Phantom Mischief — Jennifer LaRose

Shanna is thrilled when her fiance sweeps her off to Ireland for a romantic interlude and asks her to marry him at Castle Tullamore. But their sexual adventure quickly turns into a nightmare when he reveals his dark side. With the engagement broken and her fiance gone, she crumples into the arms of Tullamore's handsome gardener, Niall. He proves how hot, sensual and mind-blowing sex can be. It's unsettling, though, how he manages to distance himself after making love. In fact, he downright disappears! Niall mourns the death of his beloved Abigail until he sees Shanna. He falls in love with the gorgeous American but fears his heart will surely be broken again. They can't stay together, not in the manner Shanna needs. But when a determined, dark apparition begins stalking her, Niall realizes it may be the key to their destiny. Inside scoop: In one red-hot scene, Niall introduces Shanna to the joys of spanking.