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The Tempting of Thomas Carrick (Cynster #33)
by Stephanie Laurens#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to Scotland with a tale of two lovers irrevocably linked by destiny.<P><P> Thomas Carrick is driven to control all aspects of his life. The wealthy owner of Carrick Enterprises, located in bustling Glasgow, he is one of that city's most eligible bachelors and intends to select a wife from the many young ladies paraded before him. He wants to take that next step along his self-determined path, yet no one captures his eye, nor his attention…not the way Lucilla Cynster did.<P> Thomas has avoided his clan's estate because it borders Lucilla's home, but disturbing reports from his clansmen force him to return. His uncle, the laird, is ailing, a family is desperately ill, and the healer is unconscious and dying. Duty leaves Thomas no choice but to seek help from the last woman he wants to face.<P> Strong-willed and passionate, Lucilla has been waiting for Thomas to return and claim his place by her side. She knows he is her fated lover, husband, protector, and mate just as she is his one true love. Though his return wasn't on her account, Lucilla is willing to seize whatever chance Fate hands her.<P> Thomas can never forget Lucilla, or the connection that seethes between them, but to marry her would mean embracing a life he does not want.<P> Lucilla sees that Thomas has yet to accept the inevitability of their union. But how can he ignore a bond such as theirs—one so much stronger than reason? Lucilla is as determined as only a Cynster can be to fight for the future she knows can be theirs. And while she cannot command him, she has powerful enticements she's willing to wield in the tempting of Thomas Carrick. <P> A neo-Gothic tale of passionate romance laced with mystery, set in the uplands of southwestern Scotland
Tempting The Prince
by Patricia GrassoBestselling author Patricia Grasso's spellbinding new novel blends breathtaking passion and peril into an unforgettable romantic adventure as a prince engages in a game of deception to win the woman he loves. . . Beautiful Belle Flambeau relishes her independence even as she dreams of a family of her own. When a vicious attack leaves her with an ugly scar, Belle retreats from society, her hopes of love and courtship dashed. Yet the darkly handsome, wounded stranger who seeks shelter on her property seems intent on proving otherwise, beginning a seduction that is slow, delicious, and utterly scandalous. . . Prince Mikhail Kazanov wants--nay, needs--a loving, nurturing wife, not one of the shallow, empty-headed fortune hunters vying for his attentions. Drawn to Belle, Mikhail uses subterfuge to woo her. But though their heated attraction explodes into sensual bliss, the truth drives Belle away--and into danger's path. Now, as an enemy makes his violent intentions known, Mikhail must find a way to win Belle's trust again. For with their love--and her life--at stake, he cannot afford to fail. . .
A Tempting Proposal
by Sherelle GreenWinner Takes All?Workaholic event planner Imani Rayne needs to slow down or she'll surely burn out before she reaches thirty. Fulfilling her beloved grandmother's last wish could be the closure she needs. But purchasing a breathtaking lake-view estate in her Chicago hometown comes with one string attached. His name's Daman Barker, and he's bidding on the same property. Worse, Imani has to team up with Mr. Sexy And He Knows It to plan the gala of the year.When Daman goes after something he wants, he usually gets it. And his latest venture is no exception. Only, this time he has a partner. Vibrant and savvy, Imani is arousing desire Daman knows he should resist. But when a family revelation threatens all that he cherishes most, Daman will risk everything to turn a business merger into a passionate union between two loving hearts.
Tempting Tara
by Gina WilkinsSouthern SCANDALSBestselling author Gina Wilkins has created an unforgettable trilogy aobut three Southern women-and the secrets they're hiding...Straitlaced Tara McBride had always done things by the book, unlike the rest of her scandalous family. She was the smart one, the one most likely to succeed...until Blake, a sexy-as-sin, thrill-seeking P.I., showed up on her doorstep. Suddenly Tara was dodging bullets, running from the law and making mad, passionate love with Blake every night. She was having the time of her life. But would Blake still want her when their adventure was over?"Ms Wilkins creates wonderfully vivid characters to fascinate her many, many fans..."-Romantic Times
Tempting Target: How To Seduce A Cavanaugh Colton's Cowboy Code Undercover With A Seal Tempting Target (Dangerous in Dallas #2)
by Addison FoxNew danger in Dallas...and what one woman wants to keep hidden! It started with a break-in. Now, after uncovering a priceless treasure hidden in the floor of her wedding catering business, Lilah Castle has a target on her back. A mastermind has made it clear that there are no limits to winning this game. As if that weren't stressful enough, cool-eyed Detective Reed Graystone refuses to stray from her side and his reasons aren't purely professional. But when the increasing danger is linked to a dark secret from Lilah's past, only Reed will be able to protect her-from peril and from herself. All Lilah has to do is trust him...before it's too late.
