Harlequin Presents, Series by Penny Jordan

Davina's love had long since died. It had been killed the night she'd given birth to their son while Ruy, her husband, had been dallying with another woman. Only for her child's sake was Davina now returning to Spain, to the aristocratic de Silvadores family - and to Ruy. But Ruy was changed beyond belief. What had once been a man of virile strength was now a devil of snarling bitterness confined to a wheelchair. And Davina was not prepared for this new assault on her emotions...

THE FLAWED MARRIAGE by Penny Jordan (Harlequin Presents #584) (From the back cover.) Some scars wound too deeply to heal. Amber's once lithe body had been crippled and disfigured by a horrible accident. The prospect of never walking again disheartened her, but much worse was the pain she felt when her fiance' suddenly abandoned her. Time had done nothing to heal her broken heart. And though she could walk again, resuming her nursing career was out of the question... moreTHE FLAWED MARRIAGE by Penny Jordan (Harlequin Presents #584) (From the back cover.) Some scars wound too deeply to heal. Amber's once lithe body had been crippled and disfigured by a horrible accident. The prospect of never walking again disheartened her, but much worse was the pain she felt when her fiance' suddenly abandoned her. Time had done nothing to heal her broken heart. And though she could walk again, resuming her nursing career was out of the question. Then a stranger offered her employment, a home and the money for a necessary operation. All she had to do was become his wife. (188 pages.) less

She had weathered life's storms alone Tara had been only seventeen when she'd given herself to James. She had borne him twins in secret, inventing a short-lived marriage to protect her fatherless children and to hide her shame. The years had brought Tara added wisdom, though time hadn't dulled the pain of James's rejection or the aching pleasure of their remembered passion... moreShe had weathered life's storms alone Tara had been only seventeen when she'd given herself to James. She had borne him twins in secret, inventing a short-lived marriage to protect her fatherless children and to hide her shame. The years had brought Tara added wisdom, though time hadn't dulled the pain of James's rejection or the aching pleasure of their remembered passion. Meeting him again was a shock, but Tara was determined never to let him know the price she had paid in silence for her first and only love. less

Her love would never be returned In Spain on business, Jessica had agreed to do her cousin a favor, but she never imagined it would result in her working with the aristocratic Sebastian Calvadores. From the moment they met he was callous and arrogant, and yet she couldn't deny the way her pulses raced whenever he entered the room. She was falling in love. Jessica wanted to listen to her heart, but common sense warned against it... moreHer love would never be returned In Spain on business, Jessica had agreed to do her cousin a favor, but she never imagined it would result in her working with the aristocratic Sebastian Calvadores. From the moment they met he was callous and arrogant, and yet she couldn't deny the way her pulses raced whenever he entered the room. She was falling in love. Jessica wanted to listen to her heart, but common sense warned against it. For Sebastian had nothing but contempt for her--and another woman intended to possess Sebastian! less

He'd taught her how to kiss. But did he know about love? All her life, Gemma's parents had stressed the "right sort" of people. Only once, at fifteen, had Gemma slipped past their biased protection and chosen a secret friend for herself--itinerant laborer Luke O'Rourke. Now, ten years later, Luke was back--a wealthy, cultured, new business associate of her father's with a surprising job offer for Gemma... moreHe'd taught her how to kiss. But did he know about love? All her life, Gemma's parents had stressed the "right sort" of people. Only once, at fifteen, had Gemma slipped past their biased protection and chosen a secret friend for herself--itinerant laborer Luke O'Rourke. Now, ten years later, Luke was back--a wealthy, cultured, new business associate of her father's with a surprising job offer for Gemma. One she might have refused, feeling sure Luke would have fulfilled his youthful promise of sexual expertise. But her parents' objections sealed it--Gemma was off to the Caribbean as personal assistant to a well-known womanizer! less

She had been hurt too many times Accused by a malicious cousin of committing a scandalous crime, Lark Cummings was devastated. And, in the British courts, the prosecutor, ruthless James Wolfe, showed her no mercy. Then, incredibly, the case was dropped. And--out of the blue--impoverished Lark was offered an ideal job by a rich widow. She gladly accepted--unaware that disconcerting James Wolfe was her employer's enigmatic son... moreShe had been hurt too many times Accused by a malicious cousin of committing a scandalous crime, Lark Cummings was devastated. And, in the British courts, the prosecutor, ruthless James Wolfe, showed her no mercy. Then, incredibly, the case was dropped. And--out of the blue--impoverished Lark was offered an ideal job by a rich widow. She gladly accepted--unaware that disconcerting James Wolfe was her employer's enigmatic son. With James's reappearance in her life, Lark feared the powerful currents pulsing between them. She couldn't bear to risk her trust. Not to the man who'd once treated her so callously. less

It was a mistake. It just had to be Surely Howard would come to his senses and realize Holly was the one for him. When he did, she'd be waiting. Meanwhile, though, Holly Witchell was determined to make Howard Neston appreciate what he had lost in jilting her for her glamorous schoolmate, Rosamund. And who better than Drew Hammond to help her--after all, Rosamund had jilted Drew to become engaged to Howard... moreIt was a mistake. It just had to be Surely Howard would come to his senses and realize Holly was the one for him. When he did, she'd be waiting. Meanwhile, though, Holly Witchell was determined to make Howard Neston appreciate what he had lost in jilting her for her glamorous schoolmate, Rosamund. And who better than Drew Hammond to help her--after all, Rosamund had jilted Drew to become engaged to Howard. It seemed logical for Holly and Drew to pretend to be lovers while they waited for their real loves to change their minds .... less

Secretary Sara Browning has just discovered that relationships with the boss don't always work-- especially when he's decided to marry someone else! Desperately needing to hide from her humiliation, Sara decides to leave London and stay at her parents' home in Shropshire while she works things out. But Shropshire offers a distraction Sara never expected....Tree specialist Stuart Delaney is everything her former boss and ex-love isn't. He's reliable, kind, sympathetic.. moreSecretary Sara Browning has just discovered that relationships with the boss don't always work-- especially when he's decided to marry someone else! Desperately needing to hide from her humiliation, Sara decides to leave London and stay at her parents' home in Shropshire while she works things out. But Shropshire offers a distraction Sara never expected....Tree specialist Stuart Delaney is everything her former boss and ex-love isn't. He's reliable, kind, sympathetic... and from the sound of it, has a few romantic scars of his own. In fact, he's exactly what Sara wants in a husband-- and Stuart is crazy about her. Suddenly Sara finds herself engaged to be married to the perfect guy--but she doesn't love him. Still, if everything looks good on paper, shouldn't there be a happily ever after...eventually? less