They are the women of Primrose Creek, and their strength and passion is a match for the Nevada frontier they call home. Linda Lael Miller masterfully captures the hardships and dangers of a country swept by the winds of war — and the daring and determination, the hopes and dreams of four unforgettable women — in a thrilling new series.Skye McQuarry's heart belongs to one man — Primrose Creek's lumber baron, Jake Vigil. After a shattering heartbreak in his past, Jake vowed to never again take a chance on love — until he came to know beautiful Skye. But their delicate bond faces the ultimate test when a business deal threatens to tear them apart — and battle lines are drawn between two passionate hearts.Skye is determined to stand her ground. Then a surprise from Jake's past unexpectedly comes to her — a discovery that may be just the key to unlocking the true, deep, and trusting love that she knows lives deep within Jake Vigil.B...

London, 1772Playing host to King George III's foreign guests holds little appeal for Sir John Frederick--until he meets one remarkable visitor. Because Akna, the Inuit princess, outshines every jeweled noblewoman at court and offers a sensual challenge the jaded navy captain craves.The court may view Akna as a savage, yet there is more treachery within the ton than she has ever faced before. But there are pleasures to be discovered, too, and with John's wicked skill tantalizing her every sense, soon Akna is keen to experience further English delights--and with this man in particular....

Russia, 1733There is no joy in the Yuletide season for Ekaterina Romanova. As the empress's niece, she knows all too well the wickedness that lies behind the gilded facade of the Winter Court. But an intimate encounter with a handsome stranger offers her a few moments of escape, and awakens her to forbidden desires....Andrey Kvasov is stunned to learn that the beautiful peasant girl he almost made love to in the woods is really a princess. If their mutual passion is discovered, they will both be in grave danger--for the cruel empress has designs of her own on the young architect, and betrayal will be severely punished....

Juliana Wright is on the hunt. Her father discovered an ancient treasure map--and was killed for it. Now she's determined to find the treasure for herself in time for Christmas and escape the brigands pursuing her.To complete her mission, she needs the help of devilishly handsome Captain Rawden Wood, a notorious pirate revered throughout the high seas. He is the only one capable of protecting her aboard his ship, but Juliana knows that with one single touch he could dishonor her--and worse, reveal her biggest secret...

Isabella Lei Hennessey is the Governor's daughter, a marriageable debutante...and the most notorious thief of Hong Kong. She has good reason to resort to robbery, though her activities would cause untold scandal if they were ever exposed. A chance encounter with a handsome stranger saves Isabella from discovery...except this notorious rake doesn't like to play by the rules! A tantalizing game of cat and mouse ensues until Isabella decides she would quite like to be caught...

