Best Selling Books by Lori Wilde

A regimented ex-Army man drives an irresistible wedding planner from Cupid to Twilight in the next Twilight, Texas, novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde. You are cordially invited to a Twilight, Texas, Christmas Wedding! The town is decorated, the cookies are made, and the stage is set . . . for love. Wedding planner Aria Alzate has one goal: to give her best friend a perfect day. But after a bump on the head, she’s under doctor’s orders not to travel on her own. So she’s stuck on the road to Twilight with upright, uptight Remington Lockhart in the driver’s seat. True, Remy is one long, tall, Texas male, but the ex-military man never saw a rule he didn’t like—making this one long road trip . . . Remy has left the military, but the military lifestyle has not left him. The uncertainty this ex-paratrooper encountered during his tour of duty has convinced him that plans—combined with backup plans—will keep life under control. Aria is undeniably tempting, but her fly-by-the-seat of her pants attitude is never going to work. Then a sudden snowstorm strikes, and these opposites come together in a night of unexpected passion. And suddenly the magic of a Twilight, Texas, Christmas takes hold, proving that sometimes the best plan is to have no plan at all.

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde''s heartwarming story of a bride who''s lost her faith in love and the cowboy who makes her believe in second chances . . . Addicted to Love Growing up in Valentine, Texas, can make anyone believe in happily ever after. But recovering romantic Rachael Henderson has decided that love stinks. And after having two grooms ditch her at the altar, she commits an uncharacteristic act of rebellion that leaves her feeling liberated-until she''s arrested by Sheriff Brody Carlton. Once upon a time, being hauled against the strong body of her first cowboy crush would have had Rachael planning the wedding of the year. Now it spurs her to create Romanceaholics Anonymous, and soon all of Valentine is divided as diehard romantics clash with anti-love cynics. With the town up in arms, the biggest cynic of them all-the sinfully sexy sheriff-can''t stop fantasizing about this beautiful woman who''s nothing but delicious trouble. Can he convince Rachael that it just may be possible to have her wedding cake and eat it too? Formerly published as Addicted to Love.

A sexy sports superstar discovers his body isn’t the only thing that needs healing in this newest Stardust, Texas novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde. With major league good looks and talent, Dallas Gunslingers relief pitcher Axel Richmond was living the good life. Even if the roar of the crowd could never distract him from the loss of his young son. But now with an injured shoulder and his career on the line, Axel is stuck recuperating at a ranch in Stardust, Texas . . . striking out only with his gorgeous physical therapist. Kasha Carlyle has one week to get Axel back in action or she can kiss her much-needed job with the Gunslingers goodbye. And any chance to seek custody of the orphaned half-sister she never knew existed. She quickly learns that Axel’s guarded heart also needs healing . . . requiring all kinds of sneaky plays and sexy moves in extra innings. Praise for Lori Wilde’s Stardust, Texas Series and Love Of The Game “Amusing, passionate, and rampant with sexual tension, this magic dusted escapade is just plain fun and a wonderful harbinger of things to come. Wilde is an expert at developing endearing Texas communities and here gives fans another one to savor.”—Library Journal “[A] sweet and sexy story of first love, small towns, and family.”—Booklist “Wilde brings readers to Stardust, Texas, where baseball and romance are the name of the game . . . Wilde has another winner.”—RT Book Reviews

Hot bodies don''t come any hotter than drop-dead-gorgeous PR whiz Sebastian Black. He''s just stepped through the doors of luxurious spa Confidential Rejuvenations to save its shaky public image. But his image is the one that''s causing a stir. Suddenly nurse Julie DeMarco is thinking less about becoming a sex therapist and more about sex…. Julie has been playing The Good Girl her whole life. What she needs is the opportunity to be The Naughty Girl, and Sebastian is just the tasty stud—er, man to make it happen. After all, this is just about superhot sex. And Naughty Girls never, ever fall in love with their late-night bed buddies…do they?

