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His Job Is To Protect Her…no Matter The Cost Police Detective Joy Ingram's Connection To Elite Security Expert Stonewall Courson Is Instant. Undeniable. Electric. But Her Commitment To Protect And Serve Has Always Come First. Everything Else Is Secondary—especially When She Uncovers An Underground Surrogate Baby-making Ring. Joy Can't Risk A Distraction During The Most Important Case Of Her Career, Not Even One As Sexy As Reformed Ex-con Stonewall. There Are Few Things Stonewall Values More Than A Strong Woman. But When Joy's Investigation Draws Her Into A Deadly Conspiracy That Goes Deeper Than She Ever Imagined, He Must Convince Her That He's The Best Man To Protect Her. And While He Puts His Life On The Line To Save Hers, The Insatiable Attraction Between Them Becomes The One Danger Neither Of Them Can Escape.

From USA TODAY bestselling author Stefanie London comes the second book in the Melbourne After Dark series! Imogen Hargrove is done with playboys—until a kiss from a masked stranger turns her world upside down…For one night only, Imogen Hargrove is a sexy spy. She’s donned a mask for the Carmina Masquerade Ball, where she hopes to catch her sister’s cheating fiancé, Daniel, in the act. But she’s the one who gets rumbled when she strays too close to her target—only to realize she’s been tailing the wrong man. A searing kiss makes her forget her mission altogether, and the mysterious stranger awakens something inside her: a burning passion she hasn’t felt since the brutal breakup of her last relationship.Imogen is mortified to discover that the man behind the mask is her colleague, notorious womanizer Caleb Allbrook. He’s the last person she wants to get close to, and she doesn’t need another playboy in her life. But that kiss has her curious—besides, Caleb knows her sister’s fiancé and could prove very useful in digging up dirt.She makes a deal: she’ll go on a date with Caleb in exchange for information on Daniel’s affair. But Caleb’s irresistible charm turns a casual conversation into a night of sultry seduction. Imogen knows Caleb is bad news—yet he makes her feel sexier than any man ever has. Can she pull herself away from yet another toxic relationship, or will Caleb prove there’s more to him than just sex appeal?Sexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin DARE, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.“DARE is Harlequin’s hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!” —Tiffany Reisz, international bestselling author

I fell in love with a man who broke my heart and ran to another man who broke my spirit.Ethan Blackwood. Cold. Heartless. Rich. A man with an inexhaustible bank account and zero conscience. He's my fiancé and my nightmare.I'm stuck with him. Until my lover from five years ago, Graham Hawthorne, returns with a shocking claim: We're married.Graham stole my attention with a half-cocked smirk and his stunning looks. He's every bit the gorgeous Viking, minus the sweetness. He wants me back. For good. But Ethan refuses to let me go. Instead he's declaring war, the winner taking all. I'm supposed to choose. My lover or my captor? Heaven or Hell? I thought I could handle their bitter battle over me...until I discovered their decades-long secret that'll destroy us all. Author's note: This is dark, steamy enemies-to-lovers romance between a possessive billionaire and a former lover, who is engaged to his rival. Full-length standalone. If you love over the top bad boys, you'll love this book!

Reunited with his forbidden lover, and her explosive secret! Discover the price of passion in this Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches romance. His unforgettable one-night stand is back in town. And she’s not alone… Five years ago, Grant Everett and Harley Wingate waltzed out of the Texas Cattleman’s Club ball and into Grant’s bed. Now an international philanthropist, the beautiful young woman has returned to Royal—with their secret son in tow. Grant wants answers—and Harley in his bed. But with scandal swirling around her family, can he stop Harley from running all over again? From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches Book 1: The Price of Passion by Maureen Child Book 2: Black Sheep Heir by Yvonne Lindsay Book 3: The Paternity Pact by Cat Schield Book 4: Trust Fund Fiancé by Naima Simone Book 5: Billionaire Behind the Mask by Andrea Laurence Book 6: In Bed with His Rival by Katherine Garbera Book 7: Tempted by the Boss by Jules Bennett Book 8: One Night in Texas

