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Separate Lives


Caroline Jantz - 1986
    If they stayed together for one year, Brad's uncle, a misguided matchmaker, promised to solve both their financial problems.Gwen filled Brad's ordered life with domesticity and fun, while he awakened a range of new emotions in her. Unintentionally, yet inevitably, they fell in love.It should have been perfect. But doubts and the very contract that had brought them together now threatened to drive them apart.

The Marakaios Marriage


Kate Hewitt - 2015
    After a whirlwind marriage, the pressure and loneliness of life as the proud Greek's wife proved too much for Lindsay. Her only option was to leave. Now her determined husband returns with one last demand: attend a family gathering in exchange for a final severing of ties. But Antonios's voice still sends shivers down her spine and reminds her how devastating their desire is. Could one week be enough to fall back in love?

The Spaniard's Defiant Virgin


Jennie Lucas - 2007
    And now it's time.Marcos will take Tamsin and destroy her family. But Tamsin isn't the hedonistic society girl he expected. She's beautiful and courageous—bedding her will be sweet. And it's then that Marcos realizes Tamsin's a virgin, and innocent of all she's been accused of!

A Reputation to Uphold


Victoria Parker - 2013
    George, branded wild and shameless by the media, is caught with tycoon Dante Vitale, it's guaranteed to make the headlines. With a fledgling reputation to salvage, how can Eva refuse Dante's exit strategy? Only, his solution is not to leave but to stay—together! This ruthless Italian's sole focus is business, and if they can convince the world they're truly in love, they both just might get what they want. With enough heat between them to rival the Sahara, the fine line between business and pleasure is going up in flames.

The Boss's Baby Arrangement


Catherine Mann - 2016
    Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann! Widower Xander Lourdes will do anything for his toddler daughter. But in a high-profile custody battle, his millions only go so far. What he really needs is a wife, in name only. And he has just the woman in mind…if only he weren't so drawn to the beautiful redhead! Zoologist Maureen Burke is still reeling from a painful past, but her boss's proposal comes just as her work visa is expiring. If they're not careful, the heat between her and Xander may destroy the no-strings situation they're both counting on…

Who Rides the Tiger


Anne Mather - 1970
    She dared not dismount from the tiger she rode -- but what if she was thrown?Vincente drew out a case of cheroots and extracted one calmly.His tawny eyes surveyed her almost indifferently, as if assessing her qualifications. "I want you to break your engagement to Harding and marry me!""Marry you!" Dominique couldn't believe her cars. "You can't be serious!"His expression was withdrawn but intense. "Oh, but I am," he said calmly.Dominique pressed the palms of her hands against her burning cheeks. "This is ridiculous! You don't want to marry me! You don't love me!"His lack of emotion was uncharacteristic, his indifferent way of stating such assertions was unnerving.What manner of man was he. What were his motives? What extra motivations had inspired such a command?

The Playboy of Puerto Banús


Carol Marinelli - 2013
    Raúl Sanchez Fuente scores three out of three."  When she agreed to help out a friend, Estelle Connolly didn't expect to end up as an escort to a society wedding, or to catch the eye of the most powerful man in the room. Innocent Estelle struggles to retain her sophisticated cover especially when Raúl makes her an outrageous offer—the money to settle her family problems in exchange for a few months of her time…as Mrs. Sanchez! The contract has been signed, the Spanish honeymoon arranged, but there isn't a clause to cover all consequences of the wedding night….

The Virgin's Debt to Pay


Abby Green - 2018
    But Luc is the most merciless--and sinfully attractive--man Nessa's ever met! Until the debt is settled, he'll hold her as his captive. And when undeniable attraction overwhelms them both, it becomes clear that Nessa's innocence is the real price to pay...!

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!

Husband For Real


Catherine George - 2001
    She'd loved James when they'd hastily married, and she'd fought hard to put their subsequent—and just as hasty—separation behind her.After all these years, Rose never expected James to arrive in person to tell her that he wasn't prepared to end their marriage. Was she? The hurt of the past hadn't quenched her love, or their mutual physical attraction…

The Boss's Marriage Arrangement


Penny Jordan - 1983
    Pretending to be her boss's mistress is one thing - but now everyone in the office thinks Harriet is Matthew Cole's fiancee.Harriet has to keep reminding herself it's all just for convenience - but how far is Matthew prepared to go with the arrangement?

Wife for a Week


Kelly Hunter - 2007
    She needs the money, and Nicholas has determined some strict rules for their week together. Rule No. 1: Displays of affection in public only. Keeping their hands on each other in public turns out to be surprisingly easy. It's keeping them off in private that's the problem. Hallie is falling for Nicholas, but will Nicholas make his contract wife his real-life bride?

Mistress Against Her Will


Lee Wilkinson - 2008
    But in this case, he's rather taken with the deceiver! He knows innocent Abigail is in over her head. So he'll toy with her for as long as he wants. Seducing his pretty little personal assistant might teach her a lesson.Inexperienced and unsure, Abigail can't allow herself to be Zane's mistress. But she has adored the dashing billionaire from afar for ages, and when she finds herself trapped against her will, she's helpless to resist....

Secret Agent Man


Diana Palmer - 1993
    His Mission: Adjust to everyday life and avoid romance at all cost. The Obstacle In His Way: Ex-fiancee Kirry Campbell, currently being stalked by one very angry admirer. Lang Patton had battled his conscience for years after breaking his engagement to pretty Kirry Campbell. She had wanted promises he couldn't make, needed him in ways he couldn't fulfill. Now Kirry was back in his life, whether he wanted her there or not. She desperately needed his skills to protect her from a violent pursuer. And this time, Lange vowed not to let her down - or let her go!

The Inconvenient Bride


Anne McAllister - 2001
    But it wasn't his head Dominic was thinking with when he asked Sierra to be his convenient wife!Sierra wasn't thinking with her head either, but with her heart. She was determined to teach him that there was more to life than meetings and mergers, and soon Dominic was wondering just how convenient she was! Could it be this hard-headed businessman was about to lose control in the arms of his new bride?