Зарубежная современная проза — Kimberly Meter

Risky business…A redhead with long legs, creamy kissable skin, and a big fat wad of cash? That's the kind of trouble former Air Force pilot J.T. Carmichael can't resist.With his charter flight business on verge of bankruptcy, J.T. can't afford to say no to the money or the uniquely sexy woman who needs to get to South America immediately. Until the bullets start flying…When his plane goes down somewhere in the Mexican jungle, J.T. realizes two things: 1) he might not make it out alive, and 2) he...

Guarding her body…CoCo Abelli is the last woman Rian Dalton wants to protect. A spoiled heiress to a designer shoe empire with a reputation for hard partying and getting into trouble? Nope, Rian wants nothing to do with CoCo's kind of trouble. Especially when she has a body designed to make grown men fall to their knees…Rian is rude and hostile, and CoCo can't resist baiting him—especially with her, uh, assets. When their sparring suddenly erupts into one naughtily hot night, CoCo wonders if...

The Wrong Bed—But the Right Guy! Ignited by Kimberly Van MeterWhat do you do when a sexy, naked fireman gets into your bed? If you're Alexis Matheson, you freak out. But now she's snowed in with Layton Davis, and suddenly Alexis's best intentions to behave seem to have disappeared up the chimney. Because a hot 'n' naughty firefighter in her bed might be the best Christmas surprise ever…Where There's Smoke by Liz Talley Emma Rose Brent is sure she's dreaming when Erik Matheson, her bestie's...

He had a ticket…to her bed!Country music star Laci McCall is on the run. Away from her punishing tour schedule and her pushy manager. Away from the exhaustion. All she wants is to escape to her home-away-from-home in Woodsville, Kentucky. But there's a small problem–her bed at the Bradford Ranch is occupied by a damnably hot country boy…her first love.Kane Dalton is overwhelmed by the fierce lust he'd long thought gone, and feelings he's tried to forget. He walked away from Laci once–a second...

Kids on the Doorstep Kimberly Van MeterThree bedraggled, neglected little girls bring out John Murphy’s fiercest protective instincts. When their mother shows up, he’s ready to do battle. But Renee Dolling wants to make up for past mistakes. She’ll prove she’s the mother her daughters deserve and the woman this rancher needs.Cop on Loan Jeannie Watt Playing bodyguard to a librarian is not the career move big-city cop Tony DeMonte had in mind – especially with Jasmine Storm endangering herself...

If Lindy Bell had her way, she'd still be in L.A., partying and angling for her next acting job. But a crisis at the family's resort has surfaced, and who can ignore the call of duty? Still, duty would be easier to take if she didn't have a bratty kid making trouble.Too bad the dad, Gabe Weston, can't seem to put down his phone long enough to see his daughter needs his attention.When Lindy points out to Gabe the error of his ways, sparks fly and she has his undivided attention. Unexpectedly, the...

Dare to dream… these sparkling romances will make you laugh, cry and fall in love – again and again!An Imperfect MatchKimberly Van Meter Dean Halvorsen is concentrating on two things: his business and raising his son. Then Annabelle Nichols starts work for him and turns his world upside down. The more time he spends with Annabelle and her baby daughter, Honey, the more he realises what’s missing in his life…Next Comes Love Helen BrennaGarrett Taylor takes one look at Erica and thinks, Trouble....

White beaches, blue waters…St. John is paradise for most. But not for Lora Bell. Her childhood home is a source of painful memories and obligation. And this visit isn't likely to change anything. She's here to deal with a mountain of trouble at her family's resort, her grandfather…and Heath Cannon, the guy she'd rather forget.Being around Heath reminds Lora of another side of herself–the less serious, more carefree side. And while that might be a welcome change, this is not the time. She has to...

Some things are meant to stay buried. For Owen Garrett, that includes his past.The successful logger has worked hard rebuilding his family name. He's not about to let some former-hippie reporter dig up ancient events. Besides, Piper Morning Dew Sunday has already vilified his company in the press–three times! Now she wants an interview? It's not gonna happen, no matter how captivating she is.But when Piper swears she can clear his father's name, Owen has a change of heart. Soon he finds himself...

Enjoy the dreams, explore the emotions, experience the relationships.Looking for answers, finding love? Leaving home wasn’t hard for Erin McNulty and she had no plans to return. Ever. Until one day, the phone rings… In her home town, police officer Colin Barrett informs her that someone is trying to kill her father. Together, she and Colin probe Charlie’s past for answers.But that’s not the only answer Colin wants. He needs to know whether he and Erin have any chance at happiness. For Erin,...

Aubrey Rose can't stand Sammy Halvorsen when they first meet. It's only because she's a sucker for a sweet baby that she agrees to be a nanny to his infant son. She gets that Sammy's in pain, but he's so busy burying his sorrow he's forgotten to be a father. As she comes to know Sammy, however, she starts to fall for him.So how can she make him see that his child needs him? And when he does, will he still need her, too?

Marissa has never needed a special ops agent…until now. After accidentally tangling with a drug dealer, she's desperate for protection. And the only guy she knows who's trained in this sort of thing is Archer Brant–the man she left because his job is too dangerous. Yeah. Kind of funny that she's now the one in a heap of danger. But the fact is, she trusts Archer with her life.Tucked away in his remote cabin, it's easy to remember why they once were so good together. Even with the threat lurking,...

