"Foster's pages sizzle." —Christine Feehan"Say YES! to Lori Foster." —Elizabeth LowellWho's Protecting Who?Eli Conners expected hired mercenary Ray Vereker to be a tank of a guy with forty tattoos—not the feminine ideal with lethal combat skills. While Eli certainly needs Ray's help, the rest of him is thinking he might have something to offer her...Ray's as good as any man when it comes to storming enemy compounds and loading an AK-47, but who could blame a girl for succumbing to mind-blowing temptation in the steamy jungle? But now it's back to business. If only Ray wasn't feeling hot, bothered, dizzy...Suddenly, Ray's precise, no-nonsense mission is veering wildly off course, derailed by raging hormones, out-of-control desire, and a delirious love that is completely unexpected..."Filled with Foster's trademark wit, humor, and sensuality." —Booklist

Product DescriptionShe may be aloof, and more pretty than gorgeous, but Alani Rivers is the kind of woman a hot-blooded mercenary can[HTML_REMOVED]t forget, no matter how hard he tries. So when Jackson Savor wakes up next to the naked, sleeping beauty—with no memory of what happened— he knows he[HTML_REMOVED]s been drugged...even if Alani doesn[HTML_REMOVED]t.After she was kidnapped, Alani vowed never to trust another man again. Still, something about this strong, sexy hero with the tender touch makes her want to believe him. As Jackson hunts down a mysterious intruder, he swears he[HTML_REMOVED]ll move heaven and earth to keep Alani safe. But what really happened that night? And will the truth bring them closer than they ever thought possible—or put Alani squarely in harm[HTML_REMOVED]s way again? Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Wakefulness brought a crescendo beat of pain piercing his brain. He tried to swallow, but the desert at high noon couldn[HTML_REMOVED]t be as dry as his mouth.What the hell was going on?Disoriented, in agony, Jackson Savor got one eye open.The source of his sharpest pain was a blinding ray of Kentucky[HTML_REMOVED]s morning sunshine slicing through the part in his bedroom curtains.His curtains. So he was in his own apartment.With one question answered, he closed his eye again and struggled to take inventory.Had he been captured? Tortured?Slowly, very slowly, he moved his right hand. His arm felt like lead, but he lifted it.Sluggish, a little weak, but not bound, thank God.He tried to move his left hand and realized that something warm and soft kept him pinned in place. He inhaled...and recognized the enticing, undeniable scent of woman.Oh, shit.Staying very still to avoid alerting anyone to his cognizance, Jackson opened his hand and.felt.He didn[HTML_REMOVED]t need a clear head or his vision to know he palmed a very sweet female backside.Huh.The body beside him stirred. A slim, smooth leg came over his, gliding up and over his crotch. Inside he jolted, but outside he stayed perfectly still.A woman purred, "You[HTML_REMOVED]re awake?"Both eyes shot open with recognition. He snapped his head around so fast that pain nearly blinded him.The knee resting over his dick shifted as the woman readjusted to better see him. "Is something wrong?"Shit, shit, shit. Carefully, his eyelids scraping like sandpaper, Jackson peered to his side and found none other than Alani Rivers. Sleepy, warm, soft. She watched him with sated, golden brown eyes, her pale hair spread out around her—on his pillows.She had the unmistakable look of a woman who[HTML_REMOVED]d spent a satisfying night doing the nasty.With him?Though no words came from his parched throat, the hand on her ass contracted. Yeah, so his brain wasn[HTML_REMOVED]t quite working—his instincts were fine and dandy.Blushing, Alani ducked her face and rose up to an elbow.The sheet pulled to her waist, giving him an up close and personal view of her really beautiful breasts and rosy nipples.His thoughts cramped. So did his balls."So quiet this morning," she murmured as she bent and kissed his mouth. "Especially after last night."Meaning... what? Had they been noisy? Had he been chatty?She chewed her bottom lip. "Are you feeling as shy as I am about the things we did?"Shy? Never. What the hell had they done ? He tried to sort it out, but beyond the pain and the confusion was the mind-boggling fact that he had Alani Rivers in his bed.Naked.Affectionate.Replete.And he didn[HTML_REMOVED]t know how any of it had happened.Acid crawled around his guts and squirreled up his throat, making his stomach pitch. Groaning, he threw back the covers.Didn[HTML_REMOVED]t matter if his head fell off, he would not puke in front of her.In only a few long strides, he made it to the connecting bathroom where he dropped to his knees in front of the john in just the nick of time.He felt vile. Worse than that even.What the hell had happened?"Jackson?"He looked up to see Alani in the doorway. Naked. He groaned again. "Go away.""But.can I get you—""Out!" He kicked at the door. It hit so hard that it bounced open again. He saw her shock and hurt, but damn it, no way in hell did he want her to see him like this.Luckily for them both, she turned and strode away.When the nausea finally subsided, he flushed the toilet and, feeling weaker than a newborn, used the edge of the sink to haul himself to his feet. His legs shook. His head thundered.He turned on cold water, splashed his face, rinsed his mouth, and after a few seconds of mental searching that left him blank, he turned to stagger out.Alani stood there yet again.Still naked.Jackson swayed. He tried, but he couldn[HTML_REMOVED]t take it in. For a hell of a long time, he[HTML_REMOVED]d wanted her. Now she was here, but...how? Why?His burning gaze zeroed in on her neat triangle of golden brown pubic hair. Another question answered— but it had nada to do with his current predicament.She