Tempting Tess
by Liz JarrettSHE IS TEMPTED!Tess Denison is tired of the good-girl routine... from now on, it's strictly "Tess the bad girl" or bust! Now that the uptight ad exec is determined to change, she's eyeing men in a totally different, non-Tess-like way. And since she's looking for gorgeous guys to be in her agency's hot new ad campaign for Loverboy cologne, she's thinking of keeping one for herself. In fact, there's a fine bod close by that she's already thinking of....HE IS TEMPTED! Blake Sutherland senses that traveling across the country with his business partner, Tess, will give him the opportunity he's been waiting for. He wants to get to know the woman. To explore her innermost fantasies...and his own. He'll even show her what it means to be a bad girl, if only she'll give him the chance....BUT WHO WILL MAKE THE FIRST MOVE?
Tempting Texas: A Rebel Moonshine Novel (The Rebel Moonshine Novels #3)
by Kimberly RayeSome things in life are too good to resist.Jenna Tucker has had enough: She wants out of her family’s moonshine business—for good. With her share of the proceeds from a recently-revealed recipe, Jenna intends to renovate her grandfather’s old spread and focus on her true passion: breeding horses. When she finds an old trunk in the attic—and learns a big secret about the long-standing feud between her family and the Sawyers—Jenna realizes that escaping her family’s legacy won’t be so easy. . .Now it’s up to Jenna to uncover the truth once and for all—one that could change the history of Rebel, Texas, forever. To complete her mission she must enlist the help of Sheriff Hunter DeMassi. Hunter, a direct descendant of patriarch Elijah Sawyer, just might be the key to solving the age-old mystery.. The only catch: Hunter is handsome as heck, and neither he nor Jenna can deny the fiery attraction that’s brewing between them. Is this a surefire recipe for ill-fated romance? Or are Jenna and Hunter just what their families need to heal old wounds?Tempting Texas is the third book in Kimberly Raye's Rebel Moonshine series.
Tempting the Beauty Queen (Once Upon a Tiara #5)
by Carolyn HectorFrom beauty queen…to bride?A Once Upon a Tiara storyIf Kenzie Swayne didn’t require a date for a string of upcoming weddings, she’d turn Ramon Torres’s offer down flat. The gorgeous entrepreneur stood her up once, unwilling to let emotion interfere with his ambition. Ramon needs Kenzie’s expertise for a new business venture, so he agrees to escort her. But when secrets from their pasts are revealed, can Ramon make Kenzie his—forever?
Tempting the Best Man
by Tanya MichaelsA lesson in chemistry... Back in college, Mia Hayes had a secret crush on fellow student Daniel Keegan, who was an obnoxious stuffed shirt. But she fantasized about turning Mr. Uptight into Mr. Hot Sex. Now Mia owns a successful event-planning business, and at a bachelor party she's organized, she runs into Mr. Uptight himself. And she's determined to show overly serious college professor Daniel how to loosen up a little... Imagine Mia's surprise when she learns that Daniel has a deliciously wicked side-one that makes her knees weak with lust. It turns out Daniel is a whole lot more than she ever dreamed. But tempting the professor might have been the riskiest thing Mia has ever done. Because in their case, opposites don't just attract...they combust.
Tempting the Best Man (Gamble Brothers Book One)
by Jennifer L. ArmentroutMadison Daniels has worshipped her brother's best friend since they were kids. Everyone thinks she and Chase Gamble would make the perfect couple, but there are two major flaws in their logic. 1) Chase has sworn off relationships of any kind, and 2) after blurring the line between friends and lovers for one night four years ago, they can't stop bickering.Forced together for her brother's wedding getaway, Chase and Madison decide to call a truce for the happy couple. Except all bets are off when they're forced to shack up in a tacky 70's honeymoon suite and survive a multitude of "accidents" as the family tries to prove their "spark" can be used than for more than fighting. That is, if they don't strangle each other first...
