Heart Tamer (10 page)
Authors: Sophia Knightly
What happens when a young widow decides to live it up a little? Mayhem, that's what! When bridal fashion designer, Evangeline Parker, goes to Scotland for her best friend Kate's wedding, she is shocked to find gorgeous UK celebrity playboy, Cameron Hunter, as her mystery date for the weekend. Evie widowed seven years ago and is finally ready to find love. But after many disappointing attempts at dating, there's no way she will be tabloid fodder for the notorious whisky tycoon dubbed "Heartbreak Hunter"...no matter how much she is drawn to him.
The strong attraction is mutual, but "Heartbreak Hunter" has his own problems. After listening to Evie's blunt reasons why he's not suited for her, Cameron is determined to win her over, especially when he sees her in that pulse-pounding liquid mercury dress. But first he must navigate interference by his cunning grandfather, a jealous ex-girlfriend and a formidable arch rival.
Will Evie give into her wild attraction and succumb to Cameron's hot pursuit? Or will his "Heartbreak Hunter" reputation and various schemers keep them apart?
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HEART TEMPTER (Heartthrob Series, Book 5)
Heart Tempter is a standalone novel
Hate at first sight. Lust at first touch...
From the moment hardworking tycoon, Leo Guerra, lays down the law to fun-loving hotel heiress, Teddy Behr, they lock horns, the sparks fly and a roller coaster of emotions are unleashed. Teddy is looking forward to a homecoming and birthday bash, in spite of a few scandalous mishaps that occurred overseas. Little does she know she will be forced to work in her own hotel under the dominion of a hot, no-nonsense boss who thinks the spoiled princess is due for a wake-up call!
The darkly handsome Spaniard has no intention of coddling the boss's daughter in spite of his weakness for leggy blondes with big golden brown eyes. But as Teddy's warm, generous nature is revealed, Leo learns that appearances can be deceiving...
Unstoppable passion ignites between Leo and Teddy as they duke it out at the Riviera Hotel, the luxurious South Beach resort on the brink of a grand re-opening. Will mayhem, murder and a Heart Tempter like Teddy jeopardize everything Leo has worked for?
THE HEARTTHROB SERIES:
Book 1: Heart Raider (Nick and Veronique)
Book 2: Heart Melter (Ian and Natasha)
Book 3: Heart Tamer (Alec and Kate)
Book 4: Heart Hunter (Cameron and Evie)
Book 5: Heart Tempter (Leo and Teddy)
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Heartthrob Series
New York Times
and
USA Today
bestselling author Sophia Knightly brings you
Heart Melter
and
Heart Tamer
, two sexy and heartwarming romances set in Scotland in one boxed set.
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WILD FOR YOU (Tropical Heat Series, Book One)
To Love, Honor and Protect
Detective Clay Blackthorne has his hands full when he promises to safeguard an old college pal's sister without letting her know what he's up to. He never imagines that lively Marisol Calderon will knock his socks off and put a ring on his finger--and all at his suggestion! Their marriage of convenience is meant to protect her and Clay doesn't plan on being hitched for long to the tempting beauty. But the honeymoon sure feels real to him...
Sassy Marisol is used to doing whatever she wants--and right now her plan is to shake up the hot detective's hard-edged demeanor. But the fun turns to danger when a mystery stalker bent on marrying her marks her as his prey. Temporarily becoming Clay's wife seems like a practical way to thwart the stalker. But as passion ignites and Marisol falls for the tender heart buried beneath the tough detective's chest, Clay's true identity is revealed and she begins to wonder who--if anyone--she can trust...
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SOLD ON YOU (Tropical Heat Series, Book Two)
Just Say Yes!
Confirmed bachelor Dr. Marcos Calderon is in hot water. He needs to come up with a fake fiancée fast or he'll disappoint his beloved grandma who's arriving on the next flight to meet her. Proper social worker Gabriela Morales should fit the bill--but tonight, in that sexy, slit-to-there red evening gown, she looks anything but proper.
Gabriela only volunteered for the hospital's charity bachelorette auction to benefit a cause dear to her heart. Now she's reeling from the hot doctor's bid of fifteen thousand dollars for a weekend date with her! She's not sure what Dr. Handsome has in mind, but the smoldering look in his eyes is unmistakable...
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GRILL ME, BABY
The heat is on…
Raised among women who taught him to cook at his family's Buenos Aires restaurant, master chef Paolo Santos deftly works his culinary wiles--and his gypsy charm--on posh Flamingo Island's female clientele.
The tastiest tidbit on the island, though, is cool, elegant Michaela Willoughby. The redhead's slender curves are as enticing as her rabbit-food menus are maddening. And she's his main competition for the chance of a lifetime.
Michaela overcame her own weight issues to become Flamingo Island's premiere spa chef. Now she has a chance to share her innovative recipes for healthy living on a new cooking show--if she can somehow outshine Paolo. His sizzling, Latin-lover looks are more heart stopping than his decadent cooking. And she'd love nothing better than to stick a fork in his outsized ego.
When the stage lights ignite, so does the competition...and a sexual chemistry no one--least of all Paolo and Michaela--saw coming. Suddenly, separating business from pleasure is as impossible as separating a scrambled egg. And the big question isn't whose knife cuts fastest...it's whose heart can take the most heat.
Warning: Contains two hot chefs duking it out in a lively showdown of sexy rivalry. Mix in family drama, luscious recipes and spicy mischief, and there's more than just steam rising out of the kitchen. May cause lusty cravings for midnight indulgences.
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PAGING DR. HOT
A love prescription so potent only the hottest doctor can fill it.
Miami TV reporter Francesca Lake is on a manhunt…or rather, a doctor hunt. Frankie wasn’t always a hypochondriac. Her motto used to be “Fear is not an option”, but everything changed with her mom’s near-fatal heart attack. Now a day doesn’t go by where she isn’t worried about something.
After a harrowing incident in the hospital ER, she has a life-altering epiphany. She needs to find a marriage-minded doctor ASAP—one who will calm her fears so she can get on with her life.
So begins a series of amorous escapades and startling revelations as she works her way through the list of eligibles: an outrageous Aussie sex therapist, a brilliant neurosurgeon (who’s wired the wrong way), and a handsome Cuban cardiologist.
None of them compares to hunky Dr. Harrison Taylor…but there’s a problem. Much as Harrison’s rugged physique, forest-green eyes and warm smile make her senses wobbly, she needs a people doctor, not the vet for her miniature dachshund Romeo. Besides, Harrison’s propensity for crazy stunts would only make her worry more.
Frankie is trying to be sensible, but her heart and her outspoken dog are conspiring against her…