate to prove a man's heart beats beneath his predator's body. And Leigh-the mysterious beauty possessing powers she doesn't yet understand-may be the one woman who can help him. But Niles isn't the only one who recognizes Leigh's true identity. Something evil is waiting in the woods-and the hunt has begun

Dishonorably discharged, former Navy SEAL Shane Laughlin is down to his last ten bucks when he finally finds work as a test subject at the Obermeyer Institute, a little-known and believed-to-be-fringe scientific research facility. When he enters the OI compound, he is plunged into a strange world where seemingly mild-mannered scientistsincluding women half his size can kick his highly skilled ass. Michelle Mac Mackenzie knows the ugly truth. But her kick-ass attitude gets knocked for a loop when she finds that one of the new test subjects is none other than Shane, the same smoldering stranger who just rocked her world in a one-night stand. Although Shane isnt a Greater-Than like Mac, as an ex-SEAL, hes got talents of his own. But Macs got powerful reasons to keep her distance from himand reasons that are just as strong to want him close. Shes used to risking her life, but now, in the midst of the ultimate war on drugs, she must face sacrificing her heart. Seduced by the Storm by Sydney Croft They met in a steamy Florida bar--then spent a night of mind-bending passion. Two secret agents who each possess unique telekinetic gifts--and whose combined sexual powers leave neither of them unscathed. For ex-Navy SEAL Wyatt Kennedy, assigned by the Agency for Covert Rare Operatives to the most treacherous mission of his career, the woman in black leather and lace has just become more than a one-night stand. Because Faith Black is the sole barrier to the success of his mission--and not even Wyatt's legendary seduction skills can penetrate her deep cover. Faith's psychic gifts make her one of the world's most dangerous women--but she hides a secret pain she shares with no one. Until Wyatt. And Faith has an agenda of her own: using her unique powers to save someone close to her A Devil Named Desire by Terri Garey And no one knows that better than Sammy Divine. Once an angel, now cast down, Sammy's out to prove he's not the only angel who can be led into temptation . . . Hope Henderson's sister has disappeared without a trace, and Hope will do anything to find her -- even make a deal with the Devil. An ancient text holds the key to unspeakable power, and it's the Archangel Gabriel's job to make sure it stays hidden, even if he has to become mortal to do it. Lives, love, and the fate of the world hang in the balance, as Hope and Gabriel learn that when passion's involved, desire can be a devil that's impossible to control.

A Week To Be Wicked by Tessa Dare Minerva Highwood, one of Spindle Cove's confirmed spinsters, needs to be in Scotland. Colin Sandhurst, Lord Payne, a rake of the first order, needs to be . . . anywhere but Spindle Cove. These unlikely partners have one week: to fake an elopement, to convince family and friends they're "in love", to outrun armed robbers, to survive their worst nightmares, to travel four hundred miles without killing each other. All while sharing a very small carriage by day and an even smaller bed by night. What they don't have time for is their growing attraction. Much less wild passion. And heaven forbid they spend precious hours baring their hearts and souls. Suddenly one week seems like exactly enough time to find a world of trouble. And maybe . . . just maybe . . . everlasting love. Oracles Moon by Thea Harrison When Grace Andreas's sister, Petra, and her husband are both killed, Grace inherits the Power and responsibilities of the Oracle of Louisville, as well as her sister's two young children-neither of which she is prepared for. Then Khalil, Demonkind and Djinn Prince of House Marid, decides to make himself a part of the household both as guardian and counterpoint to Grace's impudence towards the Elder Races.

Vampires Kiss by Veronica Wolff As someone who has survived her first year as an Acari recruit, Drew's ultimate goal is to become a Watcher and be paired up with a Vampire agent. Except nothing is as it seems. The vampire Alcntara is as sinister as he is sexy, Ronan is more distant than ever, and it turns out there are other vampires out there. Bad ones. They've captured one of the Watcher vamps and are torturing him for information-and Drew is going undercover to rescue him. But when their vampire prisoner turns out to be a gorgeous bad boy, Drew's first mission quickly turns into more than she bargained for...

