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Island Bliss

Romance blooms in the balmy air in Island Bliss, a collection of four romantic novellas by beloved African American authors.

From the Heart by Rochelle Alers: Architectural historian Aimee Fraser accepts a research project on St. Simons Island off the coast of Georgia, where her greatest discovery is a devastatingly handsome local. What was supposed to be a month of tedious work is suddenly something far more interesting--and deliciously tempting...

Our Secret Affair by Carmen Green: Toni Kingsley is looking forward to an all-expense paid week at a luxurious resort on the island of St. Croix until she learns her gorgeous business rival is part of the vacation package. Toni's convinced work and romance don't mix but a week of more than stolen kisses under a tropical sky just might change her mind--forever...

An Officer and a Hero by Marcia King-Gamble: A relaxing cruise with her best friend sounds perfect to hard-working Kitt DuMaurier. The last thing she wants is the attention of a sexy ship's officer. A painful past has left Kitt wary of men, but when she finds herself on the exotic island of Aruba, passion is reborn...

Heart's Desire by Felicia Mason: Lucia Heart Allen arrives in the Bahamas seeking peace after a messy divorce. She absolutely does not want to get involved, especially with a widowed father of three small children. But the man makes Lucia's heart sing and her body soar. Maybe it's island magic--or maybe Lucia's finally met her prince...

Rochelle Alers, Carmen Green, Marcia King-Gamble, Felicia Mason

Rochelle Alers is one of today's most prolific and popular African American authors of romance and women's fiction. A regular on the Essence bestseller list, she has received the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and many other honors. Her novels include Here I Am, Because of You, and Sweet Persuasions. She lives on Long Island, New York.

Carmen Green was born in Buffalo, NY, and has sold more than 30 novels and novellas. A National Bestselling author, she originally wanted to study law before selling her first novel in 1993. Now she works as an English Professor at The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Marcia King-Gamble loved romance from an early age. After working as a travel industry executive, she sold her first work in 1998, and has since gone on to publish numerous novels and novellas, including Island Bliss and Island Magic.

Best-selling author Felicia Mason is a journalist, and has won numerous awards for writing. With more than ten novels and countless novellas to her name, notable titles include Della's House of Style, Island Magic, and Rosie's Curl and Weave.

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