Ex marine and bad boy, Mark Moretti, made a pact with his childhood friends to live life to the fullest and never allow a woman to tie him down. After years of success and the world at his feet, he is determined to make that pact a reality. A move back to his beloved Los Angeles threatens to change the future he had written for himself when the shy and beautiful, Sophie Barringer, ends up being the Maid of Honor at his sister's wedding. Sophie has been burned at love. The last thing she needs is a self proclaimed bachelor to turn her head. But her heart may have other plans. Forced to spend a week together in paradise, can they deny their steamy chemistry and stay away from each other or will they give in to lust and take the chance? Can Mark get over his player reputation to take a shot at love or will fate be cruel enough to deny them their happily ever after? ..About the AuthorMJ Carnal lives in Lexington, South Carolina with her husband, gorgeous daughter and two loving and super furry dogs. She spends her days in the world of neurosurgery but her nights in a world she creates on paper. When she isn’t writing, you can find her watching episodes of The Walking Dead with her hubby, having tea parties with Princess Caroline, Singing karaoke for anyone that will listen and reading just about anything she can get her hands on. “Taming the Bachelor” is her first published book but her first series was written at the age of eight and illustrated with crayon. Look for the next book, “Taming the Playboy” early fall 2013. She loves to hear from fans, fellow writers and book lovers. Find her online at www.facebook.com/mjcarnalauthor or on Twitter @mjcarnalauthor

Max Callum has a secret that has the power to destroy lives. He’s been running from his past for years but as Liquid Regret heads out on tour, hiding becomes impossible. He’s lost the love of his life, he’s haunted by nightmares, and the very thing he fears the most has found him. He’s also falling for the one person who is off limits. Rachel Preston has been hired as the band’s grief counselor after tragedy strikes. She’s determined to keep her relationships professional but when Max walks through the door, her boundaries are tested. He’s broken and forbidden and she’s never wanted anyone more.As secrets come to light and powerful people fall, they learn that sometimes hush money isn’t enough.

Steve Wainwright is broken. After catching his fiancé in bed with his radio co-host, he vows to never let anyone in again. But sometimes fate has other plans. Lily Ann Lee is going through a crisis of her own and turns to Steve for help. Their friendship is instant and something they both treasure. Just as Steve is beginning to question his feelings for her, a ghost from his past takes center stage and tries to sweep Lily off her feet. Steve has a choice to make. If he fights for her, he could lose the person from his past that meant the most to him. If he lets her go, he could face a lifetime of regret. Sometimes saying goodbye is the only option. When a freak accident threatens to change the lives of the Moretti men, Steve is forced to question everything about the future. Will Steve’s past come back to haunt him? Will he find his way back to Lily? Or will Steve’s heart always remain untamed?