Valentine's Day Collection

Previously published as Model Marine.

Hannah narrowly escapes a Fashion Week disaster by hijacking gorgeous Will Hughes from the U.S. Marine Corps for her runway show – after all, rock–hard abs are the ultimate accessory. His good deed nearly lands him in the brig, but he'll risk anything to get back into her bed...

Hannah can't figure out how this model marine got under her skin – they're complete opposites! But sexy Will not only ignites her senses, he fuels her creativity: an irresistible combination, even if it can't last. Can two steamy weeks together satisfy their lust...or will they have to extend this mission?

From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery, the first four volumes in the fan-favorite Desert Rogues series, collected here!

The Kidnapped Bride: Swept away by the passionate Prince Khalil Khan, Dora Nelson can hardly believe her new fairy-tale life as princess of El Bahar. Until she uncovers Khalil's real reasons for marrying her...

Originally published as The Sheik's Kidnapped Bride in 2000.

The Arranged Marriage: Her? A princess? Heidi McKinley has always been painfully shy, so she's out of her depth when it comes to Prince Jamal, who has a reputation as a legendary lover.

Originally published as The Sheik's Arranged Marriage in 2000.

The Secret Bride: Single mum Liana Archer has read her share of romance novels, and she knows her life is nothing like the stories she loves. So she's astonished when sinfully handsome Malik Khan, Crown Prince of El Bahar, takes an interest in her.

Originally published as The Sheik's Secret Bride in 2000.

The Runaway Princess: When half-American Princess Sabra (aka Sabrina Johnson) is kidnapped by Prince Kardal Khan while searching for the legendary City of Thieves, she soon realises that his heated touch makes her body betray her recklessly.

Originally published as The Sheik And The Runaway Princess in 2001.

Read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates!

A Christmas Vow of Seduction

A Christmas present for the man who has everything...

With one band of gold Prince Andres of Petras can erase all his past sins – even though they were most pleasurable. But his prospective bride is untameable Princess Zara. And the playboy Prince must seduce her into compliance and crown her by Christmas!

The wayward Princess of Tirimia’s fiery reputation hides the fact that she has never experienced real love. Her convenient husband-to-be seems determined to keep it that way, and yet his touch promises a sensual awakening that’s impossible to resist. But once Zara’s given him her hand and her body, it won’t be long before he has her heart...

The Queen’s New Year Secret

Kidnapped by her King!

As the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve the fairy-tale is over for all of Petras, when Queen Tabitha – refusing to live in a loveless marriage – asks her husband for a divorce. But anger erupts into passion, and when Tabitha flees the palace she’s carrying King Kairos’s heir!

Discovering her secret, Kairos kidnaps his wife and – against the backdrop of his secluded island paradise – proves there’s no escaping his royal reach. He will use the desire that’s gone unsated between them for too long to ensure his wife returns to his side...

When European royalty meets Australian Outback...

The throne of Alp d'Estella lies empty: Prince Regent Maxsim de Gautier travels to the Outback to find the next heir–eight–year–old orphan Marc. Max isn't expecting to be confronted by a feisty woman who is fiercely protective of her adopted family.

Although Pippa Donahue is wary of this dashing prince, she cannot deny Marc his heritage–nor her attraction to Max–so she agrees to spend one month in his royal kingdom.

Will it be enough to convince Pippa and the kids to stay–and for Max to make her his royal bride?

The Redemption Of Darius Sterne - Carole Mortimer

Having built a global empire synonymous with excellence, formidable tycoon Darius Sterne is a man who always gets what he wants. And right now? He wants ex-ballerina Miranda Jacobs...in his bed and sighing his name in pleasure.

Miranda can't resist the allure of the brooding billionaire. But the closer he pulls her, the more Darius threatens the barriers she's carefully constructed to conceal the scars of her past. Yet Miranda isn't the only one with pain to hide...

