Зарубежная современная проза — Julia James

Stripped of her glittering façade…Athan Teodarkis knows her type well: women for whom designer dresses and priceless jewellery are paid for only in kind. But he’s never been distracted by one – until now. Suspecting his sister’s husband of having an affair with the dangerously beautiful Marisa Milburne, Athan determines to put a stop to it!Confident the Teodarkis millions will easily divert this gold-digger’s attentions, Athan has a simple plan: seduce, then discard. But, contrary to what the...

She ran from their attraction… But can she resist the billionaire’s deal? Dutiful heiress Talia Grantham shared one earth-shattering evening with sinful stranger Luke, knowing that they could never be anything more. So she’s stunned when the enigmatic Greek returns as Luke Xenaskis, having bought her father’s business out from under him! Arrogant Luke offers Talia a job to save her family home… She can’t turn down the arrangement – or deny their still-powerful chemistry!

Their passion is blazing… And leads to scandalous consequences! While on a business trip, dutiful heiress Francesca Ristori is stunned to be swept away with her desire for Italian tycoon Nic Falcone! Nic is unlike any man she’s ever met before and his searing touch thrills and excites her beyond words. But Francesca believes it can only be temporary—she must return to her aristocratic life. Until she learns she’s pregnant with the billionaire’s baby…!

His proposal is pure convenience… Their desire is anything but! To convince everyone he’s off limits, Tara Mackenzie agrees to pose as billionaire Marc Derenz’s girlfriend. It’s purely for show, until the Cote d’Azur rumour mill leaves the world convinced they’re engaged! Resisting Marc’s infuriatingly addictive charm was hard enough before, but becoming his fiancée pushes their desire to new heights. Now Tara’s so deep in their Mediterranean fantasy, dare she believe it could ever be more…?

A remorseless seduction…Bastiaan Karavalas loves the thrill of the hunt. His prey this time is tantalising Sarah Fareham. Pity this seduction won’t be purely for pleasure… she’s a threat to his family that needs to be removed!Sarah dreams of becoming an opera singer, but must scrape a living as a night club performer, overcoming her inhibitions by hiding behind her vivacious stage persona Sabine. It also becomes her only defence against Bastiaan’s sensual onslaught.But Bastiaan is a tycoon to be...

Fairy-tale for just one night?Cruelly mistreated by her step family, Ellen Mountford retreated to the shadows of her father’s home, feeling unworthy and unloved. But when powerful tycoon Max Vasilikos wants to buy the glorious English country estate, Ellen can hide no longer…Under the scrutiny of the Greek’s arrogant stare, Ellen fights the urge to retreat further and stands up to him, yet Max is relentless. He tempts her out to a glamorous charity gala, where Ellen is transformed from dowdy...

Swept off her feet… Mel Cooper intends to travel the world and shake off the shackles of her past. Until charismatic billionaire Nikos Parakis offers her a glimpse into his world full of opulent riches and sensual delicacies…… into a gilded cage?Salesgirl Mel might not be the rich Lothario’s usual type, but she can’t resist Nikos’s tempting offer: a no-strings romance with sun, sea and sinful seduction. However, soon Mel discovers the cost of her sultry nights with the captivating Greek – she’s...

The only solution to both their problems?Lyn Brandon has put her life on hold to protect and keep her beloved orphaned nephew. So when rich, powerful and gorgeous Anatole Telonidis arrives, demanding the child’s return to his Greek family, the blood freezes in Lyn’s veins…even as her pulse starts racing.Anatole has spent his life building his family’s empire. Now, to secure its legacy, he must get the beautiful Lyn to agree to his command. It should be easy, but Lyn is clearly more than the...

Her heart-rate was raised, rapidly. And she knew exactly what had caused it. Rafael Sanguardo…Celeste Philips’s night was meant to be about raising money for charity. Not trying to douse the flames of attraction between herself and Rafael Sanguardo. The millionaire who always gets what he wants.But the more Celeste’s head tells her to walk away and protect her fragile heart…the more she craves his forbidden touch!

