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So many lovers had come and gone from the sexy Jared’s bed, and Raven didn’t want to be just another passing fancy for him. And yet, when temptation finally came calling, would Raven be strong enough to hold back? A few months ago Raven had begun to fall in love with her best friend, Jared Payne. Not that she dreamed she had a real chance with him. She’d seen the kind of women he’d been with, and she didn’t pretend to come close. But did that keep her from dreaming? Foolishly, no. Now he was in a serious relationship that seemed to be going somewhere for the first time.

Mandi Ray likes to play it safe. At work, she’s established herself as a trustworthy and dependable assistant. At home, her idea of an exciting night is a bottle of wine and a good romance novel. But Mandi is about to be shaken out of her comfort zone. Her boss needs someone to entertain the sensual, handsome cowboy millionaire, Jake Spence, for a long weekend.

Growing up, Sophia Smith had two best friends. They were like night and day. Denver was carefree, with a tongue-in-cheek, devil-may-care attitude. He had been reckless and impulsive and more times than not, it was his insane ideas that got the three of them in the hottest water. Then, there was Ray. Ray was an enigma with mood swings that could run from hot to cold in the matter of seconds. He was usually the voice of reason between the three of them.

Burke is the missing piece to Avery’s puzzle, but is he as perfect as he seems? Avery Martin’s life screeched to a halt 10 years ago when a drunk driver killed her parents, and any hope she had for a normal life disappeared. Now all she has to show for her life is a dead-end job in an antiques store owned by Margot, Avery’s boss that treats her like a slave. She has no idea who she is or what she wants, she just knows something - or someone - is missing from her life.

Caryn is stuck at work without a way home. Mason has a car and is willing to help her out. Carpooling is the best solution to ensure that she doesn’t get stranded again, but miles and miles of alone time can make things intensely intimate. Mason is in the driver’s seat, and he’s prepared to take her wherever she wants to go - so long as she obeys him along the way.

Grace Bancroft’s life is comfortable...comfortable and boring. Being the daughter of a southern governor affords her all the privileges and restrictions she could imagine. Not to mention that her love life is utterly non-existent. But when her father comes under threat from a mysterious enemy, Grace’s boring life is turned on its head. She is thrust into confined quarters with two men she’s never met before. Two men from a vastly different, vastly more exciting walk of life. Two men who are utterly irresistible.

What will happen when Chardonnay and Stephan realize that the details behind their blind date aren’t exactly what they seemed to be? When Chardonnay Selby arrives at the hotel, she immediately spots two men holding white roses - the object that her work friend Cecily told her would distinguish her blind-date from everyone else.

When Jake explains that he’s a dominant, and wants her to be his submissive, Beth suddenly has doubts. Beth Reed hates office parties, but her boss Paul Vincent has asked her to go and keep an eye on things - particularly his son, Jake, who is visiting for the holidays. The owner of a custom motorcycle shop, Jake has a bad reputation for being a womanizer, and possibly a criminal, but Beth has always had a bit of a crush on him. Wishing for a guy like Jake is dangerous, however, so she’s always kept her distance.

It's the annual Fourth of July camping trip for Victoria (Tori) Rowen and her friends. It's a trip she looks forward to every year, but this year, it's a little different. She's the only single one there - until her friend Josh sets her up with Carter Clay, a sexy, mysterious stranger. She's instantly attracted to him, but tries her hardest to avoid him. She fails miserably.

Maggie Culver doesn't trust anyone. This pediatric nurse floats from man to man taking no more than the physical release she needs. Finding out who killed her parents when she was an infant is her obsession. No one will stand in her way to find the truth. An anonymous letter sends her flying back to her hometown with a new lead.

Jenna’s ex-husband, Kevin, did a number on her when he filed for divorce, leaving her for another woman, turning her entire world on its head. Finding it difficult to get over the pain, Jenna resolves to get out of her own head by doing something for someone else begins to write letters to a soldier overseas.

