Romance

North, Carol Love's Reflection eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Dr. Cort Hirsch, risks his career and fortune on the creation of a robot he envisions as the first of a race of service robots. He expects that being the first to create a robot undetectable from a human being, and able to pass the Turing Test for artificial intelligence, will bring him fame and immeasurable fortune. The love-besotted scientist creates his robot, Alpha, in the physical image of the unattainable love of his life, Zoe Parker, film superstar. If he can't have Zoe, at least he will be able to control and manipulate her likeness. Through Alpha, Cort learns that women, both real and artificial, don't always do as anticipated or as programmed. When Alpha refuses to clean the bathroom until Cort provides waterproof gloves to protect her hands, Cort thinks there may be a few flaws in her design. Perhaps he uploaded too much feminine literature to her database. Zoe, Alpha, and Cort are brought together when Alpha is photographed during a shopping trip, and thought to be Zoe. After seeing the robot's photo in a tabloid, Zoe and her manager devise a plan to catch a stalker using Alpha as the bait. Cort and Alpha move into Zoe's compound. During their stay, Cort's unwavering devotion is finally rewarded. Zoe seduces him. When both Alpha and Zoe are in mortal danger, Cort must decide which female to love and protect.

Richards, Jana A Long Way From Eden eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Zane Martin's teenage daughter is pregnant. Meg Evan's son is the baby's father. Because Zane grew up not knowing who his father was, he'll be damned if he'll let his grandchild live with that shame. Meg was forced into an abusive marriage because of an unplanned pregnancy, so she knows that love is the only good reason to marry. Neither Meg nor Zane expects or welcomes the attraction that sparks between them. As they await the impending birth of their grandchild, old wounds open and long hidden family secrets come to light. The young couple build a newer, stronger relationship, while Meg and Zane reach for a love passionate enough to overcome the past--if they're strong enough to trust it...and each other.

Day, Sylvia Bad Boys Ahoy! eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Oh, those naughty rakes. With their wicked winks, sensual smiles, and bad boy habits, you just can't take them out in polite society. But who wants to go out when you can stay in.? STOLEN PLEASURES Sebastian Blake, Earl of Merrick, long ago fled the responsibilities of his title to become the infamous pirate, Captain Phoenix. But the booty he's just captured on a merchant ship is a fierce tempered minx who claims to be a bride.his bride, married to him by proxy on behest of their fathers. He could shame his hated family and return his beautiful wife untouched, but no treasure has ever proved more tempting to Sebastian, and making their marriage a true one-in every sense-is his one urgent desire . LUCIEN'S GAMBLE Lucien Remington's reputation as a debauched libertine who plays by no one's rules-in business or the bedroom-is well deserved. He gets what he wants, social repudiation be damned. But society can keep from him the one thing he truly desires, the untouchable Lady Julienne La Coeur. Until she sneaks into his club dressed as a man and searching for her irresponsible brother. Suddenly she's in Lucien's grasp, his to take, and his mind is filled with the most wickedly sinful thoughts. A gentleman would walk away from the temptation she presents. But then, Lucien has never claimed to be a gentleman. HER MAD GRACE Hugh La Coeur never wanted to be the Earl of Montrose. Wine, women, and a hefty wager are preferable to responsibility of any kind. It's certainly preferable to spending the night in an eerie, neglected mansion owned by a legendary madwoman. The duchess's companion, the fiercely independent Charlotte, is another matter altogether. Hugh would be happy to spend as many nights in her bed as possible. He knows she's hiding terrible secrets, but for once in his life, Hugh has the desire to take on someone else's burden as his own, no matter what the danger. They're mad, bad, and totally irresistible.

Miller, Maryann Play It Again, Sam eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

When her husband comes home from work one day to announce he's moving out, Samantha Rutgers thinks it's a joke. She hopes it's a joke. It's not. He packs his suitcase and moves out. For twenty-five years, Sam was a corporate wife, a stay-at-home mom. Now she's divorced, adrift, and alienated from her daughter who blames her for the divorce. Ill equipped to be a single woman in a whole new dating culture, she would have foundered without help from an old friend who challenges her to finish up the art degree she put on hold when she married. Her classes open the door to a job at an advertising agency, where Sam makes several new friends and one enemy. There she meets Frank Reynolds, who invites her to take that first step into new love. Gradually, as she slowly builds a new life for herself, Sam learns how to stand strong in the face of adversity, personal and professional.

