Зарубежная современная проза — Kate Hardy

A love worth fighting for?Nate Townsend is a brilliant surgeon, but being a full-time, single dad is his biggest challenge yet. So he doesn’t need the temptation of beautiful neurosurgeon, Erin Leyton!Erin’s instantly taken with Nate’s daughter. She knows she can help them both—if she can keep her heart off the table…because love never lasts, right?But time spent with Nate and Caitlin stirs hopes she’d long thought impossible. Can Nate convince her that his love is here to stay?

Thanks to her fairy godmother friend, serious Dr Jane Cooper is transformed into a glamourpuss…and finds herself with a mysterious Prince Charming for a night!When she discovers he’s her new colleague, Jane’s heart leaps – more magical nights in the aristocratic Dr Ed Somers’s arms! It’s irresistible…but every sensible girl knows all fairytales must surely come to an end…

Blame it on the champagne!At a London salsa club, consultant Aaron Hughes catches sight of the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. Relationships are off the cards for Aaron, but one night with this perfect stranger can't hurt…For registrar Joni Parker, dancing and champagne are a remedy to what-would-have-been-her-wedding-night blues. Until she discovers an even better cure–her first-ever fling! It started with no strings, but when Aaron walks into the hospital on Monday–as the new...

Suddenly single TV presenter Polly Anna Adams enters a celebrity dance competition.Her partner? None other than gorgeous but wary professional dancer Liam Flynn! As the competition heats up, so does their attraction. If only they could convince themselves their hot tango passion is ‘just for the cameras’…

Dr Stephanie Scott’s smile can light up a room and she certainly catches the eye of single dad and obstetric surgeon Daniel Conner! But getting close to him and his little girl isn’t an option for recently divorced and heartbroken Stephanie. She's long since felt she'll never fit into a family.But spending time with Daniel and his cute daughter Mia, opens Stephanie’s eyes to the possibility that her longed for wish – a family of her very own – might just come true this Christmas…

When in Rome… Rico Rossi is a successful hotel billionaire – but when beautiful English tourist Ella Chandler mistakes him for a tour guide he can’t help going incognito! He’ll show her every attraction Italy has to offer…starting with himself!Ella can’t believe the sizzling attraction that burns between them, and when it’s time to leave the Eternal City she finds it hard to kiss her Latin lover goodbye. But when she discovers he’s lied to her she’s devastated. Commitment-shy Rico now has one...

Orlando de Luca is the archetypal Italian–smooth, handsome and charming! His dedicated professionalism is only matched by his playboy bachelor ways…until he meets his new colleague, Eleanor Forrest.Ellie is only in Italy to find her family, not to embark on an affair. Yet the chemistry between them is undeniable. So when Ellie becomes a patient herself, she finds that the only person she wants to rely on is the dashing Dr. de Luca.Everyone thinks he's a gorgeous bachelor–really, he's a husband...

Kelsey Watson's life seems to be ticking along just fine. She loves her firefighting job, she's happily single and she has a wonderful (and gorgeous) friend, colleague and housemate in paramedic Matt Fraser.Then Matt notices that a fierce fire in a primary school affects Kelsey more deeply than she's admitting. As he tries to help her get to the root of her problems, a deeper connection begins to emerge between them that neither of them expected–or knows how to handle!

Adrenalin junkie aristocrat George Somers is used to relationships as short and as sweet as the thrills he seeks. But, when an accident puts him in the care of physiotherapist and single mum Serena James, being bed-bound suddenly seems more than appealing!George may be a risk-taker…but letting Serena and her little boy into his heart will be his biggest challenge yet…

Pretty, Petite Midwife Seeks Friendship and Romance!If they hadn’t written matching online dating profiles midwife Ruby Fisher would never have admitted her attraction to gorgeous Dr Ellis Webster! He promised her late husband he’d look after her – and he’s the last guy she should fall for…Ellis doesn’t do permanent – he’s due in Africa soon! He must shake off this uncomfortable desire for lovely Ruby. Except his plan to help her start dating again fails spectacularly… because she’s the only...

Single dad Eliot Slater will do anything for his son, but now Eliot is worried he could lose custody–could a marriage of convenience help him keep his son?So he proposes to his boss!Consultant paediatrician Claire Thurman is good friends with her registrar, and his equally cute son. In fact, she is secretly rather attracted to Eliot, even though she tries to keep a professional distance. But when he asks her to become his convenient wife she discovers it's not enough–she wants to be a wife in...

When Amy Rivers’ dreams of a family were shattered by her ex-fiancé, she dedicated herself to neurosurgery, where she’s kept her head—and her heart—ever since.Now, with her career in shreds, Amy needs a lifeline. She escapes to the one place she’s always called home—to find the new village doctor, Tom Ashby, and his motherless little daughter Perdy sharing her retreat.Amy tries to keep her longings locked up tight, but enchanted by the sad little girl…and captivated by Tom’s heart-melting...

Learning to love again…Nicole Thomas would much rather be working than dating! Nursing a bruised heart after her ex’s betrayal, she’s focussing all her energy on making her dream of running an independent cinema come true. Her only distraction is the man she’s been chatting to online…When reformed rebel and business rival Gabriel meets Nicole, he’s taken aback by the strength of their chemistry…it doesn’t take him long to realise they’ve met before, online! For the first time, his professional...

