The news that he was going to be a dad shocked the heck out of sexy executive Trent Crosby! Having had enough of deceptive women in his lifetime, he had his doubts about Rebecca Holley, the "mother" of his child.

 But when the beautiful nurse who'd accidentally received his sperm refused to negotiate a deal, Trent found himself proposing a marriage of convenience.

 Before long, the love-weary businessman was rushing home to be by Rebecca's side.and to hold her in his arms. Then tragedy struck and Trent knew just what it would take to make his life complete-Rebecca as his truly lawfully wedded wife. Before it was too late, he had to convince her that his days of doubting were over!

Right by Her Side

TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY

 Long, lean Logan Chase was dangerous to Elena O'Brien. Which was why she had to be mad to consider his offer of shelter. Yes, she needed a temporary home while hers was renovated, but live with Logan, the man she once dreamed of loving forever? That is, until he broke her heart..

 Okay, so Logan had a lot to make up for. After all, as a restless, brooding young man, he'd left Elena high and dry-and on prom night, of all nights! But opening his home to her now was surely insane. Because suddenly he was sharing cozy meals-and even cozier kisses-with Elena. Once he took this innocent beauty to his bed, would this confirmed bachelor be mad enough to.to marry?

Mad Enough to Marry

USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway introduces a sizzling new series set in Crescent Cove, California, where the magic of summer can last forever.

 When book doctor Jane Pearson arrives at Griffin Lowell's beach house, she expects a brooding loner. After all, his agent hired her to help the reclusive war journalist write his stalled memoir. Instead, Jane finds a tanned, ocean-blue-eyed man in a Hawaiian shirt, hosting a beach party and surrounded by beauties.

 Faster than he can untie a bikini top, Griffin lets Jane know he doesn't want her. But she desperately needs this job and digs her toes in the sand. Griffin intends to spend the coming weeks at Beach House No. 9 taking refuge from his painful memories-and from the primly sexy book doctor who wants to bare his soul. But warm nights, moonlit walks, and sultry kisses just may unlock both their guarded hearts.

Beach House No. 9

Une liaison orageuse : De retour à Troublesome Gulch après douze ans d'absence, le milliardaire Jonas Eberhardt savoure sa victoire. Sur tous ceux qui autrefois le méprisaient parce qu'il venait d'un milieu modeste, mais surtout sur Cagney Bishop qui, en dépit de leurs promesses d'amour éternel, lui avait préféré un autre homme, plus sûr de lui et plus riche. Pourtant, quand il se retrouve enfin face à elle, prêt à se venger des humiliations passées, il est envahi par une émotion inattendue. Un élan brûlant, impérieux qu'il s'était pourtant juré de ne plus jamais éprouver. Cette folle attirance : En entrant dans le bureau de Carlo Milano, Lucy comprend immédiatement qu'elle a commis une erreur en acceptant de devenir son assistante. Le long et délicieux frisson qui la parcourt lorsqu'elle l'aperçoit, toujours aussi beau et aussi sexy, ne la trompe pas. Comment a-t-elle pu imaginer un seul instant qu'elle était guérie de l'irrésistible attirance qu'elle éprouvait pour lui quand elle était adolescente ? Une folle attirance à laquelle elle va pourtant devoir résister, car à son grand désespoir Carlo semble encore la considérer comme une enfant... A moins qu'elle ne se décide enfin à lui prouver le contraire...

Une liaison orageuse ; Cette folle attirance - Occasion

Successful businessman Ethan Redford never proposed a deal he couldn't close-and that included marriage. Even if his wife was to be one of convenience alone. Yet Cleo Kincaid Monroe's demands opened him up to emotional repercussions he'd never expected..

The Marriage Maker

Three sizzling tales from three bestselling authors

 Love Won't WaitLori FosterBrendan "Brick" Carlisle is used to women falling at his feet, so shy waitress Merrily Loveland is a breath of fresh air-and an irresistible challenge. But before he can make his move, Merrily comes to him with an offer he can't refuse. If only their "no-strings" pact didn't leave him wanting so much more .

 Beach House BeginningsChristie RidgwayShe might have avoided Crescent Cove, California for years, but no-nonsense Meg Alexander is confident she can handle a brief trip to her hometown. What she doesn't count on is the spark of desire she feels for Caleb McCall. Can a weekend in paradise convince her to give love a second chance?

 Strong Enough to LoveVictoria DahlPhotographer Eve Hill had always told herself that sexy Brian Stewart was off-limits. But now he's back in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Eve can't resist their long-denied attraction. When the reality turns out to be hotter than the fantasy, Eve might end up getting more than she bargained for.

Turn Up The Heat - Love Won't Wait / Beach House Beginnings / Strong Enough to Love

Comment, alors qu'il n'a jusqu'alors pas osé rompre avec la trop capricieuse Cynthia, pourrait-il lui dire "non" le jour même de leur mariage?Riley se reproche sa lâcheté quand un mot de sa fiancée lui apprend qu'elle s'est enfuie avec un autre homme, et lui demande d'annuler la cérémonie!Sauvé par ce coup de théâtre inespéré, Riley part à son tour à l'aventure, bien décidé à profiter pleinement de sa liberté retrouvée. C'est alors qu'il croise le chemin d'Eden Withney, une jeune fille de bonne famille, en fuite elle aussi...

