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His daughter’s birth made him a father. Becoming a daddy would take a bit longer…Connecticut mogul Grant Braeburn never thought he was father material, even though his nearly four-year-old daughter should have convinced him otherwise. But then his ex-wife’s death made him Haley’s permanent parent. Her only parent. He needed help, in a hurry. It came from Mia Vaccaro, the lively, lovely party planner who had been his ex-wife’s best friend. Mia was the only one who could touch Haley’s broken...
| Автор | Karen Templeton |
A week of temptation…Yiannis Savas, the irresistible playboy of the Savas dynasty, was every girl’s dream. But he quickly turned into Cat’s nightmare when his promises led no further than a fiery affair. Now Cat MacLean has grown up and out of her girlish fantasies.Determined not to fall prey to smooth talk and fast charm again, she’s engaged to someone sensible. Then she’s forced to spend a week with the one man she’s never forgotten. Yiannis’s heated gaze pierces her defences, and suddenly...
| Автор | Anne McAllister |
A Christmas magic miracle…Joe Lawson has a thing for his new neighbour Hannah Napier. As a single dad, he shouldn’t be thinking what he is about her. Still, that doesn’t stop them from getting close. And the way she connects with his kids, it’s as if they’re a family. Turns out it’s too good to be true. Seems Hannah has plans that don’t include staying in Melbourne.Joe won’t stand between her and her dreams, even though letting her go is nearly impossible. Christmas is looking grim, with him and...
| Автор | Sarah Mayberry |
Hot off the press!What has become of Brisbane’s most eligible bachelor, Zachary Jones? The sought-after millionaire hasn’t been seen on the social circuit for months! Whilst he’s known for his reclusive tendencies, rumour has it there’s a good reason for his absence: he’s just become a single father.Could it be true? Perhaps Zach sent a call for help to premier It girl Meg Kelly, who was also missing from the party lists last week? She’d certainly be able to give advice on difficult childhoods…
| Автор | Ally Blake |
Marketing director/workaholic Mimi Burdette has The Plan – work for her father and date his right-hand man. Problem is, there’s no heat in her relationship. Worse still, Mimi’s having some seriously sexy dreams about Xander McKinley, the hunky firefighter next door! Whether it’s magic or just old-fashioned fireworks, Mimi is about to break all of her rules…
| Автор | Leslie Kelly |
Billionaire Alex Dalton needs to find the fiery redhead who’d given him the hottest night of his life.Was Julie the mother who had left a baby on the Dalton doorstep? Alex needs Julie’s DNA to determine if the father is him or his twin brother.But when she refuses to co-operate, Alex vows to tempt her into giving him everything he wants.
| Автор | Merline Lovelace |
Baby, be mine!Kevin Vacarro just found out he was a father to a five-month-old! He’d fought to overcome his troubled past, but it was nothing compared to the battle he was about to wage for his child’s future.Julianne McCabe had no intention of giving up her sister’s child – the one she loved as her own – without a struggle. Yet that was before Kevin started bonding with his daughter. Before he awoke feelings that made her long to share more than late-night feedings.But was she ready to risk her...
| Автор | Karen Templeton |
Returning from a charity cycle ride through the Himalayas, Simone is determined to finally deal with the dreadful secret she's kept, and move on with her life.Until the diary into which she poured her troubled heart is lost– and found by billionaire journalist Ryan Tanner. Simone's never been able to open up, to get close, and she's immediately suspicious of Ryan.But there's something about him that invites trust. Maybe this beautiful, loving man can help her find the real...
| Автор | Barbara Hannay |
A dark desire… Jake Radley-Smith is pleasantly surprised to find a strange female in his company apartment – wearing a bath towel! He isn’t interested in Marin’s sob story…he’s late for a house party and she’ll be perfect as his ready-made date! Marin’s completely bewildered…She thought pretending to be a loving couple would be easy, but the chemistry between her and Jake is explosive! She’s also left in no doubt that what Jake wants, he gets…and it seems he wants her – badly. How can she,...
| Автор | Сара Крейвен |
HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY MEETS THE JERSEY SHORE!Hollywood princess Priscilla Lennox is running away – from paparazzi and the humiliation of walking in on her boyfriend with her sister. So she runs to Destiny, where gorgeous Dean Zippenella knocks her off her Louboutins…and into the river. Still, her spirits aren’t dampened, she’s here to repair her image… Dean, with his Jersey Shore machismo, is there at every turn. At first it’s annoying, then it’s endearing. When he grants Priscilla her birthday wish...
| Автор | Christyne Butler |
The Italian’s marriage bargainWith her livelihood hanging in the balance, single mum and restaurateur Victoria Heart has one choice – a shocking proposal from arrogant hotelier Antonio Cavelli: he’ll secure her future, but take her freedom! Antonio has no time nor want for love, but it is expected he will marry and produce children.A convenient wife would suit him perfectly – especially one with a ready-made heir! But Victoria’s body responds so willingly to his slightest touch he’s not sure how...
