Современные любовные романы — Joanne Rock

Widowed single mom Amanda Emory wants a fresh start–far away from Los Angeles and her troubling past. All she wants out of her new job is a secure income and a safe haven for her kids. But her matchmaking nine-year-old has other ideas….Horse trainer Robbie Preston has never shied away from risks. And the sparks between Robbie and Amanda are definitely dangerous. Yet her past–and his reputation–stand between them. It will take some serious courting to change Amanda's mind, but Robbie is up for...

Men are a risky proposition. It's a lesson NYPD detective Donata Casale learned the hard way. But she's moved beyond her disreputable history and is climbing the ranks at her precinct. That is, until this case–which threatens to resurrect her past–lands on her desk. Suddenly she's paired with the man who once arrested her: the dangerously sexy P.I. Sean Beringer.Donata knows Sean's rebellious ways brought an end to his career as a cop. But his methods are still more than effective at getting her...

NYPD detective Josh Winger has never been pursued like this before. Instead of focusing on his undercover investigation, he's being distracted by the gorgeous Lexi Mansfield. Josh can't bring himself to use his best evasive maneuvers to escape her. With his thoughts on steamy nights and tangled sheets, he really doesn't want to get out of her sights.Following the tempting-looking stranger at her fund-raiser starts out as a sexy game for Lexi. She'll spend a few anonymous hours in his company and...

Kyra Stafford is tired of being overlooked by her best friend – and local bad boy – Jesse Chandler.She needs to get him out of her system so that she can move on. And burning up the sheets for a night…or two…should do the trick. Since he's not noticing her subtle seduction, she's getting obvious. Capturing him at a local festival and making him trade sensual favors for his freedom should convince him to get a little wild with her. Jesse may have earned his bad-boy reputation but he's proud of...

She may be on a cruise liner, but lately, Rita Frazer's life looks more like a shabby dinghy.Working as a seamstress on a ship called the Venus, Rita hasn't been feeling very goddesslike. More like a Swamp-Thing with red hair and a mouthful of pins. When the ship hosts a fashion show, Rita figures she finally has a chance at being a designer—until she finds herself on the runway, instead of her designs.But Rita's found her muse. And he's watching the fashion show. Harrison Masters is capable of...

Spending her days practically naked with gorgeous men should be easy.But for body double Tabitha Everheart it's a poor imitation of the real thing. Thanks to her short-lived disastrous marriage, she's an independent woman. Then a bullet shatters her apartment window and she's forced to admit she needs protection. Especially if it comes in the form of sexy cop Warren Vitalis, who takes his body-guarding duties very seriously.Nights of mind-blowing sex with Warren stir urges Tabitha thought had...

Making a Splash Alicia is on a catamaran, on her way to Maine, when Navy Lt Jack Murphy slips into her bed to pick up where he left off five years ago… On the open water, Jack and Alicia have endless opportunities to work out their sexual tension… But once they hit land, will their hot, steamy chemistry dry up?

The right invitation delivered to the wrong manWhat man can resist a request to appear naked, hot and ready? Certainly not Devon Baines. Even though he doesn't know the e-mail sender, he has to check this out. And when he finds Jenny Moore wearing a little bit of something more comfortable, he knows he's found his match made in insomniac heaven.While she's more than fine with steaming the sheets with Devon, Jenny is firm about the rules of their fling. Some sexy exploration and then they return...

One night to remember with the perfect cowboy…Nothing in Hannah Ryder's plot included a hot fling with a drop-dead sexy cowboy. Especially when he turns out to be Brock McNeill—a potential enemy with ties to the man Hannah wants to destroy!

A steamy videoDeciding to add some adventure to her lackluster love life, designer Amanda Matthews tapes herself performing a seductive striptease. This secret weapon is guaranteed to tempt any man into a passionate affair. Too bad the man she made the tape for never sees her show….An unexpected audienceDetective Duke Rawlins has never seen a surveillance video like this one! He's haunted by images of Amanda strutting across his TV screen. And now that he knows what she's covering up with her...

“You’ll stay with me.” Emma Layton is working in Wyoming to get away from her abusive ex. But when wealthy ranch owner Carson McNeill learns of her plight, he insists she stay with him for protection. Emma agrees—even knowing this cowboy may prove irresistible….

THE TROUBLE WITH HEARTACHENina Spencer swore she was done with Heartache, Tennessee, when she left the town-and her sexy ex, Mack-in her rearview mirror. But when her bakery business is rocked by scandal, she needs a place to regroup. What she doesn't need is Mack Finley reminding her of peach-flavored kisses and the hold he still has on her. Mack never forgot Nina-not that he didn't try. Yet between caring for his family and organizing the annual Harvest Fest, he's overwhelmed and he needs...

