Editorial Reviews "This book sizzled. The chemistry with this couple was explosive. It definitely is not for the faint of heart. There is a high volume of sexuality and it is very graphic. Often when that is the case, there is no storyline and the plot is underdeveloped. That was definitely not the case here. The book was highly emotional. This is not my first Helen Hardt book and it will certainly not be my last. " -Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio "I loved this book. The characters were wonderful. They each showed their vulnerable sides as well as their strengths. They are real people and have real problems but also some very loving solutions... I found myself daydreaming of my own cowboy after finishing this book. The warm feelings that I got from reading it just didn’t want to go away. I wonder where I can find me one of those young cowboys… Oh yeah, I’m married. But a girl can dream and this guy is definitely worth dreaming about. Lucky Holly." -Terrihawk, Night Owl Romance Reviews Synopsis A hot time with a gorgeous young cowboy is just what the doctor ordered for forty-year- old Holly Taylor. But after a night of amazing passion, she leaves discreetly. Life has other plans for her at the moment. After the best sex of his life, single father Jack Sherwood isn’t ready to give up his mystery woman.When he runs into her several months later, he’s relentless in his pursuit, and he doesn’t care a whit about their eleven-year age difference. Holly’s life has taken a new course since her first meeting with Jack, and she’s convinced she’s not what the and his adorable son need. Can her new friends at The Cougar Club persuade her to stop running? Or will she lose the best thing to ever happen to her?

The Cowboy and the Cougar A hot time with a gorgeous young cowboy is just what the doctor ordered for forty-year-old Holly Taylor. But after a night of amazing passion, she leaves discreetly. Life has other plans for her at the moment. After the best sex of his life, single father Jack Sherwood isn’t ready to give up his mystery woman. When he runs into her several months later, he’s relentless in his pursuit, and he doesn’t care a whit about their eleven-year age difference. Holly’s life has taken a new course since her first meeting with Jack, and she’s convinced she’s not what he and his adorable son need. Can her new friends at The Cougar Club persuade her to stop running? Or will she lose the best thing to ever happen to her? Calendar Boy Forty-five- year-old erotic romance author Stacy Oppenheimer has always been an introvert, and her recent divorce has left her scared of her own shadow. But when her favorite cover model, Michael Moretti, corners her at a writers’ conference, she swallows her inhibitions for a moment and teases him a little. Michael Moretti, age thirty-six, knows his career as a cover model and exotic dancer is rapidly coming to an end due to his age. He has his own reasons for attending this conference—find an attractive older woman whom he can woo into keeping him in the lifestyle to which he’s become accustomed. Lovely Stacy fits his requirements nicely. With Michael’s help, Stacy begins to overcome her shyness and engages in some exciting activities both outside and inside the bedroom. But she’s nobody’s sugar mama, and she makes that clear to him when she finds out his ulterior motive. Too bad for Michael, who finds out he just might be in a little deeper than he thought.

They say age is just a number…but is that true with love? Gina Scott dishes out drinks, crude one-liners, and advice to the rowdy regulars at her bar in small-town Haven, Texas. After escaping a brutal past, she vows to never risk her heart again. But a long, lonely decade later, she’s tempted by a sexy cowboy a dozen years younger who makes her ache for things she can’t have, especially love. No matter how she tries to resist, the tenacious stud keeps wearing her down. But what does a hot virgin want with a cougar like her? Nate Grayson has spent four years fantasizing about Gina Scott. When he discovers their connection isn’t one-sided, he’s ready to prove she’s not too old for him and capable of giving her all the pleasure she craves. After learning there’s more to Gina’s reluctance than age, he’s hell-bent on tearing down her protective walls so he can spend forever with her. But he’s keeping secrets of his own… When danger finds Gina, determined to destroy their future, Nate stops at nothing to save her life, and persuade her to say, “I do.”