Prince of Air & Darkness by Jenna Black Hunter Teague is the prince of the Unseelie Court. Raised in an atmosphere of unspeakable cruelty, Hunter has learned the lessons of his mother, the Queen of Air and Darkness. Hes on a mission, one that will shift the balance of power in Faerie forever: he will seduce the Seelie kings mortal daughter and sire a child upon her-a child who will be heir to both the Seelie and the Unseelie thrones. Hunter has never met a mortal woman he couldnt seduce...until now. Kiera Malone is a self-employed web designer and a self-professed cynic. She doesnt believe in magic or soulmates, let alone her mothers ridiculous claims to have slept with the mythical Faerie King. But when Hunter hires her to design a website, Kiera finds herself drawn to him in ways that seem almost magical but her every instinct warns her theres something dangerous lurking beneath his charming faade. Once Upon A Wicked Night by Jennifer Haymore 1.5 Donovan Sisters Series Seven years ago Serena Donovan and Jonathan Dane shocked the ton when they were discovered in a most compromising position. Tonight they return for the first time as the Earl and Countess of Stratford. And while Serena hopes for a quiet evening to introduce her younger sister Olivia to society, Jonathan's only desire is to pick up where he and Serena left off . . . Though innocent Olivia secretly longs for the kind of passion her sister shares with her husband, none of the men she's met spark a fire inside her heart-least of all the notorious Marquis of Fenwicke. When his request for a waltz turns into something sinister, Olivia must use her wit and wiles to evade a powerful peer who vows if can't have her, no man shall... My Lord Vampire by Alexandra Ivy Centuries have passed since Gideon Ravel dwelled among humans. Now he must infiltrate the cream of London society to earn the trust of one woman. Simone, Lady Gilbert, possesses an amulet of unimaginable power. But he is blindsided by her barely disguised sensuality and his growing need to possess her. None of the idle aristocrats who vie for Simone's attentions know about her past. To them, she is the sophisticated, worldly widow known as the "Wicked Temptress." The truth would ruin her, and she has never been tempted to reveal it until now. Yet beneath Gideon's bold, black-eyed stare is a hunger that demands satisfaction and complete surrender. . .and a secret far more dangerous than her own. . .

Bound In Sin by Cynthia Eden Human Paige Sloan once loved werewolf Drake Wyler more than life, but then that life was taken away from her. Attacked by vampires, Paige was bitten, and, on a cold, dark night, the life she'd known ended. She was reborn as a vampire--a werewolf's deadliest enemy. Paige ran from the vampires who attacked her, and she ran away from her lover. She didn't want Drake to know what she'd become, and she didn't want to face the fury of his pack. But a girl can only run for so long until the past catches up with her.

Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio When she interrupts what looks like a tryst in her fiancs office, former heiress Krista James has only one thought: Its over! True, they both signed a marriage contract that didnt include a love clause. But shell be damned if she gives the two-timer the satisfaction of knowing she gave up her heart along with her hand. How to say goodbye to a man who makes her forget her own name in bed, and all her principles everywhere else? Simple. Run. CPA-on-the-rise David Ellison thinks everything is perfect. Perfectly planned, perfectly ordered, perfectly moving forward. Until he arrives lateagainfor a lunch date. Suddenly he has a broken engagement, a guilty receptionist and a missing fiance.

Forever Mine by Delilah Marvelle London, 1802 Lady Augustine Jane Ascott longs for a man who will do more than offer his hand in marriage. She wants a husband she can trust, someone who will shield her from the darkness of the world. Her heart was broken when her little brother was kidnapped years earlier, and she still carries the pain of his loss. When the handsome Duke of Wentworth makes his feelings for her known, Augustine's past demons warn her away. Besides, every woman in London knows he's devoted to the memory of his late wife. But is it possible he cares for her after alland that their love can bring them the peace they both crave?