Tempting the Billionaire (Passion Grove #2)
by Niobia BryantAn irresistible but forbidden temptation…Betrayed by his fiancée, self-made billionaire Chance Castillo plans to sue his ex for her share of their million-dollar wedding. His unexpected attraction to his beautiful, brilliant new attorney sure takes his mind off his troubles. But Ngozi Johns has an ironclad rule: she never dates a client. Ngozi got where she is by following her own guidelines. Until one hot, steamy night with the gorgeous Dominican changes everything.
Tempting the Black Wolf (Lone Wolf Legacy #3)
by N.J. WaltersThe wrath of the black wolf is unleashed…in this scorching finale of New York Times bestselling author N.J. Walters’s enticingly sexy Lone Wolf Legacy seriesI am an immortal predator, driven to hunt and protect the wolf packs from danger—especially rogue wolves. This destiny is my blood, my bone. My will.There are two other lone wolves—one gray, one white—but I am the strongest. The most powerful. And we all share an enemy, who set a trap for each of us: a woman with our coloring who will draw us into danger and make our wolves howl with need.But I won’t give in to lust or passion.I already know the face of the woman who is my supposed bait: a stunning and powerful mage named Onyx. We’ve been circling each other, wary, fueled by deeply intense attraction and fierce distrust.But the enemy of my enemy is my ally…for now. It’s a brief truce, laced with raw, primal hunger.Because when this is over—if we survive—we’ll have to go head-to-head one last time.And I never lose.Each book in the Lone Wolf Legacy series is STANDALONE:* Taming the White Wolf* Protecting the Gray Wolf* Tempting the Black Wolf
Tempting the Bodyguard (Gamble Brothers Book Three)
by Jennifer L. ArmentroutAlana Gore is in danger. A take-no-prisoners publicist, her way with people has made her more than a few enemies over the years, but a creepy stalker is an entirely different matter. She needs a bodyguard, and the only man she can ask is not only ridiculously hot, but reputed to have taste for women that goes beyond adventurous.Chandler Gamble has one rule: don't protect anyone you want to screw. But with Alana, he's caught between his job and his increasingly hard libido. On one hand, Alana needs his help. On the other, Chandler wants nothing more than to take the hot volcano of a woman in hand. To make her writhe in pleasure, until she's at his complete mercy.She needs protection. He needs satisfaction. And the moment the line is crossed, all hell will break loose...
Tempting the Bride
by Sherry ThomasONE OF LIBRARY JOURNAL'S BEST ROMANCES OF THE YEAR In this new masterpiece of historical romance from the acclaimed Sherry Thomas, a headstrong beauty is rescued by the notorious rake she has always despised... Helena Fitzhugh understands perfectly well that she would be ruined should her secret love affair be discovered. So when a rendezvous goes wrong and she is about to be caught in the act, it is with the greatest reluctance that she accepts help from David Hillsborough, Viscount Hastings, and elopes with him to save her reputation. Helena has despised David since they were children--the notorious rake has tormented her all her life. David, on the other hand, has always loved Helena, but his pride will never let him admit the secrets of his heart. A carriage accident the day after their elopement, however, robs Helena of her memory--the slate is wiped clean. At last David dares to reveal his love, and she finds him both fascinating and desirable. But what will happen when her memory returns and she realizes she has fallen for a man she has sworn never to trust?
Tempting the Bride: Fitzhugh Book 3 (Fitzhugh)
by Sherry ThomasFans of Grace Burrowes, Liz Carlyle, Meredith Duran, Sarah Maclean and Courtney Milan will be enthralled by the dazzling talent of Sherry Thomas in this thrilling romance in which a headstrong beauty is rescued by the notorious rake she has always despised...Helena Fitzhugh understands that the discovery of her secret love affair will ruin her. So to save her reputation, she reluctantly elopes with David Hillsborough, Viscount Hastings. The notorious rake has tormented her all her life. Helena has despised David since they were children, but his pride has concealed a life-long passion for the woman he has saved. When a carriage accident robs Helena of her memory, the slate is wiped clean and David dares to reveal his love. But what will happen when Helena remembers and realises she has fallen for a man she has sworn never to trust?Discover more of the acclaimed romance by Sherry Thomas in the other books in her compelling Fitzhugh trilogy, Beguiling the Beauty and Ravishing the Heiress, along with the highly praised The Luckiest Lady In London.