A Merger By Marriage - Cat Schield

With JT Stone's birthright hanging in the balance, Violet Fontaine comes up with the perfect solution. The Vegas hotel heiress decides to give her sexy business rival a hand - so he can put a ring on it and seal a business deal. The one condition is that they keep their boardroom marriage out of the bedroom...

Fat chance! JT isn't letting Violet deprive him of one of the sweetest perks of wedlock. But will giving in to passion cause JT to lose everything, including the woman he can't live without?

Safe In His Sight - Regan Black

The stalker shadowing lawyer Julia Cooper's every move is vowing to ruin her life - unless she discloses information about a major criminal case. For discreet help, she turns to the shadowy Escape Club, where investigative brainpower and brawn are for hire.

Mitch Galway, a firefighter on leave, becomes Julia's round-the-clock bodyguard. All sculpted biceps, sexy bravado, and conflicted past, Mitch works overtime to uncover the identity of the person hunting her. But as they track the creep getting way too close, Julia must share more of herself with the intriguing man protecting her...which puts them both high on a lunatic's hit list.

Once Upon A Bride - Helen Lacey

When Gabe Vitali escapes to a fresh start in Crystal Point, Australia, the former physician isn’t looking for a storybook ending. But he doesn’t anticipate his unavoidable next-door neighbour...and an undeniable attraction.

Bridal consultant Lauren Jakowski wants marriage. She’s just sworn off love and sex! To avoid getting burned again, she’s looking for safe, comfortable and forever-after...but they’re not Gabe’s to give - for reasons he can’t share with anyone, least of all this pretty complication.

Sheikh's Desert Duty - Maisey Yates

Journalist Sophie Parsons needs a scoop to stop the sale of her friend's hotel chain. But being abducted by a sheikh goes way beyond the call of duty...

Sheikh Zayn Al-Ahmar has a wedding to arrange, a sister to protect and a country to rule. He's not going to let one woman bring it all down with a headline! Kidnapping Sophie seemed like a good idea, but her delectable company puts everything he values at risk. Only one mistress can rule Zayn's heart – will it be Sophie, or his duty?

The Sheikh's Sinful Seduction - Dani Collins

Sheikh Zafir cannot allow emotion to colour his judgement. His carnal desires must be curbed for the sake of peace in his kingdom. But his control is tested by the feisty Fern Davenport...

Innocent Fern tries to resist the sheikh's skilful seduction – she knows that he could never marry her. But one incredible night together results in a very lasting consequence. Now this sheikh must claim his heir and his bride!

Traded To The Desert Sheikh - Caitlin Crews

In the desert, Sheikh Kavian's word is law. So the defiance of his promised queen, Amaya, who flees after their betrothal ceremony, is intolerable! Perhaps his reluctant bride-to-be needs reminding of the pleasure he can give...

Once Amaya is back in his kingdom, Kavian commands her total sensual surrender. Amaya fears such all-consuming lust makes her weak, but she's proven she can match his desire. Kavian needs a queen who can endure everything about him – can Amaya face his dark past and embrace her desert destiny?

Married By Arrangement - Lynne Graham

Antonio Rocha saw Sophie Cunningham as a tramp - she was raising his orphaned baby niece in a trailer, after all! However, Antonio didn't appreciate that though she might not be a lady, Sophie had plenty of love to give. He soon found himself attracted to her, and he knew how to indulge this passion: a marriage arrangement on his terms...

The Spaniard's Virgin Housekeeper - Diana Hamilton

Unfairly fired and thrown out into the street, Izzy Makepeace's only option was to take a housekeeping job with powerful Spanish billionaire Cayo Garcia's uncle. Cayo thought he'd seen Izzy's type before: out for all she can get. But then her innocence surprised him. Cayo was used to having his demands met - and Izzy's position as housekeeper put her directly at his beck and call!

The Man From Madrid - Anne Weale

Cally hoped for peace and quiet when she escaped to beautiful rural Spain, but the arrival of mysterious millionaire Nicolás Llorca changed all that! He'd made it clear he wanted Cally - and that he wasn't looking for long-term commitment.

