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Priestess of the Forest: A Druid Journey
by Ellen Evert HopmanIn the tradition of Marion Zimmer Bradley's Mists of Avalon, Ellen Hopman weaves Druid history and spirituality into an engaging love story. This Bardic teaching tale is set in a fictional third-century Ireland when Christianity is sweeping across the Celtic Isles. During this time of crisis, love blooms between Ethne, a Druid healer, and her patient, a Fennid warrior. Their passionate affair suffers a tragic blow when Ethne is called upon to become the high queen. Told from the Druid perspective, Hopman recreates the daily life, magical practices, politics, and spiritual lives of the ancient Celts during this historic turning point. Druid holy days, rites, rituals, herbal lore, and more are brought to life in this Celtic fantasy-illuminating Druidic teachings and cultural wisdom.
Primal Instincts
by Jill MonroeWho are they to argue with biology? Subject A, photojournalist Ian Cole, is sent to ghostwrite a book on sex in various cultures. Instead of finding a white-haired professor, he is greeted by Subject B, anthropologist Ava Simms, wearing only a teeny loincloth and body paint. . . . Observations. . . Sexual energy between subjects increases exponentially. Note the male's quickened breathing and barely restrained urge to do lusty and inappropriate things. The female, in turn, decides to demonstrate her extensive knowledge of seduction, play and ritual. . . claiming it's "research. " The results? Neither Subject A nor B want the study to end. . . .
Primavera
by Mary Jane BeaufrandThe Italian Renaissance was a cultural explosion of art, architecture and learning, but it had a darker side. Two powerful families, the tyrannical Medici and their biggest rivals, the Pazzi, are tangled in a bloody struggle for ultimate power. Caught in the whirlwind is Flora, the last daughter of the Pazzi. As her beautiful older sister is being painted by the famed artist Botticelli, Flora is dreading her fate. Destined for life in a convent, Flora is determined to take matters into her own hands, even as her world crumbles around her. When Flora decides runs away, she has no idea that the decision will save her life. As her family falls to their murderous enemy, Flora must find a new life and a new identity.Inspired by actual events, Primavera is a dazzling coming of age story set during a time of beauty and wealth, ambition, rivalry and brutality. Historical art references to Boticelli and his famous painting, Primavera, give this book an appeal similar to Girl with a Pearl Earring.
The Prince Charming List
by Kathryn SpringerHeather Lowell asked herself this question after moving to Prichett, Wisconsin, to temporarily manage the Cut and Curl Beauty Salon. She's hopeful that this summer she will finally find the love of her life. She even has a list detailing everything she wants in her Prince Charming. But when two men enter her life, Heather suddenly needs to figure out what she really wants--and whether handyman Ian Dexter or rebel--artist Jared Ward figures into her happily ever after.
Prince of Midtown
by Jennifer Lewis721 PARK AVENUE: Apt. 12B TENANT: Sebastian Stone, Prince of Caspia SCANDAL: Seducing a commoner! Crown Prince, billionaire businessman and globetrotting bachelor Sebastian Stone needs assistant Tessa Banks to hold his life together. From his Manhattan office she organizes his public and private life with ease. So when Tessa gives notice, Sebastian resorts to what he does best: seduction. Ermine and jewels in his sun-drenched palace. . . sensual pleasures beyond her wildest fantasies. But when the two weeks' notice is up, the prince discovers his plan has backfired. He's fallen for a woman he can never marry. . . .
Prince of Midtown (Park Avenue Scandals)
by Jennifer Marie Lewis721 PARK AVENUE: Apt. 12B TENANT: Sebastian Stone, Prince of Caspia SCANDAL: Seducing a commoner!Crown Prince, billionaire businessman and globetrotting bachelor Sebastian Stone needs assistant Tessa Banks to hold his life together. From his Manhattan office she organizes his public and private life with ease. So when Tessa gives notice, Sebastian resorts to what he does best: seduction. Ermine and jewels in his sun-drenched palace...sensual pleasures beyond her wildest fantasies. But when the two weeks' notice is up, the prince discovers his plan has backfired. He's fallen for a woman he can never marry....
The Prince's Cowgirl Bride
by Brenda HarlenSometimes it seems that Prince Marcus wants to flee from our Mediterranean paradise of Tesoro del Mar--and even pretend he isn't one of the world's most eligible royal bachelors. That's the only reason he's taking time after his Harvard graduation to moonlight as Mac Delgado, ranch hand extraordinaire. . . right? Well, maybe not the only reason. Rumor has it young Mac's dazzled by his beautiful boss, Jewel Callahan. But Jewel's eight years older than he is, never mixes business with pleasureanddoesn't know the true identity of her newest employee. When she finds out her frog is really a true-life prince, this fairy tale might be doomed before it's even written. . . .
