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Nico is no typical hero. He's a skilled marksman, an assassin with a past shrouded in the murky world of organised crime. But when he witnesses a child being abducted, his sense of duty overrides his reluctance to get involved. The stakes escalate when the same child appears on his doorstep in the dead of night, desperately seeking his help. Molly, a successful professional artist and a fiercely protective mother, doesn't condone Nico's way of life, but she is profoundly grateful for his unexpected intervention when her children's lives are at risk. She has made a vicious enemy, shattering the tranquillity of her carefully ordered world. She's out of her depth, in need of protection and despite all his faults, Nico offers that.With danger lurking in every corner, she must lean on Nico and his deadly skills for the safety of her family. As tensions rise and threats escalate, Molly grapples with trust and her own code of ethics-can she rely on these violent men to shield her loved ones? Should she?Amid the chaos, an unexpected connection blossoms, adding a new layer of complexity to an already tense situation. Can Nico and Molly navigate this tumultuous path and emerge with their lives and their hearts intact?

I came to Capri to paint. I wasn't not looking for a relationship, and certainly not one that would involve finding myself tied to the bed of a sensual Latin lover. But Rafe proves hard to resist. His practiced, knowing touch easily overcomes my defences, such as they were, and promises to fulfil all my secret fantasies. But even as I find myself surrendering to the stern commands and dominant loving of this enigmatic Italian, this Elite Dom, I have secrets of my own. My past is fast catching up with me and threatens to engulf us both. If you want to lose yourself in a modern, fast-paced erotic suspenseful romance featuring a hot Latin lover, a strong, independent heroine and a sensual Mediterranean setting you won't want to miss this sexy page-turner.

Above and beyond the call of duty...Police officer Heather Douglas interrupts an attempted break-in on a remote Scottish island then, in an act of spontaneous compassion, she sets in motion an astonishing chain of events. A tearful reunion places Heather right at the heart of the formidable Clan McLeod when the Canadian exiles return to the Isle of Skye. After a family rift lasting half a century, the McLeods have every reason to be grateful and James McLeod is happy to show their appreciation. But is he motivated purely by a sense of duty? Wealthy and successful, James is a Dom, used to getting what he wants. And he wants Heather. As the sole police officer on the remote Highland isle, Heather has a job to do and a promotion to earn. Assertive in her work, she doesn't welcome distractions. But Heather is shy and unsure in her personal life, and James' skilled touch both terrifies and intrigues her. Will she dare to take what he is offering? Submission does not come easily for a woman trained to take charge. Or maybe it comes just a little too easily... One thing is for sure-James McLeod proves hard to resist.But can James protect Heather when she is at her most vulnerable? Especially when a dark and dangerous secret which has festered for years suddenly resurfaces and threatens to destroy all she has worked for.If you enjoyed Highland Odyssey you will not want to miss this page-turning sequel. Above and Beyond charts the turbulent and sensual love story of PC Heather Douglas and James McLeod against the beautiful, atmospheric backdrop of the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands and the exciting, bustling city of Winnipeg in Alberta, Canada.Warning: This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers.

An act of random kindness sets off an intriguing chain of events. Summer Jones ' offer to help a vulnerable teenager lays the foundations for a friendship which will put her on a collision course with the one man she most fears and had hoped never to encounter again.In just one night, Daniel Lahy introduced her to a brand of pain which left her yearning for more, if she could but overcome the legacy of fear from her chaotic childhood.Laid Bare charts the turbulent relationship of Summer and Dan, from their explosive first encounter in Cumbria to the wild moors of West Yorkshire.Can Dan win Summer's trust, and accept her as she is, or will the shadows of her past haunt her forever?This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers.This novel was previously released as three separate books, Rich Tapestry, Rich Pickings and Rich Promise in the series A Richness of Swallows.In this volume the three books in the A Richness of Swallows trilogy are published as one combined novel, under a new title, Laid Bare, with new cover art, no cliffhangers and a HEA

