Power and Pleasure Series

Little Sins weaves a tale of three lovers—Lydia, Alex, and Juno—each striving for a special stardom but tied to one another by a love stronger than wealth or fame.

A single mother and owner of a Los Angeles company specializing in transforming corporate images, Sheila Lockwood’s life is thrown into turmoil when she lands an account with a huge conglomerate under siege by corporate raiders.

A woman juggles her exhilarating career, the love of a sexy, powerful man and her vicious stepfamily in this romance from the author of Bare Essence. As an underwater photographer capturing the international pearl trade, Clay Fitzgerald is no stranger to adventure and excitement. And when she encounters a dashing stranger during her travels--who turns out to be an acclaimed film director—she finds herself embarking on the romance of a lifetime.  But nothing could prepare Clay for the battle she endures when her beloved father dies and her stepmother and her children do everything they can to strip her of her rightful inheritance. From the stud-farms of Virginia to the dark corners of Bangkok, from Hollywood to Hong Kong, Clay faces down her wicked family while exploring breathtaking passion in search of a fortune beyond riches.

Her taste is exquisite—and she collects men like the charms on a bracelet . . .  “A blockbuster” from the bestselling author of Little Sins (Harper’s Bazaar).   Her name is synonymous with elegance and beauty. She is Jewel Prescott, whose internationally famous jewelry designs have placed her among the ranks of Tiffany, Cartier, and Bulgari. But to her enemies, she is the ultimate bitch-goddess, whose fabulous success could be ruined in one long-awaited, vengeful move. Jewel is savvy, sensual . . . and vulnerable. In turning her rough-cut dreams into a shimmering reality, she has used everything: her talent, her cunning, even the men who worship her. There is Wyatt, the New York tycoon who invests in her career—and demands a big return on his money; Sascha, the stormy Russian émigré who fathered her children—and hides secrets of his own; and Hadley, the renegade free spirit whose love for Jewel turns to hatred before it leads him back to her.   Praise for Little Sins   “Sex and glitter . . . one of those books that discriminating readers keep out of reach of children while they peruse it under cover of darkness.” —United Press International

The birth of a great scent is the main focus of Meredith Rich’s absorbing drama about the rise and fall of the people behind the perfume industry. With wonderful settings, gorgeous women, handsome men, power, and romance, Rich’s first outing paints a colorful portrait of a pampered heroine on the brink of self-discovery, and the effect she has on those around her. Bare Essence touches on themes of trust, betrayal, love, greed, independence, and the power of forgiveness—all the ingredients of a surefire bestseller. With clear prose behind a rich jet-set frame of mind, the author’s talent shines from cover to cover.

A woman juggles her exhilarating career, the love of a sexy, powerful man and her vicious stepfamily in this romance from the author of Bare Essence. As an underwater photographer capturing the international pearl trade, Clay Fitzgerald is no stranger to adventure and excitement. And when she encounters a dashing stranger during her travels--who turns out to be an acclaimed film director—she finds herself embarking on the romance of a lifetime.  But nothing could prepare Clay for the battle she endures when her beloved father dies and her stepmother and her children do everything they can to strip her of her rightful inheritance. From the stud-farms of Virginia to the dark corners of Bangkok, from Hollywood to Hong Kong, Clay faces down her wicked family while exploring breathtaking passion in search of a fortune beyond riches.