Raven McAllan

Romansa Castle where love is all around-if you dare take a chance on it.When Lois McDonald discovers just what sort of person she has become, it makes her take a long, hard look at herself. She doesn't like what she discovers and resolves to change. However, it's not as easy as it sounds.Now she has to do her best to create a new person and stick to it, even though many people are sceptical and it would be oh-so easy to be snappy and catty.Zac Moncrieff is one of those people who doubts what he sees and hears. Nevertheless he is intrigued by this new Lois and wants to get to know her better.They have to decide if it is worth putting aside past differences and seeing if the spark of interest between them will grow stronger. And if so whether they decide to become a couple.

Jan and Thomas. From Hong Kong to the highlands of Scotland. Will love follow them and give them a second chance?Several years ago Jan and Thom were a couple, deeply in love. Until they both got a chance of work, one at either end of the earth. Neither would give way, so that was the end of their love affair.Now they catch up with each other again in Hong Kong, where they discover their feelings could still be there.But with a meddling associate determined not to let them be together, and a trip for both of them to Scotland, where they might well be at odds, what chance have they at rekindling their love?Only time will tell if the magic of Scotland and Romansa Castle will work on them...

Romansa Castle, where love is all around-if you dare to take a chance on it.Arietta writes romance, she doesn't participate in it.A posh wedding? No thank you, not when it's the wedding of an ex-but-not-for-long-boyfriend. And an ex-but-never-really-a-friend-flatmate.Her brother has other ideas. He answers 'yes' for her and sends his friend to be her partner.Moss Kirby, heartthrob film star.Arietta reckons no one would believe he was interested in her...would they?Is he?She's about to find out.

The Darkness at Fall's Creek by K.V. RoseSometimes it's not the dead who haunt us.Terrify us. Torment us.It's the living.Dante I've been watching her for two years.Two years I've dominated this college, on and off the court, and she hasn't looked my way once. But tonight it's Halloween.And tonight, she's the one who's getting haunted.Tonight, she's going to find out that she's mine. Hot Off the Press by Kori BlueCollege reporter Jax North hates working with arrogant rich boy Lucas Hargrove, but there's an arsonist on the loose, and the sparks are already flying.Journalism major Jax North has her eye on a scoop that could launch her career, but getting stuck working with arrogant rich boy Lucas Hargrove wasn't part of the plan. Lucas is stubborn, sarcastic, privileged... all the things Jax can't stand. Unfortunately, he's also the hottest guy on campus. He drives Jax crazy in more ways than she could ever have imagined--despite her better judgment--and, when the unlikely duo's investigation wanders off the beaten track, Jax finds herself in serious trouble.A series of blazes have broken out across the small college town of Dalesburg, and Jax is trapped with Lucas in a burning building, with more than one fire to put out. As the heady mix of lust and danger rises higher, the prickling tension between Jax and Lucas reaches fever pitch, and the flames aren't going to be easy to extinguish. Chasing Charlie by Raven McAllanHe's never had to chase a female before. Jake discovers it's make a move or miss out. Chasing Charlie isn't as simple as it sounds.Jake Bannerman, aka Jake the Rake, isn't used to doing the running, it's usually the other way around. He hasn't been given that sobriquet for nothing.Charlotte--Charlie--Allsop, newly arrived in Scotland, is in for a culture shock. She has no time for his attitude and no intention of making his life easy. If he wants her, it's up to him to make the first move.Which he does--just not in the way anyone expects. He teases, she retaliates, and when he discovers her middle name, she enlists his sister's help.As they continue the most unconventional courtship, where neither will give way, sparks fly. It's amusing to watch, not so much to be part of it.Until the cookery contest.When they both enter, the competition takes second place to their one-upmanship. Or does it? Will Jake be Jake the no longer rake? Will he have no need to be chasing Charlie? Only time will tell.

How to persuade the lady your interest is genuine? No easy task. Has the viscount met his match, or can he win and claim a wife?What do you do when your father has no faith in you?Ignore him.David, Suddards' father assumes--wrongly--that David gambles deep and has had an affair with a married lady before she has given her husband an heir. Enraged, his father issues an ultimatum. Marry within three months or lose everything that is not entailed.David refuses. If that's what his father thinks of him, he can go to the devil. He will marry when he is ready and not before.What a shock then, a year later, when the one woman he is interested in shows no interest in him It's up to him to persuade her he's the right husband for her, and when he does...sparks fly. Can these two strong-willed people ever learn how to compromise and find that in fact they are the perfect match?

The Tattoo Artist's Mate: When Isla Campbell leaves her so-called Dom, she is determined never to sub again. All she wants is her tattoo removed and to live a quiet life with no dominant, or domineering men, in it.Until she meets Gaspar MacDonald, tattoo artist and, unbeknownst to her, a bear shifter.Isla calls to Gaspar in the most basic of ways-he knows she is his mate.Now all he has to do is persuade Isla of that fact. Oh, and explain he's a Dom, and a shifter, and that subbing for your Dom is not what she thought it was, but much better.Will Isla ever trust him enough to discover if they have what would be the perfect match?The Good Bad Boy: What do you do when a co-star won't take no for an answer and your film company wants you to be in a committed relationship?Noah Jackson knows-turn to his estranged wife and throw himself on her mercy.Summer Jackson has never recovered from their breakup and is torn between helping Noah and being hurt all over again.Should she trust him and give him the support he needs? Can they become a couple again? Or should she give in to her insecurities and forever wonder ... what if?**Bonus Book**The Dukes' Christmas Abductio

