Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Sabrina York

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Only a Scot can steal her heart. 
 
There's nothing ladylike about Katherine Killin. She's a spitfire who cannot be tamed. To rid himself of her, and to honour a truce set by the Duke of Glencoe, her father agrees to wed her to his clan's mortal enemy, Ben Rannoch. But when Katherine meets the enticingly masculine Kurt Rannoch, brother of her betrothed, she suddenly craves domination.

Bedding the Highlander

BookShots

Codi Gary

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The one guy who could make her stay... 
 
Penelope Davis is ready to leave Bear Mountain. Her brothers have left for the military, and her crush, ER doctor Hunter Gracin, thinks she's only interested in a fling. So when she's offered her dream job, she plans to take it, until Dr. Gracin comes knocking on her door...

Sexy Summer Flings

Jessica Lemmon

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He can make her fantasies come true... 
 
Holly Larsen wants to step out of her family's shadow and live her own life. Her mind is full of sexy fantasies, but she doesn't have anyone to share them with – until she calls upon her gorgeous childhood crush, Dalton Thomas. Now, she's ready to check every box on her list....

50 Hidden Desires

Beth Ciotta

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I now pronounce you husband and wife... for the weekend. 
 
When Megan Rooney gets fired from her job, her life is turned upside down. But then her sexy neighbor, Nick Walker, tells her that he needs a wife for a weekend trip to Tuscany, and she's the perfect candidate. She surprises herself when she agrees to go – but what if the lie turns out to be exactly what she's always wanted?

The Weekend Wife

HelenKay Dimon

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Ruin me. 
 
Annie Sullivan has spent her life running from her past, until she meets her soul mate, Jasper Monroe. But she isn't willing to settle down with him yet, because there's just one thing missing – one last erotic experience – that may define her relationship... or destroy it.

The Experiment

Laurie Horowitz

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More than just the birds and the bees... 
 
Self-proclaimed ‘bird nerd’ Sophie Castle has been given the opportunity of a lifetime: her own documentary about her fine-feathered friends. But her cameraman, Rigg Greensman, is unmotivated... and drop dead gorgeous. Can they work together to convince the public to love birds – without falling in love themselves?

The Mating Season

Jen McLaughlin

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Her second chance at love... 
 
Chelsea O'Kane escapes to Maine with fresh bruises. She's ready to begin anew – until she runs into her old flame, Jeremy Holland. As he helps fix up her inn, her heart heals and they rediscover what they once loved about each other. But as the two play house, it starts to seem too good to last...

The McCullagh Inn in Maine

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The McCullagh Inn is now open for weddings. 
 
Jeremy Holland is exactly what Chelsea O'Kane wants in a man. After he proposes, she's ecstatic to host their wedding at the inn they built together. But it isn't long before the secrets from Chelsea's past refuse to stay buried, and they could ruin everything...

A Wedding in Maine

Erin Knightley

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Ashley Montoya was in love with Mack McLeroy in high school – until he broke her heart. When an accident brings him back home to Sunnybell to recover, Ashley's determined to avoid him, but Mack can't stay away. And the more she's with him, the more she can't help but to fall into his embrace...

The Return

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"Please don't let me fall." 
 
Since Siobhan has made it as an artist, she's ready to start a life in New York with the love of her life, billionaire Derick Miller. But their relationship has been a rollercoaster ride that has pushed Derick too far. Will Siobhan be able to win back her soul mate?

Exquisite

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The McCullagh Inn is hosting the event of the century. 
 
Chelsea Holland is used to dealing in secrets, and this one's proving to be the most exciting one yet: her old friend Grace is marrying a European prince, and Grace wants to host the wedding at the McCullagh Inn. But is Chelsea willing to put herself and her inn in the public eye - especially after being on the run?

A Princess in Maine

Lauren Hawkeye

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Emma Kelly needs a Christmas miracle. 
 
Nick Shepherd loves his life in Salt Spring Island, where he sculpts in a studio with the grizzled and talented artist Mike Nagorski. Mike's estranged daughter, Emma Kelly, arrives in their quiet haven, and though Nick is immediately drawn to her, he tries to resist his feelings. There may be Christmas magic in the air, but Nick knows it can't last forever...

Christmas Sanctuary

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The Bear Mountain days are cold, but the nights are steamy... 
 
Allie Fairchild made a mistake when she moved to Montana. Her rental is a mess, her co-workers at the trauma center are hostile and her handsome landlord, Dex Belmont, is far from charming. But just when she's about to throw in the towel, life in Bear Mountain takes a surprisingly sexy turn...

