Her Shocking Announcement Will Alter His Life–Forever!Compassionate waitress Skye O'Hara has imagined this moment. It's her chance to finally tell imposing Lazaro Sanchez that their unexpected and intense passion had consequences. Skye is determined to prevent her son from experiencing the chaos of her own childhood. But what can she expect from a playboy billionaire?When she confronts him with the truth at an exclusive gala, their still-sizzling connection hits her like a thunderbolt. And what Lazaro says to her next is even more outrageous than her own confession…

Pleasure and payback go hand in hand in this passionate revenge romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green.He's never forgiven her... ...and he can't resist her! Zachary Temple hasn't forgotten Ashling Doyle's big blue eyes—or the way she almost ruined his ascent to the top of his career. But when chance brings Ashling back into his world, Zach discovers he wants something far more pleasurable than payback... Ashling breaks all her rules by indulging in her desire for Zach. His single-minded ambition to succeed reminds her he'll have no problem walking away from their connection. Unless the feelings she's trying desperately to deny aren't as one-sided as she believes...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Hot Summer Nights with a Billionaire books:Book 1: One Wild Night with Her Enemy by Heidi RiceBook 2:...

The innocent's international affair is heating up! USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green brings us red-hot nights and scandalous secrets...From London to St. Petersburg... Everyone is talking about this couple!Photographer Zoe Collins is ready to be awakened at the hands of charismatic billionaire Maks Marchetti. She's been hurt one too many times and is determined to protect her heart, but she's done with protecting her virginity!Maks has never met anyone who intrigues him like Zoe. Orphaned and innocent, yet she seems almost as cynical about love as he is. A fact that makes their nights together dangerously addictive. But can a bond forged in the bedroom withstand an exposé in the headlines?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the books in The Marchetti Dynasty series:Book 1 — The Maid's Best Kept SecretBook 2 — The Innocent...

The virgin's Christmas surrender...And a life-changing consequence!When brooding Argentinean Seb Rivas spies elfin Edie Munroe's talent for lavish interior decoration, he makes an irresistible job offer—to spend the festive season decorating his opulent home, no expense spared! Their desire flares hotly and, snowed in together, Edie becomes the sensual gift Seb wishes to unwrap. But in taking her innocence, neither realizes their overwhelming passion could have such shocking results...Indulge in this intense pregnancy romance!

Her shocking announcement will alter his life—forever!Compassionate waitress Skye O'Hara has imagined this moment. It's her chance to finally tell imposing Lazaro Sanchez that their unexpected and intense passion had consequences. Skye is determined to prevent her son from experiencing the chaos of her own childhood. But what can she expect from a playboy billionaire?When she confronts him with the truth at an exclusive gala, their still-sizzling connection hits her like a thunderbolt. And what Lazaro says to her next is even more outrageous than her own confession...

Passion is instantly awoken in this amnesia romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green. A twist on the classic fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty." The sleeping Greek...And the beauty who woke him! One kiss. That's all innocent Sofie MacKenzie intends to steal from the gorgeous sleeping stranger. But her moment of complete irrationality wakes him up! And awakens in her a longing she's never experienced. Suffering from amnesia, Achilles Lykaios has forgotten everything: his tragic loss, his immense fortune, even his name. He only knows the intensity with which he wants Sofie. But when Achilles remembers the truth, he must return to his glamorous Athens life. There's one last thing he needs to know...if Sofie will come with him!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Passionately Ever After... books:Book 1: A Baby to Tame the...