The past is just a heartbeat away.Right from the start she knew it wasn't about love.As the youngest daughter of a wealthy family in medieval England, Lady Jane of Acton has been betrothed to Ged Twyfford, the son of the Earl of Roseworth, since she was a baby. A dynastic marriage such as theirs is about power and property, not love but even so Jane desperately yearns for her husband's approval. But Ged's rare visits to her bed are for the sole purpose of producing an heir, and she's even failed at that. How can Jane win her husband over when she cannot even be the wife he needs her to be?Would one last chance be enough? Could he make things right, even now?Ged Twyfford doesn't know what he's missing in life. A powerful vampire, he's lived for close to six hundred years and seen a lot during his time but his past still haunts him. On a whim, he purchases Roseworth castle, the keep he used to rule as lord. Mostly in ruins now, the castle is a shell of what it was when he was still a mortal but Ged is determined to make Roseworth his home again. Maybe this is what he's been missing, maybe he needs a place to belong at last.When a woman emerges from the lake beside his castle, looking and sounding a lot like the wife he lost over five centuries ago, Ged assumes she's a witch out to dupe him. But what if she is who she claims to be? Ged finally realizes just what he had, and just how precious to him was the wife he betrayed all those hundreds of years ago. Do they really have a second chance or is it just too late to start over?

He is my blood. She is my heart. Nothing-and no one-will keep them from me ever again. A ghost from my past comes out of nowhere with life-changing news: I have a son.A son who desperately needs my help.To protect him and his mother, I bring them to Caraskay, hidden away from the dangers of an increasingly unsafe world.My family and I will do everything we can to help the boy. In the meantime, I need answers from Beth, even if it means tying her to my bed and extracting them from her gorgeous body as she screams my name.But the threats we face aren't just from the outside. There is a traitor in our midst, and when he commits the ultimate betrayal, hunting him becomes my only purpose.I will burn this world to the ground, if that's what it takes to find my son.

One night was never going to be enough. She will be mine, 'til death do we part... one way or another. Making gorgeous, feisty Casey Savage my wife was already in my plans. Finding out she is carrying my child, well, that only seals the deal as far as I am concerned.And although our passion burns as hot and fierce as it did the night I first claimed her, she doesn't accept my proposal as easily as I'd hoped.No matter. Whatever it takes, I will have Casey where she belongs-in my home and in my bed, where I can touch and taste and tease her whenever I wish.But in a split second, the future I am fighting so hard for is nearly lost. Now there is nothing on this Earth that will keep me from wiping out the threat against my family.Even as I hunt down those who tried to take my woman and child from me, I can't help but wonder if they are the true enemy...Or just a distraction from a greater evil waiting in the shadows.

Hard Limits charts the sensual journey of Freya Stone and Nick Hardisty. Unable to speak since early childhood Freya's fortunes change dramatically when she finds herself holding the winning Euromillions Lottery ticket. Over forty million pounds richer, she still can't buy the one thing she really wants-a skilled Master to train her in the fine art of submission.Her first ill-fated approach to Nick Hardisty, a Dom who comes highly recommended, earns her a punishment spanking at his BDSM club. From the outset Nick is able to find ways around and beyond Freya's communication issues to release her innermost submissive instincts. Fascinated, intrigued, and hopelessly attracted to Freya, Nick does agree to train her, but on his terms not hers.Freya moves into his home for one month. The deal is total obedience, and absolute submission. But while her body, and her emotions, are an open book, she doesn't reveal to him the true extent of her wealth.As their relationship develops and deepens, how long can Freya keep her secret from the powerful Dom who insists on total honesty from her in every respect? As her two separate lives threaten to collide, Freya is torn between the stern Master she has come to adore, and the opportunities her wealth provides, to grow into the strong, independent woman she longs to become.This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers.This novel was previously released as three separate books, A Hard Bargain, Hard Lessons and Hard Choices, in the series The Hardest Word.In this volume the three books in The Hardest Word trilogy are published as one combined novel, under a new title, Hard Limits, with new cover art, no cliffhangers and a HEA

Tell me, Thea.After months of frequenting my local BDSM club, I've found what every submissive dreams of. My very own Elite Dom.Tony is perfect. He understands every gasp and shiver of my response and gives me exactly what I crave. He pushes my limits, takes me to the edge then holds me while I float back to reality. He knows every inch of my body in intimate detail, but nothing else about me at all. And that's how it will stay.My 'real' life is completely separate from anything that happens on the BDSM scene. It's the only way I can exist.But a twist of fate lands me in Mr Tony diMarco's office and my worlds collide. My perfect, Elite Dom is sitting behind the desk at my new job. It's too much. I refuse to mix my personal and professional lives.But Tony won't take no for an answer.He wants me in his bed and in his office and he is determined to have his way. This book contains adult content and scenes of a sexual nature. It is intended fro mature readers only.

