Mari Carr

He's her PR nightmare. She's his forbidden fantasy. Falling in love was never part of the game. Tank Phillips scores big - on the ice and everywhere else. But when a wild night with two puck bunnies explodes across social media, the team's golden boy becomes a PR disaster. Benched, blasted, and one headline away from tanking his career, he's handed one last chance: Fix your image...with a wholesome fake girlfriend. McKenna Bailey never signed up for this. She's the Stingrays' brand-new social media manager - more comfortable with analytics dashboards than athletes - and now she's stuck babysitting the team's most notorious bad boy. Tank calls her mouse, forgets her name, and grins like he's allergic to consequences. But pretending to date him? That's a level of chaos even her spreadsheets can't save her from. Yet the closer they fake it, the harder it gets to deny the spark snapping to life between them. Tank's charm isn't supposed to work on a good girl...especially a good girl who's never taken a risk like this before. McKenna has her own secret - one that could blow everything up: she's the estranged daughter of Coach Fields. When the truth comes out, Coach delivers Tank a stern warning - stay away from my daughter. Too bad Tank's always been better at breaking rules than following them--especially when the one thing he wants most is finally within reach.

One night, one kiss, and a spark hot enough to melt the ice. Preston's all in on his hockey career as a Stingray, and Chelsea's just about to start a new adventure in Paris-until an unforgettable night at an Ugly Christmas Sweater party changes everything. A few drinks, some dirty jokes, and a kiss under the mistletoe leads to a night of toe-curling, name-forgetting, no-strings-attached fun. They part ways in the morning, no regrets-just a sizzling memory they both assume will fade. A year later, Chelsea's in Baltimore, launching her dream bakery-and navigating life with a baby she never saw coming. The father? Mystery man from that one unforgettable night. What she really didn't expect? Him walking through her door, very real, very sexy... and very much still capable of making her forget how to breathe. Preston hasn't been able to get her out of his head. Now that he knows the truth, he's not going anywhere. The question is-can they turn one accidental night into a real shot at forever?

This one-night stand is going into overtime. The Stingrays call goalie Coulton Moore their gentle giant. The tall, imposing man is the team's rock, their steadying influence on and off the ice. However, that mild disposition disappears completely when the beautiful bartender he's been lusting after from across a crowded bar is attacked. Then, it's all bets off as he steps in to defend her, protect her, and claim her as his. Ainsley doesn't have time for any more men in her life. Between serving a rowdy bunch of guys in her family's dive bar, caring for her ailing father, and dealing with her brother and his ever-growing pile of gambling debt, her cup overfloweth when it comes to the male population. When her brother's enemies track her down, looking for retribution, a sexy, dominant stranger steps forward to save her. At first, it's simple enough to accept his help and his kisses and his tantalizing touches because, after a lifetime of crap, she figures she's due a night of mind-blowing passion with Coulton, the hottest man she's ever met. The problem begins when morning comes and he informs her what they shared was never going to be just a one-night stand. Nope. Coulton, the stubborn, determined, possessive man is settling for nothing less than her. And forever.

Girlfriend...without benefits?Hometown hockey hero, Blake has life completely figured out. He's footloose and fancy free with the world's coolest job and an endless parade of puck bunnies ready to help him celebrate his victories. The status quo is working for him, so why does he agree to co-parent a stray puppy with his too-serious, workaholic neighbor, Erika? And why is he so annoyed when she suddenly starts dating some tool named Doug? And why can't he stop finding excuses to see her and touch her and kiss her and... She's not his girlfriend, right?Erika has enough on her plate as an ER doctor without adding any more stress to her life. So adopting a dog with Blake, the fun-loving, never-take-anything-serious, commitment-phobe across the hall is a stupid idea, right? Of course, she also probably shouldn't be his plus-one for charity galas either. Or seeking comfort from him during a thunderstorm. Or kissing his five-for-fighting boo-boos better. Or letting him teach her how to "reduce stress" with her personal toy collection. After all, he's not her boyfriend. Is he?So what happens when two people reluctant to commit find love where they least expect it... Right across the hall.

Some mistakes are worth repeating.Liza knows that cocky billionaire Matt Russo is the wrong man for her. She could make a long list of reasons why she'd be smart to stay away, including his tenacious ex-girlfriend, the fact he's trying to destroy her family, and, oh yeah, did she mention he's a cold, distant bastard? However, after their tempestuous one-night stand, she's finding it hard to hang on to their well-established nemesis routine.Matt is the master of control-of his life, his emotions, his future. Except, of course, for that night he slipped up...with Liza Moretti. Reassuming his grip on the reins, he's determined it won't happen again. Unfortunately, doing the right thing in regards to the tempting woman fails because doing the wrong things with her-to her-are too alluring to resist.An impromptu invitation to share his private plane leads to an unexpected break from reality and some very steamy nights in Hawaii. Until real life comes knocking and Matt is forced to face the mistakes of his past. Mistakes that could destroy the one thing he can't control, and the one thing he can no longer live without-Liza.

