Welcome to Orion's Arm, a scenario set thousands of years in the future where civilization spans the stars. Godlike ascended intelligences rule vast interstellar empires, and lesser factions seek to carve out their own dominions through intrigue and conquest. And out beyond the edge of civilized space and the human friendly worlds, adventure awaits those prepared to risk all.Collected here for your consideration are five stories exploring the Orions Arm universe, spanning years and light-years to examine a vast and diverse future from its beginnings in the dying Solar System to its continuing advance toward an uncertain destiny.

"Beth Shannon's husband dies of a heart attack in the Caribbean. The man he worked for is murdered in California. Bad men from the Russian Mafia are following her. Beth's husband and his boss had stolen millions of dollars worth of diamonds from the Russians. The Russians think Beth knows where the diamonds are and she does, only she doesn't know it. But she better find out before she is next on their list"--Back cover

The isolated beauty of the Australian East Kimberley desert can be a haven for those who can stand the heat, but its isolated beauty can also be deadly. The remote Matsu diamond mine in the Kimberley is the perfect place for engineer Dru Porter to hide. The vast and rugged landscape helps her feel invisible . . . and safe. Security specialist Connor Kirk is investigating stolen diamonds onsite and he knows from experience that beautiful women are capable of deceit. He immediately suspects the reclusive, but obviously clever Dru Porter; he knows she is hiding something. As Dru’s past catches up with her, their instant, mutual dislike threatens to blind them to the true danger lurking in the mine, one which could leave them both at the mercy of the desert...

Samuel Buckland is a young man who has it all and is planning for the future. Gregory Caitlin is a businessman and politician. He has designs to bring hope back to a world in need...and he'll be damned if anyone gets in his way! When the two cross paths, even the angels tremble. An ancient magic has been rediscovered. Sam must overcome his lack of faith and accept his destiny, or the world he knows will suffer the consequences. A skeptic who must harness the powers of demons and genies. A zealot who has begun to walk a darker path. Bound together by a stolen secret. Can any of them escape the Chains of Prophecy?

Consider a world inhabited with only cats and dogs: a society recognizable as our own, but with its eccentricities being the norm, rather than the exception. A world where the charm of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind In the Willows meets the exotic world of Ian Fleming’s Bond. A world where fluffy just got dangerous. These are the Velvet Paw of Asquith Novels, also known as the Dooven Books: welcome to the genre of New Fable. When Oscar stumbles across an arrogant bard named the Dodosette and the beautiful cat Vaasi-Vee, he unearths a plot to plunge the world into darkness. After some begging, a lot of snow and an industrial-sized vat of soup, the three animals argue all the way to the infamous land of Vra to do something about it. They did not, however, anticipate having to fight invisible Rottweilers, smash kitchens to pieces, lick frozen cars or fund taxi drivers’ sisters' eye operations. Although, for Oscar Teabag-Dooven, such things are not unusual.

PARK AVENUE Apartment: 12C TENANT: Carrie Gray, the proverbial girl-next-door SCANDAL: Will she marry for money? Millionaire media mogul Trent Tanford had one week to find a wife…or lose his empire. But none of his current Manhattan flings met his father's stringent standards. Then Trent noticed the innocent house sitter next door. In tortoiseshell glasses and loose T-shirts, Carrie Gray surely had no skeletons in her closet. But how would she feel about…marital duties, so vital to a virile man like Trent? Trent had the money and the charm to convince her, but he'd never spoken a word to Carrie…. How was he going to ask, "Will you marry me?"

Welcome to 721 Park Avenue...the ultimate address for high-price secrets! This luxurious building on Manhattan's tony upper east side is up for historical landmark status, and its tenants include the movers and shakers of New York City and the cr?me de la cr?me of society. But it's the secrets hidden behind its closed doors that fill this fascinating residence with mystery, drama and romance. And it all begins with the suspicious death of a young female tenant that immerses the building in a media feeding frenzy. As the wealthy and privileged residents contend with misunderstandings, betrayal, blackmail and scandal, they also discover the thrill of undeniable passion and the fulfillment of unwavering love. Visit 721 Park and prepare to be delighted, excited and moved by these six sensational stories by some of Silhouette Desire's bestselling authors. Bundle includes: High-Society Secret Pregnancy by Maureen Child, Front Page Engagement b...