Shadows by Jennifer Armentrout Novella - PreQuel to Lux Series The last thing Dawson Black expected was Bethany Williams. As a Luxen, an alien life form on Earth, human girls arewell, fun. But since the Luxen have to keep their true identities a secret, falling for one would be insane. Bethany cant deny the immediate connection between her and Dawson. And even though boys arent a complication she wants, she cant stay away from him. Still, whenever they lock eyes, shes drawn in. Dawson is keeping a secret that will change her existenceand put her life in jeopardy. But even he cant stop risking everything for one human girl. Or from a fate that is as unavoidable as love itself Thread of Death by Jennifer Estep Gin Blanco, aka the assassin the Spider, might have finally killed her nemesis, Mab Monroe, but that doesnt mean that its smooth sailing. Gin goes to Mabs funeral to say her goodbyes and runs into some of Ashlands most notorious underworld power players, including Jonah McAllister and Phillip Kincaid. McAllister wants her dead, and Kincaid has his own murky motives when it comes to the Spider, and Gin once again finds herself fighting for her life. Only this time, she might wind up in the cemetery right next to Mab

Wanted: Undead or Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks Phineas McKinney thought New York City was tough, until he was attacked by Malcontents evil vampires who consider mortals to be snacks. Saved by the good vampires, Phin swore to devote his now undead life to stopping the Malcontents. He's got his job cut out for him when word comes that their enemy may be hiding in Wyoming. What does a city boy like him know about horses and campfires? Good thing he's got Brynley Jones with him . . . if only she didn't hate every vampire on earth. Bryn believes vampires are seductive and charming, and that makes them dangerous. So she's more than a little annoyed about teaming up with Phin, even if he is the only bloodsucker able to make her inner wolf purr. But as they hunt down the new leader of the Malcontents, danger threatens . . . and Phineas and Brynley discover a passion that will rock the foundation of their supernatural world.

Nightborn by Lynn Viehl The High Lord of the Immortal Darkyn has sent his most trusted warrior, Korvel, to retrieve a coveted scroll that's rumored to contain maps to Templar treasures and the secrets to eternal life. Uniting with Korvel to recover the dangerous artifact is Simone Derien, the daughter of the scroll's guardian, and a woman with many deadly secrets...

The Tattooed Duke by Maya Rodale The Tattooed Duke follows a scandal sheet reporter posing as a common housemaid in order to uncover whatever nasty little skeletons an adventure-seeking Duke may be hiding in his closetsonly to fall in passionate love with the nobleman whose secrets shes been exposing to the world! The Tattooed Duke is deliciously fun historical romance fiction in the vein of Laura Lee Guhrke and Suzanne Enoch, and no true romance fan will want to write it off!

Deadly Pursuit by Nina Croft Breaking assassin Jonathon Decker out of a maximum security prison on Trakis One seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, pursued across space by the two most powerful factions in the universe, the crew of El Cazador are having second thoughts. Theyd like to give him back. Unfortunately, that no longer seems an option. Hes not happy that the crew includes a runaway priestess with designs on his virtuesuch as it is. Jon likes women, but he gave up the role of protector a long time ago, and Alexia, High Priestess of the Church of Everlasting Life, is an accident waiting to happen.

Her Secondhand Groom by Rose Gordon Patrick Ramsey, Viscount Drakely, is used to having everything go according to his plans. In an attempt to find a suitable woman, he stumbles upon the perfect woman for the post: Miss Juliet Hughes. Juliet, a local village girl, has been educated at London's most highly respect school for young ladies, and better yet, her plain features will make it easy for him to keep his hands off of her. But what Patrick doesn't realize is this plain young lady from a humble background is anything but the docile, biddable young lady he bargained for. With unshakable confidence and a strong determination, Juliet has no intentions of letting this lofty lord run roughshod over her and will stop at nothing to remind him that they may have been born at unequal stations, but where it counts, they're matched perfectly. First Bitten by Samantha Towle Walking home after a night out drowning her sorrows with her best friend, Carrie, Alexandra Jones stupidly takes a phone call from her cheating ex-boyfriend, Eddie, and in her anger hurls her phone into the forest before her. But when Alex goes to retrieve her phone from the undergrowth, she and Carrie come face-to-face with a monster they never even knew existed, a Vrcolac (a nightmarish vampire-werewolf hybrid) and he's in search of fresh blood. The next thing Alex knows, she is staring at the impossibly handsome but mysterious Nathan who has helped bring her back to life, but not to the life she left. To her horror, she discovers she has now become a blood-drinking Vrcolac herself and she is the only female of her kind, with the potential for breeding a whole new army of Vrcolacs if they can only track her down and press her into service.

