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Her strength is her greatest weakness.Protecting others has always been Aurora Hawke's defining characteristic -- until a fierce battle with her mortal enemy creates devastating results, proving she's more weapon than human. Haunted by apocalyptic visions of her future and pursued by the ghosts of her past, she makes the only logical decision.Run.Abandoning her ship and crew goes against everything she holds dear, but it's the only way to safeguard those she loves from the greatest threat of all -- herself. If you like unexpected twists, intriguing alien starships, and gripping sci-fi adventure, you'll love the Starhawke Rising series. Perfect for fans of Michelle Diener, Lindsay Buroker, and R.K. Thorne.STARHAWKE RISINGThe Dark of LightThe Chains of FreedomThe Honor of DeceitThe Legacy of TomorrowThe Siege of AllianceSTARHAWKE ROGUE TRILOGYArch AlliesMarked MercenariesResurgent RenegadesSTARHAWKE ROMANCEGuardian Mate

Out of the frying pan, into the firefightFor Natasha Orlov, getting captured while staging a rescue mission is the supernova ending to a black hole day. Her ship is gone, her shuttle's on lockdown, and she's trapped with a man who wants her dead.For Elhadj Isin, waking in the infirmary after being tortured by his enemy is the first strike in a meteor shower of chaos. His ship's adrift, his crew's out for blood, and he's harboring fugitives on the run.Just another typical day in the black.If you like interstellar games of cat and mouse, featuring feisty rogues and wily marauders, then you'll love the thrilling conclusion to the Starhawke Rogue trilogy. A must-read for fans of Lindsay Buroker, K. Gorman, and R.M. Olson.STARHAWKE ROGUEArch AlliesMarked MercenariesResurgent RenegadesSTARHAWKE RISINGThe Dark of LightThe Chains of FreedomThe Honor of DeceitThe Legacy of TomorrowThe Siege of Alliance

Caught between a rock and a starship.Losing a bet cost mercenary Elhadj Isin control of his warship. Big mistake. He seriously underestimated his opponent. Now Natasha Orlov is calling the shots and he's stuck transporting a mysterious cargo to an unknown destination. But when a suspicious engine explosion leaves the ship adrift in an uninhabited star system, losing the bet becomes the least of his problems.If you like space-faring action adventure featuring rogues and scoundrels, then you'll love Marked Mercenaries. A must-read for fans of Firefly and Star Wars. Pick up your copy today!Starhawke Rogue TrilogyARCH ALLIES (Book 1)MARKED MERCENARIES (Book 2)RESURGENT RENEGADES (Book 3)

Strap in and hold on!For pilot Natasha Orlov, a starship buried in a sea of sand is her ticket to freedom and independence. Sure, restoring the ship won't be easy, especially when the Feds figure out she's running an illegal salvage operation, but she's never shied away from hard work. Or challenges. Good thing, too. Because she's on a collision course with her competition.If you like sailing the black with rogues and rascals, then you'll love Arch Allies. A must read for fans of Firefly and Star Wars. Pick up your copy today!Starhawke Rogue TrilogyARCH ALLIES (Book 1)MARKED MERCENARIES (Book 2)RESURGENT RENEGADES (Book 3)

This cowboy's on the ropes…Seasoned wrangler Brendan Sawyer's on board with Jo Fielding's plan to skip the dating routine and test their compatibility during a weekend at a Montana resort. Brendan's convinced they'll get along just fine. They're not kids anymore, so why not dive right in? Even better, they'll be surrounded by luxury accommodations. Then the plan implodes, leaving them stranded in a dicey rural cabin with frigid air seeping through the cracks and no hot water. Tempers begin to fray. Then the buffalo herd arrives…Saddle up for the thirteenth book in the popular McGavin Brothers series of steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood series. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love A Cowboy's Choice. Pick up your copy today!THE MCGAVIN BROTHERSA Cowboy's Strength (Book 1)A Cowboy's Honor (Book 2)A Cowboy's Return (Book 3)A Cowboy's Heart (Book 4)A Cowboy's Courage (Book 5)A Cowboy's Christmas (Book 6)A Cowboy's Kiss (Book 7)A Cowboy's Luck (Book 8)A Cowboy's Charm (Book 9)A Cowboy's Challenge (Book 10)A Cowboy's Baby (Book 11)A Cowboy's Holiday (Book 12)A Cowboy's Choice (Book 13)A Cowboy's Worth (Book 14)A Cowboy's Destiny (Book 15)A Cowboy's Secret (Book 16)A Cowboy's Homecoming (Book 17)

