HELD CAPTIVE TO LOVE

Tammy Caswell had heard of the formidable–sounding Afro-Brazilian Jace Washington Jr, but what she wasn't prepared for was the way he stormed into her life with plans that called for a mammoth change to the company that rightfully belonged to her brother.

And how could she hope to successfully scheme against the threatening man whose passion seemed to overwhelm her, when her grandmother's health and very life depended upon her going along with his arrangements for their timely marriage.

LOVE . . . FOR A PRICE

Kendra Davenport is seeing red. She runs her father's newspaper, the largest black newspaper in Europe. And she's about to lose half of it to Shay Brentwood, son of her father's worst enemy . . . unless she comes up with a huge sum of cash in seven days – and gives the arrogant smooth talker a kiss. The first demand seems impossible. The second sets her on fire.

Kendra would like nothing more than to believe that she and Shay are just pawns in their fathers' feud. But she still cannot give Shay her complete trust. And he's the last man on earth she wants to desire, yet when he's near, she feels his seductive power ignite her passion. Shay's solution? Marry him. But first she must be certain that the sweet silken satisfaction of her love will be enough to hold on to her man . . . forever.

ALMOST PARADISE

London advertising agency co-founder Carla McIntyre wasn't paying much attention to the lush island beauty of Jamaica. Her main goal was to land her company's first major international account through a deal with one of the world's most famous coffee plantations. It wasn't long before she discovered that her most formidable obstacle was one irresistible temptation – plantation owner Cole Richmond. Burned once by an unhappy romance, Carla was sure she could keep her passions in check. But she soon found herself weakening to Cole's sensual resolve . . .

When Cole first met Carla, he immediately sensed the undeniable attraction between them. And though one passionate kiss ignited a firestorm between them, he could feel her pulling away. Determined to convince Carla that he was different from most men, Cole never expected entanglements from his own past to jeopardize his changes. Now with a dangerous deception threatening to separate them forever, Carla and Cole will find that trust is their last hope for a paradise shared . . .

AN OLD HURT

Arlisa Davenport is one of the London jet set's most desired woman yet, growing up poor she knows all too well what being an outsider was like. At fourteen the young man who had captured her young heart–handsome filmmaker and restaurant heir Brad Belleville–had brought that lesson heartbreakingly home when she overheard him mocking her family's poverty. More than a decade later, Arlisa still holds the bitterness of his words in her heart. But when her pregnant sister is kidnapped, she must turn to Brad for help, and soon discovers that the unfulfilled desire between them is far more alluring–and dangerous–than she'd ever imagined.

As a child, Brad knew the pain of being ignored by his status–seeking mother, and had learned to use arrogance as a defense. He still mistrusts women, including Arlisa, who is surely only interested in his money and influence. And yet he has never been able to forget the hunger her strength and independence has sparked between them. Now, as Brad and Arlisa both struggle to resist re–ignited passion, they must confront unexpected enemies and years of doubting each other to create something more valuable than wealth or status . . . a love that lasts a lifetime.

CAN OBSESSION . . . GIVE WAY TO LOVE?

Super-hot daytime star Desney Westbourne is determine to reclaim her reputation after a magazine article falsely smears her name. But she never expects that the 24-7 coverage will spark a dangerous sensual attraction . . .

From the moment beautiful brown–eyed Desney Westbourne stormed into his office, Wade Bresford wanted to know everything about the fascinating celebrity–including her most secret desires. He doesn't count on discovering a tender, vulnerable woman–or the fire she is quickly igniting in his heard. But when scandal threatens to ruin both Desney and Wade, they must gamble on a passion that could mean the most devastating loss–or the most wonderful love.

A SECRET FORMULA

British fashion designer Eve Hamilton is determined to get justice for her beloved brother's death. And she thinks she knows who's responsible . . . attractive Professor Theophilus de Cordova. On the pretense of sponsoring a fundraiser, she decides to visit him at his Scottish laboratory, and ends up stealing his secret formula–one that may help to unravel the mystery. She never expected the man to be so caring . . . or that he would end up stealing her heart.

Theo admires Eve's selfless intentions to benefit her charity trust, and he's instantly drawn to her. But when the missing formula brings two assassins to hurt them down, Theo wonders if he can trust Eve–or his deepening attraction to her. But as risk and desire heat up, and Eve discovers painful truths about her brother, Theo knows that he and this complicated beauty belong together. Now all he wants is to give her every ounce of love in his possession.

