Twenty-four year old Troublemaker Extraordinaire, Melanie Ann Smith, isn’t asking for much out of life: a house without wheels, to travel further than her home state and her best friend’s older brother, Carter Ambrose. Only three things stand in her way: juggling all of her odd jobs, keeping her daddy from gambling away all of their money and getting Carter to see her as a woman. NASCAR racer, Carter Ambrose, has finally decided to take his doctor’s advice and find a new occupation before another wreck on the track kills him. Only his doctor hadn’t counted on his little sister’s best friend, Melanie Ann Smith, crashing his weeks of solitude with her short skirts and platform heels. And that’s not the least of his problems. His mother has decided that she wants grandchildren and the only woman that's good enough for the job-his ex-fiance. Soon Melanie and Carter agree to a temporary relationship. One with benefits that is mutually satisfying in every way, or so each believes. And just when they are ready admit their feelings, family secrets are exposed, threatening Melanie and Carter's fragile relationship. Will Carter risk it all for love, or will Melanie be left holding the trophy for second place?

Summer Holland is set on one thing--convincing her childhood sweetheart *and* local preacher's son, Gabriel Edwards, to marry her so she can get back the daughter she gave up for adoption. She’s always been able to count on him to rescuing her when she needed it most, but this time is different… there’s a new woman in Gabriel’s life. Only, Summer's not going to let a little thing like that get in her way. It would be a marriage of *major* inconvenience… There’s only been one woman for Gabriel Edwards—Summer Holland, the daughter of Holland Spring's most notorious woman. But unless Summer needs cash, food or a place to stay, she wants nothing to do with him. He’s done playing her knight in shining armor. He’s finally found the woman to settle down with—the town’s newest librarian. She’s smart and sweet, and wholly in love with him. Nothing and no one will get in the way of his plans. . . until, that is, Summer comes home to Holland Springs, and needs his help once more. Determined to protect her heart, Summer tries to keep Gabriel at arm's length, but with one hot kiss, she realizes that not only did she get more than she bargained for, but she might not be over him.

From New York Times Bestselling Author, Marquita Valentine, comes the second book in her contemporary romance series. Holland Springs, Book 2 Christian Romanov is Hollywood's favorite bad boy with a golden touch, until the day his agent receives pictures of the movie star celebrating his birthday in a not-so-legal way. Now, he's been ordered to find a small-town girl to be seen with in order to improve his partying image--only the woman who is perfect for the job wants nothing to do with him. Determined to have her, he will stop at nothing until she's in his bed. When Zoe Ambrose's successful romantic suspense series is optioned by a major studio, she travels to Las Vegas to celebrate, never dreaming she'd run into the one man who made her break all the rules for one single night of passion. Only this time, he's the one pursuing her and she's afraid he'll break her heart again. Determined to protect herself, she refuses to fall for his easy charm and white-hot touch. But when they finally give into the inevitable and secrets are revealed, will these two be able to find their happily ever after?Holland Springs:Drive Me CrazyTwice TemptedThird Time's a CharmHis Christmas WishJust DessertsNot Over YouBe MineBoys of the South (new adult)Live For YouOnly For YouTrue For YouAll For YouWish For YouBurn For YouThe Request Trilogy (Russian Assassin Serial)The RequestThe Deception (coming July 2014)The Confession (coming August 2014)

British Billionaire and modern day earl of Spenserfield, Sebastian Romanov only wants one thing in life: To reclaim his position as president of Romanov Industries. But first he has to clean up his reputation to convince the Board that he's a dependable bloke who's willing to put the company above everything, including his personal life. Finally given an excuse to sort things out with his estranged twin brother, he boards a jet to Holland Springs, North Carolina, never dreaming he'd find the solution to his all his problems in the town's sexy caterer, Daisy Barnes. Daisy Barnes, owner of The Sweet Spot, has plans. Plans that don't include posing as some arrogant-yet sexy as hell-earl's fiancee. But when unexpected insurance bills -to the tune of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars-from her mother's unsuccessful battle with cancer come due, she's forced to accept his offer and his money. Only problem for Daisy-underneath that cold exterior is a man that can set her on fire with just one touch. As Sebastian and Daisy spend more time together, they find it harder and harder to not give into temptation. Soon neither can tell where the fake romance ends and true love begins. . .

