New Releases by Cherry Adair

A KILLER CHRISTMAS SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE A REAL KILLER Dispatched to an isolated ranch during a fierce Montana blizzard, T-FLAC operative Joe Zorn has been sent to protect a woman who is in impending danger. This isn''t an op, but it beats spending the holidays alone at nearby T-FLAC headquarters. Things get complicated fast when the gorgeous, redhead event planner proves to be a dangerous distraction. HOLIDAY TRIMMINGS CAN BE DEADLY SEXY Kendall Metcalf tries to anticipate every contingency when she''s commissioned to decorate a clients home for a large, weekend Christmas party. What she doesn''t count on is the raging storm, or her intense attraction to the sexy counter-terrorist operative who shows up unannounced. He claims he''s there to protect her from the notorious serial killer obsessed with her. The killer who has escaped prison... vowing to finish what he started. THE CLOCK IS TICKING Stranded by the weather, anticipating the arrival of her worst nightmare, Joe and Kendall’s strong attraction roars like a winter fire. Their white-hot passion is impossible to resist, but their sexual chemistry could prove a fatal distraction.

Seven years ago, Joshua Falcon burst through the doors of a local diner and asked the woman working there if she would marry him. It wasn’t meant to be a marriage of love, but one of financial responsibility?he had to be married to take over his family’s company. The woman was Vera, and she was a ravishing blonde…or at least that was what Joshua thought. In actuality, she was Jessie, a chocolate-haired coworker of Vera’s who’d borrowed her uniform! Jessie has lived for seven years as Joshua’s hidden wife and was paid a monthly stipend, but Joshua never bothered with her, keeping mistresses instead. One day, he meets this intriguing woman and chooses to make her his mistress. The trouble is, it’s Jessie and she’s already married to him…but she might just hold off on telling him that.

Rydell Case has one last chance to get back his ship and salvage his business, he just needs the one person who hates him the most, his ex-wife, Addison D’Marco, to help him.

Calista West, a marine archaeologist, pursues Jonah Cutter, a salvager of ships, but not for romance...for revenge.

SHE''s SWEPT INTO TREACHEROUS WATERSPrincess Bria Visconti demands the return of the money her brother rashly invested in Cutter Salvage. Treasure hunter Nick Cutter is too reckless, too arrogant and far too handsome for his own good. But he can''t charm his way out of this one. Bria plans to make Nick pay up even if she has to board his boat, don a wet suit, and dive for the treasure herself. HE FIGHTS THE RELENTLESS PULLNick sees Bria as a beautiful but spoiled princess who''s never done a day''s work in her pampered life. But once they set sail for the dive site, and the legendary fortune in gold the wreck carries, Nick begins to see Bria in a new light. This princess may be out of her depth, but she''s ready to take on the hidden danger and excitement a treasure hunt stirs to the surface. Together they must fight unexpected enemies and reveal their darkest secrets before they''re pulled into a rip current of danger."Exceptional!"--Romantic Times"Enticing!"--Seattle Post-Intelligencer

In a situation this volatile, something is bound to blow! Three. . . T-FLAC operative Asher Daklin is running out of time in his race to end the production and sale of the word''s most deadly explosive before a cataclysmic terrorist event occurs. This op isn''t just his last chance at redemption, it''s deeply personal. Because of him, E-1x took his brother''s life and nearly incapacitated him. Now, with the timer counting down the remaining hours, he has to go deep under cover at the home of the mastermind producing the deadly explosive and stop him. Daklin can''t allow anything, or anyone, to distract him from his mission. Two... Lingerie designer River Sullivan is on a mission of her own-to find her genius brother. When millions of dollars are inexplicably wired to her account she knows he''s in trouble. Traveling to the small mining town of Los Santos, situated in the mountainous jungles of Cosio, she accepts the hospitality of her brother''s employer and searches for clues as to Oliver''s whereabouts. If only she wasn''t overcome with inappropriate lust for one of the other houseguests- a gorgeous bishop with a warrior''s body and laser-sharp eyes that hint at deep, dark secrets. One! River and Daklin find themselves in a race against time, hampered by staggering odds and overwhelming desire. Daklin has one final, desperate chance to prove himself, keep River safe, and save the day. . .

