Зарубежная современная проза — Melanie Milburne

His Poor Little Rich GirlAlessandro Vallini once made the mistake of proposing to spoiled princess Rachel McCulloch. Her rejection scored his soul. But now the tables have turned: bad-boy-made-good Alessandro holds Rachel’s future in the palm of his hand!He needs a temporary housekeeper and she needs money…Deserving of His Diamonds? Emilio Andreoni is Italy’s most eligible bachelor and he craves only one more thing to complete his phenomenally successful life – the perfect woman! Once he thought...

ER doctor Kitty Cargill yearns for the fairytale: everlasting love, marriage and a family. But after jilting her cheating ex she’s locked up her heart and thrown away the key! The animal magnetism of her new boss Dr Jake Chandler opens her eyes to raw passion, but she’ll have to keep reminding herself Jake’s not the ‘happy-ever-after’ type…

The doctor’s Outback proposal When GP Kellie Thorne arrives in the Outback she’s prepared for the sun’s heat – but not for her sizzling attraction to brooding new colleague Matt McNaught! Matt knows people think he’s arrogant, but that’s the way he likes it – his work comes first.The death of his fiancée left him shattered and, six years on, he’s in the habit of being alone. Until Kellie whirls into his life! A breath of fresh air, she soon sees through Matt’s tough exterior… But Kellie’s stay...

A beautiful love affair and a burning betrayal… Eliza Lincoln is stunned to find Leon Valente at her door. Four years ago his passionate embrace was a brief taste of freedom from her suffocating engagement – until Leon discovered her secret. Yet he hasn’t come to rekindle their affair.He has a proposition he knows Eliza can’t refuse: he needs her help to take care of his motherless daughter. Torn, Eliza can’t ignore a vulnerable child – but the last time she was near Leon her desire nearly...

The shock engagement of the century!It looks as if our favourite tearaway, the notorious Aiesha Adams, is trying to change her spots. Inside sources have revealed that not only is she currently holed up in the Scottish countryside with the gorgeous aristocrat James Challender, but the pair are secretly engaged!We’ve always had a soft spot for Aiesha, and with rumours of her unhappy childhood trailing her footsteps wherever she goes, we knew her wild streak hid something more. But we thought...

Keeping your enemies close… Natalie Armitage’s world was shattered the first time Angelo Bellandini mentioned marriage. Their affair had been intensely passionate, but she had learned to close her heart at an early age, and the thought of exposing it to anyone made her run. Five years later she’s facing her second proposal from Angelo – but his molten brown eyes are burning with revenge, not desire!To protect her family Natalie must accept his ring – but she’ll be no meek-and-mild Bellandini...

The maid has a secret And it’s getting harder to hide! Isla McBain is carrying famous hotelier Rafe Angeleri’s baby! No-one can know—the last thing she needs is for her poverty-stricken past to make the headlines. But when Rafe learns about her pregnancy, he’s intent on sweeping her away to Sicily, and marrying her! Isla is drawn by the exquisite temptation of Rafe’s bed, but dare she step into the spotlight as Mrs Angeleri?

“Marry me this weekend. ” He will wed his Cinderella! Sicilian billionaire Gabriel Salvetti offers a simple exchange— for her hand in marriage he’ll save Francesca Mancini’s ancestral home. Penniless Frankie has the aristocratic name Gabriel needs to redeem his family’s notorious reputation. And their blatant physical attraction can only sweeten the deal. But when he discovers his convenient bride is a secret virgin, one taste is enough to make Gabriel crave his wife—forever!

‘I need a temporary wife’ Logan McLaughlin can’t lose his Scottish family estate. But to rescue it, his grandfather’s will demands he weds! Logan avoids real relationships, having failed so significantly at love before. So when housemaid Layla suggests he take a convenient wife, he’s intrigued… Untouched Layla never imagined Logan would choose her! With her scars she feels far from the perfect bride. Yet to protect the only home she’s ever known, she’ll wear Logan’s ring… But can she ignore the...