The Cowboy by Jayne Ann Krentz Romance writer Margaret Lark knew all about tough cowboys in pin-striped suits: they were the heroes in her books. She wouldn't admit to fantasising about that type of man, though. But corporate executive Rafe Cassidy was quick to refresh her memory. Rafe had power, money and sex appeal. Losing a major deal had riled him and it was time for a showdown. Time to show her what stuff real cowboys were made of... The Cougar by Lindsay McKenna From the starry night Jim Cunningham saved Rachel's life on a snowy mountain, he felt bound by this compelling woman. She had a heart of gold, and a beauty to match her compassionate spirit. But she was a Donovan -- the daughter of his arch enemy. And though the rugged rescuer had faced many battles, loving Rachel would be his greatest challenge of all... Odd Man Out by B.J. Daniels Ever since J.D. Garrison had broken her heart when he'd skipped town, the tabloids had been Denver McCallahan's only link to the man who'd become country music's 'brightest star'. That is, until her uncle Max got murdered... Suddenly, J.D. was back in her life...sweeping her off her feet and warning her not to trust his best friend -- the one man who'd helped dry her tears. The two men Denver loved most were now accusing each other of murder. One had stood by her...the other had broken her heart. Would Denver choose the right man?

Coming of age in pre-World War II California and Colorado brings tragedy to Molly and Ralph Fawcett in Jean Stafford's classic semi-autobiographical novel, first published in 1947.

"Charyn, like Nabokov, is that most fiendish sort of writer—so seductive as to beg imitation, so singular as to make imitation impossible." —Tom Bissell Raising the literary bar to a new level, Jerome Charyn re-creates the voice of Theodore Roosevelt, the New York City police commissioner, Rough Rider, and soon- to-be twenty-sixth president through his derring-do adventures, effortlessly combining superhero dialogue with haunting pathos. Beginning with his sickly childhood and concluding with McKinley’s assassination, the novel positions Roosevelt as a “perfect bull in a china shop,” a fearless crime fighter and pioneering environmentalist who would grow up to be our greatest peacetime president. With an operatic cast, including “Bamie,” his handicapped older sister; Eleanor, his gawky little niece; as well as the devoted Rough Riders, the novel memorably features the lovable mountain lion Josephine, who helped train Roosevelt for his “crowded hour,” the charge up San Juan Hill. Lauded by Jonathan Lethem for his “polymorphous imagination and crack comic timing,” Charyn has created a classic of historical fiction, confirming his place as “one of the most important writers in American literature” (Michael Chabon).

Editorial Reviews "Once I picked up this book I couldn’t put it down. I was riveted from page one to the very end. I love Cougar stories and this has just made my top five. I highly recommend this book." –Sweet Pea, Whipped Cream Reviews "As a writer, I love when another author writes a book about the wonderful book world. Even more so when they write it so well you can actually put yourself right in the characters' shoes. I loved this book... I immediately put it at the top of my pile. And I am so glad I did. " –Drea, JPB Reviews Synopsis Forty-five year-old erotic romance author Stacy Oppenheimer has always been an introvert, and her recent divorce has left her scared of her own shadow. But when her favorite cover model, Michael Moretti, corners her at a writers’ conference, she swallows her inhibitions for a moment and teases him a little. Michael Moretti, age thirty-six, knows his career as a cover model and exotic dancer is rapidly coming to an end due to his age. He has his own reasons for attending this conference—find an attractive older woman whom he can woo into keeping him in the lifestyle to which he’s become accustomed. Lovely Stacy fits his requirements nicely. With Michael’s help, Stacy begins to overcome her shyness and engages in some exciting activities both outside and inside the bedroom. But she’s nobody’s sugar mama, and she makes that clear to him when she finds out his ulterior motive. Too bad for Michael, who finds out he just might be in a little deeper than he thought.

The lifestyle of the Cougar, education for survival.

The long-standing feud between the Tuckers and the Malloys has never abated, but Emma Malloy can’t forget that years ago Tucker Garrettson stole a kiss. An unforgettable kiss. Now she’s returned from the East to her father’s ranch, and discovers that Tucker is all grown up, a tough, powerfully handsome cowboy. Though they’re sworn enemies and Emma is certain she hates him, they can’t seem to stay away from each other. Especially when one kiss leads to another…

"Worlds collide when a broke cowboy and a glamorous big city reporter fall lipstick over boot heels in love. But she carries a 2,000-year old secret in her veins that will test their unusual romance. Saddle up for a hilarious, existential gallop through the dying west with an army of ancient bloodsuckers in hot pursuit" -- Back cover.