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A Willing Surrender


Robyn Donald - 1986
    But she didn't believe in love at first sight.Neither did she believe that a powerful, experienced man like Morgan would be permanently affected in the same way. So she refused to have anything to do with him and hurried home to New Zealand.Morgan proved her wrong. His pursuit was relentless, unavoidable, seductive--though she kept on fighting him. It took a long time for Clary to realize it was herself she was fighting-and that their love was real.

Deserving of His Diamonds?


Melanie Milburne - 2012
    But now Emilio is faced with proof of Gisele’s innocence! He’s determined to win back the only woman who ever truly satisfied him, but first he must persuade Gisele she’s worthy of wearing his diamonds again… Don’t miss this first installment in Melanie Milburne’s The Outrageous Sisters duet!

Infamous Bargain


Daphne Clair - 1994
    Financier Kynan Roth had all the superficial advantages. Briar was looking for other qualities in a husband--compassion, understanding and, above all, trust. But how was she going to convince the cynical Kynan of that, when, to rescue her father, she had just committed the cardinal sin of marrying him for his money....

The Devil's Pawn


Yvonne Whittal - 1984
    She only knew that her new husband's heart seemed to have little room for love.Yet somewhere behind Vince's harsh unrelenting exterior, Cara glimpsed a man who might someday need more than a pawn in a deadly game of revenge.

Whisper of Darkness


Anne Mather - 1980
    She set out for Ravensgarth, his farm in the Lake District, with a determination to make the best of what she found.What she found was a man whose scarred face reflected his battered life--who had cut himself off from all social contacts. His daughter, too, had suffered. She was a wild, uncontrollable child.Even though both of them seemed to hate her, Joanna's heart went out to these two survivors of past tragedy!

Blind Obsession


Lee Wilkinson - 1995
    Autumn Milski had to see Saul Cresswell just one more time before she could reconcile herself to the fact that the man she loved hated her.... It was a reckless decision. Despite her assumed name, there was always a danger that Saul would recognize the girl she'd once been. A girl he blamed for the accident that had robbed him of his sight -- and whom he would clearly never forget or forgive!

The Brunelli Baby Bargain


Kim Lawrence - 2009
    The only person who treated him without pity was the soft-skinned virgin with whom he spent a passionate night. Now she's expecting his baby!Samantha gets the one reaction she didn't expect--a marriage demand! But when Cesare suddenly regains his sight, Sam's sure he's going to trade her--his diminutive, fiery-haired bride--for one of the tall, slim blondes he used to date....

Heller


J.D. Nixon - 2011
    But she soon discovers her new boss is a man of many secrets. And what is she to make of the strange group of people who live with him? After her first two assignments go disastrously wrong, and with a ruthless competitor on the scene, Tilly must decide if she has what it takes to survive the rough world of security work.

From Dirt to Diamonds


Julia James - 2011
    But Angelos can't forget how she used him—and he'll stop at nothing to bring her down. Not even seduction…

Secrets of Cinderella's Awakening


Sharon Kendrick - 2021
    And she may just have found it with one devastatingly handsome man—unaware he’s billionaire businessman Leonidas Kanonidou!Cynical Leon believes it’s better to keep his distance from innocent Marnie, yet discovering that his Cinderella needs urgent financial help prompts him to make a proposition. One with mutual benefits, including exploring her unleashed passion even as it threatens to incinerate his barriers…

Taken By Her Greek Boss


Cathy Williams - 2007
    Maybe it's because she's not falling at his feet!Rose wants to detest her arrogant Greek boss, but she needs the job. As his ruthless seduction weakens her resolve, she reminds herself that after the seduction she'll be discarded.Nick's in for a surprise--for underneath Rose's shapeless clothes hides a more alluring woman than he could ever imagine....

Some Sort of Spell


Frances Roding - 1987
    He'd even nicknamed her "Cinders."Well, handsome prince or no, she hadn't invited him to interfere. And although silently grateful for the added household discipline, Beatrice drew the line where Elliott seemed most intent on crossing--her personal life!

Unnoticed and Untouched


Lynn Raye Harris - 2012
    So he extends his PA's job description to cover evening events. Faith Black has risen to her boss's every challenge...But being seen on his arm means spotlights, scrutiny, figure-flaunting cocktail dresses - and leaving the safety of her staid grey suits! Famous for his cool, Renzo's anything but when he sees his formerly frumpy PA dressed to kill! Faith knows this playboy well - she'll arm her heart with the same steel used on the D'Angeli motorbike!