Зарубежная современная проза — JACQUELINE BAIRD

Passionate. Possessive. Rich.Naive Phoebe Brown fell for handsome magnate Jed Sabbides after he wined, dined and bedded her. But when Phoebe happily announced she was pregnant, Jed was appalled. To him she was just a pleasing distraction!When Theodore first set his sights on Willow there was only ever going to be one outcome – a night of incredible desire. But the next day Willow was gone… However, their brief passion has a lasting legacy…Greek multimillionaire Luke Devetzi will do anything to...

Seductive. Powerful. Sexy.A whirlwind wedding to sexy and dynamic entrepreneur Alex Solomos has transformed Lisa’s life. But passionate as Alex is, he’s keeping secrets and one night Lisa makes two shocking discoveries…Eloise was once in love with Greek tycoon Marcus Kouvaris. Now, years later, Marcus holds her responsible for defrauding his uncle…and he’s come to get revenge! Marcus insists that she must live with him for a year…Infamous playboy Orion Moralis believes in lust, not marriage –...

COMMANDING. DEMANDING. THRILLING.MARRIAGE AT HIS CONVENIENCEFive years ago Amber’s multimillionaire Greek boyfriend, Lucas Karadines, informed her that he was getting married – to someone else! So Amber put Lucas behind her – until she inherited half his company. But Lucas is single again, and now he wants to marry Amber!ARISTIDES' CONVENIENT WIFELeon Aristides believes in money, power and family. So when his sister dies, leaving a son, he acts quickly and ruthlessly. He finds the woman who has...

Protective. Ruthless. Virile.Gianfranco asked Kelly to marry him after their holiday affair left her pregnant! But, once married, she heard that he didn’t want her at all – he just wanted their baby… Kelly had no choice but to run away… Would Gianfranco look for her?Julia has rushed to Chile, desperate to see if her recent inheritance will give her the money needed to pay for her mother’s healthcare. But the will states that she must marry gorgeous Italian Randolfo Carducci before she can claim...

DARK. BROODING. VENGEFUL.Talented artist Lucy Steadman refuses to be intimidated by devastatingly handsome Italian Lorenzo Zanelli. He may hold the fate of her family’s business in his iron fist, but she will not submit to his more personal demands.To give in to such a man would be to lose her head – and her heart!No woman has ever shunned wicked Italian tycoon Zac Delucca! But sweet, studious Sally is in a world of her own, looking after her sick mother. Little does she realise her father has...

REVENGE. PLEASURE. ATTRACTION. When Nick Menendez discovered that beautiful Liza Summers was working for the prime suspect in a diamond robbery case, the Spanish security tycoon took matters into his own hands – and Liza into custody…in his bed! After ten years Xavier Valdespino has appeared again in Rose’s life, only to blackmail her into marriage… It’s clear to Rose that Xavier blames her for something she didn’t do and now he’s using the intense sexual attraction that still exists between...

When Nick Menendez discovered that beautiful Liza Summers was working for the prime suspect in a diamond robbery case, the Spanish security tycoon took matters into his own hands and Liza into his custody!He decided the simplest way to uncover the truth and protect her was to take her to his bed and keep her there until he knew her full involvement….

Second-time seduction!Bea has been reunited with Leon Gregoris, her ex-fiance. But this time Leon won't mesmerize her with his dark Greek-Cypriot good looks. Bea is older and in charge of herself now; she won't be captive to sexual chemistry! Then Leon announces they are engaged again – which is news to Bea!Before she can protest, Leon has whisked her away to his luxury villa in Cyprus. And guess what: that same mutual, intense physical attraction is as strong as ever. Bea might be unwilling to...

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.Wedded for vengeance, bedded for pleasure!Anton Diaz is hell-bent on revenge; all he needs to do is seduce and marry the innocent daughter of the man he despises. To carry out his plan will be no hardship, as Emily Fairfax is as beautiful as she is virginal… It’s only after Emily has exchanged her wedding vows with her darkly handsome new husband that she realises her...

A virgin to sweeten the dealInfamous playboy Orion Moralis believes in lust, not marriage – until with one innocent sigh the daughter of a business rival turns his world on its head. Selina Taylor is achingly pure, and as he captures her lips Orion knows he must possess her! But their marriage is short-lived…Six years since Selina was discarded like a used plaything she’s older – and definitely wiser when it comes to sexy, powerful men. But trapped on Orion’s luxury yacht she finds memories of...

Gianfranco asked Kelly to marry him, after her holiday affair with him left her pregnant! But, once married, Gianfranco was often away on business, and his family made Kelly's life a misery.Then she heard that Gianfranco didn't want her at all – he just wanted their baby, Kelly had no choice but to run away.However, one thing was certain. Gianfranco would find her – but why? Because he wanted to reclaim his bride or his child?

