An Improper AffairAs business mogul Ryan Sperling was closing in on his target – his father! – the charismatic bachelor encountered a woman who was unforgettable and forbidden! Could he walk away from his father’s mistress’s daughter? Married to His BusinessMatthias Barton’s dependable assistant was leaving to work for the competition before he realised the betrayal, shock and jealousy he was feeling sprang from personal feelings. He would win her back – by any means necessary!In Bed with the Devil Millionaire Jack arrived at Hunter’s Landing to find his best friend’s shy little sister had become a breathtaking woman intent on luring him into her bed…right across the hall. Would Jack keep a decade-old promise?
Public Scandal, Private Mistress Stealing out of a Paris bedroom, leaving a sexy, dark-haired stranger asleep, sensible Veronica Bell has just experienced her first one-night stand! Then she unexpectedly meets Lucien again, he’s the stepson of her employer in the South of France! And he seems determined to seduce her back into his bed…His Mistress, His TermsRich, gorgeous playboy Alex Fitzgerald has his sights set on Merrow O’Connell. Initially he needs her interior design skills, but soon he decides she’s perfect mistress material! Merrow is determined to stay single – so what will she do when the billionaire playboy wants her to be more than just his mistress…?The Secret Mistress ArrangementFor gorgeous tycoon Matt Jacobs, time is money, but when he meets beautiful Ella Mackenzie, he throws away the rule book and spends the week in bed! Strong-willed Ella is shocked at herself – after a week of Matt’s lovemaking, she’s accepting an indecent proposal…
It remained a mystery to him that a daughter of Oscar Balfour could utterly lack glitter and polish… The Balfour girls are glitzy, glamorous and gorgeous – except Sophie Balfour. Convinced she’s dumpy and plain, Sophie avoids the limelight. But her father has had enough of Sophie hiding herself away. He’s arranged a job for her to boost her self-confidence.Working for Sicilian Marco Speranza is a revelation. Sophie knows that she’s not pretty enough to catch the eye of such a powerful man, yet he seems determined to seduce her. Does the gorgeous billionaire have an ulterior motive…?
Thirty Day AffairWhen grumpy, rich and gorgeous Nathan Barrister arrives at the Lake Tahoe lodge, his one-month commitment feels like solitary confinement – until a snowstorm traps him with lovely Keira Sanders. Then an affair seems like just the thing to pass the time…if Keira agrees to his no-ties arrangement.His Forbidden Fiancée In the years since his identical twin had stolen the family company, Luke had devoted himself to two things: success and revenge. Suddenly, his brother’s fiancée, Lauren Conover, appeared and offered Luke the opportunity to achieve both. Lauren believed Luke was his twin. But in Luke’s plan for payback, he hadn’t counted on wanting to keep Lauren for himself… Bound by the BabyButtoned-up banker Devlin Campbell prided himself on his control. That one passionate night in Atlantic City had been an aberration, but one with lasting consequences: his mystery woman was pregnant. Now that he’d found her, Dev approached Nicole with a decent proposal. Would their ardent beginning allow these virtual strangers to forge a bond that was more than skin deep?
Harry Griffith deals in stark realities and plays for very high stakes, and he hasn't done anything impulsive since he was little. Then he meets Amy. And her two kids. She happens to be the comely young widow of his best buddy. Suddenly he's Mr. Spontaneity. Amy is certainly wild about Harry. From his sexy Aussie accent to his devilish good looks, she thinks he's the cat's meow. But she feels trapped by bitter heartache, unable to let go of the husband she lost.What's it going to take to get these two together? Looks as if a certain someone may have to pull some strings from upstairs. And what could be sweeter than a match made in heaven?
“What is a nice girl like Emily Balfour doing in a place like this?” She ran away from her fairytale lifestyle when she’d discovered her father was a cheat and a liar. Now naïve Emily Balfour is struggling to make ends meet. Emily had dreamed of being a ballerina. She’s using those dreams in a very different way, teaching underprivileged kids to dance.When Prince Luis Cordoba sees Emily with her pupils, he instantly recognises a Balfour heiress. But Emily’s pride won’t make it easy for the prince to rescue her – especially when she’s uncomfortably attracted to him…
Don't fall in love with the wrong man.She'd done it before and wouldn't do it again–or would she? Because Love 101 isn't a class you can take at the Y, Amanda Scott knew she'd have to rely on her instincts. Fate placed Jordan Richards right in front of her nose…and chemistry took it from there.But things got a little dicey (as things will do) when her ex-lover showed up–with his estranged wife not far behind. Yikes! And you thought you had issues. Despite her growing affection for Jordan, Amanda found herself repeating old mistakes. But if she made one more false move, she might find herself all by her lonesome
A Royal Mistress Elizabeth Lambard was to become known as the notorious whore, 'Jane Shore' – lover of King Edward IV. The day Lord Hastings came into her husband's shop, Elizabeth saw a vital opportunity to separate herself from her dull, impotent husband, William Shore. The handsome stranger might be her only chance to partake in the dance of desire and annul her marriage. She did not, however, foresee her introduction to the King of England, nor her future at his side…and in his bed.From this unlikely alliance, Elizabeth is granted severance from Shore, and flourishes due to the Yorkist King's admiration. But her new position comes at a terrible price – her family shun her, the people of London label her a harlot and the White Queen's family are powerful enemies.So long as King Edward and Hastings stay close, Elizabeth is safe. But her beloved Ned falls ill and Richard III’s supporters gather. Can Elizabeth’s beauty keep her out of trouble? Or will it lead her to the hangman’s noose?‘Rich and vivid… Passion, drama, glamour and wit turn this story of a woman who challenges her world into an unforgettable experience.’ –ANNA CAMPBELL International bestselling historical romance author
Lucy Lang isn't looking for fireworks… She's looking for a nice, decent man. Someone who'll mow the lawn, flip chicken on the barbeque, teach their future children to play soccer. But most important… someone who won't inspire the slightest stirring in her heart…or anywhere else.A young widow, Lucy can't risk that kind of loss again. But sharing her life with a cat named Fat Mikey and the Black Widows at the family bakery isn't enough either. So it's goodbye to Ethan, her hot but entirely inappropriate «friend with privileges» and hello to a man she can marry.Too bad Ethan Mirabelli isn't going anywhere. As far as he's concerned, what she needs might be right under her nose. But can he convince her that the next best thing can really be forever?THE PERFECT MATCH will be included in a romance shortlist column written by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Maclean.