Modern

Claiming his enemy’s daughter...for his revenge!

Billionaire Zervou Kritikos is out for retribution. His plan? Lure his father’s murderer out of hiding before exacting his vengeance. A high-profile relationship ruse with the killer’s daughter will do the trick. Though he didn’t account for the burning desire for Ariadne that threatens to overwhelm him...

As a world-class boxer, Ariadne doesn’t need anyone’s protection from her cold-blooded father. It’s her hunger for justice that compels her to accept Zervou’s proposal. But wearing the chiselled Greek’s ring forces Ariadne to confront the truth: battling their sizzling chemistry is one fight she can’t win!

A consequence to face...a wife to reclaim!

To Marnie Ware, even a convenient ring from the boss she craved was a dream come true. But a year into their cold, childless union, Marnie has grown to hate the man she worshipped. Only, as she announces she’s leaving, a furious passion erupts between them...

Domenico Cannavaro always gets his way. Which makes Marnie’s defiance enraging — and maddeningly attractive. When their confrontation leaves her carrying his baby, he’ll do whatever it takes to claim what’s his. Including playing the attentive husband...and ignoring the temptation overpowering his fury!

A bridal bargain...with the enemy!

Mira Braun’s life crumbled when she discovered her ‘father’s’ lies. Revenge is the balm she needs to soothe her aching wounds. And his business rival, billionaire from her past Rocco DeStephano, can help her get it. Though Mira never expected him to seal their alliance with a fake engagement!

The red-hot encounter he and Mira once shared still haunts Rocco. He may not trust her, but to consolidate his power over his competition, he’ll brand Mira with his diamond. Only, acting publicly enraptured establishes a deeper connection that wasn’t part of their deal...

Captive to the King...and their uncontrollable passion!

Despite King Lucian’s fearsome reputation, pragmatic Lilith boldly takes her sister’s place as his convenient queen. Then she comes face-to-face with her betrothed, in all his devastating glory, and terrifying flames course through her...

On Lucian’s orders, Lilith is confined to the palace. Yet, as she digs beneath his scars to uncover the shattering truths he hides, a powerful desire is unleashed. Her gilded cage begins to feel like liberation — mind, body and soul! Until Lilith realises what she really fears is Lucian not needing her as fiercely as she needs him...

First comes baby...then royal marriage!

After a lifetime of rejection, Crown Princess Poppy is determined to choose the right husband. So, she attends a masquerade ball in disguise to spy on potential groom, playboy King Caius. But all innocent Poppy’s scruples — and clothes! — fall away in the face of his powerful magnetism...

Caius can’t forget the stranger he shared an incandescent night with, even as the rest of his world implodes. Then one last bombshell detonates...the touch that haunts him was Poppy’s, she’s pregnant, and royal protocol requires a shotgun wedding!

Maid for His Majesty’s pleasure...to royal pregnancy test!

Following his wife’s funeral, King Onyx craves solitude to brood over their unhappy union. Except he’s interrupted by an unknown woman and her sympathy explodes into a shocking firestorm of desire! She reminds him that beneath his title, he’s still a man. One who’s never felt more alive...

Royal maid Birdie has long ached for Onyx, yet nothing prepares her for such devastating passion. She flees at midnight, but the fairytale crumbles when Onyx fails to recognise her the next day...and Birdie soon discovers she’s carrying the king’s baby!

His blackmail bride...has terms of her own!

Massimiliano turned the remnants of the Moretti fortune, destroyed by his scheming father, into unimaginable wealth. Now, his sole focus is restoring the family’s tattered reputation. His plan? Claim innocent, angelic, aristocratic Amelia Rossi as his trophy wife...

The Italian’s ruthless marriage demand can make Amelia’s long-abandoned dreams of family possible. But gorgeous, worldly Massimiliano also makes her crave the passion she’s never experienced. So, she issues an ultimatum: she’ll wear his ring — if he gives her a wedding night to remember! Only, with a connection this explosive, could once ever be enough?

