Hailed as an exceptional storyteller, New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick unveils another spectacular romance, a tantalizing tale of a legendary knight, a headstrong lady, and a daring quest for a dazzling crystal... Mystique Lady Alice approached the fearsome Warrior who had swept into Lingwood Manor like a storm. Dark and forbidding, with hair as black as midnight and eyes of molten amber, Hugh the Relentless seemed aptly named. Yet to Alice, adept at driving off suitors and handling her insufferable relatives, Sir Hugh was not someone to dread, but the answer to her dreams. He had come for the mysterious green crystal, and would be greatly displeased to learn that it was no longer in her possession. But Alice was certain Sir Hugh could be coaxed into a deal that would benefit them both. In return for a dowry large enough to free Alice and her brother from the grasp of their conniving uncle, she would lend her powers of detection to Sir Hugh's knightly skills and together they would recover his treasured stone. With a tongue as sharp as a dagger, the flame-haired Alice filled Hugh with fury...and a growing fascination. He accepted her terms, with one alteration: Alice must agree to a temporary betrothal and spend the winter in Hugh's great stone fortress, Scarcliffe Keep. The bargain is struck and the adventure begins. But Sir Hugh's lifelong enemy is plotting against them, stirring up a whirlwind of treachery that threatens their fragile alliance.

From the windswept, craggy coast of a remote British Isle comes the thrilling tale of a daring lady and a dangerous knight... bound by the tempests of fate—and the dawning of... Desire Upon her father's death, beautiful, headstrong Lady Clarre knew that she must wed, for the protection of the Isle of Desire new fell to her. Yet when her guardian's choice of prospective husband rode through her castle gates, she felt utterly betrayed. All sinewy muscle and savage steel, Sir Gareth of Wyckmere was not the poet she'd requested but a fearsome knight whose only interest was in war. Legions of robbers had fallen beneath the Hellhound of Wyckmere's sword, and now this bold warrior was certain that he could tame one willful wife. Yet even Gareth could not deter Lady Clare from trying to mold him into her ideal... until their clash of wills ignited a passion that set them both aflame... and a treacherous plot put their lives in deadly peril.

From a magnificent ballroom ablaze with lights to an imposing country house steeped in shadows comes a breathtaking tale of an impetuous miss--and a passion that leads to peril... At five and twenty, Prudence Merryweather knew very well tht risks a woman took by visiting a gentleman in the dead of night. But bearding the notorious Earl of Angelstone in his den was the only way to stop him from engaging her hot-headed brother in a duel. And that was why she found herself ushered into Sebastian's frobidding presence at three int the morning--and thoroughly kissed before dawn. She was a country-bred innocent--and an intriguing experience for a man who dwelt more in the shadows than in the sunshine. Yet as her boldness drew Prue into one dangerous episode after another, Sebastian found himself torn between a raging hunger to possess her and a driving need to protect her. And the reckless beauty would soon need all the protection she could get...

From the cozy confines of a tiny seaside village to the glittering crush of the a fashionable London soiree comes an enthralling tale of a thoroughly mismatched couple . . . poised to discover the rapture of love. There was no doubt about it. What Miss Harriet Pomeroy needed was a man. Someone powerful and clever who could help her rout the unscrupulous thieves who were using her beloved caves to hide their loot. But when Harriet summoned Gideon Westbrook, Viscount St. Justin, to her aid, she could not know that she was summoning the devil himself. . . . Dubbed the Beast of Blackthorne Hall for his scarred face and lecherous past, Gideon was strong and fierce and notoriously menacing. Yet Harriet could not find it in her heart to fear him. For in his tawny gaze she sensed a savage pain she longed to soothe . . . and a searing passion she yearned to answer. Now, caught up in the Beast’s clutches, Harriet must find a way to win his heart–and evade the deadly trap of a scheming villain who would see them parted for all time.

Townsfolk called him "devil." For the dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenwood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose death could not be forgotten. Country Sophy Dorring was about to become Ravenwood's new bride--because of a need for vengeance and a desire to make the "devil" love again. Original.

A lady with a secret past. A man in search of a killer. They thought they had nothing in common- until their first kiss.

The "New York Times" bestseller that's "full of fun and thrills...irresistible" ("Seattle Times") While they hunt for a killer, two gifted psychics take passion to a whole new level...

