In and out . . .

That's Lieutenant Ian MacLean's goal. The leader of a team of highly trained Navy SEALs-- the toughest, buffest fighting men in the world-- the sexy, hard-as-nails bachelor has the brains, guts, and brawn to outthink, outgun, and outmaneuver any enemy. But dealing with a buxom, headstrong, iron-willed Viking maiden from a time a thousand years before Ian was born . . . that's a whole different kind of warfare.

Madrene Olgadottir has no idea where she is or that she's landed ten centuries in the future. After bopping the arrogant soldier on his head and tying him up, the stunning hellion gives him a tongue lashing that makes a drill sergeant sound like a kindergarten teacher. Then she demonstrates that she has her own special way of dealing with overconfident males.

Hoo-yah, it looks like Operation Rodent is about to get . . . Hot & Heavy

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Magnus Ericsson is a simple man. He loves the smell of fresh-turned dirt after springtime plowing. He loves the feel of a soft woman under him in the bed furs. He loves the heft of a good sword in his fighting arm. But, Holy Thor, what he does not relish is the bothersome brood of children he's been saddled with. Or the mysterious happenstance that strands him and his longship full of maddening offspring in a strange new land, where the folks think he is an act-whore (whatever that is), and the woman of his dreams -- a winemaker -- fails to accept that he is her soul mate . . . a man of exceptional talents, not to mention a Very Virile Viking.

What in the name of Thor could be making this Viking so blue? Eating haggis? Listening to those insufferable bagpipes? Traveling through Scotland with the world's worst poet? Searching for the infuriatingly inept witch who's cursed his face . . . and even more important parts?

For Rurik the Viking, life has not been worth living since he left Maire of the Moors. Oh, it's not that he misses her fiery red tresses or kissome lips. Nay, it's the embarrassing blue zigzag she put on his face after their one wild night of loving. For a fierce warrior who prides himself on his immense height, his expertise in bedsport, and his well-honed muscles, this blue streak is the last straw. In the end, he'll bring the witchling to heel, or die trying. Mayhap, he'll even beg her to wed . . . so long as she can promise he'll no longer be . . .

Has an eye for the ladies, loves a good fight. Splits his sides over rude jokes. Won't ask directions no matter how lost he is . . . even in a longship, for the love of Odin Sound like anyone you know? Maybe every man you know?

Toste and Vagn Ivarsson are all that and more--a lot more. Identical Viking twins, they came squalling into this world together, rode their first horses at the age of seven, their first maids during their thirteenth summer, and rode off on longships as untried fourteen-year-old warriors. And now, having seen only thirty and one winters, they are about to face Valhalla together. Or maybe something even more tragic: being separated. For even the most virile Viking must eventually leave his best buddy behind and do battle with that most fearsome of all opponents--the love of his life.

When enemies become lovers, you know you're in for a scorching hot read! Rene LeDeux's burned out by D.C. politics and only wants to build his cabin in peace. But if his wacky, matchmaking great-aunt has her way, Bayou Black's prodigal son will be hitched before the summer's over. And when Valerie "Ice" Breaux, Rene's high school crush turned nemesis, is abducted by Rene's activist friends, it starts to look like Tante Lulu just may get her wish. Mon Dieu! It's bad enough being kidnapped, but did she have to land in the lap of the most irritating, sexiest hunk she's ever laid her eyes on? Now Val's stranded in Rene's remote cabin, besieged by irrepressible LeDeux relations, not to mention a dingbat duo out to save the swamp. It's a heat wave, guar-an-teed! Val vows she'll give her heart to the Cajun bad boy when alligators fly. Rene swears to get the girl who got away. It's never been steamier in the bayou than with two people this red-hot with desire...and more than ready for love.

A COWBOY ALWAYS GETS WHAT HE WANTS Talk about a bad hair day. Louisiana beauty salon owner Charmaine LeDeux has a loan shark on her tail, and Raoul Lanier, the six-foot-three hunk of testosterone she thought she divorced, has just delivered a bombshell: They're still married! At least the rundown ranch they've inherited together is the perfect hideout. It's hard enough for Raoul to play cowboy to a bunch of scrawny steer, let alone suffer the exquisite torture of living with the delectable Charmaine, who's declared herself a born-again virgin. What's a man crazy with desire to do? With the moon shining over the bayou, this Cajun cowboy must sweet-talk his way into his wife's arms again...before she unties the knot for good!

