Maureen Smith

Landing an internship at prestigious Hopewell General is a dream come true for Tamara St. John. She struggled hard to get where she is – and isn't about to risk it all because of arrogant Victor Aguilar. Tamara and Victor constantly lock horns, but the sinfully seductive doctor is driving her crazy...with desire. Tamara knows that dating a colleague is a prescription for disaster. Until one stormy, passion–filled night... Victor can have his pick of any woman. But he only has eyes for sweet, sultry Tamara. But when tragedy and trauma in the E.R. hit close to home, one false move could put everything they've ever worked for in jeopardy. It's time to stake his claim on Tamara's heart – with a passionate dose of forever.

Lexi Austin is living a fantasy. At the stroke of midnight, in the most romantic country in the world, a masked stranger sweeps her into his arms. But when the man turns out to be Quentin Reddick, Lexi's best friend since college, the celebrity chef knows she's in trouble. He may be the most irresistible man on the planet, but the powerhouse attorney is also the world's hardest partying bachelor.

The sensual woman he kissed on New Year's Eve is a world away from the fast–talking tomboy Quentin always thought of as a kid sister. Back home in Atlanta, he plans to show Lexi that he's a one–woman man. As desire reignites–even hotter than before–he'll tempt her with his passion. Seduce her with his love. And together, they'll ring in the new year–and every year–in each other's arms….