He wants me, he needs me. I never thought I could be in this position; propositioned to be a surrogate to his child, the likely heir of his fortune and family\'s legacy. And he\'ll pay me! Enough to put off my money worries for the rest of my life...He wants me, he needs me. I never thought I could be in this position; propositioned to be a surrogate to his child, the likely heir of his fortune and family\'s legacy. And he\'ll pay me! Enough to put off my money worries for the rest of my life...The question is, do I want to do it? He\'s Rami Al-Hassan, a billionaire Sheikh of The Principality of Al-Andalus, and he certainly isn\'t accustomed to being turned down.I never could have imagined doing something like this before now, but looking into that gorgeously chiseled face, and those sparkling, enigmatic eyes, I can see something behind the ostentatious exterior. Something like love...Can I find it within myself to accept the Sheikh\'s indecent proposal? Can I sell my body to the Sheikh? Can I really carry his child?

When the Sheikh makes a proposal, you’ll find it impossible to resist. Hannah Green is talented, young, and beautiful; an aspiring jazz singer, she’s hurt by the news that her beloved venue and employer, The Blue Moon, may be forced to make cut-backs, including potentially her job! But when a tall, impossibly handsome olive-skinned man introduces himself as a fan, however, Hannah’s fortunes are going to take a turn. The mysterious man makes a proposal: a series of gigs in his Middle-Eastern home country, and a one-off payment of $500,000. Hannah is speechless, and after discovering his true name – Sheikh Sadiq bin-Haled al-Halam – and his reputation as one of New York’s richest, most eligible bachelors, Hannah feels this is one proposal she cannot resist… Soon she’s flying around the world, enjoying luxuries she’s never experienced before, but none more exquisite or alluring than Sadiq’s company. Before Hannah even realizes it, she’s irresistibly attracted to the playboy Sheikh. Could he want her for more than just her beautiful voice? Little does Hannah know, however, that Sheikh Sadiq possesses secrets of his own… 

In the weeks following Aidan’s betrayal, Emma has tried her best to move on. Ignoring his countless texts, voice mails, and flowers, she isn’t sure she wants to be won back by him. But Aidan isn’t going down without a fight—especially not until Emma lets him reveal the secret of his past that caused him to be so commitment phobic. But fate intervenes when premature labor forces Emma on strict bed rest for two weeks. Aidan steps forward with a shocking proposal. To prove his love and commitment for her and their unborn son, he will take a leave of absence from work to care for her around the clock. Vowing to guard her heart, Emma reluctantly agrees. While she is touched by Aidan’s attentiveness and tender loving care, Emma is thrown for a loop by the amorous attentions of ER doctor, Alpesh “Pesh” Nadeen. Pesh is everything Emma could ever want—successful, stable, and ready to settle down and be a husband and father. Pesh wants nothing more than to win Emma’s heart, but she is not sure she’s able to give it. Her heart may still belong to the very man who broke it—the one who is so desperately trying to win her back.

"WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO MARRYING ME?" The proposal was as unexpected as her feelings for the man whose dark good looks rivaled an even darker past. Painful experience screamed that Taylor Reid should run far and fast from Jackson Santorini. But keeping custody of her brother meant becoming her former boss's bride. And giving Jackson a baby. Despite his powerful size and presence, Jackson had been wounded. . . deeply. . . by a woman. Yet he'd protected her at a personal cost, if his restrained ardor in deference to her virginal apprehension was one indication. Suddenly, for Jackson's sake, Taylor wanted to replace pain with pleasure. Only, she'd never imagined what sensations--and secrets--she would awaken. . . .

Four determined ladies. Four charming gentlemen. And four forbidden love stories. If you like forbidden love stories filled with intense relationships, vibrant chemistry and strong characters that will captivate your heart, then you’ll love these four novellas. Grab them now and start reading today! #1 The Wrong Brother Two brothers. One lady. And a heart torn in two. Just as ISABELLA CARRINGTON gives her hand to CHARLES DASHWOOD, her heart is stolen by none other than her husband's notorious twin, ROBERT. When mind and heart do not go hand in hand, can there be a happily ever after? #2 A Brilliant Rose Two brothers. A brilliant, young lady. And a love that will not be denied. When ROSE LAWSON meets a handsome man, she quickly fancies herself in love.Upon learning his name, she recognizes his reputation and her opinion of him can not be lower. Will CHARLES DASHWOOD be able to win Rose's heart and overcome his.. or rather his twin brother's past? #3 The Forgotten Wife A love lost. A daring wife. And a mistletoe kiss. Because of an accident WILLIAM EVERETT cannot remember the past few years of his life, including his loving wife CATHERINE. Will Catherine find a way to reclaim her husband's heart? Or is a love once lost gone forever? #4 An Unwelcome Proposal A chance encounter. An unexpected proposal. And an undeniable love. When WESLEY EVERETT proposes to the women he loves, CHRISTINE DANSBY says no, because she does not believe in marriage. Will Wesley take 'no' for an answer? Or will he be able to convince Christine that marriage is far from boring? A Forbidden Love Novella Series *FREE with Kindle Unlimited * 5 Rules to Be Broken 6 Hearts to Be Mended To Follow: 7 Winning her Hand 8 Conquering her Heart Love's Second Chance Series 1 Forgotten & Remembered - The Duke's Late Wife 2 Cursed & Cherished - The Duke's Wilful Wife 3 Despised & Desired - The Marquess' Passionate Wife 4 Abandoned & Protected - The Marquis' Tenacious Wife 5 Ruined & Redeemed - The Earl's Fallen Wife 6 Betrayed & Blessed - The Viscount's Shrewd Wife 7 Deceived & Honoured - The Baron’s Vexing Wife More to follow: 8 Sacrificed & Reclaimed - The Soldier's Daring Widow (Bonus Novella) 9 Condemned & Admired - The Earl's Cunning Wife

Lori Wick's bestselling English Garden series (more than 720,000 copies sold) is filled with engaging characters and stories. Now with fresh, new covers, each of the four books in the series will hold a favorite spot on the nightstand or bookshelf of any reader who loves a great romance. "The Proposal," book one in the series, is set in 1810 London, England. William Jennings has never been interested in marriage and family. So when a relative dies and leaves Jennings three young children, his world turns upside down. Thrilled to have boys to carry on his name, William invests time in the two brothers, but the little girl is tended to by a negligent nanny. Finally, Jennings seeks help from his sister and soon becomes acquainted with her neighbor, Marianne Walker. Her strength and faith intrigues Jennings, but will he allow himself to fall for her and the God she loves?