folded her arms under her breasts, which had the effect of getting his riveted attention off her lower body and up a little—as far as her chest anyway.Ah, damn, so pretty. Had he touched her breasts? Kissed her nipples?Dizziness assailed him. The possibility of passing out or puking more loomed near.But God Almighty, she looked fine. Better than fine.She looked like his.Face red, voice high, she snapped, "Real nice, Jackson."Picking up on the acrimony, he managed to meet her gaze through a fog of emotions. Uh-oh. She looked both hurt and pissed.Her lips tightened. She gave one fleeting glance at his body, but when he remained mute, her eyes narrowed and she tossed her head, sending back her long fair hair. Like pale liquid, it poured over her smooth skin, mostly behind her shoulders, though one long strand trailed over her breast.Mesmerized, he took a moment to realize she was talking to him."I told you this wasn[HTML_REMOVED]t a good idea," she said. "I told you it would never work."Looked to him like it had worked just fine.But to make sure they were on the same page, he rasped, "It?" Bracing one hand on the door frame, the other squeezing the bridge of his nose, he started on a great admission. "Thing is, I don[HTML_REMOVED]t remember—""Talking about it?"Anything. "Uh.""Big surprise there, right?" Her attention tracked down over him, then jumped back to his face. "You were too busy getting me naked to listen to reason."Sounded like him, he had to admit."Too busy racing for the bed," she complained, "to even think about my concerns, about what I said."The words resonated over and over. _He[HTML_REMOVED]d gotten her naked and in bed._And then what?Nothing rational came to his spinning brain, so Jackson just shook his head while again looking at her body. If it wasn[HTML_REMOVED]t for the door frame supporting him, he[HTML_REMOVED]d be on his face on the floor, but he couldn[HTML_REMOVED]t not look at her.Wounded, disgusted, Alani turned on her heel and stalked back to his bed. Seeing the bounce of her rounded backside gave him a whole new reason to wish his vision wasn[HTML_REMOVED]t so blurry."Alani..." With no idea what to say, Jackson started to follow her. One jarring step was enough to warn him not to leave the dubious convenience of the bathroom.His stomach did jumping jacks. In the nick of time he dropped back down in front of the toilet again.This time when he finished, his stomach muscles ached but his guts felt a little quieter, as if he[HTML_REMOVED]d gotten some foul poison out of his system.Unfortunately, Alani was now fully dressed and marching toward the front door.Feeling like a weak, mewling pup, he stumbled behind her. "Wait."Pausing, she looked back at him—and all over him.It suddenly dawned on Jackson that he was completely naked, too. He held on to the wall and willed away the pulsing agony in his noggin. "Let[HTML_REMOVED]s.talk.""So you can get sick again with...regret? No thank you."Regret? There was more to regret beyond the fact that he couldn[HTML_REMOVED]t remember shitola?She jerked his front door open but didn[HTML_REMOVED]t storm away. With her back to him, her voice quavering, she said, "Don[HTML_REMOVED]t worry about it, Jackson. I[HTML_REMOVED]m naive, I know, but I[HTML_REMOVED]m not dumb. I understand what happened.""What?""I won[HTML_REMOVED]t say a word to anyone and since this will never happen again, you can just forget all about it."The slamming of the door almost took out his knees. Slowly, he sank down to the cool hardwood floor in his hallway. His eyes closed, but he could still see Alani naked.He didn[HTML_REMOVED]t want to forget a damn thing. He wanted to remember.Alani stayed busy as long as she could. She[HTML_REMOVED]d shopped, cleaned her car, had a light breakfast, seen an early matinee...but no amount of distraction had helped. Her chest still hurt with the weight of thick emotion.Humiliation vied with regret.Why had she believed him?Why had she allowed herself to be so easily swayed?Fool!What could have been the most amazing night of her life now felt like the most degrading. Not that she could blame Jackson for everything. She[HTML_REMOVED]d been so infatuated with him for so long, it had required very little from him to win her over. A few small words and.The groan vibrated out, heartfelt, sad and angry.She[HTML_REMOVED]d done things with Jackson that she[HTML_REMOVED]d never before considered. He[HTML_REMOVED]d encouraged her to speak her mind, to be totally open and honest about what she wanted, what she enjoyed—and he[HTML_REMOVED]d done the same. With him, she[HTML_REMOVED]d reveled in her sexuality.And then, with the morning light, he[HTML_REMOVED]d taken one look at her and rushed off to be ill.Her face flamed.All along, from the very first day she[HTML_REMOVED]d met Jackson Savor, she[HTML_REMOVED]d known he was trouble. Over and over again she[HTML_REMOVED]d resisted him because an involvement with any man who worked with her brother, especially a man too much like her brother, seemed impossible.Her cell phone rang, and she glanced at the caller ID. Speak of the devil... Her brother had already called several times, but she wasn[HTML_REMOVED]t up to speaking with him.She waited until the ringing stopped, then checked her voice mail. Trace said, "Where are you, Alani? I[HTML_REMOVED]ve called three times now. I want to talk to you. Call me back."She knew Trace fully expected her to do as told, but she couldn[HTML_REMOVED]t talk to him right now. If she tried to, she[HTML_REMOVED]d get emotional, maybe even weepy. God knew Trace had always been protective, but since her kidnapping more than a year ago, he[HTML_REMOVED]d been insane with caution. If he knew she was upset, he[HTML_REMOVED]d be on the warpath in minutes. She had no intention of telling him about h...

