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Giovanni Cerruti's wealthy family is always in the spotlight… So when his step-sister is headed for a rehabilitation clinic, he decides to work the paparazzi to keep her image from being splashed across the tabloids.With the help of his spin doctor, Giovanni devises a plan to keep the press occupied with another story – a fake engagement to his housekeeper, Misty Carmichael! But will Giovanni fall victim to his own plan?

Nick Papaeliou dates beautiful women, so his attraction to frumpy Rose is a mystery.Maybe it's because she's not falling at his feet! Rose wants to detest her arrogant Greek boss, but she needs the job. As his ruthless seduction weakens her resolve, she reminds herself that after the seduction she'll be discarded.Nick's in for a surprise–for underneath Rose's shapeless clothes hides a more alluring woman than he could ever imagine. . . .

DEATH AND A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS Strange things were happening to Lauren DiStefano. Since her brother's funeral, a mysterious driver had tried to run her down, menacing mobsters threatened her and a handsome FBI agent saved her life. Something was seriously wrong, and Lauren feared for her life.As Lauren discovered her brother Ric had left behind a trail of treachery, lies and mob ties, Special Agent David Latham seemed determined to uncover the truth. Could she place her trust, her life—and her heart—in David's hands?

For Patrizio Trelini, everything points to Keira Worthington's infidelity.The ruthless Italian throws his temptress wife out–he won't listen to her lies! But, two months later, necessity brings Keira back into Patrizio's life, and into his bed, although his heart remains cold.With her marriage revived, Keira has one last chance to prove her innocence. But she's just discovered she's pregnant! Will Patrizio accept the truth–that Keira's having his child?

For three years, Kalera has been a model secretary to Duncan Royal, with only one hiccup in their otherwise perfect relationship: a one-night stand that should never have happened, and which both have tried to forget.Or so Kalera thought. But Duncan is haunted by their one night of unbelievable passion, and secretly longs for their relationship to develop after office hours. As a rule, he can have any woman he wants–so he's furious when Kalera announces her engagement to another man!Whatever it takes, Duncan intends to entice her into his bed once more–and this time it will be forever.

Allesandro di Vincenzo is a perfect male specimen.There's no woman he can't have–until Laura Stowe crosses his path. Laura is plain, poor and hides behind her homely appearance to avoid getting close to people. But Allesandro needs her family connections to open the door to ultimate corporate power.So he must woo the ugly duckling into his bed–where she will learn what it is to be a beautiful, desired swan.

Passion hotter than the Egyptian sun…In the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, resourceful Kiya works tirelessly, disguised as a boy. But then, fearsome raiders arrive and, running for her life, she is captured by a hardened desert trader…When he realises what a beauty he has enslaved, Tahar knows he could – and should – sell her for a handsome price. But Kiya is not easily tamed. And when a wild heat explodes between them which shatters all thoughts of resistance, Tahar must find a way to keep her as his own!

The Widower’s Christmas GiftWidowed father-of-triplets Sawyer Plank knows he has his hands full. Arriving in the Amish community of Willow Creek to help with the fall harvest, Sawyer asks schoolteacher Hannah Lantz to be his nanny. With a deaf grandfather to care for, the offer is more than just a job for Hannah—it’s a chance to fulfill her all-but-forgotten dream of being a mother. The children soon flourish under Hannah’s watch, and though Sawyer never dreamed he’d find happiness again, he can’t pretend he’s not falling for her too. But with the holiday season heralding Sawyer’s return to Ohio, can he make his Christmas wish to stay a family come true?

Zeke Buchanan had swept Marianne off her feet, and their two-year marriage had been perfect – until recently.Their physical passion was as strong as ever, but was Zeke starting to regret their impulsive wedding?The beautiful Liliana was clearly interested in more than a business relationship with Zeke.Was he tempted?Marianne was determined to save her marriage and prove to her husband that their honeymoon wasn't over, it was only just beginning!

When Anna Sands finds herself stranded alone with Gideon Strange she can't resist his intense seduction.But through their haze of passion Anna senses she's playing with a dangerous desire…. Gideon can't believe how innocent Anna looks! He's sure he knows the real woman underneath, the gold digger, the seductress….Gideon realizes he shouldn't get close, but he's going to make Anna pay for her crimes – in his bed!

She'd been told her fiancé died in a military training accident, but Gina Santino's gut told her otherwise.Still, she never imagined his killers would come after her. Now she is dodging bullets and running for her own life, not sure who to trust. Her fiancé had left specific instructions for her to contact fellow U.S. Army Ranger Ian Masterson should anything happen to him.But how could she trust a man who abandoned his team years ago? With no other choice, Gina must place her life in his hands in order to stay alive long enough to find the truth.