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Could he slay all her dragons? After years of watching her mother's gullible heart drive her from one man to the next, Laurel had decided to marry, for sensible reasons. She didn't believe in fairy tales, knights in shining armor and happy endings. Still, she discovered a champion the night her fiance broke their engagement. She was grateful when her stepbrother, Reece, announced to the party of well-wishers, "Laurel has realized she can't marry Giles, because she loves me." In private, however, Reece became a threat. "I'm looking for love. You're avoiding it," he accused - as if he'd sighted a dragon, after all.

Some men are meant to marry! Jonathan. Middle brother, accomplished love, he's blond and impossible good-looking. What woman can resist his charm? Gaye Royal, for one! For Jonathan, this is a first. Gaye's cool, elegant beauty is a challenge in itself, and she makes it plain from the start that she doesn't want him in her life - a situation he's determined to change. But why is Gaye so elusive, so intriguing, and what does Jonathan have to do to win her over? Propose marriage? Being a husband is the last thing that Jonathan has in mind.

"I'm going to marry her," he'd said. Just because David Kendrick fell in love with Jade at first sight, it didn't mean she had to go along with the idea! She had escaped to the sanctuary of a Devon village and a job teaching at her friends' school because she wanted some peace and quiet, and the last thing she needed was this impulsive, handsome man turning her life upside down and stirring up her emotions. But Jade couldn't resist David's single- minded pursuit of her, even though she knew she was not yet free from the terrible shadows of her London past....

Only Luke made her feel so alive! Sophie didn't like anything about Luke Vittorio--but she fell in love with him just the same. Luke was attractive to women; as a portrait painter there were many in his life. Worse, Sophie suspected he was having an affair with Rosemary, her stepmother. He was bossy and arrogant. Yet Sophie knew that no other man could arouse the fiery response in her that the magnetic Luke had. When he asked her to marry him, she accepted--hoping that someday his desire would turn to love!

Dangerous, scandalous...and sexy Jordan St. Claire: Dark and Dangerous Physiotherapist Stephanie McKinley has always admired handsome actor Jordan Simpson. But she's shocked when her latest client turns out to be the dark-eyed star - aka Jordan St. Claire, wealthy aristocrat And he wants to unleash Stephanie's sensuality...Also includes: The Reluctant Duke and Taming the Last St. Claire

Mark Montgomery was a good friend of Ryan's - nothing more - and it was in a friendly spirit that he had offered her the use of a cottage on his family estate in Yourkshire for a holiday. But his overbearing older brother Grant chose to misunderstand the whole situation, and the holiday turned into a very exhausting battle of wills. Could Ryan possibly win it?

When Kit was hired as personal assistant to Marcus Maitland, she was ready to resist him -- if her sensible suits, glasses and severe hairstyle didn't do it, then her cool, untouchable manner would. However, during a working weekend away, Marcus started getting very personal with his assistant. Without her glasses and prim clothes, Kit felt naked -- which suited Marcus just fine

Containing three full-length modern Christmas novels, 'A Champagne Christmas' features stories of passionate romances in glamorous international settings.

When Liam O'Reilly insisted on being a part of Laura's world again, her first instinct was to turn him down. It wasn't that she didn't find him attractive. But in the time they'd been apart, Laura had married, had a baby and been widowed. She was older and wiser now. What really bothered her was that if Liam had stayed all those years ago, he would have found out something Laura now felt compelled to keep a secret from him--he had a son....

No sleep for the wicked... Jack Beauchamp is surely able to have any woman he wants - so Mattie Crawford can't understand why he's so determined to take her to Paris! Maybe she did jump to the wrong conclusion about him being a womaniser, and her plan to teach him a sharp lesson went a bit wrong. This must be his idea of a punishment. And, Mattie has to concede, punishment it certainly will be! A romantic weekend in the French capital with the best-looking, most charming man she's ever met...one whom she's vowed to keepat arm's length! Mattie's praying for separate bedrooms to keep her on the straight and narrow!

