New Release Books by Kat Martin

From a New York Times–bestselling author, this regency romance is “full of spirited romance . . . nefarious skullduggery . . . [and] lively emotional skirmishes” (Publishers Weekly). To British privateer Ethan Sharpe, Grace Chastain was nothing but a pawn for vengeance against Harmon Jeffries, the traitor responsible for his brutal years in prison. Believing Grace to be Jeffries’ mistress, he plans to humiliate his enemy by seducing her. Grace fears her priceless heirloom necklace has begun to live up to its curse when Captain Sharpe makes her his prisoner aboard his schooner. Defiantly she resists his coarse advances, and suspects there is more to this complex sea captain than his brooding anger and silent accusations. But Ethan quickly realizes that she is not the wicked woman he imagined her to be. Grace is as headstrong as she is lovely, and the battle of wills that ensues weakens his resolve. Now Ethan must decide: can he settle the demons of his past and follow the destiny his heart commands?

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a “fast-paced Regency” that “adroitly balances . . . passion and intrigue . . . and provides vibrant characters” (Publishers Weekly). Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family’s heirloom necklace—believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy—to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalous Earl of Brant. The sisters’ arrival couldn’t have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls’ whereabouts, Cord learns Tory’s secret—her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide—marry Tory to keep her safe or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.

Revisit this compelling thriller by New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin The dream came again and again—a little girl abducted from her own yard… Autumn Sommers knows the danger of ignoring such powerful omens. Twelve years earlier, she could have prevented a tragic accident if only she had acted on her horrible nightmares. This time, she knows what she has to do. Her research into local missing persons suggests that the girl in Autumn''s dreams could be Molly, the daughter of businessman Ben McKenzie. Still emotionally shattered from his loss and unwilling to trust a stranger, Ben is angered rather than relieved to hear her theory that Molly is still alive. Certain that she may be the girl''s only chance, Autumn persists, until Ben grudgingly agrees to explore this tiny, if improbable, shred of hope. As Autumn''s dreams become more and more vivid, she and Ben pursue their leads…leads that point to more murders, and to the only person in control of whether they live…or die. Originally published in 2007

The BOSS, Inc. bounty hunter always gets his man—and woman. “Plenty of sexual chemistry and danger” from the New York Times bestselling author (Fresh Fiction). M. Cassidy—Luke Brodie had heard the name before, some novice bounty hunter working Seattle, catching tricky skips with more success than a newcomer should expect. But the dark curls, sparkly top, and impressive cleavage were not what Brodie had pictured. Emma Cassidy is tough and smart and sexy as hell. She’s also popping up a step ahead of him every time he’s close to the capture he wants most . . . and there’s no room for learning on the trail of this monster. Emma has idolized Luke Brodie, the bounty hunter who can bring anyone in. The big man in the soft shoes, with a face like a fallen angel and a reputation for breaking hearts. Watching him in action is intoxicating. But her fight with Rudy Vance is fiercely personal. If he gets too close, Brodie will find out just how ferocious she can be . . . Praise for Kat Martin “Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books.”—Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Martin is a terrific storyteller.”—Booklist “She dishes up romantic suspense, sizzling sex and international intrigue.”—RT Book Reviews “[A] master of suspenseful romance . . . Martin doesn''t hold back on the page-turning thrills or steamy love scenes.”—Publishers Weekly

WHERE THERE''S SMOKE… Gabriel Raines still has a pair of cowboy boots in his closet, even though he''s now a successful real-estate developer in Texas. And he continues to live by the same Wyoming values that he and his brothers were raised by—hard work, determination and fairness. But when two of his projects are set on fire, Gabe realizes he''s crossed dangerous lines. The police suspect the arsonist is a troubled teen. But Mattie Baker, who''s been working with the teen, doesn''t believe he''s responsible. She has to convince Gabe that someone else is targeting him… She just didn''t expect Gabe to be quite so rugged. As things between Gabe and Mattie heat up, they race to find the true arsonist…before he finds them. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Outlaw Lawman by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen Caitlyn Barnes unexpectedly shows up at Texas marshal Harlan McKinney''s ranch—with a killer on her trail. To survive, they must trust each other, but can Harlan trust himself around his ex?

