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Heavenly Blessing


Becca Fisher - 2012
    To work in her families quilt shop and marry one of the local boys. But when she meets a handsome outsider, plans start to change, forcing Abigail to make the decision of a lifetime.

The Sultan's Harem Bride


Annie West - 2015
    So why does he want the only one who threatens to reveal his family's shameful secrets? Journalist Jacqui Fletcher jumped at the chance to write a history of the harem—not to become a sultan's plaything! But it's hard to remember her assignment when the sultan's sensuous caresses spark a fire she's never experienced before… Asim is looking for a pliable princess for a marriage of duty. Brave, beautiful Jacqui couldn't be more wrong for him. So why does holding her feel so right?

Husband Wanted: Will Train


Helen Conrad - 1988
    She needs a man to pretend to be her husband for a few days--so she hires one. Expecting a gargoyle, she's amazed when he turns out to be a very appealing hunk.Ross wants something Charity has, so when he gets the chance to pretend to be her husband, he takes it. But Charity is not the brittle business woman he expects and he falls hard and fast for her barefoot, South Seas image. Trouble is, it's an image she's trying to deep six, and she can't really believe a man from a prominent family like his--and with a terrifying mother like he's got -- would want anything to do with a girl of her shady past.When she finds out he's trying to trick her just like she's trying to trick her aunt, she's heartbroken and resentful. Can true love bridge the gap between their backgrounds and set the stage for baby-making happiness?Includes love scenes.Original published in print by SILHOUETTE DESIRE and recently revised as part of the Destiny Bay Series.Destiny Bay-Baby DreamsBook 1-Husband Wanted:Will TrainBook 2-The Baby InvasionBook 3-Waiting for Someone Like YouBook 4-Tick Tock, Baby ClockBook 5-Jilted at the AltarBook 6-In a Marrying State of Mind***rewrite of Husband for Hire (Sihouette Desire #434) written under the pen name Raye Morgan

Daisy


bonezzzzzz - 2021
    At the sound of his footsteps, she suddenlystops reading only to look up and let out a squeal, onethat he found adorable.Her already rosy cheeks become even brighter. "Hello."He melts at the sound of her angelic voice and says hisnext words carefully, softly. "Hi sweetheart."She tilts her head to the side as he unknowingly staresat her with a certain longing. "Who are you?""I'm Seth. What's your name?" He questions, taking astep into her room.She grins, causing two cute dimples to appear onher cheeks."Daisy."In which Seth Andrews, who is usually quiet andbrooding, becomes captivated by his best friends littlesister, Daisy Miller, who believes everyone has at leasta little good in them.

The Spaniard's Pleasurable Vengeance


Lucy Monroe - 2018
    Miranda Smith is poised to bring the Perez name into disrepute—she must be stopped! But when he meets Miranda, Basilio is captivated by her shy appeal. To uncover Randi’s secrets, his plan for revenge becomes one of lingering, passionate seduction…that tests his iron control to the limit!A classic tale of passion, revenge and redemption…

Russian Mob Boss's Captive


Leona Lee - 2015
     When Olivia Lockheart is kidnapped by a Russian crime family, she assumes her life is over. But as she spends more and more time with Sergei, the head boss of the mafia, she realizes she may have a chance for survival.. Sergei has never met a woman like Olivia. Her innocent, feisty nature drives him crazy. Holding her hostage was part of the plan, but falling in love wasn't... Soon, Sergei and Olivia find themselves in a complicated relationship. As they begin to explore each other intimately, there is no turning back... Note: This novel contains various steamy, hot, explicit scenes between a dominant mafia boss and his captive. 18+

His Secretary's Nine-Month Notice (Harlequin Presents Book 3811)


Cathy Williams - 2020
    Though absolutely nothing could have prepared her for today. Handing in her notice was not part of dedicated Violet’s plan…and definitely not because she’s carrying her boss’s baby!Still, nothing is quite as unexpected as Matt’s reaction. He wants his child—and Violet! It’s a negotiation he’s determined to win…but he’ll need to offer more than just passion for Violet to sign on the dotted line of a marriage contract!

