Most Popular Books by Leslie Kelly

When it Gets This Hot… The only thing columnist Lacey Clark dislikes more than fellow columnist Nate Logan is her own boring existence. She wants to be spontaneous, spirited…sexy. So when she meets a gorgeous stranger at a party and falls in lust at first sight, she figures she''ll never have a better chance to go for it. How could she guess that her first-class lover would turn out to be her number one enemy? Someone''d Bound to get Burned! Nate Logan can''t believe it! How could he have had the best sex of his life with the woman who''s made his job a living hell? And how can he want her again…and again? Worse, their publisher is suddenly insisting Nate and Lacey collaborate on a joint column. Which leaves Nate wondering if he''s going to seduce Lacey into changing her mind—or give up and let the sexy blonde blow his….

A cold case is suddenly too hot to handle in the second installment of the Winchester Brothers romantic suspense series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Leslie A. Kelly. Police officer Rowan Winchester wants nothing to do with his celebrity family''s legacy. Working with the LAPD is his way of atoning for the Winchesters'' dark and secretive past. And, right now, the last thing Rowan needs is true-crime novelist Evie Fleming nosing around the most notorious deaths in Los Angeles -- including the ones that haunt his own family. To make things worse, he''s torn between wanting the wickedly smart writer out of his city . . . and just plain wanting her. While researching her latest book, Evie suspects that a dangerous new killer is prowling the City of Angels. Now she just has to convince the devastatingly handsome cop that she''s right. Soon Evie and Rowan are working together to try to find the killer, even as their attraction ignites. But when the killer hones in on Evie, she and Rowan realize they''ll have to solve this case fast if they want to stay alive. Previously published as Wanting You

Former air force pilot Max Taylor has gained something of a reputation with the high-society ladies he shuttles around on his charter airline service. And the rumor mill has been out of control since he''s become a chapter in the tell-all book written by a late congressman''s widow! Looking to lie low while the courts restore his good name, Max has decided to hide out with his grandfather in the tiny town of Trouble, Pennsylvania. Sabrina Cavanaugh isn''t the sultry, mysterious heiress she''s pretending to be. In fact, she''s a junior book editor who happens to be on a mission — to nail Max Taylor for the womanizing creep he is. Having worked hand in hand with the loose-lipped widow in writing her memoirs, there''s no way Sabrina''s going to let some spoiled (and hot) flyboy kill her career-making project with a lawsuit. It looks as if the love of a lifetime is on the horizon.

If only he''d taken another route to Trouble, Pennsylvania. Then he''d never have rescued a tire-iron-toting, drop-dead-gorgeous woman whose crazy aunts had stolen her shoes and keys and left her more than a little pissed off. There was no way he was ready to get involved with someone like Jennifer, let alone the decades-old murder case swirling around her nutty family! But writer Jennifer Feeney was one provocative package. And her latest bestseller had stirred up a whole lot of trouble. Which meant that, between rescuing her again and again, Mike had fallen for her, big-time. Just the way he''d promised himself he wouldn''t. Now it looks as if her family''s past is going to catch up with both of them, and it''s time for Mike to choose—solve the case—or get the girl.

Harlequin Holiday Collection: Four Classic Seasonal Novellas A struggling B&B owner scrambles to hide the dead body wrapped in her Christmas tree from a visiting camera crew—and from her still-irresistible reporter ex. A waitress and a sexy FBI agent mix business with pleasure while investigating a crime over the holidays. A crime lab worker finds herself in danger six days before Christmas...and only her off-limits but oh-so-attractive coworker can help. And two childhood friends rediscover their sense of wonder—and love—when reunited for the holidays. Discover these four classic seasonal novellas: And a Dead Guy in a Pear Tree by Leslie Kelly Seduced by the Season by Merline Lovelace Evidence of Desire by Debra Webb Season of Wonder by Marta Perry

You know you''re hard up when you have to buy a date... But Annie Davis''s big family reunion is looming, and she needs a stand-in man fast or she''ll never hear the end of it. Any gorgeous guy will do. Her solution? The drop-dead-sexy man at the charity bachelor auction. His good looks and blue-collar background make him perfect for her! Or is he? Sean Murphy has a bit of a surprise for Annie. Not only is he not blue-collar, he''s actually a sophisticated European entrepreneur, one who''s made pleasuring women an art form. And he wants to permanently pleasure Annie! But Sean knows that if she discovers his secret, their wickedly delicious liaison will be over. Lucky for both of them, he''s learned enough tricks to keep Annie distracted for a long, long time.... Looking for more red-hot reads? We''ve got four new Harlequin Blaze titles available every month!

