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Helena Blake should be nothing but thrilled. She’s traveling from snow-covered Boston to the sunny Caribbean, where she’s set to be a bridesmaid in her best friend’s wedding. Still, she can’t help feeling a bit depressed - and a little embarrassed - that she’s attending the wedding alone, and certainly not for lack of trying.

So many lovers had come and gone from the sexy Jared’s bed, and Raven didn’t want to be just another passing fancy for him. And yet, when temptation finally came calling, would Raven be strong enough to hold back? A few months ago Raven had begun to fall in love with her best friend, Jared Payne. Not that she dreamed she had a real chance with him. She’d seen the kind of women he’d been with, and she didn’t pretend to come close. But did that keep her from dreaming? Foolishly, no. Now he was in a serious relationship that seemed to be going somewhere for the first time.

When Chardonnay Selby arrives at the hotel, she immediately spots two men holding white roses — the object that her work friend Cecily told her would distinguish her blind-date from everyone else. She assumes that her guy is the one who’s dressed more casually, in jeans and sport coat, but she soon realizes her man is the complete opposite, dressed in a fine-tailored suit, waiting with the air of confidence of the man who owns the place. His name is Stephan Hale, and though he doesn’t own the hotel, Chardonnay quickly learns that he’s in complete control of everything.

Tristan is instantly entranced by waitress Holly Anderson, whose fiery auburn hair and vivid blue eyes blaze like jewels against her flawless pale skin. Helping her deal with her claustrophobia in the broken elevator at a restaurant confirms his suspicions that she is a born submissive. When his attentions cause her to lose her job, he offers to take her with him back to Europe. As lovers, they are perfect for each other, so her angry refusal stuns him.

A rough breakup was all it took to push Jenna Moore over the edge. She is certain that moving to Seattle, Washington is the perfect chance to start over and finally blossom into the woman she’s always wanted to be. But things don’t turn out exactly the way she expects.... When Jenna agrees to interview hot business tycoon Eli Carver, she is not prepared for the intense chemistry she experiences with him. Jenna can’t resist Eli’s almost magnetic pull, and he can’t seem to keep away from her, either.

Although Rachel Jackson loves running her bookstore café, she doesn't have much time for a social life - or dating, for that matter. Her last relationship cost her so much and ended so painfully. What she really wishes she could have is a torrid love affair with no strings attached - with someone like Oliver, the gorgeous struggling writer who regularly comes to her café at night to work on his stories. So when Oliver accidentally leaves behind his work in the café one night Rachel can't resist the temptation to read the story and learns he’s been writing an erotic novel.

Gia loves her job working as a paramedic. She loves the adrenaline rush and sense of fulfillment that comes from saving lives and has sacrificed almost everything else in order to satisfy her addiction to her work. When Gia finds herself at the end of a long shift doing CPR with a stranger, she can’t deny the sparks that fly between them. What follows is the most intensely animalistic and sensual encounter Gia has ever experienced.

Spending New Year’s Eve with her best friend Ben is nothing out of the ordinary for Robin Sawyer; he’s someone she knows inside-out. So when she asks him what his New Years’ resolution is, his response takes her completely by surprise, leaving her breathless.... And a little curious.

Laura is having an early midlife crisis. Fast approaching her 30th birthday, nothing has gone quite to plan. Envisioning a happy career, a loving marriage, and having had children by this age, she instead has a job she is bored with, a failed relationship she had also grown bored with, and no man suitable to even consider settling down with.

Jenny Rafter wakes up one bright Monday morning with a boyfriend beside her and a job to look forward to. But two hours later, she is fired from her job and finds out her boyfriend has withdrawn every last cent of her savings from her bank account. Heartbroken and broke, she calls up her childhood friend for help. She is desperate, and when he asks her to come to New York to stay with him, her worries are allayed. But Jenny is in for a surprise when she sees Cooper Farrell.

The day Keri Ann Williams graduated high school was the day she lit out of Raven’s Bend like the hounds of hell were on her heels. Fifteen years is a long time to be away from where you grew up, but in Keri’s case, it wasn’t long enough. Now, she must make the journey back to her hometown to deal with her father’s estate and put old ghosts to rest once and for all. Her plan of attack: Get in, get done, and get the hell out. It was a good plan until she ran into Jase Tyler and Courtland Shaw, the source of her teenage torment - only now, they were different.

Jenna’s ex-husband, Kevin, did a number on her when he filed for divorce, leaving her for another woman, turning her entire world on its head. Finding it difficult to get over the pain, Jenna resolves to get out of her own head by doing something for someone else begins to write letters to a soldier overseas.

Soon enough, her correspondence with Christopher slowly takes on a sensual tone as they begin to open up to each other about their innermost desires.

Autumn Smith has always been a confident businesswoman. Her prowess in the boardroom has helped her achieve the rank of CEO at Tech Titans. In spite of all that success, her love life leaves a lot to be desired. But the discovery of a mysterious business card one night leads her to Mark Paris - a seductively enigmatic "intimacy tutor" who specializes in helping women realize their wildest sensual fantasies. He’s a tall and handsome gentleman with the power to control her every desire. Soon, Autumn embarks on the ultimate pleasure seeking adventure.

Katrina Morgan is the daughter of world famous ballerina, Liddy Morgan. After losing her mother during a tragic accident, Kat sunk into a state of depression that jeopardized her own dancing dreams. But a decade later, Kat is determined not to allow the only real pleasure she has ever known to slip through her grasp. Leaving behind the comforts of her small town, Kat sets out to join the prominent School of American Ballet in New York City.

Amber is a no-nonsense businesswoman who doesn’t have time for a personal life. But when she returns from a successful business trip, only to grab the wrong luggage from the baggage area, her whole life is turned upside down. The worst part is, Amber’s luggage contains a vital contract that needs to be processed by Monday, so she organizes to meet the man who’s name is on the bag.

Duke is a man who lives for violence and Jesse doesn’t know if she should listen to her head or her heart. Jesse grew up with an abusive father and as a result she abhorred violence of any kind. When the sexy, enigmatic boxer, Duke Delaney wanders into the ER after a winning fight, sparks fly and she can’t deny the attraction. Both Jesse and Duke share share secret erotic fantasies each about the other. However it seems to Jesse she’s missed her chance, and she wonders if fate will give her another opportunity.

It's the annual Fourth of July camping trip for Victoria (Tori) Rowen and her friends. It's a trip she looks forward to every year, but this year, it's a little different. She's the only single one there - until her friend Josh sets her up with Carter Clay, a sexy, mysterious stranger. She's instantly attracted to him, but tries her hardest to avoid him. She fails miserably.

It has always been Lily, Kyle, and Travis but Lily is beginning to see them differently. What happens when her secret dreams become reality? The three of them were always together. They were a team. They grew up together, went to school together, and even graduated college together, but something in their world is shifting. She doesn’t want things to stay the way they are. Her heart races when they are in the same room together. She imagines their hands on her body. Is she willing to cross that line?

Lana Watson knows the woods of New Hampshire like the back of her hand. She knows the old streets, the shops, and the cool air against her skin like a familiar caress. The place is home, and yet it has never felt more isolating. Ever since college, Lana has thrown her dreams into older men who have only hurt her, only treated her like a worthless thing. She is not ready to love again. She doubts she ever will be.

After reading her first steamy novel, Christine Stevens becomes interested in finding out what it’s like to be a submissive. Her longtime friend—the sinfully handsome Michael Sebastien—agrees to help her try and fulfill her deepest desire. But if he’s just as new to this as she is, why is he so good at taking control? And will Christine come to realize that maybe Michael might just be her perfect match?