Hunters: Heart and Soul by Shiloh Walker In the shades of night, when the evil are free to seduce the weak and indulge their desires, there are still those who will fight to the death for the innocent. They are The Hunters. Two men. Two women. Paranormal warriors and eternal lovers who keep the undead in line by destroying those who have gone rogue. They serve as Judge, Jury, and Executioner. They are as merciless as their prey. And they are its soul. But in this strange enclave of midnight retribution, some discover a hunger they'd never imagined, a love that crosses unnatural boundaries, and a blood reckoning with a damnable past that could save the Hunters or destroy them.

Dark Awakening by TA Grey Once a vibrant woman, Alison Bennson suffered a terrible trauma in the past. When her past crashes back into her life, Alison must turn to the Kategans for help. Rome Kategan has been a haunting thought in her mind ever since she met the grinning rogue. If only she was the woman she used to be she could enjoy the sexy male, but instead she is haunted and fearful for the future. Her past has emerged with vengeance and with one purpose in mind for Alisondeath. Rome Kategan swears to protect Alison with a passionate determination that frightens Alison almost more than her past. Now, in the midst of danger, Rome must protect the woman he loves and convince her to be his mate.

Unending Desire by Tina Donahue From a portal in his lab on E2, Nikoli Zorr gazes on everything forbidden to him. The exquisite pleasure of a young woman he should have stopped watching weeks ago. His duty is to close the portals that keep the monsters out of E2 and never interfere with the inevitable fate of those on the other side. Yet he cant bring himself to abandon the woman who has captured his soul. Psychologist Regina Page is trying to keep her mind on her client, and off the mysterious, unbearable sexual cravings that consume her when shes alone in her bedroom. The next moment shes attacked by vampires, then swept into another realm by a stranger whose touch awakens that same raw desire. Whose eyes are already filled with farewell. Yet beneath their undeniable carnal lust, something else stirs. The beginnings of illicit love. To Die For by Trista Ann Michaels After an explosive encounter, which leads to Amy turning over her samples, Kaelen can't get Amy off his mind. Her research proves that vampires exist and he's determined to get it from her. Shes just as determined to keep it...and use it. What begins as a simple seduction becomes much much more. Although Amy can't accept her growing feelings for a vampire, of all things, she calls for help getting him to safety. She means to stay behind, but Kaelen won't leave her and the two discover they have a connection that permits them to share dreams. If one is in danger, then so is the other, and Kaelen must defend both his vampire council seat and Amy from his enemies, if he's to keep this newfound love worth dying for.

Wolf Tracks by Vivian Arend Granite Lake Wolves, Book 4 TJ Lynus is a legend in Granite Lake, both for his easygoing demeanor and his clumsiness. His carefree acceptance of his lot vanishes, though, when his position as best man brings him face to face with someone he didnt expect. His mate. His very human mate. Suddenly, one thing is crystal clear: if he intends to claim her, his usual laid-back attitude isnt going to cut it. The instant attraction between her and TJ tempts her to indulge in some Northern Delight, but when he drops the F-bomb forever she has second thoughts. In her world, true love is a fairytale that seldom, if ever, comes true. Okay, so maybe staging a kidnapping wasnt TJs best idea, but at least Pam has the good humor to agree to his deal. Hell give her all the northern exposure she can standand she wont break his kneecaps.