In the same pulse-pounding style as Maya Banks and Kresley Cole, New York Times bestselling author Cherry Adair delivers a sizzling erotic romance about a sexy billionaire who’s on the run—and the hit-man-turned-handyman who’s supposed to kill her. Sex with a stranger. Learn to drive. Learn to cook. Learn to pole dance. Sex under the stars. Buy a truck. These are just a few of the things on Amelia Wentworth’s bucket list, but as the CEO and face of a multi-billion-dollar cosmetic empire, she’s never quite found the time to do them. Until, after a series of accidents, Amelia discovers that someone wants her dead. But who? And why? She has no time for questions as she changes her name to Mia, buys a secluded fixer-upper near the Louisiana bayou where no one will recognize her, and starts checking things off her bucket list like there’s no tomorrow—which there might not be. Meanwhile, Cruz Barcelona is a hit man who’s promised himself this will be his last job. Then he’ll take the money and move to a warm, sunny place where he doesn’t have to hide anymore. But when Cruz goes undercover to Mia’s ramshackle house, he starts to realize there’s far more to this poor-little-rich-girl than he thought—and he starts to fall for her. Which is going to make his job a whole lot harder…

Die Originalausgabe erschien unter dem Titel In der Hitze der Wustensonne (Taschenbuch) "Abenteuer und Leidenschaft, wie man sie heisser sich nicht vorstellen kann " Romantic Times Es kam so schnell wie ein Wustensturm: Die Scharfschutzen A. J. und Kane mussen auf der Spur eines gesuchten Terroristen zusammen nach Agypten reisen. Ein brisanter Auftrag - nicht nur fur ihr Leben, sondern auch fur ihre Herzen. Denn wahrend A.J. und Kane als Ehepaar auftreten, kommen sie in den heissen Wustennachten einander gefahrlich nahe ... "Wenn es um heisse Liebe und noch heissere Gefahren geht, ist Cherry Adair einfach die Grosste " Affaire de

Sinnlich, sexy und romantisch! Marnie Wright ist als einziges Mädchen unter vier Brüdern einiges gewöhnt, so dass sie ein ungehobelter Bergbewohner wie Jake Dolan eigentlich nicht schrecken kann. Auch wenn dieses Prachtexemplar von einem Mann außergewöhnlich attraktiv und sexy ist. Aber dann wird''s gefährlich und zwar nicht nur für Marnies Leben, sondern viel mehr noch für ihr Herz ... So eine Großfamilie kann ja sehr schön sein, aber manchmal ist''s einfach genug! Um der ständigen Fürsorge ihrer vier Testosteron-geplagten Brüder zu entfliehen, entschließt sich Marnie Wright ein bisschen Einsamkeit und Ruhe in der alten Berghütte ihrer vor kurzem verstorbenen, heiß geliebten Großmutter zu suchen. Mit ihrer mannshohen Dogge Duchess als einziger Begleitung stolpert sie dort über jemanden, der anscheinend ebenfalls den Frieden der Berge sucht. Bei ihrer ersten Begegnung stellt Marnie allerdings nur zwei Dinge fest: Der Mann hat einen Mund, der zum Küssen wie gemacht ist, und er scheint ein rechter Schwachkopf zu sein. Oder wieso sollte er sie sonst mit einem Gewehr bedrohen? Jake Dolan verflucht die zierliche Frau mit ihrer riesigen Dogge aus ganzem Herzen. Schließlich klebt dem Ex-Geheimagenten gerade ein Killer an den Fersen - und das lässt ihm wenig Zeit für eine blondgelockte, unglaublich begehrenswerte Nervensäge ..

Seducing Mr. Right Catherine Harris can''t think of a time she wasn''t in love with Luke Van Buren. Unfortunately, he''s too stubborn to see it. He treats her like a kid sister and clearly doesn''t see her as a woman...with needs. Determined to get her man, Cat tells Luke she wants to meet Mr. Right–with his help! Luke can''t believe his bad luck. He''s watched out for Cat for years. Now that she''s older and gorgeous, the feelings he has sure aren''t brotherly! So when she asks him to teach her the art of seduction...well, he''s more than a little reluctant. But when could he ever say no to Cat? Take Me Business exec Joshua Falcon is used to getting his way in the boardroom–and in the bedroom. And when he meets gorgeous Jessie Adams at a party, he wants her. Now. Naked in his four–poster. Together the two of them could have a hot sexual affair–with no commitments. That suits Jessie to a T. Long nights of incredible sex. No ties. All she wants is a baby by the man she''s always secretly hungered for...and then she''s moving on. Except Jessie and Joshua share a surprising past. One that''s about to take them where they never ever expected to go...

Isis Magee is aided by Lodestone agent Connor Thorne in her dangerous search for the elusive tomb of Cleopatra, but while Isis wants to restore her archaeologist father''s reputation, Connor has a dark secret agenda of his own.