Claiming Her Highness’s hand...will set them both alight!

Ten years ago, Princess Gisele Bettencourt chose to go into hiding rather than endure an unwanted wedding. Now intoxicatingly handsome billionaire Emilien Montagne shatters her sanctuary with a shocking proposal: he’ll reunite her and her siblings, if she marries him!

After the royal family destroyed his father, Emilien built a fortitude against weaknesses — especially love. He’ll destroy the crown with the power that claiming Gisele affords him. Until on their honeymoon, convenience gives way to red-hot benefits! But this unexpected connection could unravel more than just his plans for revenge...

Trapped with the Crown Prince...and his to command!

Nothing gets past palace guard Ada’s professional defenses. Not even her...attraction to her commanding officer, Prince Ikem. Until his tiny nephew needs protection, and they’re trapped together in royal opulence for days on end. Leaving nowhere to hide from her tortuous longing for her handsome boss’s touch...

Ikem has always hated the duty thrust upon him. But after his brother’s untimely death, he must protect the family legacy. Stunning, driven Ada is a temptation he cannot afford. Yet, once he tastes forbidden intimacy with Ada, can anything curb his hunger for more?

Their game of revenge...has permanent consequences!

Innocent Leontina Tavian will do anything to escape her evil father’s castello. Even seduce icy billionaire Pau Calixto. But there’s nothing coldblooded about their night together! It’s an explosion that scorches Leontina’s soul, especially when she realises she’s carrying his heir...

Pau Calixto has walked his path of vengeance all the way to the altar — where he now stands with pregnant Leontina, the daughter of his enemy! The only complication? His bride thinks she seduced him, and worse — the wildfire of their union could burn them both alive!

Kidnapped by the mafia king...for his heir!

Ever-responsible Mia wants one night of unadulterated pleasure and sinfully attractive Vittorio Rocco readily delivers. Yet, in the Italian’s world, desire is quickly overshadowed by danger. As gunfire rains down on Vittorio’s estate, he orders Mia’s departure. But dancing with the devil has consequences — she’s pregnant!

Mafia boss Vittorio’s lethal empire was built on control. Upon discovering Mia carries his child, he kidnaps her without hesitation. It will ensure her safety — and submission. Except hiding her away doesn’t diminish her defiance. Instead, it only reignites the reckless inferno of attraction between them...

Carrying the secret...of their hate-fuelled desire!

Santiago. I only saw Beatrix once before she became my stepmother — still, I knew I wanted her. She wanted me too, although she would never admit it. Except at my despicable father’s funeral, there’s no longer anything standing in the way of our raw need...

Beatrix. What Santiago didn’t understand is that I needed the safety and stability my marriage afforded me. It was easier to accept the Spaniard’s hate than to acknowledge that the attraction between us is a force of nature. But now there’s no going back — I’m pregnant with the billionaire’s baby!

The Marriage Ruse - Susan Meier

Is their marriage fake...or fate?

Lilibet has nothing more to pour into her fledgling business. So when billionaire financier Dylan offers her enough money to salvage her dream, she doesn’t hesitate! The condition? She must become his temporary wife to reclaim his company’s stock! Whisked down the aisle, Lilibet knows their arrangement is purely professional for widower Dylan. Only, as they honeymoon in sun-drenched Belize, it’s shockingly easy to forget that. As their oh-so-real connection deepens, they begin playing their parts a little too well!

Wedded To The Billionaire - Juliette Hyland

Rule #1: no one-night stands!

When billionaire Apollo’s deep-rooted drive for success fractured their marriage, Kassandra couldn’t stay. Except an unexpected reunion two years later, where their chemistry recklessly resurfaces, puts Kassie’s divorce plans on hold. Because she’s pregnant — with twins! Now Apollo refuses to leave her side, making it all too tempting to fall into the comfort and passion of their past. But two little hearts are on the line alongside hers. Can Kassie risk a second chance on the husband that got away?

