The man she loves to hate… Most women would kill to be draped in ivory lace and walking up the aisle toward King Kostas Laskos. Stella Constantinides isn't most women. But for peace in her kingdom, she's agreed to marry the man she once bared her heart to with disastrous effect. The feisty princess refuses to be his pawn, yet one night in their marriage bed proves that Stella will never be immune to her husband's charms. Soon Stella begins to see a truth behind the sins of their past…and she finds herself doing what she swore she'd never do—fall for her husband!
Heading to the altar with the man she hates most! Embrace the angst in this enemies-to-lovers romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins. Two warring households… One marriage to unite them! The Blackwood and Visconti feud has spanned generations. So when billionaire Domenico is stranded on a remote island with stunning adversary heiress Evelina, sparks are sure to fly. Just not the ones he thought… Eve surrenders to her instant soul-burning chemistry with Dom, vowing never to reveal their sin… Until the age-old rivalry threatens to destroy her family. Now to ensure a truce, Eve must do the unthinkable: marry the enemy. Except how can she keep things strictly on paper when she can’t ignore the hunger her husband has unleashed? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
A “New & Noteworthy” selection of The New York Times Book Review “Alexis Clark illuminates a whole corner of unknown World War II history.” —Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci “[A]n irresistible human story. . . . Clark's voice is engaging, and her tale universal.” —Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power and American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House A true and deeply moving narrative of forbidden love during World War II and a shocking, hidden history of race on the home front This is a love story like no other: Elinor Powell was an African American nurse in the U.S. military during World War II; Frederick Albert was a soldier in Hitler's army, captured by the Allies and shipped to a prisoner-of-war camp in the Arizona desert. Like most other black nurses, Elinor pulled a second-class assignment, in a dusty, sun-baked—and segregated—Western town. The army figured that the risk of fraternization between black nurses and white German POWs was almost nil. Brought together by unlikely circumstances in a racist world, Elinor and Frederick should have been bitter enemies; but instead, at the height of World War II, they fell in love. Their dramatic story was unearthed by journalist Alexis Clark, who through years of interviews and historical research has pieced together an astounding narrative of race and true love in the cauldron of war. Based on a New York Times story by Clark that drew national attention, Enemies in Love paints a tableau of dreams deferred and of love struggling to survive, twenty-five years before the Supreme Court's Loving decision legalizing mixed-race marriage—revealing the surprising possibilities for human connection during one of history's most violent conflicts.
Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes: #3449 THE DI SIONE SECRET BABY The Billionaire's Legacy by Augusta Blake Charity CEO Allegra Di Sione can't fail in her mission to retrieve her grandfather's beloved Fabergé box from Sheikh Rahim Al-Hadi, which is why she gets caught in Rahim's sumptuous bedroom trying to steal it! #3451 THE PLAYBOY'S RUTHLESS PURSUIT Rich, Ruthless and Renowned by Miranda Lee Playboy tycoon Jeremy Barker-Whittle isn't short on stunning women, but Alice Waterhouse is a challenge he can't refuse. But when he discovers Alice's carefully guarded innocence, he must forget this delicate beauty…until Alice shocks him by offering her virginity! #3453 MARRYING HER ROYAL ENEMY Kingdoms & Crowns by Jennifer Hayward Most women would kill to be draped in ivory and walking up the aisle toward King Kostas Laskos. But Stella Constantinides naively bared her heart to Kostas to disastrous effect once before and this feisty princess refuses to be his pawn ever again. #3455 IN THE SHEIKH'S SERVICE by Susan Stephens Sheikh Shazim Al Q'Aqabi must resist his instant attraction to mysterious dancer Isla Sinclair, for duty is Shazim's only mistress. Until Isla is revealed as the prize winner who will travel to the desert to work with him…making their chemistry impossible to ignore. Be sure to collect Harlequin® Presents' August2016 Box set 2 of 2!
