A good secretary does whatever is necessary to advance the goals of her boss — but when Gayle Bradley's employer, computer tycoon Jared Logan, announces that he needs a temporary fiancée in order to cement a business deal, Gayle's professional calm is shaken — forever. Companion book to THE GRAND HOTEL.

Twin Babies Mean Double The Trouble!Nikki is always happy to baby-sit for her friend's adorable twins. But now the babies' mom is unavoidably delayed--and Nikki needs help!And The Arrival 0f A Handsome Man Means Even More...The babies' uncle, Seth Baxter, comes to her rescue! But the man is gorgeous--can she really spend every minute of every day with him? It's tough, especially as Nikki is determined not to get close to anyone ever again. But playing at happy families with Seth shows her that he could be the man to change her mind...and her life....

He'll help her... but only on his termsLacey Clinton left Kansas City and her job at her father's hotel when fellow hotel-owner Damon Kendrick made clear that his passion for her did not include marriage. Now she's back at the Clinton Hotel and having to deal with Damon on a daily basis.When fire closes down the Clinton and Lacey's father decides to sell rather than renovate, the only logical buyer is Damon. But he hasn't given up the idea of an affair – and he's willing to buy only if Lacey is willing to play along. Classic romance from international bestselling author Leigh MichaelsLeigh Michaels is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, including historical romance, contemporary romance, and books about writing. Her books have been published in 27 languages and 120 countries, with more than 35 million copies in print.

He was the man she was born to love... If only he wasn't dead. As Europe is about to explode into world war, a bullet goes astray and a British secret agent is hit. But he was not supposed to die. Back at home, waiting for a man she's never met — the man she is destined to love — is the girl he would have married... if he had come home the way fate intended, not as a ghost.As their destiny labors to put things right, the two fall in love during one beautiful English summer, just before the outbreak of World War II. TRYST (noun): A private romantic rendezvous between lovers.

Reluctant housemates — and neither one will budge!Torey Farrell and Marsh Endicott have each inherited half a house. Each of them wants it all — and neither is willing to budge an inch. They're reluctant house mates, stuck together by common ownership — and they're also a man and a woman who are uncommonly attracted to each other.A Springhill series book — a loosely connected set of books set in the fictional town of Springhill, Iowa, and featuring a group of long-time friends. Each book is a standalone and the series can be read in any order.#1 - Sell Me a Dream#2 - Once and For Always#3 - An Uncommon Affair#4 - The Best-Made Plans#5 - Family Secrets Classic romance from international bestselling author Leigh MichaelsLeigh Michaels is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, including historical romance, contemporary romance, and books about writing. Her books...

Kathryn is about to walk up the aisle when she discovers her husband-to-be is a sleazy fortune hunter. Undaunted, Kathryn kicks off her designer wedding dress and makes a dramatic escape--straight into the arms of Jonah Clarke!Jonah is far too much of a gentleman to let a runaway bride do a vanishing act without an escort. And Kathryn soon discovers that being protected by this handsome man with a sexy twinkle in his eye creates all the excitement and intimacy of a honeymoon--except they're not even married...yet!

A family that courts together...Viscount Ryecroft has a beautiful sister he needs to marry off... if only he had the money for her Season in London.His family is in financial ruins, and his mother is willing to do anything to help her children, including sell herself to the highe st bidder...Finds passion on their own...Sophie Ryecroft will sacrifice love to marry for the good of her family... but instead finds passion and solace in an attracti ve alternative.With so much riding on their one and only Season in London, Rye, Sophie, and Miranda can't help but get hopelessly entangled with all the wrong people...Celebrated author Leigh Michaels effortlessly weaves three tales of unexpected romance with surprising twists you won't soon forget.

THEIR PERFECT DIVORCE WAS FALLING APART! Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year. It should have been the first wedding anniversary of Synnamon and Conner Welles -- instead, it was the day their divorce would be finalized! The arrangement was perfectly amicable: no tears, no recriminations... Their marriage of convenience was over. But somehow their civilized plans kept going awry. Synnamon's first mistake was to fall in love with her husband -- for real! Her second was to find herself pregnant with Conner's baby... Only, Synnamon didn't see it as a mistake. She wanted that baby -- what she didn't want was a husband staying with her out of duty. But Conner insisted. The perfect divorce was off. He was determined they should become the perfect family!

His generosity had a priceLayne had never asked her estranged husband, Kyle Emerson, for any favors since the breakup of their marriage. So when he offered to pay their son's medical expenses, she wondered what she had to give in return.She soon learned. Kyle wanted her back temporarily, "for appearance's sake," and permanent custody of Robbie.If she refused, he'd take Robbie anyway. If she accepted, it meant facing all the old heartbreak again....

Sweep Readers Off Their Feet With a Romance They'll Never ForgetIn On Writing Romance, award-winning romance novelist Leigh Michaels talks you through each stage of the writing and publishing process. From the origins and evolution of the romance novel to establishing a vital story framework to writing that last line to seeking out appropriate publishers, everything you ever wanted to know about writing a romance novel is here.In addition to a comprehensive breakdown of more than thirty romance subgenres, including such categories as historical, inspirational, Regency, and sweet traditional, you'll discover how to:Steer clear of clichés and stereotypes by studying the genreCraft engaging and realistic heroes and heroines readers will adoreConvincingly develop the central couple's blossoming relationshipAdd conflict by utilizing essential secondary characters like the "other woman"Use tension and timing to make your love...