Holding out for a hero… Arabella adored the bestselling tales about Palfrey. No man she'd met in real life could quite match up to the gallant fictional hero!But she knew nothing about the author of the Palfrey stories: the man guarded his real identity fiercely. Until Hollywood made a bid to film his books and it was up to Arabella to track him down.One surprise was that Robert Lawrence turned out to be just as devilishly handsome as his character, and Arabella could have fallen for him at once! Another was that she realized Robert was someone about whom she already knew quite a lot. At best, this man of her dreams could only ever want an affair….

Linus Harrison's masculinity is a little too much for his sensible, bespectacled assistant, Andrea. He makes her heart beat like crazy And the last thing Andi expects is to have to spend a weekend alone with her wild, irrepressible boss.... Billionaire Linus loves a challenge and relishes his chance to undo Miss Prim and Proper's buttoned-up exterior. It only takes one snowbound Scottish night to ignite the flames of the devilishly handsome businessman's desire. With sparks flying, how can Andi resist?

Tangled Hearts by Carole Mortimer She knew what it was to miss out on love Sarah's dad hadn't seen his only grandson in ten years--hadn't been allowed to. So now that the boy had defied his own father and come to them, Sarah vowed to do everything she could to make their reunion happy and long lasting. Even if it meant having to face Garrett Kingham again, and that tangle of emotions surrounding his destructive marriage to her late sister. Love, hate and loyalty, were all mixed up in one. Sarah wanted to run. But she couldn't let anyone else in her family be denied love because of Garrett--or her fear of facing him.

Everything in Caitlin's life was running calmly and smoothly. She had a happy home, a supportive family and a loving fiancé. On Saturday she would marry Graham and live happily ever after. That was the plan. But five days before the wedding Rogan McCord exploded into Caitlin's life. 'You're making a mistake, a big mistake,' Rogan told her when she tried to resist the attraction which flared between them. But wouldn't it be an even bigger mistake to lose her heart to a man who was entirely cynical about love?

Bedded by the Ton's most desirable rake! Society gossip has kept Lady Juliet Boyd out of the public eye since the suspicious death of her husband. Persuaded to accept an invitation to a summer house party, all she really wants is a quiet life, free from the attentions of any man. But there she meets the scandalous Sebastian St Claire, who makes her feel things, want things, need things she's never experienced before. Starved of affection, Juliet finds his lovemaking irresistible. But does he really want her - or just the truth behind her disgrace?

This is a 3-in-1 edition of "Married by Christmas" by Carole Mortimer, "The Nutcracker Prince" by Rebecca Winters and "A Real Family Christmas" by Jennifer Taylor.Christmas: a kiss under the mistletoe, a caress by the fire. In these three festive romances Christmas is also a time for receiving the best gifts of all - a child, the man of your dreams, and a new family to call your own...Married by Christmas by Carole MortimerLilli doesn't know how she came to wake up in the bed of handsome Patrick Devlin, and he won't let her forget it! Patrick can save her family's business, and when he vows that she will marry him by Christmas she cannot refuse his proposition. Yet Patrick wasn't expecting his own Christmas surprise in return - Lilli's pregnant!The Nutcracker Prince by Rebecca WintersFor seven years Meg Roberts hasn't stopped loving her daughter's father, even though she believes that he seduced her and left her pregnant. Now, with a new identity, Konstantin Rudenko has come back for the love of a woman and a child he's never met, just in time for Christmas...A Real Family Christmas by Jennifer TaylorGorgeous senior registrar Daniel Hutton is bringing up his orphaned niece, and enlists the help of nurse Emma Graham in making Christmas a special family occasion. Emma has never experienced a real family Christmas, and once it's over she hopes that Daniel will realise their family isn't just for Christmas, but for ever...

For her entire life, pastry-chef Grace Blake has been the pinnacle of politeness. Yet less than a day into the contract with her enigmatic Argentinean boss, Cesar Navarro, all of her good manners, and her good sense, have flown out of the window.

