Secrets Volumes Books

A Lady's Quest by Bonnie Hamre In A Lady's Quest, author Bonnie Hamre brings you a London historical where Lady Antonia Blair-Sutworth searches for a lover in a way that is sure to shock and please the reader. The Spinner's Dream by Alice Gaines The Spinner's Dream weaves a seductive fantasy that will leave every woman wishing for her own private love slave, desperate and running for his life. The Gift by Jeanie LeGendre With The Gift you are immersed in the historic tale of exotic seduction and bondage of a concubine's surrender to the Sultan's desires. The Proposal by Ivy Landon Take a read on the wild side of love. The Proposal will taunt you, tease you, and shock you. A contemporary erotica for the adventurous woman.

SURROGRATE LOVER by Doreen DeSalvo This is a contemporary tale of lust and love. He’s a surrogate sex therapist who has all the answers and control. He thought he’d seen and done it all, but he’d never met Sarah. SNOWBOUND by Bonnie Hamre A delicious sensuous regency tale. In Snowbound, the marriage shy Earl of Howden is teased and tortured by his own desires and finds there is a woman who can equal his overpowering sensuality. ROAKE’S PRISONER by Angela Knight Step into the future with Roarke’s Prisoner. Elise, a starship captain, remembers the eager animal submission she’d known before at her captor’s hand and she refuses to become his toy again. However, she has no idea of the delights he’s planned for her this time. SAVAGE GARDEN by Susan Paul This is the story of Raine’s Capture by a mysterious and dangerous revolutionary leader in Mexico. At first her only concern is survival, but she quickly finds lush erotic nights in her captor’s arms.

Blood and Kisses by Angela Knight-Blood and Kisses takes you into the future where vampires have their uses. The vampire assassin, Tagliar, is after the lovely Beryl St. Cloud. Her only hope lies with Decker, a vampire and ex-mercenary. Broke, she must use herself as payment for his services. Will his seductive powers overtake her very soul? The Barbarian by Ann Jacobs-Lady Brianna resists being taken in The Barbarian. She and her castle are a reward from the king, but she vows not to surrender to the barbaric Giles, Earl of Harrow. He must use sexual arts learned in the infidels' harem to conquer his bride. Lust and love come together in this story. A word of caution-not for the fait of heart. Love Undercover by B.J. McCall-In Love Undercover, police lieutenant Amada Forbes finds herself in a sting operation at a strip joint. While she performs on stage, Detective"Cowboy" Cooper, as a bouncer, gets to watch. Though he excites her, she must fight the temptation to surrender to the passion. The Spy Who Loved

The Love Slave by Emma Holly The Love Slave is a woman's ultimate fantasy. For one year, Princess Lily will be attended to by three delicious men of her choice. While she delights in playing with the first two, it's the reluctant Grae, with his powerful chest, black eyes and hair, which stir her desires. Enslaved by Desiree’ Lindsey Lady Crystal Halverton's is in turmoil in Enslaved. Lord Nicholas Summer's airs of danger, dark passions, and irresistible charm have brought her long-hidden desires to the surface. Will he give her the one thing she desires before it's too late? The Bodyguard by Susan Paul & Betsy Morgan Kaki York is The Bodyguard. Watching the wild, erotic romps of her client's sexual conquests on the security cameras is getting to her and her partner, the ruggedly handsome James Kulick.Can she resist his insistent desire to have her? An Act of Love by Jeanie Cesarini In An Act of Love, Shelby Moran's past haunts her and left her terrified of sex. International film star Jason Gage is hired to

B.J. McCall - Alias Smith & Jones-Meredith Collins finds herself stranded overnight at the airport. A handsome stranger by the name of Smith offers her sanctuary for the evening and she finds those mesmerizing, green-flecked eyes hard to resist. Are they to be just two ships passing in the night? Shannon Hollis - Strictly Business - Elizabeth Forrester is Strictly Business. It's tough enough for a woman to make it to the top in the corporate world. Garret Hill, the most beautiful man in Silicon Valley, has to come along and stir up Elizabeth's wildest fantasies. Dare she give in to both their desires? Chevon Gael - Insatiable - Tells the tail of one man's obession. Marcus Remington photgraphs beautiful models for a living, but it's Ashley Fraser, a young corporate exec having some glamour shots done, who has stolen his heart. It's up to Marcus to help her discover her inner sexual self. Sandy Tetzlaff - Beneath Two Moons-Ready for a very wild romp? Step into the future and find Conor, rough and masculine li

Love’s Prisoner by Mary Janice Davidson Trapped in an elevator, Jeannie Lawrence became Love's Prisoner when she experienced unwilling rapture at Michael Windham's Hands. She never expected the devilishly handsome man to show back up in her life- or turn out to be a werewolf! Will she accept her destiny to be his mate? To My Readers:I’ve always been intrigued by good guys who have to do bad, and werewolves are prime examples of that. It’s tough to be a sensitive, 21st century guy when you turn furry, howl at the moon, and crave raw meat once a month. It’s even worse if you’re in love with someone who not only thinks you’re delusional, but at times actively despises you. Stick two people like this in an elevator, add one power outage, and watch the sparks fly… I hope you’ll email me or visit my website to tell me what you thought about Love’s Prisoner. I love to hear from my readers, and I like getting suggestions on what you think I should write next. The Canadate for the Kiss by Angela Knight On the trail of a hot story, reporter Dana Ivory stumbles onto a more amazing one-a sexy, secret agent who happens to be a vampire. She wants her story but Gabriel Archer believes she's A Canadate for the Kiss! To My Readers:I was watching James Bond do something impossible in one of his movies when I thought, “This would be a lot more believable if he was a vampire.” And just like that, this story was born. Thanks to Alexandria Kendall for letting me play in her Secrets sandbox with my handcuffs and handsome hunks. And thanks to the readers who said, “When are you going to do another vampire story?” The Education of Miss Felicity Wells by Alice Gaines The Education of Miss Felicity Wells covers how to satisfy her soon-to-be husband but she needs a teacher. Dr. Marcus Slade, an experienced lover, agrees to take her on as a student, but can he stop short of taking her completely. To My Readers:At a time when all is forbidden, all will be desired… Flint's Fuse by Sandy Fraser In FLINT'S FUSE, Dana Madison's father has her "kidnapped" for her own safety. Flint, the tall, dark and dangerous mercenary, is hired for the job. But just which one is the prisoner- Dana will try anything to get away. To My Readers: Change time and place, past to future, city to desert, Earth to the stars. One constant endures: the fiery passion of a man and a woman. Lose yourself in the fantasy.

Angela Knight- Kissing the Hunter Navy Seal Logan McLean hunts the vampires who murdered his wife. Virginia Hart is a sexy vampire searching for her lost soul mate only to find him in a mind determined to kill her. In KISSING THE HUNTER, she must convince him all vampires aren't created equally -- hunting her won't save his soul, only loving her will. To My Readers:There’s something about a handsome, deadly warrior determined to do his duty no matter what. The idea of being in the sights of a man like that is almost as intriguing as it is terrifying. Most of us know we’d never be able to handle it — but what if we could? Wouldn’t it be fun to try? This story is dedicated to my fellow “S.P.s” at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/angelaknight, who’ve been waiting for it with great impatience for the past year. I teased them unmercifully with excerpts and basked in their enthusiasm. Now they finally get to read the whole thing. I just hope it lives up to their expectations — and yours. Julia Wells- Amelia's Innocence Captain Quentin Hawke won the right to take Amelia's Innocence. She did not know her father bet her in a card game, so honor demands a compromise --Three days of erotic foreplay, leaving her virginity and future intact. Can Quentin resist this irresistible maiden? To My Readers: Step back in time with me to an age of tall ships and high adventure. Watch closely as a maiden boards a ship by dark of night — a maiden whose future was just bartered away in a reckless game of chance. Learn her fate as we set sail aboard the Soul-Catcher. Jade Lawless - The Woman of His Dreams From the day artist Gray Avonaco moves in next door, Joanna Morgan is plagued by provocative dreams. But what she believes is unrequited lust, Gray sees as another chance to be with the women he loves. He must persuade her that even death can't stop true love-- before he loses The Woman of His Dreams forever. To My Readers: I hope you enjoy my fantasy tale of two lovers parted by death and reunited again in the present. Although they exist in my heart, the characters are in reality fictional and are not based on anyone living or dead. In my story I made a creative choice not to use birth control. In real life I strongly advocate safe sex. Kathryn Anne Dubois - Surrender In SURRENDER, free-spirited Lady Johanna wants no part of the binding strictures society imposes with her marriage to the powerful Duke of Chandlemare. She doesn't know the dark Duke intends more than a conventional marriage -- he wants sensual adventure, sexual satisfaction, and ultimately, her surrender. To My Readers: In this complex, faced paced world, what a delight it is to escape into delicious fantasy. No less delicious is the writing of it. I hope you adore Nicholas as much as I do. And I hope you’d like to be Johanna… for just one night, by embracing the story. As a debut writer with Red Sage, I would love to hear from you!

