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Daria, an Iraqi refugee, has lost everything she holds dear--and now seeks revenge on those responsible. Recruited for a dangerous mission, she boards a plane to New York with instructions to make contact with--and infect--as many as possible. Meanwhile, American scientist Dr. Sam Watterman is asked by the government to help locate a new threat to homeland security.

Cork O'Connor is framed for the murder of Minnesota's first Native American governor-elect, Jubal Little. As Cork fights to clear his name and uncover the truth, he discovers that events from his own past may hold the key to the real killer's identity.

Trinette Montgomery is used to getting what she wants, including her wealthy husband's forgiveness after indulging in an affair or two. And once again she's got an itch only another man can scratch, specifically, her married boss. But when her scandalous ways catch up with her, she flees to the home of her best friend in St. Louis, Nikki Truth. Only Nikki is having marital problems of her own.

Desperate to find answers about her family's past, Megan Westmoreland turns to Rico Claiborne, a man with a knack for getting what he wants. But when Rico uncovers unsettling secrets, Megan is shaken to the core--and left vulnerable to the all-consuming flames of passion.

Dr. June Hudson keeps her passionate visits with undercover DEA agent Jim Post a secret from her community, but an old flame's return to town after twenty years makes things complicated.

Mrs. Cooney, the school nurse, is so beautiful that A.J. has a crush on her--even though he suspects she might be an international spy!

18-year-old Serena Gorringe and 16-year-old Poppy Carlisle were tried for the murder of their teacher--but only Poppy was convicted of the crime. Twenty years later, Poppy is released from prison--and she's determined to force Serena to admit her part in the killing.

Rapper Make$'s wifey, Harriet Jordan, finds herself out in the cold financially after Make$ is imprisoned for his role in the brutal rape of Luscious' friend and his business partner, Kaeyla "Goldie" Dennis, a misguided young woman who once ran a strip club out of her apartment.

Matt Jensen is in the deadly Texas town of Shady Rest. After Jensen guns down a ruthless killer in self-defense, he's suddenly in line for a $5,000 bounty. Trouble is, the dead man's kin aren't too keen on Matt staying alive to collect.

Dave Mitchell is relishing the success of his start-up business. But the closeness he once shared with his wife of twelve years, Madeline, is gone. Dave spends most of his time working while his wife struggles to balance her job and home. Madeline elects to take time off and let Dave run the business, but he is not above temptation. Dave's professional relationship with his new secretary eventually crosses the line and the two share a night of passion.