New Releases by Jill Shalvis

“Shalvis makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me sigh with pure pleasure.” —Susan Andersen Finding Mr. Right Brilliant chemist Maggie Bell has a knack for choosing Mr. Wrong, and with yet another lonely Christmas looming, she decides it’s time to alter the equation—and seek out someone who seems totally wrong for her. Eureka! The heart is a genius . . . Bah Handsome! Behind on her bills, B&B owner Hope receives an unlikely guest—stranded solicitor Danny, who’s been threatening to put her out of business. Funny how the holidays can bring people together no matter how much they resist . . . Ms. Humbug Born rebel or overgrown man child, Matt is the kind of man no woman can tame—until an unexpected encounter with his nemesis, Cami, at the office holiday party proves there’s an exception to every rule . . .

A widowed ex-model in search of hidden money hijacks a sexy pilot in this romantic suspense series opener by the New York Times bestselling author. Noah Fisher has worked for months to make Sky High the most prestigious charter airline in California. He''s long overdue for a break—something involving ski slopes, cold beers, and hot ski bunny babes. The itinerary doesn’t include being hijacked by Bailey Sinclair, gorgeous widow of one of Sky High''s wealthiest (ex-)clients. But here he is, crammed in a cockpit with a scared, stubborn, unbelievably sexy former model who could get him in serious trouble . . . Praise for Jill Shalvis and her novels “Shalvis makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me sigh with pure pleasure.” —Susan Andersen, New York Times bestselling author “Hot, sweet, fun, and romantic! Pure pleasure!” —Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author “Witty, fun and sexy—the perfect romance!” —Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author “Jill Shalvis sweeps you away.” —Cherry Adair, New York Times bestselling author

A man and woman with a complicated past find a second chance at romance in this Animal Magnetism novel from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis. After a tragic stint in the National Guards, Adam Connelly returns to Idaho and to Belle Haven, the animal shelter he owns with his brothers. All Adam wants is to be alone. Then he opens the door to the past—the woman whose heart he once broke. Still gorgeous, still tough-as-nails, but this time, unusually vulnerable. Holly learned the hard way to never depend on a man for anything. Now, of all men, Adam is the last one she wants to see, and the only one she needs. Her father has gone missing in the Bitterroot Mountains and she could use someone with tracking skills to help find him. For Holly and Adam, each with their ghosts, a trek this desperate, this unpredictable, and this intimate, will have its share of risks—including opening their hearts one more time.

A pilot and a zoologist tackle inescapable danger—and passion—in this romantic suspense novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Smart and Sexy. Shayne Mahoney is the laid-back, easygoing rebel in his family. But running Sky High Air—a charter airline catering to the rich and famous—is a dream come true, especially with in-flight specials like kissing his client’s beautiful, brainy daughter in a cozy coat closet. But before Shayne can say “Fasten Your Seat Belts,” Dani claims to witness a murder, gets stalked in her own apartment, and, as an added bonus, gets them both shot at by a mystery sniper. Normally Shayne would be strapping on his parachute and jumping out of the plane by now, but with Dani’s delicious body clinging to his, letting go is the last thing he''s willing to do . . . Praise for Jill Shalvis and her novels “Shalvis makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me sigh with pure pleasure.” —Susan Andersen, New York Times bestselling author “Hot, sweet, fun, and romantic! Pure pleasure!” —Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author “Witty, fun and sexy—the perfect romance!” —Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author

Sign up for recreational adult programs now! Class: How to Drive Him Crazy Instructional program for women unexpectedly facing the totally dishy guy from their past. Everyone welcome! NHL coach Mark Diego''s plan to spend his off-season volunteering in his hometown goes awry when he learns that not only is he coaching teenage girls, but that the program is coordinated by energetic (and five feet two inches of trouble) coordinator Rainey Saunders, his childhood friend—and the woman he could never stand to see dating any other guy…. When their tempers flare, Mark and Rainey discover their fireworks don''t just burn angry—they burn very, very hot! But that''ll just sweeten the victory. Because Mark always plays to win. And with Rainey, he''s planning on playing very dirty, too…

Breaking rules and breaking hearts Free-spirited Chloe lives life on the edge. Unlike her soon-to-be married sisters, she isn''t ready to settle into a quiet life running their family''s newly renovated inn. But soon her love of trouble--and trouble with love-draws the attention of the very stern, very sexy sheriff who''d like nothing better than to tame her wild ways. Suddenly Chloe can''t take a misstep without the sheriff hot on her heels. His rugged swagger and his enigmatic smile are enough to make a girl beg to be handcuffed. For the first time, instead of avoiding the law, Chloe dreams of surrender. Can this rebel find a way to keep the peace with the straitlaced sheriff? Or will Chloe''s colorful past keep her from a love that lasts . . . and the safe haven she truly wants in a town called Lucky Harbor?

Three heartwarming holiday stories to prove that love is the greatest gift of all Kissing Santa Claus NASCAR driver Logan Perrish returns to Lucky Harbor, Washington, with love in his heart and a ring in his pocket. But can Sandy Jansen forget the past and give him a second chance? Or will Logan be spending another Christmas alone? I''ll Be Home for Christmas After ignoring the advice of Miz Miriam Randall, local matchmaker, Annie Roberts expects another hum drum holiday in Last Chance, South Carolina. But when a stray cat arrives in the arms of Army sergeant Matt Jasper, a calico named Holly just may be the best matchmaker of all. O Little Town of Bramble All Ethan Miller wants for Christmas is to celebrate in Bramble, Texas, with family and friends. But when his childhood neighbor, Samantha Henderson, comes home for the holiday, Ethan realizes that the girl-next-door could be the girl of his dreams.

