New Releases by Tessa Bailey

Ginger Peet has never regretted leaving Nashville with her sister and their life-sized statue of Dolly Parton. Now she''s settled in Chicago with Lieutenant Derek Tyler, spending her nights pressed against every inch of his hard, dominating, and panty-meltingly-hot body. And there''s nowhere Derek would rather be than reminding Ginger—thoroughly and exquisitely—that she belongs to him. But then trouble hits the streets of Chicago. The kind of bust the old-school boys call a "widow-maker." To keep Ginger safe, Derek''s forced to shut her out and keep himself away from her luscious body, or risk losing her forever. But Ginger has just been presented with some, er, unexpected news. And right now, it''s best she keeps that news to herself. Because Derek stands to lose far more than he knows, until he takes the law—and Ginger—into his own hands one last time... Previously released as part of the Lovers Unmasked anthology. Now available individually! Each book in the Line of Duty series is STANDALONE: * Protecting What''s His * Officer Off Limits * Asking for Trouble * Staking His Claim * Protecting What''s Theirs

NYPD sniper Matt Donovan is in Hell. Instead of driving his best friend’s little sister home, he’s been convinced to offer her roommate a lift: a fresh-faced ray-of-sunshine with a body that makes grown men weep. There's no way he'll allow himself to be tempted by the little vixen, no matter how hard she tries to tempt him, so he resigns himself to the longest—and hardest—drive of his life. Lucy Mason had no idea her brother's best friend was so deliciously hot. Knowing he'd never have his wicked way with his buddy's sister, she pretends to be her roommate. All the better to seduce him. But Matt's no fumbling college boy. His desires run deep—and dark—and he wants to teach Lucy what wicked really means. Matt's demanding appetites only make Lucy want more. But when her cover's blown, he's furious—even as his hunger for her becomes insatiable. Matt can't trust anyone, least of all himself. And he knows all too well that darkness always destroys the light... Each book in the Line of Duty series is STANDALONE: * Protecting What's His * Officer Off Limits * Asking for Trouble * Staking His Claim * Protecting What's Theirs

Brent Mason and Hayden Winstead can't stand each other. She plans exclusive parties for her rich family's charities. He's a rough and tumble cop who rigs explosives for a living. Could two people be any less suited for conversation? They think not and prefer to keep it that way. Unfortunately, their two best friends are deeply, disgustingly in love. Forced together, the mutual attraction simmering beneath the surface of Brent and Hayden's non-relationship grows with every argument until it explodes into a scintillating night of mind-blowing sex. And it won't be the last, as far as Brent's concerned. Hayden has a secret, though. Her father's company is relying on a merger to save them from financial ruin, and only Hayden's marriage to the CEO's wealthy son can secure the deal. If she's to protect her family, she'll have to forget Brent. And he has no intention of being forgotten. Each book in the Line of Duty series is STANDALONE: * Protecting What's His * Officer Off Limits * Asking for Trouble * Staking His Claim * Protecting What's Theirs

Mystery and intrigue surround Halloween night as friends surrender to long-hidden desires, lovers relinquish control, and the heat of passion threatens to consume them all… Seducing Mr. Right by Katee Robert Danielle has a plan—use the company Halloween party to seduce the sexy mail guy who works a few floors up who she’s been meeting for coffee for the past few months. The only problem? He’s not who she thinks he is, and he has seduction plans of his own. Tempted by His Best Friend by Cari Quinn Kindergarten teachers aren’t known for breaking the rules, but Steph is ready to go undercover—and get under the covers—to work her magic on her best friend, Landon. Sexy costume necessary, multiple orgasms crucial, real identity optional. Wicked Games by Samanthe Beck When Stacy discovers her sex-on-a-stick ex at her Hollywood Halloween blow-out, she decides to show the cocky homicide detective exactly what he''s been missing. But she’s not the only one plotting revenge, and Ian’s the only one who can save her. Protecting What’s Theirs by Tessa Bailey Lieutenant Derek Tyler and Ginger Peet have overcome every seemingly impossible hurdle on the path to happiness, but when they each receive life-changing news on the same day, will their hard-won trust stand up to the test? Or will their attempts to shield one another drive them apart? Enjoy your tricks and treats in this sexy anthology featuring bestselling authors Katee Robert, Cari Quinn, Samanthe Beck, and Tessa Bailey.

Story Brooks' fiancé just called off their wedding two weeks before the happy day. As if that isn't bad enough, her semi-estranged father, an infamous NYPD hostage negotiator, just suffered a heart attack. Not wanting to examine her lack of emotion over the broken engagement, she hops on a plane to reconnect with her father before it's too late. Playboy hostage negotiator Daniel Chase has never—not once—been refused by a woman. So when a debate over hospital snack foods with a delectable kindergarten teacher ends in flat-out rejection, he makes it his mission to seduce her. His only obstacle? She's the daughter of his mentor, who implicitly forbade Daniel from pursuing her. Despite her father's warnings and Daniel's troubled past, Daniel and Story can't resist their intense attraction to one another. But when the reason for her fiancé's abrupt wedding cancellation comes to light, can Story and Daniel's already forbidden relationship survive? Each book in the Line of Duty series is STANDALONE: * Protecting What's His * Officer Off Limits * Asking for Trouble * Staking His Claim * Protecting What's Theirs

