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Her former husband was the love of her life – except he isn’t her ex!

Retired Secret Service agent Landon Trent stuns Jadin DuGrandpre with the announcement that they’re still married. Even as passion reignites, winning back Jadin’s trust won’t be easy – especially when a trial pits the two Charleston attorneys on opposite sides. But Landon isn’t giving up on their future. Can they recapture what they once shared or will they lose this second chance?

Rich, super–successful New York attorney Maxwell Wade has never lost a case. Hired by Hopewell General to settle a potentially explosive lawsuit, the freewheeling bachelor plans to continue his winning streak by getting Camille Hunter into bed. The spunky PR manager is arousing a healthy dose of desire...but seems to be the only woman immune to his sensual charms.Camille wasn't expecting Prince Charming when she meets the suavely handsome hotshot lawyer. Forced to work together to protect the Virginia hospital from erupting scandal, she knows she won't be able to resist Max for long. But she doesn't plan to be just another notch in the seductive playboy's belt. Until Max stuns her with a passionate declaration and makes his case...for love!

Ari Alexander just got the shock of his life. He's heir apparent to a glittering hotel empire. But the legacy comes with rumours of an explosive family scandal. The last thing the grieving widower needs is Natasha LeBlanc – a stunning consultant with attitude. So why is he so determined to uncover the sensual woman beneath Natasha's all–business facade? Natasha was hired to protect the interests of the luxury resort chain. But Ari doesn't seem to realise she's on his side. Worse, the far–too–sexy brother is arousing desire she's never felt before, making it impossible to keep her professional distance. From Aspen to celebrity–studded Beverly Hills, Natasha and Ari are caught up in a breaking scandal that could end their five–star love affair before it begins…

He's the best man for the job–and her heart!

Kellen Alexander is all set to take his rightful place in his family's dazzling Beverly Hills hotel empire. But the aspiring architect finds himself up against a major obstacle… Her name is Addison Evans, and she has the position Kellen wants! Worse, the petite beauty is arousing a sorching passion that could cost him his entire career.

On the fast track to success, Addison is determined to prove to the Alexanders she has what it takes. Her attraction to their sexy younger son could derail all her ambitions, especially after a one night together leaves them both wanting more. Suddenly, the rules of the game are changing. And when something totally unexpected happens, their power plays could erupt in heartbreak. Unless Addison can convince Kellen that they should be on the same team–forever.

Working undercover has its advantages...especially when Ryan Manning encounters one of the most beautiful women he's ever seen. The investigative reporter took to the streets of Beverly Hills to expose the plight of the homeless. Now he's installed in Sage Alexander's fabulous luxury resort and spa... being given the royal five–star treatment by the hotel heiress herself! Something about the tall, handsome stranger in rugged clothing touches Sage's heart. Until she discovers who he really is. Stung by his deception, Sage vows to keep her distance from Ryan. But it's too late. She can't control her feelings – or her passion – for the courageous journalist. Ryan's masquerade is over, but is their love affair just beginning?

Back in college, Garland Warner developed feelings for her older brother's best friend, Ryker Dugrandpre. But she soon learned the attraction wasn't mutual when he left school and married someone else. In time, Garland moved on and even had a baby of her own. She and little Amya have a great life together, just the two of them. Yet that may be about to change when a guilt–ridden nurse reveals that Amya might have been switched at birth with another infant girl: Ryker's.

His wife died that same day she delivered little Kai, so Kai is all Ryker has left. Both Garland and Ryker want what is best–both for their biological child and the daughter of their hearts. The solution is as obvious as it is crazy–move in with each other and raise the girls as sisters. Ryker's still thinks of the sensational beauty as his friend's kid sister, but the passionate glances and smoldering kisses they now share heat  up the distance between them. Will they be able to let go of the past in order to finally build a bright future and family together?

Back in his arms again 

Somewhere deep inside, Jordin DuGrandpre has always been waiting for Ethan Holbrooke to come back to Charleston. He moved away as a teen, breaking all contact–and her young heart. Back then, she had no idea how difficult his family life was. Now she wants to heal the hurt behind his successful, sexy exterior, but Ethan is an expert at keeping people out. Even the one woman he truly wants. 

Jordin's the only part of Ethan's old life that he hasn't rejected. He left and made a fortune on his own terms, yet still feels that he doesn't deserve her. Hiding his emotions from the gorgeous attorney is impossible once desire gives way to molten kisses. But he'll have to face his past to make room for the healing passion she offers, and the love they've both been yearning for… 

For the love of family…

The DuGrandpres of Charleston

Austin DuGrandpre never had a relationship with his father. Determined that his son – put up for adoption without his knowledge – won't suffer the same fate, he tracks the young boy to Charleston…and to the home of his sister's beautiful best friend Bree Collins. The all–consuming attraction is unexpected, but when Bree learns Austin's true motives she faces potential heartbreak and difficult decisions.