Bøker av Melissa Schroeder

A woman on the run from her past.Once upon a time, Dee Sumner was the quintessential mafia princess. At least, she was before she sees her father kill someone and she has to go into hiding. Years on the run haven't been easy. She can't have long term friendships and she absolutely stays away from any kind of romantic entanglements. Of course, that doesn't stop her obsession with her boss.A man in search of more than a good time.Micah Ross has his pick of gorgeous women. Running the kind of club he does, they all but throw themselves at him. But the novelty of that has grown stale. He wants something more challenging, and the only woman he's interested in is Dee. Unfortunately, she's an employee, and he never fools around with his staff.One heated kiss changes everything.It only takes that one kiss for both of them to start falling. But soon, Dee's old life comes knocking on her door, and the web of lies and deceit she's been running from threatens no only their new love...but also their lives. WARNING: The following book contains: more Hawaiian settings, a man who always thinks he's right, a woman on the run, sexy kisses, murderous relatives, a trip to Sin City, and a seduction that is sweet and hot and everything in between. Ice water and a towel are recommended while reading.THE HARMLESS WORLDThe Original Harmless FiveA Little Harmless SexA Little Harmless PleasureA Little Harmless ObsessionA Little Harmless LieA Little Harmless AddictionRough 'n ReadyRough Submission formerly A Little Harmless SubmissionRough Fascination formerly A Little Harmless FascinationRough Fantasy formerly A Little Harmless FantasyRough Ride formerly A Little Harmless RideHarmless TroubleHarmless Secrets formerly A Little Harmless SecretHarmless Revenge formerly A Little Harmless RevengeHarmless Scandals formerly A Little Harmless ScandalThe Wulf FamilyFaith formerly A Little Harmless FaithTaboo formerly A Little Harmless TabooTrust New ReleaseTask Force HawaiiSeductive ReasoningHostile DesiresConstant CravingTangled PassionsWicked TemptationsTwisted Emotions coming soonA Little Harmless Military RomanceInfatuationPossessionSurrender

Get the Expanded 20th Anniversary Edition that includes new scenes, an expanded epilogue, and surprises every Harmless Addict will love.She's a woman at the crossroads of her life.Cynthia Myers knows she's being dramatic, but her life is kind of a mess. She dumped her fiance and her father disowned her. Still, she has never been so happy in her life. Or, at least she thinks she is. That is, until that ex-fiance gets married and introduces her to a man who turns her world upside down.He's given up on love.Chris Dupree's last relationship crashed and burned over a year ago. It left him scarred and wary, unable to even think of dating. That is, until he comes face to face with the sweetest Georgia magnolia he has ever met. A little too much champagne, and a whole lotta flirting, lead to a night of neither of them will ever forget.A chance for a new life.A surprise inheritance has Cynthia making her way to Hawaii and to the man who changed her life. They seem to pick up right where they left off, but soon it's apparent that Chris needs something more. Losing him is out of the question, but can she give him what he needs while being true to her new self? WARNING: The following book contains: Lots of sex, of course; propositions from a drunken woman, hot phone sex, southern accents, Hawaiian scenery, and OH MY, a hero who will send tingles all the way to your toes, along with other various body parts. A glass of ice-cold water for refreshment is recommended while reading.THE HARMLESS WORLDThe Original Harmless FiveA Little Harmless SexA Little Harmless PleasureA Little Harmless ObsessionA Little Harmless LieA Little Harmless AddictionRough 'n ReadyRough Submission-->formerly A Little Harmless SubmissionRough Fascination-->formerly A Little Harmless FascinationRough Fantasy-->formerly A Little Harmless FantasyRough Ride-->formerly A Little Harmless RideHarmless TroubleHarmless Secrets-->formerly A Little Harmless SecretHarmless Revenge-->formerly A Little Harmless RevengeHarmless Scandals-->formerly A Little Harmless ScandalThe Wulf FamilyFaith-->formerly A Little Harmless FaithTaboo-->formerly A Little Harmless TabooTrust--> New ReleaseTask Force HawaiiSeductive ReasoningHostile DesiresConstant CravingTangled PassionsWicked TemptationsTwisted Emotions--> coming soonA Little Harmless Military RomanceInfatuationPossessionSurrender