Baby, it's cold outside…Foreman Pete Sawyer loves working for Taryn Maroney, owner of the Crimson Clouds guest ranch. She's the sexiest cowgirl he's met. Unfortunately, getting chummy with the boss could cost him his heart and his job. But when a Christmastime blizzard traps them together, good intentions take a holiday…Saddle up for the twelfth book in the popular McGavin Brothers series of steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood series. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love A Cowboy's Holiday. Pick up your copy today!THE MCGAVIN BROTHERSA Cowboy's Strength (Book 1)A Cowboy's Honor (Book 2)A Cowboy's Return (Book 3)A Cowboy's Heart (Book 4)A Cowboy's Courage (Book 5)A Cowboy's Christmas (Book 6)A Cowboy's Kiss (Book 7)A Cowboy's Luck (Book 8)A Cowboy's Charm (Book 9)A Cowboy's Challenge (Book 10)A Cowboy's Baby (Book 11)A Cowboy's Holiday (Book 12)A Cowboy's Choice (Book 13)A Cowboy's Worth (Book 14)A Cowboy's Destiny (Book 15)A Cowboy's Secret (Book 16)A Cowboy's Homecoming (Book 17)

Ready or not, he's a daddy…Gage Sawyer has been a rolling stone since he left the family ranch at eighteen. A year and a half ago he had a fling with Emma Green, and never forgot about her. But when he showed up at her door, she shut it in his face. He figured that was that…until she arrived in Eagles Nest with a baby. His baby.Saddle up for the eleventh book in the popular McGavin Brothers series of steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood series. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love A Cowboy's Baby. Pick up your copy today!THE MCGAVIN BROTHERSA Cowboy's Strength (Book 1)A Cowboy's Honor (Book 2)A Cowboy's Return (Book 3)A Cowboy's Heart (Book 4)A Cowboy's Courage (Book 5)A Cowboy's Christmas (Book 6)A Cowboy's Kiss (Book 7)A Cowboy's Luck (Book 8)A Cowboy's Charm (Book 9)A Cowboy's Challenge (Book 10)A Cowboy's Baby (Book 11)A Cowboy's Holiday (Book 12)A Cowboy's Choice (Book 13)A Cowboy's Worth (Book 14)A Cowboy's Destiny (Book 15)A Cowboy's Secret (Book 16)A Cowboy's Homecoming (Book 17)

She had him at howl…Kate Stillman doesn't believe werewolves should mate with humans. She founded HOWL (Honoring Our Werewolf Legacy) to rally support for her views. After months of heated online debate with Scottish Were Duncan MacDowell, she's eager to challenge him at the international werewolf conference hosted at her high-security mountain resort near Denver. She doesn't count on being wildly attracted to the sexy Scotsman.Duncan believes humans should be told that werewolves exist. He founded WOOF (Werewolves Optimizing Our Future) to encourage Were-human interaction, and he expects to choose a human as his mate when the time comes. Too bad Kate turns out to be more exciting than any female he's ever met, Were or human.When they're fur to fur or skin to skin, they're the perfect match. But tempers flare outside of the bedroom. Will their clashing belief systems sabotage any chance at happiness?

He's the wolf of her dreams…Alaskan werewolf Jake Hunter's fascinated by Rachel Miller, his lovely neighbor across the lake. But he's the founder of WARM (Werewolves Against Random Mating) and becoming involved with a human female would be the height of hypocrisy. That's why he watches her from afar…until she accidentally crosses paths with a mother grizzly and her cub.Rachel's built her artistic reputation carving images of wolves inspired by a muscular male wolf she caught on camera. She never expected he'd show up again, let alone risk his life to save hers. Their connection borders on psychic, drawing her as she tracks him to Jake's cabin. Her reserved and reclusive neighbor rebuffs her accusations that he's harboring a wolf in his home, but her instincts tell her he's lying.And his haunting green eyes look exactly like the wolf's…From the NYT bestselling author who brought you The McGavin Brothers and The Nerd Series. If you love sexy werewolves, spunky heroines, and a dash of humor, you'll love Werewolf in Alaska.Wild About YouWEREWOLF IN MANHATTAN (Book 1)WEREWOLF IN THE NORTH WOODS (Book 2)WEREWOLF IN SEATTLE (Book 3)WEREWOLF IN DENVER (Book 4)WEREWOLF IN ALASKA (Book 5)

