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A Cavanaugh Christmas (Cavanaugh Justice #20)
Par Marie Ferrarella. 2011
"I never make promises I can't keep."A little girl is missing, and Detective Kaitlyn Two Feathers has promised the child…
will be back in her mother's arms by Christmas. Her own troubled childhood still shadowing her, Kaitlyn is determined not to fail. When the kidnapper's trail takes her to Aurora, she must work with the local cops. Specifically, the frustratingly appealing Detective Thomas Cavelli.Cavelli's own life is in chaos, the revelation of an unexpected family connection upending his world. But he puts it all aside to help Kaitlyn, the urgency of their investigation matched by the electricity that crackles between them. Together, they might have a chance to defeat their respective demons and give in to the redeeming power of love.Reunited ex-friends become lovers in this novella about a woman’s holiday homecoming from a New York Times–bestselling author.After a messy…
breakup, Leigh Holloway is ready to start her life over. Until her parents put the family home on the market and call her back for one final, memory-making Christmas. The last thing she wants to do is deprive her mom of the perfect holiday, so she’ll lie her way through the visit and worry about her future in the New Year. Too bad the only bar in town is owned by a guy she seriously wronged in high school.Leigh’s best friend broke Croy Dawson’s heart, and Croy knows it was Leigh’s fault. They’ve never liked each other, but Croy isn’t cruel: he’d never turn away a pretty woman in need of some family-Christmas fortification. He doesn’t expect her to drink just enough candy-cane martinis to tell him her secrets—and he definitely doesn’t expect to get caught up in her holiday madness.Despite the surprising love and laughter, Croy and Leigh can’t escape the truth: he can’t walk away from his family obligations and she has a life and career to reboot. But anything is possible if your holiday comes with a twist . . . “Stacey writes a holiday novella that will have readers wishing that it didn’t have to end! . . . Holiday with a Twist is another wonderful read by the gifted Stacey.” —RT Book ReviewsWicked Burn (Dark Protectors: The Witch Enforcers #3)
Par Rebecca Zanetti. 2016
A witch needs a demon biker to clear her name in this paranormal romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the…
Dark Protectors Series.If you love the Dark Protectors, these wicked hot Realm Enforcers are for you! Simone Brightston knows she can beat the rap her enemies are pinning on her. An Irish witch is nobody's fool, and she didn't get to her position on the high council without serious power. But her cousins want her to hide out—and they somehow convinced her arch nemesis to play getaway driver. Of all the men she's known, Nikolaj Veis is the hardest to intimidate. With his demon-dark eyes and his inscrutable beauty, he's as desirable as he is dangerous. And he knows better than to underestimate Simone. So when he pulls up on a roaring bike and tells her to climb on or fight it out, she grabs a handful of jacket and holds on tight. Running from the law may not be the smartest plan. But when it comes to Nick, hot pursuit and a blazing fast ride are exactly what Simone's looking for….&“Zanetti gives paranormal a sexy MC twist!&”—Joanna Wylde, New York Times–bestselling author&“Non-stop action and a hero to die for!&”—Alexandra Ivy, New York Times–bestselling author&“Unexpected twists enhance Zanetti&’s classic mix of intrigue, humor, and heat, ensuring that the third Realm Enforcer urban fantasy…is action-packed and memorable.&”—Publishers WeeklyWicked Edge (Dark Protectors: The Witch Enforcers #2)
Par Rebecca Zanetti. 2015
A mysterious blonde causes trouble for a biker witch in this paranormal romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Dark…
Protectors Series.If you love the Dark Protectors, these wicked hot Realm Enforcers are for you! Daire Dunne is more than ready to take a quick break from his duties as a Coven Nine Enforcer. When he spots a sexy blonde at a Titans of Fire Motorcycle Club party, it&’s not long before she&’s on the back of his Harley on the fast track to his apartment. Unfortunately, one overheated kiss in, the woman drugs Daire and steals valuable files that can&’t fall into enemy hands. The second he comes to, the hunt is on... Now that Cee Cee has the information to take down an enemy that destroyed her family, she can implement her perfect plan for revenge. Nothing will stop her, not even a shockingly sexy enforcer barging into her life. Not even the spectacular, fire-branding sex engulfing them. But if Daire ever figures out who her family really is, all bets are off....&“Zanetti delivers decadently delicious romance….The wild action rarely stops.&”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW&“Zanetti&’s Realm Enforcers series is hot with a capital &“H&”!...A great read to add to your collection.&”—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top PickWicked Ride (Dark Protectors: The Witch Enforcers #1)