Best Man Worst Man by Stacy Gail Confirmed bachelor Ryder Price knows one unshakable truth: marriage is nothing but a fairy tale. No way is he going to stand idly by while his wingman face-plants into the dreaded marital trap. But theres a problem. A dark-eyed, dangerously curvaceous problem whos bound and determined to pull this wedding off. As her suddenly skittish clients teeter on the edge of cancellation, Claire challenges her nemesis to imagine long-term as something more than a quickie and a vague promise to call. Ryder counters with a challenge of his own. Let him give her a taste of just how fulfilling a little no-strings-attached passion can be.

Wild in the Country by Portia da Costa Flora Swain is a newcomer to the village of Marwick Magna, renowned for the inspiration it provides to painters and poets. Impetuous and strong-minded, Flora is no artist yet. But there are creative urges within her, she is convinced, and she has come to the country to give them life. The strange thing is that Floras urges turn out to be almost entirely sensual. Is it the undoubted physical allure of her new neighbour, Declan McKenna, thats driving her wild? Or the explicitly sexual messages which appear daily in her post? Or could it be that country life has revealed to her an insatiable, highly erotic new self?

Passion Play by Opal Carew Her dream vacation didnt include getting kidnapped by aliens, but then again, her personal abductor is six-plus feet of masculinity who responds to her come-hither look with an Imcoming glitter in his eye. Except theres something different about him other than the fact hes not of her world. Hes so eager to please its almostunnerving. Weeks of studying Crystal from afar has only sharpened Terrians hunger for the lusciously curved blonde. He is prepared to woo his tanashae gently, but from the first touch, she is living fire in his arms. She seems to have only one tiny flaw. Shes better at giving pleasure than receiving it. As sexual intensity builds, so does something Crystals never faced before. Fear. Fear that shes sliding down a slippery slope from wanting him to needing him. Way too much Yes, Justin by Michele Zurlo After fifteen years and two kids, the romance has fled from Trishs marriage. Shes a different woman now, and she wants different things. When she stumbles upon an emailed ad from Oasis, an adult fantasy fulfillment service, she seizes the opportunity to spend a weekend having her body and soul mastered by a man who is completely focused on her. Justin is shocked when he finds out his wife is planning to cheat on him. Willing to do anything to keep the woman he loves, he arranges with Oasis to become the Dom she wants. Hell carry out her kidnap fantasy, fulfill her desire to be dominated, and force her to confront the reasons she wanted to be there in the first place Feather Possessed by Lorie OClare Heath Halk runs his parliament of owls honorably. Every nest in Banff is his concern and he takes his job very seriously. Hes never given thought to finding a mate until Shelly Preston walks in, blindsiding him. Shelly holds her head high in spite of how the parliament views her parents. Shellys nest is trash. Everyone knows it. Most think shes trash too. But Shelly wont fly without honor despite the passion lying deep within her. Anyone who knows her and flies by her side understands this about her.When Heath flies after Shelly, she doesnt understand what the most desirable male in Banff would want with her. Heath could have any female, yet he continues coming after her. As their lust smolders into stronger emotions, Shelly and Heath need to learn if flying together for the rest of their lives is possible. If they mate it will mean bringing the best nest and the worst nest in Banff together, forever.

