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Promise of the Unicorn


Sara Craven - 1985
    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."

Darker Side of Desire


Penny Jordan - 1984
    A link had been forged the day Claire saved the heir to the desert kingdom of Omarah from assassins. Otherwise, she wouldn't have agreed to masquerade as the infant's mother—and Raoul D'Albro's unwanted wife. Raoul was prejudiced against Claire. And as long as his eyes burned with contempt for her, Claire felt shielded from his powerful masculinity "Even if you were my type, " he assured Claire coldly, "your evident greed and the fact that yon have a lover would be sufficient to kill my desire for you. " Raoul was wrong—in this and more!

Infatuation


Charlotte Lamb - 1984
    He was a financial genius who wasn't afraid to work with an equally talented woman like Judith. Judith couldn't help falling in love with him any more than she could change the circumstances that denied her a chance at love.Luke wasn't free. He was going to marry Baba. Judith forced herself to remember those two things every time Luke came near her.

Alissa's Miracle


Ginna Gray - 1997
    She put away that dream of babies, moving on to her life with her handsome bridegroom.Until the pregnancy test proved positive...Alissa's joy turned to sadness after she told Dirk. This announcement was one he'd never expected, and couldn't he had past pain that he couldn't share. Suddenly Alissa was in for the fight of her life--her man or her child. And with her little miracle budding within her, Alissa vowed she'd win both--and love for a lifetime!THAT'S MY BABY: Bringing up baby can bring surprises...and showers of love!

The King's Captive Virgin


Natalie Anderson - 2018
    Then King Giorgos Nicolaides kidnaps her, demanding information about his missing sister! She knows nothing—but their potent attraction unlocks a desire Kassie never thought possible. A deal is struck—she will help protect his sister’s reputation, and Giorgos will introduce Kassie to the decadent pleasure only he can arouse in her…A sensual romance of innocence awakened…

The Sheikh's Impatient Virgin


Kim Lawrence - 2009
    She will convince him she's a modern, sexually experienced woman--and definitely not marriage material--even though she is really still a virgin.However, the next thing she knows, Eva's become a bride! And her new husband is having a startling effect on her.... She finds herself increasingly impatient; could it be that shy Eva is curious about what lies ahead in the sheikh's marriage bed?

The CEO And The Wedding Planner


Flora Ferrari - 2020
    But what happens when a secret from the past threatens to destroy the best thing that has ever happened to them?Melody Smith has only one wish in her life: that no one finds out who she really is.She believes her secret is safe, as long as she keeps to herself and stays on guard.But when she meets Mason Mackendale, a 39-year old billionaire whose sister’s wedding she’s planning, her carefully guarded walls start breaking down.She never thought that a man who magazines repeatedly call “The Sexiest Man Alive” could ever be interested in a 21-year-old virgin.Mason, on the other hand, is a man too busy to chase after women… not that he has to. He is used to women throwing themselves at him, but he has never been interested in casual flings and one night stands.But as soon as he spots Melody walking through his office, every instinct he has demands him to claim her.Melody knows she shouldn’t get too close to people. But Mason has awoken something in her, feelings and sensations she’s never let herself explore before.If only her past hadn’t come back to torment her and destroy the one thing she never knew she wanted, and now can’t imagine losing.The CEO and the Wedding Planner is a steamy Instalove possessive alpha romance with a satisfying HEA, containing a passionate story of love, pleasure, and regret.Join Melody and Mason on their journey as they struggle to decide which is more important: the past or the future.

Exposure: The Cutting Edge / White Lies


Linda Howard - 1985
    As the top troubleshooter at Carter Engineering, he's used to getting his way. When he's tasked with cracking an internal embezzlement case, he meets firm accountant Tessa Conway. She's beautiful and interested, but falling for her will not only test Brett's control, it may also jeopardize the case—especially since she's the prime suspect. White Lies (©1988)Jay Granger is shocked when the FBI shows up on her doorstep, saying her ex-husband has been in a terrible accident. She keeps a bedside vigil, but when Steve Crossfield awakes from his coma, he is nothing like the man Jay married. Ironically, she finds herself more drawn to him than ever. She can't help but wonder who this man really is, and whether the revelation of his true identity will shatter their newly discovered passion.

Woman of Honour


Emma Darcy - 1986
    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?

The Once And Future Prince


Olivia Gates - 2009
    Now Phoebe Alexander, his secret lover who'd refused to leave with him, had come to convince him to accept his rightful crown. But the pain of betrayal still coursed through Leandro's veins. He would rule only if Phoebe bowed to his wishes.Scorched from the decisions of her past, Phoebe was willing to do Leandro's royal bidding. She knew she could never be his queen, but she would freely become the prince's lover. Then an unexpected pregnancy changed everything.

Scenes of Passion


Suzanne Brockmann - 2003
    But when she encounters a stranger who stirs her imagination so that she blushes, Maggie is moved to do the unimaginable--take a risk. Original.

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!

His Christmas Rose


C.M. Steele - 2014
    All Rose wanted was to spend the holidays with someone who cared. Neither expected someone's plotting could change their world for the better.

Pure Princess, Bartered Bride


Caitlin Crews - 2009
    Yet Luc has defied the odds, and a contract for marriage is drawn up. This will be a union on paper first, and in the bedroom later....Except Gabrielle is just the same in private as in public -- well-bred, well behaved and a credit to her country. Luc is determined to find the wanton within and leave his pure princess in total disarray!

Vegas Two-Step


Liz Talley - 2010
    That's all Nellie Tucker wants from Jack Darby. After all, a librarian from a small Texas community doesn't have a lot in common with a cool business guy like Jack. Sure, their week in Las Vegas is wonderful, but Nellie has her real life to get back to.So imagine her surprise when Jack suddenly appears in her hometown. And not only does he appear, but he seems intent on setting down roots--here. Nellie doesn't know whether to jump for joy at getting another shot with him, or run and hide so he can't discover how unglamorous she truly is. The way he's chasing her, however, it seems the choice might not be hers!