Best Selling Books by Merline Lovelace

April Moon by Merline Lovelace\Susan King\Miranda Jarrett released on Mar 25, 2004 is available now for purchase.

10th ANNIVERSARY Jamie Kerrick Was An Infamous Rogue And if Sarah Abernathy ever wanted to see her father again, joining forces with the scandalous seaman seemed her only choice. Though it looked as though finding her father might well result in losing her heart…to an unprincipled adventurer. Captain Jamie Kerrick had absolute control over his ship and its crew. As he did with all aspects of his life, including his emotions. So how was it that the innocent daughter of a simple missionary could throw his tightly run world into utter chaos?

Although headstrong Margarita was mesmerized by Carlos Caballero''s fearless courage, she wasn''t about to bow down to any man. But the temptress in her yearned to surrender to her ardent suitor''s sizzling seduction. Now, with a murderous band of criminals hot on their trail, the beautiful secret spy struggled with the contradictory emotions Carlos''s fierce protectiveness stirred in her. How was she supposed to choose between sworn duty...and unrelenting desire?

Ten years ago, former special agent Cleo North made the mistake of ignoring threats that turned deadly for a young sergeant. Now she and Major Jack Donovan with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations uncover clues that lead to a high-ranking officer. First in a new trilogy. Original.

Full Throttle When hurricane hunter Kate Hargrove met hotshot test pilot Dave Scott, everything started heating up. But it was a warming trend cautious Kate was determined to ignore at all costs, because Dave''s love-''em-and-leave-''em reputation was a label she found all too familiar. Dave had had an eye for the ladies to be sure, but that was in the past. And once he saw the sexy, gorgeous researcher assigned to be his partner, he knew that he was meant to be a one-woman man. Now, if he could only convince the skittish Kate that appearances could be deceiving…. Wrong Bride, Right Groom When her flighty sister decided she couldn''t go through with her wedding, Abby Davis reluctantly agreed to give the groom-to-be the bad news. And when the prospective groom was assigned to active duty, his supervisor in the air force, Pete O''Brian, offered to make his excuses to his comrade''s jilted bride. So, of course, Pete greeted Abby with a kiss! Abby was horrified at first…talk about surprise! She had expected to find her sister''s spurned fiancé. Instead, Pete was looking more and more like the right groom—for her!

Night Of The Jaguar by Merline Lovelace released on Mar 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.

Playing the part of Gillian Ridgeway''s tourist husband might be OMEGA operative Mike Callahan''s toughest assignment yet. Keeping his hands off the too-young, too-innocent, stunning novice field agent while they were supposed to act all lovey-dovey? Right. He''d have to rely on all his torture training and focus on their mission: to track down the source of a potentially deadly virus in Hong Kong. When their job was complicated by pint-sized scam artists who wiggled their way into Mike''s heart, Gillian knew her undercover husband wasn''t as jaded as he claimed. But to turn their cover into a real-life arrangement, first they''d have to come home alive.

Josiah Jones Was A Bear Of A Man— certainly nothing like the mere boys who''d paid court to Tatiana as Countess Karanova. This man personified the wild, untamed lands that called to her own unhappy soul. Tatiana brought something new to the California wilderness—a cool, aristocratic beauty and courage enough to match any man''s. But Josiah was a mountain man with a broken heart. He knew such a jewel would never share his wanderlust or his life—especially if she discovered his secret….

BENEATH THE BADGE - Rita Herron As a cop Hayes was used to tough assignments. But protecting beautiful Taylor after a recent attack and keeping his professional distance – despite what his every instinct told him – was the most challenging job he’d ever faced...

Rugged rancher and widower Jake Henderson could have told you the exact day his life ended–it coincided with the day his wife was killed. Because for the longest time Jake felt that he wasn''t really alive, either.

Mistaken Identity by Merline Lovelace released on Jan 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

The Royal Rebels Collection from Mills and Boon

HER PERFECT ROMAN HOLIDAY A Roman reunion isn''t on Kate Westbrook''s itinerary when she arrives in Italy. After all, she''s flying solo on the vacation she''d hoped to share with her soon-to-be-ex. But when Kate tosses a coin into the Trevi Fountain, her deepest wish--a second chance with her gorgeous pilot husband--might come true... Travis knows his dangerous missions broke up his marriage, but he''s determined to win back his wife. How can Kate resist the magic and moonlight of Venice, followed by a passionate interlude in a sun-drenched Tuscan villa? Now, instead of dodging missiles, Travis faces a far more daunting challenge: proving to the woman he adores that their love is as enduring as the Eternal City itself.

