A.C. ARTHUR

As head buyer for the prestigious Lakefield Gallery, Karena Lakefield travels the world seeking out the finest paintings. But theres one trip shell always remember: a sizzling summer weekend with Samuel Desdune, the man who awoke her scorching desire. . . Only to part ways with her once their plane touched down. Sam has just about given up on finding the right woman. . . although hes never forgotten the lovely, elegant Karena. Now the all-business art dealer needs the P. I. s expertise to help clear her familys name. Seizing his chance to show Karena that they belong together, Sam accompanies her to Brazil, where theyre caught up in a scandalous art schemeand one another. With her familys reputation on the line, she needs him now more than ever. . . .

He thought hed escaped his notorious history Now she could thrust him back in the spotlight TV producer Ava Cannon is stunned to discover that the secret lover who briefly shared her bed is one of Americas most famous sextuplets. But Dr. Gage Taylor now shuns the spotlight. As they rekindle their sizzling affair, will Ava have to choose between a game-changing career move and the man she loves?

A royal wager Playboy prince Roland DeSaunters is ready to live up to his royal legacyby betting on his future. Winning the beautiful Valora Harrington in a poker game is a scandal waiting to happen. Lucky for him, Val has no intention of getting involved with the younger brother of the man to whom she was once engaged. But after sharing an earth-shattering kiss with Val, Roland is the one swept off his feet. An ill-fated engagement to a man she didnt love convinced Val that finding Prince Charming wasnt in her cards. That was before she was drawn into a passionate clandestine affair with the handsome bad-boy of the reigning family. With dangerous enemies plotting the noble dynastys downfall, are Val and Roland ready to gamble on an uncertain future? Or could a last-minute challenge lead to the biggest surprise wedding Grand Serenity has ever seen?

To kiss a royal As Grand Serenitys goodwill ambassador, Princess Samantha DeSaunters lives a dazzling, high-profile life. Her own romantic dreams come second to her devotion to her island realm. Until she impulsively kisses a sexy stranger at a political gala. Now the reticent royal cant get enough of Garrison Montgomery, the former soldier hired to keep her and the throne safe. But wholl protect Sam from yearning to turn their mock courtship into the real thing? In the Caribbean to run security for the ruling family, Gary instead finds himself caught up in a sizzling forbidden affair that could sabotage his mission. As he and Sam share passionate secret nights that make him forget about his past, the threat against the DeSaunters escalates. Can Gary protect Sam from the enemies out to destroy the crown, and hold onto the chance at happily-ever-after with his princess?

A royal seduction Crown Prince Kristian DeSaunters has been groomed since birth to take his place as leader of his tropical kingdomwith the proper princess by his side. Never one to lose his control, hes stunned by his attraction to the free-spirited American stylist who arrives at the palace with the entourage of his fathers fiancee. Soon Kris and Landry Norris are sharing an instant sultry attraction that is showing no signs of slowing down. Landry couldnt turn down the opportunity of a lifetime to dress the princess-to-be on a private Caribbean island. Falling for Kris is definitely not part of her plan, but the independent LA beauty soon finds herself yearning for a fairy-tale ending of her own. Until someone sets out to sabotage the upcoming nuptialsand Landry becomes the prime suspect. Will Kris and Landry be able to stop a hidden enemy bent on destroying the DeSaunters reignand save the possibility of a future together?

A little anonymity Can show you who you really are! After months of hot online verbal foreplay, New York fashion executive Desta Henner is ready to meet her sexy stranger. Except that Dear Lover 1686 is Maurice Gold, dark and delicious glitterati millionaireand Destas coworker and friend. Now they have one weekend to explore their firstand lastillicit hook-up. But will what happens between them follow them back to their regular livesand change them forever?

Writing romance novels has fulfilled Deena Lakefields deepest fantasies. But the rising author and art-gallery heiress still hasnt found the hero in her own life. Until she travels to historic Hilton Head Island, where hunky Vegas real estate tycoon Maxwell Donovan seduces her with candlelight dinners and midnight swims. Deena has finally found loveonly to have her dream man vanish once their idyll ends. Max cant believe he let Deena get away. . . cant believe shes actually here in Vegas. All he wants is to hold her again, to let his kisses show how much he adores her. Will the woman of his dreams flee once she knows his secret? Or is theirs a love story for the books?