The heir he didn't plan for is her best kept secret. USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green captivates with this shock baby romance. Returning for her...Staying to secure his heir. CEO Ajax Nikolau rules his empire with legendary control, until two sizzling nights with lawyer Erin Murphy threatens it all. Because a year later, he discovers the bombshell that could destroy every wall he's built—he's a father! And he will protect what's his... Abandoned as a child, Erin vowed to always rely on herself. But when the paparazzi discover the new Nikolau heir, they're forced into hiding. Isolated together on a Greek island, forgetting their passionate connection becomes impossible. Especially when Erin uncovers why Ajax is so determined to claim what's his...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

The woman the king wants is not the woman he should be marrying! Become captivated by this royal romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green. The king must marry!But she's the wrong princess... King Aristedes, ruler of Santanger, must wed the Princess of Isla'Rosa. It's the only way to enact the peace pact between their kingdoms. The problem? The woman he's presented to his people is his intended bride's secret half sibling, Maddi Smith! Maddi hadn't fully considered the implications of posing as her runaway sister. Or that Aristedes would demand she continue the pretense. Immersing herself in the royal life she was denied growing up is as compelling as it is daunting. But so is the thrill of Aristedes's smoldering gaze...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Princess Brides for Royal Brothers books: Book 1: Mistaken as His Royal Bride

There is nothing sweeter than revenge—except desire! Surrender to this passionate fake relationship romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green. "We meet again."But now he's calling the shots! For self-made billionaire Vidal Suarez, nothing is out of reach. Except exacting revenge on Eva Flores, whose family left a painful mark on his impoverished childhood. Until Eva comes to Vidal to beg for his help. He's prepared to agree. His one condition? She has to pose as his fiancée! Eva is the perfect addition to Vidal's tech empire on paper. In reality, the penniless heiress jeopardizes his control as the long-dormant embers between them threaten to become an inferno. Which leads Vidal to ask what he craves most—vengeance or Eva?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Married For Revenge... But Is She The Key To The Spaniard's Redemption?Seeking vengeance, billionaire Gabriel isn't above stealing his rival's fiancée for himself! His plan seems complete when, to support her struggling mother, sweet, penniless Leonora agrees to his ruthless proposal. But at his luxury villa, he's blindsided by their powerful attraction–and her innocence!Gabriel only offers passion, but behind his arrogant pride, Leonora discovers his loyalty matches her own. She sees the honorable man Gabriel could be, if he's prepared to give her more than just pleasure…

Married for revenge...But is she the key to the Spaniard's redemption?Seeking vengeance, billionaire Gabriel isn't above stealing his rival's fiancée for himself! His plan seems complete when, to support her struggling mother, sweet, penniless Leonora agrees to his ruthless proposal. But at his luxury villa, he's blindsided by their powerful attraction—and her innocence!Gabriel only offers passion, but behind his arrogant pride, Leonora discovers his loyalty matches her own. She sees the honorable man Gabriel could be, if he's prepared to give her more than just pleasure...

One night leads to dramatic, passionate consequences in USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green's 50th book for Harlequin!The secret's out...but the scandal's still to come!Shy housekeeper Maggie Taggart considers herself immune to rich, powerful men—her tycoon father's rejection has taught Maggie to avoid them at all costs. Until she meets enigmatic billionaire Nikos Marchetti and is totally enthralled by his potent masculinity! The pleasure that virgin Maggie finds in his arms is astonishing—as are the consequences...Maggie is determined her newborn son won't want for anything. But when Nikos uncovers her secret, and their sizzling chemistry explosively reignites, it's clear they have unfinished business...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the books in The Marchetti Dynasty books by Abby Green:Book 1 — The Maid's Best Kept...

This sheikh is in for a surprise when he meets his new bride, in this marriage of convenience romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green.The stranger at the altar...Is the woman he was meant to forget!Sharif Marchetti is deliberate. Controlled. Especially in his strategic choice of a royal bride. So after surrendering to his instincts with a mystery woman, he must erase their desert encounter from his memory. Until they meet a second time...moments before they exchange wedding vows!Princess Aaliyah Mansour is stunned that her arranged marriage is with the man who'd stirred her soul. She was prepared for a union that left her independence and defenses intact. Not a jet-set lifestyle with a husband who's the ultimate distraction...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all The Marchetti Dynasty books:

The billionaire's housekeeper is carrying his twins in this scandalous surprise-baby romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green! An Argentinean affair...changes their lives forever! After a harrowing marriage, housekeeper Carrie vowed she'd never fall for another man. And never reveal her hidden desire for her boss, Massimo. Then their chemistry ignites! Accompanying Massimo to Buenos Aires as his lover is irresistible. But soon Carrie has shocking news. She's expecting twins! Before Carrie, Massimo hadn't committed to anyone beyond a single night. Now, after his own tainted experiences of family, he's going to be a father. Massimo is determined to claim his babies. But he'll need to promise more than his billions to win Carrie's trust...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Get ready for an explosive reunion in this convenient marriage romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green!The last man she should marry? Or the man she should tell her secret...? It takes all of Mia Forde's courage to tell jewelry tycoon Daniel Devilliers about their daughter. Desire drew them together, tragedy tore them apart, but he deserves to know he's a father. She wants nothing from Daniel—especially not his loveless proposal! Mia may have refused to marry him—for now—but they're still bound forever. For his little girl, Daniel must bury his fear of loss and be a real father. But rekindling his unique connection with Mia will require something even more extraordinary...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

In this sizzling second-chance romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green, their marriage is over...but the passion is just beginning!For one year he's kept his distance... For one night he can't resist! When Ana Diaz conveniently wed tycoon Caio Salazar, her husband was coolly clear on the terms: one year of marriage to expand his empire and secure Ana's freedom. Yet the ink is barely dry on their divorce papers before a security threat forces them together for twenty-four hours! When they're finally alone, the innocent bride who invades Caio's dreams becomes temptation personified. It's the last thing he wants, having closed himself to the chaos of love. Unless Ana can prove their bond is stronger than his self-preservation...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Jet-Set Billionaires books:Book 1: Penniless and Pregnant in Paradise...

The brooding Italian's returned...To finally make her his!Two years after their last heartbreaking meeting, Ciro Sant'Angelo bursts back into Lara Templeton's life with a demand. His former fiancée will fulfill her promise and become his wife! Ciro is not the man Lara remembers—a devastating experience has left him scarred and completely ruthless. Yet their intense fire has never died, and his caress awakens innocent Lara to unimaginable pleasures. Could their convenient marriage be their redemption?Discover this intense tale of romance and redemption

She doesn't recognize her husbandBut her body does...Sasha's life changes beyond recognition after a shocking accident—her amnesia has made sure of that. She can't even remember marrying Apollo, her devastatingly handsome Greek husband! Although she does remember their intimate, searing passion...Then Sasha discovers the truth behind their less-than-perfect marriage and is left with more questions than ever. Why can she remember only one night with Apollo? Why does their undeniable connection trouble him so? And is their tempestuous marriage strong enough to withstand revelations from her past...?

Falling for the king's brother could be her undoing! Give in to the craving of this royal romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green. Marooned in Malaysia...with a forbidden princess! Fleeing an arranged marriage to a king is easy for Princess Laia—remaining hidden is harder! When his brother, Crown Prince Dax, tracks her down, she strands them on a private island. But Laia isn't prepared for the overwhelming attraction she feels, especially once she realizes Dax protects his heart as fiercely as she does... Legendary playboy Dax has always remained loyal to the Crown. Until the alluring Laia's fiery temperament and kindness tests his duty. And with ten days alone in paradise, it becomes increasingly difficult to avoid temptation...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Hot Winter Escapes books: Book 1: Bound by...

The Virgin's Secret by Abby GreenNew Yorker Leo Parnassus has returned to Athens to head the family empire. There, a beautiful girl catches Leo's eye. She may be a lowly waitress, but Angel has her secrets. And Leo won't be pleased to discover that she's the daughter of his adversary - or that, in nine months, another secret will arrive...The Devil's Heart by Lynn Raye HarrisFrancesca D'Oro was just eighteen when sexy Marcos Navarre swept her up the aisle...then fled. He might have given Francesca a jewel for her finger, but he also stole another: the Devil's Heart, a dazzling yellow diamond he believed belonged to his family... Years later, Francesca is determined to reclaim the precious gem. But she's forgotten that Marcos lives up to the treasure's name - and dealing with the devil is always dangerous.Pleasured In The Playboy's Penthouse by Natalie AndersonBella has always felt like the ugly duckling in her family, but after one night with super-sexy Owen Hughes she feels like a beautiful swan. Until she realises he isn't the ordinary guy she thought. His multi-millionaire status daunts this struggling waitress. But Owen won't let Bella shrink back into her shell. Two weeks of pleasure in his penthouse and he'll have her begging for more...