This short satirical work proposes that backbenchers be removed, benches and all, from the Canadian House of Commons, in the interests of modernity and efficiency for both the backbenchers and the rest of the House of Commons.This short work proposes that backbenchers be removed, benches and all, from the Canadian House of Commons, in the interests of modernity and efficiency. A special “Backbencher’s Heaven,” can be set up not far from the Parliaments buildings. There, backbenchers could spend most of their time in up-to-date offices dealing with the voters in their ridings. At the same time, the rest of the Members of Parliament (the ones that really matter) could have the space to install and use current data collection and display systems (built into their desks), the better to debate bills with the facts at their fingertips. A giant leap in productivity is predicted.

This series of four scenes was originally published on Lindsay's blog. They take place after the events of Soulblade (Dragon Blood, Book 7) and before Shattered Past (the Therrik novel). They’re now available in ebook format for your convenience.A charm hidden in a shipping box brings Tredan’s disgraceful past to his door.Retired Enchanter Tredan and his wife Lanith, magical curio merchants in the seaside town of Isor, have been model citizens for years. But Tredan has harbored a terrible secret. As the victim of a Church-induced spell, he created a journal with spells to enslave the Enchanters’ magical essence to the Church.Enchanters generate the essence powering everything in Tredan’s world. The Church has long resented the Enchanters’ exclusive control over essence. The head Church magician, His Divine, is determined to acquire Tredan’s journal and take the Enchanters’ power for his own.With Lanith out on an errand for the morning, Tredan opens the box containing an Enforcer’s compulsion charm. This Church magician will stop at nothing to collect Tredan’s journal for His Divine. The ensnared Tredan must battle the Enforcer’s superior magic and keep the journal safe. Tredan must also find a way, even if he must enlist the help of the dead, to warn an unsuspecting Lanith before she returns home and falls prey to His Divine’s wrath.Wrath, Prequel to Tredan's Bane -- Honorable Mention Winner, Fiction-Short Story Category, 2014 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest

"Brooke’s attendance at her sister’s wedding was supposed to be uneventful, but the groom’s brother derailed her plans."When Brooke Miller, a successful financial advisor, went to attend her younger sister’s wedding, she was glad for the brief reprieve from her hectic job. The groom’s brother, tall and raven-haired Christopher Hunt, destroyed her plans for a peaceful break. There was something almost menacing about him and despite her reservations, he enthralled Brooke. What she would soon learn is that Chris wants her to be his Sub – and he is very persuasive. This ebook contains very hot descriptions of romantic activity. Only mature readers should download this book.

The Yeerks are stepping up their invasion tactics. And Marco has problems of his own. His dad is starting to date. But Marco knows his mother might still be alive.

Leorah Langdon has no patience for Regency society’s shallow hypocrisy and unnecessary rules, especially for women. She’s determined to defy convention by marrying for grand passion instead of settling for a loveless union like her parents—or wedding a stuffy, pompous gentleman like Edward, the Viscount Withinghall. But when a chance meeting in the countryside leads to Leorah and Withinghall being discovered in his overturned carriage—alone and after dark—the ensuing gossip may force them together. Withinghall has his reasons for clinging to propriety; his father perished in a duel with his mistress’s husband, and Edward must avoid scandal himself if he wants to become prime minister. He certainly has no time for a reckless hoyden like Miss Langdon. But soon the two discover that Withinghall’s coach “accident” was no such thing: the vehicle was sabotaged. Can the culprit be brought to justice? Strong-willed Leorah and duty-driven Withinghall will have to work together if they have any hope of saving her reputation, his political career—and his life.

Diane heart raced in the night air as the assailant kidnapped her. She only wanted to escape but with both her and Eric trapped, rescusing was not in the cards. However, everything is not as it seems.Diane heart raced in the night air as the assailants kidnapped her and Eric. She only wanted to escape but with both her and Eric trapped, rescusing was not in the cards. However, everything is not as it seems.

On a bright and sunny Easter morning, the young pastor of a small Southern church has planned the perfect marriage proposal. Unfortunately, things don't go quite as smoothly as he hoped.On a bright and sunny Easter morning, the young pastor of a small Southern church has planned the perfect marriage proposal. Unfortunately, things don't go quite as smoothly as he hoped.Anyone who has attended a small-town church in the US on an Easter Sunday can relate to the quirky characters in this short story. Just in time for the spring season, An Eggcellent Proposal is sure to leave a smile on your face.

A Standalone StoryMordecai Champion has found the house of his dreams. Unfortunately, it's located in a specially zoned, exclusive neighborhood in Wilmington, North Carolina. To be eligible to buy the home, he must meet certain requirements. Hence, a proposal for the real estate agent who's caught his eye from the first – Jemisha Rayford.Jemisha is struggling to stay afloat with her new real-estate business and Mordecai's proposal may be just what she needs to secure a much-needed substantial commission. If she accepts, she knows she'll risk her business and her heart to a playboy who's never been in a serious relationship, but at this point, she may not have much of a choice.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Blair Babylon . . . Book 1 in the Brand New Billionaires in Disguise: Maxence Series . . . "Phenomenal read!" "A can't put it down book for me." "Now THIS is what I consider phenomenal writing!" "Simply genius." "Oh, I am in love with Maxence!" Her ex-boyfriend was supposed to propose in Paris, but instead, he swindled her out of every penny she owned. Now, the hottest man she's ever seen swoops in, rescues her, and has an indecent proposal to get her on her feet, and on her back, and on her knees.