The smouldering good looks and charm of the man from Madrid proved hard to resist. But Cally wasn't interested in a brief affair. Determined to keep her distance, Cally found her resolve was tested when Nicolás made her an offer impossible to refuse...

Nikki And The Lone Wolf

Nikki Morrissy is in beautiful Banksia Bay for a fresh start. Even renting half a cottage from the town's lone wolf, enigmatic Gabe Carver, cannot distract her from focusing on her new life!

And Gabe is determined that, despite having to share his home with the undeniably attractive Nikki, he will keep to himself. That is until a scared and lonely dog, howling into the night, has them literally bumping into each other! As the pooch gazes up at them, Gabe and Nikki realise they'll have to work together on this one. Suddenly their plans to avoid each other are crumbling around them...

Mardie And The City Surgeon

The last person Mardie Rainey expects to see on her doorstep is her childhood sweetheart, Blake Maddock. Fifteen years ago, Blake had walked away, leaving her teenage heart sore and broken. But now, with a thunderstorm raging overhead, she can't turn him away, nor the injured border collie in his arms...

Blake has spent his life running from one tragic mistake. Now the frightened boy has become a formidable man – and he's coming back for the woman he has never forgotten...

A Bride For The Italian Boss – Susan Meier

Passionate chef Rafe Mancini is renowned for his food – and his temper! No one meets his exacting standards, until stand–in maître d' Daniella Tate breathes new life into his restaurant, and into Rafe. Daniella is only visiting the picturesque Tuscan village of Calanetti, but clutching her ticket home, she must make a decision…return to her old, safe life or stay as Rafe's bride!

Return Of The Italian Tycoon – Jennifer Faye

Tough tycoon Angelo Amatucci must return to the Tuscan village of his childhood. With a lot of work to do, he brings his dedicated assistant Kayla Hill with him. As beautiful Kayla falls for the village's charms, she also discovers a new, very attractive side to Angelo – working with him to secure a wedding contract is blissful torture! Especially as Kayla begins to wonder what it would be like to be Mrs Amatucci!

Reunited By A Baby Secret – Michelle Douglas

After a vacation in paradise, Marianna Amatucci returned to her family vineyard determined to make a fresh start. But her plans changed in an instant when a pregnancy test revealed she'd returned with a souvenir!

When she finds the father, Ryan White, he's nothing like the laidback surfer she met on the beach. In a tailored suit, he oozes masculine authority, and he's staying in the penthouse! What will walking into his high–flying corporate world mean for their baby…?

Soldier, Hero…Husband? – Cara Colter

Former Navy SEAL Connor Benson is in beautiful Tuscany, but he can't forget his time on the frontline. Meeting Isabella Rossi reminds him of everything he once fought for…and everything he can't have.

Isabella understands what it's like to be stuck in the past – since becoming a widow she's been sleepwalking through life. But handsome Connor's delicious kisses are waking her up, and his courage inspires her: she must fight for the love they both deserve!

The Secret Billionaire

Billionaire Lucas Romero is many things – brooding, talented and a consummate womanizer. The one thing he's not? The “ski instructor” beautiful, innocent Milly Mayfield thought she was giving herself to in a sumptuous, secluded French ski chalet! And now she's livid!

Arrogant playboy Lucas is bewildered by Milly's decidedly unusual reaction to the revelation of his substantial wealth – he's never had complaints before! But even Milly cannot ignore the sexual chemistry between them. So when a family emergency means he needs a willing woman by his side, Milly suddenly finds herself whisked away to Spain…and engaged!

Pulled Under

Just weeks ago, Levi Walsh became the proud part–owner of Beaux Hommes, a bar featuring the sexiest exotic male dancers in the city – including himself. But as Levi, a financial whiz in his own right, goes over the books, he realises something is definitely not right. And then the IRS comes knocking on his door.  IRS investigator Harper Banks is determined not to notice that Levi is hot, ripped and seriously sexy. Her job is to investigate dirty businesses, not indulge in even dirtier pleasures. But even as his skilled seduction melts her rigid self–control, Harper is certain of one thing: Levi is lying to her. Which means she'll have to strip him down…and pull him under!