Hot Winter Nights

Elizabeth Hayley

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She’s a starving artist and he’s a billionaire playboy… 
 
Siobhan came to New York with a purpose: she wants to become a successful artist. To pay her bills in the meantime, she’s the hostess at The Stone Room, a bar for the beautiful and the billionaires. She was fine with being on her own – until tech billionaire Derick takes her breath away.

Dazzling

Samantha Towle

Tabitha Ross

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Three exciting romances now in one book! 
 
THE MCCULLAGH INN IN MAINE by Jen McLaughlin 
Chelsea O'Kane escapes to Maine with fresh bruises. She's ready to begin anew – until she runs into her old flame, Jeremy Holland. As he helps to fix her inn, her heart heals and they rediscover what they once loved about each other. But as the two play house, it starts to seem too good to last... 
 
SACKING THE QUARTERBACK by Samantha Towle 
Quarterback Grayson Knight has a squeaky-clean reputation in the world of American football. So when he's arrested for drug possession, lawyer Melissa St. James knows that something doesn't add up. It's clear he's hiding something, though he denies it. But there's one thing he can't deny – he wants Melissa. 
 
SEDUCING SHAKESPEARE by Tabitha Ross 
A brand-new romance, published for the very first time! William Shakespeare has fallen in love with the beautiful Marietta DiSonna. Her fiery heart has inspired his sonnets and her steady gaze, his plays. But what Shakespeare doesn't know is that all the men and women are merely players in a grand production, and even Marietta is acting a role. Unless Shakespeare can seduce her in return...

Kisses at Midnight

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He’s worth millions, but he’s worthless without her. 
 
It’s been a month since her traumatic break-up with Derick, and Siobhan now lives in Detroit, where she can support herself and her painting career. But suddenly Derick’s back after flying halfway across America for her. And though Siobhan’s body comes alive at his touch, she doesn’t know if she can trust him again…

Radiant

Jessica Linden

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The Most Eligible Bachelor on Capitol Hill has met his match. 
 
Abbie Whitmore is good at her job. She knows how to protect people, and she’s always right – until Congressman Jonathan Lassiter comes along. The presidential hopeful refuses to believe that his politics have put him in danger, yet Abbie’s determined to keep him safe. But how can she protect him while she’s guarding her heart?

Bodyguard

Jessica Scott

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'I'm not a hero.' 
 
Cam Warren is back from duty in Iraq. He's haunted by what he's seen, and the only thing he wants is to be normal again – especially when he sees Hayley Arsenault, the girl he left behind when he went off to war. But how does a scarred soldier learn to let in love?

Dawn’s Early Light

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The golden boy of American football just went bad. 
 
Quarterback Grayson Knight has a squeaky-clean reputation. So when he's arrested for drug possession, lawyer Melissa St. James knows that something doesn't add up. It's clear he's hiding something, though he denies it. 
 
But there's one thing he can't deny – he wants Melissa.

Sacking the Quarterback

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Elvis is in the bedroom. 
 
Journalist Leslie Stern never wanted to write entertainment stories. So when she interviews Patton King, a rising country singer who claims to be Elvis's grandson, she decides to uncover the truth and write a scathing review. But there's more to Patton than meets the eye, and Leslie can't help falling for "The Next Elvis."

Love Me Tender

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William Shakespeare has fallen in love with the beautiful Marietta DiSonna. Her fiery heart has inspired his sonnets and her steady gaze, his plays. But what Shakespeare doesn't know is that all the men and women are merely players in a grand production, and even Marietta is acting a role. Unless Shakespeare can seduce her in return...

Seducing Shakespeare

Erin Knightly

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She never wanted to love a cowboy... 
 
Rodeo king Tanner Callen doesn't want to be tied down. When he sees Madeline Harper at a local honky-tonk and everything about her screams New York, he brings out every trick in his playbook to take her home. But soon he learns that he doesn't just want her for a night and, instead, hopes it could be for ever...

Learning to Ride

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Will you marry me for $10,000,000? 
 
I am a creative, open-minded businessman with limited time and desire to play the field. This is a serious proposal. 
 
A mysterious billboard intrigues three single women in LA. But who is this Mr. Right? And is he the perfect match for the lucky winner?

$10,000,000 Marriage Proposal

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The most dangerous kind of love 
 
Secret Agent Abbie Whitmore is used to putting her life on the line, but she's never endangered someone she loves. And now, Congressman Jonathan Lassiter is embroiled in a political scandal – and it could be all her fault. Is she tough enough to keep him alive?

Sabotage

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Can a little black dress change everything in her life? 
 
Magazine editor Jane Avery spends her nights alone with Netflix and Oreos – until the Dress turns her loose. Suddenly she's surrendering to dark desires, and New York City has become her erotic playground. But what began as a fantasy will go too far... and her next conquest could be her last.

Little Black Dress

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