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Imprisoned by a Vow
Annie West - 2013
But instead of freedom, Leila finds herself bound by deep passions ignited by her inscrutable new husband. Australian billionaire Joss Carmody knows the rules of this game—he'll shower his new wife with diamonds and in return he'll use her land to expand his business. That's all he ever wanted from this exchange, but he hadn't banked on the attraction Leila awakens. Then the one night that was supposed to slake their desire, binds them beyond the signatures on their marriage contract….
Kyriakis's Innocent Mistress
Diana Hamilton - 2009
But the next item on this billionaire's agenda is personal: he wants revenge on his father. What could be better than to seduce Bonnie, his father's latest plaything...?Innocent Bonnie has been hired as a nurse -- nothing more -- but Dimitri refuses to believe she's not after a share of the Kyriakis fortune.... Only once he claims her does Dimitri discover Bonnie's been telling the truth: she was a virgin!
His Bought Mistress
Emma Darcy - 2004
There's no doubt about the instant, sizzling sexual attraction between them! So why, at first, does Angie refuse his offer?Angie cannot tell Hugo the real story. But finally she succumbs to his powers of seduction and agrees to join him on a weekend trip to Tokyo...not realizing that he's a man used to paying for what he wants, and that she's been bought -- and brought -- for his pleasure!Mistress to a Millionaire -- she's his in the bedroom, but he can't buy her love.
The Mediterranean's Wife by Contract
Kathryn Ross - 2009
But their relationship was never consummated and he's never got her out of his system....Now Carrie is unexpectedly brought back to Andreas's side as godmother to his orphaned baby niece. The chemistry between them is as potent as ever, and this time Andreas is determined there will be no running back to Britain. He's about to offer her a position she can't refuse--as his convenient wife!
Risky Business
Nora Roberts - 1986
But everything changes when her employee is murdered and his grieving twin brother storms into Liz’s life with revenge in his heart. Suddenly Liz is plunged into the dangerous world of drug smugglers, and she discovers how impossible it is to resist both the mystery…and the passionate man trying to solve it.
Driving Her Crazy
Amy Andrews - 2013
1. Dangerously mouthwatering photographer Kent Nelson-he's far too brooding and arrogant. 2. A road trip across the Outback with the above distraction-did she mention she doesn't do sleeping under the stars? 3. An insatiable longing to throw her rule book out of the car window... Because what happens in the Outback stays in the Outback. Right?
Still Not Over You
Aarti V. Raman - 2018
All she wants is a second chance Once upon a time…Zara loved Dev with all her heart. Until tragedy struck them both.She chose to exile him from her life, their family, and the family business. She’s been paying for it ever since. Zara knows she’s never been enough to run the multi-millionaire family business. And not for the explosive secret that could destroy her already-fragile family. She needs help…she needs Dev to give her a second chance. Now…Dev is owner of the most-popular bar in SoCal – Geeks Will Be Geeks. He has his Caltech friends who stood by him when his own family abandoned him.When Zara cut his heart out and handed it to him on a plate.Until she walks back into his life and makes him an offer he can’t refuse.Become CEO of the family business and return as the prodigal son.Except, Dev wants more.He wants everything.He wants Zara.And all Zara wants is a second chance to do it all over again. Can love be enough to heal old wounds? Or is forgiveness an ugly word? Still Not Over You is a standalone interracial romance in the bestselling Geeks of Caltech series – a unique band of friends bonded by loyalty, pain and brotherhood. These heroes are to die for and their women all they wish to live for.
Raffaele: Taming His Tempestuous Virgin
Sandra Marton - 2009
She's not what he was expecting...but her dowdy clothes can't hide her lusciously feminine figure or her wildcat temperament!Chiara Cordiano will not love her husband!She's tried everything to avoid her fate, but in the blink of an eye Chiara is swept away from her quaint Sicilian town to New York! She wants to hate Rafe, but seduction is in his blood. With his dark, brooding looks and tempting masculinity, she'll be purring like a kitten!
Driving the Billionaire
Laurie Baxter - 2021
A billionaire who has everything except what he really wants. One car. One storm. One Valentine’s Day to remember.Sabrina Hopewell is swearing off romance. Sure, she’s been a sap her whole life, and most of the stage plays she’s written have been silly, swoony rom-coms. But after her latest heartbreak, she’s decided it’s time to grow up and leave the fairy tales behind. Unfortunately, it’s Valentine’s Day, and the entire city seems to be conspiring to make sure she doesn’t forget it. Which is why when the opportunity to get out of town for the day comes up, Sabrina doesn’t hesitate. Just her luck, her attempt to escape lands her in a car with New York’s most eligible dreamboat.Noah Prince, a.k.a. “Prince Charming,” leads a charmed life. Or at least that’s what the gossip columns would have you believe. Still, he’s happy enough. Or he was until earlier this morning. Now he’s not sure what he is. Or what he’s going to do. All he knows is he needs to get out of the city now. He packs a bag and calls a car service. It’s a little strange that his driver seems to actively dislike him, but he’s far too preoccupied to care.But when heavy snow hits, things take a sharp turn . . . right off the road. Now Sabrina and Noah will have to work together to get through the night. But will they be the same in the morning?
A Night of Living Dangerously
Jennie Lucas - 2012
When the clock strikes twelve...Alessandro Caetani does not do happy-ever-afters.i In fact his charm extends only as far as getting his Little Mouse secretary into bed.i Lilley has never taken such a risk before, but this is her night of living dangerously...Who is going to call time on the fairytale ending?
Signed Over to Santino
Maya Blake - 2016
She flees the next morning, not knowing her rejection has earned her a black mark… Three years later, Carla needs Javier's help and he seizes his opportunity for retribution: Carla must become his lover to save her home. Javier should be satisfied; his ice princess is thawing once more. But as the passion heats up between them, Javier realizes he's found something even sweeter than revenge!
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!
Mistress of the Groom
Susan Napier - 1997
She'd had to prevent her best friend from making the biggest mistake of her life... . Marrying Ryan Blair would have been disastrous. He was too rich, too powerful, too hot to handle!There was only one solution: to stand up in church and declare that she, Jane Sherwood, respectable businesswoman, was having a secret torrid affair with Ryan! It had worked. The wedding was finished. But now Ryan was determined to make Jane pay for his wrecked marriage - by making her his mistress for real!
The Cutting Edge
Linda Howard - 1985
When he's tasked with cracking an internal embezzlement case, he meets firm accountant Tessa Conway. She's beautiful and interested, but falling for her will not only test Brett's control, it may also jeopardize the case—especially since she's the prime suspect.
Take One Arranged Marriage...
Shoma Narayanan - 2013
and one bride not afraid of some covert rearranging!When Tara Sundaram learns that her father has found the perfect husband, she's not convinced. She may be from a traditional Indian family, but she is far from conventional. Perhaps she should check out her future husband in secret — just in case!When Tara bumps into Vikram Krishnan — all six feet of deliciousness — her blushes betray her outward coolness. Maybe marriage to Vikram will have its perks! But before she says 'yes', Tara has a few little rules for her husband-to-be.Only she hadn't counted on Vikram being just as keen to throw out the rule books as her...!