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Alexandra's Story (Pearls of Sharah, Bk 1) (Loveswept, No 306)
Alexandra's Story (Pearls of Sharah, Bk 1) (Loveswept, No 306)
Author: Fayrene Preston
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 6
Review Date: 5/28/2010


When Alexandra Sheldon turned to meet Damon Barand's mesmerizing eye, she felt as if she'd waited her whole life for this man, for this moment - and he found her infinitely desirable, a goddess of fire and innocence. But was it the woman he noticed first or the impossibly beautiful and extravagant pearls that draped her sensual body, he wondered...while coveting both. He was a connoisseur of beauty, an elegant predator who exuded menacing power and a seductive promise that thrilled her. Damon was enigmatic, mysterious, the dark side of the moon beckining Alex into the black satin night of his soul, and she could deny him nothing. Drawn to her heat, challenged by the cool luster of the legendary necklace, Damon was overwhelmed by madness, desperate to command the ecstatic surrender of the only woman he'd ever needed. But when ghosts of the past shadowed his love, would he risk everything he had to save her?


All is Fair... (Loveswept, No 145)
All is Fair... (Loveswept, No 145)
Author: Linda Cajio
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.1/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 5/26/2010


When a stunning woman appeared from nowhere to embrace industrialist Morgan Abbott, she shattered his perfect composure and set his libido on fire! Who was this mysterious beauty, and why had she chosen to bestow her sensual favors on him before disappearing into the night? When the lady reappeared in two other cities and again pressed her lips deliciously to his, Morgan was completely undermined. Cecilia St. Martin couldn't have been happier with the results of her unique prank: distracting Morgan's attention while she bought enough stock to threaten Abbott Industries with a takeover was just revenge for Morgan's nearly ruining a dear friend -- wasn't it? But when her dangerously virile prey discovered her ploy, would he conquer his darling enemy -- or surrender to her desires?


All the Tomorrows (Loveswept, No 85)
All the Tomorrows (Loveswept, No 85)
Author: Joan Elliott Pickart
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.4/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 5/28/2010


Filling in for a friend who needed the night off, Sheridan Todd rode the red velvet swing high above the Las Vegas casino floor. Suddenly the swing broke from its moorings - and only the deep voice of a handsome stranger kept her from succumbing to terror...only his arms saved her from disaster. Soon David Cavelli adored his "catch" and vowed to keep her, as well as help her adopt the child of her heart. But rather than unite them, their love for the deaf four-year-old threatened to embroil them in a bitter fight...


Always, Amber (Loveswept, No 158)
Always, Amber (Loveswept, No 158)
Author: Barbara Boswell
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 5/26/2010


When his uncle insisted that Jared Stone cozy up to Amber Aames to learn if her family's bank was planning to takeover of his, Jared was indignant -- but intrigued enough to meet the golden-haired lady in question. When Jared entered her gift shop, Amber felt a thrill of sensual awareness; her psychic sister Ashlee felt a shock of recognition. Amber wanted nothing to do with the infuriatingly handsome banker, but Jared wasn't easily denied! Then her brother asked her to spy on Jared, to learn the secrets of the other side -- and Amber rebelled! She tried to dissuade Jared from pursuing her -- eluding his embraces, wrecking their dinner date, being as downright difficult as she could -- but when his touch seared her to the heart, Amber knew only escape would prevent her surrender. Yet under a spellbinding Caribbean moon a breathless fling that began as nothing but trouble suddenly had signs of forever all over it...


Always Keep Him Laughing (Candlelight Ecstasy Romance, No 383)
Always Keep Him Laughing (Candlelight Ecstasy Romance, No 383)
Author: Molly Katz
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 5/31/2010


She was a stand-up comic who refused to take insults lying down. But Cale Fowler sent Sandy Shaw reeling at their first explosive encounter outside his jazz lounge, next to the club where she performed. She'd honed her wit to a cutting edge--but it couldn't protect her from this arrogant, irresistible male who was determined to win the beautiful comedienne whose art he disdained. How could she resist a man who deflated her tires to give her a lift? She'd keep him laughing if it killed her, change his mind no matter what! After all, how could she trust his love if she couldn't win his respect?