AN INSTANT ATTRACTION

Real estate agent Paige Alexander is about to turn thirty. No problem–except she's just dumped her boyfriend . . . and the last thing she wants is to show up at her own birthday alone. All she needs is someone to pose as her date–and when she "meets" Rhys Langston through an online introduction agency, she thinks he might fill the bill. But when she meets him in the flesh, she's surprised to find . . . she's smitten.

Money is no object to Rhys, and when he falls madly for Paige, he spends a small fortune on an exotic gift–a rare Egyptian statuette. But Rhys's enemy has set his sights on the statue, believing it holds a clue to buried treasure–and is prepared to do anything to get it. Now, with Paige caught in the crossfire, Rhys realized he's found something far rarer than the statuette–a lasting love–and he must do everything he can to save it.

VALENTINE'S BLISS by Sonia Icilyn

Computer game designers Lyle and Sefra Fairthorne made a great team, until an attractive third party threw their future into jeopardy. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, the now separated couple agree to meet while on business in Japan, where some unexpected turbulence throws them together–literally.

HAS SHE FOUND A HOME . . . OR A WHOLE LOT MORE?

Latisha Fenshaw is fed up with romance since discovering that her long-term boyfriend has been deceiving her. To make up for Latisha's broken heart, he's given her the house they shared, but it's not helping–especially when Latisha discovers that the house actually belongs to someone else. At least the real owner, handsome Bren Hunter, is willing to let her stay there until she can get back on her feet . . .

Bren hasn't always treated women well, but he's determined to make amends for past mistakes with the vulnerable and beautiful British transplant stranded at his home. At first he offers only friendship, but as the two work closely together to find the man who lied to Latisha, he begins to long for more. But how can Bren convince someone who has stopped believing in love to put her trust on him?

WHEN YOU FIND THAT SPECIAL LOVE . . . IT'S WORTH FIGHTING FOR

Jasmine Charlesworth suddenly flees New York after she discovers her boyfriend is nothing more than a thief. She seeks refuge at her grandmother's home in London and lands a job at a jazz club, partly owned by the elderly matriarch. Then she meets Devon Rutherford, her grandmother's godson, and sparks immediately fly, giving Jasmine the courage she needs to let go of the past.

After entering the witness protection program, Devon wants nothing more than to move on with his life. He's thankful when his godmother agrees to take him in and decided to become a partner in his new jazz club. When he meets Jasmine, he realizes she's just what he's been looking for. As they work together to make the nightclub a success, they agree to look to the future and not dwell on their past. What they don't count on is Jasmine's ex-boyfriend following her to reclaim what he feels is rightfully his . . .

"A quick-paced, sensual romance, this story is complete with believable characters and an intriguing plot." - Book Reviews

BRIDE JILTS GROOM

Avril Vasconcelos had one very good reason for ditching her fiancé at the altar: He was already a father . . . to someone else's child. Now, to add insult to injury, he's just hit her with the bill for the entire wedding!

Enter charismatic matrimonial attorney Dale Lambert, who's about to sweep one betrayed runaway bride off her feet. Nicknamed the "Wolf," Dale is a legend in his field. But the go-for-the-jugular lawyer has never had a client quite like Avril. Proud and independent, the beauty contest winner is one sexy, glamorous woman. Can Dale convince her to risk her heart again? And together, can they transform sizzling nights of passion into a lifetime of love?

HAS ANYONE TOLD YOU ABOUT TISMOSLAND?

It is the place where Dimpy comes from. Lisa and Paul like Dimpy very much because he always gives them lots of advice. They always took a safe road and never walked through the woods or went down another street that they did not know. Dimpy had to go back to Tismosland for a birthday and gave Lisa and Paul some good advice. "Some people are never what they seem."

Will Dimpy come back in time to protect Lisa and Paul from the stranger?

HAVE YOU EVER TRAVELED ON TISMOSLAND AIRWAYS?

Dimpy has and when he came back from vacation, Neil and Kate liked the presents Dimpy bought for them at the airport. Dimpy gave more good advice to keep them safe. "Never go with people you do not know even if they insist that they know you." One day, Neil and Kate were approached by two strangers outside their school and fought back. The police were called as the children were in danger.

Will Dimpy read all about it in the Tismosland Daily Newspaper about the strangers?