Desdemona Wainwright thinks Sam Stark looks much too calm for a man who has just been left at the altar. The males in her theatrical family would be letting their feelings explode. But she was hired to cater his wedding, not to save it. Desdemona marches into Stark’s den to demand the much-needed payment for the canceled reception – not to fall in love. But the self-controlled, steel-willed man behind Stark Security Systems, a multimillion-dollar consulting firm, does have the cold, logical brain of a computer – along with the muscular, sensual body of a medieval knight. He is Desdemona’s exact opposite. And don’t opposites attract? Sam Stark cannot understand what is wrong with treating marriage as a business deal. His ex-fiancee, stately blond Pamela, had seemed so perfect, so reasonable. This hoyden with wild red hair and huge turquoise eyes, insisting he write a check for hundreds of uneaten miniature asparagus tarts, is a different type: temperamental, volatile, and likely to drive a man crazy with her moods – or with desire. But Desdemona has the professional catering skills he needs for his business. It never occurs to him that she might not accept his offer to be his no-strings-attached, stand-in wife. Desdemona has other plans for herself and Stark. She thinks involving him with her staff, made up of her relatives and other out-ofwork actors, will give him a sense of family. He thinks he’d rather spend his time with computers, but all too soon his private life and his business affairs are under siege. Desdemona is breaking down the walls around his heart – and someone is trying to get into his files to steal a top-secret computer program. Stark’s suspicions soon center on the people Desdemona holds most dear, as intrigue and murder swirl around them all. For this unlikely but ravishing pair, their love and even their lives may depend on emotions and bonds that can’t be measured – like unstoppable passion and unbreakable trust – in this wonderful new love story from Jayne Ann Krentz.

Hiring the nation s top scientific consultant， Dr. Harry Stratton Trevelyan， Molly Abberwick， the trustee of her father s foundation for unusual inventions， is outraged when Harry falls in love with her and brazenly pursues her.

After 17 years, Irene Stenson goes home to investigate her parents' death and encounters a nightmare more terrifying than she could have imagined. This edition of Krentz's sensational "New York Times" bestseller Includes a three-chapter excerpt from her upcoming Jove paperback "Second Sight," available in April.

Jayne Ann Krentz has delivered pure entertainment in twenty-three New York Times bestsellers， including her recent smash hit， Sharp Edges. Now， her unique brand of electrifying suspense and head-over-heels romance lights up this sizzling thriller -- and sparks a curious chemistry between a self-made millionaire and a charmingly disorganized entrepreneur. They team up to corner a killer -- and find their unruly partnership has the power to set the night on fire.... Olivia Chantry may keep her desk in disarray， but she s a dynamo when it comes to business: her Seattle-based company， Light Fantastic， organizes dazzling events that create the flash her clients need to promote their products or their causes. Her marvelous success has almost made up for a marriage that ended in disaster and left her wedded to a career instead of a mate. She certainly has enough on her well-sculpted shoulders when she inherits a portion -- 49 percent， to be precise -- of Glow， Inc.， her uncle s high-tech lighting firm. But it s the interloper who bagged the other 51 percent with whom Olivia has butted heads: Jasper Sloan， a venture capitalist and dealmaker known as a man with all his ducks in a row， and his neat， orderly life under control. From the start of their feisty business dealings， the so-called partners nearly crash and burn: they are suspicious of each other s motives. They disagree about management style. They argue about Glow s policy of employing members of the Chantry family， from Olivia s cousin Bolivar to her Aunt Zara， the ex-soap star. But the snap， crackle and pop of their sexual energy can not be denied. Now， their steamy joint venture is headed unmistakably in one direction: trouble. As Olivia and Sloan soon discover， a blackmailer is hard at work inside Glow， Inc.， uncovering secrets that they both had reason to hide -- and that may come back to haunt them. Suddenly their new relationship faces the acid test of truth...and a need for absolute trust. They might fight each other all the way， but when extortion turns to murder， a union of their minds -- and hearts -- might be their only chance to stay alive. Sparkling with Jayne Ann Krentz s irresistible blend of sassy wit and sheer suspense， Flash explodes into passionate pyrotechnics as a beautifully mismatched pair finds the bottom line isn t making it in the marketplace -- it s the merger of hearts.

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"New York Times" bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz is at the top of her game with "Truth or Dare."

Another glowing achievement from Krentz...her most successful hardcover ever now brought to you in paperback

From the New York Times bestselling author of Perfect Partners, here is the sequel to Gift of Gold, now beautifully repackaged. Verity Ames and Jonas Quarrel are hired to find a lost medieval treasure, but in a world of hidden passageways they find their own mysterious love.

The second novel in a dramatic trilogy continues the feud between the Madison and Harte families. Gabe Madison insisted on using Lillian Harte's matchmaking service, but after several disastrous dates, Lillian closes shop and moves back home to Eclipse Bay, Oregon. When she finds Gabe at her door demanding she fulfill their business contract, the sparks turn personal.