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This is it! Are you ready to be as schmoopy, romantic, clichéd, over-the-top, and lovey-dovey as it’s possible to be? Let’s do this thing!

Behind the cut tag there are 99 prompts for you to choose from. Please follow these rules when claiming:

1. Comment with the prompt number and title you are choosing. (Also, let us know if you're doing art or a vid instead of fic.)

2. Wait for my confirmation comment, and then…get busy!

See how easy that is? After someone claims a prompt I will strike it from the list and it will be unavailable to anyone else.

Prompt claiming begins 5/21/09 and remains open until the posting date. Posting begins on August 10th and runs through August 28th.

Your fic can be as true -- or not -- to your prompt as you'd like. Whatever tickles your pickle, from historical AU to circus clowns to MPREG. Just remember that this is a romantic, happy ending required challenge. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL.

1. Beneath the Badge (

topaz119)

As a Texas Ranger, Hayes Keller was used to tough assignments. But protecting Taylor Landis after a recent attack and keeping his professional distance was the most challenging job Hayes had ever faced. Every instinct told him not to let her get under his skin, but sticking by her side--all day and through the hot summer night--was pushing him to the limit.

2. The Gentleman Rancher (

apreludetoanend)

Taylor O'Quinn and Jeremy Carrigan always clashed over hot-button issues. But when they didn't see eye to eye on an important career choice, their cherished friendship ended. Taylor left Texas to pursue a lifelong dream and Jeremy became a respected doctor.

Back home for a break from her hectic life as a famed novelist, Taylor runs into Jeremy...and suddenly sees her old friend in a whole new light.

3. Trust a Cowboy (

lostt1)

When Pete Ledbetter's granddad decided to find Pete a wife, the bachelor had no choice but to find a decoy bride-to-be. For help with his scheme, he looked no further than his family's Colorado dude ranch. After a summer romance, he knew he was compatible with chef Mary Jo Michaels. But after a summer breakup, he knew convincing her to help him would be nearly impossible....

Mary Jo loved the Lazy L; it was Pete she wasn't so sure about. He'd hurt her once, and she couldn't be sure he wouldn't again. Although the way he's acting around her has her thinking the cowboy has changed his ways.

Can she trust Pete enough to turn their pretend engagement into a real marriage?

4. Somewhere Down in Texas (

chasingtides)

Marci Hamilton loves her hometown of Port Serenity, but life's been a little dull lately. So she enters a barbecue-sauce cook-off with her flamboyant sister, Sissy Aguirre. The events are held all over Texas and sponsored by country music superstar J. W. Watson.

Marci's heard of J.W. but she sure wouldn't recognize him, so when their car breaks down on the way to the first cook-off and Marci gets some unexpected help from a handsome cowboy, she has no idea that "Johnny Walker" is none other than J.W. himself!

After a previous relationship disaster Marci is understandably cautious. But the battle against falling in love with Johnny is a losing one. This time around, Marci isn't sure if she's going to get burned or if she's cooking up a Texas-size happy ending along with that award-winning barbecue sauce!

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6. In the Heart of the Outback… (

fahrbot co-writing with

karabou)

The image of Byrne Drummond has burned in Fiona's mind ever since she first saw him in Gundawarra. A stoic, broad-shouldered cattleman stricken by the wreckage her brother had wrought….

Byrne has every reason to hate Fiona McLaren. Her reckless brother destroyed his family. But Fiona's touch is the first to stir him in years. He wants to stay away, but she draws him like a moth to a flame…who will get burned?

7. Raising the Rancher's Family (

calamitycrow)

New York tycoon Holt Rawlins has ditched his suits, worn in his cowboy boots and pulled his Stetson down low. He's back home to find the truth, not to make friends!

That is until beautiful Leah Keenan bursts into his life. She brings with her a small boy who needs their help. And Holt becomes both father and protector.

Leah knows that the family they've created isn't real, and soon she'll have to return to her old life. But to leave will break her heart. Will the rugged rancher persuade her to stay?

8. No Reservations (

rivers_bend)

Edie Stevens is shocked when überhottie property owner Joel Roberts appears at her vacation cottage because of a mix-up with the dates. Seems they'll steer clear of one another…yeah, but how will they handle the sizzling chemistry?

9. Lie With Me (

juice817)

Corfu's exotic beaches are a matchless place to meet true love…or at least to have a fabulous fling! And that's exactly what Philly Angelis needs. After all, she's a survivor of unrequited love…and an embarrassingly rejected sexual proposition.

Roman can't believe what he's doing. Philly is his best friend's little sister—definitely hands-off! So why is he following her to Corfu? And why is he taking her outrageously delicious sexual proposition seriously? Maybe because Philly's all woman now—a woman who knows exactly what she wants. And, God help him, Roman's going to give it to her….

10. What Happened in Vegas… (

fleshflutter)

That weekend in Vegas with Gideon Nash is one of Jacinda Barrett's steamiest memories. Too bad it's also the one she most wants kept secret. After all, working as an exotic dancer to fund college doesn't exactly fit with her current upscale lifestyle.

So when Gideon reappears like a sexy ghost from her past, can she refuse his promise of an even better time? The temptation is simply too much for Jacinda to resist. But as their fling revisited evolves into something that looks like commitment, she discovers Gideon has a dirty little secret of his own. And it's one that could make their weekend in Vegas seem like family entertainment.

11. Under the Italian's Command (

sinoftheday)

Sheltered and mousy Carly Tate is out of her depth. Dark, dangerous Lorenzo Domenico is the first man to make her heart race, but she knows the gorgeous Italian will never see past her frumpy clothes and awkward shyness.
Little does she realize that, to Lorenzo, sweet, endearing Carly is a breath of fresh air. He's sure that underneath her disastrous fashion there's a voluptuous figure--and he's going to be the one to discover it....

12. Bought: One Island, One Bride (

nilsi_pilsifan)

Self-made billionaire Alexander Kosta has come to the island of Lefkis for revenge. He will see it destroyed, as it tried to destroy him. However, he hasn't counted on Ellie Mendoras. She's vowed she'll fight the gorgeous Greek tycoon with all her strength.