A doctor with a plan…Lucy Williams is hoping to get the new consultant post at the Cornish maternity unit where she works. But, no, the post goes to the all-male, half-Italian, drop-dead gorgeous Nic Alberici!Immediately sparks fly between them – though the two high-flying doctors are too professional to admit their attraction. But when Lucy's former fiance starts pestering her, Nic has an outrageous proposal – that they pretend to be an item!It's all part of Nic's plan to bring them together –...

Bought by a delectable doctor – and he’s about to awaken all her senses! Daughter of a rock star, shy registrar Abigail Smith always tries to stay out of the spotlight. But it’s gained her the reputation of the hospital’s ‘ice princess’ – something she’s determined to shake off. That’s why she’s on stage being sold to the highest bidder for her hospital’s charity auction!Expecting no one to bid for a date with her, Abby is amazed to be bought by the hospital’s bad boy bachelor, Dr Lewis...

From Santa… …with love! Children’s doctor Anna Maskell loves Christmas. But Muswell Hill Memorial’s new locum surgeon, Jamie Thurston, hates it! So Anna makes him a deal – if she teaches him to embrace Christmas again, he’ll play Santa to their little patients! But as Anna tempts him with the joys of the season, they also discover a connection neither expected. Can Jamie find the courage to give Anna what she truly needs this Christmas – his love?

One magical night… …could ignite a royal scandal! When Tia Phillips appears on the doorstep of Prince Antonio of Casavalle, pregnant with his baby, he hides the scandal by hiding Tia! But soon Antonio’s falling for her! Will Tia believe him when she thinks he’s only asking out of duty?

One night of comfort…One unexpected miracle!Beatrice Lindford’s fresh start is abruptly derailed the moment she starts working with gorgeous single dad Dr Daniel Capaldi. He instantly ruffles her guarded feathers, but Beatrice must keep her mind on her new job and away from the temptation of Daniel’s charming yet sorrowful smile. Both try—and fail!—to keep their professional distance, and they soon find themselves unexpectedly bound by a tiny miracle…

Jodie Price spends the holidays in bed with her broodingly good-looking boss – consultant pediatrician Sam Taylor! It seems to be the start of something special – until Sam tells her he's infertile….Sam knows that Jodie loves kids – she's fantastic with the children on the ward and he knows she wants a baby of her own one day. A baby he can't give her. It seems an impossible situation – unless Jodie can convince Sam that her love for him is stronger than her desire for a child….

A little miracle…Sports doctor Jared Fraser won’t be swayed by Dr Bailey Randall’s interfering research, no matter how beautiful she is. He’s had it with beautiful women – except Bailey manages to get right under his skin!Two years ago an ectopic pregnancy ended her baby dreams and her marriage. Ever since, she’s written men and babies out of her life – until arrogant yet delicious Jared makes her rewrite the rulebook!But after one magical night can Bailey’s shock pregnancy ultimately heal both...

Memo to self: when you work with your ex, keep all thoughts strictly business!No matter how wickedly kissable those luscious lips, or how sinfully seductive those endless legs, tycoon Jordan Smith wants nothing to do with his ex-lover Alexandra Bennett… Only Alex is his new hotshot employee!Their sizzling chemistry can’t be denied, and working late nights soon drives them both crazy with need… It’s becoming impossible to resist – but with so much painful history between them can breaking up ever...

A convenient proposal…An inconvenient attraction!Prince Luciano Bianchi is a top heart surgeon—but as a future king he’s expected to rule, not operate! To convince his family that saving lives is where his heart lies, he proposes a temporary convenient marriage to his new colleague, workaholic cardiologist Kelly Phillips. Of course there’s no risk of either of them falling in love—until their whirlwind ‘romance’ starts to feel tantalisingly real!

Wedding planner – to wife and mother? Jamie Wallis needs a replacement nanny for his daughter – fast! So when a stunning young woman comes to him with a business proposal, he has a different proposition for her…Securing Jamie's investment is essential, but Sophie Firth wasn't expecting to be asked to care for his daughter! However, once they meet, Sophie can't help adoring little Sienna. And, as Christmas approaches, Sophie quickly becomes part of the family – and Jamie can't resist letting her...

An unexpected Christmas gift…It should have been carol singers waking Amy Howes on Christmas Eve. Instead, when adorable baby Hope is left on her doorstep, Amy knows she must rescue her, if only for one night. Luckily, her enigmatic but gorgeous neighbour Dr Josh Farnham is able to lend a helping hand…Although Josh and Amy have demons of their own to fight, they forge a bond that is as unexpected as it is heart-stopping. This little Hope could change their lives forever!

Tempted by the hospital heartbreaker!Nurse Isla McKenna is warned about Dr Harry Gardiner the moment she enters The London Victoria A&E. He’s a commitment-shy playboy – and Isla has been betrayed too much to play with fire!But there is more to this ‘bad-boy’ than meets the eye and when Harry asks for help facing a family wedding, Isla can’t refuse. Even if it means fighting the chemistry between them! Except their weekend together proves the ultimate temptation, leaving them both, dangerously,...

