The unconventional Lady Katherine McKenna has been granted a rare privilege: the right to choose her own husband. It's a more difficult task than she expected. When at last she agrees to a betrothal, it quickly goes awry, leaving Katherine alone in the wilds - and rescued by Laird Lachlan MacTavish. She's captivated by the proud, brooding chief who shows her such tender care. But with their clans on the brink of war, the honorable Lachlan resists his attraction - until Katherine proclaims to her family that they will wed. Though stunned by her boldness, Lachlan is intrigued by Katherine's beauty and spirit, and the MacTavishes will benefit from an alliance with the powerful McKennas. But with family discord, treachery, and deceit in their midst, can they save a marriage that is destined to blossom into incomparable love?

ORDER # R1218-1   $11-95   ISBN 9781420146202

Girl running - from a year she can't remember, from a husband she prays is dead, from homelessness and fear. Tough, capable Kellen Adams takes a job as assistant manager of a remote vacation resort on the North Pacific Coast. There amid the towering storms and the lashing waves, she hopes to find sanctuary. But when she discovers a woman's dead and mutilated body, she's soon trying to keep her own secrets while investigating first one murder - then another. Now every guest and employee is a suspect. Every friendly face a mask. Every kind word a lie. Kellen's driven to defend her job, her friends and the place she's come to call home. Yet she wonders - with the scar of a gunshot on her forehead and amnesia that leaves her unsure of her own past - could the killer be staring her in the face?

ORDER # R1218-2   $11-95   ISBN 9781335556790

Newcomer to the sheriff's department Erin De Laney knows next to nothing about wilderness patrols, but she's also never been one to back down from a challenge. So when a rude and stubborn cowboy takes her by surprise on her first day patrolling the mountain trails as a part-time ranger, she lets him have it. Wyatt Fitzgerald doesn't consider his deafness a disability and he doesn't want special consideration from anyone - least of all, a spoiled city girl like Erin. He prides himself on his ability to read lips and when she confronts him, Wyatt sees no reason to volunteer to her that he's deaf. But there's no escaping each other in the small Oregon town, especially once Erin seeks him out to make amends.

ORDER # R1218-3   $11-95   ISBN 9780399586361

Brody O'Donnel doesn't believe in happily-ever-afters, at least, not for himself. But he wants the best for his vivacious, beautiful friend Gwen Danes, and he's tired of watching her pine for a clueless man. Figuring a little bit of jealousy will motivate the guy, Brody proposes a fake relationship. It's an outrageous plan, but Gwen figures there's no harm in it - until they share a passionate kiss she never saw coming. Suddenly, Gwen's fighting a growing attraction to a man she knows she can't have. After all, he's just faking it - isn't he?

ORDER # R1218-4   $11-95   ISBN 9781492630821

Backfire:
Tracy Murray thought she'd be safe disappearing in the wilds of Alaska after testifying against a gang leader. Now the clock has run out, and she knows the killers won't let her escape again. But when she finds herself relying on firefighter David Warren, a new struggle emerges. Fleeing Alaska could be the only way to survive - but it would mean leaving her heart behind.
To Save Her Child:
When a young boy goes missing from wilderness day camp, Alaskan search-and-rescue worker Josiah Witherspoon is on the case. The brooding ex-marine promises to find the child and return him to his worried mother. But he doesn't know that Ella Jackson has a secret past. One that could put them all in danger.

ORDER # R1218-5   $11-95   ISBN 9781335081865

As the clan chief's son, Adam MacGregor is duty-bound to marry a royal heir. Yet when he meets his bride - a beautiful but haughty young lass who thinks he is nothing more than a common savage - he realizes she's more than he bargained for. But the more Adam gets to know his new wife, the more intent he is on proving her wrong about him. Sina de Arenberg wants nothing to do with the unsavory MacGregors, especially the fierce Highlander she now calls husband. But the more time she spends with the man she married, the more she sees his honor and courage. Just when she thinks there might be a future for her and Adam, Sina is called back to court. England isn't the place she remembers, though, and soon she'll be forced to choose between the life she once knew, and the Highlander who has captured her heart.

