New Releases by Lori Foster

Firefighter Ethan Winters may be his hometown''s new hero, but he''s played a starring role in Rosie Carrington''s fantasies for years. And Rosie has had just about enough of waiting patiently for Ethan to get over the past and see what''s right under his nose. She''ll do whatever it takes to fan the flames between them…but will Ethan prove too hot to handle Previously published.

Nothing will stop an alpha hero from winning the woman of his dreams in two red-hot Love Undercover tales from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, together for the first time. GETTING ROWDY Charismatic bar owner Rowdy Yates isn''t the kind of man women say no to. But waitress Avery Mullins has good reasons for keeping her distance—including a secret that Rowdy won''t rest until he''s unearthed. As the sparks between them ignite, she''ll be forced to choose between the security she''s finally found…and the passion she''s always wanted. DASH OF PERIL To bring down a sleazy abduction ring, Lieutenant Margaret \"Margo\" Peterson has set herself up as bait. But recruiting Dashiel Riske as her unofficial partner is a whole other kind of danger. Dash is six feet four inches of laid-back masculine charm—until a threat to Margo makes him determined to prove he''s all the man she needs—in all the ways that matter…

Collects a novel and a novella, including "When You Dare, " wherein professional mercenary Dare Macintosh breaks his number one rule when he mixes business with pleasure after rescuing kidnap victim Molly Alexander.

Collects a novel and a novella, including "Tough Love, " wherein fighter Stack Hannigan''s family secrets come into the light, threatening his new relationship with Vanity Baker.

In \"Impetuous,\" elementary school teacher Carlie McDaniels, disguised as a harem girl for a Halloween costume party, has a one-night stand with her best friend Tyler Ramsey, who hasn''t guessed her identity, and Carlie vows not to reveal it.

From New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster comes a sizzling new Buckhorn Brothers novella For odd-girl-out Zoey Hodge, the best thing about Buckhorn, Kentucky, was leaving it behind. And now she''s back—at least until she can nurse her mother back to health and hightail it out of there anew. But there''s one person she doesn''t mind seeing again. Garrett Hudson was one of the few who was always kind to her. Now he''s a firefighter—still one of the good guys, but with a sexy alpha charm that''s tempting her inner bad girl. In school, Zoey was smart, witty and unafraid to be herself. Garrett fell hard back then, and he''s falling even faster now. As far as he''s concerned, there are all kinds of reasons Zoey should stick around. Her pet grooming business. Her mom. And the chance for him to prove that he can be her real-life hero in every way that matters…. Look for more titles in the Buckhorn Brothers series, available now from Lori Foster and Harlequin HQN: Buckhorn Beginnings, Forever Buckhorn, The Buckhorn Legacy and the novella "Buckhorn Ever After" in the Animal Attraction anthology.

\"To bring down a sleazy abduction ring, Lieutenant Margaret \"Margo\" Peterson has set herself up as bait. But recruiting Dashiel Riske as her unofficial partner is a whole other kind of danger. Dash is six feet four inches of laid-back masculine charm, a man who loves life--and women--to the limit. Until Margo is threatened, and he reveals a dark side that may just match her own ... Beneath Margo''s tough facade is a slow-burning sexiness that drives Dash crazy. The only way to finish this case is to work together side by side ... skin to skin. And as their mission takes a lethal turn, he''ll have to prove he''s all the man she needs--in all the ways that matter ...\"--Back cover.

Collects three love stories set in the town of Delicious, Ohio, including Lori Foster''s \"Once in a Blue Moon,\" in which the owner of a quaint bookstore has trouble keeping her fantasies about a famous writer to herself.

\"Three smoldering classics\"--Page 4 of cover.