When Kit and Natalie Rodgers lost their baby boy, it felt like nothing would be the same again.After six years apart, they unexpectedly find themselves working together in the pediatrics department at St. Joseph's. So much has changed, but they rediscover the intense feelings that originally brought them together.They spend one wonderful night in each other's arms, and begin to wonder if their secret wish to be together just might come true….

Can a baby bring them together?Becoming guardian to her orphaned Godson is a heart-breaking honour for Emmy Jacobs. The real challenge will be sharing that honour with Godfather Dylan Harper! Having got off on the wrong foot, Emmy must now somehow get along with the brooding – and gorgeous – Dylan…Dylan never wanted a family. His own childhood was bad enough, so how could he ever be a father? But he promised his best friend he’d be there and he’s going to be. Caring for baby Tyler with a...

GP Dr. Will Cooper had rescued a toddler from a busy road but ended up in hospital himself, with a broken arm and leg and a beautiful stranger, Dr. Mallory Ryman, by his bed! Mallory had been climbing in the area and had been the first doctor at the scene.Now Will was asking Mallory to be his locum – and live in his house so she could care for him until he recovered! But Mallory had no idea that her stay would force Will to confront some past traumatic events – nor that their mutual attraction...

One kiss is never enough!Claire Stewart thought her day couldn’t get any worse – but she was wrong! As if losing her best friend’s wedding dress wasn’t enough, she’s faced with the ultra-handsome, ultra-successful brother of the bride, Sean Farrell…Oh, and she’s had a crush on him for years!Sean might have turned his back on romance a long time ago, but somehow Claire manages to slip inside his heart. The trouble is, Sean knows that when it comes to Claire, one scorching, unforgettable kiss at a...

A new job should be the fresh start Dr Marc Bailey needs in order to accept that he wasn’t to blame for the loss of his wife and unborn child.But spending time with Laurie Grant and her daughter Izzy is a joy and a heartache. He should walk away – except Laurie and Izzy are showing Marc that everyone deserves a second chance at happiness…

When sexy doctor Ramón Martínez starts his new job, nurse Jennifer Jacobs can't help being attracted to him. But after an unhappy marriage, she's vowed never to wed again. She's determined not to fall for Ramón's dark good looks.Easier said than done. Ramón makes no secret of his passion for Jennifer, and as they're forced to work closely together on the busy pediatric ward, Jennifer gives in to temptation. But desire soon has life-changing consequences-Jennifer is pregnant!

Dare Sydney dream of saying ‘I do’? The attraction between A&E doctors Marco Ranieri and Sydney Collins is instantaneous – and becomes a magical whirlwind affair, sweeping from London to sun-drenched Italy. It was supposed to be a strictly no-strings-attached affair – but one tiny unexpected consequence has changed all the rules.They’ve got nine months – and counting! – but will Marco ever be ready to get down on one knee…?

Fiery registrar Sophie Harrison has never been more furious! She is convinced the new director of surgery has been appointed only for his title. Baron Rupert Charles Radley is a man never out of the gossip rags, with a different woman in tow each week. Experience tells her not to trust men of his class.Charlie turns out to be gorgeous. Yet after being stalked by paparazzi and finding pictures of the two of them splashed across Celebrity Life magazine, Sophie is determined to keep a low profile....

The best Christmas present ever!Photographer Sammy Thompson has learnt the hard way to protect herself. After surviving cancer, she’s not about to risk her emotions on just anyone! But meeting buttoned-up barrister Nick Kennedy at a charity calendar shoot, and feeling the sparks between them, makes Sammy wonder what she’s been missing out on…Sammy’s never dreamt of forever, but as she gets to know the man behind the pinstripes, dare she hope Nick will make it a Christmas to remember with the...

Consultant Toby Barker has a secret…He has been in love with his best friend Dr. Saskia Haywood for years.Dr. Saskia Haywood also has a secret…She's struggling to come to terms with an illness that could ruin not only her ability to work in the maternity ward, but also her chances of having children.Now both secrets are out…Saskia knows of Toby's desire for a family – something she'll never be able to give him – but what she doesn't realize is that Toby will do anything for her. Starting with a...

A mother for his daughterEver since Joel Mortimer lost his wife, he's thrown himself into his work and been a dedicated single father to his daughter, Beth. Joel wrongly blames himself for the loss of Beth's mother and their unborn child. He has vowed never to have another child, or put his little girl through any more trauma–until he meets his new colleague, Lisa Richardson.Though Lisa isn't looking for commitment either, she can't resist Joel, and one night they give in to temptation. But when...

The real woman behind his rival…Racing driver Brandon Stone is intent on proving he has what it takes to run his family business – first stop: procuring rival race car designers the McKenzies. But shy Angel McKenzie has no intention of selling up!Angel has avoided the limelight most of her life. But with her family business under threat, she’ll do anything it takes to save it. Working closely with Brandon ignites feelings she never knew existed…he may be the last person she should ever date, but...

