Anne Mather Books

A forbidden affair... Five years ago Abby Laurence would have given anything to be Luke Morelli's mistress. The taste of his lips and the burn of his touch offered a safety and sanctuary she craved more than anything. But Luke's love was off-limits, because Abby was married to another man...

Some secrets just won't stay hidden Why had Jaime Harris left a perfectly good job to come to work for his stepmother, Catriona? Dominic Redding was curious--and intrigued. Jaime had come to Bermuda with a purpose--to find out more about Catriona--and her attentive, good-looking stepson could jeopardize all that. Catriona was very possessive of Dominic, so much so that Jaime began to suspect the true nature of the relationship between stepmother and stepson. It was a family already full of dark secrets, and Jaime was there to reveal some secrets of her own....

Would a lie keep them apart? SEA, SUN AND... MATTEO Expecting sun and relaxation from her stay with a friend in Italy, Grace Horton actually found herself walking into an emotional minefield. Her friend was clearly set on marrying Matteo di Falco. He was wealthy, gorgeous and equally determined--to see a lot more of Grace! Grace wondered what she could do to prevent her friend from getting hurt--and stop herself from falling into Matteo's arms. Then some shocking news was revealed, which threatened to keep Matteo by her friend's side forever....

Demetri Kastro has dark suspicions about Joanna, the young Englishwoman who has escorted his father home to Greece. Though the elderly millionaire is ill, Demetri is certain that Joanna isn't what the doctor ordered

Whose baby? Sara Reed has a secret. Returning to her husband's family home after his death isn't easy for Sara. Her mother-in-law clearly despises her, but the person she most dreads seeing again is Alex. Her husband's brother, he has always held a strong attraction for her and now it's impossible for her to keep avoiding him. Her small son, Ben, obviously adores him and the feeling would appear to be mutual. But what are Alex's motives? Could he have guessed her deepest secret?

Joel Armstrong - her tall, dark and ruggedly handsome ex-husband - was the last person Olivia expected to see when she returned to her home village after many years absence. Joel was the reason she'd left, and stayed away so long. The break-up of their marriage had been swift and brutal, but the scars remained raw even now. The searing desire that had once drawn them together still ate at both of them. But their desire had proved so dangerous before - how could they indulge it again...when passion had led to an unexpected pregnancy, with an equally unexpected twist?

For two long years, news reporter Matthew Quinn was held captive by rebel forces. His dramatic escape made headlines. But Matt has returned scarred, believing that he can never love another woman.... Matt isn't prepared for Felicity Taylor and the sexual chemistry between them is instant. Matt wants her - but can he take her? Or, must he first reveal the secrets that are haunting him - and holding him back...?

She had one week - and that was all. It was Abby's one chance to turn back the clock to the carefree days when she and Jake had explored his island retreat in the Bahamas. Abby had loved Jake and she had lost him. And not just Jake, but Dominic, the child of their love. But Jake was no longer the man she had known; he seemed like a disturbing stranger. Abby knew it was foolish to think that the traumas of the past could be resolved, yet she couldn't quite squelch that faint hope within her....

When Rachel's marriage had broken up there had been no possibility ofreconciliation. Not only had her husband, Matthew Conroy, looked elsewherefor love, but the woman he had chosen was Rachel's own cousin, Barbara. Ten years had passed since then and Barbara was now dead. As a reluctant guest in her old home, Rachel felt the stirrings of her past love for Matthew. But wasn't it too late for them to pick up the pieces of the relationship they once shared? And did either of them want to try?

She couldn't bear the unexpected truth Sara gladly accepted the offer of acting as companion to her youthful Aunt Harriet. Her father had recently died, and she welcomed the solace the English countryside offered. But life in Harriet's household proved far from peaceful. Most disturbing to Sara was Jude, a blunt and darkly seductive man. Why had Harriet hired him? And what did he do? Then understanding dawned on her: Jude was her aunt's lover. Yet she couldn't deny the deep attraction she herself felt for him - an attraction he seemed to reciprocate!

Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ISBN 0373104022 here. Tobie was happy with her boyfriend, Mark, until he insisted on their flying to the Caribbean to meet his family. He was unaware that Tobie knew his half brother, Robert, all too well. Their devastating affair had ended years ago. Tobie was shocked to find that Robert was now partially crippled and had amnesia. She supposed she should be relieved that he was no threat to her happiness with Mark. Instead she wished desperately that Robert could remember how he'd once loved her...and love her again.

Two years ago in Miami, Abigail Leighton spent one unforgettable night with irresistible, enigmatic Alejandro Varga. But malicious lies broke them apart, and Abby left determined to forget about Alejandro forever. Now Abby is back and forced to face her Latin lover once more. To her surprise, passion between them flares as strongly as ever. But Alejandro hasn't forgotten the past, and he's intent on revenge by seduction....

Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ISBN 0-373-70822-X. Sara walked right into a dangerous trap And what made it even worse was the fact that her friend, Diane Tregower, had coldly, calculatingly sent her into it. Sara Fortune had needed a holiday away from London and Diane had offered her Raven's Mill, her house in a desolate part of Cornwall. Now here she was menaced by a man ruthlessly determined to seek revenge on her friend and who wouldn't believe that Sara was not Diane. Somehow she had to convince this man of her identity--this man who terrified, yet fascinated her!

Alex Kellerman's life had fallen apart at his wife's death, which cost him custody of his baby daughter. Now, nothing would stop him winning her back - so was he right to be suspicious of his newest employee? Kate Hughes had taken the job under false pretences. A mystery hung over Alex's past and Kate wanted the truth. But how far would she go to gain her boss's confidence? She never meant to fall in love with the man she'd been sent to betray ...

To strangers, she appears to be a typical cool English blonde. Only Matthew Aitken guesses that her icy exterior hides a warm and vibrant woman...and he wants her! In the heat of Barbados Helen finds her inhibitions melting, and her feelings towards Matt growing, but at what cost? It's obvious to her that Matt is already involved with another woman. A glamorous, alluring woman...who just happens to be Helen's mother...!

Innocence betrayed . . . Memories of a long-ago summer night still taunt Laura Neill. With all the provocative innocence of youth, she stole into her stepbrother Oliver's bedroom, and discovered love and fleeting happiness in his arms. Driven away by his apparent betrayal, it's been eight long years since Laura last visited home. Can she now face Oliver without confessing the aching love she still feels for him?

COULD LOVE BE BLIND?One night of passion --- that was all they'd shared. And that had been ten years ago. But the experience had changed Helen's life.She'd certainly tried to forget the past, but she knew she hadn't succeeded. And then her world turned upside downWhen Helen least expected it --- on what should have been an idyllic holiday in Bermuda --- she had to face the fact that things really weren't over. Because Reed Wyatt was quite right in assuming she still remembered him ...

Jack Riordan was gorgeous and a "real" man. However, Rachel had her fears about her husband: they'd grown so far apart since they'd failed to have a child. But a real man needed a real woman -- and Rachel was determined to win him back. She would seduce him, and let him love her. And maybe she'd conceive -- and carry to full term -- Jack's much-wanted baby... .

Patrick had warned her: "If you marry me there's no going back. If you decide you don't like Venezuela, I doubt if I could ever bear to let you go. Our marriage is a contract, and our commitment to that marriage can be based on nothing less than a lifetime."But that was before he knew that Ruth had tricked him into marrying her-- had made him feel like a fool.Now what future could they possibly have together?

Joanna loved Shannon Carne and he loved her - but there was more than one overwhelming reason why they should not get married. Should Joanna steel herself to accept the situation - or was it worth trying to make Shannon change his mind?

He could still make her want him.... Maggie would never have made the journey to Northumberland to see her ex-husband if it hadn't been for their rebellious teenage daughter. Lindsey had formed a disastrous relationship and Neil was the only person who could help. Clearly, Maggie's treacherous betrayal some years ago still rankled with Neil because why else would he so provoke and humiliate her? She was ashamed of the fact that he could still make her want him while seemingly remaining detached himself. Surely he must be involved enough to want to help Lindsey - even if he suspected she might be another man's child?

He had to protect her from himself! Life was complicated enough for William Quentin without his ex-wife turning up on his doorstep. He'd been crazy about Francesca, and the agony of her betrayal still haunted him. Will knew he should heed his grandmother's warnings, but he couldn't turn Francesca away, especially as she was in fear for her life. Always so in control of her emotions, Francesca's unexpected vulnerability threatened to topple all of Will's resistance to her. But what chance was there for them when she had heartlessly demonstrated that her independence meant more to her than bearing his children?

