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Family secrets aren't just dangerous, they are deadly.


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A headstrong heiress and a noble gambler: wagers, intrigue, and irresistible romance.


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An immortal vampire, a relentless agent, and a past that refuses to stay buried.


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A PI protecting a determined daughter, a killer ready to strike again.


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Three homeless puppies, two lonely hearts, and a massive snowstorm.


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Two restless souls, one wild Christmas on the ranch�where sparks fly, and dreams ride free.


Excerpt of Season of Seduction by Emily Ryan-Davis

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Carina Press
December 2013
On Sale: November 21, 2013
398 pages
ISBN: 1426897413
EAN: 9781426897412
Kindle: B00EFPO4I0
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Also by Emily Ryan-Davis:

Season of Seduction, December 2013
e-Book
All the Secrets in Pearl, November 2010
e-Book

Also by Elise Logan:

Season of Seduction, December 2013
e-Book
Twice as High, September 2010
e-Book

Also by Christine d'Abo:

30 Nights, June 2016
Paperback / e-Book
Rebound Remedy, November 2015
e-Book
30 Days, August 2015
Paperback / e-Book
Season of Seduction, December 2013
e-Book
Sexcapades, June 2013
e-Book
Lust Rebooted, December 2012
e-Book
Calling the Shots, October 2012
e-Book
Long Shots: Books 1-3, September 2012
e-Book
Pulled Long, December 2011
e-Book
A Shot In The Dark, November 2011
e-Book
Steamlust, October 2011
Paperback / e-Book
Double Shot, October 2011
e-Book
No Master, July 2011
e-Book
No Remedy, October 2010
e-Book
No Quarter, May 2010
e-Book
The Bond That Saves Us, July 2009
e-Book
The Bond That Consumes Us, October 2008
e-Book
The Bond That Heals Us, May 2008
e-Book
The Bond That Ties us, July 2007
e-Book

Also by Jeffe Kennedy:

Reluctant Wizard, September 2024
Paperback / e-Book
Grey Magic, March 2022
e-Book
Fire of the Frost, January 2022
e-Book
The Dragon's Daughter and the Winter Mage, October 2021
e-Book
Bright Familiar, July 2021
Paperback / e-Book
The Promised Queen, June 2021
Mass Market Paperback / e-Book
The Sorceress Queen and the Pirate Rogue, April 2021
Paperback / e-Book
Dark Wizard, March 2021
e-Book / audiobook
The Golden Gryphon and the Bear Prince, February 2021
e-Book
Under a Winter Sky, November 2020
e-Book
The Lost Princess Returns, July 2020
Paperback / e-Book
The Fiery Crown, June 2020
Mass Market Paperback / e-Book
The Fate of the Tala, February 2020
Paperback / e-Book
The Orchid Throne, October 2019
Mass Market Paperback / e-Book
Lonen's Reign, April 2019
e-Book
Warrior of the World, January 2019
e-Book
Seasons of Sorcery, November 2018
e-Book
The Arrows of the Heart, October 2018
e-Book
Exile of the Seas, September 2018
e-Book
Prisoner of the Crown, June 2018
e-Book
Amid the Winter Snow, December 2017
e-Book
The Shift of the Tide, September 2017
e-Book
Last Dance, February 2017
e-Book
The Forests of Dru, January 2017
e-Book
The Edge of the Blade, January 2017
Paperback / e-Book
The Tides of B?ra, October 2016
e-Book
The Pages of the Mind, June 2016
Paperback / e-Book
Heart's Blood, March 2016
e-Book
The Talon of the Hawk, June 2015
Paperback / e-Book
The Tears of the Rose, December 2014
Paperback / e-Book
Rogue's Paradise, September 2014
e-Book
The Mark of the Tala, June 2014
Paperback / e-Book
Season of Seduction, December 2013
e-Book
Negotiation, June 2013
e-Book
Hunting The Siren, September 2012
e-Book
Rogue's Pawn, July 2012
e-Book
Sapphire, November 2011
e-Book

Also by Jodie Griffin:

Season of Seduction, December 2013
e-Book
Forbidden Fantasies, February 2012
e-Book

Excerpt of Season of Seduction by Emily Ryan-Davis, Elise Logan, Christine d'Abo, Jeffe Kennedy, Jodie Griffin

FIVE GOLDEN RINGS

When she found Miguel at the patio restaurant, she saw he had changed also, out of his sharp lawyer's suit and into an open shirt of muted blue and a sports jacket. He rose to greet her, kissing her on the cheek, and held her chair when she sat. A grave busboy poured her water from the bottle on the table and she peered at it, trying to read the label.

