Best Selling Books by Rhonda Nelson

There was no abduction, no trickery and certainly no rape between Hades and Persephone. There was only a misunderstanding, the laws of the Underworld, a lazy gardener and the conviction of a young woman in love with a god.

Sizzling Christmas Collection by Leslie Kelly, Tawny Weber, Cara Summers, Maureen Child, Sandra Hyatt, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Jennifer LaBreque, Rhonda Nelson, Joanne Rock, Karen Foley, Jill Shalvis & Julie Kenner.

Treasure hunter Bess Cantrell is used to picking through junk, looking for elusive gems that she can sell. Undiscovered antiques, rare finds...it''s her world. But then her shop is ransacked. Someone is looking for the \"Wicked\" Bible–a rare and valuable edition–and they''ll do anything to get it!

On A Snowy Christmas Night: After serving in the air force, cowboy Jesse McAllister has returned to the Montana countryside where he grew up. But the Sundance Dude Ranch just doesn''t feel like home anymore. That is, until Shea Monroe arrives for the holidays...and sends him into a tailspin. Desperate to escape her family, the ranch is sweet relief for a loner like Shea. But a ranch full of hot cowboys...what was she thinking?

Zora Anderson, the confident, hard-as-nails founder of Chicks in Charge, has a secret that could ruin her–her boyfriend refuses to sleep with her! At first she thought it was kind of sweet...

Take My Breath Away by Cara Summers FBI Agent Nicola Guthrie is on her first field assignment to find security expert–turned art thief, Gabe Wilder. She knows this is her big break. She has to get her man. And late one night, she does...not to mention a whole lot more! Who knew her traitorous body would respond so strongly to Gabe''s sensuous lips...his tall, strong body...and her own irresistible need? The Wild Card by Rhonda Nelson Former ranger Seth McCutcheon is a man of his word. Leave the military at the request of his dying mother? Check. Join the super elite Ranger Security? Sure. Provide a security detail at a high society wedding and go undercover as the wedding planner''s boyfriend? Uhh, well... But once Seth sets eyes on sexy Penelope Hart, he knows he''s a goner. If Penelope wants a fake fling, he''s her man. Especially if it comes with all the sensual benefits

The Risk–Taker All returned POW Gage Harper wants to do is forget. He certainly doesn''t want to tell the tale of his heroism to the tabloids. But one journalist is determined to get the inside scoop–and she''s the only girl Gage has never been able to resist. Hope Rawlings never took Gage''s romantic advances seriously growing up. After all, she was just his buddy, and a guy like Gage could have any girl he wanted. But now she needs his story to get her dream job in the city. And she''s willing to do anything to get it. The Rule–Breaker Ranger Eli Weston always does the right thing – even when it means defying orders. Now he''s back in town to help with a memorial in honor of his fallen military buddy. This time it''s not just about what''s right. It''s about ensuring that a secret never comes to light. A secret that only he and his friend''s ex–girlfriend know... Clothing designer Shelby Monroe has always felt an illicit something for Eli. But when the two find themselves working together to ensure the media never discover the truth about the town''s fallen hero, temptation unfurls...hot, wicked and irresistible. Northern Rebel Locate the explosive. Defuse or safely detonate it. It''s a job that takes cojones, and one wrong move could land marine demolitions expert Lars Reinhardt in the hurt locker...or in the morgue. But it takes a leave in Good Riddance, Alaska, for Lars to meet his greatest challenge yet. And he''ll need more than charm to disarm this stunning nurse... Delphie Reynolds has declared that emotionally unavailable dudes are the new no–no. And while she''s tempted to let Lars light her libido''s fuse, he''s off–limits – no matter how sexy, charming or freakin'' gorgeous he is. But Lars lives for a challenge, and he wants Delphie for the week.

The Cowboy Who Never Grew Up by Kimberly Raye Some wild boys never grow up. Party–boy and pro bull rider Pete Gunner is no exception. So when he''s approached by Wendy Darlington to represent a new clothing line, Pete is willing to sign...but only if she''ll let the bad girl in her come out to play for one night! Hooked by Julie Leto James Hooker and his ex, Allie Barrie, have spent years playing a game of break up and red–hot make up! But now Allie is back, and she''s playin'' for keeps. But is wickedly hot sex enough to put aside their turbulent past? Are they ready to fall...hook, line and sinker? The Equaliser by Rhonda Nelson For as long as he could remember, soldier Robin Sherwood wanted Marion Cross. Unfortunately, his childhood sweetheart considers herself way out of his league. But when she tells him about his rich friends reneging on their charity promises, Robin seizes his chance. Take from the rich, give to the poor...and show Marion that a rich–boy–turned–outlaw could be her ever after! God''s Gift To Women by Karen Foley When sculptor Lexi Adams sees the glorious body of Nikos Christakos, she knows she''s found inspiration. This sculpture will be the perfect man. But Nikos refuses to model for her and Lexi''s only choice is to take a hands–on approach – and commit his body to memory by touch! But can her sculpture of the perfect man take the place of a real one?

