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Saint: Caballeros Siniestros 3
by Aria ColeSaint Rossi era rico de cuna, pero eso quedó atrás el día en que despegó sobre su moto para convertirse en miembro fundador de los Caballeros Siniestros, un club de motos creado con el propósito de proteger y defender las vidas de mujeres de todo el mundo. Es el coqueto del club, con hoyuelos encantadores y una sonrisa pícara, pero cuando una belleza morena y curvilínea cae en sus brazos, se ve sorprendido por el primitivo impulso de proteger a esta mujer a toda costa. Ella es como una huella en su alma, y ahora su único propósito en la vida es hacerla suya. Adelina de los Ángeles nunca esperó enamorarse de uno de los hombres que la salvó de un destino sombrío. Nacida en una comunidad azotada por la pobreza, la vida con los Caballeros Siniestros está más allá de su imaginación más brutal, y pasar todos los días con Saint ha hecho que su corazón ceda, un toque inocente a la vez. Pero volar demasiado cerca del sol puede quemar, e incluso los cuentos de hadas más dulces tienen villanos. Pronto, Saint se verá obligado a defender el futuro que está decidido a tener con la única mujer que le ha importado. Advertencia: Saint y Adelina son una fuerza de la naturaleza; ella es de espíritu libre, él está listo para atarla a él por la eternidad. Espera un paseo salvaje con este héroe alfa y la mujer que está empeñada en darlo todo, incluso sus rudos bebés moteros. Si estás listo para un hombre de las cavernas gruñón que no se detendrá ante nada para reclamar lo que es suyo, ¡entonces los hombres de los Caballeros Siniestros son para ti!
Saint (Serie Sinister Knights MC. Vol.3 #3)
by Aria ColeUna serie bestseller da un' autrice bestseller USA Today Saint Rossi è nato con la camicia, ma l’ha gettata nella polvere il giorno in cui è salito in sella alla sua moto per diventare uno dei membri fondatori dei Sinister Knights, un club di motociclisti creato con lo scopo di proteggere e difendere le donne di tutto il mondo. Lui è il donnaiolo del club, ha delle splendide fossette e un sorriso malizioso, ma quando una bellissima donna, mora e sinuosa, cade tra le sue braccia, è accecato dall’impulso primordiale di proteggerla a tutti i costi. Lei è come un’impronta nella sua anima, e ora il suo unico scopo nella vita è farla sua. Adelina De los Angeles non si sarebbe mai aspettata di innamorarsi di uno degli uomini che l’hanno salvata da un triste destino. Nata in una comunità povera, non avrebbe mai immaginato di imbattersi nei Sinister Knights né di passare ogni giorno con Saint che è entrato in punta di piedi nel suo cuore e l’ha fatta innamorare, un poco alla volta. Ma volando troppo vicino al sole ci si può bruciare, e anche le fiabe più dolci hanno dei cattivi. Presto Saint sarà costretto a difendere il futuro che è determinato ad avere con l’unica donna importante per lui. Attenzione: Saint e Adelina sono una forza della natura; lei è uno spirito libero, lui è pronto a legarla a sé per l’eternità. Tenetevi pronti per una corsa sfrenata con questo eroe alfa e con la donna a cui è deciso a dare tutto, anche dei piccoli biker cazzuti. Se avete voglia di conoscere degli uomini delle caverne che non si fermano davanti a niente per rivendicare ciò che vogliono, allora i Sinister Knights sono ciò che fa al caso vostro!
Can't Escape Love: A Reluctant Royals Novella (Reluctant Royals)
by Alyssa ColeAlyssa Cole delivers another fun, sexy romance novella in the Reluctant Royals series!Regina Hobbs is nerdy by nature, businesswoman by nurture. She's finally taking her pop culture-centered media enterprise, Girls with Glasses, to the next level, but the stress is forcing her to face a familiar supervillain: insomnia. The only thing that helps her sleep when things get this bad is the deep, soothing voice of puzzle-obsessed live streamer Gustave Nguyen. The problem? His archive has been deleted.Gus has been tasked with creating an escape room themed around a romance anime…except he knows nothing about romance or anime. Then mega-nerd and anime expert Reggie comes calling, and they make a trade: his voice for her knowledge. But when their online friendship has IRL chemistry, will they be able to escape love?