Par Rebecca Zanetti. 2015
A Irish biker joins up with a sexy cop get to take down a drug ring in this paranormal romance…
by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Deep Ops series.If you love the Dark Protectors, these wicked hot Realm Enforcers are for you!Alexandra Monzelle is a hard-fighting, heat-packing Seattle vice cop, and she&’s not much interested in being protected. Her short skirt and sex-kitten heels are tools to lure her suspects into talking about the deadly new drug hitting the streets. She can take care of herself and then some. Unfortunately, she can&’t seem to get that through to Kellach Dunne. Kellach is a fresh import from Dublin, and he&’s landed at the heart of a vicious motorcycle club that deals in guns, narcotics, and mayhem. He&’s all male, all rough power—and all interference in her damn investigation. Maybe he&’s one of the good guys. Maybe not. Lex knows an affair with an immortal like him would risk everything. No matter how delicious he looks…Praise for the Realm Enforcers series&“Zanetti gives paranormal a sexy MC twist!&”—Joanna Wylde, New York Times–bestselling author on Wicked Burn&“The steam level will appeal to fans of Christine Feehan and Nalini Singh.&”—Library Journal on Wicked BiteHarlequin Presents Billionaires Collection: Four Spicy Romance Novels
Par Maya Blake, Dani Collins, Michelle Smart, Natalie Anderson. 2022
These ultra-powerful business billionaires are commanding and ruthless, both inside and outside the boardroom...Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories…
in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:THE GREEK&’S HIDDEN VOWSby Maya BlakeBride on paper…wife for real?To gain his inheritance, divorce lawyer Christos has secretly wed his unflappable assistant Alexis. Now it&’s time for them to travel to Greece and honour their vows…publicly! But as they act like the perfect married couple, their concealed chemistry becomes overwhelming…WEDDING NIGHT WITH THE WRONG BILLIONAIRE(A Four Weddings and a Baby novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani CollinsHer forbidden fling!When her perfect-on-paper wedding ends in humiliation, Eden flees…with best man Remy! Their families&’ rivalry makes him completely forbidden. But when their attraction is red-hot would claiming her wedding night with Remy be so very wrong?THE FORBIDDEN INNOCENT&’S BODYGUARD(A Billion-Dollar Mediterranean Brides novel)by Michelle SmartAcross the globe with her billionaire protector!After her father took him in as an unruly teen, innocent Elsa&’s always been off-limits to self-made billionaire Santi. Now, as her temporary bodyguard, he&’ll offer her every luxury and every protection. But to offer any more would be the most dangerous—yet tempting—mistake!STRANDED FOR ONE SCANDALOUS WEEK(A Rebels, Brothers, Billionaires novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Natalie AndersonSeven nights of scorching passion!When playboy Ash arrives at his New Zealand island mansion, he&’s surprised to find innocent archivist Merle at work there – and shocked by their scorching attraction. He&’s back for one week only to lay his tarnished past to rest. Might he find solace in Merle instead?Never Let Go: A Heartfelt Doctor Romance
Par Sherryl Woods. 1988
New beginnings are just what the doctor ordered in this riveting tale by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl…
Woods.As a psychologist, Mallory Blake knew there were times when one had to let go. She also knew just how much it hurt. After her husband&’s death, she&’d packed up her belongings and moved to San Francisco, wishing it was as easy to box up her memories and seal away her regrets. But she had her patients at the hospital who helped her move forward, patients like six-year-old Davey. The broken little boy needed Mallory—not that his doctor agreed.Mallory had heard the rumors about neurosurgeon Justin Whitmore. She had experienced firsthand his temper, his impossible standards and his undeniable charm. But beneath all of that, Mallory discovered Justin hid an old pain, one she wasn&’t sure she could heal. And yet she couldn&’t walk away from him. Because there are times when it is right to move on…and times when you take someone&’s hand and never let go.Originally published in 1988.Also available from Sherryl Woods:Sweet Magnolias Book 1: Stealing Home Book 2: A Slice of Heaven Book 3: Feels Like Family Book 4: Welcome to Serenity Book 5: Home in Carolina Book 6: Sweet Tea at Sunrise...and more!Mixing business with pleasure has never been more fun…Get three spicy workplace romance novels together in one collection!The &“I Do&”…
