Valentine's Day Collection

Dear Diary, 

Today I met my new mummy! Well, I wish Rachel would be my new mummy. See, I love my daddy a lot, but ever since my real mommy died I think he's been very lonely. Rachel is so pretty, and she has the coolest job–she owns the flower shop in town! She promised to show me how to make a bouquet! 

My best friend, Kristy, says Daddy should take Rachel out on dates, and then they hafta kiss, and then they can get married. Diary, I wish Rachel would like my daddy and me as much as I like her. Maybe if she did, she would want to be my mummy and join our family. Maybe if I close my eyes and wish hard, it will come true….

Secrets, lies and forbidden love…

Juan Carlos Salazar II never thought he'd become King of Alma. But when an explosive family secret leaves him next in line for the throne, he's ready. Until he catches a glimpse of Princess Portia Lindstrom at the coronation.

It's love at first sight with this mysterious woman. But Portia's secrets test the power of his devotion and Juan Carlos is tempted to throw duty out the window. Sorely tempted. Soon he must choose between commitment to country and family…or his own heart.

Trapped with the boss…and now she's pregnant! Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann! 

Millionaire scientist Easton Lourdes has always preferred wildlife over weddings. But when the sexy bachelor is stranded by a hurricane with his prim-and-proper secretary, the raging storm isn't the only thing that's out of control. Now Portia Soto is pregnant with his child–and determined to keep things professional until she earns enough money to pay off her brother's debts. But can she keep her secret that long? Especially when it becomes clear that Easton will stop at nothing to get her back into his bed…

Devil–may–care Navy SEAL Levi Brandon faces a terrifying task: telling Ashley Dixon that their faux wedding during their last mission together was actually real. It's bad enough that she completely loathes him, but she's DEA. Levi will be lucky to get away with his life… 

Now Ashley and Levi have returned to Fantasy Island to sort things out…and are tempted to play a dangerous game of lust and restraint. A game of dares. All Levi has to do is keep himself from having sex with the hottie DEA agent. But Ashley's playing to win–and darers always go first.

The Texas heat did nothing to stop an elusive criminal.

Omega Sector: Critical Response Agent Jon Hatton is running out of options. If he doesn't get a decent lead soon, a serial rapist will strike again. His best chances lye with the intuitive skills of forensic artist Sherry Mitchell, a beautiful woman struggling with PTSD.

In exchange for her help, Jon teaches Sherry to manage her symptoms and soon they are unable to resist their Texas-hot attraction. With Jon as her lifeline, Sherry uncovers clues that prompt a frightening message from the attacker. Jon knows Sherry's determined to help catch this criminal but keeping her safe is his top priority. Followed by making her his bride.

One little baby highlights the fine line between duty and desire…

Troy Keiser won't hire a woman, no matter how skilled, or beautiful, for the dangerous work of his elite security firm. Plus, there's no way he could keep his hands off Mila Stern! But when his sister and infant nephew need protection, Troy offers Mila a job…as a caretaker for them both.

Mila doesn't know much about kids, but she'll learn if it means Troy hiring her for more than this assignment. But as she falls for the baby — and her sexy boss! — she uncovers a secret about the boy in her care that could change everything…

Polly didn't expect to be happy...

Family loyalty and the knowledge that her love for Chris would never be returned led Polly to accept marriage to Prince Raschid, heir to a desert kingdom.

The problems she thought she'd face were practical ones—such as how she'd adjust to life in a very different culture.

What a shock it was to discover that the handsome autocratic man she'd married was a complex and wonderful companion—and that her emotions were certainly involved!

Meet the first of The Battling McGuire Boys from New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden!

Desperate to prove she's being framed for murder, Scarlett Stone entrusts her reputation–and her life–to the man who once broke her heart. Grant McGuire, a sexy ex–Ranger turned detective, has never been the same since military action. But behind his cold demeanor, he still burns for Scarlett.