"Foster''s pages sizzle." --Christine Feehan "Say YES! to Lori Foster." --Elizabeth Lowell Who''s Protecting Who? Eli Conners expected hired mercenary Ray Vereker to be a tank of a guy with forty tattoos--not the feminine ideal with lethal combat skills. While Eli certainly needs Ray''s help, the rest of him is thinking he might have something to offer her. . . Ray''s as good as any man when it comes to storming enemy compounds and loading an AK-47, but who could blame a girl for succumbing to mind-blowing temptation in the steamy jungle? But now it''s back to business. If only Ray wasn''t feeling hot, bothered, dizzy. . . Suddenly, Ray''s precise, no-nonsense mission is veering wildly off course, derailed by raging hormones, out-of-control desire, and a delirious love that is completely unexpected. . . "Filled with Foster''s trademark wit, humor, and sensuality." --Booklist

After taking down a ruthless human trafficker, Alice Appleton fears retaliation and tries to hide her past from her neighbor, Detective Reese Bareden, but they are soon drawn into a deadly maze of corruption, intrigue, and desire.

Trapped! Firefighter Ethan Winters may be his hometown’s new hero, but he’s played a starring role in Rosie Carrington’s fantasies for years. And Rosie has had just about enough of waiting patiently for Ethan to get over the past and see what’s right under his nose. She’ll do whatever it takes to fan the flames between them…but will Ethan prove too hot to handle? Riley Regina Foxworth has no clue why an unknown assailant is out to get a small-town reporter like her. Or why the police won’t take her concerns seriously. So Regina gets a guard dog—make that a four-pound “guard” Chihuahua!—and signs up for self-defense classes. But defending herself is the last thing on her mind when sexy instructor Riley Moore has her pinned to the mat.

Three steamy classics from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. Little Miss Innocent? For Dr. Daniel Sawyers, sex therapist Lace McGee is a puzzle. While she keeps putting inappropriate ideas into his sister''s head, Lace is even better at putting naughty thoughts into Daniel''s head. But just how down ''n dirty is Lace really? Annie, Get Your Guy No one likes being treated like a kid sister--especially by someone as sexy as Guy Donovan. So when Annie Sawyers sets out to seduce Guy once and for all, she tracks down every book about sex she can find. One of them has to work, right? Messing Around with Max Maddie Montgomery needs a couple of notches on her bedpost--fast. Rumor has it that Max Sawyers is just the man to show her the goods...and then some. Now, if she can just get past his dog!

Treat Her Right Gorgeous, statuesque fitness expert Wynn Lane can''t help but fall for her sexy neighbor, paramedic Zack Granger, and his adorable daughter. But brash, outspoken Wynn is not Zack''s idea of mommy material, even though she''s making daddy''s libido do flip-flops. Still, the laws of attraction rule--and Wynn is a force of nature all her own! Mr. November Creating a beefcake calendar for charity, Amanda Barker has found the perfect Mr. November, super-buff firefighter Josh Marshall. But the notorious ladies'' man is a hard sell, and she''s forced to negotiate with the only collateral he''ll accept: a date with her! Josh knows where there''s smoke, there''s fire--but this could burn completely out of control....

Can passion challenge cool, levelheaded reason? Knee-melting kisses spark more than hotelier Tony Austin or boutique owner Olivia Anderson ever planned. He wanted an heir, not a wife. She wanted a no-strings affair...and delicious memories. Scandalous? Perhaps. And it was all going perfectly--until love got in the way. Sex Appeal Shadow Callahan sizes up sexy, successful Brent Bramwell as perfect hunk material, ideal for her shopping mall''s contest. But take-charge Brent is much more interested in gorgeous, irrepressible Shadow, whose Sex Appeal shop and its, uh, eclectic merchandise make this in-control guy realize he''s been missing out. He''s got a wild side. And Shadow makes him want to misbehave....

Beguiled P.I. Dane Carter assumed his murdered twin''s identity to find his killer. Angel Morris was his main suspect--a woman his twin had betrayed. Now Dane could destroy her trust again. By falling in love with her... Wanton Passion had clouded P.I. Celia Carter''s judgment once. Never again. Now she took on dangerous undercover assignments to deal with her guilt. But P.I. Alec Sharpe was determined to reawaken Celia''s sexuality...before she got herself killed. Uncovered Firefighter Harris Black stumbled across nude photos of a woman, and handwritten notes...about him. Who was this mystery woman? Harris hired a P.I. to trace her... never suspecting he''d already found her.

THE TOUGHER THEY ARE, THE HARDER THEY FALL...

"New York Times"-bestselling author Foster delivers the fourth sizzling novelin her Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series. Original.