His heart is broken…Will she be the one to heal it?Dr Lorenzo Conti is devastated by his ex’s revelation that his beloved daughter isn’t his, and by the pain of losing her from his life. Yet his new colleague, bubbly, generous paediatrician Jenna, incredibly connects with his brooding heart. Can she help him move on to a new life and a new family? Maybe—if he can learn to trust again…

'I won't be working for the next week—unless you'd rather stay home with Sophie?'Sophie would adore having her daddy all to herself—and maybe nursing his daughter through her illness was the wake-up call Oliver needed. The thing that would make him start concentrating on his family. Though Rachel already knew what his reaction was going to be.'No, she needs her mum with her.'Sophie needed her dad, too. So did Robin. But Rachel wasn't feeling up to a row. 'If you think it's best,' she said...

Miranda Turner gave up on love a long time ago. She's wedded to her career – and her prestigious new job as consultant in cardiology.Senior Registrar Jack Sawyer is furious at Miranda's appointment. After all, his new boss is the daughter of the hospital's chief executive. He wants to hate her…and her privileged background. Instead, he can't help but respect her. Fueled by the fast-moving, high-tension atmosphere of the cardiac unit, Jack and Miranda's powerful attraction soon explodes into a...

The Honourable Victoria Radley is almost too honourable a doctor for her own good! Highly ambitious and devoted to her patients, there's no time for love in her life, much to the paparazzo's dismay!New consultant neurologist Jake Lewis quickly recognizes Vicky's qualities. They might be opposites, their backgrounds couldn't be more different, yet the two become inseparable – once Jake has persuaded her he won't be a distraction from her work!Then a potentially life-threatening condition leaves...

Resident Alyssa Ward is not pleased when she wins a date with emergency physician the Honorable Sebastian Radley. She's not looking for a relationship–especially not with a renowned womanizer like Seb. Then again, he is incredibly handsome–and it is only one date. Seb has never been one for settling down. But one date with Alyssa just isn't enough.And when she gives him some life-changing news, he reassesses who he really wants to be: every woman's Honorable playboy–or Alyssa's Honorable...

For Dr. Holly Jones, having a baby with the man of her dreams spells heartache. She's never recovered from the shock of losing David Neave's baby, nor from the way he disappeared from her life without a trace.Years later, David and Holly are working together in the E.R., and when their long-held secrets come bubbling to the surface they slowly begin to renew their very special bond. Until Holly discovers she's pregnant – again.Life (and love) in the fast lane at LONDON CITY GENERAL

Their precious Christmas surprise…Midwife Ella O’Brien loves babies, but she believes she can’t have her own. Until at a charity ball the chemistry between her and dashing obstetrician Oliver Darrington explodes into a night of passion that proves her wrong!Aristocratic Oliver has been here before, but the baby wasn’t his! Now he’s guarding his emotions, even from lovely, innocent Ella. Can the baby they both want so much help them trust in their love this Christmas…and become the family they...

A Royal surprise…Injured war hero Prince Marco is desperate to be back in the field, fighting alongside his men. However, healing comes first, and he finds he’s in good hands with physical therapist Becca Anderson—the woman he once shared a magical forbidden summer with long ago…!Becca can’t believe the boy she once fell for is actually a prince! Marco never told her… But Becca has secrets of her own—and her fear of their discovery makes staying out of the royal limelight essential! Resisting...

On the hectic Pediatrics' ward of London City General, love just isn't running smoothly for Dr. Brad Hutton and Dr. Zoe Kennedy.They may have been instantly smitten with each other, but the secrets they have kept locked away make their future together uncertain.For Brad, the solution lies in putting his past behind him. But Zoe's secret goes a lot deeper, and to reveal it all she needs to find the courage to trust Brad completely. Only then can their powerful feelings win out….Life (and love) in...

From shy nurse to blushing bride School nurse and local wallflower Flora Loveday would rather spend time with her pupils than even think about dating – until smoking hot fireman Tom Nicholson enters her life… But Tom’s interest in her is just because she’s put a smile on his troubled young nephew’s face – isn’t it? Whilst Flora’s bond with little Joey is invaluable, Tom has to admit he wants her around for other reasons. Flora has a beauty strangely overlooked by others, but Tom’s going to...

MISTRESS: AT WHAT PRICE?Devilish tycoon Dane will help struggling fashion designer Mariel set up her dream business – if she’ll distract the paparazzi by playing his adoring mistress! Dane once broke her heart, but she can’t resist the chemistry that still sizzles between them…RED WINE AND HER SEXY EXXavier was still gorgeous, but a lot had changed since their hot summer affair years ago and this time she’s determined to keep it strictly business. They both own the vineyard and Allegra has two...

The Playboy of PengarrothHall At an exclusive weekend gathering Sebastian Conway, billionaire playboy and heir to the family estate, finds himself beguiled by the pretty, virginal Fleur Richardson. He wonders if Fleur’s not so much potential mistress material as a potential future mistress of Pengarroth Hall – but can Sebastian overcome his allergy to marriage? A Night with the Society PlayboyOnce Ava Halliburton shared a tender night of passion with Caleb Gilchrist. The next day, she left. But...