Hauser, G.A. MILE HIGH eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Divorced accountant Owen Braydon spends his weeks working in Los Angeles and his weekends in Denver with his daughter. Straight-laced and mild mannered, he normally looks at the weekly flight to and from Denver as an opportunity to get some extra work done. But then he found himself on the same plane as the luscious Taylor Madison. Texas-born Taylor is from Denver, but for several months he's been flying back and forth to Los Angeles where he works as a project manager on a major construction job. Charismatic and confident, Taylor is a man who knows what he wants and isn't afraid to go after it. The second he lays eyes on bi-curious Owen, he knows he wants him. What starts out as a smoldering no-strings-attached initiation into the Mile High Club quickly turns into a weekly ritual that both men look forward to over all else. Soon their desire for one another deepens and both men find themselves wanting and needing more. When a possible change in work assignments threatens to end what they have, both men are faced with a decision. Can the heights they soared together in the air be maintained on the ground? Only if Owen and Taylor are willing to cast aside their doubts, open up their hearts, set aside all inhibitions, and go the extra mile.

Dodd, Christina Touch of Darkness eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Handsome, powerful Rurik Wilder holds the power to transform himself into a fierce bird of prey-a gift that's caused death and destruction. At last he's offered the chance to redeem himself. Only one woman stands in his way-a beautiful writer determined to wreak revenge on the assassins who murdered her family. Assassins, it's been rumored, who have powers no human should ever possess...

Dodd, Christina Scent of Darkness eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Ann Smith loves her handsome, dynamic boss, Jasha Wilder, but her daring plan to seduce him goes awry when she encounters a powerful wolf who-before her horrified eyes-changes into the man she adores. She soon discovers she can't escape her destiny, for she is the woman fated to break the curse that binds his soul.

Young, Christine Highland Magic eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Throughout the Highlands she is known as Keely the witch woman. She is a gifted healer--a woman who's dreams come true. Ian MacPherson is a man who puts honor, loyalty and duty above everything. Their lives are entwined when Ian is sent by the Scottish King to bring Keely to trial for witchcraft. He is attacked and left for dead, but Keely rescues him. When he wakes, he discovers he has no memory. As he remembers his lost past, Ian finds that his need to protect the woman who has saved his life eclipses his duty to his king and country. He is a man torn between honor and duty to his country and the woman he loves.

Littlejohn, Dana Cupid's Touch eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

In the Master's Arms By Kendra Mei Chailyn Rian Sheppard is a big shot Doctor in the present. She is over worked, highly paid and thinks that cupid is being a jerk and passing her over in the love department. She falls asleep at nights praying for that love of her life to come and take her away never in her wildest dreams thinking about what would happen if cupid was actually listening. Thorne Williamson is the son of plantation owners on the small island of Jamaica and it is the year of our lord 1882. He doesn't want any part of it but his mother wants him to marry and Lady Harrison is only too happy to oblige. He doesn't believe in magic but when he crashes into a new slave that makes his body boil and his heart race, Thorne quickly finds out that what he wants and what cupid wants are two different things. Then human emotions interferes and starts a train wreck that could tear his beloved away from him forever and to save her, he has to set her free. Reggae Redemption By Kendra Mei Chailyn Naina Chambers, a news anchor woman in Jamaica is on top of her game. She works for one of the biggest television stations on the island and life is good. But she has a fascination for the rain and thunder. She's looking for love and after a dream of a mysterious warrior with sad eyes and Jamaica's doom, everything starts going downhill from there. In the year 3002 Lokas Mutabaruka is the leader of The Resistance. The only remaining Jamaicans on the island of Jamaica. The island is no longer a paradise because the Black Star Army has taken it over to house the world's most dangerous criminals. Fighting for your life and of those you love is hard enough without love to complicate things. But when a beautiful woman falls from the sky, literally, and begins lying about who she is, Lokas knows that trouble is coming. Her curves draws him to her and soon he is fighting to keep from falling for her. To make matters worse, a storm is brewing that could destroy them all. A Stitch in Time By Dana Littlejohn Renee Reyes was an elderly woman in her mid 80's. She lived a full life with a good job, many friends and close family members, but she never married or had children of her own. She had never thought of herself as lonely she was just single. One night Cupid came to her in a dream to tell her she missed her chance at true love because she was afraid too take a leap of faith. He wanted to give her a second chance at having her true love, Royce Cole, by her side. Will Renee take the second chance Cupid was offering her or chalk up her lost love as one of life's many lessons learned? Caught by a Hawk! By Dana Littlejohn Icie was the cheif's daughter, princess of the Seneca Indian tribe. Her father told her she must marry the cheif of the Cayuga tribe in order to form a much needed union between the two tribes. Everything she had heard about her future husband was good: he was a strong and fierce warrior, an honorable man and even an experienced lover according to the women in his village, but he was also a man of many years and she did not love him. She wanted to choose her own husband and grow old with him not watch an already old man get older. She was an honorable person and knew her duty, but she had come to terms with the fact that she would be locked into a loveless marriage for the sake of her people. Luckily for Icie Cupid knows that the Cayuga chief is everything but honorable and he throws her into the path of a Hawk to bring forth her destiny and his.

