New Releases by KRISTI GOLD

HOT PURSUIT Tracker Darin Shakir worked alone. The mysterious Cattleman''s Club member had been burned in the past and he wasn''t about to see innocents hurt on this mission. But plans had gone awry—he''d wound up injured, and in bartender Fiona Powers''s capable hands. The feisty redhead was more than a match for this brooding sheikh and insisted on helping Darin. But his temporary, sexy new partner was a very tempting distraction Darin didn''t want, even as he yearned to show Fiona the fiery attraction blazing inside.

MISTRESS TO A MONARCH…? Breathless, Dr. Kate Milner couldn''t help but stare at the King of Doriana and remember the electricity they''d shared in college. Years later, she was working in his clinic and found herself wanting to strip Marc of his regal robes and rediscover the man she''d once known. Newly crowned king, Marc DeLoria had a dilemma that compounded daily. Did he give in to his primal feelings for Kate—and become tabloid gossip—or show himself as a strong, saintly ruler? The more time he spent with Kate, the more he realized that not only was the crown in jeopardy…his heart was in the greatest danger of all!

THE SHEIKH''S TEMPTATION Fiery beauty Raina Kahlil wascontent until her long-absentfiancé, Sheikh Dharr Halim, cameto whisk her back to hiskingdom—to visit her family,not to marry her. Deep down sheached for the playboy prince, buttried to resist the palpable heatbetween them. Yet as his feveredtouch fueled her desire, she realized she''d beensaving herself all these years…for him!Dharr prepared himself for his eventual marriage toRaina and tried to warm her to the idea of a lovelessunion. But at each turn she dared him to unravel hisguarded heart. And the more heated their encountersbecame, the more he lost all reason—and ran the riskof complete surrender to her.…

SLEEPING WITH A PRINCE? Her assignment was to interviewmillionaire Mitch Warner, theMaverick Prince of Oklahoma, notto sleep with him! But the confirmedbachelor soon had Tori Barnettentering into a scorching affair thathadn''t been part of her agenda.Nor had she counted on theunexpected result of their union.…When Mitch made a bet that hewouldn''t marry for ten years, hehadn''t counted on meeting someone like Tori. Thebrown-eyed beauty had branded him with her white-hotkisses and had him contemplating commitment. Yet hecould tell she was keeping secrets, and the man who hadbeen burned too many times wondered if giving his heartto Tori meant the world learning of his every desire.

Workaholic exec Drew Connelly returned from hisbusiness trip—dog tired, happy to see his daughterand…engaged? Before he could question how, his“fiancée” moved in for their “trial marriage”!What kind of woman could his six-year-olddaughter—and her octogenarian grandma—have found on the Internet? Kristina Simmonsseemed…enchanting. The virgin bride-to-be waslooking for a fresh start—any start, actually. Butmarriage was not on Drew''s To Do list. He''d letKristina down gently, make her see he was nothusband material. But then he made a tacticalerror: he kissed her.…

He''d loved her and left her, and now he was back. When Hollywood director Pete Traynor walked out on the movie Renee Marchand was producing, his departure ended up costing her the job she loved. Now he''s checked into her family''s New Orleans hotel and Renee is finding it hard to maintain her cool. His arrival triggers a lot of memories and just as many questions. Why did he disappear with no explanation? And why hasn''t Renee been able to forget the night they spent together? It doesn''t take long before she has at least one answer. Pete Traynor is still the most appealing man she''s ever met. Now she has to decide what to do about it.

Learning he might be incapable of fathering children turns hotshot sportswriter Kevin O''Brien''s world upside down. The news is bad enough, but the impact on his relationship with Dr. Leah Cordero…? Well, it''s best if he exits right now before he really wants what he can''t have. So imagine his surprise months later when Leah appears on his doorstep with a baby—his baby. Once his shock subsides, Kevin insists on being a part of his daughter''s life. The best way to do that? Move her and Leah into his house. It doesn''t take long for him to fall head over heels for his little girl and remember everything he loves about her mother. Now he has to show Leah they can become a forever family.

TO KNOW THE MAN, YOU MUST FIRST KNOW HIS MISTRESS Ford Ashton''s quest to discover who had killed his grandfather broughthim to the late billionaire''s mistress. Surely executive assistantKerry Roarke knew all the intimate details of the man''s life. And whatbetter way to get what he needed than to seduce it out of her? She was no man''s mistress—not that the press or the public wouldbelieve her. But now the woman who had been running away from herboss''s advances was finding herself drawn to a stranger with familiareyes and all-too-tempting kisses. The stage was set for seduction. But was Ford''s heart really ready forthe truth?DYNASTIES: THE ASHTONS A family built on lies…brought together bydark, passionate secrets.

The Sheikh’s Bidding by Kristi Gold Sheikh Samir Yaman wanted Andrea Hamilton’s attention; he was her late brother’s best friend, her first lover and he’d just learned he was the father of her son! His royal duty had torn them apart. But now he swore to claim his family and hold them close forever.

Renegade Millionaire by Kristi Gold A stranger''s kiss on New Year''s Eve had Joanna weak with pleasure. They were soon working side by side. Then Rio Madrid opened his lavish home to the strapped single mother, knowing his reluctant Cinderella would learn that he was no prince. . .

Persuading the Playboy King

Breathless for the Bachelor by Cindy Gerard With her creamy skin, sultry eyes and luscious mouth, Carrie Whelan was gorgeous and Ryan was starving for a taste of her! Still, he couldn’t ravish his best friend’s virginal baby sister. It was his job to keep her safe from predatory males.

