New Releases by Lori Wilde

How do you spell disaster? For former army captain Boone Toliver, it’s his sister’s wedding to a man she hardly knows, and he’ll die before he lets that happen. Boone has five days to get from Montana to Florida with an injured leg. And his only option is hitching a ride with his free-spirited neighbor, hairstylist Tara Duvall—whose body makes his mouth water and his libido burn. With each passing mile, the magnetic pull between them grows stronger, and Boone’s trademark control is slipping away. But when his sex drive takes the wheel, will he be able to stop the wedding in time?

It''s cold outside, but these guys are roaring hot... Christmas Kisses by Lori Wilde Santa''s been arrested for arson? Defense attorney Alana O''Hara won''t let holiday-hating sergeant Noah Briscoe ruin Christmas. She''ll save Santa and find Noah''s Christmas spirit...even if it means more than just kisses under the mistletoe! Baring It All by Kathleen O''Reilly After being rescued from a fire by paramedic Eric Marshall, Chloe Skidmore has amnesia. She''s forgotten her past, her hurt--and Eric. But as the spark between them reignites, there''s still a teeny problem...Chloe''s wedding ring! A Hot December Night by Candace Havens Assistant Fire Chief Jason Turner wasn''t expecting to have his head turned by party planner Kristen Lovejoy. Especially at Christmas. But when chemistry takes over, things get out of control...and this is one blaze Jason won''t be able to put out!

Welcome back to Jubilee, Texas, where New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde romantically pairs a beautifully princess with Texas royalty: a rugged, totally hot, real-live cowboy! Wilde’s Jubilee novels celebrate homespun, small-town love—a treat for readers of the contemporary romance fiction of Sherryl Woods, Susan Wiggs and Susan Mallery—and her sexy cowboy heroes are sure to make Linda Lael Miller fans swoon. Nobody can resist these handsome, muscular, outdoorsy American icons, especially not the royal runaway bride in The Cowboy and the Princess, who unexpectedly finds her heart’s true desire in blue jeans smack-dab in the middle of America’s Southwest. You won’t want to miss the fireworks when these two worlds romantically collide!

Bestselling author Wilde ("The First Love Cookie Club") starts a new series set in Jubilee, Texas--a town full of horses, cowboys, and more romance than readers can shake a stick at. Original.

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!

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.” It’s Christmas time at the Horny Toad Tavern, located in the heart of Twilight, TX. Elvis is on the jukebox, the lights twinkle outside…and inside, Raylene Pringle is wondering if it’s going to be another “Blue Christmas” without her true love, Earl. But things are about to change—because ‘tis the season for unexpected romance and a surprise mother/daughter reunion…reminding Raylene that you should never disbelieve the legend of the kismet cookies! And don’t miss The Christmas Cookie Chronicles: Christine available December 13th, from Avon Impulse and The Christmas Cookie Chronicles: Carrie on sale now.

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.

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.

Fans of Susan Wiggs, Susan Mallery, Sherryl Woods, and Debbie Macomber are sure to be drawn to The True Love Quilting Club—the second book in Lori Wilde’s Twilight, Texas, series. Filled with heartwarming stories and beautifully layered characters, The True Love Quilting Club is a true delight from the RITA nominated, Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award winning author.

The first book in Lori Wilde’s new series set in small-town Twilight, Texas, The Sweethearts’ Knitting Club is the story of Flynn McGregor, a young woman who’s always done exactly what her friends, family, and fellow knitters have told her to do—until Jesse Calloway, her bad-boy high school sweetheart, roars back into town.

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

Eros Vacations presents castles, Shakespeare...and sizzlin'' sex! Live it up--literary style! Guests are whisked away to Great Britain for two weeks of luxury adventure, history and plenty of naughty possibilities! Whether it''s an illicit tower tryst, a romantic boat ride or even some hot dungeon action, your pleasure is our concern.... But both executive assistant Roxie Stanley and undercover security agent Dougal Lockhart have their own motives for this vacation. Except that sex--mind-meltingly great sex--is the only thing either can think about. It''s forbidden. It''s tantalizingly irresistible. And they''re losing control...over and over and over!

