New Releases by Christina Skye

The Excelsior Hotel and Casino. Built in Las Vegas in 1960 by mobster Louis \"The Lip\" LaFica. For decades the towering hotel has been the subject of incredible stories and rumors that have kept it in the public eye the world around. Why have so many lovers been mysteriously, magically, magnetically drawn to this magnificent edifice? And why now have so many bestselling authors at last come together to reveal the adventures of these lovers who have stayed at the glorious Excelsior?

\"L’intégrale de la série « Harbor House Café » de Christina Skye en exclu e-book ! Trois femmes. Trois destins, unis par l’amitié. Trois chances de trouver le bonheur. La maison de Grace En ce moment, Grace n’est plus certaine de rien dans sa vie, sauf d’une chose : elle a un besoin vital de faire le point. Et quel meilleur endroit pour cela que Summer Island, l’île dans laquelle elle a grandi ? Là, dans la maison de son enfance où elle a tous ses repères, et avec l’aide de ses meilleures amies qui la connaissent si bien, elle arrivera peut-être à démêler les fils de son cœur... Elle se sent tellement perdue ! Trahie par son fiancé, elle avait fait le serment de ne plus jamais tomber amoureuse. Mais, une nuit, elle a rencontré par hasard Noah, un homme comme elle n’en a jamais connu. Un homme qui a remué quelque chose de nouveau en elle : pour la première fois de sa vie, elle a senti qu’elle pouvait toucher son rêve du doigt – construire son propre foyer... Sauf que, elle le sait, rien n’est plus difficile que de réapprendre à aimer. Une robe pour Jilly D’accord, Jilly avait vraiment besoin de vacances : la tonne de travail engendrée par le succès de son restaurant commençait à avoir raison de sa santé. Mais si elle avait su que la surprise que ses amies lui avaient réservée consistait en un séjour dans un hôtel perdu dans les montagnes et peuplé de grands-mères passionnées de tricot, jamais elle n’aurait accepté ! Et le pire, c’est que les vacances se transforment en cauchemar quand une tempête de neige empêche toute sortie, et que Jilly se retrouve sans trop savoir comment à devoir jouer le rôle de la mariée pour un faux mariage organisé à l’hôtel pour une vieille dame excentrique. Oui, un cauchemar... jusqu’à l’apparition du faux fiancé. C’est le beau ténébreux qu’elle a repéré dès son arrivée à l’hôtel, un grand brun aux yeux sombres qui ne parle à personne. Un certain Walker Hale, dont un seul regard suffit à la faire frissonner. Faire semblant d’être amoureuse de lui pendant quelques jours ne devrait donc lui poser aucun problème – à condition de ne pas se laisser prendre au jeu... La promesse d''Olivia Peut-être qu’en fait, les contraires ne s’attirent pas – c’est du moins l’avis d’Olivia. Parce que, si c’était le cas, elle se serait enfuie avec son premier amour, le ténébreux et vrai bad boy Rafe Russo, quand ils étaient adolescents. Non, au lieu de cela, la sage et douce Olivia a respecté la promesse faite à son père de suivre la vie qu’il voulait pour elle – études d’architecte, grande ville, carrière –, vie qui l’a menée dans une terrible impasse. Sa carrière est réduite à néant et, surtout, son père vient de mourir. Effondrée, perdue, Olivia se réfugie à Summer Island, son île natale. Là, elle sait qu’elle peut compter sur ses amies de toujours pour l’aider à traverser cette douloureuse période. Elle est alors loin, très loin de se douter que celui qui occupe ses pensées depuis toutes ces années est lui aussi sur le point de retourner sur l’île. Et si l’homme qu’est devenu Rafe n’a plus rien à voir avec le bad boy de l’époque, leurs retrouvailles risquent tout de même d’être du genre... explosif.\"

