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.

New Hope, South Carolina is my home. It''s where I grew up, got into trouble, and fell in love for the first time. Scarlett Kincaid was more than the girl next door, she was my best friend, until she decided that small town life wasn''t for her. One minute she was here, and the next she was gone.The girl I used to fish with down at the creek is now the biggest name in country music. She headlines world tours, has won four Grammy''s, and I haven''t seen her since. Until today when she sped through town in her fancy car. One look at her big brown eyes was all it took to stir up a whole slew of emotions. Emotions I''d long ago buried and sure as hell don''t have time for. It''s the aftermath that''s hard¿There are two things in my life that matter. My music, and my dad. Twelve years ago, I packed a bag and chased my dream. Leaving New Hope and escaping the gossip mill was the easiest decision I ever made. I never planned to return, but my father needs me, and he always comes first. So, I did what I had to do. I cut my tour short and came home, despite having a sister who hates me, and a community that doesn''t trust me. And then there''s Tucker Andrews.When he propped an arm on the roof of my car, pulled down his sunglasses and flashed his police badge, I nearly swallowed my tongue. Gone is the lanky boy who used to throw rocks at me and pull my pigtails. Tucker is now a six-foot package of brawny, sexy man wrapped in more muscle than I have hit singles. Did I mention he''s a cop and a single dad?My goal was to help Dad, and get back to my life. But what am I supposed to do when the life that used to strangle me suddenly fits like a glove, and makes me dream of things I never thought I''d have?

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 zet zulke verleidelijke stoere mannen en sterke vrouwen neer, en schrijft zulke sexy liefdesverhalen als Kristen Proby. Zij levert romantiek met een ziel.'' - Laurelin Paige, New York Times-bestsellerauteur ''Wij lezen Kristen Proby als we even willen relaxen en een liefdesverhaal zoeken met pit, geweldige personages en helden waar we nog dagen knikkende knieën van hebben.'' - Christina Lauren, New York Times-bestsellerauteur Vijf vriendinnen openen een restaurant dat in korte tijd razend populair wordt. Een van de vriendinnen, Addison, is vastberaden om het succes vast te houden. Ze bedenkt een plan om nieuwe klanten te trekken met livemuziek. Maar als voormalig rockster Jake zich uiterst zelfverzekerd meldt voor de weekendoptredens, weet Addison dat ze in de problemen komt. Ze herkent hem, ze had in haar tienerjaren haar slaapkamer volhangen met zijn posters. Hij is op en top een foute man. Precies haar type, en precies wat ze niet kan gebruiken.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby… Fallon McCarthy has climbed the corporate ladder. She’s had the office with the view, the staff, and the plaque on her door. The unexpected loss of her grandmother taught her that there’s more to life than meetings and conference calls, so she quit, and is happy to be a nomad, checking off items on her bucket list as she takes jobs teaching yoga in each place she lands in. She’s happy being free, and has no interest in being tied down. When Noah King gets the call that an eagle has been injured, he’s not expecting to find a beautiful stranger standing vigil when he arrives. Rehabilitating birds of prey is Noah’s passion, it’s what he lives for, and he doesn’t have time for a nosy woman who’s suddenly taken an interest in Spread Your Wings sanctuary. But Fallon’s gentle nature, and the way she makes him laugh, and feel again draws him in. When it comes time for Fallon to move on, will Noah’s love be enough for her to stay, or will he have to find the strength to let her fly? The Kristen Proby Crossover Collection features a new novel by Kristen Proby and six books by some of her favorite writers: Kristen Proby – Soaring with Fallon Sawyer Bennett – Wicked Force KL Grayson – Crazy Imperfect Love Laura Kaye – Worth Fighting For Monica Murphy – Nothing Without You Rachel Van Dyken – All Stars Fall Samantha Young – Hold On