Mary Janice Davidson - Jared's Wolf Jared Rocke will do anything avenge his sister’s death, even believe in werewolves. What he doesn’t believe is that he’s attracted to Moira Wolfbauer, the she-wolf sworn to protect her pack. In Jared’s Wolf, two enemies must join forces to stop a killer while learning that love defies all boundaries--even those between species. To My Readers: When I wrote Love’s Prisoner for Secrets VI and introduced Michael and Jeannie Wyndham, I was overwhelmed by your response. All your wonderful letters and phone calls boiled down to one request: more Wyndham werewolves! Your wish is my command. I hope you like Moira and Jared as much as you liked Jeannie and Michael. Liz Maverick - Kiss or Kill In this post apocalyptic world, Camille Kazinsky’s military career rides on her ability to make a choice--whether the robo called Meat should live or die. Meat’s future depends on proving he’s human enough to live, man enough . . . Should Camille Kiss or Kill this man/machine that makes her feel like a woman? To My Readers: He’s part man, part machine, and his life’s on the line. She’s the woman who must decide his fate. How would you try to figure out if a man…was man enough? Alice Gaines - My Champion, My Love My Champion, My Love tells the tale of Celeste Broder, a woman committed for a sexy appetite that is tolerated in the men, but not the women of her time. She desperately needs a champion, and finds one in mayor Robert Albright. If she can convince him her freedom will mean a chance to indulge their appetites together. To My Readers: Passion isn’t only for the young, and good guys don't always finish last. Jeanie Cesarini -Taming Kate When Kathryn Roman inherits a legal brothel, she refuses to trade her high-powered career in Manhattan for a life in the wild, Wild West. Little does this city girl know that the town of Love, Nevada wants her to be their new madam so they’ve charged Trey Holliday, one very dominant cowboy, with Taming Kate. To My Readers: I was in the mood for a cowboy and since this cowboy would be my very first…Secrets provides the perfect place to explore my mood, a place where stories indulge sensual fantasies and deep dark desires. So, dearest reader, hop on for a red-hot ride west, to a town called Love where just about anything can happen…and does.

Kathryn Anne Dubois - Wild For You When rich, and very spoiled, college intern, Georgie, gets lost and is captured by the elusive Wildman of the Congo; she soon discovers that this terrifying specimen of male virility has never seen a woman. Oh, the research possibilities are endless! Until he tells her, without the words that he doesn't yet possess, that he has research ideas of his own. To My Readers: Ever fantasize about being kidnapped and held captive by a modern day Tarzan? I have. Which is why I had so much fun writing this story. An implausible premise some might say? You bet. Which only doubled the fantasy for me as I hope it does for you. Enjoy! Kimberly Dean - Wanted FBI Special Agent Jeff Reno wants Danielle Carver. There’s her body, brains – and that nasty charge of treason on her head. Unable to clear her name, Dani goes on the run, but the sexy Fed is hot on her trail. What will he do once he catches her? And why is the idea so tempting? To My Readers: The thrill of the chase awaits. Enjoy! Lisa Marie Rice - Secluded Nicholas Lee had to claw his way to the top. His wealth and power come with a price - his enemies will kill anyone he loves. When Isabelle Summerby steals his heart, Nicholas secludes her in his underground palace to live a lifetime of desire in only a few days. To My Readers: Nicholas Lee walks on the dark side and always walks alone. By choice and by necessity. Anyone he loves would be destroyed by his enemies. Luckily he’s never loved anyone—until now. When Nicholas loses his heart to beautiful, gentle Isabelle Summersby, he will allow himself only a week with her. One week of bliss and then they must part. Any longer and Isabelle will die. But what if Isabelle wants more? Bonnie Hamre - Flights of Fancy Chloe has taught others to see the realities of life but she’s never shared the intimate world of her sensual yearnings. Given the chance, will she be woman enough to fulfill her most secret erotic fantasy? Join her as she ventures into her Flights of Fantasy…. To My Readers: I am thrilled to be back in a Red Sage collection! Since my first two Regency novellas in Secrets 1 and 2, the collections have generated fantastic reader appeal and I have to tell you, I’m impressed. I hope you’ll enjoy this story about a stressed-out, seen-it-all contemporary woman with a very specific fantasy, and a determined, no-holds-barred man…

Kathryn Anne Dubois -The Sacrifice Lady Anastasia Bedovier is three days from taking her vows as a Nun. Before she denies her sensuality forever, she wants to experience pleasure. Count Maxwell, the infamous Lord of Pleasure, who is known for his mastery of dark, sexual secrets, is the perfect man to initiate her into erotic delight. But can they forget the intense passion that still inflames them? To My Readers: The Sacrifice is truly my most naughty tale to date so be forewarned… ’Tis not for the faint of heart! But the wicked Count Maxwell made me do it. Caught under his wicked spell, I was compelled to write his story. In my first story in Red Sage I invited you to enjoy the chase, in my second to enjoy the capture, and in this to enjoy the forbidden. Dominique Sinclair - Private Eyes When a mystery man captivates private investigator Nicolla Black during a stakeout, she discovers that her no-seduction rule is bending under the pressure of long denied passion. She agrees to an erotic seduction, but he demands her total surrender. To My Readers: Come take my hand, allow me to lead you into private investigator Niccola Black’s story, where passions are heightened by anonymity and she is thrust onto an erotic playing field with a powerful man she knows only as Gray… Bonnie Hamre -The Ruination of Lady Jane To avoid her upcoming marriage to a man more than twice her age, Lady Jane Ponsonby-Maitland flees straight into the arms of Havyn Attercliffe. When she begs him to ruin her rather than turn her over to her odious fiancé, he can’t refuse. But when their lust is sated, will the Lady now be willing to wed? To My Readers: What a pleasure to be in the tenth collection with another Regency-era tale of passion and propriety. The dictionary defines ruination as “destruction achieved by wrecking something,” but oh my, how splendidly satisfying when accomplished by an expert in the sensual arts. Enjoy! Jeanie Cesarini - Code Name: Kiss Agent Lily Justiss is on an official mission to defend her country against terrorists—-a mission that requires giving up her virginity as a sex slave. But as her master takes possession of her body, only desire for Seth Blackthorn, her commanding officer, fuels her mind. Now all Seth can think about is Lily’s safety . . . and making his own. To My Readers: With all the events unfolding in the world right now, I wanted a little hope that good will triumph in the end. That desire inspired my muse and brought Lily and Seth’s story to life. Code Name: Kiss allows fantasy to thrive under some very tough conditions and proves love can grow even when people must make hard choices about what’s most important in life… “Peace on earth and good will toward all men.

Angela Knight - Wake Me Wake Me – When Chloe Hart receives a sexy painting of a sleeping knight, she plunges into an erotic version of Sleeping Beauty. Radolf of Varik has been trapped in the painting since being cursed by a witch centuries ago. His only hope is to visit the dreams of women and make one of them fall in love with him so she can free him with a kiss. But love isn’t that easy – and the witch has no intention of letting him go... To My Readers: To me, there’s nothing as much fun as taking a standard plot and turning it sideways and inside out. Fairy tales are perfect for that. “Wake Me” is my take on “Sleeping Beauty” – only in this one, the guy is the one asleep. And I can assure you, Walt Disney will not be making a movie out of this version any time soon… Jess Michaels - Ancient Pleasures Isabella Winslow is obsessed with finding out what caused her late husband’s death. But when she finds herself trapped in the tomb of an Egyptian concubine with a sexy American raider, succumbing to the mummy’s sensual curse takes over. But is their love an erotic trick of the tomb, or could it last for all time? To My Readers: A Victorian woman searching for the truth, an American tomb raider looking for treasure, and a tomb with a sensual curse. The Egyptians never had pleasure this potent… Kimberly Dean – Manhunt Framed for murder. With the law hot on his trail, "bad cop" Michael Tucker takes hostage the one woman who can clear his name. Evidence has turned Taryn Swanson against him, but the attraction between them is still strong. Soon, Tucker resorts to unconventional, yet effective methods of persuasion to change the sexy ADA's mind. To My Readers: Those of you who read my story Wanted in Secrets Volume 9 must be thinking that I’ve got fugitives on the brain. Well, you’re right. When I finished Wanted, questions kept running through my head. What if I turned everything around? What if this time, instead of a bad girl/good boy combination, it was the opposite? What if instead of one hunter, the whole world was after him? And what if nobody—absolutely nobody—was running? The answer to all my questions was Manhunt. I hope you enjoy it. Jennifer Probst - Masquerade A masquerade ball in a luxurious Italian villa sets the stage for this hot romance with a masked stranger and a woman who has spent years hiding her sexuality. Hailey Ashton makes a bargain with the eccentric Ciro Demitris, determined to free herself from her sexual restrictions. Four nights of erotic pleasures without revealing her identity. A chance to explore her secret desires without the fear of unmasking. Until love changes all the stakes... To My Readers: A masquerade ball in a luxurious Italian villa sets the stage for this hot romance with a masked stranger and a woman who has spent years hiding her sexuality. Hailey Ashton makes a bargain with the eccentric Ciro Demitris, determined to free herself from her sexual restrictions. Four nights of erotic pleasures without revealing her identity. A chance to explore her secret desires without the fear of unmasking. Until love changes all the stakes.

