Hannah and her sister, Megan, have been given the trip of a lifetime. They are cruising the Mediterranean Sea. Starting at Rome, they are working their way counter-clockwise through Florence, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Sardinia, Sicily, and Pompeii. Life is their playground. And then Hannah meets Brandon. Brandon is strong, intelligent, loyal, and everything Hannah could possibly dream of in a man. He has also just walked in on his fiancee in bed with his best friend. Hannah is willing to wait as long as it takes for him to work his way through this betrayal. And then all Hell breaks loose ... Half of the author's proceeds of all Ophelia Sikes books benefit battered women's shelters. Love's Heat is the first novella in the Italian Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this book is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first four novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. I come from a family which adores Italy. My parents strive to go every year, and I’ve been several times there myself. I took this very cruise through the Mediterranean Sea and wrote my notes while I traveled. The sights, sounds, aromas, and atmosphere of this exotic region are just as I personally experienced them. If you haven’t been to Italy, Monaco, Spain, or France, I highly recommend it. Even if you have to save a little each year to make it a trip of a lifetime, it is well worth it. These locations are the cradle of civilization. The art, food, and culture created here resonate throughout time. In the meantime, enjoy this virtual vacation written from my first-hand experiences!

She has a bargain of her own for the Italian! Fall in love with this sexy awakening romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Sharon Kendrick. Their deal spirals out of control… and into his bed! Billionaire Alessio di Bari can think of nothing worse than attending another fraught family event alone. So, upon finding Nicola Bennett moonlighting as a waitress to make ends meet, they strike a bargain. He’ll pay her to accompany him to Italy…as his girlfriend! Nicola is no stranger to playing the poised sophisticate. It’s how she survived her penniless upbringing. But her connection with the equally-as-closed-off Alessio leaves her breathless with desire. To experience his touch, the innocent just has to find the courage to ask for it… From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

BOOK 1 Las Vegas. Sin City. Heidi stepped off that plane ready to re-invent herself. Ready to delve into the glitz, glamour, and fantastical unreality which defines the mantra, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." What she wasn't ready for was Aedan. Billionaire playboy. Supermodels dripping down his well-muscled body. He seemed to have it all. But for some reason he kept appearing where she least expected. And he made her feel a way she swore she never would again. Like she could trust him. Until the dark revelation that threatens to destroy her ... Half of all proceeds of this novella benefit battered women's shelters. Hardened is the first novella in the Vegas Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this book is recommended for readers aged 17+. Vegas is a spectacular place. I’ve been there many times. It’s a world of exploring exotic fantasy and releasing submerged desires. It boasts gorgeous, jaw-dropping artwork and bass-pounding nightclubs. But Vegas is also a place with its dark side. Many are lured in by the bright lights and become lost in the shadows. One only has to look at the beggars lining the bridges, or the homeless found only blocks away from the shine of the strip, to see what can happen when gambling, drugs, drinking, and other vices run their course unchecked.

'Kate Holden's bestselling memoir In My Skin told the gripping story of her slide into heroin addiction and prostitution and her gruelling recovery. The Romantic tells what happened next. When Kate decides to leave her past behind in Melbourne, it is the beginning of a new journey. In the ruins of Rome and the piazzas of Naples, through poetry and passion, in strange streets and strange beds, she hopes to find truth. But this pilgrimage requires courage: in Italy she may find true love, or lose her heart altogether. Or even find herself. Sexy, dark, and intoxicating, The Romantic asks: when you ve traded in sex, what does it cost to love others? and yourself A sensual, sexy, brutally honest memoir.' Marie Claire'.

BOOK 1 Sonya thought she was finally free. Her controlling, fault-finding parents had sold the family home in St. Louis and moved down to retire to Florida. Sonya's life could begin anew! But instead, she found herself lonelier than ever, missing her older brother who had escaped to California the moment he'd graduated from high school. So when her parents offered to fly her down to see the new condo and go on a six-day cruise, Sonya hesitantly agreed. After all, how bad could it be being stuck on a boat with her parents for a week? Oh. The sole shining light was the bevy of stunningly handsome gay men she tumbled into the care of. They offered laughter, fun, and everything she could ever have dreamed of. And Dylan's arms around her could have been all she desired in life. If only it could be real. Half of all proceeds of this novella benefit battered women's shelters. Key West Dreams is the first novella in the Cozumel Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this book is recommended for readers aged 17+. All of my books are written personally by me and are set in locations I have personally been. I took this cruise and wrote the first book while on board. My goal is to bring the sights, sounds, and textures of the location to life for you, so you can enjoy a virtual vacation!