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Awakened by Her Desert Captor


Abby Green - 2016
    And certainly not when she publicly stops his convenient society wedding to her beloved sister! Now Arkim wants revenge on the sinful seductress who cost him the respectable reputation he needs. Luring Sylvie to his luxurious palace in the desert, he'll get her out of his system once and for all. But with her sass and sequins stripped away, Sylvie is surprisingly vulnerable—and there's one last secret Arkim's not prepared for…her innocence!

The Mother And The Millionaire


Alison Fraser - 2002
    Now a millionaire, he's back and the new owner of the house that had been in Esme's family for centuries....Living in close proximity to the man Esme had worshiped as a teenager will be difficult enough. But she's worried that Jack will find out a secret she has kept for 10 years....Mistress to a Millionaire

An Excellent Wife?


Charlotte Lamb - 1998
    He intended to marry a woman who didn't make demands, or wouldn't change his life. So why did he find Patience Kirby so attractive?She certainly wasn't his idea of marriage material! For one thing, she was a sparky redhead, while he'd always preferred cool blondes. For another, he was used to a peaceful, elegant lifestyle, and Patience's home was full of kids, old people and animals; noise, warmth and caring....But in order to have her in his bed, did James have to make Patience his wife?

The Greek's Million-Dollar Baby Bargain


Julia James - 2009
    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….

The Desert King's Pregnant Bride


Annie West - 2008
    But innocent Maggie is too hard to resist--and he takes her...The next morning she disappears. But Maggie is unfinished business, and he has her sent to his kingdom. There they discover the consequence of their night of passion.Marriage is the only answer--but it must be one with no emotions, no expectations of love. Maggie will take her rightful place by the sheikh's side...and in his bed!

The Ultimate Risk


Chantelle Shaw - 2011
    Now she is far from being the carefree innocent she was before. Abused by her exhusband, and with her dreams of a family dashed, she’s built up barriers around her heart.But Lanzo’s sweet caress implies that he wants Gina for the long term. Can she afford to surrender in the hope that he might protect her, cherish her, for better or worse…?

First Time Lucky?


Natalie Anderson - 2012
    He's a one-night-only pro—and smoking-hot! Perhaps he could help her out…?Only, Gabe wants to be more than just another tick on her "to-try" list! He sets Roxie a challenge he's sure she can't accept: walking away from their insane chemistry….

Bought By A Billionaire


Kay Thorpe - 2005
    Bought by a Billionaire by Kay Thorpe released on Mar 28, 2006 is available now for purchase.

The Earl's Practical Marriage


Louise Allen - 2018
    Last time he saw her, she was an unconventional tomboy… Now she’s a beauty, but finding himself aroused by her is as baffling as it is surprising. Who would have thought such an infuriating, disobedient bride could be so tempting?

A Child Claimed by Gold


Rachael Thomas - 2016
    So when photographer Emma Sanders is granted exclusive access to his childhood home, he returns to Russia to ensure it stays hidden. Though she tries to keep her eye on the story, Nikolai's potent sexuality proves too much for Emma's untouched body to resist! But, convinced she only wanted a scoop, Nikolai casts Emma out, unaware she's pregnant! When the consequence of their recklessness is revealed, Nikolai will legitimize his heir—with a gold wedding ring!

Sold to the Enemy


Sarah Morgan - 2013
    So, needing to make a new life for herself, Selene apprehensively turns to Stefan for help.Except the dark-hearted tycoon is nothing like the white knight she remembers. Seduced, bedded and betrayed in a matter of days, Selene realizes it's not always better the devil you know. She's sold her soul—and her heart—to the enemy!

The Italian's Suitable Wife


Lucy Monroe - 2004
    So he proposes a marriage of convenience to Gianna Lakewood. Having always longed for a baby herself - and having secretly loved Rico since she was a teenager - Gianna can't say no... The passion Rico ignites in his innocent bride leaves her breathless. But when she realizes that Rico's full recovery from his injuries is imminent, and his beautiful ex-fiancee is waiting in the wings, Gianna is sure he won't want her any more. So why is Rico so intent on keeping his convenient wife by his side?

No Longer Forbidden?


Dani Collins - 2012
    She was the only woman to tempt him beyond his steely control...the only woman strictly forbidden to him. Years later, Nic s sole focus is business the boy who grew up under a cloud of shame now has the world at his feet. Until tragedy brings Rowan back into his life and his façade begins to crack.In the seclusion of the Marcussen mansion in the Mediterranean their deeply buried secrets surface and they are forced to confront their darkest desires!

Duty and the Beast


Trish Morey - 2012
    Her rescuer is Zoltan Al Farouk bin Shamal - an unashamed barbarian! - who must marry Aisha himself to ensure he is crowned King! Commanding, stern and brutally attractive, Zoltan is as untamed as the desert he will be master of! And, as much as Aisha tries to resist, her innocent body soon begins to unravel beneath his powerful possession.

Gilded Secrets


Maureen Child - 2012
    Could his gorgeous assistant, Charlotte Potter, be plotting Waverly's downfall? There's one way to find out: seduce the truth out of her! Charlie is between a rock and a hard place. She can reveal Waverly's secrets to her unidentified blackmailer or lose custody of her child. Whatever she does, she'll lose the career she loves. But losing the man she's come to love-her big, bad boss-could put her over the edge....