What's better than one sexy protector? Two.Hazel knows she's in serious trouble when her shady uncle threatens to implicate her in his crimes. When two police officers show up at her apartment, she's forced to flee Boston in the dead of night. Philadelphia feels like a big enough place to hide...until the seedy motel she's staying in burns down.Kayden and Aldo's protector instincts rise to the surface after they spot a shivering redhead standing alone at the scene of a fire. Discovering everything she owned was destroyed, the sexy cop and charming firefighter offer her a place to stay.None of them is able to resist their instant, scorching attraction to each other. The three give new meaning to the term "hot and heavy." Aldo and Kayden want more...hell, they want it all. But Hazel is in too deep, and as her lies begin to unravel, she's caught between a rock and a hard place.Especially when the past catches up to her. Unless she puts her fears aside and offers Aldo and Kayden the one thing she's never given before-her trust-she stands to lose everything.

Something so wrong never felt so right.When Harley returns home, her bandmates, Caleb and Tyson, are there waiting for her. Shortly after her brother's death, they made a mistake. One that haunts them and keeps them up all night, tossing and turning-with desire.Harley left Texas to figure out these new feelings she has for Ty and Cal. There is nothing on earth more precious to her than their friendship. So why is she suddenly imagining doing a Texas three-step with them?Unwilling to wait for them any longer, Harley's ready for an adventure. And it includes love, laughter, skinny-dipping, bluegrass and the two men who make her heart dance.

There are worse things than getting trapped in a cabin during a blizzard with her best friend's big brother, hockey star, Elio Gianna, queen of to-do lists, clean freak, organizer extraordinaire, has her future all figured out. Dream job at twenty-four, engaged at twenty-six, married at twenty-eight, first baby at thirty. And she's on her way to achieving that...sort of. She has a job, though it's not a dream, and she even thought she had her guy. Until he dumped her just short of that engagement ring deadline.Enter Elio Moretti, king of the ice, the playboy hockey star who lives his life just one day at a time. When Gianna and Elio are trapped in his family's cabin during a blizzard, the concept of opposites attract is put to the test. Until the tequila comes out.Their steamy one-night stand throws Gianna's original plan out the window-and now she only has nine months to come up with another one. Lucky for her, Elio is very good at thinking on his feet and calls a play that just might give her everything she wants.

With a second chance romance, a sexy soldier's homecoming, a red hot m nage with not one, but two firefighters, and a broken bro-code, this steamy boxed set has enough heat to melt your e-reader.Waiting for UsI Do is the easy part. Happily ever after? Not so much.Evan and Annie are deeply in love, but that hasn't stopped tension from creating cracks in their relationship. Determined not to fail his wife, Evan takes action before those cracks become craters, damaging their marriage irreparably.Over the Fourth of July weekend, he'll reignite Annie's passion with his own brand of fireworks. And this hot cop will pull out all the stops...and his cuffs.Stand back and watch the sparks fly.Waiting for YouHow do you protect the woman you love...when the greatest danger is sleeping in her bed?Sydney can't remember a time when Chas wasn't part of her life-from childhood playmates, to high-school sweethearts, to long-distance friends. Now, Chas is leaving the Marines and coming home. Together again, it feels as if they were never apart, the love they'd shared as innocent teens now vastly more intense as adults-with a sexual hunger to match. However, Chas can't shake the memories of his tours in the Middle East and struggles to hide his increasing lack of control, terrified of losing everything he'd just regained--including Sydney.Waiting for HerJeannette is determined to stay single. Her past has taught her one thing--trust no one. However, not only are lovers Luc and Diego a danger to her libido, but also her heart.The two firefighters have had a hunger for Jeannette since they rolled into town, but everyone knows she doesn't date. They know if they can just get past her walls, they can teach her to open up.When an arsonist throws Jeannette in harm's way, she's forced to find security and comfort in Luc and Diego's arms. But just as she's beginning to let them in, Jeannette's dark secret presents them with a challenge unlike any they've ever had to face...Waiting for HimAccording to the bro code, enacted by Evan and Logan years ago, sisters are out. However, Lacy isn't about to let a silly boyhood pact stand between her and the man she's wanted for twenty years. She's waited for him long enough. Logan thinks she's too sweet to give him what he needs. He's about to learn as far as Lacy's concerned, in bed or out, nothing is off-limits.