Saskia Walker - Summer Lightning Sculptress Sally Richards is in heaven spending an idyllic getaway on a secluded cove, and then she spots a gorgeous Adonis walking naked on the beach. What more inspiration does a girl need? When Julian Keswick finds an attractive woman shacked up in his cove, it's his manly duty to check her out. But what will Julian do when he finds that she’s secretly been using him as a model? To My Readers: Picture this: you’re totally alone and enjoying the summer sun on an isolated beach. What would make it even better for you—seeing a gorgeous hunk walking naked in the waves? And if he arrived at your door in the middle of a storm, offering to help you out of a fix? Well, what’s a girl to do… Jess Michaels - Aphrodite's Passion When Selena Kelsey flees Victorian London just before her evil stepchildren can institutionalize her for hysteria, Gavin Fletcher is asked to bring her back home. Feeling beholden to the family, he agrees. But when he finds her living on the island of Cyprus with a group who worship Aphrodite (the Greek goddess of sensuality and sex), his need to have her begins to block out every other impulse, including duty and even personal safety. To My Readers: When I read about the ancient cults who worshipped the goddess Aphrodite, I knew immediately that there was an erotic, romantic story there. I hope you enjoy Gavin and Selena’s journey through passion, duty and ultimately, love. For Michael, who is everything I ever wanted, and everything I never knew I needed. Leigh Wyndfield - White Heat Raine has spent the last few years avenging her murdered team, but the cost has been high. She’s hiding in an icehouse in the middle of nowhere from one of the scariest men in the universes. Walker escapes from a burning prison, staggering to safety. Imagine their surprise when they find out they have the same man to blame for their miseries. Passion, revenge and love are in their future. To My Readers: On an ice planet in the middle of nowhere, two loners who never should have met find each other. One has decided to stop running. The other has just started… Dominique Sinclair - Good Girl Gone Bad Raised a good girl, Reagan’s dreams are finally within reach. First she needs a topic for a four-segment article. Setting out to do research, nothing could have prepared Reagan for Luke, or his offer to teach her everything she needs to know about sex. Fighting the inner good girl, Reagan explores being bad under Luke’s guidance. Licentious pleasures, forbidden desires… inspiring the best writing she’s ever done. Only now women across America are reading about Reagan and Luke’s encounters. And he has no idea… To My Readers: When a man comes along who makes you want, makes you crave… When a man comes along who is everything you secretly desire, everything you secretly need… When a man comes along, go. Willingly, wantonly. Let there be no regret. Let there be seduction. Let there be love.

Amber Green - Hawkmoor Whether in downtown Manhattan or the deep Ontario forest, shape-shifters answer to Darien Hawkmoor, and rely on him to keep the peace. He acts in the name of the long-missing Lady Hawkmoor, their hereditary ruler, to whom he was bonded as a child. When Lady Hawkmoor unexpectedly surfaces, the myths evaporate. Darien must deal with a stubborn, scrappy individual whose wary eyes hold the other half of his soul, but who has the power to destroy his world To My Readers: What’s a good man to do when his options narrow down to the possible destruction of his entire society or the certain destruction of his true heart? Darien Hawkmoor’s world is under control—his control—and he likes it that way. Then his long-lost child-bride surfaces, a lusciously curved adult with no memory of the shape-shifters’ Hidden World and no understanding of the precarious balance of power among the Families. Darien’s carefully built peace shatters as the various Families vie for power and position. With people dying, and the moon swelling toward full, he faces the most painful of decisions. He must bring Lady Hawkmoor under control, or he must sacrifice her to rebuild the peace. Calista Fox - In the Heat of the Night Haunted by a century-old curse, Molina Toscano fears she won’t live to see her thirtieth birthday. Nick Moretti, her former bodyguard, is hired back into service to protect her from the fatal accidents that plague her family. But In the Heat of the Night, will his passion and love for her be enough to convince Molina they have a future together? To My Readers: I hope you enjoy Nick and Molina’s story as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thanks to Ms. Pich and Ms. Kendall for letting me share this story with other romance addicts. Rachelle Chase - Out of Control Astrid Thomas’s world revolves around her business, Ventures, which is why she’s hoping to pick up wealthy Erik Santos as a new client. Only Erik is hoping to pick up something entirely different: A weekend trophy wife. Will Astrid give in to seductive pull of Erik’s proposition and do something she’s never done before — be Out of Control for 48 hours? To My Readers: I find the concept of control—giving it up, taking it—intriguing. Which made me wonder… what if a woman who thrived on being in control met a man who challenged her to give it up? To my family, who has always stood by me, loved me, encouraged me, and supported me, I love you. Charlotte Featherstone - Lessons In Pleasure A wicked bargain has Lily Farrington vowing never to yield to the demands of the rake she once loved and lost. Unfortunately, Damian Westerham, the Earl of St. Croix, or Saint as he is infamously known, will not take ‘no’ for an answer. Vow or no, he means to have Lily, and he plans on getting exactly what he wants with his Lessons In Pleasure. To My Readers: What could be sexier than an immoral Regency rake that uses his extensive skills to draw the one woman he could never have into his bed and his heart? I give you Saint, a deliciously wicked bad boy who will stop at nothing to claim the woman he loves. Enjoy the fantasy… This book is dedicated to my hero of a husband and my daughter. Without them I wouldn’t be living my fantasy—publication. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and willingness to exist on take out and Kraft dinners. And to the three best writing friends an author could ever have. Kristina, for always being the voice of reason, the perpetual cheerleader and my Fairy Punctuation Mother. Thank you for encouraging me to take this path and for having faith in my abilities when I couldn’t see them. Kathi, for her continued support, her belief in my talent, and for encouraging me to keep Saint as wicked as he wanted to be. Thank you for helping me believe in myself. I love having you as a fan. And Amy, who has struggled through all my ‘bad’ writing attempts to get me here. Who is an indispensable font of wisdom, knowledge and advice—thank you so much.

Soul Kisses - Angela Knight Beth Chase learned vampires weren’t all bad when Cade McKinnon Turned – and married -- her sister, Valerie. But some vampires are evil, and to Beth’s horror, she finds herself kidnapped by the worst of the bunch, Joaquin Ramirez, an immortal sadist. Luckily, she’s rescued by handsome vampire cousins, Morgan and Garret Axton, who are locked in their own war with the killer. Can she find happiness with two vampires – and can they break Ramirez’s vicious hold on her very soul? To My Readers: I’ve always intended to do a story for Beth Chase, Val’s little sister from The Forever Kiss. But it was obvious to me that Beth couldn’t have just any vampire hero—he had to be something special. In fact, an earlier attempt to write Beth’s story fizzled altogether because it wasn’t right. This one is, mostly because I gave Beth not one hero, but two. I’ve always wondered if it would be possible to get two alpha males to share the same woman, and I finally figured out a way. I hope you have as much fun with it as I did!. Alexa Aames - Stolen Magic Ariana escaped the Middle Ages after stealing a kiss of magic from the dark and sexy sorcerer, Marcus de Grey. When Marcus kidnaps and returns her to the 14th century, they begin a battle of wills and a sexual odyssey that could spell disaster for them both. To My Readers: As a great fan of magic, history, and sensual romance, I loved writing this story, and I hope you’ll enjoy reading it. Leigh Wynfield - Night Heat When Rip Bowhite leads a revolt on the prison planet called the Velopit, he never anticipates that the Inter-world Council would abandon the planet, leaving prisoners, guards, and even the administrative personnel struggling to survive against the monsters that rule the night. With their lives at stake, Jemma, the prison’s Healer, won't allow herself to be distracted by the instant and overpowering attraction she feels for Rip, until that passion flares to dizzying heights. As the stakes are raised and death draws near, love seems doomed in the heat of the night. To My Readers: In the heat of the night on an abandoned prison planet, monsters circle the camp, searching for a way inside. Only one man and his ragtag band of prisoners keep the compound secure. But when illness breaks out, he must find a Healer to save them all. Love and desire rule the daylight, while fear and terror rule the night. Hold on to your hats, dear readers, and let’s go for a ride! Jennifer Barlowe - Ailis and the Beast When Ailis agreed to be her village’s sacrifice to the mysterious Beast she was prepared to sacrifice her virtue, and possibly her life. But some things aren’t what they seem. In a time of ritual and mystery, Ailis and the Beast are about to discover that animal passions are just the beginning, and the greatest sacrifice may be the human heart. To My Readers: Ailis and the Beast is a story about sex and appetite, and about how what we think we know is often just the beginning. I hope you enjoy it. Bon appetit.

