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The Billionaire's Pregnant Mistress
Lucy Monroe - 2003
For all the intense passion they've shared, she's never let him into her heart, and such a commitment-shy woman could never be his wife....But after their split Dimitri discovers that Xandra Fortune is not who he thought she was--and she is also pregnant with his child. Now he has to track her down and claim his mistress as his wife!
The Marriage He Must Keep
Dani Collins - 2015
But when their newborn baby is swapped at the hospital, their fragile marriage reaches crisis point. and his wife!With her baby safely back in her arms, the revelation that Alessandro's family was involved leaves Octavia wanting nothing more to do with him. But Alessandro won't take no for an answer-after all, in the bedroom she always said yes! He will seduce his wife again and ensure Octavia-and his child-are his forever!
Separate Lives
Caroline Jantz - 1986
If they stayed together for one year, Brad's uncle, a misguided matchmaker, promised to solve both their financial problems.Gwen filled Brad's ordered life with domesticity and fun, while he awakened a range of new emotions in her. Unintentionally, yet inevitably, they fell in love.It should have been perfect. But doubts and the very contract that had brought them together now threatened to drive them apart.
The Unwanted Wife
Natasha Anders - 2012
Eighteen months into their marriage, however, Sandro has turned to ice. Desperate to escape a relationship that has proven to be as stubbornly passionate as it is cold and hateful, Theresa summons up the courage to ask for a divorce. But before he’ll grant her request, Sandro demands something from Theresa: a son.The stalemate sickens her. Never mind that Sandro has yet to introduce Theresa to the large family that means so much to him. Or that Theresa overhears her husband on the phone with a mystery woman. Most damning is that Theresa senses, in Sandro’s treatment of her, the behind-the-scenes machinations of Jackson Noble, her cruel father. From the depths of her anxiety, Theresa must seek an empowering truth about the husband who calls her, with such cold affection, his cara, his beloved.Revised edition: This edition of The Unwanted Wife includes editorial revisions.
Dark Master
Charlotte Lamb - 1979
It was true, so horribly true. She married Philippe on a wild impulse, to save herself from being humiliated by the man she thought she loved. And it was too late now to wish she had done otherwise.She was Philippe's wife, the Comtesse de Sorconne, mistress of his ancient castle in France.She was the recipient of everything Phillippe's wealth and passion could give her. Everything, Alex thought bitterly, but his love.
Words of Silk
Sandra Brown - 1984
When the power comes back on, the two find themselves in a passionate embrace that leads to a single night together. Shocked by her own recklessness, Laney disappears the next morning. Months later, she receives an even greater shock: Deke shows up with an astounding announcement. Unable to forget the chemistry between them, but afraid that she's just another notch on this wealthy playboy's bedpost, Laney must face an even deeper fear . . . or forever lose the one man she can't resist.
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!
A Whirlwind Marriage
Helen Brooks - 2000
Was he tempted? Marianne was determined to save her marriage and prove to her husband that their honeymoon wasn't over, it was only just beginning!
Simply Love
Catherine Anderson - 1997
Nothing soothes his restless inner yearning -- until he spies Cassandra, as fresh and pure as a spring morning, and vows he will possess her. The radiant, charmingly naïve young beauty seems blind to the depth of Luke's desire or the lengths he is willing to go to seduce her. But the lady is wise, with an unwavering faith in the magical powers of love. And she's determined to awaken the good man hiding in Luke's tormented heart, for only one precious gift will truly win her: his deep, passionate, and unsullied love.
The Greek Wedding She Never Had
Chantelle Shaw - 2021
She discovered he wanted to marry her only to gain control of her family's luxury Greek hotel--on their wedding day! Now the devastatingly handsome tycoon is back with a second proposal.This time, innocent Eleanor must say "I do" to save the hotel from bankruptcy...knowing their chemistry has lost none of its heat. But to act on that unexplored passion as his bride, Eleanor needs to know Jace's desire for retribution doesn't outweigh his desire for her...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read both of the Innocent Summer Brides books: Book 1: The Greek Wedding She Never HadBook 2: Nine Months to Tame the Tycoon
Where Seagulls Cry
Yvonne Whittal - 1977
"Why don't you give up? Go back where you came from and leave Adam alone. Can't you see he desperately wants his freedom?"Kim stared at Ursula in stunned silence, then felt anger rising. Ursula wanted her to go, for that would leave the field clear for her.Well, Kim decided, if Adam wants his freedom, he can say so. She wasn't going to run off like a scared rabbit!
Jake Howard's Wife
Anne Mather - 1973
Jake was immensely attractive, rich and successful. Helen was beautiful, intelligent and wellbred.But Jake had chosen Helen purely as a lovely possession to crown his success. Helen had accepted him as the only alternative to earning her own living. They both wanted to live their own lives.What kind of a marriage was that? On such shaky foundations, how could it last?
Kiss an Angel
Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 1996
Arranged marriages don't happen in the modern world, so how did the irrepressible Daisy find herself in this fix?Alex Markov, as humorless as he is deadly handsome, has no intention of playing the loving bridegroom to a spoiled little feather-head with champagne tastes. He drags Daisy from her uptown life to a broken down traveling circus and sets out to tame her to his ways.But this man without a soul has met his match in a woman who's nothing but heart. Before long, passion will send them flying sky high without a safety net... risking it all in search of a love that will last forever.
The Substitute Wife
Dallas Schulze - 2003
Leggy, flame haired and wise beyond her years, she decided that he should marry her instead.But even though Luke needed a wife by his thirty-sixth birthday or he would lose his inheritance, he had to say "No!" Well, that was what he tried to say, but somehow Cat left with a ring on her finger and a wedding date on her calendar. And Luke could only curse his grandfather's positively medieval blackmailing scheme...and count the seconds till the wedding night.Cat, of course, knows her own mind -- and her own heart -- and she wants Luke. Meanwhile, Luke is wondering how long this will play out, and hoping that it might be a little longer with each passing day. The problem is, he's quite capable of doing something very stupid -- like falling for Cat.Because sometimes love just doesn't take no for an answer.
Bought for the Billionaire's Revenge
Clare Connelly - 2017
She's never forgotten him, nor his raw sensuality. So years later, when Nikos insists on a meeting, Marnie's heart leaps...until Nikos strikes a cold, hard deal. Her family is on the verge of bankruptcy and he will rescue them--if she becomes his wife!Marnie's rejection drove self-made billionaire Nikos to unimaginable success. Now, he'll take his revenge. Marnie's poise is legendary, but he knows in the bedroom he can take her apart, piece by sensual piece...