Tipping the maid...with a diamond ring! When chambermaid Kyra Pappas enters the hotel suite, she's not expecting a marriage proposal! But tycoon Cristo Kiriakas believes she will make the perfect convenient bride to help secure a vital deal--and in return, he'll help her find her long-lost family. Kyra is sure she can handle planning a wedding with no emotional entanglements--but is soon fighting the temptation to kiss her gorgeous fake fiancé! Relationships have only ever meant heartache for these two lost hearts--but together, can they make their fairy-tale ending finally come true...'
Vows never broken... Exclusive matchmaker Elizabeth Young cannot believe it when Xander Trakas storms back into her life, announcing that their disastrous marriage was never annulled! She never wanted to see him again... His was the bed she never thought she'd share again. It would be so easy to surrender to the fire that still flickers between them, but can Elizabeth risk giving her heart to formidable Greek again? His was the ring she never thought she'd wear again. With guardianship of Xander's precious nephew at stake, Elizabeth just can't refuse her husband's demand!
A dazzling world. A sexy husband. An unforgiveable indiscretion. One woman faces an epic choice in this page-turner from the USA Today–bestselling author. Shortlisted for the 2009 RT Reviewers’ Choice Award Gorgeous Greek billionaire Leandro Demetrios plucked plump Millie from her farm and swept her into his glamorous world. Wrapped in his arms and draped in diamonds, she thought nothing could touch their romance. But the deepest, darkest betrayal did. Her sister claimed she was expecting Leandro’s baby. So Millie ran away, distraught. The designer dresses had clearly never hidden how unsuitable and unglamorous she truly was. Now, though, Leandro’s powerful voice is demanding that his wife come home. And, to her shame, she’s willing . . . “An intriguing beginning, a sexy hero and passion that leaps off the pages will make you want to read this novel in one sitting.” —RT Book Reviews (4 1⁄2 stars) “A deliciously romantic tale that is liberally spiced with a fabulously feisty and indomitable heroine, an irresistible Alpha hero, witty repartee, steamy sexual chemistry, red-hot love scenes, powerful emotion.” —CataRomance.com
The next Stravos heir… For billionaire Niko Stravos, emotional detachment is an art form. So the last thing he expects is an out-of-character night with Sofia Moore, or the shocking consequences: he's going to be a daddy! Niko persuades chambermaid Sofia to join him on a round-the-world business trip, determined to deal with his emotional turmoil. As Sofia's beauty and compassion touch Niko's heart, it's time to confront the past so he can convince relationship-wary Sofia that he wants a future!
From one night… To nine months! In this Greek Island Brides story, for jaded tycoon Xander Marinakos, renowned wedding destination Infinity Island is just another opportunity to expand his empire. Until he’s captivated by its beautiful owner, Lea Romes… When their one night together has unexpected consequences, Xander must negotiate the deal of a lifetime, and put his guarded heart on the table to convince independent Lea they can be a family…for infinity! Greek Island Brides trilogy Book 1—Carrying the Greek Tycoon’s Baby Look out for the next book, coming soon: Book 2—Claiming the Drakos Heir “I still can’t believe it’s been this long since I read [Harlequin Romance]. Not to mention, Ms. Faye…I just fell in love with this family and I can’t wait to get my paperback copies of Leo and Sebastian’s stories. Perfect for Christmas.” —Harlie’s Books on Heiress’s Royal Baby Bombshell “What a beautiful fairytale of a read. It will make you believe in miracles, finding your prince charming and happy endings. This book just made my heart happy.” —Goodreads on Heiress’s Royal Baby Bombshell “When readers delve into this Jennifer Faye’s romance book, they enter the realm of a beautiful love story, that will leave your heart believing in true love. Out of tragedy comes one of the most beautiful love stories, truly inspiring.” —Goodreads on Beauty and Her Boss
He was declared missing at sea—but now notorious Zarek Michaelis is back and ready to take control! First he'll see to his business, and then to his wayward wife.… For two years Penny has struggled to come to terms with Zarek's disappearance. But enough is enough. It's time to move on.… Her proud Greek husband is still as darkly handsome as ever, and the attraction between them is just as potent. But Penny can't trust Zarek's motives—does he just want her body and the fortune he left behind…or to try again?
