Книги автора: Rhonda Nelson

TV chef Carrie Robbins (aka The Negligee Gourmet) thinks her archrival Philip Mallory is the ultimate food snob, but the network wants them to tape a cooking series together. The stuffy Brit just doesn't get Carrie's take on cuisine: serving up a mouthwatering dish while dressed like one.Well, if he can't take the heat, he can get out of the kitchen!Only, after she and Philip share a stimulating session of beating and whipping–eggs, that is!–Carrie realizes two things. First, that even though the so-called king of cooking is as difficult as a chocolate soufflé, he's even more delicious. And second, that one taste isn't going to be nearly enough….

These Highland hotties are about to meet their match!The WandererSexy Ewan MacKinnon meets fellow soul-searcher Gemma on a hiking trek through Scotland. They have wildly creative sex along the way, leaving them both with delicious memories of their journey. But at the trail's end, will their adventure be over, too?The WarriorProud Cam MacKinnon is king of his castle. And he has a castle. Really. But he gives up all semblance of control when Summer shows up for a murder mystery party. Because he has to have her. And one weekend of uninhibited sex should be plenty…shouldn't it?The WayfarerHeart-stoppingly hot Alec MacKinnon is honorable to a fault. So he shouldn't sleep with his friend's gorgeous daughter, Isla, right? But when Isla falls into his arms, what's he to do? After all, aren't some things just meant to be?

Francesca «Frankie» Salvaterra is exactly where she wants to be in life. She is known as the Carnal Contessa, the resident sexpert for CHiC magazine, and her outrageous suggestions for spicing up flavorless sex have propelled her to semistardom.But when the magazine pairs her up with sexy Ross Hartford, aka The Duke of Desire, she knows where she'll end up–on her back. And she plans to enjoy it….Ross isn't happy to learn that he's been set up to give sex advice to thousands of women. There's only one woman he wants, and he'd like to personally demonstrate just how much he knows. Still, this temporary partnership–in and out of bed–might be exactly what he needs to get Frankie out of his system for good. Only, the more he has her, the more he needs her. And it doesn't look as if there's anything temporary about it….

Meg Sugarbaker is living a secret life. By day she's a pastry chef. By night she's the notorious Desiree Moon, acclaimed online sex-toy critic. Which wouldn't be so bad if she had some experience. But she's about to get some – big time. Because when gorgeous Nick Devereau shows up at her door wearing nothing but a towel, all Meg wants to do is play with him….Ultraconservative lawyer Nick Devereau is still wondering how he ended up at a sex-toy convention! He was just trying to straighten out his brother, Ron. Instead, he'd been talked into helping Ron expose Desiree Moon – the critic panning Ron's products – as a fraud. Only, once Nick sets eyes on Desiree, his plans take a radical turn. Yes, he'll still do his best to expose Desiree. But he'll be keeping her sexual secrets to himself….

Author Faith Bonner has a secret. She's been living vicariously through the audacious heroine of her books, Zoe Wilder. Zoe is everything Faith isn't–she's bold and brash, hot and sexy. But that's about to change. Because at a secluded mountain lodge where her publicist is hosting a Zoe Wilder theme party, Faith has a little accident…and suddenly believes she is Zoe. And no man–including sexy lodge owner Lex Ellenberg–stands a chance of resisting her….And resist her is exactly what Lex is trying to do. He'd been dreading this theme weekend…until he sets eyes on gorgeous Faith. The connection between them is instantaneous, explosive…endless. But how can he build a relationship with someone who doesn't know who she is? Still, with the way Faith/Zoe is aggressively seducing him, he knows he won't be able to hold out for long. So what else can he do but give her a night she won't be able to forget…?

When high school teacher Rowan Crosswhite finds herself out of a job, she comes up with an ingenious way to make ends meet–she installs her own phone sex line. Only, when Will Foster dials her number, Rowan is the one who ends up getting all worked up….Will Foster can't believe that a woman as sexy as Rowan has to resort to giving phone sex to strangers…especially when he wants her to give it to him instead! And once she does, it doesn't take long to convince her that burning up the sheets is better than burning up the phone lines. Still, Rowan is fiercely independent and will give up the job only when she's ready. So what else can Will do but make sure Rowan is too «busy» to answer her phone…?

