New Releases by Kristen Proby

Prickelnde Südstaaten-Atmosphäre und ein unwiderstehlicher Held Adam Spencer arbeitet im French Quarter als Barkeeper. Er liebt Frauen, alle Frauen. Ehe, Kinder und ein Kombi sind in seiner Zukunft nicht vorgesehen. Doch dann rettet er Sarah Cox und ihre kleine Tochter aus einer Notlage, und die beiden bringen seinen Standpunkt gehörig ins Wanken. Vielleicht ist eine Familie ja doch das, wovon Adam insgeheim träumt? Doch die widerspenstige Sarah hat dabei auch noch ein Wörtchen mitzureden ... "Romantisch und sexy - ein absoluter Gewinner!" Read-Love-Blog Novella zur erfolgreichen Boudreaux-Reihe (nach dem Roman Ein Kuss von dir) von New-York-Times-Besteller-Autorin Kristen Proby

When sassy redheaded doctor Hannah Malone moves into Cunningham Falls, police chief Brad Hull is immediately smitten. But when the past catches up with Hannah, will Brad be able to protect her and their hearts? -- adapted from back cover.

New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby returns with a new novella in her delectable Fusion series. It promises to delight the mind...and the senses."No one writes with the heat and heart of Kristen Proby. I adore her!"~Sylvia Day,#1 New York Times bestselling author

The Boudreaux Series-Sexy. Intriguing. Easy. Sometimes the past is better left behind you... Lena Turner has spent her life as the outsider. Thanks to her extraordinary gifts, she''s learned to be independent-especially when it comes to men. She''s content to live her life in New Orleans as a schoolteacher, dating casually and dedicated to her small family. Long term is not part of her plan. Sometimes the past catches up with you... Leaving Lena behind to pursue his career was the most difficult thing Mason Coulter ever did. He told himself that it was for the best, had even convinced himself that he had only Lena''s best interests in mind. But now, after six long years, he''s back in New Orleans to settle his late eccentric aunt''s estate. All he has to do is get in and out of the city without submitting to the need to see Lena. But to Mason''s dismay, his aunt made other plans. And sometimes the future and the past collide... Having Mason walk back into her life is something Lena never saw coming. She could refuse to help him, but she''s never been good at telling Mason no. So she''ll do what she can to get the estate settled and Mason out of her life for good. At least, that''s the plan. But Mason has plans of his own...

The Boudreaux Series--Sexy. Intriguing. Easy. No one said change was easy...Savannah Boudreaux knows what it is to hurt. To bleed. To be afraid that the man she''s promised to be true to until "death do us part" might in fact separate them far sooner than anyone had ever anticipated. But Van also knows what it is to survive. To move on. To live life to the fullest. With five brothers and sisters and a loving mother as her constant source of strength during the pain and the healing, Van realizes there is little else she needs. But some things never change... Benjamin Preston sat on the sidelines of the Boudreaux family for years, in love with a woman he couldn''t have. As the best friend of the Boudreaux brothers since childhood, Ben has seen both tragedies and joys in the family. And as a former MMA fighter and Krav Maga expert, Ben''s used to fighting for what he wants--and winning. His hands were tied when Savannah married her college sweetheart not long after graduation, but now two years have passed since Ben found Savannah broken in her own home.Sometimes what you need most has been right in front of you the whole time...Van''s convinced that happiness isn''t in the cards for her, no matter how right it feels to be in Ben''s strong arms--and his bed. Ben is determined to win her heart and fight for her trust. He''s promised to protect her, to be her friend. But more than anything, he wants to finally make her his, and this is one fight he''s not willing to lose.

New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby continues to delight the senses with the latest novel in her delectable Fusion series. As the take-charge wine bar manager of Seduction, Portland''s hottest new restaurant, Katrina Meyers is the definition of no-nonsense, and she isn''t afraid of anything. Well, almost anything: she hates to fly. When she''s forced to travel on a death trap with wings, the turbulence from hell has her reaching for any safe haven—including the incredibly handsome guy sitting next to her. Ryan "Mac" MacKenzie hasn''t been able to get his sexy seatmate out of his head. The way she clung to him stirred something inside him he didn''t think existed: tenderness. As the owner of a successful wine touring company, Mac thinks he''s got a handle on what life can throw at him and he''s not prepared for any surprises, especially in the feelings department. And when he brings a tour into Seduction, he sees the petite spitfire he just can''t forget. Mac is determined to discover what else they have in common besides fine wine and the inability to keep their hands off each other. But what will it take for two stubborn people to realize that what they have is so much more than a hot chemistry between the sheets and to admit to falling in love…?

