In Julianna Ford—daughter of his European rival—Ben's found the perfect candidate…until she says no.  No one refuses Ben Carter, not least of all this beautiful and beguiling English society princess. So when Julianna auctions one kiss for charity, Ben seizes the chance to win his heiress. He might have paid one million dollars for a kiss, but Ben intends to have so much more!

    But no pair of sunglasses will cover the darkness in her boss's eyes this morning.Scandal is circling. Santo's family is in tatters. His brother is languishing in a jail cell and his latest film's on the rocks. All Santo wants is a little TLC. Except, Ella's heart is not part of the playboy fix-it kit.But what Santo Corretti wants he gets!

    But he can't get the fiery redhead out of his mind. He won't rest until he has Lia just where he wants her—ready and willing in his bed! Lia is adamant that she won't give in to Gregorio's outrageous demands, no matter how wildly her body responds to his slightest touch. She knows she can't trust him…but Gregorio is sinfully persuasive, and soon Lia finds she can't resist the sensual onslaught of this billionaire's seduction!

    Lauren Bradley's heart stops—there's only one man who can be the father and it's not her late husband, the man everyone thinks is a celebrated war hero….Ravaged with guilt at sleeping with his best friend's wife, Paolo Donatelli closed his heart to Lauren forever. But in nine months' time, the proof of their incredible night together will be there for the world to see.Marriage is Paolo's answer to avoiding more scandal, but it's Lauren's worst fear—she still bears the scars from the first time she said "I do." Can she trust Paolo enough to reveal the truth?

    When it's proved that Julie is actually the boy's aunt, the sensual Sicilian changes the rules of his game. He's got more than one good reason to keep this inexperienced waif captive--and make her his wife!

    Liyah must serve VIP visitor Sheikh Sayed bin Falah al Zeena and see to his every whim — and those of his harem! With his engagement irrevocably and publicly broken, all Sayed wants is to cast off the shackles of duty and embrace the desires and needs that only one woman can satisfy! Sayed knows Liyah’s blood is heated by the same desert sands as his own, making her irresistible… But could their one night together result in scandal for the proud Sheikh? Welcome to The Chatsfield, London! **************************Collect all 8 titles in The Chatsfield, London miniseries:Sheikh's Scandal, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Lucy MonroePlayboy's Lesson, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Melaine MilburneSocialite's Gamble, by Michelle ConderBillionaire's Secret, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Chantelle ShawTycoon's Temptation, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Trish MoreyRival's Challenge, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Abby GreenRebel's Bargain, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Annie WestHeiress's Defiance, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Lynn Raye Harris

    That's before he meets Princess Claudine Verbault, who's adamant that returning to the kingdom that banished her as a child is never going to happen.A barely concealed attraction!Hidden from the spotlight, the now-independent Claudia has learned the art of being the anti-perfect princess. But Lucas does not look like the kind of man to accept insubordination! If only she could bargain with this frustratingly immovable man…and give him something to distract him from his duty!

    That is, until her twin sister disappears right before her wedding and Olivia's needed to stand in--as the bride! Alexander King's ruthless determination for perfection is world renowned and he'll make Olivia pay for her latest stunt--by enforcing their marriage vows! He expects her to be the model wife in public. And in private? With her feisty attitude and his strong will, it won't be long before the tension between them reaches boiling point!

    But now little Ari needs her, and the ruthless Greek is offering Ann a bargain of a very different kind…One month on his island—at his mercy….

    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….

    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….

    Now he has Paige unexpectedly in his sights, Alexei is prepared to play emotional Russian roulette to keep her close and discover her true motives. But in his splendid gilded palace his game of chance spins out of control and passion takes over....It's only when she's back home that Paige realizes she's pregnant with the prince's baby....

    She isn't any ordinary adversary, she's a high-flying, straight-talking lawyer in a no-nonsense suit and killer stilettos—conflicting signals that perplex, frustrate and attract Draco all at the same time.…While they're at odds in business, in the bedroom Draco's desire for Anna has the power to melt his defenses. The temptation to play with fire is overwhelming.

    He relishes crushing his opponents in the boardroom as much as he enjoys the many women who grace his bed. But his newest adversary is like none he's ever met before… Free-spirited gardener Flora Golding is all that stands between Massimo and the acquisition of the stunning Italian palazzo she's hiding herself away in—but his plan to seduce the antagonistic beauty only serves to make this deal even sweeter! Only Massimo hasn't counted on Flora's passion blurring that vital line between business and pleasure…

    Dare he take his mistress to be his lawful wedded wife?