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Close Quarters by Denise Agnew Available May 20 from Samhain Publishing Neena Williamson is positive the man who just walked into her favorite café is all wrong for the local charity’s new hot male calendar. For starters, he’s wearing the most butt-ugly Hawaiian shirt on the face of the earth. He doesn’t fit anyone’s image of a smokin’ hardbody, even if her friend insists he’s perfect for Mr. December. When a gunman robs the café, Mr. December proves that underneath his bad taste in clothes, he knows how to bring it. Clarksville, Wyoming is the perfect place for Mitch Gilroy to hide in plain sight. He enjoys his low-key handyman job, and no one pries into his former life. But in an instant, Mitch is forced to remember everything he’s tried so hard to forget. Thrown together by sudden violence, Neena and Mitch quickly discover how tangled their emotions can become. And the only way to banish the monsters that haunt them is to do the one thing they fear most. Become vulnerable—to each other. read excerpt order Close Quarters

Heart of a Thief by Gail Barrett She’d loved him-- and he’d betrayed her. Or so Sofia Mikhelson believed. So why was security specialist Luke Moreno back, entrusted with protecting a priceless necklace—and glowering at her as if she’d betrayed him? Then shots rang out—and suddenly, Sofia and Luke had to rely on each other. With bodies around them, the necklace missing, and all suspicion pointed their way, Sofia had to face facts. Five years ago, she hadn’t believed in Luke’s innocence. Now, he was the only one she could trust. What had she done? The Crusaders: Chasing legends, capturing hearts read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

What Happens In Vegas by Lauren Dane Winning it big. That's the name of the game at Las Vegas's Liege Hotel and Casino, where the hottest fantasies hinge on the roll of the dice and the tantalizing knowledge that anything could happen before sunrise. Cocktail waitress Carinna wants a man to tie her up, not tie her down. Little does she know that her most willing partner yet has something else planned for this fiery Latina bombshell. Dahlia is a burlesque dancer with a brain for business and a bod for sin. Her latest admirer may be a sweet talking Casanova, but despite what he thinks she's not giving anything away for free. Meanwhile Amy has the perfect plan to rob the Liege Casino blind...until the intimidating owner catches her red-handed. Now she knows she's going to pay with both pleasure and pain. Professional shill Cassidy is ready to experience a breathless rendezvous with her "friend with benefits." But when he proposes five delicious nights of sexy blackjack, the stakes have never been so high. read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

ASK FOR IT by Sylvia Day *A Booklist* lauded "Shining Star" of erotic romance! A DANGEROUS INTRIGUE... As an agent to the Crown, Marcus Ashford, the Earl of Westfield, has survived many a sword fight, gun fight, and even cannon fire. Yet nothing excites him more than the primitive hunger his former fiancé, Elizabeth, arouses in him. It's been years since she’d jilted him for the Lord Hawthorne, but now the elegant widow is his to defend, and he will do so while tending to her other, more carnal needs, showing her the depth of a real man's desire... ...AND UNDENIABLE PLEASURE Dangerous secrets led to the murder of Lady Hawthorne's husband, secrets she now holds in a diary many would kill to obtain. But to entrust herself to the protection of the most seductive man she's ever known? Outrageous. Unthinkable. Irresistible. For it was Marcus’s strong passions and burning desire that frightened her into abandoning him years ago. Now, he means to be at her service, in every sense. And perhaps the only sensible course isn't to resist temptation, but to surrender to it completely... Watch the video trailer!** read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt EVEN THE MOST REFINED LADY Lady Emeline Gordon is the model of sophistication in London's elite social circles, always fashionable and flawlessly appropriate. As such, she is the perfect chaperone for Rebecca, the young sister of a successful Boston businessman and former Colonial soldier. CRAVES AN UNTAMED MAN Samuel Hartley may be wealthy, but his manners are as uncivilized as the American wilderness he was raised in. Who wears moccasins to a grand ball? His arrogant disregard for propriety infuriates Emeline, even as his boldness excites her. TO RELEASE HER PASSION... But beneath Samuel's rakish manner, he is haunted by tragedy. He has come to London to settle a score, not to fall in love. And as desperately as Emeline longs to feel this shameless man's hands upon her, to taste those same lips he uses to tease her, she must restrain herself. She is not free. But some things are beyond a lady's control... read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

Wild, Wild Women of the West II by Myla Jackson These women like their horses fast and their men hard. And they always know how to get what they want... “Cinnamon and Sparks” by Layla Chase www.laylachase.com When Sheriff Kent Wyman saves Oriana Ignacio from a runaway horse, he can barely stop the stampede of his own passion. For once he feels her smooth skin and sweet curves, he’s rock-hard and ready for pure pleasure... “Once Upon a Legend” by Delilah Devlin www.delilahdevlin.com When Prudence Vogel finally meets Jake White Eagle, she discovers he really is the tall, handsome hero of her novel. And his dark sensuality and raw masculinity make her eager to explore every intimate inch of his beautiful body... “Second Wind” by Myla Jackson www.mylajackson.com All Seth Turner wants is a woman to marry and bear him children. But just when he’s given up hope, out of the sky drops a luscious beauty, whose naked body arouses his red-hot desire... read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

