What is the DESIRE series about? Scandalous world of the elite. Be transported to the worlds of oil barons, family dynasties, moguls and celebrities. Get ready for juicy plot twists, delicious sensuality and intriguing scandal.
His voice caressed Alexandra into consciousness. His eyes, dark and mysterious as midnight, held loss and longing. His tightly leashed strength seemed her sole lifeline in a terrifying sea of amnesia. But who was this Richard Jordan who called her his bride?
Months ago, Richard had returned from a dangerous assignment to learn his new wife had vanished. Although the jaded millionaire had loved Alexandra and her sweet innocence more than life itself, their hasty marriage had been quickly destroyed by lies. But having found her at last, Richard vowed he'd make his lost–and–found bride stay found forever.
Mom In Waiting
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HER STAND–IN FIANCe?
When Tracy Hall vowed to be the belle of her high school reunion, she thought all she'd need was a glamorous new look, a diamond ring on her finger and a fiance conveniently left behind, of course. Simple, right? Wrong!
Once she met up with high school heartthrob Rick Bennet, her simple plan went awry. For after an unexpected night of passion with the gorgeous marine captain, Tracy suddenly found herself inconveniently pregnant. Now Rick no longer wanted to be her pretend fiance but her husband of convenience. But what Rick was willing to do for duty, Tracy could do only for love.
Texas Millionaire
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THE OIL BARON
He was the epitome of masculinity and rich as sin. But with midlife approaching, Texas baron Hank Langley was in sore need of a wife. And finding a Mrs.Langely from the bevy of social–climbing beauties was a challenge even for this ex–military man. Until Callie Riley, his new, much younger secretary, breezed into his life and took Hank's hardened heart by storm. Suddenly he was learning more about love than he'd ever thought possible. Could the millionaire convince this fresh–faced country girl to say "I do" to an older man?
Five wealthy Texas bachelors all members of the state's most exclusive club set out on a mission to rescue a princess and find true love.
That Boss Of Mine
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MEN of the YEAR
MAN of the Month
"A romantic? Hardly. I'm far too pragmatic to be romantic." Wheeler Rush, driven–to–distraction CEO
Audrey Finnegan was the most clumsy, unfortunate, beautiful and alluring woman Wheeler Rush had ever met. She was also his temporary secretary. His business was on its last legs and his eyes were on hers! True, she'd come into his life and his office like a whirling dervish, and made his hormones spin out of control. He knew he should send her packing, but her heart was in the right place and oh, Lord for once in his life, so was his .
Some men are made for lovin' and you'll love our MAN OF THE MONTH!
Plain Jane's Texan
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ONE DETERMINED TEXAN
From the moment their gazes collided at a family wedding, and their lips met in a passionate kiss, plain Jane Eve Ellison wondered if a man like Matt Crow could truly desire her. Sophisticated, sexy, and super wealthy, he could have any woman. But after their first magical encounter, he claimed he wanted her .
Eve didn't give her heart easily All her life she'd been the brains to her sister's beauty. Often overlooked. Never the object of anyone's affection. But Matt was different. He made her feel beautiful. And cherished. Yet could Eve trust that this Texan was not merely enjoying the thrill of the chase, but was motivated by true love?
That Mccloud Woman
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THE BACHELOR'S CREED
Never settle down! That didn't mean Jack Cordell couldn't work side by side with Alayna McCloud, even if she was the sexiest lady west of the Mississippi. And his instincts to slip his boots under her bed, a ring on her finger and passion into her soul well, the Texas sun was playing tricks on his tattered heart. Because a love–wary loner didn't have a blame thing to offer a lady like Alayna. Still, Jack detected a sadness beneath her perfection. And it was time the ultimate do–gooder let him do some good and turn that McCloud woman into that McCloud bride!
TEXAS BRIDES: Come on down to the McCloud family ranch 'cause there's no place like Texas for a wedding!
Lovers' Reunion
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THE MAN SHE COULDN'T FORGET
He was a man of adventure, the epitome of masculinity, and he had swept the girl next door off her feet one incredible night and made her a woman. But Marco Esposito didn't think he was the home–and–hearth type of man that Sophie Morrell deserved so he walked away.