The kitchen at the Hotel Marchand is hot and steamy, but it''s not the simmering gumbo that''s kicking up the heat. Head chef Robert LeSoeur and sous-chef Melanie Marchand have been battling each other since their first day together. Taking orders and curbing her creative instincts is tough for an ambitious professional like Melanie, and the attraction she feels for her boss makes it even harder. There''s only one solution: get rid of the guy. But when she finds a way to do just that, the doubts begin. She''d have the kitchen to herself, but Melanie also knows she''d be giving up the one man she can''t afford to lose.

This is Your Mission and You Must Accept It... PR specialist Cassie Cooper loves the adrenaline rush of a well-planned party. And the masquerade ball at the museum is her best yet. But one minute she''s chatting with a mummy, and the next a legendary amulet is stolen practically from under her nose. There are times when a woman''s gotta do what a woman''s gotta do. To find the artifact and save her job, Cassie turns to her nemesis: Dr. Harrison Standish. Standoffish, as she likes to call him. Or Your Chance for Love Will Self-Destruct In Seventy-Two Hours! Archaeologist Harrison has all the intensity of Indiana Jones, but his no-need-for-romance attitude could use some adjustment. Who knew it would happen while he and Cassie are chasing leads, dodging bad guys, and racing against the clock? Just when he needs his full attention on their mission, he''s having the damnedest time keeping his mind-and his hands-off her. They still have a shot at recovering the amulet, but when it comes to Cassie, Harrison''s already a goner.

Saddle up! Houston Rowdy is in for the ride of his life. This rugged cowboy''s been holding down the fort at the family ranch while raising his six younger siblings. But when money gets tight, he''s got to think fast or lose it all. His grand plan? Turning the ranch into a wedding hotspot. There''s just one hitch - the sexy new wedding planner is none other than Angel Townsend, his best friend''s little sister, all grown up and hotter than a Texas summer. Houston knows he should keep his hands to himself, but this little filly''s got him tied up in knots. Late one night, sparks fly, and Houston finds himself tumbling head over spurs for the one woman he can''t have. Now, with his heart on the line and everything he''s ever worked for hanging in the balance, this cowboy''s got to wrangle his feelings and save the ranch before love rides off into the sunset.

Texas socialite Delaney Cartwright knows she can''t go through with her wedding. But she can''t simply call the whole thing off. The nuptials to her nice, predictable childhood friend are the social event of the season (not to mention that her mother would freak). To fan the flames of this dying ember, Delaney abducts her fiancé for a night of passion-and grabs the wrong guy! A guy with smoldering eyes and an irresistible country-boy swagger... Ever since his ex-wife left him on their honeymoon, Detective Nick Vinetti''s sworn off relationships. And despite the sparks flying between him and Delaney, there''s no way he''s getting mixed up with another runaway bride. But when Delaney takes her "get out of marrying the wrong guy" attempts to the next level, landing herself in danger, Nick finds himself willing to do anything to keep her out of harm''s way.

Our private medical facility is a lush oasis of tranquillity, catering to affluent patients who require complete discretion. Our latest staff addition is Dr. Dante Nash, an extraordinary specimen of hotness…er, professionalism. In fact, nurse Elle Kingston can''t seem to keep her eyes— and her lusty thoughts—off him! But Dante is more than a sexy-pants practitioner who makes Elle weak in the knees—and in other parts. He''s also undercover for the FBI. There have been some illicit goings-on here at Confidential Rejuvenations. Dangerous ones. And it isn''t just Elle and Dante''s sizzling affair that''s about to blaze out of control…

Jinxed by a family curse… Forever unlucky in love, spunky physical therapist, CeeCee Adams has accepted her fate. While she believes she can’t have happily-ever-after, she can have happy-for-now with her group of fun friends and that includes her sexy next-door-neighbor. Dr. Jack Travis longs to take his friendship with CeeCee to a whole new level, but she’s convinced she’s damaged, and they have no chance as a couple. In a desperate bid to change her mind, Jack pretends to be his identical twin brother, Zack, a free-spirited motocross champ in town for a short time and aching for a no-strings-attached affair. But when Jack’s deception comes to light, will CeeCee see him as just another dead-end boyfriend, or will his ploy finally open her eyes to love?