This is Maddy Turner''s lucky day. The civilized society girl just bid on sexy rogue Jake Wallace at a charity bachelor auction—and won! But Maddy knows Jake''s dirty little secret. And it should keep her from trying out her new boy toy. Too bad she can''t stop herself from indulging in raw, quite uncivilized sex all the same…. Jake Wallace is utterly bewitched by Maddy— and utterly bewildered. How can this tantalizing woman melt so rapturously under his ministrations one moment, then turn into a haughty queen the next? He''s determined to get to the bottom of Maddy''s agenda. One slow, delicious inch at a time…

Thanks to her sexy radio talk show, DJ Kelsey Logan has become famous. Suddenly men all over Baltimore are desperate to discover the true identity of Lady Love. However, the only man Kelsey is desperate to have is stuffy Mitch Wymore. Reissue.

Cat Sheehan is the wild child of the Sheehan family. But when her family bar closes, she decides it''s time to straighten up. She''s going to reform—and she''s going to start by hooking up with a nice guy. But her resolution goes down the drain when bad-boy musician Dylan Spencer walks in. Because he''s a temptation no woman could resist…. Dylan has a secret. Not only is he not a bad boy…he''s not a stranger, either. Though Cat doesn''t recognize him, Dylan''s been in love with her since high school. And for a chance to have Cat where he wants her—in his life, in his bed—he''s willing to be whatever kind of man she wants….

SHE KNEW WHAT SHE WANTED… Wealthy Pamela Bradford is determined to lose her virginity, one way or another. Only, when her plan to seduce her faithless fiancé backfires, she figures she might as well enjoy the sensual, decadent honeymoon she''d arranged—even if she has to go alone. Then she finds herself in the arms of sexy Ken McBain—and decides to put her seduction plan back into action…. AND SHE WANTED HIM! One minute Ken McBain is comforting Pamela on the beach. The next, he''s on a plane bound for The Little Love Nest, a no-holds-barred honeymoon resort! And as much as he wants Pamela—really, really wants her—he''s determined not to take advantage of her situation. Only, he hasn''t counted on Pamela''s determination to be his woman—in every sense of the word!

Venus Messina has seen it all. Growing up in the system, she''s learned how to take care of herself. So when she''s approached by a stranger who claims she''s the long-lost granddaughter of a millionaire, she''s wary. Especially when she meets her \"grandfather''s\" new business partner, sexy Troy Langtree, and falls in lust at first sight…. With his latest fling having ended in disaster, bad-boy businessman Troy Langtree is starting over—in a new city, in a new job. He''s hoping he''ll be able to figure out what he wants in life. Only, once he meets bad girl Venus Messina, all he wants is to have his wicked way with her—again and again! And if he''s lucky, Venus will be as bad as she looks….

In the first book of a thrilling new romantic suspense trilogy, USA Today bestselling author Leslie A. Kelly shows just how hot - and how dangerous - Hollywood can be. In the shadows, someone is always watching Aspiring screenwriter Jessica Jensen grew up on movies starring heartthrob Reece Winchester, the eldest brother of a Hollywood dynasty. She never thought she''d meet the man in person, though. Actor, director, millionaire, and gorgeous mystery man--he''s every woman''s fantasy. Reece wants Jessica the moment he sees her, and he''s a man who always gets what he wants. At first he was only after a night in her bed, but as he comes to know the smart, confident woman beneath the stunning exterior, he realizes once will never be enough. Unfortunately, Jessica''s real-life Cinderella story is about to take a deadly turn... Reece''s world is filled with fierce ambition and dark family secrets the Winchesters desperately want to hide. But he and his brothers aren''t the only ones who know those secrets. Someone else is out there, waiting to strike. Waiting-and always watching. When danger finally steps out of the shadows, Reece will have to face his past. And Jessica will have to decide just how far she can trust the man she loves with her heart...and her life. \"Kelly hits all the right notes here and balances the romance with suspense to very nice effect, making this a must read for readers who like a bit of danger with their love story. Recommended.\" --Library Journal \"The romance between this pair was hot and exciting, but it was the ending that I really liked because it had me on the edge-of-my-seat. ...I would recommend Watching You by Leslie A. Kelly, if you enjoy romantic suspense, the opposites attract trope, or books by authors Susan Stoker, Cora Brent, Kaylea Cross and Laura Kaye.\" -- Harlequin Junkie

Isabella Natale is living a double life. By day she turns outdesserts in the family bakery. But at night she transformsinto The Crimson Rose, Chicago''s hottest exotic dancer,an enigmatic siren whose velvet mask and G-string drivemen wild. Nobody knows about her secret--not evenNick Santori, the strip club''s hot new bodyguard...and herfirst crush. He''d always treated little \"Izzy\" as just anothersweet kid. But there''s nothing sweet about his sizzlingreaction to Rose.... So what''s a girl to do but show the man of her dreamsthat while it''s okay to look, it''s much better to touch?