Get the expanded 20th Anniversary Edition! He's always been her knight in armor.Anna DeWinter hasn't always had the best of luck with men. From early on, she learned hard lessons to never trust them, and it's why she keeps her relationships purely superficial. The only man she trusts--other than her father--is Max. He's always been the guy she could count on to support her dreams, even if she knows she isn't the woman for him.She's always been his complete opposite.Max Chandler has always admired Anna's free spirit. Whenever he gets too stuck in his own thoughts, he knows he can count on her to loosen him up. He's always kept her at arm's length because he knows he needs a certain amount of control and Anna isn't the type of woman to give him that. But all that changes after his broken engagement and too much tequila.There's no going back to just being friends.One night will never be enough for either of them, but that doesn't mean it will be easy. Anna doesn't believe in happily ever after, but there is one thing she's about to learn that when it comes to love, Max always plays to win.WARNING: The following book contains super sexy times, graphic terms for body parts, torture via silk stockings, a little spanking, and shower and office sex.¿¿THE HARMLESS WORLDThe Original Harmless FiveA Little Harmless SexA Little Harmless PleasureA Little Harmless ObsessionA Little Harmless LieA Little Harmless AddictionRough 'n ReadyRough Submission-->formerly A Little Harmless SubmissionRough Fascination-->formerly A Little Harmless FascinationRough Fantasy-->formerly A Little Harmless FantasyRough Ride-->formerly A Little Harmless RideHarmless TroubleHarmless Secrets-->formerly A Little Harmless SecretHarmless Revenge-->formerly A Little Harmless RevengeHarmless Scandals-->formerly A Little Harmless ScandalThe Wulf FamilyFaith-->formerly A Little Harmless FaithTaboo-->formerly A Little Harmless TabooTrust--> New Release

As the only girl in my family, I've always had to work harder and faster than everyone else. My five brothers did not take it easy on me, and they still think they can tell me what to do, even who I can date. That's why falling for NCIS agent Jethro Thomas is a big mistake. He's my brother's best friend, and he treats me like a sister.That is, until I get him alone in my apartment.One night together, and I know we are meant to be together. But we have to put it on hold because he's going undercover again. The weeks drag on, but when he comes back, JT is a changed man. He's ready for make a go of a relationship with me.We barely get started on that happily ever after when minor accidents evolve into near death incidents. Both of us realize that JT's last assignment isn't over, and we'll have to stand together to fight for our love.

more options Three stories of menage romance all set against Hawaii during the holidays! Mele Kalikimaka, Baby When Sophia Cantwell gets stuck in Hawaii working on Christmas, she isn't too happy. She doesn't like trying to buy land from a Hawaiian family, especially when she is convinced her company isn't being ethical. When she is confronted by cousins Maleko and Jack Akaka at the airport, the landowner's grandsons, she doesn't expect the jolt of arousal, or the instant attraction. And she doesn't expect that they would insist that she stay at the family condos. Mal and Jack have shared women before, have thought about getting that one special woman for the two of them. Both of them are surprised that she turns out to be an uptight corporate go getter. But, the three of them cannot ignore their attraction, and a night out in Honolulu turns into a night in bed for all of them. When Sophia's ex-lover, and boss, arrives unexpectedly, will she be able to walk away from her dreams of climbing the corporate ladder, or will she lose Mal and Jack? Sex on the Beach Edwina Mitchell, Eddie to her friends, doesn't think she can have a happily ever after. She grew up with multiple fathers and never wanted to do that to a child. The problem is, she's in love with two men from her past. When she runs into them in Hawaii, she thinks it is just another carefree weekend, but the guys got another plan. Drew Masterson and Sean Childress have served their country and now they're ready to enjoy life. That means opening a dive shop and finding the woman they both love, Eddie Mitchell. When they get a second chance with her, they refuse to fail. With New Year's Eve approaching, they decide to do everything in their power to convince her she is the one for them. Getting Leid Maribelle has always been unlucky in love. Bad relationships, bad men, just nothing good. The latest guy is her fiancé, who she found cheating on her at the chapel with her cousin. After dumping him at the altar, Maribelle swears off love. To mend her broken heart she goes to Hawaii to visit her friends Eddie and Sophia. She never expected Damon and Alex to follow her with seduction on their minds, and she never expected them to want forever. Damon and Alex have been in love with Maribelle for years. When Damon's stupid brother loses her because of his cheating ways, the best friends decide it's time to let Maribelle know just how they feel. Seducing her is easy, but convincing her to stay with them is going to be a challenge-one thing neither man has ever backed down from.

fter watching my cousins and siblings fall in love, I'm happily avoiding that insanity. no longer on active duty, I'm thrilled to get a job with NCIS in Hawaii. Better yet, my cousin and his wife have their rental house open for me.Only problem is Lalani.After we go out on the worst blind date known to man, it should be easy to forget about her. Only, we keep running into each other. Every interaction pulls me further into her orbit, and soon I can't even think of life without her.Lalani's not convinced that she's ready for happily ever after, but once a Santini man loses his heart, he will do anything to prove his love.

