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Desperate times call for nerdy measures…P.I. Lex Manchester will go as far as it takes to protect curvaceous makeup artist Gillian McCormick, the sole witness to a murder. And that means getting Gillian out of the country via a Nerd-themed cruise to Mexico. Gillian's pulled off one hell of a Marilyn Monroe impersonation, filling out the role in every way possible. Posing as a nerd isn't nearly as challenging for Lex as keeping his attraction to Gillian on the down low.But what should be the perfect escape soon becomes the perfect prison, when Gillian's mainland problems follow them onboard. Does a series of mysterious accidents mean the killer's roaming the decks, looking for a chance to strike? Or is Lex jumping at shadows? Undercover and under the covers, Lex has Gillian's back. But can he safeguard her without throwing his heart out to sea?From the NYT bestselling author who brought you the McGavin Brothers and Wild About You series comes book six in the smart and sexy Nerd series. If you like laugh-out-loud romantic adventures where the nerd gets the girl, you'll love Nerds Like It Hot.

Playing a brainy scientist requires a lot of chemistry…Hollywood actress Zoe Tarleton is stuck in a typecast rut. Audiences adore her pretty face and knockout physique, but she's sick of being labeled sexy rather than smart. She's determined to land a highly coveted role, playing a world-famous chemist. To nab the gig, however, she needs to brush up on her nerd nuances. And she knows just the man to teach her.L.A. entertainment lawyer Flynn Granger is gobsmacked when the box office bombshell recruits him to be her geek guru. Getting to know the real Zoe during a weekend retreat in a secluded cabin sounds too good to be true. But the experience isn't quite the cozy interlude he envisioned. Spooky sounds float on the night air. Mysterious accidents mount up, putting them both on edge. Has a crazed fan tracked Zoe to this remote location? Or, even more bizarre, is the legendary Bigfoot roaming these woods? With Zoe's life in danger, Flynn must become the hero she needs, or risk losing her forever...From the NYT bestselling author who brought you the McGavin Brothers and Wild About You series comes book four in the smart and sexy Nerd series. If you like laugh-out-loud romantic adventures where the nerd gets the girl, you'll love Gone with the Nerd.

Captain Aurora Hawke is trapped in a web of lies, but none of them are hers.At least, not yet. As the list of people who've betrayed her grows, even the crew of the Starhawke becomes tainted, leaving her without a refuge.Grabbing an opportunity to jump ship, she joins Cade Ellis on a twisted trail to locate Admiral Schreiber, the man who holds the key to her past…and her future. But to uncover the answers she seeks, she'll have to trade her freedom for servitude at the hands of a monster.If you enjoy action-packed space adventures in the style of Star Trek and Firefly, with memorable characters and surprising twists, you'll love THE HONOR OF DECEIT.Starhawke RisingTHE DARK OF LIGHT (Book 1)THE CHAINS OF FREEDOM (Book 2)THE HONOR OF DECEIT (Book 3)

Bad timing never felt so good…Wes Sawyer knows a risky proposition when he sees one. Pursuing a woman fresh from a breakup who happens to be his sister Roxanne's best friend? Definitely a bad idea. But how's he supposed to ignore the beautiful baker? He has a sweet tooth, and Ingrid Lindstrom's kisses would taste even better than the pastries she creates…After Ingrid's ex turned out to be a cheating bastard, she vowed to take an extended vacay from men. That goes double for the hot cowboy down the hall. Getting involved with Roxanne's big brother could spell disaster, putting friendship and family loyalty on the line and destroying the life she's built in Eagles Nest.But she never expected to face the temptation of a muscular Wes wearing only a towel…Saddle up for the tenth 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 Challenge. 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)

Cowboy to the rescue!When big-hearted Luke Bennett spots a dog stranded on the highway in a snowstorm, he leaps into action. Saving the day is what this sexy cowboy does. Whether it's a stray animal in peril or a business going down the tubes, Luke's the guy to call.But it will take all his management skills to rescue Abigail Summers from bankruptcy. Although she bakes like an angel and her pastries are a hit, the devil's in the details. She could be Luke's dream girl, but her cardboard box overflowing with a year's worth of receipts is his worst nightmare.Saving the day and winning the girl looks damn near impossible. Then again, he has a four-footed ally named Delilah.Saddle up for the seventh 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 Kiss. 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)

His muse just strolled in…Getting left at the altar killed the music in Bryce McGavin's soul. But when a guitar-toting redhead with the voice of an angel walks into the Guzzling Grizzly and asks for an audition, his toe starts tapping. Maybe there's life in his battered heart after all. Unfortunately, wooing Nicole Williams means dusting off his guitar…and convincing her attack cat to let him through the front door. A wise man might leave well enough alone. But Bryce never was a wise man...Saddle up for the fourth 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 Heart. 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)

