Ok first this book ended at 69% then then rest was filled with excerpts from countless other books. So I wasn't to happy about that. I can understand 90% then excerpts but 69% really? ~~~Spoilers~~~Then this is almost the exact same story as The Sheiks Intimate Proposition by Elizabeth Lennox rig...
As he checked messages, he swore under his breath. “Bad news, security reports that Tucker’s yacht has left the harbor.” Slamming his hand down on the steering wheel, “Dammit, how far are we?” “At least 30 minutes.” Accelerating, Jared began weaving in and out of traffic. “Slow it down, I don...
She knew it was ridiculous. He was too old for her but she could not stop thinking about him. After that last kiss they had in the hallway, she really wanted to see him again, but she did not want it to look contrived. And the more she wandered the palace, the more she felt as though she looked l...
Tied by her suit to a jumpmaster at thirteen-thousand feet, Max beside her in his own pack, the King Air twin-engine plane’s bay door ushered in two-hundred knot winds and a lot of sky. A lot. Max squeezed her hand. Everythin...
“Come.”Julia pushed the door open, having not explored this part of the house and was astonished to see floor to ceiling bookshelves filled with every type of book possible. Dmitry was sitting in a large leather chair and gestured to the opposite chair as she stepped farther into the room. “Thank...
He thought about going along—it was a two-hour drive and he wanted to spend more time with her, to figure her out. But Nigella was starting to look decided jet lagged. And she had said she needed time to think. He agreed to meet her at the temporary headquarters for Opell ...
Since they returned to the house, Karim had gone out of his way to avoid her and she couldn’t stop thinking about him. She wanted to kick herself. He was Amare’s older brother. Nothing good could come from having feelings for him. She was not even certain if she had any fe...
Rolling to her back, she stared at the unfamiliar ceiling as she tried to figure out where she was. Realizing that she was still in Al-Sarid, she sat up with a groan. If nothing else, she was catching up on her sleep, she thought as she yawned. Hearing knocking again, she ...
Spencer Nixon adjusted his tie and stared at the headline of Coran Williams’ trashy tabloid, the one he carried everywhere these days. It was a reminder of the mission ahead, the reason he and his fellow rogue SEALs of Team Ten were working day and night. They had to find the true killers of thei...
Two guards followed him, leaving only one to watch her. She cocked her head and studied him. Although he didn’t make eye contact, she had a feeling that he was aware of her every mood. “I’m going to change into my bathing suit and sun by the pool. I have a feeling that you...
Rene had missed slouching on the couch and watching television. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. “Are you expecting anyone?” Rene asked Tanya. She was not in the mood to see anyone. Her hair was tied up in a high bun; she was wearing a long baggy t-shirt, shorts a...
People watched them walk past as many of the women vied for his attention. Some tried to greet him, some blew kisses at him. Tanya felt awkward as she watched some not so subtle attempts. She had never been out with anyone who received so much attention. She could see that people were wondering ...
The Louvre published a piece online about its arrival, and Samine, Adil, and Bruce managed to get everything catalogued in time for the real shipment. It was three days of long hours, and not once did Adil let up. Samine had never felt so wanted in her life, and the more she flirted back, the mor...
She had ordered room service but she had picked at the meal of chicken spiced and baked in a pastry. Letting out a long breath, she wondered if she should just shower and go to bed. But she had decision facing her. She’d put in a call to her mother, and had gotten voice ma...
There had been Marianne’s family money—old French money that went back a century and included aristocrats and enough land to form a new nation. And Julian, himself, had built his empire in commercial real estate abroad. His contemporaries were the top one percent—dignitaries, celebrities, tycoons...
Her long dark hair curled down one shoulder, and she’d chosen a pink button-up blouse to pair with her cream-colored skirt. It was always important to look professional, but there was no reason she had to wear dreary colors. Pretty pastels made people happy, and happy people were less likely to h...
Finally, he gave up and went home. As he pulled into the driveway, he saw a familiar car parked next to Duncan’s. “What the hell…” He took a moment to try and decipher the situation, but finally he got out of the car. No one greeted him at the front...
She rarely got up before ten, but her mother was insistent that she get up and get dressed. The royal instructor had arrived to start coaching her. She clutched the covers tighter. She did not want to wake up nor did she want to be coached. Her mother pulled the covers off the bed. “You hav...
“So, Danil isn’t going to want her around long. My guess is that he’s already contacted several contract men to work their magic.” “That’s what I would assume as well.” “I could just take him out and that would be the end of it,” Grigori offered, fl...
He just sat there, staring at her. She wanted to fidget. She wanted to tell him to stop doing that. But she was trying to control her mouth, and she also felt like she’d be showing some kind of weakness to be the first to break the silence. Finally, he asked, “Contacts?” &...
