One night before Christmas...Two babies for the Italian! Sevastiano Cantarelli can barely believe Amy Taylor is real. After the lifetime of betrayal he’s experienced, her surprising sweetness is the ultimate threat to his cynical worldview! Unwrapping her innocence was a gift he couldn’t forget...but one he knows it wouldn’t be fair to repeat. Their encounter left Amy exhilarated – and wanted for the first time. She knows that walking away from the commanding Italian is the safest way to keep her heart intact. Yet it’s the one thing she can’t do...because she’s pregnant with Sevastiano’s twins!

From innocent in distress...To convenient princessTo escape her overprotective family, sweet-natured Zoe Mardas heads to the desert kingdom of Maraban for an adventure. But she's kidnapped on arrival! Zoe is saved by mysterious and devastatingly handsome Raj—the nation's exiled prince. The attraction between them is instant—and fiery like the desert sun! Yet her rescue comes with a price: to save them both from a political scandal, Zoe must become Raj's virgin bride...Turn the page and step into the sheikh's desert kingdom...

The Italian husband she can't remember...or resist!After a terrible car crash, Brooke can't remember her own name — much less her wedding day! Finding irresistible Lorenzo Tassini at her bedside — and a gold band on her finger — is shocking.Honor-bound to care for his estranged wife, Lorenzo whisks her to his luxury Tuscan villa. But Brooke's nothing like Lorenzo remembers! Her sweetness surprises him, as does the chemistry between them, blazing like never before. Stunned to discover her virginity, Lorenzo must uncover the secrets of the woman wearing his ring...

The sheikh is about to discover his stand-in wife is pregnant with his child... Drama abounds in this pregnancy romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham!From substitute bride... To carrying the royal heir! For her family's sake, penniless Tatiana Hamilton must marry Prince Saif after his original bride, her cousin, disappears. At least the ice-cold sheikh promises to end their sham marriage quickly. Until, on their opulent honeymoon, their simmering chemistry grows too hot to ignore...and Tati discovers she's pregnant! Saif closed his heart when his mother abandoned him. He'll never do the same to his own child! But as he opens his mind to fatherhood, can brooding Saif also open himself to a relationship as real as their unstoppable passion?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Heirs for Royal Brothers books:Book 1: Cinderella's Desert...

His diamond deal will change her life! Be captivated by this spicy marriage of convenience billionaire boss romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham, part of The Stefanos Legacy trilogy!Her boss needs a wife......and she's the perfect candidate!Receptionist Cleo's attraction to brooding billionaire employer Ari Stefanos is a fiercely guarded secret. Until one sizzling night it's deliciously exposed! Still, she knows that their passion can't—shouldn't—last. If the past has taught her anything, it's that you can't make somebody love you.After discovering his father's hidden family, Ari found solace in sweet Cleo's arms... Now, in order to adopt his orphaned niece, he needs to marry. Caring Cleo ticks every box for Ari's on-paper bride. If only their connection didn't make their convenient marriage so inconveniently complicated!Previously published.From Harlequin...

Caterer Misty Carlton is in serious trouble. Her business is on the rocks and the only man who can save her butt is Leone Andracchi an arrogant, infuriating and temptingly hot Sicilian tycoon. Leone knows exactly how precarious Misty's situation is and he's about to take advantage of it. He offers her a deal that seems deceptively easy. Misty plays obedient mistress to Leone strictly hands off, of course, and only for the sake of the public eye. In return for keeping up the charade, Misty gets a sizable chunk of cash and gets to keep her business. What Misty doesn't know is that she's part of a revenge scheme, aimed at discrediting her biological father. The hands–off factor is becoming a problem because every time Misty and Leone begin arguing heatedly, their bodies and lips take over. Sure, it makes for great press but how can Misty lust for someone she so thoroughly despises?

All the billionaire wants for Christmas is...a wife!Greek tycoon Leo is a businessman, not a family man. Yet becoming guardian to his orphaned nieces and nephews leads him to make the ultimate sacrifice—finding a wife! And kindhearted Letty is the perfect bride for the job.Letty can't let her family fall into financial ruin. A convenient Christmas wedding with Leo is the ideal solution! Until their paper-only arrangement is scorched...by the heat of their unanticipated passion! Which awakens innocent Letty to the inescapable truth: she wants more from Leo than she signed up for...

A surprise pregnancy is only the beginning of the rollercoaster in this dramatic marriage of convenience romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham!He doesn't remember their night together...until he meets the nine-month consequence!When a tiny baby is left on his doorstep, billionaire Tor Sarantos can't believe his eyes. He's even more stumped when a beautiful woman arrives in a panic, declaring it's their son!Pixie Miller's horrified her brother has revealed her secret. How can she face the man she shared such intense understanding and reckless passion with, when he doesn't seem to recognize her? But when a DNA test confirms the truth, there's only one solution this powerful Greek will consider...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read both Innocent Christmas Brides books by Lynne Graham:Book 1 — A Baby on the Greek's DoorstepBook 2...