"Harrie Summer doesn't understand why she is called into the meeting with her father and Quinn McBride until Quinn accuses her boyfriend, Richard, of attempting to blackmail his sister. Harrie doesn't believe him but her father does, so it's up to her to prove Quinn wrong. In the process, she has to fight the growing attraction she feels for Quinn. The two are constantly at loggerheads, especially when Harrie thinks he's interested in her sister, Danie. Fighting the growing love she feels doesn't solve anything, but she'll step aside if it's what Danie wants. Even though Quinn has no interest in marriage, he wants Harrie and will do whatever he has to do to win her. Two strong characters come alive in this tempest of a romance. Can't wait to read the next two in this tantalizing series. Fran Swann-Mancilla"--Rendezvous Review.

You are cordially invitedto the marriage of Darius Wynter, Duke of CarlyneDark and dangerous, Darius has a reputation riddled with unsavory rumorhellip toLady Arabella St. ClaireHeadstrong and feisty, yet more innocent than she'll ever admithellip;What is Lady Arabella letting herself in for? Sinister whispers surround the death of Darius's first wife-could Arabella be in jeopardy? Or will the infamous duke prove all of society wrong?One thing's for sure-after the compromising situation that led to this marriage, Arabella will soon discover the exquisite pleasures of the marriage bedhellip.

Would she always be "the kid next door"? Christi was twenty-two to Lucas's thirty-seven. They had lived in adjacent flats for four years now, and though Christi had been in love with her handsome divorced neighbor ever since they'd met, Lucas had treated her with the affection of a big brother. Christi had tried everything to get him to see her as a desirable woman, like the sophisticated beauties he squired around London. Yet nothing seemed to work. Until the evening she convinced him to demonstrate to her how a man should kiss. And when he complied, everything changed....

Looking after her sister's baby for the weekend, Gemini soon fell for little Jessica, but her marriage to Nick Drummond was made even more vulnerable by family obligations. Gemini desired Nick so much, but as theirs was only a marriage in name, she could only look, not touch. Until they were forced to care for this baby together.

Untouched...until she's unwrapped! Jonas Buchanan is a man renowned for being arrogant and seemingly emotionless, both in business and in his private life. He never combines work and pleasure, and steers clear of any woman who doesn't play by his rules...Rule 1: he doesn't bed virgins. Rule 2: he doesn't do Christmas. Mary 'Mac' McGuire loves the festive season, and she's as pure as the snow falling outside Jonas's window. But by Christmas Day she might well have Jonas breaking every rule in his book!

Darcy was not good at pretending ... Although she was a good secretary to Reed Hunter, Darcy Faversham became easily muddled when events around her got too hectic. Not much of a match for a London investor used to making split-second decisions involving millions of dollars. But Reed did need her. Someone was sabotaging his business deals in America, and he wanted Darcy to pose as his lover on a trip to Florida, to call attention away from the real purpose of his visit. Darcy wasn't at all sure she could live up to the pressure. It was no good pretending she was in love with Reed--not when she really

His challenge… At first Aaron Grantley can't see why his best friend was so distracted by someone like Charly Allenby. But soon he can’t imagine any man not losing his head over her! …her surrender! Charly feels as if she's been run over by a steamroller. Aaron is presumptuous, overbearing, impossible to reason with—and hopelessly attractive! The fire in his eyes at her resistance is intense, but Charly has first-hand experience with men who love a challenge. Can she risk surrendering her heart again?

Logan McKenzie thought he'd seen enough of marriage to know that it wasn't for him. He liked his life exactly how it was - with no surprises. Then Logan learned his mother was about to marry for the third time. And he found his carefully controlled existence being turned upside down

Raff Quinlan was certainly more than Rhea-Jane could handle. Falling in love with him would have to be the most foolish things she had ever done. But knowing that didn't stop her. Nor did the knowledge that their relationship - such as it was - was based on a tissue of lies. What would Raff say when he discovered the truth about Rhea-Jane and her real relationship with Jordan, the other man in her life?