Were Slave by Lia Slater As the Queen of Paqualette, Nayla is forbidden to have a husband or a human lover. Her life is a lonely and disciplined existence, so when she's given the opportunity to choose a Were from her dungeon as her sex slave, she takes a chance. Werewolves, she knows, are nothing but senseless monsters, but after the one she selects to be her WereSlave turns out to be more of a man than she's ever known, she must question her beliefs. As the alpha leader, Mace is responsible for his pack. He'll do anything to keep them alive, even give into the Queen's sexual demands. But not unless he's in control. Turning his enticing captor into the submissive is the only way to show her he's more man than she realizes. Falling in love is out of the question, but so is leaving her behind. Immortal Death by Laurel ODonnell Jade Smith's supernaturally fast ability to heal has made her a freak. After years of fearful reactions from others, she stays hidden in the shadows of life. The one thing that keeps her sane is her writing--and her wonderful Demetrius, an imaginary character she created in her online stories. But when Demetrius suddenly appears in her apartment, her life changes forever. Demetrius Mercer is a fighter vampire for the de Nouviant family who spends his days hunting a rival vampire family for killing his beloved Rosaline. When he learns Jade Smith knows his life story and is publishing it on the Internet for all to see, he must uncover who she is and how she knows so much about his past--before she exposes him and endangers his entire family. Brawn by Laurann Dohner One look at Brawn and Becca is wondering how hed look without his clothes. Brawn is instantly attracted to Becca but has sworn never to touch a human female. They just arent sturdy enough and he likes his sex a little rough. He is shocked to learn hell be living with her when she refuses to leave her home. He just has to keep his hands off her.His good intentions go astray when they are kidnapped and locked together inside a cage. Brawn finds himself reliving a nightmare when he is once again subjected to breeding experiments at the hands of New Species enemies. They will use Becca to get what they want from him. Brawn will do everything he can to protect her but they only have each other to depend on while trying to survive. Everything to Lose by Katie Reus Sean Sullivan refuses to let his wife go without a fight. He made a mistake a year ago by suggesting they get a divorce. He only wanted to scare her into staying in town, so he gave her an ultimatum. No one was more surprised than him when she walked out the door and never looked back. Now that shes on the same continent, he plans to convince her theyre meant to be together, and hes not above using sex to get what he wants. When killers target them to die, hell use any means necessary to keep her safe. Even if he has to kidnap her and tie her to his bed to do it.

Visiting Paradise by Jess Dee Beth Brown needs a holiday. Shes burnt out, single and madly in love with the man who pays her salary, Joe Bastion. Much as shed like to act on her feelings, Beths learned the hard way not to sleep with the men she works for. As far as she is concerned, Joe is off limits. Sometimes, to get what you want, you have to chase hard. And Joe wants Beth Hes organized the trip of a lifetime for her. Beths about to set sail into paradise, and she has no idea Joes the one wholl be taking her there.

Jealous and Freakin by Eve Langlais Francine's loved Mitchell, a wolf like herself, since she first set eyes on him but Mitchell's never seen her as anything more than his sister's best friend. Determined to make him realize he's her mate, she enlists the aid of Alejandro. She never counted on wanting them both. Alejandro knows Francine is special from the first moment he meets her, which is why he suggests she use him to make Mitchell jealous. A great plan, especially if it means he gets to kiss her luscious lips. One taste, though, and he's addicted, but how does he make her see past the man she loves to realize she's also meant to be his mate?

