First, he showed his thoughtful generosity. Then he shared his risqué humor. Now it's time he declares everything... If only he didn't constantly wrestle with words! An evening at the opera could prove Lord Tremayne's undoing when he and his lovely new paramour cross paths with his sister and brother-in-law. Introducing one's socially unacceptable strumpet to his stunned family is never done. But Daniel does it anyway. And it might just be the best decision he's ever made, for Thea's quickly become much more than a mistress—and it's time he told her so. Thea's fallen under the enticing spell of her new protector. How could she not when his very presence, every kindness and written word has utterly seduced her senses? Yet her mind insists on knowing more, such as why must Lord Tremayne pummel his face in boxing matches and be so abrupt in person? Curiosity turns to baffled amazement when his sister seeks out Thea, begging advice. If that...

A Frosty Christmas Kiss is an expanded version of the previously published Miss Isabella Thaws a Frosty Lord; this updated version contains additional chapters and characters.Blind from a young age, a Regency heroine risks her overbearing father's displeasure by attending a holiday house party, never dreaming she'll meet a formidable lord who will discover all her secrets and still want her for his own.A pair of ghostly matchmakers warm two chilly hearts.Dominated by her father's rigid ways since a twist of fate stole her sight, Isabella uses the magic of Christmas to steal away for an adventure of her own when invited to join friends for the holidays. Oh, how she adores Christmastime!How he abhors Christmastime! Hiding his war wounds beneath a frosty exterior, Lord Frostwood lives up to his name, freezing out everyone who tries to get close. Everyone, that is, until a spirited wench falls at his feet and proceeds to warm his cold...

Changing into a lion isn't all fur and games. A Regency lord battles his inner beast while helping an innocent miss, never dreaming how he'll come to care for the chit—nor how being near his world will deliver danger right to her doorstep. If Darcy possessed a roaring libido and grappled with feline curses... Lady Francine Montfort may have led a sheltered life till her parents' untimely demise but that doesn't mean she's ignorant. Neither is she blind to the conniving ways of her persistent aunt, who's determined to marry Francine off for her own selfish gain. Forced to drastic measures to avoid the wretched woman's scheming, Francine concocts her own masterful plan. She might need to beg a favor from Lord Blakely—the sinfully alluring marquis who inspires all manner of illicit thoughts—but she's determined to help him as well. To ease those mysterious, haunting secrets that torment him so......

Meet a Shakespeare-quoting shapeshifter who wants nothing to do with love... Nash senses the man across from him in the cramped stagecoach is trouble, a danger to the veiled woman accompanying her lofty "protector". Nash knows he's no hero, yet she keeps asking for his help. And how is it the vexing female knows so much about his secrets? Ones that could rip her apart if she only knew it... And the spunky "lady" from the streets who masquerades as another man's mistress... Blessed with the second-sight—or cursed, depending upon which relative she believes—Laney sees her two possible futures: bleak and a soon-deceased victim (ack!) or frolicking with her fellow stagecoach passenger: a golden-eyed, tawny-haired gentleman—who's anything but. The miserable rip who's already stepped on her dress, who keeps staring... Nash is surly and rude and resistant to her every effort to speak with him. When...

She's seeking shelter. He's hardened his heart. His cat just wants chin rubs. If you like feel-good stories full of wit and wordplay, Larissa Lyons' heartfelt holiday Christmas Kisses are what you want in your stocking! Lucinda Thomalin fears for her life. Clueless why she's being followed through London on this icy, storm-ravaged night, the unemployed companion barrels toward the only lit store and the safety it promises. Mistaking her for a strumpet, the shopkeeper orders her back outside—into the freezing rain. Sleet is nothing compared to Brier Chapman's frozen heart. When a drenched tart blasts into his closed mercantile, he just wants the stubborn chit gone. His cat wants her to stay, and soon Brier's chest is aching at the thaw... How can lust turn to love so quickly, especially when Brier knows she's destined to leave? A determined woman. A dogged widower. One superior...

