She'd barely survived the treacherous drive to Kaitlyn's house through an ice storm. Then, forced to break in when she couldn't find the key, Abby was immediately grabbed by someone in the dark. She gave her assailant the fight of his life...until his accusation that she was a burglar told her a mistake had been made. Now, facing her opponent, she was overwhelmed by an electric attraction more intense than any she'd ever felt. Gabriel was impressed by this fascinating spitfire. He also felt the most intense desire of his life-a relentless need so powerful it tore him apart. He understood immediately that Abby was the one-the female destined as his mate for life. But Abby was't like the other females he'd been with. For one thing, she was human. Gabriel didn't trust humans one bit. But the realization hit him-if he was to win Abby, he would have to win her trust...and Abby wasn't going to make it easy. Thrill to this ebook exclusive installment in Patrice...

Hearts Afire Patrice Michelle One man: a hot, seductive cowboy who smells of leather and fresh outdoors and who's more than willing to take a woman on the ride of her life. One woman: a sexy, petite firecracker whose emerald gaze and silky black hair can make even an angel want to sin. The mystery: a steamy chance encounter, a burned-out barn, and a potential killer on the loose, waiting to strike. In order to solve the mystery, Sabrina must take on a man with a passion for fire, and Josh is just the kind of man who wants to make her burn. Wild Hearts Cheyenne McCray When Nicole Landford makes a bet with her cousins to go after the first man who "trips her trigger", little does she know that she's in for the ride of her life. Unfortunately it's with the last man on earth she wants to be with. Kev Grand's had his eye on Nicole for years. Now that he has her attention, he's got more than his hands full with the wild thing who claims her heart's not up for grabs. Not if Kev has anything to do with it. He intends to tame Nicole's wild heart and make her his for keeps. Note: Wild Hearts is loosely connected to the Wild series, but may easily be read as a stand-alone story. Branded Hearts Nelissa Donovan When Lily Whitman agrees to a wager with her two single cousins to abandon her prim and proper ways and go after the first man who "trips her trigger", she knows she's finally fallen off the deep end of loneliness. There's always the hope that Nic or Bri will welch first. Lily just has to wait them out. In Big Sky Montana. On a working dude ranch. Surrounded by big and beefy, hard-bitten, real-life cowboys. Of course, the wrangler who trips Lily's trigger is the last type of guy she'd go for. As big and as wild as the Montana sky, ranch owner Shain Stevenson is only a shade less cultured and refined than grain alcohol-and just as flammable. As is the atmosphere of the Red Bear Ranch where, Lily discovers, things are not always what they seem.

Book Two in the Bad in Boots series Elise Hamilton…sultry green eyes, long dark hair and kissable lips, damn, he'd never been more attracted to a woman. Colt has waited half his life to fully own the Lonestar ranch. The new part owner of his rodeo ranch might be one of the smartest, sexiest women he'd ever laid eyes on, but Colt knows she's out of his league and 100% wrong for him. Even if he could ignore the fact she's a city-slicker, he won't allow himself to forget she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. He'd learned from his father's mistakes and had no intention of repeating history. But, like all temptations, the more he tells himself Elise Hamilton is "hands off', the more he wants to put his hands on. Colt Tanner…tall, broad-shouldered and lean hipped, there's just something about the steely confidence this rough-around-the-edges cowboy exudes that takes Elise's breath away. He may be her partner by circumstance, but Elise knows he's the bona fide real deal, aka Mr. Right. But first she has to concentrate on proving to Colt she's serious about helping him run the ranch. Man, if only all these thoughts about just how good they could be together would stop getting in the way. Elise has never really settled on any one thing in her life, be it a relationship or a career. Regardless of her nomadic ways, one constant has always held true-her love for horses and being outdoors. When she inherits half ownership to a rodeo ranch, she knows her path in life has finally been laid. Little did she expect to find her very own cowboy at the end of it. Then again, maybe she can rope her cowboy and have him, too.

2nd Edition. Expanded to almost double the length of version one.Includes mature contentIn order to meet her Great Aunt Sally's will's stipulation to 'handle the sale personally,' Jena Hudson visits Texas to finalize the sale of her aunt's ranch to her neighbor, Harmon Steele. What Jena didn't expect was to fall for the rugged, sexy cowboy.Harm might find Jena to be the most sensual creature he's ever met, but he won't let her sultry body be more than a satisfying distraction. He learned a long time ago, happy-ever-afters are best left for childhood fantasies.So, what's a girl to do when she finds out the man of her fantasies doesn't believe in a happy ending? Given the right set of circumstances, she'll create one for him.Note: HARM'S HUNGER is an ~33,000 word novella. This is the first story in the hot and steamy BAD IN BOOTS series.BAD IN BOOTS Series:HARM'S HUNGER (Book 1)COLT'S CHOICE (Book 2)TY'S TEMPTATION (Book 3)JOSH'S JUSTICE (Book 4)

Rana Sterling finally finds the man of her dreams and BOY does he know how to push all the right buttons. Only, Mr. Tall, Dark and Too-Good-to-Be-True turns out to be just that; he's a real live, fanged vampire! Lucian Trevane has a duty to fulfill. He's expected to take the role of Vité, leader of the vampires in three days. But he knows he won't take the position without his wife by his side. Now, after seventy years of searching for his reincarnated fiancé, he finally finds the woman of his dreams in Rana Sterling. Rana may respond to his lovemaking, but she refuses to become his vampire wife. As if their lives aren't complicated enough, throw in a vengeful vampire, a surprise twist, and the fact Rana and Lucian can't deny the strong attraction that exists between them and you've just stepped into A TASTE OF PASSION.

In order to meet her Great-aunt Sally's will's stipulation to 'handle the sale personally,' Jena Hudson visits Texas to finalize the sale of her aunt's ranch to her neighbor, Harm Steele. What Jena didn't expect was to fall for the rugged, sexy cowboy. Harm might find Jena to be the most sensual creature he's ever met, but he won't let her sultry body be more than a satisfying distraction. He learned a long time ago, happy-ever-afters are best left for childhood fantasies. So, what's a girl to do when she finds out the man of her fantasies doesn't believe in a happy ending? Well, given the right set of circumstances…she'll create one for him.