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. RANCHER PROTECTOR Sarah Allen burned a lot of bridges when she left her hometown. But when her husband is murdered and his associates come looking for her and her daughter, Sarah has only one place left to go—Wind Canyon, Wyoming. She runs right into Jackson Raines, the man she spurned in high school, who has now become a successful ranch owner. She expects anger from him, but instead she gets mercy… Jackson can tell Sarah and her daughter, Holly, are in trouble, and he can’t turn them away. He’s never forgotten the beautiful girl he could never have, and she’s more alluring now than she ever was in high school. So when Sarah’s enemies show up in Wind Canyon, Jackson is determined to protect Sarah and Holly, and prove to them that they’ve finally found their way home… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Savior in the Saddle by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen Willa Marks only knows she’s pregnant, she’s afraid for her life and cops are not to be trusted. So why does the handsome local sheriff inspire such feelings of safety…and desire? Previously published.

The New York Times bestselling author delivers “full out action, suspense and romance” as the rugged men of BOSS take on an explosive new case (Fresh Fiction). Megan O’Brien is at her wit’s end. Her three-year-old son has been kidnapped. No police, says the ransom demand. Fearing for her son’s life, Meg has no choice but to turn to her former bodyguard, Dirk Reynolds, who’s now a PI with Brodie Operations Security Services, Inc. Dirk’s never forgiven Meg for the way she left him after their brief affair. But with bounty hunter Luke Brodie on his side, Dirk knows he’s got to help Meg rescue her son. The few clues they’ve gathered send them spiraling into a murky world of big banking and international crime. Meg may be way out of her depths, but she’s seeing a side of Dirk she never suspected—one no woman could possibly resist. Praise for Kat Martin “Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books.”—Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Martin is a terrific storyteller.”—Booklist “She dishes up romantic suspense, sizzling sex and international intrigue.”—RT Book Reviews “[A] master of suspenseful romance . . . Martin doesn''t hold back on the page-turning thrills or steamy love scenes.”—Publishers Weekly

"The eldest of the three wealthy Garrett brothers, Reese Garrett is in the middle of a major purchase for his multimillion-dollar oil and gas company, Garrett Resources. The Poseidon offshore drilling platform venture will greatly enhance the company''s value. But when Reese is on a trip out to see the rig, his helicopter crashes, leaving him hospitalized and two men dead. It''s discovered the chopper was sabotaged, and Reese is determined to find out who''s behind the crash--and whether he was the intended target. Then, when his lover, Kenzie, is accused of her ex-husband''s murder--a man with a vested interest in the Poseidon deal--clues start pointing to a connection that puts Reese, Kenzie and her young son in the sights of a killer. From the Texas heat to the Louisiana bayous, Reese and his brothers must track down the truth before the body count gets any higher. Watch for The Perfect Murder, the latest in the bestselling Maximum Security series, coming soon!"--

After a group of lingerie models are threatened, Ethan Brodie is brought on to protect them, and when one is murdered, he finds himself drawn closer to the breathtaking Valentine Hart, as he gets closer to the answers he needs to solve the crime.

From New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin comes an inspiring and romantic duo - two heartwarming, feel-good stories. Teddy Winters was eight years old that Christmas, too young to understand all the undercurrents swirling around him in the tiny Michigan town of Dreyerville. He wasn''t able to value that Christmas for the miracle it truly was. Teddy only knew he wanted to buy the beautiful Victorian clock in the window of Tremont Antiques as a gift for his grandmother, Lottie Sparks, a woman desperate to find him a home before her rapidly progressing Alzheimer''s left him an orphan. Everything changes for Teddy that year when he meets Sylvia Winters and Joe Dixon. "The perfect stocking stuffer for the romance reader on your holiday list." - Kristin Hannah, author of The Nightingale Ten years after running away and eloping with her high school boyfriend, Marly Hanson returns to her hometown at the request of her daughter, Katie, who has recently been treated for brain cancer. Living next door to Marly''s mother, Winnie, is handsome sheriff and widower Reed Bennett, and his son, Ham. Ham and Katie become fast friends, while their parents find their attraction to one another going deeper than mere friendship. But Marly''s time in Dreyerville is limited and risking her heart isn''t something she''s willing to do. Will they all get the happy ending they deserve? "Kat Martin has the uncanny and delicate ability to pluck the heartstrings of the reader, and she''s done it again with pitch-perfect tone." - Patti Callahan Henry, author of The Perfect Love Song

