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In the Dark
by Sally EggertA woman drawn into a dangerous game. A man who may not be what he seems. Passion raises the stakes in Sally Eggert's electrifying novel of deception and desire.Josie Nielsen's anonymous life as a bartender is a world away from her classified job at a covert agency--and the terrifying night she was almost killed for her country's secrets. That was the night Josie found out the hard way that no one had her back, especially not the man she thought she loved. But she's pulled back in when her new boyfriend becomes the target of a government drug sting.A sexy, laid-back barfly, Johnny Boyer is the kind of guy Josie can count on . . . to disappear before things get too complicated. But after she learns that Johnny is part of a major international trafficking operation, Josie can't let him out of her sight. And yet even as she plunges into the mortal danger that surrounds Johnny, her attraction to him burns hotter than ever. She just isn't sure whether she's falling for a ruthless, cold-blooded criminal or the only man she's ever met worth trusting with her life.Advance praise for In the Dark "Raw emotion pulled me deep into the heart of Sally Eggert's story and the suspense held me captive."--New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Patricia Rosemoor"Sally Eggert deftly blends suspense and emotion to pull you in from the first page."--New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin"Deception, intrigue, and romance . . . Sally Eggert's In the Dark has it all!"--Tina Wainscott, bestselling author of Unforgivable and the Justiss Alliance seriesIncludes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
In the Dark (Navy SEALs #2)
by Marliss MeltonHannah Geary wants revenge. A rogue SEAL commander had her Defense Intelligence partner killed, he threw her into a Cuban prison, and he's still trafficking stolen weapons. But to catch a bad SEAL, she needs a good one. Lt. Luther Lindstrom is used to calling his own shots--in combat and in the bedroom. He just ended his engagement to his pretty-in-pink, cheating fiancee. The last thing he wants is a relationship, especially with a sexy, strong-willed woman like Hannah. Yet danger has a way of driving people together. With Hannah and Luther only a step away from one of the FBI's most wanted criminals, their attraction grows to explosive proportions.
In the Dark (The Cities Below #1)
by Jen CollyDemons have returned, a vengeful enemy waiting to strike. Soren and Faith must find a way to survive the evil and darkness. Faith's spur of the moment vacation, meant to free her and boost her spirits, has left her lost on the streets of Paris. And apparently, Paris is populated with something more than just humans. Vampires, suave, seductive and oh so sexy, and one such warrior vampire has set his sights on her. When Soren hears Faith's terrified screams, he rushes in and saves her life without considering the consequences. Two problems: one, she's a human and clearly aware of his vampire qualities, and two, the men who attacked her were not men at all, but demons. Their target, his beloved underground city of Balinese. He can never let Faith go home again, but can she learn to love his people...love him?59,631 Words
In the Dark Heart of Winter
by Mere RainIsabeau is having history’s worst honeymoon. Heart-broken when her lover and best friend Margaret married and moved away, she accepted the proposal of a distant cousin, but she regrets this decision even before he insists on taking her to his cold and ruinous ancestral home. Horace does not seem to care about her, either, and soon she begins to wonder about his motives.Her fears are compounded when strangers arrive seeking refuge from the snow, and her husband's behavior becomes strangely hostile. Vairya and Ranat seem friendly, but why are they in this isolated region at all? It can't be coincidence that they come from Persia, where her husband was until recently stationed as a diplomat.Eventually one visitor confides in Isabeau, but her claims are so wild they cannot be true. Can they? Should she trust her heart, and perhaps her survival, to this stranger who seems to share her forbidden desires?
In the Dark of Dreams
by Marjorie M. LiuShe could never forget the boy with the ice blue eyes . . . She was only twelve when she saw the silver boy on the beach, but Jenny has never stopped dreaming about him. Now she is grown, a marine biologist charting her own course in the family business-a corporation that covertly crosses the boundaries of science into realms of the unknown . . . and the incredible. And now he has found her again, her boy grown into a man: Perrin, powerful and masculine, and so much more than human, leaving Jenny weak with desire and aching for his touch. But with their reunion comes danger. For Perrin and Jenny-and all living creatures-their only hope for preventing the unthinkable lies in a mysterious empire far beneath the sea . . . and in the power of their dreams.
