Sultry encounters, forbidden passion, irresistible temptation-what more could you want in a collection of four scintillating stories by today's sexiest authors? Luring Lucy by Lori All Lucy was looking for when she went to her vacation home was an innocent fling to quell the yearning she had felt since her husband died four years ago. She never expected her longtime friend Bram to lure her into a love affair so hot. Truth or Dare by Laura Undercover P.I. Shay McIntyre takes on the guise of a reporter to uncover who's behind the suspicious deaths of two bullriders, and finds herself locking horns with the sinfully tempting Luke Wilder in a deliciously wicked game of truth or dare. Compromised by Gayle Country baron John Malory nobly offers to wed Lady Elizabeth Stanwood when they are caught together alone in a garden. Elizabeth never expected to be compromised—or to soon be wed to a man whose affection she does not welcome....until he changes her mind with lingering kisses and a passion she has only dreamed of. Treading Dangerous Waters by Victoria Sofia's plans to relax on a cruise are ruined when she encounters James, her aunt's future son-in-law, who is intent on breaking up his father's wedding...unless Sofia can distract him. But she's treading dangerous waters, for James has designs of his own, which include seducing the Latina beauty until she surrenders completely to him.
Authors
Victoria Marquez is the pseudonym of Victoria Koch. Victoria comes from a truly multicultural family. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, her mother was born in Bogota, Colombia, her father in Naples, Italy. She loves language, is fluent in Spanish and English, and has studied French and Portuguese. She is an enthusiastic traveler, and has seen much of Europe, North and South America. Before becoming a mother, Victoria worked as a travel agent and later as an airlines reservations agent. When her two daughters were babies, she did part-time modeling and acted in several television commercials. Victoria loves writing romance fiction because the satisfying resolution of conflict appeals to her optimistic nature. She describes her heroes as “strong, compelling men who develop a tender spot for dynamic heroines.” She enjoys setting her books in various locales such as the tropical ambiance of Miami and South Beach and the mystical beauty of the Scottish Highlands. She is an enthusiast and supporter of the arts: music, dance, film, theatre, literature, and art. She loves interior decorating and fashion and has a passion for collecting antiques. She also enjoys baking, especially during the holidays.
Since first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author. Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St. Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently published with HQN. Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from the event have benefited many worthy causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, the Animal Adoption Foundation, The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, and The One Way Farm, Children’s Home. Each year Lori donates all proceeds from one book to charity. You can see the benefit romance books here: http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/ Career Highlights •In 2001, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Series Romantic Fantasy. •In 2002, Lori’s book Too Much Temptation was the top-selling romance title for Amazon books. •In 2003, Say No To Joe was the second “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for Waldenbooks. •In 2004, Lori Foster was a clue in the New York Times crossword puzzle. •In 2004, The Secret Life of Bryan was the “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for the BGI group. •In 2005, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Contemporary Romance. •In 2006, Jude’s Law was the “Bestselling Romantic Comedy” romance title for the BGI group. •In 2007, Lori launched a new “urban fantasy” series under the name L.L. Foster. See more on her “dark side” at www.llfoster.com. •In 2007, Causing Havoc was among Amazon’s Top Ten Editor’s picks in Romance. •In 2008, Hard to Handle made #2 on The New York Times. •In 2009, Servant: The Acceptance was Amazon’s #1 Editors’ Pick in Romance. •In 2010, Lori was a clue in the USA Today Quick Cross puzzle.