He’ll stop at nothing to settle old scores! When Angelos Petrakos spies supermodel Thea Dauntry in a swanky London restaurant, he knows she’s not really the effortlessly elegant woman she seems to be… For Thea, Angelos’s reappearance is disastrous! Dining with a viscount on the verge of proposing, the last thing she wishes to be reminded of is the street-smart, quick-tempered girl she once was.A lucky encounter years ago with the gorgeous Greek tycoon enabled Thea to make something of her...

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.Offered by her father…English rose Flavia Lassiter has never been comfortable in her father’s glitzy world. Summoned to yet another of his ostentatiously lavish parties, she has one order: to be ‘nice’ to a wealthy investor. Her body may be on offer, but she shields her heart behind an icy shell.Taken by the billionaire!Leon Maranz emanates a dark power that sends...

He’s paid a million for the baby… he’ll take her as his mistress for free!When Greek tycoon Nikos Theakis offered grieving Ann Turner a million for his orphaned nephew, she took the money and walked away… Young, penniless and alone, Ann did what she thought was best – and it nearly broke her.But now little Ari needs her, and the ruthless Greek is offering Ann a different bargain… One month, on his island – at his mercy…

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.

Italian millionaire Rafaello di Viscenti vows to marry the first woman he sees–who just happens to be Magda!She's been desperately trying to make ends meet by cleaning Rafaello's house. His proposal of marriage comes with a large financial reward–all she has to do is spend six months as Rafaello's wife in name only.But though Rafaello hadn't planned on sleeping with his new wife…he can't resist her!

As the illegitimate granddaughter of a famous Greek billionaire, Andrea Fraser was disowned at birth and grew up in poverty. Now, at the age of twenty-five, she is unexpectedly called to Greece, where shocking news awaits her…. Andrea's grandfather has found her a husband!She's promised to tycoon Nikos Vassilis as part of a business deal. But Andrea is strongly independent and has no intention of meekly accepting a marriage of convenience. Nikos may be the most sophisticated man she's ever met,...

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.She was working as a waitress when the most mindblowing man walked into her weary, drab world and, in the blink of an eye, swept her into his!Carrie Richards has stepped into the glittering world of Greek billionaire Alexeis Nicolaides. Luxurious hotels, designer clothes and rare jewels are all hers…if she wants to pay the price. Could life get any better? No! What they...

Desperate times… DO YOU REQUIRE A PROFESSIONAL DATE? BLONDE FEMALE AVAILABLE FOR DISCREET PRIVATE SERVICE AT A PRICE. CALL SOPHIE XXRequire desperate measures… Nikos Kazandros is outraged to see Sophie Granton – his Sophie – parading herself for purchase! He needs her to stop immediately, but the only way to do that is to pay for her time…and keep her out of his bed!

It was purely convenient……until their scorching wedding night!When self-made billionaire Nikos meets socialite Diana, he’s instantly intrigued by her ice-cool façade. Her determination to save her family home provides Nikos with the perfect opportunity to propose a temporary marriage. But during their honeymoon, Nikos awakens Diana’s simmering desire and the heat between them blazes into overwhelming passion! Now Nikos can’t deny he craves more from his not-so-convenient wife…

From single mom to princess bride.Lizzy Mitchell has something that Prince Rico Ceraldi wants: she's the adoptive mother of the young heir to the throne of San Lucenzo, Rico's Mediterranean principality! Lizzy will do anything for her little boy! When Rico demands a marriage of convenience, she says yes.It's a union in name only, as Rico considers her far too ordinary. But a royal wedding means a royal makeover–and then Rico decides to bed his princess bride!

Vicky Peters knew her marriage was for convenience only!Theo Theakis wanted a society bride, and Vicky needed financial help for her charitable business. But when their marriage ended, Theo kept the cash, believing his bride to be a cheating gold digger!Vicky is determined to get her money–it's rightfully hers! So Theo decides her presence in his bed will be money well spent….

Greek tycoon Nikos Kyriades has planned his revenge down to the last detail…His Goal: Tempting Janine Fareham into his bed. It will be an impressive seduction and he has two weeks on a beautiful Greek island to do it….His Revenge: Nikos wants Janine as his mistress–until he's exacted his revenge!His Risk: If Janine discovers she's a pawn in Nikos's game, she'll leave. But to have her in his bed–at his command–is a risk worth taking!

