Playing With Desire

Summer LovingNext in line as CEO of his family’s international luxury resorts empire, Liam Westbrook didn’t make his way to the top playing it safe. So when the fast-living British bachelor spies an exotic beauty under a smoldering North Carolina moon, he makes her a scandalous proposal. The night culminates in an all-consuming passion that leaves them both burning for more. Liam knows he can’t just walk away. But after a devastating past betrayal, can he trust where his heart is leading him?Maya Alvarez’s two young daughters are her entire world. But when she ends up alone–on her birthday–the divorced single mother does something totally out of character. She accepts an invitation that leads to a hot summer fling with a seductive stranger who makes her feel bold and desirable again. When Maya must return to the real world, will Liam and their pleasure-fueled fantasy end up as only an affair to remember?

An Unstoppable Attraction… A cunning arsonist targeting Conard County has evaded every move fire chief Wayne Camden has made to catch him, so teaming up with investigator Charity Atkins seems like a no-brainer. She has the expertise to track down the criminal before he kills someone – but Wayne didn’t anticipate chemistry to spark.With no future likely between nomadic Charity and rooted single dad Wayne, desire is an unwelcome distraction. But, when Charity becomes the arsonist’s target, Wayne suddenly knows he must keep her safe so he can take the biggest risk of all… and offer his heart.

A love for all timeNorth Carolina pro-footballer Nate Johnston built his reputation on talent, drive, and good sportsmanship. But a devastating recent loss derails his team’s shot of winning the championship . . . and Nate’s career when a compromising video goes viral. In need of a miracle, the star wide receiver feels ambushed when his brother enlists media consultant Kendra Williams to do damage control. The reignited desire for the woman he once wanted to spend forever with can only cause Nate deeper heartache.Walking away from the man she loved seven years ago is the biggest regret of Kendra’s life. Now her son needs a closer relationship with his father. . . and Kendra needs to win back Nate’s trust. After breaking his heart, repairing his career is the least she could do to help save his dream. Powerful passion still smolders between them, tempting the former lovers to move beyond their painful past. Will the emergence of a jealous ex with a vicious revenge scheme sabotage their second chance at a future and family that’s almost within reach?

A love for all timeNorth Carolina pro-footballer Nate Johnston built his reputation on talent, drive, and good sportsmanship. But a devastating recent loss derails his team’s shot of winning the championship . . . and Nate’s career when a compromising video goes viral. In need of a miracle, the star wide receiver feels ambushed when his brother enlists media consultant Kendra Williams to do damage control. The reignited desire for the woman he once wanted to spend forever with can only cause Nate deeper heartache.Walking away from the man she loved seven years ago is the biggest regret of Kendra’s life. Now her son needs a closer relationship with his father. . . and Kendra needs to win back Nate’s trust. After breaking his heart, repairing his career is the least she could do to help save his dream. Powerful passion still smolders between them, tempting the former lovers to move beyond their painful past. Will the emergence of a jealous ex with a vicious revenge scheme sabotage their second chance at a future and family that’s almost within reach?

Lara Gladstone liked to play games—sexual games. And the moment she set eyes on Daniel Savage, she sensed that this virile man did, too. He would be the ruthless hunter and she would be his prey. But first, he had to catch her, and oh what a sensuous chase it would be!Daniel knew he was being teased—what this woman could do to his body with just one look! It inspired his competitive spirit, made him want to cause her the same restless heat, the same throbbing desire that was driving him crazy. She thought she had him right where she wanted him, but he'd played a few games in his time. And he never lost.

Zienna Thomas has finally found a man with forever potential: Nicholas Aubry is charming, successful, easy on the eyes and tender in bed.Everything is great…until Nicholas introduces his longtime friend Wendell Creighton. Zienna already knows Wendell—every luscious inch of him.Once upon a time she’d thought Wendell was The One, but though they burned up the sheets together, he balked at a real commitment.Now Wendell is back on the scene, eyeing Zienna like she’s a cool drink on a blistering day…and she’s feeling the heat, too.Soon, Zienna is part of a torrid triangle, wondering which to choose: sweet, soul-satisfying Nicholas, or scorching, sexy Wendell.But a wicked part of her wonders: can’t I have both?The naughty thrill of keeping two lovers in the dark and in her bed is powerful stuff.But Zienna knows she’s playing a dangerous game—just how dangerous remains to be seen, because when truth comes out and the testosterone-fueled rivalry threatens to explode, someone is going to get burned…

Zienna Thomas has finally found a man with forever potential: Nicholas Aubry is charming, successful, easy on the eyes and tender in bed.Everything is great…until Nicholas introduces his longtime friend Wendell Creighton. Zienna already knows Wendell—every luscious inch of him.Once upon a time she’d thought Wendell was The One, but though they burned up the sheets together, he balked at a real commitment.Now Wendell is back on the scene, eyeing Zienna like she’s a cool drink on a blistering day…and she’s feeling the heat, too.Soon, Zienna is part of a torrid triangle, wondering which to choose: sweet, soul-satisfying Nicholas, or scorching, sexy Wendell.But a wicked part of her wonders: can’t I have both?The naughty thrill of keeping two lovers in the dark and in her bed is powerful stuff.But Zienna knows she’s playing a dangerous game—just how dangerous remains to be seen, because when truth comes out and the testosterone-fueled rivalry threatens to explode, someone is going to get burned…

‘I make the rules.’ But is he playing his game—or hers?Marianna Ruiz never thought she'd see Simon Rodriguez again—or that hiring him to unearth some suspicious dealings at her father’s company would lead to one seriously hot hook-up. At first it was just supposed to be some naughty revenge sex. But now, behind closed doors, Marianna and Simon have one last chance to finish what they started eleven years ago…

‘I make the rules.’ But is he playing his game—or hers?Marianna Ruiz never thought she'd see Simon Rodriguez again—or that hiring him to unearth some suspicious dealings at her father’s company would lead to one seriously hot hook-up. At first it was just supposed to be some naughty revenge sex. But now, behind closed doors, Marianna and Simon have one last chance to finish what they started eleven years ago…