Sleigh bells and seduction...Mariella Vency never dreamed her son's favorite soccer star would become his team's temporary coach. Nor did she anticipate the sexy-as-sin playboy melting her guarded heart. Sam Kelly is everything a single mom could want—successful, charismatic...but completely off-limits. She can't fall in bed—or in love!—with a man soon leaving town. Will Sam surprise her and make their yuletide fling more permanent?

He's the man she shouldn't trustBut can't resist...Construction entrepreneur Trent Waterson has a passion for hard work, custom motorcycles...and the one woman in Bay Point who tries to avoid him. Former dancer Sonya Young is stunned to learn that her childhood home is in danger of being foreclosed. Even worse, Trent's brother is trying to strike a deal for the property. Can Trent choose between family loyalty and their breathtaking chemistry?

A recipe for desire Bay Point Confessions Celebrity chef Micah Langston's ambition keeps him successful, wealthy and single. His brother wants him to open a restaurant in their California hometown—and that means checking out the gorgeous competition. Jasmine Kennedy is falling for Micah's intense seduction until she discovers his new venture will ruin her grandmother's business. After tasting Jasmine's sweet passion, Micah knows no other woman can satisfy him...but has betrayal spoiled her appetite for love?

A passion more than skin-deep Moving from Colorado to a seaside California town was a risky career move. But it could be the opportunity of a lifetime if Liza Sinclair can snag the plum job of designing a private clinic for America's plastic surgeon to the stars. All she has to do is beat out the competition by impressing Anthony Marbet with her innovative designs...and keep her attraction to the gorgeous physician from derailing her dreams. The lovely architect has beauty and a vision that coincides with Anthony's plans for his growing practice and the exciting expansion going on in Bay Point. His love life may be a work in progress, but Liza tempts him to take their strictly business relationship to the next level. Can he create a blueprint for the future with the woman who fulfills his ideas of perfection—inside and out?

Passion's the greatest score of all... Life coach Natalie Kenyon helps her famous clients achieve happiness and lasting intimacy in their personal lives. But pro-basketball all-star Derek Lansing isn't so easy to pin down. His rags-to-riches story takes hold of Natalie's heart and his first electric touch ignites an irresistible desire. It could be a lose--lose if she becomes the sexy player's next conquest. Derek is living every athlete's dream, surrounded by adoring fans and available women. But he still feels alone. Beneath his freewheeling playboy facade is a man yearning for redemption. As he struggles to get a slam dunk with the stunning, strong-willed Natalie, who is determined to reunite him with his family, he's forced to relinquish his guard and show her the real man behind the celebrity. As passion brings them closer together, Derek will do what it takes to score a win--win with the woman who's run off with his most valuable possession--his heart.

Her hottest suspect yet... Men have always been eager to tell Autumn Hilliard their most private secrets. Her fine mind--and natural beauty--are the reasons she's such an excellent private investigator. But investment banker Isaac Mason isn't like the other men who strive for Autumn's attention. He's easily the sexiest man alive, and while his lean, muscular body screams temptation, his careful manner reveals nothing. Working her way into Issac's world at Paxton Investment Securities, Autumn intends to find out what makes the millionaire tick, while remaining detached in his enticing presence. Autumn hopes that her instincts are right, and that Isaac is innocent of the fraud he's suspected of committing. Otherwise, come morning, will Autumn pay the ultimate price for giving her trust--and her heart--to the wrong man?