In the Dark of the Night
by Janice Kay JohnsonWas She Falling In Love With the Man? Or the Badge?A few weeks ago, Karen Lindberg wouldn't have had to ask herself that question. But she hadn't met Neal Rowland then. And in a small town torn apart by suspicion-by danger-the local police chief meant protection. Maybe Karen had always harbored a secret wish to find a man stronger than she was, a man who could take care of her.Nonsense! Karen was a born rebel who'd never wanted to depend on anyone. It was time she took matters into her own hands and stopped waiting passively for a man to protect her. And if Neal couldn't accept that-accept her right to choose her own risks-then he wasn't the man for her.Her decision made perfect sense. In the daylight. But in the dark of night, all that matters is love.
In the Dark: A Sexy Billionaire Romance (Playing for Pleasure #1)
by Jackie AshendenScarred billionaire Elias Hart wants one night with a blindfolded stranger…but ends up with his best friend’s all-grown-up little sister in book one of Jackie Ashenden’s Playing for Pleasure duet!My billions can buy me anything…but they can’t stop the women who beg for my touch from cringing at my scars. That’s why the blindfolds never come off… In the dark, I can be the golden athlete I was—before the part of me that cared about others was burned away.When I recognize the striking woman in my hotel suite, I know I should send her packing. But my best friend’s little sister has grown up in the most enticing way since I disappeared from her life ten years ago. And I don’t want Vesta going to some other “stranger” to lose her virginity. As long as she keeps the blindfold on, I can give her the pleasure she craves…But the touch of Vesta’s skin, her plush lips and taut body drive me wild. And her fierce nature stirs unwelcome emotions. Vesta is marking my scorched soul as her own. But when the mask comes off, will she run from the beast whose heart she now holds in her hands?Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies—Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.Read all the books in Jackie Ashenden’s Playing for Pleasure duet:Book 1: In the Dark
In the Dark: In The Dark Person Of Interest (The\finnegan Connection Ser.)
by Heather GrahamBe swept up in this thrilling classic romantic suspense! Only from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.Alexandra McCord’s perfect life was crumbling. After stumbling upon the body of a dead woman, she found that her working paradise on Moon Bay Island had turned into a nightmare. Each piece of evidence she discovered seemed to point toward someone on the island—and to herself as the next victim. But who would do this? And why had David Denham, the ex-husband she hadn’t seen for more than a year, chosen this moment to reappear in her life?When a hurricane destroyed her only escape route, Alexandra found herself believing her ex-husband’s claims that he’d returned out of concern for her, but there had always been more to David than met the eye. What was he hiding? The evidence pointed toward his guilt, but Alexandra felt compelled to defy logic and trust in the safety of his embrace. No matter what, either her heart or her life would be forfeit.Originally published in 2004
In the Dead of Night
by Linda CastilloIt was a night like no other. . . darker, longer and totally unforgettableSara Douglas watched as Nick Tyson emerged from the heavy rain. In his face she saw little of the boy she once knew. She'd returned to Cape Darkwood to research her parents' murder. And stop the nightmares. Was Nick just another terrifying dream--or a flesh-and-blood man who would leave her breathless?Chief of police now, pain etched Nick's rough face, colored his eyes navy blue. He'd lost someone, too, but while Sara ran, Nick had nowhere else to go. Instead, he patrolled a divided town whose secrets lay dormant at the bottom of the cliffs. Nick wouldn't let that be Sara's fate, no matter how much it pained him to see her again. Together their investigation mounted and led them to horrifying consequences--but more lethal than the case was their undeniable and deadly desire for each other. . .
In the Dead of Night
by Linda CastilloRevisit this classic tale of gripping suspense from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo! Sara Douglas watched as Nick Tyson emerged from the heavy rain, broken and battered. She'd returned to Cape Darkwood, and the cliff side mansion that held her family's secrets, to research her parents' murder--and stop the nightmares. As chief of police, Sara knew Nick could help. But his mere presence had always left her breathless... Few people understood how much Nick had lost, but while Sara ran, Nick had nowhere else to go. Instead, he patrolled a divided town whose secrets lay dormant at the bottom of the cliffs. Nick wouldn't let that be Sara's fate, no matter how much it pained him to see her again. Their pasts linked by tragedy, the truth would finally give them a fresh start. But only if the keeper of that truth allowed it... Originally published in October 2007
In the Dead of Night (Mills And Boon Intrigue Ser.)
by Linda CastilloIn this classic from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo, two people are destined to be together…if a killer doesn’t get to them first…Sara Douglas watched as Nick Tyson emerged from the heavy rain, broken and battered. She’d returned to Cape Darkwood, and the cliff side mansion that held her family’s secrets, to research her parents’ murder—and stop the nightmares. As chief of police, Sara knew Nick could help. But his mere presence had always left her breathless…Few people understood how much Nick had lost, but while Sara ran, Nick had nowhere else to go. Instead, he patrolled a divided town whose secrets lay dormant at the bottom of the cliffs. Nick wouldn’t let that be Sara’s fate, no matter how much it pained him to see her again. Their pasts linked by tragedy, the truth would finally give them a fresh start. But only if the keeper of that truth allowed it…Originally published in 2007
In the Deep End
by Kate CannProbably the worst week of my life followed. I felt humiliated; I felt betrayed; and I missed him so much I could barely move. Then, that Saturday, I was slumped in McDonald's and Art walked in and sat opposite me. And, at last, he opened up to me. He said he was sorry about what had happened; he told me how much I meant to him, and asked me to give him another chance. Well, what would you have done?