Some men you can''t take anywhere. . .except the bedroom. Good With His Hands By New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster As next-door neighbors and best friends, Pete Watson and Cassidy McClannahan have a \"no sex\" relationship. Until Pete decides he''s ready to transform himself into the perfect \"black tie\" guy he thinks she wants. And once she''s in his arms, he''ll show her just what else that black tie can do. . . Miss Extreme Congeniality By New York Times bestselling author Erin McCarthy CJ White knows there has to be a catch when Wyatt Maddock--her despised FBI partner--offers to transfer out of Chicago and far, far away from her: she has to spend one sexy night with the untamed playboy, wearing the outfit of his choice. . . Last Call by Morgan Leigh Tess Braeden is new in Justice, North Carolina, but there''s no justice when she learns that her inherited home is about to be foreclosed on. Thank goodness for the sensual, mysterious Fletcher Graham. But will Mr. Right become Mr. Wrong once Tess discovers his day job?

The one woman he couldn’t have was the only woman he desired… She may be aloof, and more pretty than gorgeous, but Alani Rivers is the kind of woman a hot-blooded mercenary can’t forget, no matter how hard he tries. So when Jackson Savor wakes up next to the naked, sleeping beauty—with no memory of what happened—he knows he’s been drugged…even if Alani doesn’t. After she was kidnapped, Alani vowed never to trust another man again. Still, something about this strong, sexy hero with the tender touch makes her want to believe him. As Jackson hunts down a mysterious intruder, he swears he’ll move heaven and earth to keep Alani safe. But what really happened that night? And will the truth bring them closer than they ever thought possible—or put Alani squarely in harm’s way again?

CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE OF VENGEANCE AND DESIRE Undercover mercenary Trace Rivers loves the adrenaline rush of a well-planned mission. First he’ll earn the trust of corrupt businessman Murray Coburn, then gather the proof he needs to shut down the man’s dirty smuggling operation. It’s a perfect scheme—until Coburn’s long-lost daughter saunters in with her own deadly plan for revenge. With a smile like an angel and fire in her eyes, Priscilla Patterson isn’t who she seems to be. But neither is the gorgeous bodyguard who ignites all her senses. Joining forces to plot Coburn’s downfall, Priss and Trace must fight the undeniable heat between them. For one wrong move, one lingering embrace, will expose them to the wrath of a merciless opponent….

Lazy days . . . steamy nights . . . and sweltering guys with rippling muscles doing what they do best . . . Luscious by Lori Foster Bethany Churchill just quit her lousy job, dumped her lousy boyfriend and moved into a new apartment. She''s not looking for love, but her hot new landlord is determined to change her mind. SWAT officer Lucius Ryder--known to the women in the building as \"Luscious,\" much to his chagrin--is one sexy lawman, and before long Bethany is tempted to find out if he''s really as delicious as his nickname. . . It''s About Time by Erin McCarthy County prosecutor Trish Jones has had it with smooth-talking, under-performing suits. And though she''s never had a thing for big, brawny guys, one look at Caleb Vancouver''s bulges makes her think she might have been missing out. One Harley ride later they''re back at her place, and she realizes that she has been missing out . . . on quite a lot . . . Wish You Were Here by Amy Garvey Photographer Mackenzie Pruitt knows exactly what she wants her future to look like, and this summer that means renovating a dilapidated shed into a studio. But when hunky carpenter Leo Dawson shows up, she''d much rather have his capable hands on her than on a hammer. He''s not the kind of guy she always thought she''d fall for, but when he touches her, she can''t imagine wanting anyone else . . .

Mick Dawson, undercover cop. He''s got his hands full with a pushy broad who claims she''s just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Except all the perps seem to know everything there is to know about her. Who''re you going to believe? Only one way to find out. Get real close. Del Piper, mystery writer. She''s as confused as he is, but mostly because he''s got the sweetest smile, when he smiles. Still, he''s sticking with her twenty-four/seven--is this love or duty? Is he her protector or her captor?