Bound by diamonds, bedded as his bride! When the joint guardianship of baby Molly is threatened, Italian playboy Mario Marcolini knows there is only one option… Her nanny Sabrina must surrender to his diamond proposal. Sabrina is wary of this lustful libertine, whose advances are as tempting as the devil. But marry him she shall – for baby Molly’s sake.The only problem is Mario thinks he’s marrying an experienced gold-digger – when in fact the young woman forced to be his bride is as pure and...

For vengeance or possession? Men like Marc Castellano don’t forgive – they get revenge… Five years ago Ava McGuire left Marc, and then married his business rival in a high-profile scandal. But no one knows that the fragile widow was forced to say ‘I do’. Now she is left with nothing but crippling debts and another scandalous proposition!Marc is going to have Ava right where he wants her…not with a ring on her finger, not even in the palm of his hand, but in his bed for as long as he desires…

To redeem his notorious reputation…She’ll agree to wear his ring!When headlines mistakenly announce florist Holly Frost’s engagement to ruthless celebrity divorce lawyer Zack Knight, she’s stunned. His lethal charisma may have ignited a fire in her blood, but she’s finished with fairy tales. Yet Zack seems determined to turn this scandal, and their red-hot attraction, to their mutual advantage… Swept away to Paris, Holly must remember this alliance is only temporary—even while wearing his...

Vinn Gagliardi has everything he desires……except for his wife!Vinn wants his estranged wife Ailsa back on his arm. And, given that she ran out on their marriage, he’s not above blackmailing her into agreeing to his plan—a temporary reunion that will end on his terms! But passionate Ailsa meets his fire with fire. Now the challenge is on for Vinn to entice her to succumb to his scorching seduction!

‘Sleeping rough not your thing any more, little rich girl?’Alessandro Vallini once made the mistake of proposing to spoiled princess Rachel McCulloch. Her rejection scored his soul. But now the tables have turned: bad-boy-made-good Alessandro now holds Rachel’s future in the palm of his hand! He needs a temporary housekeeper, and she needs money – it’s a perfect opportunity to taunt her with what she turned down…Riches-to-rags Rachel is very different from the glittering socialite Alessandro...

Sabbatini men play for keeps – losing is not in their vocabulary… When Maya met Giorgio Sabbatini, he rescued the penniless waif and stray despite her inferior breeding. So her decision to divorce him now is made with a heavy heart. Giorgio belongs to a notorious blue-blooded family, and their duty to maintain its lineage is unquestionable.Unable to give him the heir he craves, Maya knows she has to walk away. But the ink on their divorce papers isn’t given the chance to dry: after one last,...

He’ll claim his baby…by whatever means! Billionaire Luca Sabbatini may have ruthlessly cast Bronte from his life…but he’d be lying if he said he’d forgotten this sweet ballerina. That’s why he’s back, and ready to reawaken their lost passion. Only this time he finds Bronte isn’t quite so biddable! Her better judgement is urging her to walk away.Bronte has been lured into Luca’s lair before… This time, however, the secret she’s hiding will have its repercussions!THE SABBATINI BROTHERS Three...

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.Her secret’s out…. . . She’ll pay the price of betrayal Alessandro Marciano threw Scarlett out on the street without a second glance – this gold-digger had betrayed him! But pregnant, penniless, and now homeless, Scarlett refused to believe that the man who had fathered her child could be so heartless. Now Alessandro has returned – to claim the woman who lit his desire...

The rules of engagement…When Cristiano Marchetti proposes to former mistress Alice Piper, the deal has an expiry date. He has six months to fulfil the conditions of his grandmother’s will. But the hotelier has another agenda…exacting revenge on Alice for daring to walk away seven years before!Alice needs the financial security her enemy is providing but soon their every clash is a shockingly tempting encounter. Yet as she uncovers the man beneath the hard-hearted exterior, the future Mrs...

Caught between fury… Heiress Bella Haverton is furious that her late father left everything to Edoardo Silveri – her family house, her financial guardianship and, most grating of all, the right to decide who and when she marries! Bella is determined to shake off these intolerable shackles… And passion!Her plan to confront Edoardo spins wildly out of control when she learns that the troubled boy her father adopted is now a commanding, enigmatic man – with lethal sex appeal!Her head is warring...