ORDER # R1218-6   $11-95   ISBN 9781455535385

Eve Dallas quickly confirms that Rogan, a dedicated employee and family man, was cruelly coerced to set off the bomb. He was motivated only by a desperate need to save his wife and daughter from the masked men holding them hostage - even if it meant committing suicide and mass murder. But what was the motive of the two masked men, who are now in the wind? The police investigation reveals months of intricate planning by the perpetrators, but the targeting appears random - and the timing seems pointless. Despite the chaos and bad publicity, blowing up one meeting isn't going to put the brakes on the merger. All it's accomplished is shattering a lot of innocent lives. With the help of her billionaire husband - who knows finance and has friends in both high and low places - Eve must untangle the reason for an inexplicable act of terror.

ORDER # R1218-7   $12-90   ISBN 9781250161574

Emma Palmer has had many jobs and has gone by even more names, but most recently she is known as Seline, madam of her own establishment. Her place is clean, her booze is cheap and her bedrooms are fancy. But when a would-be patron won't take no for an answer, she is forced to don a new disguise and flee for her life. While the schemes she cooks up might seem outrageous to an outsider, they haven't failed her yet. Tom Slater is a taciturn cattleman at the tail end of a long, hard season on the trail. He's looking forward to a quiet winter at his old family homestead in Mexico. What he doesn't plan on is escorting a group of women on the run to safety south of the border. Tom doesn't need to be a trailsman to know that the woman with the sly, green eyes - the one he can't keep out of his thoughts - will only lead to trouble.

ORDER # R1218-8   $11-95   ISBN 9780451492616

Security specialist Bowen Knight has come back from the dead. But there's a ticking time bomb in his head: a chip implanted to block telepathic interference that could fail at any moment - taking his brain along with it. With no time to waste, he should be back on land helping the Human Alliance. Instead, he's at the bottom of the ocean, consumed with an enigmatic changeling. Kaia Luna may have traded in science for being a chef, but she won't hide the facts of Bo's condition from him or herself. She's suffered too much loss in her life to fall prey to the dangerous charm of a human who is a dead man walking. And she carries a devastating secret Bo could never imagine. But when Kaia is taken by those who mean her deadly harm, all bets are off. Bo will do anything to get her back - even if it means striking a devil's bargain and giving up his mind to the enemy.

ORDER # R1218-9   $11-95   ISBN 9781101987834

For years, Abigail Linton devoted herself to caring for her parents and her siblings' children. Now, eager to create a life of her own, Abby seizes upon a position as a governess on a neighboring estate. Unfortunately, her absentee employer is Maxwell Bryce, the Duke of Rothwell, the notorious rake who once broke her youthful heart. But since he hasn't set foot on his estate for fifteen years, Abby assumes she'll never have to lay eyes on him ever again. Then, from out of nowhere, Max appears. He is stunned to come face to face with the girl next door he fell for years ago - before he went away, and she stopped writing to him - even though Abby swears that he is the one who left her without a word. Could it be that this spirited, witty spinster has won Max's heart all over again - and that they may have a second chance at love?

ORDER # R1218-10   $11-95   ISBN 9781250174376

With his men scattered to all corners of the globe after a disastrous secret op in Russia, Lieutenant Commander Scott Taylor is trying to find out who was responsible for leaking the information that killed half his platoon. Were it not for Natalie Andersson, the woman he'd been secretly dating in the Pentagon who'd warned him of the danger, he knows they'd all be dead. Scott is devastated when he hears that the woman he loved and hoped to marry has been killed for helping him - until he learns that Natalie was the spy who betrayed them. But when his search to clear his name brings him face-to-face with a very much alive Natalie, Scott realizes that justice and vengeance might not be as clear-cut as he thought. Natalie Andersson, or as she was born Natalya Petrova, has put the memories of her early childhood in Russia behind her. She never dreamed that she would be at the center of an elaborate "sleeper" espionage program.

ORDER # R1218-11   $11-95   ISBN 9780399587740

Noah Cordero is a modern-day cowboy who loves three things: ranching, his younger sister, and his step-father. John Cordero groomed Noah to take over the Montana spread where he learned to ride and work the land. But when John unexpectedly dies, he leaves half the ranch to a woman Noah doesn't even know. Roxy shares Noah's last name, but not his blood. Estranged from her father, haunted by regrets, and eager to escape her notorious mother's past, she is forced to fulfill her father's last wishes. Inheriting means sharing a home with infuriating, challenging, and oh-so-tempting Noah. But John didn't just make her owner of his ranch and guardian to her sister, his hidden sideline is her worst nightmare - she's the new owner of the notorious Nevada brothel called Wild Rose Ranch where she grew up.