The billionaire's discovered her secret...She's had his son!After learning of tycoon Eros Nevrakis's betrayal, personal chef Winnie Mardas walks out of his life, determined to never look back—or reveal the child she's carrying... A year later, she's shocked when Eros arrives to legitimize his heir! Swept away to his lavish Mediterranean villa, Winnie is overwhelmed by the fire still burning between them. But can she accept her new role as his convenient wife?"LG has delivered back to back amazing books this year and this one adds another feather to her cap." -Goodreads Reader on The Italian's Inherited Mistress"There was so much goodness to this story that there was no way not to adore this book. It was a very enjoyable and satisfying romance, and another great Lynne Graham book." —Goodreads Reader on The Greek's Blackmailed Mistress

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Lynne Graham!Beholden To The Billionaire…Daisy Thornton’s memories of her brief marriage to Alessio Leopardi thirteen years ago have never waned. Their whirlwind affair was passionate and deep, but soon after the wedding he turned his back on her and she was left alone…or so she thought–for it was soon revealed she was carrying his child!Now Alessio is back and Daisy must tell him about the daughter he never knew he had. But when the formidable Italian learns of his legacy he makes an uncompromising demand. Now Daisy will have to choose: walk away from the man she never forgot…or return to his bed–as his wife!.... 1996 Summary .... Once A Teenage Bride...Daisy Thornton would always vividly remember her brief marriage at age seventeen to Alessio Leopardi. He'd tired of her within months of their wedding, so she'd left him to give birth to their child alone.Now A Teenage Daughter...Now Alessio was back and Daisy was torn: he didn't know he had a thirteen-year-old daughter. But Tara was dying to meet her father. Daisy realized that if she couldn't forget, she must at least forgive–and come clean with Alessio about Tara'a existence....

A night in the Italian's bed...Now she's pregnant with his babies!To counter a media scandal, billionaire Raffaele di Mancini must marry fiery Vivi Mardas. But when she rejects his convenient proposal, he's stunned. How can she deny their searing chemistry? Determined to convince Vivi to be his temporary bride, Raffaele's not above using one night of seduction! But when Vivi discovers she's carrying his twins, Raffaele demands she meet him down the aisle—for real!Lose yourself in this passionate marriage of convenience!Billionaires at the Altar miniseriesBook 1 — The Greek Claims His Shock HeirBook 2 — The Italian Demands His HeirsBook 3 — The Sheikh Crowns His Virgin"The Greek Claims His Shock Heir will certainly hold a romance fan's attention and draw you in with the dramatics and overall storytelling." —Harlequin Junkie on The Greek Claims His Shock...

USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham delights with this dramatic royal baby romance! Reunited for one nightBound by the scandalous consequences! Playboy prince Angelino Diamandis has learned the hard way to hide his true emotions. Especially his inability to forget innocent Gaby and the passion they almost shared! Until a surprise meeting causes their still-simmering chemistry to instantly and inescapably explode... Independent Gaby has always known how dangerous Angel could be to her heart. She thought nothing could be more life-changing than waking up in the prince's bed. Until she's standing in front of Angel a year later, sharing her shocking secret—his son!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Heirs for Royal Brothers books:Book 1: Cinderella's Desert Baby BombshellBook 2: Cinderella's Desert Baby...

The tension has never been higher in this dramatic marriage of convenience romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham!He's negotiating the deal of a lifetime...and everything is at stake!No one rejects Raffaele Manzini. Gorgeous, ruthless and successful, he gets what he wants. But strong-willed math prodigy Maya Campbell is his biggest challenge yet. Because if he's to acquire the company he most desires, they must marry and have a child...At first, Raffaele's proposal shocks Maya. But her beloved family is in financial ruin, and this is her chance to save them. Maya's head might be saying no to the wildly attractive Italian, but her body—and her heart—are saying a very emphatic yes!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read both Cinderella Brides for Billionaires books by Lynne Graham:Book 1 — Cinderella's Royal SecretBook 2...

From the Italian's temporary temptation......to his pregnant Cinderella!Billionaire Dante Lucarelli's fake relationship with penniless waitress Belle Forrester was supposed to last only two weeks to help clinch his latest business deal. But Dante underestimated the all-consuming power of the attraction that sparks instantly between them. Now one astounding night of seduction in Paris will change the course of their convenient arrangement forever...Fall in love with this enchanting pregnancy story!

Claimed for the maharaja's baby!Prince Jai knows a relationship with Willow, the captivating virgin he found passionate oblivion with, is impossible. Yet haunted by their powerful bond, Jai can't resist seeking her out—only to discover his hidden heir! His honor demands one solution...Overnight, Willow goes from penniless single mother to maharaja's convenient bride! Catapulted into the opulence of Jai's palace, she can't deny him the chance to know his son. But Jai doesn't do love. As their desire rekindles, Willow must fight to keep her new secret hidden—her true feelings for Jai!

From untouched virgin...To the Italian's mistress!Yearning for a fresh start, Isla Stewart escapes to her recently inherited Sicilian villa. The last person she expects to meet there is Alissandru Rossetti, the ruthless billionaire who once helicoptered into her life, and changed it irrevocably with his sizzling seduction! Alissandru wants what's rightfully his—Isla's inheritance. But with the attraction between them as scorching as ever, what Alissandru wants more is Isla...back in his bed!"There was so much goodness to this story that there was no way not to adore this book. It was a very enjoyable and satisfying romance, and another great Lynne Graham book."—Goodreads Reader on The Greek's Blackmailed Mistress"I loved this book. 5 stars for sure. Lynne Graham is always a keeper as far as I'm concerned."—Goodreads Reader on Da Rocha's Convenient Heir

His until midnight...Bound by her nine-month surprise!Izzy Campbell has no time for love—she's too busy cleaning houses to support her family. Accidentally interrupting her most exclusive client, Sheikh Rafiq, coming out of the shower is mortifying...yet their instantaneous attraction leads to the most amazing night of innocent Izzy's life! But then she takes a pregnancy test...Crown Prince Rafiq's world changes the instant Izzy arrives in his desert kingdom and reveals her royal secret. He always thought he could never have children, so he's determined to make this pregnant Cinderella his queen!USA TODAY Bestselling Author

Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes:BEAUTY AND HER ONE-NIGHT BABYBy Dani CollinsThe first time Scarlett sees Javiero after their impassioned night together, she’s in labour with his baby! She won’t accept empty vows, even if she can’t forget the pleasure they shared… and could share again!SHY QUEEN IN THE ROYAL SPOTLIGHTBy Natalie AndersonTo retain the throne he’s sacrificed everything for, Alek must choose a bride. Hester’s inner fire catches his attention… Alek sees the queen that she could truly become — but the real question is, can she?CLAIMED IN THE ITALIAN’S CASTLEBy Caitlin CrewsWhen innocent, piano-playing Angelina must marry enigmatic Benedetto Franceschi, she should be terrified — his reputation precedes him. But their electrifying chemistry forges an unspoken connection…dare she hope he could become the husband she deserves?TAMING THE BIG BAD BILLIONAIREBy Pippa RoscoeElla may be na•ve, but she’s no push-over. Discovering Roman’s lies, she can’t pretend their passion-filled marriage never happened. He might see himself as a big bad wolf, but she knows he could be so much more…

Introducing an emotionally powerful shared-past story in this exciting rerelease of USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham's An Insatiable Passion!As Kitty Colgan returns home for her beloved grandmother's funeral she is determined to lay the ghosts of her past to rest. Gone is the innocently naive young girl whose heart was broken so terribly by Jake Tarrant, and in her place stands an internationally renowned actress full of poise and grace.But when face-to-face with Jake once more, the layers of cultivated sophistication drop away, for Jake is still incredibly attractive...and infinitely more dangerous.

Greek billionaire Andreas Nicolaidis had never kept a mistress for longer than three months…until Hope Evans entered his bed. But now, even after two years together, Andreas has no intention of making Hope his wife. She knows it is time to leave the man she loves, but then she discovers that she's expecting his child. Suddenly Andreas is looking at things very differetnly…his formerly convenient mistress will become his permanent wife!

Feisty retired math teacher Esbeth Walters has proven her mettle as a sleuth, making her unpopular with the local law. But it's the kind of folksy, no-nonsense help a tough Texan named Boose needs to catch the con artists who swindled his elderly momma. As Esbeth investigates, she's drawn into some suspicious retirement-home deaths and the murder of a local man, which was made to look like suicide.With the unexpected help of former forensic pathologist Gardner Burke, an AWOL rest-home resident, Esbeth's razor-sharp mind tackles a slew of swindlers, mob hit men, a psychopathic nurse and the FBI, all converging on the dusty Texas town of Fearing. And it means Esbeth must now calculate her own odds of surviving double crosses, danger...and sudden death.

Bedded for the Greek's pleasure! Ella Palmer has neither the money nor the connections to warrant the interest of Nikolai Drakos's archenemy. Yet the unassuming beauty has done just that - and claiming her will be Nikolai's ultimate satisfaction! The ruthless tycoon will use any means necessary to ensure Ella's compliance, so he buys out her family's debts. Debts he'll forgive if Ella becomes his mistress. But when he discovers the true extent of her innocence, Nikolai is forced to consider something new; it appears the indomitable Greek is about to take a bride! Congratulations, Lynne Graham, on OVER 35 MILLION copies sold worldwide with Harlequin[unknown-174]!

A good Greek wife... Coldly ruthless and deeply cynical, Apollo Metraxis has made a career of bachelorhood. But when the inheritance of his father's estate is conditional on a marriage and a child, he is forced to do the unthinkable! Unpolished Pixie Robinson is the world's worst choice of a wife for Apollo. Yet her family's mounting debts leave her defenseless and therefore uniquely suitable. But when the wedding night exposes Pixie's untouched vulnerability, striking a chord in the dark reaches of his heart, Apollo is forced to think again. And that's before he discovers that she's carrying not one but two Metraxis heirs!

Expecting royal twins can only mean one thing…**** She must wear the Castiglione crown! Royal responsibility has been drummed into Prince Vitale since childhood—but his hunger for Jazmine crushes all sense of restraint. Her unexpected pregnancy revelation leaves Vitale no choice—he knows what he must do. A temporary marriage will legitimize their twins, but when the fire between them fails to burn out, he has to wonder…could Jazz be his permanent princess? **

Two original stories to celebrate Valentine's Day together in one volume!The Boss's Valentine by Lynne GrahamPoppy sent Santiano Aragone a Valentine card to cheer him up. Santiano responded by making love to her...and suddenly Poppy was expecting her boss's baby!Rafael's Proposal by Kim LawrenceNatalie's boss, Rafael Ransome, thought she couldn't be a single mom and do her job. But then he offered her a stunning career move—a Valentine's Day marriage proposal!