HEARTLESS is a spellbinding classic Kat Martin romance—now available as an e-book for the very first time! To escape her life of poverty as a tenant farmer''s daughter, Ariel Summers made a bargain with the devil—she would become the Earl of Greville''s mistress in exchange for the schooling and refinements of a lady. But she couldn''t foresee the earl''s timely death, or her own disturbing attraction to his bastard son and heir, Justin Ross. Justin never meant to demand payment from the tempting young woman his father had so callously planned to ruin. But her innocent allure provoked his ruthless nature and he vowed he would have her in his bed. Seduction was his plan, but Justin never suspected Ariel''s innocent passion would awaken emotions he had long thought dead. Now mistrust and betrayal threaten the fragile happiness the two of them have found, and Justin must convince Ariel he isn''t the heartless man she believes him to be.

ALASKA In America’s last wilderness there are no limits to what a man can do. For detective Nick Brodie, that means keeping the perps off the streets of Anchorage 24/7. Nick has never backed down from danger, but after the horrors he’s seen, he’s definitely in need of a break. Samantha Hollis never thought she’d meet anyone like Nick, especially in a place like Las Vegas. But after one reckless, passionate night, she discovers the charismatic stranger is everything she wants in a man. But can he ever be anything more than a one-night stand? When Nick invites her to Alaska, Samantha decides to find out, never guessing the depths she’ll discover in him or the tangle of murder, kidnapping, and danger about to engulf them both . . .

Under the pert pen name "Lady Smart," opinionated Lindsey Graham crusades for social change among London''s elite, writing for the ladies'' gazette Heart to Heart. But Lindsey''s greatest campaign begins when her brother Rudy, a notorious rake, is accused of murdering a string of prostitutes. Her confidence in his innocence is bolstered when an anonymous letter arrives naming Viscount Merrick as the killer. Lindsey launches her own investigation into the gentleman''s questionable pursuits, a risky venture that earns her an unwelcome bodyguard—Thor Draugr. At first, Lindsey refuses the protection of her employer''s brother-in-law. They are like oil and water, yet she can barely conceal her attraction to the rugged Norseman. But an attempt on her life reveals not only the lengths that someone will go to in order to prevent her interference in the viscount''s sordid affairs, but that she can no longer deny that she desires the warrior by her side.…

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a “Victorian [romance] blessed with a strong plot and a rich . . . cast . . . a surefire crowd pleaser” (Publishers Weekly). As a viscount’s daughter, vivacious Coralee Whitmore is perfectly placed to write about London’s elite in the outspoken ladies’ gazette, Heart to Heart. But beneath her fashionable exterior beats the heart of a serious journalist. So when her sister’s death is dismissed as suicide, Corrie vows to uncover the truth, suspecting the notorious Earl of Tremaine was Laurel’s lover and the father of her illegitimate child. Corrie infiltrates Castle Tremaine posing as a wide-eyed country relation whose charming figure—and reduced circumstances—make her irresistible to the confirmed scoundrel. But Corrie finds the earl is not all he seems . . . nor is she immune to his charms, however much she despises his caddish ways. Far from a society column, Corrie’s life soon reads more like one of Mr. Dickens’s serials. But the danger of her ruse is hardly fictional: someone is bent on ensuring Corrie’s questions go unanswered—and unasked.