Shocking secrets of the sands!When she gave herself to Sheikh Salman in Paris five years ago, Jamilah Moreau fantasized about wedding dresses and happy endings. But Salman was driven by desire, not diamond solitaires....Now, sheikh of a desert kingdom, Salman can have anything he wants—and, as Jamilah discovers when he spirits her off to a desert oasis, it's still her! However, time has wrought changes, and their lovemaking is no longer enough. Something happened back in Paris that had everlasting consequences for both of them....

Is gorgeous billionaire Da Silva finally off the market? Reclusive billionaire Cesar Da Silva hits the headlines! Not only are his family secrets about to be exposed, but he's been caught kissing Lexie Anderson on the set of her latest movie, being shot at his imposing castillo! Publicity-shy Da Silva has certainly smashed his own rules by romancing the high-profile actress. A reliable source suggests Da Silva is helping Miss Anderson over her last heartbreak with a string of dazzling dates. And if their chemistry so far is anything to go by, this is one match that's bound to be explosive!

>em>Some guys know just what a girl needs...Fresh off a brutal breakup--with a guy who was running for the World's Biggest Liar?"Ashling Sullivan has returned to New York City to start over. Priority number one is getting her new business started with her BFF, Jenna. Hence their strict no-guys pact. No dating, no sex, no exceptions! Until temptation walks into her brother's bar in the form of a really, really hot guy!She must resist. She will resist. Except that Johnny Ryan, with his cool, edgy but brooding attitude (what is it with this guy?) and his so, so strong carpenter's hands, is six-foot-three inches of ripped, Irish sexiness that turns Ash into a puddle of lust in about half a second. Worse yet, he offers her a deal that she can't refuse--a down 'n' dirty and wickedly hot two-week fling. Just one last ride before she gets down to business. No one will know! Ash is definitely not thinking with her head...

A legacy maid in Manhattan In desperation to save her father, housekeeper Rose O'Malley thinks she can trap a man. But the second she faces Zac Valenti and the force of his palpable sensuality, she knows she can't go through with it! Before she can call off her deception, Manhattan's most eligible bachelor sweeps Rose off her feet—and into his bed! Stealing away like a guilty Cinderella, Rose vows never to see Zac again...until she discovers she's pregnant and Zac demands his passionate betrayer and his baby remain under his control! When one night...leads to pregnancy!

It's hot in the jungle... The last time Luca Fonseca saw Serena DePiero, he ended up in a jail cell. The Brazilian billionaire has since clawed back his reputation, but he's never forgotten her. So when Luca discovers Serena's working for his charity, his anger reignites! Serena has changed. Finally in control of her life, she refuses to let Luca intimidate her. She'll deal with whatever her new boss throws at her--from a rain-forest trek to the social jungle of Rio! But she can't handle the passion that flares hotter than Luca's fury. Especially when it threatens to consume them both!

When one night with a stranger turns to more . . . Orla Kennedy doesn’t take risks. But, on the eve of a business deal, nerves lead her to share a drink with a handsome stranger, which results in a night of passion she’ll never forget. Then Orla discovers that the man in question is Antonio Chatsfield — her biggest rival! Antonio might be a war hero to his family, but his life feels as empty as his recently vacated bed. He never wanted to return to The Chatsfield, London, but his sister needs his help. And he’s more than willing, until he meets the woman who came apart in his bed just hours before! Now Antonio’s sights are set on a merger of a different kind… Welcome to The Chatsfield, London!