Girl’s gone bad . . . for the town’s new golden boy in this “sweetly sexy treat” from the New York Times–bestselling author of A Home by the Sea (Booklist). Maybe opposites don’t always attract. If they did, architect Olivia Sullivan would have run away with bad boy Rafe Russo when they were teenagers. Instead, Olivia has spent ten years dreaming up designs for a life that hasn’t gone the way she planned. Still reeling from her career’s implosion and her father’s death, Olivia thanks her lucky stars for the support of her three lifelong friends. But this good girl is through sitting on the sidelines. When Rafe returns to the beautiful Oregon coast where they grew up, her former flame ignites a new desire. Now Olivia must take a walk on the wild side to show the new deputy that in matters of love . . . being bad can feel very good. Freshly back from Afghanistan, rugged ex-Marine and new deputy Rafe is done breaking laws and hearts. He’s always regretted leaving Olivia behind, but now she’s after adventure and he’d better proceed with caution. Because wanting her again might be easy, but fighting for a future together will be his biggest risk yet. “The sparks start to fly . . . Every one has a dream, and these four girls are making theirs come true. Butterfly Cove sounds like a great place to live.” —Fresh Fiction

Three popular romance authors bring their talents together in a collection of original pieces of short fiction inspired by the lives and work of the recipients of Harlequin''s More Than Words award.

\"New York Times\"- and \"USA Today\"-bestselling author Skye delivers the secondbook of an all-new series featuring a beloved small town and heartwarming andcharming characters. Original.

“Chocolate, hot sex, danger . . . Skye’s series involving the ultra-secret Navy SEAL organization is a well-blended mix of romance (red hot) and suspense.” —Fresh Fiction Ex-cop Gina Ryan traded in her Smith & Wesson to follow a dream. Now she’s creating decadent desserts aboard a luxury cruise ship in the Caribbean. But a gorgeous passenger is about to send her perfect world up in smoke . . . Trace O’Halloran is a hard-edged navy SEAL, under strict orders to take some high seas R & R. There’s a shipload of women in bikinis eager to help him unwind, so why can’t he take his mind off the stubborn pastry chef with an attitude the size of Montana? When a dangerous assassin from Trace’s past appears, Gina and Trace must join forces to save the ship’s guests. The clock’s ticking, and they’ll need every weapon at hand—from body armor to chocolate ganache! “Fast-paced action, flashes of humor, and futuristic flavor typify this romantic action-adventure. Fans of the Code Name series will enjoy this delicious addition.” —Library Journal “It’s The Six Million Dollar Man meets The Love Boat in this fifth addition to Skye’s energetic Code Name series . . . a fun, antic read. Series fans will find what they came for.” —Publishers Weekly “Skye is adept at writing an imaginative yet believable romance with endearing characters and an action-packed story.” —Booklist

American travel expert Kiera Morissey is adept at getting in and out of tight spots. But when a deathbed promise brings Kiera back to Draycott Abbey, she meets rugged Scotsman Calan MacKay, and her life is changed forever. For fifteen years, changed by turns to a swift creature of night, Calan has used his deadly strength and speed to protect. But he wakes with bruises on his body and blood on his hands. And Kiera may be the key to getting his life back. Calan stirs emotions in Kiera that she''s never felt before. Getting in and out may be her skill, yet she finds it impossible to leave the abbey until she''s unraveled its mysteries, and Calan''s dark secret. But will the shadows from the past and an ancient vow of evil threaten the future they may have together?

The New York Times–bestselling author “is terrific at writing fast-paced adventure romances . . . a tantalizing addition to the compelling Code Name series” (Booklist). Miki Fortune is living every woman’s fantasy—stranded on a desert island with a rugged navy SEAL. But little does Miki know she’s a suspect in an international high-tech robbery, and her steely-eyed companion is ready, willing and able to do anything to make her talk . . . Navy SEAL Max Preston doesn’t buy one word of his gorgeous captive’s rambling story as he carries her up the beach. Yeah, she’s got curves in all the right places, but Max has a nose for a con—and there’s no way he’ll let his iron control waver. Now a hurricane’s headed their way, and for Max and Miki time is running out fast. Can they team up as friendly forces—and use Max’s amazing canine companion to escape before a deadly villain takes his twisted revenge? “Great characters, fun storyline—and a hot, scientifically enhanced Navy SEAL.” —Fresh Fiction