Because of YouJessie's life is a mess. Her husband died, she's been mugged, her house trashed, and she's receiving frightening pranks calls. In an attempt to leave her the danger at home behind her, she takes a vacation and meets Caleb James, a dedicated ER doctor.The attraction is instantaneous and hot, but Jessie's heart was lost when her husband died and she's not emotionally ready to commit to anyone new. When it becomes apparent her bad luck is connected to the death of her husband, Caleb decides-ready or not-Jessie needs his help. And his love.Because You Love MeBridget's life is shot to hell when she witnesses the murder of her best friend. Tired of living in fear, Bridget decides she's safer off the grid, following Lyle's clues to a flash drive that could put the killer behind bars.It doesn't take twins Mark and Matt long to figure out two things. Bridget's not only in trouble, she is trouble-they both want her. When things get a little hot and heavy, they discover that they don't mind sharing.Between the James brothers' hard bodies, Bridget finally feels safe-and loved. When a hit man tracks her down, the last thing she wants is for them to place those bodies between her and danger. But the cowboys have other ideas. Like keeping her alive long enough to convince her she belongs with them. Forever.Because It's TrueJacob falls for New York cop Rodney the moment he lands in his life. The sexy city slicker was everything a lonely cowboy could ever dream of. However, when Rodney is shot in the line of duty, Jacob finds his affections rejected.While Rodney longs for more from Jacob, how can he enter a relationship when his future is so uncertain? Cleared to return to work means returning home and leaving Jacob. Faced with two choices, Rodney must decide... love or leave.

From a dominant tattoo artist to a bad boy biker, from sexy menages to love at first sight, meet the close-knit, fun-loving, rather unconventional Lewis family from New Orleans. The Lewis siblings-both biological and foster-find love in surprising places with steamy results Read the entire series, including Blank Canvas, Crash Point, Full Position, Rough Draft, Triple Beat, Winner Takes All, and Going Too Fast.

Ewan Collins has had the hots for Natalie for years but she continually rebuffs him, supposedly because of their age difference. When Natalie comes to stay with the Collins family for a week, Ewan decides it's time to make his move in a serious way.Natalie's been in a funk since celebrating another birthday alone. When Ewan proposes to help her "get a life"-seven lessons in seven days-she figures, what the hell does she have to lose? Ewan's plans include tequila shots, fishing, karaoke...and other, more erotic hands-on demonstrations.But Nat's loneliness isn't Ewan's only obstacle. Tragedy in her past continually takes Natalie to a dark place her mind can't easily overcome. With support, tenderness and love, Ewan plans to win over Natalie one lesson at a time.Starting with lessons of the heart.

He wants so much more than just her music...Bad boy rocker Sky Mitchell is hiding out in Baltimore, seeking peace and solitude while he struggles with a career decision. Lead singer of popular rock group The Universe, he's thinking of going it alone. Wandering into an Irish pub, he's ecstatic to discover the breakout single for his solo album-but the songwriter doesn't want to sell. One musical challenge later, not only does he win the song, but also a writing partner to complete the rest of the album.Teagan Collins has never aspired to fame and fortune. She's content taking care of family, friends and neighbors, and singing in her family's pub. Working on an album with Sky tests her patience...and her libido. The hot rocker plays her body like a fine instrument, their desire deepening with each song they write.But someone doesn't want Sky to go solo, and is repeatedly trying to sabotage the couple's efforts. Undaunted, Sky wants Teagan to join him onstage at his farewell concert to sing her original, Maybe Tomorrow.If they make it through today.

What do you get when you cross a gold-digging stripper, a down-on-her-luck hooker, an estranged husband, his knocked-up wife, a Wayne Newton lookalike taxi driver and one beleaguered Baltimore cop?A typical night in the life of Riley Collins-Vegas style.Riley's always been the wildest of the Collins clan, but even she bites off more than she can chew during an impromptu trip to Sin City. Once again, it's Aaron Young to the rescue. No surprise; Aaron's been watching and wanting Riley forever. Tracking her down, Aaron finally gets his wish-after he drags a drunken Riley to a chapel and makes it legit, of course.To say she's shocked is putting it mildly. But Riley warms to Aaron's seduction quicker than you can say "all-you-can-eat buffet " Who knew her mild-mannered best friend was so hot in the sack? Of course, thanks to Riley's penchant for picking up strays, the newlyweds will have to sneak in some honeymoon boom-boom whenever they can. But they'll manage...

Can he make this moment last a lifetime?It's been three years since Padraig Collins lost his wife and since then, he's been sleepwalking his way through each day, focusing only on work and family, while hanging out with his best friend, Emmy.The sum equivalent of Emmy's experience with relationships is contained within the pages of the romance novels she writes while sitting at the end of the bar at Pat's Pub. That is if she doesn't count the secret crush she's been harboring for Padraig since the first day she laid eyes on him.When Padraig realizes he's in love with Emmy, they fall into each other's arms. However, adversity strikes and Padraig-terrified of loving and losing again-foolishly pushes Emmy away. It will take the combined romantic efforts of the entire Collins' family to help him win the heart of his best friend...and his second chance at happily ever after.

Dream big. Dream wild.Oliver has always longed for a love just like his parents have-all three of them. He's certain he's already halfway to that happily ever after. His foster brother calls it wild, but Ollie knows they can find the woman of their dreams.Gavin has always accepted that life is just one disappointment after another. Growing up in the foster system taught him that. Oliver is one of the few people he can trust, so he prefers they stay a two-man band.Erin is a curvy, spunky brunette neither of them saw coming. But fate has another wild card in store for the three of them, one that will test everyone's faith in their very different dreams for the future.