Bøger af Joy Avery

Staffing agency owner Danica James is determined not to spend another Valentine's Day alone. But purchasing a man for the evening? Out of the question. Then her best friend intervenes-gifting her a night of dinner and dancing with a Cupid's Arrow escort. What could be the harm? Though Cupid's Arrow is known for matches made in heaven, she's not looking for a love connection. Then she meets her Cupid's Fellow and everything changes. Business mogul Weston Henshaw doesn't need Cupid's Arrow to get a Valentine's Day companion, but Cupid's Arrow needs him. Seems his sister's charity event has done far better than anticipated. Only problem...a shortage of eligible bachelors to pamper all of the lonely hearts. When he agrees to be bait for an evening, he never imagines meeting the one woman who makes him wish the night would never end. An error by Cupid's places Danica and Weston on a road to destiny, but will they maintain the course?

Sometimes...love is the only thing that can free you. When Emory Chambers asked Santa for someone to warm her cold nights, she hadn't expected him to actually deliver. But he does. The only problem... He delivers the wrong man. Her ex is the last person she expects to see stroll into her floral design shop. The second their eyes meet old feelings rush back, and their connection sparks as potent as ever. But she has to ignore the fact that she still loves him. Especially since he's engaged to be married. Christian St. Claire is a man lost. That's until a floral consultation for his upcoming wedding brings him face-to-face with Emory-the only woman he's ever truly loved. He refuses to allow himself to fall under her spell again. But despite how hard he's trying, he can't shake his feelings for the woman who shattered him. Reconnecting with Emory forces him to question himself. Can he vow his life to another when his heart still pounds for the one who got away?

Can one night lead to forever? Kassidy Monroe has spent far too many nights alone. But could she actually go through with a one-night stand? No! At least, that's her answer until her eyes settle on him-tall, dark, and ultra-mysterious behind a black and platinum mask that makes him even more appealing. It's lust at first sight, but how far is she willing to go with a man she's just met? Jaxon Prescott has always gone after what he wants. And he wants her-the sexy vixen in the feather mask. Something about her calls to him, and he's all too willing to answer. An invitation to his hotel suite was supposed to be for a night she wouldn't soon forget, but somehow the tables turn. He never imagines he'd be the one constantly reliving their time together. One need. One night. One unforeseen outcome.

After learning her boss has scheduled a mandatory team-building excursion, financial planner Nona Rogers panics. What does she know about camping? Nada. Zilch. Heck, she doesn't even like picnics. And the thought of sleeping amid bugs and wild animals knots her stomach. No way can she risk looking like an idiot in front of her colleagues. Taking proactive measures, she acquires the services of a guide to give her a crash-course in camping. Seven days living off the land. How hard could it be? Nona swallows those words when she meets the sexy titan tasked with leading her into the wild. Getting mauled by a bear quickly becomes the least of her worries. Mason Tinsdale's first love has always been oil rigging. But a horrible accident has him doubting the job-more importantly, himself. Seven days in the Indigo Falls wilderness is just what he needs to sort out his thoughts. Then he meets Nona Rogers. He's convinced the gorgeous woman is going to be far more trouble than she's worth. And he's right. However, there's something about the feisty vixen that makes her irresistible. Two guarded hearts. Seven days alone. An attraction that can't be denied.

Sometimes, all it takes is the right motivation... Artist Rana Lassiter has sworn off men. After being hurt, she prefers painting passionate scenes of love on her canvas instead of the real thing. But when she meets Mount Pleasance's newest arrival, sexy and suave fireman Dallas Fontaine, she envisions a different kind of stroke than the ones she performs with her brush. To say she's attracted to the debonair man is an understatement, but she refuses to fall victim to his good looks, charm or persistence. Dallas has never had a problem getting any woman he wants. And he wants Rana. In a way he's never wanted any woman before. There's just one problem...she doesn't want him. But she will. By the time he's done, she won't be able to resist his blazing kisses. But nothing is easy, especially love. When a life-altering event occurs, it will test them both. Are they strong enough to forge through the catastrophic storm, or will they allow it to destroy their chance at happily-ever-after?

When Passion Phillips agrees to work elbow to elbow with the man who left her at the altar, flames ignite inside the Citi Café. Flames capable of engulfing her mind and body. She's made the mistake of loving him once, but won't make the same mistake again. Burned by his betrayal, she is determined to keep him at a distance. If only her heart would listen. Dasher Howard is not the man he used to be. All he needs now is the opportunity to show Passion that he's no longer the man she once knew. With a mission to prove to her love can be better the second time around, he'll do whatever it takes to reclaim her heart. Even if it means manipulating the odds in his favor. The only thing hotter than the food inside Citi Café is the blaze igniting between Passion and Dasher. How will Dasher prove to Passion that he is the only man for her? Especially when Passion is hell-bent on hating him.