Jane Thompson - Simon Says Simon Campbell is a newspaper columnist who makes his living pandering to the adolescent fantasies of American men. Georgina Kennedy is a respectable librarian with a holier-than-thou attitude towards Simon’s lifestyle. On the surface, these two have nothing in common…but you should never judge a book by its cover. To My Readers: Want to hear something it has taken me most of my life to figure out? Perfection is in the eye of the beholder. Cynthia Eden - Bite of the Wolf Gareth Morlet, alpha werewolf, has finally found his mate. Gareth will not let anything stop him from claiming his woman—not the rogue wolf who is on Trinity Martin’s trail and certainly not his mate’s own fear. All he has to do is convince Trinity to join with him, to give in to the pleasure of a werewolf’s mating, and then she will be his…forever. To My Readers: Have you ever wondered… what if? What if monsters are real? Vampires, werewolves, all of those creatures that stalk the night—what if they really exist? What would they be like? In Bite of the Wolf, I took one of my favorite night creatures, the werewolf, and I gave him life in the 21st century. Gareth Morlet is an alpha wolf, the unquestioned leader of his pack. And now, he must face the greatest challenge of his life… he must claim his mate. I hope you enjoy reading Gareth’s story. Please feel free to visit my website or send me an email to let me know what you think of my werewolf tale. Saskia Walker - Falling for Trouble With 48 hours to clear her brother's name, Sonia Harmond needs all the help she can get and finds it in the shape of irresistible bad boy, Oliver Eaglestone. When the erotic tension between them hits fever pitch, securing evidence to thwart an international arms dealer isn't the only danger they face. Can either of them resist falling for trouble? To My Readers: Before I became a full time writer, I worked in an office. At the end of the working week we would all wish each other a really wild weekend. Perhaps you do that too. One Friday evening, Sonia Harmond wonders what it would be like to have a really wild weekend. Would it be the kind of weekend that would involve jetting across Europe, defeating an international crime syndicate, being seduced by a gorgeous man… and trying not to fall in love along the way? Sonia’s about to find out… and so are you. Leigh Court - The Disciplinarian Trapped in a loveless marriage of convenience in Victorian England, headstrong Clarissa Babcock is sent to the shadowy legend known as The Disciplinarian for instruction in proper wifely obedience. One look at the dark and dangerously handsome Disciplinarian has her fantasizing about what it would be like to be at the mercy of his sexual tutelage. To My Readers: What happens when a headstrong young Victorian wife is sent to London’s notorious Disciplinarian for instructions in wifely obedience? His surprising lessons soon have her writhing in pleasure instead of pain! Enjoy!

CHARLOTTE FEATHERSTONE - Seduction of the Muse He is the Dark Lord, the mysterious author who pens the erotic tales of an innocent woman’s seduction. She is his muse, the woman he watches from the dark shadows, the woman whose dreams he invades at night—the only woman who can reach through his darkness and love him, scarred body and soul. To My Readers: I love writing tortured heroes and I hope you’ll find Aidan, the Duke of Rutherford a delectable specimen of passion, lust and sensitivity. Enjoy of the fantasy. SHERI GILMOORE - Bunko Life is but a roll of the dice. A story about the masks people use to obtain their darkest, most basic, desires – love and sex. Tu Tran has a dilemma: which man will she go home with tonight? Forced to decide between Jack, a man, who promises to share every aspect of his life with her, or Dev, the man, who hides behind a mask and only offers night after night of erotic sex. Tu is torn between what everyone tells her she wants and what she knows she truly needs. Will she take the gamble of the dice and choose the man, who can see behind her own mask and expose her true desires? To My Readers: Life is but a roll of the dice. A story about the masks people use to obtain their darkest, most basic, desires – love and sex. Tu Tran has a dilemma: which man will she go home with tonight? Forced to decide between Jack, a man, who promises to share every aspect of his life with her, or Dev, the man, who hides behind a mask and only offers night after night of erotic sex. Tu is torn between what everyone tells her she wants and what she knows she truly needs. Will she take the gamble of the dice and choose the man, who can see behind her own mask and expose her true desires? CYNTHIA EDEN - Never Enough For the last three weeks, Abby McGill has been playing with fire. She has become Jake Steele’s lover, and bad-boy Jake has taught her the true meaning of desire. Abby knows she has to end her relationship with him—Jake is her father’s worst enemy, the man who almost destroyed McGill Properties. But Jake isn’t about to let the woman he wants walk away from him, and, even if he has to use a bit of sensuous blackmail, he will keep his lady, because he just can’t get enough of Abby… To My Readers: I've always had a soft spot for Romeo and Juliet. To me, star-crossed lovers are just so utterly compelling. You know the lovers want to be together—forever—but something, or someone, is always standing in the way. When I wrote Never Enough, I knew that I would have to create a hero strong enough to overcome the obstacles standing between him and the one woman in the world that he has to have. My hero, Jake Steele, may not play by the "good" rules of Romeo, but he's a man who gets the job done…even if he has to resort to a bit of sensuous blackmail in order to claim his lady love… I hope you enjoy reading Jake and Abby’s story. Please feel free to visit my website at www.cynthiaeden.com or send an email to me at info@cynthiaeden.com to let me know what you think of my tale. Happy reading! CHEVON GAEL - Hide and Seek "Millionaire's son Kyle DeLaurier ditches his trophy- fiancé in favor of a tropical paradise full of tall, tanned, topless females. Private eye, Darcy McLeod, is on the trail of this runaway groom. Together they sizzle while playing Hide and Seek with their true identities. But will destiny send Kyle back to the altar, or into Darcy's arms for good?" To My Readers: Nothing is more exciting than discovering something new and untouched. Adrenaline rushes, the senses heighten; the body anticipates adventure. It's infatuation, lust, love at first sight. I've only felt that way about two things; the moment I looked into my future spouse's 'Paul Newman' blue eyes and the first time we both landed on the tiny island of San Andres in the Caribbean. I hope what we found there translates into Hide And Seek, a story of two people discovering something wonderful - a love for each other.

INTIMATE RENDEZVOUS - CALISTA FOX A thief darkens the doorstep of Cassandra Kensington’s exclusive dating service and nightclub, Rendezvous, and sexy P.I. Dean Hewitt arrives on the scene to help. One look at the siren who owns the club has Dean’s blood boiling, despite the fact that his keen instincts have him questioning the legitimacy of her business. But when Cassandra’s life is in danger, Dean will do everything in his power to save her…if only she’ll let him. To My Readers: Intimate Rendezvous is my second Secrets novella. Following my first release in July ’06, I discovered how devoted Secrets fans are, and I have enjoyed meeting so many of you online and in person. You are the reason why I strive to make each story better than the last one. But I hope you feel the love Dean and Cassandra share, and I hope you enjoy their story. ROCK HARD CANDY - KATHY KAYE Jessica Hennessy, the great, great granddaughter of a Voodoo priestess, decides she's waited long enough for the man of her dreams to see her as more than the girl behind the coffee counter. A dose of her ancestor's aphrodisiac slipped into the gooey center of her homemade bon bons ought to do the trick. But when the effects don't seem to be wearing off, Jessica wonders if she may have served up more than she can handle. To My Readers: Let your imagination run wild while you ponder what a desperate woman would do to lure the man of her dreams into her life--and her bed. Now imagine she's the great- great-granddaughter of a voodoo priestess. I did! I hope you enjoy ROCK HARD CANDY. New Orleans is one of my favorite cities. Its majestic grandeur touches my soul with wispy reminders of times past and promises of wondrous things not yet revealed. Hurricane forces may have momentarily staggered this great lady of a city, but not even Mother Nature can keep her down for long. FATAL ERROR - KATHLEEN SCOTT Jesse Storm must make amends to humanity by destroying the computer program he helped design that has taken the government hostage. But he must also protect the woman he’s loved in secret for nearly a decade. Soran Roberts is an accountant who has become annoyed by the government’s strong-arm control of the citizenry. Though the secret crush she had on Jesse in college was unrequited, she will never forget his intensity. When their paths cross again, the passion that always simmered below the surface ignites and threatens to burn them alive, even as they attempt to save the country. To My Readers: Some stories are crafted through blood, sweat, and frustrated tears. Others write themselves. For me, Fatal Error was the latter. I hope you enjoy Jesse and Soran’s story as much as they enjoyed telling it to me. BIRTHDAY - ELLIE MARVEL Jasmine Templeton decides on her thirty-third birthday she's been celibate long enough. Will a wild night at a hot new club with her two best friends ease the ache inside her or just make it worse? Well, considering one of those best friends is Charlie and she's been having strange notions about their relationship of late... It's definitely a birthday neither she nor Charlie will ever forget. To My Readers: Sometimes we write from the imagination, and sometimes we write from the heart. The best stories happen when we combine to two, which I hope I've done with "Birthday". Publishing this story will always give me a special zing because my oh-so patient husband (moosh alert, moosh alert!) was my best friend for ten years before I woke up and smelled the hottie. He waited...and waited...and waited...and I guess he bought new cologne or something because one day I realized he was more than my best friend, he was my really hot, sexy best friend, and I should probably marry him. So I did. "Birthday" is about the rush of what it's like to strike out in all the wrong places and find your someone right beside you. Sincerely, Ellie Marvel