But there's a dangerous smile on Alexander's lips. As far as he's concerned, Ellie's a little firecracker who needs to be tamed. He'll seduce her into compliance and then buy her body and soul!

13. The Unlikely Mistress (

velvetine01)

Sabrina is an unlikely mistress. Guy is a multimillionaire playboy--while Sabrina is, well...ordinary. For one passionate night in Venice she forgets her humdrum life, the pain of losing her fiancé. Not wanting to return to real life, she accepts Guy’s invitation to stay with him in his luxurious London apartment. On a purely platonic basis, of course....

14. Sex as a Second Language (

latentfunction)

Eurogirl: A single woman in Rome. Sleeping with hot foreign men. Waking up blissfully alone. Sharing all the yummy details online. It's life just the way sexcapade blogger Ariel Turner likes it until the ideal Italian bed buddy comes along.

Now she's found a candidate for that position. Marc Sorrella is drop-dead gorgeous and he has the most delicious moves!

Unfortunately Marc seems a bit too interested in Ariel's past and her blog—places she definitely doesn't want him to go. The best way to distract him? Turn the tables and dig around in his past. What she discovers just might revoke his eligibility for a spot on her top-ten-hotties list!

15. Wild Child (

pyroblaze18)

A week in Malibu with no cell phone, no laptop and mostly naked male bodies for miles? Dedicated businesswoman and former party girl Sara Montgomery is determined to relish every hedonistic moment. And she's found the perfect hottie to join her--surfer Drew Jamison.

Sara throws herself into a full-throttle, whirlwind fling. Their sexual adventures put her old wild ways to shame. However, something about Drew makes her think this is more than a vacation affair. There's no room for him in her frantic workday life. But can she really leave him behind?

16. The Loner's Guarded Heart (

dreamlittleyo)

Josie was touched that her brothers had arranged a holiday for her--she certainly needed one. Only, the location isn't the lively resort she'd expected, but a rustic cabin in a beautiful but isolated Australian idyll....

Her only neighbor for miles is the taciturn, if incredibly attractive, Kent Black. Following a family tragedy, Kent cut himself off from the world. Josie can't help but be intrigued by this solitary man, and with her bubbly, warm personality, she's determined to pick away at the iron padlock around his heart.

17. Forbidden Fantasy (

gottalovev)

Do you have a forbidden fantasy? Shy author/research assistant Lily Hart does. Movie director Aidan Pierce has been the star attraction in Lily's steamy fantasies for more than a year. But when she unexpectedly runs into him for real, she doesn't know what to do…except slip into her alter ego—Lacey St. Clair, the pen name she's taken to write the deliciously racy The Ten-Minute Seduction!

Aidan Pierce is used to Hollywood starlets on his arm and in his bed. Fabulous yet authentic Lacey isn't like them—and he likes that. But when he finds out she's really Lily Hart, he wonders if he can trust her. But he's not ready to relinquish the mind-shattering sex just yet….

18. Whispers In the Dark (

annella)

Karyn Mitchell once thought she'd never let another man touch her. But that was before she was seduced by the sinful voice of Dr. Desire! Listening to the radio talk show host, Karyn knows that his suave advice masks deep urges. Longings she's sure she can answer skin on skin…

Christopher Faulkner, aka Dr. Desire, has built an on-air career in carnal counseling. When Karyn calls in, he hears a pang in her voice that he longs to soothe. But when they finally have the chance to fulfill their explicit fantasies, he has to wonder which one of them is playing doctor. Because the supersexy treatment he's prescribed seems to be healing them both….

19. Slow Hands (

moodswingers)

This is Maddy Turner's lucky day. The civilized society girl just bid on sexy rogue Jake Wallace at a charity bachelor auction—and won! But Maddy knows Jake's dirty little secret. And it should keep her from trying out her new boy toy. Too bad she can't stop herself from indulging in raw, quite uncivilized sex all the same….

20. My Front Page Scandal (

splashpink)

Brooke Winfield is the devoted and dependable daughter of one of Boston's oldest families. So what is she doing on the back of a motorcycle in the middle of the night with sexy bad-boy ballplayer David Carrera?

Elated by that recklessness, Brooke decides she's ready to take a Martini dare--and what a dare! Her performance at a posh strip club lands her back in David's arms for another unforgettable night...and in the tabloids the next morning.

21. Decadent (

nu_breed)

Club Casablanca—an exclusive gentlemen's club where exotic hostesses cater to the every need of high-stakes gamblers, politicians and big-business execs.

No rules apply. And no unescorted women are allowed. Ever. But Ally Danner has to get in—to rescue her sister from the club's obsessive owner, Jason Aragon. And undercover FBI agent Sam Sinclair is just the man to help her. In return she'll use her inside knowledge to get Sam the evidence he needs to put Jason away.

Only, once they get caught up in the club's hedonistic allure, the only favors they end up trading are sensual….

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23. Tell Me Your Secrets (

aggybird)

It was a dark and sexy night... And Brooke Ashby knew she was in over her head.

As head writer for the soap opera Secrets, she was used to living vicariously through her characters. But that all changed the day she learned she was adopted, and that her identical twin sister had mysteriously disappeared. What else could she do but try to discover what had happened, even if it meant taking her sister's place? It shouldn't be hard. After all, she was good at research and had a talent for acting, if she did say so herself. Her plan seemed foolproof…until Brooke found herself in bed with her sister's fiancé….

24. The Perfect Score (

atimi)

Mattie Brown has always prided herself at excelling at everything. And that's why it's killing her that she scored only 18% on a sex test! But she isn't going to take it lying down. (Well, maybe she will, but that's beside the point.) Her plan -- to proposition Cullen Slater, the neighborhood stud, for some hands-on instruction in how to make her sex life sizzle. Too bad it's her cute, nice-guy neighbor Mike Peterson who's lighting her fire...

25. Innuendo (

sophie_448)

Tamara Clarkson just wants a guy for some good times. And fun-loving Kyle Sullivan fills the bill! But he's a puzzling contradiction: charming and superficial one minute, serious and intense the next. It's almost as if he's not the man he says he is....

