Summaries Part Two [51-100]
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51. Jordan’s Island CLAIMED FOR FIC
"Preposterous!" That's Jordan Whitney's outraged response at the reading of her uncle’s will. Expecting to inherit three family restaurants as promised, Jordan's first inkling that something is awry is the arrival of her ex-husband, once characterized as “rudderless” and undeserving of her. But Linc Thorpe’s presence is nothing compared to the bombshell the lawyer then drops. To inherit the businesses, Jordan must reunite with him, the man her uncle encouraged her to divorce. If she doesn’t, the restaurants will be sold to the highest bidder and the money put in a trust fund. Jordan vows to fight the provision before learning the will is ironclad. Furthermore, she learns that Linc has built a rustic cabin in the St. Lawrence River’s Thousand Islands . He plans to spend the summer there, and as his bride (for the second time), Jordan will be expected to “rough it” along with him, an unacceptable prospect. Oh, yes, the will also contains a "baby clause."
52. Bad Attitude CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
BAD agent Sydney Westbrook must find the perfect sniper for a risky counter-terrorism mission. J.D. Steele, a military sniper whose attitude problem landed him in prison, seems a good candidate. But as they're dragged into a secret world of freelance killers, Sydney begins to discover the man of honor and passion beneath Steele's arrogant faade. It's a man even Steele didn't know he could be -- and a man whose mission will risk the life of the only woman he's ever loved...
53. The Wedding Trap CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
Beth Bradley has a problem. Everyone is expecting her successful music executive boyfriend, Charlie, to be her date for her best friend’s wedding. There’s one hitch: Charlie doesn’t exist. Unless she can think of something fast, she’s headed for the most humiliating weekend of her life.
Alex Tanner has a problem. The former Navy SEAL's search for a double agent lands him at the Kensington Hotel, and he needs a cover to finish the job. When the sexy maid of honor blackmails him into pretending to be her lover, he thinks he's been handed the solution.
Except Beth has a way of stumbling into trouble, and when the man Alex is hunting starts targeting Beth, Alex has to decide between solving the mystery or protecting the woman who has stolen his heart.
54. Hold Me
Destiny Mills believes passion has its place-like in the lyrics of the country songs that made her parents famous. After a childhood full of drama and heartache, she wants a life that's calm. Safe. Everything that Kipling Gilmore isn't. Her temporary assignment with the Fool's Gold search and rescue team puts her in delicious proximity to the former world-class skier every day. Part of her aches to let go for once…the rest is terrified what'll happen if she does.
Though an accident ended his career, Kipling still lives for thrills-and a hot fling with a gorgeous redhead like Destiny would be a welcome diversion. Yet beneath his new coworker's cool facade is a woman who needs more than he's ever given. With her, he's ready to take the risk. But love, like skiing, is all about trust-and before you soar, you have to be willing to fall.
55. Married Lovers
Personal trainer Cameron Paradise flees Hawaii and her abusive champion-surfer husband, Gregg, and makes her way to L.A. With her to-die-for looks, it doesn't take Cameron long to find a job at an exclusive private fitness club. Every man she meets comes on to her, but Cameron is more focused on opening her own studio one day than getting caught up in the L.A. scene of wild parties and recreational drugs.
Then Cameron meets Ryan Lambert, a successful movie producer who happens to be married to Mandy, the princess daughter of Hollywood mogul Hamilton J. Heckerling. Ryan has never cheated on Mandy, but after he meets Cameron, all bets are off―even if she's seeing his best friend Don Verona, the devastatingly attractive talk-show host and legendary player.
What happens when love and lust collide with fame and ambition? Married Lovers.
56. Sound Bites CLAIMED FOR FIC
Renee Evans has a knack for trouble. After walking in on her best friend and boyfriend in bed together, twenty-five year-old Renee flees her dream job as a music journalist in sunny Los Angeles and returns to her hometown of Boston - only to meet Dylan Cavallari, the mysterious, aspiring musician who lives in her apartment building.
Dylan’s piercing gaze and womanizing demeanor make him exactly the type of guy that Renee should steer clear of - which is most likely the reason she falls for him. But when Renee’s troublesome ex comes back and threatens to drive her and Dylan apart, Renee is forced to face her past and save her relationship with Dylan before it's too late.
57. Priest CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
There are many rules a priest can't break.
A priest cannot marry. A priest cannot abandon his flock. A priest cannot forsake his God.
I've always been good at following rules.
Until she came.
My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I'm twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.
I am a priest and this is my confession.
58. Letters to a Secret Lover CLAIMED FOR FIC
Lindsey Brooks had it all-an awesome job doling out advice to the lovelorn, a fabulous high-rise apartment, and a to-die-for fiancé. But then she got dumped-wearing nothing but a "Kiss the Cook" apron-and desperate to escape, she retreats to a tiny Montana town to reclaim a family treasure. She never dreamed anyone would try to stop her-or that he'd be sexy as sin.
Too bad she finds such a hot one . . .
Rob Colter isn't into relationships-but Lindsey sees Rob as the perfect guy to help her "get back on the horse." The sex horse, that is. Unfortunately, he comes complete with a mysterious past, which gets even more mysterious when she finds his passionate letters to another woman-whose name happens to be tattooed on his chest.
And too bad he has so many secrets . . .
59. His Secretary: Undone CLAIMED FOR FIC
I’m about to throw an ashtray at my boss’s head.
Turns out, the mind behind my favorite, steamy romance novels...the ones I only read in private...the ones that are my only escape after a long day of dealing with The Boss From Hell? It’s not Natalie McBride, the sweet, rural housewife.
It’s him.
That’s right: my boss, Adrian Risinger, the thirty-three-year-old, maddeningly sexy, pissant billionaire “bad boy" who thinks he runs my life. He is also the author of all my deepest, most secret fantasies. And to make matters worse, he needs me to impersonate “Natalie” at a series of book signings and conventions. But, of course, that’s only if I want to keep my job.
On second thought, I’m going to need something heavier than an ashtray.
60. The Brat Next Door CLAIMED FOR FIC
Tessa Randall has loved playing practical jokes on her brother's best friend, Trace Samuels, for as long as she can remember. But when she pushes him too far one day, she finds herself getting her long-overdue comeuppance over his lap. When Trace follows this treatment with a kiss, Tessa's confused emotions take an unexpected twist. Has she been menacing the boy next door her whole life, just to get closer to him? Has it been her motive all along to simply get his attention? And if so, where does she go now that she unquestionably has it?
61.Light My Fire CLAIMED FOR FIC
Defense attorney Ethan Millner is paid handsomely for his ability to charm a jury while ruthlessly slashing the prosecution. He’s living life in the fast lane, until he’s slapped with a reckless-driving charge and sentenced to forty hours of community service on a crime-watch patrol. Now he’s under the thumb of the chairperson of the city’s crime-watch council-a beautiful but no-nonsense woman determined to make him pay his debt to society.
