Is love in the cards? Former police officer Trinity Layton will do anything to keep her personal security business afloat--even babysit professional poker player Gunner Brooks. Bizarre incidents have been plaguing the poker tour, and Trinity has been hired to keep Gunner safe. But when the gorgeous playboy convinces her to pose as his girlfriend, she might be the one who needs protecting, as their passionate charade quickly becomes all too real. A gambler in the game of life, Gunner has made his fortune playing for the greatest prizes. The last thing he needs during this tournament is a bodyguard hanging around, especially one as alluring as Trinity. And being together 24/7 just tripled their odds of falling for one another. Now, as Gunner prepares for the championship of his career, he's playing for the highest stakes of all: Trinity's heart.

Photographer Dwight McCarthy tries to lead a clean life but finds his efforts tested when a girl from his past arrives, proclaiming her undying love for Dwight and hiding a dark secret. Contains adult content.

For the first time in her life, art therapist Lucia Lewis is ready to live. And the masquerade ball in Las Vegas is just the place to find a ridiculously hot guy to complete her wicked to-do list. The only rule? Her elegant Venetian mask-which conceals the scars that have always held her back from the life she deserves-stays on. Navy SEAL Cade Daniels heads to Vegas on a mission to keep his best friend's little sister out of trouble. Except the woman he's sent to find is all heat and flame...and perfectly capable of handling herself. And him. But the moment Lucia's mask slips, the need to heal her, body and soul, is complete and absolute temptation. But revealing himself could cost him the one thing he isn't willing to risk...his heart. Each book in the Sin City SEALS series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 To Tempt a SEAL Book #2 To Dare A SEAL Book #3 To Seduce a SEAL

In Luxure , lots of things can happen. Sex is a way of life to the residents of this city. This melting pot of sex, drugs, music and desire attracts so many people. The following stories are pure examples of what happens in this city.

The Cambridge History of the English Short Story is the first comprehensive volume to capture the literary history of the English short story. Charting the origins and generic evolution of the English short story to the present day, and written by international experts in the field, this book covers numerous transnational and historical connections between writers, modes and forms of transmission. Suitable for English literature students and scholars of the English short story generally, it will become a standard work of reference in its field.

In this classic romanceby a USA Today–bestselling author, a young woman finds herself vying for the love a handsome Italian count. Suzanne Hammond has spent most of her life alone. Her father hopped from one wife to the next, sending Suzanne to boarding school as soon as he could. So when her father dies and her stepmother unexpectedly invites her on a luxury trip to London, Suzanne jumps at the chance! Meeting suave, Italian Conte Cesare Martino is an added bonus—especially when his desire for Suzanne is as fiery as his touch! But little does Suzanne know that another woman plans to rival her affections . . . Originally published in 1979

A collection of poems and short articles to make you ponder about life. A lot of times when we feel low, reading encouraging stories or thought provoking articles helps lift our mood. Maybe right now you are feeling sad or wishing that life could have been better or maybe you are happy; whatever your state, hopefully at least one of the topics in this book will strike a chord with you; hopefully at least one of them will make you feel optimistic in life. Written based on a variety of subjects - an old man sipping tea, the craze of love, thoughts from a girl’s view, the desires we chase, the mask we wear, our wavering mind, enthusiasm of a young kid, perseverance of a baby, our violent nature, commitment to our work, our addiction to social networking, not getting rewards for our efforts, worst form of punishment, life without technology. Cheer up. Embrace life.