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The Tycoon's Mistress
Sara Craven - 2000
From the moment she met the gorgeous Greek, Cressy couldn't get him out of her mind. The passion between them was mind-blowing -- but surely it was just a holiday affair? — Draco had other ideas. When Cressy returned home to find her family in crisis, i... more »t seemed Draco was the only man who could help -- for a price. And the price was Cressy in his bed once more...
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…
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 Ivory Cane
Janet Dailey - 1977
"Maybe when I can think clearly I'll be able to offer an apology. Right now all I want to do is wring your neck!"Sabrina would not consider the possibility that Bay had been prompted by desire for her. Her blindness had touched him - his emotion was based on pity.All at once she could no longer regard Bay as a friend. She had started thinking of him as a man...and for her that was dangerously foolish!
The Wedding
Emma Darcy - 1992
Then she arrived at work to discover she'd been assigned to go on a three-day conference with the managing director.It would be a miracle if she didn't melt into a heap at his feet. If ever there was a man made for female fantasies, Blaize Callagan was it!And if ever there was a time Tessa needed to indulge in fantasy, this was the time.
Take What You Want
Anne Mather - 1975
But her whole family—including Robert himself—disapproved, and did everything they could to discourage her affection for him.It was only the fact that she felt certain Robert really felt as attracted to her as she was to him that gave Sophie any hope at all. In spite of the fact that Robert had now produced a fiancée, Emma Norton, who appeared to have a hold over him with which Sophie could never compete.
Tempted by Desire
Carole Mortimer - 1979
But after her husband died, Celeste persuaded her stepdaughter to help her snare a rich husband. Suzanne, although disapproving of Celeste's intrigue, welcomed the holiday trip to London. Then to add to her joy, she met the man of her dreams - rich, handsome and seemingly also attracted to her. She should have known it was too good to be true. For he was the same man that Celeste had her eye on!
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 Greek's Duty-Bound Royal Bride (Harlequin Presents)
Julia James - 2020
It’s the only way to save her exiled family from bankruptcy. For duty, she’ll accept brooding Greek Leon’s bargain: her royal status in exchange for his financial support. And she’ll bury her dreams of a real relationship…Ellie’s wholly unprepared for the all-consuming chemistry that ignites between them! But although his touch is addictive, falling for Leon’s masculine appeal is deeply dangerous. He’s always been clear: his heart is under lock and key. Unless Ellie can change his mind…
Where Seagulls Cry
Yvonne Whittal - 1977
"Why don't you give up? Go back where you came from and leave Adam alone. Can't you see he desperately wants his freedom?"Kim stared at Ursula in stunned silence, then felt anger rising. Ursula wanted her to go, for that would leave the field clear for her.Well, Kim decided, if Adam wants his freedom, he can say so. She wasn't going to run off like a scared rabbit!
Husband By Contract
Helen Brooks - 1997
He'd chosed Grace as his bride, and he would cherish her forever. Or so Grace had believed.... Until she'd discovered Donato's betrayal-with Maria, a beautiful family friend. Had he forgotten his vows so soon? Did he expect Grace to play the dutiful wife, while he continued to enjoy a bachelor life-style? The hurt had been unbearable, and Grace had fled. But Donato insisted he was still her husband-by contract-and he wanted Grace back in his life, and his bed! HUSBANDS & WIVES Sometimes the perfect marraige is worth waiting for!
Dearest Traitor
Patricia Wilson - 1994
He obviously didn't want her around as estate manager.But Georgina declared war--convincing herself Steven was as bad as his reputation. Hadn't he stolen his brother's wife and turned a defenseless female out into the night?And she would never let him close enough to rekindle the desire that still haunted them both. But never was a long time, especially now that Steven was home for good....
Tomorrow - Come Soon
Jessica Steele - 1983
And Devon's horror deepened when she realized payment in cash wasn't what he had in mind.
Duel of Desire
Charlotte Lamb - 1978
"You've wanted me ever since we began working together four years ago. Admit it, Deborah."She turned away abruptly. It was true. She loved Alex St. James, a music-industry executive who had exercised his sensual powers over every beautiful recording star in the country.But Deborah wasn't going to become another victim of his practiced charm. She was engaged to a man who offered her affection and security. It would be foolish to throw all that away - even if she wanted to!
حب في الظلام
Anne Hampson - 1970
At last, unable to bear seeing the two of them together, Tessa had gone away.Now, two years later, she was home again, expecting to hear that they were married -- only to learn that they had never in fact married, that after a terrible accident in which Paul had been blinded, Lucinda had walked out on him and he was now living the life of a recluse in Cyprus. So Tessa took her courage in both hands, went out to Cyprus pretending to be Lucinda, begged Paul's forgiveness -- and married him.Would her love be strong enough to stand the strain of living such a lie? And what if Paul ever found out?