. . . SHE COULDN’T RESIST THE HEAT
Sandy DeMarco is familiar with Ethan’s cutthroat character in the courtroom, as well as his notorious bad-boy reputation with women. Still, when the quiet of Sandy’s neighborhood is shattered by a brutal murder and an employee of hers becomes the prime suspect, Sandy knows the accused’s only hope is the man who will win at any cost. Working alongside Sandy, Ethan begins to feel sparks of attraction that ignite into love-even as a killer burns to silence those who threaten to uncover his secrets.
62. Sugar and Spice CLAIMED FOR FIC
With her high school reunion coming up, librarian Jayne Gilbert was determined to go with a handsome man on her arm. The problem: finding one. So Jayne decided to rely on her favorite source of instruction: books.
Riley Chambers had no room in his life for women - especially not this gorgeous innocent armed with a book on How to Pick Up a Man.
Unfortunately, women like Jayne had a way of sneaking up on a man, and whether he liked it or not, he was hooked. But had it been by the book?
63. Melody’s Crush CLAIMED FOR FIC
18 year old Melody Jenkins has spent the last 3 years of high school crushing on one guy, Jake Kensington, who sees her as no more than a sister from another mister and best friend. Not wanting to risk their friendship, Melody has kept her crush a secret and her emotions in check whenever she’s around him… which is daily since they live on the same property.
It’s her senior year and she has made it through the past three years of high school with little social psychological trauma. That’s excellent considering she goes to a school in Los Angeles where the majority of the bored students graduating will have executive paying jobs the moment they walk across stage. If all goes well, she will graduate as the Valedictorian with multiple offers from colleges on the East Coast, far away from California.
But when the health teacher announces a “special” project that requires students to be paired and live under the same roof for one week, Melody’s world gets completely turned upside down. She is forced to spend time with someone totally opposite of her and frankly, she can't stand… or so she thought. One night of catching a glimpse of the softer side of Kyle Warner, the school’s most popular and arrogant quarterback, has her heart pounding and her stomach doing flip-flops.
But when Melody shows an ounce of affection toward Kyle, Jake discovers feelings of his own as he tries to protect his best friend from the guy he knows Kyle can be.
As the project comes to an end, Melody goes to homecoming… will it be a night to remember, forget or both?
64. The Hostage Bride CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
Beneath Tamara's cool beauty lay a dangerous secret--she had borrowed company funds for a desperate family crisis. But before she could return the money, ruthless entrepreneur Bickford Rutledge took over the firm. Bick was a handsome, hard-driving man who always got what he wanted--and he wanted Tamara. When he discovered the truth, he offered her a choice. She could escape the law's revenge--if she surrendered to the smoldering passion of the one man who ruled her destiny--a man who would own her, body and soul!
65. Love Song CLAIMED FOR ART
When famous country singer Andrea Carson returns to her hometown to recuperate from a life-threatening illness, she seeks nothing more than a respite from the demands of stardom that have sapped her creativity and ability to perform. Yet shortly after her arrival, Andi's old high school friend Wade Jamison helps her to realize she needs inner healing as well. In the weeks that follow, as Andi's strength grows, so do her feelings for the rancher who has captured her heart. But can she convince him that their relationship will withstand the demands of her career? Or will their romance be as fleeting as a beautiful Love Song?
66. Romance Revised CLAIMED FOR FIC
Suzi is a young school teacher who has lost her beloved husband. When a new and difficult kid, Tom, joins her class, Suzi is immediately attracted to his father Cameron. But handsome Cameron’s situation is complicated and Suzi isn’t sure she is ready for love. Will they work it out or has the perfect man come too soon for Suzi?
67. Nurse Bride, Bayside Wedding
Dr. Ed Tremayne hasn't been home for a long time. Now he's back-and he's needed! A virus outbreak on a stranded cruise ship in Penhally Bay is threatening lives. Lives that Ed can save-but only if he can put his traumatic past behind him. With the ship's nurse at his side, he begins to think he can do anything….
The chemistry between Ed and nurse Madeleine Granger is undeniable. If they can overcome the past together, maybe then Ed can look to the present and see the bride standing before his eyes.
68. A Pretend Engagement CLAIMED FOR FIC
Varnie Sutton is startled when she comes home to find a man in her bedroom - and even more so when she realizes that the man is Leon Beaumont - her brother's boss! Leon's using Varnie's country house as a bolt-hole from the media - but when Varnie discovers that her brother's job is at risk if she doesn't let him stay, they're stuck with each other! Especially when it's splashed across the front pages of every newspaper that the couple have just got engaged . . .
69. Ink Lust CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
Leni Brewster should have been disappointed when her twin sister had to bail on holding her hand during her first tattoo, but going to her appointment solo means time alone with the sexy-as-hell tattoo artist who falls into the Do Not Touch category. Only Jamie Rodriguez isn't as off-limits as Leni thinks. Privately single for months, Jamie finds himself more than looking forward to having the hot little librarian in his chair. And when she accidentally reveals a naughty secret about herself, he can't get his hands on her fast enough-he has to know what else she's hiding under that buttoned-up exterior. What he discovers sets his blood to boiling, igniting a burning determination to test every single one of the boundaries, both personal and physical, that she's set for herself.
70. Groomed for Murder
Brooke Palmer's exclusive doggie spa, Pawlish, is sued when a client's pampered champion gets a bad poodle cut. The client's lawyer is drop-dead gorgeous Drew Hudson, but Brooke won't be wooed by a corporate shark in a sharp suit. This frivolous lawsuit is Drew's chance to advance to partner, but things get complicated when he finds that the side he's rooting for isn't the side he's fighting for.
71. The Man, The Dog, His Owner & Her Lover CLAIMED FOR FIC
When Stephanie O'Hanlon, 40-something workaholic, gets laid off and rescues a dog inhabited by her lover from a former life, she discovers the meaning of crazy. Handyman Gabe Fagen is crazy-in-love with Steph, but will she notice he's alive with a mysterious giant dog acting as her guardian angel?
72. An Ideal Wife
Louisa Howarth enjoyed her job as a doctor's receptionist-until Dr. Thomas Gifford appeared on the scene. She found Thomas aloof and demanding, but incredibly attractive. So when Louisa discovered he was engaged to the totally unsuitable Helena, she decided it was her duty to stop Thomas from making a terrible mistake. But Louisa hadn't counted on her growing feelings for Thomas, or on the possibility that it wasn't Helena he wanted to marry after all!
73.Time Out
NHL coach Mark Diego’s plan to spend his off-season volunteering in his hometown goes awry when he learns that not only is he coaching teenaged girls, but that the program is co-ordinated by energetic (and five-foot-two-inches of trouble) coordinator, Rainey Saunders, his childhood friend and the woman he could never stand to see dating any other guy.