I have a confession to make: I have hated all things tinsel-related for years.Yeah, I know, most people have a right to hate things, but I don't. I'm Nick Kristoff, CEO of the biggest department store chain that specializes in the holidays. Hating a holiday I plan to promote all year long is kind of like living in hell.But that all changed the moment a bundle of sparkly energy hits me. And by hits me, I mean she rams into me, knocks me over, then lands on top of me. In that one moment, my life changed.The second I look into her hazel eyes, I know she's the woman for me.But first, I have to convince the Christmas-loving woman to give me a chance, even if that means letting my hang-ups about the holiday go. I am up for that challenge.Because this Christmas, the only thing I'm asking Santa for is the sweet sugarplum who knocked me off my feet.Author Warning: This books includes elves(duh), jingle bells(another duh), a sweet woman who falls for the grump, a little light stalking, and a man so head over heels for a woman who is his complete opposite it will make you melt. Hot chocolate and cookies recommended while reading. Welcome to a filthy dirty Christmas!Forget sugar and spice and everything nice ... this year we want to show off our naughty side.Taboo, dangerous, and over-the-top, we're bringing you everything you were too scared to ask Santa for.**Don't worry, loves, these are still packed with the heroes you crave and the HEA's you deserve!

rowing up as the youngest of four brothers wasn't always easy, but it taught me life skills, like how to flirt. Okay, that's not really a life skill, but it is one of the things I do best. I rarely have a problem charming women. That is until I run into Kianna Jones. She's wary of a relationship, or even dating, but somehow I convince her to spend my last day stateside with me.While I'm gone, we spark up a correspondence, and by the time I return, I'm pretty sure I've fallen in love. Kianna doesn't believe in love and thinks I'm too young for her. She'll agree to an affair, but according to her, there can't be anything beyond that. She says there's no way a man like me would want a woman like her.I'm not happy with her assumptions, but I'm not ready to give up. If there is one thing a Santini understands is that nothing worth fighting for comes easily-and I'm prepared to launch the fight of my life.

I've seen the worst of war, and have dealt with my own demons. Because of that, I've decided to open a therapy ranch.Everything is going great except one issue, my partner, Tia. She's bossy, sarcastic and so hot, I can barely keep my thoughts straight when she's around.I fight my need for her, but she knows exactly how to push my buttons. One massive fight leads us to locking lips, and worse, it's at that moment I know she's the one for me.But before I can claim her heart, I not only have to do everything in my power to not only save the ranch we both love, but also Tia's life.

The moment I met my sister's best friend Madison Baker, we immediately take a dislike to each other. She always thinks she's right, and worse, she usually is. We spend our four years at the academy torturing each other.Years later, she's out of the Marines thanks to a roadside bomb. If you think that means she's fragile, you would be wrong. She's stronger than anyone I know, and we still drive each other crazy, and when one of our arguments ends up in a blazing hot kiss, and then we can't seem to keep our hands off each other.When she tells me she's seen a murder, and no one else believes her, I stand up for her, because this is Madison-she's always right. Together, we sift through the meager evidence, trying to unearth the secrets someone is trying to hide. Neither one of us expected that it would draw us closer-or that a killer is hell bent on making sure those secrets stay buried.

Being a spinster was much easier than becoming the accidental countess and it definitely didn't prepare her for falling in love. Colleen MacGregor doesn't like rich men, especially rich titled men. Still, her guilt won't allow her to leave Sebastian passed out in the snow. Before he can leave, they are caught in a compromising situation. Under an agreement he will leave and never bother her again, Colleen marries a man she barely knows to save her reputation. Before she can really stop anything, she is whisked to London, where she is transformed into an Original and captures the attention of the ton-not to mention her husband. Sebastian Ware thinks he'll never see the sharp-tongued spinster again. He never planned on becoming the next Earl of Penwyth...or on falling in love. But before he can declare his feelings, he must protect her from an enemy who wants them both dead. Racing against the clock, Sebastian strives to save them both so he can turn their accidental love into a love for eternity.

The USA Today Bestselling series is back! Join the Santinis as they gather together not for the joy of the season, but in crisis.As a Santini, I've always believed in fate and I respect the Santini Curse. So, when I walk into a bar and meet Joey Antonio, I know she's the one for me. She's beautiful, smart and tough-just like I like my women.It doesn't take me long to start falling for the pretty art student, but she agrees to an affair. I'm sure she thinks that's all this, but she's about to learn that I'm one Marine who is willing to battle for the most precious thing in the world to me: Joey Antonio's heart.

