false 92739 7 3 The road to publication wasn’t an easy one. It took me five years and dozens of rejections to make my first sale, which was to Harlequin for their “Stolen Moments” line. THE FAMILY MAN, written under the pseudonym Danielle Kelly, was one of the twelve novellas published in 1993 for this promotional line.

It took me another two and a half years (and more rejections!) to sell my second book. HEAVEN’S GIFT (written under my own name) was published in October 1995 by Leisure Love Spell for their “An Angel’s Touch” series. Another two years passed of collecting even more rejections before I finally sold to Harlequin Romance and Harlequin Temptation. At the time, writing for both Temptation and Harlequin Romance provided me with a wonderful creative outlet for both my modern, ultra-sexy stories, and my warmer, traditional romances. But as the years passed, I realized how much I enjoyed writing the sexier stories and streamlined my career accordingly so that I was no longer writing the sweet traditional romances, and instead focused on the hotter, sexier stories for Temptation and Blaze.

After writing over two dozen books for Harlequin, I decided to branch out. I wanted to write anthologies and single titles, and came up with an idea about three sexy brothers with the last name of “Wilde”. Little did I know that those Wilde brothers would become such a sensation with readers. In the second Wilde book, WILDE THING, four Wilde cousins were introduced, and readers started writing in for their stories, too. It’s been a joy and pleasure to write each of the Wilde stories, and I want to thank everyone for purchasing those books and putting them on the USA Today Bestseller list!

I’ve been a full-time writer for years, which consists of being deep in deadlines, writing proposals (growling at the husband to fix a glitch in the computer so I can get back to work!), perusing contracts, line-edits (stressing over a scene that won’t work or characters that just won’t talk or cooperate with my plans for them!), galleys, art-fact sheets, promotion, and other publishing paperwork. Admittedly, I wouldn’t trade all the craziness in for pantyhose, rush hour traffic, and a nine-to-five job again. Writing is hard work, but I find the rewards are well worth the effort. Fan letters are one of those priceless rewards, and can keep me on a high for days! I’ve met the most wonderful people through my books, some of which I now consider good friends.
]]> female 159940 0425206831 9780425206836 7 <![CDATA[Men at Work]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172282002m/159940.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172282002s/159940.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159940.Men_at_Work 3.65 119
Three fabulous authors dish out the hottest stories of blue collared hunks who have a serious work ethic--in the bedroom. These guys know how to get the job done and are not just into quick fixes.]]> 92739 3.73 1971 115 2594 3.91 2368 191 1429808 3.75 34387 2660 2004 442327 0758203624 9780758203625 5 <![CDATA[The Wilde Side (Wilde Series, #5)]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174808026m/442327.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174808026s/442327.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/442327.The_Wilde_Side 3.97 61 SHE'S TIRED OF BEING GOOD...
The last thing hotel heiress Ashley St. Claire wants for her thirtieth birthday is another boring set-up with a stuffed shirt with dollar signs in his eyes. Before settling down, Ashley wants one hot, erotic night with a man who'll let her be as shameless as she dares. A man like the one giving her body a long, slow appraisal at the bar and making no attempt to hide the fact that he likes what he sees...

HE EXCELS AT BEING BAD...
It's bad manners to refuse a lady. And construction company owner Scott Wilde fully intends to oblige the stunning creature who has just asked him to be her birthday present. But he's unprepared for the way that raw passion leads to something much deeper. Ashley may be running scared, but Scott's got stamina...and he's determined to show Ashley just how delicious a lifetime of passion can be if she's willing to take a walk on the Wilde side with him...]]> 92739 3.73 1971 115 2004 1477557 0758203594 9780758203595 6 <![CDATA[Wilde Thing (Wilde Series, #2)]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1184013712m/1477557.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1184013712s/1477557.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1477557.Wilde_Thing 3.98 59 She can't stop thinking of him...
Serious bad boy. That’s what Liz Adams thinks when she catches sight of dark, gorgeous Steve Wilde sitting at a table in her coffee house, giving her a look of bold, satisfying appraisal that has nothing to do with her espresso skills. Still, the man is the best P.I. in town, and the only person who might be able to help Liz track down her irresponsible, free-spirited cousin...if she can manage to spend more than two minutes in his company without surrendering to the wild fantasies dancing in her head...

He can't stop wanting her...
Oh, baby. That’s what Steve Wilde thinks every time he comes into Liz’s café and catches sight of her sexy figure behind the counter. But a man can only pretend to be interested in the pastries for so long. Now that Liz has opened the door to him, Steve intends to storm right through it, along with her defenses, and show the aloof beauty what she’s been missing…and what he intends to do about it, slowly, deliberately, deliciously...

