After Hours Series by Karen Kendall

Spa manager and massage therapist Peggy Underwood's new catchphrase is impulse control. No men — particularly jocks! She's going to focus completely on herself for a change. But as soon as former football player Troy Barrington walks through the door, Peggy's control takes a time-out. Especially when Mr. Sex-in-the-Flesh ends up lying naked on her massage table! As the new landlord, Troy is on a reconnaissance mission. He's looking for a way to close the spa…permanently... moreSpa manager and massage therapist Peggy Underwood's new catchphrase is impulse control. No men — particularly jocks! She's going to focus completely on herself for a change. But as soon as former football player Troy Barrington walks through the door, Peggy's control takes a time-out. Especially when Mr. Sex-in-the-Flesh ends up lying naked on her massage table! As the new landlord, Troy is on a reconnaissance mission. He's looking for a way to close the spa…permanently. But as soon as he relinquishes himself to Peggy's hands, Troy knows he's headed for trouble — the kind with red hair and a smart mouth. And he can hardly wait to get there…. less

Bohemian hairstylist and spa owner Marly Fine can handle almost anything. At least until she walks into the office of Florida governor Jack Hammersmith when he's shirtless and hot enough to ignite every ballot box in the state. It's clear how he earned his player reputation. Thankfully, he's so not her type. Sure, his kisses may peel the polish from her toes, but that changes nothing! From the minute he sees her photo, Jack knows Marly is The One... moreBohemian hairstylist and spa owner Marly Fine can handle almost anything. At least until she walks into the office of Florida governor Jack Hammersmith when he's shirtless and hot enough to ignite every ballot box in the state. It's clear how he earned his player reputation. Thankfully, he's so not her type. Sure, his kisses may peel the polish from her toes, but that changes nothing! From the minute he sees her photo, Jack knows Marly is The One. Try convincing his too-practical-for-fate stylist of that, however. It'll take some serious persuasion and rock-hard proof that politics makes for the lustiest kind of bedfellow! less