Liz Talley - A Wrong Bed Christmas - Ignited

The Wrong Bed—But the Right Guy!

Ignited by Kimberly Van Meter

What do you do when a sexy, naked fireman gets into your bed? If you’re Alexis Matheson, you freak out. But now she’s snowed in with Layton Davis, and suddenly Alexis’s best intentions to behave seem to have disappeared up the chimney. Because a hot ’n’ naughty firefighter in her bed might be the best Christmas surprise ever...

Where There’s Smoke by Liz Talley

Emma Rose Brent is sure she’s dreaming when Erik Matheson, her bestie’s überhot older brother—who she’s been crushing on for years—mistakenly slips into her bed, all gloriously naked. But Emma must have been a very good girl this year, because she’s been given the best gift of all: the chance to be really, really bad...

Praise for Kimberly Van Meter Praise About the Authors Title Page Ignited Dear Reader 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Where There’s Smoke Dear Reader Dedication 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extract Copyright

“[Kimberly] Van Meter, a new Mills & Boon Blaze author, comes out swinging with a rekindled love story.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Hottest Ticket in Town

“Talk about heat! Ms. Van Meter should give out fire extinguishers with the story.”

—Harlequin Junkie on The Hottest Ticket in Town

Praise for Liz Talley

“[Liz] Talley uses her skill to create authentic characters whose emotions and activities ring true.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Sweetest September

“Sexy characters and an interesting plotline make Talley’s tale a must read.”

—RT Book Reviews on His Uptown Girl

KIMBERLY VAN METER wrote her first book at sixteen and finally achieved publication in December 2006. She writes for the Mills & Boon Superromance, Blaze and Romantic Suspense lines. She and her husband of seventeen years have three children, three cats and always a houseful of friends, family and fun.

LIZ TALLEY, a 2009 Golden Heart Award finalist in Regency romance, has since found a home writing sassy Southern stories. Her book Vegas Two-Step debuted in June 2010 and was quickly followed by four more books in her Oak Stand, Texas, series. In her current books, she’s visiting her home state of Louisiana. Liz lives in north Louisiana with her hero, two beautiful boys and a passel of animals. She enjoys laundry, paying bills and creating masterful dinners for her family. She also lies in her biography to make herself look like the perfect housewife. What she really likes is new shoes, lemon-drop martinis and fishing off the pier at her camp. You can visit her at liztalleybooks.comto learn more about the lies she tells herself and about her upcoming books.

To get the inside scoop on Mills & Boon Blaze and its talented writers, be sure to check out BlazeAuthors.com.

All backlist available in ebook format.

Visit the Author Profile page at www.millsandboon.co.ukfor more titles.

A Wrong Bed Christmas

Ignited

Kimberly Van Meter

Where There’s Smoke

Liz Talley

www.millsandboon.co.uk

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Back Cover Text The Wrong Bed—But the Right Guy! Ignited by Kimberly Van Meter What do you do when a sexy, naked fireman gets into your bed? If you’re Alexis Matheson, you freak out. But now she’s snowed in with Layton Davis, and suddenly Alexis’s best intentions to behave seem to have disappeared up the chimney. Because a hot ’n’ naughty firefighter in her bed might be the best Christmas surprise ever... Where There’s Smoke by Liz Talley Emma Rose Brent is sure she’s dreaming when Erik Matheson, her bestie’s überhot older brother—who she’s been crushing on for years—mistakenly slips into her bed, all gloriously naked. But Emma must have been a very good girl this year, because she’s been given the best gift of all: the chance to be really, really bad...

Praise Praise for Kimberly Van Meter Praise About the Authors Title Page Ignited Dear Reader 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Where There’s Smoke Dear Reader Dedication 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extract Copyright “[Kimberly] Van Meter, a new Mills & Boon Blaze author, comes out swinging with a rekindled love story.” —RT Book Reviews on The Hottest Ticket in Town “Talk about heat! Ms. Van Meter should give out fire extinguishers with the story.” —Harlequin Junkie on The Hottest Ticket in Town Praise for Liz Talley “[Liz] Talley uses her skill to create authentic characters whose emotions and activities ring true.” —RT Book Reviews on The Sweetest September “Sexy characters and an interesting plotline make Talley’s tale a must read.” —RT Book Reviews on His Uptown Girl

About the Authors KIMBERLY VAN METER wrote her first book at sixteen and finally achieved publication in December 2006. She writes for the Mills & Boon Superromance, Blaze and Romantic Suspense lines. She and her husband of seventeen years have three children, three cats and always a houseful of friends, family and fun. LIZ TALLEY, a 2009 Golden Heart Award finalist in Regency romance, has since found a home writing sassy Southern stories. Her book Vegas Two-Step debuted in June 2010 and was quickly followed by four more books in her Oak Stand, Texas, series. In her current books, she’s visiting her home state of Louisiana. Liz lives in north Louisiana with her hero, two beautiful boys and a passel of animals. She enjoys laundry, paying bills and creating masterful dinners for her family. She also lies in her biography to make herself look like the perfect housewife. What she really likes is new shoes, lemon-drop martinis and fishing off the pier at her camp. You can visit her at liztalleybooks.com to learn more about the lies she tells herself and about her upcoming books. To get the inside scoop on Mills & Boon Blaze and its talented writers, be sure to check out BlazeAuthors.com . All backlist available in ebook format. Visit the Author Profile page at www.millsandboon.co.uk for more titles.

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Ignited

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Dear Reader,

When I was asked if I would like to participate in a sexy Christmastime anthology with one of my favorite former Superromance authors, Liz Talley, my answer was an immediate and enthusiastic yes! And I’m so happy I did.

New characters, new settings and the chance to work side by side with an author I truly respect and admire isn’t work—it’s pure joy. If only everyone were this lucky, right?

And there’s just something to be said for the holidays. Everyone is happier, the lights are twinkly and sometimes clothes are just a bother.

Here’s hoping this sexy anthology warms up those frosty nights when you’re waiting for Santa to bring you something nice...or naughty!

Warmly,

Kimberly Van Meter

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ALEXIS MATHESON WAS dreaming of Christmas cookies and homemade candies and stressing over how her candy thermometer was not working properly—when the scenario changed abruptly.

Suddenly, she was wrapped in a shadow lover’s arms, enjoying a sizzling kiss that was hotter than baking peanut brittle and she hazily wondered who her dream lover was and why she was torturing herself with a sex dream when she’d sternly declared a moratorium on sex until she got her head on straight.

Ugh. Plainly her brain thought that might take forever.

Ah, dream lover was pretty good with his tongue and hands! Now, why had she determined sex was a bad idea for the time being?