Sebastian…Sharp. Cool. Controlled.Ruthless in business, Sebastian is at the top of his game professionally. Emotionally he keeps himself alone, aloof and almost untouchable. Escaping her wedding, it takes one look at ice-cool Sebastian for Bollywood star Aneesa Adani to be hooked! Letting Aneesa in could ignite the fire that melts even the hardest of hearts…   

Caitlin Ryan has never had an orgasm--and she wants one! So does she(1) Date lots of Mr. Nice-but-Wrongs and keep faking and hoping?(2) Do a little DIY with a battery-operated friend and a lot of imagination?(3) Go to NYC and have a wild night with a totally hot stranger?When (1) and (2) don't work, Caitlin goes for (3). But even with motorbike-riding sex god Liam, old habits die hard, and yet again she has to fake it. Only he notices--and is not happy! Could things get any worse? Well, yes, when Liam becomes her new boss. But when Caitlin reveals that she's never climaxed, Liam rises to the challenge, offering a weekend of hot sex with the only goal her pleasure. Will letting him take control work? Caitlin can't resist finding out....

She'd just whispered one word. "*Please."* Cruz De Carrillo cannot forget the searing kiss he shared with his shy maid, Trinity Adams. For the moment the Spanish billionaire walked away, horrified at losing his legendary control, Trinity quickly moved on—to become nanny, guardian and stepmother to his brother's sons! Now Cruz must protect his orphaned nephews. When Trinity refuses to leave them, he knows there is one solution—a ring on her finger! It's the only way Cruz can keep her in his castillo, under his watchful eye, and finish what he started—this time in his bed!

MORE THAN HE BARGAINED FOR... Giancarlo Delucca has one aim - to go global. Even if it means marrying the O'Connor heiress to secure the contract.Keelin O'Connor wants a place on the board - and no part in this business 'arrangement'! Gianni may have vowed to seduce his wayward bride, but Keelin is fighting him every step down the aisle.Happily ever after was never part of the bargain, but Gianni finds himself intrigued by Keelin's feisty defiance. And suddenly he's determined to turn the beautiful Irish redhead's 'I don't' into an 'I do'!Welcome to The Chatsfield, Rome!  

Seduction in the sands... Cabaret dancer Sylvie Devereux and Sheikh Arkim Al-Sahid have never seen eye to eye—not from their first antagonistic meeting to their last intoxicating kiss. And certainly not when she publicly stops his convenient society wedding to her beloved sister! Now Arkim wants revenge on the sinful seductress who cost him the respectable reputation he needs. Luring Sylvie to his luxurious palace in the desert, he'll get her out of his system once and for all. But with her sass and sequins stripped away, Sylvie is surprisingly vulnerable—and there's one last secret Arkim's not prepared for...her innocence! BCC BCC

Product DescriptionSebastian... Sharp. Cool. Controlled.Ruthless in business and revered by many, Sebastian is at the top of his game professionally. Emotionally, he keeps himself alone, aloof and almost untouchable. Some say his heart is made of stone.Escaping her sham of a wedding, Bollywood star Aneesa Adani takes one look at ice–cool Sebastian and is hooked! Now he[HTML_REMOVED]s harboring this stolen bride in his penthouse, and the passionate Aneesa is the biggest risk Sebastian has ever faced. Letting her close could ignite the fire that melts even the hardest of hearts... About the AuthorAs an only child, Abby Green’s love of books came early, and she read everything from Enid Blyton to George Orwell voraciously. While on school holidays one year in her early teens, she discovered a Mills & Boon romance novel. Years later, on the advice of a flatmate who often talked about trying to write a romance novel, Abby saw her chance to take another path from her TV career. The rest is history! You can contact Abby at: abbygreen3@yahoo.co.uk

