A perfect stranger with a heavenly touch.

Miranda's first glimpse of her neighbors' house sitter nearly takes her breath away. He's everything she likes in a man-handsome and naked. She can't resist the impulse to introduce herself to this intoxicating stranger.

She quickly finds out he's more than just looks. His miraculous massage brings relief to her aches and pains, then pleasure that explodes into the sweetest, most erotic experience of her life. Yet with each encounter that follows, her confusion grows. Unlike other men she's known, he fulfills every secret desire, yet demands nothing in return.

Patrick is holding back more than a scrap of vital information. He is an angel on an earthly mission of kindness, bound by an unbreakable code. Miranda must not know that her wit, gentleness and womanly curves only sharpen his secret longing to live-and love-as humans do.

And Patrick faces an agonizing choice that could bring them everything they've ever wanted…or separate them for all eternity.

Review

"This book is an utter delight." -RT Book Reviews on Moonlight Road

"Strong conflict, humor and well-written characters are Carr's calling cards, and they're all present here.... You won't want to put this one down." -RT Book Reviews on Angel's Peak

"This story has everything: a courageous, outspoken heroine; a to-die-for hero; and a plot that will touch readers' hearts on several different levels. Truly excellent." -RT Book Reviews on Forbidden Falls

"An intensely satisfying read. By turns humorous and gut-wrenchingly emotional, it won't soon be forgotten."

-RT Book Reviews on Paradise Valley

"Carr has hit her stride with this captivating series."

-Library Journal on the Virgin River series

"The Virgin River books are so compelling-I connected instantly with the characters and just wanted more and more and more."

-#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

Product Description

This year, Becca Timm knows the number one item on her Christmas wish list—getting over Denny Cutler. Three years ago, Denny broke her heart before heading off to war. It's time she got over her silly college relationship and moved on.

So she takes matters into her own hands and heads up to Virgin River, the rugged little mountain town that Denny calls home, as an uninvited guest on her brother's men-only hunting weekend. But when an accident turns her impromptu visit into an extended stay, Becca finds herself stranded in Virgin River. With Denny. In very close quarters.

As the power of Christmas envelops the little town, Becca discovers that the boy she once loved has become a strong and confident man. And the most delicious Christmas present she can imagine.

From Booklist

Caldwell's follow-up to Burning the Map [BKL N 15 02] introduces Kelly McGraw, who discovers that she has inexplicably forgotten five months of her life, during which her boyfriend dumped her and she was fired from her job. Something else happened, too, something that sent Kelly spiraling into depression, but she told none of her friends, so no one can fill her in. Kelly looks at the memory loss as a chance to start over and gets herself a new job working as a photographer's assistant to the mercurial Cole, who is trying to break back into the industry after a fall from grace. At first Cole is difficult, and Kelly fears she is wasting her time, but then he softens and gives her a chance to shoot some pictures herself. As Kelly grows comfortable in her new life, flashes of the forgotten five months haunt her, and she fears that if her memories return, they could derail her newfound happiness. Weightier than the usual fare, Caldwell's winning second novel puts an appealing heroine in a tough situation and relays her struggles with empathy. Kristine Huntley
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Review

"Caldwell is the new Chick-Lit champ. Her prose is sharp, witty and thought-provoking . . ." -- Jerry Cleaver, author of Immediate Fiction and creator of the Writer's Loft.

