The process of pinging emails back and forth between Alaska, Alabama, Brisbane and London-and even spending one sunny afternoon in Anaheim brainstorming (with Ms. MODERN TEMPTED™ is such an exciting line to write for- fresh, flirty, funny, sexy and just a little bit wicked-but even I was unprepared for how much fun I was going to have when I was invited to join forces with Aimee Carson, Kimberly Lang and Amy Andrews to create our first MODERN TEMPTED continuity. ‘I have a whole hotel suite upstairs, if you want to find out the answer.’ He placed both his hands on her waist and drew her off the stool, until she stood in his embrace, that spicy musky scent intoxicating her. Was she seriously considering this? And why couldn’t she seem to consider anything else, such as running off screaming into the night, which had to be the smarter, safer, more sensible option?

‘Yes, I have,’ she answered honestly, because there wasn’t much point being coy when her desire had outstripped her caution a good half an hour ago. She heard the words, and saw the harsh cynicism behind the hunger.

‘Didn’t you ever wonder what it would be like between us … without all the emotional garbage tripping us up?’ He’s available, gorgeous and behind that laid-back Southern charm there’s a wild side even she can’t tame! But Gina has secrets which she can’t hide forever-will their chemistry be strong enough to keep Carter by her side when her secrets come to light?

Years later, Gina sees Carter again to prepare for her friend’s wedding, and she can’t help but wonder what the harm would be in one more night…. Gina Carrington knows exactly how to have fun! But when she sleeps with her friend’s brother, the off-limits Carter, she quickly discovers she’s overstepped the mark. When she’s very, very bad… Gina Carrington knows exactly how to have fun!But when she slept with her friend’s brother, the off-limits Carter, she quickly discovered she’d overstepped the mark…Years later Gina sees Carter again, and can’t help but wonder what the harm would be in one more night…He’s available, gorgeous, and behind that laid-back Southern charm there’s a wild side even she can’t tame!But Gina has secrets which she can’t hide for ever – will their chemistry be strong enough to keep Carter by her side when they come to light?THE WEDDING SEASON continues next month!

Maid of Dishonor by Heidi Rice