Sometimes first love deserves a second chance…Former Air Force pilot Ryker McGavin would rather face enemy fire than fly April Harris to Kalispell, Montana. Eleven years ago she broke his heart, and the wound still aches. But when her sister goes into labor two weeks early, he's the only one who can get her there in time. And he will, even if it kills him. Then the starboard engine conks out.Ryker has returned to Eagles Nest looking hotter than ever and rocking a tribal armband. April's far from immune, especially after he saves her life, proving he's every inch the hero she claimed she didn't want. But he's a soldier and she's a pacifist. They were doomed from the beginning. Unfortunately, her traitorous body doesn't agree. It's crying yes even as her brain is screaming no.If they surrender to temptation, will they be trapped forever in no man's land?Saddle up for the third book in the popular McGavin Brothers series of 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 Return. 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 was one of the guys until he kissed her…Cody McGavin is thrown for a loop. Faith Underwood has announced she has a vexing condition. Virginity. And she wants him to remedy the situation. He hasn't been involved with a virgin since he was one and he's not convinced he's up to the challenge.Faith hadn't given much thought to sex. Then she saw Cody. He's the perfect choice to show her what she's been missing. He's gorgeous, trustworthy…and leaving town in two weeks. But first she has to convince him to go along with her plan.How can she seduce a sexy cowboy when she's been an ugly duckling all her life?Saddle up for the second book in the popular McGavin Brothers series of 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 Honor. 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)

How can he compete with a memory?Firefighting cowboy Trevor McGavin is blindsided by his unexpected attraction to Olivia Shaw, the least flirtatious woman he's ever met. But when her house is threatened by a wildfire in the middle of the night, he comes face to face with the sexy woman behind the strait-laced accountant's exterior.Young widow Olivia hasn't looked at another man since her husband died unexpectedly three years ago. She'd accepted her libido had died with him. Then Trevor strikes a match with his late-night heroics. No one could ever take the place of her late husband, but is it wrong to crave the sexy, broad-shouldered cowboy who brought passion back into her life?Saddle up for the fifth 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 Courage. 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)

Not all cages have bars.For Captain Aurora Hawke, becoming the de facto leader of an entire race wasn't part of her plan. Neither was lying to the Galactic Council. Or hiding three hundred refugees on a forbidden planet.But she's not about to back down.Sworn to secrecy, she must use every resource at her disposal to keep one step ahead of a vengeful enemy. She just never expected the threat to become personal…If you like galactic intrigue, exotic alien worlds, and gripping space battles, you'll love The Chains of Freedom. Perfect for fans of Voyager and Firefly. Pick up your copy today!Starhawke RisingTHE DARK OF LIGHT (Book 1)THE CHAINS OF FREEDOM (Book 2)THE HONOR OF DECEIT (Book 3)

Save a planet. Sacrifice your future.For Aurora Hawke, protecting the secret of her half-human heritage has been a lifelong challenge. Taking command of her own starship and the best crew in the quadrant has been her dream. Failing at both is her nightmare.But the survival of a planet may depend on it.With millions of lives at risk, she'll do whatever it takes, even if revealing her unique abilities means spending the rest of her life on the run.If you like pulse-pounding interstellar adventures, intriguing alien encounters, and otherworldly starships, you'll love The Dark of Light. Perfect for fans of Voyager and Firefly. Pick up your copy today!Starhawke RisingTHE DARK OF LIGHT (Book 1)THE CHAINS OF FREEDOM (Book 2)THE HONOR OF DECEIT (Book 3)

She caught him with his pants down…When over-educated anthropology professor Roarke Wallace seeks to discredit her grandfather's sighting of Bigfoot, Abby Winchell launches a counterattack. Sure, Grandpa Earl is dotty, but he's not a liar. Taking his high-powered camera, she heads into the woods. No sign of Bigfoot, but she spots the learned professor…taking off his clothes and sprouting fur.Painting Earl Dooley as a crackpot is the only way Roarke can prevent a media blitz that would endanger the Sasquatch and expose the local Were pack. He doesn't count on Abby catching him on film. Or using the photos to blackmail him into taking her on his search for the Bigfoot pair. Roarke and Abby have every reason to distrust each other. But trekking through the woods strips away their preconceptions, revealing all the ways they're…compatible.But when the Were pack gets suspicious about Abby's involvement, Roarke's caught between loyalty to his kind, and loyalty to the woman he never expected to love…

She believed werewolves were a myth…until she met one.For paranormal romance author Emma Gavin, werewolves only existed between the pages of her novels. They were seductive heroes drawn from her imagination, not living, breathing creatures in the real world. And they certainly were not wealthy lords of industry.And then the sexy Mr. Wallace sprouted fur.Offering to pose as Emma's bodyguard to deter a rogue Were should have been an easy assignment for pack alpha Aidan Wallace. She's human. He's Were. The two don't mix. But he didn't count on the temptation she would pose to his highly tuned senses. Or how hard it would be to resist her siren call.Denying the bond that's drawing them together could cost him his sanity. But surrendering to desire could cost him his life.