From a New York Times–bestselling author, a man fights to protect the woman he once loved and left behind.Saved from an abduction and unthinkable harm, Gabrielle Bennett owed her life to her rescuer. Marc Stephano, a stranger from the sketchy shadows of town, could've asked for money. Instead he introduced her to desire and claimed her completely—then he broke her heart.Older, wiser and now a top New York model, Gabrielle is prepared for anything—except Marc's reemergence into her life. It's a merciless trick of fate. A successful, self-made millionaire, he's as powerful as ever, but can Gabrielle forgive and forget—in the name of love?"Palmer proves that love and passion can be found even in the most dangerous situations." —Publishers Weekly

Owen Burnett planned on a quiet, easygoing Christmas, hanging out with his best friend and neighbor, Gabby Michaelson. So when his mom pressures him to come home for the holidays, he tells a little white lie...that he’s spending the holidays with his new girlfriend. But when his family shows up unexpectedly, Owen pulls the best friend card and asks Gabby to play his fake girlfriend. Gabby’s been hopelessly in love with her best friend Owen for what feels like forever, but playing his "fake" girlfriend when the entire boisterous Burnett clan visits is easier said than done. The more she tries to deny the attraction between them, the more obvious their chemistry becomes. But even though she's not the only one feeling it, putting their friendship on the line is a risk she can’t take.

Ditched at the altar, hotshot lawyer Evander Westin flips tradition the middle finger and takes his honeymoon alone. The vendetta against his father can wait until after he spends two weeks relaxing in private island luxury.Invited to an exclusive resort by the man of his dreams, ever-sensible bookworm Heath Lennox had plans of his own. Getting stood up and then having his entourage bully him into taking the trip anyway wasn’t among them. He caves to the pressure while refusing to enjoy a second of it.It’s bristle-at-first sight when they meet in the not-so-friendly skies. Heath is a judgmental stick-in-the-mud, and Evan is everything he’s vowed to avoid—wealthy, brash, and most importantly, straight.However, arrival at the resort reveals they have bigger problems than each other: Solo is a no-go at this couples-only retreat. Agreeing to pose as newlyweds, they’re shocked when an actual friendship develops, especially when a late-night baring of souls leads to a baring of… other things.Evan and his daddy issues are the definition of red flag, and guys aren’t even his thing! Heath is not falling for another undependable man. No matter how gorgeous, sweet, or romantic… because everyone knows the vacation fantasy crumbles in post-paradise reality.No matter how perfect.

Four couples. One unforgettable small town. And all the love, laughter, and slow-burn steam your heart can handle.Welcome to Mapleton, where family drama runs deep, secrets won’t stay buried, and falling in love is never part of the plan—but always the best surprise.In this complete romance collection, you'll get:A fiery inheritance standoff between a runaway daughter and the stubborn professor who refuses to back downA friends-to-lovers slow burn featuring a single mom and the charming playboy with a no-kids ruleA grumpy/sunshine business partnership that spirals into something neither of them expectedA forbidden fake-dating pact between a stargazing wallflower and her brother’s best friendEach book delivers big feels, laugh-out-loud banter, sizzling chemistry, and swoony happily-ever-afters—plus a special series epilogue that brings all your favorite characters back for one final moment under the Mapleton sky.This box set includes all four full-length novels in Diana Deehan’s beloved Mapleton series, adored by readers who love small towns, slow burns, and guaranteed happily ever afters.

A witty tale of romantic rivalry and second chances by the New York Times-bestselling author who "only gets better with each book" (The New York Times).Having grown up with four brothers in upstate New York, journalist Chastity O'Neill is tired of being just one of the guys. When she returns to her hometown, she decides it's time to get in touch with her feminine side. While doing a story on local heroes, she meets a hunky doctor who is the perfect candidate to test her newfound womanly wiles. There's only one problem: firefighter Trevor Meade, her first love and the one man she's never quite gotten over—although he seems to have gotten over her just fine.Yet the more time she spends with Dr. Perfect, the better Trevor looks. But with the in-your-face competition, the irresistible Trevor starts to see Chastity as more than a friend . . . ."An amiable romp that ends with a satisfying lump in the throat." —Publishers Weekly

A work trip to Fiji. A grumpy Italian pilot. A plane crash. And now… we’re stranded. Half-naked. Together.I was supposed to scout Fiji for a resort location on one of its many islands, as directed by my New York law firm. Instead, I end up crash-landing on a remote island with Rocco—the insanely hot, infuriatingly alpha pilot who makes brooding look like an art form.My eyes are injured. I can’t see a thing. And now I have to rely on him.He feeds me. Bathes me. Guides me through the jungle like I’m his to protect. His to touch. His to tease.There’s no one around. Just the ocean, the heat, and the tension that won’t stop building.We’re filthy. We’re wet. We’re always half-naked.And we’re starting to lose control.The line between survival and seduction? Yeah… that vanished days ago.Now it’s just him and me—giving in, giving up, and giving each other everything.This isn’t just a tropical escape. This is Blue Lagoon with bite. Dirty, delicious, and utterly savage.