Ryan, Marie Nicole Holding Her Own eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Pretending to be newlyweds is a dangerous game.particularly if you're falling in love. FBI Special Agent in Charge Caitlin Chaney believes in doing things strictly by the book. It's the only way to prove she's earned her rank despite her father's position in the federal government. Just her luck, she's been teamed with an agent who's known for following his instincts, not the rules. To her way of thinking, Agent Jake LeFevre is a screw up and bound to trash her operation-and career. Jake is used to running undercover ops his way, and he's not too happy with his new boss-an accountant, no less, whose undercover experience is limited at best. He needs a partner who can hold her own, not a prima donna. At first the sparks that fly between them aren't the good kind. From the very beginning, their cover as madly-in-love newlyweds at a New Orleans casino is tested to the max. But as they work together to find a missing whistleblower in a money-laundering scheme, their admiration grows to respect-and something more. Then Jake discovers the casino CFO is someone he loved as a teenager. If the woman recognizes him, things could go sideways, and fast-and in a way that could leave their bodies-and hearts-in pieces. Warning, this title contains the following: hot nekkid sex, shower sex, an evil voodoo priestess, grisly remains in the bayou, graphic language and violence.

Wallace, Jody Survival of the Fairest eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

No magic for two weeks? What's a fairy to do? Go to Vegas, of course! Princess Talista of the fairy clan Serendipity has been sent, like all young fairies, to a remote forest in humanspace for mandatory survival training. But headstrong Tali's got different ideas about where to spend two weeks without magic. What better place than Las Vegas to learn to live like humans, a true test of survival? Tali might not blend, but she'd like to be shaken and stirred with stage magician Jake Story. Their attraction is instant and electric.and Tali senses there's more to Jake's show than flashy tricks. Jake always knew he was different, even before he developed an unusual flair for hypnotism. He has no trouble mesmerizing the luscious Tali during act three, but the lights that appear around them when they kiss weren't part of the program. When the authorities from Tali's homeland track the missing princess to Vegas, Jake and Tali end up on the run. In between magic experiments, evil gnomes and astonishing sex, Tali learns what it really means to be human-by falling in lust, followed closely by love. But Tali's not human. And Jake doesn't believe in fairies. The truth will either bind them together-or tear the fairy realm apart. Warning, this title contains the following: Intoxicating sex, misuse of magic, gorgeous cross-dressers and flesh-eating gnomes.