One guy, one mystery, one very wrong conclusion ...Luca has walked out on his band in the middle of their American tour and headed off to New Orleans. Disgraced gossip columnist Gaby is determined to find out why, while her sister Pris is equally determined to have the best holiday ever.The Accidental Proposal is just under 10,000 words and should take you about 30 minutes to read.Tales from Parker Road (Death, Barbecues and a Toast Rack) consists of four short stories loosely linking residents of Parker Road:Mike and Jenny need to find somewhere to bury a body.Greg and Kate have an argument about the useless stuff Greg insists on buying.Susan tries to keep Roger calm, which isn’t easy, as everything winds him up.Pete accidentally kills Linda's cat. He could confess, or try and cover it up. He decides on a cover-up.

Will their newfound love...Lead to an island wedding?In this Single Dad Docs story, aristocratic surgeon Rafael Valdez might be the heartthrob of Maple Island, but he has eyes for only one girl—his daughter, Gracie! Until child life specialist Summer Ryan helps Rafael realize he doesn't have to cope with the special care Gracie needs alone. Can he convince Summer there's room in his life—and his heart—for her, too?Single Dad Docs quartetBook 1 — Tempted by Her Single Dad Boss by Annie O'NeilBook 2 — Resisting Her English Doc by Annie ClaydonBook 3 — The Single Dad's Proposal by Karin BaineBook 4 — Nurse to Forever Mom by Susan Carlisle"Both the main characters were riveting...Ms. Baine has delivered a wonderful read where the chemistry between this couple was intense...." —Harlequin Junkie on Their Mistletoe Baby"Ms. Baine...

Sweetly Romantic Short Story / 11 pagesHank was late again for dinner, but Ruth didn't mind. His job as a fireman meant life was always a bit chaotic. As long as he came home to her at the end of the day, she was blissfully content.She didn't know that tonight would be a night like no other ...* * *The Proposal - Book 1 NYC is the first book in this romantic short story series.Sweetly Romantic Short Story / 11 pagesHank was late again for dinner, but Ruth didn't mind. His job as a fireman meant life was always a bit chaotic. As long as he came home to her at the end of the day, she was blissfully content.She didn't know that tonight would be a night like no other ...* * *The Proposal - Book 1 NYC is the first book in this romantic short story series. These short stories are about 10 pages each and celebrate the power of true love. Each takes place in a different US state. The Proposal series contains no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up. You can read the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can read the boxed sets. The boxed sets are compiled immediately after reaching each 10-book milestone. It's your choice! Some readers enjoy giving feedback as I write while others would rather binge-read in blocks.A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women's shelters.

Preslaysa Williams, author of the "emotionally stirring debut" A Lowcountry Bride (Oprah Daily), returns to the Lowcountry with a heartwarming story about a second chance romance.It was supposed to be the happiest day of Jaslene Simmons' life, the day she'd say "I do" to Marcus Clark. But when her sister dies in a tragic accident everything changes—including her once rosy future with Marcus. Jaslene instead pours all of her energy into caring for her now-motherless niece and running the wedding planning company she and her sister had built, wanting to honor her sister's dream even if she has to sacrifice her own.As an archivist at Charleston's Black history museum, Marcus shines a light on the stories of forgotten people. Researching history is better than dealing with his own heartache—and the guilt he has over the role he may have inadvertently played in the death of Jaslene's sister.Jaslene never thought she'd cross...

From Cinderella to Duchess in this Regency romance!A wedding to save her from scandalA bride to save his heart? After the death of his beloved brother and mother, Randolph, the Duke of Elmsend, feels his life is empty. So, he's in no mood to entertain the rambunctious Harrington family while they're in London. Then he meets Abigail, their governess. When her reputation is in jeopardy, he does the unimaginable—propose! But whilst Randolph can offer her a ring, can he ever offer her a real marriage?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Will you marry me for $10,000,000?I am a creative, open-minded businessman with limited time and desire to play the field. This is a serious proposal.A mysterious billboard intrigues three single women in LA. But who is this Mr. Right?...And is he the perfect match for the lucky winner?BookShotsLIGHTNING-FAST STORIES BY JAMES PATTERSON Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson

A re-telling of Pride and Prejudice... re-imagined with mystery and intrigue along the way! (Book 3 of a Four-Part Series)When Elizabeth Bennet arrives at Hunsford Parsonage to visit her newlywed friend, she is horrified to find Charlotte accused of poisoning her husband’s patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Determined to prove her friend’s innocence, Elizabeth begins her own investigation and soon discovers that Lady Catherine has many enemies. Would one of them stoop to murder? When her search for answers is challenged by the handsome, austere Mr Darcy, Elizabeth braces herself for a battle of wills, but he surprises her with a proposal of a very different kind…

Their engagement is pretendCupid has other plans...Wedding planner Mariah Van Delton has a plan to save the charming small town of Carter's Crossing—by turning it into a romance destination! All Mariah needs is a very public Valentine's Day proposal. And her only option? A fake one between her and the handsome town veterinarian and wedding hater, Nelson Carter. But a little charade between adversaries might just be the start of something undeniably real...Cupid's CrossingBook 1: A Valentine's Proposal

Sometimes love is found in the most unexpected places—as three blessed men will discover in Rachel J. Good's heartwarming Amish romance series, set in a bustling Pennsylvania community . . . When an organic farm causes rents to skyrocket at the Valley Green Farmer's Market, Fern Blauch's family baked goods stand is driven to the edge of eviction. . . . Until a mysterious temporary reprieve. Fern is confused when she discovers the benefactor is barbecued chicken stand owner—and her longtime crush—Gideon Hartzler. She's grateful, but pridefully tells him she intends to pay him back. If only she can find a new place to sell her wares . . . To stay competitive, and help as many others as he can, Gideon expands his stand to provide full meals—including dessert. That's where Fern comes in. As the two work long hours, side-by-side, business booms—and so does their attraction. Still, the demands of caring for aging...

