Most Popular Books by Kristi Gold

Maysa''s heart throbs as she sees the man she once loved standing before her eyes again. He is Rafiq Mehedi, king of Bajul, a country of dunes. Fifteen years ago, they were hopelessly in love with one another, but the long-standing traditions of Bajul mandated that Rafiq marry another woman. So why has he come back to Maysa after all this time…? His shocking answer: he wants Maysa to give him a place to hide from the outside world! Maysa trembles with humiliation, certain Rafiq has come back to make her his mistress, but all it takes is one look in his eyes for her to know she loves him just as deeply as she did when they were first together…

You can go home again At eighteen, Savannah Greer has a dream and one shot to make it happen. Choosing big-city success in corporate law means putting her family''s farm—and Sam McBriar—in her past. Now, years later, she''s on a path toward home. And she has every intention of keeping the visit brief. Too bad life gets in the way. With Sam managing the farm, Savannah can''t help but see him—everywhere! He''s as gorgeous as ever, and when he''s with his little girl? Well, it would take a stronger woman than Savannah to resist him. It''s not long before they''re picking up where they left off…until old betrayals and long-buried secrets threaten to separate them for good.

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.

He''s served his country and now Chase Reed is ready to serve his hometown. As sheriff, he can give back to the people who helped him and reconnect with his old friends. Landing in the middle of an incident between Jessica Keller and her ex, however, is definitely not how Chase imagined reconnecting with her. Even with all the time and experience between them, he has never forgotten their night together. But things are different now. Jess has a son. Despite the crazy attraction they share, Chase isn''t ready to be a father. He might not have a choice, though. Because when she reveals the truth, he has to step up and be the man his son needs.

From the moment they meet, Matt Boyd knows Rachel Wainwright is The One. Doesn''t matter that he''s from the wrong side of town or that her family has bigger plans for her. They belong together—and they defy the odds to be with each other. Contrary to what everyone says, they will make it. But when an unexpected tragedy drives a wedge between them, everything they share seems in jeopardy. Matt knows Rachel deserves the truth about what happened. Yet that truth could turn her away from him…forever. Before it''s too late, he needs to remind her that this relationship is worth fighting for.

"A marriage of convenience, Texas-style..."--Page 4 of cover.

Taking their romance on the road? Camille Carson has known performers like Brett Taylor—arrogant, egotistical, incapable of commitment. And Brett, the Texas cowboy turned country music superstar, is no different. She knows that…even if he makes her feel as though she''s the only woman in the room when he starts crooning those romantic ballads. Resisting him is impossible. Still, Cammie''s smart enough to know that this affair with Brett is as fleeting as her temporary gig with his crew. So when she starts believing his lyrics, she knows she''s heaping on the heartache. Yet there''s something about him that whispers he might not be just another star. Could be his young daughter waiting in the wings. Could be how he is offstage. If Brett isn''t the man Cammie thinks he could be, it''s not too late to cut and run. But what if he is?

Madison is a consultant who improves the images of politicians. This time, her client is Prince Zain of Bajul. The citizens of Bajul are not welcoming of the playboy prince, but she only has one month to convince them that he is the true future king. However, Madison can’t focus when he’s around her because this perfect looking prince who could have anyone he wanted is clearly seducing her. “You’ve never been in love with someone passionately before.” How will she respond to his taunts?

They married for convenience. Will they stay together for the baby…or for love? Nasira Edwards has come to Royal, Texas, to escape her past and stop her brother from making a terrible mistake. But her own marital mistake has tracked her down. Her husband, shipping magnate Sebastian Edwards, has followed her across the ocean and he refuses to leave Texas without his wife. Sebastian knows their convenient marriage isn''t about love. That''s the way it has to be. But the passion between them is as hot as ever. And he''s come west to coax the beauty back into his bed—while keeping his emotions in check. Then Nasira reveals she''s pregnant…

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?

“As long as you are with me, no harm will come to you.” So Sheikh Ben Rassad promised to beauty-in-jeopardy Jamie Morris, who aroused his need to protect. Though he reminded himself she was as innocent as he was jaded, their passion soon ignited. When he discovered she carried his kingdom’s heir, Ben wished to make her his bride. Did he dare hope to convince Jamie she was the one woman who could understand the man beneath the prince?

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.

"A sheikh''s seduction turns innocence to passion--and temptation into a second chance at love. Sheikh Rayad Rostam has devoted his life to protecting his country...and avenging his wife''s untimely death. So his sudden attraction to adventurous foreign correspondent Sunny McAdams proves unexpected, unwelcome--and undeniable. Still, when a violent storm threatens, Rayad refuses to let her go. They take passionate refuge in each other''s arms. Sunny fears a future with a man hell-bent on revenge. She''s had too much darkness in her life. But she''s falling hard for the sexy alpha soldier, and he may be too much temptation to resist..."-- From back cover.