When his insensitive cousin decides to stand up his blind date, do-the-right-thing Murphy Sullivan offers to pose as good-time-boy Kyle. He'll just buy the lady a drink and be done with it. But he finds Tamara irresistibly sexual — and if pretending to be his uninhibited cousin is what it takes, hey, why not? After all, it can't hurt to keep up the act for a few more wild nights...can it?

26. Two Hot (

potthead)

Ph.D. student Zoe McNamara can figure anything out — except her mind-numbing attraction to Jed Calhoun. The sexy, secretive man is all she can think about. So she decides to sleep with the big, blond enigma — just once — and get him out of her system for good.

Then Zoe meets tall, dark and handsome Ethan Blair, whose British accent and air of mystery could make him the next James Bond. How could she want him so badly just two days after incredible sex with Jed? And what is she going to do when she realizes… she can have them both?

27. Pleasure To the Max! (

vorpalblades)

Cassie Parker's globe-trotting great-aunt has sent her a Gypsy "lover's box." All she has to do is write down her most erotic fantasy, tuck it inside the box and presto! Her own personal sex genie will appear. Right! So Cassie is totally shocked when a gorgeous stranger does show up. And she's even more shocked by the things she wants to do with him….

Treasure hunter Max Stone isn't amused. His latest treasure has been swiped and he's followed it to a dusty little antiquities shop in the States. Surely one woman can't stand in the way of his retrieving the priceless lover's box? Little did he guess that he'd have his hands full (literally!) with sexy Cassie. Or that he'd have to hold off on locating the box until after he located his clothes…

28. Beast of Darkness (

obsessed1)

Sarah is a mortal who hears the voices of spirits. Driven by tragedy, she chases sightings, investigating the supernatural. Called to Nowhere, Texas, she finds not ghosts, but terrible danger...and demons.

A soldier in the war between good and evil, Max is one of the oldest demons, stained by centuries of darkness, fighting to keep others safe without hope for himself.

Betrayal and loss haunt both of them, keeping them from finding peace. And yet to save an entire town, Max and Sarah must do the impossible: let go of the past, and find a future with each other.

29. His Forgotten Forever (

spn4ever)

Truvin's past was one story Lucy Morgan couldn't stop chasing, even after she discovered he was a vampire. Drawn in by his dark side, Lucy was one bite away from feeling the true power of his embrace--and his eternal curse. Standing in the midst of a new war, Truvin was the key to tipping the balance between vampire and witch. Yet returning to his old, evil ways would destroy Lucy...and deliver to him a fate worse than death.

30. Darkness Calls (

basez_dreams)

FBI agent Diana Reyes knew too much about the darkness of the human soul. She had spiraled into that underworld once before—and vowed never to fall again. Until she met him.

Powerful, dangerous and the key to catching a psychotic killer, Ryder Latimer was everything she couldn't have—and everything she wanted. He haunted her nights, shattered her reserve and made her feel…more than she ever had before. But once she learned his secret, would his sensual promises of eternal love be enough to garner her forgiveness? For

Ryder was more than a lover of the night…he was a vampire.

31. Vanished (

acquiescence

Forever fated to defend humanity against demons, immortal Guardian Rogan Butler has given up all hope of finding peace. But when a beautiful American unexpectedly appears, with all her self-assurance and charm, the winds of danger—and a soul-deep recognition—reawaken the warrior's long-buried desire….

32. The Devil to Pay (

angstpuppy, claimed for art [a story of pictures])

After the devil Himself claims Ivan Drake's soul on his twenty-first birthday, the vampire phoenix has no choice but to enforce his wicked rule. But when the devil sends him to claim the Book of All Spells, the last thing Ivan expects is to square off with its gorgeous protector, the witch Dez Merevech—or to be so attracted to her.

To retrieve the book might end the escalating war between the witches and the vampires, but to take it from Dez will ensure her death. With the fate of the paranormal world hanging in the balance, Ivan must choose wisely—and quickly.…

33. Dangerous Lover (

matty_parkman)

No sooner had Selene Brand cast her love spell than dark, handsome—and freshly stabbed—Cory Forrester fell at her feet. She felt as destined to save this stranger as she was to love him, even if it meant exposing her secret life as a witch. But the injured amnesiac didn't even know his own name, whether Selene was the cause of his injured state—or his salvation.

Cory knew only that his attraction to Selene was as unworldly as her unusual pagan rituals…and that with killers now after both of them, they might be dead before nightfall….

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35. Identity Unknown (

sin_of_pride)

Colby Agency's Patrick O'Brien knew only two things for sure: Sande Williams was a complete mystery and a woman in serious trouble. She was also gorgeous, but he wasn't about to put that in his internal report.

She'd woken up in a morgue--with toe tag and all! How could that happen, and why didn't she know who she was or where she'd come from? One by one the people associated with her were turning up dead. Was she an unwilling participant in an identity scheme or an accomplice? It was just the kind of case the Colby Agency took on--and just the kind of woman who could worm her way into Patrick's closed-off heart. But would he be next in line for termination...?

36. Behind the Veil (

i_o_r_h_a_e_l)

Rumor had it that the secretive owner of the castle on the cliffs, Dr. David Bryson, had been hideously scarred in the accident that killed his fiancée. Now designer Becca Smith had been summoned to work in his home.

Though she received mysterious warnings to stay away, nothing could keep Becca from meeting the man whose seductive voice made her burn for his touch. She was too young, too beautiful, too familiar. She awakened memories in David long buried...emotions that teetered on the edge of insanity. But he vowed to see Becca only from the shadows.

Except when a killer attacked, David stepped from behind the veil of darkness to save the woman who was his only hope of salvation.

37. Howling in the Darkness (

britomart_is)

Danger! Undercover agent Jonah Ries couldn't explain to the stunning woman who'd mistaken him for her blind date exactly how he knew someone was trying to harm her. But evil stalked Moriah's Landing, and Katherine Ridgemont was its target. When she learned of Jonah's deep secret, Kat might not give him the time of day.