This book is a collection of uplifting contemporary romance short stories featuring authors who reside in the Pacific Northwest. Proceeds from the Summer Vibes Romance Anthology will benefit Washington Women In Need (WWIN).

When journalist Jessie Kegan''s father is accused of espionage and treason, Jessie has no doubt he is innocent. Before Colonel Kegan can stand trial, he''s found dead -- and Jessie suspects it was murder. She''s determined to clear her father''s name but going after the truth puts her in the cross-hairs of a killer who wants that truth to stay buried with her father. Protecting Jessie Kegan is a job bodyguard Brandon Garrett can''t refuse. Jessie isn''t just a client at Maximum Security -- she''s the sister of his best friend Danny, killed in Afghanistan. Jessie and Bran will have to risk everything to expose her father''s killer -- before his legacy dies with his daughter.

Against The Law Former U.S. Army Ranger Devlin Raines is mostly retired from his investigation business – and definitely retired from getting involved with beautiful women. But when Lark Delaney asks him to find her four-year-old niece who was put up for adoption as a baby, Dev can’t say no. The investigation soon takes a dangerous turn when Dev discovers that the girl’s parents have been murdered and the toddler has been taken. Lark needs Dev now more than ever, and he struggles to fight his growing attraction to her. He can’t trust his judgment around Lark, and with the life of the little girl – and their own – at stake, Dev can’t afford to let down his guard... Against The Storm Maggie O’Connell, a well-known Houston photographer, is being followed. Desperate for help, she hires Trace Rawlins, a former army ranger turned private investigator. When Trace meets Maggie, he knows she’s trouble. He takes her case anyway, thinking it will be an easy job. However, he soon senses that something’s wrong – and it becomes clear Maggie isn’t telling him everything. If the menacing calls and messages are real, why won’t the police help her? And if they aren’t real, what is she hiding? As Trace digs deeper to find the source of Maggie’s threats, he discovers a secret that no one was meant to uncover. And the only puzzle left to be solved is whether the danger comes from an unknown stalker...or from the woman he’s trying his hardest not to fall for.

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a Regency debutante rescues a Viking only to becomes his captive. As publisher of the weekly London ladies’ gazette Heart to Heart, Krista Hart is known for her outspoken views on such unpopular issues as social reform—risking her reputation and her very safety with every controversial article. She refuses to be intimidated, although she knows full well it makes her the target of angry opposition. When she encounters a powerful Viking descendant imprisoned as a local sideshow attraction, Krista angrily demands his release. Although she tells herself that freeing Leif Draugr is simply the right thing to do, she can’t deny being attracted to the fierce Nordic chieftain, especially after her father transforms him into a “proper” English gentleman. But as anonymous threats against Krista become more and more aggressive, it is Leif who must face the enemies desperate to silence her, even as they push her closer into the embrace of a warrior prepared to do whatever it takes to make her his.

Against The Wind Secrets don''t stay buried long in cattle country. Sarah Allen, the beautiful girl who humiliated Jackson Raines in high school, is back in town. Not so long ago, she couldn''t wait to leave Wind Canyon, Wyoming, in her dust. But, recently widowed, she has nowhere else to go and finds herself on Jackson''s ranch. And, despite everything, Jackson''s finding himself reluctant to get rid of her. Sarah brings her own kind of trouble, and he can’t resist trouble. Enemies of her dead husband show up making threats, thinking she has something they''re owed. They''re not taking no for an answer, but what they will take is the one thing she has left - her daughter, and Jackson''s the only one who might be able to save little Holly and bring her home. Against The Fire You can''t fight what you can''t see. And Gabriel Raines can''t be sure just who''s setting the fires in his new real estate development - and when two fires hit back-to-back, he knows it’s personal. The police suspect a local teen who''s been in trouble before. But Lily Baker, a volunteer at the Family Abuse center, just can''t believe the kid she’s been working with would go back to his delinquent ways. Determined to convince Gabe that she''s right, Lily must get close to him and find out who''s putting their neighborhood in jeopardy. And just as the arsonist''s flames continue to burn, they find a heat developing between them. It might just turn into a full-fledged fire...if they can survive long enough.