A Duke by Default: Reluctant Royals (Reluctant Royals Ser. #02)
by Alyssa ColeAward-winning author Alyssa Cole’s Reluctant Royals series continues with a woman on a quest to be the heroine of her own story and the duke in shining armor she rescues along the way…New York City socialite and perpetual hot mess Portia Hobbs is tired of disappointing her family, friends, and—most importantly—herself. An apprenticeship with a struggling swordmaker in Scotland is a chance to use her expertise and discover what she’s capable of. Turns out she excels at aggravating her gruff silver fox boss…when she’s not having inappropriate fantasies about his sexy Scottish burr.Tavish McKenzie doesn’t need a rich, spoiled American telling him how to run his armory…even if she is infuriatingly good at it. Tav tries to rebuff his apprentice—and his attraction to her—but when Portia accidentally discovers that he’s the secret son of a duke, rough-around-the-edges Tav becomes her newest makeover project. Forging metal into weapons and armor is one thing, but when desire burns out of control and the media spotlight gets too hot to bear, can a commoner turned duke and his posh apprentice find lasting love?
An Extraordinary Union: An Epic Love Story of the Civil War (The Loyal League #1)
by Alyssa Cole“Richly detailed setting, heart-stopping plot, and unforgettable characters.” —Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling authorAs the Civil War rages between the states, a courageous pair of spies plunge fearlessly into a maelstrom of ignorance, deceit, and danger, combining their unique skills to alter the course of history and break the chains of the past . . .Elle Burns is a former slave with a passion for justice and an eidetic memory. Trading in her life of freedom in Massachusetts, she returns to the indignity of slavery in the South—to spy for the Union Army.Malcolm McCall is a detective for Pinkerton's Secret Service. Subterfuge is his calling, but he’s facing his deadliest mission yet—risking his life to infiltrate a Rebel enclave in Virginia.Two undercover agents who share a common cause—and an undeniable attraction—Malcolm and Elle join forces when they discover a plot that could turn the tide of the war in the Confederacy's favor. Caught in a tightening web of wartime intrigue, and fighting a fiery and forbidden love, Malcolm and Elle must make their boldest move to preserve the Union at any cost—even if it means losing each other . . .Praise for the novels of Alyssa Cole:“Rich in atmospheric details and rife with unexpected dangers.”—RT Book Reviews“Sweet, sensual, and suspenseful . . . rousing and entertaining.”—Publishers Weekly
A Hope Divided (Loyal League #2)
by Alyssa ColeThe Civil War has turned neighbor against neighbor—but for one scientist spy and her philosopher soldier, war could bind them together . . . For all of the War Between the States, Marlie Lynch has helped the cause in peace: with coded letters about anti-Rebel uprisings in her Carolina woods, tisanes and poultices for Union prisoners, and silent aid to fleeing slave and Freeman alike. Her formerly enslaved mother’s traditions and the name of a white father she never knew have protected her—until the vicious Confederate Home Guard claims Marlie’s home for their new base of operations in the guerilla war against Southern resistors of the Rebel cause. Unbeknowst to those under her roof, escaped prisoner Ewan McCall is sheltering in her laboratory. Seemingly a quiet philosopher, Ewan has his own history with the cruel captain of the Home Guard, and a thoughtful but unbending strength Marlie finds irresistible. When the revelation of a stunning family secret places Marlie’s freedom on the line, she and Ewan have to run for their lives into the hostile Carolina night. Following the path of the Underground Railroad, they find themselves caught up in a vicious battle that could dash their hopes of love—and freedom—before they ever cross state lines.