They were teenage sweethearts…Will they say ‘I do’ a second time?Reunited at his sister’s wedding, Abigail and Brad’s chemistry is undeniable! Neither has forgotten the tragedy that tore them apart, but with wedding romance in the air Abby wonders if she could find herself at the altar… again.

BREAKFAST AT GIOVANNI'SWorking for darkly handsome Giovanni Mazetti is fantastic – until Francesca discovers her new job comes with a tantalising caveat: pretending to be his adoring girlfriend! Purchased for Pleasure When Kate Hyden is sold to the highest bidder at a charity auction, she never expected it would be to her well-muscled and irresistible ex, Tyler James! They have one week together, and that week will be all about pleasure…BEDDED BY ARRANGEMENTMillionaire Jake Rendel has just made...

THE NIGHT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHINGGorgeous Nicholas Savas is fascinated by defiant Edie Tremayne. Sweeping this beauty into his bed is a challenge he’ll gladly take on! But one night with Edie is unforgettable, hot as hell – and not nearly enough…CHAMPAGNE WITH A CELEBRITYBrooding perfumer Guy Lefèvre shuns the press at all costs and a heated affair with beautiful socialite Amber Wayne would risk the media discovering secrets that could shatter his world. But can he really just let her walk out...

Can he convince her to be his Christmas bride…?When Dr Hayley Clark met Sam Price in Iceland their holiday romance was unforgettable – and unrepeatable! Sam was the first man to reawaken Hayley after losing her firefighter partner, but she wasn’t ready to risk her heart again, especially with a guy who loves danger!Yet when Sam arrives at Hayley’s hospital as the new registrar they’re both shocked and delighted – could their fling become more after all? Only if Hayley can come to trust that her...

The boss’s proposalGorgeous, rich, CEO Hugh Montcrieff might be his office’s reluctant heartthrob, but he does not date employees! Until he needs a fake date for an upcoming engagement, and decides his quirky new graphic designer Bella Faraday is the perfect candidate…Except Bella is anything but the unsuitable girlfriend she’s supposed to be playing! Bella’s life might have been shattered by her ex, but with Hugh she feels all the pieces starting to fit back together…

One night before Christmas…Dr Danielle Owens can’t help but be intrigued by hot, brooding IVF consultant Alex Morgan. Then Dani offers him a chance to unload, leading to one very intimate night and a life-changing consequence!Alex wants to do the right thing, but is clearly troubled. And after her divorce Dani won’t commit to a man who doesn’t love her—even if she is pregnant! Alex wants Dani and their baby very much, but to win her he must confront the demon that has been holding him...

Two weeks with the billionaire!The moment has come when best man Roland Devereux must follow the bride and groom and dance with bridesmaid Grace Faraday. But as he takes her hand, the chemistry hits him. For the first time since he lost his wife, he lets his guard down.Roland can see that gorgeous wallflower Grace deserves to be swept off her feet. He makes a deal—he'll give her a two-week whirlwind holiday, and Grace will help him learn to date again. Except somewhere between Paris and Venice,...

New Year, New Father Madison Gregory’s temporary new boss, obstetric consultant Theo Petrakis, has everything – gorgeous body, gorgeous mind, gorgeous heart. He’s a great doctor and he can cook! She knows he’s the one, even if she won’t admit it. There is just one problem – he has vowed never to marry or have children. However much he wants Madison, he knows it wouldn’t be right to have a relationship with her when he can’t fulfil her dreams.Yet Theo’s behaviour just doesn’t add up. He behaves...

Enter into the world of high-flying Doctors as they navigate the pressures of modern medicine and find escape, passion, comfort and love – in each other’s arms!From playboy doctor to father-to-be!Dangerously handsome Leandro Herrera never becomes emotionally involved with women. He’s a brilliant doctor and his career is what’s important to him. It wouldn’t be fair to have a family – his own father’s absence taught him that. When he starts a new job and discovers he’s the boss of nurse Becky...

Intense passion that money can’t buy…Virgin Bought and Paid For Robyn Donald Penniless Fleur Lyttelton has no idea why enigmatic Luke is being so nice to her; they are worlds apart. Fleur’s sure she’ll never be able to repay Luke’s kindness…until he makes her an offer she can’t refuse…and she realises that her virginity is his price!Bought for Her Baby Melanie Milburne Charlotte has never forgotten the heartbreak Greek billionaire Damon caused her. But how much longer can she keep their child a...

He’ll help her forget her past, and may just give her a future too!Immi Marlowe ran away after she was jilted… and on arrival on Isola dei Fiore gorgeous billionaire Matt Stark sweeps her off her feet! On the island’s golden beaches they really connect but, when her past secrets are revealed, what will Matt do to prove they can go the distance?Summer at Villa Rosa – Book 3 of 4

Mistress Under ContractWhen Daniel hires Lucy as a temporary bar manager, he doesn’t expect much. But after one steamy night he offers her a short-term contract in his bed. Will this arrangement be strictly business or evolve into something more…?Two-Week MistressAfter children’s writer Bo employs illustrator Tahnee, he makes the most of the situation by proposing a two-week affair with simple rules: no strings, no silly falling in love… But, when the fortnight is up, can Tahnee just walk...