My mom hasn''t had it easy the past few years. She''s spent so much time taking care of me, and now I want to take care of her. When she mentioned that she was out of shape, I decided to get her a personal trainer. Kieran O''Brien''s supposed to be the best, and he''s even been helping me with my softball! I think my mom likes him, and Kieran can''t stop smiling when she''s around. They seem like a perfect pair. I just want my mom to be happy—and I wouldn''t mind a daddy, either. Who knows? Kieran might just be the guy we''ve both been searching for….

These red-hot tycoons can seduce any woman they desire! Jet-Set Billionaire Burned and bitter, Logan thinks Jenna is a gold-digger. Yet his mistress means to give the society playboy something more valuable than money. Scandalous Boss Ruthless businessman Lewis canâe(tm)t stand the thought of former flame Madeline leaving his company. Can he use his skills in the boardroom âe" and the bedroom âe" to make his independent woman stay? Tempestuous Magnate Take-no-prisoners tycoon Sean has no time for romance. Yet the sizzling-hot chemistry between him and sensitive Lizzie is impossible for the dark and dangerous bad boy to deny. Could three rebellious mistresses be about to change these rich menâe(tm)s lives forever?

The Sheikhs Bidding by Kristi Gold Sheikh Samir Yaman wanted Andrea Hamiltons attention; he was her late brothers best friend, her first lover and he d just learned he was the father of her son! His royal duty had torn them apart. But now he swore to claim his family and hold them close forever. Delaneys Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson When Delaney Westmoreland reluctantly agreed to share a secluded cabin with arrogant sheikh Jamal Ari Yassir who was bent on seduction, she found herself enrolled in a crash course in human sexuality. Unfortunately, commitment and love were the missing words in her darkly handsome mentors vocabulary. Desert Warrior by Nalini Singh The fabled desert kingdom of Zulheina was Tariqs birthright, and he was a man who held tightly to what belonged to him. And that meant he had to reclaim the woman who had captured his heart years before in New Zealand. And once he had lured her to this exotic land, he meant to keep his new bride here forever

Breathless for the Bachelor by Cindy Gerard With her creamy skin, sultry eyes and luscious mouth, Carrie Whelan was gorgeous and Ryan was starving for a taste of her! Still, he couldnt ravish his best friends virginal baby sister. It was his job to keep her safe from predatory males. Pretending with the Playboy by Cathleen Galitz Notorious playboy Alexander Kent needed a make-believe wife school drama coach Stephanie Firth. Once Alex slipped a ring on her finger, he wanted to prove to his reluctant wife just how charming and seductive he could be. Fit for a Sheikh by Kristi Gold Darin Shakir worked alone, but he d been injured, and was now in Fiona Powerss capable hands. The feisty redhead was more than a match for this brooding sheikh who found his temporary, sexy new partner a very tempting distraction.

As owner of a transportation company catering to the jet set, Logan O''Brien had reached a very comfortable cruising altitude in his business dealings. But his social life was another story—until he met his billionaire client''s daughter. Jenna Fordyce seemed to be the kind of pampered princess he''d vowed to avoid, yet he just couldn''t keep away from her. For Jenna, Logan spelled trouble—he made her feel like a real woman, dangerously, thrillingly alive. But with her eyesight failing, she had to be extra careful of commitment. Did Logan really love her, or did he pity her? If only she could see inside this inveterate bachelor''s heart and find out the truth…before her father put the brakes on their fledgling affair!

When a marriage of twenty years ends, is there anygoing back? Can you regain what''s been lost? For heartsurgeon Jack Morgan the answer is yes. Paralyzed by a stroke, he has no choice but to turn tohis ex-wife, Anne—just as if they were still married.During the months that follow, they discover that thememories of their marriage have an unexpected powerto bring forgiveness—and the return of a love thatnever really left.

Whirlwind is written by Kathie DeNosky. Josh Garrett refuses to let storm chaser Kacie Davidson track a tornado alone. He''s going with her. Now Kacie faces head-on danger from the powerful twister and from the mounting attraction between her and Josh - as untamed and overwhelming as any storm. Upsurge is written by Kristi Gold. Marissa Klein must decide whether to accept a new job and leave her home behind. She''d also be leaving Greg Westbrook, the doctor who''s come to mean more to Marissa than he knows. But when a devastating hurricane threatens to destroy Marissa''s home, the decision could be made for her... unless Greg can give her a compelling reason to stay. Wildfire is written by Laura Wright. After one unforgettable night together, television host Nora Wallace and smoke jumper Gabe London never expected to see each other again. But when Nora is trapped by a California wildfire, Gabe is determined to rescue her - not realising he''s also saving his unborn child.

Mallory O''Brien wanted a child more than anything. And smart, devastatingly sexy Whit Manning was just the man for the job. Seducing him would be a pleasure...for both of them. But Whit wasn''t a forever kind of man. Giving in to the heat she''d always felt between them came at a price Mallory wasn''t sure she wanted to pay. Because once their steamy affair ended, and she was pregnant with his child, how could Mallory never touch Whit again?

Interior designer Selene Winston had arrived to remodel his mansion, not tangle in the sheets with her brutally handsome new boss. And yet the reclusive Adrien Morell haunted her dreams; his fantasies played through her mind. Soon she found herself succumbing to Adrien''s magnetic power. But he was not about to walk out of the shadows with her. If she wanted more than a midnight lover, Selene would have to tame the beast beyond the bedroom door.

Interior designer Selene Winston had arrived to remodel his mansion, not tangle in the sheets with her brutally handsome new boss. And yet the reclusive Adrien Morell haunted her dreams; his fantasies played through her mind. Soon she found herself succumbing to Adrien''s magnetic power. But he was not about to walk out of the shadows with her. If she wanted more than a midnight lover, Selene would have to tame the beast beyond the bedroom door.