A.C. ARTHUR

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?

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.

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!

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

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?

All she wants for Christmas Everything schoolteacher Morgan Hill loves is in her hometown of Temptation, Virginiaher twins, her students, and the charming community center where shes staging their holiday play. But now the buildings new owner, Grayson Taylor, is putting sexy visions into Morgans head, making the young widow long for a future even Santa couldnt deliver. As the oldest of sextuplets, Gray grew up in the media spotlight. His familys fame once helped Temptation thrive, but drove his parents apart. Coming back is just a bittersweet necessity until he meets petite firecracker Morgan. Somehow she gets the handsome tech guru to forget about big business in favor of small-town delightsand steamy winter nights. Its a life he never knew he wanted, but can he put his past aside to turn a festive fling into the sweetest forever?

A bid on passion All Navy pilot Garrek Taylor ever wanted was to fly far from his familys notorious past. But now, with his wings temporarily clipped, the famous sextuplet is back in his Virginia hometown to live down a scandal and unload his familys historical antebellum mansion. His plan is sidetracked when he becomes the winning bidder at an auction for a date with Temptations most reluctant and gorgeous bachelorette. The only child of a retired Army colonel, Harper Presley is haunted by the secret that forced her return to the comfort of her southern town. The unconventional house restorer is mortified to be paired off with an infamous Tayloruntil desire blindsides them. As a slow burn of passion heats to a combustible connection, Garrek confronts a mistake that could end his military career. Can Harper help them both rebuild their lives . . . and build an everlasting future?

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.

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.

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 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?

Noelle Vincent may have led a wild and scandalous life, but really, isnt every woman entitled to a few secrets? Now the former party girl is gambling on her future when shes tapped to get a new casino off the ground. Suddenly shes upping the ante when she gets her first eye-opening glimpse of gorgeous developer Brock Remington. Ever since he was adopted, Brock has followed a simple law of the Donovan clan: always play your cards close to your chest. But all bets are off when he falls for the sexy, free-spirited new site manager. Theyre both consenting adults, but Brock wants more. Is Noelle willing to roll the dice on their future, even if it means defying the odds and playing for the highest stakes of all?

Clothing designer Camille Davis is sophisticated, ambitious, talentedand riddled with self-doubtexcept when it comes to selling her fathers home. No deal, no way. But Las Vegas real estate mogul Adam Donovans negotiating skills are leaving Camille weak in the kneesand maybe, just maybe, willing to compromise? Adam, the youngest of the "Triple Threat" Donovan brothers and the sexiest bachelor in town, is drawn to Camilles seductive mix of vulnerability, sweetness and strength. As for her take-it- or-leave-it dealhes in. Hes willing to see how this gamble plays out, because his heart says there will be no losers in Vegas on this bet.

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. . . .

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?

You know what Im doingAre you going to stop me? Tech entrepreneur Nina Fullers new app is on the verge of a major breakthrough. But theres a string attachedor rather, a ring. An engagement ring. And its attached to tall, dark, and delicious fashion exec Major Gold. All Nina has to do is play her part as his fiancee. Not want him too much. And absolutely, positively not fall in love with him

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? A secret heir, a beautiful strangerand one sexy bucket list! Liam Lange lives a sedate life until a wild night with a stranger. Is it the bed-breaking desire, the fact that theyve just met or the woman herself? Cecily Nichols sweeps him into a mind-numbing night of physical releaseand intimacy. But she comes with a sad secret, that she only has a year left. Do they weather the good and the bador cut off their intense connection to protect each other?

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.

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