BEDDED BY A BAD BOYDark, brooding and incredibly handsome playboy Monroe Latimer can have his pick of women. One look into Monroe’s killer blue eyes and feisty Jessie Connor can’t resist, even though she knows he’ll bed her and never wed her. But will he change his ways once he discovers Jessie is pregnant? In the Gardener’s Bed When garden designer Will and city girl Amanda swap lives for a TV show, they soon discover they’re polar opposites, except when it comes to the bedroom! But will this...

The Duke and the single mum!Nurse Rosie Hobbes knows charming men cannot be trusted. Visiting paediatrician, sexy Italian Duke, Dr Leo Marchetti is surely no exception! Her toddler twins are now the centre of Rosie's life, and she expects Leo to run a mile when he meets them. Instead his warmth leaves her breathless!Leo never expected to find joy as part of a family after his cold aristocratic upbringing but Rosie and her twins bring him to life. Can he prove to her he would make them the best...

A special bride for a special doctor New consultant paediatrician Rhys Morgan is everything the hospital grapevine promised: piercing blue eyes, perfect physique and a mysteriously guarded manner. He is also Katrina’s boss, but children’s doctor Katrina thinks she’s safe from Rhys’s charms. Until they discover a shared commitment to their little patients – and a heartfelt passion for each other.Rhys has never believed in happy families, yet Katrina opens his eyes to what love and family really...

HOTLY BEDDED, CONVENIENTLY WEDDEDUltimate playboy Alex Richardson needs a convenient wife and Isobel is his first-choice bride, but she needs convincing… So Alex gives Bel a taste of how hot they could be together, leaving her begging him for a wedding night!NAUGHTY NIGHTS IN THE MILLIONAIRE’S MANSIONSydney millionaire Mitch Stuart can’t afford any distractions, but Vanessa Craig is a damsel in financial distress and her bewitching body threatens his hard-and-fast corporate rule: never mix...

When two very caring doctors cannot deny – but cannot let on – that they're attracted to each other, their only option is to have a secret affair! But for maternity consultant Kieran Bailey, keeping his relationship with Dr. Judith Powell private proves impossible.The hospital grapevine is rife with rumours at London City General, and if their secret is exposed the consequences will be huge! Can Kieran afford to let his feelings for this stunning but fiery redhead get in the way of his family...

Their dreams are about to become reality…Flora Loveday never thinks about dating – until smoking hot fireman Tom Nicholson enters her life. Tom’s going to awaken the passion she tries desperately to hide…Brianna Flannigan’s warm smile hides her tragic past. When Dr Connor Monahan walks back into her life he stops at nothing to show her that miracles really can happen…For children’s doctor Tasha O’Hara it seems bad things always happen to her… But sinfully sexy Prince Alessandro Cavalieri is...

Tempting. . . and 100% calorie-free! Dante Romano may be dark and delectable, but Carenza Tonielli will never sell him her family's ice cream empire. Only she needs him-to help her learn how to run it! And when Dante looks at her as if she's the next decadent sundae on the menu, even wary Carenza just can't resist mixing business with a bowlful of pleasure. . .Cue one red-hot fling that's blowing her mind! But, unlike Carenza, her ice-cool Italian is adept at keeping his emotions well under...

What happens in Paris…The Consequences of that NightWith one disastrous marriage behind him Cesare Falconeri vowed never to marry again, But an indiscretions with his pretty housekeeper, Emma, forces him to break his vow – for the sake of his heir. Now his new bride will share his bed instead of making it!Bound by a BabyBecoming guardian to her orphaned Godson is a tragic honour for Emmy Jacobs. The real challenge will be sharing that honour with Godfather Dylan Harper! Having got off on the...

The Secret Wedding DressPaige Danforth never expected to leave a bridal sale clutching a chiffon wedding dress! Devilishly hot GabeHamilton wants Paige in his bed and nothing more – so will he stick around when he discovers the wedding dress in her closet?The Millionaire's Marriage ClaimFirst he took Jo Lucas hostage, then millionaire Gavin Hastings IV asked her to marry him! It might have been a case of mistaken identity, but Gavin has found his way into Jo’s heart. And now he won’t let her go...

The Nanny Trap by Cat SchieldBillionaire Blake Ford has one summer to get what he wants. He trusted country-bred beauty Bella McAndrews as his surrogate. Now she’s agreed to be his infant son’s temporary nanny. It is only a matter of time before he convinces her to capitulate to his true desire: becoming his wife.Blake believes his son deserves a mother’s love. And Blake is determined to win this woman’s love for himself, too…until a deep secret emerges, turning every truth upside down.The Baby...

Once a Playboy…Resisting the Sicilian PlayboyLeo Valente is as notorious as the tabloids claim. But feisty wedding planner Dara isn't deterred. Seducing Dara is the distraction he needs and claiming her? The ultimate prize…Her Playboy's ProposalNurse Isla McKenna is warned about Dr Harry Gardiner the moment she enters the emergency department. But there’s more to this ‘bad boy’ than meets the eye and they are both left wanting more…The Playboy's ProposalJoel Kendrick isn't interested in a...