TJingilly Creek isn't used to strangers – especially tall, dark, utterly hot city cops! There's definitely chemistry between the mysterious Marc Di Angelo and local doctor Gemma Kendall, but he seems determined to ignore it. Gemma can see the flicker behind Marc's steely gaze…Can she release his tightly guarded emotions before he leaves town for good…?

The perfect lie…Violet Drummond can’t face another office Christmas party as a singleton, but charismatic family friend Cameron McKinnon seems like the perfectly platonic plus one for the festive season. Until he reveals his plan to make Violet his convenient fiancée!Wealthy Architect Cameron sees this charade as the perfect escape hatch from the unwelcome attention of an important client’s wife, but soon fake feelings shift to real attraction…There’s only one thing Cameron wants to unwrap on...

A virgin’s passionate awakeningRuthless playboy Blake McClelland dominates in the boardroom and commands in the bedroom. So when he’s required to produce a fiancée in order to clinch the most important deal of his life, his solution is as cold-hearted as Blake himself – he’ll choose a woman innocent enough to convince the world he’s a reformed man!After being jilted at the altar, shy bakery owner Matilda Toppington is in no hurry to wear another man’s ring. Blake’s cynical proposition is...

Forbidden but not forgotten…As Molly Drummond’s new boss, Lucas Banning poses a challenge – he’s brooding, demanding, and far too good-looking. He’s also a living, breathing reminder of the greatest tragedy in Molly’s life – so what does it mean that her heart skips a beat every time she sees him?Before long these star-crossed lovers are caught up in a whirlwind fling that is as scorching as it is forbidden. But can their passion burn brightly enough to forge a new future…together?

For Patrizio Trelini, everything points to Keira Worthington's infidelity.The ruthless Italian throws his temptress wife out–he won't listen to her lies! But, two months later, necessity brings Keira back into Patrizio's life, and into his bed, although his heart remains cold.With her marriage revived, Keira has one last chance to prove her innocence. But she's just discovered she's pregnant! Will Patrizio accept the truth–that Keira's having his child?

Her innocence—exposed!London’s top relationship columnist Abby Hart can’t tell anyone her biggest secret: not only is her perfect fiancé entirely fictional, she is also utterly untouched. Invited to attend a prestigious charity ball with her ‘husband-to-be’, she throws herself upon the mercy of brooding millionaire Luke Shelverton.After his own engagement ended tragically, Luke is reluctant to take credit for Abby’s diamond ring. To protect her reputation he agrees to a convenient arrangement…...

What happens in Monte Carlo…Ten years ago bookshop assistant Clementine Scott clashed spectacularly with architect Alistair Hawthorne. After the humiliation of that night she swore she’d never have anything to do with any man every again, especially the arrogant Alistair!But when Clem’s brother disappears with Alistair’s step-sister, she isn’t given a choice…she will be going with Alistair to Monte Carlo to retrieve them! Forced together for one week, they quickly realise that their enmity masks...

Unfinished business with the boss!For Dr Michaela Landon romance and relationships don't even register on her radar–her career always comes first. That is until a face from her past walks into St Benedict's hospital–the face that broke her heart years ago…and one that's as wickedly handsome as ever!Legendary neurosurgeon Lewis Beck and his dangerous charm instantly jeopardise Mikki's cool, calm exterior. Working long days…and even longer nights…how can she ignore her sizzling attraction to the...

An illicit temptation…A desire too strong to resist!Love is a weakness that billionaire Lucien Fox refuses to indulge. But delectable Audrey Merrington tests his formidable control! With their families united by marriage, Audrey has always been utterly off-limits—yet her shy innocence holds an enticing appeal for cynical Lucien. When a scandal forces them together, he proposes a temporary solution to their inconvenient craving: total, delicious surrender!

Her rebel with a heart of gold Emotionally and physically scarred, Dr Frances Nin has come to Pelican Bay in search of tranquillity…but motorbike-riding local rebel Sergeant Jacob Hawke gets her pulse-rate spiking! One glimpse of the heat in Jacob’s icy blue eyes and Fran’s fragile heart starts to bloom…Jacob knows that Fran questions her own medical ability, but the residents of Pelican Bay are in desperate need of a doctor and she would be perfect. This gorgeous cop must convince Fran that...

