Best Selling Books by Lori Wilde

Hot bodies don''t come any hotter than drop-dead-gorgeous PR whiz Sebastian Black. He''s just stepped through the doors of luxurious spa Confidential Rejuvenations to save its shaky public image. But his image is the one that''s causing a stir. Suddenly nurse Julie DeMarco is thinking less about becoming a sex therapist and more about sex…. Julie has been playing The Good Girl her whole life. What she needs is the opportunity to be The Naughty Girl, and Sebastian is just the tasty stud—er, man to make it happen. After all, this is just about superhot sex. And Naughty Girls never, ever fall in love with their late-night bed buddies…do they?

The kitchen at the Hotel Marchand is hot and steamy, but it''s not the simmering gumbo that''s kicking up the heat. Head chef Robert LeSoeur and sous-chef Melanie Marchand have been battling each other since their first day together. Taking orders and curbing her creative instincts is tough for an ambitious professional like Melanie, and the attraction she feels for her boss makes it even harder. There''s only one solution: get rid of the guy. But when she finds a way to do just that, the doubts begin. She''d have the kitchen to herself, but Melanie also knows she''d be giving up the one man she can''t afford to lose.

The heartwarming story of a bride who''s lost faith in love and the sheriff who makes her believe in second chances—by a New York Times –bestselling author. "A dynamite novel that readers will treasure for years to come." — RT Book Reviews Growing up in Valentine, Texas, can make anyone believe in happily ever after. But recovering romantic Rachael Henderson has decided that love stinks. And after having two grooms ditch her at the altar, she commits an uncharacteristic act of rebellion that leaves her feeling liberated—until she''s arrested by Sheriff Brody Carlton. Once upon a time, being hauled against the strong body of her first cowboy crush would have had Rachael planning the wedding of the year. Now it spurs her to create Romanceaholics Anonymous, and soon all of Valentine is divided as diehard romantics clash with anti-love cynics. With the town up in arms, the biggest cynic of them all—the sinfully sexy sheriff—can''t stop fantasizing about this beautiful woman who''s nothing but delicious trouble. Can he convince Rachael that it just may be possible to have her wedding cake and eat it too? Formerly published as Addicted to Love . "A fast paced, fun read. The characters are wonderful and it completely pulls you into their story. . . . Two enthusiastic thumbs up!!" — Fresh Fiction

Wilde''s fast-paced, steamy, and humorous novel follows beautiful, wisecracking Las Vegas P.I. Charlee Champagne, hired by uptight banker Mason Gentry to find his grandfather, who''s on the lam with the family fortune. Original.

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde returns to the enchanting Hobby Island with a poignant story about two estranged sisters who come together after the passing of their mother, featuring family, love, and one unforgettable summer— perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery. Two estranged sisters. One final wish. A summer that could mend everything…or tear open old wounds. Calista and Athena Dempsey were once inseparable until their father’s ambition drove a wedge between them. When a very public betrayal shattered their bond, Calista walked away from her family, determined to rebuild her life on her own terms. Athena stayed behind, shouldering the weight of expectations and guilt in silence. Now, with their mother gone, the sisters are summoned to Hobby Island, a secluded retreat where their mother spent her final days, with one final request: come together and make peace. But the past isn’t so easily buried. Especially when Calista comes face-to-face with Reid Thornton, the man who once held her heart and then upended her life. He says he wants to make things right. But can she believe him? And can she forgive Athena when the scars between them still run deep? As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, Calista and Athena must make a pivotal choice. Will they honor their mother’s last wish and find their way back to each other, or let their shared past destroy what little remains of their bond?

Like a bolt from the blue... All her life, perky scrub nurse, Lacy Calder has heard fanciful family stories about The Thunderbolt. Legend has it, when the thunderbolt hits, you''ll know for certain you''ve found The One. Dr. Bennet Sheridan believes in one thing--science. Fables of romantic love have no place in this dedicated surgeon''s life. But with a little help from a fainting goat, when lightning strikes and he meets the woman of his dreams, Bennet finds himself wondering if there''s space in his heart for a little love magic after all...