Never say what love can't-or won't-do. Balloon Artist Gadiya Lassiter never imagined waking up without the love of her life, small-town fire chief Nico Dupree. Then one day, it becomes her tortured reality. Fast-forward two years...he's back and making his intentions to rekindle their flame known. But she vows to never love him again. As determined as she is to keep her heart out of his hands, love seems to have its own agenda. For Nico, returning home to Mount Pleasance, North Carolina is not without its benefits. The most valuable, Gadiya. He's determined to reclaim her heart-despite her obvious goal to hate him. But he's not giving up on her; not again. He'll just have to convince her the disdain she harbors for him is far less potent than the love he knows she still has for him. And he'll do it one scorching kiss at a time. As their attraction grows hotter and hotter, will Gadiya be able to escape the flames, or will Nico's fire consume her?

Graphic artist Trinity Hargrove never knew real passion until she sleeps with her boss's son. Mistake number one. Mistake number two...liking it too much. But they agreed to only one night. Simple enough, right? Wrong. He may be out of her bed, but their intense night together still burns in her memories. As long as she keeps her distance from the oh-so-desirable Xander Duval, everything will be okay. Unfortunately, fate won't go along with her plan. Restaurateur Xander Duval agrees to Trinity's "one night" stipulation, but only in theory. He has no intentions of not being with her again. Especially when his mind-nor body-will allow him to forget the fire that blazed between them until the wee hours of the morning. When Trinity is injured in an automobile accident, he jumps at the opportunity to be her arms and legs. He plans to show her just how determined he is to make her his...for far longer than just one night.

Honey Hill residents have enough to gossip about without Happi Daniels and Sebastian Charles adding their drama to the mix. However, when details of their accidental Vegas nuptials are made known, the hairstylist and home renovation expert become the talk of the town. Outside forces are hard at work to ensure Happi and Sebastian find the happily ever after neither are looking for. But will it be enough to ensure the two remain one?

To help a good friend out of a bind, advertising manager Finley Cooper volunteers to accompany pastry chef Cassius "Cash" Warren to Chicago for the Chi-Flavor Afro-Caribbean Carnivale. They're prepared for everything, except the sweet mischief in store for them.A road trip. An overwhelming attraction. Several days in close quarters... What's the worst that could happen?

How does love repair a shattered heart... After her recent divorce, a new relationship is the last thing on Sadona Lassiter's mind. Who needs the complication? Unfortunately, Mount Pleasance, North Carolina's handsome veterinarian is starting to grow on her. A huge complication. She can't deny her attraction to Keith Fremont, but is she ready to risk her heart again? ...piece by delicate piece. Keith's content with his mundane life-all work and no play-until Sadona strolls into his practice with an injured dog. Captivated by the beautiful woman, he's determined to get to know her. And he does. But will he allow a devastating betrayal in his past to keep him from securing a future with the woman he loves?

A past packed with memories... When Marisol Chesapeake returns to Indigo Falls, North Carolina, her ex is the last person she expects to see. The second their paths cross, sparks fly out of control. There's no denying the attraction that still lingers, but there's no way she can allow herself to act on it. No matter how badly she needs his strong, protective arms around her. A future filled with possibilities... Kincaid Tinsdale has spent the last few years away from Indigo Falls, and the hurtful memories there. But now he's back, and so is the woman he's dreamt about for the past ten years. The second his eyes settle on his ex, it awakens a hunger only she can satisfy. There's just one problem. By the looks of it, Marisol wants nothing to do with him. But looks can be deceiving. A present that will determine everything... She's not searching for love-especially his. He's not giving up. Will the flame that once blazed between them be reignited? Or will she simply remain his ultimate desire?

When it comes to love, all deals are off! Blake Farrington knows exactly who to call when he finds himself needing crisis management. Yes, this task is outside Eunice Howard's usual realm of responsibilities, but he's willing to make it worth her time. Plus, she's ideal for the role. Who better to play his pretend lover than the one woman who knows him almost better than he knows himself? The last thing Eunice Howard expects when summoned to her boss's office is a request to play the role of his new love interest to appease his mother, restless to marry him off. Foolishly agreeing, she ventures with him to Farrington Estates for the Thanksgiving holiday. She thought she'd seen all sides of Blake Farrington, but the man who emerges is a man she could easily love. Their agreement blossoms into a connection neither expected-nor are willing to admit. When the lines between make-believe and reality blur, something phenomenal occurs.

Widow and baker extraordinaire, Rylee Harris, to ease her mother's worries about her love life, invents a fake relationship with the town sheriff, which turns into something more when they realize their feelings for each other are all too real.

"Honeybees, history, and small-town charm are what Honey Hill, North Carolina, is all about. Its mayor, Lunden Pierce, will stop at nothing to protect the town's historical landmarks and distinctive character. She's Honey Hill's greatest champion. But everything changes when Lunden's childhood sweetheart, Quade Cannon, returns to town. Though Quade has fond memories of his summers in Honey Hill, he has no use for the historic inn he's inherited--or the honeybees living in its yard. His plan is to sell the inn and reap the rewards. For Lunden, though, the threat to Honey Hill's history means war."--Provided by publisher.