In the Desert (States of Love #38)
by Elliot JoyceCan a Navajo trans teen and a nerdy Catholic find the place they belong... and maybe themselves? In the desert, anything is possible…. <p><p> When Wren came out as transgender before his senior year, it cost him most of his friends. His father hopes joining a Boy Scout troop might help Wren meet other young men his age and be accepted for who he is. <p> Felipe Nieves wants the new guy in the troop to feel comfortable, and he reaches out to Wren. They become fast friends… with something more beneath the surface. Those feelings confuse Felipe, since his religion considers this a sin—and he’s always assumed he was straight—but he can’t help pining for Wren. Asking him out will take courage, and getting together won’t be easy… but through their friendship, both young men might find their identities… and learn to embrace them in a unique coming-of-age story set against the beauty of the American Southwest.
In the Distance (In the Kitchen #3)
by Eileen Griffin Nikka MichaelsTyler Mitchell has worked hard to rebuild his life after his family kicked him out. A culinary student and sous chef who spends his spare time volunteering with kids, he's happy enough even though he has no time to consider a relationship.Trevor Pratt is finally getting over losing the one person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, but it's taken screwing every cute guy in Manhattan to get there. He's vowed to repair the friendship he broke along the way, but that's hard to do when his friend's new employee catches his eye. Despite being warned to stay away from Tyler, Trevor turns on the charm.Romance is a terrible idea. Trevor is ten years older and a relentless playboy. Tyler is still unsure of his place in the world. Neither of them is ready for life-changing love, but as things heat up, their chemistry in the bedroom might just take that decision out of their hands.Don't miss In the Raw and In the Fire, available now!104,230 words
In the Doctor's Arms: Falling For The Cowboy Dad A Promise Remembered In The Doctor's Arms (Seasons of Alaska #6)
by Carol RossCan he stop the one who got away—from getting away again?Everyone in her Alaskan town hopes Iris James is back for good. Including Dr. Flynn Ramsey, who stole her heart when they were awkward teenagers. She realizes he’s planning an encore, but a prestigious job in Washington, DC, is calling to her. Only, ever since their kiss at her brother’s wedding, Iris isn’t sure about anything. Except her reignited feelings for Flynn…
In the Doctor's Bed
by Brenda JacksonThe skills of a surgeon...Having a crush on her drop-dead-gorgeous boss could get Hopewell General intern Jasmine Campbell fired...especially with the prestigious Virginia hospital reeling from a shocking scandal. But head resident Lucien De Winter is impossible to resist. And he's arousing a healthy dose of desire as the good doctor wages an all-out war to make the sheltered Southern belle his own...The heart of a loverHead over heels for Jasmine, Lucien vows to keep their relationship a secret. He knows they're playing a dangerous game, but he can't live without the sensual sister. Even if it means putting his hard-fought career on the line, the seduced surgeon is ready to risk it all. Because Lucien knows that the only thing to cure his acute condition is a lifetime of love...
In the Enemy's Arms
by Marilyn PappanoIt was supposed to be a routine trip to Cozumel to provide medical care for the orphaned girls of La Casa. But instead of the bustling joy of a full house, Dr. Cate Calloway finds silence, threats-and danger. And the only person she can turn to for help is the last man she wants to see.The spoiled playboy buddy of her ex-husband, Justin Seavers has never been a man Cate could rely on. But now he's her only hope to rescue their friends who run La Casa. As the two set off on an international adventure, the former enemies are thrown together and quickly find out that looks can be deceiving...and passion can't be denied for long.
In the Enemy's Arms
by Pamela TothHE SUSPECTED HER OF CRIMES...AND WANTED HER ANYWAYDetective Bryce Collins would catch the person responsible for dispensing black-market drugs in Merlyn County-even if the culprit proved to be his high school flame, Dr. Mari Bingham. She'd shattered his heart once, and he'd be damned if he'd let her do it again. But cornering Mari for answers-at every opportunity-left him unprepared for the warmth in her kiss, the emotion in her eyes and the effect of her confession. Because if Mari was telling the truth...then she had never stopped loving him.
