Зарубежная современная проза — Elizabeth Bevarly

Is there any mission more dangerous than a hot one-night stand?In the world of international espionage, Lila Moreau is as tough as they come. But she’s finally ready to trade in her secret double life for domestic bliss. That is, after she takes care of one last vendetta: to bring in rogue agent Adrian Padgett before he unleashes disaster.But to find him and his band of merry hackers, Lila must infiltrate small, snooty Waverly College. All while breaking in her sexy new partner, Joel Faraday....

MEN of the YEAR MAN of the Month"A romantic? Hardly. I'm far too pragmatic to be romantic." – Wheeler Rush, driven-to-distraction CEO Audrey Finnegan was the most clumsy, unfortunate, beautiful and alluring woman Wheeler Rush had ever met. She was also his temporary secretary. His business was on its last legs and his eyes were on hers!True, she'd come into his life – and his office – like a whirling dervish, and made his hormones spin out of control. He knew he should send her packing, but her...

CELEBRATION 1000 FROM HERE TO PATERNITY SURPRISE PACKAGE… Carver Venner got a double shock when he opened his door that morning: a twelve-year-old kid that he never knew he had – clutching the hand of the sexiest woman he had ever seen. And though Carver would have loved to concentrate on social worker Maddy Garrett, there was another problem at hand. Like what to do about his daughter… .Raising Rachel, with her dubious ideas about everything from nutrition to education and her… colorful...

CELEBRATION 1000 FROM HERE TO PATERNITY BACHELOR FOR SALE Maybe you can't buy love, but in Annie Malone's case, it wasn't for lack of trying! And though the housemother of twelve bids on Ike Guthrie for the sake of her «children,» one look at his healthy physique and penetrating blue eyes had Annie realizing that spending the weekend alone with him might not be a sacrifice.PACKAGE DEALIke Guthrie didn't know how he got involved in this bachelor auction, but one thing was for sure: though his...

FROM HERE TO PATERNITY A BLIZZARD, A BABY… AND A BRIDE? Being snowbound with a beautiful stranger was a bachelor's dream. Being snowbound with a beautiful stranger in labor was this bachelor's worst nightmare! Yet Cooper Dugan managed to deliver Katie Brennan's son. Settling down was the last thing on Katie's mind – mother and child were on the run. But she needed a favor.All Cooper had to do was pose as a proud papa and happy hubby. All Katie had to do was remember that it was just a charade…...

Publicist Marnie Roberts knows bad days–and today is the worst. A ruined suit, a broken heel… and her client just shot a man. Even worse: the victim is the father of a man Marnie knows a little too well….Eight years ago Marnie experienced seven days of bliss with Australian horse trainer Daniel Whittleson. But after good times, hot sex and what she thought was true love, Daniel disappeared without a goodbye. Now Marnie is going Down Under to defend her trigger-happy client…and finally confront...

Anthropologist Moriah Mallory had always been the ugly duckling of her family. So when she accompanies her sisters on a Caribbean charter cruise, she doesn't expect their dashing captain to notice her. So why did Austen Blye seem to set his sails in her direction?Why was it that the only Mallory sister Austen wanted was the one who was ignoring him? Somehow, he'd have to maneuver Moriah's mutiny…and make her his first mate forever.

Henry Higgins she's not!Back in school, stuck-up Ava Brenner may have been Peyton Moss's personal mean girl by day, but different kinds of sparks flew at night. Now the tables have turned, and Peyton's about to make his first billion while Ava's living a bit more humbly–to put it mildly. He needs her to teach him how to pass in high society, if they can manage to put old rivalries to bed. Soon, that's exactly where they end up! But will Peyton still want her when he learns about the scandal that...

She's as pretty as a daisy. . . Sexy, easygoing Rosie Bliss may look like an innocent flower-shop owner, but former vice cop now police chief Sam Maguire is suspicious of the so-called herbs she grows along with her blooms.As sweet as a rose. . . So the serious detective launches an investigation into Rosie and her very mysterious past. But his most disturbing discovery? He's irresistibly attracted to free-spirited Rosie. And as dangerous as a Venus flytrap!Then cool, controlled Sam accidentally...

Blundering BachelorThere was a new female in Jonas Tate's life, and he was crazy about her – when she wasn't bawling or splitting up! Thanks to his newborn niece, the town's most eligible doctor had become a harried homebody. But help was on the way… .Baby Expert Maternity nurse Zoey Holland was crazy about kids – or maybe she was just plain crazy. Why else would she have offered to give the insufferable Dr. Tate – her arch enemy – a crash course in child care? And why else would the man...