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Heather Graham, CD Reiss, Kristen Proby, Liliana Hart, and introducing Darcy Burke. Five Dark Tales. Five Sensual Stories. Five Page Turners. HALLOW BE THE HAUNT: A Krewe of Hunters Novella by Heather Graham Years ago, Jake Mallory fell in love all over again with Ashley Donegal—while he and the Krewe were investigating a murder that replicated a horrible Civil War death at her family’s Donegal Plantation. Now, Ashley and Jake are back—planning for their wedding, which will take place the following month at Donegal Plantation, her beautiful old antebellum home. But Halloween is approaching and Ashley is haunted by a ghost warning her of deaths about to come in the city of New Orleans. PRINCE ROMAN by CD Reiss Rules for my new job: 1) Do not have sex with a man in the office (again). 2) Do not break Rule #1 I’m playing it cool, clean, and professional…until I meet Roman Bianchi. He’s not an insecure nerd or an ego-hole like the other kings of Silicon Valley. He’s charming and handsome. He’s fun, funny, and smart. He’s also in the office across the hall. Two broken rules waiting to happen. NO RESERVATIONS: A Fusion Novella by Kristen Proby Chase MacKenzie is not the man for Maura Jenkins. A self-proclaimed life-long bachelor, and unapologetic about his distaste for monogamy. Chase has one strict rule: no strings attached. Which is fine with Maura because she doesn’t even really like Chase. He’s arrogant, cocky, and let’s not forget bossy. But when he aims that crooked grin at her, she goes weak in the knees. Not that she has any intentions of falling for his charms. Definitely not. Well, maybe just once… DAWN OF SURRENDER: A MacKenzie Family Novella by Liliana Hart Cole MacKenzie is content to be the sheriff of Surrender, Montana, but he’s needed for a greater purpose. The United States needs a U.S. Marshal with a certain kind of experience to track the leader of the notorious Silver Creek Bandits. The leader is smart, cunning, and ruthless. And he''s also his brother. Elizabeth MacKenzie never dreamed she’d marry Cole MacKenzie, but thanks to her father’s meddling, Cole was hers to have and to hold. Forever. If only he loved her. SO GOOD by Darcy Burke Cameron Westcott has spent eight years recovering from heartbreak by keeping romantic entanglements casual and simple. He’s never minded being called a player, but after two years immersing himself in his new winery, he might be ready for the next chapter. Especially when he meets a sexy wine distributor Brooke Ellis. Every Dark Nights tale is breathtakingly sexy and magically romantic.

Hat ihre Liebe eine zweite Chance? Lena Turner lebt ein unabhängiges Leben. Dank ihrer speziellen Gabe hält sie sich von Menschen und inbesondere Männern fern. Doch dann taucht überraschend Mason Coulter wieder in New Orleans auf und wirbelt ihr Leben gehörig durcheinander. Mason, ihre große Liebe, Mason, den sie niemals vergessen konnte, Mason, der sie vor sechs Jahren verlassen hat ... Kann Lena ihr Herz noch einmal riskieren? "Romantisch und sexy - ein absoluter Gewinner!" Read-Love-Blog Novella zur erfolgreichen Boudreaux-Reihe von Besteller-Autorin Kristen Proby

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a new story in her Big Sky series… 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. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you''ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

From New York Times Bestselling Author, Kristen Proby, comes the latest in her beloved With Me In Seattle Series, Love With Me. Best friends from college. Plus-ones since med school. A chance for something new... Jace Crawford heals hearts for a living. More than that, medicine is his life. To become the leading cardiothoracic surgeon on the west coast, he''s made sacrifices. No social life. He barely has time to sleep. Love? Forget about it. But when everything goes horribly wrong on his table, and he unexpectedly loses a patient, Jace is suspended from work. When a man has nothing but his job, what does he do when that''s gone? Joy Thompson collects unwanted strays. A dog with one eye, a three-legged cat, a bird that swears like a sailor? All part and parcel of her veterinary business. It helps pass the time. Until Jace calls out of the blue to ask her out on a real date. Spending extra time with him is dangerous. Her feelings for her best friend have always been stronger than simple companionship. If she gets attached, what happens when he goes back to work and leaves her behind? But as the weeks progress, falling for each other is inevitable. This time, Jace''s heart is the one that will need fixing before both of them end up broken.