LIGHTNING THAT LINGERS Cyn was certain the Harcourt wedding would finally launch her bridal consulting and catering business. But anticipation turned to shock when she met the groom--Wolf Thornton, the man she'd once intended to marry. Clearly, the upcoming union was not a match made in heaven. And if Wolf could still kiss her with such passion, then he had no right to marry Rebecca Harcourt at all! But how far could Cyn go to assuage her own burning needs?

Count Wolf Gambrelli annoyed, irritated... and aroused her. Angelica tried to hate the Sicilian, but couldn't get him out of her head Wolf had been chosen to protect her, and Angelica hoped her body would not betray her under the intense scrutiny of his gaze. It was clear that Wolf wanted Angelica--and he'd stop at nothing to bed her....

She’d stuck it out for five years. She'd worked hard and long for her boss, Dominic Reynolds. Their relationship was in many ways closer than most marriages. The real man below the dynamic, supercool exterior, however, still eluded Cathy however much she tried to reach him. "You don't give a damn for anyone's feeling but your own," she told him. So perhaps it was time to accept that he just wasn't interested in her as a woman and to make a clean break from him. But Dominic's reaction to the news of her leaving was a complete surprise....

It didn't add up! Ellie was only interested in one-to-one relationships, so, as rakishly handsome as he was, Daniel Thackery wasn't her kind of man. But she had to keep him talking: he certainly seemed to be up to no good and - even more importantly - he knew the whereabouts of her sister's estranged husband. Ellie's persistence seemed to encourage Daniel to think that she could yet be persuaded to join his harem. Ellie was having none of it, until Daniel's determination made her realize she had put two and two together - to make five!

Society knows Lucian St. Claire to be one of the wickedest rakes around. His heart is out of reach, but he can certainly charm a lady. Now the time has come for Lucian to produce an heir--so first he must choose a wife Young, vivacious and high-spirited, Grace Hetherington is definitely "not" the kind of woman he's looking for. Yet there's something irresistible about her--and when they're caught in a rather compromising situation, he has no choice but to make her his convenient bride....

Charmed by the tycoon… He might be arrogant, but accountant Helen Foster can’t deny that successful businessman Caleb Jones has charisma! But he’s trying to buy out her family home and Helen is determined not to give in to his charms… Caleb has his hands full juggling his business and raising his newly orphaned little nephew. So when firecracker Helen throws a spanner in the works of his latest deal, he doesn’t know whether to sue her or kiss her! Yet the latter is much more tempting…

Hired to distract, driven to distraction Lucan St Claire refuses to take the cursed title of fifteenth Duke of Stourbridge he wants nothing to do with his heritage, including a magnificent stately home in Gloucestershire. So when hes forced to return to his familys seat he takes beautiful new personal assistant Lexie Hamilton with him, for some much-needed distraction Only Lucan has no idea that his temporary assistant isnt quite who she seems But by the time he finds out it will be too late! THE SCANDALOUS ST CLAIRES Three arrogant aristocrats ready to marry!

Learning at the hands of a billionaire When the chance of a dream holiday lands in Thia Hammond's lap it's too much to resist. Suddenly this innocent waitress is propelled from her quiet English life into the glittering world of New York's scandalous elite and the glare of paparazzi flashbulbs. Catching the eye of internationally renowned business mogul Lucien Steele, Thia knows she's about to learn a thing or two about life and love in the fast lane! For once in her carefully ordered existence she will take not what is safe, but what she really wants. 'Strong characters in wonderful settings. Carole will always be one of my favourite authors!' - Amanda, 46, Bath

Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer Diana Lamb wanted revenge! When powerful, enigmatic billionaire Reece Falcon seduced her stepmother, her father committed suicide and Diana is determined to make Reece pay for her loss… But in getting close to Reece—to better exact her revenge—successful model Diana finds herself falling for this brooding magnate's charms! Now she's engaged to her enemy, but will the wedding proceed once the truth comes out…? Originally published in 1992

