Maureen Child
Список книг автора Maureen ChildShot Gun Grooms
Now, thanks to their cagey uncle's ironclad will, saloonkeeper Lucas MacIntyre was forced to find himself a bride. So he proposed a chaste businesslike «merger» to Miss Emily Smythe, a uniquely enterprising schoolmarm. But how could he keep them wed in name only when all he wanted to do was bed down with his bride in her brand-new inn?And as for his brother….The fur would fly sure enough when his bear of a brother, Jackson, woke up to find himself hitched to Miss Molly Malone. He'd thought surely she was mistaken. But delirious with fever, he'd unknowingly consummated their marriage. And the Irish firebrand was determined that their union stick «'til death did them part»! Well, now he was guaranteed his inheritance, but what was the miner to do with a wife?
The Hudsons: Max, Bella and Devlin
Bargained Into Her Boss’s Bed In the fast-paced, cut-throat world of Hollywood, producer Max Hudson has a movie deadline breathing down his neck – when his gorgeous assistant, Dana Fallon, suddenly resigns, wreaking havoc! No amount of money will sway her decision – but, luckily, Max has other means of persuasion… Propositioned Into a Foreign AffairPublicly, Bella Hudson had the world at her feet. Privately, her life was in turmoil: a humiliating breakup, paparazzi at her heels… The Hollywood starlet needed to escape. Then she found a night of pleasure – media-free – in hotel magnate Sam Garrison’s bed. Only Sam wanted more and he was willing to do anything to keep her! Seduced Into a Paper MarriageNo one ever denied Devlin Hudson. The boss of Hudson Pictures could have any woman he wanted, until his prim and proper wife, Valerie Shelton, walked out on their matrimonial merger. Devlin wasn’t going to rest until he got her back! And this time he vowed to win her over the old-fashioned way…in bed.
Californian Kings
CONQUERING KING’S HEART For three years she’d haunted his dreams. And the memory of that heated anonymous night sent tycoon Jesse King back to California on a mission to find her. He would have his mystery woman once more – because a King never lost!CLAIMING KING’S BABY Maggie King left her marriage with more than just a legal decree – she was secretly pregnant with the child Justice King had always refused to give her. But when circumstances force her back to King Ranch, she has to introduce Justice to his son… WEDDING AT KING’S CONVENIENCE After one unforgettable night, Maura Donohue was pregnant with movie mogul Jefferson King’s baby. So he offered her a lavish wedding… But Maura wouldn’t marry without love… and Jefferson wouldn’t bend to that demand.
The Ashtons: Cole, Abigail and Megan
Entangled Eileen WilksAfter one sultry summer together, Dixie McCord had left Cole Ashton and the Napa Valley, never expecting to return, to once again feel the thrill of Cole’s touch. When he knew Dixie was coming back, Cole set plans in motion to seduce her. To fulfil all of his fantasies…A Rare Sensation Kathie DeNoskyAbigail Ashton came to find the family she’d never known, but she stayed for the pleasure only rugged Russ could bring her. Russ was not the kind of man that usually dated socialites. But Abigail was hot. What could he possibly offer an Ashton virgin?Society-Page Seduction Maureen Child Millionaire Simon Pearce’s bride-to-be left him standing at the altar and wedding planner Megan Ashton was dumbfounded when she was asked to fill in. Literally. Be Simon’s bride. For a year. What better way to escape her father’s domination than by marrying this gorgeous stranger?
Forever...Again
Everything about Lily Cunningham, the newly arrived public relations maven of Merlyn County, put widower Ron Bingham on edge, from his nerves to his heart. But no amount of breath-stealing attraction would change the facts: Ron had married–and lost–the love of his life long ago.He knew that when it came to true love, there was no such thing as a second chance. But now, this city girl's feisty flirtations and blond beauty have gotten under his skin–and into his soul–and he's begun to think maybe he could have forever…again.
Brides & Bargains
Brides & BargainsIn Pursuit of His Wife Nasira Edwards has come to Royal, Texas, to escape her past and stop her brother from making a terrible mistake. But her own marital mistake has tracked her down. Her husband, shipping magnate Sebastian Edwards!A Bride for the Boss Andi Beaumont has a dilemma: she’s wedded to her job, when she really wants to wed her boss, Mac McCallum. The only solution: quit and save herself from heartbreak. But Mac isn’t having it…The Wife He Couldn’t Forget After an accident leaves Xander Jackson with no memory, he doesn’t realise he walked out on his marriage. And his wife Olivia grabs this chance to start over with the man she still desires.It’s the biggest gamble of her life…and everything depends on reclaiming his heart.
Dynasties: The Jarrods
Divided By SecretsClaiming Her Billion-Dollar Birthright – Maureen Child Erica Prentice’s world is turned upside when she discovers she is a member of the wealthy Jarrod dynasty. Luckily the Jarrod family lawyer Christian Hanford is there to show her the ropes. But Erica is in for a second shock- her fiery attraction to the strictly off-limits attorney!Falling For His Proper Mistress – Tessa RadleyGuy Jarrod believed the rumours of Avery Lancaster’s gold-digging ways. But he still desires her like no other. So nights of passion will sate his desire and then he’ll send her on her way…. But what if the rumours were false? Had he made a mistress out of the woman who should have been his wife?Wedding His Takeover Target – Emilie RoseWhen Gavin Jarrod is forced to wed Sabrina Taylor to secure a lucrative business deal, he’s up to the challenge. Especially as Sabrina is perfect in and out of the bedroom! But now she’s pregnant with his child and she wants a real father for her baby or this deal is off!
Office Scandals
The Petrelli Heir Interior designer Isabel Carter has been offered her dream job. But it comes with a catch: her new employer is Roman Petrelli. Three years ago, one scorching night with brooding Roman came with consequences…and now, Roman is determined to claim his heir by any means necessary!Gilded Secrets When scandal threatens the luxury auction house that bears his family’s name, Vance Waverly can’t help suspecting that his gorgeous assistant, Charlotte Potter, could be involved. And there’s one way to find out: seduce the truth out of her!An Inconvenient Affair To clear her name, events planner Hillary has agreed to go undercover as brooding billionaire Troy Donavan’s date. The stakes are high and Hillary knows she needs to focus on the job. But Troy’s kisses are like molten sin…and being sensible in the face of such desire is simply not an option…
The Lone Star Cinderella
Dave Firestone needs a fake fiancée to seal a tough business deal, so he turns to housekeeper Mia Hughes who accepts Dave’s fantasy proposal.But, when their pretend romance turns into passionate nights, Dave isn’t ready to let Mia go! Can he negotiate a permanent arrangement?
Dynasties: The Danforths
Tested by scandal. Sustained by passion.Tina Alexander wanted her wealthy playboy neighbour gone–he was too much of a distraction. But Reid Danforth, one of Savannah's most eligible bachelors, had other plans for the curvy beauty! But passion had a price. If word spread, their scandalous affair would ruin both their reputations. • U.S. Navy SEAL Zack Sheridan is not accustomed to baby-sitting sharp-tongued, wealthy young women like Kimberly Danforth. But a month of having to shadow Kimberly's every move means Zack is soon having trouble reconciling his duty with a sudden burning desire… • Three years ago, Jake Danforth spent a steamy, sheet-twisting night with Larissa Nielsen. He'd never forgotten her–even though Larissa had left him before the morning light. But Larissa has kept a secret from Jake, one is about to come face to face with…