SCIONS: INSURRECTION by Patrice Michelle Humanity had reason to fear vampires. But they didn't know about werewolves. Yet. When Detective Kaitlyn McKinney responded to a call about a strange, burned body, she discovers something far more complicated - and dangerous. Landon Rourke is a werewolf, exiled from his pack and dedicated to keeping a protective watch over Kaitlyn. A prophecy has said that his kind and vampires would one day come to a truce. But that day has yet to come. Landon has his own past to deal with, too, involving Kaitie herself. A dark truth that has kept them apart for years. When Kaitlyn gets caught up in the battle between vampires and werewolves, their long-simmering attraction ignites. And in that attraction, they find the secret that will bring them together... read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

Nightcap by Kathleen O'Reilly Sean O'Sullivan's claims that his family's landmark bar is a victim of City Hall shenanigans only means more work for Cleo Hollings, the mayor's number one mover and shaker. Since Sean's got her busy, she decides she'll keep Mr. Testosterone busy, too...but between the sheets. Yet sleeping with the hunky O'Sullivan isn't that simple. Everyone said Sean would be inexhaustible -- even unforgettable. Nobody warned her that he was lovable, too. now other clubs drinks taste like dust. Nothing measures up to a nightcap -- with a chaser of O'Sullivan stud. read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

Up Close and Personal by Joanne Rock He’s good undercover... and under the covers. Posing as a live model in a sex class was bound to be hard—but Rocco Easton will, uh, rise to the occasion. The seductive moves of sensuality guru Jessica Winslow are no match for Rocco’s SEAL training. He’ll expose her scam—even if it means he gets a supercharged sex life out of the deal.... But things get weird when his sultry sex maven turns out not to be the con artist he thinks, but the victim of identity theft. Gone are his plans for getting even. Now he’s in protector mode. Because the identity thief is getting braver, pretending to be Jessica everywhere. Including his bed! read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

Baby By Contract by Debra Salonen Libby McGannon wants a baby. That’s why she’s offering a share in her family gold mine to the right sperm donor. She gets more than she bargained for, however, when gorgeous Hollywood actor Cooper Lindstrom blows into town. The no-nonsense postmaster of Sentinel Pass wants only one thing from Cooper, and she’s got a mother lode of rules to go with it. Too bad Cooper’s never played by the rules…especially when it comes to love. Now he wants a stake in his child’s future—a future that includes Libby. But when his true reason for being in town is revealed, Cooper’s got some explaining to do. Can he make Libby trust him again…make her see that it’s never too late to be the person you were meant to be? Spotlight on Sentinel Pass In this town—and in this TV show—life imitates art read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

Dark Master by Tawny Taylor SURRENDERING COMPLETELY ALWAYS LEADS TO... Completely broke, Regan Roslund is stuck selling bondage gear to a kinky clientele in order to pay her bills. She has no interest in her salacious merchandise until she feels a leather choker tight against her neck--and gets a glimpse of the muscular, model-gorgeous man who holds her captive. Suddenly, temptation ignites... THE MOST INTENSE PLEASURE... Newly crowned king of the undead, Shadow Sorenson knows he can protect himself by taking a wife. He hopes Regan, with her new-found curiosity, will be unable to resist obeying even his most deviant demand. But Shadow would prefer she surrender willingly. For thirty nights, he’ll show Regan what it’s like to lose control as he explores every inch of her naked flesh, leaving her hungry for release--and moaning in anticipation of an ecstasy she never knew existed... read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

Hot Nights, Dark Desires by Stephanie Tyler Inspired by the sultry heat and sensual ambiance of New Orleans , this steamy collection delves into the erotic underground of the Big Easy. Here is a tantalizing trio of stories by three rising stars that will tease your imagination—and seduce your senses. Lush, haunting, and provocative, New Orleans has something to satisfy every desire—as three very lucky women are about to discover. In “Shadow Play” (by Sydney Croft) an ex-supermodel desperate to revive her career seeks the help of a gorgeous, reclusive photographer with a special gift—and offers him anything he wants in return. The result is a series of erotic positions captured on film—along with a mind-blowing physical connection neither expected…. In “The Art of Desire” (by Eden Bradley) a sheltered young woman turned on by the idea of getting tattooed dares to make her fantasy a reality. But as her arousing sessions with a dangerously handsome tattoo artist move from the tattoo parlor to the bedroom, they make an impression that’s more than skin deep…. And in “Night Vision” (by Stephanie Tyler) when artist Catie Lanford hires professional cooler Bat Kelly to whip the failing bar she’s recently inherited into shape, she’s not looking for a lover—until she lays eyes on the sexy wild man. Soon they’ve agreed to mix business with pleasure, and Catie discovers that Bat is just what she needs to set her artist’s imagination—and her body—on fire. Abandon your inhibitions and excite your spirit with a gathering of tales that’s as sexy and spicy as the city of New Orleans itself. read excerpt order at Amazon.com order at Barnes&Noble.com

Hunter's Edge by Shiloh Walker Some love can last a lifetime—their love was destined to last longer. Angel’s first words to Kel were I’m going to marry you. She was seven at the time. He was eight. And he didn’t laugh when she spoke the words. Best friends as children, lovers as young adults, they had an unexplainable bond. Their future looked set. Until the night they were attacked by a creature that couldn’t exist. Angel survived the attack—barely. But Kel didn’t. Or at least, nobody thought he did. His body was never found and Angel’s life would never be the same. The attack might not have killed Kel’s body, but it sure as hell killed his heart. Twelve years later, there’s one part of his former life that he can’t move past. Angel. He can’t let her go, but he can’t have her either. She doesn’t even realize he is still alive. But when a threat surfaces, Kel’s willing to do whatever it takes to protect Angel. Even if it drives them both to the edge of insanity and back. read excerpt order Hunter's Edge