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Storm Cloud Marriage
Roberta Leigh - 1987
Her father's totally dependable deputy, he never stepped out of character. Until the night when he'd surprised her by asking her to marry him.Sandra had rejected him, of course. A gray, faceless character with a mild manner who hid his thoughts behind horn-rimmed glasses, Randall was hardly the sort of man women dreamed about. Or was he?Four years after Randall's proposal, Sandra wasn't so sure. And now she was the one doing the proposing.
Marriage Made on Paper
Maisey Yates - 2011
Gage expects employees to go above and beyond. So, when he needs to generate some positive PR, his solution is completely unexpected - he proposes to Lily! All in the name of business, of course. This may be a deal struck on paper, but Gage is a stickler for tradition: his bride must wear white on their wedding night! 21st Century Bosses Impossible, infuriating and utterly irresistible!
Defying the Boss
A. Zavarelli - 2015
For the last three years, I’ve stood tirelessly by Kane Stryker’s side. My media mogul boss is the ruler of his domain and my life. Wealthy and drop dead gorgeous, he can get any woman he wants at the snap of his fingers. Too bad he’s completely oblivious to the fact that I’m in love with him. Fed up and unable to take any more, I’ve accepted a job on the other side of the country… as far away from Kane as I can reasonably get. I’ve packed my bags and written my resignation. Now the only thing left to do is give it to him. But what happens when Kane decides he isn’t ready to let me go just yet?
Imprisoned by a Vow
Annie West - 2013
But instead of freedom, Leila finds herself bound by deep passions ignited by her inscrutable new husband. Australian billionaire Joss Carmody knows the rules of this game—he'll shower his new wife with diamonds and in return he'll use her land to expand his business. That's all he ever wanted from this exchange, but he hadn't banked on the attraction Leila awakens. Then the one night that was supposed to slake their desire, binds them beyond the signatures on their marriage contract….
The Love Conspiracy
Susan Napier - 1989
A game complicated by the incandescent flame that erupted between herself and Daniel Bishop.His eyes were dangerous, the curve of his mouth a threat -- but of what? Kat wasn't sure. For Daniel's cool, cultured facade covered the soul of a ruthless buccaneer.
Lost and Found
Katerina Winters - 2016
Rescued from sleeping on the streets, Misha stepped into the dangerous family of the Russian mafia. Her smiling bright nature was in violent contrast with the mob boss. Mikhail Kulakov was quiet, lethal, calculative, --and ten years her senior. As she grew older gratitude turned into a secret desire towards her hardened criminal guardian. Forbidden feelings... At first, she was simply just a distraction to his routine life. Then the years passed taking the young girl with them, leaving behind a beautiful young woman under his roof. It took everything Mikhail had to ignore his ward's sweet and innocent allure. His little Misha did not deserve a hardened criminal. But he would be damned before he let another man have her. (This novel contains very mature erotic content)
The Ivory Cane
Janet Dailey - 1977
"Maybe when I can think clearly I'll be able to offer an apology. Right now all I want to do is wring your neck!"Sabrina would not consider the possibility that Bay had been prompted by desire for her. Her blindness had touched him - his emotion was based on pity.All at once she could no longer regard Bay as a friend. She had started thinking of him as a man...and for her that was dangerously foolish!
Behind the Palace Walls
Lynn Raye Harris - 2010
Now he has Paige unexpectedly in his sights, Alexei is prepared to play emotional Russian roulette to keep her close and discover her true motives. But in his splendid gilded palace his game of chance spins out of control and passion takes over....It's only when she's back home that Paige realizes she's pregnant with the prince's baby....
The Spanish Duke's Virgin Bride
Chantelle Shaw - 2007
In Grace Beresford, whose father swindled Javier out of millions, Javier can take revenge and a convenient wife.At first, Javier just wants Grace's body. But this small price she refuses to pay...despite their explosive mutual attraction. How long can Grace remain his wife in name only?
Breaking Point
Emma Darcy - 1992
When he proposed, she'd been deliciously happy - happy to give up her job without a second thought, and devote herself to decorating their beautiful new home in Sydney's most prestigious neighborhood.She hadn't realized then that the only intimacy he wanted with her was in their bed. Rafe put business - including his cool blond personal assistant - first.Tanya was not about to spend the rest of her life waiting for a man who thought another woman was more important than his wife. The honeymoon was over. The marriage was at the breaking point.(Out of Print)