He's a man with a hidden face, a secret name, and a shrouded history, sworn to protect the popular lady mayor as she embarks on a critical quest for her space colony's freedom. Protect. Not love. But when a lethal threat comes from a shocking source, the greatest betrayal would be to deny his heart.

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Sweet Talking the Opposition by Saskia Walker

London journalist Eliza Jameson is on assignment on a luxurious Rhine river cruiser when she finds the perfect distraction old flame, Marcus Weston. But Eliza nearly fell for Marcus last time around, so this time she decides to call the shots. Meanwhile, Marcus has his own agenda. In the ensuing battle, who will end up on top?

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Beast in a Kilt by Nicole North

Although she's betrothed to another, Catriona MacCain has loved Highland warrior Torr Blackburn since she was a young lass. But Torr is under the spell of a dark witch and is cursed to spend his nights as a kelpie water demon. Can