How to Catch a Queen: Runaway Royals (Runaway Royals #1)
by Alyssa ColeAn arranged marriage leads to unexpected desire, in the first book of Alyssa Cole’sRunaway Royals series…When Shanti Mohapi weds the king of Njaza, her dream of becoming a queen finally comes true. But it’s nothing like she imagined. Shanti and her husband may share an immediate and powerful attraction, but her subjects see her as an outsider, and everything she was taught about being the perfect wife goes disastrously wrong.A king must rule with an iron fist, and newly crowned King Sanyu was born perfectly fitted for the gauntlet, even if he wishes he weren’t. He agrees to take a wife as is required of him, though he doesn’t expect to actually fall in love. Even more vexing? His beguiling new queen seems to have the answers to his country’s problems—except no one will listen to her.By day, they lead separate lives. By night, she wears the crown, and he bows to her demands in matters of politics and passion. When turmoil erupts in their kingdom and their marriage, Shanti goes on the run, and Sanyu must learn whether he has what it takes both to lead his people and to catch his queen.
How to Find a Princess: Runaway Royals (Runaway Royals #2)
by Alyssa ColeNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Alyssa Cole’s second Runaway Royals novel is a queer Anastasia retelling, featuring a long-lost princess who finds love with the female investigator tasked with tracking her down. <p><p> Makeda Hicks has lost her job and her girlfriend in one fell swoop. The last thing she’s in the mood for is to rehash the story of her grandmother’s infamous summer fling with a runaway prince from Ibarania, or the investigator from the World Federation of Monarchies tasked with searching for Ibarania’s missing heir. Yet when Beznaria Chetchevaliere crashes into her life, the sleek and sexy investigator exudes exactly the kind of chaos that organized and efficient Makeda finds irresistible, even if Bez is determined to drag her into a world of royal duty Makeda wants nothing to do with. When a threat to her grandmother’s livelihood pushes Makeda to agree to return to Ibarania, Bez takes her on a transatlantic adventure with a crew of lovable weirdos, a fake marriage, and one-bed hijinks on the high seas. When they finally make it to Ibarania, they realize there’s more at stake than just cash and crown, and Makeda must learn what it means to fight for what she desires and not what she feels bound to by duty.
Mixed Signals
by Alyssa ColeFour years after the Flare, the world is finally starting to rebuildFor Maggie Seong, that means leaving the safety of her family's cabin for college. She won't be alone, though--hunky former military cadet Edwin Hernandez, family friend and self-appointed Protector of Maggie's Virtue, will be there. Maggie would much prefer that Edwin himself dispose of her "innocence," but he's already rejected her advances once, and a girl has her pride.Things look pretty bleak romance-wise until Maggie discovers that Devon, the pre-Flare internet boyfriend she'd assumed was dead, is not only alive but on campus. Despite the passage of time, their bond is strong, and they quickly pick up where they left off. Even as Devon aims for a chance at love IRL--everything Maggie thought she'd wanted--Edwin's desire to protect her makes her question her heart.Maggie's torn between the future she didn't dare to hope for and the past she can't let go of. And when a group of neo-Luddite terrorists threaten the campus, everyone's loyalties will be tested. To ensure that the world doesn't go back to the dark days following the Flare, Maggie might have to sacrifice it all.Book three of Off the Grid. Read Radio Silence and Signal Boost, available now!75,250 words
Mixed Signals (Off the Grid #3)
