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The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress
Lynne Graham - 2005
Innocent and pretty, she had no chance when the Italian tycoon offered her the devil's bargain: pay for her father's freedom with her body.In her naiveté, Gwenna thought that Angelo would tire of her and her innocence very quickly. But he had more in mind than just one night…
Visconti's Forgotten Heir
Elizabeth Power - 2013
Until she meets Andreas Visconti's familiar sapphire gaze across the desk…. She just knows the Italian CEO is the father of her child, but when she doesn't get the job, it's clear they parted on bad terms. Then he offers her a new role…as his very personal assistant. Now Magenta will have to rearrange the scattered puzzle of her memory in order to make sense of the sensual tension that burns between them….
Pilgrim's Castle
Violet Winspear - 1970
The Marques was kindness itself: he took her under his wing, made her his ward, arranged for her to stay at the castle indefinitely — a lot for a man to do who should really, she thought, have been concentrating on the lovely Spanish girl, Doña Raquel, whom he was expected to marry shortly.Then Yvain realised that like her namesake she had a fight with a dragon on her hands — the dragon of her growing love for the Marques. But how could the Lion help her in this particular battle?
Revelations of His Runaway Bride (Harlequin Presents Book 3832)
Kali Anthony - 2020
After all, this reluctant bride is a mere pawn in her father’s dangerous game.But when coolly brilliant Christo interrupts her getaway, Thea meets her electrifying match. Pairing her resilient spirit with his unwavering strength, her new husband unleashes an unexpected fire within her. Thea feared she was trading one jailer for another. But what if Christo is the man to finally set this caged bird free?
Some Sort of Spell
Frances Roding - 1987
He'd even nicknamed her "Cinders."Well, handsome prince or no, she hadn't invited him to interfere. And although silently grateful for the added household discipline, Beatrice drew the line where Elliott seemed most intent on crossing--her personal life!
Marrying Marcus
Laurey Bright - 2001
Marry him instead of his brother. A bewildered Jenna didn't know where to turn, but Marcus's passionate kisses left her breathless — and suddenly eager to marry.But once wed, innocent Jenna found herself at sea in a new world of emotions. Marcus's touch woke sensual longings, and she found herself yearning for words of love from her handsome husband.And then suddenly his brother was free once more... .
Trial by Marriage
Lindsay Armstrong - 1994
I wish, though, that the fact I've taken a job in the outback of Australia didn't automatically lead to the assumption that I'm out of here because I can't find a man…or worse, don't want one!"Cliff Wyatt certainly seems to think he just has to whistle and he can add me to his harem. Luckily, I'm immune to his charms. Or at least I thought I was. Now he's started taking me seriously…and I know I'm in big trouble!"
Dark Obsession
Valerie Marsh - 1985
First love had endured.Yet she was hesitant when they met again in London. "It's madness, and you're crazy if you agree," Grant warned her, "but let's get married and sort out the rest afterward!"If only he'd said he loved her, Fran might not have been so acutely sensitive to every reminder of his first wife...and how much she resembled her.
When I Was Yours
Samantha Towle - 2015
“I love you, Evie. I look into the future, and the only thing I see clearly is you. Marry me.”What’s an eighteen-year-old girl who was madly in love with her nineteen-year-old boyfriend say? Of course, I said yes.Twenty-four hours later, I married Adam Gunner at a Vegas chapel to the sounds of “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. Not the best omen. I get that now.Then, exactly one week later, I left him. I walked out, leaving behind my wedding ring, annulment papers, and my heart, and he never knew why. I haven’t seen him since. Not in ten long years.Now, he’s here, standing before me. Looking at me with nothing but hurt and hatred in his eyes, he wants answers. Answers I can’t give.
Bedded for Passion, Purchased for Pregnancy
Carol Marinelli - 2009
Now he wants her!To claim his inheritance, this untamed tycoon must curb his wild ways. He needs a convenient fiancée, and Emma needs a million dollars. So Zarios seizes his opportunity—he will have her! But passion soon leads to pregnancy, and suddenly, the stakes are higher....
Never Say No to a Caffarelli
Melanie Milburne - 2013
But her home, her livelihood and her innocence are under threat...Rafe Caffarelli is a mouthwatering specimen of Mediterranean manhood. He's a playboy billionaire and determined to buy Poppy's historic dower house.Poppy will not give up the only thing that remains of her childhood and family. She'll fight Rafe--and her attraction to him--all the way. And be the first woman to say "no" to a Caffarelli!
Claiming The Virgin's Baby
Jennie Lucas - 2020
She flies to Venice to beg forgiveness, only to discover brooding Alex Falconeri is a widower…and he has no idea she is expecting his baby!Alex can’t throw away this chance to know his surprise heir. But Rosalie is torturously sweet temptation… After his cold, loveless marriage, Alex has sworn he will not marry again. But he’s starting to think he’ll do anything to make Rosalie his!
The Rancher's Rules
Lucy Monroe - 2006
But although he arouses feelings in virginal Zoe that no other man ever has, as her best friend he's strictly a no-go zone ...Grant wants Zoe badly, but knows he can't have her. When they're forced to live together the temptation is too much, and so Grant imposes some rules --- no kissing, and definitely no sex. But then there's the best rule of all: some rules are just made to be broken!
Wicked Rake, Defiant Mistress
Ann Lethbridge - 2009
She's without hope--until the notorious rake offers a way out of her predicament....Garrick soon discovers that his new mistress is a virgin, and a lady--with a dangerous secret life! But the pleasure she brings may be just what he needs to soothe the pain from his past.