Danger and Mistletoe are a Deadly Combination Bosco Albertini learned the hard way that focusing on his career is a lot safer than investing in love. So when he meets his sweet new neighbor, he puts her firmly in the friend zone, despite her soft hazel eyes, sharp wit, and tempting curves. It soon becomes difficult to keep her there because his brothers, his Nonna, and even his dog already adore her—and he’s not far behind. Marlie Kreuk accepts the friend zone from the too sexy soldier because, hey, when a guy puts you there, he’s a moron who doesn’t deserve more. But when danger comes for her and Bosco risks his spectacular body to protect her, she can’t help but wish for romance. Although, he’s going to have to work for it. With danger all around, Bosco and Marlie must face their explosive attraction while defeating deadly attackers, but even that is nothing compared to handling the Albertini matchmakers during the Christmas season. Busting out of that friend zone and surviving will take all of Bosco’s training, Marlie’s courage, and the magic of the holidays.

Weary of war, Leander Knollis, Earl of Charrington, wants a home, a wife, and a good, old-fashioned English Christmas. Unable to fall in love, he offers a marriage of convenience to widow Judith Rossiter. Judith wonders why an attractive earl would propose to a impoverished widow with two young children. But after the folly of her first marriage, a sensible rather than sentimental union is what she wants--or so she believes when she says her vows.

It has long been assumed a rogue does not have a heart... They seduce, snare, and steal a lady's love with no reason other than it's there for the taking. The Christmastide season is no different, a rogue will do what they do best: lead a lady down a path of temptation they're unable to resist, and at the end, perhaps the rogues will discover they do indeed have a heart, and the ability to love in return... The Reliable Rogue by Annabelle Anders: Delia Somerset is stranded in the a blizzard--alone, penniless, and certain to perish--but her luck takes a turn when handsome and honorable Jack Thorne, appears to save her. The Viscount Stark, isn't at all happy about having to travel home for the holidays and is even less pleased at having to stop for the bedraggled snow angel freezing on the road. After sharing a chamber with her, and a very magical night, however, Jack can't help but believe that Delia might be his very own Christmas miracle. The Roguish Baron by Sophie Barnes: When Jack Lancaster, Baron Hawthorne, returns home after a four year absence, he's shocked to learn that his childhood friend, Sophia Fenmore, has gotten engaged. Which is something of a problem since she now tempts him in ways he never expected. But as she awakens his heart to some long-buried feelings, Jack realizes he must put up a fight if he is to win the woman he loves. The Rake Who Loves Me by Dawn Brower: Lady Violet Keene has secretly loved, Zachariah Barton, the Marquess of Merrifield for awhile. The marquess doesn't seem to notice her so she decides give up on that dream, especially since they bicker more often than not. When a scandal threatens to destroy her reputation she has a decision to make. Live with the ramifications of it or marry the one man she's always adored without a promise of love in return. An Imperfect Introduction by Alyssa Drake: Struggling with the deaths of his parents, Edward Hastings dulls his mind with drink, but one memory is seared in his brandy-soaked brain, kissing Wilhelmina James beneath the fir tree--an experience he endeavors to recreate. However, when they're discovered in a compromising position, and Wilhelmina's future is threatened, Edward must prove he is more than his reputation before he ruins hers. Rogue of My Heart by Amanda Mariel: More than sparks fly between Lady Celia Kendal and Jasper, Marquess Crawford when they find themselves at the same Christmas house party, but can they stop arguing long enough to realize they are meant to be?

Interplanetary intrigue and romance combine in this electrifying finale to the Consortium Rebellion series. As the youngest member of her High House, Catarina von Hasenberg is used to being underestimated, but her youth and flighty, bubbly personality mask a clever mind and stubborn determination. Her enemies, blind to her true strength, do not suspect that Cat is a spy—which makes her the perfect candidate to go undercover at a rival House’s summer retreat to gather intelligence on their recent treachery. Cat’s overprotective older sister reluctantly agrees, but on one condition: Cat cannot go alone. Alexander Sterling, a quiet, gorgeous bodyguard, will accompany her, posing as her lover. After Cat tries, and fails, to ditch Alex, she grudgingly agrees, confident in her ability to manage him. After all, she’s never found a person she can’t manipulate. But Alex proves more difficult—and more desirable—than Cat anticipated. When she’s attacked and nearly killed, she and Alex are forced to work together to figure out how deep the treason goes. With rumors of widespread assaults on Serenity raging, communications down, and the rest of her family trapped off-planet, Catarina must persuade Alex to return to Earth to expose the truth and finish this deadly battle once and for all. But Cat can’t explain why she’s the perfect person to infiltrate hostile territory without revealing secrets she’d rather keep buried. . . .