by Alyssa Cole“This trilogy gets better with each book.” —Library Journal“Cole’s Off the Grid series succeeds because it captures the unsettling details of its dystopian setting beautifully, but also because its main characters are so very human and relatable.” —RT Book Reviews“This is friends-to-lovers romance…but it’s in the science-fiction story line where Cole really shines. The setup of Mixed Signals seems eerily plausible, and the entwined love story will satisfy sci-fi and romance readers alike.”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLeanWinner of the RT Reviewer’s Choice Best Futuristic Romance of 2015 A Washington Journal Best Romance of November 2015Four years after the Flare, the world is finally starting to rebuildFor Maggie Seong, that means leaving the safety of her family’s cabin for college. She won’t be alone, though—hunky former military cadet Edwin Hernandez, family friend and self-appointed Protector of Maggie’s Virtue, will be there. Maggie would much prefer that Edwin himself dispose of her “innocence,” but he’s already rejected her advances once, and a girl has her pride.Things look pretty bleak romance-wise until Maggie discovers that Devon, the pre-Flare internet boyfriend she’d assumed was dead, is not only alive but on campus. Despite the passage of time, their bond is strong, and they quickly pick up where they left off. Even as Devon aims for a chance at love IRL—everything Maggie thought she’d wanted—Edwin’s desire to protect her makes her question her heart.Maggie’s torn between the future she didn’t dare to hope for and the past she can’t let go of. And when a group of neo-Luddite terrorists threaten the campus, everyone’s loyalties will be tested. To ensure that the world doesn’t go back to the dark days following the Flare, Maggie might have to sacrifice it all.One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise! This book is approximately 62,000 wordsOriginally published in 2015
Once Ghosted, Twice Shy: A Reluctant Royals Novella (Reluctant Royals)
by Alyssa ColeAlyssa Cole returns with a fun, sexy romance novella in the Reluctant Royals series! While her boss the prince was busy wooing his betrothed, Likotsi had her own love affair after swiping right on a dating app. But her romance had ended in heartbreak, and now, back in NYC again, she’s determined to rediscover her joy—so of course she runs into the woman who broke her heart. <P><P>When Likotsi and Fabiola meet again on a stalled subway train months later, Fab asks for just one cup of tea. Likotsi, hoping to know why she was unceremoniously dumped, agrees. Tea and food soon leads to them exploring the city together, and their past, with Fab slowly revealing why she let Likotsi go, and both of them wondering if they can turn this second chance into a happily ever after.
A Prince on Paper: Reluctant Royals
by Alyssa ColeThe Reluctant Royals series returns with a good girl searching for the life that’s not too big, and not too small, and the bad boy prince who might be just right for her… <P><P>Nya Jerami fled Thesolo for the glitz and glamour of NYC but discovered that her Prince Charming only exists in her virtual dating games. When Nya returns home for a royal wedding, she accidentally finds herself up close and personal—in bed—with the real-life celebrity prince who she loves to hate. <P><P>For Johan von Braustein, the red-headed step-prince of Liechtienbourg, acting as paparazzi bait is a ruse that protects his brother—the heir to the throne—and his own heart. When a royal referendum threatens his brother’s future, a fake engagement is the perfect way to keep the cameras on him. <P><P>Nya and Johan both have good reasons to avoid love, but as desires are laid bare behind palace doors, they must decide if their fake romance will lead to a happily-ever-after.
A Princess in Theory: Reluctant Royals
by Alyssa ColeFrom acclaimed author Alyssa Cole comes the tale of a city Cinderella and her Prince Charming in disguise . . .Between grad school and multiple jobs, Naledi Smith doesn’t have time for fairy tales…or patience for the constant e-mails claiming she’s betrothed to an African prince. Sure. Right. Delete! As a former foster kid, she’s learned that the only things she can depend on are herself and the scientific method, and a silly e-mail won’t convince her otherwise. <p><p> Prince Thabiso is the sole heir to the throne of Thesolo, shouldering the hopes of his parents and his people. At the top of their list? His marriage. Ever dutiful, he tracks down his missing betrothed. When Naledi mistakes the prince for a pauper, Thabiso can’t resist the chance to experience life—and love—without the burden of his crown.The chemistry between them is instant and irresistible, and flirty friendship quickly evolves into passionate nights. But when the truth is revealed, can a princess in theory become a princess ever after?
