The Affair Series by Maureen Smith

Caleb Thorne was used to having plenty of female attention. And yet the hot young law professor had never crossed the line with a student until he met Daniela. There was something different about her--with her fierce attitude, ambition and to-die-for body. Something he was determined to uncover, layer by silky layer... . Private investigator Daniela Roarke knew she was in over her head the minute she saw her mark. Caleb Thorne wasn't just fine, he was gorgeous... moreCaleb Thorne was used to having plenty of female attention. And yet the hot young law professor had never crossed the line with a student until he met Daniela. There was something different about her--with her fierce attitude, ambition and to-die-for body. Something he was determined to uncover, layer by silky layer... . Private investigator Daniela Roarke knew she was in over her head the minute she saw her mark. Caleb Thorne wasn't just fine, he was gorgeous. And although getting close to Caleb could finally mean busting his no-good father, Daniela knew she was just an amateur at the game of seduction. And now both her cover and her heart were in jeopardy. less

Let the affair begin . . . Hot, brooding law professor Caleb Thorne has always been the personification of a chick magnet. But he’s never crossed the line with a student . . . until beautiful Daniela walks into his lecture hall. There’s something intriguing about her—with her keen intellect, angelic eyes, and a body that would make any man weak in the knees. The more time Caleb spends with her, the deeper he falls under her spell... moreLet the affair begin . . . Hot, brooding law professor Caleb Thorne has always been the personification of a chick magnet. But he’s never crossed the line with a student . . . until beautiful Daniela walks into his lecture hall. There’s something intriguing about her—with her keen intellect, angelic eyes, and a body that would make any man weak in the knees. The more time Caleb spends with her, the deeper he falls under her spell. Despite his efforts to resist, he soon becomes entangled in a sizzling affair that obliterates the lines between professional boundaries and forbidden desire….The moment private investigator Daniela Roarke laid eyes on her mark, she knew she was in way over her head. Professor Thorne isn’t just gorgeous, he’s the sexiest, swooniest man she’s ever met. Although getting close to him might ultimately lead to exposing his corrupt father, Daniela lacks experience in the art of seduction. And now both her cover and her heart are in serious jeopardy.*A LEGAL AFFAIR was originally published by Harlequin in 2006. The reissued book has been updated with plenty more scenes, new characters, a super extended epilogue, and delightful cameo appearances by Naomi Chase's Exposed characters. Expect graphic language and scorching sexytimes.AFFAIR SERIESA Legal Affair #1A Guilty Affair #2A Risky Affair #3 (currently out of print) less

Journalist Riley Kane has long suspected that the death of her fiance, Trevor, a San Antonio police officer, was not a simple accident. The only person who can uncover the truth about Trevor is his former partner, Noah Roarke. But thoughts of Noah fill Riley with guilty longing. Noah kept his distance from beautiful, tempting Riley while Trevor was alive. Now she's back, in his office... and in his arms... moreJournalist Riley Kane has long suspected that the death of her fiance, Trevor, a San Antonio police officer, was not a simple accident. The only person who can uncover the truth about Trevor is his former partner, Noah Roarke. But thoughts of Noah fill Riley with guilty longing. Noah kept his distance from beautiful, tempting Riley while Trevor was alive. Now she's back, in his office... and in his arms. Blindsided by the heat that surges between them, Noah tells himself that the sooner he helps Riley find closure, the sooner she can leave town. But getting her out of his system-- and out of his heart-- won't be that easy... . less

No more secretsFollowing the deaths of her adoptive parents, Solange Washington is finally ready to move on. But after she has a run-in with magnificently bare-chested Dane Roarke, a private investigator hired to run a routine background check on her, Solange's pulse goes wild--even as questions about her past surface.... Dane knows there's more to Solange's story than meets the eye, and he suspects it has to do with secrets about her real parents... moreNo more secretsFollowing the deaths of her adoptive parents, Solange Washington is finally ready to move on. But after she has a run-in with magnificently bare-chested Dane Roarke, a private investigator hired to run a routine background check on her, Solange's pulse goes wild--even as questions about her past surface.... Dane knows there's more to Solange's story than meets the eye, and he suspects it has to do with secrets about her real parents. Torn by his desire for this vibrant lady and his growing suspicions, Dane walks a thin line between trust and truth...because passion has made this case personal. less