Romance

“Ravished by Ragnar”—“Enslaved by Eric”—Karl Gustavsen is tired of seeing erotic romance writers turn his ancestors into these steamy sex fantasies. So he starts the Viking Anti-Defamation League to sue the author, Rose Jacobson, along with her publisher, Orgazm Books. But his favorite Viking relic might prove that everything she says is true. Every time he touches it, she is pretty sure to wind up getting—well—carried away.

Andre White and Bruce Cameron are partners in a successful stock trading firm. Andre has a beautiful house and an equally beautiful wife, Shauna. He also makes frequent trips out of town on a regular basis. Bruce, single bachelor and brand new homeowner, is invited by Andre to a party he’s having, where he meets Shauna. They hit it off well—so well, in fact, that Bruce invites Shauna to decorate his house. But one night one of Bruce’s co-workers makes a startling discovery that throws all their lives into chaos and leads Bruce to discover what Andre has really been up to. The real question is—can they stop his plans from happening?

Young, beautiful and jaded, Julia's world revolves around school, work, and a desire to matter in a city where honesty is a myth and illusions can still hurt. But when a seemingly pointless college project unites her with Collette, an alluring French student she had always admired from afar, Julia begins to wonder if love really can happen in Hollywood -- a hope Collette might share, if only both would surrender.

Grace’s love for Simon was total, un-ending, all consuming. They had made vows to one another, ‘for better or worse, ‘till death do we part’ type of vows. She knew everything there was to know about him and loved it all, but did she love him enough to say good-bye?

Kelly Hutchinson is a dedicated city police officer, happy with his life, his work, his friends, and especially his girlfriend Vanessa. But one day he saves the life of prominent business tycoon Stephen Vasquez. And suddenly Kelly finds himself in a whole different world -- one where money calls all the shots, and everything is for sale -- and gets a tempting offer. But he wasn’t prepared for the sweetest temptation of all -- the tycoon’s wife, the beautiful Latin soap actress Rachel Vasquez, not used to hardly ever seeing her husband. Can Kelly get through all this with his morals and dignity in tact? And more importantly, can he figure out who is trying to kill Stephen Vasquez?

New Year’s Eve is the night to party! It’s the perfect time to let your hair down and go wild...just what Ally and Bill do, with a twist. Having been in the ‘swing’ life-style for a few years, they are about to take the next step. They are going one on one, leaving the comfort and security of each other behind. Can their relationship survive it? Will Ally enjoy it? What goes on at these parties, anyway? Accept the invitation, and find out!

Fleeing a charge of murdering his master, Artavan, the orphan slave boy, joins his noble friend Tork, on a mission beyond the village—where it is rumored that demons and monsters roam. They soon encounter two sinister strangers who may have a link to Artavan’s unknown past. The Sorcerer Angraminyu, a powerful mage bent on killing one of the strangers, Prince Devdata, will not allow Artavan and Tork to part ways with them, not that Artavan wants to. Although he once thought that Tork was his only comfort, now he begins to see something concealed in his shifty eyes. Does Tork know something about him, which he wishes to hide? Who really is his friend? When he finds himself in the strong arms of Prince Devdata, Artavan’s heart disobeys his mind, even though grief will surely be the result.

An American girl goes back 250 years to help Bonnie Prince Charlie win the British throne and London's two most beautiful actresses along with it. She soon finds that she herself is the prize in yet another battle, between the Prince's two most ardent supporters...a powerful young highland laird and a ruthless, charming Irish rebel. And not one of them knows that they will soon have to face the most deadly enemy of all.

A charming, ruthless Irish rebel, Captain Francis O’Neill is a prisoner in Ediburgh Castle after Bonnie Prince Charlie’s revolt. When his English captors send Lady Mary Buchanan to spy on him, he sets out to win her heart but winds up losing his own. Soon both of their lives are in danger, as he is sentenced to death and she makes a desperate attempt to save him by joining a rebel outlaw band. Presented for St. Patrick’s Day and the 260th anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s 1745 Revolt, Rebel Rogue will bring this unforgettable era to exciting life.

Gabrielle, the younger sister of Athena, is sick of always living in her sister's shadow. Born from a human mother, Gabrielle not only has sporadic powers, but she always seems to make a mess of things. Dismayed that she hasn't ended up in the history and storybooks like big sis, Gabrielle sets out to make herself known. She travels to different places in time, trying to set up couples and make them find their HEA. Whether they want it or not. Of course, things never go the way she plans. Off on her adventures, Gabrielle drags her lovers along. Adam, son of the goddess Nyx, and Mnemosyne's son, Carter. How bad can it get, you ask? Well, the Chicago Fire wasn't started by a cow. You have three guesses, but the first two don't count as her two companions are innocent.

Dee had been married to Dave for twenty years. The kids were grown and the home was well tended. Maybe it was time for her to be a little selfish.

Grant wanted to get out of a rut…but could he find what he needed at a place called The House of Peril?

Marlene Rutledge, a young artist from Philadelphia, inherits an estate that once belonged to her grandmother in the forests of Massachusetts. While investigating the long lost estate, she discovers her family’s erotic relationship with a group known as The Circle. Ranging in age from the late teens to early fifties, the women of the Circle explore the vast ranges of sexual expression with the help of their immortal lovers. Marlene eventually comes face to face with the possibility that the men of The Circle may be angelic or demonic in nature. The Fifth Gate blends mystery and sensuality as Marlene uncovers her family’s past, how it affects her life now and the identity of the mysterious Sarah and Michael Gutherie.

Dianna Beauvais has been married to Edward Newton for seven years -- seven long, lonely years. People tell her how lucky she is not to have to worry about where her next meal is coming from, but she has been ignored while he soaks up the glory on the football field. Then one day she gets all dolled up for him -- and his reaction is not what she hoped for.

Mark Matheson is a rather timid and somewhat introverted college graduate who’s in need of a place to live. He’s just landed his first post-collegiate job and can no longer stay in the dorms. Coincidentally, real estate agent Aaron Culver is looking for a tenant to rent an apartment in the building that he owns and happens to live in himself. The price is right, well within Mark’s budget. The location is perfect. The apartment is suitable to accommodate Mark’s needs. The only problem though, is that Mark happens to have a serious crush on his would-be landlord. Is there any way he can overcome or even conceal his secret fantasies about the successful, confident and very attractive man-of his dreams? Does he even really want to conceal them, and what would Aaron do if he were to discover Mark’s secret? When the two do in fact actually become landlord and tenant, they quickly discover there is more than one way to collect the rent.

Maddy wasn’t looking for romance, but found herself unable to resist the charms of a man half her age.

Before Ella’s grandmother passed away, she told her a family secret, at least part of it! A secret that came with a gift. What could the amulet that Ella held in her hands possibly be? Where had it come from, and why was she so sure that it was important? Add to that the need to learn the rest of the secret, and join Ella on her quest.

Lexie has been through a rough year. With the delivery of a certificate to one free week at the newest, most exclusive spa in town, she hopes to change all that. The Retreat promises to make all her wishes and fantasies come true. All of them? This could be quite an adventurous week, indeed. But – who are these people at the retreat and how do they know what she wants?

Eloise knew there was something strange in the history of her family. But, how strange? All the women, as far back as she could trace, died before their own daughters turned five. Was it a curse? Was it coincidence? Could the lovely new stranger, from up the hill, really help her find the answers?

John Lynch is trapped 40,000 years in the past. The Neanderthals have killed everyone around him, and he’s next on the list. He can’t let that happen, not until he destroys everything he brought with him. It’s one of the rules of time travel. He only has minutes left. Time’s up for John Lynch.