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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?
The Rancher's Rules
Lucy Monroe - 2006
But although he arouses feelings in virginal Zoe that no other man ever has, as her best friend he's strictly a no-go zone ...Grant wants Zoe badly, but knows he can't have her. When they're forced to live together the temptation is too much, and so Grant imposes some rules --- no kissing, and definitely no sex. But then there's the best rule of all: some rules are just made to be broken!
Ravensdale's Defiant Captive
Melanie Milburne - 2015
Not from you or anyone."
Holly Perez has one last chance to sort out the train wreck her life has become. But being housekeeper to reclusive CEO Julius Ravensdale is as close to a prison as Holly could imagine. Julius may be devastatingly gorgeous, but he's also brooding, formal and completely off-limits! Julius is renowned for his ironclad control, but provocative whirlwind Holly pushes him to his breaking point! Especially when he discovers the vulnerabilities behind her wild-child bravado. With every touch, he wants Holly more, and once he's had her in his bed, holding her captive there becomes an irresistible temptation…
Burnout
Shauna Allen - 2014
A perfectly, imperfect, suffocating life.Or I did, until I met Blake Travers—the tortured bad boy with the painful past I can only glimpse.But there’s just something about him that makes me yearn to break free and embrace the hurricane that is him. I need to know him, I can’t stay away. He makes me feel, he makes me want, me just . . . makes me. ~~~~~ I’ve always known what I am. I’ve been branded, stained, my entire life.Hopeless, lost, angry down to my core.Until I met Delilah. A tiny piece of perfect in my messed up world.I’ll do anything to touch her, hold her, keep her . . . but it’s impossible.I’m a lost cause.***All books in the Jack 'Em Up series are standalones with HEA but if you'd like to enjoy them in order... Burnout (Prequel - Blake & Delilah: The Beginning) Crank (Book I - Blake & Delilah) Torque (Book II - Jesse & Rachel) Hitched (A Jack 'Em Up Wedding - Jesse & Rachel) Throttle (Book III - Trace & Tori) Rev (Book IV - Micah & Jewel)
Her Forbidden Cowboy
Charlene Sands - 2015
There she discovers country superstar Zane Williams still hunkering down after the devastating loss of his wife. These two wounded souls find their easy friendship healing. So Jess's sudden attraction to Zane comes as a complete shock. Even more shocking, Zane's acting like a jealous boyfriend, running interference with men who show interest. Is he just being overprotective? The answer becomes clear when Jess ends up in his bed…
Seduction & Sacrifice
Miranda Lee - 1994
This, and every novel to come, features a gripping romance that stands by itself, as the passions, scandals and hopes that exist between two fabulously rich families are revealed. But you’ll also find yourself hooked throughout the series as Gemma Smith searches for the secret of her true identity and fights for ruthless seducer Nathan Whitmore’s love…Everyone warned Gemma about Nathan, but she believed he wasn’t heartless-just heartbroken. Clearly he was still in love with his ex-wife, Lenore, so Gemma tried to hide her attraction to him…. However, Lenore knew loving a woman wasn’t one of Nathan’s talents. Not like Zachary Marsden-loyal, handsome, protective, he was the perfect husband, and Lenore had secretly loved him for years. Only, she also knew that her ideal man would never leave his wife….
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…
Cry Wolf
Amanda Carpenter - 1992
While his domineering manner left her cold, his demanding kiss warmed her considerably.Nikki knew Harper was the only man who could unleash her passionate nature. Unfortunately, he saw her as a gentle lamb to be protected--not as a partner who could match his fierce passion... .
Cherry Poppins
Olivia T. Turner - 2019
Steele wants me to take care of him.Noah Steele:The position was for a daytime nanny for my twin nephews.But when Avery appeared at my door, all of that changed.The innocence was beaming off her and engulfing her like a glowing cloud. It grabbed a hold of my heart and twisted until I was wincing.Yeah, I wasn't about to let this little cherry get away from me.The position quickly changed to a live-in nanny and it started immediately.Because the master of the house needs his playtime too.And this little cherry is ripe for playing with.Do you love your Over-The-Top men with a touch of gray in their hair and a whole lot of possessiveness in their touch? Then you'll love Noah Steele. This hot OTT billionaire is going to treat his young nanny right! And you get to watch!Safe, no cheating, and a sweet HEA that will have you smiling (and blushing).
Song of the West
Nora Roberts - 1982
But she had every intention of returning to the East after her sister's baby was safely born.Unexpectedly, she felt like changing her mind. She found that she didn't want to say good-bye after all, even though she knew that her sister no longer needed her. Was it because she had fallen in love with the beautiful country, or should she admit to herself that a tall, commanding rancher had corralled her heart forever?
The Billionaire's Baby Swap
Rebecca Winters - 2016
But why does he look nothing like her? Gorgeous billionaire Giovanni Laurito bonded with his new baby, Vito, after a difficult divorce, so discovering Vito and Ric were swapped at birth is a huge shock! When Valentina and Giovanni meet to reclaim their children, sparks fly. They've already fallen for each other's babies… Could this unexpected beginning create the family of their dreams?
Breaking Rules
Mia Ford - 2017
I knew who it would be He has mesmerized me with his looks, Intoxicated me with his taste. I know it is forbidden, And can’t do a thing about it. It’s so hard to fight my feelings, And then… He makes me pregnant! What do I do now? Should I tell the world and my dad, in spite of the age-difference…. In spite of the fact that he is Daddy’s Best Friend and that I am BREAKING ALL RULES to get him!
Pirate Tycoon, Forbidden Baby
Janette Kenny - 2009
He doesn't just want to bed her with a ruthless passion...he wants revenge!The kidnapped mistress: One hot touch has Kira desperate to slip back between Andr�'s sheets! But first she must tell him that she's having his baby....Andr� is convinced Kira betrayed him with his enemy. He has to uncover the secret she's hiding--if he's to claim his child!
Cowboys Don't Cry
Anne McAllister - 1995
Worse, Maggie MacLeod was a beautiful feisty redhead with flashing eyes and kissable lips — a woman who could tempt a saint. Tanner was far from a saint. He didn’t do permanent, he didn’t do relationships. The smart thing would be to leave. But a man was only as good as his word. Trouble was, the longer he stayed, the more Maggie got under his skin… The Tanner Brother series Book 1: Cowboys Don't Cry Book 2: Cowboys Don't Quit Book 3: Cowboys Don't Stay