Encounters (Harlequin)

The Wild, Wild West Irrepressible tomboy Dory Richards can change a tire faster than any man, yet when it comes to her love life, she's a lost cause. But sexy cowboy Clint Manning has a plan to uncover the woman she really is-and maybe a whole lot more. Wild at Heart Ever since she accidentally walked in on rodeo star Ben Anderson in the buff, Jessica Mead can't get the memory of him out of her mind. But is topflight fashion editor Jessica another buckle bunny? Not a chance! Well, maybe just for this weekend… Wildfire Big-city reporter Lisa Stevens may have been rejected by hunky rancher Joe Manning five years ago, but she's not about to give up the chase. She's got a point to prove, even if she has to lasso the sexy, stubborn cowboy to the bed to make it happen!

For these three players, it's all about scoring…In high school, Elizabeth Smith had a serious crush on shortstop Dylan Andrews. Now she has to interview him for an article. Can she stay professional…or will she end up pulling him behind the bleachers? Pitcher Rob Perry wants to prove that he's ready for the Show. But his second chance could turn into a double-play when Tori Gallagher-whose father owns a Major League team-makes one pitch that Rob can't refuse…First baseman Eric Lessing's game has never been consistent until Tess Meyers ignited a winning streak. Now-with Major League dreams on the line-will getting lucky with his charm result in foul play?

Playing with Reese Reese Brightman has a busy life…and a secret fantasy: to play with a no-strings-attached boy toy! When she arrives at the resort she and her sisters own, gorgeously rumpled Mac Davies seems to be up to the task. Who'd have guessed he'd be the best sex she'd ever had. Or that she'd want a repeat performance. But Reese only wants to play with her boy toy, not keep him. Or does she? Saving Brie Being witness to a mob hit lands Brie Sullivan at remote Haworth House for her own protection. Bonus? She also gets an irresistibly sexy new bodyguard, Cody Marsh! Why not indulge in her fantasy of one wild night with him? It's not like all that amazing sex will kill her. But if she keeps distracting Cody, somebody else might….

Starting off the New Year with a bang! Ms. Cast: Actress Bella Lacarie is looking for her shot at stardom-but ends up nearly getting shot! Good thing Detective Delicious is there…especially once he pulls out his secret weapon. Ms. Step: Instead of "breaking a leg" at her audition, Willow Hill breaks her leg! Lucky for her, Dr. Dreamy is by her side to administer some sexual healing. Ms. Sing: Maggie Trent can tell her best friend anything-except that she's in love with him. Mr. Stiff Upper Lip has one more chance to get with the program….Encounters-three sizzling stories, one Blazing book!

A risqué book club inspires three women to be naughty THE DIARY Sydney Tate is writing a fictional erotic diary inspired by the town's mouthwateringly hot mayor, Matthew Stone. Then her "diary" disappears and suddenly Matthew is bringing all of Sydney's secret fantasies to life! TALK OF THE TOWN Armed with a seduction how-to guide, librarian Isabel Bennett is pulling out every trick in the book to tempt Sean Hawkins. The oh-so-sexy businessman is about to find out just how bad this good girl can be CRAVING YOU Laura Dawson is desperate to get her gorgeous neighbor, Connor Adams, into her bed. So she turns to an aphrodisiac cookbook to serve up the most tantalizing, irresistible dish Connor has ever seen herself.

If Lady Chatterley's Lover can do it, so can Cassie Goodwin-seduce the pants right off her sexy ex, that is… Wallflower Page Sharpe is about to become Venus in Furs for her boss…and he's about to become her love slave! Like Fanny Hill, Wendy Trainer has sown plenty of wild oats! But can Fanny's exploits help her persuade best friend Nate that Wendy's more than just a good time? Ice princess Jacqueline Mays is ready to melt. With The Slave as her guide, disciplined client Elliot won't be able to resist her offer of sexual submission!