Only that wouldn't stop Jonah from watching over the vulnerable beauty after dark. As the anniversary of Kat's mother's mysterious death approached, the instinct to protect became a fire in Jonah's blood. A fire matched by his determination to save the woman he loved from the unknown forces that haunted the night....

38. A Taste of Temptation (

bsafemydeers)

After a mysterious lust potion works its sexy magic on her pals, gossip columnist Zoe Aberdeen wants to know the story behind it. Could the potion be the real thing, or just a hoax? When she asks her neighbor Donovan Shane for help, he's not interested. He's a crime scientist—he's interested only in solving real mysteries, not some weird mojo!

But Zoe doesn't like to take no for an answer, and what Zoe wants, Zoe gets. So she decides to "persuade" Shane in her own special way, and soon he's testing the potion and acting out his every fantasy with the sassy redhead….

39. The Pleasure Chest (

insomnia_geek)

Is she dreaming? New York artist Tanya Taylor is amazed—and incredibly turned on—when real-life pirate Stede O'Flannery magically appears in her bedroom ready for action. The dark-haired, green-eyed, sexy seafarer is shirtless, strapped with a sword—and those breeches? They leave nothing to Tanya's naughty imagination.

But he looks just like the subject in the wild and mysterious old painting she's just bought.

The truth is Stede has one week to break a fateful curse. He's got to fall in love—and fast. Good thing Tanya, with her chestful of toys, knows the most pleasurable ways to a man's heart. After all, doesn't she deserve something deliciously wicked out of the deal, too?

40. A Whisper of Wanting (

jeyhawk)

As a police detective, Nicole Arroyo has heard it all. But a potion that renders people crazy with lust? Right. This colorless liquid is just another one of journalist Ethan Ramsey's schemes to get her into bed. With her weakness for sexy men who break women's hearts, there's no way she's giving him a chance.

So how can she explain the sizzling urge that leads to the hot encounter with him in the backseat of his car…or the one against her front door…or the one…? Well. For some reason, she now wants Ethan. But a lust potion? It couldn't possibly be real…could it?

41. My Only Vice(

candygramme)

She's as pretty as a daisy...

Sexy, easygoing Rosie Bliss may look like an innocent flower-shop owner, but former vice cop now police chief Sam Maguire is suspicious of the so-called herbs she grows along with her blooms.

As sweet as a rose...

So the serious detective launches an investigation into Rosie and her very mysterious past. But his most disturbing discovery? He's irresistibly attracted to free-spirited Rosie.

And as dangerous as a Venus flytrap!

Then cool, controlled Sam accidentally drinks a cup of her special brew and loses it completely! Not only does he end up sleeping with his suspect, he craves more—of Rosie, the most potent drug of all.

42. If You Could Read My Mind… (

pez_gurl)

Lately it seems that sexy spark has left Michael and Jillian Landry's marriage. That is, until a touch of magic leaves Michael with an illuminating gift — he can hear his wife's thoughts….

Too bad Jillian's pragmatic internal remarks leave Michael shrinking in embarrassment. Is that what she really thinks of him? Fortunately, due to his new perspective, he's privy to her every sexual fantasy. So what can a guy do but bring each one of those naughty thoughts to life?

43. The Haunting (

roseganymede)

Investigating a noise in the attic of her historic home, Maggie Holliday encounters a handsome man in a Civil War uniform. He calls her "Isabel," seduces her in ways the shy academic had never dreamed of…then literally vanishes.

With every fleeting visit, Maggie's mysterious lover-Ethan-takes her closer to the edge of ecstasy and madness. Is he really a ghost? Far from chilling her, his touch is incendiary-it all feels so real and so very, very good. And so very familiar…

Ethan insists Maggie's the reincarnation of his long-lost love. And after a few incredible nights in his arms, Maggie is inclined to believe him. But does she dare surrender to a passion that transcends time, tragedy…and even death?

44. A Husband's Watch (

my_sam_dean)

There weren't many things a man felt he could count on, but Darryl Andrews had always been sure of his place in the world, with his wife, Faith, by his side. They'd been just kids themselves when they married, but now, five children later, he thought they'd seen it all. And then the tornado hit. They were grateful to have survived. Still, things didn't seem right.

Could their rock-solid marriage actually be faltering? Suddenly Darryl was sure of only one thing: He had to fight for Faith's love.

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46. Feels Like Home (

cjmarlowe)

WIFE WANTED -- Love not required or even desired. Or so Chicago cop Jimmy Corona thought when he returned to his Oklahoma hometown and ran smack into Kara Brand. All Jimmy wanted was to find a mother for his son, someone to keep little Tyler safe while he took down his latest perp.

Instead, he found that the shy, awkward Kara he'd known from high school had blossomed into a genuine beauty with a big heart and courage to spare -- qualities he learned to value when danger followed him to town and only Kara stood between his son and certain death. Suddenly love didn't seem like such a scary prospect after all.

47. A Coal Miner's Wife (

lizajaneok)

Following the accidental death of her husband, Annie McKee is determined her boys will not grow up to work in the coal mines. It's been a struggle for the young widow to make ends meet, but she wants her sons to have a better life--far removed from Heather's Hollow, Kentucky. To give them that chance Annie needs a good job. And she needs the help of Patrick Kirkpatrick.

Her husband's best friend offers to help Annie study for her general education degree, and things get complicated when she and Patrick realize they have feelings for each other. But how can Annie fall for a man who is determined to stay in the one place she must leave behind?

48. ~~Summer After Summer~~ (

rhythmsextion

In the summer of '73, Jasmine and Charlie share a secret place by the river. Somewhere to laugh and dream on hot Texas nights. A place for making memories. For getting close... Then Jazzy's girlfriend Bunny drops a bombshell that brings an end to teenage innocence -- and the beginning of life without Charlie.

It's the summer of '93 and Jazzy's got a rock on her finger and a successful architectural practice in California. Yet something's missing. She bumps into Charlie at their high school reunion, and their feelings and shared memories are as powerful as ever. But before they can do anything about it, an urgent plea calls Jazzy away once more.

