Desire

Quietly attractive, sweet natured... and filthy rich, Bree Kincannon was just the bride ad exec Gavin Spencer had been looking for. And Bree's father had secretly offered him a cool million to take her off his hands. Yet it didn't take Bree long to discover the real reason behind Gavin's whirlwind courtship. And the bedroom door was slammed in his face... Too late, he realised his feelings were very real. But could he convince his bought bride that his motives for marriage had changed?

Million–Dollar Marriage Merger by Charlene Sands

Vintner Tony Carlino kept a promise to marry his best friend's widow. But even an obligatory marriage could not diminish what Tony still felt for Rena Montgomery. Foolishly, he'd walked away from her once before... and she had never forgiven him.

She had only married Tony for the safety his name and money would give her and her unborn child. Never could she allow herself to reveal the desire she felt for her new husband. For their marriage was meant only to be about business. hey rule their empire with an iron fist... but need the right women to melt their steel–cold hearts!

From rivalry to revelry…to romance? 

Competitive swimmer turned real estate magnate Michael Kelly is tastier than a Christmas cookie. But now Charlotte Locke's sexy former lover is her top business rival…and the father of her unborn child. Determined to keep her professional cool, the hotel heiress hides her delicate condition from her family – and from her commitment–phobe ex. Until Michael moves in next door, exposing a desire left unquenched and Charlotte's pregnancy secret.

Michael may not be daddy material, but losing Charlotte and their baby isn't an option. He'll close the deal at any cost – even if it takes a Christmas miracle to prove this playboy is reformed for good!

Yet Jack couldn't ignore the attraction he felt for Madison. Their affair was fast and furious... and soon fraught with regret. The city girl's time in the Outback was only temporary and Jack had a little boy to care for. How could they even consider bargaining for more time when neither was prepared for forever? sensual, dramatic love stories

After months of searching, Ash Williams had found his runaway mistress. Had he fathered her child? Melody Trent couldn't even remember him, but Ash was determined to discover the truth. And the only way to bring her to his home was to claim her as his fiancee even if she had no memory of him whatsoever. At Maddox Communications, he could handle any crisis with icy calm. Even so, having Melody back in his life amnesia or not would mean using all his resolve to keep his heart from ruling his head.

For Business Or Marriage?

She'd always been in love with her boss. Secretly. And it had almost killed Abby Morrison each time magnificent multi–millionaire Cade Stone began dating another woman. And now... he wanted her to plan his wedding!

Abby knew Cade was making a mistake marrying for business reasons a woman equally uninterested in love. For too long she'd been the mousy little secretary. But now she refused to keep quiet. So, she had one month to plan Cade's wedding? That gave her one month to change his mind.

The job title was housekeeper, not fiancee! But billionaire cattleman Kirk Deverill couldn't throw the lovely single mum off his ranch. Especially when he knew the job would help her keep her son. Of course, the eligible bachelor hadn't expected her to tell everyone she was also Kirk's bride–to–be!

He agreed to Vanessa's ruse for her adorable son's sake. And for the opportunity to claim some “husbandly” pleasures. Of course, making their fake engagement a real union was never going to happen. The Outback loner had his reasons... and even the most desirable of women wouldn't get him to change his mind.

Thirteen years ago, Nick Daniels had been minutes away from marrying Cheyenne Holbrook when the wedding came to a startling halt. Forced out of town by Cheyenne's powerful, menacing father, Nick vowed to return and seek revenge on the woman he believed had turned on him.

Now, an unexpected inheritance made Nick the owner of a Wyoming ranch — and Cheyenne's boss. All Nick's fantasies for revenge were about to come true. But first he'd have to fight off some other desires. Ones that involved tempting Cheyenne into his bed — and marching her down the aisle once and for all....

Whatever possessed Emma Braithwaite to move to Silver Glen? She had no illusions that being in Aidan Kavanagh's hometown would reignite their love. And now that Aidan's returned too, it's clear her explosive attraction to him has lost none of its power.

Emma's betrayal once shattered his heart. So Aidan's not looking for reconciliation; all he wants is Emma in his bed! But Emma has other ideas: she's not settling for anything less than commitment this time...

How can she resist the cowboy's smile when it promises so much pleasure?

Phillip Beaumont likes his drinks strong and his women easy. So why is  he flirting with his new horse trainer, Jo Spears, who challenges him at every turn? Phillip wants nothing but the chase…until the look in Jo's haunted green eyes makes him yearn for more….

Sure, Jo's boss is as jaded and stubborn as Sun, the multi-million dollar stallion she was hired to train. But it isn't long before she starts spending days and nights with the sexy cowboy. Maybe Sun isn't the only male on the Beaumont ranch worth saving!

What the boss wants…

As the oldest son, Chadwick Beaumont has sacrificed everything for the Beaumont's company, but he swore he'd never follow in his father's philandering footsteps. So, for years, he's dutifully kept his distance from the temptation outside his office door–his beautiful secretary Serena Chase.

But now everything has changed. The family business is in jeopardy. His personal life is in shambles. And his sexy assistant is suddenly single…and flirting. Chadwick is tired of doing what's expected. It's time for him to go after what he wants. And what he wants is Serena–even if she's expecting another man's child.

She was supposed to match him with someone else…

Elise Arundel won't let anyone compromise her high–profile matchmaking business–certainly not Dax Wakefield, the doubting tycoon determined to prove she's a sham. She'll find the sexy bachelor a perfect mate. But when her foolproof program matches him with her, what's a woman to do but give in to unbridled passion?