Reclaimed: his runaway wife!

Poppy Ariti knew there was no world in which Greek shipping giant Konstantinos would give her a divorce. So, she fled — their convenient marriage, the tragedy that shattered them, and his suspected betrayal of their wedding vows...

Finally, Konstantinos has found his missing bride. And now he knows why she disappeared, his fury deepens. Her disappearance didn’t just cause a public scandal, it unleashed his own private torment. Because there’s always been one inconvenient truth to their on-paper union...he’s only ever felt this inexplicable, insatiable need for Poppy!

From lost princess...to permanent queen?

If King Orazio of Mandovia must wed, he wants a calm, tranquil bride. He knows first-hand that emotions and palace life don’t mix. But when he’s reunited with his childhood betrothed, human whirlwind Zia, his self-control is instantly, irrevocably shattered!

Princess Zia learnt the hardest of ways that she’s alone in the world. On her return home, she has no expectations of Raz — it’s safer not to. So, their volcanic chemistry is as terrifying as it is thrilling! Will their bond burn out, or dare she hope they’ve ignited an everlasting flame?

A diamond deception...with one red-hot flaw!

Gabriel Garcia needs a fake fiancée now. Enter Jennifer Carlton, who knew him before he built his billion-dollar walls. Sensible Jen would never confuse convenience for real feelings...and being whisked away on a trip to Tuscany should sweeten the deal!

Jen will play the infuriatingly charismatic Italian’s game — if only to prove she’s immune to his charms! But being Gabriel’s pretend bride-to-be feels too easy...and the leap from his arms to his bed too tempting to resist! Surely, a temporary indulgence couldn’t hurt? If she can separate their all-consuming heat from her heart...

With this ring...he must marry!

Tech billionaire Archimedes Athineos faces an ultimatum from his conniving foster father: jail or marriage. He won’t let his chequered past destroy his billion-dollar empire. Furiously, he chooses to wed. Yet wrath wars with desire when in walks his blackmail bride — foster sister Zoe Hargreaves...

The money Zoe gets for saying ‘I do’ is her ticket to freedom but Archimedes is the last Greek she wants as a husband. He abandoned her to their difficult childhood and she won’t trust him again. Only remaining indifferent to the touch she’s craved for fifteen years is...impossible!

Can they resist...the laws of attraction?

Cynical divorce lawyer Jack never mixes business with pleasure. Until a case puts him head-to-head with his fiercest rival, Sylvie, the only woman who gets under his skin. He’s overcome by a primal need to wreck her icy facade and unleash the simmering heat between them...

Sylvie refuses to blur the lines of professionalism — especially not for arrogant playboy Jack. Yet, to her horror, he awakens a hunger she can’t deny, leading to a sinfully delicious, strictly one-night indulgence. As passion obliterates hatred between epic rivals, who will come out on top?

One night of passion...nine months of revenge!

Ashon: Acquiring my grandfather’s land to expand my studio empire demands I settle down. I require a temporary wife and it has to be Cilla. Though my rage still burns from the night she deceived me, so does my need to have her again...

Cilla: That night I was seeking proof that my family owns the land. I lied about my identity but not our explosive connection. Now Ashon commands our fake engagement. Except when he discovers my baby secret, he’ll force me down the aisle, leaving a trail of flames behind us...

A firestorm of desire...a baby born from the ashes!

Years ago, Rosie surrendered her innocence to stepbrother Aristotle and paid with a fractured heart. Back in the ruthless billionaire’s orbit, their defiant attraction reignites in a blaze of bitter heat. Rosie swears it’s the last time...until a nine-month consequence binds them together!

For Aristotle, the one thing more unthinkable than fatherhood is his child feeling unwanted — a pain he knows intimately. Rosie’s pregnancy makes marriage non-negotiable! But as proximity forces them to confront their past, they learn the most brutal battles are fought on the razor’s edge between love and hate...