Product DescriptionWhen Greek shipping magnate Alexandros Kouros wed Kallie Demarchis, media photos showed them madly in love. But behind the happy scenes lay a different story….Love had nothing to do with it; Kallie had married Alex to save her family's business. He'd have great pleasure taking revenge—for the mistake that had destroyed their youth— when he took her as his arranged bride! Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Seven years later, The Ritz Hotel, Paris Alexandros Kouros was bored. It was like a heavy mantle around his shoulders. A black cloud that spread outwards from his very depths, pervading everything. He was oblivious to the fact that he was surrounded by opulence. The opulence that came with being one of the wealthiest men in the world, in one of the world's most exclusive hotels. Hushed whispers encircled him. He tuned them out, the superlatives bouncing off him. They'd surrounded him for years, but he'd never courted them, never needed any assurance. So handsome…so young! The most successful shipping magnate since Onassis… Even more money… Most eligible bachelor… Now the constant murmurs that followed him wherever he went only added to the ennui he felt. He'd achieved a pinnacle of success attained by just a very few, and only imagined by most. And it had been hard won, which should make it all the more sweet. But was this it? How could he be feeling like this when everything he'd ever worked for lay at his fingertips, when he could snap those fingers and influence the world's economy with just a word, a command… And if this wasn't what he wanted, then what the hell was? A distant memory, an old faded dream, reared its head. That had long turned to dust. A touch on his arm, not gentle. It was predatory, possessive and brought his attention back to the room. To the woman at his side. She was considered one of the most beautiful, desirable women in the world…and she was the latest in a long line of similar women who had graced his arm, his bed. 'Darling…' He felt irritation prickle across his skin. Unfortunately, for the sake of politeness, he couldn't remain oblivious to her. He turned to face her and smiled tightly, taking in the platinum blonde of her hair that suddenly looked too garish, too bright. Took in the heavily made-up face, the hard, avaricious glitter in her eyes. The diamonds flashing around her neck. Diamonds that he had bought with scant regard to their worth. He made a split-second decision, suddenly aware that he didn't find her at all attractive any more. Had he ever?Isabelle Zolanz didn't know it yet, but she was on her way out. He felt relieved for the first time in weeks. The thrill of knowing he'd be free again already helped to diminish the crushing boredom. He didn't want to spend another minute with her. In fact, he decided there and then that they would leave, he'd take her home, break it off now. His suit felt constrictive and he had to school his features into some semblance of neutrality. Just as he was about to open his mouth and speak, to say some platitude, something flashed in the corner of his eye and he turned on a reflex to look. The room was packed, and in the doorway on the other side of the room stood a woman. She'd obviously just arrived, craning her neck looking for someone, standing on tiptoe. For a split second the noise in the room faded. He couldn't take his eyes off her. Goose-bumps broke out on his skin. The hubbub rushed back. She was utterly captivating. But in a way that he couldn't define, in a way that confounded him. Not model gorgeous. Not preened or buffed. But something about her caught his attention. She was only of average height but was perfectly proportioned, his expert eye assessing in seconds the way her curves dipped in and out in all the right places. A little more voluptuous than he'd normally go for but calling to him on some deep, primitive level. The simple black V-neck dress drew the eye to her waist and the slopes of her breasts. A pendant hung around her neck, the gem resting in her cleavage. It sparkled as the light hit it and he dimly recognised where the flash had come from. Just as he also recognised with shock that he felt a compelling desire to walk over, take her hand and lead her back outside to see for himself if her skin was as soft and silky as it looked. The urge was so strong that he actually felt his feet shift, his whole body turn, as if to move in her direction. He wanted to touch the place where her gem rested. And he had to admit with sudden chagrin, as possessiveness was an alien emotion to him, that he wanted to lead her away from the other men who he could see already taking note of her arrival, too. She was like a breath of fresh air in a musty room. She was pale. Her face had clear, clean lines, cheekbones clearly delineated, eyes wide apart and almond-shaped, making him want to see them up close, see their colour. Honey-streaked hair hung in loose waves over her shoulders and a heavy fringe, swept to one side, hid and alternately revealed tantalising glimpses of her eyes. His hooded eyes followed her as she walked with effortless feminine grace, her hips