Join the residents of Juniper Springs as the creator of the Juniper Springs Express goes up against everyone's favorite O'Bryan sister, Avery!When I came to Juniper Springs, I didn't think I would stay, but the town's insanity got it's hooks in me. I mean, they have GAY DUCKS. And of course, I love the LOLs (Little Old Ladies). I fell in love with the residents.So when Jon Howard shows up accusing me of stealing his house, I declare war.It's easy at first. He likes spreadsheets and schedules. Order is the name of the game for my nemesis. I like to go with the flow and prefer sugary cereal for breakfast over egg whites.Sure, it's hard to ignore those blue eyes and his amazing body, not to mention that fact that he smells like hot guy heaven. Also, he sees beneath the funny facade I show everyone. And the kiss he gives me? Brain scrambled. When he can quote Taylor Swift lyrics to me...I start falling hard.But I know that I'm not built for a long relationship, especially with a man who likes to keep everyone on schedule. I'm always too loud, too unorganized, too...everything. So while I know I might be falling for him, I know this has one outcome: disaster. Only, this time, I'm not sure my heart will survive the implosion.Author Note: Hey, readers! It's time to grab your white wine, completely with ice cubes, and snuggle in for another Juniper Springs romance. There's visits from old friends, references that Swifties will completely understand, and two amazing cats to fall for. Avery O'Bryan is about to teach Jon Howard that love doesn't have to be perfect to last a lifetime.

With a terrorist threatening Honolulu, two former lovers are thrust together and discover resisting each other is impossible.Marcus Floyd made a mistake five years ago. He walked away from a woman he thought he could forget. Finding out they both landed in Hawaii for work, and she is now on his team, makes it impossible to ignore his need for her. Unfortunately, she has made it clear that she wants nothing to do with him.Tamilya Lowe picked up the pieces of her FBI career after a botched investigation and moved back to Hawaii. She knows working with TFH will have her working with Marcus, and she is convinced she is over him. As they start to piece together the threat, they grow closer, and inevitably end up in bed. The next morning, Tamilya insists that is just a fling with no consequences, so Marcus plays along, biding his time until he can convince her otherwise.When the terrorist contacts Tamilya, they use that connection to attempt to uncover his next target and unknowingly put her life in jeopardy. As TFH races against the clock, both Marcus and Tamilya discover that they have more to lose than they thought.Get the rest of the Task Force Hawaii Books!SEDUCTIVE REASONING Book 1HOSTILE DESIRES Book 2CONSTANT CRAVING Book 3TANGLED PASSIONS Book 4WICKED TEMPTATIONS Book 5The Task Force Hawaii books are a spinoff ofTHE HARMLESS SERIESA LITTLE HARMLESS SEX Book 1A LITTLE HARMLESS PLEASURE Book 2A LITTLE HARMLESS OBSESSION Book 3A LITTLE HARMLESS LIE Book 4A LITTLE HARMLESS ADDICTION Book 5A LITTLE HARMLESS SUBMISSION Book 6A LITTLE HARMLESS FASCINATION Book 7A LITTLE HARMLESS FANTASY Book 8A LITTLE HARMLESS RIDE Book 9A LITTLE HARMLESS SECRET Book 10A LITTLE HARMLESS REVENGE Book 11A LITTLE HARMLESS RUMOR Book 12A LITTLE HARMLESS FAITH Book 13A LITTLE HARMLESS TABOO Book 14

The thrilling conclusion to the Cursed Clan series!A woman destined to save her family.Anice has always felt left out. Granted, not on purpose, but when the only female who spent two centuries with her cousins and brother, it's hard not to. Now that all of them have found their mates, she is ready for her happy ending. When she falls for Brody Stewart, Anice is thrilled he is interested.A man who hides his true self.Brody has spent his entire life hiding his true self from the world. When his sadistic cousin gives him a chance at freedom, he takes it. He has no issues seducing a woman-until he meets her. Anice is his mate, there is no doubt, and he cannot imagine a life without her. Now he has to play a careful balancing act protecting both her and his family.A love that cannot be denied.When Brody's deception is uncovered, Anice wants nothing more to do with him. Unfortunately, it's revealed he is essential to the last quest. As dark forces close in on the Mclennans, Anice and Brody will have to learn to trust each other, or lose everything they hold dear.This is the conclusion to the Cursed Clan series which is better read in order.