In the Event of Love: A Delightful Second Chance Romance (Fern Falls #1)
by Courtney Kae&“Exactly the slow-burn, second-chance, friends-to-lovers romance I was craving.&” —Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis&“Perfect for the holidays!&”—Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Kiss QuotientFans of Casey McQuiston and Alexandria Bellefleur will adore this queer romcom that combines everything people love about Hallmark-style holiday romances with laugh-out-loud humor and a sweet and steamy love story between two women. Goodreads Summer Romance Reading Recommendation & Most Anticipated Romances Buzzfeed&’s Most Anticipated LGBTQ Romances of 2022BookRiot&’s Top 10 Romances of August With her career as a Los Angeles event planner imploding after a tabloid blowup, Morgan Ross isn&’t headed home for the holidays so much as in strategic retreat. Breathtaking mountain vistas, quirky townsfolk, and charming small businesses aside, her hometown of Fern Falls is built of one heartbreak on top of another . . . Take her one-time best friend turned crush, Rachel Reed. The memory of their perfect, doomed first kiss is still fresh as new-fallen snow. Way fresher than the freezing mud Morgan ends up sprawled in on her very first day back, only to be hauled out via Rachel&’s sexy new lumberjane muscles acquired from running her family tree farm. When Morgan discovers that the Reeds&’ struggling tree farm is the only thing standing between Fern Falls and corporate greed destroying the whole town&’s livelihood, she decides she can put heartbreak aside to save the farm by planning her best fundraiser yet. She has all the inspiration for a spectacular event: delicious vanilla lattes, acoustic guitars under majestic pines, a cozy barn surrounded by brilliant stars. But she and Rachel will ABSOLUTELY NOT have a heartwarming holiday happy ending. That would be as unprofessional as it is unlikely. Right? &“Delightful. Readers of all orientations will devour this rainbow-tinted confection.&” –Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW&“A well-written fast-paced debut, with fun banter and narrative; readers looking for a sweet and spicy holiday romance won&’t be disappointed.&” –Library Journal&“Playful and funny…recommended for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexandria Bellefleur.&” –Goodreads
In the Event of Love: A sweet and steamy Christmas rom-com! (Fern Falls)
by Courtney KaeGoodreads Summer Romance Reading RecommendationBuzzfeed's Most Anticipated LGBTQ Romances of 2022'Exactly the slow-burn, second-chance, friends-to-lovers romance I was craving' ALI HAZELWOOD'The perfect holiday romance! . . . Move over, Stars Hollow. I'm moving to Fern Falls!' Lacie Waldon'The holiday romance of my dreams! The sweetness of a Hallmark holiday movie, set in a town that rivals Schitt's Creek, with plenty of steamy scenes to heat things up!' Falon Ballard'Wintry perfection, a cozy flannel blanket of a book that wraps its reader in the warmest hug' Rachel Lynn SolomonOffering a steamy, queer spin on the feel-good tropes Hallmark movie, this sweet, funny #OwnVoices rom-com is perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexandria Bellefleur!......................................... With her career as a successful Los Angeles event planner imploding, Morgan Ross isn't just heading home for the holidays, it's more of a strategic retreat. Breathtaking mountain backdrops, acres of pine trees, quirky townsfolk, and charming small businesses aside, Fern Falls is also the setting of Morgan's greatest heartbreak - and she'll do anything to avoid her one-time best friend turned first love, Rachel Reed. But when Morgan discovers that Rachel's struggling Christmas tree farm is the only thing standing between Fern Falls and a corporate takeover, she has to put her heartbreak on hold. Pouring her focus into planning the perfect Christmas event to save the town, Morgan finds herself spending more and more time with Rachel. Who can blame them if the romance of the season starts to get to them? Morgan knows one thing for sure though: she and Rachel will never have a heart-warming happy ending. And, anyway, she's only here for Christmas . . . right? .........................................'Sparkles with humor and charm. The residents of Fern Falls will draw you in with their warm banter and open hearts, while the sapphic romance will heat you up faster than a cup of hot cocoa on a snowy day' Sonia Hartl'Will make your heart soar. A sexy, sparkling debut' Annette Christie'Reads like a Hallmark Christmas movie and goes down like a mug of peppermint hot chocolate... Cozy, comforting, and surprisingly steamy - this is the queer Christmas story we deserve!' Alison Cochrun'Sweet as a cup of hot cocoa (with some spice mixed in) . . . the feel-good, queer, second-chance holiday romance we've all been waiting for' Anita Kelly'Kae's sparkling voice wraps you up like a warm blanket' Ava Wilder'Ultra cozy, heart-meltingly sweet, and full of warm wit. Courtney Kae shines with a fresh, bright voice and supremely relatable characters including a dreamy lumberjane who instantly stole my heart!' Rosie Danan'With its charming small town, snowy mountaintop kisses, and dreamy lesbian lumberjane, In the Event of Love is perfect for the holidays!' Helen Hoang
In the Event of My Death
by Carlene ThompsonThey were once six teenage girls in Wheeling, West Virginia. Acting wild. Having good times. And getting into trouble. They called themselves the Six of Hearts. Then one night things went too far. One of them died. The rest swore to never tell what really happened.Now, thirteen years later, someone has decided to kill the five remaining members of the Six of Hearts. The first to die is Angie, a successful New York City actress. And flower-shop owner Laurel Damron, still living in Wheeling, may be next. She has received a chilling message in the mail. She knows a killer is watching her. But who? Only by searching the past can she uncover a haunting truth . . . only by looking deep with herself can she uncover a lost memory . . . and only by suspecting everyone she knows, does she have one slim chance of staying alive . . .