The news of her «pregnancy» hit Tess Monahan like a ton of wet diapers. Her denials were lost in a gust of gossip, and she wasn't about to announce to all of Marigold, Indiana, «I'm a twenty-six-year-old virgin!» Besides, her «bun in the oven» had awakened the protective instincts of Will Darrow…the man she'd been trying to get to notice her for as long as she could remember. Will's impulse was chivalrous–but slipped into passion. And Tess would never halt his smoldering kisses. In fact, she was...

Why is everyone calling her «Lila»?Music teacher and part-time lingerie saleswoman Marnie Lundy's biggest thrill is playing piano at the local mall…until the night everyone seems to think she's somebody else!Suddenly she's being addressed in code, menaced by a man who claims to know her intimately and rescued by a handsome spymaster who thinks she's a threat to national security!But OPUS agent Noah Tennant has a feeling she's more Mata Hari than Mother Teresa. Could a woman this sexy truly be...

THE DOCTOR CAME GIFT WRAPPED Single and pregnant, diner waitress Mindy Harmon might have been a little down on her luck, yet she'd still managed to keep her holiday spirit. But she was more than a little surprised when she opened her door on Christmas Eve to find… Reed Atchinson, M.D. – her gorgeous-but-grumpy customer – declaring himself her own personal Christmas present!Reed had never been big on Christmas, but when he met Mindy – the beautiful mother-to-be who had so little yet gave so much...

Sylvie's Wish Life would be perfect for Sylvie Venner if she had a baby.Not marriage, not a husband – just a baby. Of course, she would need a teensy favor from a willing male acquaintance – someone who had no desire for a family. Fortunately, she had the perfect candidate… .Chase's Child Confirmed bachelor Chase Buchanan would do almost anything for a friend. But what Sylvie wanted went above and beyond the call of duty! How could he agree to father her child, and still stay «just friends» when...

BLAME IT ON BOB BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR…Too bad sexy Rosemary March didn't heed this advice – because as an adolescent, she'd harbored a secret wish to get even with nerdy, brainy Willis Random. She'd also has other secret wishes involving him – ones she hoped to realize if she ever got the chance.And suddenly, thirteen years later, there was a chance – all six feet two inches of him – knocking at her door. And as Rosemary stared at the magnificent speciment that Willis had turned into, she...

WHAT A WEDDING!Angie Ellison had just married a gorgeous mystery man in a hastily arranged wedding ceremony. Clearly, the folklore about the comet passing by her small town was true – it affected everyone's morals! Surely that was why she was looking forward to her wedding night with one heck of a bad boy… .Sexy undercover agent Ethan Zorn wasn't interested in silly comet lore, shotgun weddings or sticking around this crazy town once his assignment was over. But he also knew it wasn't the comet...

He was a man of books, all right, but Rory Monahan had no explanation for his new reaction to lovely librarian Miriam Thornbury. Something was suddenly different about her. He' d never noticed that her legs were so long… or her lips quite so full.Why, it was almost as if the sultry but sensible Miss Thornbury was trying to seduce him!Well, two could play at this game. After all, he was a scholar– it was time he figured out what was up with her. Even if it took all day– and all night.The things a...

His fantasies never involved having a family–until Seth met nurse Prudence Holloway and her baby. So when Pru needed a one-night groom, he gallantly offered his husbandly services.Pru might have done some irresponsible things in her life, but falling for Seth–aka Dr. Insufferable–would not be one of them. Unless, of course, Dr. Dangerous was serious about becoming a Dr. Daddy…

BLAME IT ON BOB AFTER YEARS OF WAITING FOR MR. RIGHT…Hometown girl Kirby Connaught was saving herself – if not for marriage, then at least for the perfect man. Someone who was husband and father material. Someone who was clearly… not the arrogant and sexy, no-strings-attached playboy at her door. So why was she having such a hard time resisting him?WAS IT OKAY TO SAMPLE A LITTLE OF MR. WRONG? Globe-trotting bachelor James Nash was the «most desirable man in America,» yet suddenly a small corner...

Can you really find the perfect man online?Avery Nesbitt thought she might have struck online-dating gold–Adrian was perfect onscreen. But as the adage goes, if something seems too good to be true…. Before Avery knows it, a flesh-and-blood man calling himself Dixon breaks in to her home. Apparently she's been under surveillance by his agency for some time, and now she's in deep, deep trouble.Dixon has worked for OPUS for years, and he's wanted to get his hands on Adrian Padgett for most of them....

