Some of my favorite "bad boys" are Rafe McCade in Nora Roberts' "The Return of Rafe McCade", Cameron Quinn, "Seaswept", and Linda Howard's Wolf McKenzie in McKenzie Mountain. Other novels that feature dangerous heroes are "The Waiting Game" by Jayne Ann Krentz, Judith McNaught's "Paradise", and "The Wedding" by Julie Garwood. Nobody does the contemporary "bad boy" hero better than talented author Dallas Schulze. Her novels, "Home To Eden" and "A Summer To Come Home" capture the essence of the "bad boy" hero, showcased with a feisty, unyielding heroine. Sit back and enjoy the ride as Cupid points his love arrow at these masterful alpha heroes.  HOME TO EDEN, Dallas SchulzeKate Moran finally had eveything she wanted: home, family, security, and a man who loved her. But then she was tempted by something she shouldn't and couldn't have. Dangerous, destructive Nick Blacksone, her fiance's brother. Nick came home to Eden after five years of restlessness, sleepless nights, and unrequited passion. His arrival jeopardized everyone's future, his, his brother's and Kate's. This heart-wrenching, powerful novel weaves family loyalty, compelling temptation, and stormy emotion into a tapestry of love and resolution. A SUMMER TO COME HOME, Dallas SchulzeThe town folk in Riverbend was reeling at the news that rebel Jake Quincannon had returned. Wild, impetuous Jake was looking to reconcile the ghosts of his past, in preparation for a new start for the future. Good girl Paige Cudahy wasn't in his plans, but she definitely caught his attention. The electrcity the flowed between them sizzles from each page. An unexpected discovery and a new found love change Jake's life forever. It's a captivating tale of a "bad boy" meeting his match and succumbing to the overwhelming power of love. One for your keeper shelf! TO LOVE A MAN, Karen RobardsHunting for a hot story in Africa, jornalist Lisa Collins leaves her sheltered existence and finds herself caught up in violence. Luckily, she falls into the arms of Sam Eastman, an American mercenary. Sam's a reluctant rescuer and saving the beautiful bland interferes with his mission. They find themselves running for their lives. The tables turn when Sam finds his survival depends on the strength and bravery of a woman he saw as a useless butterfly. Can the tough soldier and a pampered rich girl find a future together? It's a study in contrasts, internal differences, and rousing adventure. There's steamy romance in the hot loves scenes set in the African bush and non-stop action. It's on my shelf of keepers!
Maggy spent twelve years playing the beautiful, dutiful wife of prominent publisher and multimillionaire Lyle Forrest. Twelve years of fear, abuse and loathing. She did it for David, the son who would never know the price she paid to protect him. She couldn't afford to remember the seething passion she knew in the arms of Nick King years ago, until Nick returns to set her free. A riverting novel of love, lust , sacrifice, and one man's passion to reclaim the woman he was born to love. A spell binding story designed to capture your attention and melt your heart. Diana Palmer is another author who specializes in delicious "bad boys". Let me introduce you to some of her tantalizing characters and tell you a bit about this wonderful author.
For the first time in one volume, SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE, a special collector's edition, features three of her most compelling novels. These passionate stories tell of fearless ex-mercenaries who risk everything-in the name of love. In the initial offering, SOLDIER OF FORTUNE, innocent beauty Gabby Darwin is persuaded by J. D. Brettman, her mysterious boss, to play his lover during a dangerous mission. THE TENDER STRANGER follows with the story of Danielle St. Claire, a frumpy bookstore owner from Greenville, South Carolina and ex-mercenary Eric "Dutch" van Meer. A moment of reckless abandon leads to a whirlwind wedding for a virtuous bride and her secret agent groom. In the final story, ENAMORED, one night of passion propels sheltered virgin Melissa Sterling into a tempestuous marriage with Diego Laremos, a mysterious freedom fighter. It's a dazzling trio of gorgeous, intelligent heroes matched with strong, fiery heroines they can respect and love.
The brand-new exciting sequel, MERCENARY WOMAN, is available this month from Silhouette Romance. It features Ms. Palmer's calling card including a handsome, seasoned, sexy hero fighting his attraction for a naïve unsophisticated heroine. Sally Johnson still yearns for the love of former mercenary Ebenezer Scott. Several years ago Eb scared Sally away by pushing her to the brink of desire, then sending her away. Sally never forgot thst encounter and she is marked for life by it. When a former enemy threatens Sally and her family, Eb comes to the rescue. It’s a thrilling tale of passion and intrigue set against a backdrop straight out of today's headlines.  MOST WANTED, Diana PalmerDiana Palmer presents another wonderful trio of full length novels with stories of powerful, sexy men and feisty, independent women. MOST WANTED features Lassiter Detective Agency of Houston, Texas. The agency has a hard won reputation of solving cases regardless of personal danger. The novels are THE CASE OF THE MESMERIZING BOSS, THE CASE OF THE CONFIRMED BACHELOR, and THE CASE OF THE MISSING SECRETARY. Heroes Dane Lassiter, Nick Reed, and Logan Deverell are three sexy urban cowboys on a wild breath-taking ride with three strong willed, alluring women who are determined to find justice and love. It's a fun filled romp you don't want to miss. Join me in the next update of THE PINK PAGES when we showcase THE RAKE, the contemporary "bad boy's" counterpart in historical romance. If you have a favorite "rake" or "bad boy", drop me an email. |
SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE, Diana Palmer
MERCENDARY'S WOMAN, Dinah Palmer