| Автор | Kathryn Ross |
A man this hot is worth breaking all of her rules for…Rule # 1–No blind dates.Having suffered through one too many, there's no way Samantha O'Ryan will agree to a blind date. Until her best friend needs a favor, that is. Enter Jack Knight. If she'd known how hot he is, she never would have protested.Rule # 2–No kissing on the first date. Sam can't resist Jack. And before the night is over, she wants to do a lot more than just kiss him. For someone like Sam, who runs from all...
| Автор | Jill Shalvis |
Famous neonatologist Lincoln Adams is looking after the US President’s newborn daughter when nurse Amy Carson arrives at the hospital, posing as his very pregnant wife! Amy’s had first-hand experience of Linc’s skilful hands, and he’s the only person she trusts to look after her precious cargo. But trusting him with her fragile heart is another matter…
| Автор | Scarlet Wilson |
Sheikh Haroun al Muntazir was honor-bound to recover a priceless family jewel…but what was lovely operative Mariel de Vouvray's mission? Until her motives were made plain, he had to keep her close – yet at a distance. But with one stolen kiss Haroun's resistance turned to air. Was Mariel's melting surrender a trap of ultimate danger…or a precious haven offered by his future beloved wife?
| Автор | Annette Broadrick |
Sheikh Haroun al Muntazir was honor-bound to recover a priceless family jewel…but what was lovely operative Mariel de Vouvray's mission? Until her motives were made plain, he had to keep her close – yet at a distance. But with one stolen kiss Haroun's resistance turned to air. Was Mariel's melting surrender a trap of ultimate danger…or a precious haven offered by his future beloved wife?
| Автор | Alexandra Sellers |
Enemies attract! Ivan Korovin is determined to cement his evolution from dirt-poor dreamless kid to billionaire philanthropist. But first he has a serious PR problem to take care of: outspoken Miranda Sweet has ruined his reputation by labelling him ‘Caveman #1’ in her bestselling book.The solution? Give the ravenous public what they want – to see the enemies become lovers! From the red carpet in LA to black-tie charity balls in Moscow, they play out their pretend love story for all the world to...
| Автор | Caitlin Crews |
THEY HAD PASTS THEY WANTED TO FORGETAnd Seth Dalton wasn't about to reveal the truth about his–not even to the tempting auburn-haired enigma who'd haunted him. Childhood secrets guaranteed marriage would never be in Seth's future. So why was he sharing close quarters with the one woman who challenged his vow?Amelia Miller's sprained ankle would heal–thanks to her uninvited caregiver. But Seth's heated looks and tender ministrations reopened wounds she thought time had...
| Автор | Laurie Paige |
He wants her in his bed – but will she stay there…? Aristandros Xenakis is like a panther poised to pounce. Sleek, dark and utterly powerful, soon he’ll taste the sweet victory of revenge… Ella desperately wants access to her baby niece, but the child’s guardian is Aristandros – her ex-fiancé! She’s no choice but to submit to his demand – she must become his mistress!Naïve and unworldly, Ella is not like the groomed, gold-digging females who have previously warmed Aristandros’s bed. Surely it’s...
| Автор | Lynne Graham |
Could stepping into the past make your future perfect? Sarah’s been dumped. Unceremoniously. Painfully. A romantic at heart and a historian by profession, Sarah has always wondered about her grandfather’s wartime romance in Italy. Who was that brave woman who cared for him during the war? Clearly this is the time to heal her wounds with the trip of a lifetime to Rome.Armed only with a photo of the house her grandfather stayed in, the village, and the name Lucia, Sarah sets out to find her…and...
| Автор | Liz Fielding |
"Losthampton Heiress Found!"Kidnapped as a toddler twenty-five years ago, Janet Abbott is finally back where she belongs, and just in time to see her two long-lost brothers get married. The whole clan welcomes her with open arms–except for the person whose arms she'd most like to be in, that is.Brian Girard, the «illegitimate Abbott,» wants to avoid the festivities like the plague, afraid the press will dredge up old scandals, embarrass the family and make him look like a gold...
| Автор | Muriel Jensen |
Bridesmaid’s To-Do List:a) Smile and pretend to love your hideous dress b) Be patient as your best friend turns into Bridezilla c) Do not fall for the groom! Thrilled to be Bella’s bridesmaid, Zoe throws herself into her duties.But meeting the groom himself, stop-and-stare-sexy farmer Kent Rigby, ruins everything… What happens when you find the man of your dreams and he belongs to someone else?
| Автор | Barbara Hannay |
Rose was shocked when James turned up long after their wedding of convenience. 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.
| Автор | Catherine George |