The debt: £1,000,000… No woman has ever shunned wicked Italian tycoon Zac Delucca! But sweet, studious Sally is in a world of her own, looking after her sick mother – little does she realise her unfocused lack of interest is driving Zac’s fury! Especially as her father is responsible for embezzling millions from his company.The payment: her innocence… There’s a debt to be paid. Zac will offer Sally an ultimatum – become his mistress on demand, or risk ruin! He’s confident she’ll make the right...

Snared? Saffron would always remember Eve's last message to her – and when she came face-to-face with Alex Statis she realized he was the man who had caused her best friend's downfall. She had to keep working for Alex's mother and therefore face the force of Alex's attraction to her head-on, but an idea was starting to form!Their sheer physical desire was the one weapon Saffron had against Alex. If she could push him so near the edge that he would agree to marry her… she could at last have sweet...

An enticing deception…Dex Giordanni has one way to settle a family score – and she’s standing right in front of him! Innocent and pure, Beth Lawrence is not Giordanni’s usual type, but she’s the perfect pawn for his scheme! Marriage to her will give him revenge by day and endless pleasure by night.But when Beth discovers his plan he runs the risk of losing everything. Her sweetness has touched a part of him he thought long gone, and now he wants it back. If a diamond ring can’t seduce her to the...

Discarded for breaking his rules… Naïve Phoebe Brown fell for Mediterranean magnate Jed Sabbides after he wined, dined and bedded her with a fervour that made her feel cherished. But when Phoebe happily announced she was pregnant Jed was appalled. Didn’t she understand – she was only a pleasing distraction?Sadly Phoebe lost the man she loved, and her baby…Claimed for having his child! So it is with disbelief that, years later, Jed discovers Phoebe has a little boy…who looks just like him!

Raul's reason for revenge…Penny seized her opportunity to save the love she and Raul shared and proposed marriage – but he turned her down flat! The misunderstandings of the past few weeks had left their mark and now Raul had got his revenge; he seemed to think Penny was nothing but a gold-digging tramp.But of all the gifts Raul had given Penny, none could match the one she took with her when she walked away from their relationship. Unbeknownst to Raul, she was carrying his child!

Shackled to her enemy!As the prison gates close behind her, newly free Beth Lazenby vows that they are also closing on her past. Until she encounters the merciless lawyer who helped to wrongfully imprison her all those years ago… Still convinced of her guilt, Dante Cannavaro is stunned when his anger boils over into passion.There’s no chance he’ll allow Beth to escape – especially now she’s carrying his heir! With a proposal that is more of a command than a request, will Beth ever be able to...

A money-grabbing beauty, that's all she was–and Jake D'Amato was determined to make Charlotte Summerville pay. His plan was simple: he'd take revenge in his bed!Actually, Charlie's intentions were purely innocent–just like her. But suddenly she found herself married to a man who wanted her but seemed to hate her…and now she was pregnant with his child!

Wedlocked! Would Valentine play Cupid? When Zoe's baby arrived on February 14, it seemed only natural to call him Valentine! But as far as Zoe was concerned, Valentine had been the only romance in her brief marriage to Justin Gifford.And since Justin had harshly declared that he never wanted to see her again, she hadn't had the chance to tell him that he had a son… . But then the unthinkable happened: Valentine became desperately ill and Zoe knew that she would do anything to save him – even if...

MEDITERRANEAN TYCOONS COLLECTION18 Intense, Passionate Mediterranean Men from Phenomenal, Bestselling Writer Jacqueline BairdMediterranean Tycoons: Reckless & RuthlessContaining:HUSBAND ON TRUSTTHE GREEK TYCOON'S REVENGERETURN OF THE MORALIS WIFEMediterranean Tycoons: Untamed & UnleashedContaining:PICTURE OF INNOCENCEUNTAMED ITALIAN, BLACKMAILED INNOCENTTHE ITALIAN'S BLACKMAILED MISTRESSMediterranean Tycoons: Wealthy & Wicked Containing:THE SABBIDES SECRET BABYTHE GREEK TYCOON'S LOVE-CHILDBOUGHT...

Marry in haste, divorce at leisure… Lexi's husband of only one year was cheating on her. WHen she flung the words at him, «I really don't care about you breaking your promise – I would much rather have the money,» she was lying through her teeth. But now she had only her pride left to salvage.Let Jake think that she was a cheap little gold digger. She was going to leave him and start a new life! But, of course, Jake traced her to Italy and he wasn't about to let her forget that they were still...