Subject: Danny Wilkes, navy pilot. Current status: On shore rotation. Very intrigued by a sassy visiting lecturer... Mission: Enter the astronaut training program. Obstacle: Marissa Marshall, Ph.D. She''s keeping Danny preoccupied with earthly delights... Danny Wilkes might have outgrown his risk-taking flyboy days, but he still loves a thrill now and then. And nobody''s thrilled him lately like fiery Mari Marshall. Sex with her is a bigger turn-on than any of the air maneuvers Danny''s ever pulled. He falls head over heels...hard. But Mari has bitter memories of being a military brat. She''ll never enter that life again--not even for the best sex she''s ever had. It''s a hell of a choice. Does Danny give up his skyrocketing career? Or let go of the only woman who revs his engine into the stratosphere?

New Yorker Ryan Stoddard can describe Savannah, Georgia, in two words: wickedly hot. But the dark, mysterious woman he''s gone there to find is even hotter. Though Jade Maguire turns him on to no end, he can''t be distracted from his mission--to prove the sultry siren is a conniving thief! But as he charms her into letting down her guard, he never dreams the wicked game he''s playing is about to backfire.... Jade is surprised--and secretly thrilled--when Ryan Stoddard finds her. His blatant come-on provides a perfect opening for her revenge. As Ryan''s payback for breaking her sister''s heart, Jade plans to tempt him, tease him...and seduce him out of his clothes, leaving him high and dry. Only, as she gets to know oh-so-sexy Ryan better, she soon fears she''ll be the one left desperate for more....

Make Me Over by Leslie Kelly released on Nov 24, 2004 is available now for purchase.

【A story by New York Times bestselling author becomes a comic!】Annie’s day-care center in Chicago is doing well, but her family keeps insisting that she move back home. They just don’t understand that she’s a mature, independent woman now. That’s when her best friend Tara suggests she bring a fake boyfriend home to meet them. She’s sure it will get them to ease up on her friend. Annie hesitantly agrees and goes to an auction to buy a date. When she sees an incredibly handsome man on the auction block, she’s immediately smitten and enthusiastically bids five thousand dollars!

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Overexposed: \"When a bad girl hooks up with a bad boy, you know the sex is going to be wicked!\"--Publisher.

She''d Heard of Brotherly Love… Window dresser Chloe Weston doesn''t believe in lust at first sight—until she catches her boss, Troy Langtree, reveling half-naked in a rainstorm. So owhen she finds herself alone, on a secluded beach, with the object of her nightly fantasies, she decides to go for it. And wakes up to discover she''d had the best sex of her life—with Troy''s twin brother…. …But This Was Ridiculous! Trent Longtree has a fledgling business, a nosy family…and a bad case of the hots for sassy Chloe Weston. The gorgeous brunette is smart, spirited and sexy as hell. She''s everything he''s ever wanted in a woman…except she thinks he''s his brother, Troy. But Trent has plans to convince Chloe that he''s her man. After all, in the battle between the sheets, this brother always comes out on top…

Six years ago, Ross Mitchell and Lucy Fleming shared a hot holiday weekend in Manhattan, back when he was just a hard-bodied guy in a tool belt and she was an impulsive photography student. Fast-forward a few Decembers: Ross and Lucy meet again, by chance, at his office Christmas party. And when they find themselves alone and snowed in after hours, it''s not long before they''re making their own body heat--again. Only this time, the sex is better than ever But is it just another holiday romp between the sheets? Or will Lucy and Ross finally get to keep what they really want this year--each other

Marketing director Mimi Burdette is not sure if it is the tea she drank, her fortune cookie''s predictions, or just plain magic that is filling her days and her dreams with an irresistible attraction to her next-door neighbor and firefighter Xander McKinley.