This summer... Her marriage over, Jaz heads for home again. For Texas. And for Charlie... This time, she knows it's forever.

49. The Way Home (

joans23)

James Parker won't give up on his wife, Bella.

Not after everything they've been through together. What started as an unlikely marriage between a blue blood and a rebel blossomed like the gardens Bella cultivates.

But she can't remember any of it. Miles from home, afflicted with amnesia, she's safe in the care of a kind doctor--and safe from the memory of the betrayal that made her leave. Now it's up to James to remind her of their wonderful life together, to help her fall in love again...and to help her find the way home.

50. More than a Memory (

kelleigh)

Garret Logan's dead fiancée just walked into his pub. It's been seven years since Colleen died in a car accident, but he hasn't been able to break free of her memory. And now she's back with a new name, claiming not to remember him....

Jo Carroll has traveled to Tennessee looking for answers. She's lived a sheltered life since the accident that erased her memory, but now has to face that everything she knew may have been a lie. As the truth emerges, the feelings between her and Garret grow and she's drawn into his world. Before she can commit, however, she needs to know if he loves the woman she was...or the one she's become.

51. Not on Her Own (

laulan)

She wanted to make it on her own, but she never thought she'd be so lonely.... The moment the truck set the house down on her very own land Penelope Langston knew dreams could come true.

But just as she starts making plans for her farm, she discovers it already has roots, and they stretch back to Brandon Wilkes. Handsome and determined, the sheriff's deputy will stop at nothing to get his family's property back. Still, Penelope had nothing to do with the so-called theft of his farm, and if she can only make Brandon understand how important the land is to her...

52. A Place Called Home (

bobbinrob)

The past always comes back to bite Zoe McInnes. So of course everybody believes she's to blame when her former father-in-law strokes out in the middle of a fight...with her. Thank God the man's going to be okay. But--of course--Zoe ends up behind bars.

And of course the very sexy man she thought her lawyer had sent to bail her out turns out to be none other than Gideon Tate, the estranged brother of her late husband. Impossible as it should be, he seems to really get Zoe, despite her past involvement with his family. He seems to admire the job she does defending the abused women in her shelter. He even seems to love her just a little bit.... Must appearances always be deceiving?

53. Newlyweds of Convenience (

rebekahfair)

Corporate wife Mallory McIver has promised her new husband a businesslike marriage, with no messy emotions involved.

Then Torr announces he's moving to the Highlands of Scotland to restore the derelict castle he's inherited. And he expects Mallory to accompany him....

Forever!

As Torr swaps his suits for jeans, Mallory is bewildered. She married a sophisticated city type, but in the country he's rugged, capable and altogether gorgeous.... Soon Mallory realizes she's breaking the terms of their arrangement--by falling for her own husband!

54. Talking About Sex… (

arlad)

She's a woman scorned --

Back in high school, Katie Peterson asked Jess Harkins to be her first lover, and he turned her down. She grew up to be a mouthy local DJ and he grew up to be a builder of high-rises. Problem is, Jess is building a sixty-story office building right next to the historic adobe structure that houses Katie's radio station.

Jess used to like listening to Katie on the radio, and had even considered asking her out for old time's sake. He turned her down on the sex because he didn't want a back-seat experience to be the first one for either of them, and he didn't have the money for a hotel. She didn't stay around long enough to hear that explanation, but now he thinks they might be able to rekindle the fire they once had.

Jess can think of only one way to change her tune . . .

55. Found: Her Long-Lost Husband (

loverstar)

Married for a day...

Claire Mayfield met Ethan Seaver when she was young and naive. Their whirlwind romance ended in a Las Vegas wedding. It was supposed to be the first day of the rest of their lives together...

In love for a lifetime...

But secrets and lies tore them apart all too soon, and years later their marriage is a distant memory. Or at least it should be. But Claire has never forgotten Ethan's passion for life, or the way he made her feel. She sets out to find her long-lost husband, and just maybe change their lives forever.

56. Crossing the Line (

the_milky_way)

Our private medical facility is a lush oasis of tranquillity, catering to affluent patients who require complete discretion. Our latest staff addition is Dr. Dante Nash, an extraordinary specimen of hotness…er, professionalism. In fact, nurse Elle Kingston can't seem to keep her eyes—and her lusty thoughts—off him!

But Dante is more than a sexy-pants practitioner who makes Elle weak in the knees—and in other parts.

He's also undercover for the FBI. There have been some illicit goings-on here at Confidential Rejuvenations. Dangerous ones. And it isn't just Elle and Dante's sizzling affair that's about to blaze out of control…

57. Secret Seduction (<"lj user="chash">)

Our luxurious medical facility specializes in discreet, opulent care for exclusive clientele. Due to some recent "occurrences" at the hospital, bodyguard Tanner Doyle—a blond, tasty hunk of man—has been hired to keep an eye on the place. But he can't seem to focus on anything other than Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez….

Tanner's job is twofold: take care of security and be an undercover, personal bodyguard for Vanessa. Unfortunately, the "personal" part is turning into "very intimate," and Tanner's professionalism is flying out the window—along with his clothes! But can their smokin'-hot chemistry make up for the fact that he's been deceiving Vanessa from day one?

58. Soldier Caged (

tru_faith_lost)

He'd lost blood and comrades on the world's battlefields, but neither compared to losing his memory. Waking up in a secret military bunker, drugged, with vague images of a mission gone bad, Jonah had nowhere to turn. Until help came in the form of the one woman he'd always remember....

Psychologist Sophia Rhodes never got over the bad boy who'd stolen her good-girl heart a decade ago. But without military training, how could she possibly steal Jonah from a high-security facility? She had only one hope--that he'd never forgotten her, either. Sophia knew the breakout was the easy part. Somehow she had to help Jonah focus his hazy images--before a desperate man made sure he'd never remember....