To some the Dd/lg/bbg dynamic is not one most would delve into . But how important is this dynamic? Join Rhonda Nelson as she jumps feet first into what it means to be a Daddy''s girl with various stories relating to this BDSM dynamic.

Opposites attract? Tough former military man Huck comes from the wrong side of the tracks, so he’s less than thrilled when his new assignment from Ranger Security is to babysit pampered heiress Sapphira Stravos.

Former Ranger Guy McCann has built a reputation for pulling off the impossible. There''s never been anyone who''s dared more, done more. . . . Still, he''s nervous when his former commander, Colonel Garrett, calls in his \"favor. \" The last two guys who paid ended up married! But that''s not about to happen to this Guy. . . .

The Ranger Will Forrester - former Army Ranger - has his work cut out for him when he meets Rhiannon Palmer, the most stubborn, flat-out sexy woman he''s ever encountered. Rhiannon''s on a desperate searchi 1/2 and Will is the key. Despite the incredible chemistry between them, he''s only the means to an end. Still, Will''s ex-army strategy is to get her right where he wants her. In his bed...for good! Hot-Blooded First Sergeant Chase McCormick isn''t a chauvinist. But he does believe that women have no place in combat zones. Why? Because men forget their training! Too bad gorgeous Elena de la Vega''s been sent to Chase''s remote outpost in northern Afghanistan. After they''d shared a sizzling one-night stand! Elena can handle herself. It''s Chase who needs to deal with his own wildly undisciplined sexual attraction to the woman!\"

Book 2 of the Ocean Series. The war between the Mer-People and the Elves is heating up. Alyssa is having mixed feelings for Ben, not wanting to betray her father but not wanting to go against her heart. Deception, Death, Betrayal leaves Alyssa with a heart as Turbulent as the Seas.

Three unsuspecting couples discover that being naughty is much, much nicer... No Mistletoe Required

Former ranger Griff Wicklow has just been assigned to protect a priceless diamond-encrusted bra. The stunning jeweller Jessalyn Rossi will be escorting the piece and things are about to get complicated! The attraction between them is immediate... and irresistible.

The Rebel by Rhonda Nelson Finn has never questioned his life''s purpose to serve and protect no matter how unorthodox the means. But since the unexpected deaths of his parents, he feels lost and alone. Until he runs into Sunny, the first girl he''d ever loved. Sunny''s now all woman, and very interested in fanning the banked flames between them into blistering adult heat! And his libido is definitely game Jump Start by Lisa Renee Jones A battlefield moment of clarity leads Sergeant Bobby Evans back to the Texas town he once fled. His new mission winning back the woman he wants, by any means necessary. Jennifer Jones spent seven years aching with the memory of Bobby''s blistering kisses and his sudden, silent departure. Now he''s back and looking to pick up where they left off naked and voracious. But Jen won''t get burned again, no matter how hot Bobby turned out. Two torrid weeks, then she''ll give him his marching orders...or not!

DIE WELLEN DER LUST von KENNER, JULIE Wenn Laci die Surfmeisterschaften auf Hawaii gewinnen will, darf sie dem Sportpromoter Taylor Dutton nicht zu nahe kommen! Sonst wird sie noch verdächtigt, ihren Startplatz nur durch Sex bekommen zu haben. Doch Taylor ist einfach zu verführerisch, um ihm lange zu widerstehen ... IN DER HITZE EINER SOMMERNACHT von KELLY, LESLIE \"Hallo Lauren.\" Beim Klassentreffen hört Lauren eine erotische Männerstimme hinter sich und dreht sie sich schockiert um. Ihr sexy Ex Seth Crowder! Vor zehn Jahren verschwand er spurlos. Warum kehrt er ausgerechnet jetzt, an diesem heißen Sommerwochenende zurück? HEIßER SOMMER IN DEN HIGHLANDS von NELSON, RHONDA Welch unwiderstehliche Rundungen! Auf seiner Wanderung durch die Highlands will der Schotte Ewan McKinnon zu sich selbst finden. Doch solange diese Amerikanerin mit dem prallen Po vor ihm läuft, kann er nur daran denken, wie es wohl wäre, wenn sie zueinander fänden ... EXKLUSIV FÜR DICH von WILDE, LORI Schlimm genug, dass Journalistin Olivia sich als Verlobte von Date-Blogger Nick Greer ausgeben muss. Alles nur, um ein Exklusiv-Interview mit dem derzeit heißesten Promipaar zu ergattern. Und jetzt muss sie mit ihrem Erzfeind auch noch das Bett teilen