"Playboy Wyatt DeSalme is playing spy games--infiltrating tiny Bella Notte winery and using his highly developed senses of taste and smell to learn company secrets. But his most intoxicating discovery is the woman in charge ... . Workaholic Kiara Romano lives for her family''s island vineyard, and she''s always been antiromance ... but she''s positively drunk on Wyatt''s soulful eyes and electrifying touch. Their steamy trysts around Idyll Island are pure magic. But lust can''t outweigh trust ... and Kiara''s about to learn the sobering truth"--Publisher.

The New York Times Bestselling Author ofThe First Love Cookie Clubreturns to Twilight, Texas,with one brand-new story and three storiesnever before in print! There''s a legend in Twilight, Texas. It says that if on Christmas you sleep with kismet cookies under your pillow and dream of your one true love, he will be your destiny. Carrie, Raylene, Christine, and Flynn are all members of the Christmas Cookie Club. Each has a story to tell, and each discovers the miracles of the season and the power of love. Carrie: Reconnects with her high school sweetheart . . .the only man she''s ever loved. Raylene: Discovers that the daughter she gave awayat birth is living right in Twilight . . . Christine: Has given up on love . . . until the man ofher dreams walks through her shop door. Grace: It''s Christmas Eve and Flynn and Jesse Calloway are thrilled to be expecting a new baby. Then Flynn''s car hits a patchof ice, and Jesse must move earth . . . and heaven . . .to save her and their unborn child.

Wilde''s fast-paced, steamy, and humorous novel follows beautiful, wisecracking Las Vegas P.I. Charlee Champagne, hired by uptight banker Mason Gentry to find his grandfather, who''s on the lam with the family fortune. Original.

If you’re looking for love, look no further than Jubilee, Texas! This small Western town with the big heart is the creation of New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde—and now she’s giving fans of Susan Wiggs, Susan Mallery, and Sherryl Woods, and contemporary romance readers everywhere the perfect holiday gift: A Cowboy for Christmas! Wilde’s third visit to Jubilee is a totally charming, utterly captivating holiday treat that combines all the elements that romance lovers love—passion, emotion, wit, warmth, family…and cowboys—as a lonely young widow raising her young son alone experiences a true Christmas miracle when a rugged, handsome stranger enters her life. Put A Cowboy for Christmas on your holiday wish list!

Comic-book heroine Angelina Avenger battles dastardly criminals and alien invasions. But her creator Marlie Montague''s life isn''t as exciting...until Marlie opens the front door and finds the business end of a pistol pointed right at her. Her plan: to channel Angelina fast! Recruiting her new next-door neighbor, who looks like a rock-hard action hero, couldn''t hurt either... The last thing Navy secret agent Joel Hunter expected on this surveillance gig was a luscious brunette bursting through his window. Now he and Marlie are blowing the doors off a full-blown conspiracy with more double agents than a Bond flick. But in between shootouts and squealing tires, the mystery that is Marlie is making Joel''s heart go thump thump thump. Is she a femme fatale or an endearing bookworm? And how does she leave him both shaken and stirred?

There’s nothing like summer in Manhattan. The days are long and the nights are even longer. But when the lights go out on the city, fireworks explode. . . Night at the Museum by Lori Wilde Art restorer Ria Preston knows a thing or two about beauty. And when she discovers her neighborhood crush, gregarious Wall Street advisor Vic Albright, is locked overnight in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with her, she can’t resist taking him on a very private tour . . . Lights Out by Priscilla Oliveras Back in high school, Vanessa Ríos and Mateo Garza were theater troupe rivals. Now Mateo’s a rising Broadway star and Vanessa’s his most scathing critic. Cue a plot twist straight out of central casting: the two end up alone in his New York City apartment during the blackout, setting the stage for what could be their second act romance . . . Mind Games, by Sarah Skilton What happens in college stays in college—unless you never get over it. In fact, Alison has been waiting to take her revenge on Nick, once the hottest guy on campus, now the hottest guy on the rising magician’s circuit. But her plans to sabotage his first show are upended by the power outage. That’s when the real magic happens . . .