Emma Clark is back in Buckhorn. Once she was the girl with too much makeup and a bad reputation--and she tried everything she could to get Casey Hudson into bed. He was the cutest guy in town, and the only one who seemed to really care about her.As a hot-blooded teen it was hard for Casey to resist Emma. Now, eight years later, it's impossible. But Emma is doing her best to shut him out--and Casey needs to convince her that the attraction that burns between them isn't just leftover teenage lust, but his real love for a real woman...

Foster is in a class by herself. --RT Book Reviews"Say YES! to Lori Foster." --Elizabeth LowellIt's not that the woman in his arms is naked. It's not that he's carrying her up a mountain in a driving storm. What bothers Jamie is that the unconscious redhead is an intruder, someone who could bring him harm. He has his reasons for hiding out in this stark, secluded cabin; for keeping his emotions under wraps; for never, ever getting too close to anyone. But before she passed out in his bed, she said her name was Faith--an appropriate name since he has to take her at her word. Who is she? Why is she here? Who sent her? And what is she doing to him? Jamie's used to feelings of wariness, isolation, of being on guard. What he's not used to is this dangerous, nearly uncontrollable new emotion raging through him like a man on fire. With bonus chapter included!"Filled with Foster's trademark wit, humor, and sensuality." --Booklist

Love isn't always what it seems in these two timeless tales from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster.Outrageous: Judd Sanders couldn’t believe it when the beautiful, wide-eyed woman he rescued from some drunk hoodlums started poking her gorgeous little nose into his business. She was obviously a menace to herself – not to mention to his libido. Worse, she’d blow his cover. For little did Emily Cooper know that Judd was really a cop – whose cover left him a little too “uncovered” for his liking. Impetuous: Grade school teacher Carlie McDaniels trades in her frumpiness for the look of an exotic harem girl, at least for one costume party. So long, spinsterhood—and hello tall, dark and handsome Tyler Ramsey… Even after the best night of their lives, Tyler hasn’t guessed the identity of his harem hottie…and Carlie plans on keeping him in the dark. After all, a gorgeous guy like Tyler would never fall for his smart-talking best friend. And Carlie’s not sure she wants to know what would happen if he ever unveiled the naked truth!