THE WOLF’S MATE - CYNTHIA EDEN When Michael Morlet finds Katherine "Kat" Hardy fighting for her life in a dark alley, he instantly recognizes her as the mate he’s been seeking all of his life. He knows that he will do whatever it takes to claim her, body and soul. But someone's trying to kill Kat, and the attack in the alley is just the first in a series of close calls for her. With danger stalking them at every turn, will Kat trust him enough to become The Wolf's Mate? To My Readers: I published my first werewolf story, Bite of the Wolf, with Red Sage in December of 2005, and I was thrilled to be able to follow-up that tale with an additional story about my French wolves. The Wolf’s Mate is Michael Morlet’s story. Michael is the pack protector. He is a strong, fierce hunter, a guardian, and right now, he has set his sights on guarding his soon-to-be mate, Kat Hardy. I had a wonderful time writing Michael’s story! I hope you enjoy the tale, and my take on the werewolf legend. Please feel free to visit my website at www.cynthiaeden.com or you may email me at info@cynthiaeden.com. FLESH TO FANTASY - LARISSA IONE Kelsa Bradshaw is an intense loner whose job keeps her happily immersed in a fanciful world of virtual reality. Desperate to protect her existence, she wants nothing to do with Trent Jordan, a laid-back paramedic who experiences the harsh realities of life up close and personal. But when their vastly different worlds collide in an erotic eruption of fantasy sex and real-life emotions, can Trent convince Kelsa to turn the fantasy into something real? To My Readers: Have you ever been so overwhelmed by life that you wanted to withdraw, to barricade yourself behind closed doors and never have to deal with life’s complications again? I know I have, and Kelsa Bradshaw, the heroine in Flesh to Fantasy, has done exactly that. She lives in a safe, carefully-crafted world where nothing bad can happen -- except to her computer-generated game characters. But, like anything, too much of a good thing isn’t always best. It takes a hot paramedic who is as lonely as she is to pull her out of her fantasy world and into his very real one… where they can both live out their wildest dreams. I hope you enjoy Kelsa and Trent’s story. HEART FULL OF STARS - LINDA GAYLE Freed at last from alien bondage, singer Fanta Rae finds herself stranded on a lonely Mars outpost with the first human male she's seen in nine years. Ex-Marine Alex Decker lost his family in the Aggressions and guilt drives him into isolation, but Fanta's passion turns his world upside down. When alien assassins come to enslave her, he and Fanta must fight for their lives and a future that holds no guarantees. To My Readers: Three emotions have united people throughout time: love, hope and passion. Heart Full of Stars is set far in the future, but these emotions still resonate as two lovers race against danger and rediscover desire. LONE WOLF THREE - RAE MONET Planetary politics and squabbling over wolf occupied territory drain former rebel leader Taban Zias. When Taban’s second-in-charge sends him a mediator to help negotiate the Elnar land treaty, he’s pissed. But his anger quickly turns to desire when he meets, Lakota Blackson. Focused, calm and honorable, the female Wolf Warrior is Taban’s perfect mate—now if he can just convince her. To My Readers: Planetary politics and squabbling over wolf occupied territory drain former rebel leader Taban Zias. When Taban’s second-in-charge sends him a mediator to help negotiate the Elnar land treaty, he’s pissed. But his anger quickly turns to desire when he meets, Lakota Blackson. Focused, calm and honorable, the female Wolf Warrior is Taban’s perfect mate—now if he can just convince her.

SASKIA WALKER – WHAT YOU WISH FOR Lucy Chambers loves life in her historic house on the rugged Cornish coast. In fact, the only thing that would make her life better is if the sexy man who waTilked through her dreams every night was real. Under the watchful eye of the local white witch, Lucy is about to find out about the power of wishes and the vagaries of time. When she is sent two centuries into the past, she meets Cullen Thaine, the strong, mysterious man who’d also made a wish, a wish to spend one last night with an English wench before leaving for the colonies to pay a debt of honour. When Cullen confesses he longs to stay in his beloved Cornwall, will Lucy be able to make all their dreams come true? To My Readers: This magical tale was inspired by a magical place–Cornwall–the rugged, southwest peninsula of England. When I was a young girl, we used to visit the county often, and it set my imagination going with its myths, legends and its beautiful landscape. It was the sort of place you could imagine wishes coming true…. Wouldn’t it be lovely if we could get what we wished for? My heroine, Lucy Chambers, does just that and I hope you’ll enjoy her wishes coming true as much as she does. Sweet dreams! KATHLEEN SCOTT – FALLING STARS Daria is the fifth daughter of the Primon royal house and a combat fighter pilot in the Primon fleet. Five years before, her sister, Lessia, was betrothed to General Kristiano Raven, the Hohn of Jevic, until a tragic shuttle accident took her life and jeopardized the alliance between the two worlds. Now, an unknown enemy threatens the galaxy and the alliance must be strengthened through the bonds of marriage, with Daria the only princess left to seal the bargain. But even as she fights to balance familial duty with her career goals, she cannot resist the potent pull of desire she feels whenever Raven touches her. To My Readers: I always find the easiest characters to write are the ones who sit behind you at the computer and dictate their lives as you type. Thus, it was with Daria and Raven. I hope you enjoy reading their story as much as I did hearing it straight from the characters. R. ELLEN FERARE – TOYS IN THE ATTIC When Gabrielle checks into the top floor of an old hotel, she discovers an extra bonus in her room: a life-sized statue of a nude man. Her unexpected roommate reveals himself to be a talented lover caught by a witch's curse. Can she help him break free of the spell that holds him, without losing her heart along the way? To My Readers: Santa Cruz is a California beach town that cherishes individuality. A walk down Pacific Avenue can be counted on to illustrate the point. You might spot a young woman wearing nothing but two squares of duct tape and a pair of jeans, or a man wrapped in strategically molded aluminum foil. Fortunately for most people, no one is required to follow a creative dress code. Visitors can safely leave the foil and duct tape at home. ELISA ADAMS – AFFLICTION Holly Aronson has experienced things that would give anyone else nightmares. Sweet, caring Andrew is the first person to make her feel whole again, but then his lifelong friend Shane arrives and makes her doubt everything she thinks she knows about the man she’s trying hard to love. Shane was drawn to Holly the second he saw her, but too many things prevent them from being together—Shane’s now-rocky friendship with Andrew, her need to stay where she thinks it’s safe, and secrets so big that they threatens to tear all three of them apart. To My Readers: Sometimes a story seems to have a mind of its own, and no matter what the writer does to try to shape it to fit the image they have in mind, something unexpected happens to change everything. This was one of those stories. It took me by surprise, and brought me to a place I hadn’t even realized I wanted to go. I hope you enjoy getting lost in Holly and Shane’s world.

CHARLOTTE FEATHERSTONE - A WOMAN'S PLEASURE In Victorian England, a woman's lot is to tend to her husband's hearth and to bear his heirs. But what happens after one has done that? Isabella, widowed Lady Langdon, escapes into fantasies about a most unsuitable man--an outcast of mixed English and Turkish blood. Julian Gresham is exotic and mysterious, and his eyes convey a deep yearning Isabella is only too willing to give in to. His skillful hands awaken her to illicit pleasure. To My Readers: Enjoy the fantasy of a younger man teaching an older woman.  Thank you to all the readers who write to me, requesting more historical erotic romances! I hope this one pleases. AMBER GREEN - THE SUBJECT One week Tyler is a hot game designer, in sight of her first million and signing the deal of her life. The next week, she's on the run for her life. Who can she trust? Certainly not sexy, mysterious Esau, who keeps showing up after the hoo-hah hits the fan! Long ago, overcome by the loss of his mate and children, Esau devoted his being to his pack. Then he finds a woman who needs him fully alive, fully alpha. His duty requires him to track her down and deliver her to her enemies. To save her, he must give up everything he thought he had, and become more than he ever thought he could be. DOMINIQUE SINCLAIR - THE SURRENDER She's slipped into Sebastian Maiocco's life to  investigate his family, a Sicilian mafia clan making moves into New York. Dark and dangerous, Sebastian unearths licentious desires Madeline cannot deny. She must surrender to him or risk exposure, leaving her an open target for his ruthless clan. Only, if she surrenders, Madeline's heart will be in danger. To My Readers: What woman hasn't fantasized about a man as handsome as he is dangerous?  If only happily ever after didn't come with a price... LEIGH WYNDFIELD - STASIS Morgann Right's Commanding Officer--cool, calm, always-in-control Osborn Welty--has been drugged with Stasis, becoming a living statue she's forced to take care of over the course of ten long days. Despite their mutual desire, touching him intimately might haunt them both when the Stasis wears off. To My Readers: What would you do if a man you've secretly desired becomes helpless, yours to do with as you will? As days drag on and he silently begs you to touch him, would you? Or would you hold firm, knowing it will be your only chance to have him?

