The stranger in her bed...

Wedded and bedded, Lucy is devastated when she's abandoned by her new husband the very next day. Though it was a marriage of convenience, their heated wedding night gave her hope that it would turn into something more. But she refuses to be the demure bride left behind on a country estate while the stranger she married goes gailvanting about London--even if she has to create a scandal of her own.

Simon, the Earl of Devingham, would prefer his exquisite young bride rermain at home where he left her. Instead, she follows him to London. . .seducing him with her fiery kisses, enchanting him with her scorching touches, and awakening in him an insatiable hunger. His duty to the Crown demands that he remain in town, but Lucy has entered a most perilous game--and she will not forfeit without Simon's total surrender.

Anna Rosewood is determined to discover the truth about the death of her twin brother. Following a single clue--the symbol of a black rose crossed with a sword--she dons a mask, inflitrates a secret gathering that only a disreputable woman would attend, and encounters a dashing stranger...

Were it not for a promise to a dying comrade, Roman Devereaux would never have met this enchanting doxy who seems quite naive for her profession. But he is shocked to later discover that the lady is, in fact, the fiancée of his cousin--and that she and Roman both seek information about the sinister Black Rose Society. But working together could prove disastrous, for there is no resisting the passionate fire that sears them--or the forbidden desire that could only lad to scandal. . .or far, far worse.

Lady Caroline Ware is shocked when she is betrothed to the notorious Rogan Hunt. But who would imagine that the worst possible man could make the best possible lover?

Three Nights of Passion...
With a turn of the cards, her father is ruined--and innocent Aveline Stoddard is lost. To honor the gambling debt, she agrees to submit herself for three nights to Lucien DuFeron's every desire, three nights of blistering sensuality and unparalleled ecstasy in the arms of the dashing, dark rogue they call "Lucifer." But the time passes all too quickly...and when the debt is paid, the handsome devil vanishes.

An eternity of desire
Treachery delivered Lucien into the hands of evil brigands. Now five years after his abduction and imprisonment he has returned to London, searching for the enemy responsible--and finding instead the beauty who still haunts his dreams. Aveline has grown more alluring since those unforgettable nights when she melted beneath his touch. Yet Lucien's need for vengeance *must* be satisfied. If the trail leads to someone close to Aveline, will it destroy forever the one love powerful enough to free his tormented heart?

High-spirited Margaret Stanton-Lynch intends to enjoy the Season without the hindrance of an unwanted romance. Meg refuses to be tied downbefore she fully explores what life has to offer, though she must admit that Justin St. James, the dashing Earl of Rathmore, has a most deliciously appealing air of dangerous mystery about him. Not enough, however, for the lady to seriously consider his ardent proposal of marriage.

In Justin's eyes she's perfect, with wit, charm, and sensuality galore -- and she seems unperturbed by the wrongly deserved, very dark stain on Justin's reputation. A marriage to this exquisite lady would assure his young ward Emily's entrance into Society. Besides, his heart pounds wildly every time Meg is in his presence. Justin fears tenderness and passion may not be enough to hold her, but he's determined to try -- for life would be empty indeed if he allowed this enchanting free spirit to fly from his arms forever!

Rules Are Made to Be Broken...When Garrett Lynch bursts the glittering Raynewood ballroom a Wild mail, a hapless footman clinging to each powerful arm, Lucinda Devering is equally appalled and impressed. How uncivilized! How barbaic! How... stirringly strong and manly! Then she learns he's the Iong-lost heir of the Duke of Raynewood — and that it's her job to transform him into a proper Englishman. And if she fails this impossible task, the duke will reveal her desperate secret, ruining her forever.Lucinda Devering may be the loveliest woman Garrett's laid eyes on, but her eternal rules and regulations about proper behavior are enough to drive a man mad. Which should he believe? That stiff spine, or those soft curls and big brown eyes? One thing is certain: that lush, prissy mouth needs loosening up — and he knows just the way to do it! But soon he wonders which is more important: winning this game, or winning, Lucinda's hand?

Wedded to His Badge

Though he'd been powerfully tempted by Susannah Calhoun a year ago, U.S. Marshal Jedidiah Brown never expected to see the blond beauty again especially not in a jail cell! And with the soft feather mattress, lacy curtains, and silver knicknacks adorning her temporary home, Susannah's clearly wrapped the sheriff around her little finger. Since Jed's responsible for escorting her to trial in Denver, it' a good thing he's impervious to her flirtatious tricks — no matter how much his body longs for her.

A Desperate Beauty

The insolence of the man! First he ignores Susannah's pleas of innocence, then he pretends to be immune to her intoxicating charms. Worst of all, Jedidiah's rugged good looks have begun to work their magic on her, making Susannah wonder what it would be like to be by the tough lawman's side for always. If she doesn't escape, she'll face the gallows for a crime she didn't commit. But how can she run from him when her heart is begging her to stay?

A buckboard rolls through town carrying Jack Donovan's extraordinary new bed: beautifully ornate and big enough for an entire family—or one hot-blooded woman! And lovely Sarah Calhoun is exactly the woman Donovan has in mind. The persistent newspaper editor just won't leave him alone, and the best way he knows to shut her sassy mouth...is with his own. But Donovan makes it perfectly clear that Sarah's far too independent to be included on his list of prospective wives. All he wants from her is a good time—though he promises it will be a very good time!

Sarah is determined to uncover Donovan's secret past,but every time she goes near the man, her ridiculous attraction to him takes over. So after his insulting offer, she retaliates by publicizing his search for a wife—and soon Donovan's flooded with lusty widows, lovestruck teens, and lonely spinsters...he can't turn around without tripping over another would-be bride! But when the dust settles, will Sarah have won their battle of the sexes—or lost her only chance at true love?

HARD-HEARTED CAPTOR. . .

He was the dark, dashing rogue of Diana's Covington's fantasies . . .until he literally swept her off her feet, swooping across the ship's deck on a rope to rescue her from her evil abductor. But now Diana is the captive of this handsome, charming pirate—and who will save the beautiful heiress from the bold stranger whose burning kisses inspire such unmaidenly thoughts?

Or Man of Her Dreams?

Alex Rawnsley is merely living up to his rakish reputation when he claims lovely Diana as his mistress—but he has no intention of plundering her fiery innocence. This Earl-in-disguise hides behind tales of pillage and seduction in order to win vengeance—not love. yet the mere thought in order to win vengeance—not love. Yet the mere thought of one passionate night with the defiant beauty s more than enough to tempt Alex to forget his pledge to return her home—untouched.