Claimed by Evangeline Anderson Olivia Waterhouse has just graduated from nursing school but she gets drafted. Problem is, she isnt being forced into the Army, shes been chosen as a Kindred bride. The Kindred are huge alien warriors whose population is ninety-five percent male. After saving Earth from the threat of invasion they demand a reward-the right to find brides among the population. The chances of being chosen are about the same as those of winning the lottery-guess its just Livs lucky day. Baird is a Beast Kindred who recently escaped imprisonment and torture at the hands of the malevolent Scourge. Through the torment and pain only one thing kept him sane-the thought of finding and claiming his bride-Olivia. His need to possess her is a burning intensity that threatens to consume them both. Eversong by Eden Bradley Ever, owner of Londons infamous Midnight Playground, fears the pain of his past and the weight of centuries are pushing him to the edge of insanity. Kidnapped, turned against her will then abandoned by a rogue vampire, Mercy turned the handsome Deo in a fit of loneliness and despair. Now they stand, frightened and confused, before the Council to be punished for their unintentional crimes. Their fresh innocence, the intensity of their illegal bond, rekindles Evers sexual and emotional fire. The trio forges a connection thats more than simply a cure for Evers lassitude. Its brilliance drives the shadows from his souluntil Mercy is threatened, and he must draw on his darkness to fight for her life. And risk losing his happily forever after to madness. Legacy by Denise Tompkins Looking back on the wish she made on Midsummers Eve, Maddy Niteclif should have been more specific. She only wanted to escape the shadowy nightmares that plagued her nights, not to be thrust into a completely altered reality. If a strangely familiar, sexy dragon-shifter named Bahlin, who causes a never-to-be-mentioned-again fainting spell, isnt enough to make her question her sanity, his insistence shes the Niteclif ought to do the job. Prophesied supersleuth of the supernatural world isnt a job shes remotely qualified for no matter what her family tree says. Catapulted into a very different London ruled by dark mythology, mystery and murder, Maddy makes a few startling discoveries. Paranormal creatures exist. Getting shot really sucks. And her body responds remarkably well to dragon magic-in more ways than one.. If Looks Could Kill by Caitlyn Willows Caz Tristan and Brooke Hansen have made no secret of the fact they rub each other the wrong way. Unfortunately for Caz, his brothers have out-voted him in their bid to hire Brooke as the new manager for Mesquite. Now, forced to work together, Caz admits he lacks control where Brooke is concerned, and if there's one thing Caz prides himself on, it's his control. As a power player in a man's world, Brooke control was never more important, and she's taken the motto "Never Let Them See You Sweat" to heart in the boardroom. But in the bedroom it's a completely different matter, Brooke would love nothing more than to give complete control over to a trusted lover. Never did she realize the one man who could do all that and more for her is the very man she's shared daggers with over the years. Yes, if looks could kill. But then again, looks can be deceiving...

A Wicked Wolf by Brenda Williamson Real Estate agent Randi Brown works the rich crowd, selling high-priced homes. With her parents dead its up to her to financially support two teenage siblings and she wants to spread her wings by negotiating a billion dollar land deal. Only the landowner, a business mogul no one has seen in years isnt interested in selling his mountain to a development corporation, and Randi sets out to change his mind any way possible, even if that means sleeping with the reclusive billionaire. After two years, since his wifes brutal murder, Nicholas "Nick" Wolfe prefers to mourn her than get involved in business. So he lives cut off from society on Wolfe Mountain. Through his attorney, hes offered billions, but no one knows to what extent the value of the land is more than the inhabitants-the Lycans, human wolf-like animal shifters Clawed by Beverly Rae Chloe Long has cleaned up her last mess where her now ex-boyfriend is concerned. Desperate to clear her mind of her last images of him-in her bed with another woman, then with his hand around her throat-she heads for the mountains. Conan Cahills sojourn in the mountains was supposed to be a break from his bear-shifter peopleand the smell of humans. When he discovers a human female secretly sketching his naked body, though, his reaction catches him off guard. Not only does her scent rouse an aching need to touch and taste, her stubborn refusal to give up the drawing makes his body twitch in some very pleasurable ways. Trapped with Conan in her tent during a storm, all thoughts of sleeping alone fly out of Chloes mind. She cant help but grab something more than forty winks in her sleeping bag. An Ordinary Girl by Barbara Elsborg Ash is an ordinary girl, leading an ordinary life, but behind her smile she hides a secret so damning shes sure no one could ever love her. Noah is a war photographer whos come back from Afghanistan with a secret so dark he cant escape its smothering grip. Both need redemption. Ash looks for it by making people happy. Noah seeks it under the whip of a Dom. Theyre damaged souls, drowning in guilt, unable to escape the legacies of their pasts. Then their worlds collide in an explosion of fireworks so strong it singes not only them, but those around them. Its said love heals all wounds, but sometimes before love enters the heart, the intense fire of passion has to burn a path, lighting the way.

A Taste of Oblivion by Aubrey Ross Determined to earn the respect of her sister, Kylie Miller sets off on her first inter-dimensional assignment. As a recon Mimic, it's her mission to discover the fate of a mysterious woman believed to be her people's best hope for defeating their enemy. Kylie's investigation leads her to the Crimson Carousel and a badass cop named Dalton. She doesn't understand the intoxicating attraction drawing her toward the handsome human and dark forces are at work to ensure her first assignment is her last. Only by uniting with a healer from Kylie's home dimension can she and Dalton prepare for the battle ahead, or hope to survive an uncertain future.