Brianna asked the doctor. She couldn’t have heard the doctor correctly. They had been so careful, all except that first time and that was over three months ago. She had spotted a little each month since then. There was no way she could be pregnant. “I ran the test myself, Miss Daughtry. You are p...
She flicked it on and found the news. Over ten inches of snow had fallen and more snow was expected throughout the day. She ordered room service and when it came had the waiters leave the cart. She wheeled it into the bedroom and poured coffee. From under the sheets and blankets, Callum gave a gr...
Letting her vision clear, she felt her anger rise as this same man stood from leaning over her children’s playpen. How dare he walk into her home uninvited! “Get away from my kids. Now!!” Chance stood to his full height and slowly raised both hands ...
All of her other guests had checked out earlier that morning, and as he was the only one left, there wasn’t much for her to do. Margot had dealt with the guests and then taken Darya for the night. James had restocked the firewood in each of the rooms and taken care of the light housekeeping and b...
Seth followed her and insisted on paying for the purchases before directing her to the nearest elevator. As they entered the room, they were greeted by a smiling Brianna. “Good morning,” she chimed as they pushed through the doorway “Chelsea! Seth! Oh, come in.” Brianna wa...
both Shawn and Brianna exclaimed. “She was sleeping with someone else?” Brianna asked, horrified and feeling sadness that Trent had been treated so horrible. “He wasn’t the first I would come to find out later.” “Man, that’s ...
An early adopter of new technology, Williams made his money in the defense industry before retiring to found a successful publishing house. Tragedy struck the Williams family three years ago when his son struck another motorist while driving drunk, killing both of them, ...
Room 235’s last digit had been secured firmly to the door by a mismatched screw. The cartoon etching of the bowlegged cowboy had been replaced by a blooming desert cactus watercolor. The cheap, craft-store lasso nailed beside the door now held infinite, creative possibilities. And the man emergin...
He slipped off his jacket, draped it over the back of a chair, and then pulled off his tie. “Make yourself at home.” Keira waved at the room. He slipped off his shoes. “I plan to.” She gave him a wary stare. He came over to h...
She felt like a new woman after her honeymoon. The house they stayed in was beautiful. It had stone floors with intricate patterns and high ceilings. There was a large swimming pool outside, where she enjoyed swimming naked with Tariq. “Afternoon, Mrs. Botros,” Adiva gre...
She rolled over and realized she wasn’t under the covers. Details of the evening before—dinner with Antonio and him watching her like he wanted to dine more on her, not the food—came back and her skin warmed. She pushed up, trying not to think about vague memories of Antonio’s arms around her, so...
He could see all the passion and excitement pent up in her, and he wanted to unleash it in a far more carnal way. In the past, he never cared much for academic types. They simply plundered his country and took what they wanted in the name of knowledge without ever asking for permission. &nb...
Relatively new, the builders had incorporated aspects of the countryside, as they worked to blend the buildings in with the surrounding landscape. Two porters immediately greeted them as they loaded their luggage onto a bellman’s cart. As they walked toward check-in, the receptionist recognized S...
Several times, she was awakened by the palace staff, urging her to eat or take her vitamins. The physician had requested a special diet for her, which seemed to be helping with the nausea. It wasn’t completely gone, but was definitely improved. After showering and donning ...
The fairy giggled at ever suggestion of a three some and how much fun it could be, but Alexandra was just disgusted with his vulgar invitations. She pulled away from him but he caught her wrist. Eyes narrowed, she stared at him. “You’re about to get your fangs pulled. Let me go. Now!” ...
Her mouth felt stuffed with cotton, her head felt three times its normal size, and her first attempt to open her eyes were met with significant resistance. She rubbed her hands over her face and focused on her fuzzy memories of the night before. Her and Nassir, dinner in t...
The meeting had taken place, right on schedule, and she was thankful that Ivan was so predictable. She was also thankful that he seemed overly confident that Pinellas Park was such a safe place to do business. It hadn’t escaped her notice several weeks ago that the busines...
She felt so relaxed just hanging out with them. It was even better because the weather was just right. It was warm and there was a cool breeze. It was the first Saturday Liane had off in months. “Macee, slow down and eat properly,” Francesca scolded. Macee frowned at her sister and ca...
She didn’t have to wait long. She’d barely reached her desk and put her bag down when Michelle summoned her to her office. Showtime. Shoulders squared and head high, she plastered on a polite smile and headed across the open-concept room toward the ...
His older brother was more like their father than Amare or he was, which was why he was so surprised to find out that Karim had shouted his love for her in front of so many strangers. Clearly, it must be western women bringing out this side of Karim and the Tazeem m...
She stretched her arms, feeling the tension in her shoulders and wishing she dared to go out for a run. Living in Ligovo, that wasn’t an option. So she did the next best thing, she turned on some music and started going through an exercise routine that would have done the U.S. Marines proud, or o...