Winter Heat — Darlene Gardner

It's going to be a very hot Christmas!

Architect Riley Carter never does anything without a blueprint, including moving next door to his ex-girlfriend, Kate Marino. The only thing he wants for Christmas is Kate back in his arms and he has a secret, seductive plan to get her there.

Kate has a sneaking suspicion that what Riley really wants is sex -- just sex -- so she sets a trap to get him to admit it. After being swept away her first time around with him, she's promised it won't happen again. Right. Before long, Kate's falling for Riley anyway. Who will win the battle of wills? Well, with all the holiday magic in the air, maybe they both can....