New Releases by Rhonda Nelson

Final Score — Nancy Warren The last man holding out is tantalisingly hot firefighter Dylan Cross — also known as Mr June in the firefighter calendar. But while Dylan will risk his life without a moment''s thought, he would never risk his bachelorhood... Dylan made a deal to help Cassie Price renovate her new home. But having mouthwatering Mr June fixing up her place is more temptation than Cassie can resist...and if she''s not careful, she''ll find herself playing for keeps! The Keeper — Rhonda Nelson A thief has been breaking into pastry chef Mariette Levine''s shop. The only thing taken? Organic butter. But one night, Mariette is attacked, and Ranger Security assigns agent Jackson Martin to guard their favourite chef — closely! Unfortunately, Jackson also makes Mariette''s reserve melt faster than... er, butter. Which is bad. In a very, very good way. Has Mariette discovered the recipe for delectable disaster, or is this tasty bodyguard someone she''ll need to keep on her menu for good?

Treasure hunter Bess Cantrell is used to picking through junk, looking for elusive gems that she can sell. Undiscovered antiques, rare finds...it''s her world. But then her shop is ransacked. Someone is looking for the \"Wicked\" Bible–a rare and valuable edition–and they''ll do anything to get it!

Will Forrester – former Army Ranger – has his work cut out for him when he meets Rhiannon Palmer, the most stubborn, flat-out sexy woman he''s ever encountered. Rhiannon''s on a desperate search and Will is the key.

Sizzling Christmas Collection by Leslie Kelly, Tawny Weber, Cara Summers, Maureen Child, Sandra Hyatt, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Jennifer LaBreque, Rhonda Nelson, Joanne Rock, Karen Foley, Jill Shalvis & Julie Kenner.

Former ranger Griff Wicklow has just been assigned to protect a priceless diamond-encrusted bra. The stunning jeweller Jessalyn Rossi will be escorting the piece and things are about to get complicated! The attraction between them is immediate... and irresistible.

Have you ever met the one man you would do anything for? One that you got so wrapped up in you would give away everything you are or could be to make him happy? Can one even find love online as some would suggest? Come join breakout artist Rhonda Nelson as she spins her tales of surrender, seduction, and devotion.

Subject: Griffin Wicklow, aka \"The Closer\" Current Status: To protect stunning jeweler and a priceless piece of…lingerie? Ranger Security has just assigned former ranger Griff Wicklow to protect a priceless diamond-encrusted bra. And while Griff has more experience removing bras than protecting them, his job is about to get even more complicated. Because Temptation just walked in disguised as Jessalyn Rossi, the drop-dead delectable jeweler who is escorting the piece…. The attraction between them is immediate…and irresistible. And Jessalyn''s learning that there''s a lot to be said about—and done with—a wickedly hot security agent like Griff. But once the job is finished, will their bedroom antics come to a close, too?

Subject: Ranger Eli Weston Current Status: On leave Mission: To honor his fallen friend—and protect his secret Obstacle: His fallen friend''s ex, who''s off-limits…and off-the-charts sexy! Ranger Eli Weston always does the right thing—even when it means defying orders. Now he''s back in town to help with a memorial in honor of his fallen military buddy. This time it''s not just about what''s right. It''s about ensuring that a secret never comes to light. A secret that only he and his friend''s ex-girlfriend know… Clothing designer Shelby Monroe has always felt an illicit something for Eli. But when the two find themselves working together to ensure the media never discover the truth about the town''s fallen hero, temptation unfurls…hot, wicked and irresistible. How far can they bend the rules before they break?

As far as massage therapist Sophie O’Brien is concerned, former military man Jeb Anderson is infuriating – but she has to admit that she’d love to find out what’s beneath Jeb’s reserved exterior!

Exclusivité e-book ! Bénéficiant d’une permission inattendue, Silas Davenport décide de faire une surprise à ses parents, et de les rejoindre pour Noël. Mais en arrivant dans la maison familiale, il comprend, dépité, que ses parents sont partis pour les vacances. Et ce n’est pas tout. Car ils ont prêté la maison à leur voisine, Delphie Moreau, une jeune femme incroyablement désirable dont ses parents lui ont parlé bien des fois. Et qu’il surprend, nue, dans la baignoire où elle se prélasse...

