Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=6594+4294275345 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707233 Handsome, strong, and just a bit dangerous, Comanche Chase Wolf is used to getting what he wants. So when he sees Franny--a golden-haired angel with deep green eyes, delicate features, and the sweetest smile--he sets out to make her his. But Franny is far from the innocent she seems. And the truth may be more than Chase can bear. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706636 June Hudson grows up in Grace Valley, California as the town doctors daughter. She eventually moves away, only to return later to carry on her fathers work--placing her career above everything. But then she meets an undercover DEA agent and wonders if she can have it all. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710196 Back in high school, Jackson Raines was humiliated by the beautiful Sarah Allen, who wanted out of Wind Canyon at any cost. Now Jackson reluctantly opens his ranch to the recently widowed Sarah. And as sparks ignite, he finds himself protecting her from her dead husbands shady business partners. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707240 The most unsettled of the no-account Raines boys, Devlin Raines has long been protecting his heart from injury. But his latest case - and client - forces him to lay everything on the line--Back cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706573 The job title was housekeeper, not fiance! But billionaire cattleman Kirk Deverill couldnt throw the lovely single mom off his ranch. Especially when he knew the job would help her keep her son. Of course, the eligible bachelor hadnt expected her to tell everyone she was also Kirks bride-to-be! He agreed to Vanessas ruse for her adorable sons sake. And for the opportunity to claim some husbandly pleasures. Of course, making their fake engagement a real union was never going to happen. The Outback lone had his reasons, and even the most desirable of women wouldnt get hime to change his mind. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710304 With the two-million-dollar reward for the safe return of Ann Montgomery, who was kidnapped long ago, about to expire, R.J. Bannon, agreeing to take on this cold case, believes that talented local artist Erin Randall is Ann--a discovery that brings a legacy of lies and deception to a shocking climax. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710296 Beauty and wealth make Lady Anne Peckworth quite a catch. When she unexpectedly meets the dangerous Race de Vere, he captures her heart. Anne, the daughter of a duke, is looking for a suitable match, but Race doesnt come from aristocracy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710173 Nine months ago, Draco Dante shared a passionate night with the mysterious Shayla Charleston. But she vanished just as quickly as she had appeared. Finally, after months of searching, he finds her again, just as shes about to give birth to their child. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707227 The owner of the hottest casino in Nevada, Zack Ravenscroft, who can have any woman that he wants, is drawn to mysterious newcomer Kaitlyn Sherrad, the daughter of the Carpathian Covens master who is searching for a prince. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710321 Widow Kate Blakely, who is wary of love after her failed first marriage, nonetheless falls for her new neighbor, Zachariah McGovern, after he rescues her four-year-old daughter, Miranda, from a well. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710335 The first daughter of a warrior family, Rhona the Fearless finds her resolve to never surrender to any man tested when she is paired up with barbarian Vigholf the Abhorrent on a deadly mission in enemy territory. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708464 Wounded LAPD Sergeant Mike Valenzuela finds the help and healing he needs in Virgin River. Now he longs for the marital bliss his Marine Corps buddies enjoy. And he thinks hes found the right woman. But after shes brutally attacked, Mike must show her how to trust again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708099 Jack Langdon has always suppressed his talent for sorcery. But his marriage to Abigail, a skilled wizard, ignites his passion and opens doorways he never imagined. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708100 Simon Malmain, the Earl of Falconer and chief enforcer of the Guardians, must confront Lord Drayton, a rogue Guardian. But the diabolical lord gains the upper hand, using his evil magic to transform Simon into a unicorn. Saved by Lord Draytons servant Meg, Simon returns the favor by releasing Meg from the spell she is under. Together, they vow to bring Lord Drayton down before his wicked plans turn disastrous. And meanwhile, their mutual attraction grows stronger each day. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707820 To save her life, dolphin whisperer Abigail Drake--daughter of a magical bloodline--must take refuge with Alexsandr Volstov, the Interpol agent who broke her heart. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708101 High-powered corporate attorney Val Covington uses a million-dollar windfall to open her own legal practice and fight for the causes she believes in. Joining her is her assistant Kendra, who believes her former lover is wrongly sentenced to death. Val tackles the case with help from her new landlord, talented by troubled investigator Rob Smith. As they race against the clock to save a mans life, Val and Rob must also confront their escalating attraction. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709159 After making some amusing on-the-job blunders, Aisling squirms out of a sticky situation using her powers as a Keeper to the Gates of Hell. As if her list of new duties wasnt already a drag, shes got to keep her career as a courier on track--and lately things havent quite gelled on that front either. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709223 Introspective artist Ben Lonefeather is content raising the orphaned coyote pups he rescued after their mother was killed on the highway. Meanwhile, New Yorker Sarah Friedman hurries west on a business trip to buy American Indian art for her popular store. When Sarahs car stalls near the reservation, Ben comes to her aid. Offering her a place to stay, if only for a short time, Ben soon finds himself falling into a passionate tryst with Sarah. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707821 Dr. Lily Whitney has been recruited by her father to help conduct a government experiment studying the psychic ability of an elite group of soldiers. Blesed with the gift herself, Lily is fascinated by the study, and intensely drawn to one of its difficult subjects--the broodind Captain Ryland Miller. When the experiment goes awry, and her father is murdered, Lily will need Ryland to help catch the killer. But Ryland is weary about trusting a scientist, even if his connection to Lily is too strong to resist. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707816 Stubborn cowgirl Colby Jansen has spent five years toiling to maintain the ranch her stepfather willed to her and her step-siblings. But suddenly her stepfathers family appears from Brazil to take custody of Colbys sister and brother, with the aid of the powerful De La Cruz brothers. Colby doesnt trust Rafael De La Cruz, but she cant deny her attraction to him. For his part, Rafael is determined to make Colby his lifemate before its too late. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709509 Once innocent, Con Somerford has returned from war, weary and worldly, to assume the role of Earl of Wyvern. To his surprise and distress, Susan Kerslake, Cons first love, is now his new housekeeper. Time has changed the two soulmates from who they were during childhood. Memories of their love and friendship still linger, but so do dangerous questions. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709500 Although 24-year-old Cassandra Effington eventually wants to marry, her standards for a husband are so high that no mere mortal can meet them. Certainly Viscount Reginald Berkley cant--with his questionable reputation. When Reggies matchmaking mother hires Cassie to redecorate the family estate, however, the two young aristocrats make a friendly wager requiring Cassie to find Reggies Miss Wonderful and Reggie to find Cassies Lord Perfect. But how will these two fare in their quest for the perfect mate? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708414 Holt McKettrick leaves a mail-order bride at the altar in Arizona and rides hard for Texas to help two desperate friends. But he doesnt count on meeting Lorelai Fellows--who just called off her own nuptials and is burning her dress in public. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708729 Although their engagement is just a rumor, East has now intention of marrying Lady Sophie Colley. But when he actually meets her, he is entranced. Now, eager to win her love, he must help her banis old family secrets before he can claim her as a bride. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709160 Aisling Grey is finally about to marry Drake Vireo--wyvern of the green dragons. But when Drake goes missing on their wedding day, Aisling has to track him down, no matter how many dragons, demons, and angry mages get in her way. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709230 In a world where vampires are under siege and bloodlines matter more than ever, Rehv is a half symphath hunting for answers. The last person he expects to find is Wrath, the only remaining fullbred vampire on the planet, back with a vengeance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708825 Nick Rafter is a seaoned federal prosecutor who has just been appointed as a judge. Though he should be content, he feels unsure in his new post after he discovers that his clerk is a gorgeous young woman from his past, Samantha Parker. Nick feels he cant trust her, or himself--one moment of passion could lead to scandal and the end of both their careers. But as they work closer and closer together, their intense longing for each other threatens to explode in a blaze of lust. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707807 Years have passed since Amy Masters escaped the brutal Texas plains to become a schoolteacher in Oregon. But now that Comanche warrior Swift Antelope has galloped back into her life, shell have to explore her heart for the courage to trust again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710123 Scottish lass Maggie Kerr refuses to marry a man of lesser merit. So her grandfather offers a challenge: any man who can outshoot and outride Maggie may claim her hand. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710006 Its 1825 in London, and the two curvaceous and blonde 23 year old Cynster twins Amanda and Amelia are desperate to get married. All they need are two fine, strapping gentlemen -- preferably with large purses. So what do these two lusty young ladies do? They make a visit to the local gaming hells, of course! But when Amanda unexpectedly bumps into the notorious Martin Fulbridge, the fifth Earl of Dexter, a chain of events is set into motion that will leave one sister ravished -- and the other ravenous for all the juicy details. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709990 Jack, Baron Warnefleet, narrowly avoids marriage when he flees London for the refuge of his estate. But there waits Lady Clarice Altwood, whose beauty is impossible to ignore. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707328 Faking her own death to escape her murderous husband, Rainie takes refuge in the rural community of Crystal Falls, where she finds work as a bookkeeper on a horse ranch run by Parker Harrigan. But as their initial attraction blossoms, Rainie fears she cant continue to elude the man who has sworn to kill her--and that her mere presence could jeopardize everything the Harrigan family holds dear. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709952 Actress Jenna Hughes leaves fame and Hollywood behind to enjoy peaceful anonymity with her two teenage daughters in the rural Pacific Northwest. But an obsessed fan follows her and begins to send her some disturbing letters. She turns to Shane Carter, the handsome sheriff, for help. Shane is already investigating one shocking murder and other women soon turn up missing. As the temperature outside drops, Shane gets to know Jenna better--but its her stalker who turns up the heat as he moves closer to his prey. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707817 Byron the Carpathian has traveled the globe for centuries, desperately seeking a mortal woman for his lifemate. And then, in an Italian villa, he hears the threads of enchanting music. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707487 When Reule, the telepathically gifted Prime of the Snge, who are scorned by every other race, rescues a beautiful amnesiac outlander he names Mystique, he is unable to control his need for this mysterious woman. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709165 Attractive twenty-something Aisling Grey is dispatched to Paris by her uncle to deliver a priceless dragon statue to a rich and eccentric female collector. When she arrives at the womans house, she finds her the victim of what looks like a demonic ritual. Aisling also discovers a dark and handsome man at the murder scene who claims to be a special agent. But before she fully succumbs to his mysterious allure, he swipes her dragon and runs! Now the real Paris police are on the scene, and they want answers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707837 Gregory Bridgerton has fallen head over heels for gorgeous Hermione Watson, despite the fact she is love with another, and joins forces with Hermiones best friend, Lady Lucinda Abernathy, to stop the disastrous alliance, but love has its own way of turning everything upside down. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709510 Horatio Cave, home from war, is looking to clear his now tarnished family name. His first move is to seduce Lady Theodosia Debenham, who in turn needs his help--but she is unprepared for his charms. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708836 A widow with a teenage daughter, Kate may be the founder of a successful talent agency, but she is also the unfulfilled prisoner of a painful past. When former lover Jake Talbot re-enters her life, she finds him just as irresisible as the day he shattered her heart. As their passions are rekindled, Jake urges her to give him another chance. But Kate is uncertain if she can open herself up to such hurt again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709536 Colin McElreath is getting married. He is giving up his status as a Free Fellow because he has sworn to protect the league and their secret work in the war with France. His bride-to-be, Gillian Davies is in trouble, so her father, the Baron, is using her impressive dowry and a little blackmail to secure a reputation. Honor, nobility, and chivalry may be Colins first motives for marrying her, but his growing desire for his beautiful bride cannot be ignored. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709501 Miss Pamela Effington lives in self-induced exile from England. Learning that she is co-inheritor of a sizable fortune, she decides it is time to return home. Upon arrival, she is surprised that tenants already occupy the house willed to her. More shocking, one of them is an expatriate prince with whom she shared an unforgettable night of passion four years prior. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708415 The only female in Keegan McKettricks life these days is the young daughter he sees all too rarely, and his sole passion is for his job overseeing his familys corporation. Until beautiful but mysterious Molly Shields comes to Indian Rock on a mission--and keeping a suspicious eye on her becomes Keegans full-time hobby. Molly doesnt know why shes attracted to a man whos determined to dig up dirt on her, even if he is gorgeous. But cynical Keegan might be the one person who can truly understand her shadowy past--and if the two can risk opening their hearts, they just might forge a brighter future. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708730 Headmisress Ria Ashby hopes West, as a new Duke, can aid her in finding a missing student. When the two match wits and begin to unravel a long hidden mystery, an undeniable yearning pulls West and Ria closer together. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707353 Mandy Pajeck has overcome a tough childhood. Now 28, she feels responsible for the accident that took her younger brothers sight. But his complete reliance on her care is making them both miserable. When she meets handsome Zach Harrigan and his mini guide horse, she thinks shes found the ticket to her brothers happiness--and maybe her own. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707448 Master of the West Coast vampires Rhys Costain has given up on human attachment--until he meets Megan DeLacey, a ravishing beauty equally captivated by Rhys brooding looks. But a dark force is threatening the West Coast vampires--one that could tear the lovers apart forever. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709161 Francesca Ghetti returns to GothFaire in order to deal with her latest problem, Loki--the Norse god of mischief. However, Fran is surprised to once again encounter her ex, the vampire Benedikt, who just happens to have his new girlfriend on his arm. And thats just the beginning, as Vikings, shapeshifters, and rabid opera fans soon work their way into her life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707535 Ysolde de Bochier works to convince an archimage to lift the spell controlling her magic, while trying to make peace between her light dragon mate, Baltic, and his weyr and rescuing a half-dragon damsel who is in way over her head. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709122 When the betrothal of Elizabeth Velvet Cavendish and Robert Greysteel Montgomery is arranged by their parents, the union seems doomed from the start. Nor only is the impetuous Velvet averse to Greysteels swaggering charms, but she favors Charles Stuart, the exiled heir to the throne. After Montgomery helps Charles ascend to the kingship, Velvets affections are even further tipped in the young monarchs favor. But Greysteels resolve is a force to be reckoned with, and Velvets resistance is about to be tested by his unrelenting desire. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708698 Desperate to keep his vast estates in the family, the Duke of Belcraven chooses his illegitimate daughter, Beth Armitage, as bride for Lucien de Vaux, his only heir. Although both are intelligent and independent, Beth believes in womens rights, and Lucien is known as a rake. It will take more than satin and jewels to turn their union into a fairytale romance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710063 Marine veteran John Preacher Middleton intimidates just about everyone who walks into his bar. But when an abused young mother comes in, seeking protection from her ex-husband, Preacher promises to become her guardian--and maybe something more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709231 The third book in the series tells the story of the vampire Zsadist, a former blood slave with a violent past. When he meets Bella, Zsadist thinks her human love could be his path to salvation. Then Bella is kidnapped, and Zsadist will stop at nothing to get her back. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707808 Loretta Simpson lost her parents to a daring Comanche raid seven years ago--and now she lives as a mute with her extended family. Meanwhile, Comanche Hunter of the Wolf sees her as the embodiment of an ancient prophesy and chooses her for marriage. Still fearful of his tribe, Loretta soon finds her will bending, even as conflict between their two peoples intensifies. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710007 When her guardians will commands that Lady Catriona Hennessy and Richard Cynster will marry within a week, a battle of wits ensues between the independent young lady and the arrogant rake with a scandalous reputation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709991 Viscount Torrington is the hottest commodity in town as Londons matchmaking season begins. But the viscount only has eyes for the penniless Widow Carrington, who has recently been accused of murder. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707818 The telekinetic Dahlia Le Blanc can make objects burst into flames. When she is targeted by assassins, skilled warrior Nicolas Trevane arrives just in time to rescue her--and ignite an incendiary passion. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710003 To avoid the matchmaking skills of London society, Alistair Cynster--better known as Lucifer--heads for the English countryside to visit an old friend. Upon his arrival, he discovers his friend dead, and he is knocked unconscious by a blow to the head. He awakens to find himself in the care of Phyllida Tallent, a beautiful, strong-willed young woman who is determined to remain unmarried. As they join forces to discover the murderer, they feel themselves drawn together by a passion they cannot control. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709552 After her house burns down, Jenny takes refuge with local police chief Rourke McKnight, but when a blizzard traps them together, Jenny, accustomed to the safe predictability of running the family bakery, suddenly doesnt feel so secure. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709638 Maddie Duprees mother was once the other woman in a love triangle with Mick Hennessys parents. It ended tragically. When Maddie returns to Truly, Wyoming, after a long absence, sparks fly between her and Mick. But can white-hot passion erase their painful family histories? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707326 Alexander Randall is the last heir to the Earl of Daventry and he must find himself a bride. His prayers are answered in the form of distressed midwife Julia Bancroft. But though their union would benefit both parties, Julia is reluctant to surrender her heart. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708754 Dr. Samantha Leeds hosts her own late-night radio talk show on WSLJ. One day she receives a menacing phone call at her home, while miles away, a prostitute is strangled to death. Seemingly unrelated, nobody connects the two events until more murders occur under similar circumstances. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709956 Beautiful journalist Nikki Gillette would give anything to get out of Savannah. Her chance might have come as shse begins to cover a major story about a killer nicknamed The Grave Robber. To gather pieces for her report, she shadows the rugged and handsome investigator Pierce Reed. A fierce attraction ignites between them as they continue spending time together. But as the murders continue, and secrets are revealed, Nikki wonders what Pierce is hiding about the killer and his victims. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709534 Griffen Abernathy has sworn an oath never to marry, or, if he must, to never fall in love with his wife. He is forced into wedding when his father insists that he do so before going to war. Lady Alyssa Carrollton wants only to work in her garden, but her mother wont rest until she is married off. When Alyssa and Griffen meet, their mutual distaste for marriage makes them perfectly suited for one another. After he returns from battle, though, hes a different man. He realizes he does have feelings for the woman he left when she was barely a bride--but will she ever come to love him? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709166 While on a singles tour of Europe, Seattles own Pia Thomason is looking for a man and trying not to think about her 40th birthday. Too bad her choice of suitors is less than appealing. But when she meets two mysterious strangers in Iceland, Pia becomes immersed in an undead love affair. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710112 Poor May Northcutt cant seem to just enjoy her life with her dragon lover Gabriel. And with an ex-demon lord driving her nuts and a dragon war looming, things arent going to get better anytime soon. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709120 In the prim and proper days of Englands past, sexy vixen Catherine Cat Seton Spencer designs dresses for Queen Elizabeth. But in her spare time, she makes the rounds in London looking to satisfy her unquenchable lust. Little does Cat know, shes on a collision course with the roguish Patrick Hepburn, Lord Stewart of Scotland--and he means to claim her as his own. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708696 When her vile brothers wicked scheming ruins her reputaion, Eleanor Chivenham is forced into a hasty marriage of convenience. She weds Nicholas Delaney, a hard-living scoundrel who is rumored to have a ravishing French mistress. Yet there is much more to Nicholas than meets the eye, and soon Eleanors heart is filled with unexpected desires. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707838 After falling in love with Nigel Bevelstoke, Viscount Turner, as a child because of his kindness to her, Miranda Cheever is reunited with him years later, finding a lonely and harsh man, devastated by loss, but she sees beyond the bitterness to the man she has loved for years. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708757 Shelby Cole has returned to Bad Luck, Texas to search for the daughter she once believed was dead. But she isnt the only one coming home. Ross McCallum, a feared and hated man from Shelbys past, has been released from prison and has plans of his own. Dreading another confrontation, there is only one person Shelby can turn to--country boy Nevada Smith. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707324 Suburban mom Tully Sullivan wakes up in a far-off place surrounded by strangers--many of them muscular, sexy ones--claiming to be dragons. They insist Tully is a dragon, too, and that shes committed crimes deserving of death. Now Tully must disprove the allegations before time runs out. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710054 As betrayal and intrigue swirl around her, Lady Penelope finds herself inexorably drawn into the strong arms of the man she cannot resist. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709511 Damaris Myddleton has plenty of money--but she is looking for a husband with a title who will lead her into the welcoming arms of the aristocracy. Despite her quest for respectability, she cant ignore her attraction to Mr. Octavius Fitzroger, a penniless man with no prospects who agrees to help Damaris find just the right spouse and keep her out of harms way. Both of them must fight their growing passion for each other as they search for a suitable man to wed Damaris. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709537 Folklorist Keira Sullivan is convinced that an isolated ruin on the Irish coast conceals the ancient Celtic stone angel for which she has been searching. But then the ruin collapses on her, and the man who rescues her must soon protect them both from a depraved killer. