Cirrus@Austlit

'Breaking down the walls...one kiss at a time

'Josie was touched that her brothers had arranged a holiday for her–she certainly needed one. Only, the location isn't the lively resort she'd expected, but a rustic cabin in a beautiful but isolated Australian idyll....

'Her only neighbor for miles is the taciturn, if incredibly attractive, Kent Black. Following a family tragedy, Kent cut himself off from the world. Josie can't help but be intrigued by this solitary man, and with her bubbly, warm personality, she's determined to pick away at the iron padlock around his heart.' (Publisher's blurb)

'From: Sophie Buchanan

'Sophie’s fantasy man is supposed to stay in her dreams…

'To: Jared Sanderson

'…until her diary detailing her saucy dream gets accidentally e-mailed to her sexy new boss!

'Subject: Red-Hot Dream!

Suddenly Sophie has Jared’s attention! He’s not looking for commitment, and luckily that’s also the last thing on Sophie’s mind, so the stage is set for a sizzling no-strings affair. But as work, steamy nights and painful secrets all begin to build up Sophie soon knows she’s in a whole heap of trouble… '

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Viktoria Morfit has built herself a safe, convincing life in her Manhattan apartment following a tragedy in her life five years before. Her latest project is to attract a pair of peregrine falcons to the nestbox she’s installed on the ledge of her highrise apartment, giving her back a little bit of the nature she misses so much since she quit rockclimbing.

Rescued by the billionaire…

Nestled away in the beautiful Swiss Alps, Armand Bollinger's exclusive resort is the perfect place for TV presenter Rachel Chase to escape her abusive marriage. Hopefully here, Rachel can begin to take control of her life.

Rachel may be prickly and vulnerable…but that doesn't stop Armand from finding her achingly attractive. She's built a fortress around her heart, yet Armand knows she must face her demons—and he's the man to help her. Perhaps together they can knock that fortress down.…

'Nikki Morrissy is in beautiful Banksia Bay for a fresh start. Even renting half a cottage from the town's lone wolf, enigmatic Gabe Carver, cannot distract her from focusing on her new life!

'And Gabe is determined that, despite having to share his home with the undeniably attractive Nikki, he will keep to himself….

'Until a scared and lonely dog, howling into the night, has them literally bumping into each other! As the pooch gazes up at them, Gabe and Nikki realize they'll have to work together on this one. Suddenly their plans to avoid each other are crumbling around them…' (Publisher's blurb)

'The last woman he would ever marry

'The last time Andreas Ferrante saw Sienna Baker she was naively trying to seduce him. Whilst her provocative sensuality is emblazoned on Andreas's memory, the terrible consequences torment him. So the news that they must marry to secure his inheritance is unthinkable ...

'Once devastated by his heartless rejection, when she sees Andreas again it makes Sienna's humiliation burn brighter. And as for marrying him ... ? They'd be lucky to last the ceremony without killing each other!

'But there's a fine line between love and hate ... Will the flames of anger turn to white-hot passion on their wedding night?' (Publisher's blurb)

'Your gorgeous ex roars up in a red sports car and offers to sweep you away from the mess you've made of your life. What would you do?

'With her wedding dreams in tatters and the local grapevine ablaze, Bella Shaw is getting out of town and speeding across country with delicious, dangerous Damon Cavello. Bella's been playing it safe for too long...but not anymore. It's high time she faced up to her past and with Damon by her side, that time is now!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Nina Petrelle, disastrous waitress to over-privileged island holiday makers, has just been fired by her high-handed new boss Gabe Steele...Gabe can't say no to Nina's endless sun-kissed legs and her too-smart mouth that he's just craving to keep busy! But, despite the sun, sand and scorching hot nights, his head is definite - it's only a temporary fling. Isn't it?'

Source: Publisher website http://www.millsandboon.com.au (Sighted: 15/04/2010)

Burned by a greedy heiress, Tristan Barkley had sworn off romance. Until a sizzling night with Ella Jacobs, his secretive housekeeper turned blonde bombshell, made the millionaire rethink his decision. He'd find a way to guarantee she remained by his side...and in his bed. Yet when he learned she was carrying his child, he proposed the only solution: marriage. As their no-strings-attached connection turned all too real, Tristan couldn't shake the feeling that Ella was hiding something. And soon he began to doubt her true motives for the match-for love, for money...or forever?

Source: Author's web-site http://robyngrady.com/books/bedded-by-blackmail/

'Getting noticed by the gorgeous best man is every bridesmaid's dream. Especially if he's her old crush. Lucy McKenty knows she should be wary of Will Carruthers. All she wants is to finally settle down and have a family–and that's a far cry from this globe-trotting wanderer's life plan.... Caught up in the swirl of confetti and romance, Lucy finds herself in Will's arms. Discovering she's pregnant thrills her–but is Will going to stay to meet his baby?' (Publication summary)

'What has become of Brisbane's most eligible bachelor, Zachary Jones? The sought-after millionaire hasn't been seen on the social circuit for months! While he's known for his reclusive tendencies, rumour has it there's a good reason for his absence: he's just become a single father. Could it be true? Perhaps Zach sent a call for help to premier It girl Meg Kelly, who was also missing from the party lists last week? She'd certainly be able to give advice on difficult childhoods.... '

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'You know when you meet the most gorgeous guy and get butterflies in your stomach? Well, that's what it felt like the first time I, Summer Curtis, laid eyes on my movie-star-gorgeous boss Phin Gibson. I was starstruck!

I've got to get a grip! Phin might be delicious, but he's always late, totally disorganized–my complete opposite! But somehow he's making me, the oh-so-sensible Summer, want to let down my perfectly pinned-up hair!' (Publisher's blurb)

'Ric Perrini, chairman of Blackstone Diamonds and Sydney's sexiest bachelor, still had one elusive prize to catchKimberley Blackstone. Luring her back to her estranged father's company - back to her birthright - would be Ric's toughest job ever. Luring her back into his arms, his most pleasurable. Ric had laid claim to part of Kim before - this time he'd accept nothing but her total surrender.' (Publication Summary)

'When Kate Brodie inherits half a run-down cattle station, she doesn't expect to have a sexy cattleman boss to contend with!

'Noah Carmody doesn't need a city girl like Kate trying her pretty hand at Outback life, but he's a single dad now, and Kate's the only person within a hundred miles who'll help him restore Radnor to its former glory. So he'll grudgingly show her the ropes….

'As they toil together under the Outback sun, romance should be the last thing on their minds…shouldn't it?' (Publication summary)

'As a gawky teenager, Rosie knew she never stood a chance with heartthrob Cameron Kelly. She had pigtails and glasses, and washed dishes by night to help support her and her mother, while Cameron came from one of the richest and most revered families in Brisbane.

'Years later they meet again, and Rosie finds herself on a date with the devastatingly attractive billionaire! There's something different about him–he's darker, more intense, dangerous. But she's determined to ignore his three-dates-only rule and get to the heart of the rebel tycoon....'

Source: Publisher's blurb.