"Sweet and Spicy!!! Such a gem!...with every story Mrs. Lyons writes, I'm left with a smile." Krysta Reviews "This is such an AMAZING story ... compelling to read." Reader Review Part 1 of 3; the HEA occurs in the third installment, Daring Declarations. A desperate widow dares greatly... Penniless since her husband's demise and now ousted from her home by his indifferent heir, a young widow reaches her wits' end—the end of her meager food stores, certainly. When her friend, a diamond of the demimonde, arranges a protector for Thea, she can do naught but agree. 'Tis that or starve. But what happens when her previously passionless existence is challenged by the titled lord who now owns her favors? The brusque, rough-around-the-edges Marquis keeps to himself, is annoyingly silent, but kisses like a dream and Thea soon falls for the mysterious man she knows nothing...

Lusty Letters. For a man who hesitates over words isn't about to stumble over sentences, not when he has seduction on his mind. Hampered by a pesky, persistent stammer, Lord Tremayne takes to writing letters when he decides to woo his new mistress, little realizing how their fun, flirty exchanges will quickly become the light of his day. Or how wretched he'll feel when the charming Thea suggests they banter in person, possibly pen poetry—together. Blazing ballocks! Is she insane? Her fascinating new protector has secrets—several. And though Thea fears losing her common sense—but never her heart—to the powerfully built Marquis, she stifles her longing to know everything about him, hesitant to destroy her newfound circumstances should she press for more. But then his naughty notes start to appear, full of humor and wit, and she realizes 'tis likely too late—for her heart may already be his... Lusty...

Santa claws? A roguish feline plays matchmaker for two lonely souls. A mischievous feline and a case of mistaken identity land two lonely souls together during a wretched, snowy night. Arguing over the business end of a shovel, they take refuge from the storm and find that sparks and kisses warm their frigid selves as much as unexpected laughter. But he's engaged, and she's decided to never marry, so in the morning they go their separate ways, leaving pieces of their hearts behind... Battle scarred and bone-weary, the prodigal Lord Redford finally returns home—intent on pushing everyone away. Only he's greeted not with the small welcome party he expected, but with a house full of people ready to celebrate his engagement. Which is going to prove rather a challenge, given how he's never met his betrothed... Or has he? When Anne rushes to the door, ready to give her tardy intended a sound dressing...

*MAD*WARNING* If you like your encounters hot an’ against the wall and without unnecessary foreplay (Names? Who needs ’em?) this story’s for you. Mature audiences only! He lurks in the shadows, waiting, watching. Keeping himself apart. Not intentionally of course, it’s just who he is, what life has made him—gritty, suspicious and hard. Definitely hard for the root beer-and-rum swigging, sinfully dressed sweetheart who’s just edged up to the bar. He wants her and he’s a man used to taking anything he desires. *MAD*FACTS* 3000 words • Contemporary Erotica • Sex with Strangers. AWARDED ~ Hot New Erotic Voice, 2008 BetterSex.com Erotic Fiction Contest.

*MAD*FACTS* 6000 words • M/F/M Ménage • Contemporary Erotica • WINNER ~ 2009 BetterSex.com Erotic Fiction Contest Can one stressed-out mom let go long enough if the rewards promise to be worth it? This one can! Two years after being blessed with twin boys, Kelli’s still having a tough time feeling desirable. So when her husband whisks her away for a romantic weekend, complete with chocolate and lake house, she promises herself to leave her exhaustion and inhibitions behind. What she’s not expecting is for Adam to seduce her out of her swimsuit just in time for their good friend Rick to arrive—where both men proceed to show her just how sexy she really is. *MAD*WARNING* This short erotic story features a harried wife, her loving husband, and a friend of theirs who joins in the fun. Expect melting chocolates and sweaty bodies. Oh, and orgasms—several! This encounter is meant to entice and arouse. Mature audiences only!