THE BRONZED HAWK
Kate McKenna is a photojournalist with a renegade reputation - and a fearless streak that lands her in an experimental hot air balloon, flying over the Rio Grande with the infamous Nick O'Brien. She wants to capture the real man behind the brilliant inventor, but to do that she needs to survive a crash landing in a lawless land and the ruthless bandits who take them hostage. As they conspire to escape their captors, Nick's fierce protective instinct ignites a deep, primitive desire.Necessity is the mother of invention, and Nick's working on a plan to get them out of harm's way. But he never anticipated the desperation he feels to keep Kate safe. Out here, they need each other to survive. But if they make it back to the real world in one piece, will the bond forged in crisis be strong enough to last a lifetime?NO RED ROSES
After taking a break from pop stardom to turn his musical hand to composing - earning both a Tony and an Oscar for his efforts - Rex Brody is making a triumphant return to performing with a sold-out, coast-to-coast tour. But he has one crucial stop to make first: his aunt's home in New Hampshire. A local psychic is bilking his beloved aunt, and Rex is seeing red. But when he meets the woman's gorgeous niece, his anger quickly yields to desire. Rex Brody always gets what he wants... and what he wants is to take this beautiful brunette on the road with him.Tamara Ledford lives a quiet life in a rural community, and she's quite happy with it. As a skilled herbalist and canny businesswoman, she's making a name for herself - even if her reputation in other areas dates back to her high school years. Though she tries to be as discreet and reserved as possible, there's a sultry woman burning at her core. But when the arrogant and extremely intriguing Rex Brody makes a play for her, Tamara fights her instincts. Their chemistry seems highly combustible, but can a small-town girl really find happiness with big-time star?
Genre: Romance
Kate McKenna is a photojournalist with a renegade reputation - and a fearless streak that lands her in an experimental hot air balloon, flying over the Rio Grande with the infamous Nick O'Brien. She wants to capture the real man behind the brilliant inventor, but to do that she needs to survive a crash landing in a lawless land and the ruthless bandits who take them hostage. As they conspire to escape their captors, Nick's fierce protective instinct ignites a deep, primitive desire.Necessity is the mother of invention, and Nick's working on a plan to get them out of harm's way. But he never anticipated the desperation he feels to keep Kate safe. Out here, they need each other to survive. But if they make it back to the real world in one piece, will the bond forged in crisis be strong enough to last a lifetime?NO RED ROSES
After taking a break from pop stardom to turn his musical hand to composing - earning both a Tony and an Oscar for his efforts - Rex Brody is making a triumphant return to performing with a sold-out, coast-to-coast tour. But he has one crucial stop to make first: his aunt's home in New Hampshire. A local psychic is bilking his beloved aunt, and Rex is seeing red. But when he meets the woman's gorgeous niece, his anger quickly yields to desire. Rex Brody always gets what he wants... and what he wants is to take this beautiful brunette on the road with him.Tamara Ledford lives a quiet life in a rural community, and she's quite happy with it. As a skilled herbalist and canny businesswoman, she's making a name for herself - even if her reputation in other areas dates back to her high school years. Though she tries to be as discreet and reserved as possible, there's a sultry woman burning at her core. But when the arrogant and extremely intriguing Rex Brody makes a play for her, Tamara fights her instincts. Their chemistry seems highly combustible, but can a small-town girl really find happiness with big-time star?
Genre: Romance
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