Taken by the Highest Bidder by Jane PorterSamantha van Bergen has been won by the highest bidder: dark and sexy Italian racing driver Cristiano Bartolo. Virginal Sam suspects Cristiano will seduce her! But she quickly finds out he has another reason for wanting her – bedding her is just a bonus!Bought by Her Latin Lover by Julia JamesSpanish millionaire Cesar Montarez wants Rosalind the moment he sees her. But Rosalind is determined she’ll never be his, until Cesar discovers that she has secret...

The consequence he must claim!Eloise Dean was an innocent in every way, until she met Vito Viscari! The charismatic Italian tycoon swept her off her feet and into his bed, promising her unimaginable pleasure. But revelling in his seduction, Eloise had no idea he could never be hers…Duty to another forced Vito to end their scorching nights together, but he cannot put Eloise from his mind. Months later, desire drives him back into her arms. Only then does he discover the shocking truth: Eloise is...

Attractive, arrogant, possessive – these sexy Greek fathers must claim their heirs!BABY BargainNikos Theakis happily paid Ann Turner a huge sum to claim his orphaned nephew and, though it broke her heart, Ann let her little ward go. But now young Ari needs Ann and Nikos will stop at nothing to see the boy happy, not even making Ann his mistress…Daredevil’s Child Emily Tyler has made a living out of being cautious, so what is she doing falling into bed with Nikolas Leonidas, a man she barely...

He’s proposed to protect her…But she has a surprise of her own!Tia is horrified when imposing Anatole Kyrgiakis sweeps back into her life demanding marriage. Six years ago he left her heartbroken—and no matter how fiercely she craves him she won’t make the same mistake again! But Tia is bound to this powerful Greek by more than just passion… Does she dare confess to the biggest secret of all?

Savage Awakening by Anne Mather For two years intrepid reporter Matt was held captive. His dramatic escape made headlines. But Matt has returned believing that he can never love a woman again…until he meets caring Felicity – and experiences their explosive sexual chemistry!For Pleasure…Or Marriage? by Julia James Tycoon Markos Makarios thinks he has the perfect woman in Vanessa: she’s beautiful, adoring, living only to please him. In fact, she’s the best mistress he’s ever had. But then he warns...

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. In the Millionaire’s Possession by Sara Craven Millionaire property magnate Marc Delaroche wants Helen Frayne as he’s never wanted a woman before. He’s certain she will sell herself to save her precious ancestral home, and he’s soon proven right when she agrees to become his wife – of convenience! Blackmailed Into Marriage by Lucy MonroeLia needs her family’s help to save her daughter....

Shackled by Diamonds by Julia James Wearing the priceless Levantsky diamonds is Anna's most prestigious modelling assignment. But when the gems disappear, she is at the mercy of Greek tycoon Leo Makarios. . . His plan: she will repay the debt ; in his bed!A Mistress for the Taking by Annie West Marina must save her brother from ruin. Super-sexy tycoon Ronan wants revenge. If Marina poses as his mistress, he'll ensure that the man to blame will pay. She's in no position to refuse his offer or...

At the Greek’s mercy… At Angelos Zouvelekis's command, café waitress Chantal will play the part of his bride-to-be. The ruthless billionaire will shower her with exquisite jewels and silks. . . and she will repay him in the bedroom! Angelos bought this innocent, and now he intends to keep her!Greek tycoon Nicodemus Stathis has never forgotten beautiful heiress Mattie Whitaker. And now, years later, Mattie’s family dynasty lies in ruins and Nic offers her a solution…with vows! Once married his...

Pregnant with the Italian’s childAristocratically arrogant Cesare di Mondave dazzled Carla Charteris when he swept into her life. It wasn’t long before the brooding Italian stole her innocence, and her heart. Realising she’d never be more than a mistress was devastating, but Carla couldn’t deny herself one last night in Cesare’s arms…When Cesare discovers the shocking consequences, a thrill of possession runs through him. To claim his heir, it’s imperative Carla accepts his proposal—but she...

