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The Instructor
by Ann Ireland1996 Ontario Trillium Literary Award — Shortlisted 1996 Discover These Great New Writers, Barnes and Noble Award — Shortlisted What begins as a young woman’s infatuation soon escalates into a piercing study in power, obsession, and the disparity between art and reality. In this elegant novel of passion and art, award-winning Ann Ireland extends the boundaries of the traditional love story. The Instructor probes the nature of power shifts between man and woman, teacher and student. It is a story of needs that become twisted into obsession. Simone Paris is nineteen when she leaves a small town bound for Mexico with her art instructor, Otto Guest. Their affair is loaded with desire, not only physical but intellectual. Theirs is a mutual addiction made up of philosophy and shared aesthetic interest, entwined with sexual fascination. Six years after their relationship crumbles, Otto returns to Simone. His reappearance triggers vivid memories which she expresses in a voice matured by experience and regret.
Conquering the Cowboy
by Kelli IrelandTrusting him is dangerous... When a mission goes disastrously wrong, search-and-rescue team lead Taylor Williams is left with indescribable terror at the prospect of climbing. But she knows she has to face her fear to overcome it. Now she's at a ranch in New Mexico, where her climbing recertification is in the hands of cowboy climber Quinn Monroe. Only this devilishly handsome rancher is about as friendly as a spur in the backside... As they prepare for the climb, Taylor can't ignore Quinn's rugged physicality. The scorching heat between them helps distract Taylor from her fear, but her growing feelings make spending time with him dangerous. In the end, conquering her past may be a small feat compared to conquering this cowboy...
Cowboy Proud
by Kelli IrelandThis cowboy is rugged, proud...and incredibly sexy Cade Covington is struggling with turning his family's beloved ranch into a tourist attraction. It's not just the mortgage big enough to choke a horse, or the invasion of his home by strangers.<P><P> It's also the arrival of a city slicker PR professional who doesn't understand ranch life...and puts every beautiful woman he's ever seen to shame. Cade wants her. With her company on the line, Emma can't afford any mistakes. Especially if that mistake is a broad-shouldered, blue-eyed cowboy who drives her crazy with hunger. But all it takes is one small wager and their chemistry explodes. When the dust settles, will Emma have obliterated her career...or captured her cowboy?
A Cowboy Returns
by Kelli IrelandYou never forget your first cowboy Eli Covington erased all traces of his cowboy upbringing to become a high-powered attorney. Then his father dies, and his brothers need him to rescue the family ranch. <P><P>So, after fourteen years, Eli returns to the life he left behind-and the one woman he can't resist. Veterinarian Reagan Matthews was furious with Eli for leaving her all those years ago, and yet she was never quite able to let him go. Their attraction is as incendiary as ever, and Eli is very good at stoking the flames. But Eli doesn't belong in her world, any more than Reagan belongs in his. So until Eli leaves for good, why not take her pleasure where she can? Pleasure only her cowboy can provide...
Cowboy Strong
by Kelli IrelandGoing Down Fighting Ty Covington likes to keep things as uncomplicated as possible. By day, all that matters to him is his horse and winning in the rodeo ring. At night, all he wants is a deliciously hot, no-strings affair with his rival, Kenzie Malone. Then everything changes in one heart-stopping split second. The accident should have killed both Ty and his horse. Instead, they're both on the road to a hard recovery-but only thanks to Kenzie's family connections and fortune. Which means he owes her. He owes a woman who is both everything he despises and his deepest desire. As need-hungry and demanding-takes them both over, Ty knows that this time, uncomplicated isn't an option. And this cowboy always pays his debts...
The Immortal's Hunger
by Kelli IrelandWHEN YOU PLAY WITH FIRE... It was only a matter of time before Gareth Brennan had to die. Before he made that ultimate sacrifice, the assassin wanted to know warmth once again. His recent experiences had destroyed his ability to create fire, yet sexy bartender Ashley Clement was now igniting one within him. As a Phoenix, Ashley had limited time herself; soon a male Phoenix would claim her. Unless she could find a lover. Gareth was the perfect man for the job. Except he was no human, and their union might draw even more danger. But to deny their fiery attraction...that was a truly impossible task.
The Immortal's Redemption
by Kelli IrelandShe knows this stranger is a threat-even as her body craves his masterful touch. Dylan O'Shea is the druid's assassin charged with finding the single woman who can stop an evil goddess from destruction. He's searched to find Kennedy for centuries. But Dylan finds himself inexplicably drawn to Kennedy-the woman he's ordained to kill. With Samhain fast approaching, duty and desire are on an unstoppable collision course...