But he never forgot her.
Now Marco was back and he wanted to do right by Sophie for now and always. Sophie hadn't forgotten those fiery kisses, but could she trust that their night of shared passion would grow into the love of a lifetime ?
Prince Charming's Child
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MEN of the YEARMAN of the MONTH
"I am a man of honour. If she's carrying my child, she will be my wife! Mitch Landers, the Prince Charming no woman could forget
It wasn't the flu. Nicole was pregnant. And darned if she could remember sleeping with a man in the past four years. Not unless she and co–worker Mitch had actually ? Well, they had, and now her very own Sir Galahad was before her on bended knee. His proposal was duty–bound, although real passion sparked in Mitch's glance and touch. Could a marriage forged for baby's sake end in a legend–worthy love for Sleeping Beauty and her dream prince?
Some men are made for lovin' and you'll love our MAN OF THE MONTH!
The Willful Wife
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THE MAN: Rugged private investigator Mathis Hazard.
THE MISSION: Pose as the estranged spouse of beautiful hotel owner Desiree Stratford for investigative purposes only, of course.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATION: Inability to keep his mind not to mention his hands off said Desiree.
As soon as the once–reluctant detective Mathis Hazard got a look at lovely Desiree Stratford, he suddenly became a lot more eager to get to the bottom of all the weird goings–on at her hotel. And what better way to proceed than to pretend to be Desiree's husband? Yes, he knew what a tough job it would be t would probably take twenty–four–hour–a–day, one–on–one surveillance. But hey, a man had to do what a man had to do .
Taming Tall, Dark Brandon
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TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY .
Marriage and babies weren't what Andrea Cunningham wanted but Brandon Hamilton was. The gregarious hotel owner had a head for business, a body for loving and a heart as warm and welcoming as his strong embrace. Like Andrea, he knew two weeks was too little time to understand what was happening between them. But unlike Andrea, he was starting to want all the things she resisted.
Andrea had thought these stolen weeks with Brandon would make for beautiful memories. But somehow her heart and soul had been tamed by the tall, dark bachelor for whom memories were not enough .
Best buddies find their bachelor days numbered in bestselling author Joan Elliot Pickart's engaging new series The Bachelor Bet
One Small Secret
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THE LOVER SHE COULDN'T FORGET
Honour Shaw had never forgotten the passionate, sultry summer she'd spent in the arms of golden boy Mark Griffin. But then their time together ended, and maybe it was for the best. She was a simple country girl. He was in line to inherit his family's fortune. They'd both known all along it was strictly a summer romance .
Now Mark had unexpectedly returned home and seemed determined to recapture the love they'd shared. Honour knew she owed him the truth, but would Mark's desire for her be enough once he discovered the secret she'd kept for eight long years?
Beloved Sheikh
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THE SEDUCTIVE SULTAN Sheikh Rafi could have a harem of women but he wanted bewitching Zara Blake. And just as the prince was about to steal that first, sizzling kiss from Zara, she was stolen from him abducted by his archenemy!
HIS CAPTIVE QUEEN–TO–BE Zara's head was spinning she'd been kidnapped! And her captor was a dead ringer for the prince. Then Rafi appeared with a rescue plan and a promise to make her his queen. Was this a trap or the only way back into the arms of her beloved sheikh?
Powerful sheikhs born to rule and destined to find love as eternal as the sands SONS OF THE DESERT.
Love Me True
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MEN of the YEARMAN of the MONTH
"You had things your way for six miserable years. Now it's my turn." Joey Fasano, irresistible renegade screen idol
He had it all wealth, fame, success. But the emptiness aching inside him wouldn't subside. Watching TV coverage of Heather Wade's upcoming wedding, Joey marvelled at how she'd changed from the wild, free spirit he'd loved to the cool, proper socialite her powerful family had made her. But now he had to see her again, and even her family couldn't stop him. Because if that boy whose hand she was holding wasn't the image of Joey at age five, he'd eat his Oscar!
Some men are made for lovin' and you'll love our 125th MAN OF THE MONTH!
Let's Have A Baby!
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DADDY BY DONATION ?
