Автор: HEATHER MACALLISTER

Samantha Baldwin hates to lose. And she never does– unless her longtime rival, sexy Josh Crandall, is somehow involved.So when she learns that once again Josh has arrived on the scene just in time to ruin her professional life, she decides to play dirty. Her plan? To flirt her way to a promotion by wearing a skirt–a «man-magnet» skirt, one with the power to have any man eating out of her hands in seconds. But to her surprise, the only man Samantha attracts is Josh. And the chemistry between them lasts long after he takes off her…

The Plot: Courtney Weathers desperately needs a date–for her older sister! Jeff Ryan needs a break from his workaholic stepbrother. The Personal Touch! brings the teens together as partners in But will it also make them family?Brooke Weathers is counting the days before Courtney goes to college. At least then, she might get a life–a sex life. Chase Davenport has been so busy climbing the corporate ladder and looking after Jeff, he can’t remember ever having a sex life.But when the two kids decide to get married, Brooke and Chase have to team up to stop them. Too bad they can’t…

How far would you go to land the perfect man?Payroll assistant Sara Lipton is tired of coasting through relationships. She has to figure out whether to live her life fabulously married or contentedly single. But before she decides, she has to learn how to attract the perfect man. And VP Simon Northrup is definitely perfect. Even though he might be out of her league, he’s still the right guy to «practice» on….Simon has never met a woman like Sara. One minute she’s an engaging innocent, the next a sassy sex goddess–he just never knows what to expect from her. What he does know…

It will take some «spirited» discussion to bring these two together…Lawyer Alexis O’Hara is tired of the dating, mating, then hating game. She wants to settle down, and this time she’s not letting her heart get involved. So when her mentor Vincent Cathardy offers her everything she’s ever wanted, she agrees to marry him. And by having the wedding at the world-famous Inn at Maiden Falls, she can almost guarantee her own happy ending. Only, it might not be the ending she’s expecting….Lawyer Dylan Greene thinks he’s negotiating just another prenuptial…

Can a skirt really act as a man-magnet? Gwen Kempner doesn’t think so–but she’d sure like to try it out anyway! Especially on her oh-so-sexy (and oh-so-out-of-her-league) neighbor, Alec Fleming.The only problem–the skirt doesn’t fit! But when she sees, firsthand, that it actually works, Gwen’s determined to get into it–and into Alec’s bed. After all, if she plays her cards right, she won’t have to wear the too-tight skirt for…

Police spokeswoman Megan Esterbrook has a problem– she’s a sucker for sexy reporter Barry Sutton. Whatever he wants, she gives him, regardless of the cost.But that’s about to stop–now! And to keep strong, she’s come up with a surefire «Barry aversion therapy»–index cards to remind her why she should stay away. Now all she has to do is remember to use…

What happens when the lights go out on a hot, sultry summer night? To Jonas Berringer, bodyguard, Tessa Rose is intoxicating forbidden fruit. She has an intimate knowledge of aphrodisiac scents and, alone in the darkness of a power cut, they indulge all their other senses… Larissa can’t help herself when it comes to her hot ex-fiancé Jason Cantrell. Trapped together in a shop full of sexual and romantic props, would it be incredible sex with her ex?Kaia Bennet had trusted dishy undercover cop, Blake McCauley – who’d arrested her! Now, when the lights go out, the feisty cat burglar…

BACHELOR TERRITORYDaddy in training!When Harrison Rothwell is left to look after his two tiny nephews he decides to demonstrate that his rules of business management can be applied to any situation.Trouble is, the boys are messy, disorganized and won’t stick to their diaper roster! In short, Harrison soon realizes that bachelors and babies don’t mix! Which is where Carrie Brent comes in. His cute next-door neighbor may be totally disorganized but, when it comes to rug rats, she’s a natural! Worse, Harrison can feel himself falling for Carrie’s haphazard charms. And…

Tall, Dark & Reckless Recklessforeign journalist Mark Banning needs a partner – now. That’s where compatibility expert Piper, comes in. Mark frustrates Piper; he rejects every potential candidate she finds.Worse still, Mark is now hearing Piper’s voice in his head and the thought of his lips on her skin is tempting enough to drive Mark to make his most reckless move…

THE CITY: San Francisco, CaliforniaTHE SINGLE: Desperate but determined computer geek Marnie LaTourTHE SOLUTION– THE SKIRT!After the guy she thinks she’s dating tells her she’s not ‘girlfriend’ material, Marnie LaTour decides to make some changes. She’s going to learn how to be a femme fatale– or else. Only, attracting guys isn’t as tough as she thinks. Especially when she’s wearing the skirt her landlord swears works like a man magnet.And it sure isn’t long before rugged construction worker Zach Renfro finds himself under the…

Marlie Waters’s Christmas List:1. Get a roommate so she can afford her mortgage after broken engagement.2. Check! Her old family friend Tyler Burton needs a room. So what if he’s been her longtime crush?3. Ramp up her home-business success.4. Oops. She works so much that Ty presents her with a 12 Days of Christmas charity auction dating package–just to get her out of his hair!5. Okay, get a move on with twelve surprisingly fun dates.6. Hmm. Start to see Ty as pretty hunky…and living under the same roof.7. Wow. Kiss Ty. Get hot ‘n’ heavy under the tree one night!8.…

Making over Ms. Right…Jayne Nelson’s life lacks pizzazz. She wants adventure…she wants romance…She wants Garrett Charles! Since her new boss is a hunky ex-model turned entrepreneur, Jayne’s convinced that the only way she’ll have a chance with him is to become as model-like as possible. Considering she’s short and curvy, this could be difficult!Garrett Charles is fed up with women just interested in his good looks; Jane is the first person to treat him as an equal. Too bad she’s determined to change–Garrett liked the old Jayne…. If only he can convince…

Name: Clay BarnettAge: 26Occupation: RancherThe whole state of Texas is convinced Autumn Reese was born to be Clayton Barnett’ s bride. And nothing she or Clay say or do can convince the world otherwise. Unless, of course, they find their own marriage partners? Which is why they’ ve both signed up with the Yellow Rose Matchmakers. Only, watching Clay date other women has made Autumn realize that perhaps the man she’ s always thought of as Mr. Wrong may be oh so right!Texas Grooms Wanted!Only cowboys need…

What happens on the road…Zoey Archer has a long, glorious history of disaster. Financially, professionally…and, oh, yes, a junkyard full of romantic wreckage. All she wants is a chance to prove that she can be Absolutely Capable and Reliable Zoey. And if that means escorting her sister’s high-maintenance purebred dog to the other side of the country, nothing can stop her.Except the weather.Fortunately, craft brewery owner Cameron MacNeil is just as desperate to get to Seattle as Zoey. But while her new travel companion seems like a gift from God, he’s also one very hot…

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These weddings are starting with a bang! They never thought a fitting would lead to erotic confessions! But thanks to one very thin wall between the dressing rooms in a bridal shop and a tuxedo boutique, four lucky couples are about to be enlightened-and delightfully satisfied…The bridal shop’s assistant manager hears a very suggestive song from the dressing room next door….An arranged marriage isn’t always about love. But for one Indian couple, it might be about transcendent sex!A bride-to-be has a flirtatious exchange through the wall…unknowingly with her fiancé’s…