“Fast-paced action, vivid detail, a touch of the paranormal, and hot lovemaking will please readers of adventure romance.” —Booklist Nell MacInnes can spot a forgery from a mile away. After all, she learned from the best—her father is one of the art world’s most notorious thieves. His brutal beating by the very authorities who claim to keep the world safe from harm taught her one more valuable lesson—trust no one. The last thing rugged navy SEAL Dakota Smith needs on his mission is a tempting woman he doesn’t trust. But a sketch by Leonardo da Vinci has gone missing, and the art conservator’s skill in detecting forgery would be invaluable, if only her ties to the criminal world are as dead as she says they are. Soon an edgy partnership and white-hot attraction are forged between Nell and Dakota as they race to Draycott Abbey to track down a ruthless criminal with terrorist ties before time runs out—and the da Vinci is lost forever. “Christina Skye weaves an exciting, action-packed romance that once again connects another puzzle piece to the Draycott Abbey mystery. A fabulous read!” —Fresh Fiction

Love transcends time in a fan-favorite classic and a darkly seductive tale set at Draycott Abbey—from the New York Times–bestselling author. Christmas Knight As Christmas approaches, Hope O’Hara is in desperate straits: unless she can find paying guests for the house she has lovingly restored, she’ll lose it to creditors. Enter one literal knight in shining armor—valiant and virile Ronan MacLeod, who is swept seven hundred years through time to save Hope from a potentially fatal accident . . . and to discover a passion for the ages. Moonrise Devastated by a colleague’s death and drawn to a thirteenth-century mystery, FBI agent Sara Nightingale arrives at Draycott Abbey for research and a much-needed getaway. Only, there she meets Navarre, a warrior from the Crusades who has been sent forth to avenge the guardian ghost of the abbey. Navarre and Sara cannot deny the centuries-old connection they feel . . . or the danger that surfaces from both the past and the present. Praise for Christina Skye and the Draycott Abbey series “Fast-paced action, vivid detail, a touch of the paranormal, and hot lovemaking will please readers of adventure romance, while fans of Skye’s Draycott Abbey and Code Name series will enjoy this clever union of the two.” —Booklist on To Catch a Thief “Christina Skye’s delightfully haunting Draycott Abbey tales . . . pass the test of time, as they remain some of the better romantic fantasies available.” —Harriet Klausner

Forever fated to wander within the grounds of his beautiful English abbey, Adrian Draycott has given up all hope of peace. But when Gray Mackenzie appears with all her secrets and charm, the winds of danger and earthly desire suddenly find this sexy spirit turning all-male flesh and blood. American heiress Jamee Night returns to the Highlands of her ancestors, determined to put her dark memories to rest. But when danger closes in, only rugged Scotsman Ian McCall can protect Jamee from her disturbing dreams…and an icy killer bent on revenge. Now, a generations-old promise, with some otherworldly help, is pulling them toward a powerful and timeless destiny.

Enchantment The search for a priceless painting drew Kacey Mallory to Draycott Abbey—the lure of white-hot passion holds her there. Could enigmatic Lord Draycott guard the key to her past…and the promise of her future? Bridge of Dreams Behind the walls of a beautiful English abbey, Cathlin O’Neill is forced to confront deepest sorrow and the ghosts of an ancient love as she and rugged bodyguard Dominic Montserrat, haunted by his own shadowed past, race against time to solve a centuries-old mystery…and free a forgotten passion that burns anew.

\"At Home by the Sea\" marks the first book in a brand-new series by \"New York Times\"-bestselling author Skye, featuring characters from her novella \"The Knitting Diaries.\" Original.