Saddle up! Houston Rowdy is in for the ride of his life. This rugged cowboy''s been holding down the fort at the family ranch while raising his six younger siblings. But when money gets tight, he''s got to think fast or lose it all. His grand plan? Turning the ranch into a wedding hotspot. There''s just one hitch - the sexy new wedding planner is none other than Angel Townsend, his best friend''s little sister, all grown up and hotter than a Texas summer. Houston knows he should keep his hands to himself, but this little filly''s got him tied up in knots. Late one night, sparks fly, and Houston finds himself tumbling head over spurs for the one woman he can''t have. Now, with his heart on the line and everything he''s ever worked for hanging in the balance, this cowboy''s got to wrangle his feelings and save the ranch before love rides off into the sunset.

Jinxed by a family curse… Forever unlucky in love, spunky physical therapist, CeeCee Adams has accepted her fate. While she believes she can’t have happily-ever-after, she can have happy-for-now with her group of fun friends and that includes her sexy next-door-neighbor. Dr. Jack Travis longs to take his friendship with CeeCee to a whole new level, but she’s convinced she’s damaged, and they have no chance as a couple. In a desperate bid to change her mind, Jack pretends to be his identical twin brother, Zack, a free-spirited motocross champ in town for a short time and aching for a no-strings-attached affair. But when Jack’s deception comes to light, will CeeCee see him as just another dead-end boyfriend, or will his ploy finally open her eyes to love?

A woman is reunited with her ex-husband just as he is about to marry another woman in this romantic comedy from a New York Times–bestselling author. Wedding videographer Tish Gallagher is at the end of her rope. She''s just spent her last buck on nonreturnable (but oh so fabulous) shoes. And her most sustainable relationship is with a pint of Haagen-Dazs. So she makes a wish on a lucky wedding veil . . . and sees the man she never stopped loving, her ex-husband, secret service agent Shane Tremont. Sure, their chemistry was hotter than a Texas summer, but their clashes were legendary, and no amount of longing will change that. When her dream job of recording the first daughter''s wedding appears out of the blue, Tish knows it''s her only shot to get out of the red. Just one teensy glitch: Shane is the groom. From the moment they see each other, she knows nothing''s changed—the same old magic is still between them, as irresistible and potent as ever. But he''s engaged to another woman and Tish has been burned before. "Page-turning and passionate, Lori Wilde''s novels are always a delight!" —Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

The basis for the Hallmark movie The Wedding Veil from the New York Times– bestselling author. "A dynamite novel that readers will treasure." — RT Book Reviews Texas socialite Delaney Cartwright knows she can''t go through with her wedding. But she can''t simply call the whole thing off. The nuptials to her nice, predictable childhood friend are the social event of the season (not to mention that her mother would freak). To fan the flames of this dying ember, Delaney abducts her fiancé for a night of passion—and grabs the wrong guy! A guy with smoldering eyes and an irresistible country-boy swagger . . . Ever since his ex-wife left him on their honeymoon, Detective Nick Vinetti''s sworn off relationships. And despite the sparks flying between him and Delaney, there''s no way he''s getting mixed up with another runaway bride. But when Delaney takes her "get out of marrying the wrong guy" attempts to the next level, landing herself in danger, Nick finds himself willing to do anything to keep her out of harm''s way. Previously published as There Goes the Bride Praise for Lori Wilde "Page-turning and passionate, Lori Wilde''s novels are always a delight!" —Jill Shalvis, New York Times–bestselling author "Lori Wilde writes characters who always speak to my heart." —RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times–bestselling author