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!

In New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby’s brand new Romancing Manhattan series, three brothers get more than they bargain for as they practice law, balance life, and navigate love in and around New York City. Finn Cavanaugh is known for being a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. He owns a successful law firm with his brother and brother-in-law in Manhattan. On the rare occasion that he has down time, he spends it at his home in Martha’s Vineyard. But when Finn’s troubled niece goes to stay with him for the summer in Martha’s Vineyard, he’s reluctant to take time off from work. That is, until he meets his beautiful new neighbor, London. London Watson is a Tony Award winning actress on Broadway. When tragedy strikes her family, leaving her alone and injured, she flees Manhattan for Martha’s Vineyard. Hoping she can figure out how to pick up the pieces of her life, London is convinced that she’ll never be able to return to the stage. But when she meets the charming young girl next door and her sexy uncle, they soon lure London out of her shell as she finally begins to heal from the wounds of her past. But when London feels confident enough to return to the spotlight, she’s dealt another devastating blow. Will the newfound love between London and Finn be enough to conquer all? Or will it be over before it has a chance to grow…?

Eine heiße Liebesgeschichte und viel Südstaaten-Flair - die Boudreaux-Serie von Kristen Proby Als ältester Bruder und CEO von Bayou Enterprises kennt Beau nur zwei Dinge im Leben: Arbeit und Familie. Für die Liebe bleibt ihm keine Zeit. Doch seine neue Nachbarin, die sexy Besitzerin des Kräuter- und Beautyladens unter seiner Wohnung, lässt seine Gedanken abschweifen - vornehmlich in eine unanständige Richtung. Mallory Adams ist das genaue Gegenteil des organisierten und ernsten Beau. Sie nimmt das Leben, wie es kommt und genießt jede Sekunde. Und ist vielleicht deshalb genau die Richtige für den seriösen Geschäftsmann ... "Sexy und fesselnd - die Geschichte von Beau und Mallory muss man einfach lieben!" Read-Love-Blog Band 5 der charmanten Boudreaux-Serie von Bestseller-Autorin Kristen Proby

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.

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

Die Boudreaux-Serie: sexy, charmant und mit viel Südstaaten-Flair Simon Danbury ist attraktiv und erfolgreich. Der Motivationstrainer verdient sein Geld damit, Menschen auf die Erfolgsspur zurückzubringen. Hinter dieser Fassade verbirgt er jedoch, dass sein Leben eine einzige Katastrophe ist. Geschieden und desillusioniert glaubt er nicht mehr an die Liebe - bis er Charly Boudreaux auf einem seiner Seminare trifft. Die junge Frau hinterfragt seine Methoden, widerspricht seinen Thesen und fordert ihn permanent heraus, eigentlich müsste er sie hassen. Und doch fühlt er sich das erste Mal seit langer Zeit wieder lebendig. Wenn nur sein Grundsatz, niemals etwas mit einer Klientin anzufangen, nicht wäre! "Dieser Roman rockt!" Goodreads Band 4 der Easy-Love-Reihe von NEW-YORK-TIMES- und USA-TODAY-Bestseller-Autorin Kristen Proby

New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby delivers another sizzling novel in her delectable and sexy Fusion series. Riley Gibson is over the moon at the prospect of having her restaurant, Seduction, on the Best Bites TV network. This could be the big break she’s been waiting for. But the idea of having an in-house show on a regular basis is a whole other matter. Their lives would be turned upside down, and convincing Mia, her best friend and head chef of Seduction, that having cameras in her kitchen every day is a good idea is daunting. Still, Riley knows it’s an opportunity she can’t afford to pass on. And when she meets Trevor Cooper, the show’s executive producer, she’s stunned by their intense chemistry. Trevor’s sole intention is to persuade Riley to allow Best Bites TV to do a show on her restaurant. But when he walks into Riley’s office, he stops dead in his tracks. The professional, aloof woman on the phone is incredibly beautiful and funny. But can he convince her that he’s interested in Riley for himself? Or is he using the undeniable pull between them to persuade her to agree to his offer?