He'd forgotten the love they'd shared Tobie was happy with her boyfriend, Mark, until he insisted on their flying to the Caribbean to meet his family. He was unaware that Tobie knew his half brother, Robert, all too well. Their devastating affair had ended years ago. Tobie was shocked to find that Robert was now partially crippled and had amnesia. She supposed she should be relieved that he was no threat to her happiness with Mark. Instead she wished desperately that Robert could remember how he'd once loved her... and love her again.

She'd been told she was Jessica Devlin. They said she was the illegitimate daughter of a recently deceased millionaire. Because a horrible accident had wiped out her memory, she was recuperating at the Yorkshire estate of her father's cousin - enigmatic James Bentley. She wondered about James's relationship with her father's wife, Laura. And she was puzzled by the reasons behind Laura's incredible malice toward her. While Jessica desperately tried to piece together her memories, she had to struggle with her compelling attraction to James. If only she didn't feel he was keeping something important from her...

Treacherous Longings by Anne Mather "Lingering passions..." When Quinn Marriott is asked to track down reclusive Julia Stewart, he knows it will mean trouble. Quinn once knew Julia more intimately than anyone realizes and believes that he caused her to shun the limelight. Over the years, Quinn's treacherous longings for the one woman he shouldn't love have never abated. But Julia has a very specific reason for avoiding Quinn ...a ten-year-old secret he must never be allowed to guess. And the secret's name is Jake!

Olivia had mixed feelings about going to stay in Los Angeles to write up film star Diane Haran's rags to riches life story. This was the woman, after all, who had seduced Olivia's husband away from her. What if she turned the tables by making a play for Diane's latest lover? She knew she hadn't the other woman's glossy, superficial beauty, but Joe Castellano certainly seemed attracted enough to Olivia The only problem was, the more she got close to Joe, the more she wanted him totally for herself...

"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

She was betrayed by her own emotions! Abby considered her marriage over. Why couldn't Rachid just accept the fact and give her a divorce? In the two years since she left Abarein, the Middle East country where Rachid was crown prince, she'd tried to rebuild her life. Now Rachid had come to reclaim her - fiercely opposing divorce, urging her to return. But the reasons for her leaving were still valid. Nothing had really changed. Except maybe Abby herself. And it was her own traitorous response that finally gave her no choice!

Virgin or wanton...? Oliver Lee is a man with a shadowed past. He is suspicious of everything and everyone...so when he meets Fliss, he thinks her innocence is an act. Fliss may be innocent, but when Oliver's around she can't help behaving as if she is a woman of the world. Fliss is tempted to throw caution to the winds, because life with Oliver seems to offer such exciting possibilities. The passion he inspires in Fliss is just like raw silk--beautiful, unique and desirable. But like raw silk, it is fragile.... Only love will help it survive.

Her holiday on the stunning island of Santos is intended to be a relaxing experience. But as Helen Shaw steps off the ferry she sees devastatingly sexy Greek tycoon Milos Stephanides. Many years ago they had a scorching affair. Then, devastated after discovering he'd been untruthful, Helen left him. Now Helen has something to hide from Milos, a secret that she is desperate to keep. She tries to keep her distance, but the powerful attraction between them is steadily building in the heat of the Greek sun.

Heart of paradise India had been thirteen when Nathan Kittrick was banished from Pelican Island. Now, shrouded in scandal, he'd come home, heir to his father's multimillion-dollar holiday resort--a man determined to claim what was rightfully his. Nathan's return brought back bitter memories, and India greeted him with angry accusations of the past. And this time he had to listen, because she was no longer a child, nor his faithful shadow. In fact, India had been managing the luxury hotel since his father's death. India was also a woman determined not to let her former trust for this man be rekindled. But she hadn't expected Nathan's assault on her senses to be quite so tender. And she hadn't expected her desire for him to be quite so strong...