Tempting the Dark (Mills And Boon Supernatural Ser.)
by Michele HaufHis calling……might be her destructionWhen the door to Daemonia is opened, Savin Thorne is reunited with a childhood friend he thought he’d lost forever. After years of captivity, Jett has escaped—along with hordes of monsters streaming into the mortal realm. With Savin, she has her first experience of desire. But their passion can’t save them. It might even be their undoing…
Tempting the Dark & Captivating the Bear: A 2-in-1 Collection
by Michele Hauf Jane GodmanA temptation too powerful to resist…Tempting the DarkWhen the door to Daemonia is opened, Savin Thorne is reunited with a childhood friend he thought he’d lost forever. After years of captivity, Jett has escaped—along with hordes of monsters streaming into the mortal realm. With Savin, she has her first experience of desire. But their passion can’t save them. It might even be their undoing.Captivating the BearDesperate to escape an arranged marriage, Lidiya Rihanoff sets off to find the only man who can help her. Ged Taverner appears to be just the manager of a rock band, but Lidi knows the truth: he’s a king in exile—and a shape-shifter, just like her. She’s not ready for the overwhelming desire she feels for him. And he’s not expecting to find his destined mate…
Tempting the Devil
by Patricia PotterA journalist and an FBI agent team up to bring down a cop killer in master storyteller Patricia Potter's thrilling and seductive novel of romantic suspense Atlanta journalist Robin Stuart has never seen a dead body before. Murder is a rarity in scenic, tranquil Meredith County. Now three cops lie on the ground of an overgrown property slated for private development. Each one was handcuffed and killed, execution style, by a bullet to the back of the head. This could be the story that makes Robin's career--but she can't stop thinking about the families of the victims. FBI agent Ben Taylor isn't a team player and doesn't trust the media. Although the triple homicide is out of the FBI's jurisdiction, he is convinced that the murders are connected to Hydra, the Southern Mafia crime ring he's been investigating. Robin may have valuable information, but the beautiful reporter will never reveal her source--until her relentless digging brings both sides of the law after her. As unwanted desire flares, Ben must protect Robin from cold-blooded killers determined to keep the true story from ever seeing the light of day.
Tempting the Dragon
by Karen WhiddonWHAT LIES BENEATH Investigative reporter Rance Sleighter had promised to prove the mythical Lake Creature existed. But its protector had already given him a heap of trouble, as well as inspired one too many hot fantasies. If Rance was going to get some answers, he'd have to get on the gorgeous Jade Burnett's good side...and keep her away from his bed! For generations, Jade's shape-shifting pack had kept the Creature safe. Now Rance's appearance had her rethinking all her vows. She'd seen him in her dreams, knew he was a shifter and that they possibly shared a life-changing bond. Yet could she find the courage to trust the dragon with the truth...and her own fragile heart?
Tempting the Earl (The Muses' Salon Series #3)
by Rachael MilesA ZEBRA SHOUT FRESH NEW ROMANCE A DOUBLE LIFE Olivia Walgrave is finished with being a countess. Writing under a pen name, her controversial column for the scandal sheets provides her with some income and far more excitement than managing a country estate. Besides, in the three years since the wars have ended, her dashing husband hasn't spent one night under their roof. So Olivia has prepared a plan, and an annulment. All she needs is his consent... Harrison Walgrave, the Earl of Levesford, let his father coerce him into marriage, but his true devotion is to his Parliamentary career--and his secret work for the Home Office. Yet now, with freedom in his grasp, he finds he cannot so easily release his wife. Seeing her stirs a hunger no other woman has reached. A distraction now, when he is a breath away from revealing a ring of traitors, could be deadly. Still, wherever his investigations lead, the thought of Olivia lingers. It might be obsession. It might be treason. But the only way to escape the temptation is to succumb... "Rachael Miles' knowledge of the time period she writes about adds a depth of authenticity that enriches every page." --Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author
Tempting the Enemy: A Sexy Billionaire Romance (Billionaire Bedmates #2)