If anyone needed saving, it was Jordan! Charlton House had seen better days, but it's warm, homey embrace was irresistible -- as was its proprietor, Grace Brown. She had no idea her new guest, Jordan Somerville-Smythe, had come to convince her to sell. She knew only that despite his aura of power and success, this man was hurting in a way that made her want to hold him forever. What was it about Jordan that was so different? The warmth in his dark blue eyes? The pain she saw in unguarded moments? Grace didn't even know what he did or where he came from. She knew only that her life changed the moment he took her in his arms.

Her sudden wealth seemed like a curse! A beloved friend had left Callie large shares of his family's firm, Spencer Plastics. Overnight she'd become one of Britain's wealthiest women and, it seemed, one of its most desirable! A Spencer heir's insistent courtship troubled her, until she discovered his family's plot for her marriage. . . and divorce. But she was too much in love to see what lay behind the attentions of her next suitor, mysterious millionaire Logan Carrington. Too late she discovered how true the adage, money can't buy happiness--or love!

FROM PLAIN JANE TO SOCIETY BRIDE!Brooding Hawk St. Claire, Duke of Stourbridge, believes Jane Smith to be a mere servant girl--albeit a remarkably attractive one! So when genteel Miss Jane is wrongly turned out of her home for inappropriate behavior following their encounter, the duke takes her in as his ward.Although Hawk is the first man to make Jane's pulse race, she knows she cannot risk falling for his devastating charm. A marriage between them would be forbidden--especially if he were to discover the shameful truth about her....

Raff Gallagher was a man who always got what he wanted. Six months ago he had wanted Bryna and they had become lovers. But Raff made it quite clear that he wasn't looking for commitment of any kind and when Bryna discovered that she was expecting his baby she thought that it would mean an end to the affair. Yet Raff insisted on marrying her. Was it just for the sake of their unborn child? Or was it possible that he could grow to love Bryna as much as she loved him?

She married into turbulence To inherit her rightful share of the family airline business, Heather Danvers was forced to marry her late father's partner--Daniel Taggart, a rough-edged, self-made millionaire whose contempt for her was obvious. In the two years since they'd first met, Heather's love had soared to dizzying heights while Daniel's feelings had stayed in a holding pattern of indifference. The thought of sleeping with Daniel now seemed to Heather a little like hell--and heaven! Would true love be forever on standby?

Cat wasn't interested in a brief fling! She'd been hurt in the past by a two–timing fiance who'd been using her to find out a lucrative secret. She felt she would never trust a man again – until she met her new neighbor, the dark, enigmatic Caleb Reynolds.... The gorgeous bachelor was intriguing, his little son was adorable. Yet Cat couldn't help being suspicious of Caleb's motives. She longed to surrender to his passion, but that would also mean trusting him with her well–guarded secret....

Billionaire's Christmas gift: Nick Steele will do anything to make Christmas special for his little girl, but sharing it with her attractive teacher wasn't at all what he had planned.

STOP THE WEDDING! Nearly two years before, Helen had married Zack Neilson to fulfill a beloved matriarch's final wish. It had simply been a marriage of convenience, and Helen had immediately cut Zack out of her life, so at odds with the powerful dynamic man, so afraid of the longings he had unleashed in her body and soul. But when her eighteen-year-old daughter--from a previous disastrous union--announces her engagement to Zack's son, Helen can no longer avoid her husband. Zack is back in her life ... and this time he's not leaving!

"Sensual encounter - Kate is heartbroken when her fiancé marries another woman -- for her money! -- leaving Kate to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. So when the opportunity for a weekend fling with irresistibly sexy Jared Rourke arises, Kate doesn't say no! Three months later, to save herself from future heartache, Kate is planning to marry for companionship. Yet Jared has other ideas...he'll pursue Kate and make her his! But can Jared convince Kate to open her heart to her unforgettable fling?" -- Back cover

When Gideon Webber first meets Molly Barton he wants her more than badly! But his hopes are dashed when he becomes convinced that she is another man's mistress....Three years later, it's Christmastime and Molly and Gideon meet again. But this time Gideon's determined to take what he still desires....With the tension between them simmering, Gideon's left with only one option: he'll claim Molly once and for all--as his Yuletide bride!