But when their tempers flare, Mark and Rainey discover their fireworks don’t just burn angry - they burn very, very hot! That’ll just sweeten the victory. Because Mark only plays to win. And with Rainey, he’s planning on playing very dirty indeed...
74. Love the One You’re With CLAIMED FOR FIC
As Stiletto magazine's foremost relationship expert, Grace Brighton should have seen it coming - her boyfriend has been having an affair right under her nose.
Jake Malone is one great story away from editor, and the company challenges him to a little friendly competition with Grace Brighton - who has a better read on the opposite sex?
Only Grace isn't the pushover that he anticipated, and Jake sees something in her he never expected. Can the city's number-one heartbreaker convince a woman who's given up on love that he's worth the risk?
75. Not So Lucky CLAIMED FOR FIC
Lucky is goal-oriented, despite her hippy parents. She has plans for her life and knows how to make them happen. There's even a list to prove it.
1. Graduate from prestigious law school. Check.
2. Find an apartment in New York. Check.
3. Get engaged to the man of her dreams. Check.
4. Become partner at a law firm. Ch--Well, she's still working on that. First she needs a job.
On impulse, she goes to a club with her roommate and meets the lead singer of the band, Toxic Suspects. His name is Maxwell Legend. He's hot, gorgeous, and soooooo doesn't fit into her plans.
76. Found By You
Malia Carrington fell for Brad when they were teenagers. He left Hawaii without knowing she was carrying his son. Seventeen years later, he's back, and she's determined not to let him turn her life upside down a second time. If he finds out the truth, she knows he will take her son away with him--along with her heart.
77. The Meltdown Match CLAIMED FOR FIC
Courtney Spaulding spends each summer in her hometown of Heimel, Alaska, to find inspiration for her next novel. But when she runs into former high school friend, Mitch Winters, and they both win a traditional dating contest called The Meltdown Match, Courtney discovers that leaving her hometown at the end of the summer might not be so easy this time.
78.Falling in Love CLAIMED FOR FIC
Katie Morgan thinks she's doing her boss, Wade McAlester, a favor by setting him up on blind dates.
79. My Lady Gambler CLAIMED FOR FIC
Cara St. Cross is determined to play at the highest-stakes poker club in all of Great Britain even if getting in requires her to dress like a man. Stanley, Lord Greenhope, doesn’t truly believe that “Mister” St. Cross has had relations with his wife, but that doesn’t stop him from challenging the (wo)man to a duel.
In the early Age of Steam, duels are still legal, young ladies get kidnapped to Gretna Green, and only the villains seem to care whether Cara wins at the tables
80. Waves of Romance
Sage Drake is living the good life in sunny Seaside Heights, Florida. Once an avowed workaholic, her sexy new lover - surfer, world traveler and author Derek Chambers - has awakened in her not just a love for the ocean, and surfing, but for life in general. But when her trusted assistant manager departs for college a few months early, Sage is forced to choose between managing her bookstore, Sequels, or enjoying the good life with Derek. A solution comes in the form of Colby Weathers, a worthy replacement for her old assistant manager… if only she wasn’t so beautiful. Sage isn’t the only one to notice and, when Derek and Colby hit it off, Sage’s worst fears are confirmed: he easily tosses her aside for the much younger Colby. Or does he? After a brief affair, Derek comes back, more in love than ever. The only question is: can Sage forgive him?
81. The Best Laid Plans CLAIMED FOR FIC
Jayne Griffin isn’t looking for Mr. Right. She’s looking for Mr. RTFN and a toe-curling good time. She’s got the brains, the powerful job as a futures broker, and thanks to a makeover and a thin book of dating advice, the confidence to turn any man’s head.
Malcolm Black notices his high school crush, Jayne, from the stage of her company’s work party. His adolescent feelings for her died beneath months of abuse at the hands of bullies. Abuse that was Jayne’s fault. Though this scorching hot studio musician is unrecognizable as the band geek he used to be, the hurt still lives inside him, and he hatches a plan: Seduce Jayne into falling in love with him, and then shatter her heart.
The white-hot chemistry between them is a pleasant surprise. It all goes so smoothly until Feelings start to develop... and that invitation to their ten year high school reunion lands in their inboxes.
Jayne wants the perfect lover. Malcolm wants revenge. But you know what they say about The Best Laid Plans...
82. Romancing the Chef CLAIMED FOR FIC
When Veronica Howard is invited to compete in an all-star TV cooking contest, the up-and-coming restaurateur is ready for a fair food fight. Then she discovers who her main competition is: Ace Brown, her friend from culinary school-now the world's hottest celebrity chef. Has she gone from the frying pan right into the fire?
Ace Brown-aka the Sexy Chef-knows what women want. After all, recipes for desire are his globe-trotting specialty. Ronnie may not have given him the time of day back in school, but this time Ace is cooking up a surprise she can't resist. Seducing the voluptuous foodie will be his pleasure…until she turns up the heat. With sexual sparks flying, is the footloose bachelor about to become a connoisseur…of love?
83. Viking’s Heart CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
Jolie Hall is ready for her life to change. Being given to a Viking to clear her father's debts isn’t quite what she had in mind, however. She can’t deny she’s drawn to Stone Ulfson, but can she believe his claim that she is his destined mate?
84. A Love For All Time CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
Casey Farlowe has given up all hope of a normal life-including marriage and children-after a car crash leaves her scarred. Now Dan Murdock, the man who rescued her from the burning auto, must convince her that he loves her just the way she is...
85. The Love Potion CLAIMED FOR FIC
A love potion in a jelly bean?
Fame and fortune are surely only a swallow away when Dr. Sylvie Fontaine discovers a chemical formula guaranteed to attract the opposite sex. Though her own love life is purely hypothetical, the shy chemist's professional future is assured . . .as soon as she can find a human guinea pig.
The only problem is the wrong man has swallowed Sylvie's love potion. Bad boy Lucien LeDeux is more than she can handle even before he's dosed with the Jelly Bean Fix. The wildly virile lawyer is the last person she'd choose to subject to the scientific method.
When the dust settles, Sylvie and Luc have the answers to some burning questions: Can a man die of testosterone overload? Can a straight-laced female lose every single one of her inhibitions? And they learn that old-fashioned romance is still the best catalyst for love.
86. To Bed a Beauty CLAIMED FOR FIC
The Duke of Arden is whispered to be the most magnificent lover in all of London. He is exactly who innocent Roslyn needs to teach her all about passion.
Roslyn has been in love with her neighbour since she was a girl and she's determined to marry him. But knowing that gentlemen lavish passion on their mistresses but seldom their wives, she has resolved to learn all she can from a master before she can catch her intended husband. But while the Duke is happy to tutor her in the art of love, will he also let her go?