swaying, the inward curving line of the small of her back and the jut of her rounded bottom making Alexandros feel a twinge of reaction in his trousers. More than a twinge, in fact. He felt a tug on his arm and almost shook off the hand that rested there, still completely engrossed in watching this woman. And only remembered then where he was, who he was with. He felt shocked. For a moment he had become entranced. Forgotten nearly everything. He shook his head mentally. Definitely a sign that he needed to move on, if he was lusting after a complete stranger across a crowded room. But there was something about her. Something he couldn't put his finger on, some kind of familiarity, as if he knew her or had seen her somewhere before… He tore his gaze away with more of an effort than he liked to admit and looked down at Isabelle again. A smooth smile was in place as he remembered wanting to leave, her harsh beauty even more jarring now after that. He murmured, 'Forgive me…I have an important early meeting tomorrow. Would you mind if we left?' 'Not at all, darling. I'll get my coat from the cloakroom.' She squeezed his arm and smiled, clearly anticipating, somewhat misguidedly, that he wanted them to be alone, and walked away. As he watched her walk away, Alexandros felt no compunction, no guilt at what he was about to do. A woman like Isabelle Zolanz was well versed in the way he worked, and men like him. He had no doubt she'd be put out, but as no emotions were invested, he knew it'd be for the loss of his money, his largesse and the social standing that came with being seen on his arm. It was a state of affairs he was used to. He enjoyed the thrill of the chase. But lately, if he was honest, every conquest had become stale…flat. And there was invariably very little chasing involved. Even so, he conversely felt the relief flood him again and unconsciously sought out the other woman. But she had disappeared. He grimaced slightly. It was probably for the best. He knew all too well that seeing something like that, building up an image, no matter how beautiful the woman—_and she wasn't even that beautiful!—_always led to disappointment. They were all the same. All the ones that hovered around him like bees around a honey pot. In the rarefied circles he moved in, he didn't encounter another type. Sex and money. They were the two currencies that he understood and knew all too well. He played the game like a virtuoso. In bed and out of it. A cloud crossed his mind. Was he ready to be free again? There was a certain amount of protection to be had in keeping a mistress. A respite from the tiresome attempts of other women to get his attention. And then he was forced to remember something. He scowled. He actually did need a woman right now. He needed a lot more than that and it irked him beyond belief. But even as he saw Isabelle in the distance, collecting her coat, his stomach felt acidic. He certainly wouldn't be asking her. Kallie pushed her way through the crowd. She craned her neck looking for her uncle and finally spotted him in a far corner. When she reached him she kissed him on the cheek. 'Sorry, Alexei, I got held up at work.' 'No matter, my dear. Let me get you a drink.' He spoke quickly and seemed a little jumpy to Kallie. Which was reinforced when he grabbed a glass of water from a passing tray and practically shoved it at her. He avoided her gaze, looking distractedly over her head as he did so, and Kallie felt an uneasy sense of foreboding. Her uncle looked almost…nervous. 'Alexei…' He suddenly jostled her behind a plant and screened her from the room with his body. 'Alexei…?' Kallie's voice was indignant. She knew her uncle was given to dramatics but this was ridiculous. He was acting as if they were in a bad spy movie. 'What on earth is wrong with you?'She smiled widely and then whispered sotto voce in his ear, 'Are we hiding from your mistress?' He turned back to face her, affronted, 'Kallie Demarchis, you know I would never look at another woman.' She put her hand on his arm, soothing him. 'I'm teasing…but you're acting so strangely. Do you think I can come out from behind this plant?' He paled for a second as he took in something across the room. Kallie frowned and couldn't hide a spike of fear. 'What is it? You're scaring me now.' He looked back at her and loosened his collar. 'Kallie… it's someone…someone is here, someone you haven't seen in a long time…someone…' 'Who?' she asked, beginning to feel a little exasperated. Her uncle avoided the question. 'I tried to call you on your mobile just now but they wouldn't let me use it…then I got waylaid by someone else and couldn't stop you coming in…before…' She tried to be reasonable, patient. 'Before what? Alexei, why wouldn't you want me to come in?' She could see her uncle gulp visibly. 'Because…well, because…Alexandros Kouros is here…' Alexandros Kouros… The noise in the room became a buzzing sound in Kallie's ears. She was vaguely aware of her uncle practically wringing his hands and very dimly, in a far-away place, his words slowly sank in with the same devastation as the Titanic hitting the iceberg. She felt an icy numbness take o...