Hunter's Moon (by Carole Mortimer) Reluctant Captive (by Helen Bianchin) A Vengeful Passion (by Lynne Graham)

Gabriel D'Angelo: renowned and ruthless Artist Bryn Jones never forgave Gabriel for sending her father to prison, tearing her family apart and breaking her heart in the process. But she has forged herself a new identity away from the scandal and disgrace... until she wins the chance to exhibit at the D'Angelos' prestigious London gallery! International tycoon Gabriel D'Angelo is haunted by the unforgiving eyes that once stared at him across a crowded courtroom. Now the enticing Bryn is back, and this time she'll play by his rules to get what she wants... and Gabriel's determined that this bargain will be mutually pleasurable! One scorching night, one secret never to be told... Angel Urquart didn't sign up for this. A photo shoot on an island paradise? Yes. Working alongside Alex Arlov? Definitely not! Six years ago he showed her passion she'd only ever dreamed of, but after his behavior the following morning, she resolved to put him out of her head forever. Seeing Angel brings all sorts of memories flooding back to Alex--memories that stir up a forgotten hunger. Alex sees no reason why they can't indulge in one more blazing night together, but Angel has a secret that will turn their lives upside down...

Sin had Robyn running scared Married at eighteen, the neglected mother of twins at nineteen, divorced at twenty-two, Robyn had faced a lot in her marriage to a no-good, selfish charmer. So right from the start she tried to discourage easygoing author Sinclair Thornton from invading her life. "The twins have enough problems adjusting to one part-time father, "she informed him. "A second one would be just too much!" Robyn wanted his caresses without emotional intimacy, but Sin wouldn't be satisfied until she went all the way... .

Joanne Delaney will do anything to protect her beloved daughter from a custody claim including marrying for convenience! Only she receives two unexpected proposals one from handsome stranger Nick Mason and another from wealthy businessman David Banning.

Fergus McCloud couldn't quite remember how he'd first met Chloe Fox...but circumstances indicated that they'd slept together pretty soon afterward! Actually, they hadn't. But Chloe's mission was to persuade Fergus not to publish a book that would ruin her family. What better way than to prolong the pretense of their being lovers? Only, Fergus wanted to rediscover the delights of their night "together"—and he intended to be present this time...in mind as well as body!

HE DEMANDED MORE THAN SHE HAD LEFT TO GIVE Kate agreed to marry Richard, a rich and powerful man who loved her and would never hurt her. No man would ever get close enough to hurt her again. Kate had been betrayed by love before. The pain had sent her reeling into the arms of an irresistible drifter who offered her a fantasy version of love. Kate had fled from Jared's spell and never once dreamed that he would find her again... until now. Jared Rourke could do more than ruin her engagement... he could break her heart.

A Complete Recovery Where did a nurse go to heal a broken heart? The south of France sounded wonderful--until Sarah became less a houseguest and more an unpaid drudge. Dull and frustrating were the day's buzzwords--until a half-naked Griff Morgan crossed her path. The infamous investigative journalist wore his cynicism toward the female population almost as well as he wore his towel. His ex-bride had been a no-show, and Sarah was clearly the best medicine for his aching ego. But he was a man on the rebound, hardly the best medicine for Sarah's fragile heart.. . .