Murder, suspense, and military intrigue collide in this riveting thriller from Merline Lovelace! An Air Force colonel anxiously awaits-her impending promotion to general, but her life is thrown into sudden turmoil asshe is unexpectedly relieved of duty...on suspicion of murder! Now she must unearth the dangerous secrets of her past, buried passions, and the terrible truth that could save her honor-and her very life!

A coin Months ago at the Trevi Fountain, Callie Langston wished for a matinee idol to sweep her off her feet. Instead, she got an action hero! A battle-scarred but sexy security expert used to danger and ready for love… A proposal Days ago, Joe Russo went down on one knee and put a ring on her finger. But before she can answer him, safe, predictable Callie is heading back to Italy, permanently, on one crazy Christmas adventure. A wedding? Joe is everything she''s wished for and more. But Callie''s waited her whole life to live. Among the timeless beauty and ancient traditions of Christmas in Rome, she''s got to decide: Will it be the plan…or the man?

The 14th...And Forever by Merline Lovelace released on Dec 25, 1996 is available now for purchase.

In the uncharted American frontier, a young widow becomes part of an expedition to chart the Oklahoma Indian Territory. But it is the wild abandonment of her heart for a married man that poses a greater danger. Original.

Amor was on the menu... And Rory Burke was intent on having Caroline Walters as the main course. This meeting he''d arranged in beautiful Tossa de Mar was no mere business transaction. Having learned the truth about his long-ago lover, Rory had gone to great lengths to orchestrate this Valentine reunion in sunny Spain. His plan? To lure Caro back into his bed--as his bride. With his powers of persuasion, the high-powered executive was certain he would get his way--until the power of pasión turned the tables on him....

A strategic marriage to a powerful Saracen lord with a penchant for virgins will enable wealthy Lady Jocelyn to keep her fortress home. But at what cost? Her only hope of escaping the depraved lord''s harem is to lose her virginity—and fast! Captured and tortured knight Simon de Rhys is in no position to refuse Lady Jocelyn''s proposition: his freedom for one night with her. The task seems simple, and deeply pleasurable, until he discovers her secret….

The Colonel''s Daughter by Merline Lovelace released on Dec 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

Orphaned young, Barbara and her brother have made a living off the gullibility of rich strangers. When her brother''s scheming lands him in a Bermuda prison and needs funds to escape, Barbara schemes to claim a portion of a woman''s vast fortune in the Oklahoma Territory.

A Christmas Kiss by Merline Lovelace Vampire Delilah Wentworth''s hunt for a dentist on Christmas Eve lands her in the arms of Sergeant Brett Cooper, a mortal who gave up on the Christmas spirit, and on love, years ago. Incapable of returning home by herself, Delilah needs Brett''s protection for the night—a night that leaves her aching for a forbidden mortal romance, and leaves Brett questioning whether he has truly given up on love after all. The Vampire Who Stole Christmas by Lori Devoti On a mission for revenge against his adoptive family, vampire Drystan Hurst needs daemon Aimee Polk to help him put his plan into action. But Drystan doesn''t expect to fall in love with Aimee—especially when it means choosing between her affection and the ultimate family payback he has always dreamed of.…

Renegades by Heather Graham Pozzessere\Theresa Michaels\Merline Lovelace released on Jun 24, 1995 is available now for purchase.

His Lady''s Ransom by Merline Lovelace released on May 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.

Revisit this fan-favorite Christmas romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Merline Lovelace! Vampire Delilah Wentworth''s hunt for a dentist on Christmas Eve lands her in the arms of police sergeant Brett Cooper, a mortal who gave up on the Christmas spirit, and on love, years ago. Incapable of returning home by herself, Delilah needs Brett''s protection for the night—a night that leaves her aching for a forbidden mortal romance, and leaves Brett questioning whether he has truly given up on love after all. Originally published in 2008

Lady Of The Upper Kingdom by Merline Lovelace released on Apr 24, 1996 is available now for purchase.

An Air Force Major finds herself assigned to investigate the murder of another female officer. She learns to her dismay that her \"best\" witness is an MIT-educated, one-time hockey superstar...and an ex-convict. His respect for law and order is severely lacking, as is his desire to help the Major. But as she investigates the crime, she learns that her witness isn''t as cynical as he likes to pretend, and their relationship wanders from the professional to the personal....