New York Times-Bestselling Author: Secrets—and safety—melt under a midnight sun in this novel of suspense, romance, and Alaskan adventure . . . Liv Chandler is running for her life, and the cops haven’t been able to do a thing to help. But there’s one man who makes her feel safe, no matter what . . . rugged charter boat captain Rafe Brodie. To Rafe, Liv is a beautiful mystery, one he can’t ignore. He means to unearth her secrets, and in the process, if luck is on his side, maybe the spark between them will ignite. But Liv’s past is more dangerous than Rafe could guess, and when his first mate turns up dead, she fears that she’s next. That there’s something else coming she can’t see. That even Rafe and the remote village of Valdez, Alaska can’t protect her forever . . . “Martin is superb.” —RT Book Reviews

While posing as a recently widowed countess in order to discover the murderer of her brother and the traitor to her homeland, Elissa Tauber falls for Lord Wolvermont, even though she suspects that he is the spy she is looking for.

PERFECT SIN is a captivating classic Kat Martin romance—now available as an e-book for the very first time! He was the ultimate rake. But Randall Clayton, 7th Duke of Beldon, harbors a hidden motive for seducing the fiery-haired, passionate Caitlin Harmon. Rand is on a mission to find a murderer...and it''s leading straight to Caitlin''s father. She was the ultimate temptation. Cait Harmon, the feisty, intellectual daughter of an American adventurer, is certain she will never fall in love. But one dance with the powerful, compelling Duke of Beldon and Cait''s heart is lost forever. Theirs was the ultimate love.They were the talk of London, until passion and betrayal tore them apart. Now, Rand must embark on the quest of a lifetime: proving to Caitlin that love is the most powerful treasure of all.

Harper Winston''s brother has disappeared. Pursuing his dream of sailing the Caribbean, Michael hasn''t responded to texts or emails in days. When even the Coast Guard can''t find him, Harper is forced to take desperate measures. Which means going to Chase Garrett, once her brother''s best friend, now the only man she can trust...or so she hopes. As the successful owner of Maximum Security, Chase has learned to trust his gut. He knows Harper''s father is mixed up in a deadly business, and suspects there''s more to Michael''s disappearance than meets the eye. Getting involved again with the Winstons goes against everything he stands for, yet old loyalties die hard. As the case draws him closer to Harper and deeper into the Winstons'' snarled crime family, he is forced to put everything on the line to keep Harper safe...and both of them alive. this is part of "Maximum Security Series"

In Kat Martin''s Silk and Steel, Lady Kathryn Grayson is a gently bred noblewoman with a privileged future ahead of her...until her greedy uncle decides to steal her fortune by committing her to an insane asylum. Her only escape is to stow away in the carriage of Lucien Montaine, Marquess of Litchfield, who hears her story with disbelief and suspicion. Yet Kathryn''s instincts tell her Lord Litchfield is a man of honor--and her only salvation. Desperate to save herself, she attempts to seduce him and forces him into marriage. The moment Lucien encounters the ragged, hungry waif with the dignity of a queen, he fights against wanting her. Though captivated by her intellect, strong will, and beauty, he will never love the woman who has deceived him. Though their battle of wills grows stronger every day, desire threatens to overpower his fury. Can this maddening woman who is now his bride melt his heart of steel? Or will her silken touch only strengthen his vow never to fall prey to the dangers of love?

Book after book, New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin wins extraordinary acclaim from readers and reviewers alike, for her fresh, sexy novels that combine adventure, wit, and romance. Now in Night Secrets, Kat takes you to England, America, and the high seas for a tempestuous voyage of the human heart-a journey you''ll never forget... Their passion was a force of nature, as wild and powerful as the sea They came from opposite worlds: Brianne, a young woman trapped in a life from which she longs to escape; and Captain Marcus Delaine, the Earl of Hawksmoor, a man whose heart and soul cannot be touched by anyone. When Brianne briefly stows away on his ship, their lives are filled with beauty and passion...But when tragedy strikes, Brianne and Marcus are torn from each other, and the love between them is buried beneath the agony of betrayal. Traveling to England, Brianne is determined to touch the heart of the vengeful, embittered man Marcus has become...even if it means losing him forever.