A fun, romantic romp yule love Meet a sexy tenth-century Viking hero and a modern day hero with a Viking heritage who both have the knack for making women melt . . . with holiday cheer. Merry Christmas from the Norse Pole.
Boltor's Bride
Bolthor the Skald has been there for his fellow warriors, both in battle and as a friend. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, so to speak. This gentle giant, now scarred and retired from the fray, has never found a woman who loves him despite his rough appearance-and his poetry, which is woefully bad.
Enter the sexy, Saxon widow Katherine of Wickshire Manor, a woman in need of a strong man to take care of her, her four children, not to mention about two hundred chickens, in the style none of her first three husbands could manage.
When Viking meets Saxon, the sparks do fly.
A VIKING FOR CHRISTMAS
Bodyguard Erik Thorsson, a fiftieth generation Viking, meets Jessica Jones, dressed as a cute Santa Claus, when she stages a righteous attempt to rob the local Piggly Jiggly. All Jessica wants is a refund for a Burping Bear toy, which the store refuses to honor.
Fortunately, or unfortunately, Jessica takes hostage another Santa in the store, Erik himself, after accidentally shooting the Little Debbie cupcake display. For the first time in five years, since his beloved wife died, Erik finds himself head over Santa boot heels in love, but how to convince Jessica that he's not her Christmas curse, but instead a Christmas miracle.
Sandra Hill is the bestselling author of more than thirty romantic humor novels. Whether they be historicals, contemporaries, time travels, or Christmas novellas, whether they be Vikings, Cajuns, Navy SEALs or sexy Santas, the common element in all her books is humor. Visit her at www.sandrahill.com.

What do a Blue Angels pilot, a bounty hunter and an ex-NFL football player have in common? The three bad-boy bachelors of Snowdon, Maine have to make it to a friend's Christmas Eve wedding on time or die trying They're willing to risk anything to make that happen-even dashing through the snow in the goofiest bus on Earth, bright red and filled with a bunch of merry, meddling senior citizens known as the Santa Brigade. All too soon, these men will have met their matches in three special women: a woman from their past, a forest ranger so hot she ought to be declared a fire hazard, and a woman on the run. Ho, ho, OH Three roguish St Nicks are hoping what they truly want for Christmas will be nestled in their beds after the stockings are stuffed and the gifts placed under the tree. Come along for the ride, as three unforgettable couples discover who's naughty and nice while serving up holiday cheer with the Santa Brigade.

Most of the stories attempt to represent aspects of both the personal and the political lives of women in South Africa and how these are inseparably intertwined. For example, 'South bound' tells of Harriott's life as a colonist arriving in Port-Natal during the late 1800s. It examines British working-class women's options at that time by exploring the possible reasons for her decision to emigrate. In 'Thicker than water', the journey from a Second Boer War refugee camp in Queenstown to Johannesburg, is narrated by Isabella, inward bound, and by Hester, outward bound. The story explores the impact of war, stereotype and discrimination on them both and shows how women are able to foster supportive relationships despite prevailing politics. 'By any other name' touches on the history of District Six and reflects on the political uprisings of the 1970s , the resulting loss and displacement, and consequent longing for home. 'Unsettled' expands on this story and engages with the question of how contemporary white women forge a (new) sense of identity and belonging in this country and grapple with the loss of family and friends who chose to leave rather than contribute to the New South Africa. 'Could be' uses the story of Anene Booysen as its departure point and looks at the issue of violence against women. 'For your own good', 'What it takes' and 'Incognito' are not connected to a specific political or historical event, yet also raise important social issues of ageing, loss of identity, family disintegration, gender violence and friendship.

"A Viking to bed, not to wed "

Medana Elsadottir, known as the Sea Scourge, never planned to become a pirate, but there s no denying her talent. Her female-only tribe has an island hideaway, food aplenty, goods to trade everything except the means to breed. That s where the strapping Norsemen tied up in her ship s hold come in. Eight godly specimens and Thork Tykirrson is the most virile of them all. Once their work is done, they ll be free to leave. Medana had naught to do with this gods-awful plan, but she wouldn t mind reaping the benefits.

"Wed or bed this Viking has plans of his own."

Renowned as the wildest Viking of his time, Thork was returning home to regain his father s favor and maybe even marry. His brazen and beautiful kidnapper has likely done him a favor in preventing such an irksome fate. But that doesn t mean he ll let her off easy. No one takes anything from a Viking that he s not willing to give, not even a violet-eyed vixen who sets off the wildest fantasies.