Backfire

Backfire
Metsy Hingle

CHASE McALLISTER'S TO-DO LIST… 1. Fulfill a vow to wreak revenge on the man who destroyed your life by taking over his business - even though it rightfully belongs to your rival's passionate daughter.2. Maneuver sexy siren Madeline Charbonnet from boardroom to bedroom, while dodging her desire for more than an office fling.3. Then, when it's all within your grasp, mess it up by falling in love!Chase McAllister had driven himself relentlessly toward Henri Charbonnet's day of reckoning. But now Chase found it wasn't enough. He wanted Henri's daughter with a hunger that shocked him, but if he went ahead with his plans, would Madeline ever forgive him?

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“I Can’t Just Hop Into Bed With

You Because You Turn Me On,”

Madeline Said.

“If it’s what we both want, why not?” Chase countered.

“Because there are other things that need to be taken into consideration.”

“Like what?”

“Like the fact that we have to work together. And then there’s my father. He—”

“Leave your father out of this, Madeline. What’s between us has nothing to do with him,” Chase said, his voice hard, his eyes even harder. “This has to do with you and me. It has to do with sex. My wanting you and you wanting me.”

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“New author Metsy Hingle has the talent…the originality, to imbue new life on a very old human emotion, making this work a beautiful love story. Believable yet magical. 4+”

—Harriet Klausner, Affaire de Coeur

Dear Reader,

Established stars and exciting new names…that’s what’s in store for you this month from Silhouette Desire. Let’s begin with Cait London’s MAN OF THE MONTH, Tallchief’s Bride—it’s also the latest in her wonderful series, THE TALLCHIEFS.

The fun continues with Babies by the Busload, the next book in Raye Morgan’s THE BABY SHOWER series, and Michael’s Baby, the first installment of Cathie Linz’s delightful series, THREE WEDDINGS AND A GIFT.

So many of you have indicated how much you love the work of Peggy Moreland, so I know you’ll all be excited about her latest sensuous romp, A Willful Marriage. And Anne Eames, who made her debut earlier in the year in Silhouette Desire’s Celebration 1000, gives us more pleasure with You’re What?! And if you enjoy a little melodrama with your romance, take a peek at Metsy Hingle’s enthralling new book, Backfire.

As always, each and every Silhouette Desire is sensuous, emotional and sure to leave you feeling good at the end of the day!

Happy Reading!

Senior Editor

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Backfire

Metsy Hingle

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

METSY HINGLE

is a native of New Orleans who loves the city in which she grew up. She credits the charm, antiquity and decadence of her birthplace, along with the passionate nature of her own French heritage, with instilling in her the desire to write. Married and the mother of four children, she believes in romance and happy endings. Becoming a Silhouette author is a long-cherished dream come true for Metsy and one happy ending that she continues to celebrate with each new story she writes.