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The Cowboy Comes Home


Patricia Thayer - 2012
    But that doesn't stop Jess from noticing good-lookin', sweet-talkin' cowboy Johnny Jameson swagger into town. He's as wild and untamed as the stallions he trains....is where the girl who's stolen his heart is!The attraction between them is as fiery as a Texan summer and Johnny finds himself questioning whether he could finally put down roots - in Larkville, a place where two very special people have taken hold of his heart.

Under the Stars of Paris


Mary Burchell - 1954
    But the man Anthea wished to marry was out there in the salon-with the woman who had taken Anthea's place as his future bride!

Vows of the Heart


Susan Fox - 1986
    Emotionally shattered.So she returned to the one place she had ever felt secure --Chapman Ranch, in the heart of Wyoming--only to find that everything had changed. Cole Chapman was in charge now!To Cole, Veronica was still the undisciplined child of the woman who'd left his father. Veronica vowed to prove Cole wrong, never dreaming that an adolescent crush would suddenly turn to love.

Dangerous Masquerade


Janet Dailey - 1976
    Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it's the journey of a lifetime.

The Doctor's Engagement


Sarah Morgan - 2001
    Mark Logan's life who had never fallen head over heels in love with him! They had been best friends since childhood, so when he needed her to pretend to be his fiancée, she couldn't refuse…She hoped his gentle, protective strength would help her to get her life back on track again—but all it took was one single breathtaking kiss for Holly to discover that being Mark's fiancée was altogether a whole new experience…!

The Boss's Baby Arrangement


Catherine Mann - 2016
    Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann! Widower Xander Lourdes will do anything for his toddler daughter. But in a high-profile custody battle, his millions only go so far. What he really needs is a wife, in name only. And he has just the woman in mind…if only he weren't so drawn to the beautiful redhead! Zoologist Maureen Burke is still reeling from a painful past, but her boss's proposal comes just as her work visa is expiring. If they're not careful, the heat between her and Xander may destroy the no-strings situation they're both counting on…

Arranged Marriage, Bedroom Secrets


Yvonne Lindsay - 2016
    Her secrets make her much more… Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Yvonne Lindsay! Princess Mila will safeguard her kingdom by marrying a neighboring royal she barely knows. But she refuses to let Prince Thierry perfect his romantic arts with another woman. Disguised as his hired courtesan, the virgin princess plans to seduce her fiancé before their wedding night! The mind-blowing chemistry they discover can't be taught—or forgotten. Yet Mila's lie is unforgivable to a man who prizes honor above all. Public scandal threatens all Mila's dreams and her country's future…unless this prince can let passion, and his heart, reign supreme.

Royal Brides Trilogy Bundle


Lucy Monroe - 2006
    (See individual title listings for descriptions of each book.) Harlequin Presents: Seduction and Passion Guaranteed!

Twins for the Billionaire


Sarah M. Anderson - 2017
    Working for real estate tycoon Eric Jenner is the perfect solution. But her childhood buddy is all grown up now…and tempting as hell. Surely one unforgettable night of passion wouldn't hurt? After that, they can go back to being all business! But Eric doesn't agree that they should put their red-hot romance on ice. He can't deny his connection to Sofia's adorable twins—or his consuming desire for their mother. What will it take to convince her that he's playing for keeps?

Fire Beneath the Ice


Helen Brooks - 1995
    But Lydia dared not surrender to the dangerously sweet attraction she felt toward Wolf Strade.... He might be icy cool on the outside, but he was all fire and passion underneath—just a little too hot to handle!And Wolf made it clear that love and marriage didn't feature on his agenda, whereas Lydia had her tiny daughter, Hannah, to think of. But still she couldn't get Wolf out of her mind. Should she try and melt the icy barrier around Wolf's heart...and, if so, how?

Wife to Order


Lucy Walker - 1971
    Carey was very young, and quite unused to the sophisticated life the Reddins led. When Oliver unexpectedly married her, she wondered why he had chosen her for his bride – especially when he didn’t treat her as one.

The Failed Marriage


Carole Mortimer - 1983
    After all, it was nearly a year since Joanna had denied him access to her bed and body. Yet it seemed only yesterday that their fragile love had shattered with the death of their only child."I'm taking Angela to the States, " he had stated coldly, "and you must find yourself a lover, too!" That he demanded a year away with someone else, and the same for Joanna, was hurtful.But the rekindling of desire between her and Joshua right before his departure troubled Joanna most of all... .

Expectant Bride


Lynne Graham - 1999
    Until she overheard Dio Alexiakis discussing a top-secret deal, and he insisted that Ellie was an industrial spy! Ellie was unnerved by her confrontation with Dio Alexiakis. However, Dio knew just how he would deal with her....Ellie found herself on her way to Dio's island, and two days and nights of perfect passion... followed by an unexpected pregnancy. Dio had the perfect solution -- they'd marry for the baby's sake. By now, Ellie was in love with Dio, but could he learn to love his expectant bride?

Colorado Abduction


Cassie Miles - 2009
    Not only was the Carlisle Ranch a target for sabotage just weeks before Christmas, but also her family had been threatened and danger lurked around every corner. Carolyn was used to being in charge, but incredibly sexy FBI agent J.D. Burke had other ideas. He was domineering, stubborn and vowed never to let an assignment turn personal. Still, with the enemy just as elusive as the agent's penetrating gaze, Carolyn secretly hoped Burke would let down his guard and act on their intense chemistry. Even if one amazing night ended up breaking her usually hardened heart.

Savage Courtship


Susan Napier - 1994
    But Vanessa had no intention of falling prey to his dark charm - had Benedict met his match at last...?