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Lord of the Desert by Diana Palmer
Sheltered, small-town girl Gretchen Brannon was out of her element when she aligned herself with Sheikh Philippe Sabon. They came from two different worlds, yet she found a soul mate in the powerful, sensual man who'd suppressed his passions for far too long —and harbored a secret anguish. Nevertheless, he made Gretchen aware of her courage.. -
Prince Baby Daddy - A Secret Baby Royal Romance by Layla Valentine, Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s the playboy prince, who always gets anything – and anyone – he wants The one thing he didn’t want is a baby! I’m Europe’s most notorious playboy, and next in line to the throne. My trysts are legendary; I’m never far from the front page But the clock is ticking on my freedom. If I don’t find a blue-blooded bride soon, my royal parents are threatening to force one upon me... -
Claiming His Baby at the Altar by Michelle Smart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA huge shock is in store for the billionaire in this secret baby romance by Michelle Smart.His surprise son…Her surprise wedding!Notorious billionaire Alejandro Ramos shut Flora Hillier out of his life after their encounter nine months ago, believing she’d betrayed him. But when he learns about their child, he demands they marry—immediately... -
The Sheik's Secret Twins by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the first moment he’d arrived, Sheik Malik bin Saqqaf had thrown her life into chaos. And the longer he stayed, the more she fell in love with him. But could she trust him? He’d betrayed her once, should she risk it again? They’d been lovers four years ago, a relationship that had resulted in her wonderful twin boys. Now he was back and he wanted into her life once again... -
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The Case Of The Mesmerizing Boss by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFormer Texas Ranger Dane Lassiter knows all about wanting. He had wanted Tess Meriwether for years, but he had scared her away after nearly claiming her innocence in one out-of-control moment. But when Tess barely escapes a killer's bullet, Dane appoints himself her protector, whisking her away to his Texas ranch. Now his toughest challenge is convincing Tess to accept safety in his arms...Categorized as:
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Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night by Michelle Smart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsComing soon! Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night by Michelle Smart will be available Dec 27, 2022... -
Lady Love by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMerlyn had better things to do with her life than fall in love with Cameron Thorpe--like proving to her father that she could survive without his millions or his matchmaking schemes, and convincing herself that it didn't matter that men seemed to covet her money more than her heart... -
The Russian's Pregnant Mistress by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSeeing Damon Petrov across the dance floor sparked something inside of Gabby that was unfamiliar and dangerously thrilling. She couldn’t believe it when he approached her, offering her coffee and conversation. The exchange melted into a weekend of incredibly moving encounters that made her shudder with excitement and desire...Categorized as:
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An Heir to Make a Marriage by Abby Green
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA legacy maid in Manhattan In desperation to save her father, housekeeper Rose O'Malley thinks she can trap a man... -
One Night with the Enemy by Abby Green
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn Argentina’s breathtaking vineyards … Nicolás de Rojas and Madalena Vasquez had a stolen affair amongst the Mendozan vineyards – until Maddie discovered a devastating secret about Nic, and left without another word. He will have her once again! Now Maddie is back, having inherited her family’s struggling vineyard, and she’s at Nic’s mercy – right where he wants her... -
The Prince She Had to Marry by Christine Rimmer
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCold, distant Alexander Bravo-Callabretti was the last man Liliana of Alagonia had ever imagined marrying! After all, even a princess longs for happily-ever-after. But when a one-night fling with her nemesis led to a royal baby-onthe-way, only a wedding would satisfy their disapproving families. So with a fast, secret ceremony, they were joined for life... -
Loving Glory by Joleen James
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe citizens of Fortune, WA are shocked when former town bad boy Jace Stone buys the small town. Everyone wonders how Jace can come back, especially after getting Fortune’s golden girl Glory Moon pregnant, then leaving her alone to raise their autistic son. No one is more shocked than Jace when he discovers that Glory kept the baby she’d promised to give up for adoption ten years ago... -