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709502 P.J. Morgan, who readers first met as the sass-mouthed teenager in Hot & bothered, is now a grown woman and a rising country music star on tour. And one lucky man is going to find out that the real show happens offstage. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709528 Paige Hathaway is heir to the famous Hathaway antiques emporium. Alyssa Chen is the illegitimate granddaughter of Chinese immigrants. Together with security expert Riley McAllister they become unintentional partners solving a 50 year old mystery. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709521 In an exciting sequel, the acclaimed author of The Bride Finder sweeps readers back to the Cornish castle where Lance St. Leger, on one of his mysterious night journeys, finds his perfect mate. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709513 Young Dorcas Caroline Froggatt rushes into marriage with a soldier who defends her honor. Supposedly killed soon after going off to war, the erstwhile groom again figures in Dorcas life when, years later, she attempts to marry another. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708416 Cheyenne Bridges makes a reluctant return to her hometown of Indian Rock, Ariz., her job hinging on whether she can persuade her high school flame Jesse McKettrick to sell some of his land for her employers condo development deal. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708731 The dashing young South, Earl of Southerton, is up against surprising forces as he takes on a new task. South has been assigned to a murder case, and he suspects that the stunning actress India Parr may be connected. But is India a murderess, or is she the one in danger? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707813 Dr. Libby Drake uses her incredible healing powers to help mend the emotionally scarred Ty Derrick. But their burgeoning relationship is threatened by a mysterious man who wants to use Libbys talents for his own dark purposes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709162 The gorgeous Aisling Grey juggles being a demon lord, a Guardian, and a wyverns mate all at once--though not always successfully. Recently relocated to London, Aisling and her doggie demon sidekick Jim are eager for a fresh start. Drake the hunky dragon, however, has other plans cut out for her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707399 Successful entrepreneur Dani Pembrooke joins forces with security expert Zeke Cutler to discover the truth about her moms disappearance 25 years ago. But Dani doesnt know that Zeke has his own motive for this search--or that theyre on a collision course with a killer who will stop at nothing to keep the secret buried. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709729 This summer, Bitter Creek Ranch will host the grandest social event in many years--the lavish wedding of Clay Blackthorne and Jocelyn Montrose. Before walking down the aisle, however, Jocelyn learns that her betrotheds bitter rival, North Grayhawk, is planning a hostile takeover of the Blackthorne family business. She offers her body to North--if hell call off his plans. But Jocelyns actions and the emergence of an old flame confuse Clay and cast doubt on who will be the next Mrs. Blackthorne. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709549 The beachside knitting shop Malibu & Ewe becomes a refuge for personal chef Nikki Carmichael, who has taken a job working for magazine editor Jay Buchanan, a sexy man with a picky palate and a few bizarre conditions to his offer of employment. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709539 Secret Service agent Jo Harper springs into action when the daughter of a murdered ambassador mysteriously goes missing in the mountains of New England. Despite their differences, she enlists local tracker Elijah Cameron to aid her in the search. He suspects the girl doesnt want to be found, but Jos fears about foul play prove correct when they encounter a killer on the trail. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709504 John Rocket Miglionni is a U.S. Marine turned private detective who gets a case looking for a young man named Jared who has run away after the murder of his father. As it turns out, Jareds sister is a beautiful woman John spent an unforgettable week with years ago. Victoria never forgot that week either--because now she has a six-year-old daughter who resulted from the impetuous, fiery affair. When John and Victoria reunite, it doesnt seem like they have enough in common to rekindle the flames they felt so long ago. But while working together to protect Jared, the two might just get hot and bothered once again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709530 After ending her marriage, 43-year-old Natalie Goodwin opens the floral shop of her dreams. Pouring all of her energy into her new enterprise doesnt keep her from noticing the ruggedly handsome fireman across the street, 34-year-old Tony Cruz--married and safely unavailable. But when Tonys philandering wife dumps him, Natalie begins a friendship that gradually evolves into more. Soon Tonys desire for children complicates Natalies ideal romance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709232 The Primale of the Chosen, Phury has sacrificed himself for the good of his people, but when his first mate, the Chosen Cormia, wants not only his body, but also his heart, he is forced to choose between duty and love, while tragedy threatens the Brotherhoods mansion. