Linda Hudson-Smith

Ethan Robinson, the sexiest professor on campus, has fallen hard for mysterious Dakota Faraday. He knows what he wants: an exclusive relationship. But Ethan fears the pretty, twentysomething part–time college student may be secretly involved with another man. And just when he's about ready to give up on her committing, she surprises him...in the most revealing of moments. Persia King's sultry voice makes her irresistible to her clients at License To Thrill, a phone–sex line. It is just a job to her, until she falls for one of her late–night callers...and he seems to return the feeling. Ethan's never laid eyes on sweet, sexy Persia, but she's arousing a lot more than his libido. This is one Ph.D. research project he's thrilled to be working on...and now he's got two vibrant women vying for his heart. But how can he choose between Persia and Dakota? Love's calling...and it may be destiny on the other end.

They are all wrong for each other

Jessica Harrington knows what she doesn't want for Christmas to be roped in to her parents' matchmaking scheme. Ever since she and Weston Chamberlain were children, their fathers hoped they would marry and merge their families' fortunes. One problem Jessica and Wes can't tolerate one another!

But love can make everything right

Wes, who arrives in Aspen for the families' shared ski vacation, has grown up in delicious ways. And beautiful Jessica is nothing like the awkward teen Wes remembers. The breathtaking setting fuels a sizzling attraction that surprises them both. But living on opposite coasts is only one of many obstacles ahead. Can romance last once they've left their winter wonderland behind?

Fitness guru Chad Kingston gave up on women the day his jet–setting mother abandoned him and his identical twin. Growing up, he vowed he would always be there for his brother. So when Brad turned his back on the Kingston fortune to live on the streets, Chad went after him. He dressed in shabby, soiled clothes and searched homeless shelters, hoping to find his brother. But Chad was always steps behind Bradford, until he met Laylah Versailles. The volunteer had valuable information about Brad. She was also determined to turn Chad's "down–and–out" life around. But even as she worked to spruce up his inner man, the very luscious Laylah was having a more heated effect on Chad's exterior....Chad didn't know that Laylah also had secrets. And now that they'd grown closer, would Laylah's unwitting betrayal remind Chad why he'd vowed never to trust a woman with his heart?

Pro–basketball star Houston Carrington likes his life just the way it is: fame, fortune and freedom. But Kelly Charleston tempts the footloose playboy to break his number–one rule—flings without strings. The time he spent in the sexy sports doctor's company is forever seared in his memory…and now she's just signed with his team!

Wary of love, Kelly has managed to steer clear of romantic entanglements. But how could she forget the passionate encounter she shared with this seductive, irresistible Carrington brother? And now that she's under contract with the Texas Cyclones, she's in danger of losing something she swore she'd never give up—her heart. Especially when Houston awakens her fantasy of a fabulous future together.

Because once you've been kissed by a Carrington, no other man will do….

Courtney Campbell has her cake and she's eating it, too. As the owner of an upscale catering business, Courtney is used to dealing with Tinseltown's finest—and their demands. But when movie producer Darius Fairfax walks in, her cool–as–a–cucumber facade melts into an appetite for desire.

Darius Fairfax is used to his phone ringing off the hook—for business and for pleasure. He's attracted to sexier–than–ever Courtney, so why is she pouring ice all over his game? Darius is determined to romance the party professional with kisses sweeter than wine—and throw her a lifetime of wedded bliss!

Supermodels Kennedy and Xavier work and party among the beautiful people in the world's most exotic cities. They're glam, gorgeous and the target of every tabloid and talk show around. By day, they're used to being in front of a camera. But by night, neither's used to paparazzi clamoring to capture every intimate moment of their fragile, new relationship. With crazed schedules, constant media attention and surprise attempts to deflate Kennedy's career and steal her man, the pressures are mounting. Can their searing physical attraction and soul–deep connection be enough to guarantee Kennedy and Xavier a picture–perfect ending?

China Braxton is ready for some serious relaxation when she arrives at the legendary Whispering Lakes Resort in Texas. But the workaholic L.A. nurse is soon enjoying a lot more than the breathtaking scenery. It seems her vacation came with an added perk – Zaire Kingdom, the ranch's owner and irresistible corporate cowboy with seduction on his mind.... The hundred acres of horseback trails, exotic wildlife and lush woodlands has been in the Kingdom family for decades. Now the captivated alpha male wants to share his special legacy with China. With romance blooming beneath the western sky, is Zaire finally ready to give up his bachelor life? What will it take to persuade the sensuous city girl to make her permanent home on the ranch – with him?

Dallas Carrington has been in love with Lanier Watson ever since they shared a romantic cruise. But she flat–out refuses to marry him. What the statuesque beauty doesn't realize is that the pro baseball star and second–born Carrington son doesn't give up so easily. Dallas will do whatever it takes…even if it means seducing her all over again.

There's only one man for Lanier. But before she takes her place among the Carrington women, she wants to make sure she truly belongs in Dallas's glittering world. She isn't prepared for his sensual onslaught…and the explosion of passion that brands her Dallas's woman now and always.

They meet on a luxury cruise liner. He's the hunky ship's doctor. She's the stunning junior medical officer under his supervision. Their attraction is instant, red–hot and impossible to resist. Both Dr. Cameron Quinn and Dr. Gabrielle Grinage know from unpleasant past experiences that it's dangerous to mix business and pleasure.

Once their ship sets sail headed for the shimmering white beaches of the Bahamas, the desire cresting between them goes off the charts. Giving in to her feelings for her sexy boss is sweeping Gabrielle into uncharted waters. But Cameron is ready to prove to the petite beauty that they're bound for the same destination: a forever–after island called love!