Vibrant and soulful love stories featuring African-American heroes and heroines in compelling emotional conflicts. Once youve kissed him The sexy, fast-living heir to a multi-million-dollar news and entertainment dynasty, Dion Donovan is the man every woman wants. Despite his playboy rep, Dions heart belongs to Lyra Anderson. Hes never forgotten the kiss they sharedright before she left Miami for a new life in LA. Now shes back, a successful photographerand more desirable than ever. And this time, Dions not letting her get away. Youll never forget him. Lyra will always be grateful to the family who took her in and raised her like one of their own. But its her childhood friend Dion whos haunted her for the past ten years. Working together at the Donovan magazine empire makes Lyra crave Dions embrace even more. She knows the pitfalls of falling for the seductive bad boy. She also knows that loving this special Donovan may be worth every risk. Dark. Dashing. Dangerous . . . The Donovans

Resist temptation It looks like Belinda Drayson-Jones has it all together. Smart and attractive, she is one of the most talented bakers at Lillians, her familys famed Chicago patisserie. Belinda is one of those women who never shows up late, never makes a faux pas, never does anything that would raise someones eyebrows. Yet perfection has its price, and the beautiful Ms. Drayson-Jones feels that something is missing from her life. And no one would ever guess the secret shes keeping. or give in to love? Malik Anthony knows plenty about keeping secrets. He has worked with Belinda for years and has been fighting his feelings just as long. Malik always considered her to be unattainable, until one night when their simmering desire suddenly reaches the boiling point. And if he isnt mistaken, Belinda is now coming on to him. What could be more irresistible than being seduced by the bosss granddaughter? What could be more perfect than giving in? The Draysons: Sprinkled With Love Passion has never been this sweet!

Charlene Quinn cant believe her luck when she lands a major contract with L. A. s hottest record label. Even more thrilling, shell be laying down tracks with none other than Akil Hutton in his private Miami recording studio. Despite Akils gruff, take-no-prisoners attitude, Charlene is powerfully attracted to the driven music producer. She never dreams the feelings mutual. . . until the night she ends up singing a song of passion in Akils arms. . . . His shy, innocent new client isnt Akils usual type. Until he hears her sing. With her celestial voice and voluptuous body, Akil knows Charlene is headed straight for stardomand his heart. But the powerhouse producers holding tight to secrets from his pastones that may drive his new protegee away. What will it take to keep the angelic singer in his arms forever. . . long after the last sweet, sensual note fades away?

Can an island fling Become the real thing? The last person fashion exec RJ Gold expects to see while holidaying in St. Lucia is his ex, journalist Grace Hopkins. He doesnt trust herespecially because shes writing a story on the feud between his familys fashion empire and a rival house. So hell keep the reporter close And as their explosive chemistry and rekindled feelings reach a fever-pitch, they must decidecan love last or is their desire on a deadline?

Lincoln cant believe itthat beautiful babe who owes his casino $5,000 is Jade. Hes never stopped thinking about her since that one hot night years ago. Now shes in his debt! Of course, he doesnt want her money. At first, Jades outragedpose as his fiancee for one week or hell call the police! But thenhow about some sweet revenge? So while hes playing Mr. Seducer, shell be Miss Tease. Before the week is up, shell have him on his kneesjust before she walks away! That is, if she can convince her heart shes not still in love.

Sweet Temptation Once wont be enough Meg Marchande and John Brooke have mind-numbing chemistry, but their timing has never been right. As John travels for work and Meg meets him from city to city, their encounters get ever more erotic. Passion waits for no onebut what about love? A Private Affair He isnt her first mistake Chaz Warren is gorgeous, but for fashion exec Riley Gold, hes the enemy. Especially now that he works for his familys business, King Designs. When a New Years Eve kiss in Milan becomes a red-hot affair, shell keep her rival closewithout losing her heart.