YOU KNOW YOU'RE A CHICK IN CHARGE WHEN…You know what you want!April Wilson has never been so frustrated in her life–literally! For the past year and a half she hasn't been able to climax during sex, and she's getting desperate. At this point, she's willing to do anything to experience The Big "O" again. Anything!You know how to get it!Photographer Ben Hayes is just the man April needs. From all accounts, April's first love is now a legend in the bedroom, a true artist in all the right ways. If anybody can fix her, April knows Ben can.You keep it as long as you want!It was supposed to be simple. After a short, mutually satisfying fling, April planned to walk away, cured. Only, walking away isn't so easy. Especially since sex with Ben turns out to be so much more than just playing doctor….

Zora Anderson, the confident, hard-as-nails founder of Chicks in Charge, has a secret that could ruin her–her boyfriend refuses to sleep with her! At first she thought it was kind of sweet…but that got old fast. Desperate for a little action, Zora decides to spice up an upcoming conference and sets a seductive trap, one her boyfriend won't be able to refuse. Only, it's not her boyfriend's bed she ends up in….Tate Hatcher, author of What Women Really Want, can't believe it when a strange woman surprises him in the shower and starts to berate him for not seeing to her sexual needs. Especially when he realizes who she is– Zora Anderson, the bane of his existence. Tate is torn. It would be so easy to «out» her, ruining her reputation for good. But the more he's around her, the more Tate's inclined to give the sassy woman a taste of what she's been missing….

Journalist Knox Webber needs a weekend lover. Literally. He's finally come across the story that will make his career – Tantric sex, the hottest new trend in getting lucky.Only, if Knox is going to prove that the practice is nothing but a lot of sexual gymnastics, he needs a partner. And he sure wouldn't mind getting lucky with rival Savannah Reeves…. Savannah has lusted after Knox for months – but she's not about to let him know that. After all, he's the competition!So the last thing she wants to do is go off to some resort and play sexual games with him all weekend. But before long, Savannah finds herself exploring Tantra with Knox…and fighting to keep her desire a secret. Only, little does she guess that when it's all over, more than just her secret will end up exposed….

Stay up late with two delightfully naughty fairy tales from bestselling authors Rhonda Nelson and Karen Foley…The Equalizer by Rhonda NelsonFormer Army Ranger Robin Sherwood is a modern day Robin Hood, determined to make the wealthy who have promised funds to a local free clinic pay up when they don't keep their word. He'll use any means possible, and if this makes him look good to his childhood friend and former lover Marion Cross, then all the better…God's Gift to Women by Karen FoleySculptor Lexi Adams decides there is no such thing as the perfect man, until she catches sight of Nikos Christakos, the sexy builder next door. She convinces herself that she only wants to sculpt him, but soon finds a cold stone statue is a poor substitute for the real deal…

A different kind of magic…Evergreen Industries might look like an ordinary office building, but this is where the magic of Christmas unfolds… a hive of activity complete with elves, bottomless toy bags and cups of cocoa that have the power to wipe out memories.Above Santa’s workshop you’ll find the Evergreens – magical nobility, who hold court, manage Christmas… and, sometimes against their will and better judgement, fall in love. And when it comes to love the Evergreen siblings, Cole, Ethan, Dash and Belle, know that sometimes you have to play a little naughty to get exactly what – or who – you want!

Delaney Walker has a secret. The celebrated designer of erotic lingerie is actually too «nice» to wear it.But when her fiancé says «I do» to someone else, Delaney decides to change her image. And she's going to start by going through with the boudoir photos she'd arranged for her groom-to-be. Only, little does she guess that once photographer Sam Martelli sets eyes on her, he'll insist on putting himself in the picture….Sam has photographed hundreds of beautiful women, but none have affected him like Delaney. Even before she strips down to just a whisper of silk, casting off her inhibitions as well as her clothes, he has to have her. And thanks to a power failure, he does…again and again. But once the lights come back on, can Sam convince her that their one night was more than just a case of indecent exposure…?

Dietitian Samantha McCafferty has come up with a miraculous discovery–a diet that inspires lust! Still, as a professional, she really needs to try it herself, and her upcoming trip back home is the perfect time.The diet works–once on the plan, Sam is fighting guys off with a stick! She even has sexy Hank Masterson, her lifelong crush, right where she wants him–in her bed. But for how long?Hank can't believe the change in his childhood friend Samantha. Suddenly she's hot, really hot! And if she's looking for a good time, he's more than willing to give it to her–again and again. The more he has her, the more he craves her. It's a hunger that can't be satisfied….Only, Sam isn't fooling herself into believing in «happily-ever-after.» It's just the diet. And everyone knows neither crushes nor diets are meant to last….