Nuit d’audace, Vicki Lewis Thompson Lorsque Lacey reconnaît l’homme qui vient de trouver refuge dans son chalet, en pleine tempête, elle sent que cette nuit de Noël va peut-être être bien plus excitante que prévu. Car, puisqu’elle est coincée pour de longues heures avec Tucker Rankin, l''homme le plus sexy de la planète, c’est le moment ou jamais de découvrir si sa réputation d''amant hors pair est méritée... Parenthèse de feu, Jennifer LaBrecque Good Riddance, Alaska. Pour Jared, fatigué de la frénésie newyorkaise, rien ne pourrait être plus reposant que ce microscopique village perdu au milieu de nulle part, où il est venu célébrer le mariage de son meilleur ami. Du moins le croit-il. Car dès qu’il croise le regard de feu de Theodora Monroe, il sent tous ses sens passer en alerte rouge... Une surprise très sexy, Rhonda Nelson Bénéficiant d’une permission inattendue, Silas Davenport décide de faire une surprise à ses parents, et de les rejoindre pour Noël. Mais en arrivant dans la maison familiale, il comprend, dépité, que ses parents sont partis pour les vacances. Et ce n’est pas tout. Car ils ont prêté la maison à leur voisine, Delphie Moreau, une jeune femme incroyablement désirable dont ses parents lui ont parlé bien des fois. Et qu’il surprend, nue, dans la baignoire où elle se prélasse... La fièvre de Noël, Jacquie d’Alessandro Toni sait bien que la plupart de ses amies se damneraient pour passer la nuit avec un pompier. Sauf que voilà, elle sait ce qu’il en coûte de fréquenter les soldats du feu de trop près, et ce n’est pas parce que le très séduisant lieutenant Bradley Griffin semble décidé à tout faire pour la séduire qu’elle va renoncer à ses principes. Même s’il éveille en elle un feu irrésistible...

The Professional by Rhonda Nelson Jeb Anderson accepted a job at Ranger Security to regain some control over his life. But while undercover for an investigation, his suspect completely unravels his control...and sends his libido sky–high! As far as massage therapist Sophie O''Brien is concerned, Jeb is infuriating. Still, she''d love to find out just what''s underneath Jeb''s reserved exterior – and his clothes! The Mighty Quinns: Ronan by Kate Hoffman There''s a curse in Sibleyville – thanks to an old feud between the Sibleys and the Quinns. When Ronan Quinn arrives in town, he has no idea what he''s stepped into...until sexy Charlotte Sibley gives him the scoop! There''s an attraction heating up between them. And with Ronan leaving in six weeks, they''ll make every second count! But convinced that a Sibley–Quinn marriage could finally end the curse, everyone in town is suddenly a matchmaker.

The Cowboy Who Never Grew Up by Kimberly Raye Some wild boys never grow up. Party–boy and pro bull rider Pete Gunner is no exception. So when he''s approached by Wendy Darlington to represent a new clothing line, Pete is willing to sign...but only if she''ll let the bad girl in her come out to play for one night! Hooked by Julie Leto James Hooker and his ex, Allie Barrie, have spent years playing a game of break up and red–hot make up! But now Allie is back, and she''s playin'' for keeps. But is wickedly hot sex enough to put aside their turbulent past? Are they ready to fall...hook, line and sinker? The Equaliser by Rhonda Nelson For as long as he could remember, soldier Robin Sherwood wanted Marion Cross. Unfortunately, his childhood sweetheart considers herself way out of his league. But when she tells him about his rich friends reneging on their charity promises, Robin seizes his chance. Take from the rich, give to the poor...and show Marion that a rich–boy–turned–outlaw could be her ever after! God''s Gift To Women by Karen Foley When sculptor Lexi Adams sees the glorious body of Nikos Christakos, she knows she''s found inspiration. This sculpture will be the perfect man. But Nikos refuses to model for her and Lexi''s only choice is to take a hands–on approach – and commit his body to memory by touch! But can her sculpture of the perfect man take the place of a real one?