Das Restaurant Seduction ist Camis Ein und Alles. Gemeinsam mit ihren vier Freundinnen hat sie es zu einem Hotspot gemacht. Ihre ganze Leidenschaft steckt sie ins Seduction - bis ihre erste große Liebe nach Portland zurückkehrt. Seit Cami denken kann, ist sie in Landon verliebt. Als er nach seinem Highschool-Abschluss als Navy-Pilot ins Ausland ging, blieb sie mit gebrochenem Herzen zurück. Nun ist sie fest entschlossen, ihm auf keinem Fall ein zweites Mal zu verfallen. Doch Landon mit seinen starken Armen und seinem sanften Blick macht es ihr schwer zu widerstehen ... "Niemand schafft so anbetunswürdige Alpha-Männer und so starke Frauenfiguren. Keine schreibt so sexy Love Stories wie Kristen Proby." Laurelin Paige, NYT-Bestseller-Autorin "Kristen Proby ist ein Garant für fantastische Romance." Lauren Blakely, NYT-Bestseller-Autorin "Niemand füllt die Seiten mit so viel Leidenschaft und Romantik, wie es Kristen Proby tut." Jay Crownover, NYT-Bestseller-Autorin "Meisterhaft kreiert Kristen Proby sexy Helden und zarte Romantik." Jennifer Probst, NYT-Bestseller-Autorin

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.

Eine heiße Liebesgeschichte mit viel Südstaatenflair Callie Mills hatte nie vor nach New Orleans zurückzukehren. Doch als sie als Managerin im Club ihres Freundes in Colorado gefeuert wird und ihr Vater stirbt, hat sie keine andere Wahl, als sich auf den Weg nach Hause zu machen und die Bar im Herzen des French Quarter zu übernehmen. Callie will das Odyssey auf Vordermann bringen und dann verkaufen, aber der aufstrebende Musiker Declan Boudreaux macht ihr einen Strich durch die Rechnung. Declan ist gut ... und er weiß es. Obwohl er eigentlich nicht der Beziehungstyp ist, scheint er sich immer mehr zu Callie hingezogen zu fühlen. Kann Declan sie dazu bringen, in der Stadt und bei ihm zu bleiben? Der 3. Roman rund um die Boudreaux-Familie aus New Orleans

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…?

Gabrielle Boudreaux, der jüngste Spross der Boudreaux-Familie, zieht ihren Sohn Sam ganz allein groß. Sams Vater hat das Weite gesucht, kaum dass sie ihm die frohe Botschaft verkündet hat. Seitdem hegt Gabby ein gesundes Misstrauen gegenüber Männern. Ihr ganzer Stolz ist ihr Bed and Breakfast am Ufer des Missisipi auf der Plantage ihrer Familie. Ihren Sohn und ihre Familie liebt sie ebenso sehr wie die Arbeit in ihrem B & B. Und obwohl sie zufrieden mit ihrem Leben ist, fühlt sie sich einsam, auch wenn sie das niemals zugeben würde. Bis der Profi-Baseballer Rhys O''Shaughnessy zur Tür hereinspaziert: grüblerisch, verletzt und so sexy wie kaum ein Mann, den Gabby je gesehen hat ... (ca. 330 Seiten)

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a new story in her Boudreaux series… Adam Spencer loves women. All women. Every shape and size, regardless of hair or eye color, religion or race, he simply enjoys them all. Meeting more than his fair share as the manager and head bartender of The Odyssey, a hot spot in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, Adam’s comfortable with his lifestyle, and sees no reason to change it. A wife and kids, plus the white picket fence are not in the cards for this confirmed bachelor. Until a beautiful woman, and her sweet princess, literally knock him on his ass. Sarah Cox has just moved to New Orleans, having accepted a position as a social worker specializing in at-risk women and children. It’s a demanding, sometimes dangerous job, but Sarah is no shy wallflower. She can handle just about anything that comes at her, even the attentions of one sexy Adam Spencer. Just because he’s charmed her daughter, making her think of magical kingdoms with happily ever after, doesn’t mean that Sarah believes in fairy tales. But the more time she spends with the enchanting man, the more he begins to sway her into believing in forever. Even so, when Sarah’s job becomes more dangerous than any of them bargained for, will she be ripped from Adam’s life forever? **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you''ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

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?

