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Desire Has No Mercy


Violet Winspear - 1979
    Because of one brief, passionate moment of revenge he had taken her innocence—and had given her his child. Rome had succeeded in wrecking her life, and her only hope of piecing it together again was to do as he suggested and marry him. But what kind of marriage would it be—she hating him, he despising her as much as he desired her?

Spaniard's Baby of Revenge


Clare Connelly - 2019
    But what the Spanish billionaire didn't plan on was their intense connection. Now Antonio has only one aim...the ultimate seduction! So he's stunned to discover their nine-month consequence. To secure his heir, he'll do the unthinkable – and shockingly pleasurable – make Amelia his wife!

Temporary Wife


Roberta Leigh - 1974
    Nor had she suspected that the secret behind the business reasons was the fact that Luke was in love with Gina, his boss's wife . . .

Forever


Lynn Turner - 1985
    And when their plane was sabotaged and she and Sam were left behind in the jungle so that the plane could take off again, she knew she would have to.Fortune had it that a devious, conniving guardian angel led Sam to believe Bernadette was a nun. How else could safe passage be guaranteed for the woman who set Sam's renegade heart on fire?An affair with Sam would be assuredly glorious--but brief. And Bernadette wanted Sam's love to last forever.

The Spaniard's Pregnant Bride


Maisey Yates - 2016
    You'll be my wife." With her identity concealed, Allegra Valenti enters Italy's most glorious masquerade ball determined to make happy memories to sustain her through her impending coldly arranged betrothal. But a passionate encounter with a masked stranger has consequences that tear apart her dutiful life. Brooding Spanish duke Cristian Acosta cannot believe the masked siren he let his guard down for was his best friend's sister—the pampered heiress he grew up despising. To safeguard the Acosta legacy, Cristian must adorn Allegra with a trinket of his own—a gold wedding band!

Except My Love


Mary Burchell - 1937
    She knew that for Oliver Leyne it was merely one of convenience,that he would never have considered her had he not lost the woman he really loved. All the same, Erica did love him, and she couldn't help hoping that with time and patience her marriage might turn into something deeper and more satisfying than a business arrangement. But Erica had managed to conceal from Oliver the fact that just before the wedding his old love had come back and tried to get in touch with him. Would he ever forgive her if he discovered how she had deceived him?

Behind the Palace Walls


Lynn Raye Harris - 2010
    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....

The Boss's Baby


Miranda Lee - 1999
    She went to the office party and seduced her handsome boss!Not that Lewis protested. His once prim and proper PA had turned into a wild, wanton woman and soon he and Olivia had more than just a working relationship — top of their agenda was making love!But Olivia had a secret that she dared not tell Lewis — their first reckless encounter had led to more than just an affair: she was expecting his child!

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!

The Italian's Token Wife


Julia James - 2004
    His proposal of marriage comes with a large financial reward--all she has to do is spend six months as Rafaello's wife in name only.But though Rafaello hadn't planned on sleeping with his new wife...he can't resist her!

Song of the Waves


Anne Hampson - 1976
    She was young, beautiful, wealthy and fun-loving.They'd have been shocked if they'd known Wendy's secret. But she had vowed to tell no one what had changed her life.Yet, loving Garth Rivers, knowing that he loved her, how could she let him go on believing they had a future together? For Wendy, there was no future at all!

A Diamond Deal with the Greek


Maya Blake - 2016
    But, unbeknownst to Rebel, her father embezzled money from the formidable magnate and now she must pay back the debt by whatever method Draco demands. Arabella may take risks for a living as a champion skier, but the cold weight of Draco's diamond ring and the branding heat of his public attentions feel like too high a price to pay—especially when the prospect of sharing Draco's bed draws inevitably closer…

Terms of Possession (Romance)


Elizabeth Power - 1995
    Yet, for Nadine, this could never be a straightforward business arrangement. Cameron was the only man she'd ever loved--and he was now the father of her child. She just couldn't walk away!

Living with Adam


Anne Mather - 1972
    The Adam she met in London now was a successful doctor--a sophisticated man of the world, who, after all, was not actually related to her.Loren Griffiths was another unexpected factor. She made it clear that Adam was hers and she'd deal ruthlessly with any competition.

A Perfect Marriage


Laurey Bright - 1995
    Only the Archers knew they'd never been in love, and that nights of passion were few and far between. Still, both thought the other happy with the dry-eyed deal they'd made instead of vows.Until Max broke the bargain—by wanting more. And suddenly, after twelve peaceful years, the perfect marriage was over.But when Celine realized how much she loved her husband, was it too late to get him back? For unbeknownst to Max, they'd been blessed with a new beginning….