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Dr. Jasmine "Jaz" Quinlan's life's work is to care for marine mammals at the California Bay Aquarium. What she'd rather do is spend her life in the ocean with the creatures she loves, preferring their company to any human's. When a dozen dolphins beach themselves, she takes them into her care, bound and determined to save them. Trey, guardian of the dolphins and a member of Oceana, an undersea civilization, wants nothing to do with land humans. But he's forced to work with Jaz to help his sick dolphins. The moment Jaz meets Trey, he lights a fire within her that no ocean can douse.

Ellie Washington lost her husband in a tragedy five years ago at Christmas. She wouldn't have made it through her grief if not for her husband's brother, Nick, who helped her pick up the pieces of her shattered life. And with every year, her feelings for Nick have grown. Now she realizes she might be in love with him, but that's not fair, because Nick deserves a life that isn't about his brother's widow and son.

Quasi tutti giocano secondo le regole. Ma Gavin e Liz non sono come gli altri... Vincere a ogni costo. Questo è sempre stato il mantra dell'agente sportivo Liz Darnell. Ora ha tirato le cose troppo per le lunghe e rischia di perdere il cliente più importante: il giocatore professionista di baseball Gavin Riley. Liz sa che avrà bisogno di alcuni inning extra per riconquistarlo e che potrebbe non essere facile, perché ha una cotta per lui da quando l'ha visto per la prima volta.

Tara Lincoln è la madre single di un figlio adolescente, lavora come organizzatrice di eventi e non ha nessuna intenzione di disperdere le sue energie in storie d'amore, almeno fino a quando il ragazzo non andrà al college. L'ultima cosa di cui ha bisogno è condividere la vita da jet set di una star del football come Mick Riley, anche se il loro unico, bollente incontro ha dimostrato che Mick è un campione sul campo tanto quanto in camera da letto. Tara ha già fatto l'errore di scommettere sull'amore, perdendo tutto, e non ha voglia di partecipare di nuovo a un gioco così pericoloso, soprattutto con un dongiovanni matricolato come lui. Ma quando Mick si mette in testa di vincere, non c'è niente che possa fermarlo, e ha già in mente la mossa perfetta per abbattere le difese di Tara.

A memorable three-night stand gets rekindled in a cabin in West Virginia. An office romance is sparked by an impulsive holiday kiss. And two best friends scout locations for a marriage proposal and discover that they make a perfect match. 'Tis the season for laughter, love, and a lifetime of happiness.

It's beginning to look a lot like... Love! A man gives the gift of trust and receives a second chance at love in return. A woman helps to heal the wounded heart of a soldier. A couple finds that true love knows no distance. And a young widow learns that there can be two great loves in a lifetime. Love, romance and passion come together in this collection of four seasonal shorts.

Ryder. His touch could burn her down. A demon hunter whose skills matched hers. She never could forget him, nor could she stop wanting him. But archaeologist Angelique Deveraux has no time for passion, not when she's on the run with the black diamond, a prize everyone - including Ryder - wants to get their hands on. But she has a sister to save, so she has to run. Hot on her heels is Ryder, the renowned demon hunter whose desires spark a fire within her, a man who loves danger and has a few secrets of his own. Ryder has only one mission - get the black diamond back from Angelique.

Dream On: Since her husband Jack left her five years ago, Kate has done nothing but dwell on the anger and feelings of betrayal, vowing to forget their 20 year marriage and move on. But she can't. She dreams about him every night. When Jack suddenly returns without explanation, Kate fights the attraction between them. Hands On: Freelance reporter Mark Whitman has just scored an easy assignment: write an article for Total Man Magazine about Lara McKenzie, sex educator and expert on self-pleasure. The red-hot redhead he meets is a complete surprise in every way.

Moonlight Madison's life is way too full for a relationship. Attending veterinary school and volunteering at a vet clinic by day while working as a dominatrix by night leaves no room for men. A submissive at heart, she hates her job, but it pays the expensive tuition bills. If only she had the time to find a dominant man to cater to her every fantasy. Blake Hunter knows exactly what Moonlight needs. A strong man to bring out the animal in her. Because he knows a secret about her - a secret she isn't even aware of.

Dalton has taken on an impossible mission, one that could cost him both his career and his life. But Isabelle needs his help, and he'll do anything to keep her safe. Still, hiding her out is one thing. Banishing the demon inside of her is another, especially when the vulnerable, hot as hell woman brings out the devilish side of him. Isabelle feels the passion seething inside of Dalton and craves it. But she still isn't sure whether Dalton is her enemy or savior. All she knows is that every time she looks at him she wants him - all of him, the consequences be damned.

Shay Pearson lives for excitement, and there's nothing more thrilling than hunting demons. She's even more interested than usual in her current target - gorgeous surfer Nic Diavolo. She feels a psychic connection to him that demands she find out more about this would-be demon. And when she meets him, he's nothing like what she expected, because he's hot and human and utterly mysterious.

Garden of Eden: After a century of space sleep, Eden and a crew of humans are once again touching down on Earth - an Earth decimated by war and pollution. She must follow her now dead father's instructions and allow the alien Adam to make her planet new again. Eden finds this alien strange, but compelling and sexy. And if he can make her world whole again, she'll do anything, including using her body as his way to channel energy. She certainly has no complaints about the out of this world sex and the emotions he stirs within her.

Winterland Destiny: Noele, Faerie princess of D'Naath, is destined to wed Garick, the Elvin king of Winterland. Their union will strengthen their territories against the evil wizards. Two hearts destined to be together must fight not only the evil wizards, but their feelings for each other. Fiery Fate: Solara, faerie princess of D'Naath, is betrothed to a king she's never met. Visiting her sister, Noele, in Winterland, Solara's departure to the southern kingdom is imminent. But after a misunderstanding she must remain in Winterland with Roarke.

Brenna Bellini will never get married again. She plans to live out her days as a happy, successful single woman. When she's chosen to be a bridesmaid in her friend's wedding at the Bellini family vineyard, she's thrilled - that is, she is until she realizes who else is in the wedding party. Brenna's going to have to spend four days in the company of not only her ex-husband but also her high-school nemesis. She just knows the fact that she's single and alone is going to be rubbed in her face all weekend long. Well, not if Brenna can help it. She's going to find herself a fake fiancé.