Steadfast hot solder: \"Army ranger John ''Bear'' Midwinter has two rules when it comes to the ladies--no tiny women, and no dancers. So why does petite ballet teacher Veda Hayes turn his blood into liquid fire? Still, the heat between them won''t be denied. Will this soldier melt ... or burn up?\"--Publisher.

Real Men Wear Plaid! by Rhonda Nelson (features 3 stories) The Wanderer – Ewan MacKinnon and Gemma meet on a hiking trek through Scotland and have wildly creative sex along the way. But at the trail''s end, will their journey be over too? The Warrior – Proud Cam MacKinnon is king of his castle. But he gives up all semblance of control when Summer shows up. One weekend of uninhibited sex should be plenty...shouldn''t it? The Wayfarer – Heart–stoppingly sexy Alec MacKinnon is honourable to a fault. But when Isla falls into his arms, what''s he to do? Mine Until Morning by Samantha Hunter Tessa Rose is intoxicating to bodyguard Jonas Berringer. But Jonas has nothing to offer Tessa, not after a moment of lost focus costs him his sight. Though when Tessa and Jonas find themselves alone during a blackout, they discover endless temptations in the dark. Until morning, they''ll just have to trust their other heightened senses to see...

*CONFIDENTIAL* Ranger Security Case File #1877 Name: Jackson Oak Martin, a man as strong and steady as his name implies. Case: Tracking down a Butter Bandit Agent note: This case is gonna sizzle... On the surface, it seems like an almost ridiculous assignment. A thief has been breaking into pastry chef Mariette Levine''s shop. And the only thing taken? Organic butter. But one night, Mariette herself is attacked, and Ranger Security assigns agent Jackson Martin to guard their favorite chef--closely Unfortunately, the ultra-dishy Jackson also makes Mariette''s reserve melt faster than...er, butter. Which is bad. In a very, very good way. Has Mariette discovered the recipe for delectable disaster, or is this tasty bodyguard someone she''ll need to keep on her menu for good?

Caught between duty and desire Giving in to temptation...Army ranger Finn never expected to see first love Sunny again - especially not on his last holiday before he''s deployed. Sunny''s all woman now, but he''s leaving in a week. He needs to control the sizzling chemistry between them. Still, every soldier knows there are some battles you just can''t win...and breaking all the rules Off duty, Army sergeant Max''s job is to protect his best friend''s sister. But once he meets Sophia he can''t control his simmering attraction to her. Sophia is determined not to let another man rule her life. Even if that gorgeous man has her weak at the knees. So will Max win the war for her heart?

The Wrong Brother by Maureen ChildA hard-hearted businessman? Sam Hale kissed Anna Cameron when she was a beautiful stranger - but when she found out who he was, she wouldn''t even talk to him!Mistletoe Magic by Sandra HyattYour soon-to-be-ex millionaire husband? Luke Maitland had married Meg Elliot under extreme circumstances...certain it was temporary. But he could not ignore their fiery chemistry!It''s Christmas, Cowboy! by Vicki Lewis ThompsonA rugged cowboy? Tucker Rankin isn''t crazy about the holidays...until the night before Christmas when Lacey Evans shows him how good it is to be snug in her bed...Northern Fantasy by Jennifer LabrecqueA wealthy New Yorker? Stockbroker Jared Martin needs to unwind. Especially once actress Teddy Monroe gets him to loosen his tie - and take it off!He''ll Be Home For Chistmas by Rhonda NelsonOr a man in uniform? Soldier Silas Davenport is on Christmas leave. But when he gets home, only irresistible Delphie Moreau is there. She''s his favourite gift ever!

*Confidential* Ranger Security Employee file #153 Name: Jay Weatherford, aka the Phoenix Specialty: Getting out of really hot situations...and creating new ones Subject (Jay Weatherford) was nicknamed \"the Phoenix\" after walking out of a burning building unscathed. He''s Ranger Security''s newest recruit, and assigned to Case File #8765--locating the heir to the Betterworth Chocolate fortune, Truffles (dog). Working for the competition is Charlie Martin...and she has a grudge against Ranger Security. This could complicate the investigation. Getting under each other''s skin is one thing. Getting under each other--in the hot, sexy and naked way--is another The situation is heating up, and fast. Our man is fireproof. Charlie Martin, however, is not....

