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The Judas Kiss


Sally Wentworth - 1981
    The Judas Kiss by Sally Wentworth released on Nov 24, 1981 is available now for purchase.

The Divorce Party


Jennifer Hayward - 2013
    Forced back into Riccardo's glittering, gossip-fueled world, the price of perfection is still too high and Lilly's old insecurities resurface. An unexpected consequence of their reunion raises the stakes even higher, and the media's golden couple must finally confront the truth behind the headlines. Congratulations to Jennifer Hayward, winner of Harlequin's 2012 So You Think You Can Write competition!

The Greek's Forgotten Wife


Elizabeth Lennox - 2015
    She had tried desperately to turn herself into the perfect wife for his infrequent visits, but no more! She was through trying to become someone she wasn’t. And she was finished reading about his mistresses in the tabloids. She’d had enough! So why did her heart race when he walked through the door? And how did she end up in his bed? Damon Galanos had been forced to marry Sasha to retain ownership of his ancestral home, but he never intending to stay married to the innocent girl. However, after destroying her grandfather for his blackmail, Damon found that he couldn’t get Sasha out of his mind. So he returned to his “wife”, realizing she had become a beautiful woman – one he planned to explore further. Imagine his surprise when his docile wife demanded a divorce!

Her Last Night of Innocence


India Grey - 2010
    But the following day the untamable Cristiano had a near-fatal crash. Then Kate discovered she was expecting his baby…Now Monte Carlo is set to celebrate Cristiano’s return to the track. Shivering with nerves, Kate braves the paparazzi to find the man who set her body aflame - and tell him her scandalous secret.

The Man She Loves To Hate


Kelly Hunter - 2011
    My mom had a scorching affair with his dad--just think how awkward that "meet the family" would be...2. His arrogance drives me mad--he might be a gorgeous billionaire, but I hate how he knows it!3. Every time he touches me I go up in flames...and it's utterly terrifying.Come on, a fling with the man I love to hate? Like that would ever work out...

Prince of Scandal


Annie West - 2011
    But scandal and unrest has dogged this prince for years, and a marriage to recently discovered princess Luisa Hardwicke will help bring stability to the monarchy....reluctant princessOnly, Luisa is an outspoken, mud-splattered farm girl, who isn't going to come quietly! Even as she's reluctantly transformed into polished perfection, Luisa challenges Raul at every turn--and he finds himself anticipating their wedding night with an excitement he never imagined he'd feel...

The Multi-Millionaire's Virgin Mistress


Cathy Williams - 2009
    Now a multi-millionaire tycoon, Alessandro is back--and he wants the one thing his money can't buy: Megan.Still totally out of her depth, Megan will never understand which string of diamonds matches which of the couture outfits Alessandro commands her to wear! But for Alessandro, Megan's silk dresses are irrelevant--his only interest is keeping his mistress where she belongs...firmly between his silk sheets!

Innocent Secretary...Accidentally Pregnant


Carol Marinelli - 2009
    Plain and prim Emma Stephenson might not look like a tycoon's assistant, but for Luca D'Amato--a playboy who likes to play-- breaking through her no-nonsense exterior is his favorite new game!Sensible Emma thought all they'd be sharing was an office--not a "bed!" But she's learning fast about what being Luca's "personal" assistant really means!Now he's standing there offering her a promotion, and she's trying to find the words to tell him...she's pregnant!

The Devil's Pawn


Yvonne Whittal - 1984
    She only knew that her new husband's heart seemed to have little room for love.Yet somewhere behind Vince's harsh unrelenting exterior, Cara glimpsed a man who might someday need more than a pawn in a deadly game of revenge.

Rawhide and Lace


Diana Palmer - 1986
    Because of him she'd wrecked her car, her career—and lost their baby. And now Ty wanted her back. Without her, jobs would be lost. The future of the Staghorn Ranch depended on her return. Erin cared deeply for the devoted staff of his ranch. But how could she face the man she most hated—the man with a heart of stone and a will as tough as rawhide?

Inherited by Ferranti


Kate Hewitt - 2016
    Now she's back in Sicily to collect her inheritance—only to find out everything that bears her name belongs to Marco!  Marco thought revenge would taste sweeter, but it's not as sweet as the memory of Sierra's shy kisses. He should turn his back on her this time, but Marco needs Sierra to help with his latest business venture. Soon having his runaway bride back by his side isn't enough…making Marco determined to claim the wedding night that never was!

Secret Seduction


Susan Napier - 2000
    After all, she knows what it's like to lose one's memory; two years are missing from her own life. But she's both drawn to him and strangely frightened by him... and why does he refuse to leave?

Sweet Promise


Janet Dailey - 1976
    The affair had almost ruined her life.Now she was in love with a wonderful man, but she wasn't free to marry. Somehow, she would have to find Rafael....