The Christmas Eve Bride by Lynne GrahamRocco thought he was done with Amber after her betrayal two years earlier. But when he unexpectedly runs into her, the attraction is still strong—so he asks her to become his mistress! Amber only accepts so her baby boy can have a better Christmas. But Rocco's plan for revenge changes as he begins picturing a future with Amber…and their son.A Marriage Proposal for Christmas by Carole MortimerCally Turner thinks Noel Carlton is an egotistical playboy! The only reason she's agreed to work for him is so she can give her daughter a Christmas to remember. But as she spends more time with Noel, she begins to wonder what's more irritating—his infuriating arrogance or unexpected tenderness?A Bride for Christmas by Marion LennoxWealthy businessman—and contented bachelor—Guy Carver is in Australia to take ownership of Jenny Westmere's wedding salon. It's strictly business. So no one is more surprised than Guy himself when he realizes that the deal he really wants to ink is making Jenny and her little boy his family by Christmas!About the AuthorLynne Graham lives in Northern Ireland and has been a keen romance reader since her teens. Happily married, Lynne has five children. Her eldest is her only natural child. Her other children, who are every bit as dear to her heart, are adopted. The family has a variety of pets, and Lynne loves gardening, cooking, collecting allsorts and is crazy about every aspect of Christmas.Carole Mortimer was born in England, the youngest of three children. She began writing in 1978, and has now written over one hundred and seventy books for Harlequin Mills and Boon®. Carole has six sons, Matthew, Joshua, Timothy, Michael, David and Peter. She says, ‘I’m happily married to Peter senior; we’re best friends as well as lovers, which is probably the best recipe for a successful relationship. We live in a lovely part of England.’Marion Lennox is a country girl, born on an Australian dairy farm. She moved on, because the cows just weren't interested in her stories! Married to a very special doctor', she has also written under the name Trisha David. She’s now stepped back from herother’ career teaching statistics. Finally, she’s figured what's important and discovered the joys of baths, romance and chocolate. Preferably all at the same time! Marion is an international award winning author. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Rocco Volpe was bored and, as it was not a sensation he was accustomed to feeling, he was much inclined to blame his hosts for that reality.When the banker, Harris Winton, had invited him to his country home for the weekend, Rocco had expected stimulating company. People invariably went to a great deal of trouble to entertain Rocco. But then he could hardly have foreseen that Winton would miss his flight home from Brussels, leaving his unfortunate guests at the mercy of his wife, Kaye.Kaye, the youthful trophy wife, who looked at Rocco with a hunger she couldn't hide. His startlingly handsome features were expressionless as his hostess irritated him with simpering flattery and far too much attention. He had never liked small women with big eyes, he reflected. Memory stirred, reminding him why that was so. Swiftly, he crushed that unwelcome recollection out.'So tell me…what's it like being one of the most eligible single men in the world?' Kaye asked fatuously.'Pretty boring.' Watching her redden without remorse, Rocco strolled over to the window like a tiger sheathing his claws with extreme reluctance.'I suppose it must be,' the beautiful brunette then agreed in a cloying tone. 'How many men have your power, looks and fabulous wealth?'Striving not to wince while telling himself that if he ever married his wife would have a brain, Rocco surveyed the well-kept gardens. Fading winter sunlight gleamed over the downbent head of a gardener raking up leaves on the extensive front lawn. There was something familiar about that unusual honey shade of blonde that was the colour of toffee in certain lights. He stiffened as the figure turned and he realised it was a woman and…?'Your gardener is a woman?' Not a shade of the outraged incredulity and anger consuming Rocco was audible in his deep, dark drawl. But someone ought to warn Winton that he had a potential tabloid spy working for him, he thought grimly. Harris would never recover from the humiliation of the media exposing one of his wife's affairs.His keen hostess drew level with him and wrinkled her nose. 'We have trouble getting outside staff. Harris says people don't want that kind of work these days.''I imagine he's right. Has she been with you long?''only a few weeks.' The brunette studied him with a perplexed frown.'Will you excuse me? I have an urgent call to make.'Amber's back was sore.It was icy cold but the amount of energy she had expended had heated her up to the extent that she was working in a light T-shirt. She could hardly believe that within ten days it would be Christmas. Her honey-blonde hair caught back in a clip from which strands continually drifted loose, she straightened and stretched to ease her complaining spine. About five feet three in height, she was slim, but at breast and hip she was lush and feminine in shape.It would be another hour before she finished work and she couldn't wait. Only a few months back, she would have said she loved the great outdoors, but working for the Win-tons had disenchanted her fast. Nothing but endless back-breaking labour and abysmally low pay. Her rich employers did not believe in spending money on labour-saving devices like leaf blowers. On the other hand, Harris Winton was a perfectionist, who demanded the highest standards against impossible odds.'Brush up the leaves as they fall,' he had told her with a straight face, seeming not to grasp that, with several acres of wooded and lawned grounds, that was like asking her to daily stem an unstoppable tide.You're turning into a right self-pitying moan, her conscience warned her as she emptied the wheelbarrow. So once she had had nice clothes, pretty, polished fingernails and a career with a future. She might no longer have any of those things but she did have Freddy, she reminded herself in consolation.Freddy, the pure joy in her life, who could squeeze her heart with one smile. Freddy, who had filled her with so much instant love that she could still barely accept the intensity of her own feelings. Freddy, who might not be the best conversationalist yet and who loved to wake her up to play in the middle of the night, but who still made any sacrifice worthwhile.'Buon giorno, Amber…what an unexpected pleasure!'At the sound of that dark, well-modulated voice coming out of nowhere at her, Amber jerked rigid with fright. Blinking rapidly, disbelief engulfing her, she spun round, refusing to accept her instinctive recognition of that rich-accented drawl.'Strange but somehow extraordinarily apt that you should be grubbing round a compost heap,' Rocco remarked with sardonic amusement.A wave of stark dizziness assailed Amber. As she focused in paralysed incredulity on the formidably tall, well-built male standing beneath the towering beech trees a few yards away, her heart was beating at such an accelerated rate that she could hardly get breath into her lungs. She turned white as milk, every ounce of natural colour evaporating from her fine features, her clear green eyes huge.Rocco Volpe, the powerful Italian financier, once christened the Silver Wolf by the gossip columns for his breathtaking good looks and fast reputation with her sex. And there was no denying that he was spectacular, with his bronzed skin and dark, dark deepset eyes contrasted with hair so naturally, unexpectedly fair it shone like polished silver. Rocco Volpe, the very worst mistake she had made in her twenty-three years of life. Her tummy felt hollow, her every tiny muscle bracing in self-defence. But her brain just refused to snap back into action. She could only wonder in amazement what on earth Rocco Volpe could possibly be doing wandering round the grounds of the Wintons' country house.'Where did you come from?' she whispered jaggedly.'The house. I'm staying there this weekend.''Oh…' Amber was silenced and appalled by that admission. Yet it was not a remarkable coincidence that Rocco should be acquainted with her employer, for both men wielded power in the same cut-throat world of international finance.Tilting his arrogant head back, Rocco treated her to a leisurely, all-male appraisal that was as bold as he was. 'Not good news for you, I'm afraid.'Amber was as stung by that insolent visual assessment as if he had slapped her in the face. Grubbing round the compost heap? The instant he bent the full effect of those brilliant dark eyes on her, she recalled that sarcastic comment. But a split second later thought was overpowered by the slowburn effect of Rocco skimming his intense gaze over the swell of her full breasts. Within her bra, the tender peaks of her sensitive flesh pinched tight with stark awareness. As his stirring scrutiny slid lazily down to the all-female curve of her hips, an almost forgotten ache clenched her belly.'And what's that supposed to mean?' Amber folded her arms with a jerk, holding her treacherous body rigid as if by so doing she might drive out those mortifying responses. Only now she was horribly conscious of her wind-tossed hair, her lack of make-up and her workworn T-shirt and jeans. Once, she recalled, she had taken time to groom herself for Roc-co's benefit. Suddenly she wanted to dive into the wretched compost heap and hide! Rocco, so smooth, sophisticated and exclusive in his superb charcoal-grey business suit and black cashmere coat. He had to be wondering now what he had ever seen in her and her already battered pride writhed under that humiliating suspicion.'Why are you working for Harris Winton as a gardener?' Rocco asked drily.'That's none of your business.' Pale and fighting a craven desire to cringe, Amber flung her head high, determined not to be intimidated.'But I am making it my business,' Rocco countered levelly.Amber could not credit his nerve. Her temper was rising. 'Being one of the Wintons' guests doesn't give you the right to give me the third degree. Now, why don't you go away and leave me alone?''You really have changed your tune, cara,' Rocco murmured in a tone as smooth as black velvet. 'As I recall, I found persuading you to leave me alone quite a challenge eighteen months ago.'That cruel reminder stabbed Amber like a knife in the heart. Indeed, she felt quite sick inside. She had not expected that level of retaliation and dully questioned why. Rocco was a ruthless wheeler-dealer in the money markets and as feared as he was famed for his brilliance. In automatic self-protection from that cutting tongue, she began walking away. Eighteen months ago, Rocco had dumped her. Indeed, Rocco had dumped her without hesitation. Rocco had then refused her phone calls and when she had persisted in daring to try and speak to him, he had finally called her back and asked her with icy contempt if she was now 'stalking' him!'Where are you going?' Rocco demanded.Amber ignored him. She had been working near the house. Obviously he had seen and recognised her and curiosity had got to him. But it struck her as strange that he should have acted on that curiosity and come outside to speak to her. A guy who had suggested that she might have stalking tendencies ought to have looked the other way. But then that had only been Rocco's brutally effective method of finally shaking her off.'Amber…'Bitterness surged up inside her, the destructive bitterness she had believed she had put behind her. But, faced with Rocco again, those feelings erupted back out of her subconscious mind like a volcano. She spun back with knotted fists, her small, shapely figure taut, angry colour warming her complexion. 'I hate you…I can't bear to be anywhere near you!'Rocco elevated a cool, slanting dark brow. He looked hugely unimpressed by that outburst.'And that...

Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold...For one moment after Chrissy overheard Blaze Kenyon making a cruel joke at her late mother's expense, she knew the heady sensation of revenge--but then she realized she'd lost control, and her job...and put herself totally at Blaze's mercy! She had to accept the housekeeping job that Blaze then arranged for her, if she was to provide a secure home for little Rosie. Chrissy comforted herself that even if it hurt to accept Blaze's help, it wouldn't be him who would be her lord and master, so he couldn't make her the target of his blackmailing, womanizing ways....

A 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. Because how could she control love turned to white-hot hatred-and desire that raged dangerously out of control.

Why had Rafael Alejandro come back?In the five years since her marriage ended, Sarah Alejandro has kept herself and her beloved twins out of the lime light and away from men like her husband. But now he's walked back into her life with the same whirlwind of passion that he once ruthlessly used to seduce her. Rafael hasn't changed, he's still the thrillingly dangerous man she fell in love with. But Sarah won't let the desire that still burns between them ignite--she can't. Not if she is to keep her heart from going up in flames...again!

Introducing a classic marriage-of-convenience story in this exciting rerelease of USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham's An Arabian Courtship!Polly Barrington must uncover the true nature of her new husband. Because he's not the autocratic, arrogant, controlling man she thought she married for the sake of her family. Instead, Prince Raschid is breaking down the carefully constructed barriers around her heart, leaving her nowhere to hide.Between passion-filled nights in his desert palace and glorious days beneath the sultry sun, Polly wonders if she should resist the intense attraction between them, or trust her husband with her heart and give herself to him completely.

Introducing a classic marriage-reunited story in this exciting rerelease of USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham's The Veranchetti Marriage!Four years ago, Alex Veranchetti ended his marriage to innocent Kerry when he believed her to have cheated on him. But Kerry had no memory of that night and the hurt caused by Alex during their breakup was almost impossible to bear.But now her husband is back, demanding full custody of their child, or marriage...again!Kerry hardens her heart against the arrogant tycoon, but soon the passion that brought them together reignites, reducing her resistance to ash. Back in her husband's bed, Kerry hopes to prove her innocence...even if it risks her heart once more.

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9 to 5 Hidden agendas… The personal assistant: When Sara caught her fiancé being unfaithful with her cousin, she felt doubly betrayed. Her boss: Almost miraculously, Alex Rossini was on hand to help Sara pick up the pieces. However, having worked for Alex for some time now, she knew he never did anything without expecting something in return. So why was she surprised when he revealed that he was prepared to pay the cost of having her – be it money or marriage? Business or pleasure? Sara wanted Alex so badly, she would have given herself to him with no strings attached. But in order to win Alex, she would have to play his game – and choose her price…

Race to the altar--Maxie, Darcy and Polly areThe HUSBAND HuntersThe 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...The hunter: Darcy Fielding, a single mom, decides she must advertise for a husband! But the consequences of one night of unforgettable passion are about to return to haunt her...The husband? Gianluca Raffacani has finally traced the mysterious beauty who disappeared from his bed. She is advertising for a husband--his perfect opportunity for revenge.... Only, Luca finds he's married the mother of his secret child!