A brazen bargain!  Former military pilot Mia Brandt is on a four-day cruise that can only be described as bachelorette hell. Giggling girls, rhinestone-studded bikini bottoms (ugh), slushy margaritas…and Mia missing the cruise ship's departure at the last port. Now she's stranded on the same island as Tag Johnson—a Navy rescue swimmer who's all ripped abs and sexy hotness…and Mia's unforgettable one-nighter from four years ago!  Tag definitely remembers Mia. Remembers her touch, the searing heat of their chemistry…and how she pulled rank on him in bed. The sexual attraction between them is as fierce as it ever was. But when Tag blurts out that they're engaged—a tiny little lie—their naughty, no-strings secret arrangement is out! And now an even bigger secret has taken its place…

Former party girl, Alisa Turner, made a deal with her daddy, Trey. He'll provide the seed money for her new business venture as long as she promises to stay out of trouble. Too bad her good intentions tumble 30,000 feet when she meets a sexy stranger on a flight to sin city. Hotel mogul, Liam Bryson, has never believed in love at first sight, but when a sexy little siren twenty years his junior tempts him into a night of high stakes Blackjack, he's suddenly playing for keeps. Alisa wakes up in Liam's bed the next morning, cursing Tequila and the five carat diamond on her left hand. She demands an annulment before her over-protective father finds out she reneged on their agreement, but her new hubby isn't prepared to let her go without a fight.

Sometimes, you have to risk everything to discover so much more.I had to follow my heart and not my head to find the man of my dreams, and I had to do what was wrong to figure out what was right. Bryce Clark was my boss, and I was happily married—or so I thought. He showed me what true love was and that it was worth fighting for.Now I’m living a new life with a new man and a baby on the way. We’re happy. In love. Excited about what’s to come. Except, not everyone shares our joy.One person lurks in the shadows, and he wants me out of Bryce’s life for good.

Legendary playboy Jake Sherbrooke arrives in North Salem with one thing in mind, helping the town recover from a devastating hurricane. Once there though he meets Charlotte “Charlie” O’Brien, a doctor in the US Navy, and he cannot help but be attracted to her. But can a relationship between a billionaire playboy and a woman afraid to let any man get close survive his reputation?

Could you choose between loyalty and love? Caris Knight fell in love with the cowboy; knowing a relationship with him would never be easy. There’s too much opposition, with the tall, fair-haired Texan being the biggest obstacle of all. But Caris is used to obstacles, and she’s not made for giving up. Patience, however, is not exactly her strongest trait, but she must find a way to get through his stubbornness and sense of loyalty to make him see she’s right for him. Andy loves the Knights. They saved him in too many ways to count when they took in the scrawny orphan. After a stint in the army, Andy arrived home to find the baby of the family all grown up. Not only that, but the mutual dislike has morphed into something he can’t handle. Security and guns are what he knows, not delicate women who get under his skin. The way he feels about her is all kinds of wrong. Why can't she see that? The Texan meets his match in the youngest Knight! 5* This is a great book about how opposites attract and family. I like how the author describes the characters to start and the uncertainty that they feel. The feeling for the Mom is pretty special, and I liked that a big badass guy can be scared of a woman. These billionaire books are great and so connected that you know who is who, and you can picture the individual characters and anticipate each story. ~Monie Billionaire Knights Restless Billionaire Ruthless Billionaire Reluctant Billionaire Reckless Billionaire Resident Billionaire

Never underestimate a man with a plan.Natalie Chase has always been on the upside of crazy. The free-spirited, outspoken, freak-out-at-the-drop-of-a-hat kind. Having dated every type of man you can think of, she's given up hope of finding the right guy, so she goes for the right-for-now variety. Then Jase Cleary happens. Jase with his go-get-her attitude that's squarely set on Nat and Nat alone. He’s perfect for her in every way. He copes with her crazy, loves her without question, and even takes her unconventional family in stride. Now they’re about to get married and she can't seem to get a word in edge wise when it comes to the wedding. Whatever happened to happy wife, happy life? What she doesn’t realize is Jase is a man with a plan, one she’ll never see coming and she’ll not soon forget.**Formerly Game Planner**