Southern Hearts Books

Welcome to the Scimitar Hotel, a discreet hideaway of luxury fantasy suites for couples, where anything goes and the wildest desires become unforgettable realities-if just for one red-hot night. Here there is no such thing as going too far. Nothing is taboo. And no one is watching. It also gives Janice Maynard free rein to go as far as her heart desires in three novellas, each catering to specific, wild, and uncensored tastes.

The journey from best friends to lovers follows a dangerous road...“Readers will fall in love with the characters and their foibles. With its well-crafted story line and characters, this is a delightful read.” Romantic Times (4 stars)Jane has wanted Ethan for years, but she’s never found a way to tell him. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, she decides to woo him with a series of erotic valentines every Thursday until the big day. Then she’ll finally reveal her true identity.But when her stationery store is vandalized, Sheriff Ethan comes to her rescue and the sparks start flying ahead of schedule. Now Jane and her erotic alter ego are competing for Ethan’s attention. Soon, friends become lovers, but will this new relationship last?“A truly sensational story. Ms. Maynard is such a talented author and really knows how to bring characters to life… This is a Must Read. A true scorcher. I wasn’t ready for this one to end.” Romance Junkies (Rating 5)“A sweet love story.” Romance Novel TVNote by Note is highly entertaining and a tale readers won’t want to put down for even a moment. Be sure to put Hot Mail at the top of your ‘to be bought’ list today.” Romance Review Today

Even though Hannah has met the man of her dreams, she knows she can’t keep him. He’s far too normal and down to earth for her screwed up background. Even so, she can’t say no when Morgan puts a square-cut diamond on her finger.What she “can” do is drag her feet about setting a date. And then she comes up with an inspired plan. She tells Morgan she wants the two of them to go to premarital counseling…but it’s a brand new approach that focuses on sexual intimacy. She’s sure Morgan will say no, and she can continue to put off setting a date. But she has underestimated her fiancé. He calls her bluff.Soon the two of them are neck deep in therapy sessions that involve talking to other couples and after that, some very private role playing.What should have been easy and fun turns out to reveal the couple’s deepest desires, but their deepest fears and insecurities as well. Only when Morgan’s bedrock-solid life is shaken to its foundation by an unexpected event do he and Hannah finally end up on common ground and head for the altar.

What happens when a milestone birthday prompts a set of very personal dares? The big 3-0 is on the way for a trio of best friends. With no men in their lives, they challenge each other to go after the one man each has always wanted. For Catherine, it’s the intimidating Phillip Trent. Kallie has her sights set on best bud, Beau, who unfortunately sees her as one of the guys. Gina isn’t sure what or who she wants, but it’s not Trey Lipman, the man who humiliated her and broke her heart. ***Originally published as Play With Me

CAROLINA MOON– The beautiful Killaney cousins concoct wonderful products for their shop Lotions and Potions. But one particular batch seems to have a peculiar and wonderful effect on the new men in their lives. Have they really created Love Potion #10, or are the sexual encounters nothing more than animal attraction? HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT - Diana refuses to be won over by the overly macho, arrogant, works-with-his-hands Damian. But when Damian begins using a new lotion on his hands, Diana can’t keep her hands off of him. MOVIE MAGIC – Serious, responsible Elizabeth enjoys a clandestine encounter with the exotic Enrique until she finds out he’s a much younger man. Is the lotion she’s using to blame for their undeniable attraction? I DREAM OF JEANNIE – Jeannie is fascinated with the clean-cut professor who claims to dream about her every night. She’d like to play house with him on a permanent basis, but is this all about the #10 shaving cream he’s using? ***Originally published as The Perfect 10 “Janice Maynard has written three sexy and overall great stories… a Perfect 10 all the way! – RRTErotic “Witty and provocative.” – Affaire de Coeur “Readers will be caught up in the story from page one.” – Loveromances.com “…the level of writing is superb.” – A Romance Review

Scoffing at the hopelessly outdated etiquette, decorum, and advice that they find in a lover's guidebook by Miss Matilda, written in 1949, three very modern women soon find themselves searching the volume for some timeless and frank advice on their love lives. By the author of Play with Me. Original.