Passion reignited Greek tycoon Leandros married Isobel on the heels of a wild affair. But within a year the marriage crashed and burned. Three years later Leandros wants to finalise their divorce. But they come face-to-face again only to find their all-consuming attraction is just as strong as ever! Suddenly, his plan has changed and he's ready to tame his headstrong wife… by whatever means it takes!•Workaholic billionaire Massimo has convinced his estranged wife Livia to accompany him to Fiji. It’s supposed to be one final weekend, pretending to be married for a family celebration. But, trapped in paradise, there’s no escape from the memories of the tenderness and heat that once bound them together. An explosive reunion is on the cards, but only if their passion can burn away their past…•As Bree hears the icy words of Russian Prince Vladimir, the man whose ring she once wore and whose life she once ruined, she nervously accepts the biggest wager of her life. Her body for a million dollars. With everything to lose, and the weight of Vladimir’s gaze upon her, she will have to play the best she’s ever played – or run the risk of losing herself completely…

The secret in her heart left no room for love Since her husband's death in a fiery car crash six months earlier Shanna had thrown herself into her work by day and wild parties by night. The truth was, Shanna was afraid of being alone--and even more afraid of love. But the impossibly arrogant American playboy Rick Dalmont wasn't taking no for an answer. What's more, his relentless pursuit of her was more than annoying. For Rick seemed to know that the last months of her marriage had been far from happy--and he was dangerously close to discovering the tragic reason why!

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! Waking up in the millionaire’s bed… To research her book, author Cat Howard chases down arrogant film studio owner, Caleb Steele. But she doesn’t expect to wake up naked in his bed! Five years ago, Cat’s world was devastated by the death of her beloved fiancé. She’s still grieving her loss, but this powerful attraction to Caleb feels oh-so right…! Cat’s genuine innocence and fiery wit captivates Caleb and he’s determined to claim her. But can he convince her to let go of the past…?

Women were just playmates to himAdam Wild was a dynamic man--a talented photographer, exceptionally attractive, but cynical to the core. Women flocked to him, but his affairs never lasted long. In his own words, "Only freedom can give happiness. "So when Katy found herself with no alternative but to share her holiday in the Canadian Rockies with him, she was determined to resist his powerful charms.Much as she longed to be that special woman in his life, she knew it was impossible. She'd only end up getting deeply hurt....

Sometimes forewarned is not forearmed. He had an easy charm and the ability to make Keilly feels as if she was the only woman in the world. But wasn't that part of his act? Keilly wouldn't allow herself to fall in love with a man like Rod Bartlett, a man who could so calculatingly seduce her innocent cousin Kathy and then discard her for another woman--until she, too, became dispensable. But Rod's performance was flawless. Before long even Keilly wanted to believe he was a kind and sensitive man who'd fallen in love with her.

Megan wasn't disposed to think much of Jerome Towers even before she had met him—all she knew about him was that he was the new squire that he wanted to take over her family's farm and that he was a first class snob.

DER REBELL UND DIE SCHÖNE PIRATENBRAUT von FRANCIS, JUNE Gefangen auf einem Sklavenschiff fürchtet Bridget um ihr Leben! Als sie von Bord springt, wird sie von den Wellen an die Küste Madeiras gespült ... und in die Arme von Captain Henry. Ein Blick in seine schwarzen Augen genügt und sie erbebt vor Sehnsucht, doch schon bald ahnt sie, ihr Verführer ist nicht der, für den er sich ausgibt ... EINE MISTRESS ZUM VERLIEBEN von MORTIMER, CAROLE Alexander St. Claire stockt der Atem: Sein Pflegekind Angelina ist kein kleines Mädchen mehr, sondern eine verführerische Schönheit - mit sinnlichen Lippen und einem Augenaufschlag, der ihm schon jetzt den Verstand raubt. Ihm ist klar, er muss ihren Verführungskünsten widerstehen ... auch wenn es so leicht wäre, sich in ihr für immer zu verlieren ...