Liam Jameson is a world-famous writer of paranormal thrillers. But fame has its price, and now Liam lives reclusively on a remote Scottish island. Then Rosa Chantry knocks on his door and throws his world upside down. His desire for her is strong, but his conviction that he cannot satisfy a woman is stronger. But Rosa is persistent, and so is Liam's need for her. She is determined to ease his fear that the past has robbed him of his power as a man... .

No escape Was it pure luck that Ben Russell had chosen to buy the old Priory? Certainly it couldn't have had anything to do with Jaime or her teenage son, Tom. It had been fifteen years since she'd seen her ex-husband's brother. Now his nearness was threatening to destroy all her hard-won independence. Jaime wanted to escape from the sensual strength of his hands and rekindle the hatred she knew she should be feeling toward him - but she couldn't. Becuase Ben had come to claim the woman he had always love, and the son he'd never known...

Cass fled to Italy, and to Ben. He was the one person in the world who could help her. And help she desperately needed. So it was a shock to find that she'd only added to her problems instead of solving them. She was a grown woman now. She had four years of marriage and a great many daunting experiences behind her. And yet the attraction between them flared up again. It was an attraction that had to be denied at all costs - because there was just no way that Ben and Cassandra could be happy together.

Could he ever belong to her? Antonia was devastated to learn that the very attractive man she had met at Celia's party was none other than Reed Gallagher, Celia's fiance. He hadn't acted like a man in love, but perhaps their sort of people behaved differently. And Antonia was very definitely not their sort. Although she resolved to forget Reed, Antonia couldn't escape him. He invaded her life and her heart. And despite her guilt feelings, she soon discovered she couldn't live without him. Nor could she live with herself for wanting another woman's man.

She was sensitive and naive--and incredibly innocent--and he was about to ruin her life. There was no justification for what he was doing. After all, Greeks respect their women; they don't take advantage of them. But he, of course, was only half Greek. And he'd obviously forgotten the old Greek proverb that warns, "The man who lights the fire is not immune to being burned."

Mills & Boon are excited to present The Anne Mather Collection – the complete works by this classic author made available to download for the very first time! These books span six decades of a phenomenal writing career, and every story is available to read unedited and untouched from their original release. How could she forget him…? Helen Michaels: Precocious and spoilt as a child, she’s matured into a self-assured, independent woman. But she still remembers Rafe Fleming, her childhood tormentor – after all, how could she forget such a man? Rafe Fleming: Compellingly attractive…and decidedly dangerous. He holds no respect for the girl he used to know – or for the beautiful woman she’s become. Helene rejects his criticism that she’s neglected the responsibilities of running the family estate. Surely it was Rafe who had driven her away and caused the family rift? Can Helen conquer her grave suspicions about his motives, or will she find herself running from him yet again?

EIN PRINZ WIE AUS 1001 NACHT von LYNNE GRAHAM Die Heirat Prinz Shahirs mit Lady Pamela steht so gut wie fest. Bis ihm Kirsten begegnet, ein einfaches Zimmermädchen. Obwohl Kirsten nicht standesgemäß ist, träumt der Wüstensohn schon bald von mehr. Da sorgen rätselhafte Diebstähle auf dem herrschaftlichen Besitz plötzlich für neue Wendungen. Shahir muss befürchten, dass Kirsten die Täterin ist! DU BIST MEIN STAR! von SHARON KENDRICK Schon bei ihrer ersten Verabredung spürt Lara: Dem glutäugigen Darian wird sie nicht widerstehen können! Dabei verfolgt sie nur ein einziges Ziel, seit sie dem Treffen mit dem geheimnisvollen Milliardär zustimmte: herausfinden, ob er tatsächlich ein Königssohn ist ... IN DER SONNENGLUT DES ORIENTS von ANNE MATHER Märchenhaft geliebt, vom Schicksal beschenkt: In den Armen des orientalischen Prinzen Alain fühlt Alice sich wie im siebten Himmel. Bis ihre Affäre durch eine Intrige endet. Jahre später ist Alice erneut in Alains Palast geladen. Wiederholen sich Glück – und Enttäuschung?