Dax can't believe how the former–duckling–turned–swan is making him question his playboy status…and his vow to bring down her company. Could sultry Elise–his enemy!–be the one to change his life from one night only to happily ever after?

From player to…daddy?

Hollywood agent Ian Schaffer could have his pick of gorgeous women. So he's totally thunderstruck by the intensity of his attraction to horse trainer Cassie Barrington.

The single mum, with her luscious curves and unadorned beauty, is so much hotter than the bombshells he's used to. But it's her vulnerability and passion that the jaded player finds utterly irresistible–and that sets off alarm bells, because Ian's as commitment–shy as they come.

A woman with a child is absolutely off–limits! Too bad the voluptuous mum has Ian aching to break all his old rules...

Wedding bells ring in USA TODAY bestselling author Barbara Dunlop's Dynasties: The Lassiters tale.

In the fight sparked by her late father's will, Angelica Lassiter has come out on top–deposing her former fiancé as CEO. She's won control of her birthright but lost the fiancé she loved. The cruel irony is that she and Evan must now pretend to be a couple to make their best friends' wedding work.

Evan McCain quickly warms to his role in this fake reunion, and the kisses are much more than a ruse. But can he trust this woman enough to give her a second shot at being his bride?

USA TODAY bestselling author Sara Orwig returns to Verity, Texas…

All Wyatt Milan wants is a quiet life. That's why the billionaire rancher became sheriff of the sleepy town of Verity, Texas. But Wyatt's tranquility is disrupted when charismatic TV host Destiny Jones blows into town, determined to solve a murder mystery tied to a long–standing family feud.

Destiny's questions threaten to stir up the old Milan–Calhoun dispute–along with the hottest desire Wyatt has ever felt. This woman has turned his town, and his life, upside down. Suddenly Wyatt's got a brand–new feud on his hands–one a lot closer to his heart!

"I'm having your baby."

Savannah Claiborne's simple statement set off an avalanche in Montana ranger Durango Westmoreland's carefully ordered life. Suddenly, an unforgettable night of passion with the hazel–eyed beauty had turned into a lifetime of obligation for the confirmed bachelor.

But Westmoreland men always honored their responsibilities, and leaving Savannah to raise his baby on her own was not an option. So he proposed and she accepted...with one condition: Theirs would be an in–name–only marriage.

Durango agreed. For now.

Ten years ago = ancient history… right?

So what if former rodeo champion turned construction mogul Casey Thomas is back… living right next door? Susanna Hart is busy running her Sweet Susie's pastry business and raising her three–year–old cousin. Why pay any attention to the man who took her virginity ten years ago, then left town?

Casey still feels guilty for taking advantage of his little sister's best friend. A helping hand is just what her business–and his conscience–need. But guilt isn't the only reason. Casey's got a sweet tooth for Susie. And the more she resists, the sweeter it gets!

How could she be his perfect match?

Prince Alain “Finn” Phineas pledged his love to Juliet Villere once–and she betrayed him. Despite the desire he still feels, Finn would never act on those feelings again. Not even when Juliet is chosen for him by an elite matchmaker. Then fate, in the form of the royal family, intervenes.

Trapped alone on a beautiful island, they are held “captive” until Finn can convince Juliet to marry him and end a political nightmare. His motives should be about saving his country. So why does his heart yearn for a second chance with Juliet…a real chance this time….

The Term Limit Bride

Wealthy art dealer Aiden Blackstone has successfully avoided two things: returning to the hometown that haunts him and taking a wife.  Now thanks to his controlling grandfather's machinations he's reluctantly ended up doing both.  But Christina Reece quickly proves she's no mere platonic bride of convenience.

The only way she can make this marriage outlive their one–year agreement is if she can make her sexy husband open his heart and forget the demons of the past...before it's too late. Because there's an enemy on the horizon, threatening to take away all they hold dear, including their newfound passion.

Two babies…one scandalous secret!

Discovering he's the father of an orphaned newborn  rocks botanist Liam Hawke's world. But that's where nanny Jenna Peters fits in––a single mother herself, she immediately works her magic on his newborn daughter. Soon Liam himself can't resist being spellbound by this beauty.

Jenna tries to keep her irresistible boss at arm's length but it's a losing battle. Once Liam finds out who she really is, she'll have to say goodbye to the man she loves and their unconventional family…unless the seductive single dad makes her a proposition this undercover princess can't refuse!

Is Lasting Love on the Menu?

Hotelier Harper Fontaine only wants one thing in life: to take over her family's business empire. And she won't let celebrity chef Ashton Croft screw up the new restaurant in her Vegas showcase. Getting the adventurer to meet deadlines is hard enough, but turning down the flame on their uncontrollable chemistry soon proves impossible!

Ashton has traveled the world, but has never encountered a delicacy as delicious as Harper. Sure, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but will Ashton stay for Harper…especially when the chips are down and she suddenly stands to lose it all?

Wanted: one convenient wife

Venture capitalist Leo Reynolds is married to his work but now he needs a wife.  Someone to run his home, host his parties–and accept a marriage that's strictly business. His one rule: love will play no part in their union. At least that's the lie he tells himself, until he meets his match…

Enter Daniella White–handpicked by the matchmaker as the perfect wife. Marriage to Leo means security, and she's willing to give up passion for friendship. But the moment they meet, sparks fly. And now temptation–and Leo's own heart–have the billionaire ready to change all the rules.