ORDER # R1218-12   $11-95   ISBN 9780062645319

When journalist Jonathan Byers leaves L.A. with his career in tatters, he heads to Sanctuary Ranch, determined to settle some of his personal affairs by putting his aging father in a seniors' home. But his father stubbornly refuses to leave his secluded retreat - and has even rallied Sanctuary Ranch's beautiful gardener to his cause. Something about sexy, mysterious Abby Warren piques the rugged reporter's investigative instincts - and his interest - luring Jonathan to stay a little longer. Having found her own healing at Sanctuary Ranch, Abby knows Jonathan's hard-headedness hides a wound that needs mending. Believing a time-out in nature will help father and son see eye-to-eye, she welcomes Jonathan into the only haven she has ever known. But Abby never expects to find herself so drawn to him - or that he will uncover devastating secrets she'd hoped to keep long buried.

ORDER # R1218-13   $11-95   ISBN 9781420144246

Jenna Fossey's life is about to change. An unexpected inheritance and the chance to meet relatives she never knew existed has her heading to the charming little town of Magnolia Harbor. But as soon as she arrives, long-buried family secrets lead to even more questions, and the only person who can help her find the answers is her sexy-as-sin sailing instructor. Nothing makes Jude St. Pierre feel more alive than racing on the open sea - at least, not until Jenna comes strolling down his dock asking for sailing lessons. But it feels wrong to be attracted to her - especially when he learns why she came to town. Jude knows she deserves the truth but can he help her discover it without losing her and the family he's come to think of as his own?

ORDER # R1218-14   $11-95   ISBN 9781538712894

Having left the military, Dakota Jones is at a crossroads. With his brother and one sister happily settled in Sullivan's Crossing, he shows up there hoping to clear his head before moving on to his next adventure. He's immediately drawn to the down-to-earth people and the seemingly simple way of life. But Dakota is unprepared for how quickly things get complicated. As a newcomer, he's on everyone's radar - especially the single women in town. While he enjoys the attention, he's really only attracted to the one woman who isn't interested. When the Jones siblings all gather for a family wedding, the four adults are drawn together in a way they never were as children. In the struggle to accept each other, warts and all, the true nature and strength of their bond is tested. They come to realize that your family are the people who see you for who you really are and love you anyway. And for Dakota, that truth allows him to find the home and family he's always wanted.

ORDER # R1218-15   $11-95   ISBN 9780778307952

Texas socialite Delaney Cartwright knows she can't go through with her wedding. But she can't simply call the whole thing off. The nuptials to her nice, predictable childhood friend are the social event of the season (not to mention that her mother would freak). To fan the flames of this dying ember, Delaney abducts her fiancé for a night of passion - and grabs the wrong guy! A guy with smoldering eyes and an irresistible country-boy swagger. Ever since his ex-wife left him on their honeymoon, Detective Nick Vinetti's sworn off relationships. And despite the sparks flying between him and Delaney, there's no way he's getting mixed up with another runaway bride. But when Delaney takes her "get out of marrying the wrong guy" attempts to the next level, landing herself in danger, Nick finds himself willing to do anything to keep her out of harm's way.

ORDER # R1218-16   $11-95   ISBN 9781538732021

After a harrowing tour of duty in Afghanistan, Army nurse Lily Thompson escapes to Wind River Ranch to find herself once more. Working as a caregiver to foreman Jake Murdoch's elderly mother, Lily almost feels at peace - except for the unsettling presence of Jake, a tight-lipped, intimidating man everyone calls Bear. But one look in the powerful ex-Marine's eyes and Lily glimpses a vulnerability that shakes her soul: a hurt she understands all too well - and longs to heal. Jake is ready to rail at the fates when Lily moves into his home. Everything about this captivating woman calls to him, demanding that he abandon his solitary stance and start to live again. But Jake is a man who knows that no one can save him from the past that stalks his heart and mind. Not even sweet, achingly beautiful Lily. Still, that doesn't stop his longing to pull her into his arms - and keep her there forever. Will time, and patience, bring them the courage to make their connection real?

