Anita Bunkley

When Kacey Parker leaves her hectic, big–city life for small–town Texas, the ambitious swimwear designer doesn't expect to go overboard for her new boss. Sensual and sensitive, Leon Archer is a man few women can resist. Ignoring the rumors swirling around the plant, Kacey enters the uncharted waters of passion….

Kacey may know what women want. But Leon knows exactly what the sexy designer needs. The tidal wave of desire engulfing them is just the beginning. Even when a backstabbing colleague threatens to submerge their relationship–and the future of his company–Leon knows that, together, he and Kacey are an unbeatable team. If he can convince her that she's his one true desire….

She meets him at a sizzling hot spot in Acapulco…and spends the night swaying in his arms. But globetrotting flight attendant Lori Myles is stunned when her sexy Latin dance partner turns up on her flight to Houston. Graceful, gorgeous security expert Ramon Vidal specializes in the kind of seductive protection Lori secretly craves.

How could Ramon forget the smoldering beauty undulating to a sensual salsa in the smoky shadows of that nightclub? Now that Ramon's found her again, he isn't letting her go. And when they're caught up in a dangerous smuggling ring that threatens their skyrocketing relationship, he's working overtime to keep Lori safe. Will their flight of passion lead to a lifetime of love?

For Jewel Blaine, the spotlight and her fans are all the family she'll ever need. She is the star of the popular daytime soapie The Proud and the Passionate, after all. After a high–profile breakup, Jewel has come up with her own call sheet: no romantic entanglements with cast members, producers and especially directors. But when the stage lights dim, Jewel secretly yearns for a sexy leading man to costar in her real life. Rugged, handsome Taye Elliott is new on set at P&P––this time behind the camera. Trained as a stuntman, but always with an eye on directing, Taye knows this is his big break. And he needs P&P's leading lady to trust him. But Jewel thinks he's better off pretending to break legs than really calling the shots. Taye's never shied away from a challenge and he's certainly not going to now. He's perfecting the scene of a lifetime––to direct Jewel on screen...and love her off of it.

Tall, dark...and right for her?Skylar Webster was spending too much time with Mr. Wrongs. Then a freak accident had her eager for a fresh start. Working at a ski resort in Colorado seemed just the ticket, until Skylar walked into the luxury suite of Mark Jorgen. The seductive Olympic athlete turned Skylar's temporary gig into the thrill of a lifetime...The stunning new concierge was definitely having an erotic effect on Mark, too. Refreshingly different from the usual snow bunnies, Skylar was tempting Mark to change his globe–trotting, playboy ways. But before he could get down to giving Skylar the sweetest loving this side of the Rockies...he had to earn her trust.

It seemed like only yesterday Riana Cole and Andre Preaux had been a couple. Then she saw him after years being apart, and memories of delicious passion came flooding back, challenging her brilliant, practiced professionalism. She'd kissed him goodbye to conquer the San Antonio business world. Now she was at the top of her game. But how could she play hardball with a man who made her knees go weak?Riana's tough–girl shell was harder than ever, making Andre more determined than ever to prove there'd been something more than scorched bedsheets between them. Once, he'd let her go without a fight. Now this sexy businessman was negotiating for one thing only––her heart.

He's waging the most passionate campaign of all…

Media coach Trina Powers loves grooming high–profile clients for superstardom. And signing businessman–turned–politician Dwayne Hunter could really launch her agency into the big time. But Dwayne is giving her a run for her money. The arrogant, charismatic candidate for Texas state senate acts like he doesn't need anyone! Trina knows she's got to soften his harsh edges. She also knows she's playing a dangerous game…especially when Dwayne unleashes his potent blend of take–charge masculinity and tender sensuality.

Though the price of politics may be her heart.

Dwayne learned about love the hard way and isn't ready to trust another woman. But Trina's not just any woman. With her by his side, he knows he could go far—on and off the campaign trail. But mixing politics and passion could derail his career…especially when the power plays—and scandals—start flying. And now a secret in Trina's past is casting the ballot against them. Unless Dwayne can wage a new campaign: to vote her in as his running mate for life.