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Gideon Redgrave, eldest child of the late Earl of Saltwood, refuses to be humbled by the scandal that once tore his family apart. He's built his life in London society around one rule: trust no one. So the last thing he wants is to play guardian and role model to a headstrong boy…or to engage in a battle of wills with the boy’s spirited half-sister, who is fighting Gideon for custody.Beautiful and bold, the young widow Jessica Linden proves to be a formidable and passionate adversary. But the more they lock horns, the more Gideon realizes he’d prefer to have Jessica on his side…and in his arms. Especially now that a new threat—sprung from his father’s supposedly defunct secret society—is poised to destroy the Redgraves once and for all.Praise for Kasey Michaels’Kasey Michaels aims for the heart and never misses’ - NYT bestselling author Nora Roberts’One of the finest Regency writers does it again… Wit, humour and cleverness combine to create an utterly delicious romance, just the kind readers relish’ - RT Books Reviews on The Taming of the Rake’A poignant and highly satisfying read…filled with simmering sensuality, subtle touches of repartee, a hero out for revenge and a heroine ripe for adventure. You’ll enjoy the ride’ - RT Book Reviews on How to Tame a Lady
ONCE BURNED…If Sloane Hillyard's invention saved the life of one firefighter, it would be worth everything–even if it was too late to save her own brother. But her biggest hurdle lay ahead: To convince sensual, skeptical Captain Nick Trask to give it a chance–without getting burned herself….As for Nick, he could walk into a burning building, no problem. But the inferno that Sloane ignited presented a different type of challenge. Still, he was up for it. Now all he had to do was convince Sloane it was possible to enjoy the warmth of the fire…without getting consumed by the flames….
Karyn Mitchell once thought she'd never let another man touch her. But that was before she was seduced by the sinful voice of Dr. Desire!Listening to the radio talk show host, Karyn knows that his suave advice masks deep urges. Longings she's sure she can answer skin on skin. . . Christopher Faulkner, aka Dr. Desire, has built an on-air career in carnal counseling. When Karyn calls in, he hears a pang in her voice that he longs to soothe.But when they finally have the chance to fulfill their explicit fantasies, he has to wonder which one of them is playing doctor. Because the supersexy treatment he's prescribed seems to be healing them both. . . .
When Sarah Purcell ends up in hospital, her soon-to-be-ex husband, Dr Cullen Gray, rushes to her bedside. Caring for his wife 24/7, this time Cullen won’t bury his feelings. As their old attraction begins to simmer once more, he has only one thing on his mind: to bring his wife back by his side.
She liked safe…and there was nothing safe about Alex…Practical single mum Holly had her feet firmly on the ground. Except when it came to Alex. Fifteen years ago he’d stirred her passion. But she’d been too afraid to trust her future to him. Now Alex was back, coaching her son’s football team and tempting Holly to forget how wrong they were for each other…Even when she dated his stepbrother, Holly always had Alex’s heart. And fifteen years apart had only made him want her more… So he’d just have to show her that not only was he right for her now – he was the right man forever!
There's one test that a single woman doesn't want to come out positiveFor Pam Carver, trouble comes in the form of a home pregnancy kit. She wants her baby, but with the father completely out of the picture, she's all on her own. Then her friend and colleague Grant Gilbert makes her an incredible offer. Marriage for one year.Pam needs a father for her baby. Grant needs help with his estranged son. Marriage in name only is a good idea. But it isn't easy trying to fool your family and friends into thinking you're in love. It's even harder trying to convince your spouse that you're not in love–especially when you actually are.
TELL ME, LAURA, DOESN'T IT GET LONELY UP THERE IN YOUR IVORY TOWER?Upon her return home, Jake Logan made Laura see how the perfect life she'd ordered (with a little denial on the side) wasn't so perfect. Sure, her marriage to him had been electric in that department but it had failed miserably in others.Now Laura Matheson had another chance, a new lease on life and the ex-husband she'd always loved staring at her.Which path would Laura choose this time? That impossible "perfection" or a cozy love seat in her ivory tower–with Jake Logan by her side?
