"Never fall in love with a cowboy." These words were drilled into Emily Sterling's head since her parents divorced over twenty years ago. But now Emily has returned to her father's ranch...only to find herself face-to-face with jaw-droppingly hot rancher Clay Whitaker.Clay is the resident stud expert at the Last Chance Ranch and isn't so keen on "spoiled" city slickers...until Emily arrives. Now he's showing Emily just what a ranch—and a cowboy—has to offer. And luckily for him, it's an offer Emily can't refuse...

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Vicki Lewis Thompson is back with a sizzling, sassy new novel that gives a whole new meaning to "hot"…She's unleashed her inner vixen…Hollywood makeup artist Gillian McCormick wouldn't normally be caught dead on a cruise aimed at single geeks. But as the sole witness to a murder, hiding out may be her only chance at staying alive. With P.I. Lex Manchester guarding her, and a voluptuous disguise in place of her plain-Jane wardrobe, Gillian should be safe… if she can resist a titanic attraction to Lex that's making her fantasize about some extra-naughty cruise activities…He's rediscovered his inner nerd…Lex thought he had left behind his nerdy ways, but his suave demeanor has no chance against Gillian's bombshell image and the smart, sexy woman within. And when the scent of seduction wafts through the sea air, what's a red-blooded male to do?And the passion they've found is about to get out of control…With a passenger list that includes a mobster on a mission, a cross-dressing sociopath, and hundreds of lusty nerds, Lex must find a way to keep Gillian safe--and prove that he's truly her nerd for all seasons…"A riotous cast of colorful characters…fill the pages with hilarious situations, and hot, creative sex."--Booklist* on Nerd Gone Wild *From the Back CoverBeloved New York Times bestselling author Vicki Lewis Thompson is back with a sizzling, sassy new novel that gives a whole new meaning to "hot"…She's unleashed her inner vixen…Hollywood makeup artist Gillian McCormick wouldn't normally be caught dead on a cruise aimed at single geeks. But as the sole witness to a murder, hiding out may be her only chance at staying alive. With P.I. Lex Manchester guarding her, and a voluptuous disguise in place of her plain-Jane wardrobe, Gillian should be safe… if she can resist a titanic attraction to Lex that's making her fantasize about some extra-naughty cruise activities…He's rediscovered his inner nerd…Lex thought he had left behind his nerdy ways, but his suave demeanor has no chance against Gillian's bombshell image and the smart, sexy woman within. And when the scent of seduction wafts through the sea air, what's a red-blooded male to do?And the passion they've found is about to get out of control…With a passenger list that includes a mobster on a mission, a cross-dressing sociopath, and hundreds of lusty nerds, Lex must find a way to keep Gillian safe--and prove that he's truly her nerd for all seasons…"A riotous cast of colorful characters…fill the pages with hilarious situations, and hot, creative sex."--Booklist* on Nerd Gone Wild *About the AuthorVICKI LEWIS THOMPSON is uniquely qualified to document the nerd experience and has the National Honor Society pin to prove it. Long before brains were cool, she made passes at guys who wore glasses. She eventually married one. Being a smart man, he recommended she write romances. Being a smart woman, she wrote about romantic nerds. When Nerd in Shining Armor hit the NYT bestseller list, it validated her secret passion and confirmed what she's always known - nerds are hot and getting hotter! The runaway success of Vicki's nerd books indicates that we have officially entered an era of nerd love, which suits her perfectly.

He left a trail of broken hearts behind him...Mike Tremayne had come home. After eight years of drifting, he was finally ready to face beautiful Beth Nightingale, the woman who'd haunted his dreams since the night he left her. But running into Beth proved him wrong. She was just as he remembered and more--more caring, more enchanting, more desirable. He'd wanted her before--he needed her now.But Beth had no intention of falling for a maverick Mike Tremayne again. After all, he'd already betrayed her twice--first, when he became engaged to her sister, and then again, when he walked out on both of them...."Vicki Lewis Thompson is one of those rare, gifted writers with the ability to touch her readers' hearts and their funny bones."--bestselling author Debbie Macomber

Ready Or Not, He’s A Daddy…Gage Sawyer has been a rolling stone since he left the family ranch at eighteen. A year and a half ago he had a fling with Emma Green, and never forgot about her. But when he showed up at her door, she shut it in his face. He figured that was that…until she arrived in Eagles Nest with a baby. His baby.

