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The Token Wife


Sara Craven - 2003
    But when his family gives him an ultimatum to marry within three months or lose his inheritance, he's forced to find a bride.... Louise Trentham is instantly wary when Alex Fabian proposes, he's formidably dynamic, gorgeous -- and way out of her league! But the chemistry between them is irresistible. Can Louise take the plunge and say, "I do," knowing that, for Alex, she'll always be only his token wife?

The Great Escape


Amanda Carpenter - 1984
    Not a bodyguard, not a lover, but a private investigator hired to track her down.She'd been running for nine months, attempting to elude him. Sooner or later she'd have to stop.And on that day she would be forced to surrender to Mike Carridine--and allow him to return her to the vicious relatives and unwanted fortune she'd so desperately tried to escape....

Dark Star


Nerina Hilliard - 1968
    The intention was that after a short time at Carastrano, a quiet annulment would arranged.But now Leigh was not at all sure that she wanted their marriage to end.

A Husband of Inconvenience | Suami Pengganti


Jacqueline Baird - 1999
    Yet Josie could only look, not touch, because theirs was a marriage in name alone. Conan had stepped in as father to his brother's child—the baby Josie was carrying.But when an accident left Josie with amnesia she naturally assumed that Conan was her husband, her lover and the father of her baby. And until she remembered the truth, Conan was more than happy to have Josie in his bed….

The Winter Bride


Lynne Graham - 1997
    After all, he was heir to a Greek shipping fortune and she was just the butler's daughter.And mother...For over two years Angie has kept secret the legacy of her stolen weekend of passion with Leo. But then she and her small son are forced to spend Christmas with him. How can Angie not tell Leo that Jake is his child? To wife? Maybe Leo won't guess he's really Jake's daddy... If he does, one things for certain - he'll insist that Angie become his winter bride!

No Way to Begin


Michelle Reid - 1991
    But she despised him.She was convinced that it was the arrogant Greek property developer who'd ruined her father's health because of his desire to add Lovell's to his list of conquests.When she discovered he was hell-bent on buying her, too, Nina faced the kind of dilemma every loyal daughter dreaded--should she watch Anton ruthlessly break her father's heart, or should she attempt to keep the company in the family. . . by marrying the man she hated?

Prince of Scandal


Annie West - 2011
    But scandal and unrest has dogged this prince for years, and a marriage to recently discovered princess Luisa Hardwicke will help bring stability to the monarchy....reluctant princessOnly, Luisa is an outspoken, mud-splattered farm girl, who isn't going to come quietly! Even as she's reluctantly transformed into polished perfection, Luisa challenges Raul at every turn--and he finds himself anticipating their wedding night with an excitement he never imagined he'd feel...

No Longer a Dream


Carole Mortimer - 1988
    But she doesn’t expect to wake up naked in his bed! Five years ago, Cat’s world was devastated by the death of her beloved fiancé. She’s still grieving her loss, but this powerful attraction to Caleb feels oh-so right…!Cat’s genuine innocence and fiery wit captivates Caleb and he’s determined to claim her. But can he convince her to let go of the past…?

Marriage on the Edge


Sandra Marton - 1997
    He's wealthy, and his marriage seems successful, too--until Natalie leaves him.Then Gage receives an invitation to his father's Texas estate; Jonas obviously has more on his mind than just his eighty-fifth birthday celebration. But the possibility he might inherit Espada is less important to Gage than the opportunity to win back Natalie. Jonas will expect to see her, so Gage must ensure that his wife is back by his side, still married to him--for convenience's sake....THE BARONSFour brothers: bonded by inheritance, battling for love!

A Certain Affection


Patricia Wilson - 1989
    But it was clear that all he felt for her was the friendly affection which she had enjoyed as a child all those years ago. His love was reserved for another woman and it would be foolish of Amy to try to come between them. And yet he exhibited something remarkably like jealousy when he met the men in Amys life. Perhaps there was hope for her after all?

The Greek Wedding She Never Had


Chantelle Shaw - 2021
    She discovered he wanted to marry her only to gain control of her family's luxury Greek hotel--on their wedding day! Now the devastatingly handsome tycoon is back with a second proposal.This time, innocent Eleanor must say "I do" to save the hotel from bankruptcy...knowing their chemistry has lost none of its heat. But to act on that unexplored passion as his bride, Eleanor needs to know Jace's desire for retribution doesn't outweigh his desire for her...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read both of the Innocent Summer Brides books: Book 1: The Greek Wedding She Never HadBook 2: Nine Months to Tame the Tycoon

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!

The Boss's Baby


Miranda Lee - 1999
    She went to the office party and seduced her handsome boss!Not that Lewis protested. His once prim and proper PA had turned into a wild, wanton woman and soon he and Olivia had more than just a working relationship — top of their agenda was making love!But Olivia had a secret that she dared not tell Lewis — their first reckless encounter had led to more than just an affair: she was expecting his child!

Seen by Candlelight


Anne Mather - 1966
    But she was not yet free of him -- for Paul's married brother was pursuing Karen's irresponsible young sister, and her mother had asked Karen to persuade Paul to do what he could to put a stop to the affair.Karen dreaded the thought of meeting Paul again, but for the sake of her mother and sister, what else could she do? And there was Lewis to consider as well -- Lewis, who loved Karen and had the best of reasons for keeping her and Paul apart.But when the fateful meeting took place, Paul himself felt some of the old attraction return. Had he been mistaken about Karen all this time?

Falling for Her Convenient Husband


Jessica Steele - 2009
    When they meet at an international business conference eight years on, Nathan is intrigued when he sees that Phelix is still wearing her wedding ring....Now a successful lawyer with the independence she's always craved, Phelix is not the same shy, mousy teenager Nathan knew, but a confident and stylish woman. And her transformation certainly hasn't escaped the English tycoon's notice....