This is one super-sexy wedding night these five women will never forget! Meet the lucky bridesmaids: A totally hot FBI agent offers his full-body protection to very willing witness Bridget Donahue.... Stripper Leah Muldoon bares it all for a sexy stranger in a limo, much to their mutual satisfaction! Wild big-city attorney Mia Natale is in for the best sex of her life. But who is that other guy? When dancer Vanessa McKee unexpectedly sees a man from her past, they rediscover their insatiable lust! A breathless night in the arms of a seductive European lover should definitely spice up Gloria Santori''s marriage....

Designed to sample the passionate delights of the Harlequin Temptation(, Harlequin Blaze(, Harlequin Presents(, and Silhouette Desire( series, each of these four volumes contains a classic novel by a top author plus an original story by a hot new star. Reissue/original.

Only a firefighter can handle this blaze… Madison Reid''s engagement is a sham. Her movie-star fiancé is actually her childhood friend…who''s gay. When he decides he can''t keep living a lie, Madison ends things by leaking a salacious story about a hot—if fictional—affair. Now surrounded by swarms of news-hungry paparazzi, Madison escapes to the beauty of Costa Rica until things cool down…. Firefighter Leo Santori is on his honeymoon. Alone. Still torn up about losing his fiancée to another guy, Leo isn''t expecting anything from Costa Rica. That is, until Madison steps into his world, rocks it and then lights it on fire. The heat between them is undeniable—and irresistible. But when Madison''s scandalous past catches up with them, will it extinguish the flames…or will they both end up burned?

Budding journalist Lottie Santori is dying to escape her overprotective family and experience a little sexual adventure. And her upcoming, out-of-town (thank God!) job, researching scary old Seaton House, offers some very definite possibilities.... Lottie has always had a thing for the tall, dark and mysterious type, and her reluctant host, sexy Simon Lebeaux, looks as if he can give her the thrill of a lifetime. But when she finds herself at the center of several surprising \"accidents,\" Lottie can only wonder if she''ll last that long....

Ruth, head chef at her family’s hotel, is drowning her sorrows alone in the hotel kitchen. All of her cousins are married, and she’s the only single one left. On top of that, her boyfriend just dumped her… When is it going to be her turn? At that moment, a stunningly handsome man—Robert—walks in. As they talk, she discovers that they are perfect for each other. She’s never met anyone like him before! By a trick of fate, she ends up spending the night with him. The next day, she is horrified to learn Robert’s true identity—he is a representative from the corporation currently attempting to buy out their hotel!

Into the Woods by Julie Leto Tatiana Starlingham is a frustrated fairy godmother. She grants sexy wishes for others--but all that hot loving is off-limits for her. Until she meets hunky Jack St. Cloud and finally has mind-blowing sex! But can Tatiana wish it into lasting forever? Once Upon a Mattress by Leslie Kelly Who''s afraid of the big bad werewolf? Not long-lost princess Penelope Mayfair... Because dark, sexy Lucas Wolf is giving her the best sex of her life! Unfortunately, she''s intended for another. But that''s not about to stop Lucas. After all, everybody knows wolves mate for life....

A collection of three love stories.

This book surveys the uses and function of prophecy, prophets, and oracles among Jews, Christians, and pagans in the first three centuries of the Roman Empire and explores how prophecy and prophetic texts functioned as a common language that enabled religious discourse to develop between these groups. It shows that each of these cultures believed that it was in prophetic texts and prophetic utterances that they could find the surest proof of their religious beliefs and a strong confirmation of their group identity.

A team of FBI agents is on the trail of the Reaper...a monster who auctions off death in a twisted cyber-game. The first book of New York Times Bestselling Author Leslie A. Kelly''s thrilling BLACK CATs series! Nominated for the National Reader''s Choice Award for Best Romantic Suspense Novel! A team of FBI agents are on the trail of the Reaper--a monster who auctions off means-of-death at a cyber playground for deviants. Special Agent Dean Taggert''s investigation takes him to the small town of Hope Valley, Virginia, where he meets the strong and competent Sheriff Stacey Rhodes. Dean and Stacey are in a battle of wits against the Reaper, knowing he has chosen his next victim: a young child.

A little con Investigator Lucy Bell is looking for a runaway groom. Fortunately, the almost-best-man (who''s tastier than a double chocolate cheesecake) likely knows where he is. All Lucy needs is a little deception--and a whole lot of hot ''n'' sweaty persuasion A little magic Single mom Allie Cavanaugh has played nice with others for too long. Then Allie finds herself kissing a powerfully magnetic hypnotist at a carnival--in front of an audience Sure, maybe she''s mesmerized, or maybe the ''real'' Allie is finally waking up--. And a little late-night mischief Abby Weaver abandons the cool haven of her pharmaceutical basement for a girls-only week of sun, sand and fruity drinks. That was the plan--until Abby finds herself going solo. But the beach is a funny place--you never know just what (or who ) will wash up onshore--.