And the Desert Blooms (Sedikhan) (Loveswept, No 126)
And the Desert Blooms (Sedikhan) (Loveswept, No 126)
Author: Iris Johansen
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 19
Review Date: 5/27/2010


Dont look for me. Ill come back when Im ready. Pandora Madchen wrote those words when she ran off six years ago. In that time shed become a sensation with the rock group Nemesis, toured the world, and grown up, but she never forgot the promise she made herself. Now Pandora was ready to return to the desert state of Sedikhan and the man shed loved too soon and too much. Sheik Philip El Kabbar was a businessman whose power and influence extended throughout the worldbut for six long years hed been unable to find the woman he still considered it his duty to protect. Shed come back on her own terms and to take the kind of erotic gamble that Philip always won. Only this time he wasnt sure that in winning they wouldnt both lose what matters most. Or that in loving her, he wouldnt be hurting them both.


The Ardent Protector (Candlelight Ecstasy Romance, No 42)
The Ardent Protector (Candlelight Ecstasy Romance, No 42)
Author: Bonnie Drake
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 5/30/2010


She was the only survivor of a tragic plane crash, a promising young artist who had lost her entire family in a cruel twist of fate.

But when Gillian Montgomery awoke from a seven-week coma, Jed Dawson was waiting to claim her. Who was this compelling stranger and shy was he with her now? He said she had a grandmother she had never known about. He hinted that he alone could open the door to her hidden past -- if only she would give him trust and time. He attracted her, alarmed her, and made her yearn for more. Could she obey the urging of her hasty heart? Was she ready to face the truth?


As Night Follows Day  (Candlelight Ecstasy, No 98)
As Night Follows Day (Candlelight Ecstasy, No 98)
Author: Suzanne Simmons
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 5/31/2010


The world knew him as Christian Dent, best-selling author and surprise lecturer at Dartmouth's summer writers' workshop. But to Allison Saunders, ex-teacher, ex-executive, and now aspiring writer, the devastating stranger was none other than Cate Harding -- her own student of only years before!

He was all man now, determined to meet her on new ground. From the moment their eyes met in shock waves of recognition, Allison struggled to maintain her cool. But the flash fire that started with a glance threatened to consume her. And the man who swept her away on a tide of passion dared her to follow him, to trust him, with no strings attached--and no fear...


At Nightfall (Loveswept, No 88)
At Nightfall (Loveswept, No 88)
Author: Joan Bramsch
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 5/26/2010


It began as an eating contest between lovers, and before a winner was declared, barbecue sauce was everywhere! Suddenly Billy Theodore found herself under attack by a laughing Matthew Duncan, who seemed determined to rid her of her clothes! Billy had been just what the doctor ordered when she appeared in Matthew's life like a bolt of lightning - brilliant, warm, she lit up the world around her. She shared Matthew's pain at his suddden handicap, sensing his torment, and touched him as no woman ever had. Her love freed Matthew to open his heart, but how could he be certain she'd never leave him?


Autumn's Bride (Seasons' Brides, Bk 4) (Harlequin Historical, No 582)
Review Date: 5/29/2010


Sir Kendran Ainsworth, youngest brother to the Baron of Brackenmoor, sets out to pay a debt to a furniture maker in Lundy for his sister-in-law, and falls prey to villains. Robbed, beaten, and left for dead at the side of the road, he is found by Annalise Stanhope and her faithful dog, Max. Annalise is the daughter of the very carpenter Kendran was to see. Seeing the man so helpless, kind hearted Annalise puts her own fears aside, and takes him home to her family to nurse back to health.
Upon his recovery, Annalise and Kendran begin to fight a mutual attraction, that neither one wants or can act on. For Annalise is all but betrothed to her child hood friend, Daniel, and Kendran must return to his life as a noble. He must keep his true identity a secret from Annalise and her family. He discovers their hatred for the nobility, a hatred that was born from the murder of Annalise's mother, and the cruelity of their liege lord, the evil Baron Kramon, the man Annalise suspects was responsible for her mother's death.