The Prince's Holiday Baby
by Brenda HarlenEric Santiago may be a prince who doesn't kiss and tell, but sources have confirmed that the royal bachelor is going to be a father! Now the former naval officer is planning on installing the mother-to-be--beautiful texas bartender Molly Shea--in the royal palace. Talk about a fish out of water! The rumors are flying about whether the couple will tie the knot before the newest heir to the throne is born. We're all waiting to see whether Molly will say yes and get the happy ending of her dreams--and give all of us in Tesoro del Mar a royal Christmas wedding we'll never forget!
The Prince's Royal Dilemma
by Brenda HarlenLovely ladies of Tesoro Del Mar, it's your lucky day! The brand-new--and undeniably dreamy--Crown Prince Rowan must marry in six months or give up the throne. But you've got competition--my spies tell me that Rowan only has eyes for the royal nanny. The luscious Lara Brennan is as loving to the children as she is exasperating--and unforgettable--to the prince. But gorgeous or not, innocent Lara can't be a true contender for Rowan's heart; since she wasn't born in our kindgom, she is not eligible to be his bride. It's going to be a tough choice for Rowan: leading the country he loves, or loving the woman who captured his heart. . . .
The Prince's Secret Bride
by Raye MorganPrince Nico can't walk by when he sees Marisa needs his help; she's confused and lost and clearly has no place to go. So he sweeps her back to his royal palace. Seeing that she's pregnant brings out Nico's protective instincts, feelings he thought had frozen years ago. . . Until Marisa came along, normal life seemed shallow and frivolous. Now it feels as though Nico has something to live for. But with his royal realm torn apart by war and rebellion, can he afford to fall in love with this pregnant stranger?
The Prince's Waitress Wife: The Prince's Waitress Wife Powerful Greek, Unworldly Wife (International Billionaires Ser. #2798)
by Sarah MorganBedded for the prince's pleasureWhen virgin waitress Holly is thrown into the playboy prince's arms, he lives up to his wicked reputation by bedding her-then casting her aside!Expecting the prince's love-childHolly is pregnant! Casper is furious; Holly's just a scheming gold digger, but royal protocol demands he make her his bride!Wedded by royal commandInnocent Holly has the wedding of her dreams-and Casper knows her first duty as his convenient wife will be on their wedding night....
Private Arrangements
by Sherry ThomasFilled with unforgettable characters, a refreshingly clever plot, and seductively witty writing, this dazzlingly sensual debut by an exciting new voice in historical romance is a love story about a lord and lady's seemingly perfect marriage. Original.
The Private Concierge
by Suzanne ForsterL.A.'s rich and powerful rely on Lane Chandler's company, The Private Concierge, to anticipate their every whim. . . and to guarantee unparalleled discretion. But then one of Lane's celebrity patrons is found murdered in the most undignified manner imaginable. In rapid succession, three other prominent clients become embroiled in separate scandals, thanks to what looks like a security breach of TPC's communications systems. As word gets out, clients drop Lane like last week's gossip. She's bent on keeping TPC's name out of the papers, but when former police officer Rick Bayless starts nosing around, she has more to worry about than bad PR. Rick knows about Lane's shadowy past, and he's certain she's hiding new secrets. With no other options, Lane must face a dangerous conspirator who knows more about her every move than she does.
Private Places
by Claudia Dain Allyson James Robin Schone Shiloh WalkerFour all-new hot tales of yore, by the queens of erotic fiction. USA Today bestselling author Robin Schone shares a tale of a man and a woman in a notorious club, who learn how very dangerous desires of the flesh can be. <P><P>Claudia Dain heats up this collection with the story of two voyeuristic young courtesans who might just take part in a very public seduction at the theatre. Allyson James has a card-playing, cunning widower and a desperate young widow learn that passion is the ultimate wild card. And finally, Shiloh Walker introduces a short story of a woman saved by a shapeshifter. Now, if only she could think of a way to repay him? Rarely does such blush-worthy, heated erotica exist?and almost never all in one book.
Private S.W.A.T. Takeover (The Precinct: Brotherhood of the Badge #3)
by Julie MillerLiza Parrish was nobody special-until she witnessed a murder that had the entire police department reeling. Only traumatic amnesia kept her from remembering the killer's identity. With the city's finest at her disposal, she needed the bravest man to provide top-notch protection.Holden Kincaid was KCPD's number one sharpshooter, and he was desperate for answers regarding his father's murder. Unfortunately, being so close to the case, he was denied access to their irresistible material witness...until the security of her whereabouts was compromised. Taking Liza into his very personal custody would definitely keep her safe-from everyone but himself.