Brothers Bride


Samantha Twinn - 2019
    It’s supposed to be the best day of my life but instead, I’m left standing at the altar feeling like a fool. I know what they’re thinking; Vince Davenport finally realized that he could do so much better than a trashy girl like me. Just as I’m feeling like my life is over, enter Dylan and Lucas, my gorgeous, sexy, identical neighbors. With stunning piercing blue eyes and bodies that make my mouth water, any woman would be over the moon to have them. I know what you’re thinking. Hot rebound loving is one thing. Hot rebound loving with your twin neighbors should be totally off limits. Especially as I’m not particularly experienced in the bedroom department. Pleasing two, sinfully hot, identical brothers, AT THE SAME TIME, well that’s beyond anything listed on my resume. But this is one night. No rules. And I need them, no matter how outside my comfort zone this is. This wasn’t the ‘I do’ I was expecting today. But it’s the ‘I do’ that promises to deliver doubly hard. At least that’s all it’s supposed to be until my heart gets involved and Vince decides that he’s coming back for me, no matter what the cost. This is a 59,000 word MFM stand-alone romance where a jilted bride's faith in men is restored in more ways than one. HEA guaranteed.

Ballyflynn


Lynne Graham - 2007
    Forget London, her failing career and her unfaithful fiance --an unexpected legacy of a cottage and stables in an Irish village beckons! Her fresh start on the Emerald Isle is soon threatened: her new neighbor is ruthless businessman Rafael Cavaliere. It was Rafael's asset-stripping activities that cost Harriet her job and now it seems he's entitled to half her inheritance.But Rafael has a way with him: always on hand to smooth Harriet's path as she handles livestock and the locals, he oozes sex and charm. Though at risk of becoming just another notch on Rafael's bedpost, Harriet decides that she'll let him sweep her up in a heady affair... .

The Sheikh's ASAP Baby


Holly Rayner - 2017
    And it just so happens that her charming Prince of a boss needs a baby too… Sheikh Tehar al-Kindi wants an heir; an outrageously successful businessman, Tehar needs a child to inherit it all, not to mention satisfy the wishes of his traditional parents. So when he learns of Kathy’s predicament, he makes an unusual proposal… The two make a deal: conceive a child of their own, and everything will surely work out. Little do they realize that as their controversial agreement is exposed – and Kathy falls ever harder for her gorgeous boss – this arrangement will be anything but straightforward, and this beautiful baby could be the thing that unites them, or tears them apart… This time there will be no quick fixes; some things are meant to last forever. This is a standalone sweet Sheikh romance novel from best-selling authors Holly Rayner, and Lara Hunter. It contains a guaranteed HEA, and a tale of romance that will capture your heart.