1. Demetri kann sich nicht vorstellen, dass sein Vater wirklich ein Verhältnis mit der jungen Frau hat, die ihn in seine Heimat begleitet. Und nach einem Ausflug zu einem malerischen Tempel wünscht er sich nur eins: Das die hinreißende Joanna sein Leben auf Theopolis mit ihm teilen möchte.§2. "Scheidung auf griechisch": Ein kurzer Abstecher nach Athen, um die Scheidungspapiere zu unterschreiben, und dann endlich frei sein. So hatte es sich die temperamentvolle Fotografin Isobel vorgestellt. Nur hat ihr zukünftiger Ex-Mann ganz andere Pläne. Verwirrt flüchtet Isobel in den Hafen von Piräus. Aber dort bleibt sie nicht lang allein...§3. "Liebe meines Lebens": Nie hat der griechische Millionär Gregoris Cozakis verwunden, dass seine große Liebe ihn betrogen hat. Nun sucht Olympia ihn nach zehn Jahren wieder auf und bittet ihn, sie zu heiraten. Gregoris stimmt ihrem Plan zu. Doch was als Vergeltung für die erlittene Schmach geplant war, weckt in ihm mehr und mehr aufregende Gefühle, und bereits am Ende der Flitterwochen kann er sich ein Leben ohne sie nicht mehr vorstellen.

A la recherche de sa jeune sœur Sophie qui a disparu, Rosa embarque pour l'île de Kilfoil, à deux heures des côtes écossaises. Là, elle parvient à rencontrer Liam Jameson, l'écrivain que vénérait Sophie, un homme qui vit retiré sur l'île depuis plusieurs années et pour lequel la jeune femme prétendait travailler. Hélas, non seulement Liam se montre froid et peu amène, mais il lui apprend qu'il n'a jamais vu Sophie de sa vie. En outre, il exige que Rosa quitte l'île au plus tôt. Mais c'est compter sans la tempête qui se lève, et qui force Rosa à cohabiter avec cet homme ténébreux et secret qui suscite en elle d'étranges sentiments...

Jesse est furieuse. Après des années de travail acharné, alors qu'elle pensait enfin pouvoir racheter l'entreprise familiale, l'impitoyable homme d'affaires Luc Sanchis menace de réduire à néant tous ses efforts ! Ce don Juan a peut-être l'habitude de voir les femmes tomber à ses pieds, mais il est hors de question qu'elle-même se soumette aussi facilement à sa volonté ! Pour le contraindre de renoncer à ce rachat, Jesse est prête à tout. Même à courir le risque de passer du temps, beaucoup de temps, avec cet insupportable séducteur...

Onze ans plus tôt, malgré ses efforts désespérés, Isobel n'a pu persuader Jake qu'elle ne lui avait pas été infidèle. Du reste, comment y serait-elle parvenue alors qu'elle-même ne conserve aucun souvenir de la façon dont elle s'est retrouvée dans le lit du meilleur ami de Jake, même si, elle en est certaine, elle aimait trop son mari pour le tromper... Hélas, rien n'a pu amadouer Jake, et c'est seule qu'elle a dû élever sa fille Emily, dont il a toujours refusé de reconnaître la paternité. Mais quand elle reçoit un appel de lui, après toutes ces années de séparation, Isobel comprend aussitôt que Jake veut couper leur dernier lien et réclamer le divorce.

1. Geständnis auf Mexikanisch: Weißer Strand, kristallklares Meer, und ein aufregender Mann, der ihr Herz höher schlagen lässt – Marnies Urlaub in Mexiko ist genau nach ihrem Geschmack. Nur scheint Jonathan irgendetwas vor ihr zu verbergen. Und auch Marnie hat ein Geheimnis, dass sie sich nicht zu offenbaren traut. 2. Verbotene Gefühle: Es ist Schicksal, dass Regina und Rafael sich in Guadalima begegnen. Davon ist die junge Engländerin überzeugt. Und auch das Herz des glutvollen Mexikaners steht sofort in Flammen – in verbotenen Flammen. Denn Rafael hat geschworen, Priester zu werden. 3. Hochzeitsnacht in Acapulco Mit stechenden Kopfschmerzen erwacht Joelle in ihrem Hotelzimmer in Acapulco – und erstarrt. Ist das ein Ehering an ihrem Finger? Und was macht der attraktive Farmer Gabriel Lafleur nur mit einem Handtuch bekleidet in ihrem Bad? Es sieht so aus, als hätte sie einiges zu klären …