He's hurt her once, and terrified her. He holds her future in his hands. Can she trust him with her body too? Desperate to escape her past and start over, Ashley McAllister cuts her ties with her old life and heads for the wild landscape of West Yorkshire, the perfect place to reinvent herself. And her carefully laid plans are working, until she encounters her nemesis-the one man she'd hoped never to see again-Tom Shore, the man she and a gang of thugs attacked and robbed, and who swore he'd make her pay. He owns the cottage she's made her home and adores, and now he wants his pound of flesh. So he takes it.Intimidated and beaten by her sexy and dominant landlord, and totally confused by her intense physical response to him, Ashley needs Tom to guard her secrets. But will he and his enigmatic and terrifying friend, Nathan Darke, allow her to leave her past behind and start again? Having survived her first explosive and humiliating encounter with Tom, Ashley struggles to get her new life back on track. But Tom wants her. His demanding, persuasive, sensual charm is almost irresistible, his mastery of her assured.But-can she submit to Tom's dominance? Should she? Ashley has escaped one violent and abusive relationship. Is she about to be sucked into an even darker and more dangerous liaison?This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers.This novel was previously released as three separate books, Unsure, Sure Fire and Sure Thing in the series Sure Mastery. In this volume the three books in the Sure Mastery trilogy are published as one combined novel, under the title, Sure Mastery with new cover art, no cliffhangers and a HEA.

First Impressions can be deceptive.Aidan Blake needs a plumber. Fast. His boiler is dead, his creaky old house crumbling around him. When his elderly neighbour recommends a local trader, George Mahon, Aidan jumps at the prospect of hot water and warm radiators. But George, short for Georgina, is not exactly what he had in mind. He was expecting something else entirely. A man for one thing, not the gorgeous single mother he finds in his house at the end of a long day of work. Aidan turns out to be full of surprises too. Who would have imagined the smartly dressed businessman would have a BDSM playroom in his attic and a collection of whips and canes that makes George's head spin. And her bottom clench, though that's another matter entirely. Maybe she is not quite as innocent as she thought. What does a girl have to do to get to play with those toys? Just ask, it would seem. As they enter into a professional and personal agreement which soon blossoms into a sultry, kinky relationship, George continues to be surprised by Aidan's kindness and generosity, not to mention his skill with a spanking paddle. First impressions aside, the two begin to build something together. And while they peel back the layers to discover their hidden depths, the old house yields up the mysteries of its own secret past. They soon realise that at first glance, nothing and no one is as innocent as they seem.

She needed a saviour. What she got was a savage protector.Jenna is in trouble. She's borrowed money and borrowed money, all from the wrong kinds of people.Even worse, her brother's best friend has come sniffing around, wanting to know why she can't pay her debts. The only thing more embarrassing than admitting she's broke is the shameful way her body reacts to Tony's humiliating discipline.Now, one of her debtors has come to collect. And the price for not paying up is far steeper than Jenna ever expected.She came searching for her sister. What she found was a savage family.All of Ruth's sources say her sister is in Glasgow, in bed-literally-with the infamous Savage family. Desperate to reconnect with Beth, Ruth breaks into their headquarters.And finds herself in a holding cell, her bottom sore from the business end of Jack Morgan's belt, and the rest of her aching for his punishing touch.The longer she stays in that cell, the more unlikely it seems that she'll ever see her sister, or any of her family ever again. Because men like Jack don't have patience for intruders.

I'm not the first man and I don't suppose I'll be the last to be confronted by a beautiful woman demanding a divorce. The problem is, I've never seen Fern Daniels before in my life. I don't care if she does have the wedding certificate and photographs to prove her ridiculous claims. This is a scam.The scheming Ms Daniels is up to something.I mean to find out what, and when I do, she'll realise she crossed the wrong man.

It's been over three years since our bitter break up and I'm over Josh Novak. Definitely. All I need to do is sign the final papers and our divorce will be final, the whole sorry chapter finished with. So, why don't I just do that? A slip up in a shopping centre has put me on the wrong side of the law, and as if that's not bad enough, the head of security turns out to be my soon-to-be ex-husband. Incredibly, I manage to convince him of my innocence and he's prepared to let me go. So why don't I just head for the exit? Why, instead, do I beg him to spank me, like he used to do, when we were together, and he was my Elite Dom as well as my husband? Josh was always a stern Master, and he has a score to settle with me, the wife and submissive who betrayed him. Will one spanking be enough? The heat of our marriage is sizzling again, but who will get burned this time?