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby comes the second novel in her sizzling Fusion series. Camilla, “Cami,” LaRue was five-years-old when she first fell in love with Landon Palazzo. Everyone told her the puppy love would fade—they clearly never met Landon. When he left after graduation without a backward glance, she was heartbroken. But Cami grew up, moved on, and became part-owner of wildly popular restaurant Seduction. She has everything she could want...or so she thinks. After spending the last twelve years as a Navy fighter pilot, Landon returns to Portland to take over the family construction business. When he catches a glimpse of little Cami LaRue, he realizes she’s not so little any more. He always had a soft spot for his little sister’s best friend, but nothing is soft now when he’s around the gorgeous restauranteur. Landon isn’t going to pass up the chance to make the girl-next-door his. She’s never been one for romance, but he’s just the one to change her mind. Will seduction be just the name of her restaurant or will Cami let him get close enough to fulfill all her fantasies?

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby’s brand new series, five best friends open a hot new restaurant, but one of them gets much more than she bargained for when a sexy former rock star walks through the doors—and into her heart. Seduction is quickly becoming the hottest new restaurant in Portland, and Addison Wade is proud to claim 1/5 of the credit. She’s determined to make it a success and can’t think of a better way to bring in new customers than live music. But when former rock star Jake Keller swaggers through the doors to apply for the weekend gig, she knows she’s in trouble. Addie instantly recognizes him—his posters were plastered all over her bedroom walls in high school—he’s all bad boy...exactly her type and exactly what she doesn’t need. Jake Keller walked away from the limelight five years ago and yearns to return to what’s always driven him: the music. If he gets to work for a smart-mouthed, funny-as-hell bombshell, all the better. But talking Addie into giving him the job is far easier than persuading her that he wants more than a romp in her bed. Just when she begins to drop her walls, Jake’s past finally catches up with him. Will Addie be torn apart once again or will Jake be able to convince her to drown out her doubts and listen to her heart?

Sparks fly like snowflakes when a klutzy but gorgeous novice crosses skis with a hot resort owner in this tempting tie-in to New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby’s popular Love Under the Big Sky series! Grace Douglas is on a practice run for her friend Cara Donovan’s bachelorette party ski weekend in Aspen. The problem is, despite living in rugged and picturesque Cunningham Falls, Montana, Grace is the clumsiest person ever born. To prepare for the trip, she is taking lessons at a local ski resort. She just prays that they have an ambulance on standby. Sexy hotelier Jacob Berkley is ready to play ski instructor, but he quickly discovers that the best place on the mountain for Grace is in the lodge with a hot toddy. Her sense of humor and easy laugh quickly pull him in, and soon he’s determined to help her get off the bunny slope for a fun vacation with her friends. He just didn’t expect their steamy chemistry to trigger an avalanche of desire straight to his heart.

The Boudreaux Series - Sexy. Intriguing. Easy. Eli Boudreaux''s family has built ships and boats in Louisiana for generations. He comes from a hard working, wealthy family and his empire is growing by leaps and bounds. At thirty, he is the youngest CEO to ever head Bayou Enterprises, co-chairing with his eldest brother. His head for business and his no-nonsense work ethic is also quickly making him the best the company has seen in generations. His staff admires him, women adore him and Eli''s family is solid. But he''s recently discovered that someone on the inside of his business is stealing from him and he''s determined to find out who. Kate O''Shaughnessy is hired by companies all over the world to slip inside and investigate every member of the organization from the CEO down to the custodial staff to find the person or persons responsible for embezzling. She''s excellent at blending, becoming part of the team, and finding the weakest link. She''s smart, quick-witted, and she''s now been hired by Bayou Enterprises, specifically Eli Boudreaux. The attraction is immediate and the chemistry is off the charts, but Kate has heard all about Eli''s playboy past and she has a job to do. Sleeping with the boss isn''t a part of that job, even if just the sound of her name rolling off that Cajun tongue and the way he fills out a designer suit does make her sweat. Eli''s southern charms surprise Kate. The man whose reputation labels him as a ruthless, callous womanizer is not the man she''s coming to know intimately. He''s generous, protective and makes her smile, . Cracking through Kate''s cool, reserved demeanor and discovering her love of sexy, expensive lingerie is a challenge Eli can''t resist, but her sweet nature, love of family and sense of humor pull at him in ways no one else ever has. But when the person responsible for trying to single-handedly dismantle Eli''s empire comes to light, and it''s time for Kate to move on, to what lengths will Eli go to keep the woman he he''s fallen in love with by his side?