Wound Up

Newly crowned psychologist Justin Maxwell is celebrating his last night as a stripper before he starts his career. Then he spies her in the audience – Grace Cooper. He's wanted her for years, but as his student, she'd been off–limits. Now Justin has only one goal: sweet, irresistible seduction. Grace is through skirting around her fierce attraction to Justin. She's leaving Seattle in two weeks, so why not allow herself one mind–meltingly hot night with Justin? But no pleasure comes without cost. And indulging in their insatiable desire for each other could cost both of them their futures…

Stripped Down

Some men know how to wear a suit. He knows how to take it off…

Eric Reeves is the CEO of a real estate development firm that's on the cusp of a huge breakthough. Soon, he'll taste the first fruits of true success – or watch his dreams go up in smoke. But first he has to earn a living…by becoming Dalton Chase, the most sought–after stripper at Beaux Hommes, one of Seattle's most exclusive adult clubs. Cass Jameson hires Dalton for her best friend's bachelorette, but from the moment he steps through the door, his eyes never leave her. Dalton is hot, ripped and exactly what Cass needs to let off a little steam. Nothing can stop the primal need between them – to touch, to taste, to take…and to want more. Nothing except their real identities.

The Tycoon's Delicious Distraction – Maggie Cox

Notorious maverick Hal Treverne is not living up to his reputation for being 'lucky'. Confined to a wheelchair after a traumatic skiing accident, he's furious. Especially as his physio, Kit Blessington, should already have been in his bed and out of his system!

Forced to rely on her, there's no escape from her intoxicating presence…until he catches a glimpse of the simmering desire she conceals beneath her ever–soprofessional facade…

The Woman Sent To Tame Him – Victoria Parker

Serena Scott knows that Finn St George is trouble. Gorgeous? Yes. World–class racing driver? Yes. Shameless Lothario bent on selfdestruction? Definitely! But Finn has finally caused one scandal too many – and Serena is charged with getting him back on track!

Finn loves his playboy lifestyle, but Serena's unheard–of and infuriating resistance to his charms begins a battle of wills. Can Serena tame this bad boy?

Once A Playboy... – Kate Hardy

Adrenaline–junkie aristocrat George Somers is used to relationships as short and as sweet as the thrills he seeks. But when an accident puts him in the care of physiotherapist and single mum Serena James, being bed–bound suddenly seems more than appealing!

George may be a risk–taker…but letting Serena and her little boy into his heart will be his biggest challenge yet…

Hot Island Nights – Sarah Mayberry

Elizabeth Mason knew the best way to find her true self was to leave her proper life behind. So now she's in Australia, standing in front of a man who's only in a towel. Nathan Jones is so tempting he could be the ideal candidate to help this good girl be very bad! Sure enough, Nathan's talented hands have Elizabeth living all her sensual fantasies.  And while the sex is great, something more is developing. It feels more like a real relationship than some fun in the sun. Luckily, there's a cure for too much commitment; more wickedness!

When Only Diamonds Will Do – Lindsay Armstrong

The arrogant Theron dynasty have always looked down their noses at Reith Richardson – but now he's the one they need. He might have been raised on a rundown cattle station, but he's worked himself up to the top – the hard way. And if they want his wealth to save their empire they're going to have to pay. The price – Kimberley Theron, their daughter!  Kim is no pampered princess – whatever Reith thinks. A diamond might have been forced onto her left hand, but the role of meek, obedient trophy wife isn't one she's prepared to play…

In Too Deep 

PI Harry Lonnigan wasn't fooled by her disguise. The waif dressed as a boy, who was about to blow his cover and get herself killed, was every inch a woman. So he saved her neck and the sexy little body that went with it. And lived to regret being such a hero.

Harry discovered Charlie was the estranged daughter of his best friend and father figure. His first priority should have been getting them back together, but Charlie didn't know that. Her first priority was to seduce Harry, and before Harry knew it, he was in too deep.