Dilemma To keep his role as CEO, Garrett Song needs to find a bride and fast. Enter co-worker Natalie Sobol, the absolutely perfect candidate. But, their marriage on paper is rocked when real passion takes over. Can a bargain that was only supposed to be temporary last forever?Previously published as Temporary Wife Temptation.The Not So Secret CrushTired of her spoiled heiress reputation, designer Adelaide Song organizes a charity fashion show with the help of her brother&’s best friend, PR whiz Michael Reynolds. But working with sexy-yet-oh-so-irritating Michael might be more than she bargained for…Previously published as Secret Crush Seduction.The Enemy EntanglementAmbitious Colin Song is looking to make it in Hollywood and finds the perfect opportunity. The problem? He has to work with his enemy, producer Jihae Park. There&’s no ignoring their chemistry but mixing a partnership deal with the possibility of fun has red flags allll over it. But if their attraction is already high risk… why not just enjoy such a deliciously hot reward?Previously published as Off Limits Attraction.Looking for more swoony romance stories? Check out the Hana Trio series also by Jayci Lee!The Baby Business Collection: Three Heartfelt Romance Novels
Par Brenda Novak. 2000
The Baby Business Collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak inludes three full-length classic romances novels all in one…
volume!BACK TO YOUJenna Livingston&’s moved back to Mendocino with her eight-year-old son, where she&’s living and working at the Victoriana Bed and Breakfast. It&’s owned by the elderly Durhams - whose grandson, Adam, was her first love 15 years ago. But when Adam and Jenna rediscover each other, he wants her back. As much as Jenna knows she could love him again, she also knows there are too many obstacles between them. Too much history. Too many expectations. And now…the future.Previously published.SNOW BABYWhen Chantel Miller gets lost during an unexpected snowstorm, a stranger named Dillon Broderick rescues her. In the hours they spend together, they become very close and the intimacy of that night creates a special bond between them. But real life intervenes. Chantel was on her way to see her sister, Stacy. Dillon was on his way to see his longtime friend…Stacy. Stacy&’s in love with him. Chantel can&’t pursue a relationship with Dillon. Even when she discovers she&’s pregnant because of that snowy night…Previously published.BABY BUSINESSMacy McKinney needs money, a lot of it, to pay for her daughter's operation. She will do anything for five-year-old Haley. Meanwhile, Businessman Thad Winters, a widower, wants a child without the complications of a relationship. He's willing to pay for that. He interviews applicants—and hires Macy to have his baby. Once Macy's pregnant, they decide that a temporary marriage will simplify the situation—but it does exactly the opposite!Previously published.Canton's Protection: A Protective Hero Romance
Par Diana Palmer. 1997
Tycoon Canton Rourke has fallen on hard times. When he planned a vacation with his daughter to escape the pressure…
of rebuilding his company, he didn&’t think he would find himself in another hotbed of trouble. Yet Canton is now beset and besieged—and all because of his neighbor, Janine Curtis. The woman is out to get him. He&’s sure of it. He came to Mexico to relax, not catch bandits and track kidnappers!As a famous thriller writer, Janine traveled to Mexico to get inspiration—and keep an eye on her parents while they work at a new archeological dig. Janine could care less what the brash single father thinks of her. However, it&’s hard to ignore how her knees buckle every time he rescues her. She&’s falling for this man who is shrouded in mystery, but is it worth the risk?Previously published as Mystery Man.Breakaway: A Novel (Beyond the Play #2)
Par Grace Reilly. 2024
The BookTok sensation: a spicy coach’s daughter college sports romance, second in the Beyond the Play series, with new exclusive…
content in this edition! A secret friends-with-benefits arrangement with the hockey coach’s daughter shouldn’t have a shot in the dark of leading to more…CooperAs a pro-bound college athlete with a good-time reputation, I usually have my pick of puck bunnies. But lately, I’ve been in a dry spell that feels more like a curse, and the stress is affecting my game—the one thing that can’t happen if I’m going to make team captain, and eventually the NHL.Enter Penny Ryder.She’s my coach’s daughter, but the moment she pulls me into that ice rink closet, she’s the one thing on my mind besides hockey. She has a sex bucket list, and each item on it confirms we’re kindred spirits in the bedroom. If I say yes, I’ll be relaxed on the ice again—but if her dad finds out, I’ll be forced to say goodbye to being captain