If Winter Comes
by Diana Palmer

Charismatic Phoenix mayor Bryan Moreland had already won the devotion of his constituents, and was well on the way to bringing reporter Carla Maxwell to his side…until she found out that the heart-stoppingly handsome leader wasn't all he claimed to be. Rumor had it the popular politician was an embezzler.

It was just a rumor, Carla told herself. As a reporter, she'd have to get to the bottom of it, but as a woman, she wanted nothing more than to lose herself in sexy Mayor Moreland's arms. Or was that exactly where he wanted her, for reasons other than love and desire?

Passionate Scandal
by Michelle Reid

Wild and willful, Madeline had run rings around the besotted men who fell for her wicked blue eyes and black mane of hair. Until she met Dominic Stanton.

Their scandalous affair and broken engagement had sent Madeline running, crushed by a man who took his revenge in the most public of ways.

But now Madeline had returned, poised and controlled, her inner fire hidden--to everyone but Dominic. And now, somehow, two passionate adversaries would try to end the bitterness that had driven their families apart. But both knew it was a dangerous game....

No Way to Begin
by Michelle Reid

Taking over the business was just the first step

Anton Lakitos wanted Nina Lovell, too. But she despised him.

She was convinced that it was the arrogant Greek property developer who'd ruined her father's health because of his desire to add Lovell's to his list of conquests.

When she discovered he was hell-bent on buying her, too, Nina faced the kind of dilemma every loyal daughter dreaded--should she watch Anton ruthlessly break her father's heart, or should she attempt to keep the company in the family. . . by marrying the man she hated?

Shattered Trust
by Jacqueline Baird

Nick's words were not reassuring

"I want my son," he'd said. "And I always get what I want."

Since Nick's cruel rejection, Abby had built a satisfying new life for herself and little Jonathan. And now Nick needed his son and was quite ruthlessly blackmailing her into returning him.

But he needn't think he'd have everything his own way; this time Abby was determined to show that she was more than a match for him. If only the old attraction between them weren't still so powerful

Dearest Traitor
by Patricia Wilson

Lord of the manor

Steven Templeton had shattered Georgina's life once, and now that he'd returned to Kellerdale Hall, he clearly intended to scatter the pieces. He obviously didn't want her around as estate manager.

But Georgina declared war--convincing herself Steven was as bad as his reputation. Hadn't he stolen his brother's wife and turned a defenseless female out into the night?

And she would never let him close enough to rekindle the desire that still haunted them both. But never was a long time, especially now that Steven was home for good....