Lauren Dane

What won't he do for a second chance?

Former model Kelly Hurley has finally put the ashes of the past behind her. After a passionate but turbulent marriage to rock star Vaughan Hurley that ended in heartbreak and divorce, Kelly rebuilt her life in Portland, where she settled so their two young daughters could be close to their father. Just not so close Kelly couldn't truly make her own way without interference from the man who shattered her heart. Now Kelly's finally ready to move on, and she's planning to marry another man.

But not if Vaughan has anything to say about it.

Vaughan knows he was a fool all those years ago. A young, selfish — and prideful — fool. Even as he buried himself in the fast, decadent rock star lifestyle, he could never drown out the memory of Kelly's beauty and love. Or the sweet, searing heat whenever they touched. For years, he's had to deal with the pain of seeing her only because of their daughters, but it was never enough. Now Vaughan must prove that he's the only man Kelly needs, before he loses her for good. And there's only one way to do it....
 
"I can always count on Lauren Dane for powerful emotion and a steamy read." — Shannon Stacey, New York Times bestselling author

Beyond passion. And beyond their control…

Five years ago, Tuesday Eastwood's life collapsed and left her devastated. After an empty, nomadic existence, she's finally pieced her life back together in the small Oregon town of Hood River. Now Tuesday has everything sorted out. Just so long as men are kept for sex, and only sex….

Then she met him.

Musician and rancher Ezra Hurley isn't the man of Tuesday's dreams. He's a verboten fantasy–a man tortured by past addictions, whose dark charisma and long, lean body promise delicious carnality. But this craving goes far beyond chemistry. It's primal. It's insatiable. And it won't be satisfied until they're both consumed, body and soul.

She has complete control…and he's determined to take it away.

A librarian in the small town of Hood River, Natalie Clayton's world is very nearly perfect. After a turbulent childhood and her once–wild ways, life is now under control. But trouble has a way of turning up unexpectedly–especially in the tall, charismatically sexy form of Paddy Hurley…

And Paddy is the kind of trouble that Natalie has a taste for.

Even after years of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, Paddy never forgot the two wickedly hot weeks he once shared with Natalie. Now he wants more… even if it means tempting Natalie and her iron–grip control. But there's a fine line between well–behaved and misbehaved–and the only compromise is between the sheets!

"Hot, hot, hot with the right mix of tenderness and depth! In other words, don't walk, run to read!" – Carly Phillips, New York Times Bestselling Author

The sharpest ache comes from wanting what you think you can't have...

Maybe Dolan has lived independent, free spirited, and unattached since leaving home at sixteen. Whiskey Sharp, Seattle's sexy vintage–style barbershop and whiskey bar, gave her a job – and a reason to put down roots. Cutting hair by day, losing herself drumming in a punk rock band by night, she's got it good. But a long–time crush that turns into a hot, edgy night with brooding and bearded Alexsei Petrov makes it a hell of a lot better.

Maybe's blunt attitude and carnal smile hooked Alexsei from the start. Protecting people is part of his nature and Maybe is meant to be his…even if she doesn't know it yet. He can't help himself from wanting to care for her.

But Maybe's fiery independent spirit means pushing back when Alexsei goes too far. Maybe's more intoxicating than all the liquor on his shelf…and he's not afraid to ride the blade's edge to bind her to him.

'Pulse–pounding...Dane delivers!' – Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author

The sweetest reward comes after the longest wait...

Vicktor Orlov took one look at the wary gaze and slow to trust personality of the deliciously sexy and fascinating Rachel Dolan and knew he wanted more than just a casual friendship. But he also knew bossiness and overprotective manoeuvring would push her away rather than draw her close. He'll use every tool in his easy–going, laidback arsenal to convince her to take a chance on them.

Rachel's flourishing new career as a tattoo artist has brought colour back into a life previously damaged by violence. She doesn't want to be caged or controlled. Doesn't want to be protected so much she has no ability to make her own choices. And damn if the man doesn't know it.

When Vic finally drops all pretences of 'just friends' and focuses all his careful affection and irresistible seduction on her, Rachel knows she's falling hard for the laidback pretty–boy Russian. And she can't resist.

Sometimes what you find isn't what you were searching for.

Beau Petty has been searching his whole life. Searching for a place that fills all the empty spaces in him. Searching for a way to tame the restlessness. Searching for answers to the secret he's never stopped trying to solve. What he wasn't searching for was a woman to claim all of him, but when Cora Silvera walks back into his life, he's ready to search out all the ways he can make her his.

Cora has spent her life as the family nurturer, taking care of others. But now she's ready to pass that job on to someone else. It's time to make some changes and live for herself. It's in that moment that her former teenage crush re–appears and the draw and the heat of their instant connection is like nothing either of them have experienced. He craves being around her. She accepts him, dark corners and all.

Beau thinks Cora's had enough drama in her life. He wants to protect her from the secrets of his past, even if it means holding back the last pieces of himself. But Cora is no pushover and she means to claim all those pieces.