59. A Doctor-Nurse Encounter (

withdiamonds)

Coming to the rescue of beautiful nurse Lacey Kirk while she interrupted a murder wasn't the encounter Dr. Nick Marino had in mind when he first set eyes on her. Now, as he held her and offered protection, he wanted to believe the attack was random. Unfortunately, the chilling death threats made it clear that it wasn't. An expert at covering up his infamous past, clues proved Lacey's attack was connected to Nick's true identity. But as much as he wanted the sexy brunette in his bed, Nick couldn't admit he was to blame for endangering her life. And experience taught him it would be far more dangerous--even fatal--to reveal his secret loyalties....

60. (moved to second claims post)

61. The Sex Quotient (

thehighwaywoman) J2!Scrubs. I had to.

Let the experiment begin! Subject/victim: Griffin Reed Theory: Sensual pleasure makes people stupid. Stupid people don't get promotions. Therefore must have sex with Griffin to keep competitive edge...

Procedure: Lots of satisfaction for Griffin. Contain self in order to keep brainpower optimal. Macy Thomaston has just learned the most important scientific discovery ever — intense sexual pleasure leads to a temporary dip in IQ. Surely there's a way to leverage this against Griffin Reed, her palm-sweatingly hot coworker...and the thorn in her professional side.

Macy just needs to blow Griffin's mind — literally — and get her promotion without a single teeny release for herself. And she's really hoping Griffin is lousy in bed.... Otherwise this whole experiment could completely backfire!

62. The Guy Diet (

dserene1)

~~Disillusioned food columnist Lo Cavallero only wants her men "lite." But what will happen when dishy newsman Jed Costigan tries to convince her that he's more than just a scrumptious morsel?~~

63. Light My Fire (

mickeym)

Jordan Samms has a mountain to climb—led by supersexy wilderness guide Zach Wilde. Before long, they're lighting each other's fire every night. But will the flames stay smokin' hot or blaze out of control!

64. Flashpoint (

loony_moony)

Zach Thomas risks his life battling flames every day. But since sexy EMT Brooke O'Brian joined the crew, he can't resist playing with fire. Brooke is feisty, a little uptight…and sexy as hell. And as Zach soon discovers, she's definitely hot stuff between the sheets. Still, every firefighter knows that the hotter the blaze, the faster the action's over….

65. Sex by the Numbers (

mina_rox)

Accountant Keeley Davis has been hired to find out who's been bilking money from the well-respected Bingham Bros. investment firm. To do so, Keeley will have to don a disguise and work closely with tastier-than-homemade-cherry-pie controller Dane Weiss!

As Keeley tramps herself up as Dane's personal assistant "Cherry Smith," her calculations start paying off big dividends—like when she serves up a hot plate of Dane à la mode. But as things start to really sizzle, Keeley wonders whether she can keep her eyes on the bottom line…when all she can think of is keeping Dane in her bed?

66. Off Limits (

astri13)

ATF special agent Delaney Carter despises flying…yet she's landed an undercover gig as a flight attendant! Unfortunately, all the bags of nuts in the world can't disguise the fact that she's the worst in history. But when her assignment—former arms dealer Jack Gordon—boards the plane, Delaney suspects that being trapped in a hunk of airborne metal at 30,000 feet isn't such a bad idea after all.

Delaney has her orders: recruit Jack and find out everything he knows about an upcoming weapons sale. But then she finds herself gloriously tangled up in Jack's bed. Lack of judgment? No, sirree! She's just doing her job—over and over and over….

67. Getting Lucky (

hkath)

Sports agent Dexter Brantley used to be the luckiest guy on the planet. But between the house fires, car wreck and half his clients dumping him, "Dex the Hex" is a wreck himself. Worse, there's a rumor floating about a family curse. If he weren't so paranoid, he would swear someone is out to get him!

It's time to take action. Ordinarily Dex would never spend the weekend with a paranormal hunter—even the very hot Lara Wyland—but he's desperate. Still, with one sexually charged moment, Dex doesn't have to be psychic to know he's about to get lucky. Again and again…

68. Shaken and Stirred (

egotists)

As a student and part-time bartender in Manhattan, Tessa Hart has found that a succession of roomies and cramped apartments are necessary evils in her life. Until she's out on the street and Gabe O'Sullivan, her mentor, boss and certified babe-magnet, steps in.

Any other woman would die to share his apartment—not to mention his bed—but Tessa's determined that they should stay just friends. The fiercely independent mixologist has to prove to their skeptical coworkers at Prime—the O'Sullivans' hot Manhattan bar—that the arrangement is strictly hands-off! But Tessa has trouble adhering to her own "no touching" rule when the actual sharing of close quarters day and night leaves her shaken and stirred….

69. Georgia On His Mind (

munibunny)

It seemed like an easy bet: All Washington lawyer Win Whittaker has to do is prove to his business partner that he can live the "simple life" in Magnolia Bluffs, Georgia, for one month. With no extra cash or credit cards, Win is forced to get a job. He might be a terrific lawyer, but his other skills are decidedly lacking. So he applies for the only job he can find--shampoo girl at Kenni McAllister's salon, Permanently Yours.

Kenni is cautious around her handsome new employee, but she can't help being attracted by his charm. The more time she spends with Win, the more she likes what she sees. Of course, Kenni doesn't know about Win's other life, his real life. But when a good friend of hers desperately needs a lawyer, Win's deception is revealed.Do the country girl and the city guy have a shot at love? Win hopes so, because he's got a lot more than Georgia on his mind!

70. Claim dropped; prompt moved to second claims post.

71. Fear of Falling (

shinywhimsy)

It is a dark and sexy night...

...when business manager Natalie Brighton arrives at her employer's remote mountain castle. With a reputation almost as scandalous as the exotic, forbidden nature of his paintings, John Sartain indulges his sensuality...something she can't resist any more than she can resist him. But someone is trying to discredit him—a threat that could cost her this job. Worse, Natalie finds herself in the increasingly sinister hands of someone who might wish her real harm. Lascivious games, secrets and sensuous desires...

Is it just a part of Sartain's seductive world, or is Natalie setting herself up for the ultimate fall?

72. (moved to second claims post)

73. The Domino Effect (

dessert_first)

Domino Black, professional assassin.

