Veterinarian Dr. Peyton Blackstone walks a fine line between business and pleasure after asking Nicholas Cole-Thomas, who, among Virginia's horse-country elite, is the ultimate eligible bachelor, for help.

It took nerve for Northern California socialite Teresa Drake to walk away from her family's famed wine empire. Flying off to Alaska is even riskier--especially when the budding journalist stumbles down a cavern while admiring the spectacular sights. But it's her gorgeous rescuer who makes Teresa truly reckless. The night she spends with mogul Atka Sinclair convinces her she's found her soul mate until her charming lover becomes her worst enemy. Atka...

"Burned-by-love architect Hunter McKay came home to Phoenix to open her own firm, not rekindle her fleeting high school romance with playboy Tyson Steele. But when she runs into the sexy surgeon at a nightclub--and he unleashes that legendary Steele charm--Hunter fears she's headed straight for heartbreak once again."--Back cover.

When Darcy Owens leaves snowy New York for some Jamaican fun in the sun, the city planner isn't expecting to meet the hero of her fantasies. But the sexy, sun-kissed man she sees her first day on the beach comes pretty close. Until he turns out to be York Ellis, the drop-dead gorgeous but supremely arrogant ex-cop who thinks she needs his protection ... and his passion. But for York, it's not only his body at risk - it's his heart he's in danger of...

Haunted by a life he couldn't save, Omar Ewing walked away from his successful family business to become a firefighter--risking his own life every day. Now he's sworn to track down an arsonist who's already struck twice. Working with beautiful local journalist Gabrielle Leonard definitely has its perks...until the man who finds it safer to play the field is in danger of losing his heart. Gabrielle has her own reasons for teaming up with Omar to investigate...

A Broward--and a world-class athlete, no less--unmarried and expecting? Laney Broward is amazed she has kept her pregnancy a secret this long. Now headlines are blaring from the tabloids that she is in the family way. She can't believe that one impulsive, out-of-character night could have such lasting repercussions. The news that he is a soon-to-be father stops millionaire heartbreaker Austin Johns in his tracks. This internationally known horse breeder...

Ambitious environmental attorney China Edwards pursues every goal with drive and dedication. Having a baby is no different. No husband? No problem--she'll find the perfect donor. Then one spontaneous passionate night with bachelor executive Alexander Kingsley leaves these two longtime friends with an unanticipated benefit, and throws China's future plans into turmoil. China's brilliant legal mind and friendship are indispensable to Alexander and his...

"Chicago detective Armstrong Black follows the rules, his rules. When he's assigned to partner with an Atlanta detective who's hell-bent on bringing down the criminals who targeted her sister, he's determined to stay in control. But stunning Danni Winstead is all blazing temper and sweet temptation. Working with her tests Armstrong's restraint; trusting her could put them both in fatal jeopardy"--

Sasha Winters has it all planned. She'll spend two days--exactly forty-eight hours--in the Bahamas for her sister's wedding. Then it's back to her hectic life as a lawyer on the fast track to partner. But when a storm strands her on an exotic island, Sasha's suddenly giving in to her sensual side and making moonlit magic with Vince Sullivan, a man she barely knows.The groom's best man, Vince, hasn't given up on finding that special someone. It could...

Greer Courtland and her family have been designing floats for Pasadena's Rose Parade all her lifebut have rarely had a client as determined as Daniel Torres. The talk show host intends to win the prize for best float in a much-publicized charity wager. As they spend time together, he makes it clear that he intends to win Greer, too. But the former Rose Parade queen isn't dazzled by wealth and fame--even when delivered in a sexy and sensual package....