and finally earning my own father’s approval.PennyThanks to the ex from hell, I’m a long way from being ready for a relationship—but it’s time to reclaim my agency, one long-sought-after experience in bed at a time.Enter Cooper Callahan.He’s my dad’s star defenseman; an arrangement with him will mean keeping yet another major secret from my father. But the agreement we strike is simple: secret friends-with-benefits until he makes captain…and I cross off everything on my list, so I can finally move on from the incident that ruined both my life and my figure skating career.Yet the longer our connection goes on, the more we trust each other, and the less I want to say goodbye. I know love leads to heartbreak, but what if it can also clear the ice for a breakaway?Filled with swoons, spice coaching, sports, and book nerds in love, Breakaway is a don’t-miss adult college sports romance.Luck of the Draw (Chance of a Lifetime #2)
Par Kate Clayborn. 2018
A popular ebook original now in print for the first time, here is the second novel in a whip-smart, witty,…
and thoughtful romantic trilogy about three friends who impulsively buy a lottery ticket, and never suspect the many ways their lives will change—or that for each of them, love will be the biggest win of all. Will appeal to fans of Emily Henry and classic romance with a fresh, contemporary flair. Sure, winning the lottery allows Zoe Ferris to quit her job as a cutthroat corporate attorney, but no amount of cash will clear her conscience about the way her firm treated the O&’Leary family in a wrongful death case. So she sets out to make things right, only to find gruff, grieving Aiden O&’Leary doesn&’t need—or want—her apology. He does, however, need something else from her. Something Zoe is more than willing to give, if only to ease the pain in her heart, a sorrow she sees mirrored in his eyes . . . Aiden doesn&’t know what possesses him to ask his family&’s enemy to be his fake fiancée. But he needs a bride if he hopes to be the winning bid on the campground he wants to purchase as part of his beloved brother&’s legacy. Skilled in the art of deception, the cool beauty certainly fits the bill. Only Aiden didn&’t expect all the humor and heart Zoe brings to their partnership—or the desire that runs deep between them. Now he&’s struggling with his own dark truth—that he&’s falling for the very woman he vowed never to forgive. PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF KATE CLAYBORN &“Clayborn&’s characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds warm and welcoming. Zoe and Aiden slide into love, healing themselves along the way.&” —Sarah MacLean, author of Heartbreaker &“A classic author writing in the modern age, Clayborn is in a league entirely her own.&” —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation&“Kate Clayborn&’s writing is magnetic and witty and expansive.&” —Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisMaggie Moves On
Par Lucy Score. 2022
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Left Behind, comes a steamy small-town romance between a straight-laced house…
renovator and the sexy landscaper determined to break down her walls. Can these opposites turn up the heat… without burning down the house? House-flipping sensation and YouTube star Maggie Nichols can&’t wait to dig into her next challenge. Arriving in tiny Kinship, Idaho, with only a cot and a coffeemaker, Maggie is prepared to restore a crumbling Victorian mansion in four months or less. She has her to-do lists, her blueprints, and her team. What she doesn&’t have is time for sexy, laid-back landscaper Silas Wright. The man takes flirtation to a whole new level. And he does it shirtless…sometimes pants-less. He and his service school-dropout dog are impressively persistent. But she&’s not interested in putting down roots. Not when fans tune in to watch her travel the country turning dilapidated houses into dream homes. A short-term fling on the other hand could fit nicely into her calendar. After all, Maggie remembers what fun is like. Vaguely. As their summer gets downright steamy, Silas manages to demolish the emotional walls she&’s spent years building, sending Maggie into a panic. He&’s the wrench in her carefully constructed plans. With the end of the project looming, she has a decision to make. But how can she stay when her entire career is built on moving on?Tankborn: A Tankborn Novel (Tankborn #1)
Par Karen Sandler. 2011
Kayla and Mishalla, two genetically engineered enslaved non-human (GENs), fall in love with higher-status boys, discover deep secrets about the…