There's an alpha male lover that roars in the heart of even the most dangerous and mystical of creatures - 13 Beauties meet their Beasts in these hot paranormal novellas by 15 of your favorite bestselling romance and erotic romance authors, including several NY Times and USA Today bestselling authors. Love, Lust & Luck By Terry Towers writing as Elixa Everett (NYT/USAT)When called to the aid of a beautiful woman down on her luck, Shamus is surprised to discover that he and Suzanna are destined to be together. Lifetime unions between mystical beings and humans have been unheard of... until now.Moan For Bigfoot by Virginia Wade (NYT/USAT)On a weeklong outing in Mt. Hood National Forest, what begins as a flirty, fun-filled trip soon turns into a nightmare, when an ape-like creature encounters a group of campers.Ravaged by the Rainbow by Skye Eagleday (NYT/USAT)Shakyo’s ceremony has called forth a tentacle monster which seeks those exactly like this innocent virgin. She felt nothing could be worse until her hated enemy suddenly appears--her tribe's head medicine man who has accused her of witchcraft.Bad Wolf by Savannah ReardonNikki has the hots for sexy alpha werewolf, Zane, and she wants him for more than just his body. However, vindictive alpha-female, Sara, stands in her way. Can Nikki win her man, or will she get eaten by the Bad Wolf?Monstrous Obsession by Giselle RenardeArtemis has never relied on a man for anything. When she moves in with her biker boyfriend Budd only to find his creaky old house haunted by a possessive incubus, can she learn to accept help from the man who loves her... before it's too late?The Zrakon's Bride by Linda BarlowAre maidens still sacrificed to sea monsters? Kate discovers a Scottish village where they take the ancient legends seriously. And a modern Highland laird who likes his sacrificial treats bound to a rock.Breeding with the Beast Parts I and II By Jessi BondCaptured by the fearsome beast, Beauty imagines she'll do anything to escape his clutches - until she learns he is an ordinary human, who can only be freed from his terrible curse if she agrees to bear his child. Will Beauty find it in her heart to free the beast?The Demon's Plaything By Natalie DeschainWhen an agent offers to take on Elizabeth as his client, she has no idea what she's in for. He's an incubus, a demonic creature that offers fulfillment of her innermost desires in exchange for her very soul.Wolf Mountain by Aya FukunishiBlurb: High in the mountains above a remote ski resort, Aylen and Emily peer through their binoculars at the distant wolf pack. Why are they not mating? What scent have they caught on the wind? Why do these wolves seem... different? It won't be long before they discover the terrible truth...Mated to the Minotaur by Audrey GraceFossilized remains of the Minotaur have been uncovered in Crete, and journalist Emily Worthington is off to get the scoop, along with handsome intern Jason. She discovers that he is descended from the Minotaur, and Emily is understandably perturbed. But things take a turn for the erotic when Jason starts to shapeshift into one...Bought by the Wolf King by Francis AsheWhen kind, innocent Jovena’s family farm is threatened with bankruptcy, she hatches a plan to sell herself into the harem of King Morzan, ruler of an exotic eastern kingdom who is surrounded with mystery, shadow and rumors so unbelievable they cannot be true – rumors of werewolves.In Her Dreams By J.E. & M. KeepI felt invisible until a dominant incubus offers me sweet surrender and affection like I’ve never known. He makes all of the pain go away. For the first time in so long I feel loved and desired...Sold to the Dragon by Christie Sims & Alara BranwenKara was delighted when her father told her that their family's money troubles were over. However she was upset when he said it was because she'd been sold to a dragon! Will Kara ever be able to come to love this beast?

New York City, 1920s Bootleggers are breathing down hotelier Harry McMahon's neck. So when a beautiful, young, and very wealthy widow from Paris turns up at the Cotton Club, Henry sees it as the perfect opportunity to combine business and pleasure. First he will take her body, then her heart, and finally, her money... Elise Rousseau may not be the mousey innocent she once was, but she can't believe Harry doesn't recognize her - and she intends to punish him in the most wicked way. She will make him want her body, make him give her his heart. And then she will break it, just as he broke hers four years ago...

In an isolated star system far from any other human outposts, a space-faring "lifeboat" was discovered by a scientist from the city of Silk. Inside the lifeboat was a two-year-old girl in frozen sleep. She had no name and no history. The people of Silk believed her to be the only survivor of a star-faring great ship attacked in the void and destroyed by the automated warships of the alien Chenzeme. They rescued and revived the child, and named her "Skye."But the people of Silk face dangers of their own. Their city is in space, built around the column of a space elevator that rises from the planet's surface into high orbit. Three-hundred kilometers below is the wild, plague-ridden planet called Deception Well. Far-above, a dusty nebula shrouds the star system. The nebula is made of drifting dust, gas, and tiny nanomachines left behind by an ancient and mysterious race. The microscopic nanomachines were made to attack and destroy any Chenzeme ship that enters the system ......

Darius, King of Persia, has many beautiful women in his harem--but none entice him more than his latest prize: Myrine of Scythia. The princess's overwhelming beauty and provocative dances fill him with lust--and his desire is matched by her own boldness.Myrine has been given to the new king as a tribute, a tantalizing prize for the fierce warrior. But she is no submissive concubine, and her veils hide more than her sensuous curves. If she can capture Darius's attention through a game of seduction, she will have him at her mercy!