New York Times-Bestselling Author: “Powerful . . . Intense mystery and sensual love scenes will lure readers into this novel and not let go until the final page.” —Publishers Weekly It’s been three years since Lane Bishop tragically lost her fiancé, and she’s finally ready to risk her heart on someone else. The hot look in Dylan Brodie’s eyes says he’s going to be that man. But when Lane flies to a remote fishing lodge in the untamed Alaskan wilderness to help him renovate it, she discovers a little girl who won’t speak, eerie legends, and strange sounds in the night. And when she investigates the history of the lodge, she uncovers a legacy of injustice and murder. As danger stalks his daughter and the woman he is coming to love, Dylan must risk everything to uncover the shocking truth . . . “I love her books.” —Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Country Strong “Martin is superb.” —RT Book Reviews

A Lady''s Desperate Choice In Wicked Promise by Kat Martin, when the loathsome Lord Bascomb tries to force her into marriage, Elizabeth Woolcot, against her will, must appeal to her influential guardian. Nicholas Warring, known as the Wicked Early, is a darkly handsome charismatic figure--with the power to save her but a past that could put her reputation dangerously at risk. A ruthless womanizer, he has also been convicted of murder--and barely escaped hanging. A Rogue''s Tainted Honor Elizabeth can''t help her attraction to the man who haunts her dreams--nor he his hunger for her. But she knows it can never be. For Nicholas is a married man. Then a heinous crime shatters their lives--and Nick is the natural suspect. Elizabeth wants to believe in his innocence more than life and love itself--but can she trust a man who has killed before?

They were enemies in a divided land... Saxon beauty Caryn of Ivesham longed to escape the chill gray cloisters of the convent to which she''d fled-but not in marriage to the towering, feared Raolfe de Gere, the Norman knight they called Ral the Relentless. Even though he had once saved her from a fate worse than death, she could not forget he''d raised the grim battlements of Braxton, keep on her dead father''s lands or that his men had dishonored her sister. If she wed him to bring peace to her people, he would have to lay siege to her bed. But in Kat Martin''s Bold Angel, their destiny was more powerful than the clash of swords. The darkly handsome warlord''s blood coursed with desire for Caryn''s burnished crimson lips, and his passion would not be denied. But in the wild ecstasy they shared. Ral feared more than his heart was in danger. Could his rebellious bride be a traitor deadlier than the wolves and brigands prowling deep in English forests?

Elizabeth doesn''t believe in ghosts. But this time she has no choice. Family counselor Elizabeth Conner isn''t sure what to think when Maria Santiago comes to her for help. Pregnant and terrified, Maria claims to be visited each night by the ghost of a little girl, warning her to flee. Her husband, Miguel, a migrant worker at Harcourt Farms in the San Joaquin Valley, dismisses her fears as hormonal changes. Sympathetic to the young woman, Elizabeth agrees to help by contacting Miguel''s employers, who own the cottage where the young couple lives. Elizabeth immediately picks up on the deep enmity betweenthe two Harcourt brothers: Carson, the handsome scion running the estate for his incapacitated father, and Zack, the rebellious black sheep. While Carson is more interested in Elizabeth than in her concerns, Zack grudgingly agrees to help her look into the history of the house. But even as unexpected desire draws them together, Elizabeth and Zack feel something dark and disturbing at the house. And when the cloying scent and lingering chill of pure evil surround her, Elizabeth knows something terrible has happened here before, something that has its roots in murder…. www.KatMartin.com