CAGED WOLF by Cynthia Eden Alerac La Morte has been drugged, kidnapped, and taken to some hole in the wall far from civilization. To make matters worse, Alerac realizes that his captor, Madison Langley, is actually…his destined mate. Madison hates his kind--she blames Weres for the death of her father, and she wants vengeance. But when captor is turned captive, will Alerac be able to convince her that he's not the monster she thinks, that wolves are true, and when they mate...it's forever? To My Readers: In the 1760s, a strange, wolf-like beast prowled the French countryside. According to some accounts, this creature killed dozens of people… and many of the locals began to think that a werewolf was hunting at night. History now calls this creature the Beast of Gevaudan. I’ve always been interested in the Gevaudan story.I hope you enjoy Caged Wolf (my third Were story for Red Sage). (Previous titles: Bite of the Wolf in Secrets, Volume 15, and The Wolf’s Mate in Secrets, Volume 18.) GOOD VIBRATIONS by Kate St. James Can one wild weekend really make up for two and a half years of planned celibacy? Lexi O'Brien has vowed to swear off sex while she attends grad school, so when her favorite out-of-town customer asks her out as she's about to give notice at her job, she decides to indulge in an erotic fling. Little does she realize that Gage Templeton is moving home, to her city, and has no intention of settling for a short-term affair. To My Readers: When I sat down to write my first erotic novella, I decided to have some fun and let my muse run wild with a title inspired by a scene from another of my stories and only a hazy idea of my hero and heroine in mind. What a thrill it was to experience Lexi and Gage taking over, surprising me with the depth of their feelings for one another, which turned out to have been present all along but required the sizzling abandon of one intense weekend to unearth. Lexi has no idea what she’s getting into when she sets her sights on seducing Gage before sentencing herself to two years of celibacy while she attends grad school. And he has no intention of letting her go now that he’s got her where he’s wanted her for months—­in his bed and in his heart. I dedicate this story to Steve, whose wild weekend visits improved my GPA. VIRGIN OF THE AMAZON by Mia Varano Virgin librarian, Anna Winter, gets lost on her Amazon vacation and stumbles upon a tribe whose shaman just happens to be looking for a pale-skinned virgin to deflower. Coop Daventry, a British adventurer and the tribe’s self-styled chief, has a plan to save Anna from the shaman’s bed. But which man poses a greater threat to Anna’s virginity—the shaman or Coop himself? To My Readers: Do you remember your first time? You can bet Anna Winter will never forget hers with a mysterious British adventurer amid the hot, steamy jungle of the Amazon. WET DREAMS by Larissa Ione Injured and on the run, DHS agent Brent Logan needs is a miracle. What he gets is Wet Dream, a sport-fishing boat owned by Marina Summers, whose fledgling business is now in jeopardy, thanks to Brent. Pursued by killers, ravaged by a fierce storm, and plagued by engine troubles, they can do little but spend their final hours immersed in sensual pleasure. But soon they discover that the danger they face on the high seas is nothing compared to the danger to their hearts… To My Readers: I’ve always loved stories involving strangers who find themselves alone, in danger, and mired in a situation where they must learn to trust each other in order to survive. Extreme stress strips people down to their essences, and through elements such as teamwork, honesty, vulnerability, and sacrifice, they develop intense bonds in short periods of time. I’m fascinated by this dynamic, whether the bonds form between lovers or friends, and I don’t know anyone who hasn’t gone through something similar.

Rachel Carrington – Breathless Lark Hogan is a martial arts expert who has been trained to handle almost anything, except for the death of her sister at the hands of a madman. Seeking vengeance, Lark sets out to stop him, but though endowed with special gifts, she knows she can’t do it without help. Zac is a mystery and a dangerous ally for Lark. He is a mercenary, an independent wizard who lives life only for himself, loving no one. The last thing he wants to do is help this sexy, lethal woman who confronts him, even if she knows what he is. Confronting a common enemy, Lark and Zac battle their own demons as well as their own powerful attraction, and when sex gives way to love, this couple will fight to the death to protect what they’ve found. To My Readers: I’ve always been fascinated by wizards, but for the longest time, they’d always been decent and upstanding. No roguery allowed… until Zac. When I got the idea for this storyline, I knew the heroine would have to be someone who could match a rogue wizard in both skills and wit. Lark is exactly who and what Zac needs. I hope you feel the same after reading Breathless. Ellie Marvel – Heat What's a mild-mannered alien guy to do when he goes into heat far from his home, and the only compatible female around is a rough and tumble Terran mining specialist who's a friend of his but not one to hop into bed with anybody, much less him? Answer: he courts her. The old-fashioned Terran way, at least insofar as his research about the backwater planet can determine. Because if Tarkin can't seduce the tomboyish Sarai before his cycle ends, he won't get a second chance at love. To My Readers: I love me some nice guy! I also love to turn romance staples on their heads, shake them up like pennies in a pig, and see what falls out. In Heat,the romance staple I’ve twisted is “mating lust” and what has fallen out is… Tarkin. I hope you enjoy reading about Tarkin and Sarai as much as I enjoyed writing them! Calista Fox – Midnight Rendezvous From New York to Cabo to Paris to Tokyo, Cat Hewitt and David Essex share decadent midnight rendezvous’. But when the real world presses in on their erotic fantasies, and Cat's life is in danger, will their whirlwind romance stand a chance? To My Readers: I’m an adventurer at heart, so I enjoy creating characters with the same passion for life and excitement of the unknown. And what’s more exciting than having a gorgeous man whisk you away to exotic locales for romantic,decadent midnight rendezvous? For Cat Hewitt, all of her wildest dreams are about to come true… As always, my deepest gratitude and appreciation to Alex and Cindy,my publisher and editor. And to Mary J. Leader, a dear friend and mentor who inspired the topic of CVD in this book, and the importance of heightening awareness of this disease, especially with women. And to Dr. Maguire for his insight in this area. Elisa Adams – Birthday Wish Turning thirty shouldn’t be a big deal, but for Anna Kelly, it marks a deadline she’s about to miss. Her list of goals she wanted to accomplish before hitting that magic number is almost complete—except for one thing. She’s always wanted to spend one night with sexy Dean Harrison. When Dean asks her what she wants for her birthday, she grabs the opportunity to ask him for an experience she’ll never forget. To My Readers: Have you ever had something you’ve always wanted to do, but have never had the courage to follow through with it? Anna has wanted Dean for a long time, but she’s never told him. When he asks her what she wants for her birthday—and tells her she can have anything—she knows it’s not an opportunity she can pass up. Birthday Wish is about what happens when one woman has the courage to go after her fantasies.

THE SEX SLAVE – ROXI ROMANO When sex slave Lazarus Stone’s mistress dies under shady circumstances, Lazarus must escape his mining colony before the authorities blame him for murder -- or worse, assign him to a new owner. Jaci Coe needs to escape, too, from the black market slave trade. Together, they fight for freedom, and find a new kind of enslavement in each other’s arms. To My Readers: The Sex Slave will take you into a future that is not so alien from our present. There are still the haves and have-nots. Still politics, secrets and power struggles. Most importantly there is still the human condition. Meet Lazarus Stone, a species of human with special powers that condemn him to the life of a sex slave. Just when he gets the opportunity to escape, a free-spirited girl stumbles into his path with secrets of her own. Now they both face slavery if they don’t escape. REFLECTIONS OF BEAUTY – BONNIE DEE When artist Christine Dawson is commissioned to paint a portrait of wealthy, mysterious recluse Eric Leroux, she must tear away the briars and scale the walls surrounding the heart of this scarred man. But some scars are more than skin-deep. To My Readers: We never outgrow fairytales. Maybe that’s why there’ve been more retellings of Cinderella than practically any other story I can think of. “Poor girl makes good” never gets old. But an equally popular fairytale theme is found in Beauty and the Beast. A scarred man nurtured and saved by a strong woman’s love is the sexiest thing imaginable. I hope you enjoy this modern, erotic revisiting of one of my favorite stories. FOREVER MY LOVE – CALISTA FOX For five hundred years, vampire Christian St. James has waited for witch Aja Woods to recover her powers -- and her memories of their love. When evil threatens, can Aja save not just their magical world, but a love that should last forever? To My Readers: One of my favorite things about writing fiction is that I get to create imaginary worlds and populate them with people I love…or love to hate! Playing in the land of powerful witches, sexy vampires, and evil demons is all the more fun when I get to build in an ultra-steamy romance like the one Aja and Christian share. I hope you enjoy their adventure as much as I enjoyed creating it! As always, special thanks to Alex and Cindy. And to JT – thanks for supporting my passion for writing every step of the way! EDUCATING EVA – BETHANY MICHAELS Striving to make her mark as a scholar, Eva Blakely attends an Infamous house party to research the “Mating Rituals of the Human Male.” The notorious rake Aidan Worthington is only too happy to provide her with all the “research” she can handle. Dare she accept his offer? To My Readers: I’ve always been kind of a nerd—bookish and somewhat of an introvert rather than a gregarious, life-of-the-party type. Some of my favorite romances star similar heroines. The type of lady who is not the belle of the ball and really has no desire to be. She knows who she is and dances through life to her own beat. Her perfect hero loves her for exactly that reason. That’s the kind of story I tried to give Eva Blakely, my 19th century sister-nerd. Because as long as I’m behind the keyboard, brains trump beauty and the girl with glasses always gets the guy.