Desperate Seduction by Alyssa Brooks Diagnosed with premature menopause, Claire's life takes a sharp turn, and suddenly nothing matters more to her than getting pregnant. The trouble is, not only is she single, she's a virgin. At twenty-eight she's always been the nerdy, shy type. But now she's about to do something very bold she's about to submit. Blake has always possessed a secret attraction to Claire, but figured her too timid for the likes of him. He can't believe it when Claire shows up at his door with the proposition. They may be best friends, but Claire doesn't know everything about himlike his preference for sexual dominance in the bedroom or the toys hidden in his closet. He'll only agree to father her child if she proves she's the submissive mate for him. As matters of the heart go, they fit together like matching puzzle pieces, but when sex comes into play, will it be delight or a disaster?

Psyche by Aislinn Kerry After months of text messaging, Psyche has fallen in love with a man shes never even met, so when she finally gets the chance to see him face-to-face, she leaps at it. However, their meeting doesnt turn out quite the way she expected. E hides in the dark and refuses to let her turn on the lights. Psyches startled at first, but willing to overlook a few idiosyncrasies while they get to know each other in person. Their relationship flourishesuntil the night Psyches curiosity gets the better of her. Light reveals that E is Eros, the Greek god of love and desire, and he is furious that she broke her word. She begs for forgiveness, but he wont give it. In breaking her word, she broke his trust. She must seek help from a goddess and brave the dangers of the underworld in order to prove herself and win back the man she loves. Touch Me by Callie Croix Arriving home on leave from his tour of duty, Army Captain Alex Mendoza knows there's a beautiful woman waiting for him-his best friend's sister. She's always been off limits...until now. He fully intends to move them out of being "just friends". Tianna McIntyre is starting over after her marriage ended. Her ex-husband weakened her self-esteem and caused her to deny her true sexual desires. But being around Alex brings all her dormant fantasies to the surface, and now Tianna feels the stirrings of her secret, submissive wishes. Determined to help repair the damage Tianna's ex did to her self-worth, Alex will use whatever means necessary to convince her they're meant for each other, including tying her down to make sure he has her full attention while he takes her to the heights of pleasure she's always dreamed of.

Shadow Heart Slayer by Claudy Conn Her name is Nikki Walker, and she is a vampire slayer. She never thought she would have to use her slayer powersbut she does. She is on the trail of an ancient and secretive vampire called Deadly Moon, and Nikki wants to destroy her. She has her reasons. His name is Damon Drummond, he is bent on keeping Nikki away from Deadly Moon. The sociopath vampire, WB, who had been Pentim Rawleys right hand man has taken over the Pentim clan, and is turning out to be even more of a problem than his predecessor had been. In fact, if someone doesnt do something soonDamon and Nikki are on opposite sides. He is a vampire-she is a powerful vampire slayer. Problem right therebut, when they look at each other, sparks of all kinds fly. Too much stands between them. He will live forevershe will notand yet Secrets and Seduction by Jane Beckenham The only emotion Leah Grainger can muster when thinking of her dead husband is relief. Until she learns his gambling debt threatens her beloved farm and the child she wanted to protect from the rootless existence she grew up with. The last straw? Her husbands brother demands a meeting. When she charges into his office to tell him she wont let another Grainger screw up her life, the startlingly handsome, former oil rig wildcatter goes for the jugular. Hes claimed legal guardianship of her daughter, bought her mortgageand hes moving in. The final email Mac received from his suicidal brother blamed Leah for everything. If its the last thing he does, he plans to protect his niece. Even if it means using his millions to gain the upper hand. And hardening his heart against the beautiful Leahs protests of innocence. Yet something seems off. Leah is nothing like the uncaring woman his brother described. Shes warm, lovingand when a new threat to her child surfaces and she reaches out to him in need, his body wont let him say no.