Зарубежная современная проза — Carrie Alexander

A rip-roaring royal romp!Once Upon a Tiara by Carrie AlexanderRed-Hot RoyalsPrincess Lili Brunner can't wait to be all-American while at a museum opening in the U.S. Although she does have some royal duties to attend to, they aren't that important. But instead of falling for hot dogs and cotton candy, Lili's more intrigued by museum curator Simon Tremayne. She knows there's more to this frog than meets the eye. Could a kiss from a princess awaken the prince beneath…?Henry Ever After by Carrie...

She' s a day late and a dollar short…Lia Howard Pogue is flat broke and on the run. Her only hope for a new start is to rely on the kindness of strangers. One in particular–the rough and tough ex-Army Ranger who' s all hard muscle and soft heart.Jake Robbin is more than ready to put his wild youth behind him and settle down. If only he could skip the hassle of courtship and babies and messy emotions. What better time for Lia and her three kids to land on his doorstep!Seems marriage would solve...

After a mysterious lust potion works its sexy magic on her pals, gossip columnist Zoe Aberdeen wants to know the story behind it.Could the potion be the real thing, or just a hoax? When she asks her neighbor Donovan Shane for help, he's not interested. He's a crime scientist—he's interested only in solving real mysteries, not some weird mojo! But Zoe doesn't like to take no for an answer, and what Zoe wants, Zoe gets.So she decides to «persuade» Shane in her own special way, and soon he's...

A summer holiday in the desert–what had she been thinking?Extreme heat? Scorpions? Senior citizens? Check. This home-swap vacation had seemed like such a great idea at the time…. Huh. Yet Alice Potter might actually get the romantic adventure she's only ever dreamed about, as resort manager Kyle Jarreau sends her adrenaline into overdrive.Sadly, the resort frowns on socializing with guests, and Kyle has always been a stickler for rules…. Until now. Seems Alice can be quite tempting when she puts...

A TRUE GEM CONCEALED…"No more bad choices, no more mistakes." High-octane lawyer Marissa Suarez is determined to make that her new personal mantra after drop-kicking her latest manipulative boyfriend to the curb. Why can't she just learn to love the good guys for once–like her best friend (and hottie) Jamie Wilson?When a chance encounter at the airport leaves Marissa in possession of the exotic White Star amulet, she and Jamie are swept under its heady influence…and give in to their hot...

Some call him hermit Others call him hero Noah Saari is a North Country ManA few years ago, Noah left the woods of Michigan, ready to make a difference in the world. After a tragic accident, he came back–blamed by some, pitied by others, misunderstood by all. Now the only thing he wants is to be left alone.Then one night, Claire Levander stumbles across his path. Claire's not made for the backwoods–she's a businesswoman whose idea of the perfect vacation spot is a well-stocked resort. And...

THE BAD BOY'S ABOUT TO MEET HIS MATCH…Mackenzie Bliss is thrilled that her sister's life has turned out so well. Now, if only Mackenzie could have the same luck! Thanks to their bet, she's opened a new penny-candy store, dumped her lukewarm boyfriend and cut her hair! But when a sexy man from her past shows up at her home one night, Mackenzie's positive life couldn't be any different.…On the eve of his ten-year reunion, Devlin Brandt never thought he'd see anyone from high school again. He was...

HE'S SWEET…Chef Kristoffer «Kit» Rex is hot, pure and simple. But for Sabrina Bliss, he's off-limits. Thanks to a bet with her sister, Sabrina can't sleep with a man for one year…unless she falls in love. With the help of a regular diet of chocolate, though, Sabrina manages to «simulate» the effects of sex without actually having it. Unfortunately, Kit doesn't want to play by the rules….BUT THE SEX IS SWEETER!It's agonizing for Kit to see Sabrina every day and not have her. For some reason, she...

Smart, pretty, personable Julia Knox has always played it safe. Dangerous Adam Brody, her first love, is the only risk she's ever taken…with disastrous results. But that's about to change! Adam is back in town and Julia is ready to make some moves and break some rules….Adam isn't convinced that Julia is just as wild and crazy as he is, or rather was, but he's never been one to turn down a dare. She wants to go skydiving and rock climbing? Fine. But as the dares escalate into emotional territory,...