Published simultaneously with the mass-market editions, this value-priced trade sized volume contains three original stories in the Harlequin Blaze series romance line. Includes \"The Mighty Quinns: Brody; Twin Temptation;\" and \"Letters from Home.\" Original.

The Renegade Rhonda Nelson Tanner Crawford is lethally sexy and, with his hair-trigger temper and lady-charmer ways, he''s no stranger to trouble. But now Mia Hawthorne, the only woman who ever rocked his world, just tumbled back into his life. As a client he must protect! The Heat Is On Jill Shalvis Bella Manchelli''s deliciously exhausted from last night''s sizzling one-night stand, when she finds a dead body at her back door! Then that scrumptious stranger from last night is at her front door...and he''s wearing a badge. Police Officer Jacob Madden is all about duty. Can duty and smoking-hot sex blend for a while? Definitely! Until Jacob discovers that guys Bella dates turn up dead...

Love isn''t always going to be perfect. It''s not a fairytale or a storybook, and it doesn''t always come easy. Love is overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on, and never letting go. It is a short word, easy to spell, difficult to define, and impossible to live without. Love is accepting all the complexities and simplicities. Love is work, but most of all, Love is realizing that every hour, minute, and second was worth it because you did it together.

The Ranger by Rhonda Nelson Will Forrester, elite member of Ranger Security, has his work cut out for him. Especially when he meets Rhiannon Palmer. She''s the most bull–headed, mouthy, sexy woman he''s ever encountered. But Rhiannon''s on a desperate search, and Will is the key. Despite the chemistry between them, he is only the means to an end for her. But Will knows a thing or two about strategy, so before long, he''ll have her right where he wants her. In his bed, for good! Taken Beyond Temptation by Cara Summers Jillian Brightman has always dreamed of being swept away and seduced by a mysterious stranger. But the resort she owns keeps her too busy to indulge in any kind of fantasy. Until Jack Ryan comes along. He''s the perfect man for a one–time indulgenceor so Jillian thinks. Jack is fulfilling cravings she never dreamed she had. Could this be more than a fling? It might be –– if Jack was actually the man he said he was

Hot Island Nights by Sarah Mayberry Elizabeth Mason didn''t intend to abandon her very proper life. But that''s the best way to find her true self. Nathan Jones is so tempting he could be the ideal candidate to help this good girl be very bad! Sure enough, thanks to Nathan, Elizabeth is living all her sensual fantasies. But suddenly this feels more like a real relationship than some fun in the sun. Luckily, there''s a cure for too much commitment more wickedness! The Renegade by Rhonda Nelson Tanner Crawford is lethally sexy. With his hair–trigger temper, smart–ass mouth and lady–charmer ways, he''s no stranger to trouble. But Mia Hawthorne the only woman who ever rocked his world just tumbled back into his life. When Mia sees Tanner, her carefully ordered world screeches to a halt. It starts right up again though – in his bed! Sex with Tanner is still incredible. But he''s a bad boy destined to break her heart once more. Unless this time, she''s the one who walks away. If she can

Will Forrester – former Army Ranger – has his work cut out for him when he meets Rhiannon Palmer, the most stubborn, flat-out sexy woman he''s ever encountered. Rhiannon''s on a desperate search and Will is the key.

Real Men Wear Plaid! by Rhonda Nelson (features 3 stories) The Wanderer – Ewan MacKinnon and Gemma meet on a hiking trek through Scotland and have wildly creative sex along the way. But at the trail''s end, will their journey be over too? The Warrior – Proud Cam MacKinnon is king of his castle. But he gives up all semblance of control when Summer shows up. One weekend of uninhibited sex should be plenty...shouldn''t it? The Wayfarer – Heart–stoppingly sexy Alec MacKinnon is honourable to a fault. But when Isla falls into his arms, what''s he to do? Mine Until Morning by Samantha Hunter Tessa Rose is intoxicating to bodyguard Jonas Berringer. But Jonas has nothing to offer Tessa, not after a moment of lost focus costs him his sight. Though when Tessa and Jonas find themselves alone during a blackout, they discover endless temptations in the dark. Until morning, they''ll just have to trust their other heightened senses to see...

