When She's Bad
by Leanne Banks

Thanks to her mother, who raised hell, and her father, who preached against it, Delilah Montague has a body to die for and a work ethic that won't quit. In a well-manicured snap, she's gone from shampoo girl to director of Houston's most exclusive spa. But this self-made woman is about to come undone---because trouble just moved in right next door.

Benjamin Harrington III is her new neighbor, and he's much too close for comfort. His home renovations and opera CDs are wrecking her sleep, and his slyboy seductive ways are driving her mad with desire. Always in control, never vulnerable, Delilah doesn't believe in that messy thing called love. But when an unexpected bundle of joy arrives on her doorstep, Delilah is forced to admit she needs some neighborly help---and possibly an arrow from Cupid...

You know you're bad when:

• Your idea of dressing for success calls for a short skirt, killer heels, and a thong.
• Your next-door neighbor is off-limits, and all you can think about is having your way with him.
• You greet a man at the door wearing nothing but a smile.
• You can't resist temptation... especially when it comes in a buff package.
• Your prescription for your downtrodden assistant: Take one studmuffin and call me in the morning.

But what can you do when being bad feels so good!

Leanne Banks' Bio

Leanne Banks is a national #1 best-selling author of romance novels and on a good day looks like the woman in the picture. She is the winner of the Romantic Times Career Achievement Awards in Series Sensuality and Love and Laughter. She is also the winner of the Florida Writers Beacon Award, the Golden Quill Award, and the Georgia Romance Writers' MAGGIE Award. Her books have been recognized by the Award of Excellence Contest, the Romance Writers of America Rita Contest, and the National Readers' Choice Awards.

Leanne believes her readers work hard on the job and for their families, so she tries to lighten the load with stories featuring a strong sense of fun and sensuality. Reader response is heartwarming. One of her favorite letters was from a woman who had been suffering from severe health problems: "[Your books] did more for my health that all the medicine in the world -- as corny as this sounds, [your heroes] made me feel like life is `worth it'."

Leanne lives in Virginia with her husband, and two children. She loves music, chocolate, quotes, and new adventures. Her recent adventures include snorkeling in the Caribbean and riding an elephant, and one of her ongoing adventures is raising teenage children.