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There was nothing Lisa could do to persuade Matt Lansdon that she was neither a loose woman nor a gold digger.And even she had to admit that his discovery of her practically naked in his nephew' s apartment had weakened her defense! There was of course a perfectly reasonable explanation, but Matt refused to believe that anything about Lisa was entirely innocent!

When making love, Marco D'Angelo was sensual and passionate. But when it came to declaring his love, he was unable to open his heart. When their whirlwind marriage fell apart, Payton left him, taking their two young daughters with her.Two years later, Payton has returned to Italy–the time has come for the girls to get to know their father. At first Payton is determined to keep her distance from Marco. But on seeing him again her feelings for him can no longer be ignored…she's forced to admit that her body still yearns for her husband's touch…\

He took the fall Hunter Gordon had pleaded guilty to a crime he hadn't committed.And served ten long years in prison. All to save the family who had taken him in: beautiful Rae Benton and her father. But right before Rae's father died, he revealed his daughter was in danger. Hunter had to keep her safe. How was he supposed to get close?Rae didn't know the truth and blamed him for the loss of all she held dear. Hunter would have to earn Rae's trust–without ever telling her what really happened a decade ago.

Maddy had agreed to meet her husband-by-arrangement but she had no intention of marrying him! Her plan was to pretend to be the very opposite of a suitable wife!Millionaire tycoon Dex Fitzgerald was relieved to meet Maddy no one would make him marry this! But they couldn't hide the attraction that sizzled between them…. A night of searing passion was inevitable, and when it happened, would Dex discover the real Maddy the one he'd want to make his bride…?

They were no longer married. But unforgettable Jager Jeffries had returned to claim Paige all the same – this time as his mistress! Jager had been a boy from the wrong side of the tracks when he'd made teenage heiress Paige his bride. Now, the self-made millionaire was unquestionably his own man. But did he want Paige only as a trophy to show how far he'd come? Or was it possible he had a secret agenda…?

This is your battle, Isabella. Kill him first. Or he will tear down your house.In her old life, Isabella DeMarco lived in New York with her father and had just started to fall for a handsome police lieutenant. Then she learned the truth–she is Gifted, a powerful magic user. In her new world, Jean-Marc des Ombres is the one person Izzy can trust as she claims her birthright–keeping New Orleans and the House of the Flames safe from supernatural enemies. But those enemies will do anything to destroy her. When Jean-Marc is injured, Izzy is caught between fighting off a powerful vampire and opening her House to a potentially treacherous ally. And now the lives of the people she cares about most may be sacrificed for her own….

Her father's death didn't seem suspicious.Yet Maggie Arnold can't deny that there's something odd about the old Victorian house he was working on when he died. The house that Maggie has now inherited. All she wants is to finish the renovations, sell the house and leave Holyoake, Iowabut that's easier said than done.The only handyman in town who steps up to help her is Gideon Bromley – a man no one in Holyoake wants to trust. And just beyond every corner hides the person determined to keep them both away from the housefor good.

Amhearst, Pennsylvania, was just the kind of place for new beginnings for brokenhearted reporter Merry Kramer.But she soon discovered danger lurked behind the holly bushes when a dead body turned up in her car! The trouble didn't end there–gunshots, attacks and a handsome new friend who might not be what he seemed.Surrounded by suspects, Merry would have to use all her investigative skills to keep from becoming front-page news–as the killer's next victim.

Who would want to kill ordinary guy Arnie Meister? Reporter and small-town sleuth Merry Kramer was on the trail of the supposed killer when she uncovered more murder suspects than she ever thought possible–an ex-wife, an ex-girlfriend and suspicious business associates. Nothing added up.But with Merry embroiled in the story, danger wasn't far behind. And those she thought trustworthy–even charming Curt Carlyle–might not be who they seem….

A marriage of convenienceFive sisters …and Richard Seymour has to marry one to gain control of the Durant financial empire.Made to feel the ugly duckling by her glamorous family, and totally rejected by her father, Leigh Durant is stunned when Richard makes his choice–to marry her! Can he possibly give her the sense of belonging and love she's always craved? His proposition is very tempting. And they do share an intense physical attraction. But is she truly the bride he wants …or just the easiest path to power?

Who murdered a small-town beauty-pageant judge–in a very strange way?Jasmine Delaney must find out. Because she's taken the victim's place. She came to the Kentucky Bar-B-Q festival for a wedding, eager to meet the bride's handsome brother, Derrick Rogers. Yet she's suddenly surrounded by pint-size contestants whose competitive parents will do anything to ensure the crown. Even kill?Derrick fears she's the killer's next target and promises to keep a close eye on her. Yet someone is already watching Jazzy's every move. Someone who's had a taste of murder. And is hungry for more.

Penny Jordan needs no introduction as arguably the most recognisable name writing for Mills & Boon. We have celebrated her wonderful writing with a special collection, many of which for the first time in eBook format and all available right now.Felicity Clairemont has come to Spain to claim her inheritance. Unfortunately that means spending time with the Duque Vidal y Salvadores and the darkly handsome Spaniard has always made it plain what he thinks of her.The last time Vidal saw Fliss, his emotions were strong, he hated and wanted her with equal measure. But now honour demands he must help her.As the truth about Fliss's family comes flooding out, and the power of their stormy attraction takes hold, can Vidal admit how wrong he's been about her… ?