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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!

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!

One Night in Paradise


Maisey Yates - 2012
    Just how is she supposed to pretend to be her boss’s fiancée on his luxury honeymoon? Zack Parsons’s Don’t date the staff rule has prevented him from ever seeing beyond Clara’s baker’s apron. But now he’s looking at her in a completely different, rather more tempting light. Giving in to one night of wickedness should be enough to satisfy their new-found cravings… Shouldn’t it?

Bedding His Virgin Mistress


Penny Jordan - 2005
    So why not include her in the bargain...?Unloved and unwanted as a child, Carly had never let anyone this close. She and Ricardo were working closely together, and their sizzling attraction boiled over. In the heat of passion, there was no hiding place: Ricardo was stunned when he learned the real truth about Carly, just as she discovered his real reason for bedding her....

The Wedding Night Debt


Cathy Williams - 2015
    She owes him a wedding night...and he will collect!Billionaire Dio Ruiz's convenient union was meant to secure two things: vengeance and the enticing Lucy Bishop.But from their wedding night onwards Dio's found his marriage bed inconveniently empty.Two years later, his virgin bride wants a divorce.But freedom has a price...Hurt and humiliated to learn their vows were just a business transaction to Dio,Lucy has played the perfect wife in public, while their cold war waged in private.She wants to walk away--not bow to his command!Can she pay Dio's price and survive ten days as true husband and wife?

The Italian's Wedding Ultimatum (Modern Romance S.)


Kim Lawrence - 2006
    And when passion leads to pregnancy, Sam knows that Alessandro will do whatever it takes to have her as his wife and their baby as his heir!

Ravelli's Defiant Bride


Lynne Graham - 2014
    That his father died and left a brood of illegitimate children is hardly surprising, but to silence this scandal Cristo must bring their guardian, the enchanting Belle, in line with his plans! Belle Brophy's only concern is her half siblings. She'll do anything to provide them with the security she never had. So when this gorgeous Italian offers marriage, she won't say no. But once the ring is on her finger Belle quickly discovers there's more to a marriage than saying "I do"!

The Greek's Marriage Bargain


Sharon Kendrick - 2013
    Now with the perfect opportunity to get his wife back where she belongs—on his arm and in his bed—his immaculate record will be restored.  Lexi Kanellis needs her estranged husband's help…even if that means playing the good Greek wife for a few more weeks. The island sun is no match for the reignited heat between them, but no amount of passion can erase the memory of what tore them apart….

The Marakaios Marriage


Kate Hewitt - 2015
    After a whirlwind marriage, the pressure and loneliness of life as the proud Greek's wife proved too much for Lindsay. Her only option was to leave. Now her determined husband returns with one last demand: attend a family gathering in exchange for a final severing of ties. But Antonios's voice still sends shivers down her spine and reminds her how devastating their desire is. Could one week be enough to fall back in love?

A Reputation to Uphold


Victoria Parker - 2013
    George, branded wild and shameless by the media, is caught with tycoon Dante Vitale, it's guaranteed to make the headlines. With a fledgling reputation to salvage, how can Eva refuse Dante's exit strategy? Only, his solution is not to leave but to stay—together! This ruthless Italian's sole focus is business, and if they can convince the world they're truly in love, they both just might get what they want. With enough heat between them to rival the Sahara, the fine line between business and pleasure is going up in flames.

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?

Protecting the Desert Heir


Caitlin Crews - 2015
    Her baby belongs to his brother, her best friend, and was conceived to protect him. But now that he's gone, there is no one to protect Sterling and her child from the duty-bound fate that awaits them. When Rihad finds Sterling he wastes no time in stealing her away to the desert. But his iron control is soon shattered by this bold, beautiful woman and replaced by infuriating, inescapable desire. To secure his country's future, Rihad must claim Sterling, too...

The Greek's Virgin


Trish Morey - 2007
    The only uncertainty is…how long can she resist him?

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 Italian's Virgin Acquisition


Michelle Conder - 2017
    His lifestyle of decadent hedonism has convinced his grandfather to retain control of the family dynasty. To take what's owed him, Bastian must prove he's a changed man. The sight of his stunning intern sparks an idea--and the flames of a burning desire!Innocent Poppy Connolly will not become another Castiglione acquisition--but she cannot refuse Bastian's offer of three chances to change her family's life. Her response to his smoldering physicality is shocking, and it won't be long before the molten heat of Bastian's gaze melts away all her resistance...