The Immortal's Unrequited Bride
by Kelli IrelandA love that endures beyond death itself... Ethan Kemp is a healer, not an assassin. But he's found an unexpected home in the Irish stronghold that houses the Assassin's Arcanum-men who will kill to protect their Druid brethren. Too bad there's a ghost that won't give him peace... Centuries in the grave, Isibéal Cannavan has longed to be reunited with her beloved. Finally, he's returned to her. She'd recognize Lachlan anywhere, even as an American warlock called Ethan. But her path to reuniting with him in the land of the living runs through hell itself, and she'll have to take Ethan with her...
Matched: In Too Deep (tropical Heat) / Matched (Mills And Boon Dare Ser. #1000)
by Kelli IrelandOpposites attract when a dating app error pairs free-spirited Rachel with Isaac, a seriously alpha CEO. Their red-hot chemistry leads to a no-strings weekend away, but can their connection last when the real world comes crashing in?Rachel Stephens is back. Finally free of her domineering ex-husband, Rachel is ready to reclaim her fun, spontaneous, outgoing self. But a mix-up at the test run for dating app Power Match leaves her paired with a very unlikely suitor: the app’s biggest funder, CEO Isaac Miller.Rachel has no interest in another super alpha power broker, even if Isaac seems to have walked straight out of her most explicit fantasies. But before she can swipe left, Isaac convinces Rachel to give them a shot…and proves that they’re exhilaratingly compatible in one area: between the sheets.After a lust-fueled weekend in Dublin, Rachel starts to wonder whether she and Isaac should give their matchup a chance. But she’s in for a nasty surprise. The second they arrive back in New York, Rachel and Isaac find themselves on opposite sides of a corporate conflict. And Rachel is faced with an impossible choice: ruin any chance for promotion at her law firm or betray the trust of the one man who just might be her perfect match.Harlequin Dare publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha heroes and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.Four new Harlequin Dare titles are available each month, wherever ebooks are sold!
Pulled Under
by Kelli IrelandThe Bare Truth Just weeks ago, Levi Walsh became the proud part-owner of Beaux Hommes, a bar featuring the sexiest exotic male dancers in the city-including himself. But as Levi, a financial whiz in his own right, goes over the books, he realizes something is definitely not right. And then the IRS comes knocking on his door. IRS investigator Harper Banks is determined not to notice that Levi is hot, ripped and seriously sexy. Her job is to investigate dirty businesses, not indulge in even dirtier pleasures. But even as his skilled seduction melts her rigid self-control, Harper is certain of one thing: Levi is lying to her. Which means she'll have to strip him down...and pull him under!
Raising Cain
by Kelli Ireland"If you love reading quirky humor, steamy scenes, and strong female characters, you're going to love reading Kelli Ireland! Ireland is a gifted storyteller who keeps readers enthralled with her unique voice and clever writing. I love her!"- New York Times bestselling author Larissa IoneHiding places are scarce when both Heaven and Hell intend to find you.Dani Fayel's backbreaking job as a stable hand at The Freaks' Fair isn't glamorous, but for someone looking to keep to the shadows? It's perfect. Neither paranormal freaks nor human norms ever notice her. But when Dani is forced to either let a child die in order to maintain her anonymity or choose to save him and risk being discovered, she finds herself unwillingly thrust into the spotlight. Cain, Hell's premier assassin and a predatory incubus, is close to fulfilling his final contract and earning his freedom. Hired by the Archangel of Death to find his daughter, Cain follows her trail to the Fair. He works undercover, certain his mark is inside one of the portable canopies or traveling cages. Dead or alive, she equals his ticket to freedom.When Cain's objective is divulged, Dani realizes she can't outrun her destiny. As the fabled Key--the one soul with absolute free will who is tied to the three realms of Heaven, Earth and Hell--only she is capable of opening the gates for the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Whoever frees the Horsemen allegedly commands them. Now both Heaven and Hell are vying for her allegiance, and there are no limits as to how dirty they'll fight to obtain it. With Hell raining indiscriminate chaos as Heaven maneuvers its players around her, Dani realizes her would-be assassin may be the only man capable of helping her survive.
Stripped Box Set
by Kelli IrelandDon't miss these three rereleased stories--complete as a box set for the first time! These male strippers have all the right moves...until they each meet a woman who brings them to their knees...In Stripped Down, Eric Reeves is the CEO of a real estate development firm that's on the cusp of a huge breakthrough. But first he has to earn a living...by becoming Dalton Chase, the most sought-after stripper at Beaux Hommes, one of Seattle's exclusive adult clubs. Cass Jameson hires Dalton for her best friend's bachelorette party, but from the moment he steps through the door, nothing can stop the primal need between them--nothing except their real identities.In Wound Up, Justin Maxwell is celebrating his last night as a stripper before he starts his career as a psychologist. Then he spies Grace Cooper in the audience. He's wanted her for years, but as his student, she'd been off-limits. Grace and Justin are through skirting around their fierce need for each other. But indulging in their shared insatiable desire could cost both of them their futures...In Pulled Under, Levi Walsh becomes the proud part owner of Beaux Hommes. But as he goes over the books, he realizes something is very wrong. And then IRS investigator Harper Banks comes knocking. Harper is determined not to notice that Levi is seriously sexy--because she's certain that he's lying to her. To get the bare truth, she'll have to strip him down...and pull him under...