Kendran decides the best way to repay the kindness of the Stanhope family is not with money, but with getting to the bottom of the murder of Annalise's mother and villany befalling their town by the suspected man behind it, the evil Baron Kramon. This way Kendran would be killing two birds with one stone, for it is Kramon, that Kendran suspects was also behind his attack in the woods that left him for dead. So Kendran decides to portray a deception on Annalise and her family. He is a Knight as they believe him to be, but a poor one, not of the nobility. Autumn's Bride is the fourth and last book in the Season's Bride series by Catherine Archer. I did not read the first three, but found this story stood on it's own, and easily followed unlike with most series. The love story between Kendran and Annalise is sweet, and well written. Annalise is a strong determined woman, who isn't afraid to fight for right and justice, and to explore her budding sexuality. Kendran is a strong hero, but yet gentle in his growing fondness for Annalise and her family. His desire to stay and protect them; help them uncover who was behind all their troubles, makes Kendran not your typical powerful Knight.


Azure Days, Quicksilver Nights (Loveswept, No 92)
Azure Days, Quicksilver Nights (Loveswept, No 92)
Author: Carole Nelson Douglas
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.3/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 5/28/2010


In the silvered moonlight Monte Carlo shimmered like a thousand precious gems, and Chrystal Remy stood alone, the glittering essence of the resort's timeless magic. Having bid for and won the services of Damon Vance to appraise her aunt's villa full of antiques,she was stunned to discover that her "prize" was determined to possess the lovely winner for himself. His knowing caresses inflamed her senses, arousing unspoken longings in her secret heart, but Chryatal resisted the fantasy, afraid that Damon's mercurial passions masked a scheme to steal her beloved possessions, and shatter the mirror-bright dreams they'd shared...


The Bachelor's Bride (Silhouette Desire, No 959)
The Bachelor's Bride (Silhouette Desire, No 959)
Author: Audra Adams
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 12
Review Date: 6/2/2010


Rachel Morgan was having a baby by a wealthy, powerful man--a man she couldn't even remember! She'd thought her shadowy interlude with a compelling stranger was nothing more than a dream, but now Rachel was facing the future with a baby--and a husband?

Reid James hadn't forgotten Rachel. And when he learned what their shared passion had created, he knew he had to persuade this proud, down-on-her-luck lady to let him be a part of their child's life. Because if he didn't, he'd be left with nothing but memories of that one incredible night--and to a man like Reid, that just wasn't enough!


Bad for Each Other (Loveswept, No 372)
Bad for Each Other (Loveswept, No 372)
Author: Billie Green
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
 6
Review Date: 5/27/2010


Getting assigned to interview Dylan Tate was an incredible coup for Keely Durant - the spectacularly handsome actor and sax player hadn't talked to the press for years - but how could she tell her editor that five years earlier she and this hero of a million women's fantasies had shared a sizzling affair? There had only ever been Dylan, all hard strength and moody blues, but she'd been too young and untouched, while he was too cynical and shadowed by pain. They'd fought like mad and made each other crazy, then parted in fury, their dreams shattered. Now Dylan was back in Texas, back in Keely's life, but talking to him, being close to him, triggered new battles - and ignited irresistible flames of passion that had never truly died. Dylan had always known he had music in him, but never beauty until he held Keely in his arms. Could she make him understand that her love was the song he kept writing...and couldn't finish without her?


Beginner's Luck (Candlelight Ecstasy Romance, No 291)
Beginner's Luck (Candlelight Ecstasy Romance, No 291)
Author: Alexis Hill Jordan
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 5/31/2010


As pit boss at the sumptuous Silver Lode Casino in Atlantic City, Stephanie Blair had found a perfect escape from an ill-fated marriage. She was sure that coming east had put her back on a winning track until a mysterious silver-haired stranger appeared, determined to derail her. Too soon Jake Gregory proved himself as adept at love as he was at outwitting the odds. Too late Stephanie learned the truth: Owner of a Nevada casino, Jake was out to recoup a fortune in stolen chips. Her ex-husband was the prime suspect. How could Stephanie prove that she was innocent of any involvement? With her life and her future at stake in one high-risk roll, how could she play to win when she'd already lost her heart?