Taking her case is an easy but dangerous decision for Grant. Together they must race against the clock to find the real killer who now wants them both dead. More dangerous however, is their sudden, reignited passion. Grant will do anything for a second chance with Scarlett…while she'll do everything to keep the secret she never wants him to know...

Putting her faith in someone who lies for a living isn't the safest thing Dr Jillian Mahoney has ever done. But to stay alive, she has to believe the undercover agent, who has kidnapped her to prove his innocence, isn't a traitor to the FBI. And to help him, she must deny their intense attraction as they run from two vengeful killers.

Her captor Alex Malcom has lived a life of lies — some worse than others. Still, there's one truth he's reluctant to disclose to Jillian, the woman of his dreams. One that could stop their relationship cold.

Prince Charming – with strings attached! 

Billionaire playboy Jonas Halstead has exactly ninety days to marry – or be cut off from his family's hotel dynasty. What he needs is a practical, like–minded woman who isn't looking to be swept off her feet.

Jonas's seductive offer could save Katrina Morrison from financial ruin. But how can she be his wife in name only with desire tempting them to break the rules of their strictly hands–off arrangement? As passion complicates the journey to 'I do', will Kat lose her heart to the man she's agreed to honour and cherish for however long their temporary marriage may last?

Tycoon Nick Steele's daughter wants her teacher to join them for Christmas… He's not thrilled until he meets young and lovely Beth. So could there be another gift under the tree…a diamond ring?

36 Hours Serial

As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty–six hours will change the town and its residents forever….

Cinderella Story Part 2

Nina Lindstrom and Alex Bennett are from two different worlds. But since that stormy night at the lodge, a business arrangement has brought the waitress and the millionaire together. Alex's grandfather think's they're engaged–a little fantasy Nina's willing to indulge while Alex pays Tommy's hospital bills.

When Alex has another proposal for Nina, it seems to be business as usual for him. His offer could make life so much easier for the widow and her son. But it's not so easy for Nina to separate her head and her heart.

The story concludes in Cinderella Story Part 3.

Melanie Milburne

Alessandro Marciano threw Scarlet out on the street without a second glance–this gold–digger had betrayed him! But pregnant and now homeless, Scarlet refused to believe that the man who had fathered her child could be so heartless.

Now Alessandro has returned to claim the woman who lit his desire like no other. And when Alessandro discovers Scarlet's child is his son, he is determined that Scarlet will be the Marciano bride–whether she comes willingly or not.

When Laine Phillips left Uralla twelve years ago, she vowed never to return. Now a world-famous photographer, Laine only has two rules: not to mix business and pleasure, and to rely only on herself! It's the only way to protect her heart…

But when Laine is forced to return to Uralla for a charity calendar shoot, the scorchingly attractive — and highly uncooperative — Dr Pierce Beaumont begins to melt the barriers around her frozen heart! Laine's soon breaking both her rules…and falling for Dr December!

The Reluctant Surrender

Saul Parenti always demands the best. That's why he's hired Giselle Freeman to work for him. Nicknamed the Ice Queen, Giselle has a frosty demeanour and a cool beauty. Yet it's obvious to Saul that beneath the Arctic facade lies fiery passion.

Ever since the traumas of her early childhood, Giselle has built walls of steel around her heart. Now she's working with the only man who can challenge those defences. Their sexual attraction is at boiling point. The only possible outcome – an all–consuming, earth–shattering, life–changing surrender.

The Dutiful Wife

Saul Parenti has always been glad that he's second in line in the Arrezzian monarchy. He can concentrate on his business empire...and the delights of his new wife Giselle...But when his cousin is killed Saul must ascend the throne.

Instead of pursuing their own dreams, Saul and Giselle must now make their lives about pomp and protocol. But the secret traumas of Giselle's past have scarred her deeply; she never wants to be a mother – and that leaves her marriage in crisis: because her royal duty is to produce an heir...