Radio Silence
by Alyssa ColeNo one expects the apocalypse.Arden Highmore was living your average postgrad life in Rochester, New York, when someone flipped the "off" switch on the world. No cell phones, no power, no running water--and no one knows why. All she and her roommate, John, know for sure is that they have to get out, stat. His family's cabin near the Canadian border seemed like the safest choice.It turns out isolation doesn't necessarily equal safety. When scavengers attack, it's John's ridiculously handsome brother, Gabriel, who comes to the rescue. He saves Arden's life, so he can't be all bad...but he's also a controlling jerk who treats her like an idiot. Now their parents are missing and it seems John, Gabriel, their kid sister, Maggie, and Arden are the only people left alive who aren't bloodthirsty maniacs.No one knows when--or if--the lights will come back on and, in the midst of all that, Arden and Gabriel are finding that there's a fine line indeed between love and hate. How long can they expect to last in this terrifying new world, be it together or apart?Book one of Off the Grid69,000 words
Radio Silence (Off the Grid #1)
by Alyssa Cole“Rich in atmospheric details and rife with unexpected dangers…[a] refreshingly diverse cast of characters possess strong, sympathetic and magnetic personalities, ensuring that readers will be engaged with each step of their journey.” — RT Book ReviewsCole adds a strong contender to the postapocalyptic romance genre with a smart, confident-African American heroine and a smart, sexy Korean hero in this first book in a trilogy. —Library JournalNo one expects the apocalypse.Arden Highmore was living your average postgrad life in Rochester, New York, when someone flipped the “off” switch on the world. No cell phones, no power, no running water—and no one knows why. All she and her roommate, John, know for sure is that they have to get out, stat. His family’s cabin near the Canadian border seemed like the safest choice.It turns out isolation doesn’t necessarily equal safety.When scavengers attack, it’s John’s ridiculously handsome brother, Gabriel, who comes to the rescue. He saves Arden’s life, so he can’t be all bad…but he’s also a controlling jerk who treats her like an idiot. Now their parents are missing and it seems John, Gabriel, their kid sister, Maggie, and Arden are the only people left alive who aren’t bloodthirsty maniacs.No one knows when—or if—the lights will come back on and, in the midst of all that, Arden and Gabriel are finding that there’s a fine line indeed between love and hate. How long can they expect to last in this terrifying new world, be it together or apart?This book is approximately 69,000 wordsAnd don’t miss the rest of the Off the Grid series: Signal Boost and Mixed Signals are available now!Originally published in 2015
Signal Boost
by Alyssa ColeWhen technology stopped working, the world as they knew it ended.In a secluded cabin, John and his loved ones have survived. He should feel grateful. But his family is in his face 24/7, he has to watch his best friend, Arden, and brother, Gabriel, flaunt their love, and as a techie in a Luddite world he's pretty much useless. The cabin is brimming with people, but he feels utterly alone.Until he catches Mr. Tall, Blond and Gorgeous raiding their garden. Mykhail is an astrophysics student, he makes John's gaydar ping like crazy and he thinks he knows what caused the devastation. He's on a journey to his university to find answers, and John invites himself along. Partly to get out of the house, and partly because he can't let Mykhail go without acting on the mutual attraction that's so obvious even John's mom is playing matchmaker.The closer they get to campus, the more Mykhail lets down his walls. But with answers come secrets both devastating and deadly, and before they can save the world, they'll have to save themselves.Read Arden and Gabriel's story in Radio Silence, available now!68,585 words
Signal Boost (Off the Grid)
by Alyssa Cole“This trilogy gets better with each book.” — Library Journal“Cole’s Off the Grid series succeeds because it captures the unsettling details of its dystopian setting beautifully, but also because its main characters are so very human and relatable.” —RT Book ReviewsWhen technology stopped working, the world as they knew it ended.In a secluded cabin, John and his loved ones have survived. He should feel grateful. But his family is in his face 24/7, he has to watch his best friend, Arden, and brother, Gabriel, flaunt their love, and as a techie in a Luddite world he’s pretty much useless. The cabin is brimming with people, but he feels utterly alone.Until he catches Mr. Tall, Blond and Gorgeous raiding their garden. Mykhail is an astrophysics student, he makes John’s gaydar ping like crazy and he thinks he knows what caused the devastation. He’s on a journey to his university to find answers, and John invites himself along. Partly to get out of the house, and partly because he can’t let Mykhail go without acting on the mutual attraction that’s so obvious even John’s mom is playing matchmaker.The closer they get to campus, the more Mykhail lets down his walls. But with answers come secrets both devastating and deadly, and before they can save the world, they’ll have to save themselves.This book is approximately 69,000 wordsAnd don’t miss the rest of the Off the Grid series: Radio Silence and Mixed Signals are available now!Originally published in 2015