by JC HarrowayThese enemies don’t just turn up the heat—they’re about to set everything ablaze! Sterling Lombard’s plans for business rival Ava Hamilton are positively sinful in the sexy final installment of the Billionaire Bedmates duet from bestselling author JC Harroway.Billionaire Sterling Lombard is about to make the biggest mistake he’s ever made—underestimating me. He’s beyond rich. He’s beyond powerful. And he’s the hottest man in Manhattan. But buying out my family’s company, my last remaining link to the loved ones I’ve lost? I’ll fight him with everything in me…despite having already botched our first meeting.Instead of convincing him with my savvy business acumen, my libido took charge and seduced Mr. Lombard out of his ten-thousand-dollar suit. Now that he knows who I really am—and what I want from him—he isn’t about to let me off the hook.It turns out he has a serious taste for revenge. He’s not shy about using it to make my blood boil—and my body sing with pleasure. So now I’m working for a ruthless businessman whom I crave with reckless defiance. But the only thing more dangerous than hating a man who’s hell-bent on getting vengeance…is falling in love with him.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.Billionaire BedmatesBook 1: Bound to YouBook 2: Tempting the Enemy
Tempting the Fire (ACRO World #5)
by Sydney CroftBONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Sydney Croft's Taken by Fire.EXTREME HEAT. EXTREME HUNGER.A JUNGLE EDEN ABLAZE WITH TEMPTATION. Deep in the Brazilian rain forest, a team of Navy SEALs has been nearly wiped out by something sinister and superhuman, sending shock waves through the Agency for Covert Rare Operatives (ACRO). Now ACRO agents Sela Kahne and Marlena West head to the world's most unforgiving jungle to find and kill a mythical monstrosity with a taste for human blood. But to succeed in their mission, they will need the help of two men, each hiding his own dark secret.Sela is an expert on cryptozoology with a sideline skill that could prove invaluable: When she makes love to a man, she engulfs his innermost thoughts. Teamed with Marlena, Sela makes contact with the lone SEAL survivor, Chance McCormack. Meanwhile, Logan Mills, the man who rescued Chance, leads his private company on a hunt that has nothing to do with saving lives. Soon, Sela will put her supernatural charms to work on Logan, determined to extract information about the creature they are seeking. But in this sweat-drenched realm of danger and deception, Logan is more than just a passive target. He has the power to lead a highly trained seducer into a jungle without any rules, without any limits--and with no end to the heat.
Tempting the Flames (Where There's Smoke #2)
by Em PetrovaWhere there’s smoke, Ryan is eager to jump into the flames. Ryan, aka Blaze, is a California smokejumper whose motto is “grab life by the balls and hold on tight.” He refuses to accept defeat, and that’s why he fights the world’s biggest wildfires. He loves his job, and it’s even better with a certain quirky woman making a documentary about their team. Every time she’s around, Blaze has a hard time zipping his jumpsuit. Scarlett is only interested in finishing this documentary for her dissertation. She isn’t into Blaze’s rugged good looks and crooked smile. The two of them are just buddies—who see each other naked, that is. Between his rough hands and heart of gold, Scarlett wonders how she will be able to walk away once she’s finished filming. But maybe she won’t need to. When the smoke clears… Do people fall in love after only a few days? Blaze’s idea might be crazy enough to work. When he says, “I bet you can’t handle a man like me forever,” Scarlett is head-over-heels enough to try. Which means a wild trip to the justice of the peace and a wedding dinner at IHOP is in order. But now that the fire's died down and reality has hit, she doesn't want Blaze in the path of danger. Not when she had everything to lose. And Blaze damn well isn’t giving up the only thing he’s been passionate about. As they fight to build a life out of lust, will they be able to create something out of the ashes?
Tempting the Heiress
by Martha KennersonA seduction worth waiting for... Back in med school, Felicia Blake couldn't help being impressed by Griffin Kaile's physique, as well as his intellect. The youngest of the accomplished Blake triplets, Felicia has put aside dating to focus on her career as a research scientist. She may have fantasized about Griffin-now a renowned cardiovascular surgeon. But that didn't include discovering that he's the biological father of the baby girl she's been asked to raise. Even in scrubs, Felicia is the most stunning woman Griffin has ever known. Now that the daughter he never knew about has brought them together, he's eager to explore their romantic potential. But ambitious Felicia is reluctant to jump from passion to instant family. Which leaves Griffin only one choice-to somehow show her that this kind of breathtaking chemistry occurs only once in a lifetime...
Tempting the Highlander (Pine Creek Highlander #4)
by Janet ChapmanShe has the power to tempt him beyond all reason.... Catherine Daniels arrives in Pine Creek, Maine, at just the right time for Robbie MacBain. She is on the run from her ex-husband, and Robbie is a sexy, single foster parent who needs a housekeeper while he travels back in time to medieval Scotland. Unbeknownst to Catherine, Robbie's looking for a book of spells to save the future of his family...and little did he expect to find a burning passion in Catherine's arms. Can Robbie seal his family's fate while enticing Catherine to follow him and her own heart wherever love will take them?