In a city where the air seems to breathe desire, Lila Campbell is taking matters into her own hands. She’ll tame Reid Rexford—one wild, wicked night at a time. The first book of J. Margot Critch’s Miami Heat miniseries. Influencer Lila Campbell works damn hard to make her life look easy—posh celebrity-filled parties, luxe hotels, exotic travel and a following of millions. One public mistake could implode everything she’s built. Which is exactly why Lila shouldn’t be tempted by a mouthwateringly gorgeous stranger in Miami’s South Beach. Bad idea. Bad, bad…and too deliciously good to resist. It’s just for tonight. Just long enough to put Lila in the world’s most compromising position when she finds out that her dishy one-nighter is Reid Rexford. Co-owner of one of the most sought-after rum distilleries in Florida—and a businessman whose ice-cold professionalism is the only thing that can control the smoldering heat when their bodies touch… Reid doesn’t trust easily. And he sure as hell doesn’t buy into the idea that Lila has the power to turn Rexford Rum into an overnight success. He’s the sexiest, most stubbornly infuriating man Lila’s ever met. And she’s hooked. Step into stories of provocative romance where sexual fantasies come true. Let your inhibitions run wild with Harlequin DARE.
Southern Knights Trouble with a capital T… THE ORIGINAL BAD BOY Reid Donovan had heard himself described that way so many times that it was impossible to think of himself as anything but. Then he met Cassie Wade—a woman who believed in him, and whose love made him almost believe in himself. Everything he had never dared to dream of was within reach. And then he was asked to walk away from it all…. Should he do it? Could he do it? Did he even have a choice? And when it was all over, would he have Cassie to go back to? Or would he once again find himself on the outside looking in? Southern Knights. James, Reid and Nicholas: They came home expecting to find danger—but love took them by surprise!
Harlequin DARE brings you a collection of four new sexy contemporary romances for fun and fearless women. Available now! This box set includes: BAD BOSS Billion $ Bastards by Jackie Ashenden I’m great with money, but terrible with people. I need my assistant by my side, but Morgan wants a life, a date, a lover… So I’ll help her explore her darkest desires. From London to the Eiffel Tower I’ll satisfy her cravings—but I can’t promise more... DRIVING HIM WILD The Mortimers: Wealthy & Wicked by Zara Cox Graciela Mortimer is famously rich, entitled and beautiful…like the woman who broke my heart. I’m not thrilled about working with her on a remote Alaskan photoshoot. But when a blizzard snows us in I know it’s time to thaw this dominant ice queen’s heart… TAMING REID Miami Heat by J. Margot Critch Influencer Lila Campbell’s life is filled with posh parties, luxe travel and millions of followers. But one night with a mouthwateringly gorgeous stranger in Miami’s South Beach could destroy it all. Especially when the man is Reid Rexford—the sexiest, most distrustful man Lila’s ever met... PURE TEMPTATION Fantasy Island by Rebecca Hunter For extreme athlete Daxon Miles, enforced R&R at a Hawaiian resort is agony. But there’s nothing relaxing about physical therapist Kendall Clark. Their chemistry is volcanic—and dangerous. Daxon is hanging from a precipice and losing his grip—and falling for Kendall might cost him everything...
The second book in J. Margot Critch’s sizzling Miami Heat miniseries will light you on fire! If she’s going to have him, it’s going to be on her terms… When it comes to sexy, wickedly gorgeous and horribly commitment-phobic Quin Rexford, Celia Evans can’t help herself. They used to be best friends—until she confessed her love for him, and he responded by shattering her computer-nerd heart. Eight years later, Celia is one hundred percent hotness, smart as hell and doesn’t take any crap from men. But the instant she sees Quin again, she wants him more than ever. And the lust isn’t just mutual. It’s electric. Just friends. That was the deal. When his kiss breaks their resolve, it ignites an inferno of want. There is no way in hell Celia will say no to one night with Quin Rexford. Only, now Celia’s predatory boss—who wants a business deal with Quin, and Celia in his bed—has invited them both on a decadent cruise to St. Maarten aboard a private yacht. Celia knows her heart can’t afford one more night with Quin. But it’s already too late. Because Quin Rexford knows just what Celia’s body craves…and just the way she likes it. Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies—Harlequin Dare publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.
In this scorching final installment of the Billion $ Bastards trilogy, infuriating billionaire Ulysses White fulfills Morgan Blackwood’s darkest fantasies in bed! I need Morgan. She’s the heart of my business—so when she asks for a vacation, I refuse. But Morgan won’t let it go. She wants a life, a date, to get laid. Happily, I can provide two of those things… Maybe I’m not able to read people’s emotions, but I can satisfy a woman’s every physical craving. And I’m ready to fulfill Morgan’s fantasies, no matter how wicked she thinks they are. When she tells me she wants me—and not in a gentle way—I propose a game: I’ll help her explore her darkest desires, as long as she remains in control. Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless women exploring their deepest fantasies. Discover the other irresistible men of Jackie Ashenden’s Billion $ Bastards series: Dirty Devil and Sexy Beast, available now!