Don't miss this sizzling romance, the latest book from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster! Ready or not...love will find a way. Single dad Hogan Guthrie is getting his life back on track, and working as the "barbecue master" at a local diner is just a temporary detour. He and restaurant owner Violet Shaw constantly butt heads...until one night they end up mingling other parts instead. Hogan thought he had the recipe for happiness all figured out. But loyal, carefree Violet is daring him to trust his impulses...and see just how sweet small-town living—and loving—can be. Nathan Hawley traded his SWAT team credentials for a sheriff's badge, but a gorgeous new neighbor is shaking up his orderly life. Nathan has a hunch there's more to Brooklin Sweet than meets the eye—but given her caution about getting involved, he has his work cut out for him. Still, there's something about the elusive beauty Nathan can't walk away...

She may be aloof, and more pretty than gorgeous, but Alani Rivers is the kind of woman a hot-blooded mercenary can't forget, no matter how hard he tries. So when Jackson Savor wakes up next to the naked, sleeping beauty—with no memory of what happened— he knows he's been drugged…even if Alani doesn't.After she was kidnapped, Alani vowed never to trust another man again. Still, something about this strong, sexy hero with the tender touch makes her want to believe him. As Jackson hunts down a mysterious intruder, he swears he'll move heaven and earth to keep Alani safe. But what really happened that night? And will the truth bring them closer than they ever thought possible—or put Alani squarely in harm's way again?

The desire to learn more about the woman next door could prove fatal for one man in this sizzling fan-favorite novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori FosterCharismatic bar owner Rowdy Yates is used to getting a woman's attention. So when he approaches waitress Avery Mullins, he fully expects to charm her. However, the elusive beauty has her reasons for keeping her distance—including a past that might come back to haunt them both. Avery spends her nights working for tips...and trying to forget the secret Rowdy is determined to unearth. But when history threatens to repeat itself, Avery grows to rely on Rowdy's protective presence. As the sparks between them ignite, she will be forced to choose between the security she's finally found...and the passion she's always wanted.Previously published. Read the entire smoldering Love Undercover series:Book 1: Run the...

For the woman who's his perfect match, he's willing to break the rules...The moment Brand Berry meets beautiful, driven Sahara Silver, the connection between them is electric. It's also something he can't pursue. Sahara wants him, sure—to join Body Armor, where his MMA skills, size and cocky attitude make him perfect for her elite crew of bodyguards. For Sahara, the agency always comes first, and Brand needs more. Yet when she's kidnapped by men searching for her missing brother, he doesn't hesitate.Somewhere along the way, flirting with Brand for the sake of business turned very personal. Despite his refusal to join Body Armor, it's Brand who steps up when Sahara needs him most. Now there's no more time for games, and no point denying the hunger they both feel. They'll escape together or not at all. But if they survive, can Sahara finally surrender control to claim this blazing passion?

Some loves are built to last in Lori Foster's sizzling new novella Contractor Jesse Baker knows all about knocking down walls—but chipping away at Tonya Bloom's defenses has been tougher than he expected. The gorgeous blonde has made it clear she doesn't have room in her life for romance...so what is it about her that makes Jesse determined to prove her wrong? Realtor Tonya is an expert on houses, but building a home—and family—for her newly orphaned nephew, Kevin, is a challenge she never expected. And while Jesse might be a shoulder to lean on, he's also a distraction she can't afford. But with Jesse set on winning her heart, will she realize once and for all that the perfect love doesn't always happen at the perfect time?

New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster knows what to do with the right man at the right time… Some Like It Hot Family practitioner Cary Rupert wants Nora Chilton so badly he can barely keep a hold of his stethoscope. Now he’s out to prove that when it comes to loving her forever, he’s just what the doctor ordered… Playing Doctor Dr. Axel Dean likes his women with sensual moxie, not virginal innocence. But when Libby Preston won’t take no for an answer, Axel is more than willing to administer the cure… He Sees You When You’re Sleeping What Booker Dean wants for Christmas isn’t under the tree, it’s right next door. Frances Kennedy is everything Booker desires…and the gift he has planned for her involves a lot of delicious unwrapping…