Welcome to Alouette, Michigan. It's not the end of the earth, but you can see it from here.After a long absence, Rose Robbin is back in Alouette, primarily to help out her impossible-to-please mother, but also to keep tabs on the child she wasn't allowed to keep. Working hard, helping her mother and trying to steal glimpses of her son seem to be all that's in Wild Rose's future–until the day single father Evan Grant catches her in the act.

Sometimes real life is better than fictionSmall-town librarian Tess Bucek can't help it if her imagination runs wild. Fiction is simply more fun than reality. So when the mysterious Connor Reed wanders into her library she's sure he's up to no good. But it doesn't take long before she discovers Connor has come north to escape the notoriety that accompanied his involvement in a sensational trial.Now that he's here, Connor sees that Tess will be the perfect person to help him in a matter he...

Coming Soon by Jo Leigh Manhattan’s raunchy, adults-only Hush hotel is now a crime scene and gorgeous detective Bax Milligan is on the case. But Bax hadn’t banked on the help of vivacious concierge Mia. Suddenly, the case isn’t the only thing he wants to put to bed…Hidden Gems by Carrie Alexander Marissa is giving up on men. That is until she becomes a key target in a mysterious jewellery heist. Super-sexy best friend Jamie is ready to protect her…and he could have a scorching-hot secret that’s...

Artist Mia Kerrigan is anything but dull. When you decorate other people's bodies with edible paint, you can't be! But magazine publisher Julian Silk isn't sure Mia's sexy lifestyle is right for him. After all, he's a respected businessman. When Mia dares him to relax and let loose, though, he's intrigued…and more than ready for a taste of the wild side!Sure, Mia's attracted to Julian–who wouldn't be? He's hot, sexy and rich! His only downfall? He knows he's all three. It's going to take a lot...

Why can't everybody just leave him alone? All Sean Rafferty wants is solitude to recover from a gunshot wound. That's why he's here on Maine's isolated Osprey Island: to heal and move on. But how can he face going back to being a Massachusetts state police officer since he's sworn off ever playing hero again?Unfortunately, Sean can't avoid heroics when neighboring Connie Bradford's daughter keeps getting into trouble. And the fiercely independent Connie makes it clear she doesn't need a rescuer–...

When three women go to a «lock and key» party to meet sexy singles, they never expect to find their perfect matches…in love and in bed!When Aurora «Rory» Constable and Tucker Schulz are thrown together at a «lock and key» party, the attraction is undeniable. Despite the simmering sexual tension between them, they decide to fight their feelings and just be friends…until they win a weekend together to explore all the other ways they could fit together….With Tucker's skillful hands all over her...

Enjoy the dreams, explore the emotions, experience the relationships.A very special Christmas giftMichael Kavanaugh is suffering from a serious case of bah-humbug. But the hunky Navy pilot reluctantly heads to the small town of Christmas to spend the holidays with his best friend’s family. When he meets Merry York, the festive season starts to take on a new meaning. Then Mike discovers Merry has a present she’s been hiding – she’s five months pregnant!As attracted to Merry as he is, Mike isn’t...

Legendary bad-boy Zack Brody comes home and the women of Quimby are on the warpath. The charming rogue has broken every heart in town…except one. Newcomer Cathy Timmerman is just the bait they need to get even–they'll give her a sexy makeover, help her seduce Zack and then, according to plan, she'll dump him in the most embarrassing way possible.But Cathy has a secret–she's no stranger to Zack Brody. In fact, she probably knows him better than any other woman in Quimby. And so the seduction goes...

The best place to spend a cold Christmas night is in his bed!Talking in Your Sleep… – Samantha HunterWhen Rafe discovers he’s the star of neighbour Joy’s X-rated sleep talk he’s determined to give her the ultimate sensual Christmas gift!Unwrapped – Carrie AlexanderKarina is famous for her decadent aphrodisiac choclate. And once it works its magic on molten-hot man Alex, he’ll be just the Christmas treat she needs. Kiss & Tell – Alison KentHot-shot journalist Caleb intends to seduce sultry singer...

Sassy heroines and irresistible heroes embark on sizzling sexual adventures as they play the game of modern love and lust. Expect fast paced reads with plenty of steamy encounters.Once you pick a dare, there’s no backing down! Brooke Winfield has always been shy and respectable, but that’s about to change when she joins the risqué Martinis and Bikinis society and takes on a sexy dare – to perform at an exclusive strip club! That tantalising challenge lands her in the arms of gorgeous bad boy...