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707809 Torn between the white and Comanche worlds of her parents, Indigo Wolf has grown up estranged from the townspeople of Wolfs Landing, Orgeon. Bo one understands her elusive spirit-until Jake Rand comes to town to act as foreman of her familys ranch. But Jakes real motives are as secret as his true identity, and as personal as his growing attraction to Indigo. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709992 Tristan, fourth Earl of Trentham, laments his return to England after so much adventure during the Napoleonic Wars. With his fellow bachelors, he founds the Bastion Club for privileged gentlemen committed to avoiding marriage at all cost. But when Tristan learns that he must take a wife within a year or risk losing his inheritance, he is surprised to find himself drawn to his pretty neighbor, Leonora Carling, the recent victim of burglary. Offering to help her identify the scoundrel, he soon makes hie other intentions crystal clear. But Leonora needs some convincing before she fully submits to his lustful advances. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709515 Clarissa Greystone, a wealthy widow and temptress, enjoys toying with the many suitors who demand her attention, yet she has vowed that she will never marry again. But then the dashing Major George Hawkinville steps into her chamber. Just back from Waterloo, he looks tired and worn, but his face hasnt lost its appeal. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708418 Garrett McKettrick likes fast politics, fast women, and fast cars. But when scandal sends him home, Garrett learns to appreciate Julie Remington, his former high school nemesis. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708098 Guardians are humans with powers beyond those of ordinary people, such as controlling nature or knowing a persons deepest desires. In 18th century London, Gwynne Owens believes she did not inherit supernatural powers. Yet, her first kiss with an alluring Scotsman, Duncan Macrae, is accompanied by terrifying visions of great catastrophe. Nevertheless, when asked by the Guardian Council to marry this dangerous laird of a Scottish clan, she dutifully agrees. Her marriage--wich surprisingly unlocks her hidden powers--is the only wat to avert disaster for both England and Scotland. But, will Gwynne be forced to betray her love? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709221 Beautiful and independent Rosamund Bolton and her cousin Sir Thomas Bolton leave Friarsgate, England to visit Queen Margaret of Scotland. Shortly after arriving at the court, Rosamund is introduced to the handsome Patrick Leslie, earl of Glenkirk, and they immediately fall in love. Their growing passion is stifled when war breaks out between England and Scotland. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707819 Cajun GhostWalker Gator Fontenot is plunged into the sultry swamps of the Louisiana bayou as he tracks Flame, a beguiling redhead who possesses the same extraordinary physical and psychic powers. Sex and violence soon become dangerously entwined. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709158 Pia Thompson is discovering that wedded bliss with a vampire is a very elusive proposition. With her hubby not trusting her, and his best friend missing, Pia finds solace in her plain old Seattle life. But that all changes when she and Kristoff are falsely implicated in crimes against vampire-kind. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710004 Gyles Rawlings, the handsome Earl of Chillingworth, is a man determined to stay in control of his destiny. Even as he vows to marry a dutiful, blue-blooded lady soley for the purpose of fostering progeny, he deviously plans to fulfill hus most sinful pleasures with a brazen strumpet. But standing at the altar on his wedding day, he unexpectedly falls in love with Francesca, his beautiful bride-to-be. He never thought he could find all he wanted in a single woman, and now must struggle to win her heart. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707439 In order to inherit a fortune, Jasper Sullivan, Earl of Blackwater, must rescue a fallen woman. So when a lady of the night attempts to pick his pocket, he makes a daring proposal. Everything seems to have dropped into place for Jasper--but he may have made a colossal blunder. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707815 A shape-shifter, Natalya hunts those who kill by night. Searching for vampires and Carpathians high in the mountains, she is as deadly as she is beautiful. Vikirnoff, a Carpathian, also hunts vampires, but his people are Natalyas enemies. One night, Vikirnoff joins Natalya in a vicious clash with vampires. Although the two are victors, the battle between their hearts and souls has just begun. Can desire overcome their ancestral enmity? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707485 Damian Mackenzie is an incorrigible gambler just honorable enough to save Lady Kiri Lawford from dangerous smugglers. That does not, however, mean he has any desire to return her romantic interest--until he learns Kiris not exactly the prim and proper lady society expects her to be. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709499 Sexy playboy Jonathon, Marquess of Helmsley, who beds a woman every year at his familys Christmas party, isnt about to change that tradition. But this year, the wrong woman shows up for the tryst. She proposes marriage, but Jonathon isnt ready to settle down--or is he?