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!

    But now that he's got Cassandra, Diego wants more—an affair is no longer enough for this hot Latin lover!

    One man can help her. But he’s the very man who wants to see her beg… Merciless tycoon Vinn Venadicci had a heart once. But after an encounter with the young, spoilt hotel heiress Gabriella, any feelings he had were locked away…for ever. Now she’s on his doorstep – pleading. He could send her packing. Or finally have a little vengeance of his own. After all, Gabriella Venadicci has quite a ring to it…

    But the playboy billionaire's reputation makes some people question his ability to be a father. Elijah must fight to protect the child... and he'll do anything it takes!Ainslie Farrell is jobless, homeless and desperate. When Elijah offers her a position in his household, she simply can't say no...But the ruthless Italian wants more than nine to five--he's demanding marriage!

    The Forbidden Mistress by Anne Mather released on Feb 22, 2005 is available now for purchase.

    Her ex-flame, Russian businessman Roman Kazarov, is back on the scene—is he seeking revenge for her humiliating rejection or just to take possession of her troubled business?Sources confirm that the cutthroat Kazarov is seriously ruffling the pristine feathers of the normally cautious Caro…. Rumors of scorching-hot secret trysts are flying, but only one thing is certain—in this supreme game of wills only one person can win, and Roman believes he holds the ace….

    However, Beth isn't into casual affairs—so this is one billionaire who won't get what he wants. Or will he?

    Stopping off at her favorite café, Giovanni's, she manages to pick up all three! Working for darkly handsome Giovanni Mazetti is fantastic - except Fran discovers the job comes with a tantalizing caveat - pretending to be his adoring girlfriend! Soon their kisses start happening in private as well as in public, and although Fran knows it's all a game to Giovanni, she can't help wishing his feelings were for real . . . .

    The feud between the two families could only be settled by vengeance!It was Ingram's sister Robin who would pay the price. Cesare's plan of revenge demanded marriage and motherhood. It was the last part Cesare savored--with passionate pleasure....

    Instead she finds herself catapulted into Lorenzo Cavalleri's star-studded life—with a wardrobe to match! Makeup masks her blushes, silk evening gowns flatter her fuller figure, but underneath Sarah's still the shy, frumpy housekeeper Lorenzo hired…and not the sophisticated bedroom siren he seems to be expecting….

    Lauren Bradley's heart stops—there's only one man who can be the father and it's not her late husband, the man everyone thinks is a celebrated war hero….Ravaged with guilt at sleeping with his best friend's wife, Paolo Donatelli closed his heart to Lauren forever. But in nine months' time, the proof of their incredible night together will be there for the world to see.Marriage is Paolo's answer to avoiding more scandal, but it's Lauren's worst fear—she still bears the scars from the first time she said "I do." Can she trust Paolo enough to reveal the truth?

    They shared one incredible night together in Paris, and now he's seduced her into becoming his mistress. To Veronica, Lucien's a mystery—so why is he so suspicious of who she is? Especially now that a public scandal threatens to make their hot-and-steamy romance front-page news….

    But now little Ari needs her, and the ruthless Greek is offering Ann a bargain of a very different kind…One month on his island—at his mercy….

    Ruthless and rich, Cade Lorimer is assigned a very special task by his adoptive father--find his granddaughter!Tess Ritchie has always believed she has no family, so it's a shock when Cade shows up, claiming she's an heiress to a fortune! Tess steps reluctantly into his world of glitz and glamour, then willingly into his bed.But there can be no future for their jet-set affair, for he's a hardened playboy and she is his innocent mistress....

    Shy, innocent Catherine Benning has already fallen head-over-heels in love and she accepts....After their wedding day--and night--when the sheikh claims his virgin wife, Catherine and Hakim travel to his desert kingdom. There Catherine discovers that this is no love match for Hakim--he's bought her!