When she spies a naked man on her terrace, buttoned-up Dr. Janet Hunter is flabbergasted. Her meddlesome, matchmaking mother has been listening to her wacky astrologer again! Mom’s convinced that if she’s not a grandmother within the next eighteen months she’ll never be one, so she’s throwing one inappropriate guy after another in her daughter’s path. But this stunt is beyond the pale! Add to that, Janet’s best friends, Lacy and CeeCee, are getting married, and they keep yammering on about true love when Janet’s convinced that she’ll never fall for such romantic hooey. Then, on the morning she’s running late for her very first day on the job as a full-fledged pediatrician, she finds a very handsome man, sans clothing lurking among the wrought iron furniture. Could things possibly get any worse? You bet they can! To her dismay, she discovers that her sexy visitor is none other than her new colleague, Dr. Gage Gregory, and while he does have a good excuse for his initial nakedness (and it’s not her mother’s doing) it''s all too much. Especially, when they’ve got to share an office for the next seven months! How on earth will Janet survive?

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde''s heartwarming story will prove that second chances are always possible. Wedding videographer Tish Gallagher is at the end of her rope. She''s just spent her last buck on nonreturnable (but oh so fabulous) shoes. And her most sustainable relationship is with a pint of Hv§agen-Dazs. So she makes a wish on a lucky wedding veil...and sees the man she never stopped loving, her ex-husband, secret service agent Shane Tremont. Sure, their chemistry was hotter than a Texas summer, but their clashes were legendary, and no amount of longing will change that. When her dream job of recording the first daughter''s wedding appears out of the blue, Tish knows it''s her only shot to get out of the red. Just one teensy glitch: Shane is the groom. From the moment they see each other, she knows nothing''s changed--the same old magic is still between them, as irresistible and potent as ever. But he''s promised to another and Tish has been burned before.

Subject: Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Scott Everly. Current Status: On vacation. Mostly. Mission: Keeping a sexy, smart-mouthed biologist out of trouble. Obstacle: Keeping himself out of trouble...and out of her bed Semper Paratus. Always Prepared. It''s the Coast Guard motto. But Lieutenant Commander Scott Everly sure wasn''t prepared for the sight of red-hot marine biologist Jackie Birchard in her red-hot bikini. She''s wading in dangerous waters, and even if he''s off duty, Scott isn''t about to let this sassy little mermaid out of his sight.... With a major research project on the line, and a chance to prove herself, Jackie isn''t interested in anything resembling a romantic complication. Then again, isn''t raw, lusty sex--especially with a tasty specimen such as Scott--a basic human necessity? After all, the U.S. Coast Guard is always prepared...and ready for action, too

Like a bolt from the blue... All her life, perky scrub nurse, Lacy Calder has heard fanciful family stories about The Thunderbolt. Legend has it, when the thunderbolt hits, you''ll know for certain you''ve found The One. Dr. Bennet Sheridan believes in one thing--science. Fables of romantic love have no place in this dedicated surgeon''s life. But with a little help from a fainting goat, when lightning strikes and he meets the woman of his dreams, Bennet finds himself wondering if there''s space in his heart for a little love magic after all...

Everyone in town knows that Christmas in Twilight has a way of bringing lovers together . . . but will its magic bring this pair from “I won’t” to “I do”? Wearing a too-tight “Santa Baby” costume held in by a double pair of Spanx, Paige MacGregor runs headlong into a gorgeous, grey-eyed hunk of a long, tall cowboy. And not just any cowboy, but country-western star Cash Colton, visiting Twilight to perform in a charity concert. Most women would melt at his feet, but Paige knows all too much about self-assured men with cocky attitudes, so she tells him to get lost. Cash is in town, nursing his own broken heart, but Paige has knocked him off his feet. He’s convinced she’s perfect—someone to inspire his music and share his now-empty bed. True, he’s not marriage material, but he’s determined to convince her that they’re perfect together—at least for a while. But what he doesn’t count on is falling in love with the one woman who isn’t about to give him the time of day!

