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Grade school teacher Carlie McDaniels trades in her frumpiness for the look of an exotic harem girl, at least for one costume party. So long, spinsterhood–and hello, tall, dark and handsome Tyler Ramsey….Even after the best night of their lives, Tyler hasn't guessed the identity of his harem hottie…and Carlie plans on keeping him in the dark. After all, a gorgeous guy like Tyler would never fall for his smart-talking best friend. And Carlie's not sure she wants to know what would happen if he ever unveiled the naked truth!

He needs to get married! Rand Taggart has been swindled out of a fortune but if he's happily married by his thirtieth birthday–coming up in just a couple of weeks–he'll inherit a second fortune. His great-grandpa's Texas ranch.She's ready to help him out! Maxine Rafferty's sister has been implicated in the swindle and insists Rand is at the bottom of it. Loyal Maxi figures the only way to clear her sister's name is to get the goods on Rand. When he proposes a brief marriage of convenience, she agrees. The closer she is to him, the easier to find out what she needs to know.Rand gains his inheritance, and Maxi, with Rand's help, lures the real swindler into a trap–leaving them free to pick up their lives where they left off.Except that Rand and Maxi can't seem to ditch each other as easily as they got hitched!

MEDITERRANEAN TYCOONS COLLECTION18 Intense, Passionate Mediterranean Men from Phenomenal, Bestselling Writer Jacqueline BairdMediterranean Tycoons: Reckless & RuthlessContaining:HUSBAND ON TRUSTTHE GREEK TYCOON'S REVENGERETURN OF THE MORALIS WIFEMediterranean Tycoons: Untamed & UnleashedContaining:PICTURE OF INNOCENCEUNTAMED ITALIAN, BLACKMAILED INNOCENTTHE ITALIAN'S BLACKMAILED MISTRESSMediterranean Tycoons: Wealthy & Wicked Containing:THE SABBIDES SECRET BABYTHE GREEK TYCOON'S LOVE-CHILDBOUGHT BY THE GREEK TYCOONMediterranean Tycoons: Tempting & TakenContaining:THE ITALIAN'S RUNAWAY BRIDEHIS INHERITED BRIDEPREGNANCY OF REVENGEMediterranean Tycoons: Masterful & MarriedContaining:MARRIAGE AT HIS CONVENIENCEARISTIDES' CONVENIENT WIFETHE BILLIONAIRE'S BLACKMAILED BRIDEMediterranean Tycoons: Dark & DemandingContaining:AT THE SPANIARD'S PLEASUREA MOST PASSIONATE REVENGETHE ITALIAN BILLIONAIRE'S RUTHLESS REVENGE

As a successful New York interior designer, Jennifer King led a hectic, fast-paced life. So when a sudden illness cost her her job, she jumped at the chance of a working vacation at a Texas ranch.But life with Everett Culhane, the brooding, dark-eyed owner of the Circle C Ranch, was not easy. According to him, their lives were two worlds apart. But when he took her in his arms and branded her lips with his, Jennifer knew that she must make this headstrong cowboy her own.

There has been a mistake!When best friends Becca Mercer and Turner McCloud go to a hypnotherapist, they expect to be cured of their smoking habit. Clearly the treatment hasn't worked, because they're both still smoking. Oh, and now they're having sex. Lots and lots of sex. And it's definitely changing things between them.Lovers come and go, but friends? Is she ready to sacrifice her best bud for the sake of a little–okay, a lot–of seductive satisfaction? And yet, how can she possibly resist such an indecently sensual suggestion?Can men and women have sex and still be friends?

UNTAMABLE TEXAN Successful Grant Wilcox was used to getting what he wanted. And what he wanted was Kelly Baker, the beautiful stranger passing through. It was just his luck that the gorgeous newcomer was also a whip-smart lawyer – just the sort to get a good ol' Texan businessman like himself out of a tough situation.Soon their all-business relationship turned into a white-hot affair, leaving Grant to wonder if Kelly's entry into his life was going to cause more trouble than any woman was worth.

He had never seen her face…and yet he could read her better than any sighted man ever had.For ex-model Lynne Devane, meeting someone as powerful and sexy as Brendan Reilly—a man without an agenda—made her want to finally confess who she really was. Brendan had every intention of getting Lynne into his bed, but trusting her was another matter.History had taught him to steer clear of mysterious women…especially those expecting little wrapped boxes under the Christmas tree. If Lynne truly wanted him, she'd have to prove it.

When her sham engagement finally ended, celebrity chef Corri Harris was free to indulge in a steamy affair.Sexy studio executive Aidan O'Brien seemed to be just the remedy for her bruised ego. The problem? Aidan was her boss!With their illicit affair moving full steam ahead and no mention of commitment, Corri feared she'd become nothing more than Aidan's pet protégée. Once he'd taken her career as far as he could, would he discard her for another ingénue?

The leather-jacketed stranger was clearly as dangerous as any man Randi Cullen had ever set eyes on.But she couldn't abandon him – or the defenseless baby with him – to the rainswept Texas night. She offered them both a refuge on her isolated ranch. And when she learned that Manuel Sanchez was an undercover federal agent hunting a ruthless killer, she even agreed to marriage – in name only – to protect his cover.But having this man in her life was touching off a storm of desire in an untouched woman's heart – a storm from which she feared she would never find shelter.

Rescuing a stranded mother and baby from a raging blizzard hadn't been a part of Lance White Eagle Steele's plans.He'd wanted to be home in Montana for Christmas Eve, but he couldn't abandon Marcy Griffin. His plans hadn't included getting snowed in with her, either…or tasting those fiery kisses. She was all wrong for him, so why did she feel so right in his arms?Marcy wasn't sure what to think of Lance, except that he was generous, charming and absolutely mouthwateringly sexy. And entirely off-limits – she didn't need another man controlling her life. Her heart and body had other ideas, however. Could this spark of passion between strangers ignite into something much more?

ARE WE TOGETHER BECAUSE OUR DAUGHTERS ARE TWINS? OR COULD THIS BE THE REAL THING?Four days ago, Libby McGraw had never even heard of Brady Buchanan. But if his claim was true, her carefully constructed life was about to be blown apart. One glance at the silky-haired baby cradled in Brady's arms told Libby more than any blood test could. Her adopted daughter had an identical twin sister!Libby wanted to believe she was only marrying Brady to keep the girls together, but her heart wasn't buying that malarkey. Not when the feel of Brady's lips on hers told her they might be destined for a more powerful union….

Live it up—literary style! Guests are whisked away to Great Britain for two weeks of luxury adventure, history and plenty of naughty possibilities! Whether it's an illicit tower tryst, a romantic boat ride or even some hot dungeon action, your pleasure is our concern. . . . But both executive assistant Roxie Stanley and undercover security agent Dougal Lockhart have their own motives for this vacation.Except that sex—mind-meltingly great sex—is the only thing either can think about. It's forbidden. It's tantalizingly irresistible. And they're losing control. . . over and over and over!