Soon enough, her correspondence with Christopher slowly takes on a sensual tone as they begin to open up to each other about their innermost desires.

Beth Reed hates office parties, but her boss Paul Vincent has asked her to go and keep an eye on things - particularly his son, Jake, who is visiting for the holidays. The owner of a custom motorcycle shop, Jake has a bad reputation for being a womanizer, and possibly a criminal, but Beth has always had a bit of a crush on him. Wishing for a guy like Jake is dangerous, however, so she’s always kept her distance.

When Chardonnay Selby arrives at the hotel, she immediately spots two men holding white roses — the object that her work friend Cecily told her would distinguish her blind-date from everyone else. She assumes that her guy is the one who’s dressed more casually, in jeans and sport coat, but she soon realizes her man is the complete opposite, dressed in a fine-tailored suit, waiting with the air of confidence of the man who owns the place. His name is Stephan Hale, and though he doesn’t own the hotel, Chardonnay quickly learns that he’s in complete control of everything.

Kaitlynn hasn’t thought about Ian in years, and now, he’s all she seems to think about. Is she making a mistake? More than likely, but like a moth drawn to a flame, she can’t help herself. But is Greg truly in her past? And does Ian have some secrets of his own to reveal? In high school, Kaitlynn Ross seemed to have the perfect life. But underneath the veneer of happiness lies a dark truth. After 15 miserable years of marriage, Kaitlynn has finally escaped. But she never expected to run into the one man she hadn’t thought about in years.

Jessa has never been one to break the rules, and as a buttoned-up librarian, staying inside the lines has always been easy. That is, until Royce enters her life. Royce is the sexiest man Jessa has ever seen, and he’s a regular visitor to the library, too. As her relationship with Royce grows, will Jessa push aside everything she once thought was forbidden and give in to the temptation she’d never dreamed of experiencing?

Duke is a man who lives for violence and Jesse doesn’t know if she should listen to her head or her heart. Jesse grew up with an abusive father and as a result she abhorred violence of any kind. When the sexy, enigmatic boxer, Duke Delaney wanders into the ER after a winning fight, sparks fly and she can’t deny the attraction. Both Jesse and Duke share share secret erotic fantasies each about the other. However it seems to Jesse she’s missed her chance, and she wonders if fate will give her another opportunity.

Rayne Smith has only been working for the Ellison Company for two weeks but already knows there is nothing about her job that she likes, she is a glorified maid. Her boss Clive Sherman is invariably intent on annoying her. Consistently self absorbed and mean spirited, he’s made it clear that he wants more from Rayne, and demands that she attend the company’s annual masquerade ball. He sees this as his perfect opportunity to move in on the new hire.

Grace Bancroft’s life is comfortable…comfortable and boring. Being the daughter of a southern governor affords her all the privileges and restrictions she could imagine. Not to mention a love life that is utterly non-existent. But when her father comes under threat from a mysterious enemy, Grace’s boring life is turned on its head. She is thrust into confined quarters with two men she’s never met before. Two men from a vastly different, vastly more exciting walk of life. Two men who are utterly irresistible.

Wealthy hotelier Liam Marshall has been attracted to Paige Irving ever since the first time he saw her and tasted her delicious food, but the chef is such a quiet, reserved woman. He suspects that she feels the same deep physical attraction that he does, but he can't be sure if she can handle the needs of his lustful appetite. When Paige is called to cook exclusively for him in his palatial apartment, they become stranded together during a blackout, and Paige soon reveals the sensual woman behind her cool façade has a need to submit to his command.

Helena Blake should be nothing but thrilled. She’s traveling from snow-covered Boston to the sunny Caribbean, where she’s set to be a bridesmaid in her best friend’s wedding. Still, she can’t help feeling a bit depressed - and a little embarrassed - that she’s attending the wedding alone, and certainly not for lack of trying.