Katherine Inskip's life is at a complete standstill. She's overworked, stressed out and feeling blasรฉ about loveโa bad state for the author of historical romances to find herself in. A vacation is what she needsโsun, sand and relaxation. But on a beautiful South Seas island, Kate finds a whole lot more than she'd bargained for. Jared Hawthorne, owner of the island resort and resident swashbuckler, could have stepped off the pages of one of her books. He's her perfect fantasyโcharming, adventurous, and dashingโand more than willing to play the part. But could Jared have too much in common with his pirate ancestors?
The Adventurer
Sarah Fleetwood has always gone with her instincts, and her gut instincts are telling her that Gideon Trace is her hero. Sarah wants to find the Fleetwood Flowers, gold and gem earrings ownedโand buriedโby her ancester Emelina. And Gideon, an expert on treasure hunting with whom Sarah has been corresponding, is just the man to help her find them. But Gideon isn't quite sure what to make of Sarah when she arrives on his doorstep and tells him just that!
The Cowboy
Margaret Lark knew all about cowboys in pin-striped suits: they were the heroes in her books. She'd never admit to fantasizing about that type of manโmuch less acknowledge that she's walked out on one. And Rafe Cassidyโwith all the powerful grit of a true cowboyโis fantasy material. He's just not her fantasy anymore! But Rafe is shooting for a different ending to their story. One year after their explosive breakupโa breakup fueled by corporate intrigue, betrayal and bitter accusationโRafe once again stakes his claim on her heart. As ruthless and determined as a gunslinger, he's not above blackmail to get her out to his Arizona ranch...for the final showdown.