Ava McKenzie is a creature of habit. Life is passing her by and she has nothing to show for it. She's had the same job since she started college, she orders the same dish every time she goes to her favorite restaurant, and only reads books from authors she knows. There is nothing new or surprising in her life... until her best friend marries a man from London. When her newlywed friend asks her to house-sit while she honeymoons, Ava jumps at the chance. She thinks this could be the very thing she needs to shake up her life. Ava throws herself head first into her new lifestyle; she wants to try everything, go everywhere, and never get stuck in a rut again. Of course, offing a man in a car garage hadn't been one of the things on her list to try.Owen Walker spends every day in a new place with a new case. As one of the most renowned assassins in the world, he has his choice of marks--and he's never failed in a mission. When a new hit takes him back to his hometown, he looks forward to spending time somewhere familiar. What he isn't expecting is to help an attractive, confused American woman find out how she's ended up on a hit man's list.As Ava and Owen dodge bullets, will they be able to escape their undeniable attraction to each other? Or will all of that chemistry blow up in a shower of hot and dangerous sparks?

Author of best-selling novel Peking Picnic, Ann Bridge brings us her second novel set amongst the diplomatic circle of Peking. First published in 1934, The Ginger Griffin tells the story of a young English woman who comes to Peking to live with her diplomatic uncle, on a quest to get over an unhappy love affair she soon finds herself falling into another.The Ginger Griffin combines romance and adventure during the times when expatriates and diplomats enjoyed privileged and cosseted lives in the Far East.

The surprise inheritance: a castle! When the closest person tycoon Callan McGregor has to a father dies, it’s down to him to organize the inheritance of Annick Castle. And the most suitable candidate seems to be stunning lawyer Laurie Jenkins. Even though she makes the usually brooding Callan’s pulse race, this is business—he cannot afford a distraction. But she’s a bubbly breath of fresh air who shakes the castle and Callan to its foundations. This time, he’s not going to walk away—from either his home or from Laurie….

The Count from Wisconsin (Loveswept # 75)Monte Carlo was a long way from Plum, Texas, Kate Sullivan thought as she studied the glittering society party she'd crashed. Feeling out of her element, she escaped into the protective darkness of the garden to catch her breath--and instead felt her throat tighten in stunned longing. The man who approached her was tall, dark, and irresistibly handsome, like the hero in a fairytale, and an electric current of desire raced through her heart. Alex Delanore was a man caught by circumstance between two different worlds--and Kate was the key to the one he loved. With warmth and humor she could help him renew his dreams . . . for here was a woman to take home to Wisconsin...

'Twas the season of Christmas, and all through South Cove, California, Santa is working overtime to deliver a special gift . . . Jill Gardner has volunteered her Coffee, Books, and More to host a Christmas adopt-a-pet party. Among the potential forever friends is a male terrier named Baby, whose owner died of a heart attack. With few clues to go on, even finding the name of Baby's human is a daunting task. But there's no challenge too big for Jill this holiday season. Playing Santa's Little Helper, Jill is determined to find out what happened —and to fulfill a long-time coming Christmas wish . . . Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries "I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly...[A] wonderfully appealing series."—Dru's Book Musings "Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged."—The Young Folks

A couture wedding dress designer to the rich and famous, Lexi's given up a lot of life to maintain her all-important image.  In a moment of weakness, she initiates a harmless, anonymous hook-up with a sinfully sexy bad-boy.  But Jax quickly threatens both her career and her heart, because he wants more. Lots more.

Fall into the Ever After Series, a paranormal romance box set, by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author A.C. James. It’s only available for 99 cents during preorders—Get your copy before the price goes up to $4.99! Eternal Ever After – Book 1: His past holds a secret that becomes her nightmare. Arie Cush has a secret that he thought he'd left behind. When his past follows him to Chicago he must protect someone that reminds him of all the painful memories he's tried so hard to forget. But when every touch from her sets his heart and body on fire--he finds it hard to maintain his aloof façade. Holly Ellis has secrets of her own. An encounter with the handsome stranger who frequents her coffee shop reveals a vampire with baggage. Even though it might be more than she bargained for, she can't resist the one person who understands her. But her life is in danger and a supernatural threat could reveal the underground world of vampires to humankind in this Gothic Cinderella re-telling. Fallen Ever After – Book 2: He can’t lose her when danger strikes again. Arie Cush wanted Holly from the very first moment he met her. A night at the Hellfire Club (HFC) is filled with old friends and new danger. The long-standing feud between the faeries that run the Chicago Crew and a lethal toxin puts Holly and other fledgling vampires in danger. Can they stop a vampire-fae war that’s been brewing for nearly a century? Beyond Ever After – Book 3: The half-demon unleashed a force that can tear them apart. On the night, Daeveena, a half-fey, half-demon walked out of the Hellfire Club, she left a tide of destruction, but everyone figured that was the end of it. No one imagined that she would steal something so valuable. Can Arie discover who is harboring her before he loses everything? As a special BONUS readers get Winter Promises: An Ever After Christmas Story that takes place between book one and book two!