It's British versus American in this engaging battle of wits! British private investigator, Thomas Kincaid, thinks he's seen it all . . . until a gorgeous, soaking-wet American shows up and demands he help her find a stolen family heirloom. Having had his heart crushed once before by a beautiful woman, Kincaid has no intention of tempting fate a second time. But Joanna Thorncroft isn't about to take no for an answer. Joanna has to find her mother's ring and discover the secrets it contains. Secrets that have brought her all the way across the Atlantic and onto the doorstep of a sinfully handsome detective. While falling in love is the furthest thing from her mind, fiercely independent Joanna can't help but find herself drawn to Kincaid...and the blazing passion that soon threatens to consume them. But when the scandalous truth about the ring's history is unveiled, it changes both the past and the present. If Joanna and Kincaid want a future together, they must risk everything to get it...including their hearts.

Raised by their retired naval captain father in their sheltered seaside town, these sisters know much about battle tactics and strategic maneuvers. But pirates? Well, that's another matter. The five Jones sisters are about to meet their match in this collection of lighthearted, swoonworthy romps where love is powerful, family is everything, and secrets are treasures just waiting to be unburied... Miss Minerva's Pirate Mishap A mysterious pirate claims he needs Minerva's help. But what if this thief ends up stealing her heart? Miss Abigail's Beastly Beau Miss Abigail has the heart of an angel and the patience of a saint. But what if what she wants...is the love of a pirate? Miss Sally's Unsuitable Soldier Miss Sally has never run from anything...except love. Luckily, her soldier is up for the chase. Miss Rebecca's Rebellious Viscount For once the most obedient Jones sister means to cause trouble. She'd likely succeed, too...if only a certain overprotective viscount would get out of her way. Miss Hattie's Reluctant Hero Hattie has always longed for an adventure. She just didn't expect to find one at sea. And she definitely hadn't imagined her knight in shining armor would be a pirate in disguise.

The sensual magic of the "USA Today" bestselling author comes alive in this witty, passionate, story of a woman's seduction, and a gentleman's surrender. Reissue.

Lady Carolina Neverhartt has one wish…to attend a school devoted to the study of music. The newly opened Pembroke Academy of Music offers everything she hopes to learn. One man stands in her way…Wesley Cox, the Earl of Sheffield. He alone will determine if she's as talented as she claims, and he has no problem lying to her if he believes it's necessary. After her audition he denies her admittance and claims her talent is too mediocre. Carolina is furious and decides to investigate if he's telling the truth. He only sees her pretty face and thinks her mind has nothing of substance in it. She sets out to prove him wrong on principle alone. No one deceives her without suffering the consequences. If he won't allow her to attend the school, then perhaps there is an alternative solution. She proposes he teach her himself…privately. Lord Sheffield reluctantly agrees, and soon finds himself ensnared in a trap of his own design. The question is: Can he lure Carolina to stay by his side, and remain with him forever.