His seduction had life-changing consequences Now her boss is back—with marriage in mind! Personal assistant Merry Armstrong couldn’t resist Angel Valtinos’s sensual charisma. The Greek awakened her with his touch and left her pregnant! When Angel discovers his heir, duty compels him to act. Despite Merry’s independence, Valtinos’s legacy must be legitimized—and seducing her into becoming his wife will be his biggest challenge! **

Women in uniform weren't usually Cristos Stephanides's thing. But seeing Betsy Mitchell in her chauffeur's outfit… What harm could there be in trying to bed her? However, the tycoon hadn't bargained on being kidnapped, along with Betsy, and held captive on an Aegean island! And since their captors had thoughtfully provided them with a luxury villa, what was to stop Cristos continuing with his seduction plan in comfort?

Begging for Prince Tariq Shazad ibn Zachir's mercy was the last thing Faye wanted to do. She hadn't seen Tariq for a year...since their wedding. But Faye's brother was imprisoned in Tariq's homeland, and only Tariq could grant his freedom.Faye expected her meeting with the man she'd married to be tough, but Tariq's ultimatum took her breath away: become his mistress and her brother would be released!

From the moment he sees Abbey at a charity fashion show, Russian tycoon Nikolai Arlov wants every inch of that curvy, creamy body. When she refuses him, he mercilessly switches tactics, aiming straight for her vulnerable heart… With her family's business in serious trouble, Abbey knows Nikolai's money is their only hope. She submits to his lethal brand of seduction and blackmail – ready and willing to do anything he desires. Only, Nikolai has no idea his reluctant mistress is.a virgin.

It's been eight years since Prudence's arranged wedding to Nikolas Angelis. Their relationship was never consummated and they have always lived apart. But now Prudence longs to have her own baby and she wants a divorce. However, Nik is horrified – he is her husband and he will be the father of her child! Prudence reluctantly agrees to a trial marriage with Nik. But conceiving his baby? That's not a risk she's willing to take…

The flaw in his jewelWhen Sheikh Zahir Ra'if Quarishi took a Western woman as his wife, it caused outrage among his people. And marrying Sapphire Marshall turned out to be the biggest mistake of Zahir's life.As cold and untouchable as her jeweled namesake, Sapphire fled the kingdom before sharing the marriage bed, leaving Zahir to face the shame alone--and his bank account five million dollars lighter.Now his ex-wife has been spotted in his desert and before she can run again, Zahir plans to banish her from his mind once and for all, beginning with reclaiming his wedding night!

Damiano Braganzi is back! Damiano--the husband whom Eden had thought she'd never see again....Eden and Damiano had been married only a short time when he disappeared, and things had not been good between them. So, though Eden knows her love for Damiano is as strong as ever, she fears that he will want a divorce...unless she can overcome her hang-ups in the bedroom....

An heir for the Da Rocha legacy...Secured with a ring!Tycoon Zac's wedding to innocent waitress Freddie is pure convenience. Dark-hearted Zac will help keep Freddie's family together, if she provides him with a Da Rocha baby! He's confident their insatiable passion will soon burn out. But when Freddie falls pregnant, Zac realises he craves more than just an heir. He wants to keep Freddie in their marriage bed—forever!Vows for Billionaires seriesBook 1 — The Secret Valtinos BabyBook 2 — Castiglione's Pregnant PrincessBook 3 — Da Rocha's Convenient Heir"Ms. Graham has delivered a really good read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was strong; the romance was delightful and convincing"—Harlequin Junkie on Castiglione's Pregnant Princess "This series was amazing. I loved this book. 5 stars for sure. Lynne Graham is always a keeper...

P for predator,P for passionate,P for prey!These words came to mind when Bella thought of Rico da Silva. The international financier was definitely a predator--hadn't he pounced when her defenses were down? Passionate? Their lovemaking had certainly been that--when Bella was inadvertently caught up in Rico's kidnapping. And now she was Rico's prey: he was determined to seduce her once more. Bella might have been forcibly imprisoned with Rico before, but she was a free woman now--free to meet Rico on her own terms!Romantic Times on A Savage Betrayal by Lynne Graham:"A sizzling love story featuring dynamite characters...and hot, hot sensual tension."

Single mother of twin boys, Katie didn't want their father, Greek billionaire Alexandros Christakis, back in her life. But poverty pushed her to ask for his help. Alexandros demanded that Katie marry him. They had nothing in common--except their mutual burning sexual attraction, but resistance was futile: both the twins and Katie needed Alexandros. She would submit to becoming his mistress...

It amazed Ophelia that Lysander Metaxis – a Greek billionaire notorious for his harem of adoring women – wanted to marry her, a humble gardener with a crumbling old manor house and debts up to her ears. But soon she realized Lysander didn't want her – he wanted her property and her body. But marry him she would, because she had no choice if she wanted to keep what she cherished most. And disobedient she would be, because her new husband had no intention of loving her…

About the AuthorLynne Graham lives in Northern Ireland and has been a keen romance reader since her teens. Happily married, Lynne has five children. Her eldest is her only natural child. Her other children, who are every bit as dear to her heart, are adopted. The family has a variety of pets, and Lynne loves gardening, cooking, collecting allsorts and is crazy about every aspect of Christmas.

