It was only a matter of time Linden fled from Waite's violent black moods to be alone at her Pelangi haven—Rainbow Island off the coast of Malaysia. Instead, she found a friend. There was strength and determination in Justin Parker's face, yet he also revealed his weaknesses, admitted them freely without making excuses. Linden liked that. But what she saw in his eyes disturbed her. Linden was not ready to cope with another man wanting her, another man who said he loved her—not after what had happened with Waite. It was too soon!

A sizzling summer seduction... becomes a blazing battle of desire!It sounded like heaven: an apartment in a small Italian town--the perfect summer escape. But after a number of setbacks, Charli Olson finds herself stranded, with nowhere to go--until gorgeous Massimo Castellini offers her a room in his luxurious villa.Massimo finds Charli's blond prettiness hard to resist. Although he's vowed he'll never love again, he amuses himself with her seduction. But Charli surprises Massimo with her strong will. Suddenly the casual affair becomes a dark battle of desire--which Massimo fully intends to win....