I've killed too many to count.

All in the name of United States security.

I don't care. I don't feel — I just do what I'm told. My latest assignment was different.

I had to sleep with the target.

It was the only way. I showed up at his club, an enigma in black, and asked about renting the apartment above the club. He'd barely said yes before I had him in bed.

It wasn't just sex.

I made a fatal mistake — I fell in love!

74. French Kissing (

wanttobeatree)

Manhattan magazine editor and fashionista Kimi Renton is one of the beautiful people at couture week every year. But this time she's stuck with a rumpled P.I. posing as her photographer. Holden MacGreggor is tough-guy gorgeous--and badly attired. So if he's going to play the part right, she's going to have to dress him properly...then undress him slowly.

Soon they're having so much fun under the covers they almost forget that they're supposed to be undercover, busting up an international theft ring. Then ooh, la la turns into oh-oh when they're found out.

Could this be the last tango in Paris for both of them?

75. Let it Ride (

kuromatic)

Working as a Keno girl in a Vegas casino, Jordan Brenner took her bets off the sex table ages ago. And all the hot flyboys in the world won't make a difference—until Major Cole Jackson sends Jordan's thoughts and hormones into wicked places indeed….

76. (moved to second claims post)

77. She's Got it Bad (

jadedpen)

Twelve years ago Zoe Ford let Liam Masters break her heart. But now? There's not a chance. Zoe is as tough and wild as they come. So when Liam shows up at her tattoo parlor, she's more than ready to take him on again. That's not going to be a hardship, since he's hotter than he ever was.

This time she's staying in charge. And she's not going to consider their score settled until he's hot, bothered and begging for more! Then she'll move on as callously as he left her. Unless all that deliciously bad sex is just too good to give up….

78. Naked Attraction (

hildigunnur)

One smokin'-hot look from businessman Robby Robriquet and statistician Ellie Lee wants to spontaneously combust. The sexy indulgence is definitely worth the risk—until everything goes very, very wrong….

Now Ellie has left Mississippi—and Robby—for New York City, which offers new beginnings and new men, and Ellie can't wait to dig in…. Until Robby barges back into her life.

79. Family in a Million (

surevesta)

When Zack Morgan discovers he's a father, and that his little boy was given up for adoption, he decides to find him. He has to know his son is okay.

Life is a struggle for single mom Susan Johnson, but she loves being Danny's mother. When Zack unexpectedly comes into their lives, he lights up their world.

Zack intended to keep his distance, but he's found the family of his dreams. Only, Susan has no idea who he really is….

81. He Calls Her Doc (

pinkelephanti)

Maude DeVane is home in Montana to prove to the set-in-their-ways townsfolk that she's the doctor they need. What she doesn't need is an arrogant E.R. physician competing on her own turf. Especially if he's Guy Daley.

Five years ago they shared a kiss she's been trying to forget ever since. And that's not possible with Guy here raising his teenage niece and spending far too much time at Maude's clinic. It's like a prescription to fall for him again.

82. Double Dare (

winged_dreams)

Audra Walker's old crowd thought she'd turned her back on them and what they liked best-namely hot sex and available men. But they were so wrong….

And Audra was in the mood to prove it. How? By taking their dare. The challenge? To seduce the very next man through the club door-regardless of who he was…

83. All that Love Is (

hunters_retreat)

It was supposed to be a beautiful weekend with friends, celebrating love and family, but Jillian Davis has only one thing on her mind: divorce. After years of marriage to Brad, she's finally ready to walk away from the anger and the heartbreak. She's got to get out of here now! Snowstorm be damned.

But a shortcut home puts them directly in the path of a small avalanche, and Jillian ends up trapped with the man she thought she'd love forever. Suddenly survival is paramount and, with the SUV as their only shelter, Jillian realizes her best hope lies with the man she was ready to leave behind.

84. Three Boys and a Baby (<"lj user="unreckless">)

Two's A Handful... Three's Trouble!

Dr. Ella Garvey's eight-year-old twins loved to stir things up. But when they hatched a daring plan with her neighbor's son, Dillon, to keep a baby they'd found abandoned in the park, it was mischief times ten. The parents' frantic search for the runaways caused the normally take-charge pediatrician not only to fall apart, but also to start falling for Jackson Tate, Dillon's divorced dad.

Of course, Ella loved the idea of sharing three boys and a baby. But when it came to the man she wanted to marry, it was strictly hands off!

85. An Unlikely Mommy (

bekkis)

Is Instant Motherhood In Her Future?

As Joyous, Tennessee's only female mechanic, Ronnie Carter is more used to fixing carburetors than dressing for a date. So when Jason McDeere asks her out, she's thrown into a panic! Not only is the handsome high school teacher Ronnie's secret crush, he's the single father of an adorable toddler...who wants a mommy.

A tomboy in overalls isn't the role model Jason had in mind for his young daughter. But the better he gets to know her, the more he's convinced that Ronnie's exactly what he's looking for. He has no doubt she'd make the ideal mother for Emily. But is he the perfect family man...for her?

86. Good Husband Material (

hd_obssession)

It starts when Natalie Briggs runs into her ex-husband, Josh, at their high school reunion. A romantic dance leads to a kiss...and a kiss to a blissful night of lovemaking. Then Natalie gets the shocking news. She's finally going to have Josh's child--twenty-five years better-late-than-never!

Her adopted daughter is excited about becoming a big sister. Josh's teenage sons don't know what to think. And her former mother-in-law is full of maternal advice... before Natalie even gives birth!

Starting a family was what Josh and Natalie always wanted. But when Natalie couldn't conceive, their marriage unraveled. Now they've been given a miraculous second chance. Life has just gotten more complicated--will the second time around be sweeter?

87. Twin Surprise (

redsbball61)

The scars from Marta Lawson's near-fatal accident have faded, but she still doubts her ability to attract a man -- never mind one as handsome as the Villazon police department's Derek Reed. But when the sergeant comes up for auction at a charity event, her friends have the winning bid -- and a dream date with the blond poster boy turns out to be her birthday gift.