Special ops tactical instructor Sam Pelton trains T-FLAC operators for high-risk counterterrorism environments. He''s had his eye on reserved Dr. Elizabeth Goodall for some time. But the good doctor isn''t exactly falling at his feet, so he has to move slowly to romance her. Then things get really hot tropical hot when he discovers Beth has been kidnapped by a madman while attending a seminar in Cape Town. Sam has to get her the hell out of the jungles of Africa before they realize they''ve kidnapped the wrong doctor. To escape from a brutal warlord, they must confront a powerful attraction that could prove more treacherous than the wilds of the jungle ...

Victoria Jones was a lousy liar. Not that the sensible bookkeeper was accustomed to lying—or anything else that would have disrupted her safe, dull existence. But her world took a terrifying turn when her twin brother, Alex, an agent for T-FLAC, the elite antiterrorist task force, went missing. Now she’ll do anything to find him…lie, cheat, even subject herself to the predatory advances of Alex’s T-FLAC partner, Marc Savin, if it will help get her brother home safe. But trusting the sexy, brooding operative might just be the risk of a lifetime.

Searching for a sunken ship off the coast of Peru, treasure hunter Logan Cutter manages to pull a very different kind of prize from the sea--a stunningly beautiful woman. Her name is Daniela Rosada, an exotic gallery owner tossed overboard by ruthless drug dealers. But something about her story is as fishy as the sea--and twice as dangerous...

A "New York Times"-bestselling author delivers the next book in her latest paranormal romance series following "Hush." Original.

T-FLAC operative Rafael Navarro will never allow another woman to suffer the consequences of his dangerous life. But in a world where a terrorist can do more damage with a keyboard than a bomb, he needs the expert help of a cyber-geek. Cybercrimes specialist Honey Winston prefers computers to people. She''s forced to work closely with Navarro, whose notorious skill in the bedroom is as legendary as his dexterity defusing bombs. As they join forces in a race against the clock, the action isn''t all on the field.

He would rewrite the past to save the woman he loves ... The fearless Caleb Edge is one of three brothers assigned to the top-secret paranormal unit of an elite counterterrorism group. As a prized T-FLAC agent, Caleb uses his special mystical gifts to rewind history, halt evil in its tracks, and protect innocent people ... like Heather Shaw. The beautiful daughter of a terrorism financier, Heather watched her father brutally murder her mother. Now, to escape his clutches, Heather begins a new life, far from the realm of power and privilege in which she grew up. On the hunt for Heather''s father, Caleb hopes that Heather can lead him to his target, and he''ll do anything to achieve his objective--even if it means using his striking good looks to his advantage. But in the face of malevolent forces, Caleb doesn''t anticipate a burning conflict between duty and desire, or that he might have to use his power to turn back time--not for justice, but for love.

It’s the most romantic day of the year. . . a day symbolized by a heart, and dedicated to the expression of our deepest yearnings and strongest affections. Discover the irresistible power of love on this very special day with 14 captivating stories about the search for love and the fulfillment of romantic hopes and dreams.

New York Times bestselling author Cherry Adair is back with an action adventure with a paranormal twist. If you like bestselling authors Maya Banks and Heather Graham, you’ll love Black Magic. This steamy, thrill ride mixes wizards and a love that cannot be denied. She hates using magic... Ever since the death of her parents, Sara Temple has rejected her magical gifts. Then, in a moment of extreme danger, she unknowingly sends out a telepathic cry for help—to the one man she is convinced she never wants to see again. He’s a powerful wizard… Jackson Slater thought he was done forever with his ex-fiancée, but when he hears her desperate plea, he teleports halfway around the world to aid her in a situation where magic has gone suddenly, brutally wrong. They’ve been chosen to save the world… But while Sara and Jack remain convinced they are completely mismatched, the Wizard Council feels otherwise. A dark force is killing some of the world’s most influential wizards, and the ex-lovers have just proved their abilities are mysteriously amplified when they work together. But with the fate of the world at stake, will the violent emotions still simmering between them drive them farther apart…or bring them back into each other’s arms?

A steamy, heart-stopping thrill ride through the jungle as a woman living a lie is forced to trust the one man who can expose her secrets. . . . Posing as the spoiled girlfriend of an international crimelord, Delanie Eastman braves a remote mountain in South America to find her missing sister. The last person she expects to see is Kyle Wright, the man she had a torrid affair with four years ago. What is he doing so far from home? Though frightened and suspicious of this man who is not what he seems, Delanie cannot resist the dangerous attraction that draws her ever closer to him like a moth to flame. Kyle is in the middle of his own secret mission and he’s not about to let the gorgeous, unpredictable Delanie ruin his carefully laid plans. He will guide Delanie out of the jungle by any means necessary–including seduction. But just one touch is all it takes to rekindle the intoxicating flame that still burns between them, igniting an arsenal of desire that could cost them their lives. For soon both are on the run, playing a lethal game of . . . HIDE AND SEEK

She was looking for adventure. Marnie Wright has seen more than her fair share of testosterone. Growing up with four overly protective brothers was one thing. Now a mountain man named Jake Dolan has invaded a peaceful day of soul-searching at her grandmother''s secluded cabin. Sure, she was trespassing on his private property, but did he have to pull a gun on her? There''s more to this longhaired soldier of fortune who calls himself the Tin Man, but she''s not sure she wants to stick around to find out what. Then he stashes her in his secret lair--an underground techno-fantasy complete with security monitors and an arsenal--and Marnie realizes the guy is military, top secret military. He''s also got the most beautiful mouth she''s ever seen. He could get her killed.