Comic-book heroine Angelina Avenger battles dastardly criminals and alien invasions. But her creator Marlie Montague''s life isn''t as exciting...until Marlie opens the front door and finds the business end of a pistol pointed right at her. Her plan: to channel Angelina fast! Recruiting her new next-door neighbor, who looks like a rock-hard action hero, couldn''t hurt either... The last thing Navy secret agent Joel Hunter expected on this surveillance gig was a luscious brunette bursting through his window. Now he and Marlie are blowing the doors off a full-blown conspiracy with more double agents than a Bond flick. But in between shootouts and squealing tires, the mystery that is Marlie is making Joel''s heart go thump thump thump. Is she a femme fatale or an endearing bookworm? And how does she leave him both shaken and stirred?

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.

This is Your Mission and You Must Accept It... PR specialist Cassie Cooper loves the adrenaline rush of a well-planned party. And the masquerade ball at the museum is her best yet. But one minute she''s chatting with a mummy, and the next a legendary amulet is stolen practically from under her nose. There are times when a woman''s gotta do what a woman''s gotta do. To find the artifact and save her job, Cassie turns to her nemesis: Dr. Harrison Standish. Standoffish, as she likes to call him. Or Your Chance for Love Will Self-Destruct In Seventy-Two Hours! Archaeologist Harrison has all the intensity of Indiana Jones, but his no-need-for-romance attitude could use some adjustment. Who knew it would happen while he and Cassie are chasing leads, dodging bad guys, and racing against the clock? Just when he needs his full attention on their mission, he''s having the damnedest time keeping his mind-and his hands-off her. They still have a shot at recovering the amulet, but when it comes to Cassie, Harrison''s already a goner.

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

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?

Sexy, Single and Searching Devil in a blue dress… Thanks to her conniving great-aunts, shyCammie Jo Lockhart has won a trip to Alaska tomeet the bachelor of her dreams. Only problem—shedoesn''t think she''s adventurous enough to tame thelocal “wildlife.” Until she receives a special charm andbecomes glamour gal Camryn Josephine—a femmefatale who is more than ready to show local playboypilot Mack McCaulley that he''s met his match! Eager, Eligible and Alaskan Did you say hot sex?Thanks to a shipboard hypnotist, those very words transformprim-and-proper heiress Sarah Stanhope into Sexy Sadie thestripper. Easygoing Jake Gerard has no idea what he''swalked into when he rescues a boa-clad woman from a mandressed as Pepe Le Pew. But as the feathers fly and passionsignite, this very eligible bachelor vows to show Sadie hewants more than just hot sex…but marriage, as well!

Born on Valentine''s Day in Valentine, Texas, Rachael Henderson has always been the poster child for all things romantic, until she finds herself jilted at the altar and launches a campaign to destroy the town''s reputation as the \"Romance Capitol of the USA,\" a campaign that brings her face to face with her childhood crush, Sheriff Brody Carlton.

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

Katie Winfield is pretty, privileged...and a completedisaster when it comes to the male species. Recentlyshe accidentally-on-purpose had sex with her sister''ssoon-to-be ex-boyfriend, Liam. In a closet. At a Ladies''League function, no less! Determined to take charge of her romanticlife, Katie accepts an invitation to join M&B--and draws a very naughty dare. ChoosingLiam as her willing, if unwitting, accompliceis easy, since she''s still totally hot for himand the feeling is mutual. So why share hermotives for their steamy sexcapades?Problem is, Katie''s not the only one witha shocking secret life....

Angels and Outlaws by Lori Wilde released on Dec 27, 2005 is available now for purchase.

A decade ago Morgan Shaw married Adam, a workaholic Wall Street banker. Now looking back she concludes he is married to his job. Still they agree to go on a special anniversary second honeymoon to France until his job forces him to cancel the trip. At the end of her rope, Morgan decides to go alone leaving a stunned Adam left behind in New York. Her objective is to find the missing White Star amulet in which she has the box that once contained it.

Abby Archer always thought of herself as repressed. But there was once the ultimate bad boy who Abby once turned on and turned down. Now Durango Creed''s itinerary is to rock Abby''s world and do that by having a sexual encounter with him.

Racing Against the Clock by Lori Wilde released on Sep 24, 2004 is available now for purchase.

Duets 2-In-1 by Bonnie Tucker\Lori Wilde released on Mar 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.