She's giving him the cold shoulder...Porcupine, Alaska was the last place on earth Mitchell Carruthers wanted to end up. Scratch that. Stuck at heiress Ally Jarrett's side as a personal assistant was the last place. Porcupine boasts its share of wacky locals, but he's more concerned about the man Ally's scheduled to meet-her lowlife, two-faced uncle, who reeled Ally in by promising to help build her photography career. His real goal is duping her out of her inheritance.Her uncle's brought along a world famous photographer to mentor Ally, but the woman's a sexual predator who gives Mitchell chills. Unfortunately, being in close quarters with Ally is giving him chills of a very different kind. When a blizzard blows through town, trapping them in their adjoining rooms, their relationship suddenly goes from glacial to global warming. But with so much at stake, a distraction, no matter how tempting, could cost them their lives.From the NYT bestselling author who brought you the McGavin Brothers and Wild About You series comes book three in the smart and sexy Nerd series. If you enjoy laugh-out-loud adventures and romance where the nerd gets the girl, you'll love Nerd Gone Wild.

Can they beat the odds?Night after night, mild-mannered accountant Harry Ambrewster sits in the back of the room, admiring Vegas showgirl Lainie Terrell from afar. She's got it all-looks, brains, a kind heart, and Dexter, one of the smartest four-year olds he's ever met. Sure, Harry would love to be the one who makes her swoon, but she's never shown any interest in dealing him in.When Lainie's crazy ex shows up at her apartment in a rage, demanding to see his son, she turns to her trustworthy neighbor Harry for help. He offers his mother's security-enhanced home as a safe haven for Dexter while he and Lainie slip out of town, posing as newlyweds checking out a Sedona timeshare. But fate calls their bluff when their platonic relationship morphs into red-hot passion. With her ex hot on their trail, they'll have to play their cards close to the vest. Because losing isn't an option...From the NYT bestselling author who brought you the McGavin Brothers and Wild About You series comes book two in the smart and sexy Nerd series. If you like laugh-out-loud romantic adventures where the nerd gets the girl, you'll love The Nerd Who Loved Me.

He loved her from afar until Fate tossed them in the ocean…Genevieve Terrence never imagined an island-hopping flight to Maui would end with her sociopathic boss pointing a gun at her head. Or that she'd wind up stranded on a remote island with nerdy computer programmer Jackson Farley. Good thing she knows a thing or two about surviving a standoff with Mother Nature.Jack can't believe his luck. Not only is he a hero in Genevieve's eyes after crash-landing the plane and pulling her to shore, but the sophisticated woman he thought was untouchable is rapidly transforming into a fun-loving hillbilly with a passion for…everything. And his ripped clothes, beard stubble and display of muscles seem to be seducing her way better than his genius IQ. That's fine with him. He'll play any role she wants as long as he gets the privilege of holding her.But when danger invades their private hideaway, the nerd and his beauty must fight side by side if they want to make it off the island alive…From the NYT bestselling author who brought you The McGavin Brothers and Wild About You series. Pick up your copy of the 2003 Kelly Ripa Book Club pick that launched the popular Nerd series! A sexy laugh-out-loud adventure that will thrill your nerd-loving heart.

She's a werewolf with a secret…Luna Reynaud has finally found her place in the world, working at an elegant estate on an island in Puget Sound. None of the quirky Were staff members suspect she's half human and she has to keep it that way. Weres and humans aren't supposed to mate. But when the owner unexpectedly dies, Luna and her co-workers are in danger of losing their home.As a teenager, Colin MacDowell spent carefree summers on his aunt's island. Now that he's laird of a powerful Scottish pack, he has no time to deal with the estate he inherited. He intends to sell it, but Luna convinces him she can turn it into a thriving werewolf hotel. He's happy to grant her request, and even happier to share her bed. He never expected a funeral would lead him to his mate.She's everything he's ever wanted. But her secret has the power to tear them apart…