"Guaranteed clean," Miguel reassured her. "Oro serves only bottled water, although we are on our own well, which we have tested weekly."

"Only weekly?" She arched a brow.

"More stringent than U.S. legal standards."

"I'm sure you'd know."

"I do. Would you care for wine?"

"You know, I think I'll stick with another margarita...don't want to mix up my liquors."

"I'll do the same then." He signaled the waiter, who produced two astonishingly large margaritas, decorated with limes and pineapple chunks marching up the pole of a gold foil umbrella. "Merry Christmas, Roo."

She wrinkled her nose at him. "Merry Christmas, Mickey."

"Call me that again and I'll spank you."

"Ooh, saucy."

He didn't smile back, but gave her a stern look that made her shiver. "Do you enjoy being spanked?"

She focused on her margarita. "I haven't been spanked since I was a kid. That was not sexy."

"The way I do it is.

"I'm not sleeping with you tonight, if that's what you're thinking. We just met." Now, tomorrow night...

"Sleeping with you is decidedly not what I have in mind. I intend for you to be awake and fully aware of everything I plan to do to you."

That got her attention. That and the hot desire in his eyes. The warm night, the tropical flowers, the surf crashing right below, all conspired to make her throw caution to the Mexican breeze. This would be a hell of a vacation. Fuck Greg.

"Tell me more." She nibbled on a slice of pineapple.

He nodded at the menu. "Decide what you want to eat and I will."

She was starving. Eagerly she flipped through the menu. "I'm having the most fattening, decadent thing on here. Oh my god...lobster nachos? Score!"

"And here I thought you'd order the filet mignon."

"Nope. I'm indulging. For the next two weeks it's nothing but sin and fun for me."

"That fits my plans well."

"So, speak to me of these mysterious plans."

"Tomorrow is the first day of Christmas."

"Like in the song?"

"Yes," his lips twitched in amusement. "Though it's an old tradition. For each of the twelve days of Christmas, we will indulge in something...special."

"Something sexual?"

"Yes."

"Do I get to know what it will be?"

"No, these will be surprises for you. But you have to agree to accept these gifts with an open heart. Each day I'll give you something. I will spend time with you as I can."

"When you're not fighting with people."

"Exactly. And in the evening, we will indulge ourselves."

"Okay."

He laughed that warm, open laugh of his. Like gold and sunshine. "No other questions or terms?"

"Nope." She grinned at him over the rim of her margarita. "Sign me up. Twelve Days of Sexy Vacation Christmas."

"You'd make a terrible lawyer."

"Maybe." She slid her thigh against his under the narrow table. "But I can sell you anything...and I know a good deal when I see it. Sometimes endless negotiating gets old, don't you think?"

"Yes." He put a hand on her bare knee and she warmed, heating with a delightful flutter. "I like it much better when I have things my way."

"Mmm. Do you plan to have me your way, also?"

"I do." His fingers slid higher, caressing the soft skin of her inner thigh. "In every way."

"Maybe we should get started tonight after all." She held her breath, hoping he'd go higher. Instead he smiled, tantalizing, and took his touch away. She frowned at him and he shook a finger at her.

"The game has begun, Roo, and along with it, the anticipation. Your only responsibility is to receive."

"Maybe I should have negotiated more." She pretended to pout. The waiter set down a platter of the most decadent nachos she'd ever laid eyes on. "Wow."

"See? All good things come to those who wait. Enjoy yourself."

This would be good for her. No-strings-attached sex. None of the usual getting-to-know-each-other dinners and laborious conversations over meeting families or blending friend-groups. Just sun and kinky fun. She scooped up a chip piled with fresh lobster and dripping with cheese, then winked at him. "I intend to."

Excerpt from Season of Seduction by Emily Ryan-Davis, Elise Logan, Christine d'Abo, Jeffe Kennedy, Jodie Griffin
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