"I am a close acquaintance of Crown Prince Razul's!"Rash words indeed... Bethany was desperate to stop her deportation for Datar, and only Razul could help her. But she'd tried so hard to forget him--they'd been involved two years before, and back then Bethany hadn't been able to handle such a proud, passionate man.Bethany got to stay in Datar. However, by renewing her "close" acquaintance with Razul she paid his price--he demanded she become his wife!

Tug of Love...Alex Terzakis took Sarah's breath away. Marrying him was the last thing she was thinking of! When she's impulsively flung that proposal at him, she had two things on her mind: revenge for her young sister's death, and the chance to raise Nikos, her sister's baby son. True, family was all to Alex, and he would fight to keep Nikos, who was his nephew. But, in her anger and her grief, Sarah had believed that her demand would send him packing--she had never expected that he would accept!

Claire has been taken advantage of as a caregiver for her grandfather, who adopted her as a young girl. When her grandfather passes on, he leaves his fortune in her hands. But there is one condition—she has to marry one of her cousins to receive the inheritance. Nothing has been left for an old couple who served her grandfather for a long time, and Claire wishes to give them compensation in some way, so she makes a bold move—she proposes to her notorious playboy cousin Dane. How will he react?

The Marriage Mistake!Leah's marriage to powerful Greek businessman Nik Andreakis was an empty sham, and she was determined to get a divorce. But Nik didn't want one. In the circumstances, Leah found that totally unbelievable. Why would he want to hang on to a wife he'd been blackmailed into marrying!Leah's lonely wedding night had set the pattern for the past five years, but now she couldn't sleep for wondering what motivated her husband. Why, all of a sudden, was he making advances to her when he had ignored her for so long?

His unexpected wife! Cristo Ravelli paces the floor of his father's Irish country estate, ruing the day he heard the Brophy name. That his father died and left a brood of illegitimate children is hardly surprising, but to silence this scandal Cristo must bring their guardian, the enchanting Belle, in line with his plans! Belle Brophy's only concern is her half siblings. She'll do anything to provide them with the security she never had. So when this gorgeous Italian offers marriage, she won't say no. But once the ring is on her finger Belle quickly discovers there's more to a marriage than saying "I do"!

"Don't be silly, Leo. Strangers don't get married." Leo Zikos should be celebrating securing a perfectly convenient fiancée, but it's left him cold. Instead it's stranger Grace Donovan's impeccable beauty that fires his blood. So he decides to pursue one last night of freedom… But that night and the two little blue lines on the pregnancy test that follow blow Leo's plans apart. Now he must break with his fiancée and marry Grace. She might resist marrying a man she barely knows, but Leo will claim his legacy and has all the riches and influence he needs to ensure his demands are met!

A man she can’t say “no” to Sharp-tongued, independent firestorm Tabby Glover will do anything to get Greek billionaire Acheron Dimitrakos to support her adoption claim over his cousin’s small child. The last thing she expects is his outrageous marriage proposal! She has no choice but to say yes, even if the arrogant tycoon can’t stop looking down his nose at her for one minute! Tabby can see that there is more to this proposition and this devastatingly handsome man than meets the eye. But as the thin veil between truth and lies is lifted, will this marriage become more than in name only?

Nine months to save their marriage! Nik Christakis had once been her Prince Charming, the indecently rich and devilishly handsome tycoon who took Betsy away from her life as a waitress and did the unimaginable--made her his wife! But married life wasn't the fantasy she'd envisioned. Now, as her hand hovers over the divorce papers, Betsy sees something in her husband's eyes...a glimmer of the man she first fell in love with. But when this encounter ends in reckless passion, Betsy is left with two very unexpected consequences that will forever tie her to the man she was determined to forget!

Aristandros Xenakis is like a panther poised to pounce. Sleek, dark and utterly powerful, he'll soon taste the sweet victory of vengeance....Ella desperately wants access to her baby niece, but the child's guardian is Aristandros--her ex-fiancé! She has no choice but to submit to his demand--she must become his mistress!Naive and unworldly, Ella is not like the groomed, gold-digging females who have previously warmed Aristandros's bed. Surely it's only a matter of time before he tires of her...?

An outrageous proposition! Glory's fantasies became reality when the irresistible Rafaello Grazzini chose to embark on a passionate liaison with her. Rafaello's charms and social graces made Glory feel like a princess. But his father cast a disapproving eye over the relationship and used blackmail to bring the fairy tale to an abrupt end.Many years later, in desperate circumstances, Glory begs Rafaello for his help. As arrogant as he is handsome, Rafaello agrees to help Glory on one condition--that she become his mistress...

Italian tycoon ditches brand-new bride!On their wedding day, Molly and Sholto had separated. The split made newspaper headlines, though no one ever guessed why their marriage wasn't consummated.Molly had vowed that no pressure or price would persuade her to share Sholto's bed, but she knew her brother owed him a lot of money.... Sholto struck a deal: he would settle the debt if Molly moved in with him--and he would get to enjoy his wedding night after all.Then Molly found herself with a new dilemma: she was Sholto's ex-wife and mistress...and soon she would be the mother of his child!

Captive in the sheikh's harem! Tilda was regretting her short-lived romance with Rashad, the crown prince of Bakhar. Now, with her impoverished family indebted to him, Rashad was blackmailing Tilda by insisting she pay up…as his concubine! Soon Tilda was the arrogant sheikh's captive in his faraway desert kingdom. Then Rashad publicly acknowledged her as his woman… and under the law of Bakhar they were now bound together forever…as husband and wife!

Knight in shining armor...or avenging angel?International business tycoon Luciano de Valenza stepped in to save the Linwood family's failing wine business and swept the young, impressionable Kerry Linwood off her feet. Yet Kerry feared Luciano didn't want her, but the wine empire she would inherit. Then money was embezzled from the business, and there was evidence enough to put Luciano in prison.Five years later, Luciano was back and out to clear his name. He was certain that he'd been framed by the Linwoods and he was planning to take everything that was theirs--beginning with Kerry. He had always loved her, and now he was more determined than ever to have her....