ORDER # R1218-17   $11-95   ISBN 9781420147506

Freya de Moray is many things: a member of the secret order of Wise Women, the daughter of disgraced nobility, and a chaperone living under an assumed name. What she is not is forgiving. So when the Duke of Harlowe, the man who destroyed her brother and led to the downfall of her family, appears at the country house party she's attending, she does what any Wise Woman would do: she starts planning her revenge. Christopher Renshaw, the Duke of Harlowe, is being blackmailed. Intent on keeping his secrets safe, he agrees to attend a house party where he will put an end to this coercion once and for all. Until he recognizes Freya, masquerading among the party revelers, and realizes his troubles have just begun. Freya knows all about his sins - sins he'd much rather forget. But she's also fiery, bold, and sensuous - a temptation he can't resist.

ORDER # R1218-18   $11-95   ISBN 9781538763520

After a devastating betrayal by her father and her fiancé, Kate Blake decides it's time to live her life on her own terms. And that includes falling for the one man she's always considered off-limits - Sean Harris, her late sister's husband. Ever since her sister died, Kate's parents have placed impossible expectations on her, but now Kate finally has a chance to find out who she really is. On impulse, Kate seeks out the rugged Australian in his homeland. With Sean, she is surprised to find a sense of home and belonging that she's never known. But Sean has never gotten along with her family, and even on the other side of the world, Kate can't escape them. Can she ever find a way to be free with the one person who loves her for nothing else except being - just Kate?

ORDER # R1218-21   $11-95   ISBN 9781335804297

So Darius warned her when she accepted a position with his traveling troupe. And gazing mesmerized at the merciless slash of his mouth, the implacable resolve on his face, the soulless emptiness of his black eyes, Tempest was afraid to ask what it was. She had always been different, apart from others. From the moment his arms closed around her, enveloping her in a sorcerer's spell, Darius seemed to understand her unique gifts. But did his kiss offer the love and belonging she sought, or a danger more potent than his own panthers? Somewhere deep inside herself, Tempest realized she knew the answer. She had no choice but to accept the velvet stroke of his tongue, submit to the white-hot heat piercing her skin, welcome an erotic pleasure like no other.

ORDER # R1218-22   $11-95   ISBN 9780062019455

In the winter of 1662, Elizabeth Stuart, the Winter Queen, is on her deathbed. She entrusts an ancient pearl, rumored to have magic power, to her faithful cavalier William Craven for safekeeping. In his grief, William orders the construction of Ashdown Estate in her memory and places the pearl at its center. One hundred and fifty years later, notorious courtesan Lavinia Flyte hears the maids at Ashdown House whisper of a hidden treasure, and bears witness as her protector Lord Evershot - desperate to find it - burns the building to the ground. Now a battered mirror and the diary of a Regency courtesan are the only clues Holly Ansell has to finding her brother, who has gone missing researching the mystery of Elizabeth Stuart and her alleged affair with Lord Craven. As she retraces his footsteps, Holly's quest will soon reveal the truth about Lavinia and compel her to confront the stunning revelation about the legacy of the Winter Queen.

ORDER # R1218-23   $11-95   ISBN 9781525886034

Carly Beauchamp has loved cowboy Austin Davis since first grade. Ask anyone in their dusty, backwater New Mexico town of Unforgiven, and they'll say "Carly and Austin" the way some say "big trucks and country boys." But after years of waiting for a wedding ring, Carly's done with being a rodeo widow. Austin never meant to put his career on the circuit before Carly. She's always been his future, his one and only. But now that she's moved on, he's beginning to see where he went wrong, and he'll do anything to win her back. The only thing is, Carly's suddenly acting differently, and she's definitely hiding a secret - one that will test the depth of their love and open up a whole new world of possibilities.

ORDER # R1218-24   $11-95   ISBN 9781538746431

Dear Reader,You've probably heard that my wife has left me. Rachel's pregnant, and she says she can't handle the stress in our household anymore. My 13-year-old daughter, Jolene, is jealous of her. Maybe it's my fault. As a widower I spoiled her - Jolene was reading over my shoulder just now and says that's not true. She claims Rachel ruined everything. But that's not true. The real question is: How can I get my wife back? I don't even know where she is. She's not with Teri Polgar or any of her other friends from the salon. The other question is - when will Jolene grow up and stop acting like such a brat? Of course, I'm not the only one in town with problems. Linc Wyse's father-in-law is trying to destroy his business. And you know Charlotte Rhodes? Seems she's becoming forgetful, and the family's worried about her and Ben. Lots of other stuff going on - but Rachel is better at keeping up with it than I am.If you have any idea where my wife is, give me a call. Please. Bruce Peyton.

