But when she found herself dressed like a cat burglar, ransacking an elegant Mayfair apartment, she suddenly had second thoughts. But by then it was too late.Caught in the act, Parisa found herself facing the glittering eyes of the man blackmailing her best friend. Luc di Maggi was actually willing to bargain for the photos, for now he was in a position to demand what he'd been denied ten years ago. Luc wanted Parisa at his mercy--and in his bed.

    Gray knew Stephanie, knew she didn't even like being touched. Yet he insisted she return to play the part of the femme fatale.Gray had never pried into the bitter marriage Stephanie had endured to his cousin. He'd offered only comfort in the ten years since its tragic ending. So Stephanie agreed to his demand, only to find her long buried feelings--and her body's dormant desires--fully awakened...

    Now she had to swallow pride and misgivings alike to help finance Mark's business so that they could be married. It was time to collect on the promise her stepcousin, Angelo, had given her along with the Marchese glass unicorn. And being a man of his word, Angelo pledged, "You shall have whatever you desire--that is, if you know what you want."

    Financier Kynan Roth had all the superficial advantages. Briar was looking for other qualities in a husband--compassion, understanding and, above all, trust. But how was she going to convince the cynical Kynan of that, when, to rescue her father, she had just committed the cardinal sin of marrying him for his money....

    After all, Merissa's modeling work barely provided for an ailing mother and a father's debts, and the fee Julian offered was exorbitant.She could do it, Merissa determined. She'd survive the necessary close contact with this unpredictable man--and hopefully the whole ridiculous affair--with her heart and her mind still her own!

    It was a bizarre but comfortable arrangement.But now Drew meant to claim his rights as her husband, and she had nowhere to turn. His sudden demands were frightening and confusing—as were her own surprising responses....

    From nine to five, the horn-rim-bespectacled, prudish "Miss Grace," ever-efficient secretary to ladykiller James Hackett, earned enough money to support the after-hours real Theodora.And since romance was not something she associated with James Hackett, it was surprising that the passionate tales she wrote starred a leading man with a remarkable resemblance to him.She couldn't help wondering though if she would ever live--and love--in her own life, so happily ever after!

    Especially since the handsome New Zealander had made it clear from their first inauspicious meeting that in business, knowledge was power - and that he knew exactly what he wanted.A YEAR DOWN UNDER

    But what about Mia?She had her own reason for agreeing to be Alex's wife--which was not financial gain, as Alex cynically believed. But how could the truth stay hidden, when she shared such intense passion with her new husband...and was now carrying his child?

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    Just. He had introduced her to his fascinating theater world. He treated her as his sister--the only family she had.If only she and James could reveal that they were brother and sister. But until then, everyone must think they lived together as lovers.Everyone included the handsome, irresistible movie producer Damien Savage. If Kate could live with James, Damien reasoned, she could live with him. But that was the last thing Kate wanted.

    She was pregnant. And she was happily and quite determinedly alone. Surely the haunting image of her first and only lover — the father of her child — would fade in time?Wrong. A campus tragedy brought Alex back into her life, stirring needs, desires and complications Beth didn't want. Now Alex knew heartache firsthand, and this time he wouldn't let her go!

    However, having worked for Alex for some time now, she knew he never did anything without expecting something in return. So why was she surprised when he revealed that he was prepared to pay the cost of having her--be it money or marriage?Business or pleasure? Sara wanted Alex so badly, she would have given herself to him with no strings attached. But in order to win Alex, she would have to play his game--and choose her price....

    From now on she'd have nothing to do with them. So Molly concentrated instead on the gourmet catering service she and a friend ran. Which was a pity. Because Molly was a woman who really wanted to love and be loved fully. Then Richard Pembroke, a persuasive lawyer, came dramatically into her life. Would Molly be able to overcome her doubts, to see that with Richard the past didn't matter?

    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.