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Taken by the Highest Bidder


Jane Porter - 2005
    Sold in Monte Carlo: a beautiful English baroness! Samantha van Bergen has been wagered and won by the highest bidder: dark and sexy Italian, Cristiano Bartolo. Did he buy her to bed her? Innocent Sam is scared Cristiano will seduce her! But she quickly finds out he has his own reason for wanting her--bedding her is just a bonus!

Reunited by a Shock Pregnancy


Chantelle Shaw - 2019
    Until she realizes Nico isn’t the groom… Mortified, she can’t escape the church fast enough! But when Nico follows her, their burning fire spectacularly reignites, leading to one last night in Nico’s bed… A night that leaves Sienna shockingly pregnant with the Italian’s child!Get lost in this marriage-reunited romance!

The Asking Price


Amanda Browning - 1988
    She wanted nothing more than to leave the bitterness of the past behind her, but evidently Blair Davenport wasn't going to let her. Blair blamed her for his friend's death and thought of her as a rich man's spoiled daughter. He was wrong--but even if she could get him to listen to her explanations, he wouldn't believe her. It was an impossible situation, made worse by Sian's determination not to succumb to the sparks of attraction between them ..

Jared's Love-Child


Sandra Field - 2000
    Powerless to ignore his sizzling charisma, within a few hours Devon was sharing a reckless night with him.... Sleeping with a stranger wasn't something Devon had ever done before. But within weeks came the consequences of her whirlwind affair -- a hasty marriage based on lust, all for the sake of their unborn baby....Wedlocked!

Secrets of Cinderella's Awakening


Sharon Kendrick - 2021
    And she may just have found it with one devastatingly handsome man—unaware he’s billionaire businessman Leonidas Kanonidou!Cynical Leon believes it’s better to keep his distance from innocent Marnie, yet discovering that his Cinderella needs urgent financial help prompts him to make a proposition. One with mutual benefits, including exploring her unleashed passion even as it threatens to incinerate his barriers…

Innocent Obsession


Anne Mather - 1981
    — Sylvie's sister, Margot, was determined to become an actress. She refused to live in Greece with her husband, Leon Petronides, and their small son. So Sylvie found herself going to Greece to look after the boy. — The Petronides family was not thrilled with the substitution -- but Sylvie soon won them over, especially Leon. Andreas Petronides, his brother, was a different story. He resented Sylvie's attentions to Leon. In fact, he seemed to suspect Sylvie's motives. The only explanation for his attitude never even occurred to Sylvie...

The Baby Secret (Expecting)


Helen Brooks - 1998
    Then Victoria discovered that her new husband, the man she adored, had betrayed her--after only one day of marriage! She packed her bags and left....Zac Harding wouldn't let Victoria go. He was determined to find his missing bride and bring her home. Only, when he did, he was shocked to find that Victoria had a secret she was desperate to keep: their wedding night had resulted in a baby!

Another Time


Susan Napier - 1989
    And Helen had no recollection of it whatsoever!Alexander had written a bestselling novel based on that blazing night, portraying Helen as his "angel." And now he was determined to win his luminous angel back.But Helen refused to betray her loving fiance, Greg, for the sake of a phantom past. Yet something about Alexander aroused disturbingly real sensations in her....

Forbidden Wine


Lynsey Stevens - 1983
    To begin with, he was old enough to be her father, while she was barely nineteen.Secondly, Heath was rich, sophisticated, worldly Bree thought miserably of her childhood in one foster home after another and the parents she hardly remembered.But these were minor points compared to the fact that he thought little Ben, abandoned by Bree's irresponsible sister into her care, was her own illegitimate baby. He probably had a pretty clear opinion of her morals!

The Winter Heart


Lillian Cheatham - 1985
    And in the ensuing publicity she, and not Carol, had been branded a cheap little adventuress. So when novelist Simon Egan offered her a job as his secretary and the chance to escape with him to Colorado, Meg eagerly accepted.Little did she know Simon had been personally involved in that tragedy, and mistaking her for Carol, had planned an elaborate revenge.Why couldn't Meg convince him he'd chosen the wrong victim?

Claimed for the Greek's Child


Pippa Roscoe - 2019
    Because discovering the consequence of their one spectacular night has floored him! To secure his child, ruthless Dimitri must make Anna his wife. But the only thing harder than convincing Anna to be his convenient bride is trying to ignore their red-hot attraction… Lose yourself in this intense secret baby story!

The Italian's Unwilling Wife


Kathryn Ross - 2008
    Seduced by her charms, he let his guard down—and paid the ultimate price: gold-digging Abbie took everything from him, and kept secret the fact that she was pregnant with his child! Damon won't let Abbie get away with it! Now more powerful than ever, he'll bring Abbie to her knees and make her his convenient bride. As the mother of his son, Abbie will be the most valuable asset in his portfolio! And seducing her will be the ultimate revenge...

The Italian's Passionate Revenge


Lucy Gordon - 2008
    Years as a trophy wife have left her wary. But there is one man to whom she is not immune....For revenge and for pleasure!Vincente Farnese is rich and devastatingly handsome, his own special brand of dark Italian temptation! But it is no coincidence that Vincente has sought out Elise. What will she do when she discovers he wants her only for revenge?

The Other Side of Us


Sarah Mayberry - 2013
    Ever since Oliver's new-neighbor gestures were met with unfriendly responses, he's decided to keep his distance. After all, he's in this seaside town to get his life on track again. That doesn't include working hard to get on Mackenzie's good side—no matter how intriguing she may be. His intentions are put to the test, however, when his dog becomes infatuated with hers. The two crafty canines do their best to break down the barriers between the properties. And where the dogs go…, well, the humans must follow! It doesn't take long for a powerful attraction to build between Oliver and Mackenzie. They soon discover that the worst of first impressions can lead to the best possible outcomes….

Never Stay Past Midnight


Mira Lyn Kelly - 2012
    He was leaving Chicago in a few short weeks. He didn't do commitment--ever. But everything about this night, this girl, was so good. So right. Until at 11:59 p.m. she got out of his bed, got dressed and left!What had he done? Things had hardly started and she was off! Yet he was bored with simpering women he couldn't get rid of. Elise was a breath of fresh air. How was he going to find her...and get her back in his bed--for the whole night this time? It seemed Mr. Levi-and-Leave-Them might have found the one woman to leave him begging for more....