Tortured duke Gibb Alford has vowed never to love again...until a beautiful French knife-thrower brings him to his knees.When Gibb Alford, Duke of Menteith, saves a beautiful French knife-thrower from the unwanted attentions of a fellow aristocrat he is ill-prepared for the immediate tug of attraction to the beautiful Evangeline. Widowed, he has sworn off love forever, so he can well do without this temptation.Evangeline certainly doesn't want the complication of being in the sights of one smoky-eyed Scottish Duke. She's a lady on a mission, with no time for love or dalliance.However, fate and life have other plans and gradually Gibb and Evangeline become a couple.As each struggles with the demons of their past, Evangeline finds life in the ton difficult. The spurned aristocrat Gibb saved her from is not prepared to give in and retire gracefully. And while Gibb fights the man, he also declares war on his emotions. When Evangeline's past is revealed to her, everything changes. She has a decision to make. Fight for Gibb--or flee to a safe but unfulfilled future.As for her Duke... All is fair in love and war--right?

Once a courtesan, not always a courtesan. It's time to move on, and who better to do it with than a rake?Theresa Kyle, ex-courtesan, will not kowtow to any man in marriage, let alone an odious ex-pupil. When the man rejects her refusal of his proposal, she reluctantly agrees to seek help.Jamie, the Earl of Weston, is in a fix of his own. The marriage mart is not for him, let alone a compulsory wedding due to the machinations of his mother.A mutual friend seems to have the perfect solution. The earl and the courtesan--what better way to foil those who want to see them married against their wills?Alas, the best-laid plans go awry, for neither had expected to fall in love. Needless to say, as far as Jamie is concerned, being a member of the aristocracy comes in handy when you need to bend the rules to your will. Convincing Theresa, however, may well be harder than winning over the ton.

If Raig has his way, this particular fairground attraction is one Vairi will not forget in a hurry. Her inner cougar is out to play, and Raig's going to do his best to keep it there. All the fun of the fair--and a hot woman to share it with. What could go wrong? Raig thought he was merely helping to give the mum of a friend a good time at the fair. However, it was obvious Vairi didn't want to be there, or have a good time. She'd rather be at home with a book boyfriend and a cup of coffee. They both soon found out, there are good times and good times. How was Raig to know Vairi McQueen was such hot stuff? Their time together was explosive, but with both of them having secrets nigh on impossible to share, would they ever be able to get together and see where their attraction took them? Sometimes, Raig decided, you just had to take a chance on life--and love. This was one of those times.

Hotshot. Hot bod. Hot lover. What more could a woman want? Debra had never expected her stay in Hong Kong to create so much heat. Debra Scotburn had never thought of herself as a cougar, until she fell in lust at first sight with a much younger man. Braam-Abraham Van Meister, a hotshot and hot-bod troubleshooter-doesn't do commitment. That is until an older, curvy, vivacious brunette robs him of his ability to control a certain body part. Unable to keep their hands off each other, they embark on a passion-filled holiday fling. Surely that is all it can ever be? Braam's work takes him all around the world at a moment's notice, and Debra is on the last leg of her middle-aged crisis induced gap year. When misunderstandings tear them apart, can they both admit their love and find the trust needed to make this more than just a fling?

Secrets Remembered What comes first-your happiness or your job? Ailsa McLagan is sent undercover to investigate possible shady dealings at the private BDSM club Diomhair. The last thing she expects is to be confronted by one of the Masters there. Not only does he make her want to sink to her knees, but he seems to see straight through her disguise, too. Aidan is instantly attracted to the clueless sub he stumbles upon. Even though he knows she is hiding her true identity, he can't help but push her to discover her limits, and introduce her to the delights of subbing to him. Scared by the intensity of her reaction, Ailsa runs and all seems lost. When the truth is revealed, can they work towards a true Dom/sub relationship, even though theirs started on a lie? Secrets Dispatched What's a girl to do when she finds herself stranded in a snow storm in a BDSM club in a castle, with a Dom she's lusted after for years? At some time in their life, everyone has choices to make. For Shane, it could be a chance to rediscover her love of kink. For Ross, it's the chance to tempt her to be his kitten. But Shane has to settle some demons before she can move forward. Until then, well a little playing wouldn't matter-would it? However, play can become serious, and decisions have to be made that could change both their lives forever. This is their chance to be together as Dom and sub or wave goodbye. But at Diomhair, nothing is as straightforward as you hope, and Ross and Shane have a lot to do, before they can say yes-or no.

Secrets Shared Jess is looking forward to her night out clubbing with her best friend, but her anticipation turns to dismay when she realizes the venue is a BDSM club not the disco she'd envisioned. After a disastrous experience with the lifestyle in her past, she's adamant she wants nothing to do with it now. David agreed to pick up his friend's sister as a favor, and is surprised to find himself instantly attracted to the fiery Jess. The experienced Dom recognizes Jess' bluster for what it is-fear. There is no doubt in his mind that Jess is submissive, but getting her to accept that fact will take some doing. Secrets Uncovered Pregnancy should be the happiest time of your life. What's a sub to do, however, when her Dom won't touch her? Kath can't understand why Jeff is being so difficult. After all, she's pregnant, not ill, and she'll combust with sexual frustration if she can't seduce Jeff into play. Jeff can't help but worry over Kath's health. It doesn't matter what anyone, including the doctor, says about sex being okay, his mind tells him otherwise. It's his duty to protect his sub, even if he's giving himself blue balls in the process. He'll do anything to keep her and their baby safe.