The wedding was just a business arrangement—but suddenly it got passionately personal . . . “Marry me, sell me the ring and I will fly you out of here tonight.” Hotel magnate Nate Brunswick’s faith in marriage was destroyed by his father. But in searching for the sapphire ring that his beloved grandfather has asked him to retrieve, the illegitimate Di Sione who hates weddings finds himself inconveniently engaged . . . The alluring owner of the ring, Mina Mastrantino, can only pass it on once she’s married—but she dreads the husband her debt-ridden mother has chosen for her. Quick vows between Nate and Mina, and an even quicker annulment, should be easy and should solve both of their problems . . . but the exquisite impromptu wedding night gives them both far more than they planned!
Getting in bed with the enemy is the sweetest revenge in this scorching enemies-to-lovers romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins. Keeping her enemy close… …means getting far closer than she thought! Ilona Callas is aware that Leander Vasilou will do anything for revenge against her stepfamily. She just never pictured herself becoming the formidable Greek businessman’s ally! Yet uniting with Leander will give Ilona freedom and financial independence for the first time. Since clawing his way to the top after being betrayed, Leander exists alone. Ilona should be his ticket to vengeance…until an explosive moment of intimacy changes everything. So begins a sensual back-and-forth that will lead to one place: their marriage bed! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
A prince will do anything to claim his heir in this secret baby romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Dress designer Lisa Bailey reluctantly broke off her relationship with Luc, knowing an affair with the prince had no future. But one last stolen encounter left her quaking with passion, drenched in desire and unexpectedly pregnant! Months later, Prince Luciano Leonides of Mardovia is on the brink of the perfect political marriage when a news article shows Lisa with an obvious bump! His baby. With Mardovian royal blood. Now he must claim his heir at any cost. She may be an unsuitable bride but she will become his queen!
Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations. This box set includes: GREEK PREGNANCY CLAUSE (A Diamond in the Rough novel) by Maya Blake Begging Greek tycoon Ares Zanellis to marry her is Odessa Santella’s final bid to escape the misery of her childhood home. Memories of Ares have tormented her since their ill-fated teenage fling, yet both Odessa’s heart and traitorous body leap at his agreement to her proposal… Ares’ terms are clear: her complicity in their marriage façade to appease his beloved father. With one additional clause - a good Greek wife must produce good Greek heirs! Odessa fears another gilded cage – but might their fiery magnetism incinerate any limits between them? FORBIDDEN ROYAL VOWS by USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin Crews It’s just another royal reception for composed Queen Emilia. Until Mila’s eyes lock with those of Caius Candriano, infamous billionaire playboy – and the husband she’s hidden from the world! Mila wed Caius in secret when she was just a princess; his wild reputation made their chemistry deliciously off-limits. After unexpectedly inheriting the crown, Mila buried her marriage along with her other emotions. But Caius is back to claim the queen he’s never stopped wanting. Mila can’t deny him again, but will giving into forbidden desires destroy her…or be the best mistake of her life? BILLION-DOLLAR DATING GAME (A Billion-Dollar Bet novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Natalie Anderson If self-made billionaire Zane deMarco can go from one-date wonder to one-woman man this summer, he’ll acquire and dissolve the company that destroyed his childhood. Employee Skylar Bennet could be his final chess piece… Innocent Skylar will help Zane win his wager by faking a romance for the cameras – if he’ll spare the company that saved her from destitution. Then a moment of uncontrolled passion takes them from boardroom to bedroom and Skylar can’t resist indulging! Yet when it uncovers an inescapable connection, surrendering again feels like the most dangerous game of all… MARRYING THE ENEMY by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins The Blackwood and Visconti feud has spanned generations. So when billionaire Domenico is stranded on a remote island with stunning adversary, heiress Evelina, sparks are sure to fly. Just not the ones he thought… Eve surrenders to her instant, soul-burning chemistry with Dom, vowing never to reveal their sin… Until the age-old rivalry threatens to destroy her family. Now to ensure a truce, Eve must do the unthinkable: marry the enemy. Except, how can she keep things strictly on-paper when she can’t ignore the hunger her husband’s unleashed? For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents September 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2