Deadly threats from a loan shark to pay back a debt her late father incurred sends Nia Sylk on a desperate search for Massimo Andretti, the man she blames for her predicament and her father's death. Determined to make him pay, Nia concocts a plan she knows Massimo will find hard to refuse. The trick is to get close enough to him to make the offer, and then persuade him to accept it. Italian playboy, Massimo Andretti must marry before his 34th birthday and produce an heir within a year if he wants to keep his billion-dollar inheritance. So when Nia Sylk, a beautiful schoolteacher offers him her virginity in exchange for four million dollars, Massimo weighs the lustful benefits of marrying the brazen, little, sharp-clawed pussycat to satisfy the terms of his father's will. Will Nia be able to pull off her plan of escape with Massimo's millions in tow, or does this infamous playboy have enough charm and passion to tame this little flight bird and keep her nested forever in his Nido d'Amore?
A love-shy billionaire. A damsel-in-distress. Can this temporary marriage work, or will it complicate matters of the heart? On the run from a human trafficker, Tashi Holland arrives in Granite Falls looking for the one man she was told could protect her. But without knowing his name or his identity, Tashi feels lost, scared, and vulnerable. She has no idea whom to trust, so when she bumps into a man in a café, who pays a little too much attention to her, she panics and runs. Since he was left standing at the altar, Adam Andreas has been quite content with temporary relationships. That all changes the day he literally bumps into Tashi Holland. With one look into her frightened, emerald eyes, Adam finds himself falling into his old habit of trying to rescue damsels-in-distress—something he has sworn never to do again. However, one late-night call from Tashi sends Adam rushing to her aid, and little by little, Tashi begins to trust him. But when she discovers that Adam is the man she has been looking for, she fears that he might suffer the same fate as the FBI agent who sent her in search of him. Will Tashi conquer her fears and trust Adam to protect her, or will she go on the run again in order to protect him?
The truth could destroy them, or bind them together forever Rapheus Giannopoulos has a reputation for being emotionally void and unavailable. When it comes to women and dating, physical gratification is all he is after. But Raph is forced to navigate through a sea of mixed emotions when his grandfather’s deathbed confession sends him into a world, and to a family, he knew nothing about, and to a woman who brings him to his knees. In business, Xiomara Davenport exudes confidence. Not so in relationships. She has been used, betrayed, and humiliated by men who promised to love her. Hiding behind the walls that surround her heart, Xio has all but given up on love. But both her confidence and defenses are shaken to the core when a rival threatens to destroy the life she has built, and a handsome stranger makes her question what she thinks she knows about herself. From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Ana E Ross comes a heart-wrenching, sexy new billionaire romance to make you believe that even in the darkest moments, love is possible.
Secrets and lies tore them apart. Can love and forgiveness bring them back together? Michelle Carter has been down on her luck since the day she was born. So it comes as no surprise when through a series of unfortunate events, she finds herself jobless, penniless, and practically homeless. In a desperate attempt to get back on her feet, Michelle accepts a job as a nanny and finds it absolutely impossible to resist her handsome, sexy billionaire boss—but resist she must for as long as she could, especially since she’s keeping secrets from him. Believing that his late wife betrayed him with another man, falling in love again is the last thing Dr. Erik LaCrosse wants to do. But fall, he does, and so hard, he secretly marries the alluring nanny from the wrong side of the tracks. However, when he unearths a disturbing secret from Michelle’s past, Erik must choose between his loyalty to a dead woman and the love burning in his heart for one who is very much alive.
In this series-starter collection, you’ll enjoy sizzling chemistry, gripping family dramas, jaw-dropping secrets, and soul-healing experiences. Just Try Me lets you sample the first book in each of Ana's series, and find out why her fans can’t get enough of her steamy billionaire romances. Billionaire Brides of Granite Falls The Doctor's Secret Bride - Erik has vowed never to fall in love again after his wife died tragically, but when he meets irresistible Michelle, his seven-year-old daughter’s new nanny, he finds it hard to abide by his own set of rules. Beyond Granite Falls Loving Yasmine - Can Robert convince Yasmine to move beyond her fears of commitment and give love and marriage a chance, or will she hold fast to her notions and let this hunk of a man fall into the arms of another woman? Billionaire Island Brides Seduced by Passion - Love is the last thing on Raph's mind when he finds himself in Akilina honoring his grandfather's dying wish. That is until he meets Xio, on the verge of losing everything her family has built. Will they surrender to the irresistible pull between them, or will the truths they uncover forever keep them apart? Whether set in the picturesque mountain town of Granite Falls, the mysterious and mystical Caribbean island of Akilina, or a luxurious townhouse in Boston, Ana E Ross is sure to take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. The Heroes? Stubborn, complex, passionate, and oh, so suave alphas. The Heroines? Independent, no-nonsense, and alluring women who drive their partners wild before bringing them to their knees. These characters are far from perfect––they stumble, they falter, and they find themselves in impossible situations, but true love always wins, and the endings are always happy.
"Quinn Martin was the most innovative and most creative of his kind. He was a man in touch with the future, far more than the times. His characters were not stereotypical characters. His production methods were not stereotypical either. He was unique in a number of ways. That's why his shows did so well"--Lynda Day George, guest star on QM's The Fugitive, The FBI, and other shows. Producer of such television shows as The Invaders, Barnaby Jones, The Untouchables, The Streets of San Francisco, Cannon and 12 O'Clock High, Quinn Martin was widely admired for his devotion to his shows, his hands-on approach to the writing, casting and editing of each episode, his interactions with network executives, and the high standards he set for his crew and actors. This detailed study of Martin and his company examines each of his series in detail, from development through cancellation.
