JEANIE LONDON

Doesnt take much to start the talk in this town. And no one knows that better than Francesca Raffa. Once the towns rebel and favorite topic of conversation, shes returned home a responsible single mom and respectable executive. Nothing to whisper about here. That is until police chief Jack Sloan pays her a visitor three. Suddenly the rumor mill is spinning with speculation about exactly what is going on between Francesca and Jack. Some think shes the prime suspect in a criminal investigation. And otherswell, they think theres something a little more intimate happening. If the heated looks Jack sends Francescas way are any indicator, that second group might be closer to the truth!

Talk about being sucker punched. The runaway kid sitting in Police Chief Nic DiLeos chair with her feet propped up on his desk belongs to his familyno doubt about it. But her father isnt one of his five brothers. Its him. Shes his daughter with Megan Bell. Nic was crazy about Megan in high schooluntil she vanished from his life with no explanation. The bigger secret, however, isnt the daughter he didnt know. Its Megan and how he still feels about her. Shes more beautiful now and even more of a temptation. Suddenly the man who wanted to drop commitments is looking for ways to tie himself to Meganpermanently!

Lately it seems that sexy spark has left Michael and Jillian Landrys marriage. That is, until a touch of magic leaves Michael with an illuminating gift he can hear his wifes thoughts. . . . Too bad Jillians pragmatic internal remarks leave Michael shrinking in embarrassment. Is that what she really thinks of him? Fortunately, due to his new perspective, hes privy to her every sexual fantasy. So what can a guy do but bring each one of those naughty thoughts to life? Do you have a forbidden fantasy? Look inside for hot tips from Sue Johanson that might help make those dreams a reality. . . . Sue Johanson is a registered nurse, sex educator, author and host of The Oxygen Networks Talk Sex with Sue Johanson.

His only duty is to defend her Covert agent Drew Canady has guarded Princess Mirie Selskla without once crossing the line between protector and lover. Keeping her safe, and his true identity under wraps, has never been a problem. Then an attack against Mirie sends her straight into his arms. Suddenly all those feelings hes never acknowledged wont go away. Drew knows shes the last woman he should fall for. His focus must be on finding the enemyeven if that blows his cover and drives Mirie from his life for good. But as the stakes climb, maybe hes underestimated the power of the attraction between them

Marriage counselor Maggie James has a problemshe doesnt believe in commitment! So when her patients claim that a sexy resort has cured their commitment woes, she decides to uncover the resorts secretfor her patients and for herself. But to get in shell need a lovera pretend lover. And she cant think of a better man for the job than her best friend, Sam Masters. Sam has loved Maggie for years, but he could never bring himself to tell her. Now he has a chance to show her. Hell stimulate her sensesthen seduce her senseless! Hell prove to her just how incredible the sex between them can be. Maggie may think this is just a weekend of play, but Sam knows that with the right moves, their sensual game can be for keeps.

Theres been a mistake! Karan Reece has no other explanation for this situation. Being assigned to work with her ex-husband, Dr. Charles Steinberg? She really must have offended someone to be forced to spend her days with him. The only good thing she can say is at least this arrangement has an expiration date. Funny thing, though, is that working together for a shared cause forces them to look at each other differently. Shes learning a lot about him and his strengths. And those discoveries are causing her to see him in a new waya very attractive, cant-wait-to-get-my-hands-on-you way. Seems that life with Charles is a lesson shes willing to study again!

A hot couples resort promising all sorts of naughty seduction is the perfect setting for a passionate reunion. And Lieutenant Commander Troy Knight is set to indulge in his favorite under-the-covers ops. His target? Longtime lover Miranda. But his plans for sizzling adventure threaten to fizzle with her cool response. He needs a new strategy to get under her defenses. Armed with sexy toys and an intimate knowledge of exactly what pleases Miranda, he begins a steamy assault on her senses that wont end until theyre both satisfied.

Personally sampling every erotic attraction is not part of the deal. When Adam Grant agrees to give newspaper reporter Tori Ford the hotels inside story, he never dreams shell insist on his full cooperation and participation. This button-down executive is in for an even bigger surprise when it turns out that she really wants to unbutton him. Toris campaign to get Adam to drop his inhibitions doesnt miss a trick. When she finally persuades him to join in her fun bedtime games, she knows anything goes. And soon their sexual games become a race to see who hits the covers first.

Expert thief Mallorys first meeting with Jake Trinity ten years ago ended in a steamy kiss and changed her life forever. So when he contracts her to help with a job that requires her cunning expertise, she figures its time for a little risque payback!

Former bounty hunter Marc DiLeo is not the guy Courtney Gerard wants helping her. But finding a kid whos been missing for a long time takes priority over her personal preferences. And if anyone can locate the child, Marc can even with his injury. So shell overlook his attitude. As they follow cold leads together, Courtney glimpses beneath his tough exterior to something surprising caring, compassion vulnerability. That softer side proves more irresistible than his good looks. An unexpected and unexpectedly intense attraction flares between them making her wonder why she never saw this before. Suddenly the man she was determined to avoid is the only man she wants close!