YOU KNOW YOU'RE A CHICK IN CHARGE WHEN…You know what you want!April Wilson has never been so frustrated in her life–literally! For the past year and a half she hasn't been able to climax during sex, and she's getting desperate. At this point, she's willing to do anything to experience The Big "O" again. Anything!You know how to get it!Photographer Ben Hayes is just the man April needs. From all accounts, April's first love is now a legend in the bedroom, a true artist in all the right ways. If anybody can fix her, April knows Ben can.You keep it as long as you want!It was supposed to be simple. After a short, mutually satisfying fling, April planned to walk away, cured. Only, walking away isn't so easy. Especially since sex with Ben turns out to be so much more than just playing doctor….

When high school teacher Rowan Crosswhite finds herself out of a job, she comes up with an ingenious way to make ends meet–she installs her own phone sex line. Only, when Will Foster dials her number, Rowan is the one who ends up getting all worked up….Will Foster can't believe that a woman as sexy as Rowan has to resort to giving phone sex to strangers…especially when he wants her to give it to him instead! And once she does, it doesn't take long to convince her that burning up the sheets is better than burning up the phone lines. Still, Rowan is fiercely independent and will give up the job only when she's ready. So what else can Will do but make sure Rowan is too «busy» to answer her phone…?

These Highland hotties are about to meet their match!The WandererSexy Ewan MacKinnon meets fellow soul-searcher Gemma on a hiking trek through Scotland. They have wildly creative sex along the way, leaving them both with delicious memories of their journey. But at the trail's end, will their adventure be over, too?The WarriorProud Cam MacKinnon is king of his castle. And he has a castle. Really. But he gives up all semblance of control when Summer shows up for a murder mystery party. Because he has to have her. And one weekend of uninhibited sex should be plenty…shouldn't it?The WayfarerHeart-stoppingly hot Alec MacKinnon is honorable to a fault. So he shouldn't sleep with his friend's gorgeous daughter, Isla, right? But when Isla falls into his arms, what's he to do? After all, aren't some things just meant to be?

Ranger Eli Weston always does the right thing – even when it means defying orders. Now he’s back in town to help with a memorial in honour of his fallen military buddy.This time, it’s not just about what’s right. It’s about ensuring that some secrets never come to light. A secret that only he and his friend’s ex-girlfriend knows…Clothing designer Shelby Monroe has always felt an illicit something for Eli. But when the two find themselves working together to ensure the media never discovers the truth about the town’s fallen hero, temptation unfurls… hot, wicked, and irresistible.And how far can they bend the rules before they break?

Author Faith Bonner has a secret. She's been living vicariously through the audacious heroine of her books, Zoe Wilder. Zoe is everything Faith isn't–she's bold and brash, hot and sexy. But that's about to change. Because at a secluded mountain lodge where her publicist is hosting a Zoe Wilder theme party, Faith has a little accident…and suddenly believes she is Zoe. And no man–including sexy lodge owner Lex Ellenberg–stands a chance of resisting her….And resist her is exactly what Lex is trying to do. He'd been dreading this theme weekend…until he sets eyes on gorgeous Faith. The connection between them is instantaneous, explosive…endless. But how can he build a relationship with someone who doesn't know who she is? Still, with the way Faith/Zoe is aggressively seducing him, he knows he won't be able to hold out for long. So what else can he do but give her a night she won't be able to forget…?

Zora Anderson, the confident, hard-as-nails founder of Chicks in Charge, has a secret that could ruin her–her boyfriend refuses to sleep with her! At first she thought it was kind of sweet…but that got old fast. Desperate for a little action, Zora decides to spice up an upcoming conference and sets a seductive trap, one her boyfriend won't be able to refuse. Only, it's not her boyfriend's bed she ends up in….Tate Hatcher, author of What Women Really Want, can't believe it when a strange woman surprises him in the shower and starts to berate him for not seeing to her sexual needs. Especially when he realizes who she is– Zora Anderson, the bane of his existence. Tate is torn. It would be so easy to «out» her, ruining her reputation for good. But the more he's around her, the more Tate's inclined to give the sassy woman a taste of what she's been missing….

Treasure hunter Bess Cantrell is used to picking through junk, looking for elusive gems that she can sell. Undiscovered antiques, rare finds…it's her world. But then her shop is ransacked. Someone is looking for the «Wicked» Bible–a rare and valuable edition–and they'll do anything to get it!Former Ranger Lex Sanborn is trying to pull his life together after almost losing it in battle. But being assigned to watch over the quirky and irresistible Bess is distracting him from thinking about his military past–by getting him out of his pants!Because when Bess wants something, she knows exactly how to get it….