Vintage Contemporary Romance Series

From New York Times best-selling author Thea Harrison comes a vintage contemporary romance, as originally published under the pen name Amanda Carpenter in 1984.   An independent woman. A successful businessman. A partnership neither expected, and passion neither can deny.   Diana Carrington embodied independence. With no one to rely on but herself, she learned how to navigate the world alone, thriving despite the obstacles in her path.   Securing a position at Mason Steel was her big break into the corporate world. She expected the work to be challenging. She didn't expect the biggest challenge to be Alex Mason, the charismatic owner of the company and her new boss. Alex demanded the best of himself and his employees, and Diana was determined to surpass his expectations.   When unscrupulous business rivals threaten his business, Diana gets to know the man behind the exacting business persona. Alex makes her feel things she's never allowed herself to feel before. But with the threats to the company mounting, Diana stands to lose far more than her hard-earned independence. Someone wants to hurt Alex, and they aren't afraid to use Diana to get to him.

From New York Times best-selling author Thea Harrison comes a vintage contemporary romance, originally published under Amanda Carpenter in 1984.   Two people with something to hide find themselves drawn together.   Exhausted and approaching emotional collapse, pop star Sara Bertelli escapes to an isolated cabin on the shores of Lake Michigan. She learns she's not the only person taking refuge in the secluded location when she meets Greg Pierson. Although worried he'll recognize her, Sara quickly realizes Greg has secrets of his own, and is even more wary of the outside world than she is.   Drawn together, Greg and Sara find comfort together, and much more. But Sara never intended her break from the limelight to be permanent, and Greg has no intention of rejoining the wider world. Can their love overcome all obstacles, or will Sara's fame be an insurmountable wall between them?

From New York Times best-selling author Thea Harrison comes a vintage contemporary romance, originally published under Amanda Carpenter in 1984.   Betrayed by the man she loved, Carrie Metcalfe returns to her childhood home in Colorado to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart. She's determined to reclaim her life and adamant she'll never fall in love again. Then she meets Gabe Jackson.   Gabe is the opposite of Carrie's ex in every way, and despite her reservations Carrie finds herself responding to him. But just when it seems like she's getting her life back on track, Carrie's ex returns, intent on reclaiming her heart and the relationship they once had.   Torn between two men, will Carrie choose the right one? Or will she put her trust in the wrong man…again?

From New York Times best-selling author Thea Harrison comes a vintage contemporary romance, originally published under Amanda Carpenter in 1984.   Escaping power-hungry relatives determined to control both her and her fortune, Dee Janson has spent nine months on the run. She's managed to stay one step ahead of the private investigator her aunt and uncle hired to find her, but she knows she can't run forever.    Mike Carradine's mission is to track down a runaway heiress and return her to her family. But Dee isn't what he expected, and he finds himself drawn to her in ways he can't explain. As Dee and Mike get closer, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Will it be enough to sway Mike from his mission, or will he betray Dee in the end?

From New York Times best-selling author Thea Harrison comes a vintage contemporary romance, originally published under Amanda Carpenter in 1984.   Dana Haslow's telepathic abilities are more curse than blessing. Tormented by constant nightmares and convinced death will be her only respite, she isolates herself. Not even her isolation is safe, though, as a new neighbor's internal torment spills over into Dana's sleeping hours, unwittingly forcing her to experience the horrors of his past through a series of night terrors that will overwhelm her if she can't convince him to accept help.   David Raymond is a Vietnam vet with PTSD and no desire to confront his demons—no matter how much a certain new neighbor pushes him to do so. David doesn't want Dana's help, but when Dana becomes the unwilling obsession of a dangerous local man, David realizes he needs her. Can these two damaged souls find healing together? Or will someone deprive them of the chance?

From New York Times best-selling author Thea Harrison comes a vintage contemporary romance, as originally published under the pen name Amanda Carpenter in 1985.   Model Jessica King had success, wealth, and a no-strings relationship with businessman Damien Kent that she was certain would develop into more. Then Damien announced his intention to marry another woman in a business agreement…and keep Jessica as his mistress. Devastated and angry, Jessica knows it's time to move on.   Leaving Damien shattered her heart, and then a devastating car accident shattered her body and spirit. Disfigured, Jessica is forced to abandon her modeling career and the charmed life she'd known. Hiding away from the world, she's determined to seal herself off from anyone who may hurt her.   But Damien has realized he's not ready to let Jessica go. She needs time to heal her wounds, both physical and emotional. Can Damien become the man she's always wanted him to be? Can he convince her to rejoin a world that's brought her so much pain? Or will Jessica's rage be too much of an obstacle to overcome?