Will a Christmas kiss give them a second chance for love? Mary Adams works as a seamstress, doing her best to forget the terror of her experience upon arriving in London a year and a half ago. A letter from home, advising of her mother’s illness and requesting she return home for Christmas, fills her with angst as she lacks the funds for the trip. But the arrival of an old flame from her village whose suit she rejected years ago upends her world. Arthur Reeves is stunned to see Mary Alice behind the counter at the dressmaker’s shop--the woman who broke his young heart. Now he’s known as the rogue solicitor with a successful career specializing in assisting clients with difficult tasks. He thought he put the past behind him--buried it with roguish behavior--and has no desire to rekindle their relationship, risking heartache again. When Mary finds the courage to ask if Arthur will help her make the long journey home, he reluctantly agrees. They soon realize they’ve both changed but not their feelings for one another. Mary can’t bring herself to tell Arthur what happened to her, certain he’ll turn away. But a snowstorm and some heated kisses might just be what they both need to heal old wounds. Will a rogue’s Christmas kiss give them a second chance for love or will the past emerge to keep them apart? Note - Previously published in the Christmas Kisses Regency Holiday Romance Anthology Order it today! While this is a standalone story, most readers prefer to read the series in order: Romancing the Rogue, Book 1 A Rogue’s Reputation, Book 2 A Rogue No More, Book 3 A Rogue to the Rescue, Book 4 A Rogue and Some Mistletoe, Book 5 To Dare a Rogue, Book 6 A Rogue Meets His Match, Book 7 A Rogue’s Autumn Bride, Book 8 A Rogue’s Christmas Kiss, Book 9

The gavel hit the block and his mind went silent. Marks soul folded up small: once, twice, and once more. Until his senses were withdrawn from the reality and the numbness in his head made a dream-time of the external world. His mothers cries echoing in the courtroom. But it couldn't be real, could it? A violent thrust and he fell into a cage. A heavy door closing behind. The sound of the starting engine. Bang! The gavel against the block now was no more than a resonance in his head. He lost the game. It was over. From mindless delinquent to mindful hypnotist, Mark Anthonys story take us from the criminal world of Southeast London, through many trials and tribulations to a successful career as one of Australia's most sought after Hypnotists. A roller-coaster of family violence, children's home, expelled and suspended from schools, child abuse, drugs, crime and loss of freedom in the form of time behind bars; cancer, bankrupt, divorce and false accusations, brother of a murderer, and the power of a mans mind driving his way out to a brighter life of love and success. Marks incredible story goes beyond anything told before: a real emerging phoenix. Fatherless, poor, beaten, abused, arrested, belted, threatened, on the verge of death...Marks childhood and adolescence elapsed like the worst of nightmares. The brother of a murderer, he lost four friends to heroin and was employed by an underworld figure. Treated like scum but trusting there was a way out, it was when the game seemed lost, behind bars, that Mark decided to change his life. It was an arduous path, rich in disappointments and great mistakes, albeit Marks life tells us that nothing is fatal and never everything is lost. An inspirational but raw story showing us that, no matter where we are at, there is always a way up if we put our mind to it, "It's all about the choices we make."

SOCIETY CALLS HIM THE DEVIL OF LONDON... Lord Vaughn, Viscount Darlington, has a dark reputation for sinful pleasures, putting off even the most ardent mamas who crave his title for their unmarried daughters They say he’s dangerous enough to ruin a woman with just one look...But he can’t resist the pleas of a woman who needs his help. This rogue might yet be redeemed. SHE’S THE DARLING OF THE TON... All of London adores Perdita Darby. She receives invites to every party and has eligible gentlemen willing to wait for her, but she has no desire to marry. When she discovers a cruel man wishes to entrap her into a marriage that could spell her doom, she has nowhere left to turn. She makes a bargain with the devil of London, hoping to save herself. But the cost of their false engagement may put them both in danger...