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Ryan Sanderson has 10 days to convince his wife Susannah to give their marriage another chance - and there is nothing he won’t do to win her back, even if he has to play a little dirty.... Listen to Marie Force’s first published novel now with an all new extended epilogue!

Written for listeners wondering about the “memorable” one-night stand between Sam Holland and Nick Cappuano that took place six years before Fatal Affair opens! Get all the details of Sam and Nick’s unforgettable night together in this 14,000-word novella.

Years ago, when Taylor Cummings-Lonergan co-founded the Wild Widows with Iris, she never imagined she might need the group a second time, but that's exactly what happens when her new husband, Will, is killed in a tragic accident at work, leaving her two children heartbroken for a second time and a new baby due soon. Iris and the other widows step up to support Taylor during this difficult time, but each of them is forced to ponder the vagaries of life and love and whether their optimistic approach to life after widowhood is realistic now that they know disaster can find them again.

When I open my eyes, I have no idea where I am or who I'm with. The woman beside my bed is lovely, with dark hair and eyes and a warm smile that makes me feel safe. I learn I've survived a major surgery that might've killed me after being shot in the neck, and Gianna is my nurse. She soon becomes the center of my universe as I recover. All I want is to get out of the hospital so I can really get to know her, but my recovery is slow and full of frustrating setbacks. The minute I get out of here, I'm taking her on the best date of her life.

Every time Leah Holt encounters Quantum Production’s chief counsel, Emmett Burke, the only thing she can think of is how much she wants to lick him. Everywhere. She’s never had that kind of reaction to a man, and the fact that he’s a much-older colleague makes her out-of-control attraction to him far more complicated than it should be. Every day, she brings a new legal question to Emmett, hoping to catch his attention and make him see her as a grown woman who wants him desperately. She walks a fine line in trying to remain professional as the assistant to superstar Marlowe Sloane while lusting after Marlowe’s sexy attorney.

Cole Langston believes things happen in threes. So far, he’s landed an airliner in a blizzard after his captain had a heart attack and revived the captain, catapulting himself to national hero status as “Captain Incredible". Life is finally returning to normal for Cole, when he’s punched unconscious in airport store by a bully who doesn’t appreciate Cole’s interference in his diatribe against the saleswoman.

As one of Hollywood’s hottest producers, Kristian Bowen is on top of the world. With the Quantum team fresh off a clean sweep of awards season and looking ahead to the premiere of their new film, Insidious, Kristian's life is exactly how he likes it. Until he attends the wedding of his friend and business partner Flynn Godfrey and meets Aileen Gifford, the close friend of Flynn’s new wife, Natalie. Since meeting Aileen five months ago, Kristian’s carefully cultivated life has changed in ways he never could’ve expected. Now Aileen and her children are moving to Los Angeles, and he’s not sure whether to be excited or terrified about his powerful feelings for the single mom…

I’ve planned this night for weeks, down to the last detail. I want it to be perfect. Bringing someone new into my private life is not something I do lightly, having learned the hard way over the years that celebrity has a dark downside that I go out of my way to avoid whenever possible. But he is different. We’ve been together for months and the time is right to take this next step with him. It doesn’t take long for me to realize I’ve made a huge mistake trusting this man.

Tiffany Sturgil steals the spotlight as her new boutique Naughty & Nice opens in downtown Gansett—right in time for the annual spring Race Week festivities. Finally divorced and ready for a new beginning, Tiffany wonders if sexy police chief Blaine Taylor thinks of her as often as she thinks of him since their explosive encounter last fall. Back then, he directed her to call him the second she was officially divorced, but the opening of her store and her unconventional ad campaign have put the island's lingerie queen at odds with the town's top cop.

The first time Travis North lays eyes on Liana McDermott, she's wearing the most hideous bridesmaid dress he's ever seen. He doesn't immediately recognize the world-famous super model who is attending her cousin Enid's wedding at the country club he owns. Thanks to Enid's shameless matchmaking, Travis and Liana become acquainted and later embark on a two-week fling intended to be free of emotion. As Liana's return to work gets closer, however, Travis wonders how he'll ever let her go when the time comes while Liana considers whether he might be her true north.

A prosecutor about to try the trial of his career and a hard-luck hairstylist meet at Baltimore-Washington International Airport on a Friday night, on their way to visit significant others in Florida. Michael and Juliana have a lot riding on this weekend as they try to repair relationships strained by distance. When they discover they’re on the same flight home, they agree to meet up again to compare notes about how their weekends unfolded.