War God by Alexa Ames Estella Eaton, a lovely graduate student, is the unwitting carrier of the essence of Aphrodite. But Ares, god of war, the ultimate alpha male, knows the truth and becomes obsessed with Estelle, pursuing her relentlessly. Can her modern sensibilities and his ancient power coexist, or will their battle of wills destroy what matters most? To My Readers: Greek and Roman myths have always been favorites of mine, and Ares, the ultimate bad boy, is so dangerous and sexy that it seemed only right that a modern woman should try to tame him. I hope you enjoy War God. Shadow Wolf by Rae Monet A half-breed Lupine from the Alagon slums challenges a high-ranking Solarian Wolf Warrior. When Dia Nahiutras tries to steal Roark D’Reincolt’s wolf, does she get an enemy forever or a mate for life? Only their sensual journey across the universe will tell. To My Readers: A half-breed Lupine from the Alagon slums challenges a high-ranking Solarian Wolf Warrior. When Dia Nahiutras tries to steal Roark D’Reincolt’s wolf, does she get an enemy forever or a mate for life? Only their sensual journey across the universe will tell. Bad to the Bone by Natasha Moore She’s a good girl who wants to be bad, and he’s a bad boy who wants to be good. At her class reunion, Annie Shane sheds her good girl reputation through one wild weekend with Luke Kendall. But Luke is done playing the field and wants to settle down. What would a bad girl do? To My Readers: I was a good girl, I admit it. Maybe that’s why I love stories where a good girl throws caution to the wind and hooks up with the kind of guy her mother always warned her about. I hope you enjoy Annie and Luke’s story. Hot on Her Heels by Mia Varano Private investigator Jack Slater dons a leopard-print g-string to investigate an exclusive male strip club, the Lollipop Lounge. He’s not sure if the club’s sexy, hard-driving owner, Vivica Steele, is involved in the scam, but Jack figures he’s just the Lollipop to sweeten her life. To My Readers: If you feel lucky, indulge your fantasies at the Lollipop Lounge in Las Vegas where men wear g-strings and women stuff them just to see them bulge. But beware. That hottie with hard body may have secrets he’s not willing to share — unless you ask nicely.

BLOOD HUNT - CYNTHIA EDEN Vampiress Nema Alexander has a definite taste for bad boys. Slade Brion, a notorious bounty hunter, has just been charged with tracking her down. He won’t stop until he catches her, and Nema won’t stop until she claims him... forever. To My Readers: I've always had a soft spot for vampires. Sure, they can be the stuff of nightmares, but vampires can also be charming and seductive. When I wrote Blood Hunt, I decided that I wanted to create a female vampire who was just as strong and seductive as her male counterparts...and Nema Alexander was born. Of course, once I created Nema, I had to make sure that I gave her a worthy hero...and in walked Slade Brion. I hope you enjoy my take on the vampiric world. ENTER THE HERO - SEDONIA GUILLONE Kass and Lian are sentenced to sex slavery for daring to seek freedom to love each other. Forced to make love for an audience, their hearts are secretly united while their bodies are on display. They have only one chance to escape ... with each other and with their lives. To My Readers: I hope you enjoy Kass and Lian’s escape to Paradise. The wonderful man of my life gave me this title, Enter the Hero, because he knows how much I love martial arts films and watching Jet Li in action. Here’s the sexy and romantic twist I envision for my own Jet Li film. *wink* Hugs, Sedonia SCANDALOUS BEHAVIOR - ANNE RAINEY Five years of secretly lusting after her intriguing boss, Kevin Haines, is enough. Tess Marley wants to escape her dull life and see if Kevin is all she’s dreamed he would be. But Tess makes a major miscalculation when she crosses the line between lust and love. To My Readers: From the moment I picked up the first Secrets Volume, I’ve been hooked. There’s no doubt the passionate storylines and intriguing characters titillate the senses and keep you glued to the pages. So when the idea for Scandalous Behavior popped into my head it seemed tailor-made for one of their smokin’ hot volumes. Tess Marley struggles with self-confidence, which is something we can all relate to. She doesn’t believe she could hold a man’s attention. Especially not a man as virile and intense as Kevin Haines. Lucky for her, Kevin is man enough to prove her wrong and pull her out of her shell. Oh wow, we should all have a Kevin Haines in our life, right ladies? UP TO NO GOOD - NATASHA MOORE Former syndicated columnist Simon “Mac” MacKenzie hides a tragic secret. When freelance writer Alison Chandler seeks an exclusive interview, she threatens not only his carefully constructed lifestyle, but his longstanding ideas about love. Is their passion a distraction or the key to surviving their war of wills? To My Readers: I’m thrilled to be able to share Mac and Allie’s story with you. I love sexy banter and these two really get into it. Don’t you just love to see two stubborn people clash? Enjoy!

ENCHANTED SPELL - RACHEL CARRINGTON Witches and Wizards don’t mix. Every magical being knows that. Yet when a little mischievous magic thrusts Ella and Kevlin together, they don’t just mix. They combust. The Wizards chase the lusty pair on a wild flight through the galaxy even as Kevlin chases Ella...into bed. To My Readers: My fascination with wizards continues in Enchanted Spell. Of course, in my fantasy worlds, wizards and witches don’t mix. That could be a problem considering the heroine is a witch, and she just happens to find herself right in the center of Wizard Country looking up at a very angry wizard. Let the fun begin! I want to thank each and every one of you who have purchased this book and invested your time in reading it. Your support means a lot, and I wish you all the best life has to offer! To my special readers, Michelle, Debbie, Jennifer, and Rene—a simple thank you could never be enough to express how grateful for each of you! SECRET RENDEZVOUS - CALISTA FOX McCarthy Portman is the matchmaking maven behind the Manhattan dating service, Rendezvous. When her software pairs her with wild and wicked Josh Kensington, McCarthy’s beliefs about love are turned upside down. Josh breaks every barrier protecting her heart, but can he win her love for keeps? To My Readers: I have a soft spot for bad boys with big hearts. I love a tough exterior, but even more compelling is the mushy heart that lies beneath it. Josh Kensington is a fun hero—he’s smart, he’s successful and he’s a wild-child at heart. But when Josh loves, he does it for keeps. I first introduced Josh in Intimate Rendezvous (Secrets, Volume 17), and though I had not initially intended a story for him in the Rendezvous trilogy, by the time I reached the third story, I knew he was going to be my hero. I hope you find his fun-loving, big-hearted ways as endearing as I do. And what better heroine to match him with than Rendezvous’ very own dating guru, McCarthy Portman? Fire and ice? Oil and water? I think not. These two know how to set the sheets ablaze! THE SPY'S SURRENDER - JULIET BURNS Courtesan Eva Werner is the perfect double agent, England’s secret weapon against Napoleon. When she must rescue a British spy at a sadistic marquis' depraved house party, she makes the spy her love slave for the marquis’s pleasure. But who is slave and who is master? To My Readers: From the age of 12 I’ve been fascinated with anything British, and especially the Regency era. As a teen, I spent my summers reading Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, and Barbara Cartland. Last summer I watched the BBC America Sharpe mini-series starring the yummy Sean Bean, and was inspired to write about a British major fighting against Napoleon. Major Ambrose Delacourt is a veteran soldier; strong, sexy, and… about to meet his match! Enjoy! EXES & AHHS - KATE ST. JAMES Former lovers Risa Haber and Eric Lange are partners in a catering business, but Eric can’t seem to remain a silent partner. Risa offers one night of carnal delights if he’ll sell her his share then disappear forever. Eric figures he has to play along--or does he? To My Readers: I’ve always treasured stories about reunited lovers. There’s just something about all that emotional angst as the couple strives to overcome past mistakes and emerge stronger than before that tugs at my heart strings. Knowing how amazing the sex was between them—and could be again—ratchets the tension higher. In Exes and Ahhhs, Risa Haber and Eric Lange find themselves on such a journey. Please enter their world and enjoy the sweet sensations they generate. This story is dedicated to my friend and critique partner, Brenda K. Jernigan, who patiently and quickly reads everything I write. Thank you, Brenda, for sticking by me all these years.