ORDER # R1218-25   $11-95   ISBN 9780778312512

Briar Bourne's matchmaking career could be summed up in two words - comic disaster. Unless she can learn about the irresistible forces that draw men and women together, her professional future looks rather bleak. But Briar has an intriguing plan - enlisting London's most irredeemable rake to teach her everything he knows about attraction. Given his notorious reputation, it's no surprise that Nicholas Blacklowe, the Earl of Edgemont, requests one thing in exchange for his tutelage. For every lesson, he wants a kiss in return. And what harm could there be in a simple kiss? After all, Briar would never fall for a scoundrel. Nicholas has no romantic notions about love, and no intention of changing his ways. He's only helping Briar so that she can find the perfect bride for his jilted cousin. Yet Briar is so clever, so curious, so candid - so blasted tempting - that soon, Nicholas can't stop wondering what it might be like if he was irresistible to her.

ORDER # R1218-26   $11-95   ISBN 9780062685506

The widowed Lady Stephen Tarkington, Fanny to her friends, has finished mourning her cad of a husband and is ready to enjoy her freedom. The kind of freedom neither a gently bred miss nor a close-watched wife is permitted: dressing up as Aphrodite for a masquerade, drawing gentlemen away from the party, and hinting at late-night assignations with her dance partners. All is going pleasurably according to plan - until the Roman god Fanny kisses during a masquerade turns out to be Matthew, Lord Lathbury, whose proposal she refused years ago. Lathbury is charming, passionate, inventive, everything Fanny wants in a lover - but unfortunately, he's on the hunt for a wife. He's more than willing to use all his wicked skills to persuade her back to the altar, but he can't wait forever. And now Fanny's position is more precarious than she once thought. If the tongues of the ton set to wagging, it's possible no offer in the world will save her from ruin. But does she want to be saved?

ORDER # R1218-27   $11-95   ISBN 9781516103294

Thomas Powell, the new Duke of Northfield, knows he should be proper and principled, like his father. No more dueling, or carousing, or frequenting masked parties where Londoners indulge their wildest desires. But he's not ready to give up his freedom just yet. The club is an escape, a place where he can forget about society and the weight of his title and see her, the woman he's wanted forever. Lucia - known as Amina - manages the Orchid Club, a secret society where fantasies become reality. But for Lucia, it's strictly business, profitable enough to finance her dream: a home for the lost girls of the streets. Surrounded by lovers, she only observes, unwilling risk her future for any man. No member has ever intrigued her - until him, the masked stranger whose heated looks sear her skin. After months of suppressed longing, they dare to give in to temptation.

ORDER # R1218-28   $11-95   ISBN 9780062499455

Sugarplum Homecoming:
Widower Davis Turner doesn't need to hear his children's wishes for a new mom to recognize that neighbor Lana Ross is a beautiful woman. But he worries that his feelings for the former bad girl could cause a scandal. Though Lana has turned over a new leaf, her secrets have followed her to Whisper Falls. Secrets that could destroy her hope for a future with Davis.
The Lawman's Honor:
As assistant police chief, Heath Monroe didn't expect he'd ever need rescuing. But that's exactly what Cassie Blackwell does when she pulls him from his damaged car after an accident. He's soon smitten, but cautious about getting involved, especially since one of his investigations might implicate Cassie's ex-husband! Yet the more time he spends with her, the deeper he falls.

ORDER # R1218-29   $11-95   ISBN 9781335006721

Wolf Undaunted:
When his spirit is separated from his body, werewolf Zane Wilder is invisible to everyone - except Vivianne Marchetta. A vampire who has good reason to loathe all lycans, Vivianne is eager to be rid of her shifter shadow. The spell that should sever the connection between this mismatched pair only deepens their bond - but it could destroy them both.
Witch's Fury:
Magical creatures are being killed, and the Francois sisters - all witches - must protect themselves. But Abigail "Gilly" Francois doesn't count on finding undeniable passion in the process. She's irresistibly drawn to brave, sexy Gavril Hyland, but she is forbidden to love a human. As they hunt down the elusive enemies threatening everything they love, can Gilly and Gavril save their friends - and their hearts?

