Welcome to a world of werewolves, vampires, demons and mere mortals, where, in the name of revenge, five women are about to live out their wildest fantasies--even if it means crossing over to that other side-- Five of today's most provocative authors invite you into a realm beyond the limits of your sensual imagination, where anything can happen--and does. In these stories of bloodlust and payback, of scorching desire and otherworldly fantasies come true, you'll encounter five women who thought they had it all, until a betrayal takes them on a feverish journey to the dark edge of vengeance. Fueled by lust and deception, these women are going to let their voracious appetites guide them as they take justice into their own hands.--

Kimberly and Jack have it all. Loving marriage? Check. Gorgeous home? Yep. Well-paying careers? No doubt. Children? Two, and they're college-bound. The happy couple should be celebrating. Instead...Kim has just asked for a divorce.Kim remembers a caring, attentive husband who catered to her every delicious need. Jack longs for their searing, unpredictable nights of passion (the house was christened in more than one room).But letting go will be harder than Kim and Jack ever imagined. Especially when someone keeps setting them up on surprise "dates" with each other. And their biggest bombshell is yet to come. Will it bring them back together...or tear them apart for good?

<CENTER>She's Gun Shy... </CENTER> Doggie gourmet shop owner, Quilla Day, found her fiancé cheating. That taught her a lesson: don't trust any man. Now, with no family around her, she's alone and stepping into a nightmare. It begins when she stumbles upon a woman's body on a jogging path. But by the time the police arrive the body is gone... <CENTER>He's A Hot Shot... </CENTER> Angry at being ignored by the cops, worried the killer may have seen her, and determined to find out what happened, Quilla is soon on a collision course with undercover agent Denton Manning. Aloof, almost arrogant, and totally gorgeous, Denton believes he's immune to any sexy lady...until feisty, fiery Quilla proves him wrong. <CENTER>And Love Is About To Pull The Trigger</CENTER> Denton wants Quilla in his arms--but he decides not to tell her the truth about who he is until his undercover case is...

If Her Desire For Revenge Doesn't Backfire. . .Ex-Wall Streeter Barbara Turner wants revenge on the scam artist who swindled her grandmother out of her life savings and then killed her. Posing as a hair stylist, Barbara arrives in Paradise Island, shocked to discover that she's related to the town matriarch—and that she's one of the trustees of the family's antique bowl, which has mysteriously disappeared. Determined to solve these mysteries on her own, Barbara refuses to ask the town's sheriff for help. . .It Could Lead To A Lifetime Of Love.Unfortunately, Sheriff Harper Porterfield—Paradise Island's most eligible bachelor—already suspects Barbara of hiding something. But that isn't the only reason he won't let the plus-sized beauty out of his sight. He finds her thoroughly irresistible, but her subterfuge could destroy any chance of a happily ever after—especially while there's still a killer on the loose. . .

Beastly past...Monroe Bedford wanted to do the right thing for his ailing grandmother's business--not go head-to-head with Melanie Lambert, a sassy single mom intent on saving the town's shopping complex. But the feisty beauty wouldn't give up easily, and the more time he spent with Melanie and her precious nine-year-old daughter, the more he found the ice around his heart turning to mush.Beautiful future...Melanie was convinced that her fledgling business was her second chance at happiness. Now this dark and handsome man--and his kisses--were threatening her plan and her heart. Would Melanie be able to tame the brooding beast in time to give them both a second chance?

She's Hot On The Trail Of A Thief. . .When Lisa Claxton starts her own cleaning business on Paradise Island, she may finally profit from her talent for whipping a house into shape—in more ways than one. A valuable Claxton heirloom, a golden bowl, is missing, and Lisa has tracked it down to a local home, which she quickly gets herself hired to clean. But when she arrives she finds a dead body—and flees right into the safe arms of an irresistibly handsome man. . .But She's About To Find So Much More. . .Injured Navy SEAL Brian Knight came to his grandfather's house to recuperate. He didn't expect to be greeted by a frightened beauty—or to get mixed up in her scheme. But Brian has to pursue the killer who invaded the house—and he's determined to pursue Lisa as well. Soon, the two are up against ruthless thieves whose intentions are more than deadly. . ."A hard-hitting romance that adds a twist of mysterious flavor. The reader will...

Forced to flee for her life, Senetra Blain has moved to Alaska armed with a new identity. The last thing she wants is another relationship--until sensitive, sensual Alex Wilson tempts her to open up. But how can she ever trust another man? The seductive engineer seems to know who she is and what she wants. And that makes him dangerous to know...and dangerous to love.The sultry new high school teacher is definitely hiding something. And Alex has a pretty good idea what it is. So Alex will take it slow. And, kiss by scorching kiss, he'll show this alluring woman of mystery how right they are together--and that he'll always be there to protect her. Because the closer he gets, the more Senetra's letting down her guard. Now if only she'd let him into her heart....

Back in the day, Jasmine Brown had wanted heartthrob Drake Whitcomb in the worst way. But to him she was his best friend's baby sister and off-limits. Years later when Jasmine got the chance to work in Drake's veterinarian practice halfway across the country, she jumped on it. She'd finally have Drake's attention! She'd also have a chance to meet the father she'd never known. Hoping to help Jasmine heal the rift with her family, Drake was stunned by the explosive desire he suddenly felt when they worked together. Even though she still had way too much attitude, he found himself irresistibly drawn to the sassy, sexy beauty....