From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling authors Carrie Ann Ryan, Heather Graham, Kristen Proby, and Cherise Sinclair, and introducing K. L. Grayson and Mari Carr… Six Dark Tales. Six Sensual Stories. Six Page Turners. WICKED WOLF: Gina Eaton has always known fate can be tricky, but when she finds the one man that could be her mate, she might throw caution to the wind. Quinn Weston puts his whole being into two things: the safety of his Pack and his son. When the two Alphas put Gina and Quinn together to find a way to ensure their treaties remain strong, fate has a plan of its own. WHEN IRISH EYES ARE HAUNTING: Devin Lyle and Craig Rockwell are back, this time to a haunted castle in Ireland where a banshee may have gone wild—or maybe there''s a much more rational explanation—one that involves a disgruntled heir, murder, and mayhem. EASY WITH YOU: With a murderer terrorizing the Tulane University campus, Asher Smith finds himself toe-to-toe with the one woman that haunts his dreams. Lila Bailey has fought for every good thing in her life during every day of her thirty-one years. Aside from that one night with an impossible to deny stranger a year ago, Lila is the epitome of responsible. When some of her female students are viciously murdered, Lila’s shaken to the core. But when Lila becomes the target, can Asher save her in time? MASTER OF FREEDOM: Detective Atticus Ware needs a woman to give her heart as well as her body. When Virginia Cunningham is invited to observe BDSM classes on a wilderness camping trip, she’s shocked—her fiancé had insisted BDSM was a fabrication to sell books. But when Atticus lures her into participating, she learns submission under the hands of a powerful Dom is beyond anything she’d imagined. LIVE WITHOUT REGRET: L.O.V.E. How can those four letters cause so much pain? Everyone talks about how great love is, with all the flowers and the butterflies, but that wasn’t my experience at all. Love wasn’t something I wanted or even needed. But then Connor Jackson came into my life. OFF LIMITS: According to the bro code, enacted by Evan Sparks and Logan Grady years ago, sisters are out. However, Lacy Sparks isn’t about to let a silly boyhood pact stand between her and the man she’s wanted for nearly twenty years. She’s waited long enough. Logan thinks she’s too sweet to give him what he needs. He’s about to learn as far as Lacy’s concerned, in bed or out, nothing is off-limits. Every Dark Nights tale is breathtakingly sexy and magically romantic.

Eli Boudraux'' Familie baut seit Generationen Schiffe und Boote in Louisiana. Mit dreißig Jahren ist er der jüngste CEO, der jemals Bayou Enterprises vorstand. Neben seiner Familie bestimmt die Arbeit sein Leben. Als er entdeckt, dass ein Mitarbeiter der Firma Geld unterschlägt, heuert er Kate O’Shaughnessy an, eine ehemalige Collegefreundin seiner Schwester, die sich auf solche Fälle spezialisiert hat. Sie lässt sich bei Bayou Enterprises anstellen und setzt alles daran, den Dieb zu entlarven. Obwohl man sie vor Eli gewarnt hat, verfällt sie seinem Charme im Laufe der Ermittlungen immer mehr und muss feststellen, dass hinter der Fassade des rücksichtslosen Geschäftsmanns und Playboys viel mehr steckt, als sie gedacht hat. Und auch Eli entdeckt auf einmal, dass es neben der Arbeit noch andere Dinge in seinem Leben geben könnte ... (ca. 350 Seiten)