Jared Granger''s business was saving lives. But a recent injury had turned the handsome M.D. into a patient—and he didn''t like it one bit...until he put himself in the healing hands of his physical therapist. Brooke Lewis was part seductress, part saint and all woman. Brooke wasn''t immune to the charms of the sexy surgeon and confirmed bachelor. And keeping her professional distance was a real challenge once she started Jared''s "home" therapy at his secluded weekend retreat. Administering to the needs of her new patient was one thing, but she was coming dangerously close to falling in love....

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.

One look at dark, sultry doctor Rick Jansen and Miranda Brooks wanted him to detonate her innocence. Their incredible night left her quaking...and reconsidering her manifesto on staying single. But despite her strong, sudden desire to make this maverick lover hers for keeps, she’d never see her dream man again... Miranda Brooks was his new nurse? No matter how badly Rick’s body raged to relive every moment of their torrid interlude, he would resist. He was a man of ambition—not love! So why were his arms aching to hold Miranda yet again...this time forever

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.

His job was to keep Erin Brailey safe. But first, security expert Zach Miller had to convince the sultry beauty that she needed his protection...while keeping his desire for her hidden lest it lure them both into danger.... Taking control of her life for the first time, Erin wanted to rely on herself—even though Zach looked more than capable of handling all her needs. But after exchanging heated embraces with her new protector, Erin couldn’t help wondering: Was the safest place she could be...right in Zach’s arms?

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….

Valarie, a new waitress in town, has caught the eye of Gavin, the handsome local sheriff. She moved to town half a year ago, secretly in search of the key that links her to her ancestors. If she were to be caught by the sheriff, her quest would be over. But due to circumstances beyond her control, she ends up living in Gavin’s house, where she is swept away by his passion and sense of justice. If he knew the things she has done, she’s sure he’d regret falling in love with her… But how can either of them deny their love?

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.…

To Dana Landry, Will Baker looked as wild as a Texas tornado. Despite her cautious attitude toward men, Dana was mesmerized by Will. This cowboy’s combination of dimples and sun-streaked golden hair leant him a boyish charm, but his eyes held an allure that was one hundred percent grown-up male... ...and zero percent husband. A rodeo cowboy running from relationships, Will couldn’t offer the fairy-tale marriage and family that Dana longed for. And with endearing Dana stripping away the barriers that protected his heart, Will wanted to run again. But this time it wouldn’t be so easy...

Her sheikh, her prince…her pretend husband? Prince Adan Mehdi isn''t normally one to back off from a beautiful woman, but there''s something so pure about American heiress Piper McAdams that it seems like the honorable thing to do. Piper believes in his good intentions until his supermodel ex shows up with their baby! Still, Piper agrees to show Adan the parenting ropes and pretend to be his wife until custody with his ex is settled. But playing royal house tests the prince''s resolve, and soon things get steamier than either of them imagined. Could a real white wedding be in their future?

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.

From the moment blond hot-air balloonist Lizzie Matheson hit the deck of his yacht, Jack Dunlap knew he could kiss his solitude goodbye. His unconventional—and pregnant—passenger was driving him to distraction, making the reclusive millionaire long to remain stranded with this arousing mother-to-be forever. The last place Lizzie expected to find herself was adrift at sea with a seductive yachtsman. And the longer she spent in close quarters with the amorous "Captain" Jack, the harder it would be to leave him once they reached land. Unless she could turn a go-it-alone kind of guy into a partner-for-life....

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!

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.

Where there''s a will, there''s a secret... When Hannah Armstrong opens the door to find a cowboy on her porch, her jaw drops--and not just because he''s beyond handsome. Apparently she''s heir to the Lassiter fortune. If Logan Whittaker, cowboy-turned-attorney, can help her uncover the truth about her biological father, why say no--at least for her daughter Cassie''s sake? With Hannah tucked away at his ranch house, Logan longs to turn their business affairs into something more personal. Except Hannah has enough dark family secrets to cope with--and Logan''s own past could spell trouble just as things are really heating up....