One Night with the Italian DocUnwrapping Her Italian DocLouise Carter is a midwife on a mission—to have the best Christmas ever! It’s been a difficult year, but stealing a kiss under the mistletoe from gorgeous Italian obstetrician Anton Rossi will make sure it ends on a high!Tempted By The BridesmaidThe last time brooding Italian surgeon Luca Montovano saw bubbly heiress Francesca Martinelli was at his best friend's failed wedding. Sparks flew then, and now she's made a surprise appearance at...

Three deliciously devilish romances to indulge in!The Tycoon’s Delicious DistractionWild playboy music producer Hal Treverne is in a wheelchair and has to rely on Kit, his beautiful physio. He’s furious – she should have been in his bed and out of his system by now! Then Hal catches a glimpse of simmering desire beneath Kit’s professional façade. Bingo! Unleashing her passion is the challenge he has been waiting for!The Woman Sent to Tame HimSerena Scott knows that Finn St George is trouble with...

The Rebel and the Heiress by Michelle DouglasNell Smythe-Whittaker turns to bad boy Rick Bradford when she loses her fortune! Yet when she uncovers Rick’s past, will she still be willing to help this rebel?Not Just a Convenient Marriage by Lucy GordonMaybe it was the magic of Venice or simply Damiano’s captivating good looks that made his proposal impossible to resist, but now Sally is married in Venice.Crown Prince, Pregnant Bride by Kate HardyIndigo never thought her mysterious stranger could...

When opposites attract…Needing help to organise the Christmas party of the decade, Victoria Hamilton hires unconventional but charming banker Sam Weatherby as her PA. With pressure from their parents Sam is quickly promoted to fake fiancée but could they have found true love.

Wedding Bell WishesIt Started at a WeddingClaire Stewart thought her day couldn’t get any worse – but she was wrong! As if losing her best friend’s wedding dress wasn’t enough, she’s faced with the ultra-handsome, ultra-successful brother of the bride, Sean Farrell…Oh, and she’s had a crush on him for years!The Wedding Planner and the CEOPenelope Collins is determined that her first shot at planning a celebrity wedding won’t be her last. And if that means begging gorgeous CEO Rafe Edwards for a...

Getaway with this handsome strangers…The Secret IngredientThe Secret IngredientLottie Rosemount knows that celebrity chef and notorious heartbreaker Rob Beresford’s intentions are less than honourable. But that doesn’t stop her from indulging in a wild fling, with no strings attached. The only problem? Together they are utterly delicious!How to get Over Your ExGeorgia Stone is committed to a year of being single after her on-air proposal to her boyfriend was turned down, and all her dating...

Tall, dark, Italian and handsome! Wealthy bachelors who love the ladies, these men are in for a passionate happy ending… Marc Marcello wants his late brother’s child and is prepared to marry the baby’s avaricious mother. But he mistakes shy virginal librarian Nina for her twin and she’ll do anything for her niece…even wed a stranger! Orlando De Luca is a classic Italian bachelor – smooth, handsome and charming!Eleanor Forrest sees his playboy ways and tries to resist…but it’s too easy to be...

A Moment on the LipsDante Romano may be dark and delectable, but Carenza Tonielli will never sell him her family’s ice cream empire. Only she needs him to show her how to run it! Soon, even wary Carenza just can’t resist mixing business with a bowlful of pleasure…The Best Mistake of Her LifeHigh-flying ex-prom queen Kate Anderson just can’t face her school reunion alone. Her twin brother’s best friend, Memphis James, is a dangerously hot option. Should Kate flee the scene – or free-fall into the...

The truth will unite them… Rafael and Abbie de Luca were once the dream-team. Now reunited, it’s clear that their time apart has changed them – but can they rekindle their once bright and burning passion?When Mitchell Cooper’s life collapsed, he and his little daughter Molly moved to London to rebuild their lives. Yet after one star-studded night with fellow surgeon Grace, Mitchell finds himself daring to live again!Prince Marco is desperate to be back fighting alongside his men. However,...

Proud, Curvy…and Pregnant! Playboy Sheikh Razi al Maktabi found time for a fling with chef Lucy Tennant before taking his desert throne and devoting himself to his duty. Lucy was a beginner in the bedroom and their one night has led to Lucy unexpectedly arriving at the desert palace…expecting!Wanting the Waitress… Karim al Hassan can have any woman he wants and sexy little waitress Lily Finch is in his sights. But even though Lily is more than she seems and has no plans to mix business and...

Red-hot nights with a desert prince! Karim al-Hassan can have any woman he wants, and sexy little waitress Lily Finch is in his sights. One glance leads to a searing kiss – and a hunger that Karim plans to satisfy with a temporary fling.But Lily is more than just a waitress. Successful and career-focused, she is determined never to mix business with pleasure again – until playboy Karim’s slow seduction breaks her resistance! Soon Karim is breaking his own rules: he wants Lily in his bed – for...

From best friends… Isobel’s friend Alex Richardson has the ultimate playboy lifestyle, flitting from one longlegged woman to the next – why would he want short, curvaceous Bel? To redhot lovers! Now, though, Alex needs a convenient wife – and Bel is his firstchoice bride! Shocked at his proposal, Bel has doubts about his crazy plan.Then Alex gives her a taste of just how hot they can be together, leaving Bel begging him to finish what he started – on their wedding night!