Midnight, January 1: time for a big change. Time to make a New Year’s resolution to find romance—or else! Say Yes by Christie Ridgway Cautious florist Ashley Walker is excited to embark on her “Year of Yes” no matter what happens. But accepting a surprise job offer leads to an awkward discovery: she’s hot for her millionaire boss, Chase Bradley! No More Bad Girls by Leslie Kelly Scorched by a string of nightmare ex-girlfriends, Lex Rollins resolves to date only nice women…then is lured by siren Lia before midnight! But Lia is really Amelia, a good girl playing naughty for a night. Can a blind date as their real selves uncover their true desires? Just a Fling by Tanya Michaels Shy, insecure Erin Cross makes two bold resolutions: (A) get on a plane, and (B) have a fling. In pursuit of Option A, she’s mistaken for a key witness in a mob trial and whisked away by a sexy FBI agent! Which just leaves Option B…

Presents under the tree: \"The sexy air force captain Arianna foolishly married four months ago is coming home, and Ari knows they have to fix their mistake. But she had forgotten just how convincing Dylan''s kisses can be\"--Publisher.

Because of the infamous reputations of her mother and aunt, Kate was treated horribly throughout her youth by the locals in her hometown. She leaves in order to make a successful life for herself, only returning ten years later, ready to exact her revenge. But soon after arriving, she meets Jack, a handsome, charming man who seems out of place there. The two fall quickly into a heated affair, though Kate has no idea that Jack is in fact one of the people she’d planned to get revenge on…

This book explores how philosophical and religious communities in the Roman Empire of the first and second centuries CE engaged with, and were shaped by, their relationship to texts and tradition in their quest for true religious knowledge or ultimate truth. This era was a dynamic transition period for philosophers, Jews, and Christians in the Roman Empire: it was the stage between Hellenistic philosophy and the Neoplatonism of Late Antiquity; the end of Second Temple Judaism and the start of the rabbinic period; Christianity’s rapid growth and transformation into an institutional and uniform church. Philosophers, Jews, and Christians utilized similar strategies for communal identity and boundarymarking and reinterpreted ancient traditions in creative ways to create new centers of authority. An intellectual literary culture fostered a focus on texts as a locus of contention, conversion, and exchange within and between groups. The book surveys and compares these groups as three distinct textual or reading communities, analyzing their practices of textual engagement and parallel attitudes towards textual authority in this period. This book is suitable for students and scholars working on ancient philosophy in the Roman Empire, classicists, and scholars of early Christianity and Judaism in this period.

It happened one Christmas. Six years ago, Ross MItchell and Lucy Fleming shared a hot holiday weekend. Fast-forward a few Decembers and they meet again--snowed-in after his office party. Soon they''re making their own body heat! Is it just a festive romp between the sheets? Or is it the start of what they really want?

Put some heat in your holidays with these scorchin''-hot fairy tales from bestselling authors Leslie Kelly and Jennifer LaBrecque The Prince Who Stole Christmas by Leslie Kelly Between her ne''er-do-well brother and her candy shop, Claire Hoffman has her hands full. But when sexy sparks start flying between Claire and her gorgeous but enigmatic tenant \"Phil,\" Claire wonders if all the chocolate has made her a little Christmas crazy. But what will happen to her fantasy when her dishy fling tells her that, er...he''s actually a prince? My True Love Gave to Me... by Jennifer LaBrecque Years ago in the town of Good Riddance, Alaska, Gertie and Knox were best friends--until Knox fell under the \"spell\" of a rather cold, remote woman. But three years later, Knox and Gertie are reunited at the Chrismoose festival...and all it takes is a snowed-in night in a cabin for Gertie to turn Knox''s chill into a red-hot blaze of sexstasy

You suddenly appeared in front of me when I was brokenhearted… Is this fate? The night before Pamela’s wedding, her friends come up with a sexy surprise for her. Pamela believes this will be the ticket to turning her fiancé on, but instead it leads to her finding out about his betrayal! After calling off the engagement, a brokenhearted Pamela heads to the beach, where a handsome man, Ken, suddenly appears in front of her. She tells him her situation and he sweetly consoles her, then she invites him on the honeymoon she had planned to go on alone. But Pamela doesn’t know that Ken has a secret…