After her ex-husband tells her his new wife is pregnant, Jillian, who had struggled for years to get pregnant, flees to Montana where she, crying on her best friend Cara''s shoulder, learns to love again when she meets a veteran of the Iraq War who is dealing with PTSD and a preteen son.

The second installment in the "Love Under the Big Sky" series, SEDUCING LAUREN takes place against the backdrop of a spacious Montana ranch. Now that his best friend Josh is happily settled down with true love Cara, small-town lawyer Ty Sullivan starts thinking that maybe the single life isn''t all it''s cracked up to be. And when Lauren Cunningham needs his help to get her no-good ex-husband (well, separated husband) to sign the divorce papers, Ty can''t help but think of her as more than a client. But Lauren''s in no mood to jump into another relationship ... how can Ty convince her that her mistake wasn''t getting married, but marrying the wrong guy?

Sometimes you meet the right person at the wrong time... Mark Williams has loved Meredith since he was seventeen. A successful man with a strong family, he''s worked hard to move on from Meredith breaking his heart all those years ago. When his path crosses with the only woman he''s ever loved again years later, Mark knows there is nothing he won''t do to keep her in his life. But when the going gets tough, will Meredith stick around or will he lose her again? ...But true love has a way of finding its way back. Meredith Summers is a dancer. One of the first things she learned in following her dreams is that timing is everything. She has spent the past ten years following her dream touring with mega-stars while trying to forget the high school sweetheart she left behind. Now she''s back in Seattle, running a successful dance studio with her best friend Jax and determined to move on from her gypsy past. Until the day she sees Mark Williams and time stands still. It''s as if no time has passed at all when Meredith finds herself in Mark''s arms again. The chemistry, the bonds and the love are as strong as ever and hearing Mark whisper breathe with me in her ear is a balm to her wounded soul. But will she grab onto this second chance at love, or is the timing all wrong for them again? Don''t miss catching up with the Montgomery and Williams clans in this latest installment of the With Me In Seattle Series from New York Times bestselling author, Kristen Proby. "There were days that I would have exchanged a year of my life just to touch you one more time." -Mark Williams

"The first in a ... trilogy"--Page 4 of cover.

"The following story contains mature themes, strong language, and sexual situations as well as light BDSM themes. It is intended for adult readers"--Title page verso.

Keeping others safe is what Caleb Montgomery does. He''s never had a problem taking on an assignment, whether it was during his dangerous SEAL days or his most recent job of training war mercenaries. But being assigned to keep Brynna Vincent and her adorable daughters, Maddie and Josie, safe from an unknown threat has thrown Caleb off his axis. Hot for the tall brunette since she came back to town more than a year ago, being close to her day in and day out is cracking Caleb''s resolve to keep his hands off her gorgeous body and his head in the mission. Brynna is sick and tired of being afraid. All she wants is a normal, quiet life for her and her precious girls. Just as she''s settling into her new home in Seattle and feeling safe again, Caleb shows up on her doorstep insisting the danger is as high as ever. But whether she needs to be sheltered from the threat in her past, or from the intense emotions she feels for the sexy, protective man sleeping in her home, remains to be seen. What will happen if Brynna and her girls fall in love with a man so broken he may not be able to protect them from the danger that threatens, much less himself?" SAFE WITH ME is the fifth book in the With Me In Seattle series, and continues to follow this tight-knit, loving family through life''s trials and tribulations with humor, passion and everlasting love.

"The following story contains mature themes, strong language, and sexual situations"--Title page verso.