87. Ruthless CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
An ex-pool hustler must fight her attraction to a sinful, sexy biker when she's kidnapped by the Dragons MC and sold to the club's Vice-President.
88. The Homeless Heiress CLAIMED FOR FIC
Georgie is on the run, in disguise and living on the streets. Cold, hungry and desperate, she's forced to pickpocket. But Georgie thieves from the wrong man-the dashing Captain Richard Hernshaw.
The consummate captain soon discovers that the grubby urchin is actually a pretty young woman- from a highly respectable family! He's instantly attracted to the homeless heiress, but dark secrets of his own may prevent him from ever being able to make her his wife….
89. Romancing the Dragon CLAIMED FOR FIC
When private investigator Mark Jacobs gets a call to investigate a bunch of stolen necklaces, he thinks it's a cut-and-dry case. His client, Sylvia Brown, was dropped off at her house by her escort, Alec. The next day, the necklaces were gone. Easy money, Mark thinks.
It's anything but that.
Alec didn't steal the necklaces. In fact, Alec isn't even human. He is a shape-shifting creature called a Zodiac. On top of that, there is a blue-eyed stalker who is hunting him down. Unfortunately, that blue-eyed stalker is also a Zodiac, one that claims that he will do anything to make Mark his.
90. Airborne Emergency
Surgeon Cassandra St. James can’t wait to join the Global Aid Organization’s new flying Jet Hospital. Nothing could be more thrilling and challenging … until she encounters mission leader Vidal Santiago.
What is this millionaire plastic surgeon, the man she loves and loathes, doing on a humanitarian mission? Has Cassandra misjudged him? And can the jet-setting surgeons control the unwanted passion that flares between them?
91. Now or Never CLAIMED FOR FIC
Claire is looking forward to some romance now that her son is finally off to college. As a devoted single mother she desperately needs to get her groove back and make up for lost time. But a sudden crisis has her wondering if her sex life will be over before she even goes on her first date.
When Claire meets Justin, she cannot understand why the handsome, charming guy who can get any woman he wants is so preoccupied with her and her dilemma. What is wrong with him? And why is he pushing Claire so hard to complete her sexual bucket list?
92. One Night in the Ice Storm CLAIMED FOR FIC
Years ago, David took Rachel's virginity and broke her heart. She might be trapped with him during an ice storm, but she won't fall for him again.
93. Beauty Falls CLAIMED FOR FIC
Life as he has known it is over for Adan when his mother tells him she has bought a mansion in an exclusive community high in the redwood mountains. There are no other young people living there except one, a girl named Chrystal who has never been outside the community before or known anyone her own age. But Adan can only admire Chrystal from afar, she is beautiful and he is covered in scars.
94. Brett: Life as a Hooker CLAIMED FOR FIC
Brett is a whore. …and he LOVES it! Follow him on three jobs as he strives to please his clients in whatever way possible.
Brett’s Schedule for the week:
One Billionaire.
One Masseure.
Frat Boys.
95. Rumspringa Choice
Susan has grown up in the Amish community. She had the option to participate in the Amish tradition of Rumspringa, a time in which teenagers can break a few rules of the Amish Church without fear of being shunned, but did not take the opportunity then. Now all of the sudden, she has reached a point in her life when she feels the need to sow her wild oats. Will she obey her parents, or follow her temptations and desires?
96. The Doctor’s Little Secret CLAIMED FOR FIC
Russ McKenzie knows they are so wrong for each other the first time he runs afoul of Rachel Byers and stares down the barrel of her gun. But when the town's new doctor needs a temporary fiancee to gain custody of the daughter he's kept secret for the past five years, he's sure the shapely policewoman's chutzpah will compensate for what she lacks in feminine wiles. As they become enmeshed in the dicey charade, however, he starts to fall for Rachel and her refreshingly frank ways. Pretty soon he's wishing he had his own set of handcuffs, to guarantee that she stays where she belongs--with his little girl, and of course with him!
97. Brothers Without Borders CLAIMED FOR FIC
For Avery Grey, life wasn't easy. He was smaller than most guys and nerdy, a real prize winner. And, as if this wasn't enough, he was gay and in love with the one person he knew it was wrong to desire. Rather than deal with the heartbreak, he chose to dedicate himself to medical school.
Hunter Grey, the tough guy athlete tried to focus on everything other than the one person who caused the ache inside his heart. For years, he had managed to keep his secret locked up inside him. Although some of his teammates didn't know he was gay, this was the least of his worries. His biggest secret haunted him and had him waking up in the middle of the night soaked to the bone in sweat. The guilt and disgust within him tore him apart each day.
When secrets are exposed, how will an unconventional love between brothers change the lives of these two men? Can their bond and love for each other survive and flourish, or will it ultimately rip them apart?
98. The Muse CLAIMED FOR FIC
Arden MacCarren can’t afford to lose control. Her family’s investment house has failed, their professional reputation is all but destroyed, and it’s up to Arden to hold the line. The only distraction she allows herself is a weekly drawing class where she can forget everything. Then she meets Seth Miller. When he poses in her class, strong, mysterious, and unbearably sexy, she can’t resist him. The only thing she can do is keep it purely physical-no emotions, no strings, and definitely no telling.
Seth understands responsibilities, both Arden’s and his own. During his last tour as a Marine he lost his best friends to an IED. He has a duty to look after his buddies’ survivors. All he allows himself is the stolen moments with Arden. But as he’s drawn into Arden’s battle with her demons, he comes face-to-face with his own. Seth will have to choose between a duty he can’t ignore and the longing to inspire Arden’s every desire-mind, soul, and body…
99. Camp Boyfriend CLAIMED FOR FIC
They said it couldn't be done, but geeky sophomore Lauren Carlson transformed herself into a popular girl after moving to a new school half-way across the country. Amazing what losing your braces and going out for cheerleading will do. Only trouble is, the popular crowd is wearing on Lauren's nerves and she can't wait to return to summer camp where she's valued for her brain instead of her handsprings. She misses her old friends and most of all, her long time camp-only boyfriend, Seth. This year she intends to upgrade their relationship to year-round status once she's broken up with her new, jock boyfriend, Matt. He doesn't begin to know the real her, a girl fascinated by the night sky who dreams of discovering new planets and galaxies.
100. Neighborhood Secrets CLAIMED FOR FIC
With her strict parents away, college student Emily can’t resist inviting her boyfriend over for a quick skinny dip in their pool. After all, how would they ever find out? Of course, she doesn’t know that her older, alpha neighbor Mr. Lindon is keeping an eye on her. So as soon as the innocent young couple start to fool around, he appears to break them up.