ORDER # R1218-30   $11-95   ISBN 9781335832177

A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe:
Ally Garrett came home to sell the family ranch and sever her ties to Laramie County once and for all. Not find herself falling for Hank McCabe, the sexy cowboy living on the ranch. Or caring for a litter of adorable golden retriever pups! But with a McCabe around, things always get complicated. So it's time to make a choice - sell to the highest bidder, or give in to the spirit of the holiday.
The Christmas Cradle:
Eight years ago Marisa Preston fell in love, but her plans to marry rodeo star Colter Kincaid were thwarted by her controlling parents. Now, unexpectedly, she's found Colter again - and his adorable seven-year-old daughter, Ellie. More than anything in the world, Ellie wants a mommy. And more than anything, Marisa wants a child. But she's been keeping a secret about the past, a secret she has to tell Colter.

ORDER # R1218-31   $11-95   ISBN 9781335690883

The Parson's Christmas Gift:
Parson Zane Thompson knows Miss Journey Smith is not what she seems. Stranded in the little Montana town of Walten during Christmas, she clearly carries secrets with her. But she can't - or won't - trust him, especially when her past reappears with a vengeance. Soon Zane must risk his life and his faith to offer Journey the greatest Christmas gift of all - his heart.
The Path to Her Heart:
Struggling widowed father Boothe Powers will do anything to protect his son - even ask nurse Emma Spencer to play his temporary fiancée. She's dedicated and caring, and could love his boy and heal his own heart. But how can Boothe trust someone who works in the profession he blames for his greatest loss?

ORDER # R1218-32   $11-95   ISBN 9781335652799

Jingle Bell Blessings:
Chloe Reed's mission is to get orphaned Jimmy Evans a family for Christmas. But when they land on distant relative Evan Mitchell's doorstep, they come face-to-face with a real-life Scrooge. Plagued by a tragic past, Evan resists their intrusion in his life. But little by little, the adorable seven-year-old and spunky young woman chip away at Evan's heart. Will these three strangers become a true family by Christmas?
Family by Design:
Finding a sitter for his orphaned niece is Dr. J.C. Mueller's priority. But he can't ask the one person the girl actually takes a shine to. Maddie Carter is already a full-time caregiver for her ailing mother. But when Maddie offers to watch his niece, he realizes that she will help anyone - except herself. J.C.'s prescription? Convincing Maddie that accepting love will ease not only her burdens, but also her heart.

ORDER # R1218-33   $11-95   ISBN 9781335006738

The Billionaire Werewolf's Princess:
Ryland James is a wealthy philanthropist. He's also a werewolf and the son of the faery king. Indigo DuCharme seems like a typical socialite, but as she moves deeper into Ry's world, something in her awakens. She'll need to accept her true nature if they're going to have a chance at love - and protect human children from the fae.
Finding the Texas Wolf:
Shadow Agency investigator - and werewolf - Maggie Kinslow must both distract reporter Jake Cassell when he tries to prove shape-shifters exist - and keep their attraction from burning out of control!
Vampire Carmen Vargas, one of the Shadow Agency's owners, must stop a terrorist group from unleashing a virus. But her growing feelings for her handler, Rick Fallin, could endanger millions.

ORDER # R1218-34   $11-95   ISBN 9781335832160

Protection Detail:
After a prominent senator's son is murdered, Capitol K-9 Unit captain Gavin McCord wants answers. With his elite team and his loyal dog, Glory, at his side, Gavin discovers that a child at Cassie Danvers's nearby foster home may have witnessed the murder. Cassie doesn't want Gavin interviewing her traumatized charges. Yet she'll have to trust him when she becomes the deadly gunman's next target.
Duty Bound Guardian:
When a priceless artifact is stolen, museum curator Lana Gomez becomes the prime suspect. How can she hope to adopt her orphaned nephew if she's a person of interest in a crime? She knows handsome Capitol K-9 Unit officer Adam Donovan thinks she's hiding something. But when the real thief returns, it is Adam and his Doberman pinscher, Ace, who become her only defense.

ORDER # R1218-35   $11-95   ISBN 9781335081834