Rediscover this thrilling historical romance trilogy by bestselling author Kat Martin, together in one set for the first time! The necklace promises great happiness or great tragedy – and nobody can elude its power... The Bride''s Necklace Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family''s heirloom necklace to pay for her and her sister''s escape to London. There, she poses as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Devlin, the scandalous Earl of Brant, who is in need of a new mistress and intrigued by Tory''s wit. The Devil''s Necklace British privateer Ethan Sharpe plans to humiliate his enemy by seducing headstrong and lovely Grace Chastain, and he makes her a prisoner aboard his schooner. Now Ethan must decide: can he settle the demons of his past and follow the destiny his heart commands? The Handmaiden''s Necklace When Rafael, Duke of Sheffield, discovers that he was cruelly tricked and that Danielle Duval was never unfaithful, he''s desperate to win her back. But Dani is already on a steamer bound for America to marry another man. Impulsively, Rafe follows her...

From the depths of an English forest to glittering ballrooms to the scaffold''s dark shadow, ride the path of temptation with Kat Martin in Nothing But Velvet... Lovely Velvet Moran has renounced all thoughts of love. To save her family from ruin, she will wed the hard-faced Duke of Carlyle. But instead of becoming a nobleman''s bride, Velvet finds herself a notorious highwayman''s prize-her resolve to escape his forest lair warring with the wicked heat sparked by his caresses. Falsely branded a murderer, Jason Sinclair has secretly returned to clear his name and stop the wedding that would deny him his stolen dukedom. In an outlaw masquerade, he''ll kidnap this sensuous minx and detain her as long as is necessary. But can he bridle the surge of passion that has captured his soul...and could imperil them both?

There’s nothing more festive than a winter romance, and in these heartwarming stories, love is a gift that can take you by surprise . . . “The 24 Days of Christmas” by Linda Lael Miller A matchbox advent calendar first brought Frank Raynor and Addie Hutton together. But that was years ago. There’s no way the miracles of Christmas—and the magic of true love—could possibly be hidden under one of its tiny flaps. Or could they? “Christmas Angel” by Kat Martin When Angel Summers’s first love, Josh Coltrane, joined the Army, she vowed to hate him forever. But now he’s back in Savannah for the holidays—wishing for a miracle that could heal both their hearts. “The Christmas Carousel” by Mary Carter Single mom Georgia Bradley can’t afford to fight the developers who want to tear down her beloved Rhode Island auction house—especially Adam Cavalier. But when she receives a mysterious gift, Adam becomes intrigued with its origin—and with Georgia . . . “A Rose in Winter” by Laura Florand Allegra Caldrone knew the rule never to talk to strangers. But on a cold winter night in Provence, she breaks that rule—and more—with an irresistible man. Raoul Rosier seems thrillingly dangerous, yet why does Allegra feel so safe with him—even when she believes he’s a thief?

New York Times Bestselling AuthorTexas mogul Beau Reese is furious. His sixty-year-old father, Stewart, a former state senator no less, has impregnated a teenager. Barely able to contain his anger, Beau is in for another surprise. It appears that Stewart has moved an entirely different woman into the house. Beau assumes that stunning Cassidy Jones is his father''s mistress. At least she''s of age. But those concerns take a backseat when he finds Stewart in a pool of blood -- and Cassidy walks in to find Beau with his hand on the murder weapon.

The perfect murder is a work of art In one catastrophic instant, Haley Warren''s estranged father was taken from her. She never got the chance to reconnect with him, so now she''s doing it the only way she''s got left: by proving the explosion that killed him was no accident. When Tyler Brodie, the provocative and handsome P.I. hired by Haley, discovers that her father was investigating a suspected art theft, he knows his death is no coincidence. After all, tens of millions of dollars worth of stolen art could motivate a thief to go to any lengths—including getting rid of anyone poking around where they don''t belong. As Haley and Ty get closer to the truth, the truth gets ugly: Did Haley''s dad know too much…or was he in on the take? And although Ty''s a consummate professional, he''s having trouble focusing on the facts of the case, and not the figure of his gorgeous client. The two are determined to get to the bottom of the case, even if it means they die trying.