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Lord Robert is at his wit's end. His eight-year-old daughter is a wild child, and although it's the last thing he wants, he will travel to London in the spring to find a wife. But...could the fates be shining on him? Lady Mildred just might be…the answer to his dilemma.After spending the last twenty years under her brother, the Earl of Melton’s abusive control, Lady Mildred has given up on ever finding happiness. Until…she meets Lord Robert and is immediately smitten. Is it possible she might have a suitor, at last?Will a chance meeting between a widower and a spinster lead them to love, or will the secrets of her past stand in the way?Honorable Rogue series, adds 'The Lady’s Christmas Proposal', a novella based on characters from 'The Viscount’s Salvation'. It’s a Regency tale of a woman’s redemption after suffering years of abuse from her tyrannical brother.

Australian billionaire Sebastian Armstrong thinks he knows his housekeeper well. Emily's prim, proper and dedicated to her job. Outside she's a plain Jane, but inside she's a passionate woman desperate to break out--and to forget that she's fallen in love with her handsome boss. When Emily quits, Sebastian refuses to let her go. Instead he devises a ruthless plan designed to keep Emily by his side, at his bidding and in his bed!

99 cents for preorder period only!!!! Price goes to $3.99 on release day! One woman on a dating quest. One man in need of a relationship guru. One wild proposal neither can resist. Watch out world — I'm ready to date again. The seven years I invested in my ex left me with nothing but scorch marks from the way he peeled out and left me at the altar. I'm not looking to put my heart into a relationship any time soon. What I am looking for? To have some freaking fun. My best friends can't wait to set me up with suitable single guys, and soon I've got three promising prospects. Then I bump into Chris.... Clever and funny, with a sexy surfer's bod and a brilliant nerd brain, he has just the right screwdriver to fix my hard drive. (Yes, the one for my computer.) I wouldn't mind dating him. The trouble is he just proposed to me—to be the new dating guru on his TV show—and I said yes....

When you choose a solitary life of running a ranch, can you ever let love back into your heart? Since Travis' wife passed away, he's been putting all his time in running a ranch in Wyoming with his brother Cole. Life, however, gets lonely when a man is left alone with his thoughts for too long. When the town Reverend suggests a mail-order bride service, Cole quickly signs Travis up. But his hopes are dashed when Travis doesn't seem to want to have anything to do with the girl who came all the way from Virginia to marry him. Caroline's life was over when her Papa died and left her with mountains of debt. She moves to Wyoming from Richmond in the hope to find a husband. When she meets the surly Travis Davison, things don't go as planned, however. But when trouble comes to the Davison ranch, Caroline is caught in the crossfire, and her life is in danger. Can Travis save her from a terrible fate? Will the two ever find solace...

The Perfect Wedding Date... But At What Cost?She's About To Get Way More Than She Bargained For...Iris Collins needs a wedding date, fast. And the billionaire who saved her from a public shaming is the best candidate yet. She'll invest in Zac Bisset's yacht-racing team in exchange for four days in paradise. After all, Zac is adventurous, sexy…perfect for a straitlaced heiress to show off on her arm. Until they land in her bed. Now their real connection– and the backlash of a family scandal–threatens their perfect facade…

Nadya, hosting an intelligent parasite, is now an experienced naval officer with two battles against the Raider's cruiser packs. But she continues to be seen as an alien, generating disgust, fear, raw hate, and attempts on her life. To add to her problems, the Raiders have identified her as contributing directly to their bad luck and have designated her a dybbuk—demon—and have set a price on her dead or alive. With the Raiders a potential threat to the SAS, life has become a little too interesting.**

A headstrong young businesswoman. An unlucky-in-love bachelor. And the chaperoning assignment that keeps pushing them together.For someone so strong-willed and certain, Ella Yoder has never been more unsure of her life. It's been a year since she convinced her father to move with her and her younger sister Junia to Marigold, Ohio, to open E and J Grocery. Ella's got a keen eye for running a business and has big dreams to expand. But her plans are stalled because Junia refuses to lift a finger at the store—or listen to her about anything.Nelson Bontranger knows one thing for sure: creating his own artisan deli meats is his passion. Well, maybe one other thing: he's sworn off women forever. After two bouts of heartbreak, he's not willing to open up himself to a third. When he eyes his own butcher shop next to E and J Grocery in Marigold, he's surprised to learn that Ella has had her eye on the property for some time. He doesn't trust this...

The rake has a proposition...Will she accept?Part of The Sinful Sinclairs: When globe-trotting Charles Sinclair arrives at Huxley Manor to sort out his late cousin's affairs, he meets practical Eleanor Walsh. He can't shake the feeling that behind her responsibility to clear her family's debt, Eleanor longs to escape her staid life. Chase can offer her an exciting adventure in Egypt... But that all depends on her response to his shocking proposal!

In White Pines, Texas, family comes first.The Cowboy and His BabyA year and a half ago, a tragic mistake cost single mother Melissa Horton her one true love—and a father for her baby girl. Now Texas rancher Cody Adams is back, shocked to discover he is a parent and determined to make Melissa his wife. But with newfound independence, Melissa has surprised herself—and him—by being unwilling to settle for a marriage of convenience. The Rancher and His Unexpected DaughterWidower Harlan Adams has plenty of experience raising boys. But when a rebellious teenage girl steals his truck and goes for a joyride, Harlan is baffled. Then he confronts her intriguing, sassy mother, Janet Runningbear, and is totally thrown for a loop. While he might not know anything about girls, he thought he knew everything about women. Until Janet makes him realize he still has a lot to learn!