creation of GENs, and in the process find out what it means to be human.Enslaved by their genetics. Oppressed by their creators. Fighting for their humanity. On rugged planet Loka, life for best friends Kayla and Mishalla is arduous at best. They are GENs, Genetically Engineered Non-humans, and in their strict caste system, GENs are at the bottom rung of society. GENs are gestated in a tank and sent to work as slaves as soon as they reach age fifteen. When Kayla is Assigned to care for Zul Manel, the patriarch of a trueborn family, she finds secrets and surprises--not least of which is her budding friendship with Zul's handsome great-grandson. Meanwhile, the children that Mishalla is Assigned to care for are being stolen in the middle of the night, and a strange lowborn boy is hanging around nearby. After weeks of toiling in their Assignments, mystifying circumstances enable Kayla and Mishalla to reunite. Together with the boys, they hatch a plan to save the disappearing children. Yet can GENs really trust humans? Both girls must put their lives and hearts at risk to crack open a sinister conspiracy, revealing secrets no one is ready to face. The first in a trilogy, Tankborn is a page-turning sci-fi thriller that will leave readers scrambling for the sequel!Diablo Lake Complete Collection: Three Witchy Romance Novels (Diablo Lake)
Par Lauren Dane. 2021
A town founded by witches and governed by werewolves: All three books in New York Times bestselling author Lauren Dane&’s Diablo Lake…
series, available together for the first time!Moon StruckThree years ago, Katie Faith Grady left Diablo Lake, heartbroken and humiliated by a man who didn&’t deserve her in the first place. Her return—to help run her family&’s soda fountain while her dad recovers from a heart attack—awakens the powerful magic that is her birthright. It also puts her directly in the path of a certain werewolf she&’s never been able to forget.Deputy Jace Dooley is a lot of things: alpha wolf, former bad boy, excellent mechanic. His new role of neighbor to the beautiful witch he&’s been in love with since forever is a welcome plot twist…but Jace&’s chief instinct is to protect. And a witch with as much raw power as Katie won&’t be claimed on anyone&’s terms but her own.ProtectedThe powerful witches of Diablo Lake are taking back control. No longer will they be pawns in the town&’s misguided power plays. Chosen to lead the charge, Aimee Benton can&’t possibly fall for a werewolf—especially a Pack Alpha. Problem is, Mac Pembry is as irresistible as he is infuriating.One touch of Aimee&’s powerful magic and Mac immediately needs more. Not only is his witch incredibly smart, but her quiet strength and empathetic heart soothe both wolf and man. But when the Pembry pack breaks a sacred law, Aimee shuts him out. This time the wolves have gone too far. A war is brewing in Diablo Lake, and the balance of magic that sustains the town might be lost forever…AwakenedRuby Thorne can&’t think of a better time of year to come back for good and open the health clinic she&’s been planning for the last six years. This witch is exactly where she&’s supposed to be. So it&’s not much of a surprise that he comes back into her path just like he was meant to…Damon Dooley has spent the last few years learning how to run the pack at his older brother&’s right hand. And yet, Ruby has returned. Bound to one another heart and soul, both committed to what&’s best for Diablo Lake, Ruby backs Damon as he pushes for much-needed change. But when something falls into Ruby&’s lap and she learns the whole, terrible truth, secrets need to be spilled. How—and by whom—becomes the only question.Paradise
Par Jill S. Alexander. 2011
Paisley Tillery is the drummer for a country rock band. If they can make it to the stage at the…
Texapalooza music festival, then Paisley will be closer to her dream of a career in music and a ticket out of Prosper County. It's what she's always wanted. Until the band gets a new lead singer, the boy from Paradise, Texas. With Paradise in her life, what Paisley wants, and what she realizes she needs, will change her forever.As Seen on TV
Par Meredith Schorr. 2022
Fans of the Hallmark Channel and Gilmore Girls will adore this delightful rom‑com about a city girl who goes in search…
of small-town happiness, only to discover life—and love—are nothing like the TV movies.Emerging journalist Adina Gellar is done with dating in New York City. If she&’s learned anything from made-for-TV romance movies, it&’s that she&’ll find love in a small town—the kind with harvest festivals, delightful but quirky characters, and scores of delectable single dudes. So when a big-city real estate magnate targets tiny Pleasant Hollow for development, Adi knows she&’s found the perfect story—one that will earn her a position at a coveted online magazine, so she can finally start adulting for real . . . and maybe even find her dream man in the process. Only Pleasant Hollow isn&’t exactly &“pleasant.&” There&’s no charming bakery, no quaint seasonal festivals, and the residents are more ambivalent than welcoming. The only upside is Finn Adams, who&’s more mouthwatering than the homemade cherry pie Adi can&’t seem to find—even if he does work for the company she&’d hoped to bring down. Suddenly Adi has to wonder if maybe TV got it all wrong after all. But will following her heart mean losing her chance to break into the big time?First Down: A Novel (Beyond the Play #1)