Roberts, Nora Tribute eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Virginia's Shenandoah Valley is a long way from Hollywood. And that's exactly how Cilla McGowan wants it. Cilla, a former child star who has found more satisfying work as a restorer of old houses, has come to her grandmother's farmhouse, tools at her side, to rescue it from ruin. Sadly, no one was able to save her grandmother, the legendary Janet Hardy. An actress with a tumultuous life, Janet entertained glamorous guests and engaged in decadent affairs-but died of an overdose in this very house more than thirty years earlier. To this day, Janet haunts Cilla's dreams. And during waking hours, Cilla is haunted by her melodramatic, five-times-married mother, who carried on in the public spotlight and never gave her a chance at a normal childhood. By coming east, rolling up her sleeves, and rehabbing this wreck of a house, Cilla intends to find some kind of normalcy for herself. Plunging into the project with gusto, she's almost too busy to notice her neighbor, graphic novelist Ford Sawyer-but his lanky form, green eyes, and easy, unflappable humor (not to mention his delightfully ugly dog, Spock) are hard to ignore. Determined not to perpetuate the family tradition of ill-fated romances, Cilla steels herself against Ford's quirky charm, but she can't help indulging in a little fantasy. But love and a peaceful life may not be in the cards for Cilla. In the attic, she has found a cache of unsigned letters suggesting that Janet Hardy was pregnant when she died-and that the father was a local married man. Cilla can't help but wonder what really happened all those years ago. The mystery only deepens with a series of intimidating acts and a frightening, violent assault. And if Cilla and Ford are unable to sort out who is targeting her and why, she may-like her world-famous grandmother- be cut down in the prime of her life.

Barrett, Jo STILL WATERS eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Tortuga, B.A. Eye of the Dragon eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Cam is on the trail of an ancient Chinese artifact, a ruby that has a history. When he meets adventurer Poe in Mexico, he spills the beans on his quest, and Poe sees dollar signs as well as the hottest professor he's ever met. They head off to the salt flats and mountains of Utah, searching for a lost wagon train from the eighteen hundreds. What they find is danger beyond normal comprehension, and a stone that drives men to insanity. They put both themselves and their friends in danger, and it will take every bit of their talent, and courage, to make it through. Will Cam and Poe be over before they ever really get started?

Carey, Lisa-Ann RETROSPECT eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Twenty-seven year old Psychiatrist Doctor John Wright inherits his deceased grandfather's thriving private practice at Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. His innate character is of formidable strength like a stiff glass of whiskey, his essential qualities - hard to bend, except for one tiny blemish. His emerald eyes shine like precious stones. The colour of his layer cut styled hair characterizes the distant sun setting in the western sky. He had a dream he 'breathed life' into the mind, the very soul, of a young lady who in reality, would become his wife, his confidante, his soul mate for life. Reflecting on this dream he tells himself - the retrospective mind is like a mirror, it reflects what the dreamer dreams into it.

Twenty-five year old Lisa-Ann Porter from Lamb Island, a former Criminal Psychiatrist arrives at his clinic frightened of the past. He discovers she has melancholia and helps her to unravel the mystery behind her mother's premature death and helps her understand her confusions about her sexuality after she describes to him how she was raped just outside the University she had attended. Has he discovered his soul mate or... does she belong to another?

Is she just another patient or... someone more special? Read about her Hawaiian/American correspondent from her high school years hiding in the shadows of her heart and the wild journey he takes her on and the tragic end to it.

About the Author:
Lisa-Ann Carey, author of part one of medical romance, Retrospect. She has accumulated countless fascinating experiences, settings, friends and acquaintances to formulate an extensive treasure trove of wonderful keepsakes to draw from in designing her romances.
Lisa-Ann Carey of Carey's Classic's Books Australia began writing her first series in 1998 on the shelly shores of Lamb Island in peaceful Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia and has begun numerous other romances available in the not too distant future.
Rams and Ewes spice up your dreamy love lives with a collection of my dirty-sweet romances set on luscious Lamb Island and proudly brought to you by the slipperiest sexpert in Australia, the explosive Carey's Classic's fictional storyteller Lisa-Ann Carey. Explore the trilogy - Retrospect, Lap of Luxury and Some Sleep to Remember Some Sleep to Forget between kissing and caressing the one you just cannot bear to be without, then gently ease back into a reflection of my raunchy read until you climax the night away.