The New York Times Bestselling Author ofThe First Love Cookie Clubreturns to Twilight, Texas,with one brand-new story and three storiesnever before in print! There''s a legend in Twilight, Texas. It says that if on Christmas you sleep with kismet cookies under your pillow and dream of your one true love, he will be your destiny. Carrie, Raylene, Christine, and Flynn are all members of the Christmas Cookie Club. Each has a story to tell, and each discovers the miracles of the season and the power of love. Carrie: Reconnects with her high school sweetheart . . .the only man she''s ever loved. Raylene: Discovers that the daughter she gave awayat birth is living right in Twilight . . . Christine: Has given up on love . . . until the man ofher dreams walks through her shop door. Grace: It''s Christmas Eve and Flynn and Jesse Calloway are thrilled to be expecting a new baby. Then Flynn''s car hits a patchof ice, and Jesse must move earth . . . and heaven . . .to save her and their unborn child.

In Cupid, Texas, they say everyone has one true love. And if you write a letter to Cupid, you will get an answer in return . . . Now, from New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde, read how the legend of Cupid began . . . All it took was one great love story! Too bad for pretty young housemaid Millie Greenwood that her one true love is John Fant, the handsomest, wealthiest man in town. But in 1924, a maid—no matter how lovely—isn''t about to marry into the town''s foremost family, and John is on the verge of becoming betrothed to another. Everything seems hopeless until Millie writes a desperate letter to Cupid, and the most romantic legend of all is born . . .

The second sexy, contemporary romantic comedy from the author of License to Thrill.

Love''s the biggest gamble with the highest payoff. In Las Vegas, you gotta ante up to win big. Charlee Champagne, Vegas’ most fearless PI, has always played by her own rules. But her latest case is about to turn her world upside down. Enter one Mason Gentry: billionaire banker and total control freak. When buttoned-up Mason crashes into Charlee''s life, desperate to find his grandfather, who''s vanished with Charlee’s free-spirited granny, sparks fly. There’s just one problem: bad guys are after them. From the glitzy strip of Vegas to the sizzling sands of the Arizona desert, Charlee and Mason find themselves dodging bullets in his vintage Bentley, with danger and passion at every turn. Who knew uncovering family secrets could be this perilous—and this electrifying? As they race against time (and some seriously bad dudes), this odd couple goes from bickering to bonding. Now they’re caught in a high-speed chase of a lifetime, with hearts and lives on the line. Can Charlee keep her cool with the billionaire banker turned accidental action hero by her side? And can Mason let loose and embrace the chaos called Charlee Champagne?

From New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde comes her newest story about three generations of women, an island with an air of mystery and magic, and one summer that changes everything—perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery. In the Gulf of Mexico, near South Padre, sits a private island with a bit of a magic about it: the colors are brighter, the food tastes better, and turtles and cranes find sanctuary there. The billionaire heiress who built the thriving resort on Hobby Island exclusively for crafters, Eloisa Hobby, is as much a mystery as she is a mentor. Those with troubles are invited in the aftermath of an emotional turmoil, and with help from the other crafters on the island Eloisa acts as a sounding board while she gently and unobtrusively guides the visitors toward healthy resolutions in their lives. Only a few receive the honor of a golden ticket. Luna, ever the pragmatist, is reeling in the wake of tragedy: she’s just moved with her fierce, opinionated teenage daughter Artemis to her mother’s house, after they lost their husband and father. But her mother, Jeanie, artistic and sensitive, has faced her own troubles recently, and her home may not be the stable sanctuary the three women so desperately need. When Jeanie receives one of the coveted tickets, inviting her and her family to Hobby Island, the blessing is one they can’t turn down, though both Luna and Artie remain skeptical of their eccentric host and benefactor. Together, the three of them will have to learn to trust one another again, accept help from those who love them, and embrace life—during a summer they’ll never forget.