When you combine holidays with weddings something magical is sure to happen. Your customers will find these new stories from Merline Lovelace and Carole Buck irresistible--you will find the profits unbelievable!

To Drew \"The Riever\" McDowell, this seemed like a fairly straightforward assignment: track down Tracy Brandt and find out her connection to a top secret mission. But when Drew finds her, he realizes Tracy has a mission of her own--solving the sixty-year-old murder of Trixie Halston, a mysterious, mesmerizing singer of the 1940s. In fact, Tracy''s obsession with Trixie goes beyond interest--at times she actually seems to become Trixie. She goes from demure but contemporary woman to the brazen big band singer on a dime. And the scary thing is--Drew is falling hard. For both of them...

The best way to keep warm… when the weather turns cold: 1) Seek shelter Opting to spend the holidays in solitude, Emilie Sutherland has found the perfect place: a hunting lodge in Alaska! But when a hunky stranger comes seeking shelter during a blizzard, Emilie wonders if maybe isolation is overrated, after all…. 2) Build a cozy fire Nothing ruins an adventure to Antarctica like being stranded on a lifeboat! But when a hot Air Force pilot rescues Mia Harrelson, she wonders if she''s escaped the danger of freezing only to lose herself in the sexy fire of his eyes…. 3) Curl up with a nice, hot male… She is a consummate professional. Until Stacy Bristol finds herself working on a series of photo shoots with a gorgeous Viking—er, Olympic skier. But the minute his shirt comes off, Stacy is torn between icy professional resolve…and her melting knees!

Two reader-favorite stories of powerful men…wrapped around their babies'' little fingers THE COWBOY''S PRIDE Even a year of separation hasn''t slaked rancher Clayton Worth''s desire for his soon-to-be ex-wife. Trish''s mysterious reluctance to have kids is what drove them apart. Now she''s back in Red Ridge—and mother to a baby girl! Clayton thought it was all over between them…but it seems their hearts have other ideas. THE PATERNITY PROPOSITION Billionaire Alex Dalton has been with many women. Now he needs just one—Julie Bartlett, the fiery redhead he spent one hot night with. Might she be the mother of a baby left on the Dalton doorstep? It''s either his child or his brother''s, but the paternity test is inconclusive. He needs Julie''s DNA. And Alex vows to tempt her into giving him everything he wants.

A Question Of Intent by Merline Lovelace released on Oct 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

The Horse Soldier by Merline Lovelace released on Dec 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

The Earl''s Snow-Kissed Proposal by Nina Milne Gabriel, Earl of Derwent, needs an heir. With no wife or child of his own, he hires Etta Mason to research his family tree and find one! Single mum Etta isn''t used to things going her way. So she can''t believe her luck when her new boss whisks away from her humdrum life to spend Christmas with him! She may be cynical of fairytale endings, but standing in Gabriel''s arms, snowflakes softly falling she can''t help but be tempted by his achingly romantic kisses...

Special Report by Merline Lovelace\Maggie Price\Debra Cowan released on Nov 24, 2000 is available now for purchase.

The Executive''s Valentine Seduction Merline Lovelace Having learned the truth about his long-ago lover, Caroline Walters, Rory Burke had gone to great lengths to orchestrate a Valentine reunion in sunny Spain. His plan? To lure Caro back into his bed, as his bride. With his powers of persuasion, the high-powered executive was certain he would get his way Valente Must Marry Maxine Sullivan What would compel millionaire playboy Nick Valente to marry a woman he hadn''t seen in years? Blackmail. To keep his family home, Nick must marry Sasha Blake, a long-ago flame. Sasha had been barely out of her teens, but there had been nothing immature about their desire. The only nagging question in Nick''s mind: what were Sasha''s reasons for agreeing to this marriage?

When a young woman vanishes without a trace, former special agent Cleo North is hired to find her.

The Ultimate Treasure by Heather Graham\Merline Lovelace\Ann Major released on Jul 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Daring chopper pilot Joanna West always believed there was nothing she couldn''t handle. When she pulls Alexander Taylor -- the rich, charming grandson of a former president -- from a fiery car wreck, she gets swept into a dangerous passion that she can''t resist. Alex seems to understand her every desire, but soon everything Jo cares about is in jeopardy.