He came back to Belle Terre to save his family's plantation, but seeing Eden Claibourne again had Adams Cade fighting his long-buried desire for the woman he'd never forgotten. The enticing tomboy had turned into a sensual goddess - one whom he longed to lure into his bed. But Eden deserved a man who could offer more than fiery, short-lived passion. Would his first love's tantalizing kisses convince this jaded loner to let down his marriage-wary guard?

Can the Sheriff keep his true love safe? Eighteen years ago, a terrible tragedy forced Maria Delacroix to flee Belle Terre—and Sheriff Jericho Rivers, her first love. Now she was finally back in Jericho's warm embrace, but someone from the past was determined to destroy her. Both her life and her heart were in mortal danger... With her provocative smile and midnight hair, Maria was lovelier than ever. Jericho would do whatever it took to keep her safe—and to keep her in Belle Terre, at his side. So as Christmas approached, he vowed to offer Maria a season for love...one that would last for the rest of their lives.

Stranded together in an unforgiving wilderness, Lincoln Cade and Linsey Blair surrendered themselves to wanton desire; and the most exquisite pleasure. Then daybreak brought rescue; and goodbye, for honor dictated that Lincoln imprison his feelings. But no more! A deathbed promise placed tempestuous Linsey, and their secret son in his keeping. And that was exactly where they would stay; for no secret, no span of time, was insurmountable. Now nothing would keep gallant Lincoln from his son, his lady and her love!

"I'm stubborn, opinionated and unreasonable. No one knows better than I that Jackson Cade is the original immovable object." —Jackson Cade, horse breeder and firebrand From the moment Jackson Cade laid eyes on Haley Garrett, he'd known she was trouble. The lovely and sophisticated veterinarian was exactly the type of woman Jackson had vowed to steer clear of—no matter that she set every male impulse raging within him like wildfire. He fought, struggled, resisted and denied...because he knew that Haley was the one woman who could cut through the barbed wire around his heart.

"If ever you need me...I'll come for you." —Jefferson Cade, Prince Charming in blue jeans Four years ago, Marissa Alexandre and Jefferson Cade shared sweet passion in the wilds of Belle Terre. But Marissa was promised to another, and she'd left—taking Jefferson's heart with her. Now, the only woman he'd ever loved was in danger. Protecting Marissa from a murderous drug lord proved less challenging than healing the shadows of the past. But Jefferson was determined to rekindle Marissa's ardor...and this time he'd never let her go.