In Cupid, Texas, they say everyone has one true love. And if you write a letter to Cupid, you will get an answer in return . . . Now, from New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde, read how the legend of Cupid began . . . All it took was one great love story! Too bad for pretty young housemaid Millie Greenwood that her one true love is John Fant, the handsomest, wealthiest man in town. But in 1924, a maid—no matter how lovely—isn''t about to marry into the town''s foremost family, and John is on the verge of becoming betrothed to another. Everything seems hopeless until Millie writes a desperate letter to Cupid, and the most romantic legend of all is born . . .

Sex and the sea… Desperate to win back his ex, billionaire playboy Jeb Whitcomb spent a year in self-discipline and (mostly) celibacy. He''s a new man. But when she decides to marry someone else, Jeb immediately sets sail. He has only four days to stop the wedding and, worse still, he has a stowaway…the only woman who can make a newly good man behave very, very badly! R.N. Haley French is furious. For one night, she lets go of her usual boring routine, and the next she knows she''s accidentally off to Florida with Mr. Sexy Superficiality, and desperately trying to forget the steamy encounter they almost shared. And in the boat, there''s no escape from each other…or the unfurling lust that threatens to send their self-control overboard!

Texas is about to be wrapped up in love and homespun perfection with this new contemporary romance anthology featuring novellas from legendary, bestselling authors Jodi Thomas, Lori Wilde, and Patience Griffin! Three novellas weave tales of women whose quilting craft ultimately leads them down the path to love. THE SECRET WISH * Jodi Thomas The little town of While-a-Way, Texas, may as well be named Last Chance as far as Avery Cleveland is concerned. Running her late great-grandmother’s quilt shop is the only way to build back her life after losing her dancing career. But local sheriff Daniel Solis is stunned by Avery’s beauty and spirit—and hopes to show her how to stitch brand-new dreams together . . . WISH UPON A WEDDING * Lori Wilde Ellie Winter’s sister is holding a quilting bee as her bachelorette party, creating a memory quilt for their grandmother. If only the event weren’t happening at the ranch where Ellie spent childhood summers, now owned by the man she can’t forget. Four days surely isn’t enough time to fall in love again . . . but what about four long, hot, summer nights? WHEN YOU WISH UPON A QUILT * Patience Griffin Paige Holiday’s last visit to the International Quilt Festival in Houston ended in heartbreak. It seems like all the women in her family are unlucky in love. So at this year’s festival, Paige is focused solely on business, until a gorgeous cowboy crosses her path, ready to turn her life—and her luck—around . . .

The second sexy, contemporary romantic comedy from the author of License to Thrill.

The Rules of the Road vs. The Laws of Attraction How do you spell disaster? For former army captain Boone Toliver, it''s his sister''s wedding to a man she hardly knows, and he''ll die before he lets that happen. Boone has five days to get from Montana to Florida with an injured leg. And his only option is hitching a ride with his free-spirited neighbor, hairstylist Tara Duvall—whose body makes his mouth water and his libido burn. With each passing mile, the magnetic pull between them grows stronger, and Boone''s trademark control is slipping away. But when his sex drive takes the wheel, will he be able to stop the wedding in time?

Love''s the biggest gamble with the highest payoff. In Las Vegas, you gotta ante up to win big. Charlee Champagne, Vegas’ most fearless PI, has always played by her own rules. But her latest case is about to turn her world upside down. Enter one Mason Gentry: billionaire banker and total control freak. When buttoned-up Mason crashes into Charlee''s life, desperate to find his grandfather, who''s vanished with Charlee’s free-spirited granny, sparks fly. There’s just one problem: bad guys are after them. From the glitzy strip of Vegas to the sizzling sands of the Arizona desert, Charlee and Mason find themselves dodging bullets in his vintage Bentley, with danger and passion at every turn. Who knew uncovering family secrets could be this perilous—and this electrifying? As they race against time (and some seriously bad dudes), this odd couple goes from bickering to bonding. Now they’re caught in a high-speed chase of a lifetime, with hearts and lives on the line. Can Charlee keep her cool with the billionaire banker turned accidental action hero by her side? And can Mason let loose and embrace the chaos called Charlee Champagne?