Miranda Sinclair, reeling on the anniversary of her sister’s death, has a passionate night with a stranger. The next day she’s shocked to discover he’s her new boss, Jeremiah Burke! And he got the job she thought was hers.Still, she’s nothing if not practical. She wants to forget about their night together and focus on tracking the poachers killing black bears on her mountain. Besides, she’s not looking for a relationship, and her instincts tell her Jeremiah is hiding something.Too bad the...

TV producer Delainey Clarke thought she was done with Homer, Alaska. Until a last-ditch attempt to save her career lands her in town, filming a reality show pilot about expert search and rescue tracker Trace Sinclair.Trace is also the man whose heart she broke in half years ago. A man whose kisses are as powerful as the grudge he still holds against her.Delainey can’t afford to let Trace’s attitude interfere with production—any more than she can resist falling back into his bed. But for how...

Free from the past Wade Sinclair knows you can't run from the past–he's tried. After his beloved sister was murdered, he ran from Alaska to California only to discover there was no escape. So when a family crisis calls him back, he discovers therapist Morgan O'Hare knee-deep in their affairs. As soon as he meets Morgan, he feels as if there is brightness in the world again.It would be inappropriate for them to get involved, yet the spark is irresistible. Wade never expected this kind of joy...

FBI Agent Thomas Bristol has wanted Cassi Nolan since he was a kid.Now Cassi is wanted by the law and he's tracking the little thief down. The former prom queen was always wild, even when she was befriending poor foster child Tommy. But he never thought she could turn this bad: swindling destitute old ladies out of thousands, jilting men after stealing their cash. Cassi has changed – no doubt about it.So he can't let those guileless blue eyes trick him into letting her go. Even if she does...

Skye D'Lane isn't looking for a hero. She stopped believing in dreams a long time ago–that's what got her trapped in a lifestyle she never wanted. Even sexy Christian Holt sweeping in and rescuing her from danger can't convince her to take another chance on love.Christian never planned on being anybody's hero, especially someone like Skye. He's spent most of his life trying to outrun his own painful past, but he can't get her out of his mind. If Christian can help Skye escape her situation,...

Framed and fighting for his life…Time is running out for veteran Xander Scott. Falsely labeled a murderer, he has the most dogged woman, Scarlett Rhodes, on his trail. To complicate things, not only is she his former boss, but she’s also his ex-lover.She’s willing to help him uncover this elaborate frame job. If he’s innocent, she’ll clear his name. But Scarlett doesn’t know what Xander is truly guilty of…

A passion that's anything but cold…Fifteen years ago, Mya Jonson thought her life had ended. Pregnant and alone, she found strength in her people and the beauty of the Pacific Coast reservation. Now her lover has returned, chasing a killer, and she doesn't dare trust him.For Angelo Tucker, every memory is proof of his failings. Not strong enough to lead the tribe, not smart enough to catch his brother's killer… Coming back was the last thing he wanted. Especially when he sees Mya–and feels a...

Rival agents uncover a monstrous conspiracyFrom the moment they met, sparks had flown…and not the good kind. Agent Jane Fallon would rather chew nails than work with arrogant–and much too good-looking–Holden Archangelo. But, convinced his brother was no traitor, Holden had Jane's investigation reopened. And now Jane is forced to partner with him.As new leads come to light, Jane's certainty about the case is shaken. But the assassin's bullet whizzing past her head convinces her they are onto...

Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.With its blissful residents and close-knit community, Cold Plains seems the ideal place to settle down.But Dr Rafe Black senses the crack in its veneer the moment he arrives. On a desperate mission, he can’t allow anything to stand in his way. Including captivating Darcy, who could be harbouring the town’s darkest secret…

Heat and high stakes meet in a steamy Miami reunion romance!While taking on Miami’s biggest drug kingpin, FBI agent Shaine Kelly is prepared for anything. Except Poppy Jones. Once the woman he shared a life with and now a DEA agent joining his team, Poppy is as brazen as she is beautiful. He tried to protect Poppy once and lost her. Shaine won’t risk it again.Accepting a mission to infiltrate a criminal's compound, Poppy wants to prove her prowess in the field…even if it means working with the...

When a killer strikes a sleepy small town, terror strikesand passion flares! After a teenage girl is murdered, FBI agent Silas Kelly reluctantly returns to the hometown he swore never to visit again. This tragedy bears devastating similarities to the unsolved killing of his younger brother twenty years ago, and Silas is determined to find the link, the culprit, and maybe some peace for himself and his fractured family. But the hardened loner has another problem to tackle in beautiful redhead...

Socialite Emma Vale has dedicated herself to Iris House–a sanctuary for women starting over. But when she's called in to identify the body of one of her girls, Emma is stunned to learn that the women of Iris House have been targeted by a violent sociopath…and she could be next.Still nursing some hefty emotional baggage, FBI agent Dillon McIntyre has been lying low, but something about this case seems to reach out to him. Or is he just responding to Emma herself? As the list of suspects grows and...

When Nathan Isaacs walks suddenly back into Jaci Williams’s life, she wonders if she ever knew her ex at all. Because it turns out he was a government-trained killer… and the only thing standing between her and death.Nathan gave everything to his country—his life, his family, even the one chance he had for happiness with the woman he loved. Then the agency he worked for betrays him, and they’re targeting Jaci, too.Now their only chance of survival lies in finding out why someone wants them dead.