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.Rafaele Fiorenza is furious. To get his inheritance he has to marry…his estranged father’s mistress! Emma March was only doing her job, caring for the late Valentino Fiorenza. She expected no mention in his will, let alone a stipulation to marry his son! But, financially, she’s desperate…Rafaele will treat Emma like the money-grabbing harlot he thinks she is. He’ll wed...

'You think you can erase what we had?'Celebrity heart surgeon Dr Alessandro Lucioni may be gorgeous, but I will never forget what we shared in Paris five years ago…or how he broke my heart!Except now he’s standing in front of me, asking for my help with his young niece – and determined to pick up where we left off! But this time I won’t be his consolation prize. I will remain strong! Yet with the memories of those magical, blazing nights swirling through my mind, he’s just so very hard to...

Wedded for revenge, bedded for pleasure! Gabriella St Clair is desperate: she and her family face financial ruin. One man can help her. But he’s the very man who wants to see her beg…Merciless tycoon Vinn Venadicci had a heart once. But after an encounter with the young, spoilt hotel heiress Gabriella, any feelings he had were locked away…for ever.Now she’s on his doorstep – pleading. He could send her packing. Or finally have a little vengeance of his own. After all, Gabriella Venadicci has...

Her trust fund is dwindling. If Jade Sommerville is to continue living in the manner she’s become accustomed to she has only one option…make the notorious Nic Sabbatini marry her! The youngest of the Sabbatini brothers, Nic doesn’t suffer fools, or respond well to ultimatums – especially those in his grandfather’s will!But when the stunning, wilful Jade breezes into his office and announces their upcoming nuptials to the world’s media, Nic might have finally met his match. He’s turned Jade down...

A marriage based on convenience – or on love? When fragile Emelia awoke from her coma she had no recollection of the strikingly handsome man before her, whose eyes glittered like fine-cut gems – hard and impenetrable. But he aroused something within her… Javier Mélendez had wed Emelia for convenience and seduced her for pleasure.The rules in place during their marriage had suited him perfectly, and he’d ensured his trophy wife adhered to them… But as Emelia’s memory slowly returned she seemed to...

No one asks a Marcolini for a divorce.Especially a gold digger who could walk away with the family's fortune! Antonio Marcolini will make Claire pay. And he has got the perfect plan for vengeance–he'll demand she spend the next three months living with him as his reconciled wife, and nothing will stop him from getting what he wants!But Claire is innocent. Can she prove it before her husband blackmails her back into marriage…and the marriage bed?

She was the little rich girl, he was the poor housekeeper's son, and their innocent affair was cruelly crushed.But now Kane Kaproulias has Bryony Mercer in the palm of his hand… She's been bought with cold, hard cash… Kane will take her and his revenge on her family!Bryony's family is now penniless and she's at Kane's mercy. He's waited a long time to get Bryony right where he wants her – in his bed, as his wife!

Duty forced Nikki Ferliani to leave the only man she'd ever loved–Massimo Androletti–and marry another.Massimo was left with the bitter memory of Nikki, the gold-digging seductress. Now she's widowed and broke, and the only person who can help Nikki is the very man she once betrayed….Massimo has purchased her body for revenge, and she's paid with her heart. Little does he realize that Nikki's now carrying his child, and would have given him both for free….

Maddison's at Demetrius Papasakis's mercy, because of her brother's reckless behavior.But the last thing she expects is Demetrius's marriage demand, one she has to agree to. It takes every ounce of strength she has to get through their wedding—Maddison hates her new husband as much as he hates her.So when Demetrius makes it clear he has every intention of claiming all his temporary wife has to offer, why does Maddison find him so hard to resist?

Three rules for dealing with Dr Matt Bishop, my new boss:1. No-one, least of all Matt, must find out the truth about my being jilted at the altar!2. Just because Matt inspires some seriously X-rated thoughts, he’s my boss, and is 100% off limits.3. Working on the hospital’s St Valentine’s Day Ball with him might sound like fun, but with all these sparks flying around I must remain calm, aloof and professional…But Valentine’s Day is nearly here—surely a girl deserves a little fun! What harm could...