But Emily has always been attracted to her neighbor, and now she wants to make sure he doesn’t tell on her. The only way she can think to do that is if she and Mr. Lindon make some secrets of their own. Very dirty little secrets…
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51. Jordan’s Island CLAIMED FOR FIC
"Preposterous!" That's Jordan Whitney's outraged response at the reading of her uncle’s will. Expecting to inherit three family restaurants as promised, Jordan's first inkling that something is awry is the arrival of her ex-husband, once characterized as “rudderless” and undeserving of her. But Linc Thorpe’s presence is nothing compared to the bombshell the lawyer then drops. To inherit the businesses, Jordan must reunite with him, the man her uncle encouraged her to divorce. If she doesn’t, the restaurants will be sold to the highest bidder and the money put in a trust fund. Jordan vows to fight the provision before learning the will is ironclad. Furthermore, she learns that Linc has built a rustic cabin in the St. Lawrence River’s Thousand Islands . He plans to spend the summer there, and as his bride (for the second time), Jordan will be expected to “rough it” along with him, an unacceptable prospect. Oh, yes, the will also contains a "baby clause."
52. Bad Attitude CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
BAD agent Sydney Westbrook must find the perfect sniper for a risky counter-terrorism mission. J.D. Steele, a military sniper whose attitude problem landed him in prison, seems a good candidate. But as they're dragged into a secret world of freelance killers, Sydney begins to discover the man of honor and passion beneath Steele's arrogant faade. It's a man even Steele didn't know he could be -- and a man whose mission will risk the life of the only woman he's ever loved...
53. The Wedding Trap CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
Beth Bradley has a problem. Everyone is expecting her successful music executive boyfriend, Charlie, to be her date for her best friend’s wedding. There’s one hitch: Charlie doesn’t exist. Unless she can think of something fast, she’s headed for the most humiliating weekend of her life.
Alex Tanner has a problem. The former Navy SEAL's search for a double agent lands him at the Kensington Hotel, and he needs a cover to finish the job. When the sexy maid of honor blackmails him into pretending to be her lover, he thinks he's been handed the solution.
Except Beth has a way of stumbling into trouble, and when the man Alex is hunting starts targeting Beth, Alex has to decide between solving the mystery or protecting the woman who has stolen his heart.
54. Hold Me
Destiny Mills believes passion has its place-like in the lyrics of the country songs that made her parents famous. After a childhood full of drama and heartache, she wants a life that's calm. Safe. Everything that Kipling Gilmore isn't. Her temporary assignment with the Fool's Gold search and rescue team puts her in delicious proximity to the former world-class skier every day. Part of her aches to let go for once…the rest is terrified what'll happen if she does.
Though an accident ended his career, Kipling still lives for thrills-and a hot fling with a gorgeous redhead like Destiny would be a welcome diversion. Yet beneath his new coworker's cool facade is a woman who needs more than he's ever given. With her, he's ready to take the risk. But love, like skiing, is all about trust-and before you soar, you have to be willing to fall.
55. Married Lovers
Personal trainer Cameron Paradise flees Hawaii and her abusive champion-surfer husband, Gregg, and makes her way to L.A. With her to-die-for looks, it doesn't take Cameron long to find a job at an exclusive private fitness club. Every man she meets comes on to her, but Cameron is more focused on opening her own studio one day than getting caught up in the L.A. scene of wild parties and recreational drugs.
Then Cameron meets Ryan Lambert, a successful movie producer who happens to be married to Mandy, the princess daughter of Hollywood mogul Hamilton J. Heckerling. Ryan has never cheated on Mandy, but after he meets Cameron, all bets are off―even if she's seeing his best friend Don Verona, the devastatingly attractive talk-show host and legendary player.
What happens when love and lust collide with fame and ambition? Married Lovers.
56. Sound Bites CLAIMED FOR FIC
Renee Evans has a knack for trouble. After walking in on her best friend and boyfriend in bed together, twenty-five year-old Renee flees her dream job as a music journalist in sunny Los Angeles and returns to her hometown of Boston - only to meet Dylan Cavallari, the mysterious, aspiring musician who lives in her apartment building.
Dylan’s piercing gaze and womanizing demeanor make him exactly the type of guy that Renee should steer clear of - which is most likely the reason she falls for him. But when Renee’s troublesome ex comes back and threatens to drive her and Dylan apart, Renee is forced to face her past and save her relationship with Dylan before it's too late.
57. Priest CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
There are many rules a priest can't break.
A priest cannot marry. A priest cannot abandon his flock. A priest cannot forsake his God.
I've always been good at following rules.
Until she came.
My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I'm twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.
I am a priest and this is my confession.
58. Letters to a Secret Lover CLAIMED FOR FIC
Lindsey Brooks had it all-an awesome job doling out advice to the lovelorn, a fabulous high-rise apartment, and a to-die-for fiancé. But then she got dumped-wearing nothing but a "Kiss the Cook" apron-and desperate to escape, she retreats to a tiny Montana town to reclaim a family treasure. She never dreamed anyone would try to stop her-or that he'd be sexy as sin.
Too bad she finds such a hot one . . .
Rob Colter isn't into relationships-but Lindsey sees Rob as the perfect guy to help her "get back on the horse." The sex horse, that is. Unfortunately, he comes complete with a mysterious past, which gets even more mysterious when she finds his passionate letters to another woman-whose name happens to be tattooed on his chest.
And too bad he has so many secrets . . .
59. His Secretary: Undone CLAIMED FOR FIC
I’m about to throw an ashtray at my boss’s head.
Turns out, the mind behind my favorite, steamy romance novels...the ones I only read in private...the ones that are my only escape after a long day of dealing with The Boss From Hell? It’s not Natalie McBride, the sweet, rural housewife.
It’s him.
That’s right: my boss, Adrian Risinger, the thirty-three-year-old, maddeningly sexy, pissant billionaire “bad boy" who thinks he runs my life. He is also the author of all my deepest, most secret fantasies. And to make matters worse, he needs me to impersonate “Natalie” at a series of book signings and conventions. But, of course, that’s only if I want to keep my job.
On second thought, I’m going to need something heavier than an ashtray.
60. The Brat Next Door CLAIMED FOR FIC
Tessa Randall has loved playing practical jokes on her brother's best friend, Trace Samuels, for as long as she can remember. But when she pushes him too far one day, she finds herself getting her long-overdue comeuppance over his lap. When Trace follows this treatment with a kiss, Tessa's confused emotions take an unexpected twist. Has she been menacing the boy next door her whole life, just to get closer to him? Has it been her motive all along to simply get his attention? And if so, where does she go now that she unquestionably has it?
61.Light My Fire CLAIMED FOR FIC
Defense attorney Ethan Millner is paid handsomely for his ability to charm a jury while ruthlessly slashing the prosecution. He’s living life in the fast lane, until he’s slapped with a reckless-driving charge and sentenced to forty hours of community service on a crime-watch patrol. Now he’s under the thumb of the chairperson of the city’s crime-watch council-a beautiful but no-nonsense woman determined to make him pay his debt to society.