Tout avait commencé par une banale méprise. Craignant que son jeune fils de vingt ans, Hal, ne fût tombé entre les griffes d'une aventurière attirée par sa fortune, le puissant homme d'affaires Hawk Sinclair était allé trouver Laura Spencer, la jeune femme incriminée, pour la soudoyer. Furieux, il l'avait même traitée de tous les noms, avant de se rendre compte qu'il ne vilipendait pas la bonne personne mais sa soeur jumelle, Leonie... Leonie cependant n'était pas femme à se laisser abattre, ayant elle-même trop souffert de son mariage malheureux pour ne pas soutenir farouchement l'amour sincère que se vouaient sa soeur Laura et Hal Sinclair. Aussi, dès que Hawk avait pénétré dans sa maison, déterminé à payer le prix fort afin de séparer les amants, avait-elle décidé qu'il renoncerait à son odieux projet, dût-elle déployer toutes les facettes de son charme pour ensorceler l'impressionnant Hawk Sinclair...

A vingt-cinq ans, Andie Summers a tout pour être heureuse... tout, sauf l'essentiel : la perspective de passer le reste de ses jours avec l'homme qu'elle aime, Adam Munroe. Car Adam, qu'elle connaît depuis toujours, est le meilleur ami de son père et son aîné de quatorze ans. Et même s'ils s'entendent à merveille, Andie est persuadée qu'il ne voit en elle que la fille de Rome Summers et non la jeune femme qu'elle est devenue. D'autant plus que, s'il se montre attentionné à son égard, c'est sans doute parce qu'elle est le portrait craché de sa mère disparue, dont elle est certaine qu'il a été amoureux autrefois. Dans ce contexte, comment pourraitelle espérer attirer son attention ?

Lorsque son amie Molly lui propose de venir passer quelques jours au château de son frère Sam, dans le Yorkshire, Crystal accepte avec joie. A Londres, les deux jeunes femmes ont rarement l’occasion de se voir : ces courtes vacances seront donc un excellent moyen de rattraper le temps perdu. Mais une fois sur place, Crystal déchante rapidement. D’abord parce que le château du frère de Molly présente un aspect plutôt sinistre, et surtout… parce que son propriétaire est d’un abord franchement antipathique ! Sa déception ne va malheureusement pas s’arrêter là. Car Sam lui apprend bientôt que Molly, retenue à Londres, ne pourra pas les rejoindre avant quarante-huit heures... Autant dire une éternité, en si charmante compagnie !

Lauri venait d'emboutir une superbe Rolls Royce, et de surcroît celle d'Alexander Blain, son patron ! Fou furieux, il l'accable de remarques sarcastiques.. et finit par l'inviter à dîner ! Très vite, Lauri sent tout le pouvoir d'attraction qu'il exerce sur elle. Mais était-ce là une raison pour se laisser manipuler comme une marionnette ?

Analytische annotatie: Bundeling van drie romantische verhalen.

Obwohl sie die Namen von Engeln tragen, sind die D'Angelo-Brüder die pure Versuchung! Doch jetzt geraten diese drei Männer selbst in den Bann verführerisch schöner Frauen ... Miniserie von Carole Mortimer ZU SCHÖN FÜR DIE LIEBE? Darf ein Mann so schön sein? Die junge Malerin Bryn kann sich an Gabriel D'Angelo nicht sattsehen. Doch der reiche Galerist hat einst ihre Familie ins Unglück gestürzt. Auf keinen Fall will sie ihm nahekommen – sagt ihr Verstand. Aber Bryns Körper sendet ganz andere Signale ... SCHÖNER ALS JEDER DIAMANT Eine Flut feuerroter Haare ergießt sich über Ninas Schultern – und Rafe D'Angelos Herz steht in Flammen. Wie gerne würde er die Tochter eines Juwelensammlers nach allen Regeln der Lust verführen! Doch Nina wird Tag und Nacht überwacht. Kann er sie aus dem goldenen Käfig befreien? AUFREGENDES RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS Sie ist wunderschön! Fasziniert schaut Michael D'Angelo in die veilchenblauen Augen der Frau, die ihn in seiner Galerie in Paris aufgesucht hat – bis er schockiert erfährt, was Eva ihm vorwirft ...