Eloise had fallen in love with powerful Greek tycoon Marcus Kouvaris. Now, years later, Marcus holds her responsible for defrauding his uncle…and he's come to get his revenge! Actually, Eloise had nothing to do with the fraud – but with all the evidence against her, she is powerless to stop Marcus carrying out his plan. Marcus insists that to pay her debt she must live with him for a year.There's plenty of passion – but can Eloise persuade Marcus that she's innocent, and claim his love?

Meeting sexy and dynamic entrepreneur Alex Solomos has transformed Lisa's life. In the seven weeks since their whirlwind wedding, her confidence and happiness– both in and out of the bedroom– have grown enormously.But Lisa finds she can't shake some nagging doubts about her husband. Passionate as Alex is, there are parts of his professional and personal life he insists on keeping from his new wife. She tells herself she's being foolish, until she makes two shocking discoveries in one night.

You really expect me to sleep with you to pay my father's debt?Italian magnate Max Quintano knew exactly how to get his way…by blackmailing Sophie into becoming his mistress."Sleep is not what I have in mind."Sophie will do anything to prevent her family's ruin–even if it means living in Max's luxurious Venetian palazzo–and being beholden to him…and will be until she discovers exactly why he hates her so much….

Amber's multimillionaire Greek boyfriend, Lucas Karadines, informed her that he was getting married–to someone else….Five years later, Amber has put Lucas behind her–until she inherits half his company. Lucas, who's now single again, knows the only way to keep control is for him to marry Amber. But how can she consider marrying him at his convenience–when, five years before, she was worthy only of being his mistress…?

Why stop at just one night–when he can buy so many more…?Greek multimillionaire Luke Devetzi will do anything to get Jemma Barnes back in his bed for a night of blazing passion….When Luke discovers that Jemma's father is in financial trouble and in need of a loan, he is willing to pay it…but only if Jemma agrees to become his convenient wife!

Julia is desperate to find out if her recent inheritance will give her the money she needs to pay for her mother's health care. But she discovers that she must marry gorgeous Italian multimillionaire Randolfo Carducci before she can claim anything!Rand is overwhelmingly attracted to his inherited bride–though surely Julia is just a scheming gold digger? She certainly seems to be, the way she's already demanding money… Rand will give her any amount she desires…but only on his terms–not as his...

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. The Greek Tycoon’s Love-Child by Jacqueline Baird When millionaire Theodore Kadros first sets his sights on beautiful Willow Blain there can only ever be one outcome: a night of incredible desire! But the next day Willow is gone…The Spaniard’s Love-Child by Kim Lawrence Spanish billionaire Raul Carreras is used to getting what he wants: Nell Rose will be his for one night, for his...

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. Wife: Bought and Paid For by Jacqueline Baird Powerful Solo Maffeiano owns half of Penny’s family home, yet she has no other assets and debts to pay. She has no choice but to agree to Solo’s offer: he will pay the creditors and restore the house – if Penny becomes his wife. And he wants a wife in every sense of the word!His Convenient Marriage by Sara Craven When Miles Hunter proposed...

Blackmailed by her husbandAnton Diaz is hell-bent on revenge; he plans to seduce and marry innocent Emily Fairfax. After the wedding vows, Emily realises her mistake as they spend their days in anger and their nights locked in passion…Married for vengeance Merciless tycoon Vinn Venadicci couldn’t deny his hot-blooded Italian heritage and spoilt heiress Gabriella’s desperate plight was an opportunity for pay-back that he couldn’t resist. She would be his this time! Wedding night wanted Lorenzo...

Wealth, power, charm—they have it all.What else could these handsome Greek tycoons need? Brides. . . ?Leon Aristides believes in family, so when he hears his sister has died and left a tiny son, he tracks down the woman looking after the boy and insists she marries him! But Helen wants more than a protector or an incredible lover…Self-made billionaire Alexander Kosta sees feisty pint-sized beauty Ellie Mendoras as a thorn in his side when it comes to his plans for the island of Lefkis, a...

The Price of SuccessMarco de Cervantes, owner of the Espiritu racing team, can’t stand the fact that Sasha Fleming isn’t above using her wide-eyed beauty and tempting curves to become Espiritu’s first female racing driver. The infuriating thing is – she’s the best driver around!The Cost of Her InnocenceNewly free Beth Lazenby is determined to make a fresh start. Until she encounters Dante Cannavaro, the lawyer who helped wrongfully imprison her. So when their anger boils over into passion, how...

Reclaiming his wife! Shannay’s marriage to billionaire Marcello Martinez ended four years ago, but now Marcello has discovered she hid his child from him! Marcello is determined Shannay will pay – by returning to their marital home and their marriage bed! Ruthless pursuit…Guido Barberi hasn’t set eyes on his ex-wife since she left him – taking with her a quarter of a million dollars! But he’s determined to have his revenge by bedding her again. Sara is shocked that Guido is even more attractive...