An Unconditional Freedom: An Epic Love Story of the Civil War (The Loyal League #3)
by Alyssa ColeAn assassination plot that could end the Civil War, and a hidden enemy that could destroy a secret league of unsung heroes … Daniel Cumberland, born free in Massachusetts, studied law with dreams of helping his people—dreams that died the night he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Daniel is rescued, but he’s a changed man. When he’s offered entry into the Loyal League, the covert organization of Black spies who helped free him, he seizes the opportunity for vengeance against the Confederacy and those who support it. When the Union Army occupies the Florida home of Cuban Janeta Sanchez, daughter of an enslaved woman and the plantation owner who married her, her family’s wealth does not protect her father from being imprisoned. Under duress and blaming herself for the arrest, Janeta agrees to infiltrate a group called the Loyal League as a double agent—and finds a cause truly worth the sacrifice. Daniel is aggravated by the headstrong and much too observant new detective he’s paired with, and Janeta is intrigued by the broken but honorable man she is tasked with betraying. As they embark on a mission to intercept Jefferson Davis and thwart European meddling, their dual hidden agendas are threatened by the ghosts of their pasts and a growing affection that could strengthen both the Union and their souls—or lead to their downfall. Praise for Alyssa Cole “This book is fantastic.”—Kirkus STARRED REVIEW on A Hope Divided “Thoughtfully portrayed characters with deep minds and passionate hearts make this …sparkle.”—Booklist STARRED REVIEW on A Hope Divided “Brimming with vivid characterization, heartfelt dialogue, and sensual sweetness.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW on An Extraordinary Union
Bad Fairies
by Alice M. ColeSomeone is killing Boston's flower fairies, and Cassie is afraid she knows who: her father, the Rose King, disappeared years ago, intending to kill himself. But the spells he cast to entangle and control his court keep him tied to the living. He can't die until they do. Cassie would like to turn to Bran O'Meara, formerly a priest and still a bard. In the old days, he was promised to his God and she was promised to another man. Now they have a second chance. But Bran is tied to the Rose King by spells so strong they have kept him from death for many hundreds of years. Will breaking the spell free Bran--or will it mean death for Bran, Cassie, and everyone in their court?
The Flower Arrangement
by Adelaide ColeLondon, 1903. Emma is a maid with ambition. She dreams of opening her own flower shop one day, determined never to lose her independence. . . or the pleasure she finds in lifting her skirts for a handsome boy. Emma also dreams of what it would be like to share that pleasure with the master of the house--a fantasy that Master Riggs apparently shares. For when hears about Emma's plans, he proposes an arrangement: he will help Emma achieve her ambition if Emma will help satisfy his desires in exchange. . .
Alpaca Lies
by Elizabeth ColdwellAlpaca shifter Alfie dreams of a life beyond the petting zoo at stately Mattock Hall. He can't explore his crush on Simon Mattock, heir to the estate and caretaker to the animals, for two reasons. One, he's never shifted into human form, and two, Simon is saddled with a boyfriend who's exploiting him for his wealth. But when a fire threatens both the zoo and Simon, Alfie knows the time has come to put his fears aside, make his first shift, and save them. He just hopes Simon will like what he sees.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package "A Walk on the Wild Side."
Candy Canes and Cappuccinos (2017 Advent Calendar - Stocking Stuffers)
by Elizabeth ColdwellKyle is struggling to run his coffee shop on his own after his partner walked out on him. He has his eye on Steven, who comes into the shop each day, but hasn’t worked up the nerve to express his interest. When Steven asks Kyle to help out with Christmas lunch at the homeless shelter where he works, Kyle is too exhausted to agree. He donates his tips but still feels he’s blown his chances with Steven and made himself look like a selfish jerk. On Christmas Day, Kyle sees a way to make amends—to both Steven and the needy people depending on his kindness. It’s the right thing to do, and Kyle hopes he can clear up the misunderstanding and show Steven the type of man he really is. Maybe then they can consider some dessert when the lunch at the shelter is over….A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2017 Advent Calendar "Stocking Stuffers."