To the world, Alexander "Sasha" Romanov is a sexy, globe-trotting playboy that parties with the very rich and famous. But behind the façade exists a ruthless man willing and able to destroy anyone and anything standing in the way of his ultimate goal . . . until he meets Rose Holland. Twenty-three year old Rose Holland is perfectly content with her role as Holland Springs' most notorious woman. Despite her less than stellar reputation, themen and women of her small town can't help but shop in her store and ask for love advice. It's tradition, after all. Then Sasha Romanov appears in town, with his heated looks and charming smiles that seem to be for Rose only. A series of unfortunate events leads to close quarters for Rose and Sasha. Extremely close. And neither can stop themselves from giving into their secret desires. But when the real reason Sasha is in Holland Springs comes to light, Rose's world comes crashing down. Can these two enemies-to-lovers and then back-to-enemies again come together to save one another?

Finn was supposed to be the rebound guy, the one that got April Billingsworth over her breakup with her fiancé. Only one night turned into two, two nights turned into a week, then months of pure happiness. Now this former bad girl's ready to settle down and go the distance with the man she loves, until the secret Finn's been keeping from her comes to light. There was only one rule, Private Investigator, Finn Kennedy lived by: Do not, under any circumstances, get involved with a client. That is, until he met his latest assignment, April Billingsworth, the current governor's daughter and Charlotte's most notorious bad girl. Not only has he broken his rule, but April has discovered his secret-he's been keeping tabs on her and reporting back to her father. Devastated by the truth, April leaves Finn and tries to go on with her life, without the lying bastard. But Finn has other plans, he's determined to win April back. And this time, nothing's going to stand in his way.

There's no time like the Present. . . War Hero, Joaquin Morales, returns to Holland Springs after years of estrangement from his family. . . and his wife. His new mission: To convince his wife that they have a Future together. Falling in love with her husband for the second time was *not* a part of Sage Caswell's plans for the Holiday Season. She's convinced that what they had belongs in the Past. With the help of a little Christmas magic (and a well-timed snowstorm), can Joaquin and Sage's dreams come true?

Despite the prestige of his last name, Sawyer Taggart clawed his way to the top. As the illegitimate son the Taggarts can no longer ignore, he wants what's rightfully his—control of the security firm that's worth billions. But first, he has to take out the competition. London Montgomery refuses to use her last name to get ahead. As the only girl in the trio of billionaire Montgomery siblings, she's a prime target for fortune hunters. To keep herself safe and please her family, she stays on the straight and narrow... until she meets Sawyer Taggart. No matter how many roadblocks she throws in his way, the darkly seductive businessman continues to ruthlessly pursue her. Now London has to decide if she'll risk it all to be with Sawyer, or choose a man her family approves of... In the meantime, you can read:Seducing the Billionaire's WifeSeducing the Billionaire's Brother

It all started with a dare…He was supposed to be a summer fling, but Duke King made me fall in love with him and I spent the most perfect summer by his side.Then I met his wife—his pregnant wife.And I had no other choice but to leave Castle Beach for good.Ten years later, I'm back to sell my parents' house and leave behind the memories of that perfect summer, once and for all.But my plans for a quick visit are hindered by a sexy single dad.I'm older and wiser, but so is he… and this time, he says he's not going to let me go without a fight.

"Big Talking Man is a tender, steamy and unique love story. A must read romance." USA TodayGrowing up, Hollywood Superstar Tate Prescott was just my older brother's best friend, but over the years he became my first love... and when we eloped, my biggest secret. After my little brother drowned at sea and I became wrapped up in the guilt of knowing that his death was my fault, I shut down... and Tate left when I needed him the most. Four months have passed since then, and now Tate's back, demanding that I give him thirty days to make our relationship work. He wants a second chance to prove to me that he can win back my heart. I still want him. I still love him. But can I forgive him for abandoning me?

It all started with a dare…He was supposed to be a summer fling, but Duke King made me fall in love with him and I spent the most perfect summer by his side.Then I met his wife—his pregnant wife.And I had no other choice but to leave Castle Beach for good.Ten years later, I'm back to sell my parents' house and leave behind the memories of that perfect summer, once and for all.But my plans for a quick visit are hindered by a sexy single dad.I'm older and wiser, but so is he… and this time, he says he's not going to let me go without a fight.

How do you get over your first love?I fell in love with Laird King when I was thirteen.I married him when I was nineteen.I became a widow when I was twenty-two.Four years later, my husband's been found--only he doesn't remember his life in Castle Beach.Worse... I think he hates me.Now I have to decide if I want to fight to be with a man who wants nothing from me or start over with a man who wants to give me everything.