Packed With Pleasure by Lori Wilde released on Oct 14, 2003 is available now for purchase.

“Lori Wilde has created a rich and wonderful story about the charm of small town life combined with the power and passion of first love. Delicious!” —New York Times Bestselling author Robyn Carr The top rules of the First Love Cookie Club: No men. No kids. No store-bought. No gossip! And no one is going to keep rule #4 now that local-gal-made-good Sarah Collier has reluctantly returned to Twilight, Texas. The once-awkward teenager has become a big-time success with her bestselling kids’ books. Now she’s come back home to grant one child a very special wish, even though her own heart was once broken by the little girl’s father, Travis Walker. This all makes Sarah wonder, even though you can go home again—should you? Every time she turns the corner, the memory of who she was hits her square in the face, and it isn’t pretty. But there’s magic in Twilight, Texas—the magic of friendship and the magic of love, if only Sarah would open her heart to it. . . . With delicious cookie recipes from the club inside!

French Kiss by Lori Wilde released on Aug 01, 2007 is available now for purchase.

Welcome to Heartthrob Hospital, where love is the best medicine. In this lighthearted and romantic trilogy, three strong, relatable women navigate the ups and downs of life, friendship, and love—proving that sometimes, even the most guarded hearts can find a happy ending. In The Thunderbolt, cheerful scrub nurse Lacy Calder is ready for her life-changing “thunderbolt” moment, but the last thing no-nonsense surgeon Dr. Bennet Sheridan believes in is fate. It will take a little humor, a lot of heart, and a fainting goat to convince him that love doesn’t always follow logic. In The Jinx, physical therapist CeeCee Adams blames her bad luck in love on a family curse—until her handsome neighbor, Dr. Jack Travis, takes a bold (and risky) approach to prove that she’s not as unlucky as she thinks. But can their friendship survive his well-intentioned deception? And in The Hotshot, practical pediatrician Dr. Janet Hunter’s orderly world is turned upside down when her meddling mother and an unexpected naked guest collide with her first day on the job. Sharing an office with her handsome (but infuriating) new colleague, Dr. Gage Gregory, forces Janet to reconsider everything she thought she knew about love. Filled with humor, heart, and just a little bit of chaos, the *Heartthrob Hospital* series is about finding love when you least expect it, the power of friendship, and the courage to take a chance on happily ever after.

Straightlaced NCIS agent Joel Hunter always plays by the rules, and he''s been given an important assignment--get friendly with the suspected spy next door, gain her trust, and under no circumstances let her know who he really is. There’s only one hitch to winning over mousy cartoonist Marlie Montague—this shut-in’s more timid than Joan Wilder behind that door and won’t give any stranger the time of day, no matter how handsome. Until a pistol-packin’ UPS imposter makes a special delivery: one bullet to make this Marlie''s last cartoon caper. Adrenaline blasts Marlie out of her cautious cocoon and sends her bursting through Joel’s window in a panic, straight into the hunk’s shocked arms. Kaboom! Kablam! Kapow! Now they’re on the run rogue-style, road-tripping in Joel’s muscle car, throttle punched, driving dirty with death in the rearview. With lives on the line, it’s no time to play things safe in a conspiracy deeper than the Deep State. Can by-the-book Joel keep his cool with this shut-in turned wild woman riding shotgun? More surprises than a ticking bomb, she leaves him shaken, stirred and chasing after his runaway heart!