Jessica Stephens was determined to have a baby of her own, even if it meant raising a child all by herself. And Jessie would do just about anything to make her dream come true, including asking the one man she trusted to supply a small, clinical contribution .
When Jessie asked him to father her child, Kurt Majors did the sensible, gentlemanly thing he kidnapped her. At his isolated ranch house, he set out to teach Jessie a couple of important truths. First: babies should only be conceived the old–fashioned way, with two committed parents. Second: Jessie was so desirable, no man could resist her including Kurt himself.
Bachelors and Babies: These men get more than they ever expected when they connect with the woman of their dreams .
Colonel Daddy
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COLONEL DAD AND MAJOR MOM?
Impossible! Could it be that Major Kate Jennings was going to be Major Mom? And the devastatingly handsome marine she'd had a long–distance relationship with was going to be a daddy Colonel Daddy that is! Suddenly things were very complicated. Especially now that Colonel Tom Candello was her newly assigned boss .
Kate was sure the confirmed bachelor would offer her a marriage of convenience after all, that was the honourable thing to do. Trouble was, how could Kate every agree to an in–name–only union when her heart had secretly ached for Tom all along?
BACHELOR BATTALION: Defending their country is their duty; love and marriage is their reward!
His Woman, His Child
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NINE MONTHS Hank Bishop had given Susan Redman the greatest gift the baby her husband hadn't been able to give her. But soon after Hank became the sperm donor and fulfilled her family dreams, Susan was suddenly widowed. Now the rugged lawman felt duty–bound to protect the pregnant beauty.
OR FOREVER? He was the man she'd always loved the man she'd thought would never settle down. But when fate made Hank the father and protector of her unborn child, Susan soon dreamed of forever with the sexy sheriff .
There's nothing like a secret baby to bring a brooding bachelor home again! 3 BABIES FOR 3 BROTHERS
The Secretary And The Millionaire
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Fortune's Children: The Brides: Meet the Fortune brides six special women who perpetuate a family legacy greater than mere riches!
THE CINDERELLA ASSIGNMENT
When Jack Fortune's motherless daughter moved in with him, this ever–so–competent CEO needed Amanda Corbain, his faithful assistant, to become Lilly's temporary live–in nanny. Suddenly this natural–born nurturer was living out her ultimate fantasy, but no amount of dreaming had prepared Amanda for the feelings he aroused. And now Amanda had one final wish before this Cinderella assignment ended .
The Bridal Promise
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A MARRIAGE OF INCONVENIENCE
Matthew Ransom had thought nothing could destroy his star–crossed love for beautiful Perri Stone until the night she left town without a word. Twelve years later, Perri returned with no explanations, and they were forced into a marriage of convenience yet Matt vowed he would not let love rule his heart again.
Perri knew she couldn't expect Matt's trust, but when passion exploded on their wedding night, she hoped they could salvage what they'd had years ago. And now pregnant with Matt's child, she realized there was only one thing she could do to save their future tell yesteryear's secrets before it was too late!
Expecting...
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PREGNANT WITHOUT A GROOM
She was pregnant, alone and achingly beautiful. So what could an honourable cowboy like Zach Calhoun do but offer her a job while she waited for her baby to be born?
He was a loner and irresistibly sexy. So why would Mallory Phillips, a woman who had sworn never to open her heart to a man again, agree to share a home with Zach?
Mallory was a vulnerable mother–to–be who needed a strong, true man like Zach. And the desire that Zach felt for her as he watched her blossom with child was like no other he'd ever felt. But could this brooding cowboy see himself as a future father?
The Bride Means Business
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MARRIAGE PARTNERS
Jillian Kerr never thought she'd see ex–fiance Dax Piersall again let alone marry him. But when the powerful executive offered her a business partnership in exchange for marriage, she tried to refuse only, his seductive eyes were ambushing her heart!
Dax remembered Jillian had a mind for business – and a body for sin – and he planned on keeping his heart out of this arrangement. Yet the vibrant, self–assured woman who stood before him made him want to be a better man.
Could these two passionate souls realize what was missing from their lives was each other?
BUTLER COUNTY BRIDES: Three small–town friends bring three of the sexiest, most powerful men to their knees!