Par Grace Reilly. 2022
Welcome to McKee University in this spicy adult sports romance, first in the BookTok sensation Beyond the Play series—with new…
exclusive content in this edition.Tutoring the star quarterback in exchange for a few fake dates won’t lead to anything more… right?JamesFootball is my everything. I live, eat, breathe the sport. But when I transfer to McKee University to escape the distractions that nearly cost me my future in the NFL, I’m faced with another consequence: retake and pass the writing class I failed at my last college or lose any chance I have at making it big. That’s where fellow senior Beckett Wood—gorgeous, stubborn, and just my type—comes in.She’s the key to my success in this class… but the price of her help is a fake relationship, and I never do things halfway.BexI don’t mess around with athletes—I’ve already learned that lesson—and at first glance, handsome, self-assured James Callahan is no exception. He wants me to help him pass the writing class we’re both stuck taking, but I’m too busy to take on yet another responsibility. But when his teammate—my cheating ex—won’t leave me alone, I realize I need to convince him I’ve moved on… and what better way than by pretending to be with James, who wants nothing to do with a real relationship?Yet with every fake kiss, James pulls me deeper into a place that thrills and terrifies me. Why does he make me feel alive like no one else has?And why don’t I want it to end?Filled with swoons, spice, sports, and the ultimate book boyfriend, First Down is a don’t-miss adult college sports romance!A Quantum Love Story: A Novel
Par Mike Chen. 2024
From the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: BrotherhoodThe only thing harder than finding someone in a time loop is losing…
them.Grieving her best friend's recent death, neuroscientist Mariana Pineda&’s ready to give up everything to start anew. Even her career—after one last week consulting at a top secret particle accelerator.Except the strangest thing happens: a man stops her…and claims they've met before. Carter Cho knows who she is, why she's mourning, why she's there. And he needs Mariana to remember everything he&’s saying.Because time is about to loop.In a flash of energy, it&’s Monday morning. Again. Together, Mariana and Carter enter an inevitable life, four days at a time, over and over, without permanence except for what they share.But just as they figure out this new life, everything changes. Because Carter's memories of the time loop are slowly disappearing. And their only chance at happiness is breaking out of the loop—forever.&“This unusual and satisfying near-future time-travel adventure fires on all cylinders.&” —Publishers WeeklyAlso by Mike Chen:HERE AND NOW AND THENA BEGINNING AT THE ENDWE COULD BE HEROESLIGHT YEARS FROM HOMEVAMPIRE WEEKENDAs King's Companion
Par Forrest Greene. 2023
Jaime is the fourth son of the Prince of the Heighlands. Always an outsider in his family, Jaime seems unable…
to ever please his father, no matter how he tries. He longs to be a fighter, a hunter, anything other than the role his father has mapped out for him: future steward to his oldest brother.But Jaime’s set path in life is overturned when the consequences of an indiscretion on his part prove to be the final straw for his father. Infuriated, Prince Halden sends Jaime away from the Heighlands, the only home Jaime has ever known, to serve at the court of the powerful and despised king of Leilani. Alone in a much more sophisticated society than he is used to, Jaime must maneuver to find his way ... and struggle to understand his feelings about the handsome King Alder of Leilani, to whom he has sworn fealty.Alder has much on his mind. Fighting a war he can’t end and can’t afford to lose, his widowed state is of far less import. Nonetheless, his Councilors are demanding he choose a Companion -- a man to please his bed -- as is expected of a widowed Leilani king with heirs. It is a choice he is in no hurry to make. The war and losses on the battlefield are of far greater concern, and the arrival of a disgraced prince from the least loyal part of his kingdom is a minor and unwanted distraction.Until Jaime walks into his court. For the first time in his life, Alder feels a genuine surge of lust for a man. But it’s a hopeless attraction. No Heighlander would admit to wanting another man, ever.Jaime wants to fight in the war. Alder wants to make love to him. Can they both possibly get what they want?