Her deepest Christmas wish will bring more than she imagined...in this novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Vannetta Chapman. The only way she'll find home is by leaving it... The one thing Becca Yoder loves more than Christmas is her dream of leaving her Amish community and traveling the world. Becca has her father's reluctant permission to leave—if she trains Gideon Fisher to run the family's enormous outdoor market. But Gideon is homesick for Texas. Can Becca make him fall in love with her hometown...without falling for the handsome bachelor herself?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Indiana Amish Market Book 1: An Amish Proposal for ChristmasBook 2: Her Amish Adversary

This Short Story is a part 3 of, “Love Happened Twice”Can Love happen twice??? How do you feel if your guy proposes for second time? Read on find out, whether our lead lady found her love second time.New Year Offer - Book is Free :)This Short Story is a part 3 of, “Love Happened Twice”Suggest you to read it Can Love happen twice??? How do you feel if your guy proposes for second time? Read on find out, whether our lead lady found her love second time.

Holiday flings are her speciality! And he is her next target!Heading to a birthday trip in Porto, Amira Stevens is faced with an enticing opportunity when handsome Irishman, Cillian Walsh engages her in conversation on their flight out of London. And the universe puts her on a trajectory that could reshape the rest of her well-balanced life.The moment Cillian looks into those mesmerising brown eyes, it's as though nothing else matters: not the conference, not the Porto architecture. His world is turned upside down, and he hasn't even uttered a single word yet.Cillian is funny, charismatic, and exactly what the doctor ordered. Amira can't deny the chemistry between her and this stranger and sparks fly as soon as they discover they are staying at the same hotel.But as the tension between them grows, the more Amira pushes back—keeping him at arm's length at every turn. But Cillian is hooked.He knows what he wants.She knows what she...

"Utterly charming... A Proposal They Can't Refuse is a surefire winner!" —Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best ManNatalie Caña turns up the heat, humor and heart in this debut rom-com about a Puerto Rican chef and an Irish American whiskey distiller forced into a fake engagement by their scheming octogenarian grandfathers.Kamilah Vega is desperate to convince her family to update their Puerto Rican restaurant and enter it into the Fall Foodie Tour. With the gentrification of their Chicago neighborhood, it's the only way to save the place. The fly in her mofongo—her blackmailing abuelo says if she wants to change anything in his restaurant, she'll have to marry the one man she can't stand: his best friend's grandson. Liam Kane spent a decade working to turn his family's distillery into a contender. But just as he and his grandfather are on the verge of winning a national competition, Granda hits him with a one-two punch:...

His ring will protect her...And expose his guarded heartWidowed Lady Cecily has a dangerous plan to secure her family's future and their safety. A plan that is perfect, right until Lachlan of Drummuir discovers it! Cecily's sure the honest and brooding warrior will expose her, despite their unexpected and powerful chemistry. But when she's sent to the king for judgment, Lachlan shocks her by offering the ultimate protection—his hand in name only!

A second chance...with his first love?New York businessman Connor McCormick's heart was broken when his sweetheart Jenny Sommers disappeared seven years ago. Now Connor is unexpectedly reunited with Jenny—and discovers she's a midwife to pregnant runaways and a single mother herself. Winning Jenny's trust when she's wary of depending on anyone and protective of her daughter won't be easy, but Connor isn't about to walk away when she needs him...From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Twins of the TwentiesBright, young bachelors find love in New YorkBook 1: Scandal at the SpeakeasyBook 2: A Proposal for the Unwed Mother

Tristan Lark, Earl of Burley, is a lord with a plan. Hades' Lair, London's top gaming hell, is for sale, and Tristan intends to buy it. He even has an investor in mind: a foreign prince. Unfortunately, this investor will only work with people who are married, since he sees marriage as a sign of responsibility. The rule doesn't faze Tristan: he's hired an actress to play his wife.When the actress doesn't appear, Tristan is in trouble. Confirmed bluestocking Irene Carmichael would rather study weather patterns than dress in fine gowns, but when Lord Burley asks her for help, she agrees, even if it means sneaking into his manor house every night for a week to play his wife.Unfortunately, neither of them had counted on the snow.

For Preventing Immigrants And Refugees From Being A Burden And For Making Them Beneficial To The Economy. Written for the Universal Improvement of Australia by Jonathan Twit.A young adult paranormal romance from bestselling author C.M. Stunich...Sylvia's parents have just dropped a bomb on her.A big one.A colossal one.When they told her she could open an early Christmas present, she never expected ears and a tail, especially not connected to her person. Sylvia is just fine with being boring, thank you very much, and she would certainly prefer not to spend Christmas howling at the moon.With the most important date of her life tied to the holiday, Sylvia's going to have to decide if she should tell her high school sweetheart the truth: I'm a werewolf.***A WEREWOLF CHRISTMAS is a 24,000 word novella from International Bestselling Author C.M. Stunich. This is a fun, campy young adult romance with a paranormal twist and a whole lot of Christmas cheer. Plus, it has a happy ending and can be read all by itself for a complete story or continued with A WEREWOLF NEW YEAR'S.ALSO BY C.M. STUNICH (and her pen name, Violet Blaze)-Real Ugly (FREE! A Rockstar Romance)"A WEREWOLF CHRISTMAS" EXCERPT“Sylvia, on Christmas Day, when the sun goes down, when the moon is full—”“I'm going to turn into a werewolf and howl at the moon?” I joked. Both of my parents stared at me like I was nuts. But not in the way that you might think. They weren't giving me a look that said I was being silly or rude or anything of the sort. They were looking at me like I'd guessed right. That was the strangest part of it all. “Um, hello?” I asked as they continued to stare in silence. Without another word, my mother stood up and unbuttoned her skirt. “Mom?” She dropped it to the floor. I continued to wait, expecting some kind of explanation. Was this a joke? It had to be, right? It had to be. Had to be. Had to … My mom slipped off her camisole, and I wrinkled my nose as I caught sight of her lacy bra. Nasty. Mom wears lingerie? That is just gross. When she started to take that off, too, I looked away and stared at the pile of presents like they were the only things in the room. I had to think that way, you know, or I'd be scarred for life, too.“Sylvia,” my mother said, but I wouldn't look at her. I didn't want to see my mom naked. For any reason. “Look at me!” Her voice was garbled, low and deep, not like her at all. I snapped my attention back to my mother and found … something. A melding, shifting, shaking mass of skin and fur and all sorts of craziness.I screamed.“Sylvia,” my father soothed as I scrambled back across the white carpet and slammed into the Christmas tree. A shiny, red bulb fell right off the branch and smacked me in the head. I hardly noticed. My mother was melting, growling and changing into a monster right before my eyes. It was unbelievable.I kept screaming.