Finding Mr Right Kit, Susannah, Alison–Single, successful and not searching for husbands–but love finds them anyway! When Jarrett Webster challenged Kit to organize a charity fund-raiser, a bachelor auction seemed ideal–with Jarrett as the prize! Bids were sure to flood in, and it'd be blissfull revenge for Kit to see Jarrett "sold" to the highest bidder. That would teach him to tease her about being Ms Career Woman! Annoyingly, Jarrett was completely happy to offer an intimate date on his private island. A whole weekend in paradise, with the sexiest man on earth! Try as she might to stop herself, Kit couldn't help thinking how exciting it would be if she could win the billionaire date....

SHORT STORY... After just three months of marriage, Beth's sexy firefighter husband seems to find the fire station -- and the newest firefighter, a luscious blonde woman -- far more interesting than his wife. Beth decides to fight back -- but is it already too late? Is the honeymoon over?

When Morganna Ashworth's father died, leaving her his debts, Sloan Montgomery realized he could finally achieve his two lifelong ambitions: the acquisition of a socially acceptable wife, and revenge on the Ashworth family!In return for him paying off the debts, Morganna became Mrs. Sloan Montgomery. But once they were wed, Sloan didn't bargain on falling deeply in love with his trophy wife! Especially considering all the secrets and lies between them....

What readers say about Leigh Michaels:"Beautiful and romantic... I couldn't put it down.""Witty, snappy dialogue and great characters!"Three beautifully intertwined love stories...The rules are made to be broken...When the handsome, rakish Earl of Hawthorne buys the charming house across the back garden from his town home, he never expects the lovely lady he installs there to ensnare him completely...Again...After Lady Anne Keighley marries the earl, it seems a shame to leave the house empty, so she offers it to her childhood friend Felicity Mercer, who discovers that the earl's gorgeous cousin is precisely the man she's been waiting for...and again...Finally, feisty Georgiana Baxter moves into the house to escape an arranged marriage, and encounters the earl's friend Lord Julian Silsby late one night in the back garden. The handsome soldier is more than willing to give her the lessons she asks for...There is...

HAS THE TYCOON MET HIS MATCH...?With the holiday season fast approaching, Lissa Morgan is in dire straits--she's stuck without a job, and the roof over her head is definitely temporary! So when a two-week live-in job is offered to her, Lissa snaps it up. What she doesn't realize is that she'll be in close proximity to Kurt Callahan--the man who broke her heart years before when she discovered he had only dated her for a schoolboy bet!Kurt's now a sexy businessman, and the attraction between them is sparking. Can Lissa forgive, forget and accept this tycoon's new proposal...?

Camryn Hastings's bedandbreakfast is supporting her and her little daughter -- until a problem with the mortgage brings banker Patrick McKenna into their lives with the threat to destroy everything Camryn has so patiently built. Book #1 in the McKenna Series.

The wealthy Duke of Weybridge knows that everyone loves a good surprise…and a good scandal. He has bounteous amounts of both for the guests—particularly for his nieces and nephew, Emily, Isabel, and Lucien—at his extravagant seventieth birthday ball. They think his promise to improve their lives means a generous stipend. But he’s got different gifts in mind: finding them the perfect matches. His task won’t be easy, because the Arden siblings have given up on love. Bachelor Lucien spends more time merrymaking than looking for a proper wife. His sister Emily, broken-hearted when her betrothal ended in disgrace, committed herself to an early spinsterhood. And Isabel’s marriage has been troubled from the moment it began—with a terrible betrayal on her wedding night. Though witty and strong-willed, the siblings are no match for their uncle’s wily machinations. And as the celebration approaches, his romantic scheming ignites illicit liaisons and irresistible temptations, sparking enough rumors to keep the ton abuzz until his next birthday.Review"Readers will enjoy every minute of the shenanigans at the duke's estate, and the three ensuing love stories, in this enchanting Regency. Both humorous and poignant, emotions mount as everyone discovers their true partner. There's an amusing conspiracy afoot that will delight readers." - RT Book Reviews, 4 stars (HOT)About the AuthorLeigh Michaels is the award-winning author of more than eighty romance novels, which have been translated and published in 120 countries, and in more than twenty-five languages. She was born and raised in rural Iowa and was only a teenager when she wrote her first romance novel (which she subsequently burned, along with the next five books she would write). Since then, six of her novels have been finalists for RITA awards, and she received two Reviewer’s Choice awards from Romantic Times. She is also the 2003 recipient of the Johnson Brigham Award. In addition to her prolific writing career, Leigh also teaches romance writing, and is the author of On Writing Romance, which has been called the definitive guide to writing romance novels. Leigh currently resides in Ottumwa, Iowa, where she and her photographer husband enjoy watching white-tailed deer and wild turkeys that visit their property.

Three single women, one domestic agency -- and three professional bachelors in need of...a wife?Jake Abbott needs peace and quiet to work on a business investigation: his brother's empty house seems ideal. Except a disturbingly attractive female house-sitter is already in residence!Cassie Kerrigan was hired to look after her client's home, not a mystery man. Especially not a gorgeous hunk who's quite happy for their temporary living arrangements to become more intimate -- and permanent?

His secret baby…Molly desperately needed a job, and she'd prayed for a miracle. She hadn't expected it to take the form of Lucas Hudson! Four years ago, he'd dismissed her feelings for him as infatuation—how could Molly now work for this man?She would have to swallow her pride and think of the three-year-old daughter she had to support. But little Bailey was the image of her father. How long would it take her new boss to realize he'd left Molly with more than a broken heart—he’ d left her holding their baby!Marrying the BossFrom boardroom…to bride and groom!

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