. . . SHE COULDN’T RESIST THE HEAT
Sandy DeMarco is familiar with Ethan’s cutthroat character in the courtroom, as well as his notorious bad-boy reputation with women. Still, when the quiet of Sandy’s neighborhood is shattered by a brutal murder and an employee of hers becomes the prime suspect, Sandy knows the accused’s only hope is the man who will win at any cost. Working alongside Sandy, Ethan begins to feel sparks of attraction that ignite into love-even as a killer burns to silence those who threaten to uncover his secrets.
62. Sugar and Spice CLAIMED FOR FIC
With her high school reunion coming up, librarian Jayne Gilbert was determined to go with a handsome man on her arm. The problem: finding one. So Jayne decided to rely on her favorite source of instruction: books.
Riley Chambers had no room in his life for women - especially not this gorgeous innocent armed with a book on How to Pick Up a Man.
Unfortunately, women like Jayne had a way of sneaking up on a man, and whether he liked it or not, he was hooked. But had it been by the book?
63. Melody’s Crush CLAIMED FOR FIC
18 year old Melody Jenkins has spent the last 3 years of high school crushing on one guy, Jake Kensington, who sees her as no more than a sister from another mister and best friend. Not wanting to risk their friendship, Melody has kept her crush a secret and her emotions in check whenever she’s around him… which is daily since they live on the same property.
It’s her senior year and she has made it through the past three years of high school with little social psychological trauma. That’s excellent considering she goes to a school in Los Angeles where the majority of the bored students graduating will have executive paying jobs the moment they walk across stage. If all goes well, she will graduate as the Valedictorian with multiple offers from colleges on the East Coast, far away from California.
But when the health teacher announces a “special” project that requires students to be paired and live under the same roof for one week, Melody’s world gets completely turned upside down. She is forced to spend time with someone totally opposite of her and frankly, she can't stand… or so she thought. One night of catching a glimpse of the softer side of Kyle Warner, the school’s most popular and arrogant quarterback, has her heart pounding and her stomach doing flip-flops.
But when Melody shows an ounce of affection toward Kyle, Jake discovers feelings of his own as he tries to protect his best friend from the guy he knows Kyle can be.
As the project comes to an end, Melody goes to homecoming… will it be a night to remember, forget or both?
64. The Hostage Bride CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
Beneath Tamara's cool beauty lay a dangerous secret--she had borrowed company funds for a desperate family crisis. But before she could return the money, ruthless entrepreneur Bickford Rutledge took over the firm. Bick was a handsome, hard-driving man who always got what he wanted--and he wanted Tamara. When he discovered the truth, he offered her a choice. She could escape the law's revenge--if she surrendered to the smoldering passion of the one man who ruled her destiny--a man who would own her, body and soul!
65. Love Song CLAIMED FOR ART
When famous country singer Andrea Carson returns to her hometown to recuperate from a life-threatening illness, she seeks nothing more than a respite from the demands of stardom that have sapped her creativity and ability to perform. Yet shortly after her arrival, Andi's old high school friend Wade Jamison helps her to realize she needs inner healing as well. In the weeks that follow, as Andi's strength grows, so do her feelings for the rancher who has captured her heart. But can she convince him that their relationship will withstand the demands of her career? Or will their romance be as fleeting as a beautiful Love Song?
66. Romance Revised CLAIMED FOR FIC
Suzi is a young school teacher who has lost her beloved husband. When a new and difficult kid, Tom, joins her class, Suzi is immediately attracted to his father Cameron. But handsome Cameron’s situation is complicated and Suzi isn’t sure she is ready for love. Will they work it out or has the perfect man come too soon for Suzi?
67. Nurse Bride, Bayside Wedding
Dr. Ed Tremayne hasn't been home for a long time. Now he's back-and he's needed! A virus outbreak on a stranded cruise ship in Penhally Bay is threatening lives. Lives that Ed can save-but only if he can put his traumatic past behind him. With the ship's nurse at his side, he begins to think he can do anything….
The chemistry between Ed and nurse Madeleine Granger is undeniable. If they can overcome the past together, maybe then Ed can look to the present and see the bride standing before his eyes.
68. A Pretend Engagement CLAIMED FOR FIC
Varnie Sutton is startled when she comes home to find a man in her bedroom - and even more so when she realizes that the man is Leon Beaumont - her brother's boss! Leon's using Varnie's country house as a bolt-hole from the media - but when Varnie discovers that her brother's job is at risk if she doesn't let him stay, they're stuck with each other! Especially when it's splashed across the front pages of every newspaper that the couple have just got engaged . . .
69. Ink Lust CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
Leni Brewster should have been disappointed when her twin sister had to bail on holding her hand during her first tattoo, but going to her appointment solo means time alone with the sexy-as-hell tattoo artist who falls into the Do Not Touch category. Only Jamie Rodriguez isn't as off-limits as Leni thinks. Privately single for months, Jamie finds himself more than looking forward to having the hot little librarian in his chair. And when she accidentally reveals a naughty secret about herself, he can't get his hands on her fast enough-he has to know what else she's hiding under that buttoned-up exterior. What he discovers sets his blood to boiling, igniting a burning determination to test every single one of the boundaries, both personal and physical, that she's set for herself.
70. Groomed for Murder
Brooke Palmer's exclusive doggie spa, Pawlish, is sued when a client's pampered champion gets a bad poodle cut. The client's lawyer is drop-dead gorgeous Drew Hudson, but Brooke won't be wooed by a corporate shark in a sharp suit. This frivolous lawsuit is Drew's chance to advance to partner, but things get complicated when he finds that the side he's rooting for isn't the side he's fighting for.
71. The Man, The Dog, His Owner & Her Lover CLAIMED FOR FIC
When Stephanie O'Hanlon, 40-something workaholic, gets laid off and rescues a dog inhabited by her lover from a former life, she discovers the meaning of crazy. Handyman Gabe Fagen is crazy-in-love with Steph, but will she notice he's alive with a mysterious giant dog acting as her guardian angel?
72. An Ideal Wife
Louisa Howarth enjoyed her job as a doctor's receptionist-until Dr. Thomas Gifford appeared on the scene. She found Thomas aloof and demanding, but incredibly attractive. So when Louisa discovered he was engaged to the totally unsuitable Helena, she decided it was her duty to stop Thomas from making a terrible mistake. But Louisa hadn't counted on her growing feelings for Thomas, or on the possibility that it wasn't Helena he wanted to marry after all!
73.Time Out
NHL coach Mark Diego’s plan to spend his off-season volunteering in his hometown goes awry when he learns that not only is he coaching teenaged girls, but that the program is co-ordinated by energetic (and five-foot-two-inches of trouble) coordinator, Rainey Saunders, his childhood friend and the woman he could never stand to see dating any other guy.
