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Anna Farrier learns the hard way that in some careers, high-powered connections mean far more than actual talent. So, she becomes assistant to Cassandra Knight, author of scorching blockbusters whose real forte is social climbing. Unfortunately, the ad Anna answered is Cassandra's latest plan to bamboozle someone into becoming nanny to her son Zak--a post no one in his or her right mind would want.

Three beautiful young women look for the good life in the bright lights of L.A.

Aaron and Nina grew up on the same street and have been best buddies for 25 years. Now they wonder if they might ruin their relationship if they make room in it for passion and romance.

Lyle Johnson, a successful yet naïve Wall Street investment banker, seems to have found an ideal partner in Tess Aventura Dubois. She is a wealthy widow who has just moved back to New York City with enough cash to make his bar a happening night spot. But behind her glamorous facade lies a disturbing secret that could be Lyle's downfall: Tess was formerly known on the streets of New York as Tyrone, a scheming, cross-dressing small-time crook.

Since Marcie Sullivan's Iraq War-veteran husband died, she's been unable to move forward. She decides to seek out Ian Buchanan--the man who disappeared after saving her husband's life four years earlier. Then when Marcie nearly dies and Ian saves her, the couple's relationship deepens.

This novel follows the trials of four women who've been friends since seventh grade. As they teeter on the brink of 30, they learn that life can change in an instant--and having old friends to lean on may never be more important.

Dr. Adam Riordan, who is recuperating after leaving the Navy, is intrigued by his encounter with Erin Foley, who is escaping from the rat race on a journey of self-discovery and wants nothing to do with him.

Recently ordained minister Noah Kincaid is used to taking on new challenges, so he has no problem tackling the renovation of the long-abandoned Virgin River church. But that's before he meets the stunningly beautiful--and stubbornly headstrong--Ellie Baldwin. She may not be exactly what Noah wants in an assistant, but she may be exactly what he needs.

The White House orders elite FBI operator Evan Cooper to secure Monica Callahan from a terrorist threat. But since Monica refuses all calls from her senior diplomat father, she sees no need for his round-the- clock protection--until a chilling "message" leaves no doubt.

Vampire Queen Betsy Taylor finds herself puzzling over an unusual predicament. As the Vampire Queen, she believes she cannot die. So when she wakes in the morgue, it's a bit confusing. Could it have something to do with her recent time-traveling excursion, or has a wicked enemy emerged who could be the end of Betsy once and for all?