Bear's Honor (Alpha Barbarians Book 2)by Leann Ryans

Taken from her home after a brutal attack, Rune is ordered to find a mate by spring, or one will be chosen for her.

Of course, the one she wants is the one who isn’t interested in claiming her.
Bear is the second in command, but his honor doesn’t allow him to abuse his station. He doesn’t want the men to think he used his rank to get first choice, even if everything about Rune tempts him to take her for himself.
Other Alphas try to win her affections. Will they succeed before Bear realizes he can’t give her up?

Love at the French Stationby Bonnie Shiloh

Out of money during a gap year in Europe, Laurie is recruited by a couple of savory characters to deliver a package. After a little murder and mayhem, Laurie finds herself fleeing across the continent. She is joined in her escape by the blisteringly hot drifter, Joshua, who seems to rescue her at every turn. After getting the hang of being on the run, Laurie starts to have feelings for the handsome loner and provides the anchor he so badly needs. Together they face the daily challenges of survival until luck finally begins to smile on them. Their good fortunes present even greater trials. Thinking you love someone when your lives depend on it is one thing, but what happens when the living is easy? Joshua and Laurie struggle, both in the lean days and the salad days. Maybe there will be time for love later, but now they must elude the contract killer and cash in their treasure.

Just This Once (Escape to New Zealand Book 1)by Rosalind James

Audie nominee, Best Romance Audiobook, 2015
Everyone needs to be rescued sometimes.
Everyone but Hannah Montgomery, that is. She just needs a vacation. Three weeks in New Zealand to sort out her life, figure out what she wants, seems just right. Oh, and to relax. She should definitely put that on the agenda. She certainly isn’t looking for a sexy fling with a professional rugby player, no matter how attractive he is. Hannah doesn’t do casual. But maybe just this once …

As much as he’s shared with Hannah, Drew Callahan has kept one very big secret: that he’s the captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand’s international rugby team, not to mention the best-known rugby player on earth. And learning the truth, now that she’s back home again, has made Hannah warier than ever. Drew knows that she’s right for him. But how can he convince her to let down her guard enough to explore what they could have together?

Note: This romance, like New Zealand, contains some steam. If that isn’t your cuppa, you may want to visit another country … er, book.