She has the power to change everything... Rafaele Falcone runs his luxury auto empire and private life with the same ice-cold ruthlessness. Emotions play no part in his decisions, and he always demands the best, so he doesn't hesitate to ask brilliant engineer Samantha Rourke to join his company--even though he walked away from her years before. That sexy Italian accent still sends shivers down her spine, but gutsy Sam knows it's not just about her impossible desire to feel his hands on her body once again. Because Falcone is about to discover her deepest secret--one that will send his world into a spin!

"Everyone has a price...I've just told you mine. Name yours." Secretary Darcy Lennox knows how demanding her billionaire boss, Maximiliano Fonseca Roselli, can be. His fierce ambition is legendary. But marrying him to secure the deal of the century is beyond the call of duty! Except Max is not a man to say no to. He's undaunted by Darcy's reluctance to enter a fake marriage. In his world, everyone has a price, and he will entice Darcy to reveal hers. But after only one searing--and very public--kiss he realizes the stakes are far higher than either of them imagined...

"Much as I hate to admit it, you might just be worth paying an astronomical amount of money to bed."Siena DePiero might have blue blood in her veins, but she's never coveted her family's champagne lifestyle--it's only ever brought her misery. When the family bubble bursts, they are left destitute and Siena's only tradable asset is her virginity....Andreas Xenakis has waited years to get his revenge and he'll willingly pay to have Siena in his bed and at his mercy. But after just one night together everything Andreas once believed about poor little rich girl Siena is shattered....

Nicolo's discovered his runaway bride...And the secret she's kept from him!Nicolo Santo Domenico's marriage to heiress Chiara is purely for convenience...until their explosively passionate wedding night! But when Chiara realizes that Nico's reasons for seducing her are as cold as his heart, she flees their fledgling marriage. Months later, Nico tracks down his errant wife, only to find she's expecting! To claim his baby, Nico must make Chiara his—for real!An emotionally charged marriage of convenience romance

Step behind the hotel room doors of The Chatsfield, London…Salim Segal has turned his back on his legionnaire soldier life and made a new one for himself as an international actor. He’s seen much in his life, but nothing that captures him like the beauty of Natalja Jordan. Now he has one night at The Chatsfield to convince her that, despite the pains of the past, they might just have a future worth fighting for.

USA Today bestselling author Abby Green takes you on one Queen's sensational journey from a masquerade ball to a royal scandal in this fantastic digital novella!Desperate for a last taste of freedom before she enters a political, loveless marriage, Analia--the famous Virgin Queen of Azoria--hides behind her mask at a glitzy Venetian ball. Until the stormy grey gaze of an enigmatic, disguised stranger lays her soul--and her body--bare in one passionate night!World-famous photojournalist Daniel Petrovsky learned years ago to harden his heart against emotions and the morning disappearance of his anonymous lover should mean nothing. But when a certain queen's shock pregnancy hits the headlines, the brooding billionaire will stop at nothing to fight for what is his!Don't miss the other titles in this fantastic collection that celebrates Royal Babies all over the world!

Let the games begin! The seat-belt sign hasn't even switched off before the chemistry is mile-high between airline CEO Alexio Christakos and Sidonie Fitzgerald! Accustomed to brief encounters with aloof socialites, her unaffected innocence has him hooked and determined to enjoy a night of pleasure in her arms. Sidonie is meant to be sorting out her life, not starting an affair with a Greek tycoon! But Alexio is the ultimate distraction...until he learns of her strained finances and, to her horror, accuses her of wanting more than just his body! But Sidonie's innocence masks a backbone of steel, and she won't take his accusation lying down....

The huge imposing castle and the barren terrain of Merkazad are a far cry from the modest farm and the emerald fields that horsewoman Iseult calls home. Or used to, until Sheikh Nadim bought her family's stud farm. As part of the deal, she must work at his royal stables....Nadim enrages Iseult...but he also inspires a more unwelcome, unfamiliar feeling: desire. Drawn into Nadim's sensual world, Iseult feels like a beautiful, confident woman for the first time.But she must remember the sheikh's cast-iron rule....