New Releases by Kristen Proby

Camilla was al op jonge leeftijd verliefd op Landon Plazzo. Toen hij na zijn eindexamen met de noorderzon vertrok, bleef ze achter met een gebroken hart. Maar Cami werd volwassen en werd mede-eigenaar van het populaire restaurant Seduction. Ze heeft alles bereikt wat ze wil... althans, dat denkt ze. Landon blijkt gevechtspiloot in de marine te zijn geweest. Na twaalf jaar keert hij terug naar Portland. Hij ziet dat Cami, het kleine zusje van zijn beste vriend, een beeldschone vrouw is geworden en is vastbesloten haar hart te veroveren.

USA Today Bestseller In Kristen Proby’s second novel in her Romancing Manhattan series, a playboy vows never to commit—until he meets the one woman he’s tempted to break his promise for. Quinn Cavanaugh doesn’t do anything halfway. He drives fast, works hard, and plays even harder. And the word “commitment” doesn’t exist in his dictionary. He has no plans of settling down with one woman for he needs to be free to move on to the next big thing—whatever or whoever that may be. Each party knows the score going into it, and it’s all been working out fine. That is, until a sexy new colleague enters the scene. Sienna Hendricks doesn’t give much thought to Quinn and the revolving door leading to his bedroom. She’s way too picky about who she shares her time or her body with and screwing around with a colleague isn’t part of her plan either. Quinn doesn’t intimidate her. And unlike most other members of her sex, she doesn’t melt into a puddle at his feet whenever he’s near. Most importantly, she has no issues telling him no. But for a man who has the world at his feet, Quinn isn’t accustomed to being rejected. And he’s not about to let that change—no matter how persistent Sienna is. To his surprise, Sienna is everything he thought he’d never find. Pursuing her, and convincing her he''s changed, is going to be the biggest challenge of his life. One he’s completely up for….

Dance With Me From New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes an all-new novel in her beloved With Me In Seattle Series, Dance With Me. Starla. Just Starla. She doesn''t have a last name, and she doesn''t need one. Not with that many Grammys on her mantel. Everyone knows her kick-ass, no-holds-barred style of singing, dancing, and living. No one knows that America''s Sweetheart is still living with the wreckage of four years ago, when her world was torn apart. Losing her fiancé was devastating, but she''s channeled all of that into her music. Closing off her heart opened a hundred new doors. Officer Levi Crawford, Seattle PD. For almost twenty years, Levi has been consumed by the law. He eats, sleeps, and breathes work. Not just because he''s a workaholic, but because he loves it. Sure, he doesn''t have time for a woman and barely sees the rest of his family, but it''s a trade he''s always been happy to make. Until Starla. Two lonely hearts could learn to beat again, if they''re willing to dance together.

Niemand behauptet, dass Veränderung leicht ist ... Solange er denken kann, liebt Ben Preston nur eine Frau: Savannah Boudreaux. Doch immer wieder haben sie ihre Chance verpasst, bis Van schließlich einen anderen geheiratet hat. Der größte Fehler ihres Lebens, wie sich herausstellt, denn ihr Ehemann entpuppt sich als brutaler Mistkerl. Als sie ihn endlich los ist, hat Van die Nase gestrichen voll von Männern und schwört der Liebe ab. Aber trotz ihrer schlimmen Vergangenheit fühlt sie sich mehr und mehr zu dem besten Freund ihrer Brüder hingezogen. Wird Ben diesmal Vans Herz erobern können? "Ein perfektes und herzerwärmendes Ende der unterhaltsamen Serie. Absolut charmant!" Addicted to Romance Abschlussband der erfolgreichen Boudreaux-Reihe von Bestseller-Autorin Kristen Proby

Brooke’s Blooms has taken Cunningham Falls by surprise. The beautiful, innovative flower shop is trendy, with not only gorgeous flower arrangements, but also fun gifts for any occasion. This store is Brooke Henderson’s deepest joy, and it means everything to her, which shows in how completely she and her little shop have been embraced by the small community of Cunningham Falls. So, when her landlord dies and Brody Chabot saunters through her door, announcing that the building has been sold, and will soon be demolished, Brooke knows that she’s in for the fight of her life. But she hasn’t gotten this far by sitting back and quietly doing what she’s told. Hustle is Brooke’s middle name, and she has no intention of losing this fight, no matter how tempting Brody’s smile -- and body -- is.

The beloved Montgomery Family, from New York Times Bestselling author Kristen Proby’s With Me In Seattle series, is big, and it just keeps growing! There are parties and celebrations taking place at every turn, and we are delighted to invite you to all of the festivities! Whether it’s a brunch hosted by Nate and Jules McKenna, or a fancy dinner party hosted by Luke and Natalie Williams, you won’t want to miss all we have in store for you! Each all-new story will feature shenanigans, laughter, love and lots of food. And let’s not forget cocktails! Kristen, along with USA Today Bestselling author Suzanne Johnson, have teamed up to bring you this cookbook, celebrating family, love, and absolutely delicious foods, perfect for any occasion. So sit back, or march straight into the kitchen, and get ready to indulge. We hope you’re hungry!