Réunies pour Noël, les trois sœurs Cole ignorent que, cette année, le père Noël va leur apporter à chacune un cadeau... inoubliable ! Lorsqu’Alison fait la connaissance de Drew Philips, elle a le sentiment que tous ses efforts sont enfin récompensés. Car cet homme, qui veille sur la vieille dame qu’elle est venue interviewer dans ce coin perdu du Tennessee, est l’homme le plus sexy de la terre... Layla s’en veut d’avoir accepté de remplacer un musicien lors d’un concert, elle qui déteste plus que tout jouer en public. Mais quand le séduisant chef de la sécurité l’embrasse avec fougue pour calmer le trac qui la paralyse, elle trouve tout à coup la situation beaucoup plus plaisante... Si Tyler Ramsey n’était pas la seule personne susceptible de la conduire à Ponder Hill, jamais Rita n’aurait accepté de passer plus d’une minute en la compagnie de cet homme – aussi sexy qu’insupportable. Mais si elle veut rejoindre sa famille à temps pour Noël, elle va pourtant devoir s’y résoudre...

Réunies pour Noël, les trois sœurs Cole ignorent que, cette année, le père Noël va leur apporter à chacune un cadeau... inoubliable ! Layla s’en veut d’avoir accepté de remplacer un musicien lors d’un concert, elle qui déteste plus que tout jouer en public. Mais quand, à deux minutes de monter sur scène, le séduisant chef de la sécurité l’embrasse avec fougue pour calmer le trac atroce qui la paralyse, elle trouve tout à coup la situation beaucoup plus plaisante...

Take My Breath Away by Cara Summers FBI Agent Nicola Guthrie is on her first field assignment to find security expert–turned art thief, Gabe Wilder. She knows this is her big break. She has to get her man. And late one night, she does...not to mention a whole lot more! Who knew her traitorous body would respond so strongly to Gabe''s sensuous lips...his tall, strong body...and her own irresistible need? The Wild Card by Rhonda Nelson Former ranger Seth McCutcheon is a man of his word. Leave the military at the request of his dying mother? Check. Join the super elite Ranger Security? Sure. Provide a security detail at a high society wedding and go undercover as the wedding planner''s boyfriend? Uhh, well... But once Seth sets eyes on sexy Penelope Hart, he knows he''s a goner. If Penelope wants a fake fling, he''s her man. Especially if it comes with all the sensual benefits

Who will you find under your Christmas tree? A cowboy? Ranch hand Tucker Rankin isn''t crazy about the holidays...until a wintry night before Christmas, when Lacey Evans shows him how much fun it is to be nestled all snug in her bed.... A wealthy New Yorker? Stockbroker Jared Martin needs to get away, and Alaska''s the perfect place to unwind. Especially once actress Theodora \"Teddy\" Monroe gets him to loosen his tie--and take it all off Or maybe even a man in uniform? Soldier Silas Davenport is on Christmas leave. But when he arrives at his parents'' home, no one is there...except for the irresistible Delphie Moreau. And she''s one gift he won''t be exchanging

\"Treasure hunter Bess Cantrell is used to picking through junk, looking for elusive gems that she can sell. Undiscovered antiques, rare finds ... it''s her world. But then her shop is ransacked. Someone is looking for the \"Wicked\" Bible-- a rare and valuable edition--and they''ll do anything to get it! Former Ranger Lex Sanborn is trying to pull his life together after almost losing it in battle. But being assigned to watch over the quirky and irresistible Bess is distracting him from thinking about his military past--by getting him out of his pants! Because when Bess wants something, she knows exactly how to get it\"--Publisher.

