But feisty wedding planner Dara Devlin isn't deterred. She needs his family castle for her top client, so she boldly accepts Leo's outrageous challenge to be his fake girlfriend. If Dara thinks her sensible suit and unwavering professionalism will discourage him, she's mistaken. They only make Leo want to get beneath her buttoned-up exterior all the more! Surrounded by the imposing walls and haunting memories of his opulent Sicilian castello, Leo finds seducing Dara is the perfect diversion—and claiming her will be this playboy's ultimate prize. And the story continues in the bonus novella included!

    The intervening years have proved harsh and cruel, and Sharif has grown used to his word being law. No one dares challenge him--except Jesslyn! But for all her sweet insolence, Sharif is sure of one thing: Jesslyn will obey his ultimate command and submit--to becoming his wife and queen!

    But she was not yet free of him -- for Paul's married brother was pursuing Karen's irresponsible young sister, and her mother had asked Karen to persuade Paul to do what he could to put a stop to the affair.Karen dreaded the thought of meeting Paul again, but for the sake of her mother and sister, what else could she do? And there was Lewis to consider as well -- Lewis, who loved Karen and had the best of reasons for keeping her and Paul apart.But when the fateful meeting took place, Paul himself felt some of the old attraction return. Had he been mistaken about Karen all this time?

    Working with Nico Di Fiore is the last straw! Once, Nico's kisses promised Chloe every sensual delight, until he coldly rejected her. Now he's her very commanding, very arrogant boss!Control is paramount to Nico--after his father's bankruptcy lost him everything, nothing will distract him from succeeding. He's always kept a tight rein on his craving for Chloe, well aware she alone has the power to disarm him. But now, unable to deny their connection, Nico is determined to reclaim control and take Chloe as his own!

    When two bitter rivals…Why, why does her grandfather's dying wish dictate that Simone Hamilton must marry a man she hates? The marriage might unite their warring families, but formidable Spaniard Alesander Esquivel is the last man on earth Simone would want to be in the same room as—let alone share a marital bed with!Are forced to take one solemn vow…Alesander's strongest desire used to be gaining the final piece of his business empire—but now it seems there are more pleasurable diversions for the taking… Having a wife could be useful, especially to entertain him during those sultry hot Spanish nights!

    So when he finds out beautiful Tina Matheson is pregnant with his late brother's child, he's certain that her price will be high... Tina won't bow to Nic's wealth, but they will marry for the baby's sake. Tina finds herself married to a man she should detest! But, both are discovering there's a fine line between love and hate...

    Little does she realize her unfocused disinterest is driving Zac's fury! Especially as her father is responsible for embezzling millions from his company.There's a debt to be paid. Zac will offer Sally an ultimatum--become his mistress on demand or risk ruin! He's confident she'll make the right choice....

    He believes Sara, his wife, cheated on him with another man, and Lia is the result of that betrayal.So Sara and Nicolas are separated - until the silence between them is forcibly broken - Lia has been kidnapped! Nicolas knows he is the only one who can secure the little girl's safe return, but it means he must go back to Sara - and find that, even after three long years, she still wears his ring...

    . . "The Snow Man" by Diana Palmer Meadow Dawson needs Santa to deliver a solution to her management of the Colorado ranch she's inherited. Cattleman Dal Blake just wants his pretty neighbor's dog to quit digging under his fence. This Christmas, the unexpected gift of love will surprise them both. "Kassie's Cowboy" by Lindsay McKenna A brutal blue norther is battering Wyoming just in time for Christmas when solitary former Marine Travis Grant finds his childhood sweetheart, Kassie Murphy, injured in her car just beyond the ranch where he works. For Travis and Kassie, this snowy silent night will be one last chance to put the painful past behind them--and treat the wounds only love can heal. "Her Outback Husband" by Margaret Way Scott and Darcey MacArthur were the perfect couple, devoted to their life together on the family cattle ranch. With one blistering rumor, it ended in heartbreak--but Scott's mother has a scheme that will reunite them in the Outback for a holiday that will prove it's the season for forgiveness.

    or succumb to mindless pleasure?Soft-hearted Gracie James is mortified when Rafael Vitale finds her accidentally trespassing on his luxurious Italian estate! She can't refuse Rafe's teasing demand that she attend an exclusive party with him. From the dangerous intensity in his eyes, virgin Gracie knows she's playing with fire – after all, outrageous playboy Rafe is only promising a temporary liaison. But can she resist the power of his raw sensuality?

    He relishes crushing his opponents in the boardroom as much as he enjoys the many women who grace his bed. But his newest adversary is like none he's ever met before… Free-spirited gardener Flora Golding is all that stands between Massimo and the acquisition of the stunning Italian palazzo she's hiding herself away in—but his plan to seduce the antagonistic beauty only serves to make this deal even sweeter! Only Massimo hasn't counted on Flora's passion blurring that vital line between business and pleasure…

    Now a billionaire tycoon, by a twist of fate Jack's inherited his father's property-- and has an opportunity to get revenge....Jack has a bargain to make with Sally, who has grown into a beautiful, desirable woman. She can keep her beloved house...if she will be his mistress on weekends!

    But what the Spanish billionaire didn't plan on was their intense connection. Now Antonio has only one aim...the ultimate seduction! So he's stunned to discover their nine-month consequence. To secure his heir, he'll do the unthinkable – and shockingly pleasurable – make Amelia his wife!

    She blamed his brother Renato for what had happened and was astonished when everyone insisted Renato make amends by taking his brother's place in an arranged marriage with her!Renato was a powerful man, not used to taking orders. But he knew he was responsible, and felt duty-bound to marry Heather. She was wary of accepting such a proud, arrogant substitute husband–only the attraction between them was overwhelming…. Could she refuse?

    Jilting his enemy's daughter will be the icing on the cake of his revenge, and beautiful Ella Sanderson is certainly sweet enough.Except Ella isn't the vacuous socialite he expected and she refuses to marry him! Her rebelliousness only makes Donato want her more, so he'll have to persuade her…touch by breathtaking touch. But soon Donato finds himself enthralled by their magnetic connection.As their fake wedding day approaches, one question weighs heavily on Donato's mind: to love, honor…and betray?