Harley Prince had definitely gotten on the wrong side of someone. Thats the only explanation for being assigned to go undercover with Mac Gerard. Hes everything she doesnt want in a manspoiled, rich and entirely too hot for her own good. Too bad hes too tempting to resist. Looks as if shell have to hit the sheets with him to get him out of her system! Mac knows hes resorting to unfair tactics to get Harley in his bed. But she is one challenge he has no intention of backing away from. How could he know that an affair with her would involve more than just his libido? Now hes facing an even bigger obstacleconvincing Harley that with this fling he wants forever!

Susanna Adams is too young to be a widow. Shes still in her thirties! There will be no sitting around trying to fill empty days for her. Instead, shes accepted a big promotion, moved states and is embracing her own dreams again. She might even be open to a little romance. The new plan doesnt unfold quite as smoothly as she expected. The job is a lot tougher thanks to Jay Canady, the man shell eventually replace. Working with him and his high standards definitely tests her resolve. Not to mention all the sparks igniting between them. Office affairs have never factored on her radar, but Jay is sohot, she might make an exception. After all, this time its all about her.

The plan is simple. Julienne Blake will use self-hypnosis until shes discovered the sexy woman inside, then shell seduce Nick Fairfax during an unforgettable night. And with a tantalizing performance for an audience of one, she does just that. But her sensual plan seems to have worked just a little too well, because Nick is begging for a return engagement. Nick has never met a woman who could capture his attention so completely as Julienne has. Her risque moves have him pursuing her all over sultry Savannah just to be alone with her. But hes not a long-term kind of guy, so his desire to extend this passionate affair has him completely baffled. Somehow he has to convince her theres more than that night between them.

Step 1 Know the target. After Ellen Talbot walks out his door, Christopher Sinclair vows to get her back in his bed. He remembers everything about their three incredible months together all of her sexual fantasies and longings. Now hes using that to tempt her. Step 2 - Set the stage. What should have been a simple corporate training session turns intense when Ellen discovers her partner is the one man whose sexy memory she cant forget. And being with Christopher again just stirs up all that incredible heat. Step 3 - Dont retreat. She cant resist him when he starts using his intimate knowledge about her to entice her again. So shell indulge herself for these few days, then walk away at the end. But Ellen doesnt count on his determination to have herfor keeps!

Late one night, Lucas Russell gets the surprise of his life. A beautifuland sexywoman drops into his backyard. What else can he do but play knight in shining armor to rescue Bree Addison? And since hes wearing just a towel at the timewell, things move from surprising to steamy very quickly. While their fling is thrilling and sensual, Brees got secrets, but her distracting suggestions are preventing Lucas from discovering them. Worse, this affair is on a time limit. How can he convince her to trust him enough to confess when hes got one foot out the door? But just as it seems all is lost, Lucas gets a little help from an unexpectedand supernaturalsource.

MI6 agent Lindy Gardner always gets what she wants. And right now she wants Joshua Benedict to come clean about his relationship with the criminal mastermind behind the White Star amulets disappearance. She knows Joshua is the best "fixer" ever to walk on the wrong side of the law no man could elude capture for so long without being very, very good. But Joshua has his own agenda. He needs to know what British Intelligence has on him. Why not challenge sensual, daring Lindy to an international game of hide-and-seek? Theres only one hitch. Joshua wants to be caught. Is this game onor game over?

The Deputys Lost and Found Brady couldnt hide his fascination with the mystery woman hed discovered. But as the attraction between them grew, Brady fought contradictory urges. He wanted to claim Lass as his own but what if she was already spoken for? Her Second Chance Cop Riley is moving forward with her life, so shes made herself a promise: no romantic entanglements with police officers. Thanks to her late husband, she and her twins have been down that road before. So what is she going to do when seriously sexy Scott offers her his help?

Josh Eastman is a grand passion waiting to happen. A fantasy come to life. One look at this sexy private investigator has Lennon McDarby thinking scandalous thoughts about long, hot nights. But long, hot nights with Mr. Wrong are not in her future. Shes looking for a nice, respectable man for a nice, safe relationship. No excess desire to make her crazy, which is exactly whats happening with Josh around! Maybe, though, her search can wait a nightor twowhile she gets this irresistible man out of her system. Problem is, this Mr. Wrong is convinced that Lennon is Ms. Right. Hes never met a woman more perfect for him than Lennon. And hes determined to prove it to hereven if he has to use her own fantasies to persuade her that they need a lifetime of nights to explore the heat between them.

She turned him down once before, but shes not making that mistake again. Ever since Laura Granger refused to mix a little business, pleasure and Dale Emerson, hes been tempting her with one sensual suggestion after another. To make matters worse, hes been starring in every one of her fantasies. Now that their work is complete, its long past time for this bad boy to make good on his sexy innuendos. One week together at a sexy resort that indulges every delight imaginable should satisfy her desire for him. Not to mention creating a few steamy memories Laura can keep with her when Dale leaves. But she doesnt count on precisely how hot they are together or how reluctant she is to see him go!

For a wedding planner with many events under her belt, Lily Angelica has never made her own trip down the aisle. Maybe because she compares all men to the perfect groom of her childhood fantasiesMax Downey. Too bad Max seems to think shes a miracle worker. Hes convinced she can create a high-profile wedding in a few weekswhen shes on vacation, no less. Flattering, but so not going to happenuntil he volunteers to help. All these hours working together make Lily admire the adult version of Maxhis charm, his skills as a parent, his good looks. And the way he watches her Its enough to make her believe she chose the right groom after all!