A Deal for the Di Sione Ring by Jennifer Hayward
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Marry me, sell me the ring and I will fly you out of here tonight." Hotel magnate Nate Brunswick's faith in marriage was destroyed by his father... -
Bound by His Desert Diamond by Andie Brock
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Plan Princess Annalina would do anything to end her arranged engagement…including getting photographed in a compromising position with a handsome stranger! The Prince Her mystery man is Prince Zahir Zahani—her betrothed's brother—and the kiss that sparks unexpected need in them both traps Annalina and Zahir in a whole new kind of royal bind…till death do them part! The Passion! Having...Categorized as:
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Marriage on Demand by Susan Mallery
Don’t miss the second book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery’s classic Hometown Heartbreakers series Rebecca Chambers is in a bind. A tragic fire has left her home for orphaned children destroyed. Now with nowhere to go she turns to the wealthy and very tempting Austin Lucas for help. She needs to use his massive house to temporarily give the children somewhere to live... -
Stormspell by Anne Mather
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRuth was young, she was beautiful, she was ripe for love...but she was innocent,until Dominic invaded her island home,and her heart... Dominic was rich and powerful, bored and world-weary,fighting a temptation he had never before had to face.. -
The Vengeful Husband by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRace to the altar -- Maxie, Darcy, and Polly are The Husband Hunters The terms of the will: Maxie, Darcy and Polly have each been left a share of their godmother's estate - if they marry within a year and remain married for six months.. -
Gypsy by Carole Mortimer
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTHEY'D COME FULL CIRCLE Shay was the raven-haired beauty the Falconer brothers called Gypsy. The four men each found her irresistible. But it was Lyon Falconer who claimed her - when he didn't have the right - and sealed her fate. And it was Ricky, the youngest Falconer, who picked up the fragments of Shay's shattered life and married her out of love... -
Untouched Until Marriage by Chantelle Shaw
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen infamous Raul Carducci learns that a little baby may challenge his inheritance he will stop at nothing —a new Carducci heir will not take away what is rightfully his. To safeguard baby Gino, unassuming Libby Maynard has been forced to pretend she is his mother—but she hasn't counted on having to convince the wolfish Raul Carducci of her deception... -
The Change in Di Navarra's Plan by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe scent of success It’s been a long time since aspiring perfumer Holly Craig naively gave in to the practised charms and false promises of playboy Drago Di Navarra. Now, as the face of his next cosmetics campaign, Holly will prove she’s a more than worthy adversary for the intoxicating CEO… On the surface Drago is the epitome of precision and power... -
Intangible Dream by Patricia Wilson
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA devil's bargain James Sanderson is domineering, handsome and cold as black stone. But beneath all his polish, gloss and sophistication, Gemma knows there lurks a savage, untamed jungle cat who takes what he wants. And he wants her. Her father's death and mitigating circumstances give James the upper hand... -
Her Boss's One-Night Baby (Harlequin Presents) by Jennie Lucas
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer shocking Tokyo revelation:She’s carrying his heir!When innocent Hana Everly tumbled into the arms of her billionaire boss, Antonio Delacruz, she knew it would be for just one night. Then she discovers she’s pregnant! Hana knows the life this playboy leads. And it doesn’t include room for anyone else…Abandoned as a baby, Antonio decided early in life he’d never become a father... -
Dark Fate by Charlotte Lamb
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA marriage of minds... "It's fate - even when we're miles apart the link between us holds!" Saskia thought that two years was long enough to confirm that she would never be reunited with her estranged husband, Domenico... -
The Guarded Heart by Robyn Donald
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHis was a terrible vengeance Alannah's thoughtlessness when she was sixteen had caused an accident with tragic consequences. Then, three years later, when she'd finally come to terms with the past, she was painfully reminded of her guilt. Nicholas Challoner, haunted, brooding for his dead wife and unborn child, was not a man to forget--or to forgive... -
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Love Conspiracy by Susan Napier