Michael, Sean, Larson, Kara, Snow, Alexa Family Matters eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

From single men to men in committed relationships, from Texas to New Zealand, family matters are matters of the heart and they mean more than anything else. There's not a thing these men won't do for their families, whether it's learning how to pitch in and help at a clan wedding or raise two wild runaways in Auckland. One way or another, families change a man's life, and a man in love finds he's all the better for it. In Alexa Snow's "Motion of the Planet", commitment-shy Tyler discovers his Irish lover has everything it takes to help him learn to be a parent to his niece and nephew. "Everybody Loves a Wedding" by Chris Owen leads us through Spencer's determination to pull off the biggest, best wedding party ever for his sister, with more than a little help from his new flame Dean. Kara Larson's "And a Chook Shall Lead Them" tells the story of Amiri and Graeme, New Zealand physicians torn between historical family ties and two children's needs in today's world. In Sean Michael's "Inheritance", a bullheaded cowboy and a stubborn games designer go head-to-head over what's to be done with their shared nieces and nephews and find they're falling fast for one another. Let this anthology teach you whole new definitions of family today!

Blake, L.F. The Far Away Years eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Danny and Jeff have never had an easy relationship. Danny admits early on that he wants Jeff, maybe even loves him, but all Jeff wants is a normal life, at least as normal as a rock star can have. Over the years, the two of them will come together and drift apart, as Danny spirals deeper into depression over what he feels is an unrequited love. Jeff has his ownreasons for pushing Danny away, but when he finally decides to take life by the horns and find Danny again, it might be too late. Can Jeff and Danny find a wayto put their past behind them, and build a future as bright as the prospects of their new band?

Vaughan, Stephanie Crossing the Line eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Jamie has it all -- he owns a ritzy car repair shop, his own home on the beach. But he's lonely. His last lover, Ben, has moved on and Jamie's been carrying a torch for him. When a business meeting puts him in Le Grande Louisienne at Ryan's table, he is immediately drawn to the waiter and leaves his name and number, but Ryan doesn't call, so Jamie has to make other plans, finally convincing Ryan to meet with him. Ryan's last partner died, and while it's been a long time, he's still hesitant to start a relationship with anyone else. Jamie almost gives up, but then Ryan agrees to a date, and to tell Jamie about his ex-lover, Mark. After being burned that bad, Ryan is very skittish, and Jamie can't really blame him. With all of that out in the open, their relationship can start to progress. It's not always easy. Between Jamie's ex showing back up, and Ryan's old lover's family, there's always something keeping them on their toes. Can Jamie get what he needs from Ryan? Find out in this sequel to Jumping the Fence.!

Gaia, Vicki Warring Hearts: Light in a Hollow Place eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Light in a Hollow Place is the final book in Vicki Gaia's World War II Trilogy, Warring Hearts. In a Parisian hospital, Richard Hart fears that his blindness may be permanent, as well as the nightmarish episodes. Faced with his disability and fearing he's losing his grip on his sanity, the last person he wishes to see is his fiance, Claire O'Neill. Claire comes to Paris, convinced her love will lead Richard through this, and resolute about starting their life together after the war. But as Richard's episodes grow worse, he pushes Claire further away. When a dashing stranger shows an interest in Claire, she fears the gulf between her and Richard may be too great to overcome. German Ratlines, puzzle boxes, love triangles, and intrigue lead up to the final conclusion of Warring Hearts.

Riley, A.M. A Man, A Jersey, and a Tight End eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

'A Man, a Jersey and a Tight End' picks up where AM Riley's High Ball, 'Goldilocks and His Three Bears' left off, with Brian and his housemates and lovers sorting out the rules of their unusual relationship. Paul and Scott are away for long periods of time, their work putting stress in the relationship. Add in Brian's curiosity and need, where he fears the growth will send him farther from his men, and things to start to reach their breaking point. Jim feels the strain of holding the household together and Scott, being Scott, can always find a way to throw a wrench in things. Can the Goldilocks boys find a way to keep their unique family together?

Jones, Jenna Something Beautiful eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

In this follow up to Jenna Jones' popular novel Chiaroscuro, Dune Bellamy and Micah Ferguson have become best friends. Between Micah's string of boyfriends and Dune's lovers, they have plenty to talk about, especially when a trip to Europe leaves Micah alone, while back home, Dune's first love turns up again. After a brief fling in Paris, Micah returns home to an unhappy Dune, who's trying to fend off his ex's attentions. When Micah steps in, Dune starts to see his friend as something more, which creates a whole new set of problems. Dune's not sure he wants to ruin their friendship, but he and Micah agree to give it a try. Micah has family problems to deal with, Dune has his ex stalking him, and the pressure soon comes between them, driving Dune back into the arms of the dangerous Gavin, who wants to control his every move. Can Micah deal with his sisters, and find a way to convince Dune that they deserve another chance? Something Beautiful is all about the family we chose, as well as the one we're born with, and if they're lucky, something beautiful will come of it for Micah and Dune.