Stripped Down
by Kelli IrelandSome men know how to wear a suit. He knows how to take it off... Eric Reeves is the CEO of a real estate development firm that's on the cusp of a huge breakthough. Soon, he'll taste the first fruits of true success-or watch his dreams go up in smoke. But first he has to earn a living...by becoming Dalton Chase, the most sought-after stripper at Beaux Hommes, one of Seattle's most exclusive adult clubs. Cass Jameson hires Dalton for her best friend's bachelorette, but from the moment he steps through the door, his eyes never leave her. Dalton is hot, ripped and exactly what Cass needs to let off a little steam. Nothing can stop the primal need between them-to touch, to taste, to take...and to want more. Nothing except their real identities.
Wicked Heat: Under His Skin / Wicked Heat (Mills And Boon Dare Ser.)
by Kelli IrelandA destination wedding……where anything goes! A top-secret celeb wedding could turn struggling event coordinator Ella Montgomery’s life around—but the mystery bride’s gorgeous brother, Liam, secretly wants to sabotage the ceremony. When Ella and Liam meet at the resort in Bora Bora, their immediate chemistry leads to a scorching encounter in the honeymoon suite. As the week goes on, Liam turns up the heat, and Ella soon falls under his spell…but will his hidden agenda ruin everything?
Wound Up
by Kelli IrelandTemptation 101... Newly crowned psychologist Justin Maxwell is celebrating his last night as a stripper before he starts his career. Then he spies her in the audience-Grace Cooper. He's wanted her for years, but as his student, she'd been off-limits. Now Justin has only one goal: sweet, irresistible seduction. Grace is through skirting around her fierce attraction to Justin. She's leaving Seattle in two weeks, so why not allow herself one mind-meltingly hot night with Justin? But no pleasure comes without cost. And indulging in their insatiable desire for each other could cost both of them their futures...
Harlequin Blaze September 2014 Bundle
by Kelli Ireland Jillian Burns Tawny Weber Debbi RawlinsHarlequin Blaze brings you four new red-hot reads for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Blaze bundle includes A SEAL's Fantasy by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Tawny Weber, Behind Closed Doors by Debbi Rawlins, Cabin Fever by Jillian Burns and Stripped Down by Kelli Ireland.Look for four new sexy, steamy stories every month from Harlequin Blaze!
Harlequin Blaze January 2015 Box Set
by Kelli Ireland Katherine Garbera Serena Bell Kate HoffmannHarlequin Blaze brings you four new red-hot reads for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Blaze bundle includes Seducing the Marine by Kate Hoffmann, Wound Up by Kelli Ireland, Hot and Bothered by Serena Bell and After Midnight by USA TODAY bestselling author Katherine Garbera.Look for four new sexy, steamy stories every month from Harlequin Blaze!
Harlequin Nocturne October 2015 Box Set
by Kelli Ireland Michele HaufDo you harbor passionate otherworldly desires where the normal and paranormal collide? Let Harlequin® Nocturne bring you into dark and dangerous territory where your senses will be awakened.Harlequin® Nocturne features two new full-length paranormal romances for one great price every month!ENCHANTED BY THE WOLF by Michele HaufKirnan Savauterre's loyalty to his werewolf pack is absolute--which is the only reason he agrees to an arranged marriage. But a marriage borne out of duty soon takes on a whole new spin. For Kir discovers his bride is an utterly enticing mystery. Beatrice is half-faery, maybe a little bit vampire, and altogether delightful. As for Bea, she has this much in common with her new husband: she can't resist the passion they share.THE IMMORTAL'S REDEMPTIONby Kelli IrelandDylan O'Shea is the druid's assassin charged with finding the single woman who can stop an evil goddess from destruction. He's searched to find Kennedy for centuries. But Dylan finds himself inexplicably drawn to Kennedy--the woman he's ordained to kill. With Samhain fast approaching, duty and desire are on an unstoppable collision course…Look for 2 new paranormal stories every month from Harlequin® Nocturne!