Unwrapping a Rogue: A Christmas Regency Boxset


Tammy AndresenKelly Ann Bruce - 2018
    This set includes:Her Perfect Rogue by Amanda Mariel When Julia Honeyfield is sent away to a brothel, she runs away…only to find herself in the Duke of Selkirk's arms. Dare she trust him to protect her?Christmastide with my Captain by Tammy Andresen Lady Emilia McDougal has watched love find each of her beloved sisters. When will it be her turn? Captain Jack Andrews lost his love of the sea long ago and he doesn't deserve to find the love of his life.Secluded with My Hellion by Dawn Brower In the midst of the blizzard, Gavin Barrington, the Earl of Havenwood, and Lady Odessa Lynwood must overcome the earl's worst fears and figure out if their love can conquer the challenges they must face.The Rogue's Seduction by Lauren Smith Can the Devil of London, Viscount Darlington, save London's favorite lady, Perdita, from a dangerous marriage by claiming her as his own?How To Marry a Rake in Ten Days by Samantha Holt Miss Manners knows all there is about etiquette. Unfortunately, she does not know much about love. Challenged by one of her readers to become engaged by Christmas, she sets out to find herself the perfect match. She does not wager on meeting a rakish lord who promises to get in the way of her plans.Wagering on Christmas by Sandra Sookoo Rakish Colin Rowley, Viscount Hartsford is going home for Christmas to win a wager. Widowed Lucy Ashbrook, facing reduced circumstances, is forced to travel with him. During the four-day journey, mysterious events throw them together, compelling them to remember their emotional-ridden past. Only the magic of Christmastide can rekindle a love they couldn't forget.Prince of Christmas Past by Angelique Armae A second chance at love forces Prince Victor of Countavia to choose between the woman of his heart and his father's kingdom.Marchioness' Second Chance by Arietta Richmond Olivia Asterwood, Marchioness of Hemsbridge, is two years widowed, and focusing all of her energies on finding a wife for her son. Until, that is, she meets a scholar with as much of an obsession for the history of the great families as she has. Edward Greenidge, third son of a Viscount, has spent his life as a scholar of genealogy. Burying himself in his research has seemed the safest path, after his one venture into marriage failed disastrously. A widower, he expects to spend the rest of his life in libraries, in the company of books. But fate has other plans. When they meet, common interest paves the path to intense and unexpected attraction -and together they discover secrets long held, which will change both of their lives.Can Olivia see past her longstanding beliefs about love? Can Edward overcome his doubts, and admit his feelings? Or will the past steal the future from them?A Marquis For Marianne by Catherine Bilson Relieved widow Marianne has vowed never to let a man have power over her again, but Alexander Rotherhithe, Marquis of Glenkellie, never stopped loving her despite their tragic shared past. Can Marianne look past her fear and dare to love again? And an exclusive new title from Kelly Ann Bruce

Kade (Wyoming Brothers Book 1)


Deann Smallwood - 2017
     Lied to and taken to the cleaners by a beautiful blonde, Kade has learned a hard lesson and slams the door to any possibility of a woman in his life. Aren’t they all liars? And Hope, with her lie of omission about her background, unknowingly fits that description. Kade isn’t about to give her a chance to win his love and to convince him of her innocence. His beloved Double K ranch is doing just fine with the help of his seventy-eight-year-old Gran—the only woman he can trust. He sure doesn’t need Hope Jackson, a recently returned brother and baby girl, and three abused boys complicating things and resurrecting feelings long dead.

The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride


Jane Porter - 2006
    When he finds Tally has broken a sacred law, endangering the safety of his tribe, Tair has to act.Tally is kept like a harem girl, but every time she tries to escape, the hostile desert drives her back. And with each new act of her disobedience, Tair's resolve hardens. As ruler, he must tame her. As a man he wants her — willing or not!

Here Comes Trouble


Leslie Kelly - 2006
    And the rumor mill has been out of control since he's become a chapter in the tell-all book written by a late congressman's widow! Looking to lie low while the courts restore his good name, Max has decided to hide out with his grandfather in the tiny town of Trouble, Pennsylvania.Sabrina Cavanaugh isn't the sultry, mysterious heiress she's pretending to be. In fact, she's a junior book editor who happens to be on a mission -- to nail Max Taylor for the womanizing creep he is. Having worked hand in hand with the loose-lipped widow in writing her memoirs, there's no way Sabrina's going to let some spoiled (and hot) flyboy kill her career-making project with a lawsuit.It looks as if the love of a lifetime is on the horizon.

The Sheikh's Last Seduction


Jennie Lucas - 2014
    Irene may be innocent, but she knows the trail of destruction playboys like Sharif leave behind, and will resist his skilled seduction…. Sharif excels at everything he does—especially in the bedroom! His engagement hasn't yet been announced and he'll enjoy his freedom until then. Starting with the beguiling Irene—she's the ideal final challenge before he embarks on a life of duty. But sometimes even the plans of a sheikh go awry!