Un fiancé en cavale

In an enchanting new romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway, love comes home to Blue Arrow Lake when childhood sweethearts get an unexpected second chance.

 Mackenzie Walker has everything a single girl needs in her California mountain hometown. Family, friends, a thriving business.and memories of Zan Elliott, whose touch-and betrayal-she's never forgotten. Now, ten years after he left town, Zan returns to manage his late grandfather's estate.and flip Mac's life upside down.

 Documentary filmmaking has taken Zan all over the globe, yet nowhere was far enough away to make him forget Mac. Seeing her reignites their incredible chemistry. Mac's trust won't be easily won, especially when Zan's inheritance jeopardizes her family's hard-earned dreams. But every moment together is challenging Zan to stop living life through a lens and dare to let his guard down for a chance at forever.

Keep On Loving You

Page Four asks: Which Palm Springs party girl has been caught canoodling with an out-of-town "Adam"? Eve Caruso keeps her finger on the pulse of Palm Springs and reports every spicy celebrity tidbit to her loyal readers. She knows everyone in this town-except that mysterious hunk who just strolled into the exclusive spa where she's conferring with hot new starlet Jemima Cargill. Nash Cargill-nicknamed "The Preacher" by all his rowdy friends-is here to protect his flighty sister from a stalker, not fall for a sexy society columnist. But Eve has the perfect name-she's wildly tempting. Nash should resist; after all, her luscious lips speak trouble, her two sisters are too interested in their affair, and the rest of her family defines "notorious." But Eve is more vulnerable than she seems, and Nash has never said "no" to a lady in distress .

The Care and Feeding of Unmarried Men

Welcome back to charming Blue Arrow Lake as temptation sizzles in a glittering new romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway

 Blue-collar landscaper Brett Walker has no interest in the Hollywood vacationers flocking to his hometown in the California mountains. But the scarred ex-soldier does have a duty to protect Blue Arrow Lake-and the family ski resort-from a serial burglar. So when he suspects a break-in, he takes action.and ends up catching sinfully tempting down-on-her-luck heiress Angelica Rodriguez. She reminds him of trouble, but he can't deny her a safe place to stay-in one of his cabins.

 Angelica has plenty of reasons to distrust-losing her money to her father's legal woes being one of them. Getting up close and naughty with rough, tough and sexy Brett tempts her out of her comfort zone and into the arms of a man who's not from her wealthy world. She's after safety and he's chasing justice, but the fire between them might reveal that all they want is each other.

Can't Fight This Feeling

First crush.or forever love? 

 Lucy Sutton was going to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. When she became his temporary employee, she thought the arrangement was perfect. After all, a strictly professional relationship would help her overcome her unrequited feelings. Nothing was business as usual for Carlo.

 Lucy was no longer a spoiled teenager. She was smart, sweet, undeniably sexy - and his employee! He knew that he was playing with fire. But the closer he got to Lucy, the more he was finding it impossible to resist the flame.

Bachelor Boss

Après des mois de correspondance avec la charmante Skye Alexander, qu’il n’a pas revue depuis l’enfance, Gage n’a qu’une envie : la voir en chair et en os. Il a alors une idée : pourquoi ne pas louer l’un des bungalows qu’elle gère à Crescent Cove, leur ville natale, et lui faire la surprise de son arrivée ? Mais, à son grand étonnement, leurs retrouvailles ne sont pas aussi joyeuses qu’il l’avait imaginé... La froide réserve de la belle jeune femme à son égard lui paraît incompréhensible alors qu’ils se sont tant liés par écrit, et que Skye semblait partager ses sentiments naissants…

L'été où tout a changé (Crescent Cove, #3)

Time to confess the truth. 

 She'd been nanny to his children forever - and she'd been in love with him for almost as long. But Kayla James had always managed to keep her relationship with Mick Hanson strictly professional. And now that his kids were older, she had a choice - stay, and fess up.or leave. Fireman Mick Hanson had enough responsibility.

 A working single dad, he didn't need another complication - but then he saw Kayla in a different light. Until now, he'd managed to look at her as nothing more than "the nanny. " Now he wasn't sure he could resist the attraction that flared between them.

Not Just the Nanny

Vance n’aurait jamais dû faire cette promesse à son ami le colonel Parker, tombé au combat. Mais comment aurait-il pu refuser de veiller sur la « petite Layla » du colonel et, comme il le lui a demandé, de l’emmener passer l’été au bord de la mer, à Crescent Cove ? Pour lui, Layla était une fillette, dix ans tout au plus. Jamais il n’aurait imaginé qu’elle était en réalité une jeune femme de vingt-cinq ans – belle à couper le souffle. Ni qu’il éprouverait pour elle cette attirance fulgurante. Une attirance à laquelle il s’interdit de céder : que pourrait-il offrir à Layla, lui, l’infirmier militaire, à la vie d’autant moins stable qu’il la risque tous les jours dans les régions les plus dangereuses du monde ? Lié par sa promesse, il doit pourtant rester à Crescent Cove jusqu’à la fin de l’été…

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