In the Eye of the Moon
by Mara LeeThe Wildman Was Crazy!Sheila McKay had been kidnapped and bitten by a man claiming to be a werewolf. But what was way worse--she was unbelievably, undeniably attracted to the nutcase. Spirited away to a remote cabin in the woods, Sheila begins her strange indoctrination into the world of the Loopin--wolf shifters. And learns that she is bound to Airek--leader of the clan. She is his destined bitch.Airek has been waiting for Sheila McKay his entire life. Every Loopin male, to be completely whole, has to find their bondmate. Sheila McKay is his--by right, by pack law, by destiny itself. Their time has come. They are a mated pair.But destiny can be a strange and fickle thing--and love and lust between a human and a wolf shifter, even stranger. Now Airek finds himself on a mission that is even more difficult and perilous than locating, binding and fighting for his mate--he must win her heart. For what good is the conquest without the ultimate prize?
In the Eye of the Storm
by Samantha ChaseThe storm wasn't only raging outside...Forced to pick up her demanding boss at two a.m. in the midst of a storm, Holly Abrams quit her job. Not one to deal with being inconvenienced, Stephen Ballinger refuses to accept. Forced to be alone together at Stephen's home to ride out a tropical storm, their relationship turns from a working one to a passionate one. Holly has always wanted her sexy boss and the weekend is better than all of her fantasies. Stephen would do anything to make her stay, but is he using seduction to keep his world organized or is this hard-working CEO ready to put some serious work in to a relationship?
In the Eye of the Storm / Catering to the CEO
by Samantha ChaseDealing with your boss is never easy...falling in love with him is even harder. In the Eye of the StormHolly Abrams can't believe her demanding...and unbelievably sexy...boss, Stephen Ballinger, called her to pick him up at 2 A.M. in the middle of a tropical storm. To make matters worse, the storm is too dangerous for her to make the trek home. Forced to stay at his place to wait it out, their relationship quickly turns passionate...but will it last past the thunder and lightning?Catering to the CEOMillionaire CEO Adam Lawrence knows how to get what he wants—in business and in the bedroom. So when caterer Cassie Jacobs dares to best him on a deal, Adam vows revenge. But when they get life-changing news that could bind them together for years to come, Adam may have no choice but to change his ways...and open his heart.What People Are Saying About Samantha Chase: "A sweet romance: classic, thoughtful, and as lyrical as the stars." —Kirkus for A Sky Full of Stars "So much more than just a romance." —Night Owl Reviews for Always My Girl"A classic love story...a delight for readers." —RT Book Reviews for This Is Our Song
In the Eyes of Gods and Men (Hot Flash)
by Feral SephrianBeware of Groom’thuluEthan won’t let anything spoil his wedding to love-of-his-life Caleb -- not the complications of a Pagan wedding, not the snarky attitudes of his relatives. But when tragedy strikes Orlando mere weeks before the wedding day, Ethan is reminded how unkind the world can be.Portland, Oregon, is a far more open-minded place than Florida, but there’s nothing to stop a crazed conservative maniac from hearing about the gayest Paganest wedding of the year and making that a target. Despite his fears, Ethan knows he must press on, because it’s Pride season, damnit, and no one is putting Groom’thulu back in the closet. Note: This short story was originally published in the charity collection, Love Is Proud.