Maddie Moore''s whole life needs a makeover. In one fell swoop, Maddie loses her boyfriend (her decision) and her job (so not her decision). But rather than drowning her sorrows in bags of potato chips, Maddie leaves L.A. to claim the inheritance left by her free-spirited mother-a ramshackle inn nestled in the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. Starting over won''t be easy. Yet Maddie sees the potential for a new home and a new career-if only she can convince her two half-sisters to join her in the adventure. But convincing Tara and Chloe will be difficult because the inn needs a big makeover too. The contractor Maddie hires is a tall, dark-haired hottie whose eyes-and mouth-are making it hard for her to remember that she''s sworn off men. Even harder will be Maddie''s struggles to overcome the past, though she''s about to discover that there''s no better place to call home than Lucky Harbor. Also includes 10 bonus recipes!

Kiss Me, Katie! All Katie Wilkins wanted for Christmas was to get Santa Claus under the mistletoe, because beneath that Santa suit was her ideal man--or so she thought. But it wasn''t nice, safe Mr. Perfect who kissed her senseless. Horrors! It was Bryan Morgan--wild man, stunt pilot and all-around daredevil. And, heaven help her, she''d really liked that kiss. Which just proved what she''d known all along--she was Christmas cursed! Hug Me, Holly!Sheriff Riley McMann couldn''t believe his ears when Holly Stone announced that she''d be taking over the only café in Little Paradise. She looked as if she hadn''t worked a day in her life, and besides, he had to eat there! But he was soon working up quite an appetite for "Calamity Holly" when he discovered there was more to her than designer clothes and an attitude. Maybe his Christmas wishes were going to come true after all...

Kenna Mallory is giving up "making it on her own"--aka poodle groomer and accounts payable clerk, jobs that haven''t used all her natural abilities--to join the family biz and prove she''s got what it takes to be VP of the newest Mallory Hotel. Okay, so maybe she has way more hair and cleavage than it takes, but that should be an asset around co-VP Weston Roth. Wrong. Wes is hot, as Ivy League as the hotel''s elite guests, and isn''t buying the blond routine. Time to change tactics and start working the numbers. Good thing math is Kenna''s other natural asset. And when it comes to getting the guy, if it isn''t hair that grabs him...it''s, uh, figures.

Blind Date As an interior designer and an identical twin, Cami Anderson wants her home to be unique, so she hires a master carpenter to help. She''s expecting an older man, someone kindly, experienced. In her wildest dreams, she hasn''t figured on Tanner McCall, who''s not old, not kind, but most definitely experienced...and seems more than a little interested in her blind date disasters! Eat Your Heart Out Dimi Anderson may be a TV personality, but she''s never had the pizzazz possessed by her twin sister. And pizzazz--read sex appeal--is what her new producer, Mitchell Knight, thinks is missing from her cooking show. So, not only does Dimi get a radical makeover, she also gets Mitch as an on-air sidekick who really turns up the heat....

Note to Maintenance: Check the air vents and temp regulator on elevator 2A. Guest seen coming off it looking dazed and flushed. Note to Housekeeping: Refill the sensual massaging oils in the Haiku suite. Farm-girl-turned-TV-producer Em Harris is in way over her head. Trying to bag chef Jacob Hill for her new culinary show is one thing. Staying at the sex-themed hotel Hush, where his restaurant is located, is quite another. Her goal there is to convince Jacob, known for looking and cooking like a dream, to sign a contract. But after a few days of being enveloped in Hush''s sensual atmosphere, the only thing on Em''s mind is discovering if Jacob tastes as delicious as he appears....

Emma Willis never saw herself as a model--especially for a sensual fantasy calendar--until she has to do a photo shoot in her twin sister''s place. When Emma puts on barely-there lingerie in front of the photographer, hottie Rafe Delacantro, she feels sexy...and more uninhibited than she''s ever been. Before she knows it, she''s enticing him to let off a little steam with her! The minute Emma shows up, Rafe knows she''s not the model he''s expecting. She''s too fascinating, too tempting for him to resist. Fine. They''ll share a steamy fling that will end when the shoot is finished. But the more time he spends in Emma''s seductive presence, the more involved he gets...and the more he wants of her. He now has to convince her that their affair can last after the camera is put away....

This collection features Christmas stories by Lori Foster, Erin McCarthy, Jill Shalvis, Kathy Love, Katherine Garbera, and Kylie Adams.

After a one-night stand with Kevin McNight, Mia Appleby ends it before she totally falls for him. However, Kevin won''t let Mia off that easy, and neither will her runaway niece, who shows up at Mia''s condo.

A collection of tales of fun in the sun introduces six bad boys of summer.

Wary of the kindness of strangers, Nicole Sanders would rather stay stuck in the mud than jump into a car with sexy Alex Coleman. In this poignant and passionate tale by Jill Shalvis, Nicole learns that trust can be the key to the love of a lifetime.

Dillon Kinley''s smile should be registered as a lethal weapon, and his charm is just as deadly. Sami Reed''s small airport has been threatened and she believes Dillon''s to blame. Now the question is whether Sami will dare to trust the sexy stranger with both her heart and head.