It Must Have Been The Mistletoe (featuring 3 stories) When She was Naughty by Kate Hoffmann Researcher Alison Cole and Dr Drew Phillips are making beautifully naughty music together. Is it a temporary sizzling interlude...or can they play together for life? Cole for Christmas by Rhonda Nelson When Layla Cole and Bryant Bishop run into each other again, their passion melts the snow. It''s a brief yet scorching affair until Bryant realises that all he wants for Christmas is Layla every year! A Babe in Toyland by Tawny Weber Rita Mae Cole and Tyler Ramsey hail from feuding families. Be together? Impossible. But the incredible sex between them says otherwise... I’ll Be Yours for Christmas by Samantha Hunter From the time they were kids Reece Winston has tormented and teased Abby Harper. But when Abby sees Reece again after years apart, she’s unexpectedly struck by the need to play a much more adult kind of game... Abby decides that what she really wants for Christmas is Reece. But as Abby and Reece explore their naughty lists, they begin to realise that nothing is quite as easy as it seems!

When high level Dani first helped the low level Carter, she had no idea how far they would delve into the depths of love, passion, and sexual delights. Will an online romance turns into real life heat? And how far down the rabbit hole are they willing to go to consummate that passion?

A man who seemingly lost everything learns that you can always go home again.

Final Score — Nancy Warren The last man holding out is tantalisingly hot firefighter Dylan Cross — also known as Mr June in the firefighter calendar. But while Dylan will risk his life without a moment''s thought, he would never risk his bachelorhood... Dylan made a deal to help Cassie Price renovate her new home. But having mouthwatering Mr June fixing up her place is more temptation than Cassie can resist...and if she''s not careful, she''ll find herself playing for keeps! The Keeper — Rhonda Nelson A thief has been breaking into pastry chef Mariette Levine''s shop. The only thing taken? Organic butter. But one night, Mariette is attacked, and Ranger Security assigns agent Jackson Martin to guard their favourite chef — closely! Unfortunately, Jackson also makes Mariette''s reserve melt faster than... er, butter. Which is bad. In a very, very good way. Has Mariette discovered the recipe for delectable disaster, or is this tasty bodyguard someone she''ll need to keep on her menu for good?

These guys have it all – in battle and in the bedroom... Friendly Fire Injured on a black-ops mission, Cord Madden is furious at the world. Then Lexi McGowen reappears in his life to nurse him back to health. She’s about to reveal a whole new world to him, one touch at a time...

To some the Dd/lg/bbg dynamic is not one most would delve into . But how important is this dynamic? Join Rhonda Nelson as she jumps feet first into what it means to be a Daddy''s girl with various stories relating to this BDSM dynamic.

The equalizer: \"For as long as he could remember, soldier Robin Sherwood wanted Marion Cross. Unfortunately, his sexy childhood sweetheart considers herself way out of his league. But when she tells him about his rich friends reneging on their charity promises, Robin seizes the chance to prove himself. Take from the rich. Give to the poor. And show Marion that a rich-boy-turned-outlaw can be her hottie-ever-after\"--Publisher.

When She Was Naughty...

The Rule-Breaker: Ranger Eli Weston is back in town to help with a memorial in honour of his fallen military buddy. But he''s also there to ensure that a secret only he and his friend''s ex-girlfriend know, isn''t exposed. When Shelby Monroe and Eli find themselves working together to protect the truth about the town''s fallen hero, irresistible temptation unfurls. How far can they bend the rules before they break?

A collection of short stories about the love and joy of the season with a little naughty mixed in... The true story of Mrs.Claus, A story about lost loves, and another about hooking up with old High School friends..The list goes on and on. Come share the season with breakout artist Rhonda Nelson as she spins her tales of love, joy, and the naughty season that is Christmas!

Opposites attract? Tough former military man Huck comes from the wrong side of the tracks, so hes less than thrilled when his new assignment from Ranger Security is to babysit pampered heiress Sapphira Stravos. Thanks to a series of threatening letters, Sapphira is having her style seriously cramped and Huck knows shes looking for the first opportunity to lose her new bodyguard. However, devastatingly handsome Huck always does his duty and never backs down. Could the pair have met their match? A seriously sensual, scorching-hot encounter seems the perfect way to find out