THE LOVE BET?The bettor: Sexy Sean Monahan. At stake: dating beautiful– if slightly flaky– Autumn Pulaski, the new girl in town, for more than her prescribed four weeks. If he could only get her to go out with him for eight weeks, then she' d be in danger of breaking her rule. Or was he the one in danger?While her no-man-for-more-than-four-weeks policy might sound a bit bizarre, twice-jilted Autumn was not about to risk her heart again. Not even for the bluest eyes this side of paradise. But...

MR. APRIL THE MASTER (FOR A MONTH):Boone Cagney. When irresistible Lucy Dolan cried pitifully about her trapped three-year old, how was the hunky fire fighter to know she was talking about her… cat? Now he's spending his days – and his nights – with both of them… .THE SLAVE (FOR A MONTH):Lucy Dolan. When Boone rescued Mack from the jaws of death, Lucy decided it was payback time.THE DEBT: Lucy has to service Boone for thirty days only – if he can bear to let her go at the end of them. After all,...

A billionaire, a baby—and a family secret that changes everything!Renny Twigg's job is simple: locate a mobster's long-lost grandson—not end up in witness protection with him! But after informing self-made billionaire Tate Hawthorne of his unknown family ties, that's exactly what happens. It's clear the sable-haired heartthrob doesn't want to be the next Iron Don. Still, he's more than game to be her temporary lover. But when baby makes three… He's having enough trouble keeping famiglia out of...

There has been a mistake!When best friends Becca Mercer and Turner McCloud go to a hypnotherapist, they expect to be cured of their smoking habit. Clearly the treatment hasn't worked, because they're both still smoking. Oh, and now they're having sex. Lots and lots of sex. And it's definitely changing things between them.Lovers come and go, but friends? Is she ready to sacrifice her best bud for the sake of a little–okay, a lot–of seductive satisfaction? And yet, how can she possibly resist such...

It's true what they say–all the good guys are married……or have Mob connections!And Natalie Dorset should know. The guy who moved in downstairs may be gorgeous, but the things he says–who uses «whacked» anymore?–and the way he dresses… Well, let's just say that Jack Miller isn't the type you bring home to Mom. Good enough reason for Natalie to stay clear.Too bad their landlady is cracking matchmaking schemes that make covert ops look like child's play. But before this little–okay, it's a pretty...

Be swept away by passion… with intense drama and compelling plots, these emotionally powerful reads will keep you captivated from beginning to end.Married to His Business Elizabeth Bevarly Matthias Barton’s dependable assistant of five years was taking another job – with the competition. Matthias felt incensed, betrayed and, shockingly, a little jealous. How had his feelings veered from professional to personal? Newfound lust begat determination. He would win her back – by any means necessary....

THE BILLIONAIRE GETS HIS WAYHe'd carved out his empire with hard work and steely determination. But now billionaire Gavin Mason's reputation was in question. All because he resembled a character in Violet Tandy's bestselling novel. Since he'd never even met the woman, she had some serious explaining to do. Seemingly innocent Violet claimed her work was pure fiction, but no one in Gavin's elite social circle was buying it. The infuriating beauty owed him big-time, and he found great pleasure in...

Nurse Rita Barone noticed everything about moody cardiologist Dr. Matthew Grayson – his broad shoulders, his powerful hands, his eyes that saw right through her scrubs, his lips set in a scowl that seduced her into giving up her innocence. But she never noticed that he was the secret admirer who'd been sending her anonymous gifts. The pragmatic Dr. Grayson felt a fool. A renowned surgeon with a crush on one of his young nurses?No matter how much he dreamed of touching her, kissing her,...

Upstairs-downstairs fun is on the menu, only from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Bevarly!When blue-collar garage owner Hogan Dempsey discovers he's the long-lost heir to a fortune, it's his chance to woo the Park Avenue princess who was out of his league growing up. To get her attention, he's hired society chef Chloe Merlin, hoping she'll tempt the socialite with her favourite treats. But Hogan's the one who's tempted – and not by the food. His craving for Chloe puts his plans for...

Follow the investigation by a «husband and wife» team as true crime turns to true love….Known more for her work ethic than for her romantic history, FBI agent Bridget Logan landed an assignment that involved issues too close to home–and a «husband» as part of the sting. If Agent Samuel Jones weren't so sexy, Bridget would have had no problem handling this case. But he was, and for the first time in her career, Bridget had trouble keeping a cool head under fire. A lot was at stake, though, and...

I, Jayne Pembroke, must have been out of my mind. Erik Randolph, Youngsville's most eligible playboy, had walked into the store where I worked, chosen a ring for his future bride – and then proceeded to ask me to marry him.And although I knew our marriage would be based more on terms of a will than love at first sight, my heart beat at an unfamiliar pace the moment I uttered "I do.” Because it's not every day you get to walk down the aisle – or fall in love with your very own husband.