A year 2000 computer glitch got her $1 million and a cowboy--and the wildest adventure of her life . . . P.R. whiz Tess O''Mara is burned out. She''s looking for a change. Something wild and crazy. The year 2000 has arrived. And that''s when the trouble begins. A computer glitch has deposited one million dollars into her bank account. Problem is, it''s somebody else''s money, somebody who''s willing to kill to find it--and Tess has already spent a big chunk of it on a new wardrobe and a powder-blue Mercedes convertible. Suddenly Tess is running for her life, as fast and as far as she can go . . . . . . until she reaches the sleepy desert town of Almost, Arizona. Sheriff Jake McCall, a dead ringer for Mel Gibson, is there to catch her as she careens into town and collapses from heatstroke in his arms. Jake''s prepared for anything--except the spoiled city slicker with trouble in her wake. The last thing he expects is to fall for her. But as danger tracks Tess to her door, something unexpected happens that will transform two very different people, and one dusty, dead-end town, forever . . .

Carolina Sullivan needs a man''s body bad.... Only the most gorgeous hunk will save fast-track photographer Carly Sullivan''s job, but finding the right man isn''t easy when you''re on a ship in the middle of the Caribbean and the model you hired turns out to be a disaster. With her hopes sinking faster than the Titanic, Carly spots the most beautiful man she''s ever seen. Ford McKay swears he''s a rancher from Wyoming, but Carly has her suspicions. Then all hell breaks loose in their island paradise and the sexy stranger is all that protects Carly from a hail of bullets. Ford McKay knows that mixing business and pleasure can be murder, and he''s not about to compromise his current mission for an obstinate redhead who can''t forget her camera for a nanosecond. But when Carly is wounded, the rugged Navy SEAL can''t just walk away. As fate forces the two into excruciatingly close quarters, Ford finds his heart taking a tumble. Soon the straight-arrow SEAL discovers that with the right woman, going overboard can be unforgettable.

Smart, stubborn heroines and the tough, hunky Navy SEALs assigned to protect them-- Christina Skye''s Code Name books deliver fast-paced thrills with sizzling romance! Bundle includes Code Name: Baby, Code Name: Blondie, and the newest title, Code Name: Bikini.

Federal agent Wolfe Houston is assigned the task of protecting civilian dog trainer Kit O''Halloran and her four biologically enhanced puppies from a legion of deadly mercenaries that want to get their hands on the powerful pups.

When a beautiful hotel investigator teams up with an irresistible Navy SEAL, going undercover could take them over the top . . . Two FBI agents are dead. A top-secret government lab animal has been stolen. Now Hawk MacKenzie just walked in on a naked woman in his hotel shower. She says she’s royalty and has the attitude to match. Whether this arousing female is a true blue-blood or not, the combat-trained Navy SEAL isn’t letting her out of his sight. Actually a hotel investigator in disguise, Jess Mulcahey can’t believe she’s being held against her will by this gorgeous commando who’s about to blow her cover. Lucky for her, she’s good at narrow escapes. But just when she hits the road, dodging bullets and outwitting cold-blooded pursuers, her luck bottoms out . . . and Hawk is her only hope of protection. A few stolen hours in a stalled elevator show Jess a different, more sensual side to the hard-edged SEAL. Now the two are closing in on their missing government secrets and trying hard to ignore their memories. . . . But they’re about to discover that the most dangerous revelations come from an unguarded heart. . . .

Once raised to defend a doomed Scottish queen, the Cameron sword lies hidden, guarded by a deadly curse. Only the bravest dare seek the fabled blade – and the rare treasure it contains. A British earl with gypsy blood, in his wild youth Alexei Cameron shared an extraordinary night with a beautiful stranger who vanished with the dawn. Now she is back in his life – bound to him in a chilling mission. A tour guide at beautiful Draycott Abbey and an expert on ancient weaponry, Joanna Russell had good reasons for abandoning Alex after their unforgettable night of passion. But she must forget her haunted past to solve the puzzle of the lost Cameron sword – confronting dark secrets and an enemy who knows too much. To find their treasure, Alex and Joanna must fulfil their destiny, set centuries before. For the key to an ancient mystery lies in a passion reborn…and in a haunting love too long denied.

Forget about counterterrorism, organized crime, and money laundering. Female FBI agent Summer Mulcahey is about to enter the terrifying world of ballet classes, science tutorials, and carpooling. After working six months straight on a hideous kidnapping case, all Summer Mulcahey wants is a serious dose of sun, surf, and sangria. Instead she gets her craziest assignment yet---going undercover as a nanny for the family of San Francisco''s female DA, who''s poised for a splashy, high-society wedding to the country''s most popular senator. Code Name: Nanny is classic Christina Skye--sexy, riveting, and unforgettable.?