Dominic Salvatore has found a new relationship with his father and the entire Montgomery family. His vineyard, Coppa di Vita, is a success. There''s only one thing that eludes him: a certain driven, intelligent, sexy as hell blonde named Alecia, who works tirelessly building her event planning business. Despite the lavish weddings she organizes, Alecia is convinced that the idea of true love is a myth. Welcoming the handsome Italian into her bed, and her life, is a risk, but Dominic isn;t used to taking no for an answer, and it''s not long before these two are burning up the sheets and discovering a connection that neither can deny.

USA Today Bestseller! In the next sizzling romance in Kristen Proby''s New York Times bestselling Fusion series, two celebrity chefs compete in a culinary competition, but resisting each other will prove to be the greater challenge. Cooking isn''t what Mia Palazzo does, it''s who she is. Food is her passion . . . her pride . . . her true love. She''s built a stellar menu full of delicious and sexy meals for her restaurant, Seduction. Now, after being open for only a few short years, Mia’s restaurant is being featured on Best Bites TV. To say Seduction is a wild success is an understatement. All the blood, sweat, tears, and endless hours of work Mia has put into the restaurant has finally paid off. Then Camden Sawyer, the biggest mistake of her life, walks into her kitchen . . . Camden''s celebrity chef status is world-renowned. He''s the best there is, and the kitchen is where he''s most at home. He can''t resist the invitation to Portland for a showdown against Mia for a new television show. Mia was in his life years ago, and just like before, he''s met his match in the beautiful Italian spitfire. The way she commands the kitchen is mesmerizing, and her recipes are clever and delicious. He''s never had qualms about competition, and this is no different. He can''t wait to go head to head with Mia. But can he convince her the chemistry they share in the kitchen would be just as great in the bedroom as well? As Mia and Camden face off, neither realizes how high the stakes are as their reputations are put on the line and their hearts are put to the ultimate test.

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.

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...

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?

Callie Mills never intended to return to the life she left behind more than a decade ago. When she returns home to run the derelict bar left to her in the heart of the French Quarter, Callie must not only face bad memories but turn The Odyssey into something she can be proud of. And who better to help bring in crowds of people than Declan Boudreaux, a sought-after musician is known to pack the house. But when Callie''s able to turn the business around with renovations, making it one of the hottest bars in the Quarter, will she sell out and leave her past behind once and for all? Or will Declan be able to convince her that she needs to in the business. and in his arms.

Easy Charm - Book Two in the Boudreaux Series Gabrielle Boudreaux, the youngest of the Boudreaux clan, is a single mother of her young son, Sam. Running a Bed and Breakfast at the family plantation house at the edge of the Mississippi River, Gabby loves her inn, her boy and her family. She meets new people every day, and takes pride in the house and land that has been in her family for more than five generations. Blessed beyond measure, she''s also lonely, although she would never admit that to anyone. Until Rhys O''Shaughnessy walks through her door, brooding and wounded and the sexiest thing she''s ever laid eyes on. Rhys has been at the top of his game as a major league pitcher for the Chicago Cubs for more than ten years. Baseball is in his blood. But when he tears his rotator cuff and has to sit a season out, he retreats to Inn Boudreaux at the recommendation of his cousin, Kate, to heal and work toward building his shoulder back to perfect shape with only one goal in mind: to return to the game he loves. But he didn''t plan on being utterly charmed by a devastatingly beautiful woman and her baseball-loving son. When Rhys'' shoulder has healed and he''s given the chance to return to his team, will he leave the family he''s come to love behind, or will he stay with Gabby and Sam?

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?

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes the third romance in the Love Under the Big Sky series, following a veteran struggling with PTSD and the one woman who can help him recover—and learn to love again. Jillian thought she was a city girl through and through; the fast cars, high fashion, and glamour—she loves it all. But when her ex tells her he’s having a baby with his new wife (after Jillian struggled for years to get pregnant), she hightails it back to Montana to cry on the shoulder of her best friend, Cara. But in truth, Jillian would rather be comforted by someone else…specifically Zack, Cara’s brother-in-law. Zack is a veteran of the Iraq War who came back to the family ranch to raise his preteen son after the boy’s mother took off. He’s struggling to re-establish a relationship with his son, and warding off the demons of PTSD, which still haunt him. The last thing he needs is bold, brassy Jillian…but why can’t he keep his hands off her?

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?

Five bestselling authors have come together to bring you five smoking hot, never before seen novellas that will test the limits of your internal thermostat. What could be hotter than sizzling firefighters, sultry cowboys, sexy bodyguards, and scorching bad boys? Nothing, that''s what.

"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.

Being confronted on the beach by a sexy stranger wasn''t part of Natalie Conner''s plans for a peaceful morning taking photos. And why on earth would he think she''s taking pictures of him, anyway? Who is he? One thing''s for sure, he''s hot, and incredibly romantic, feeding Natalie''s wounded soul. Luke Williams just wants the world to give him a break, so seeing yet another camera aimed at his face has him ready to pounce on the beauty behind the lens. When he finds out she has no idea who he is, he''s intrigued and more than a little tempted by her. Natalie has a body made for sex, a sassy mouth and Luke can''t get enough of her, but he''s not ready to tell her who he really his. Natalie is a no nonsense girl who doesn''t do well with lies and secrets. What will happen to this new relationship when she discovers what Luke''s hiding?