In bed with her nemesis…When Jasmine Connolly’s third engagement is broken off, she decides to make her man jealous by enlisting the help of her enemy – playboy Jake Ravensdale! Jasmine might never have forgiven him for his rejection years ago, but the heartless Lothario is the perfect candidate for her plan.As tensions build, the line between love and hate blurs increasingly…until it’s teetering on the brink of explosion! Jasmine might be wearing Jake’s ring, but she can’t let go of the hurt he...

He’s Very Demanding…Paige Harper told a little white lie that’s made headlines. The only way to secure the adoption of her best friend’s daughter was to fake an engagement with her boss. Now she can hear Dante Romani marching down the corridor to fire her…or maybe not! What else could he want?As Molly Drummond’s new boss, Lucas Banning poses a challenge – he’s brooding, demanding, and far too good-looking. He’s also a living, breathing reminder of the greatest tragedy in Molly’s life – so what...

She won’t bend to his will – but will she give in to his seduction?The Virgin’s Price Melanie MilburneAustralian millionaire Bryn is looking for a wife quickly, conveniently and temporarily. Rebellious Mia is happy to accept. But Bryn is unaware of Mia’s very good reason for accepting his proposal and that he’s just employed a virgin to be his new bride! The Greek’s Virgin Trish MoreyWhen gorgeous Greek Alex set out to seduce Saskia, it was for revenge! Now she is back and Alex intends to finish...

The Royal House of KaredesBook 1 in the fantastic Royal House of Karedes Series AND the full Royal House of Karedes Collection are available for a special price for a limited time only!Cassie Kyriakis was wrongly accused of murdering her father and jailed, leaving her wild-child roots and Seb, her one true love, behind her… Now, the throne awaits Prince Sebastian Karedes! Seb had once loved Cassie so passionately he would have chosen her over his kingdom. But she rejected him. Now she’s been...

In Her Boss’s Special Care Dr Joel Addison makes his Melbourne hospital the best. The only problem is beautiful, feisty anaesthetist, Allegra. Her controversial ideas are risking his reputation. Allegra is determined to prove him wrong, but a fierce attraction flares between them. Now she’s going to show him just how perfect they are together – professionally and personally! A Doctor Worth Waiting ForConor Anderson was immediately intrigued by Kate Fisher. As guarded as Kate was, she couldn’t...

The Sicilian’s Defiant Mistress by Jane Porter Cass couldn’t continue a relationship that involved just her body when her heart was breaking. But did she have a choice? The deal she made with Maximos was only for sex. Now she has a secret to reveal; will the tycoon be ready for a red-hot reunion?The Italian’s Pregnant Mistress by Cathy Williams Angelo always got his way, until model Francesca turned him down. Three years later, that still rankles. But now she’s in Angelo’s power – and in his...

Secret Baby, Convenient WifeShe was the ordinary nurse who tended his wounds when he was injured. He was the sexy billionaire who seduced her into his bed. She refused to be his mistress, so Gianfranco made her his wife… He had only one condition when they wed: that there would be no children…Innocent Wife, Baby of ShameAs far as Patrizio Trelini is concerned, everything points to Keira’s infidelity. Her ruthless Italian husband isn’t a man to be made a fool of…! Patrizio throws his temptress...

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...

From no-strings…Notorious playboy Loukas Kyprianos cannot forget his wild night with sweet, innocent Emily Seymour. But when he arrives in London to offer a no-strings arrangement, Loukas uncovers a surprise consequence of their passion—Emily is expecting!To wearing his ring!Despite their exquisite encounter, Emily knows Loukas can’t give her the fairytale she dreams of—so when he insists they wed, she agrees for their child’s sake alone. But their engagement fuels their hunger, and when the...

The woman everyone’s talking about…Hotshot lawyer Flynn Carlyon is determined to get feisty Kat Winwood to accept her rightful place as a Ravensdale heir. Charming and deeply cynical, Flynn relishes a challenge. He will use any means he can to get Kat to bend to his will, including addictive, spine-tingling seduction!Kat’s scandalous heritage has bought her nothing but heartache… and now trouble, in the bespoke-suited form of Flynn! He’s the most arrogantly sexy man she’s ever met, and when she...