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Annie O’Toole has a past.... The last time Annie saw Sam, they were lying in each other’s arms beneath a canopy of stars. Now Annie paces a secluded airfield at midnight, awaiting the arrival of an unmarked Navy helicopter. Her assignment: Get this Navy SEAL back into fighting form pronto–and keep his identity a secret. But who’s going to protect her from a man who looks at her as if she were a stranger and who doesn’t remember the one night she’ll never forget? His name is Sam McKade. Six foot four inches of tough, trained professional, Sam risked his life in an act of rare courage, saving a busload of schoolchildren from certain death. But becoming America’s newest media hero can be dangerous for a man with an undercover past. Sam could do a lot worse than this secluded beach resort. Ditto the sexy therapist who seems maddeningly familiar–if he only knew where or when. But he’s about to find out–as a dangerous enemy surfaces out of his shadowed past, leaving a trail of bodies right to Annie’s door. Now the rugged SEAL who doesn’t believe in love or commitment is about to risk everything...because for Sam McKade, protecting this woman, this extraordinary woman, has become the most important mission of his life....

A woman of rare passion When Maggie Kincade arrives at Draycott Abbey, she is stunned to fell that the weathered stone walls offer a safe haven fron the dangers of her past. The tranquil English manor soothes her troubled soul''until her peace is shattered by the tall, sexy Scotsman who claims he''s been sent to protect her. From the start, Maggie bristles under Jared MacNeill''s piercing scrutiny''yet his very touch jolts her, heart and soul. A highland hero with a granite code of honor Jared arrives at the hauntingly beautiful abbey under protest vowing this assignment will be his very last. But he is enchanted by the breathtaking American assigned to his care, for beneath her bravado he senses a woman desperately in need of help. Despite all his honorable vows, Maggie''s bravery intrigues him and her slightest touch enflames his deepest passions. When an old danger stalks Maggie to the high hills of Scotland, Jared swears to move heaven and earth to keep her safe.

Just when she''s on the brink of losing her Scottish estate, a woman is saved by a mysterious stranger who claims that he is a medieval knight.

Jamee Night was a kidnapping victim when she was a little girl, and now her family fears the heiress and businesswoman may be in danger again. Unknown to her, they hire kidnapping expert Ian McCall to protect her, and soon the two are drawn together in ways new to the reserved Jamee. Meanwhile, the threat to Jamee is coming closer to the rocky coast as Yuletide draws near--under the watchful eye of the ghosts of Draycott Abbey.

Experiencing a psychic vision that eventually draws her into the centuries-old world of Duncan MacKinnon, gifted writer Kara Fitzgerald becomes enmeshed in the enigmatic laird''s Highland battle against a deadly enemy. Original.

When Cathlin O''Neill finds herself named in a strange bequest, she must spend seven days and nights in the British Abbey where her mother was murdered years before, along with Dominic Montserrat, her co-inheritor and protector.

Come The Dawn continues the story of the aristocratic Delamere family that readers were captivated by in Come The Night. This time the focus falls on India, the beautiful and headstrong sister of Come The Night''s hero Luc Delamere, who falls in love with the rakish Devlyn Carlisle. They meet briefly and innocently as children, and again ten years later when, as adults, they fall deeply into a passionate affair. The Napoleonic Wars soon tear Devlyn away, but not before the two are joined in a secret wedding bond. When Devlyn is betrayed by a comrade in arms and presumed dead, India swears to continue her Iife alone, without the love that she prized above all else. Until one night a stranger with a familiar smile appears in a crowded ballroom, and India is plunged into a mystery to discover who betrayed Devlyn and to find a way to love again.

With all England trembling at his criminal exploits, a highwayman finds himself undefended against the beauty of Silver St. Clair, who seeks his aid in recovering her family''s precious formula for an exquisite perfume.