Revel in this Regency annoyance-to-lovers story, full of twists, turns and page-turning romance!From feuding neighbors...To a union at the altar?Having lost her fiancé to war, Lady Juliet Sinclair refuses to lose her home to her brother's gambling debts. She certainly wouldn't otherwise be contemplating a marriage offer from her arrogant yet infuriatingly attractive neighbor, the Earl of Ashleigh...If widower Marcus didn't need a mother for his beloved daughter, he wouldn't be proposing to outspoken Juliet, either. They cross swords whenever they meet, but his daughter immediately takes to her. Yet Marcus is discovering his new bride intrigues him in ways he hadn't expected...making their battle of wills even more thrilling!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Family brought her home...Can love make her stay?Now that she's finally back in Three Springs, Texas, Deputy Sheriff Lacey Nash wants nothing more than to reconnect with her nine-year-old daughter, Aspen. Carefree Caleb Sloan is just a distraction—even if he is surprisingly helpful. He not only pitches in to train Aspen for the junior rodeo contest, but he also makes Lacey feel both welcome in town and truly special. Though will that be enough for by-the-book Lacey...to let this fun-loving cowboy prove he's ready for an instant family?USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORFrom Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Three Springs, TexasBook 1: The Texas SEAL's SurpriseBook 2: Trusting the Rancher with ChristmasBook 3: Her Cowboy Wedding DateBook 4: Falling for the Cowboy DocBook 5: His Christmas...

Could forgiveness be...The secret ingredient?Success is everything to chef Terian LaCroix—his demanding father will accept no less. And his drive to be the best meant betraying Aubrie DuGrandpre. Aubrie is stunned when unexpected circumstances push them together to open a restaurant on Polk Island...and Terian is all in. His plans are sound, but he's just as hard to resist as he was in culinary school. Could forgiving him put love on the menu?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Polk IslandBook 1: A Family for the FirefighterBook 2: Her Hometown HeroBook 3: Her Marine HeroBook 4: His Partnership Proposal

A second chance...With the single dad?Hiding under a table with a six-year-old isn't how hotelier Sophia Lambert usually welcomes VIPs. Fortunately, widower billionaire Jack McGregor is relieved she found his runaway daughter! A thank-you dinner sounds harmless, until workaholic Sophia finds herself tantalizingly attracted to Jack... The deeply desirable single dad reawakens long-buried emotions in Sophia, but his jet-set life is beckoning. Unless Sophia can tempt him with her own proposal: to keep his feet on the ground...From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

One night in Rome could lead to a family for Christmas...but only if Marco is brave enough to risk his heart! Find out what happens in the next installment of A Five-Star Family Reunion by Harlequin Romance's Susan Meier.Can what happened in Rome...Be a new beginning? After a business trip, Eleanora hasn't stopped thinking about Marco—and their unexpected night together. She's always carried a torch for him, but he could only ever offer her friendship. Now Eleanora's about to flip his world upside down—she's pregnant! They have until Christmas to decide if the promise of a family can heal Marco's damaged heart and be the start of something magical for them both... From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.A Five-Star Family ReunionBook 1: Wearing His Ring till Christmas by Nina SinghBook 2: One-Night Baby to Christmas...

**Family Secrets. Friends betrayed.** Elizabeth Bennet has always dreamed of marrying a man she loves and when Mr. Darcy proposes she readily accepts. But just as they are on the brink of becoming engaged, their hopes for a happy future are dashed by some unexpected opposition. Determined to be together, Elizabeth and Darcy nevertheless vow to wait for each other. However, a family secret soon emerges which sends their lives in different directions. Unable to countenance a life without Miss Bennet, Mr. Darcy embarks on a course of action which leaves Elizabeth feeling betrayed.Will she swallow her pride and give him a second chance, or has he gone too far in his desire to uncover the truth? *An Unwanted Proposal is a sweet and clean Regency Romance of 111,000 words.*

Sweet Historical Western RomanceAn Improper Proposal – First in the Front Range Brides collection of stories about strong women who find and defend love in 1880s Colorado.Love hadn't brought her to Colorado, but it might be the one thing that keeps her there.Mail order bride Mae Ann Remington won't let circumstances get in her way. When someone else's greed costs her everything—including her groom—she does the only thing she can in a new town with no money or friends. She asks a stranger to marry her.Cattleman Cade Parker stops at the bank to withdraw cash for his sister, not find himself a wife. But that's exactly what happens after a bank robbery leaves a farmer dead and his headstrong bride-to-be making a desperate business proposition.Convinced he's gone loco, Cade accepts the spirited young woman's offer, and they stop by the church before heading to the ranch, his horses, and the herd. He's soon adding to Mae Ann's fine cooking skills by teaching her to ride, shoot, and do...

