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Wild at Heart


Susan Fox - 1997
    Only one man had shown any faith in her--Kane Langtry's father. But it wasn't a case of like father, like son. Kane respected his father's wishes when he left Rio half the family ranch--but he didn't respect Rio....Living with her was driving Kane crazy.... Except he was starting to realize that he didn't hate her--he wanted her! They had so much in common. Both wary of love, but both passionate and wild at heart. Kane wasn't sure he could tame Rio, but suddenly he desperately wanted to try!

Man of Stone


Frances Roding - 1988
    That was before she was forced to marry Luke Gallagher, almost a total stranger.Cressy, Sara's selfish stepsister, had filled Luke's head with lies, and now he believed Sara to be a despicable fortune hunter. There was no way to change his mind.But Luke's hatred was only part of the trouble. For despite her efforts to the contrary, Sara found herself falling in love with her new husband.

Devil In Disguise


Jessica Steele - 1980
    Clare knew it couldn't be true. Even worse, she learned that to appease his great family pride, Lazar intended to exact like payment from Clare for his sister's seduction. Fate, however, decreed differently. Strangely, slowly, out of the bizarre situation a new Clare Harper emerged -- a young woman ready to love and be loved....

The Greek Tycoon's Wife


Kim Lawrence - 2002
    He's cool, controlled, and definitely sexy -- and he's also married to a woman he hasn't seen since their wedding day. Katerina may be his wife, but she has never been his lover . . . until their accidental reunion ignites an uncontrollable passion. Is it time for the billionaire to bed his bride?

Bought For The Marriage Bed


Melanie Milburne - 2007
    Marc Marcello wants his brother's child—but, he mistakes prim librarian Nina for her trampy twin.Nina poses as her sister to protect the baby she loves. She'll let Marc buy her as his bride….

حب في الظلام


Anne Hampson - 1970
    At last, unable to bear seeing the two of them together, Tessa had gone away.Now, two years later, she was home again, expecting to hear that they were married -- only to learn that they had never in fact married, that after a terrible accident in which Paul had been blinded, Lucinda had walked out on him and he was now living the life of a recluse in Cyprus. So Tessa took her courage in both hands, went out to Cyprus pretending to be Lucinda, begged Paul's forgiveness -- and married him.Would her love be strong enough to stand the strain of living such a lie? And what if Paul ever found out?

The Kouros Marriage Revenge


Abby Green - 2007
    But behind the happy scenes lay a different story....Love had nothing to do with it; Kallie had married Alex to save her family's business. He'd have great pleasure taking revenge--for the mistake that had destroyed their youth-- when he took her as his arranged bride!

Redemption of the Untamed Italian


Clare Connelly - 2020
    In my bed.”If Cesare’s wild past has taught him anything, it’s that relationships never work. He’s sure one sinful encounter with enchanting aristocrat Jemima will be enough. It’s not! Nothing less than claiming her for a red-hot fling will do…Yet Jemima is a breath of fresh air in his billion-dollar world. For the first time, Cesare longs to use his infamous charm for more than seduction. But to unravel Jemima’s secrets, this ruthless Italian must first prove himself worthy of her…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Temporary Mistress


Susan Johnson - 2000
    What may surprise you is her name. For she is none other than Isabella Leslie!  The same beauty of the sizable inheritance who prefers not the ton but books, maps, and the family shipping business.  You may wonder how a picture of innocence ended up in the arms of a libertine. Truth to tell, Isabella had to flee from her scheming relatives in the rain-soaked night and seek refuge in London's most infamous brothel. There, with the help of the madam, she devised an unorthodox plan to escape a dreaded marriage bed. She would simply have to become unmarriageable--even if it meant public ruin. And who better to utterly ruin her in a mere week than a handsome rake famous for seductive skills?  But gossip has it that Dermott may be developing a tendre for his temporary mistress. It makes for the most delicious speculation, does it not? For if it indeed is the case, what will happen when their week of pleasure is over? We urge you, dear readers, to do as we do--follow the affair closely, and with every hope that it will turn into this Season's most delicious scandal.

The Secret That Can't Be Hidden


Caitlin Crews - 2021
    When they meet again, she gives in to temptation—completely. It’s a decision made in the heat of the moment that has life-changing consequences…Balthazar didn’t expand his empire by being weak. The need he feels for Kendra is a liability, and the discovery that she’s carrying his heir merely increases her power over him. Can this ruthless Greek be strong enough to let himself love her?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Rich, Ruthless & Greek books:Book 1: The Secret That Can’t Be HiddenBook 2: Her Deal with the Greek Devil

Hot Boss, Boardroom Mistress


Natalie Anderson - 2007
    But the tables have now turned--Jared is successful, Amanda has nothing and he is her new boss. It's payback time--and bedding the delectable Amanda will be his reward!Amanda hates the fact that bad boy Jared has the upper hand, even if succumbing to his sensual demands will be sweet torture! But when Jared realizes he's taken her virginity, everything changes. Not content with one night, Jared is determined to have Amanda-- again and again!

Burning with Passion


Emma Darcy - 1995
    a day made for romance..."ST. VALENTINE'S DAY is a special day for lovers all over the world. And this year it has a special significance for Caitlin Ross. This year she is sure that David Hartley will admit he loves her. But Caitlin has forgotten that Valentine's Day casts its own special magic. The surprises she receives, and the shocks that lie in store for David, make this a February the fourteenth they will never, ever forget...!

The Kristallis Baby


Natalie Rivers - 2007
    Billionaire Nikos Kristallis is shocked todiscover his orphaned nephew is beingraised by personal trainer Carrie Thomas.When Carrie refuses to give him the babyNik whisks her away to Corfu, where he'llseduce her and then claim her as his bride!Carrie isn't prepared for the intense feelingsNik arouses in her, and the gorgeous Greek isonly interested in a marriage of convenience.Then Carrie discovers something that couldchange everything....

Vows of Revenge


Dani Collins - 2015
    She thinks she's found it in the bed of sinfully attractive Roman Killian. But in the sultry aftermath of their lovemaking, Melodie is catapulted back to reality when Roman reveals his true plans...to ruin her!Satisfying the longing in Melodie's entrancing blue eyes was a glitch in Roman's plan. Convinced she'd been sent by his enemy, he intended to simply punish her! Except it seems that Melodie was innocent, and now Roman's plan takes a different turn... Could his vows of revenge become vows of marriage?

The Bedroom Business


Sandra Marton - 2001
    Emily Taylor is his personal assistant, terrific in the office...and an innocent when it comes to the opposite sex!But when Jake teaches Emily how to transform herself from shy secretary into sexy siren, he loses his grip on his legendary cool. If she's going to lose her virginity, it has to be to him!