From secret heir to secret vows… Elena Ricci has always had a crush on Earl Luca DiSalvo—with his dark and stormy eyes, his protective nature and his royal bearing, who wouldn't? But she believed they were destined to only ever be friends, until one magical evening in Paris…that has dramatic consequences. Luca is reluctant to marry…but a baby changes everything. So when beautiful Elena reveals her secret, his royal duty means he has no choice—he must make her his wife!
The people's princess! Chef Gemma Harper is on a dating break, so the last thing she needs is gorgeous stranger Tristan tempting her into a fling…especially when he's revealed as the crown prince of Montavia! Gemma knows forever isn't possible with duty-bound Tristan, but swept off her feet by this charismatic prince, she's determined to make every moment count. And when Tristan throws out the royal rule book, a happy-ever-after could be within Gemma's grasp…if only she's brave enough to say "I do!"
Harlequin® Romance brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes: THE GREEK’S READYMADE WIFE (Brides for the Greek Tycoons) Jennifer Faye Tycoon Cristo needs to marry to secure a vital deal and believes that chambermaid Kyra Pappas will make the perfect convenient bride. But relationships have only ever meant heartache for these two lost hearts—together can they make their fairytale ending finally come true…? CROWN PRINCE’S CHOSEN BRIDE Kandy Shepherd Chef Gemma knows forever isn’t possible with dutybound Tristan—no matter how charming this crown prince is! But when Tristan throws out the royal rule book, all it takes is two little words for Gemma to get her happyeverafter…"I do!" BILLIONAIRE, BOSS…BRIDEGROOM? (Billionaires of London) Kate Hardy CEO Hugh has one rule: he never mixes business with pleasure! Until he needs a fake date and decides his quirky new graphic designer, Bella, is the perfect candidate. With Bella by his side, Hugh realizes that some rules are worth breaking, especially if it means forever with Bella. So, down on one knee, he’ll prove it! MARRIED FOR THEIR MIRACLE BABY Soraya Lane Ballerina Saffron is swept off her feet by tycoon Blake Goldsmith—but she doesn’t expect his proposal of a convenient marriage! Blake promises to help her fulfill her dancing dreams, except another dream comes true…she’s pregnant! So what will this mean for their fake marriage? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Romance! Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop
Over the past two hundred years, thousands of ancient Greek vases have been unearthed. Yet these artifacts remain a challenge: what did the images depicted on these vases actually mean to ancient Greek viewers? In this long-awaited book, Gloria Ferrari uses Athenian vases, literary evidence, and other works of art from the Archaic and Classical periods (520-400 B.C.) to investigate what these items can tell us about the ancient Greeks—specifically, their notions of gender. Ferrari begins by developing a theoretical perspective on visual representation, arguing that artistic images give us access to how their subjects were imagined rather than to the way they really were. For instance, Ferrari's examinations of the many representations of women working wool reveal that these images constitute powerful metaphors—metaphors, she argues, which both reflect and construct Greek conceptions of the ideal woman and her ideal behavior. From this perspective, Ferrari studies a number of icons representing blameless femininity and ideal masculinity to reevaluate the rites of passage by which girls are made ready for marriage and boys become men. Representations of the nude male body in Archaic statues known as kouroi, for example, symbolize manhood itself and shed new light on the much-discussed institution of paiderastia. And, in Ferrari's hands, imagery equating maidens with arable land and buried treasure provides a fresh view of Greek ideas of matrimony. Innovative, thought-provoking, and insightful throughout, Figures of Speech is a powerful demonstration of how the study of visual images as well as texts can reshape our understanding of ancient Greek culture.
