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Tumble


Adriana Locke - 2019
    Her plan? Relax, reset, and head back up the corporate ladder. There’s just one unexpected step. Neely’s back in Dogwood Lane for barely a day when she sees the man she ran from nine years ago: the bad boy next door who was her first kiss, her first love, and her first heartbreak.Devoted single dad Dane Madden knows he hurt Neely in the worst way. He’s got a lot to make up for. And as passionate as their reconnection is, it’s a lot to hope for. Having her back in his arms feels so right. But falling in love all over again with a woman who wants to live a world away is bound to go so wrong.What’s it going to take for Neely to give him—and Dogwood Lane—just one more chance?

One Night... Nine Month Scandal


Sarah Morgan - 2010
    Her ex, Alekos Zagorakis, has stormed back into her life the way he left it: completely on his own terms.Four years ago Kelly stood, bouquet in hand, realising that her gorgeous Greek groom wasn’t walking down the aisle to meet her. Now he’s come back to claim what’s rightfully his – and that includes one night with Kelly… …with a nine-month consequence!

Anyone But Rich


Penelope Bloom - 2019
    Even if they grew up to become megafamous, gorgeous, heart-stopping billionaires. Even if they crawled on their knees and begged for forgiveness.But guess who just flew back into our lives in a private jet? And guess who just showed up to my job on my first day? Richard. King. Fortunately, it takes two seconds for Richard to reveal he hasn’t changed. Conceited. Cocky. Rude. Unfortunately, he’s also the kind of gorgeous that’s borderline offensive—with a jawline to make statues self-conscious and a grin that short-circuits my brain.He’s spent years taking what he wants. I doubt he’s hungry for anything else—except me, apparently. There’s no way I’ll let him maneuver his way back into my life. My friends would never forgive me. I would never forgive me. But did I mention his jawline?

The Billionaire's Baby Negotiation


Day Leclaire - 2007
    And no baby of his would grow up penniless and ridiculed like he had. So whether Rosalyn Oakley liked it or not, their child would bear his name. As would she. He knew Rosalyn wanted nothing more than to run back to her little ranch and never lay eyes on him again. Too bad. Because she wasn't goinganywhere with his baby.

His Greek Wedding Night Debt


Michelle Smart - 2020
    Theo can’t escape their past…or the intense connection that spectacularly reignites! Will this tycoon be tempted to rewrite the rules of his revenge?

The Baby Claim


Catherine Mann - 2018
    But an abandoned baby forces him back into his ex-lover’s world. He needs Glenna. For the child, for himself…for untangling the ties that bind their families. For discovering who the baby’s father really is. But will their passion survive the truth?

The Pregnancy Affair


Anne Mather - 2007
    Joel Armstrong was the reason she'd stayedaway so long. The breakup of their marriagehad been swift, but the scars were raw.Searing desire still flared between them. Buthow could they indulge it again...when theirpassion had led to an unexpected pregnancy, with an equally unexpected twist?

A Royal Engagement: The Storm Within / The Reluctant Queen


Trish Morey - 2011
    Grace Hunter seeks an ancient text beneath the castle of Count Alessandro Volta. The reclusive count wasn't expecting scientist Grace to be a beautiful woman who stirs his scarred soul. Outside, a media storm is brewing, but inside the count's world the heat between them is sizzling!"The Reluctant Queen" by Caitlin CrewsStolen away years ago, Princess Lara is offered an ultimatum by new King Adel. Return to her kingdom as his queen or pay back the bride price! Feisty Lara refuses, but remembers how Adel used to make her heart race....

The Passionate Husband (Modern Romance)


Helen Brooks - 2005
    She hasn't seen Taylor since she left him because she suspected him of having an affair. Now she's trying desperately not to fall for him all over again. After all, he cheated on her...didn't he? But he is gorgeous--too gorgeous by half....Taylor is determined to prove to Marsha he wants her back--and he always gets what he wants...doesn't he? He's going to be her passionate husband--prepare the perfect seduction scene, turn on the charm and, finally, reclaim Marsha as his wife...or is he too confident by half?

I Do(n't)


Leddy Harper - 2017
     Most of my youth came with spiral notebooks filled with doodles, wedding plans, and “Janelle York” looped in bubbly handwriting. However, one night in Vegas changed everything. I woke up to more than just a fantasy of my brother’s best friend. Five years later, I'm standing on his doorstep confronting him about the secret he kept from me. If you think this is the story of how we rode off into the sunset together… You’re so wrong. But if you think this is the story of how Holden blackmailed me into living with him... You couldn't be more right.

Claiming His Own


Olivia Gates - 2013
    Then her pregnancy changed everything. Though the Russian tycoon made the baby his heir, he disappeared from Caliope's life. Now, he's back, offering everything he didn't in the past. But the shining promise of a happy ending is eclipsed by the shadow of his tragic past…and his dark future. Will Caliope's heart break again? Or will Maksim risk everything to claim this woman and child as his own?

The Man Who Risked it All


Michelle Reid - 2011
    . . For Franco Tolle, the golden boy of Europe’s jet-set society, life is just a playground – filled with racing speedboats on the azure Mediterranean Sea. When you’re rich and famous money is no object . . . and to hell with the consequences! But he once took a risk with a price bigger than he was willing to pay . . . . In a rush of red-hot infatuation he put a glittering diamond wedding ring on Lexi Hamilton’s finger, yet within months they were living separate lives. Now Franco’s daredevil life has caught up with him – but he’ll risk it all for the one thing he craves . . . his estranged wife!

Desert Prince, Defiant Virgin


Kim Lawrence - 2008
    Beige-wearing, bespectacled Molly James is certainly "not" the kind of woman he usually beds. But Tair is outraged to be told that dowdy Molly is actually a seductress in disguise. She needs to be stopped. Taking her as a captive to the desert, he discovers this Miss Mouse is innocent--in every way. Now Tair wants her...as his bride

Vows They Can't Escape


Heidi Rice - 2017
    Her ex-husband could take half of her business.2. She's actually still married to him!When she jets off to New York, divorce papers in hand, Xanthe is prepared for the billionaire bad boy's slick office…but not for the spear of lust that hits her the moment she sees Dane Redmond again! Has her body no shame, no recollection of the pain he caused? But Dane is stalling… Is he really checking the fine print or planning to stir the smoldering embers of their passion and tempt her back into the marriage bed?