After a devastating loss at work, he leaves for Newport where he meets his friend's new girlfriend, Caroline. Over that first weekend, Ted and Caroline fall in love. When they later act on their feelings, shock and disbelief ricochet through his tight-knit group of friends and family. A highly respected doctor, a beloved son and grandson, a loyal friend, Ted is stunned by his sudden free fall from grace.

He's good for one thing and one thing only - and she wants it bad. Honey Carmichael has never had a decent orgasm, and she's out to change that with the one man in town known for his superior skill between the sheets. Blake Dempsey is happy to help Honey with her "problem" as long as she knows he's only interested in sex.

Kampflos hat die junge Frau nicht aufgegeben - doch gegen die brutalen Schläge des Mörders hatte sie keine Chance. Von ihrer kleinen Tochter fehlt jede Spur. Der Fall hat oberste Priorität für Samantha Holland, denn der Mann des Opfers ist Vizestabschef im Weißen Haus und ein enger Freund ihres Ehemannes Nick. Sams Ermittlungen locken gefährliche Gegner in höchsten Regierungskreisen aus der Deckung. Die Nerven liegen blank und als dann noch ein überaus attraktiver FBI-Agent um Sams Gunst buhlt, gerät ihre gemeinsame Welt ins Wanken.

I inherited a life I never intended to live. I've upheld my responsibilities admirably. And I've taken care of my own needs privately. I'm biding my time until I can get the hell out of here. But I didn't count on having unfinished business with one of my very best friends. When a man has a certain "reputation" to uphold, there can be no unhappy customers left behind. Lauren is a loose end that won't be tied up no matter how hard I try. And I try hard. Really, really...hard.

Auch wenige Tage vor Weihnachten hat Lieutenant Sam Holland alle Hände voll zu tun, nicht nur mit den Festvorbereitungen im Weißen Haus, sondern auch mit ihrer Arbeit bei der Mordkommission der Hauptstadt. Eine allseits beliebte Ehefrau, Mutter und Geschäftsfrau ist auf grausame Art und Weise getötet worden, und Sam ist entschlossen, diesen rätselhaften Fall noch vor dem dringend benötigten Urlaub mit ihrer Familie zu lösen. Doch als ein zweiter Mord geschieht, scheint dieser Wunsch in weite Ferne zu rücken.

Maggie Harrington hat ihr glamouröses Leben in New York City für immer hinter sich gelassen, um in der ländlichen Abgeschiedenheit von Tennessee »Matthews House« zu leiten, ein Heim für Familien in Not. Besonders die Kinder in ihrer Obhut brauchen viel Zuwendung, und Maggie ist überglücklich, als sie den gefragten Pferdeflüsterer Brayden Thomas für das therapeutische Reiten gewinnen kann.

Jordan ist ein Star im Internet, mit Tausenden von Followern–sie führt ein Leben auf der Überholspur, öffentlich und glamourös. Doch nach der Trennung von Rap-Star Zane schlägt die Stimmung im Netz plötzlich um. Verletzt und traumatisiert flüchtet Jordan zu ihrer Schwester Nikki nach Gansett Island–und stellt fest, dass das Offline-Leben auf der Insel aufregender ist als erwartet. Vor allem Mason, Chief der örtlichen Feuerwehr, hat sich schneller in ihr Herz geschlichen, als sie wahrhaben möchte. Denn noch ist sie nicht geschieden, und ihr Ex ist unberechenbar …

Gerade haben Lieutenant Sam Holland und ihr Mann Nick Cappuano noch mit Freunden und Familie Thanksgiving gefeiert, da finden sie sich plötzlich auf dem Weg ins Weiße Haus wieder: Präsident Nelson ist unerwartet verstorben, und Nick muss als sein Vizepräsident und Nachfolger so schnell wie möglich den Amtseid ablegen.

Die schöne Julia hat sich nach einer tiefen Enttäuschung eine Männerdiät verordnet und auch Ex-Cop Deacon mit seinem Charme und seinem Motorrad kann sie davon nicht abbringen. Dabei könnte alles so schön sein auf Gansett Island, denn Julias Schwester Katie heiratet, und es wird groß gefeiert. Deacon ist nicht freiwillig auf der Insel, und wenn es nach ihm ginge, dann würde er so bald wie möglich wieder verschwinden. Bis er die zerbrechliche Julia kennenlernt. Doch wenn Deacon ihr Vertrauen—und ihr Herz—gewinnen will, dann muss er sich zurückhalten. Und das wird jeden Tag schwerer…