Thou shalt not attack thy Dom-especially not with his own cane. She's committed the cardinal sin, broken the eleventh commandment for submissives. No wonder the Dom she adores wants nothing more to do with her.Eugenie believes her luck has turned when she lands an interview for her dream job-Events Organizer at the Four Seasons flagship hotel in Paris. This is her chance to return to the city, which holds cherished memories for her, and pursue a career she loves. Most of all it's a golden opportunity to leave behind the bitter taste of her disastrous breakup with Iain, the one Dom who can make her melt with a look, a word, a lift of his finger.Her dream crumbles when she comes face to face with her nemesis, now Director of Security at the Four Seasons, Paris, the one man who can wreck her dreams with just a few words.Iain has never forgotten the lovely little submissive who broke all the rules. He can do without the hassle of such a high-maintenance sub, but his sexy new colleague proves hard to resist. It's not long before he finds it hard to remember just what his objections were.Determined not to dwell on the past, Eugenie throws herself into her wonderful new job. If she can only convince Iain to give her another chance, her life will be perfect. A natural in her new role, against the glamorous backdrop of one of the world's finest hotel chains, Eugenie is in her element arranging a high-profile celebrity wedding. But when things start to go wrong, Eugenie finds herself at the heart of a series of inexplicable accidents.Iain doesn't believe in coincidences. Is someone else, apart from him, out to hurt his little Genie? And why? He is determined to protect Eugenie-and get to the bottom of who might want to harm her.

The Doms of Skye chronicles the turbulent and sensual love affairs of four generations of a Highland family, the dominant, enigmatic McLeod men and the women who come to adore them. Scorching passion and sizzling emotions flare against the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.Sweeping from humble origins on a croft on the Isle of Skye, to the cosmopolitan city of Winnipeg in Canada, and back again as events bring them full circle, the Mcleods know what they want and they know how to take it. Dominance, desire, submission, and sensuality are woven together to create a duet of towering love stories, now brought together in one superb box set.The Doms of Skye is two linked stories of love and of loss, of words spoken in anger and the bitter regret that follows, and a family feud spanning half a century. But most of all, these are timeless erotic stories of passion reaching across oceans, and of taking chances, and of daring to forgive.Book 1 Highland Odyssey (first published 2015, under the title Red Skye at Night)Two strangers, one outrageous proposal, and the journey of a lifetime.He offers her a small fortune to drive him to Scotland. Harry McLeod is persistent, and Hope needs the cash. But what are the real terms of this outrageous deal?Book 2 Above and Beyond (first published 2019)Above and beyond the call of duty...Police officer Heather Douglas interrupts an attempted break-in on a remote Scottish island then, in an act of spontaneous compassion, she sets in motion an astonishing chain of events. Warning: This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers. If such content upsets you, please do not buy this book