From international bestselling author Zara Cox comes the scorching fourth book in The Mortimers: Wealthy & Wicked series. Photographer Jensen Scott is convinced his subject is just a pampered princess with a cold heart…but this ice queen is prepared to indulge his wildest desires! Graciela Mortimer’s reputation precedes her: she’s rich, entitled and far too beautiful, exactly like the woman who broke my heart. But here on a snowy Alaskan photoshoot in the wilderness, I’m starting to think she’s not what I first thought. In fact, she might just be the wake-up call I need. After Graciela sends away her entourage in favor of an intimate one-on-one shoot with yours truly, a vicious blizzard sweeps through our camp and catches us unprepared. We’re forced to retreat to our cabin, with only each other for company. Perhaps Graciela could make me trust again…but will she let me in long enough to thaw her heart? Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless women exploring their deepest fantasies. Read more of Zara Cox’s exciting miniseries The Mortimers: Wealthy & Wicked: Worth the Risk, Pleasure Payback, Her Every Fantasy, available now!
This book evaluates contemporary approaches to education, with a particular focus on the ways in which assessment shapes the educational experience and influences pupils and students. It adopts a critical approach, arguing that there is a need for students to develop critical thinking skills, be flexible and have the capacity for originality. Education has increasingly come to be seen as a process with qualifications as the output; however, as economies change, attaining advantage increasingly relies on creativity and originality. Unfortunately, in the quest to remove uncertainty from education, creativity and originality are often overlooked; and the result is that education is impoverished. Creasy argues here that there is no single factor that has shaped education and led to this situation; rather, developments within education can be seen as having been shaped by a range of forces such as neoliberalism, New Public Management, standardization and internationalization. This is not to claim any deliberate undermining of education, but the cumulative effect is that education is less and less fit for purpose. Written for anyone involved in education, student, teacher or manager, this book draws upon Educations Studies, Sociology and Social Policy to offer a compelling critique of contemporary education.
Offended by an earl's daughter's rude temperament, wealthy Raphael Locke takes the young woman under his wing to prove to a friend that he can transform her into a good-natured and eligible match for a gentleman.
Single mom Karina Barrett is thrilled to treat her kids to a fairytale Christmas vacation... but will a sexy innkeeper make her own holiday dreams come true? For Karina, it's the chance of a lifetime: a free cocoa and gingerbread-filled holiday at a quaint Michigan B&B called The Christmas House. In return, Karina will play spy and report back to the company hoping to buy out the popular hotel. It's all too good to be true...especially when Karina meets innkeeper Reid Sullivan. The man is a walking talking Christmas miracle—and she's hoping to meet him under the mistletoe... Single dad turned globe-trotting adventurer, Reid isn't quite sure how he and his daughters got roped into helping out this year at his family's B&B. But once he arrives, it doesn't take long for a certain guest to catch his eye. Fun-loving California girl Karina is hard to miss, and Reid senses the attraction is mutual. As Christmas approaches and the weather grows colder, things between Reid and Karina heat up. But when the true reason behind Karina's visit is revealed, will the holiday magic disappear before the ball drops on New Year's Eve? Kudos & Honors * featured alternate selection of the Doubleday Book Club, Rhapsody Book Club, and BOMC2 * Top Pick/Romance of the Month from Bookpage magazine * awarded 4½ stars from Romantic Times magazine, 5 hearts from The Romance Reader, and 5 blue ribbons from Romance Junkies What People Are Saying... "Secrets and subterfuge add complexity and zing to this well-crafted, heartwarming story that features a wealth of engaging characters, including five remarkable, memorable children, and great sexual tension. A deliciously satisfying, cocoa-worthy holiday read." —Library Journal "A delightful story with utterly charming characters. It brings to life the sounds, smells, and tastes of Christmas as it brings together more than just the two main characters for a joyous holiday season." —Romantic Times (4½ stars!) "Lisa Plumley's latest holiday novel delivers. It has warm gooey holiday moments complete with happy children, Christmas traditions such as caroling and decorating Christmas cookies and, oh yeah, hot and steamy romance. Loaded with fun pop-culture references and witty dialogue, Holiday Affair delivers on entertainment!" —The Romance Reader (5 hearts!) "As is the case with most of Plumley's books, Holiday Affair has quirky characters that will make you smile and a fast-paced story that will make you hesitate to slip a bookmark between the pages. Holiday Affair is full of Christmas atmosphere and activities, which makes it a great read during the holidays." —Lezlie Patterson, McClatchy-Tribune News Service "I love a good romance for the holidays, and Lisa Plumley's latest "Holiday Affair" is a great one to celebrate all the good things about being in love at Christmas! With just the right amount of humor, a touch of mystery, and a lot of good, old-fashioned romance, "Holiday Affair" is sure to please any fan of romantic fiction!" —Sharon Galligar Chance
It has been three years since the honorable Sheridan Wentworth left London's polite society for the wild, savage west. She is harassed by unwanted suitors desiring both her body and her fortune. Sheridan turns to Elijah Kincaid for his protection, except he is determined to run from her perceived fragility, instead of toward her willing arms. Determined to show him she is the right woman with whom to build a future rich with love and family, she boldly sets out to court and seduces a man as untamed and savage as the land itself.