Five months pregnant and on her own – but she can’t resist the rugged rancher!Pregnant Abigail Stewart is desperate for the art commission at Royal Memorial Hospital. The sexy Texan on the board surprises Abigail with his response, and a sizzling connection! But even if he can accept her baby, will Vaughn’s dark past tear them apart?

The boss's baby bargain… Becoming a father was never part of Jager McNeill's plan, until the heat between him and his luscious assistant turned into searing passion. Now Delia Rickard is carrying his baby. After growing up without a father, Jager's determined to be there for his child. And marriage would ensure that. But despite their chemistry, Delia's unwilling to marry for anything less than love.A trip with Jager to Manhattan could change all that. For in this enchanting city ablaze with...

Her past…or her future?It’s taken Amy Finley ten years, but she’s finally ready to return to her hometown of Heartache, TN, and face the past. She just never expected that would include reuniting with her high school sweetheart and now town sheriff, Sam Reyes. Or that Sam’s latest case would lead right back to the darkest chapter in her life.The attraction between Amy and Sam is definitely still there, not to mention that she’s sure she could quickly grow to love his cute baby son. But can he...

Her boss wants her in his office—and as his bride!Adelaide Thibodeaux grew up with Dempsey Reynaud, and she's worked for him for years. But when the billionaire football coach springs a surprise engagement to keep her from resigning, it's a low blow. Just as she's ready to strike out on her own, she's stuck in a fake relationship with her boss, biding her time…But soon Adelaide faces a second blow: she's actually falling for the man! Can a relationship founded on a lie become the real deal? Or...

Starting over, one wish at a time…Gabriella Chance has devoted her life to helping others overcome traumatic events. Now it’s her turn. Gabby's come home to Heartache, Tennessee, to finally face her past. She finds solace in an unlikely ally, her high school crush, Clayton Travers. But while Clay wants to be Gabby’s refuge, he’s returned to Heartache to face his own demons. With so many painful secrets in their past, can they hope to wish for a happy future…together?

His proposition: pretend they’re a couple to end a scandal. But she has secrets of her own…Tatiana Doucet has dealt with sexy, arrogant athletes most of her life. But Jean-Pierre Reynaud is a whole different animal—in bed and on the field. Unbeknownst to him, their one amazing night produced a son.Now her family’s biggest football rival is back, offering a seductive wager she can’t refuse.Jean-Pierre despises the media. When rumors fly, he knows a fake relationship is the perfect diversion for...

The Boss's Baby BargainWhen resort developer Cameron McNeill goes undercover to root out problems at his prized island property, his first discovery is the irresistible concierge, Maresa Delphine. Her business smarts are vital to his mission. But the struggling single mom could help with his personal mission, too: fulfilling the marriage terms of his grandfather's will.Maresa is overwhelmed caring for her infant niece and tending to the demands of the resort's sexy mystery guest. When he reveals...

HEARTACHE—THE BEST PLACE TO HEALErin Finley heads home to Heartache, Tennesee, after the perfect guy turns out to be anything but. She throws herself into running a vintage store with her sister and surrounding herself with the comforts of her small town. Then one rainy night, TV producer Remy Weldon shows up and almost sweeps her off her feet!Remy sees more in Erin than she sees in herself. Quirky, beautiful and capable, he needs her for his antiques show—and for himself. Because Erin is the...

A temptation for the rich rancher?James Harris needs a nanny for his nephew. Lydia Walker’s sister reneges on an extravagant bachelor-auction bid. The Rancher makes a bargain. He’ll cover the debt, and Lydia will care for the baby. But will their unexpected passion lead to more than they bargained for?

Secrets, lies and love will come to the surface!Damon McNeill’s wife has returned a year after leaving him – but between her amnesia and the baby boy she’s cradling, he’s suddenly unsure of what really happened. Will he untangle the deception surrounding her disappearance in time to salvage their marriage?

A paper marriage to the billionaire boss!A marriage of convenience is decidedly inconvenient for Brianne Hanson when the groom is her sexy boss! Resisting Gabe and his baby was already tough, but now they’re sharing a bed!

The last thing Christine Chandler expects when she takes this job is to be distracted by jet-setting Vito Cesare. She should be focused on the landscaping that could make her company a success.Instead, her gaze constantly strays to Vito's hot bod. And by the sizzling looks he sends her way, he's thinking the exact same thing. Can she give in to this particular temptation and walk away unscathed?Spending time with Christine is doing crazy things to Vito's libido. Yet every time he makes a...

As a hotshot detective, Wes Shaw thinks he's seen it all–until he meets the luscious Tempest Boucher. She's a blend of artistic sensuality and no-nonsense practicality that he can't resist. Too bad he suspects one of her companies of being a front for an illegal sex ring…and possibly murder. Now he has to wonder if his pursuit of her is for the sake of the case or for something very personal.Tempest has always lived by the rules. So to find herself the subject of an intense investigation by one...