Paige Bradford intended to expose Bryce Lexington for the ruthless shark he was. But when they started working together, the sparks they gave off jettisoned her best intentions. Paige knew this corporate hunk wasn't what he seemed - but was she losing her heart to the enemy?Hiring oh-so-sexy Paige might have been the biggest mistake Bryce had ever made, but he had to learn what she was after. Especially since she had Bryce - the man with everything - wanting something far more precious: Paige's love.
The last thing New Zealand businessman Conner Bannerman needed was a stunning TV presenter turned gossip columnist living next door.Conner valued his privacy above all else, and he didn't trust Eve Drumm's assertion that she wasn't interested in anything he had to offer. His lovely neighbor was up to something, and with a multimillion-dollar project to protect, Conner wasn't about to let Eve ruin his plans.He'd keep his eye on the next-door beauty…and use whatever means necessary to keep her close at hand. After all, everyone had their price.
Mallory Chevalle came to Wyoming seeking a mythical horse–and found a tough, honorable cowboy who stirred her sleeping senses to life. The virginal heiress had assumed it was her fate to be alone forever, until Chase Wells–with his special horse, Peggy Sue–two-stepped into her heart.Mallory was convinced that destiny had played a hand in leading her to this remote place–and into Chase's strong, soothing arms. But getting the stubborn rancher to believe their cosmic connection wouldn't be so easy. Legend had it, Peggy Sue could only be tamed by a chaste maiden–could the same be true about her owner?
Pepper Forrester has been keeping a secret–make that two secrets–for years. When the love of her life, Luke McGarrett, took off after high school not knowing she was pregnant, she didn't bother to track him down. He'd always wanted to shake the dust of Tulips, Texas, off his boots, and he certainly wouldn't need an instant family tied to him.But now Pepper's secret is out and the whole town has conspired to bring Luke back to face his responsibilities. Luke is happy to take up the mantle of fatherhood–and a marriage of convenience to Pepper. But when a new job opportunity for Luke arises, he takes off again. Will he ever come back–or is history repeating itself?And what about the new baby?
As a child, Tina Leonard cut her teeth on Alfred Hitchcock black-and-white TV shows, enjoying late-night summer episodes with her stepmother, Judy. To this day, Tina has an affinity for the old, scary movies, and the hokier, the better! Tina in person is a self-avowed chicken, however. The only brave thing she has ever done is scare a large rat away from an open car door! She eschews the blood-and-guts movies and books, preferring instead more psychological bogeys, and believes fervently that the most compelling part of any good romantic mystery is the timeless and magical love between a man and a woman.
Home for Christmas…Once Sol Adams and Cassie Campbell had been inseparable, drawn to each other when times were tough. Cassie has spent the last ten years trying to move on from her life back then, but now Sol is home for Christmas, more gorgeous than ever, and she can't avoid him–or her memories…Sol can see Cassie's changed–she's now a widow, a woman who tirelessly cares for others. But he knows her too well–he can see the hurt and yearning behind her cheerful smile. Can he get to the bottom of her troubled heart and make this Christmas angel his much-loved wife?
Jenna Deane is thrilled with her new dream job. Her boss, handsome lawyer Alex Morrell, is known for his tough tactics. He's made it clear to Jenna that he expects his assistant to be available whenever he needs her. So how can she tell him that she's a single mother?When Alex whisks Jenna away on a business trip to Paris, and takes her to bed, she realizes that she's fallen for him. But what will she do about her secret–about being a mom?
Sometimes love just needs a little work…When her life went topsy-turvy, Roxie sought refuge in the town she’d left years before. But as she plunged into renovating a house as an antidote to heartbreak, she faced an obstacle: Noah – still as unattainable as he’d been years before. Noah’s love-‘em-and-leave-‘em exterior belied a hardworking, responsible man…one who made Roxie’s skin prickle with desire.To Noah’s surprise, Roxie haunted his every waking moment. But Noah had no desire for the white picket fence life of Roxie’s dreams. Could he come to terms with “happily ever after” – before Roxie left his life forever?
The brilliant Dr. MacKenzie Lloyd firmly believes it’s a science and that all she has to do to keep her future husband from straying is to become skilled in pleasing a man in bed. Her plan for acquiring that expertise is the same three-step process that has brought her so much success in the lab.
Step 1: gather data on male sexual fantasies
Step 2: formulate some theories
Step 3: put those theories into practice, practice, practice!