An Improper AffairAs business mogul Ryan Sperling was closing in on his target – his father! – the charismatic bachelor encountered a woman who was unforgettable and forbidden! Could he walk away from his father’s mistress’s daughter? Married to His BusinessMatthias Barton’s dependable assistant was leaving to work for the competition before he realised the betrayal, shock and jealousy he was feeling sprang from personal feelings. He would win her back – by any means necessary!In Bed with the...

A long-lost billionaire’s will leads to a baby pact.The grandfather Hannah Robinson never knew has left her billions! If she becomes pregnant within six months. Hannah yearns for safety and stability. So it’s ironic that danger-loving adrenaline junkie Yeager Novak is the perfect candidate to father her baby. Yeager’s certainly up for the task – but only if they conceive the old-fashioned way while on an epic adventure.It’s the perfect arrangement. Until Hannah realises she wants more than a...

Caught in the Billionaire’s EmbraceWhen Marcus Fallon lays eyes on Della Hannan, a mysterious beauty, he knows she’s meant to be his. But one night is not enough for Marcus. Only after he asks Della for more does she explain she has no plans to stay with him. And the infamous bachelor finds himself with the tables turned – the one woman he wants has no intention of being caught in this billionaire’s embrace.The Tycoon’s Temporary BabyTo keep custody of her baby niece, Wendy Leland needs a...

ARE YOU MY PRINCE?For Sara Wallington, escort for the man who was just possibly the heir to the throne of her native country, the answer was a resounding I doubt it.Because Shane Cordello–aka the possible prince of Penwyck–was hardly the regal and serene figure she was expecting. Why, he was too tall, too handsome, too…everything for her to believe that he was in fact the missing royal.Shane was equally unraveled by the lovely Sara–and his feelings became more complicated as they were swiftly...

Together for the first time in one volume, two fan-favorite romance stories from USA Today bestselling author Katherine Garbera and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Bevarly!Master of FortuneIf Henry Devonshire wants to inherit his dying father's empire, he has to make Everest Records a huge success. And the one person who can help him, Astrid Taylor, is also the only woman he desires. Mixing business with pleasure is never wise, but this time, it could literally cost Henry a...

He will stop at nothing to claim her!Caught in the Billionaire’s Embrace by Elizabeth BevarlyWhen Marcus Fallon lays eyes on Della Hannan he knows she’s meant to be his. One night is not enough for Marcus, but Della wants no more. The infamous bachelor finds himself with the tables turned – the one woman he wants has no intention of staying!Billionaire, MD by Olivia GatesAnotonio Balducci, has an ulterior motive for welcoming Liliana Accardi into his empire, and bed, with open arms – she’s...

Clearly this wasn't just another New Year's Eve, but if anything would have surprised obstetrician–yet baby-phobic–Claire Wainwright more than the little pink bundle on her snowy doorstep, it was who came when she called for help: Nick Campisano. the man she'd sent packing years ago…and had never gotten out of her heart. Back then he'd wanted more than she thought she had to give. Now, snowbound with Nick and baby for days on end, she was the one wanting more–of him, in every possible way. Was...

He's a rich bachelor. She's inherited his fortune. Let the fun begin! Only from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Bevarly!Meet Gracie Sumner, reluctant Cinderella. When the down-to-earth Midwesterner learns her deceptively humble neighbor left her fourteen billion-with-a-b dollars, she doesn't know what to do. Especially when said neighbor's shunned heir, Harrison Sage III, stakes his claim.Harrison is not amused, especially when the quirky gold digger gets under his skin. How can the...

Maid Under the MistletoeSingle mum Joy Curran needs this temporary holiday housekeeping job working for a reclusive billionaire. But her sexy, aloof boss Sam pulls at Joy’s heartstrings—and her long denied desires—in unexpected ways… My Fair BillionaireStuck-up Ava Brennan used to Peyton Moss's personal mean girl by day, but different kinds of sparks flew at night. Now the tables have turned. Peyton's about to make his first billion while Ava needs his help to pass in high society, if they can...

Welcome to alternative dating…the tenth circle of hellIt started simply enough. The editor of Tess Magazine demanded an assignment about dating practices for the urban set. Something fun. Something sexy. Something that the three women working on the assignment could research and really get into.Suddenly, Julia is smitten with a stranger she meets while speed dating, Samantha's coffeehouse dating research is less engaging than the naughty e-mails she's been getting from her pen pal in Italy and...