Rejected. Abandoned. Betrayed: When the men of their dreams let them down, can these women learn to trust them again? And how far would their men go to win them back? LOVING YASMINE: BOOK 1 A cynical divorce attorney. A believer in happily ever after. What could possibly go wrong? Robert Carter survived an abusive upbringing from an alcoholic father to become founder and CEO of a globally renowned, billion-dollar medical supply company. Now, he is ready to settle down and raise a houseful of kids to prove to himself that he can be a better father than the one who raised him. But the one woman he desires to make his dreams come true has other ideas about love and marriage. As a little girl, Yasmine Reynolds fantasized about raising a family with Robert, her best friend’s older brother. Now all grown up, and in-demand as one of Boston’s best divorce attorneys money can buy, Yasmine realizes that love and marriage is not the bed of roses she imagined it would be. She becomes even more cynical when a relationship she thought strong enough to weather any storm unravels before her eyes. Is Robert’s unwavering love enough to convince Yasmine that Happily Ever After does exist? Or, will her persistent fears about marriage, and the secret she has been hiding from him, send this hunk of a man tumbling into the arms of another woman? DESIRE’S CHASE: BOOK 2 A second chance at love, or a recipe for disaster? After her older sister committed an unspeakable crime that tainted their family name, Desire Summers has lived her life trying to redeem it. But when Chase, her fiancé’s older brother returns to Evergreen, looking sexier than she remembers, Desire fears that one look into the compelling gray eyes of the man she still loves, and wants, will shatter the good-girl façade she has so carefully crafted. Twelve years ago, bad-boy, Chase Hunter, was humiliated and run out of town by the devious deeds of a business rival. Now, a refined self-made billionaire, he returns to Evergreen to avenge the wrong done against him and win back the love, trust, and respect of the girl he had been forced to leave behind—a girl who has blossomed into a stunningly desirable woman. There is only one problem: she is engaged to his younger brother. Can Chase convince Desire—the only woman he has ever loved—that they belong together, before it is too late, or will pride and circumstance keep them from realizing their dreams and living the life they had planned together, years ago? PLEASING MINDY - BOOK 3 She trusted him. He betrayed her. Is it too late for the truth? Born and raised in England, Galen Carmichael grew up believing that his father died before he was born—because that is what his mother told him. But one phone call and an invitation to visit the United States from an American billionaire half-brother he never knew existed debunks that lie, and changes Galen's life in ways he never would have imagined. The moment he walked into the exclusive boutique where she works, single mother of two, Mindy Marshall, fell hard and fast for the handsome Brit who tells her that his deepest desire in life is to please her. He proves it by treating her like a princess and doting on her young fatherless children. However, when Galen abruptly disappears from Mindy’s life for eight long months, she slowly comes to realize that what a man says, is not always what he means. Can Galen and Mindy find their way back to each other, or will the malicious acts of another, and the shocking revelations of their parents’ pasts forever keep them apart?
From brunch in Bel Air to homeless in Hollywood... Former actress Meg Barnes used to have it all: tony Beverly Hills address, Amex Black card, Manolos for every day of the month. Not to mention a career as a popular TV detective that made her glittering life possible. But her lifestyle of the rich and famous has turned into a reality show for d-listed starlets. Lost in her Louboutins, she has one man to thank: her con man of a husband. Handsome FBI agent Jack Mitchell knows a suspect when he sees one--even if she's as beautiful and gutsy as Meg. Meg's ex "made off" with half of Hollywood's wealth in an epic real estate scam. And Jack thinks Meg may have been involved. Determined to prove her innocence Meg teams up with her quirky, movie-mad best friend to track down her fugitive husband and exact justice. But getting her life, and her career, back on track is harder than auditioning for Spielberg. Especially when her life is threatened. Meg has to trust Jack, the man who may want her behind bars...or as his leading lady for life.
Can she free his heart from the demons that plague him, or will his fears keep him from loving again? Following the deaths of her sister and brother-in-law, Kaya Brehna is awarded custody of their three children. To avoid financial ruin, she must move them to Palm Beach where her successful career in interior decorating can provide financial security. Her plans are, however, thwarted by New Hampshire business mogul, Bryce Fontaine, who is determined to keep his godchildren in Granite Falls at all costs—even emotional blackmail. Ever since his family was killed, Bryce Fontaine has been plagued by torment and regret. Five years later, his three godchildren are the closest thing he has to a family. But when their parents’—his dearest friends—sudden deaths threaten their close-knit relationship, Bryce would be damned before he allows some stranger—aunt, or not—to uproot them from the only home they’ve ever known, and move them a thousand miles away from him. Can Bryce and Kaya find a way to work together for the good of the children whom they both love, or will the pain in each of their hearts keep this blended family divided?
Up till now, Lucy Cordell has led a pretty sheltered life – but she's ready to burst out of her shell. Still, she has absolutely zero experience with men – so she needs help. Someone to help her shed the cloak that seems to scream VIRGIN! every time she gets within five miles of an eligible guy.