If he wanted a marriage of convenience, it would be at her convenience! R. J. Maitland, President of Maitland Maternity, was forced to do some major damage control. The media circus surrounding allegations that he had fathered an abandoned child had left his reputation in tatters and the clinic in jeopardy. Dana Dillinger had been R.J.''s right hand for years—loyal, dependable…and hopelessly, secretly in love with him. When he suggested that marriage was the best way to salvage the situation and prove he wasn''t the playboy the press had labeled him, Dana accepted his \"proposal.\" With one exception… R.J. wanted a marriage in name only—no sex, just marriage. Dana wanted all the marital rights of a bride—including and especially sex—or the deal was off. Between a rock and a hard place, R.J. agreed, not knowing what he''d just gotten himself into!

It''s hard to get serious when your one and only won''t take you seriously Annie, Get Your Guy Lori Foster What was a woman supposed to do? Guy Donovan had always treated Annie Sawyers like a little sister. But Annie already had a brother—what she wanted was a husband. Guy, to be precise! So when he announced his plans to get engaged—to the wrong woman! —Annie set out to seduce him. Which would have been a lot easier if Guy wasn''t playing hard to get… Messing Around With Max Lori Foster His love life was going to the dogs! Max Sawyers would do anything for his mangy, bad-tempered mutt, Cleo—he''d even give up his footloose lifestyle and take a wife. The trouble was, the only woman Cleo had ever taken a liking to was Maddie Montgomery. And Maddie was also the only woman on the planet who didn''t want to snag Max permanently!

Two steamy classics from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Lori Foster In Too Deep P.I. Harry Lonnigan wasn''t fooled by her disguise. The waif dressed as a boy, who was about to blow his cover and maybe get herself killed, was every inch a woman. His first priority should have been reuniting Charlie with her estranged father—but her first priority was to seduce Harry, and before Harry knew it, he was in too deep. Married to the Boss Dana Dillinger had been R.J. Maitland''s right hand for years—loyal, dependable…and hopelessly, secretly in love with him. So when he popped the question to prove he wasn''t the playboy the press labeled him, she accepted his \"proposal.\" But where R.J. envisioned a marriage in name only, Dana refused to settle for anything less than his heart….

Clint Evans rescues heiress Julie Rose from her kidnappers, but while trying to solve the mystery of her kidnapping he is tempted to break his own rule of never getting involved with a client.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lori Foster comes book five in the SBC Fighters series SBC president Drew Black is as controversial as they come. But the hot-headed entrepreneur is a perfect match for his popular sports club venture: uncompromising and extreme. Maybe too extreme. With a reputation for saying what he thinks, Drew’s been causing a lot of friction. That’s why someone’s been called in to clean up his image—before he does any permanent damage. The lucky lady is Gillian Noode, a PR expert who’s smoothed out the rough edges on many a man. But Drew is rougher than anyone she’s ever met, and he refuses to change for any woman, for any reason. To make matters more complicated, Gillian’s starting to like him raw. Now, opposites aren’t only attracting, they’re igniting. But in the rising heat, which one of them will end up on top?

These men are heroes--strong, fearless... Fireman Ethan Winters ran headlong into a burning building to find Rosie Carrington. Rescue worker Brett Gannon defied the aftershocks of a San Francisco earthquake to prevent Haley Brubaker from entering her collapsing home. And emergency-room doctor Matt Walker braved gale force winds and rising floodwater to rescue scientist Molly Stanton. And impossible to resist! For Rosie, the heat in Ethan''s eyes was enough to start a three-alarm blaze! As for Haley, being trapped amidst the rubble with Brett meant heightened tension--and heightened passion. And sheltering together from the storm, Molly needed Matt to make love to her. It was the only way for her to know she was still alive...and that she''d stay that way.

Sizzling all-new stories, including a brand new Winston novella from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. New York Times bestselling sensations Lori Foster and Deirdre Martin and USA Today bestselling authors Elizabeth Bevarly and Christie Ridgway join together for this enticing anthology. With authors like this, readers get double the pleasure and double the heat. In these four sexy stories of mixed-up couples and mistaken identities, it?s not about winning, but how much you like to play. With a brand-new novella featuring Hart Winston, whose switch with his identically hot twin brother has landed him in some serious foul play, it?s a safe bet that in the game of love no one is going to follow the rules.