But when their tempers flare, Mark and Rainey discover their fireworks don’t just burn angry - they burn very, very hot! That’ll just sweeten the victory. Because Mark only plays to win. And with Rainey, he’s planning on playing very dirty indeed...
74. Love the One You’re With CLAIMED FOR FIC
As Stiletto magazine's foremost relationship expert, Grace Brighton should have seen it coming - her boyfriend has been having an affair right under her nose.
Jake Malone is one great story away from editor, and the company challenges him to a little friendly competition with Grace Brighton - who has a better read on the opposite sex?
Only Grace isn't the pushover that he anticipated, and Jake sees something in her he never expected. Can the city's number-one heartbreaker convince a woman who's given up on love that he's worth the risk?
75. Not So Lucky CLAIMED FOR FIC
Lucky is goal-oriented, despite her hippy parents. She has plans for her life and knows how to make them happen. There's even a list to prove it.
1. Graduate from prestigious law school. Check.
2. Find an apartment in New York. Check.
3. Get engaged to the man of her dreams. Check.
4. Become partner at a law firm. Ch--Well, she's still working on that. First she needs a job.
On impulse, she goes to a club with her roommate and meets the lead singer of the band, Toxic Suspects. His name is Maxwell Legend. He's hot, gorgeous, and soooooo doesn't fit into her plans.
76. Found By You
Malia Carrington fell for Brad when they were teenagers. He left Hawaii without knowing she was carrying his son. Seventeen years later, he's back, and she's determined not to let him turn her life upside down a second time. If he finds out the truth, she knows he will take her son away with him--along with her heart.
77. The Meltdown Match CLAIMED FOR FIC
Courtney Spaulding spends each summer in her hometown of Heimel, Alaska, to find inspiration for her next novel. But when she runs into former high school friend, Mitch Winters, and they both win a traditional dating contest called The Meltdown Match, Courtney discovers that leaving her hometown at the end of the summer might not be so easy this time.
78.Falling in Love CLAIMED FOR FIC
Katie Morgan thinks she's doing her boss, Wade McAlester, a favor by setting him up on blind dates.
79. My Lady Gambler CLAIMED FOR FIC
Cara St. Cross is determined to play at the highest-stakes poker club in all of Great Britain even if getting in requires her to dress like a man. Stanley, Lord Greenhope, doesn’t truly believe that “Mister” St. Cross has had relations with his wife, but that doesn’t stop him from challenging the (wo)man to a duel.
In the early Age of Steam, duels are still legal, young ladies get kidnapped to Gretna Green, and only the villains seem to care whether Cara wins at the tables
80. Waves of Romance
Sage Drake is living the good life in sunny Seaside Heights, Florida. Once an avowed workaholic, her sexy new lover - surfer, world traveler and author Derek Chambers - has awakened in her not just a love for the ocean, and surfing, but for life in general. But when her trusted assistant manager departs for college a few months early, Sage is forced to choose between managing her bookstore, Sequels, or enjoying the good life with Derek. A solution comes in the form of Colby Weathers, a worthy replacement for her old assistant manager… if only she wasn’t so beautiful. Sage isn’t the only one to notice and, when Derek and Colby hit it off, Sage’s worst fears are confirmed: he easily tosses her aside for the much younger Colby. Or does he? After a brief affair, Derek comes back, more in love than ever. The only question is: can Sage forgive him?
81. The Best Laid Plans CLAIMED FOR FIC
Jayne Griffin isn’t looking for Mr. Right. She’s looking for Mr. RTFN and a toe-curling good time. She’s got the brains, the powerful job as a futures broker, and thanks to a makeover and a thin book of dating advice, the confidence to turn any man’s head.
Malcolm Black notices his high school crush, Jayne, from the stage of her company’s work party. His adolescent feelings for her died beneath months of abuse at the hands of bullies. Abuse that was Jayne’s fault. Though this scorching hot studio musician is unrecognizable as the band geek he used to be, the hurt still lives inside him, and he hatches a plan: Seduce Jayne into falling in love with him, and then shatter her heart.
The white-hot chemistry between them is a pleasant surprise. It all goes so smoothly until Feelings start to develop... and that invitation to their ten year high school reunion lands in their inboxes.
Jayne wants the perfect lover. Malcolm wants revenge. But you know what they say about The Best Laid Plans...
82. Romancing the Chef CLAIMED FOR FIC
When Veronica Howard is invited to compete in an all-star TV cooking contest, the up-and-coming restaurateur is ready for a fair food fight. Then she discovers who her main competition is: Ace Brown, her friend from culinary school-now the world's hottest celebrity chef. Has she gone from the frying pan right into the fire?
Ace Brown-aka the Sexy Chef-knows what women want. After all, recipes for desire are his globe-trotting specialty. Ronnie may not have given him the time of day back in school, but this time Ace is cooking up a surprise she can't resist. Seducing the voluptuous foodie will be his pleasure…until she turns up the heat. With sexual sparks flying, is the footloose bachelor about to become a connoisseur…of love?
83. Viking’s Heart CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
Jolie Hall is ready for her life to change. Being given to a Viking to clear her father's debts isn’t quite what she had in mind, however. She can’t deny she’s drawn to Stone Ulfson, but can she believe his claim that she is his destined mate?
84. A Love For All Time CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
Casey Farlowe has given up all hope of a normal life-including marriage and children-after a car crash leaves her scarred. Now Dan Murdock, the man who rescued her from the burning auto, must convince her that he loves her just the way she is...
85. The Love Potion CLAIMED FOR FIC
A love potion in a jelly bean?
Fame and fortune are surely only a swallow away when Dr. Sylvie Fontaine discovers a chemical formula guaranteed to attract the opposite sex. Though her own love life is purely hypothetical, the shy chemist's professional future is assured . . .as soon as she can find a human guinea pig.
The only problem is the wrong man has swallowed Sylvie's love potion. Bad boy Lucien LeDeux is more than she can handle even before he's dosed with the Jelly Bean Fix. The wildly virile lawyer is the last person she'd choose to subject to the scientific method.
When the dust settles, Sylvie and Luc have the answers to some burning questions: Can a man die of testosterone overload? Can a straight-laced female lose every single one of her inhibitions? And they learn that old-fashioned romance is still the best catalyst for love.
86. To Bed a Beauty CLAIMED FOR FIC
The Duke of Arden is whispered to be the most magnificent lover in all of London. He is exactly who innocent Roslyn needs to teach her all about passion.
Roslyn has been in love with her neighbour since she was a girl and she's determined to marry him. But knowing that gentlemen lavish passion on their mistresses but seldom their wives, she has resolved to learn all she can from a master before she can catch her intended husband. But while the Duke is happy to tutor her in the art of love, will he also let her go?