The Silk Sisterslongtime friends Janelle, Sandra and Vickihave turned their business savvy into a top-tier event agency. And in the wealthy enclave of Wintersage, Massachusetts, theres an abundance of lavish parties, society drama and longing hearts to keep them busy. Premier event planner Janelle Howerton swore off dating after college. Now her father wants her to make nice with an influential donor to his congressional campaign. After all, its just one date. Billionaire Ballard Dubois wants to help Darren Howerton win the election. But he wants Darrens daughter moreand his desires seldom go unfulfilled. Suddenly "one date" quickly spirals into a hot relationship, and celebrity gossip sites crown them the new "it" couple. And when Ballard proposes all of a sudden, Janelle shocks herself by sayingyes! As the wedding date looms, Janelle and Ballard wonder: Is this marriage a mere political ploy? Or could this become a real, lifelong love?

The ex-marine spoke with confidence and steely determination, but all Renny Bennett saw in his new bodyguard was a petite, doe-eyed nymph. Sabrina Dedunes feisty, take-no-prisoners attitude proved she took her job seriously. But suddenly the gorgeous body under that T-shirt seemed far more dangerous than any threat on his life. Sabrina was good at her job, but this talented sculptor and his erotic works of art left her reeling. Staying focused was hard when her body ached to taste all Renny had to offer. But after one searing kiss, she was guarding more than his body. Now her heart was at risk.

After "the love of her life" broke her heart, Monica Lakefield vowed never to trust a sexy, sweet-talking man again. Dubbed the Ice Queen, she hides her hurt beneath her cool, corporate facade. Until the workaholic Lakefield heiress arrives at an exclusive Aspen resortand discovers hunky Alexander Bennett in her room! As CFO of his own company, Alexander works hard and plays harder. After being tricked into a vacation by his matchmaking relatives, he finds himself snowbound with the reserved yet sinfully sexy Monica. In front of a roaring fire, with the snow falling outside, hell show the all-business businesswoman what real passion can be. Hell take nothing less than her kisses. Her heart. And all the love she has to give

Except for one passion-filled night after his fathers funeral, Ty and Felicia Braddocks marriage had been cold for years. Now Felicia was pregnant and unwilling to bring a child into a home with a workaholic, absentee father. She wanted a divorce, but for their childs sake Ty demanded she give their vows a second chance. But the challenging vixen Felicia had become was nothing like the sweet-tempered, predictable woman he remembered. More and more the driven financial executive found himself wanting to spend less time at the office and more time making love to his oh-so-desirable wife. Felicia desperately wanted their marriage to work. But would their newfound desire be enough to make her husband the family man that she and their baby needed?

Fashion model Tia St. Claire keeps things light when it comes to men no strings, just flings. Shes got her reasons, thank you. But even she finds Trent Donovan hard to resisthes sexy, successful, persistent and built for a womans wildest dreams. When their one-night stand leaves defiant longings, Tia isnt sure whether to run, hide or surrender to the former navy SEALs rugged charms. The last of the successful and seriously single "Triple Threat" Donovan brothers still happily unattached, Trent Donovan has dedicated his career to duty and danger. Until desire and beautiful, spirited Tia change everything. Now hes sleepless over an attraction too powerful to deny, and a secret dilemma with only one way outfollowing his heart.

She cant resist him forever Sean Donovan is a man on a mission. To discover who is behind the popular relationship column that has transformed his family-owned magazine into Miamis hippest glossy. But Tate Dennison isnt the sassy columnist the hard-working bachelor expected. Nor was he prepared for the flash-fire of passion the stunning single mother arouses The hunky magazine executive wants to mix business with pleasure, but Tate has one hard and fast rule: never fall for the boss! The once-burned advice columnist has no intention of becoming the devastatingly attractive playboys latest conquest. But what woman can resist Seans charms? Once shes sampled his kisses, can Tate protect her heart even when a sabotage plot threatens the Donovan empire and their possible future together? Dark. Dashing. Dangerous. The Donovans.

Getting sexy with the enemy isnt her first mistake But it might be her best one Chaz Warren may be completely gorgeous, but for fashion executive Riley Gold, hes the enemy. Especially now that hes working for his familys business, King Designs. Then a New Years Eve kiss in Milan turns into full-on red-hot passion, and Riley wants moreif their affair is secret. But can Riley keep her deliciously-hot enemy close.without losing her heart?