Finding herself in the arms of the charismatic cop is so intoxicating she throws caution to the wind, and she's not totally surprised a month later when her doctor gives her some (doubly!) electrifying news she dreads sharing with the elusive bachelor.

But he's hiding a surprise, too. Will it break them apart - -or bring them closer together?

88. Under Suspicion, With Child (

deathbymutation)

As a cop, his job was to capture the killer who'd stirred fear in the citizens of fog-shrouded Raven's Cliff. But Andrei Lagios had his own agonizing reasons for bringing this criminal to justice. And the return of beautiful, pregnant Jocelyne Baker was a distraction he couldn't afford. Yet the moment her life--and that of her unborn child--was threatened, he insisted on working undercover and being her personal bodyguard.

Getting close to Jocelyne stirred a desire that pushed aside his pain. But the unrevealed secrets of her well-guarded past made him suspect there was more to this homecoming than she claimed....

89. Nobody's Hero (

matalinolukaret)

Why can't everybody just leave him alone? All Sean Rafferty wants is solitude to recover from a gunshot wound. That's why he's here on Maine's isolated Osprey Island: to heal and move on. But how can he face going back to being a Massachusetts state police officer since he's sworn off ever playing hero again?

Unfortunately, Sean can't avoid heroics when neighboring Connie Bradford's daughter keeps getting into trouble. And the fiercely independent Connie makes it clear she doesn't need a rescuer-- reluctant or otherwise. The mother-and-daughter antics make his solitude seem almost too quiet. Despite himself, Sean finds this pair wrestling their way into his heart...as if they belong there.

90. Same Time Next Summer (

daisiesdaily)

As children...

During their families' summer vacations, Carolyn Kendal and Stephan Foster were inseparable--running in the hot sand, chasing shadows and building a friendship that would last a lifetime.

As teenagers...

Their friendship turned serious. Carolyn and Stephan found themselves exploring the intensity of first love--even if it was only for the summer.

And as adults...

Carolyn's daughter lies in a hospital bed fighting for her life. Suddenly Stephan is there beside her, offering support, strength--and enough love to last a lifetime of summers.

Because when they're together, shadows don't stand a chance...do they?

91. Worth Fighting For (

shotofjack)

This is one reunion Jonah Closky wants no part of. If not for his mother's wishes, he wouldn't even be meeting his estranged father and brothers. The real surprise about being at this inn, however, is Daphne Larson, an outspoken organic farmer who gives as good as she gets. Most remarkable of all, the smart, sassy single mother is making him yearn for things he doesn't even know he needs.

But taking their relationship further means coming to terms with his complicated feelings toward these men--his father and brothers. It means forgiving the past so he can build a future with Daphne...and finally have the family he's always wanted.

92. Maybe, Baby (

wutendeskind)

It could be a screenplay--except this is no movie. Film producer Burke Elliot really is snowbound in a remote Montana cabin with his glamorous star. He's here on a mission--to convince Nora Daniels to sign a contract and return with him to Hollywood--and nothing is going to stop him. Not her meddling friends, not the manure-filled snowdrifts, not the lousy cell-phone service. Not even Nora's spit-up-prone bundle of joy.

But while he's "making nice with the talent," the radiant actress and the unexpectedly sweet baby are wreaking havoc with his carefully laid plan. Could "the original iceman" be melting just a little?

93. The Sheriff's Pregnant Wife (

strippedhalo)

Surprise is an understatement for Sheriff Reed Larkin when he finds out his childhood sweetheart has returned home. After all these years Paige Keenan's smile can still make his heart ache. But what's the secret he can see in her whiskey-colored eyes?

There's a little baby growing inside Paige, and it needs all the love and care she can give. In Reed's strong, protective arms she knows that both she and her baby will be safe. Dare Paige dream that they could one day become a family?

95. The Daddy Plan (

benitle)

She had all her baby plans mapped out....

Sam Barclay would father her child, and Corrie Edwards would get the baby she always wanted. It sounded like a good plan...until sperm donor Sam decided he wanted to be the daddy fate had once denied him.

It was supposed to be strictly a business arrangement. Romance wasn't on Corrie's radar.

But the closer they came to conception, the more Sam wanted to make things personal. Could he convince Corrie that, together, they had what it took to create the home and family they both craved?

96. The Rake and the Rebel (

bonniebb

Miss Silver Meredith. Beautiful, just eighteen…and vulnerable to the worst sort of scandal after an attempted elopement goes wrong. Her reputation and her future depend on the silence of one man…

Adam, Marquess of Rockingham. A rake from the most notorious of noble families, he's ruthless, charming and dangerous. He's also still smarting about a graceless rejection from the only woman to whom he's ever proposed marriage, the only woman he's ever loved-Silver Meredith.

And now Silver's fate is in Adam's hands….

97. Commanded To His Bed (

sulwen)

He was taken from Adrienna on their wedding night, and sold as a slave. Now, released from captivity, Hugh of Ryebourne wants revenge. Believing Adrienna played a part in his capture, he plans to seduce his wife into bed-but he won't use force. He wants her to come willingly….

Adrienna is shocked by the reappearance of her estranged husband. She can't deny the desire this dark, brooding man arouses in her, but Hugh is no longer the young boy she once knew. He is all man now, rugged and very dangerous.

98. The Wicked Earl (

saklani2, claimed for fic) (

talulababy, claimed for art)

The very proper Miss Langley does not know what she has done to encourage the attentions of a lord, only that they are most unwanted and very improper!

So when a handsome stranger saves her from his clutches, Madeline is too relieved to suspect that her tall, dark defender may have a less than respectable reputation….

99. A Most Unconventional Courtship (

dea_liberty)

Benedict Casper Chancellor, Earl of Blakeney, is the kind of elegantly conservative English lord that Alessa despises. She wants nothing to do with him! But the maddening man seems determined to wrest her away from her comfortable life in beautiful Corfu. Worse, he'll return her to the bosom of her stuffy family.

The Earl hasn't anticipated Alessa's propensity to get herself into a scrape. Now, in order to rescue her, this highly conventional Englishman will have to turn pirate!