Sex Appeal 

Shadow Callahan was simply trying to corral ten to–die–for men when she propositioned Brent Bramwell. All the specialty shops in the mall agreed that hosting a 'sexiest man' contest would bring in female shoppers. Of course, she couldn't blame Brent for getting the wrong idea, since her shop, Sex Appeal, featured interesting...toys and such.

Brent had always been an in–control kind of guy, with no time for playing games. But after meeting Shadow, he realised he was missing out on things. Fun things. Things he only wanted to do with her...

The four D'Angelo sisters find unexpected love when each stays at their grandmother's magical summerhouse, Rose Cottage.

Three Down The Aisle

Melanie D'Anglelo seeks solace from heartbreak at Rose Cottage, her grandmother's home on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay. There she finds new love with Stefan Mikelewski and his six–year old daughter.

What's Cooking?

Overwhelmed by her attraction to Rick Flannery, Maggie D'Angelo flees to Rose Cottage. But to her astonishment, Rick tracks her down––and both are forced to face the sizzling attraction between them.

The Laws of Attraction

Hotshot attorney Ashley D'Angelo had taken refuge at her grandmother's tranquil home after a terrible case made her reevaluate everything –– even her successful career. Still, no matter what her sisters thought, the place wasn't magical. Ashley wouldn't succumb to any "Rose Cottage Curse" and wind up falling head over heels in love ther ...more

For the Love of Pete

Jo D'Angelo's sisters thought they had the perfect prescription for mending her shattered heart: a relaxing stay at Rose Cottage, their grandmother's idyllic home. But for Jo, Rose Cottage was a painful reminder of her youthful summer romance with Pete Catlett, whose infidelity had come to light when Jo learned of his shotgun wedding....

Love comes home to stay in #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's Hometown Heartbreakers series.

Part–Time Wife

Craig Haynes comes from a long line of lady–killers. Lately, though, he can't stop thinking about Jill Bradford, his sons' new nanny. Sweet, redheaded Jill is perfect with his three rambunctious boys, and suddenly Craig finds himself thinking less about a fling and more about forever.

Holly and Mistletoe

When firefighter Jordan Haynes rescues Holly Garrett's mischievous cat, Mistletoe, from her burning apartment, he winds up in the hospital. Soon Holly finds herself caring for Jordan at home, but she definitely isn't prepared for the sexy glances he throws her way…

Husband by the Hour

Hannah Pace needs a pretend husband – fast! She lied to her long–lost mother about being married, and now she has to produce the groom. So she hires hometown bad boy Nick Archer. Though he isn't every mother's dream, he sure is Hannah's hottest fantasy. Minute by minute, Nick's paid performance is feeling all too real. And soon Hannah wants him to be a husband for life….

Sierra's Homecoming

Sierra McKettrick felt like a fraud. She might be moving to her family's ancestral ranch with her son, but being a McKettrick by blood wasn't enough to make her fit in. To make matters worse, from the moment she'd met the Triple M's ranch hand, he'd gotten under Sierra's skin. With his rugged body and tender compassion, Travis Reid was a temptation she didn't need, or want.

But as Sierra began to form a connection to one of her ancestors, Hannah McKettrick–also a woman with a young son and an inconvenient attraction to the wrong man–Sierra started to realize that there were some bonds that even time couldn't break. And there were some charmed places where even the loneliest of people could find home…and love.

The McKettrick Way

Meg McKettrick longs for a baby – husband optional. Perfect father material is gorgeous Brad O'Ballivan, old flame and new owner of his family's ranch in Stone Creek. But Meg – as strong, proud and stubborn as her ancestors on Indian Rock's Triple M ranch – wants to do things her way...the McKettrick way.

Love, marriage, babies and a lifetime to share – that's what Brad wants. Not a single night of pasion, an unexpected pregnancy and a woman who won't budge. For a rugged rodeo cowboy who never gives up, it's a battle of wills he intends to win...and nothing matters more than claiming Meg's wild McKettrick heart.