An omnibus of novels Convincing these women he's found their matches is hardly a smooth ride for cabbie Mario Capelli… Just whistle There's no way jaded Zachary Evans will help new grad Hannah Robertson land a swishy publishing gig. What's the point? She can't even hail a cab! But Hannah knows what Zach needs to find his inner optimism. It's called S-E-X… in NYC. Driven to distraction Rachel Marlowe doesn't know a thing about her supersecretive lover Roman Brach. Sure, the sex is great. But why does he jump at every pager beep? Heck, it's enough to have him followed. Hmm. Now there's an idea… Taken for a ride No sale! Psychic Sabina Amanar is never going to sell her grandmother's Eat Village storefront, even if it is worth millions. Real-estate developer Alec Harnett predicts Sabina will cave. But first he's got to wine her, dine her… and then fall in love.

Dorcas and Ambrose are matchmaking sex therapists for witches and warlocks. Now they're doing it for mere mortals-although the handsome Sean Madigan is kind of an Adonis. Until Dorcas and Ambrose strip him of his sex appeal and introduce him to his destiny, Maggie Grady. This time winning a girl's heart won't be so easy for Sean. It means rediscovering the charms buried beneath the surface. But what a surface!From Publishers WeeklyFollowing a sex hex gone wrong, magical matchmakers Dorcas and Ambrose Lowell have been exiled to the tiny town of Big Knob, Ind., where they're soon drawn to Sean Madigan, whose green eyes and carpenter's body have for years bewitched the town's females. Tired of meaningless conquest, Sean just wants to grab a cup of coffee without getting mobbed, so in exchange for some pro bono wood work, Dorcas and Ambrose agree to turn off Sean's charm. Too bad, then, that he's soon in desperate need of his persuasive powers: when department store location scout Maggie Grady arrives in town, sights set on a plot of land that Sean has long been eyeing, Sean is sure he could seduce the sexy scout into abandoning her plans. Forced to win Maggie the old-fashioned way—with down-home cooking and throw-down romancing—Sean has his work cut out for him. Meanwhile, Dorcas and Ambrose have a secret identity to protect and an ornery, poker-addicted dragon to rehabilitate. If readers can fall under the spell of her outlandish premise and forgive some less-than-urgent pacing, they'll find the same trademark blend of comedy and heart that won Thompson's Nerd series (My Nerdy Valentine, etc.) a loyal following. (Oct.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From BooklistAfter a spell goes awry, supernatural matchmakers Dorcas and Ambrose are banished to a small town in Indiana. Not content with their forced sabbatical, they decide to work their magic on a local heartthrob. Sean Madigan is sick of being stalked by every woman in town, but he has no idea what he's in for when the eccentric couple offers to help. Suddenly Sean's sex appeal plummets just when the woman of his dreams comes to town. She's scouting a location for a big-box store, which happens to be the site of Sean's childhood home. Since his once-overpowering charms have no effect on her, he has to find another way to sway her and save his land. Thompson mixes magic, small-town quirkiness, and passionate sex for a winsome effect in a pleasing paranormal romance that doesn't take itself too seriously. Kostovski, Aleksandra

Hotter when the sun goes down White-water rafting guide Liam Magee is a cowboy at heart - happy to return to his country roots at Thunder Mountain Ranch for his foster brother's wedding. And when Hope Caldwell shows up as a guest...well, the occasion just got more interesting. She's started looking at Liam like he's one ride she couldn't possibly resist, so why is she holding back? Hope can't keep her eyes (and her sexy thoughts) from the hotness that is Liam. She'll never let herself believe in love and happy endings - she learned that lesson the hard way - but maybe she can have a little fun while she's on vacation. After all, there's only so much trouble one cowboy can cause in a week...especially once the sun sets!