But her faith was restored when her best friend was reunited with the husband she thought she'd lost for ever. It seemed like fate when Claire met the happy couple's closest friend, Romano Bellini. He was beautiful and broodingly handsome. But Romano had been married before -- and he didn't want his life complicated by a second wife.

    So, to help her sister, soft-hearted Reggie went to Uruguay to the despicable Severo.Once there, however, Reggie learned that Severo meant to carry the charade to its bitter conclusion--meaning marriage! How on earth would she get out of this mess?

    When Alex played, he played to win. He sized up the odds and never underestimated his opposition.Kate knew she wanted what Alex offered... but she couldn't understand what he wanted with her.

    Nancy's bequest could be the answer to her prayers....The husband? Greek tycoon Angelos Petronides has waited three long years to bed Maxie. He mistakenly assumes that she once was another man's mistress, and now she's in need of a new sugar-daddy.Only Angelos finds he has to offer more than money to make Maxie his!

    His lifestyle of decadent hedonism has convinced his grandfather to retain control of the family dynasty. To take what's owed him, Bastian must prove he's a changed man. The sight of his stunning intern sparks an idea--and the flames of a burning desire!Innocent Poppy Connolly will not become another Castiglione acquisition--but she cannot refuse Bastian's offer of three chances to change her family's life. Her response to his smoldering physicality is shocking, and it won't be long before the molten heat of Bastian's gaze melts away all her resistance...

    He's cool, controlled, and definitely sexy -- and he's also married to a woman he hasn't seen since their wedding day. Katerina may be his wife, but she has never been his lover . . . until their accidental reunion ignites an uncontrollable passion. Is it time for the billionaire to bed his bride?

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    — Sylvie's sister, Margot, was determined to become an actress. She refused to live in Greece with her husband, Leon Petronides, and their small son. So Sylvie found herself going to Greece to look after the boy. — The Petronides family was not thrilled with the substitution -- but Sylvie soon won them over, especially Leon. Andreas Petronides, his brother, was a different story. He resented Sylvie's attentions to Leon. In fact, he seemed to suspect Sylvie's motives. The only explanation for his attitude never even occurred to Sylvie...

    His job offer would allow her to stay in Lucerne longer than her meager finances would permit -- but his condition of a 'false engagement' toyed with much more than her sensibilities!

    He intended to marry a woman who didn't make demands, or wouldn't change his life. So why did he find Patience Kirby so attractive?She certainly wasn't his idea of marriage material! For one thing, she was a sparky redhead, while he'd always preferred cool blondes. For another, he was used to a peaceful, elegant lifestyle, and Patience's home was full of kids, old people and animals; noise, warmth and caring....But in order to have her in his bed, did James have to make Patience his wife?

    But drawn to Justin by a fierce mutual passion, the usually sensible Caroline married him knowing that he couldn't love her--just as she couldn't help loving him.She accepts the hazards of a marriage to the arrogant, magnetic lawyer--his aversion to love, sudden changes in mood and his restless nightmares. But how will Justin react when Caroline announces she's pregnant with his baby...?Originally published in 1987

    and irresistibly marriageableAnna proves to be a challenge but Damon always gets what he wants...and if the prize is good enough he'll pay the priceWill the Greek tycoon claim this virgin to be his bride...?

    She believes their vows were swiftly annulled but, unbeknownst to Zara, a car crash wiped Tomas's memory before he could release her from their agreement.Grateful to her rescuer, Zara agrees to be housekeeper at Tomas's English mansion while he recovers. Prowling the corridors is the tortured shadow of a commanding man--who she's shocked to discover is still her husband!Being in close proximity to Tomas again awakens a powerful longing between them. Will this intense hunger remind him of the ties that bind them?

    But Vanessa had no intention of falling prey to his dark charm - had Benedict met his match at last...?

    But when he suggested to stunning model Francesca Hayley that they make their affair permanent, she turned him down--for reasons she couldn't tell Angelo....Now he'll make her pay!Three years later, the anger still rankles. Now Francesca is in Angelo's power--and in his bed. And this time Angelo won't let her go... especially when he discovers she's pregnant with his child!