The last place Suze Simon expects to find herself during Valentine’s Day is a cemetery. But that’s what happens when you’re a mediator – cursed with the “gift” of communicating with the dead. That’s how Suze has ended up at the graves of a pair of NCDPs - Non-Compliant Deceased Persons – whose drama didn’t end with death. It’s Suze’s job to make sure they move on—for good. But the NCDPs aren’t the only ones with problems. The reason Suze is spending her Valentine’s Day with the undead instead of her boyfriend, Jesse, is because he’s having so much trouble adjusting to life after death . . . not surprising, considering the fact that he used to be an NCDP himself, and now his girlfriend busts his former kind for a living, while he tries to cure his kind of what used to ail him. Can Suze use her mediating skills to propose a mutual resolution, and bring all these young lovers together - including Jesse and herself - especially on the night Saint Valentine declared sacred to romance? Or will she end up alone—and possibly undead—herself?

In the latest Harlequin Romance novel by Nina Singh, faking an engagement with a prince gets complicated when their royal ruse starts to feel a little too real! HOAX—TO HAPPY-EVER-AFTER? To shield his sister from media attention, Prince Raul needs to distract the press—what better way than a royal engagement? Sofia is the perfect candidate for his fake fiancée. She's beautiful and caring and their friendship is completely platonic. Or so he thought... Pretending to be in love for a Canadian crown tour should have been easy, but beyond the spotlight, an unexpected chemistry sparks between them. Yet Raul knows he can't inflict his duty-bound existence on Sofia for good. Even if he is tempted to trade their ruse for something more...From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Winter Escapes

Her Outrageous Marriage Plan...Kaliana urgently needs a husband! It's the only way to save her family from financial ruin. So she shockingly proposes to billionaire Rafe Casella. They may have spent one red-hot night in his bed, but Kaliana's rules are clear. Their arrangement is pure convenience, nothing more. Since her fiancé's death, she's fiercely guarded her heart…Yet Rafe has his own agenda–a marriage could secure his rightful inheritance, but only if it appears to be real! Can they keep things strictly business when their pretend relationship starts to feel anything but?

Indulge with these irresistible and heart-warming proposal romances by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan! Featuring previously published titles The Italian's Passionate Proposal and The Celebrity Doctor's Proposal.Will she say yes...?Dark, handsome and impossibly wealthy surgeon Carlo Santini can have any woman he wants. But working alongside nurse Suzannah Wilde at St. Catherine's hospital, it's hard for him to deny the sexual attraction simmering between them!Zan knows Carlo is holding something back from her, but all the same invites him to spend the festive season with her. And soon discovers that the caring baby doctor by day is a passionate, demanding lover by night...!Dr Sam McKenna's TV show Medical Matters gets top ratings. So when he's roped in to being a locum for Dr Anna Riggs he brings along his film crew too! Anna's furious—gorgeous Sam hasn't treated a real patient in years....

They called it the Great American Eclipse. A once in a lifetime event. People journeyed to Tennessee from all over just to watch those few minutes as day turned to night. And back again. Melissa watched the eclipse with the current boyfriend. Trying not to think about the love she had so tragically lost. She liked Garth well enough, but that flame she had carried for her college sweetheart had never been matched. When the day turned to night, something happened. Something that defied everything she knew. Everything anyone knew. An unforgettable short story of love that defies the boundaries of time.

His invitation......to a life-changing winter escape!Extreme snowboarder Dax is no stranger to a challenge. Still, nothing could have prepared him for his greatest challenge yet: fatherhood! Six-year-old Yann was kept a secret by his late mother. Now Dax is determined to make up for lost time. But with a work commitment in Chamonix, he needs a step-in nanny...and single mom Simone is the perfect candidate! Will Simone say yes to Dax—and a Christmas to remember? "Ella Hayes excels at intense, passionate love stories with beautifully drawn characters and this is my favorite of hers yet! Engaging from the first page, a hero you will fall in love with, a heroine to champion and a stunning location. 5 big fat stars."-Goodreads on Tycoon's Unexpected Caribbean Fling "One of the many things I love about Ella Hayes' writing style is her ability to create characters that her reader can become invested in almost from the...

From Santa......with love!Children's doctor Anna Maskell loves Christmas. But Muswell Hill Memorial's new locum surgeon, Jamie Thurston, hates it! So Anna makes him a deal—if she teaches him to embrace Christmas again, he'll play Santa to their little patients! But as Anna tempts him with the joys of the season, they also discover a connection neither expected. Can Jamie find the courage to give Anna what she truly needs this Christmas—his love?"...Ms. Hardy has definitely penned a fascinating read in this book...I was absolutely hooked."—Harlequin Junkie on Heart Surgeon, Prince...Husband!"...the hero and heroine's progression was fabulous and had me wanting to know more about them...the chemistry between this couple was strong; the romance was heart-warming...."—Harlequin Junkie on Carrying the Single Dad's Baby

A lass begging to marry him might top the list of "oddest things to happen," but Chief Adam Macquarie is desperate. And no matter how much he hates to do it, he's not above lying to get what he wants. Starting with the fact that he just omitted the truth about the situation back at his home—where there are no women and only a handful of other people. Because he has a secret need for a wife himself, one she won't be too happy about when she finds out.Lark Montgomerie is thrilled the brawny chief agrees to save her from her drunken father's machinations of wedding her off to the first fool that agrees. He's easy on the eyes and no one can be worse than her current options. Now a new life awaits her, on an exciting Scottish isle no less, and nothing will dampen her spirits. That is, until she arrives in her new homeland and realizes more than a few things are amiss...

Her outrageous marriage plan...Kaliana urgently needs a husband! It's the only way to save her family from financial ruin. So she shockingly proposes to billionaire Rafe Casella. They may have spent one red-hot night in his bed, but Kaliana's rules are clear. Their arrangement is pure convenience, nothing more. Since her fiancé's death, she's fiercely guarded her heart...Yet Rafe has his own agenda—a marriage could secure his rightful inheritance, but only if it appears to be real! Can they keep things strictly business when their pretend relationship starts to feel anything but?