When the castle they called home is besieged and ultimately falls, five women are captured and carried off as wives by their foes. Will they be treated as no more than the spoils of war, or can their new lords prove themselves worthy of the love and submission of their conquered brides? The Conquered Brides is a five-book collection featuring these brand-new titles from top erotic romance authors: Commanding the Princess, by Korey Mae Johnson As the ruler of Hohenzollern Castle in name only, Susanna has watched helplessly for years as her power-hungry uncle made one enemy after another for her. One enemy stands out, and the moment she catches sight of him, Princess Susanna is certain that it will be Gerhard of Bavaria who brings her world down around her. As his army smashes through her gates, Susanna makes the only choice she has left. She surrenders herself to Gerhard, hoping to win mercy for her people, though she fears it will come at the cost of her life. But she soon learns that Gerhard has other plans for her, plans which may end with her surrendering much more than just her castle to him. The Knight's Seduction, by Renee Rose Avowed to never again yield to a man's ill-treatment, Lady Daisy stands ready to fight to the death when her castle is sacked. The imposing knight Sir Barrett has other ideas, however, and to her dismay, Daisy soon finds herself not only disarmed, but soundly spanked as well. Sir Barrett takes her as his captive bride, but when she shows real terror at the prospect of consummating their marriage, he offers her a bargain. She will offer her body to him and accept the pleasurable torments he inflicts, but he will not claim her fully until she aches for it so badly she begs him. Certain she will do no such thing, Daisy agrees, but can she resist the knight's seduction? The Widow Is Mine, by Ashe Barker Since her husband's untimely passing, Lady Natalia has resigned herself to a quiet life as a young widow and perhaps one day as a nun. But when her adopted home is conquered by the enemy, her world is turned upside down. After he rescues her from the chaos of Hohenzollern's fall, Duke Stefan of Richtenholst cannot imagine allowing Natalia to languish behind the walls of a convent. The duke takes Natalia home as his wife, and he quickly proves himself ready to compel her obedience when it is necessary, but can he ever truly make her his own? Conquering Lady Claire, by Sue Lyndon As Hohenzollern Castle falls, mayhem unfolds around Lady Claire, and her only aim is to lead as many women and children of the castle to safety as possible. In an odd turn of fortune, her courageous efforts ultimately lead to her capture by none other than Lord Galien of Minrova, the very man that her brother, a powerful duke, recently commanded to find her and claim her as his wife. Claire's defiance is quickly overcome by means of a firm hand applied to her bare bottom, but Galien is not content merely going through the motions of a political marriage. His skilled lovemaking soon leaves his new bride begging for more, but can he conquer her heart as well? Kidnapped and Claimed, by Dinah McLeod When her husband's repeated infidelities and drunken insults become too much to bear, Lady Cecily flees to her childhood home at Hohenzollern, but things quickly go from bad to worse and she is kidnapped from the castle stables only moments after her arrival. Cecily ignores her abductor's warnings of ruin about to befall Hohenzollern and his claim that he took her from the castle only to keep her safe. She resists him every step of the way, until at last he spanks her long and hard. Despite his firm chastisement, it soon becomes clear to Cecily that her captor cares for her in a way her husband never did. But can she forgive him for stealing her from her home? Publisher's Note: The Conquered Brides contains spankings, sexual scenes, and more. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

I adored them all those years ago. I still do. They were my closest friends until I made a stupid, senseless mistake and shattered everything. We lost touch, grew up and went our separate ways, but I never forgot them. They are both wealthy, powerful men now, and even more gorgeous than I remember. Fraze is a duke who owns half the Scottish Highlands. Declan is an international soccer icon. No wonder they don't remember me, the quiet, geeky kid from school who followed them around like a lost puppy.But a chance meeting on a train has brought us together again and now they're offering me so much more than mere friendship. Should I? Could I? This might be the trip of a lifetime...If you enjoy fast-paced, sensual erotic romance with compelling characters, not one but two sexy millionaires and a heroine who knows what she wants and doesn't mind going after it, you won't want to miss this contemporary page-turner.

Fearless, feisty heroines and the irresistible heroes determined to tame them.Three seductive historical novellas, from USA Today bestselling author Ashe Barker, brimming with scandal, sizzling passion, and the promise of true love. Brigands, Thieves and Lawless Ladies is the essential hot summer read, so settle down with a long, cool drink, make sure the smelling salts are to hand, and enjoy the fun as our heroines break all the rules. This erotic dance across history sweeps you from the sophisticated candlelit drawing rooms of the Restoration, sails the choppy waters of the Caribbean, the perilous domain of cut-throat pirates and swashbuckling buccaneers, and finally delivers you into the hands of battle-hardened Viking warriors. Follow our courageous heroines as they scorn etiquette and defy danger. See them submit to fierce warriors, sinful scoundrels, and masterful lords.Your sensuous journey through time will leave you panting every bit as much as our outrageous ladies and begging for more.Buy the Brigands, Thieves and Lawless Ladies box set and lose yourself in hours of heart-stopping romance!Publisher's note: These stories are HOT and intended only for readers over 18. BDSM and spanking feature heavily in them, so if that's not your cup of tea, this is probably not the set for you. Don't say you weren't warned!A Scandalous Career was previously published in the Six of the Best AnthologyRight of Salvage was previously published in the Jolly Rogered series by Totally Bound and is reproduced here with an all-new epilogue.A Viking's Wrath was previously published in the Seduced Under The Mistletoe anthology under the title Yuletide Yielding