From Booklist

Carr first introduced the town of Grace Valley, California, in Deep in the Valley (2000). In this visit, there's big news about beloved physician Dr. June Hudson--she is pregnant--and the locals, especially her father, are wondering when she's going to tie the knot with retired DEA agent Jim Post. The serendipitous, quirky townsfolk include a preacher with a gambling problem; June's octogenarian novelist aunt, who murders her absent husband over and over again in her books; and an insurance agent who wants to risk everything to become a carpenter. There are just enough real-life problems in this town to keep it from being literally too good to be true, and readers who enjoy books about small-town life, such as Curtiss Ann Matlock's Oklahoma series (Driving Lessons [2000], Cold Tea on a Hot Day [2001]) and Marilyn Pappano's Bethlehem, New York, series (Heavenon Earth [2002], Father to Be [1999]), will also enjoy reading about the good folks of Grace Valley. Shelley Mosley
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Review

"A remarkable storyteller . . . " -- Library Journal

Katherine's disturbing dreams of a strange girl have been haunting her for weeks. Waking up restless in the middle of the night, she looks at her e-mails and reads a concerned message from John, her ex-husband. Add to this a dangerous new contact from an online dating agency, an attempt to rekindle an old love affair and some shocking news regarding her mother and Katherine's downward spiral into mental confusion is inevitable. Will she survive to come out the other side of her personal rollercoaster ride?

Product Description

One spark could burn her world down.

Six years after her husband’s death, Regina Pace is still just going through the motions, her only pleasure a nightly glass (or three) of wine to dull the ache. Tonight is no exception—until a sensual outdoor encounter with her neighbor’s son, freshly home from college. He’s older, wiser, more devastatingly handsome than she remembered. He’s also fifteen years her junior.

Despite her misgivings, it isn’t long before her nightly ritual includes a long, deep drink of Josh Smith. Ogling leads to touching, then the sparks flare into an erotic encounter that feels wickedly right—and deliciously forbidden.

Yet the intense heat can’t burn away the doubt pestering the back of her mind. That the gap between their ages is too large, even for the most determined leap of faith… 
Features a boy-next-door who won’t take no for an answer, more than one sexual fantasy (including some outdoor self-loving!), and a burning romance that proves age is just a number.

From Booklist

A near-fatal car accident might be one of the best things that ever happened to Clare Wilson. During her recuperation, Clare gathers the resolve to divorce her charming but philandering husband, a man she'd married after the tragic death of her original fiance. As Clare heals both physically and emotionally, she gets close to Jankowski, a studly cop 10 years her junior who witnessed Clare's crash. But Sam is too intense too soon, and Clare has been burdened with guilt over the man who has held the key to her heart for 20 years. As Clare sorts out her life, her sisters gather around her, trying to protect her from any more harm. This is as much a novel about the strong bond among sisters as it is a love story. Carr portrays Clare's sisters in depth, adding even more interest to this humorous and poignant tale. Readers who enjoy books by Barbara Freethy and Maureen Child will add Carr to their list of favorites. Shelley Mosley
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Review

"A beautifully drawn character whose interior journey is wonderful to behold." -- Romantic Times on Runaway Mistress

"Robyn Carr writes books that touch the heart and the funny bone." -- New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

Review

Acclaim for Opal Carew

“Opal Carew brings erotic romance to a whole new level…she sets your senses on fire!” --Reader to Reader
"You might find yourself needing to turn on the air conditioner despite the winter cold because this book is HOT!  Ms. Carew just keeps getting better.” –Romance Junkies
”A dip in an icy pool in the winter is what I needed just to cool off a little once I finished this yummy tale!” –Night Owl Reviews (5 stars)
“A beautiful erotic romance…real and powerful.” --Romantic Times
“Opal Carew is truly a goddess of sensuality in her writing.” –Dark Angel Reviews
“Whew!  A curl-your-toes, hot and sweaty erotic romance.  I didn’t not put this book down until I read it from cover to cover…I highly recommend this one.” –Fresh Fiction
"Written with great style. … a must for any erotic romance fan, ménage enthusiasts in particular."  --Just Erotic Romance Reviews
“Delicious in its sensuality.  Opal Carew has a great imagination and her sensual scenes are sure to get a fire going in many readers.” --A Romance Review

About the Author

Opal Carew is the award-winning author of nine previous erotic romances for St. Martin's Press.  Visit her on the web at opalcarew.com.