Francis, Suzanne Dawnmaid [Song of the Arkafina #3] eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Gwenn and Gunnar travel to Khalama to fulfill a last request, but when they arrive, nothing is as it seems. For one thing, the man whose lifeless body they faithfully transported, Arkady Svalbarad, turns out not to be dead after all. And his old teacher, Dawa Tinley, is strangely absentminded. When Gunnar disappears, Gwenn has to make the best of her situation, so she turns once more to Arkady. The consequences of their union will bring both mortal peril and new hope to the peoples of Yrth. Katkin and Huw have holed up in an old farmhouse for the winter, but the addition of two children to their family has left Katkin feeling trapped and miserable. After Huw is arrested for a terrible crime, she must decide whether to run, or stand by his side. When Katkin is reunited with an old love, the choice becomes even more difficult, until a betrayal and a chance meeting steer her to the right path. When she finally arrives on Starruthe, she is just in time to help Gwenn with the baby, but is it too late for Gunnar? Only Gwenn and keth'fell can save him now. When the Dawnmaid comes into the world, it will take a miracle to hide her from Maggrai, who has come back from the future with a weapon of total annihilation. But Gunnar also has a secret weapon, though he is loath to use it. Will he come to terms with his true identity in time to protect the Dawnmaid from Maggrai's wrath? Contains adult themes

Maynard, Janice By Appointment Only eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

A good marriage is based on love, commitment, and enough hot sex to last a lifetime. Hannah loves Morgan enough to become his fiance, but that doesn't mean she wants to get married. In her experience, everything goes downhill after you say "I do"-and it all starts in the bedroom. For Morgan, marriage isn't the end, it's the beginning, and he's aching to get started. They find the perfect compromise with a new form of counseling-premarital sex therapy. Each private session brings them closer together, revealing the quirky, kinky sides of their deepest desires. As the role-playing sessions heat up, Hannah discovers that marriage might be the sexiest game of all.

Pratt, Kathy Let Them Eat Cake eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Anna Mulligan's first trip to France is supposed to give her a chance to research her genealogy. Instead, it turns into an opportunity for romance and adventure both in present day and in 18th century France. She is transported back in time by a mysterious fog surrounding the Hameau de la Reine at Versailles. She discovers the name of her ancestor when the inhabitants of the hamlet, including Queen Marie-Antoinette and Geoffroi Andrieux, mistake her for that ancestor. Here she finds love with Geoffroi Andrieux, the ancestor of Dr. Jeff Andrews--the present day doctor she's loved from afar. Could Geoffroi be Jeff?

Jaye, Vanessa Felicity Stripped Bare eBook

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 47:07:37 GMT

Just when things are looking up, she falls for the man of her dreams. It's been ten years since Felicity skipped out of high school, leaving behind the taunts of "retard". Things have hardly improved since then. Her job waitressing at a strip club is just one more tick in the "sucks" column of her life. Now she's signed up for tutoring and her future looks bright.until her hunky new landlord starts wreaking havoc on her libido. And did he just say, "Evicted"? Not so fast, buddy. She may be dyslexic, but she's not stupid. Daniel MacKenzie is this close to achieving his dream of setting up his own renovation company, so he's not interested in more demands on his time. Not even if one of those demands is a tenant wearing skintight jeans, teetering on four-inch heels and complaining a blue streak with the most kissable mouth on the planet. Despite his resolve not to mix business with pleasure, Daniel not only teeters, he tumbles head-first into the scorching sexual tension between them. He's a man who's used to getting what he wants, and he's not above pulling every trick in the book to get-and keep-Felicity in his life. But she's holding something back. And he's afraid it's her heart. Warning: Smart women outwitting gorgeous men, hot explicit monkey-lovin' and some graphic language.