Beloved Intruder (Loveswept, No 11)
Beloved Intruder (Loveswept, No 11)
Author: Noelle Berry McCue
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 5/27/2010


He brought her back to life, kicking, screaming, and fighting every step of the way. Shannon Douglas hated Michael Brady from the moment he threw open the doors and brought the tingling breezes of life into her shadowy existence. Under his fiercely tender touch she became all woman -- yet one specter of the past remained to torment her heart and threaten their future together. Shannon battled her nightmares of death and fear, the echoes of tragedy that marred her rebirth in Michael's arms. Could he subdue the demons that haunted her mind, and carry her over the threshold of true happiness? [close]


The Best Things in Life (Candlelight Ecstasy, No 243)
The Best Things in Life (Candlelight Ecstasy, No 243)
Author: Linda Vail
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 5/31/2010


She was Rachel Jordan, owner of Jordan Motorcars, one of Tesas's finest antique auto sales and service centers. A first-rate businesswoman, she was secure and happy in her achievements until construction tycoon Zachary Lyons barged into her life. Without a warning her self-sufficiency, her sense of independence, vanished. Too quickly she fell into her devastating customer's arms. Like a flashfire, their passions burned out of control. Suddenly vulnerable and terrified, she knew she must tell him the truth: She could offer only half a love or none at all--unless he could steal the very heart that had vowed never to be taken again!


Bewitching Lady (Dreamweavers, Bk 4) (Loveswept, No 385)
Bewitching Lady (Dreamweavers, Bk 4) (Loveswept, No 385)
Author: Gail Douglas
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 5/25/2010


Josh Campbell might not have been the man of her dreams, but he fit Heather Sinclair's fantasies just fine! When the brawny Yank, who looked as if he could wield a sword as powerfully as any clansman, stopped on a deserted road to give her a ride, she played a mischievous Scottish lass to the hilt, beguiling the moody but fascinating man whose gaze hid inner demons... and hinted at a dangerous passion she'd never known. Josh felt his depression lift after months of despair, but he was too cynical to succumb to this delectable minx's appeal... or was he? Seizing her lips with abandon, heady with triumph at her surrender, Josh was irresistibly drawn to Heather--but still doubted he could ever make her happy. She'd adored luring this modern-day Viking into her sensual web, but feared that enjoying being swept away meant losing her hard-won independence, that fate would stand between her and everlasting love. Were she and Josh finally ready to play for keeps?


Blue Velvet (Loveswept, No 86)
Blue Velvet (Loveswept, No 86)
Author: Iris Johansen
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 6
Review Date: 5/27/2010


Part Gypsy, part untouched golden child of the sea, Kate Gilbert was the most bewitching woman Beau Lantry had ever seen. Rashly he agreed to help rescue her friends, risking his ship, his crew, even his life. But Kate was no damsel in distress, he discovered, and showed him it was all he could do to match her bravado. But under the sultry moonlight Beau took the lead, teaching his untutored Kate the exquisite joys of loving, vowing to make her happy, yet fearing that meant letting her go...


Breaking All the Rules (Loveswept, No 61)
Breaking All the Rules (Loveswept, No 61)
Author: Joan Elliott Pickart
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.3/5 Stars.
 6
Review Date: 5/28/2010
Helpful Score: 1


Blaze Holland had a delicious secret identity, friends she adored, a perfectly contented life - so when she shared a ride during a blizzard with roguish visiting professor Taylor Shay, she was definitely not looking to fall in love! There was no denying the attraction between them, though, and Blaze and Taylor drafted a perfect plan: They'd be lovers and friends, nothing more. Their game had only one rule: If either fell in love, it was all over between them! But could they bend the rules a bit and still win?


The Bronzed Hawk (Loveswept, No 27)
The Bronzed Hawk (Loveswept, No 27)
Author: Iris Johansen
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 14
Review Date: 5/27/2010


Kelly would get her story and prove herself to her editor -- even if it meant using a bit of blackmail. She'd try anything to get dashing inventor-genius Nick O'Brien to take her along in his experimental balloon to Mexico. And though Nick saw through her ruse, he figured she'd provide a few distractions while they floated through the stratosphere... but even he never suspected the sparks their meeting would generate and the unexpected consequences of their fiery caresses. Nick had always trusted his fate to the four winds and the seven seas... until a feisty, golden-haired lady clipped his wings by losing herself in his arms.


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