A Christmas consequence Italian tycoon Vito Zaffari is waiting out the festive season while a family scandal fades from the press. So he's come to his friend's snow-covered English country cottage, determined to shut out the world. Until a beautiful bombshell dressed as Santa literally crashes into his Christmas! Innocent Holly Cleaver sneaks under Vito's defenses—he wants her like no other before and decides he must have her. When Vito finds her gone the next day, he's sure she'll be easy to forget…until he discovers that their one night of passion has a shocking Christmas consequence!

Seduction and Passion Guaranteed Will the Frenchman discover he has a secret son? Tabby fell in love with Christien Laroche, but then tragedy struck and Christien wanted nothing more to do with her. How could Tabby confess to the arrogant Frenchman that she was expecting his baby? Now Tabby has made a new life for herself and her son. But Christien is back! What if he discovers little Jake's existence?

Introducing this exciting rerelease of USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham's longer-length Harlequin Presents title, Emerald Mistress, available digitally for the first time!When Harriet Carmichael's world comes crashing down, she's determined to count her blessings. Forget London, her failing career and her unfaithful fiancé--an unexpected legacy of a cottage and stables in an Irish village beckons!But her fresh start is soon threatened by Rafael Cavaliere: her new neighbour and the very man who cost Harriet her job! With her heart so recently burned she's reluctant to become another notch on his bedpost, but when passion ensnares them both, deep secrets are revealed--ones that could change their lives forever.

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....Ellie found herself on her way to Dio's island, and two days and nights of perfect passion... followed by an unexpected pregnancy. Dio had the perfect solution -- they'd marry for the baby's sake. By now, Ellie was in love with Dio, but could he learn to love his expectant bride?

A storm of passion and pleasure!Once, Luc Santini's inherent sensuality had been Catherine Parrish's downfall. For two years she had loved him unconditionally, until she realized that this impossibly rich, and infuriatingly powerful man regarded her as a possession!Catherine fled her gilded cage, keeping her pregnancy a secret... until now. Fate has placed Luc back into her life. He doesn't know about their child...and Catherine intends to keep it that way. But will she surrender to his erotic demands--and risk losing herself in a whirl of desire--to protect her son?

To love, honor... Cesare Sabatino never intended to marry. But if his thoughts did ever stray in that direction, the lucky woman's answer would have been a resounding "yes". Imagine his surprise when Lizzie Whitaker turns him down on the spot! ...and possess? To get his hands on her Mediterranean island inheritance, Cesare must wed innocent Lizzie...and ensure she's carrying his heir! Luckily the formidable Italian is legendary for his powers of persuasion. With Lizzie desperate to save her family's farm, it's only a matter of time before she gives in...and discovers the many pleasurable benefits of wearing this tycoon's ring.

Twin royal heirs! Prince Jaul of Marwan’s royal duty is to marry a suitable bride. But first he must divorce the woman who betrayed him. Locating his estranged wife? Easy. The intense passion still burning between them? Manageable. Discovering he has two royal heirs? Impossible! Devastated when her handsome prince deserted her, Chrissie Whitaker’s beautiful twin babies were the only balm to her broken heart. Now Jaul will stop at nothing to claim his legitimate heirs, but can Chrissie forget their painful past and recognize him as her husband in every sense of the word?

Joaquin Del Castillo was as proud as his Latino heritage, and he instantly acted to right the wrong he believed had been done to his elderly, loyal employee. He would lure the girl who owed the old man money to Guatemala, and here she would stay until she agreed to repay her debt!But something about Joaquin's captive didn't add up. On the surface, Lucy appeared to be a glamorous gold digger, but underneath she was...innocent. Joaquin's pride unleashed consequences he hadn't expected-his contempt for her was rivaled by his blazing desire!

"I always get what I want...and I want you." Making billions and bedding beautiful women couldn't make Bastien Zikos forget the lustrous dark hair, haunting eyes and outrageous defiance of Delilah Moore. So Bastien has gone to great lengths to ensure that the one--and only--woman to have ever turned him down returns to him. If Delilah wants to save her father's ailing business, she must agree to Bastien's commands: be his mistress, wear his diamonds and wait for him in his bed! But what will this exacting tycoon do when he discovers that his sassy mistress is a virgin?

The Days of Your Innocence are Long Gone.She didn't get very far before a powerful hand closed over one slim shoulder and yanked her back. He spun her round with frightening strength.Look at me! he demanded with inborn arrogance, glittering dark eyes scanning her pale, distraught face. Your freedom is gone and not only for now, cara. It's gone for as long as I want. I will keep you and I will clothe you and you will not make a single move that you haven't cleared with me first. You are mine and you had better start adjusting to that idea fast. I am not the most patient of men.

His Innocent Wife... The last thing Gaetano Leonetti wants is to be shackled in marriage, but to become CEO of his family's bank, his grandfather has decreed Gaetano must find a nice, ordinary woman to wed. Convinced his grandfather is mad, Gaetano sets about proving him wrong with housekeeper Poppy Arnold. With her outspoken nature and unusual dress sense, she's definitely not wife material! But it's not long before hardworking, self-sacrificing Poppy charms his grandfather and Gaetano's stuck with a union he didn't want and a bride he sinfully craves! Having set her up to fail, can he really take the precious gift of her virginity?

His seduction had life-changing consequences Now her boss is back—with marriage in mind! Personal assistant Merry Armstrong couldn’t resist Angel Valtinos’s sensual charisma. The Greek awakened her with his touch and left her pregnant! When Angel discovers his heir, duty compels him to act. Despite Merry’s independence, Valtinos’s legacy must be legitimized—and seducing her into becoming his wife will be his biggest challenge! **