What if the person who broke your heart turned out to be the only one who could mend it? Nic Wilkinson is a responsible, organized, disciplined rugby player at the top of his game. Emma Martens is a sometimes-scattered, often-emotional, and always-broke would-be designer with a big chip on her shoulder where Nic's concerned. They have no history together, except one perfect week. Nothing in common anymore, except the most important thing of all. Getting together again would be messy. Complicated. Scary. And, just maybe, worth every risk.About the AuthorRosalind James is the author of four books in the "Escape to New Zealand" series, all of which have been Kindle bestsellers. Rosalind is a former marketing executive who has lived all over the United States and in a number of other countries, traveling with her civil engineer husband. Most recently, she spent several years in Australia and New Zealand, where she fell in love with the people, the landscape, and the culture of both countries.

Everyone needs to be rescued sometimes. Everyone but Hannah Montgomery, that is. She just needs a vacation. Three weeks in New Zealand to sort out her life, figure out what she wants, seems just right. Oh, and to relax. She should definitely put that on the agenda. She certainly isn't looking for a fling with a professional rugby player, no matter how attractive he is. Hannah doesn't do casual. But maybe just this once. . . Drew Callahan is happy to help Hannah find all the fun she's been missing. But as much as he's shared with her, he's kept one very big secret. And learning the truth, now that she's back home again, has made Hannah warier than ever. Drew knows that she's right for him. But how can he convince her to let down her guard enough to explore what they could have together? ### From the Inside Flap ***Excerpt:*** "I have a commitment in Auckland tomorrow," he told her when he had docked at the marina and they were back in the ute again. "But I'll be here the next day. Can I take you to dinner?" "Sure. I'll be here four more days, and I'd like that." He frowned. "Where are you off to next?" "Rotorua. Not sure I'm pronouncing it right. That seems to be someplace I need to visit. Where they have the geothermal area. But I wanted a week here first. My beach vacation." "Yeh," he smiled. "I know Rotorua, a bit. I'll pick you up at seven-thirty, then, day after tomorrow." "What should I wear?"   "Noplace too posh on the Coromandel. What you had on yesterday was good." "Good to know. I'll look forward to it. And thank you for today. I loved it. That was one of the best adventures I've ever had." "Led an exciting life, have you?" he asked drily.   "Not so much," she admitted. "Making up for it a bit now, I guess. Almost drowning yesterday, and going for my first snorkel today." "Glad to help with your adventures," he assured her as he pulled up to her motel. By the time he came around to help her out of the tall vehicle, she had already opened the door and hopped down. "You're disappointing my mum again," he sighed. "Here I was, ready to show you my manners, and you didn't give me the chance." "Tell your mother I'm very impressed, so far. And thanks again," she said as she turned at her motel door. And that's as far as you're getting today, boy, he told himself. Never mind, he had a fair bit of determination. And every intention of using it. "I'll see you day after tomorrow, then." He took her by the shoulders and kissed her gently, his mouth moving over hers, keeping it soft. And felt the zing of the contact straight down to his groin. Oh, yes. There was chemistry there, no worries. He stepped back and saw her smiling up at him, pulled her closer, and kissed her again with a bit more heat, giving into temptation and letting his tongue briefly touch the deep bow of her upper lip. He'd been staring at that bow all day, and he was only human, after all. He let her go at last, and watched as she unlocked her door and stepped inside. Four more days. Good as gold.

Kayla Chambers knows what love is - and what it isn't. When her boyfriend turns abusive, she and her son escape to a new life in a place where he'll never find them. The idyllic town of Paradise, Idaho, has everything she needs to get back on her feet. Survival is her only goal, and the last thing she wants is another man in her life. But Kayla's new neighbor, high school principal Luke Jackson, is determined to change her mind. Luke usually takes the fast lane with women, but he can see that Kayla and her son need help, and he wants to earn her trust - even if that means taking things slow. He strikes up a friendship that soon simmers into something passionate and real. But when Kayla's past catches up with her, Luke knows he has to find a way to keep her safe... or risk losing her forever.

Six Authors, Six Delicious Vacation Romances!We've got bad boys, beaches, billionaires, feel-good romances, happily ever afters, alpha males, second chances, and did I mention love? Steamy, sizzling or sweet, these short-story vacations will slip you away from every care in the world. Going on vacation never felt so good! Each sweet and spicy novella is approximately 11,000 words (35 pages ea.) and is available EXCLUSIVELY in this collection! Your vacation getaways include:Rosalind James: In "Just for You" (Escape to New Zealand #0.5), rugby star Hemi Ranapia meets a beautiful--and very unimpressed­--blast from his past, and finds his fishing holiday taking a most unexpected turn. Sabrina Lacey: In "The Fall" (Throbbing Hearts #0.5), Brendan Clark receives the gift of a weekend in Mendocino to lick some romantic wounds, and discovers an older woman with a broken heart of her own. Kimball Lee: In "Curing Charlotte" (The Surrendering Charlotte Chronicles), publishing magnate Alexander Bly hopes that an exotic vacation will help Charlotte Christiansen regain her lost memories of their love. But the real cure may be in his kiss . . . Ellie Meade: In "The Best Man," Maid of Honor Kayley Frost finds herself in sunny Aruba, attending a wedding she should have never agreed to. After meeting the sinfully sexy Best Man, she discovers her long-lost confidence returning--and her world being set on fire. Ashley Blake: In "Kisses on Fire" (Amazing Love #2.5), the last thing broken-hearted Abby Hunter is looking for is a vacation romance with sexy, mysterious Zane Andrews--until she finds the courage to stop running and start healing. Ava Claire: In "Waiting for You (Beautiful Surrender, Part 1) Melissa Foster's dream getaway to Santa Cruz becomes a solo trip after her boyfriend dumps her. Who would have guessed that billionaire Logan Mason would be part of her vacation package? Happy Reading!