Harlequin Nocturne April 2017 Box Set: Angel Unleashed\The Immortal's Unrequited Bride
by Kelli Ireland Linda Thomas-SundstromDo you harbor passionate otherworldly desires where the normal and paranormal collide? Let Harlequin® Nocturne bring you into dark and dangerous territory where your senses will be awakened. This box set includes: ANGEL UNLEASHED by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom As an immortal Blood Knight, Rhys de Troyes is familiar with quests. It's obvious that the ethereal beauty who just arrived in London is on one of her own. But Avery Arcadia Quinn seems intent on keeping her secrets, even as Rhys strips away all her defenses. A grounded angel, Avery seeks to recover the wings stolen from her centuries ago when the Knights were created from her suffering and pain. She swore vengeance, but her burning connection with Rhys threatens to consume her anger, her mission…and even her vow to destroy him. THE IMMORTAL'S UNREQUITED BRIDE by Kelli Ireland Ethan Kemp is a healer, not an assassin. But he's found an unexpected home in the Irish stronghold that houses the Assassin's Arcanum—men who will kill to protect their Druid brethren. Too bad there's a ghost that won't give him peace… Centuries in the grave, Isibéal Cannavan has longed to be reunited with her beloved. Finally, he's returned to her. She'd recognize Lachlan anywhere, even as an American warlock called Ethan. But her path to reuniting with him in the land of the living runs through hell itself, and she'll have to take Ethan with her… Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Baby for Hire
by Liz IrelandA Desparate Daddy One look at baby Felicity's chubby cheeks and Ross Templeton almost forgot that he only needed to "rent" a baby for the weekend. Just long enough to concede his father's last wish for a grandchild. A Make-Believe Mommy No way was Alison Bennett going to let the foundling--and her modeling client--go off with this suave stranger, no matter how gorgeous he was. But exactly how did she get roped into going along as his part-time lover and the baby's full-time "mom"? An Instant Family But how long could Alison deny her very feminine, very real desire for Ross...especially when they returned home to find his dad alive and well...and planning for their wedding?
Blissful, Texas
by Liz IrelandChaining Herself To The Saloon Doors Seemed Like a Good Idea,but Lacy Calhoun quickly learned reforming her happily scandalous Texas town would take more than do-gooder theatrics. Even harder would be getting the better of roguishly handsome barkeep Lucas Burns, whose impertinent, intriguing stares could lead any girl astray!Lucas Had A Master Planto oust Lacy and her "civilizing influences" from the city limits.Yet living in the bedroom next to the virtuous beauty soon made putting more distance between them less appealing. He'd begun to think he'd rather help Lacy uncover the passionate woman she kept hidden beneath all that "prim and properness"!
Cecilia and the Stranger
by Liz IrelandDesperate Trussed up in tweet and a suitably righteous manner, Jake Reed hoped he'd pass as a schoolmaster long enough to elude the gunman on his trail. But with Cecilia Summertree, the prettiest-and the nosiest-schoolmarm in the West dodging his every move, he was having a hard time keeping his mind on the classroom....Cecilia knew exactly what she'd always wanted. The freedom to do what she pleased, when she pleased. Though in all her reckoning she'd never considered meeting someone like Jake Reed. A man determined to teach her that there were a few important things missing in her life, and one of them was him!
A Cowboy's Heart
by Liz IrelandWill Brockett Certainly Had His Hands Full His ex-fiancée had up and married while he'd been out on a cattle drive. Then she'd run away from her new husband, and as the town's part-time sheriff, it was up to Will to rescue her, and keep the residents of Possum Trot happy knowing that he was watching out for them. Now, to top it all off, his best friend, Paulie Johnson, had discarded her riding togs for a fancy dress and suddenly started looking like prime wife material. Poor Will was beginning to wonder just what was going to happen next!
The Groom Forgets
by Liz IrelandIt was to be a practical marriage... Blessed by the bride's father and the IRS. Except for one problem: Allan Steele never made it to the wedding. He had a run-in with a cow! For Jane Fielding, being left at the altar by the love of her life was nothing compared to finding out her workaholic fiancé had gotten amnesia in the accident--after apparently changing his mind about marrying her. To boot, she had to play nursemaid to the forgetful groom--the new Allan who couldn't keep his hands off her. But Jane had strict orders not to excite the patient...so how could she get the old Allan back to tell him he was going to be the father of her baby?
Heaven-Sent Husband
by Liz IrelandRISING STARGorgeous young widow seeks man. Good looks a plus!After four dateless years, why were men suddenly sending Ellen Lantry seductive messages and red roses? Including dreamy-eyed Simon Miller, who offered her a birthday evening of dance, champagne and chocolate mousse. Instead, Ellen celebrated with her cat, a TV dinner and Casablanca on the VCR. But...was that her dead husband sitting in Rick's Café?Before her eyes Abel appeared in the flesh-on a mission to find her a man, thanks to his long-distance personal ad-and he'd narrowed her choices to five! But how was she supposed to start a romance with her dead husband looking over her shoulder?