Deadly Intentions

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She's Hot On The Trail Of A Thief. . .

When Lisa Claxton starts her own cleaning business on Paradise Island, she may finally profit from her talent for whipping a house into shape--in more ways than one. A valuable Claxton heirloom, a golden bowl, is missing, and Lisa has tracked it down to a local home, which she quickly gets herself hired to clean. But when she arrives she finds a dead body--and flees right into the safe arms of an irresistibly handsome man. . .

But She's About To Find So Much More. . .

Injured Navy SEAL Brian Knight came to his grandfather's house to recuperate. He didn't expect to be greeted by a frightened beauty--or to get mixed up in her scheme. But Brian has to pursue the killer who invaded the house--and he's determined to pursue Lisa as well. Soon, the two are up against ruthless thieves whose intentions are more than deadly. . .

"A hard-hitting romance that adds a twist of mysterious flavor. The reader will breeze through this refreshing tale." --RT Book Reviews on Long, Hot Nights

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Then Comes Love (Kimani Romance)

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Back in the day, Jasmine Brown had wanted heartthrob Drake Whitcomb in the worst way. But to him she was his best friend's baby sister and off-limits.

Years later when Jasmine got the chance to work in Drake's veterinarian practice halfway across the country, she jumped on it. She'd finally have Drake's attention! She'd also have a chance to meet the father she'd never known.

Hoping to help Jasmine heal the rift with her family, Drake was stunned by the explosive desire he suddenly felt when they worked together. Even though she still had way too much attitude, he found himself irresistibly drawn to the sassy, sexy beauty...

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White Lightning (Arabesque)

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Seeing shadows outside her window and wondering if her new house is haunted by the ghost of a man murdered there thirty years earlier, Clarice turns for help to Tylan, who fears he has no chance to win her heart. Original.

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Island of Deceit

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If Her Desire For Revenge Doesn't Backfire. . .

Ex-Wall Streeter Barbara Turner wants revenge on the scam artist who swindled her grandmother out of her life savings and then killed her. Posing as a hair stylist, Barbara arrives in Paradise Island, shocked to discover that she's related to the town matriarch--and that she's one of the trustees of the family's antique bowl, which has mysteriously disappeared. Determined to solve these mysteries on her own, Barbara refuses to ask the town's sheriff for help. . .

It Could Lead To A Lifetime Of Love.

Unfortunately, Sheriff Harper Porterfield--Paradise Island's most eligible bachelor--already suspects Barbara of hiding something. But that isn't the only reason he won't let the plus-sized beauty out of his sight. He finds her thoroughly irresistible, but her subterfuge could destroy any chance of a happily ever after--especially while there's still a killer on the loose. . .

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Long, Hot Nights

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Will A Spontaneous Encounter...

Detective Alyssa Claxton believes she's in control of her destiny, which is why she's finding Jordan Ellis so hard to handle. They spent one unforgettable night under the stars--and now the handsome businessman wants more. Lucky for him, Alyssa isn't exactly finding it easy to say no to his tempting offer of sweet seduction...

...End In Murder?

Now Alyssa has a perfectly good excuse for avoiding Jordan's hot pursuit. There's been a double murder on Paradise Island, and one of the victims is her cousin's husband, caught in a compromising position with a younger woman. Was it a crime of passion? Or does Paradise Island have a serial killer on its hands? When one of Alyssa's best friends becomes a suspect, she finds herself in a race against time with Jordan, trying to unravel the secrets behind these murders--before the killer strikes again and ruins her chance at happily ever after...

...Or Romantic Bliss?

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Loving Spoonful (Kimani Romance)

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Kimberly and Jack have it all. Loving marriage? Check. Gorgeous home? Yep. Well-paying careers? No doubt. Children? Two; and they're college-bound. The happy couple should be celebrating. Instead...Kim has just asked for a divorce.

Kim remembers a caring, attentive husband who catered to her every delicious need. Jack longs for their searing, unpredictable nights of passion (the house was christened in more than one room).

But letting go will be harder than Kim and Jack ever imagined. Especially when someone keeps setting them up on surprise "dates" with each other. And their biggest bombshell is yet to come. Will it bring them back together...or tear them apart for good?

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