Now, there's no stopping either of them...
Now, in a cat-and-mouse game where the thrill of the forbidden is never quite enough, a business arrangement is about to yield to pleasure... and the temptations that can only be found when hearts run wild...]]> 92739 3.73 1971 115 2003 814811 0425210820 9780425210826 3 <![CDATA[Born to Be Wilde (Wilde Series, #8)]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178646556m/814811.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178646556s/814811.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/814811.Born_to_Be_Wilde 3.96 53 92739 3.73 1971 115 2007 814812 0425205282 9780425205280 3 <![CDATA[Too Wilde to Tame (Wilde Series, #7)]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178646557m/814812.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178646557s/814812.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/814812.Too_Wilde_to_Tame 4.02 48
The moment Cameron agrees to help, he knows he's in deep trouble. Because Mia isn't just your average bad girl. In fact, beneath the wild, untamable facade is a beautiful, too-sexy woman who's been driving him crazy with desire. And if he isn't careful, the hot passion sizzling between them just might tempt him to do something eh could regret. Like propose something hotter and wilder than either of them had ever imagined...]]> 92739 3.73 1971 115 2005 2586394 0425221970 9780425221976 11 <![CDATA[Wild for Him (Wilde Series, #9)]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2586394.Wild_for_Him 3.95 42 "No one does hot and sexy better" than USA Today bestselling author Janelle Denison. Now she's back with a sinfully sensual story about a hunky bodyguard and the sexy socialite he's sworn to protect...

Ex-Marine and security agen Ben Cabrera isn't going to complain about his latest assignment: protecting the daughter of a gubernatorial candidate. After all, spending 24/7 with Christy Delacroix isn't exactly a chore. But it turns out that Christy's seduction tactics are top-notch--and it soon becomes impossible to keep things strictly professional...

Christy is an uptown girl who's spent her whole life being perfect. Now she just wants to have fun. And who better to have fun with than the gorgeous guy hired to protect her around the clock? They're utterly wild for each other--in and out of the bedroom--but will Christy be able to convince Ben to give her the kind of pleasure that lasts a lifetime?]]> 92739 3.73 1971 115 2008 560071 0758209363 9780758209368 3 <![CDATA[Bad Boys with Red Roses]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175799388m/560071.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175799388s/560071.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/560071.Bad_Boys_with_Red_Roses 3.50 22 Still Mr. & Mrs. Janelle Denison

Rachel Hudson strides purposefully past Luke Kincaid's security cameras at a posh Las Vegas casino, closing the door to eight long years of regrets after Luke wins a wager that puts her in his bed for an overdue honeymoon. Luke is sure of one thing: Rachel will enjoy herself and have him begging for more...

Tempt Me, Tease Me, Thrill Me Tina Donahue

After one wild encounter with Judge Cait Campbell, Chicago cop Sean Logan finds out what's under those long black robes: a body that's as beautiful as her face. And he's prepared to plead guilty to wanting her--and only her...

The Invitation Sharon Cullars

The card arrives with a single, long-stemmed red rose, followed by a phone call from a mysterious, deeply seductive male voice, inviting Gerri to a special evening at a beautiful old mansion--and the fulfillment of her most hidden desires. Is she ready to be...experienced?

]]> 92739 3.73 1971 115 146988 3.31 51 9 307087 3.82 72 9 2007 814815 0373837011 9780373837014 2 <![CDATA[A Little Bit Naughty: Tempted\Seduced]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178646559m/814815.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178646559s/814815.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/814815.A_Little_Bit_Naughty_Tempted_Seduced 4.29 14 Tempted
With her divorce finalized, Brooke Jamison is looking forward to a nice, long wilderness retreat. That is, until she finds her cabin invaded by her now ex-brother-in-law, Marc Jamison. Problem is, she's always had a bit of a "thing" for Marc. Besides, Brooke is sick of being the "good girl" -- and really, what better way to get Marc out of her system . . . for good?

Seduced
Jessica Newman isn't interested in committing herself to a man. Especially if he's a divorce lawyer -- even one as appealing and flirty as Ryan Matthew. But when Jessica and Ryan start planning a surprise wedding for another couple, Ryan figures he's found the seduction opportunity of a lifetime. And he'll do almost anything to show Jessica exactly what she's missing . . .

]]> 92739 3.73 1971 115 2006 814814 0373792964 9780373792962 4 <![CDATA[Secret Santa (Anthology) (Harlequin Blaze, #292)]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178646558m/814814.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178646558s/814814.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/814814.Secret_Santa 3.79 14 Secret Santa Anthology includes He'd Better Watch Out!, The Nights Before Christmas, Mistletoe Madness

He'd Better Watch Out by Janelle Denison
Amanda Creighton has always been the epitome of good—until the day her inner vixen convinces her to tease the office bad boy with a gift he can't possibly resist….

The Nights Before Christmas by Isabel Sharpe
When her Secret Santa leaves Cathy Ann Johnson barely-there lingerie, she can't help but think the gift comes with an invitation to model it. So she seduces Santa—the wrong Santa….

Mistletoe Madness by Jennifer LaBrecque
Tatiana Allen believes in giving her job as a restaurant critic her all. Heck, she's even working over the holidays! So how does she end up with Cole in her stocking?

]]> 92739 3.73 1971 115 4635 3.25 227 57 78304 3.42 154 41 2006 473542 0373790163 9780373790166 1 <![CDATA[Heat Waves (Sexy City Nights) (Harlequin Blaze #12)]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/473542.Heat_Waves 3.75 12
Ian Carlisle has already seduced Erica's imagination. Now he's trying for the rest of her.

Erica knows firsthand that you can hide a lot behind a microphone. Although she's earned a reputation for discussing every aspect of sex on her show, she's never had to back it up...until a sexy mystery caller proves to be more irresistible in person. Their on-the-air chemistry sizzles and they heat up the airwaves, debating any and all provocative issues possible. As the ratings soar, so does the sexual tension. But what will Ian do when he discovers Erica's not the sex expert she professes to be?]]> 92739 3.73 1971 115 2001