Christmas Rendezvous: Cariad Singles (Cariad Christmas Singles)
by Elizabeth ColdwellCariad means love... discover the new Cariad Singles collection of spicy romances.When Juliette Milner is invited to spend Christmas in Bruges with her ex-boyfriend, Dale, she thinks an old flame is about to be rekindled. But Dale’s invitation isn’t all it seems, and Juliette finds herself stranded alone in this beautiful city. A chance conversation with a friendly barman leads her to the bed and breakfast run by his brother, Laurens, who has a room free thanks to a last-minute cancellation. And as she finds herself growing closer to Laurens on a sightseeing tour, Juliette realises she might enjoy a special Christmas rendezvous after all…
Cooking Up Trouble
by Elizabeth ColdwellCariad means love... discover the new Cariad Singles collection of spicy romances. The good news is that Morgan Jones has landed her dream job, co-presenting the Saturday morning TV cookery show, Cook's Treat. The bad news is she'll be working alongside the hottest celebrity chef in London, Scott Harley. Voluptuous Morgan has never forgiven Scott for trashing her cooking style and physical appearance in a magazine article, but when she meets him in the flesh for the first time her reaction is very different. The attraction between the two of them is mutual and undeniable, but she's determined not to fall for his obvious charms. Their chemistry on the show disguises the tension behind the scenes - a tension that grows more sexual by the day. Can she stand the growing heat - or should Morgan get out of the kitchen?
Corporate Affairs: Mixing business with pleasure
by Elizabeth ColdwellDiscover what happens when lovers mix business with pleasure - working nine to five has never been such a thrill! Taking passion out of the bedroom and into the boardroom, this collection of twenty erotic stories explores sex in the workplace. In a world of mergers and acquisitions, hostile takeovers and breakfast meetings, colleagues grow closer than is professionally necessary, luscious lingerie lurks beneath a staid pinstriped business suit and bosses learn that sometimes it's more fun when their secretary is on top. Among the stories included are: Intimate Negotiations by Viva Jones When Jenna and Daisy attend a business convention hoping to get funding for their new line of lingerie, they meet handsome investor Kieran Devlish, who requires more than a Powerpoint presentation. As they model their first collection for him, Devlish agrees to a deal, but at a price. He hasn't counted on their determination, however, or their unorthodox negotiation techniques... The Closet by Maria LloydLucy Penmon may just clinch the deal of her career as an interior designer if she lands this prestigious commission - the total refurbishment of Mr Walker's country house. A creative free spirit, she is surprised at the attraction she feels for Mr Walker, a highly successful lawyer who is used to power and quickly takes charge. Her curiosity about her prospective boss, his home and a certain locked closet may cost her dearly, however - or reveal unexpected pleasures. Box by Elise Hepner It probably wasn't prudent for a corporate executive who works in the upper floors of a skyscraper to be afraid of elevators. But Lanie Fox did have kick-ass legs. When Charlie Wright, a sarcastic, sinfully sexy coworker, corners her after an awful meeting she's determined to prove him wrong about her crippling fear inside the death trap. His promise to distract her involves more than his annoying commentary. In fact, his tongue isn't doing a whole lot of talking. But they manage to find many uses for it - and Lanie's fear melts away in lieu of his less than conversational convincing. The Ties of Friendship by L.A. Fields Julio and Chris share a perfect balance in sex, work and home life - but Julio's sure Chris is sleeping with someone else in the office. When that someone engages Chris in a kinky bondage game that involves a tie Julio bought him, business and pleasure will never be the same again. Just One of the Boys by Tony Haynes When George is appointed Senior Sales Rep for the UK branch of Regal Lingerie, her first real challenge is a business trip to Amsterdam to meet her three European counterparts - Max, Robbie and Stefan. As the four arrange the meeting, the other three mistakenly take George for a man and, subsequently, arrange to visit a VIP strip club the first night of the trip. When she arrives and declares that she is up for a visit to the club, the boys are delighted; however, not as delighted as George, who ensures that it is a night they will all remember... Happy Birthday, Mr Vice-President by Alice Candy It's the boss's birthday and his PA and her assistant decide he deserves a birthday cake to celebrate. He's secretly delighted but, of course, buying birthday cake on company time when they should be working means they must be properly reprimanded. The two women are given a proper dressing-down in front of their colleagues that none of them will forget.