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"Heading off to a Russian gangsterland with a twisted enforcer who's hotter than the sun. What could possibly go wrong?" ~ from Kresley Cole's The Professional
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| Pure Heat by M.L. BuchmanContemporary Romance. A year after the tragic deaths of both her father and her fiancé in an out-of-control blaze, third-generation firefighter Carly Thomas is more committed than ever to her work as a Fire Behavior Analyst, gaining a well-deserved reputation as the “Flame Witch” of Oregon’s Mount Hood Aviation unit. When Steve “Merks” Mercer, a former smokejumper sidelined by injury, joins the crew as a drone pilot, sparks immediately fly between Carly and Steve. But Carly can’t risk loving -- and possibly losing -- anyone else, and Steve is convinced that, with his smokejumping days behind him, he could never be the man that Carly deserves. Loosely connected to author M.L. Buchman’s popular Night Stalkers novels, this high-octane series opener combines sizzling romance, an action-packed plot, and meticulously researched technical details of both military and fire-fighting aviation. |
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| The Professional by Kresley ColeErotic Romance. Natalie Porter's six-year search for her birth parents comes to a surprising conclusion when she discovers that her biological father is a powerful mobster in the Russkaya Mafiya who has sent Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan, a gorgeous prizefighter-turned-enforcer, to protect her -- and bring her back to Russia, no matter what. As Natalie succumbs to her desire for her strong, sexy, and slightly kinky bodyguard, Aleksandr -- well aware that the boss' daughter is off-limits -- decides that, for once in his career, he's going to make his own rules. If you enjoy romantic suspense, rags-to-riches stories, and a bit of BDSM, don't miss this 1st sizzling entry in the Game Makers series. |
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| In Want of a Wife by Jo GoodmanWestern Romance. Wyoming-born Morgan Longstreet needs a wife to help him run Morning Star ranch, which has been short-handed and in dire need of repair ever since the previous owners left town. Orphaned and impoverished, Jane Middlebourne needs to escape New York and her mistreatment at the hands of her wealthy relations. An arranged marriage would solve both of their immediate problems, but can the unlikely couple make their partnership work in the long term? In Want of a Wife is the 3rd book in the Bitter Springs romances, after The Last Renegade and True to the Law. |
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| Hell for Leather: Black Knights Inc. by Julie Ann WalkerRomantic Suspense. As the proprietor of a biker bar and a part-time forensic accountant, Delilah Fairchild leads an unusual double life. But then, so does Bryan "Mac" McMillan, a member of Black Knights Inc., the elite black ops unit whose cover is a motorcycle garage. When Delilah's uncle, a former marine harboring a dangerous secret, disappears, she enlists Mac's help. Although commitment-phobic Mac steers clear of strong, sexy women like Delilah in his personal life, he can't in good conscience refuse a distress call from a client. And, no matter how much he desires her, Mac is determined to keep their relationship strictly professional. As steamy as it is suspenseful, Hell for Leather is the 6th installment of the fast-paced, action-paced Black Knights Inc series, which begins with Hell on Wheels. |
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| Twice Tempted by a Rogue: A Novel by Tessa DareHistorical Romance. Rhys St. Maur has the devil's own luck: no matter what calamity befalls him, he's "doomed to survive it." Among other double-edged windfalls, this means surviving the blaze that kills his entire family; returning from battle to inherit a barony; and losing his best friend to a tragic fate meant for Rhys. It also means returning to his ancestral home in Devonshire with a death wish and unexpectedly finding a reason to live in the form of widowed innkeeper Meredith Maddox. This is the 2nd book in the Stud Club trilogy, after One Dance with a Duke. |
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| When the Rogue Returns by Sabrina JeffriesHistorical Romance. Ten years after scheming relatives and a set of stolen jewels drove the newlyweds apart, Victor and Isabella Cale are unexpectedly reunited in Edinburgh. Victor, a private inquiry agent employed to investigate a wealthy baron's beautiful fiancée, never imagined that his client's betrothed would turn out to be Victor's own erstwhile bride! Isabella, posing as a widow, is infuriated by the sudden appearance of the man who deserted her and broke her heart -- especially since his goal is to prevent her from rebuilding her life and his methods entail reminding her of the passionate love they once shared. When the Rogue Returns is the 2nd book in the steamy Duke's Men series, which begins with What the Duke Desires. |
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| A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLeanRegency Romance. After Michael Lawler, Marquess of Bourne, lost his fortune in an ill-advised wager, he opened The Fallen Angel, London's most notorious gaming hell, with an eye to regaining ownership of his family estate, Falconwell. Yet Bourne may not have to buy it back after all -- if he marries his childhood friend, Lady Penelope Marbury, daughter of Falconwell's current owner (who added the estate to Penelope's dowry in a last-ditch attempt to save her from spinsterhood). However, marriage to strong-willed Penelope soon proves to be less of a bargain and more of a gamble for the smitten Bourne. Fans of the deft plotting, sharp wit, and well-matched couples in Sarah MacLean's Love by Numbers books should enjoy this opening installment of her Rules of Scoundrels series, which continues with One Good Earl Deserves a Lover and No Good Duke Goes Unpunished. |
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| Touch of a Rogue by Mia MarloweHistorical Romance. Private enquiry agent Jacob Preston has quite the reputation in Victorian London: not only is he famous for providing erotic satisfaction to married ladies, he's also a genius when it comes to solving crimes. Although Lady Julianne Cambourne has no need of a lover, she does require Jacob's assistance in order to prove that her late husband's death was not a suicide (as the police have concluded). But when Julianne insists on helping with the investigation, their "strictly professional" arrangement becomes difficult to maintain, especially after she learns the secret of Jacob's success: he's clairvoyant. If you enjoy mystery, romance, and a hint of the paranormal, don't miss this 2nd book in the Touch of Seduction series, after Touch of a Thief. |
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| Sometimes a Rogue by Mary Jo PutneyRegency Historical. When a band of political activists from radical Irish independence movement Free Eire attempt to abduct her twin, the Duchess of Ashton, sweet and sheltered Sarah Clarke-Townsend foils their plans by pretending to be her own sister. Sent to retrieve Sarah from her kidnappers, Bow Street Runner Rob Carmichael is struck by the young lady's courage and aroused by her innocence. Meanwhile, Sarah, whose longing for adventure has been more than adequately fulfilled, discovers a desire of a different sort as she bonds with her handsome rescuer. Sometimes a Rogue is the 5th installment in the Lost Lords series, which starts with Loving a Lost Lord. |
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| The Devil in Disguise by Stefanie SloaneRegency Historical. Beneath his rakish exterior, William Randall, Duke of Clairmont, is actually "Iron Will," a secret agent in the Young Corinthians Society, an organization of government spies. Will's latest mission? To prevent Lady Lucinda Grey's abduction by French assassin Antoine Garenne. But in order to get close enough to serve as her secret bodyguard, he'll have to win the indomitable Lucinda's heart -- knowing that he'll have no choice but to break it once the danger has passed. If you enjoy the suspenseful and steamy adventures of the elite cadre of spies in Celeste Bradley's Royal Four series, don't miss this opening installment of Stephanie Sloane's Regency Rogues series, which continues with The Angel in My Arms. |
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