THE BET - LEIGH COURT I can make a woman come using just my words… That outrageous claim by a very drunk Damian Hunt, Viscount Atherton, somehow escalates into a high stakes wager between two best friends: Damian bets his prized racehorse that he can do it… George Beringer gambles his London townhouse that Damian can’t. And the surprising woman George chooses for the bet is not only a virgin, she’s also George’s very respectable sister, Claire -- and to complicate matters even more, once Damian lays eyes on her, the stakes escalate in the most unpredictable way… To My Readers: What happens when a boring winter’s night prompts two best friends to make an outrageous wager? The stakes run so high that losing simply can’t be contemplated! There’s just one unexpected twist, and her name is Claire… THE BOY NEXT DOOR - HANNAH MURRAY Isabella Carelli isn’t just looking for Mr. Right, she’s looking for Mr. Tie Me Up And Do Me Right. In all the wrong places. Fortunately, the right place is right next door. And the boy next door is just about ready to make his move... To My Readers: Isabella and Jacob’s story is full of laughs, love, and rope – a lot of rope. And boy, do they have fun with it! I hope you do, too. DEVIL IN A KILT - NICOLE NORTH A trip to the Highland Games turns into a trip to the past when modern day Shauna MacRae touches Gavin MacTavish’s four-hundred-year-old claymore. What she finds is a Devil In a Kilt she’s had erotic fantasies about for months. Can Shauna break the curse imprisoning this shape shifting laird and his clan before an evil witch sends Shauna back to her time and takes Gavin as her sex slave? To My Readers: Who can resist a hunky Highlander in a kilt? Not me, and not Shauna MacRae who finds her erotic fantasies come to life when she travels almost 400 years into the past to the Highlands of Scotland and a cursed laird in need of her love. I hope you enjoy this adventure! HEART'S STORM - LIANE GENTRY SKYE Sirenia's final breeding moon is upon her. She is the last fertile mermaid of her brood. Racing against a hurricane, she must search out and mate with the only merman who can save her kind--the prophesied Lost Son of Triton. When Sirenia rescues injured Navy SEAL, Byron Burke from drowning, she seals herself into his life debt. When the time comes to ask Byron for her freedom, her heart threatens to stand in the way of the last, best hope for her kind. To My Readers: A lifelong fascination with mermaids, a kayaking trip through the mangroves of Tarpon Bay and a snapshot sent to me by a friend provided the inspirations for Heart's Storm. I hope you enjoy!

THE PIRATE'S POSSESSION - JULIET BURNS When Lady Gertrude Fitzpatrick tries to bargain with a fierce pirate for escape across the water to her childhood home, she unwittingly becomes the possession of Merciless MacGowan, a fierce privateer on the run from Cromwell's army. Ewan MacGowan has been betrayed and mistakenly exacts revenge on this proud noblewoman. He may have stolen the lady's innocence, but buried beneath her plain exterior lies a hidden treasure he never thought to find: the true woman of his heart. SEDUCING SERENA - JENNIFER LYNNE Serena Hewitt has given up on love. Her experience has taught her there's no such thing as 'Mister Right', but when she interviews for a potential partner she's not prepared for her overpowering sexual attraction to Nicholas Wade, a fun-loving bachelor with bad-boy good looks and a determination to prove her wrong. But Nick's hiding a secret that might just do the opposite. Can two people afraid of love risk exposing their hearts one last time? MIND GAMES - KATHLEEN SCOTT Damien Storm is a Varti--a psychic who can connect to one special person to communicate with telepathically. For three years he's tried in vain to get his Vartek partner, Jade, to acknowledge their link, but fear has made her keep him at a distance, even as he's bared his heart and soul to her in order to gain her trust. He will do anything to know the sweetness of her body and mind in closer proximity, but first he must save her from the forces of the government who wish to see all Varti destroyed. KISS ME AT MIDNIGHT - KATE ST. JAMES TV co-hosts Callie Hutchins and Marc Shaw fake an on-air romance to top November sweeps, but before long the battle of the sexes burns up the sheets and the ratings. Callie thinks Marc is a womanizer who should help her snag her dream job...on the other side of the country. As the month progresses, however, she realizes Marc isn't the handsome playboy he portrays on their show--he's funny, kind, and too sexy for words, damn it. So...can she give him up when November ends?

Chimera by Nathalie Gray All warfare is based on deception —Sun Tzu’s Art of war From the overcrowded slums of a future Earth, he rose as the perfect tool of lethal justice and deception. Cold and stoical by choice, alone by circumstances, he will neutralize any and all threat to his client then move on. Blunt, direct. Nothing personal. But when his next assignment involves a popular politician who’s as smart as she’s attractive, the greatest betrayal would be to deny his heart. Edge by Dominique Sinclair The search for the truth leads to the edge of danger, revenge and love… A beautiful hellion, the first woman trained by the Department of International Intelligence, Catlina Demarco left her life without so much as a goodbye. Deep in Mexico, she’s close to finding the man who can give her the truth of her past, or kill her. Agent Noah Tyler, Cat’s former partner and lover, is the last man she expects to show up with handcuffs and intent to bring her back to headquarters. No one has ever left the agency alive, Cat’s no exception. Only she refuses to go anywhere with Noah, he betrayed her trust. Forced into the jungle by three armed banderos, Cat finds her and Noah once again working as partners, their thoughts as one, their bodies craving, their goals conflicting. Hot, angry and infuriated, Catalina must rid herself of Noah Tyler before everything is lost, including her heart. Beast in a Kilt by Nicole North Scottish lady Catriona MacCain has loved Torr Blackburn, a fierce Highland warrior, since she was a young lass, but Torr only sees Catriona as his best friend’s little sister. When Catriona’s family promises her in marriage to a detestable chieftain, she desperately needs Torr to save her from a fate worse than death. But Torr is under the spell of a witch of the dark arts and is cursed to spend his nights as a kelpie water demon. He doesn’t believe himself worthy of the virginal Lady Catriona. However, she is determined to seduce Torr and claim him… body, heart and soul, if only they can banish the curse and defeat the enemies who have vowed to possess and enslave them both. Sweet-talking the Opposition by Saskia Walker London-based journalist, Eliza Jameson, is on assignment on a luxurious Rhine river cruiser when she finds the perfect distraction on board — old flame, Marcus Weston. But Eliza came dangerously close to falling for Marcus last time around, and in order to play him at his own game, she decides to call the shots. Meanwhile, Marcus has his own agenda. In the ensuing battle, who will end up on top?

Cox Club – Alice Gaines At the urging of her best friend, Andi Crawford visits an exclusive club in order to find some sexual satisfaction after her divorce. The last person she expects to find at a place like Club Cox is her overbearing ex-husband, Blake. But, he’s there and as tempting as ever. Can she maintain her independence, or will she surrender to the intense physical pleasure only he can give her? To My Reader: The great thing about writing is the ability to portray the world the way it ought to exist. There really ought to be clubs where women can go to fulfill every sensual and sexual fantasy. I’ve created such a club in this story. Enjoy the fantasy! Kat On a Hot Tin Roof – Maree Anderson Kat Meyer is completely clueless about the ancient Chinese curse that turns her into a cat between the hours of 11pm and 1am. Feline-Kat targets those born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign of the Rat and steals precious items from them, but Kat believes that Cupcake, her pet cat, is the culprit who’s leaving “gifts” on her pillow. When Jace Burton wakes in the middle of the night to find a naked and highly distraught Kat in his living room, he’s inclined to believe her bizarre tale of sleepwalking and cat-burglars-of-the-feline-persuasion—not to mention appalled to think of what harm might have befallen her while she prowled the streets at night! Jace is willing to go all out to protect Kat from harm—whether she likes it or not—but how’s he gonna react when he discovers her secret? To My Reader: When my kids were small, their favorite story was Slinky Malinki, about a cat-burglar of the feline persuasion, and I once owned a cat that used to carry stuff around in his mouth. So I was just waiting for an excuse to incorporate a clever cat-burglar into one of my stories, and voilà! Kat On A Hot Tin Roof. My heroine, Kat, blames the “gifts” left on her pillow each night on Cup­cake, her pet cat. And when she wakes up naked, curled atop her bed, she be­lieves she’s been sleepwalking—bare-assed naked sleepwalking. What other explanation could there possibly be? Hmmm. That would be telling ;-) Oh, the endless possibilities for fun and embarrassment, LOL. Poor Kat. With all the weirdness in her life right now, the last thing she needs is a sexy alpha male, who sends her dormant hormones into orbit. So of course, that’s exactly who rocks into town and turns her life upside down. And when Jace gets up-close-and-personal with Kat, he discovers there’s far more to this cat-burglar caper than meets the eye. I hope you enjoy Jace and Kat’s story! Kellen's Conquest by Anne Kane Orphaned as a child, Mia’s most cherished dream is to settle down and have a family of her own. Kellen may be the sexiest man in the known worlds, but he’s AlphElite and when they settle down, it’s with one of their own kind. When someone sets him up to kill her, Kellen decides to kidnap her and keep her by his side until he’s sure she’s safe. They traverse the stars, stopping to fight off a sentient reptile and enlist the help of Kaelin’s teammates to find out who wants her dead, and more importantly, why. To My Reader: I love to fantasize about what the future might hold for mankind. One thing I’m sure about is that love will still make it all worthwhile. I hope you enjoy reading Kellen and Mia’s story as much as I enjoyed telling it. Scoundrel in a Kilt by Nicole North Brodie, Chieftain of Clan MacCain, is a dark, sensual Scottish scoundrel who loves nothing more than being a selkie shape-shifter, even if he has been cursed by a witch of the dark arts. Stunning modern day supermodel Erin Schultz blazes into his 1621 world like a falling star. Though he’s certain she will shatter life as he knows it by breaking his curse, he can’t resist her tantalizing seduction. To My Reader: Nothing’s hotter than a Highland hunk in a kilt… except when he takes off that kilt. I hope you enjoy my wicked, dark shape-shifting selkie scoundrel, Brodie, as much as the time-t