What The Magnate WantsThe Magnate’s Mail-Order BrideBallerina Sofia Koslov’s career is on the line when she’s mistaken for a ruthless playboy’s mail-order bride! But his levelheaded brother, Quinn McNeill, solves the media circus He’ll pretend to be her legitimate fiancé to protect her reputation….The Magnate’s Marriage MergerSecretive matchmaker to the rich and famous, Lydia Whitney prefers to stay behind the scenes. But after one mistake, rich resort developer Ian McNeill is hot on her trail,...

When it comes to breaking the rules, Summer Farnsworth is an expert. From her wild braids to her vintage bustiers, she lives by her own guide.So how can she explain her attraction to Mr. By-the-Book, Jackson Taggart? Sure, the guy is gorgeous with to-die-for shoulders, but she can't get to those shoulders through all the starch in his shirt! After a few steamy kisses, however, she's willing to play by the rules of seduction…if only for a day or two!Jackson knows that life with Summer would be...

OH, NAUGHTY NIGHT!At a party journalist Chaz spotted a gorgeous woman he couldn’t resist. She wants no names. No strings. Except that Lulu knows exactly who Chaz is, but after their night of lust she can never reveal her identity. Now Chaz has vowed to find his fantasy woman…NICE & NAUGHTYIt’s almost Christmas and Jade is looking for some fun. Then detective Diego roars into town, searching for a criminal with a secret. And Jade decides that this bad boy is the present she’s going to unwrap this...

Marnie Wainwright started her fantasy escapes travel agency, Lose Yourself…, to spice up daily boring routines for others. But when she discovers she's the subject of a deliciously hot private investigator's surveillance, she suddenly starts living her own wildest fantasies. After all, what better gift could she get than a chance to spend the holidays at a quaint upstate New York inn–which just happens to offer naughty playtime for sensually adventurous couples–with her sexy P.I.?Jake Brennan...

NYPD Police Report Re Messina Case1900 Hrs: Subject Alec Messina (going by the name of Al Perez–no priors under either) detained by Detective Vanessa Torres. Subject alleged to have embezzled funds. Charges possible pending investigation.2100 Hrs: Subject and officer en route to subject's place of residence to examine evidence when assailed by two men DUI. Shots fired; subject and officer sustain non-life-threatening injuries. All-points bulletin out on perps. Subject claims incident proof...

A mix-and-match mock engagement?Ballerina Sofia Koslov's career is on the line when she's accosted at the airport by a rich, reckless playboy who thinks she's his mail-order bride!But the playboy's level-headed brother, Quinn McNeill, solves the media snafu with a switcheroo. He'll pretend to be her legitimate fiancé to protect her reputation – and to protect his family's business deals from her father's wrath. Sofia's one condition: they'll share the spotlight as a loving couple but won't share...

The matchmaker meets her match…in one very persistent tycoon!Secretive matchmaker to the rich and famous, Lydia Whitney prefers to stay behind the scenes. But after one mistake, rich resort developer Ian McNeill is hot on her trail, and he's more attractive – and persistent – than ever before.Ian can't believe it when he figures out who's messing with his family: a woman who has deceived – and seduced – him before. What's her agenda? And why can't he resist her? He'll get the answers to all his...

HER DARETessa O'Neal has taken on her sexy old flame, Mitch Ryder, as a client. That means she has to spend the next seven days in this man's constant company and not fall into his bed. No problem. They may have once set the sheets on fire but she can definitely resist him. After all, that was then, this is now–and she got him out of her system long ago.HIS CHALLENGEMitch has never forgotten the passionate time he spent with Tessa. And he wants to relive it. So before the week is up, he's going...

Some men know just how to help a girl out… It’s a real risk. But five years after an ordeal in Iraq, camerawoman Stephanie Rosen’s mojo has gone MIA. There’s only one place she’ll find it…and that’s with the one-night fling who set her fantasies ablaze five years ago! Lieutenant Daniel Murphy’s nights at sea have been haunted by dreams of Stephanie and the brain-melting chemistry between them.Now he’s on leave, and when Stephanie asks him to resurrect her long-lost libido, Danny doesn’t think...

When her costume ends up falling around her ankles in an impromptu striptease, Jackie Brady realizes she just sang to the wrong party. Somehow these bachelors weren't expecting «Happy Birthday»–even if it was a rather revealing rendition.But the steamy look in gorgeous best man Greg De Costa's eyes tells her he's more than pleased she crashed the party. So what harm would there be in accepting bachelor number two's seductive invitation?Greg is spellbound by this sexy singer–even before she loses...

Lainie Reynolds's long-ignored libido has picked a fine time to wake up. Just when she's got her hands full at her sexy singles resort, Nico Cesare is in her face. The sexy man definitely is to blame for her out-of-control hormones. Since he won't be ignored, she'll simply have to tackle him in the sheets and get him out of her system.The first time he lays eyes on South Beach's infamous diva, Nico suspects there's a sensual goddess lurking beneath Lainie's do-not-touch exterior. And he has to...