Playboy Wyatt DeSalme is playing spy games—infiltrating tiny Bella Notte winery and using his highly developed senses of taste and smell to learn company secrets. But his most intoxicating discovery is the woman in charge…. Workaholic Kiara Romano lives for her family''s island vineyard, and she''s always been antiromance…but she''s positively drunk on Wyatt''s soulful eyes and electrifying touch. Their steamy trysts around Idyll Island are pure magic. But lust can''t outweigh trust…and Kiara''s about to learn the sobering truth.

A Twilight, Texas Novella Valentine''s Day can be a real disaster … even in a town like Twilight, Texas! These days, event planner Sesty Snow is no fan of hearts, flowers, or goo-goo eyes over dinner. She''s learned to be in control of her life and her emotions. Still, running Twilight''s annual Valentine''s Day bachelor auction is right up her alley—until her high school sweetheart zooms back into town. He''s still heart-stoppingly handsome, but it''s clear he hasn''t changed the daredevil ways that put the brakes on their first love. Injured NASCAR driver Josh Langtree isn''t up for being anyone''s sweetheart these days either. He''s just looking for a place to lick his wounds … until a misunderstanding lands him doing community service in Sesty''s auction. Soon he finds himself standing in front of hundreds of screaming women—wearing a tux and a smile. And then there''s Sesty—looking as tempting as ever. He says he''s changed, and the sparks between them are flying fast and furious, but can Sesty trust Josh to take the wheel and drive her into the future she never dreamed possible?

Get ready for one wild road trip in this sizzling enemies-to-lovers action/adventure romantic comedy! When Maddie Cooper''s impulsive twin Cassie disappears on a botched FBI art theft sting, the intense former Olympian storms onto the scene, ready to tear through anyone necessary to bring her sister home. That includes bulldozing her way into working the case with agent David Marshall—the arrogant, by-the-books G-man who sees adrenaline junkie Maddie as nothing more than a meddling sister likely to destroy his investigation. Maddie usually keeps her killer body, and guarded heart locked down tight, with no time for egotistical federal agents. Meanwhile, David thinks this protective sister has no business crashing his hunt into the dangerous criminal underworld Cassie''s gotten lost in. But as the unwilling partners traverse the backroads and seedy hideouts searching for Cassie and the purloined masterpieces, sparks as volatile as nitroglycerin ignite between them. Forced to rely on each other with lives at stake, resisting the attraction proves harder than making a clean getaway. Can Maddie bring her reckless twin home without killing the maddening agent first? And will love bloom between two very different people who ignite passion in each other?

Come join a meeting of the First Love Cookie Club! “On Christmas Eve, if you sleep with kismet cookies under your pillow and dream of your own true love, he will be your destiny.” Everyone in Twilight, TX knows that Christine Noble can mix up the most delectable concoctions and turn them into amazing Christmas cookies. And the whole town also knows she can’t seem to find the ingredients for finding true love. Then through the doors of her shops strides Eli Borden—the man she still thinks of as “the best kisser ever.” To her surprise, Eli asks her on a date…and to her greater surprise she accepts. Maybe it’s the mistletoe, or the season, or even the cookies…but suddenly something magical happens. But the dreams that Christine thought she’d given up on are suddenly coming true—and it all begins with another kiss Eli.

Subject: Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Scott Everly. Current Status: On vacation. Mostly. Mission: Keeping a sexy, smart-mouthed biologist out of trouble. Obstacle: Keeping himself out of trouble...and out of her bed! Semper Paratus. Always Prepared. It''s the Coast Guard motto. But Lieutenant Commander Scott Everly sure wasn''t prepared for the sight of red-hot marine biologist Jackie Birchard in her red-hot bikini. She''s wading in dangerous waters, and even if he''s off duty, Scott isn''t about to let this sassy little mermaid out of his sight.... With a major research project on the line, and a chance to prove herself, Jackie isn''t interested in anything resembling a romantic complication. Then again, isn''t raw, lusty sex--especially with a tasty specimen such as Scott--a basic human necessity? After all, the U.S. Coast Guard is always prepared...and ready for action, too!