This can't be love…Quinn Sawyer has no business getting involved with Kendra McGavin. He has a thriving horse-breeding operation in Spokane, and she owns a ranch in Eagles Nest, Montana, seven hours away. But when his vintage Harley breaks down while he's visiting his daughter, Kendra's barn is the perfect place to complete the repair. Stranded on her ranch for several days, Quinn finds the lovely Kendra impossible to resist. Flirtation quickly leads to…something more.Quinn flips all Kendra's switches…which scares the hell out of her. The only men she's had in her life since the unexpected death of her husband more than twenty years ago are her five grown sons. She's single by choice, and that's worked out just fine. She's not ready to change her family dynamic. But the vision of a long-distance affair is tempting, especially if it won't disturb the status quo.It's the perfect arrangement. As long as they don't fall in love…Saddle up for the ninth book in the popular McGavin Brothers series of steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood series. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love A Cowboy's Charm. Pick up your copy today!THE MCGAVIN BROTHERSA Cowboy's Strength (Book 1)A Cowboy's Honor (Book 2)A Cowboy's Return (Book 3)A Cowboy's Heart (Book 4)A Cowboy's Courage (Book 5)A Cowboy's Christmas (Book 6)A Cowboy's Kiss (Book 7)A Cowboy's Luck (Book 8)A Cowboy's Charm (Book 9)A Cowboy's Challenge (Book 10)A Cowboy's Baby (Book 11)A Cowboy's Holiday (Book 12)A Cowboy's Choice (Book 13)A Cowboy's Worth (Book 14)A Cowboy's Destiny (Book 15)A Cowboy's Secret (Book 16)A Cowboy's Homecoming (Book 17)

He's only human, but she's not…Giselle Landry's ruff is up. Instead of accepting his role as the future Landry pack alpha, her brother Bryce is partying in Vegas with a human female. His behavior goes against every principle Giselle holds dear. Weres do not get intimately involved with humans. But to break up the romance and haul her wayward sibling home, Giselle will need the help of a human ally -casino owner Luke Dalton.Luke doesn't believe in werewolves. If anyone told him that they've been operating casinos in Vegas for years, he'd laugh. But locating the playboy who's leading his baby sister astray is no laughing matter. He's eager to join forces with the lovely Giselle to track them down. Achieving his goal will solve both their problems…until a wild night with Giselle raises the stakes.Passion this intense can't be denied. After all, he's only human…From the NYT bestselling author who brought you The McGavin Brothers and The Nerd Series. If you love spunky werewolves, hunky heroes, and a dash of humor, you'll love Werewolf in Las Vegas.Wild About YouWEREWOLF IN MANHATTAN (Book 1)WEREWOLF IN THE NORTH WOODS (Book 2)WEREWOLF IN SEATTLE (Book 3)WEREWOLF IN DENVER (Book 4)WEREWOLF IN ALASKA (Book 5)WEREWOLF IN LAS VEGAS (Book 6)

To outwit a stalker, she needs to invest in a nerd…Successful stockbroker William Sloan knows timing is everything. Meeting the lovely and tenacious Amanda Rykowsky feels like the hand of fate until she accuses him of leaving creepy valentines on her desk. He's not her secret admirer, but he's determined to do what any warm-blooded male would do to derail a stalker - pose as Amanda's live-in boyfriend.Amanda isn't interested in romance. Not with William, and certainly not with her delusional secret valentine. She's too busy earning her degree while working as a receptionist by day and tending bar at Geekland by night. But the lewd valentine innuendos convince her to accept William's help, even if it feels like a recipe for disaster. Safely locked away in the close confines of her apartment, it doesn't take long for the charade to generate real heat.But Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and her stalker is planning quite a surprise.From the NYT bestselling author who brought you the McGavin Brothers and Wild About You series comes book seven in the smart and sexy Nerd series. If you like laugh-out-loud romantic adventures where the nerd gets the girl, you'll love My Nerdy Valentine.

She exploded into his life just as he was throwing in the towel…Electrical engineer Charlie Shepherd is done with Middlesex, Connecticut. After years of lingering in small town obscurity, he's landed his dream job at Hoover Dam. But his plans are blown up by fashion model Eve Dupree and her exploding garage. She may look like she walked off a magazine cover, but the experimental hovercraft she's invented is pure genius. Everything about her is a schematic for winning his nerdy heart and flipping all his switches. Too bad he's leaving town.And Charlie isn't the only one who's stumbled upon Eve and her secret invention. A series of suspicious incidents indicate a saboteur is out to scuttle her project. With time running out, Charlie goes full bore to help make her vision a reality, revving both their engines in the process. But when the saboteur's game of cat and mouse turns deadly, Charlie must fight to save Eve and her invention before it's too late…From the NYT bestselling author who brought you the McGavin Brothers and Wild About You series comes book five in the smart and sexy Nerd series. If you like laugh-out-loud romantic adventures where the nerd gets the girl, you'll love Talk Nerdy to Me.