Who knows where pain ends, and pleasure begins?The chance of a new life out in the wilds of the Yorkshire moors sounds too good to be true to shy musician Eva Byrne. Stifled and smothered within the cocoon of her brilliant academic career, Eva yearns for something different. Something real and exciting. Something she can feel. Excitement. Passion. Pleasure. She finds that sexy, enigmatic Nathan Darke can provide all these and more when she moves into his home as violin tutor to his young daughter. But Eva's sensual encounters with her demanding, domineering new employer quickly evoke her deepest fears, as he introduces her to the trauma of submission and marks her with his particularly dark brand of love.But will Eva's natural curiosity and thirst for new experiences be enough to withstand the sting of Nathan Darke's exquisite touch? Will simple surrender be enough as he challenges her every inhibition, taking her on an erotic journey of self-discovery and liberation?This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers.This novel was previously released as three separate books, Darkening, Darker and Darkest, in the series The Dark Side. In this volume the three books in The Dark Side trilogy are published as one combined novel, under a new title, Dark Melodies with new cover art, no cliffhangers and a HEA.

Forced to wed the fierce Viking warlord in order to save her people, Eithne has no choice but to surrender to her powerful and terrifying husband. She submits to his stern discipline, but his tenderness takes her breath away. A man of his word, Brandr means to keep his side of their bargain and will see her village safe and protected from their enemies. But what of Eithne? Who will protect her as she learns to care for this ferocious man who now leads her people and holds her heart in his mighty hands?

In the aftermath of a devastating accident that claimed the life of his friend, Stefan Romansque - Rome - finds himself consumed by survivor's guilt, clutching onto it like a suffocating cloak. His sole intention is to tend to his wounds in seclusion, but his plans are abruptly shattered when he discovers an intruder lurking within his private Highland sanctuary.Arina Kovalyova, a woman desperately fleeing for her life, seeks refuge only to stumble upon a captor more terrifying than those she had escaped. Will Rome become her unexpected ally, or does he pose an even graver threat? This hardened criminal offers protection, but as her attraction to him intensifies, she risks losing everything she holds dear.United as unlikely bedfellows, Rome and Arina must confront a relentless adversary and forge an extraordinary alliance, fighting for their survival against all odds. Can they overcome their inner demons and trust one another enough to navigate the treacherous path ahead?In this gripping tale, lose yourself in a world where trust is scarce, danger lurks at every turn, and two ill-matched lovers must find the strength to stand together against a merciless foe.

Can she outrun the secrets of her past, or is surrender her only choice?Eva Byrne''s first encounter with the darker side of Nathan Darke''s sensuality ends in disaster. Frightened, hurt, betrayed, she struggles to regather her shattered confidence-in him, and in herself.Desperate to continue her journey of exploration and self-discovery, Eva has to convince a sceptical Nathan that she''s worth the trouble. And that she can learn to submit to him. When she is forced to reveal elements of her past she has preferred to keep hidden, both her brilliance and her vulnerability are laid bare. Will Nathan accept Eva as she is, and help her to become the woman she longs to be, or will she face yet another rejection?Terrified and intrigued in equal measure, Nathan has no idea how to deal with the exquisitely enigmatic Eva Byrne. Should he cut his losses and run, or allow their relationship to continue, and watch as Eva''s delicate beauty unfurls in his hands?Fascinated and ensnared by Nathan, Eva longs to taste what he offers and her erotic journey continues. But how much will she have to surrender to him in order to liberate her own desires?

A chance meeting, two strangers whose paths cross-in the same place at the same time, yet a world apart.When mining engineer Ethan Savage spots the cloaked, veiled woman riding a donkey in the Moroccan desert, he can be forgiven for thinking that in some respects nothing much has changed in two thousand years. She wouldn''t look out of place in Biblical times. They pass, nod, smile politely and go their separate ways, two strangers a world apart.But when, moments later, she rescues him from his crashed car, the first words she utters make Ethan realize that appearances can be deceptive. His little Berber peasant is not what she seems.Shifting effortlessly between her traditional roots in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and her professional life as the Totally Five Star hotel doctor, Fleur is a human chameleon, able to adapt and blend into any environment. At first irritated then amused by the handsome stranger, Fleur knows the assumptions he''s made about her. As their paths cross once more at the luxurious hotel, she realizes he, too, is not all he seems. This sexy Englishman holds the key to her most secret and sensual desires, dangerous yearnings she''s kept locked away for years. Now she has a choice to make.Ethan is only in Marrakesh for a few days, then he''ll be gone and she''ll never see him again. No one will ever know, so surely it will do no harm? Can she pass up this opportunity? And once she''s trusted him with her body, experienced all he can offer, will she be able to return to her old life? Or will the sensual chameleon need to reinvent herself once again to fit into his world?