Tabloid Affair, Secretly Pregnant!Payton hadn’t seen Nate Evans in years, but when the millionaire offered her a wild proposal – a sexy and irresistible affair – she could not resist. It was only supposed to distract the tabloids, until their very public affair become very hot in private!Do Not DisturbWhen Mirandi becomes PA to CEO Joe Sinclair,she’s surprised to find he’s no longer the bad boy she remembered! Until, on a business trip, Joe pulls her into his hotel room and locks the...

­­Revenge, Passion and Glittering Trinkets… The Carlotta Diamond Charlotte Christie wore a priceless diamond necklace on her wedding day, little knowing that the Carlotta Diamond was her new husband’s real motive for marriage. But the unexpected passion of their wedding night changed billionaire Simon Farringdon’s plans… The Texan’s Diamond BrideHeiress Paige will do anything to save her family’s business, even sneaking into their rival company. Although she never expected sparks to fly with...

Pure and possessed…HIS UNTAMED INNOCENTMarin thought that pretending to be a loving couple would be easy, but the chemistry between her and Jake Radley-Smith is too explosive! She’s left in no doubt that Jake wants her but how can she handle his lethal brand of dark desire?PENNILESS AND PURCHASEDNikos Kazandros is outraged to see Sophie Granton – his Sophie – parading herself for purchase! He needs her to stop immediately, but the only way to do that is to pay for her time… and still keep her...

Chosen by the Greek…Nik Christakis was once her Prince Charming – the indecently rich and handsome bachelor who whisked Betsy off her feet and made her his wife! But, on the brink of divorce, one encounter ends in reckless passion and Betsy has nine months to save her marriage!Waitress Carrie Richards has stepped into the glittering world of Greek billionaire Alexeis Nicolaides. The luxurious lifestyle is hers… for a price. What they share in the bedroom is explosive, but the consequences of one...

As the champagne flows beneath the glittering sun, three scandalous affairs ignite… Tamed… Devilishly sexy Xavier intends to destroy Lissa. His private island’s the perfect setting for a seduction of revenge…until gentle Lissa turns his dark purpose to pure passion.Bound…To win his family’s estate billionaire Jasper must marry feisty Hayley. Can a steamy tropical getaway convince her to be his convenient bride?Seduced…After falsely accusing Dante of fathering her sister’s child, Alicia must...

Italian temptation…When Emily Blake innocently kissed formidable Italian count Rafael Di Salis two years ago, she didn’t know that she was bound by her late father’s wishes to marry him. Count Rafael has bided his time, but now she will be his!There’s no woman Allesandro di Vincenzo can’t have – until he meets Laura Stowe. Allesandro needs her family connections, so he must woo the ugly duckling into his bed – where she’ll learn what it is to be a beautiful, desired swan.Vincente Farnese is rich...

SULTRY SECRETS AND SIZZLING SEDUCTION Once Erin Turner and Cristophe Donakis set the bed sheets alight during a scorching affair, but he unceremoniously kicked her out of his life. Now, Erin’s world is rocked again when Cristophe plans to make Erin pay back what he believes she stole. But Erin’s about to drop two important bombshells!Athan Teodarkis suspects his sister’s husband of having an affair with the dangerously beautiful Marisa Milburne and will put a stop to it! His plan is simple:...

Powerful tycoon Alexei Constantin has only one thing in mind—destroying the Hawkwood empire! But Alexei doesn't realize he's just shared a passionate kiss with Eve Hawkwood, the beautiful daughter of his bitter rival!Blackmail!Alexei wants Eve. He'll propose a night in his bed in return for money… he'll push her to see just how far she'll go…And if she proves her innocence, he'll claim her!

How long can she resist this gorgeous Greek tycoon?Theo Atrides is wealthy, powerful and successful. Leandra has no intention of being his next conquest. But when they are forced to spend a week together on his private island, Theo decides to do whatever it takes to make Lea surrender. Faced with his relentless plan of seduction, she finds the challenge of resisting the gorgeous Greek playboy too much to bear….