Brianne Wolcott is back in town as co-owner of the hottest singles resort to hit South Beach. And her past is here to greet her in the form of Aidan Maddock. A lifetime ago she had a schoolgirl crush on the sexy FBI agent. But she is so over him now…or is she? The way her pulse reacts when he's around suggests that she still has a thing for Aidan. Well, fine. She'll have her one night with him and that's that. Too bad her libido insists that one night is not enough.Aidan used up all his...

The sweet, innocent blonde on the dance floor is way out of her league in this hot singles club. And the minute Renzo Cesare recognizes that, his protective instincts step up to the plate while he tries to rescue her.If that means pretending to be Esme Giles's blind date, well, so be it. But before he can escort her to safety, she starts whispering some not so innocent suggestions in his ear. How is a guy supposed to be noble when all he can think about is hitting the sheets?Esme Giles is...

THE STUDENT IS READY…Graduate student Madeline Watson can't believe the university rejected her human-mating-rituals study, hinting a good girl like her can't handle the racy subject. Okay, so maybe she has a few gaps in her mating knowledge. But she's changing that by propositioning campus bad boy Cal Turner. With his expert instruction, she'll learn the finer points of desire…and how much fun it is being bad.BUT IS THE TEACHER?Mechanic-turned-teacher Cal has to shake a reputation that's been a...

Full-body contact never felt this good…By rights, they should have hated each other. Filmmaker Jennifer Hunter doesn’t want to make a hockey documentary any more than hockey defenceman Axel Rankin wants to star in one. But neither of them anticipated the molten rush of pure lust, and they can’t help but give in, on and off camera….The last thing Axel needs is a camera shoved in his face, probing into life and his rocky past. Especially if the woman calling the shots is a mouthy, assertive,...

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.Matchmaking Case File 114 Requested Match: Kyle Murphy, pro hockey player (This guy can score.)Challenge: Not looking for anything serious (yet)Notes: Ridiculously attractive, sexy, irresistible…and I want him for myself!Matchmaker Marissa Collins is looking for a man. A hot, successful, man. But the man she's...

My Secret Fantasies TV reality star Miranda Cortland has escaped the media frenzy of LA and started writing a naughty novel. But, with every sexy scene she writes, things heat up with her gorgeous landlord, Damien Fraser. Now the hero in her book is starting to look like Damien, but, when real life and fiction collide, it could cost Miranda all of her dreams.

Journalist Hugh Duncan can sniff out international intrigue, but finding a juicy scoop in a Miami singles' club right under his nose? Could a voluptuous chef, singing a siren song while icing a Kama Sutra cream puff, be his next big story–or is she just a luscious piece of fluff?And if the kitchen contessa insists on giving out free samples–well, there's an offer no gentleman should refuse…Giselle Cesare has a history of stirring up trouble, and not just on her stove. Even so, the minute a...

These men in uniform can be counted on to deliver presents… all night long.I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Leslie KellyRafe and Ellie have always had sizzling chemistry and horrible timing. Being stranded together in a blizzard may be Rafe’s opportunity to prove that this Christmas, his timing is perfect.PRESENTS UNDER THE TREE by Joanne RockThe sexy air force captain Arianna foolishly married four months ago is coming home, and Ari knows they have to fix their mistake. But she had forgotten just...

Getting under her skin…When her research about orgasms goes viral, sex therapist Lindsey Smith needs a place to lie low. Substitute teaching on Wild Boar Island, Michigan, promises not only privacy, but an opportunity to not think about sex. Which, thanks to the town's too-tasty police chief, lasts exactly one second.After the dangerous streets of Chicago, Mike Santori figured the island was a safe, sane place to settle down. Getting hot for the new teacher wasn't in the plan. Especially when he...

One Man Rush by Joanne RockMatchmaker Marissa Collins is looking for a man. A hot, successful, man. But the man she's considering – hockey player Kyle Murphy – is for a prospective client. Marissa’s matchmaking professionalism goes MIA, though, when she meets Kyle…who's not coming along quietly.Kyle isn’t looking for a match. He has his eye on the prize – the Stanley Cup – or at least he did before Marissa dropped into his life. Now he’s playing a new game, one where getting Marissa in bed is...

Chance of a lifetimeIt's finally Heather Finley's moment. After spending years looking after her mother in the tiny town of Heartache, Tennessee, Heather's about to follow her dream of singing country music. She can nearly hear the audiences hollering…until the town's handsome mayor, Zach Chance, comes to her with troubling questions about her late father's past. Once again, Heather has to choose: protect her family or chase her heart's desire? Zach is determined to help, and to convince Heather...