Elisabeth's story continues!19-year-old Elisabeth Vigée's career as a portraitist is really taking off, until, that is, she meets an unforeseen obstacle and her studio is raided by the officers of the court. And then she discovers that her greedy stepfather has been pocketing the funds from her portrait commissions. Ever resourceful, she finds ways around her problems. But what will the long-term consequences of her choices be?

Bram Wilson has snagged his ideal internship at an exciting new app development company. The only downside? It's unpaid. And like any recent graduate, he's in debt up to his eyeballs.Spencer Kemp, CEO of AppMedica, is thrilled to have just scored his first viral sensation. Not-so-thrilling is the extra cash he needs to find to keep developing his popular game while it's hot. Of course, there's always the money his grandmother willed him as a wedding gift. Unfortunately, he doesn't have a boyfriend, never mind a husband.Surely a solution can't be that hard to find.

The Rancher’s Proposal: A Montana McGregor Brothers Romance

When Sakura once again meets her gorgeous adoptive brothers, Sebastian and Darcy Princeton, forbidden feelings are awakened and an old flame ignites. When orphan Sakura Tanaka sneaks into a famous Japanese designer’s fashion show in order to meet her biological mother, she doesn’t anticipate a complication that will turn her world upside down. Through mistaken identity, she ends up modelling for the designer, which in turn leads to an unexpected encounter with her seven drop-dead gorgeous adoptive brothers, two of which have intentions for her heart. One of them is Sebastian Princeton, the handsome multi-billionaire real estate investor, who isn’t afraid to show his feelings for her and openly pursues her. The other is Darcy Princeton, the multi-billionaire game designer and entrepreneur, whose love Sakura has always secretly possessed. To whom will Sakura ultimately give her heart?

How does a virgin lady let her steady date know she has determined to marry him? That's all I'll tell you. Click the blue below to see why. Here it suffices to say that the story is short and free. Why read a summary when with little more effort you can read the whole thing? If you can't spare a moment more, you shouldn't be wasting time reading fiction anyway. Go back to work!"One can not judge a book by its cover." So we are told. But a cover is usually the only thing a reader has to base a judgment on. Smashwords tries to aid readers by providing summaries, one short, one long, for each book it distributes. For non-fiction this works well. But this, it seems to me, defeats the whole purpose of fiction. After all, one reads a story to find out what will happen. It’s the uncommon twists and turns that make a story interesting. But if a summary has told all this beforehand, what fun is to be had in the reading? Therefore, no summary of the present short story is given. It's short and it’s free! So read the whole thing and see if you like it.I ask you to do this because I think it is the best book judging method. To find fiction you like you must first read around enough to learn something of the style and stories of different authors. Then you can judge books, not by their cover, but by the your opinion of the writer. I'd like to help you do this. The present short story is one of several which I will make available free at Smashwords. Read a few (or all of them) and decide if you like them. It won't cost you a dime. If you like them, you can then purchase some of my not free (but still inexpensive) longer stories.All these stories are of one particular kind. To reflect this similarity all have the same cover picture, the Kitty & Rose shown above. So after you’ve read a few, you can, in fact, judge them by their cover.The common theme of the Kitty & Rose stories is human sexuality. This is not unusual. Most fiction concerns sex in one way or another; ranging from romances so sedate and demure an extraterrestrial could never know sex is at the root of everything described, to erotica so unrestricted even an extraterrestrial might blush. Kitty & Rose stories are in the middle of this range. All deal with human sexuality, but none do so explicitly. Rather, they are seemly.The dictionary gives three meanings for seemly: Attractive or agreeably fashioned; Decorous or conventionally proper; and Appropriate or suited to its purpose.With respect to appropriateness, seemly sex stories range from the humorous to the inspirational, but all concern human sexuality. So they are clearly appropriate.These stories are also seemly in the decorous and conventionally proper sense. For, while they treat sex candidly, they do not do so graphically. There is nothing pornographic nor erotic in any seemly sex story. Of course, different persons’ opinions about this may differ. A few consider frank pornography decorous. At the opposite extreme are those like the abbot of the monastery where the great biologist Gregor Mendel did his epochal research. This abbot thought Mendel’s studies were decidedly indecorous because they involved the sex of pea plants!Finally, there is the principal sense of seemly, attractive and agreeably fashioned. Like every author I exert my every effort and ability trying to make these stories seemly in this regard. But like every author, I must await your determination of the degree of my success. Since both of us will be pleased if you find them attractively seemly, I very much hope you do.Happy reading!BobbyB P.S. This story is being uploaded on 2-14-2017, Valentine's Day! Fourteen more short stories will be uploaded, one each weekday. Then four longer stories will be offered for sale.

USA TODAY bestselling author Kate Hewitt is inspired by Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice in this contemporary one-night romance!"I want to ask you to marry me."The impossible billionaire's surprise announcement!Fiery Liza Benton couldn't have dreamed that after being dragged into the life of the superrich, she'd be thrown into Fausto Danti's path. She can't stand his arrogance...until a totally unexpected night of passion proves just how compatible they can be!Fausto knows their dueling personalities make Liza the last woman he should ever marry—she challenges him at every turn! But their chemistry is inescapable. So this proud Italian is determined to fight fire with fire—by claiming Liza with a shocking proposal...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Tristan Lark, Earl of Burley, is a lord with a plan. Hades' Lair, London's top gaming hell, is for sale, and Tristan intends to buy it. He even has an investor in mind: a foreign prince. Unfortunately, this investor will only work with people who are married, since he sees marriage as a sign of responsibility. The rule doesn't faze Tristan: he's hired an actress to play his wife.When the actress doesn't appear, Tristan is in trouble. Confirmed bluestocking Irene Carmichael would rather study weather patterns than dress in fine gowns, but when Lord Burley asks her for help, she agrees, even if it means sneaking into his manor house every night for a week to play his wife.Unfortunately, neither of them had counted on the snow.