The Baby That Changed EverythingA Baby To Heal Their HeartsSports doctor Jared Fraser won’t be swayed by Dr Bailey Randall’s interfering research, no matter how beautiful she is. But after one magical night…could Bailey’s shock pregnancy ultimately heal both their hearts?The Baby The Changed Her LifeWhen midwife Callie Taylor agreed to be the surrogate mother for her best friend, Dr Lucas Gold, she couldn’t have predicted that his marriage would fall apart exactly when she became pregnant with...

The One That Got AwayEvie Jones has never forgotten the week of pleasure she shared with Logan Black. But when sexy Logan reappears, Evie is no longer the uninhibited girl she once was. So why can’t she forget what it’s like to surrender to his deliciously dark desires?The Man From Her Wayward PastLuke Foster is shocked when he runs into Lucia Acosta. Feisty Lucia was the girl everybody wanted at their party – so why is she now cleaning the dance floor? Luke knows the real Lucia is still in...

An irresistible kiss to ring in the New Year!Jilted bride Tilly Rogers hopes her luck is changing when she gets a job catering billionaire businessman Xavier Moretti’s New Year’s Eve party…until she ends up snowbound with her boss! Soon Xavier has brand-new set of tantalising terms for Tilly…Acting as Maid of Honour in a glitzy celebrity wedding is Eloise Miller’s worst nightmare! Especially as she’s paired with commitment-phobic best man Hollywood heartthrob Noah Cross. But soon he’s making her...

A Mistletoe VowA Cold Creek Christmas StoryMillionaire Flynn Delaney has moved back home to help his little girl heal from losing her mother. Children’s author Celeste holds some indefinable magic for them both. Can Flynn find a family, and true love, in the one who got away?Falling for Mr DecemberPhotographer Sammy Thompson has learnt the hard way to protect herself. After surviving cancer, she’s not about to risk her emotions on just anyone! But meeting buttoned-up barrister Nick Kennedy at a...

Her head says no!Yes, Xavier Lefèvre was still the most gorgeous guy Allegra had ever met. If it were possible, he’d got even tastier with age! But everything has changed since that long, hot summer affair years ago. This time it’s strictly business – like it or not they both own the vineyard, and she isn’t going to sell Xavier her piece of the label! But her body screams yes!Now she has two months to prove to him she’ll make a great partner, and to persuade herself she doesn’t need him in her...

Pride, passion – and the paparazzi! Beautiful socialite Amber Wynne is constantly in the press – usually for her spectacularly bad love-life! But when Amber meets gorgeous Frenchman Guy at a wedding she begins to wonder if her very public life could be stopping her finding love… Darkly brooding parfumier Guy Lefèvre shuns the press, and he’d like to shun Amber too.She may be stunningly sexy, but a heated affair with Amber would risk the media discovering the secret that could shatter his world....

Innocence. Rivals. NotoriousAn inexperienced English rose – at the Italian count’s mercy! Much is expected of the new Conte di Castelfino – not least marriage and an heir. So it could almost be seen as fate that this English girl has arrived – naïve, nervous and at his command!To seal the deal that would put Moretti Motors back on top, Antonio Moretti would do whatever it took – even seduce attorney Nathalie Vallerio, his family’s rival. He’d have the ice queen melting!When devilishly handsome...

Ballroom to Bride and GroomWhen TV presenter Polly Anna Adams enters a celebrity dance competition, her partner is the gorgeous, but wary, Liam Flynn. As the competition heats up, so does their attraction. If only they could convince themselves their tango passion is ‘just for the cameras’…A Bride for the Maverick MillionaireRachel Cotton has high hopes for her relaxing cruise through the Kimberley region – but gorgeous millionaire Finn Kinnard seems intent on stirring her up! Finn might claim...

Good girl by day… Businesswoman and chief mechanic Daisy Bell needs cash – and fast – to keep her failing family company alive. But when Daisy meets her mystery investor she knows she is in a dilemma…she can save her business, but risk her heart!But by night… Felix Gisbourne thinks Daisy’s the hottest thing he’s ever seen – in or out of overalls! And it’s easy to mix business with pleasure! But Felix can’t be sure… Does Daisy want him in her bed, or his money in her bank account?

Cold, hard business. . . Cool Jakob Andersen likes working with extremes, and the frozen plains of Norway suit his business style. But with Lydia Sheridan accompanying him on business, the temperature is about to soar. . . Red-hot passion!Jakob wants a seven-day affair, and Lydia is finding her resistance melting away. . . It's hard to keep saying no when her body is screaming yes! But it will take more than a week to thaw her boss's buried heart ; though with passion this hot, anything is...

To Do List:1 – Hire new Personal Assistant 2 – Do not sleep with new Personal Assistant 3 – Re-evaluate point two…Tycoon Luke Holloway lives on the wild side, but at work he is a professional. However, his new employee Sara Fleet is irresistible. Before long he has unbuttoned his prim and proper assistant and they’re breaking all his rules…over and over again!Super-efficient Sara has never felt so out of control – and now she has to tell her sexy boss she is pregnant with his child!TO TAME A...