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A Fiery Baptism


Lynne Graham - 1991
    She'd never expected Rafael to walk back into her life, nor had she realized he'd been unaware of the twin's existence.Theirs had been a whirlwind courtship. Rafael loved with passion; he created hauntingly beautiful works of art with passion; and Sarah realized now on a tide of pain and regret, he hated with that same emotional intensity.Rafael hadn't changed - he was still a determined, dangerous man. But with the wounds of the past unhealed within her, Sarah wasn't going to get burned again!

Man of Stone


Frances Roding - 1988
    That was before she was forced to marry Luke Gallagher, almost a total stranger.Cressy, Sara's selfish stepsister, had filled Luke's head with lies, and now he believed Sara to be a despicable fortune hunter. There was no way to change his mind.But Luke's hatred was only part of the trouble. For despite her efforts to the contrary, Sara found herself falling in love with her new husband.

The Final Price


Patricia Wilson - 1986
    "How dare you come back to me, wearing another man's rings," he accused her when she returned to his Greek island of Illyaros.But Olivia wouldn't have come back at all if her grandfather hadn't been so ill. She'd known Andreas would resent her for having deserted the marriage three years ago. She hadn't forgiven him for his infidelity, either!So she couldn't tell Andreas of the existence of their son--the very thing he'd wanted from their marriage in the first place--and risk having her heart shattered a second time.

Uncertain Destiny


Carole Mortimer - 1988
    But drawn to Justin by a fierce mutual passion, the usually sensible Caroline married him knowing that he couldn't love her--just as she couldn't help loving him.She accepts the hazards of a marriage to the arrogant, magnetic lawyer--his aversion to love, sudden changes in mood and his restless nightmares. But how will Justin react when Caroline announces she's pregnant with his baby...?Originally published in 1987

Nothing Changes Love


Jacqueline Baird - 1995
    When she flung the words at him, "I really don't care about you breaking your promise--I would much rather have the money," she was lying through her teeth. But now she had only her pride left to salvage. Let Jake think that she was a cheap little gold digger. She was going to leave him and start a new life!But, of course, Jake traced her to Italy and he wasn't about to let her forget that they were still legally married. But as far as Lexi was concerned, he could try blackmailing her all he wanted--she would NEVER resume her place in his bed!

A Sicilian Marriage


Michelle Reid - 2008
    Nina doesn’t want a Christmas reconciliation… but Rafael is very persuasive! How long before they are back in the marriage bed making up for lost time…?

Powerful Greek, Unworldly Wife


Sarah Morgan - 2009
    Her sister claimed she was expecting Leandro's baby. So Millie ran away, distraught. The designer dresses had clearly never hidden how unsuitable and unglamorous she truly was.Now, though, Leandro's powerful voice is demanding that his wife come home. And, to her shame, she's willing....

The Divorce Party


Jennifer Hayward - 2013
    Forced back into Riccardo's glittering, gossip-fueled world, the price of perfection is still too high and Lilly's old insecurities resurface. An unexpected consequence of their reunion raises the stakes even higher, and the media's golden couple must finally confront the truth behind the headlines. Congratulations to Jennifer Hayward, winner of Harlequin's 2012 So You Think You Can Write competition!

Dark Obsession


Valerie Marsh - 1985
    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.

The Greek Tycoon's Pregnant Wife


Anne Mather - 2007
    but what about their baby?Five years ago, Jane's marriage to Demetri Souvakis ended. Devastated and betrayed, she left him and started a new life. Now Demetri needs an heir and demands a divorce. But they have one last night together--for old times' sake....However, that one last loving has dramatic results. How can Jane tell her soon-to-be-ex-husband that she's pregnant with his child?

Breaking Point


Emma Darcy - 1992
    When he proposed, she'd been deliciously happy - happy to give up her job without a second thought, and devote herself to decorating their beautiful new home in Sydney's most prestigious neighborhood.She hadn't realized then that the only intimacy he wanted with her was in their bed. Rafe put business - including his cool blond personal assistant - first.Tanya was not about to spend the rest of her life waiting for a man who thought another woman was more important than his wife. The honeymoon was over. The marriage was at the breaking point.(Out of Print)

Paper Husband (Mills & Boon Short Stories)


Diana Palmer - 2013
    Where is it written that a rancher’s daughter has to marry a long, tall Texan—or lose the ranch that’s her home? In Dana Mobry’s father’s will! And Dana has just discovered that her partner in this marriage of convenience is none other than the sexiest cowboy in Texas—Hank Grant!

Innocent on Her Wedding Night


Sara Craven - 2007
    Daniel didn't love her--he was just fulfilling a promise he'd made to take care of her.--So Laine fled--a married woman, but still an innocent!Two years later, broke and vulnerable, Laine has to face Daniel again. And this time Daniel will take the wedding night that should have been his.--

Bitter Enchantment


Yvonne Whittal - 1979
    Then Melanie learned of the outstanding loan from Jason Kerr.Now, to regain his money, he proposed to sell the collateral Melanie's father had given him — their beloved family home. Melanie knew the shock would kill her grandmother, but to agree to Jason's proposition seemed unthinkable. Was there another way?

A Whirlwind Marriage


Helen Brooks - 2000
    Was he tempted? Marianne was determined to save her marriage and prove to her husband that their honeymoon wasn't over, it was only just beginning!