Never have the stakes been higher. Never have two people faced greater risks or grappled with deeper desire. Never has Cherry Adair–award-winning author of Hot Ice–burned the pages with so much blazing action and blistering passion. Professional art restorer Emily Greene is in no mood to see the devil-may-care Max Aries. She hasn’t forgotten–or forgiven–the way Max dropped into her life a year ago, stole her heart, then vanished without a word. Max hadn’t kept in touch with his father, Daniel, either. Daniel Aries had been a master of art restoration and reproduction, and not only Emily’s longtime mentor, but a trusted friend. His unexpected suicide devastates her. And when the prodigal playboy Max returns, her welcome is less than warm–even though his timely arrival in her bedroom saves her from a lethal intruder. But her fury gives way to fear when Max reveals that his father’s death was actually murder . . . and that Emily’s life is now in danger. Like it or not, to stay alive, Emily must put herself in Max’s hands. And once upon a time, that wasn’t such a bad place to be. But what killer would target professional restorers of Renaissance artworks? Max suspects that a pencil sketch found in his father’s studio, inscribed with a cryptic code, may hold the key. His hunch is confirmed when intel from his control at the counterterrorist organization T-FLAC reveals that the Black Rose terror cell is involved–a chilling revelation that elevates the threat level almost as high as the tension that’s bristling between Max and Emily. Max isn’t about to take his eyes off Emily–though only partly for professional reasons–and even Emily’s rage over Max’s take-charge attitude can’t compare to her anger at herself for so long denying the truer, deeper feelings she has for him. As they crisscross Europe, piecing together the shocking clues to an insidious international plot, dodging increasingly lethal traps, and passionately making up for too much lost time, they realize that–in more ways than one–they can’t live without each other. With no chance of turning back, Max and Emily must put their lives on the line, put their true feelings to the test . . . and get ready to take the heat.

Award-winning author Cherry Adair broke thrilling new ground with On Thin Ice–her stunning romantic suspense hardcover debut. Now Cherry’s turning up the temperature, amping up the action, and raising the degree of danger and desire to irresistibly hot new heights. Diamonds–jewels of every kind, in fact–are Taylor Kincaid’s best friends. The only thing she enjoys more is the challenge of stealing them, at which she excels like few others in the world. And specializing in plundering precious stones from wealthy international criminals just makes it all the more satisfying . . . and dangerously exciting. So for Taylor, there’s no resisting the double allure of snatching the elusive Blue Star diamonds–a prize she has pursued across three continents–from the South American stronghold of the murderous Morales terrorist organization. The heist goes down without a hitch. Until Taylor discovers she has made off with more than she bargained for, namely the secret security-system codes that provide access to a South African diamond mine–packed with enough gems to sink a battleship. Suddenly, Taylor’s no longer just an ultrachic freelance jewel thief, but a reluctant player in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game against elite global trouble-shooters and bloodthirsty terrorists. There’s nothing reluctant, however, about Huntington St. John, the top T-FLAC operative who’s hot on Taylor’s trail. And in Taylor’s opinion, just plain hot. The feeling, emotional and otherwise, is very mutual. Though they’re on opposite sides of the law, Hunt and Taylor swiftly come to appreciate each other’s well-honed skills. But since ecstasy is fleeting, and diamonds are forever, Taylor soon slips from the sheets and hits the streets . . . to reclaim the jewels she stashed overseas. And true to his name, Hunt is close behind–but this time, he’s after more than the codes. With the clock ticking, and two groups of terrorists closing fast, they’ll have to mix pleasure with some very risky business. If they can survive danger at every turn, outwit the ultimate high-tech security system, and somehow conquer each other . . . they just might get everything they desire.

Determined to win this year''s Iditarod race across Alaska, Lily Munroe matches skills with her chief competitor, Derek Wright, unaware that Derek is a counter-terrorism agent assigned to protect Lily in the wake of suspicious accidents threatening her life.

Three original novellas revolving around "dates from hell" are featured in this year''s Valentine collection. Original.