87. Ruthless CLAIMED FOR FIC AND ART
An ex-pool hustler must fight her attraction to a sinful, sexy biker when she's kidnapped by the Dragons MC and sold to the club's Vice-President.
88. The Homeless Heiress CLAIMED FOR FIC
Georgie is on the run, in disguise and living on the streets. Cold, hungry and desperate, she's forced to pickpocket. But Georgie thieves from the wrong man-the dashing Captain Richard Hernshaw.
The consummate captain soon discovers that the grubby urchin is actually a pretty young woman- from a highly respectable family! He's instantly attracted to the homeless heiress, but dark secrets of his own may prevent him from ever being able to make her his wife….
89. Romancing the Dragon CLAIMED FOR FIC
When private investigator Mark Jacobs gets a call to investigate a bunch of stolen necklaces, he thinks it's a cut-and-dry case. His client, Sylvia Brown, was dropped off at her house by her escort, Alec. The next day, the necklaces were gone. Easy money, Mark thinks.
It's anything but that.
Alec didn't steal the necklaces. In fact, Alec isn't even human. He is a shape-shifting creature called a Zodiac. On top of that, there is a blue-eyed stalker who is hunting him down. Unfortunately, that blue-eyed stalker is also a Zodiac, one that claims that he will do anything to make Mark his.
90. Airborne Emergency
Surgeon Cassandra St. James can’t wait to join the Global Aid Organization’s new flying Jet Hospital. Nothing could be more thrilling and challenging … until she encounters mission leader Vidal Santiago.
What is this millionaire plastic surgeon, the man she loves and loathes, doing on a humanitarian mission? Has Cassandra misjudged him? And can the jet-setting surgeons control the unwanted passion that flares between them?
91. Now or Never CLAIMED FOR FIC
Claire is looking forward to some romance now that her son is finally off to college. As a devoted single mother she desperately needs to get her groove back and make up for lost time. But a sudden crisis has her wondering if her sex life will be over before she even goes on her first date.
When Claire meets Justin, she cannot understand why the handsome, charming guy who can get any woman he wants is so preoccupied with her and her dilemma. What is wrong with him? And why is he pushing Claire so hard to complete her sexual bucket list?
92. One Night in the Ice Storm CLAIMED FOR FIC
Years ago, David took Rachel's virginity and broke her heart. She might be trapped with him during an ice storm, but she won't fall for him again.
93. Beauty Falls CLAIMED FOR FIC
Life as he has known it is over for Adan when his mother tells him she has bought a mansion in an exclusive community high in the redwood mountains. There are no other young people living there except one, a girl named Chrystal who has never been outside the community before or known anyone her own age. But Adan can only admire Chrystal from afar, she is beautiful and he is covered in scars.
94. Brett: Life as a Hooker CLAIMED FOR FIC
Brett is a whore. …and he LOVES it! Follow him on three jobs as he strives to please his clients in whatever way possible.
Brett’s Schedule for the week:
One Billionaire.
One Masseure.
Frat Boys.
95. Rumspringa Choice
Susan has grown up in the Amish community. She had the option to participate in the Amish tradition of Rumspringa, a time in which teenagers can break a few rules of the Amish Church without fear of being shunned, but did not take the opportunity then. Now all of the sudden, she has reached a point in her life when she feels the need to sow her wild oats. Will she obey her parents, or follow her temptations and desires?
96. The Doctor’s Little Secret CLAIMED FOR FIC
Russ McKenzie knows they are so wrong for each other the first time he runs afoul of Rachel Byers and stares down the barrel of her gun. But when the town's new doctor needs a temporary fiancee to gain custody of the daughter he's kept secret for the past five years, he's sure the shapely policewoman's chutzpah will compensate for what she lacks in feminine wiles. As they become enmeshed in the dicey charade, however, he starts to fall for Rachel and her refreshingly frank ways. Pretty soon he's wishing he had his own set of handcuffs, to guarantee that she stays where she belongs--with his little girl, and of course with him!
97. Brothers Without Borders CLAIMED FOR FIC
For Avery Grey, life wasn't easy. He was smaller than most guys and nerdy, a real prize winner. And, as if this wasn't enough, he was gay and in love with the one person he knew it was wrong to desire. Rather than deal with the heartbreak, he chose to dedicate himself to medical school.
Hunter Grey, the tough guy athlete tried to focus on everything other than the one person who caused the ache inside his heart. For years, he had managed to keep his secret locked up inside him. Although some of his teammates didn't know he was gay, this was the least of his worries. His biggest secret haunted him and had him waking up in the middle of the night soaked to the bone in sweat. The guilt and disgust within him tore him apart each day.
When secrets are exposed, how will an unconventional love between brothers change the lives of these two men? Can their bond and love for each other survive and flourish, or will it ultimately rip them apart?
98. The Muse CLAIMED FOR FIC
Arden MacCarren can’t afford to lose control. Her family’s investment house has failed, their professional reputation is all but destroyed, and it’s up to Arden to hold the line. The only distraction she allows herself is a weekly drawing class where she can forget everything. Then she meets Seth Miller. When he poses in her class, strong, mysterious, and unbearably sexy, she can’t resist him. The only thing she can do is keep it purely physical-no emotions, no strings, and definitely no telling.
Seth understands responsibilities, both Arden’s and his own. During his last tour as a Marine he lost his best friends to an IED. He has a duty to look after his buddies’ survivors. All he allows himself is the stolen moments with Arden. But as he’s drawn into Arden’s battle with her demons, he comes face-to-face with his own. Seth will have to choose between a duty he can’t ignore and the longing to inspire Arden’s every desire-mind, soul, and body…
99. Camp Boyfriend CLAIMED FOR FIC
They said it couldn't be done, but geeky sophomore Lauren Carlson transformed herself into a popular girl after moving to a new school half-way across the country. Amazing what losing your braces and going out for cheerleading will do. Only trouble is, the popular crowd is wearing on Lauren's nerves and she can't wait to return to summer camp where she's valued for her brain instead of her handsprings. She misses her old friends and most of all, her long time camp-only boyfriend, Seth. This year she intends to upgrade their relationship to year-round status once she's broken up with her new, jock boyfriend, Matt. He doesn't begin to know the real her, a girl fascinated by the night sky who dreams of discovering new planets and galaxies.
100. Neighborhood Secrets CLAIMED FOR FIC
With her strict parents away, college student Emily can’t resist inviting her boyfriend over for a quick skinny dip in their pool. After all, how would they ever find out? Of course, she doesn’t know that her older, alpha neighbor Mr. Lindon is keeping an eye on her. So as soon as the innocent young couple start to fool around, he appears to break them up.
But Emily has always been attracted to her neighbor, and now she wants to make sure he doesn’t tell on her. The only way she can think to do that is if she and Mr. Lindon make some secrets of their own. Very dirty little secrets…
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