A stranger''s kiss on New Year''s Eve had Joanna Blake nearly swooning—the last thing the struggling midwife needed. She never dreamed they''d meet again in a hospital delivery room, where she''d be working at the side of sexy-as-sin Dr. Rio Madrid, and on the verge of accepting his dangerously tempting invitation. When their lips touched at the stroke of midnight, Rio was lost in the sweetest sensual torment he''d ever known. Opening his lavish home to the strapped single mother was just borrowing trouble, for his reluctant Cinderella would soon learn that he was no fantasy prince. Unless Joanna found a way to liberate this rebel healer from his lonely life and free his heart to love...

She''s about to have the sheikh''s baby! Tasked with entertaining a mysterious billionaire, Bajul diplomat Kira Darzin never expects her assignment to extend to the bedroom. But one look into Tarek Azzmar''s smoldering eyes and she''s helpless to resist. Now her unplanned pregnancy--and Tarek''s secret identity--threaten the royal family she holds dear... The illegitimate son of Bajul''s former king, Tarek vows revenge on the father who rejected him. And Kira is a complication he can''t afford--no matter how the sultry beauty challenges him. But when the truth about his past is revealed, will Tarek lose Kira and his unborn child for good?

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?

Freshly dumped by her playboy fianc?, Kevin, distraught cooking show host Corri decides to vent her anger toward him during a live broadcast. Kevin''s older brother and owner of the television production company, Aidan, rushes to her side with a bottle of wine and words of compassion. At the same time, he cannot help but feel overjoyed by the development. Aidan has always been attracted to Corri, but he had to bitterly swallow his feelings after she''d started going out with his little brother. Now there is no one keeping him from telling her how he feels.

Love is in the air this holiday season in these two classic stories! The Bachelor''s Christmas Bride When Shannon Duffy comes to Northbridge, Montana, she doesn''t expect to find the man of her dreams—wearing a Santa suit, no less! Although former pro hockey player Dag McKendrick is irresistible, the newly disengaged Shannon has to at least try to resist him. Or will she cave in to temptation—just in time for Christmas? The Son He Never Knew Chase Reed is home from serving overseas and ready to be sheriff. Then he lands in the middle of an incident involving Jessica Keller. He''s never forgotten his one night with Jess. However, she has a son, and despite the crazy attraction, Chase isn''t ready to be a father. But when she reveals the truth, he has to be the man his son needs.

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.…

Andrea, a horse trainer, was auctioning off her services for a hospital charity when her former love, Sam, appeared. He had dumped her seven years earlier, but now he’s royalty and he’s come back! Was he thinking of her? Perhaps not…it seems his goal was actually their son. Andrea was enraged by his behavior, but she couldn''t help but agree to his proposal. She knew he would always remain out of her reach…

The Man She Canâe(tm)t Forget Once forbiddenâe¦ Gabriel Devenish swoops back into Lara Bradleyâe(tm)s life causing a whirlwind of emotion. The ruthless millionaire who stands before her is unrecognisable from the carefree object of her teenage desires. Now desired! Gabriel must show Lara just how wrong he is for her. But doing so only makes him realise how just right she makes him feelâe¦threatening the very foundations of the wall heâe(tm)s built around his heart. One Night with the Sheikh âe~I have never forgotten that night.âe(tm) Once, heâe(tm)d chosen duty over love. Now, widower Sheikh Rafiq Mehdi seeks an escape in the arms of old flame Dr Maysa Barad. Sheâe(tm)s the woman he should have married âe" beautiful, devoted, compassionate âe" but sheâe(tm)s now too independent to be a sheikhâe(tm)s bride. Rafiq may be ready to defy his kingdom to have her, but is he prepared to face the truth about Maysa?

Social worker Cassie Allen had always fought her heart-stopping attraction to drop-dead-gorgeous Dr. Brendan O''Connor. After all, best friends didn''t feel that way about each other...did they? Then, one shattering night, long-denied passion finally spilled over. Now Cassie was stunned to discover that she and her best friend were about to become parents—of twins! Brendan wanted to marry her, strictly for the sake of the babies, and Cassie reluctantly agreed. But could she really settle for a marriage of convenience with this devastating man—when she really wanted so much more from him...?

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!

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.

Alisha Hart can''t believe how arrogant fellow lawyers can be.Take assistant district attorney Daniel Fortune. She knows hiskind—slick dressing, smooth talking, with a hunger for power.But when playful banter turns egotistical, Daniel offers Alisha abet she can''t refuse—whoever loses the San Antonio Streakercase must agree to do one thing for the winner. And it''s got tobe a surprise.Daniel can''t wait that long for victoryand fighting in the courtroom soon turnsto passionate nights in the bedroom. Butcould this relationship with Alisha cost himthe promotion to D.A.? Suddenly Danielis pulling away and Alisha only has onechoice—win her case. Or risk losing herheart…again.