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe uncertainty was unnerving. Kat had cheerfully accepted her friend Todd's invitation to stay at the family home for the weekend -- during which his Uncle Daniel was to announce his engagement. Only slowly did it dawn on Kat that she was the pawn in another game altogether. A game complicated by the incandescent flame that erupted between herself and Daniel Bishop... -
Ruthless Magnate, Convenient Wife by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRussian billionaire Sergei Antonovich was famous for being knee-deep in stunning supermodels and aspiring actresses. But not one was suitable bride material... -
A Whirlwind Marriage by Helen Brooks
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsZeke Buchanan had swept Marianne off her feet, and their two-year marriage had been perfect—until recently….Their physical passion was as strong as ever, but was Zeke starting to regret their impulsive wedding? The beautiful Liliana was clearly interested in more than a business relationship with Zeke... -
Crime of Passion by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHer crime was to have loved him... "You go to pieces when I touch you.." However had she tried, Georgie Morrison couldn't deny how physically attractive she found Rafael Bernaza. But four years ago he had devastated her emotions and her pride, and she vowed to never let him get that close again... -
The Daddy Pact by Kristy K. James
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Jess Bentley's husband is murdered on the night they return home from their honeymoon, she can't seem to find the will to go on. Frank was everything she'd ever dreamed of and, after spending most of her life in foster homes, all she wants to do is give up....until she discovers she's pregnant with his child... -
Mistress Bought and Paid For by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHad supermodel Lydia Powell really stolen money from a charity for disadvantaged children? Cristiano Andreotti hoped so. This was his chance for revenge on the woman who'd rejected him... -
Surrender to Love by Rosemary Rogers
From New York Times bestselling author Rosemary Rogers comes a classic historical adventure, SURRENDER TO LOVE. Many men pursue Alexa Howard's exotic beauty, but there is only one man to whom she will give herself willingly. Though Nicholas de la Guerra sparks fury and desire in her equally, she is lost to his touch. The dark stranger is her obsession . . -
Blackmailed Bride, Inexperienced Wife by Annie West
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHard-hearted magnate Dario Parisi will reclaim his stolen birthright--even if it means forcing the granddaughter of his family's sworn enemy to marry him.Alissa Scott is certainly not the biddable wife Dario wanted--yet he's consumed by red-hot desire for his unwilling bride. So when she tries to change the rules, he demands she honor all her vows... -
The Bride Thief by Jennie Lucas
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf anyone present knows of a reason why this marriage may not lawfully take place, please declare it now...Xerxes Novros is about to do more than just voice his reasons why Rose's marriage should be stopped...He's hoping to steal this beautiful wife-to-be away and whisk her off to his private Greek island! But Rose was to be a virgin bride..Categorized as:
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Silver by Penny Jordan
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen her father died Geraldine Frances's lifestyle changed forever. As a plain and overweight teenager, her dreams were shattered when the man with whom she was infatuated bitterly betrayed her, leaving her with one all-consuming passion . . . revenge. She resorted to the drastic measures ofplastic surgery and rigorous exercise to create a stunning new face andslender body... -
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Heir to a Desert Legacy by Maisey Yates
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSayid al Kadar was trained from childhood to be a warrior. He's fought, he's conquered-but was never meant to rule..Categorized as:
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Zarif's Convenient Queen by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor one year only Once, Ella Gilchrist had the gall to turn down playboy prince Zarif al Rastani's proposal. To ensure peace and stability to his country Zarif must now marry, so when Ella returns begging for his help, he'll give it…on one condition... -
Brunetti's Secret Son by Maya Blake
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Marry me. Then our son will know the protection of my name." Romeo Brunetti survived his childhood and found meteoric success by locking down emotion. Until, in a moment of recklessness years ago, he lost himself to stunning stranger Maisie O'Connell... -
Part-Time Father by Sharon Kendrick
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce wasn't enough Harrison Nash was convinced he only needed to make love with Kimberley once, and she'd be out of his system for good. Kimberley Ryan knew Harrison wasn't looking for commitment�but she couldn't help loving him. Then fate took a hand…and the result was Georgia, their adorable baby daughter.Kimberley was ecstatically happy as the mother of Harrison's child...Categorized as:
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A Vengeful Passion by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Desperate Plea Ashley Forrester had no choice but to plead with Vito di Cavalieri to drop the charges that would put her brother in prison. She expected Vito to exact a high payment in return. But what shocked her was his asking price.... A Demanding Proposition He wanted Ashley... in his bed, as his wife. And passion surged beneath her shaking defenses and betrayed her like never before... -
Cullen's Bride by Fiona Brand
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPREGNANT WITH HIS CHILD... When Rachel Sinclair met former agent Cullen Logan, she was all too aware of his dark past. Soon, though, she was falling in love with him, reputation or no reputation. But Cullen wasn't so easy to convince, even once she announced she was pregnant -- with his child. .. -
Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAlone and scared on the dark streets of Moscow, staid, bespectacled Paige Barnes has no choice but to comply with the handsome stranger's command....Little does Paige know she's been rescued by Alexei Voronov--a Russian prince "and" her boss's deadliest rival...Categorized as:
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Jess's Promise by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCesario di Silvestri isn't just fast with women, he's supersonic. After mere minutes spent in his charismatic presence, many of Europe's most glamorous women tumble into his bed...With the exception of one--shy vet Jessica Martin, who refuses to become his weekend plaything... -
Return to Santa Flores (Santa Flores) by Iris Johansen
Rated: 3.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJenny Cashman had dreamed of returning from school in Europe to declare her love for Steve Jason, the rugged casino owner who had adopted her as a young girl when her father had died... -
The Sicilian's Surprise Love-Child: Escape with this Sicilian Pregnancy Romance by Carol Marinelli
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis forbidden innocent… And the consequence of their surrender!Aurora Messina is everything cynical tycoon Nico Caruso shouldn’t want. Impulsive and far too innocent, she’s trouble…and temptation. Especially now that she’s working at his new hotel... -
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Expectant Bride by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA wedding, a baby... but what about love? Ellie Morgan hoped to buy the bookshop where she worked, so evenings she moonlighted as a cleaner at Alexiakis International... Until she overheard Dio Alexiakis discussing a top-secret deal, and he insisted that Ellie was an industrial spy! Ellie was unnerved by her confrontation with Dio Alexiakis. However, Dio knew just how he would deal with her...Categorized as:
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Prince of Scandal by Annie West
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRuling prince...Raul, Prince of Maritz, is furious that an archaic law is forcing him to wed. But scandal and unrest has dogged this prince for years, and a marriage to recently discovered princess Luisa Hardwicke will help bring stability to the monarchy. .. -
Once In Paris by Diana Palmer
A casual flirtation between an 18-year-old girl and a wealthy man twice her age leads to love and danger in this engaging but not entirely plausible thriller by popular romance author Palmer (The Rawhide Man). Brianne Martin's nefarious wheeler-dealer of a stepfather sends her to study in Paris, where she falls for widowed oilman Pierce Hutton... -
Elusive Obsession by Carole Mortimer
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDouble-edged sword Diana had waited years to exact revenge against Reece Falcon, time only fueling her hatred. Finally her obsession was to be satisfied. Reece Falcon's Achilles' heel was his son. Diana's elusiveness and cool beauty had quickly mesmerized the young man--much to his father's disgust...Categorized as:
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Heart of the Outback by Emma Darcy
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOutback men live by their own rules... Australian Designer of the Year! Alida Rose should have felt elated with the recognition. She'd worked hard to achieve such success. Gareth Morgan was her past. And yet five years had not diminished the impact of the charismatic man nor the painful memories. A renewed relationship with Gareth was tempting... -
Desire by Charlotte Lamb
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne night threatened to ruin her life Natasha was crushed when her engagement to Mike Porter was suddenly called off. And that was the only reason she allowed herself to have so much champagne at the party. But there was no excuse for finding herself in Lee Farrell's bed the next morning. That was something totally out of character for Natasha--and it cost her dearly...
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