London, 1772Playing host to King George III's foreign guests holds little appeal for Sir John Frederick--until he meets one remarkable visitor. Because Akna, the Inuit princess, outshines every jeweled noblewoman at court and offers a sensual challenge the jaded navy captain craves.The court may view Akna as a savage, yet there is more treachery within the ton than she has ever faced before. But there are pleasures to be discovered, too, and with John's wicked skill tantalizing her every sense, soon Akna is keen to experience further English delights--and with this man in particular....

Russia, 1733There is no joy in the Yuletide season for Ekaterina Romanova. As the empress's niece, she knows all too well the wickedness that lies behind the gilded facade of the Winter Court. But an intimate encounter with a handsome stranger offers her a few moments of escape, and awakens her to forbidden desires....Andrey Kvasov is stunned to learn that the beautiful peasant girl he almost made love to in the woods is really a princess. If their mutual passion is discovered, they will both be in grave danger--for the cruel empress has designs of her own on the young architect, and betrayal will be severely punished....

Juliana Wright is on the hunt. Her father discovered an ancient treasure map--and was killed for it. Now she's determined to find the treasure for herself in time for Christmas and escape the brigands pursuing her.To complete her mission, she needs the help of devilishly handsome Captain Rawden Wood, a notorious pirate revered throughout the high seas. He is the only one capable of protecting her aboard his ship, but Juliana knows that with one single touch he could dishonor her--and worse, reveal her biggest secret...

Isabella Lei Hennessey is the Governor's daughter, a marriageable debutante...and the most notorious thief of Hong Kong. She has good reason to resort to robbery, though her activities would cause untold scandal if they were ever exposed. A chance encounter with a handsome stranger saves Isabella from discovery...except this notorious rake doesn't like to play by the rules! A tantalizing game of cat and mouse ensues until Isabella decides she would quite like to be caught...

New York City, 1920s Bootleggers are breathing down hotelier Harry McMahon's neck. So when a beautiful, young, and very wealthy widow from Paris turns up at the Cotton Club, Henry sees it as the perfect opportunity to combine business and pleasure. First he will take her body, then her heart, and finally, her money... Elise Rousseau may not be the mousey innocent she once was, but she can't believe Harry doesn't recognize her - and she intends to punish him in the most wicked way. She will make him want her body, make him give her his heart. And then she will break it, just as he broke hers four years ago...

Darius, King of Persia, has many beautiful women in his harem--but none entice him more than his latest prize: Myrine of Scythia. The princess's overwhelming beauty and provocative dances fill him with lust--and his desire is matched by her own boldness.Myrine has been given to the new king as a tribute, a tantalizing prize for the fierce warrior. But she is no submissive concubine, and her veils hide more than her sensuous curves. If she can capture Darius's attention through a game of seduction, she will have him at her mercy!