It Happened One Weekend

Book excerpt: Indulge in this captivating collection of steamy contemporary romances by ten talented authors. Set in a luxurious hotel, where a romance author conference, a wedding celebration, and a tension-filled championship baseball game converge, this anthology weaves a web of desire that ignites over a single unforgettable weekend. Within these pages, you'll be swept away by ten scorching tales of love and lust, where chance encounters and electric chemistry lead to explosive hook-ups. Experience the thrill of forbidden glances across a crowded ballroom, the electricity of a secret rendezvous, and the tender moments that emerge when two souls connect against all odds. This collection includes the following seductive stories: Our Secret Fling by Leigh Adams: What happens in Houston, stays in Houston. Or does it? A sweet, innocent kid sister + her brother’s sexy best friend = forbidden desire. Now they've got one weekend to break the rules. Elevator Pitch by L.B. Dunbar: The last thing Verona Huxley expected was getting stuck in a posh hotel elevator with her sport’s crush: the sexy silver fox, baseball manager, Ross Davis. In ten minutes, she made the worst impression. Or so she thought until Ross knocks on her door with a proposition. Hard Burn by Cathryn Fox: He was my brother’s best friend – my teenage crush. Until one night—one beautiful mistake—changed it all. He took off to play college ball for Michigan, and my brother and I never set eyes on him again. Now, three years later, I’m in Houston for a romance writing conference. He’s at the same hotel for the MLB playoffs. That’s when our past catches up with us, and the real games begin. Second Shot by Tawdra Kandle: Liesel leads a secret life writing steamy love stories, which is why she's in Houston for the Romance Authors Conference. But finding out her ex--a pro baller with the Philadelphia Flashes--is at the same hotel threatens to expose her hidden career . . . and makes her wonder if love deserves a second chance. Pucking All the Rules by Carrie Putnam: When Rebel's ex-boyfriend crashes her best friend's wedding, star hockey player Brooks steps in pretending to be her fiancé to ward him off; though it started as a ruse, their undeniable attraction soon leads to a wild night of passion that breaks all the rules against dating players; they know it's forbidden, but Rebel and Brooks can't resist the magnetic pull between them, even if it puts his career on the line. Midnight Player by Anya Summers: On the eve of the biggest game of his professional baseball career, bad boy Jake is distracted by a beautiful girl. He takes one look at Willa’s gorgeous fifties pinup body, and knows she’s the woman he’s been waiting for. With just one weekend to score the biggest win of his life—Willa’s heart—can Jake convince the shy wallflower to take a chance on love? An Experiment in Rock & Roll by Lili Von: A chance encounter with a rock star from her teenage dreams sends a housewife and mother on a whirlwind journey of rediscovery. Love, longing and courage ignite in an unexpected experiment in seduction. Heart Throb by S.M. West: A Hollywood heartthrob. A runaway bride-to-be. One hedonistic weekend.