Promisegivers
by Dorothy GarlockAvailable for the first time in over a decade, two classic Dorothy Garlock romances - AMBER-EYED MAN and THE PLANTING SEASON - are coming back into print in an irresistible two-in-one volume. AMBER-EYED MAN:When chance forces Meredith Moore to seek refuge at Ward Sanderson's Mexican estate, she thinks the worst is behind her. But her host, magnetic and mysterious, is alternately cold, then kind.Winning the trust of Ward's small daughter and invalid bother, Meredith discovers the warmth that she, a foster child, never knew. Yet is it Ward's love she craves, and the passion smoldering in the depths of his amber eyes...THE PLANTING SEASON:Iris Ouverson had poured her energies into the family farm she cultivated with her sister, and the appearance of John Lang was unexpected-and infuriating. Suddenly the land was theirs to share, an idea she couldn't accept. But John was was determined to prove his dedication to the farm and his feelings for Iris. But when disaster struck the farm, it destroyed their fragile trust, forcing a confrontation that risked everything---and taught Iris that only learning to grow together would bring them a harvest of love..
Promises Reveal (Promise Series #4)
by Sarah MccartyDedicated artist Evie Washington isn't the marrying kind. But when she admitted that her faceless portrait of a naked man was modeled on the devilishly handsome Reverend Brad Swanson, her family vowed to save her reputation-even if it meant taking away her hard-won freedom. Little do they realize that the preacher isn't exactly what he seems...
Promises Reveal (Promises #4)
by Sarah MccartyDedicated artist Evie Washington isn''t the marrying kind. But when she admitted that her faceless portrait of a naked man was modeled on the devilishly handsome Reverend Brad Swanson, her family vowed to save her reputation - -even if it meant taking away her hard-won freedom. Little do they realize that the preacher isn''t exactly what he seems...
Promoted: to Wife and Mother
by Jessica HartPerdita James is thrilled with her new job, until a personality quiz reveals she's an attention-seeking peacock! Her boss, Edward Merrick, is a panther--forceful, decisive and more than a little ruthless. Perdita's head tells her to ignore her attraction and work hard for a promotion. But somehow, whenever she's with single-dad Ed, she feels anything but professional. She's becoming crazy about her boss!
Promoted: Secretary to Bride!
by Jennie AdamsMousy Molly Taylor has always been half in love with her boss!What was I thinking? As if a new dress and a pair of borrowed hopes-and-dreams shoes were going to get me noticed by my scrummy boss! After all, he has barely looked at me in the last three years. . . But last night, after Jarrod drove me home from that posh work party, things seemed different, and for one crazy moment I felt sure he was going to kiss me! Oh, well, it will be back to business on Monday. But Molly's boss has other things on his agenda!
A Proposal Worth Waiting For
by Lilian DarcyA family for keeps Time with his son is precious to surgeon Nick Devlin. He knows he hasn't been there enough for his boy, but going to Crocodile Creek Kids' Camp will change all that. The last person Miranda Carlisle expects to see at the camp is Nick. Their one passionate night together in medical school left her brokenhearted. She's determined to keep her distance, yet watching him struggle to bond with his child tugs at her heartstrings. She knows she can help Nick be a father to his son, but opening her heart to him again will take courage. Luckily, the warmth of Nick's smile is making her feel brave....
Proposing to the Children's Doctor
by Joanna NeilMaking her his bride Children's doctor Rebecca McIntyre has learned over the years to rely on no one. She's every bit the modern, independent woman, and she dedicates herself to caring for her small patients. So it's rather disconcerting when things start to fall apart as soon as Dr. Craig Braemar arrives on the scene. The always calm Craig helps Rebecca by offering her a position in the emergency ward, and a place to stay until she gets things sorted. Working together--and living together--they soon grow closer, and Rebecca finds that having everything kissed all better by a distractingly handsome Scot is something a girl could get used to....
Protect and Serve (Mills And Boon Kimani Ser.)
by Gwyneth BoltonPolice detective Jason Hightower is flooded with memories when Penny Keys comes home to New Jersey. After fifteen years, he still wants to understand why she loved, lied to and left him. And he needs to know before she disappears from his life again. . . . Penny came home for family reasons, not to face her difficult past. . . or the man she still loves. But Jason is determined to have answers--answers that it breaks her heart to give. And it seems nothing will keep Jason from the truth this time. Or hold him back from what he wants to protect and serve the most--their chance for a future together.