Homicide cop Troy Bennett had a reputation with the Chicago PD for being fearless and in control—until the night his daredevil partner is killed during a raid. From that moment on, he swears he'll never again be responsible for the loss of a loved one. To escape his demons, Troy transfers to the NYPD, bringing him up close and personal with Ruby Elliott, a beautiful, street-savvy pool hustler. Reckless and stubbornly independent, Ruby embodies everything Troy's avoiding, but when she walks into the pub he's at with his new coworkers and blows his carefully laid plans to hell, Troy knows he has to have her—risks be damned. But there's a connection between Ruby's shadowed past and a case Troy's working involving a notorious Brooklyn felon, throwing her safety into jeopardy. Confronted with his biggest fear, will Troy push Ruby away to keep her safe or fight to keep her in his arms where she belongs? An exciting prequel to the new Crossing the Line series! Each book in the Crossing the Lines series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Prequel Novella: His Risk to Take Book .5: Riskier Business Book 1: Risking it All Book 2: Up In Smoke Book 3: Boiling Point Book 4: Raw Redemption

The opportunity was just too damn delicious for Ginger Peet to pass up. The purse full of money she finds—$50,000 to be exact—could give her and her teen sister the new start they need. So she grabs the cash, her gothy sibling, and their life-sized statue of Dolly Parton, and blows outta Nashville in a cloud of dust. Chicago, here we come... Turns out, Chicago has some pretty hot cops. Hot, intense, naughty-lookin'' cops like Derek Tyler, who looks like he could eat a girl up and leave her begging for more. And more. Tempting as he is, getting involved with the sexy homicide lieutenant next door poses a teensy problem for a gal who''s on the lam. But one thing is certain—Derek''s onto her, and he wants more than just a taste. And as far as he''s concerned, possession is nine-tenths of the law. Each book in the Line of Duty series is STANDALONE: * Protecting What''s His * Officer Off Limits * Asking for Trouble * Staking His Claim * Protecting What''s Theirs

Piper Bellinger e bogată, are influență, iar reputația sa de petrecăreață face ca paparazzi să fie mereu pe urmele ei. După ce lucrurile – și consumul de șampanie – scapă de sub control în timpul unei petreceri, Piper ajunge la închisoare, iar tatăl său vitreg decide că tânăra are nevoie de o lecție, așa că o lasă fără bani și o trimite să învețe ce-i responsabilitatea alături de sora sa, obligându-le să plece în Westport, să se ocupe de barul familiei. După nici cinci minute în pitorescul orășel, Piper îl întâlnește pe căpitanul Brendan Taggart, un tip masiv, cu barbă, care e convins că ea n-o să reziste nici măcar o săptămână fără luxul cu care e obișnuită. Numai că Piper e hotărâtă să le demonstreze tatălui ei vitreg și localnicului sexy și morocănos că are mai multe de oferit, nu doar drăgălășenia. Fata pasionată de evenimente mondene și de distracție și marinarul ursuz sunt complet diferiți, dar atracția care mocnește între ei nu mai poate fi ignorată. Vor reuși, oare, cei doi să treacă peste tot ce îi desparte? „Când apare o carte scrisă de Tessa Bailey, o cumpăr fără să stau pe gânduri.“ Sally Thorne, autoarea volumului The Hating Game „Poveștile ei sunt la fel de proaspete și de amuzante ca o comedie romantică de pe Netflix… Bailey e maestra intrigilor amuzante și sexy, iar toți cei cărora le place un strop de erotism vor descoperi în ea o maestră a limbajului licențios.“ Entertainment Weekly „Bailey a reușit să scrie un roman care va cuceri inimile cititorilor cu scenele sale de dragoste de-a dreptul incendiare, cu dialogurile pline de haz și cu personajele adorabile.“ Booklist

#1 USA Today și #1 New York Times Bestseller Instant Află cum cei doi trăiesc o iubire desăvârșită. Cum iubirea e mereu de ajuns! Hannah vine în oraș cu echipa de filmare din care face parte și locuiește temporar la amicul ei, Fox, un bărbat special și ajutorul perfect pentru a-l face gelos pe regizorul de care este îndrăgostită. Un prieten ajutând un alt prieten. Însă, cu cât petrece mai mult timp cu amicul ei, cu atât este mai atrasă de acesta. Încetișor, începe să se estompeze linia dintre prietenie și flirt, iar Hannah nu poate să nu admită că-l îndrăgește, numai că nu vrea să fie una dintre cuceririle lui trecătoare. Fox este al naibii de atrăgător, un bărbat foarte chipeș care te năucește cu ochii lui albaștri, brațele lucrate, dar mai ales cu energia pe care o emană și urlă: Sunt foarte bun la pat! Având o meserie care îl solicită, el alege să nu se implice în relații serioase. Oare va putea scăpa de eticheta de armăsar și își va putea ține sub control automatismele care duc numai la sex? Cartea aceasta este mai mult decât o simplă poveste de dragoste înfiripată între doi prieteni, este despre puterea de a depăși prejudecățile, despre încredere și despre vindecare. Autoarea cărții S‑a întâmplat într‑o vară revine cu o poveste romantică duioasă, despre cum un bărbat se îndrăgostește fără să vrea de cea mai bună prietenă, chiar în timp ce o o ajută să cucerească un alt bărbat… „Oare Hannah îl sărutase... de dragul de a‑l săruta pe el?“ „Oare interpretase totul greșit? Nu era vorba despre a‑l face gelos pe regizor?“ „Erau doi buni prieteni, atrași nebunește unul de celălalt. În seara aceasta, se comportaseră ca un cuplu.“