The Rebel by Rhonda Nelson Finn has never questioned his life''s purpose to serve and protect no matter how unorthodox the means. But since the unexpected deaths of his parents, he feels lost and alone. Until he runs into Sunny, the first girl he''d ever loved. Sunny''s now all woman, and very interested in fanning the banked flames between them into blistering adult heat! And his libido is definitely game Jump Start by Lisa Renee Jones A battlefield moment of clarity leads Sergeant Bobby Evans back to the Texas town he once fled. His new mission winning back the woman he wants, by any means necessary. Jennifer Jones spent seven years aching with the memory of Bobby''s blistering kisses and his sudden, silent departure. Now he''s back and looking to pick up where they left off naked and voracious. But Jen won''t get burned again, no matter how hot Bobby turned out. Two torrid weeks, then she''ll give him his marching orders...or not!

La promesse du plaisir, de Kathy Lyons Julie ne sait rien de cet homme : ni son nom, ni son âge, c’est même à peine si elle a pu observer ses traits. La seule chose qu’elle sait, c’est que depuis qu’elle l’a croisé dans l’ascenseur, et que la foule compacte les a poussés l’un contre l’autre, elle ne parvient pas à oublier cet inconnu, et encore moins l’effet qu’a provoqué chez elle leur étreinte involontaire. Involontaire, vraiment ? Car quand, quelques jours plus tard, elle le croise au même endroit, elle jurerait qu’il fait exprès de la frôler de nouveau, et de la caresser comme par inadvertance... Séances coquines, de Rhonda Nelson Nue sous le regard de braise de Sam Martelli, l’ombrageux photographe, Delaney n’aurait jamais pensé éprouver un tel trouble. Dire qu’elle a voulu faire ces photos par pure bravade. A présent, sa belle assurance s’est envolée. Mais sa pudeur aussi. Car rien d’autre ne compte plus que le désir insensé qui s’est emparé d’elle...

The Renegade Rhonda Nelson Tanner Crawford is lethally sexy and, with his hair-trigger temper and lady-charmer ways, he''s no stranger to trouble. But now Mia Hawthorne, the only woman who ever rocked his world, just tumbled back into his life. As a client he must protect! The Heat Is On Jill Shalvis Bella Manchelli''s deliciously exhausted from last night''s sizzling one-night stand, when she finds a dead body at her back door! Then that scrumptious stranger from last night is at her front door...and he''s wearing a badge. Police Officer Jacob Madden is all about duty. Can duty and smoking-hot sex blend for a while? Definitely! Until Jacob discovers that guys Bella dates turn up dead...

These guys have it all – in battle and in the bedroom... Friendly Fire Injured on a black-ops mission, Cord Madden is furious at the world. Then Lexi McGowen reappears in his life to nurse him back to health. She’s about to reveal a whole new world to him, one touch at a time...

These Highland hotties are about to meet their match! The Wanderer Sexy Ewan MacKinnon meets fellow soul-searcher Gemma on a hiking trek through Scotland. They have wildly creative sex along the way, leaving them both with delicious memories of their journey. But at the trail''s end, will their adventure be over, too? The Warrior Proud Cam MacKinnon is king of his castle. And he has a castle. Really. But he gives up all semblance of control when Summer shows up for a murder mystery party. Because he has to have her. And one weekend of uninhibited sex should be plenty…shouldn''t it? The Wayfarer Heart-stoppingly hot Alec MacKinnon is honorable to a fault. So he shouldn''t sleep with his friend''s gorgeous daughter, Isla, right? But when Isla falls into his arms, what''s he to do? After all, aren''t some things just meant to be?

Once Upon A Bite by Kimberly Raye Beauty and the beast in the bedroom! When wolfishly irresistible Matt Keller lands in Skull Creek, Shay Briggs sees a hunky beast who needs her taming touch My, What A Big...You Have! by Leslie Kelly Scarlett Templeton doesn''t believe in fairy tales. That is, until she meets a sexy rogue in the woods while on her way to Grandmother''s house Sexily Ever After by Rhonda Nelson Ugly duckling Juliet Swan only wants to be a femme fatale. Little does she guess that a chance meeting with hottie Gareth Harper will inspire her to reveal her sexy swan–like plumage...and a lot more! 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 happy–ever–after?