Taylor's time as Jared Steele's wife was short, but not sweet: within weeks of their wedding she discovered that she was pregnant and that Jared had a mistress. She lost both the baby and her marriage.... Now Jared has returned--and he ruthlessly claims that he wants Taylor back! And he holds the trump card: he won't grant her a divorce unless she agrees to his demands. Though Taylor will never forget the pain that drove her and Jared apart, how long can she hold out when every glance at her tall, dark and impossibly handsome husband reminds her of the passion they once shared?
A sea captain’s marriage ploy leads to unexpected adventure with a Caribbean heiress in this sexy historical romance. Caribbean Islands, 1800. When Captain Zack Fitzgerald sails into the island of Santamaria, the arrival of his ship causes a stir among the inhabitants. For Shona McKenzie, whose father rules the island—and her life—with an iron fist, the ruggedly handsome captain offers an appealing ticket to freedom. But her sister-in-law’s scheming places them in a highly compromising situation. Although Zack is mesmerized by Shona, marriage would destroy his plans to obtain guardianship over his child, so he devises a plan to make sure the forced wedding stays a sham. But weeks later Shona shows up on his London doorstep, and Zack must learn to deal with a very unexpected, very defiant wife. . . .
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
Finding out her fiancé embroiled with her sister, she married a man in a wheelchair in a fit of pique. While they agreed to trade with each other's needs, he turned out to spoil her as the envy of all the women in the city. "Mr. Lu, aren't you paraplegic?" "Lu Zhengnan, you liar! I want a divorce!" The man held her into his arms, "You want a divorce? You've given birth to a child for me!"
A woman must share custody—and the marriage bed—with her billionaire brother-in-law in this sexy international romance from a USA Today–bestselling author. Taylor Adamson has just come face-to-face with the man with whom she must share custody of her orphaned nephew—the infamously arrogant Dante d’Alessandri! And he won’t let Taylor out of his sight! At first Dante sees Taylor as just a nanny. But soon he realizes this ripe young beauty could fill another, more pleasurable role—in the bedroom. The ruthless Italian wants to see how far Taylor will go to keep caring for her little nephew. Dante is going to raise the stakes!
Powerful Ryan Wolfe swept Penny off her feet and into his satin sheets. When she fell pregnant, Ryan decided they'd marry at once. But Penny was out of her depth in Ryan's ultra-glamorous world. Knowing she'd never be good enough for him, she fled.... A year on, Ryan has finally tracked Penny down. He wants his child, and he wants Penny. Whatever it takes, he'll make her his willing wife
Powerful Ryan Wolfe swept Penny off her feet and into his satin sheets. When she fell pregnant, Ryan decided they'd marry at once. But Penny was out of her depth in Ryan's ultra-glamorous world. Knowing she'd never be good enough for him, she fled…. A year on, Ryan has finally tracked Penny down. He wants his child, and he wants Penny. Whatever it takes, he'll make her his willing wife!
Her daring bid for freedom could be her greatest undoing. Amid the Great War in 1918 England, munitions worker Rosalind Graham is desperate to escape the arranged marriage being forced on her by her ruthless guardian and instead follow her own course. When the Chilwell factory explodes, killing hundreds of unidentified workers, Rose realizes the world believes she perished in the disaster. Seizing the chance to escape, she risks all and assumes a new identity, taking a supervisory position in Gretna, Scotland, as Miss Tilly Lockhart. RAF Captain Alex Baird is returning home to Gretna on a secret mission to uncover the saboteur suspected in the Chilwell explosion, as Gretna's factory is likely next. Fearing for his family's safety, he's also haunted by guilt after failing to protect his brother. Alex is surprised to discover a young woman, Miss Lockhart, renting his boyhood room, but the two eventually bond over their mutual affection for his family--until Alex receives orders to surveil her. Rose squirms beneath Alex's scrutiny while she struggles to gain her workers' respect. But when her deception turns to danger, she and Alex must find a way to put their painful pasts behind them and together try to safeguard the future. "With her trademark attention to historical detail, Kate Breslin sweeps readers to a Great War home front full of intrigue, suspense, danger, and courage."--JOCELYN GREEN, Christy Award-winning author of Shadows of the White City "Readers will be captivated by this exquisite blend of historical intrigue and heartfelt romance from one of the finest voices in inspirational fiction."--AMANDA BARRATT, author of My Dearest Dietrich and The White Rose Resists "Breslin uses an exhilarating plotline and tender romance amid the tension of espionage to craft a gripping tale rife with double agents, corrupt foreign arms dealers, and secret missions. Ultimately, this is a story of forgiveness and family, and readers will revel once again in Breslin's superb chronicling of women's vital contributions to the war effort."--Booklist "Breslin keeps the tension up. . . . The stakes could not be higher--in both love and war--in this espionage tale drenched in intrigue."--Publishers Weekly
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From a USA Today–bestselling author, a businessman offers a convenient marriage to his business associate’s daughter, a woman he has loved from afar. When Skye O’Hara’s life is rocked by tragedy, she’s reunited with Falkner Harrington—her father’s enigmatic business partner. Needing some time to consider her future, Skye has no other option but to accept when Falkner offers her the sanctuary of his home. But as the tension and chemistry sizzle between them, living with the dark-hearted tycoon becomes a real challenge! Especially when Falkner makes a demand in return for his hospitality—his new housemate must become his very convenient wife!