The Bachelors of Bear Creek, Alaska, better watch out! Sexy, Single and Searching by Lori Wilde Devil in a blue dress… Thanks to her conniving great-aunts, shy Cammie Jo Lockhart has won a trip to Alaska to meet the bachelor of her dreams. Only problem—she doesn''t think she''s adventurous enough to tame the local "wildlife." Until she receives a special charm and becomes glamour gal Camryn Josephine—a femme fatale who is more than ready to show local playboy pilot Mack McCaulley that he''s met his match! Eager, Eligible and Alaskan by Lori Wilde Did you say hot sex? Thanks to a shipboard hypnotist, those very words transform prim-and-proper heiress Sarah Stanhope into Sexy Sadie the stripper. Easygoing Jake Gerard has no idea what he''s walked into when he rescues a boa-clad woman from a man dressed as Pepe Le Pew. But as the feathers fly and passions ignite, this very eligible bachelor vows to show Sadie he wants more than just hot sex…but marriage, as well!

Angels And Outlaws by Lori Wilde released on Dec 27, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Mistletoe & Mayhem All she wants for Christmas… Librarian Jodie Freemont''s New Year''s resolution is to get a life! Plain, predictable Jodie is going to turn into a daring, free-spirited femme fatale. And she gets her chance when rugged bounty hunter Shane Sullivan comes to town. Shane''s got a reputation for always getting his man. But he doesn''t stand a chance when Jodie decides to catch hers—under the mistletoe! Santa''s Sexy Secret There are a few surprises under that suit… Working undercover as a jolly department-store Santa is no holiday for Detective Sam Stevenson! He''s supposed to be investigating a large-scale theft ring, but instead he''s spending more time checking out his gorgeous assistant elf, Edie Preston. The cute little pixie is one giant-size distraction. And thanks to a little mistletoe, Santa Sam is suddenly hearing wedding bells instead of jingle bells!

Get ready for one wild road trip in this sizzling enemies-to-lovers action/adventure romantic comedy! When Maddie Cooper''s impulsive twin Cassie disappears on a botched FBI art theft sting, the intense former Olympian storms onto the scene, ready to tear through anyone necessary to bring her sister home. That includes bulldozing her way into working the case with agent David Marshall—the arrogant, by-the-books G-man who sees adrenaline junkie Maddie as nothing more than a meddling sister likely to destroy his investigation. Maddie usually keeps her killer body, and guarded heart locked down tight, with no time for egotistical federal agents. Meanwhile, David thinks this protective sister has no business crashing his hunt into the dangerous criminal underworld Cassie''s gotten lost in. But as the unwilling partners traverse the backroads and seedy hideouts searching for Cassie and the purloined masterpieces, sparks as volatile as nitroglycerin ignite between them. Forced to rely on each other with lives at stake, resisting the attraction proves harder than making a clean getaway. Can Maddie bring her reckless twin home without killing the maddening agent first? And will love bloom between two very different people who ignite passion in each other?

Any contemporary romance reader can tell you, cowboys are hot! And no one is hotter than Joe Daniels, the sexy ranch-hand hero of Lori Wilde’s The Cowboy Takes a Bride. The first book in Wilde’s exciting series set in Jubilee, Texas—a small town full of horses, cowboys, and more romance than you can shake a stick at—The Cowboy Takes a Bride is the kind of western-set love story that bestselling romance authors Linda Lael Miller and Kat Martin are famous for. Readers who love books by Susan Wiggs, Susan Mallery, and Sherryl Woods will fall passionately in love with cowboy Joe as he and a beautiful failed wedding planner try to make a go at a falling down ranch and find that their hearts are leading them straight to the altar.

A decade ago Morgan Shaw married Adam, a workaholic Wall Street banker. Now looking back she concludes he is married to his job. Still they agree to go on a special anniversary second honeymoon to France until his job forces him to cancel the trip. At the end of her rope, Morgan decides to go alone leaving a stunned Adam left behind in New York. Her objective is to find the missing White Star amulet in which she has the box that once contained it.

The first book in Lori Wilde’s new series set in small-town Twilight, Texas, The Sweethearts’ Knitting Club is the story of Flynn McGregor, a young woman who’s always done exactly what her friends, family, and fellow knitters have told her to do—until Jesse Calloway, her bad-boy high school sweetheart, roars back into town.

Abby Archer always thought of herself as repressed. But there was once the ultimate bad boy who Abby once turned on and turned down. Now Durango Creed''s itinerary is to rock Abby''s world and do that by having a sexual encounter with him.