The Marciano Love-ChildAlessandro Marciano threw Scarlett out on the street without a second glance – she had betrayed him! Now he has returned – to claim the woman who lit his desire like no other. He has a proposition for Scarlett: he’ll bankrupt her or bed her. The choice is hers. But when Alessandro is faced with Scarlett’s child, his son, there isn’t a choice at all…The Italian Billionaire’s Secret Love-Child Charlie Chandler gave herself body and soul to her dark and handsome Mediterranean...

The only man to tempt her…Miranda Ravensdale’s first experience of love ended in tragedy, so she’s vowed to bury her heart along with her memories. No man has ever broken through Miranda’s quiet façade…until billionaire Leandro Allegretti, her own personal kryptonite!Childhood friend Leandro has watched Miranda close herself off over the years. He knows what it’s like to have a shadow cast over your life, so he plans to tempt her back into the light. Under the pretence of cataloguing his art...

Blackmailed by the billionaire!Allegra Kallas detests Draco Papandreou—and she especially can’t stand the desire she feels whenever she sees the arrogant man who once rejected her! So she’s horrified when her father’s business runs into debt and the only man who can save them is none other than the ruthless Greek…No matter how much Allegra protests, Draco knows the driven career-woman feels the fire which rages between them. And he’s not above using his power to blackmail her into confessing it!...

Bought for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure Black sheep Jack Maguire was turned away from his father’s house by his social-climbing stepmother. But he has never forgotten or forgiven that day – or how much he wanted his stepsister, Sally…Bedded and Wedded for RevengeSelf-made billionaire Andreas Trigliani is set on revenge. Spoilt heiress Gemma Landerstalle, who wrecked his past, needs a husband – fast! And he’s more than happy to help. Women may throw themselves at his feet every day, but it’s this...

A wedding night she’ll never forget!Untouched Theodora Marlstone has always wanted the fairytale wedding – a white dress and an adoring groom. Instead she’s walking up the aisle towards a marriage of convenience to outrageously attractive Argentinian Alejandro Valquez! He promises raw sensuality, not devotion, but thanks to her father’s will Teddy must say ‘I do’…Alejandro has never wanted a wife, but his buttoned-up bride is a delicious present just waiting to be unwrapped. Beneath the white...

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. The Passion Price by Miranda Lee Jake Winters has that edge of danger about him, even though he’s now a successful, wealthy Sydney lawyer. When he comes back into Angelina’s life, the intense sexual attraction between them is still too hard to deny – can Angelina let Jake have her body, but keep her secret…?The Australian’s Convenient Bride by Lindsay Armstrong Handsome cattle-station...

Convenient proposals… burning passion…The Italian’s Convenient Wife Catherine Spencer When Paolo’s niece and nephew are orphaned, he arranges to marry Caroline, the twins’ American aunt, to protect them. But first he must show Callie that he’s changed since their affair nine years ago. As their convenient marriage becomes real, can old desires be rekindled?His Inconvenient Wife Melanie MilburneEmily has a chance to save her writing career but powerful magnate Damien won’t let her write a book...

Castiglione’s Pregnant Princess by Lynne GrahamExpecting royal twins can only mean one thing…She must wear the Castiglione crown!Royal responsibility has been drummed into Prince Vitale since childhood – but his hunger for Jazmine crushes all sense of restraint. Her unexpected pregnancy revelation leaves Vitale no choice – he knows what he must do. A temporary marriage will legitimise their twins, but when the fire between them fails to burn out, he has to wonder… could Jazz be his permanent...

The Marcolini Blackmail MarriageNo one asks a Marcolini for a divorce. Especially not a gold-digger, who could walk away with the family’s fortune! Claire is innocent – but can she prove it before Antonio Marcolini blackmails her back into his bed? The Valtieri Marriage Deal Isabelle Thompson is convinced it must have been a heady mix of the warm Tuscan sun and the powerful chemistry between herself and Luca Valtieri that made her, for once, follow her heart. It led her right into the gorgeous...

?Emma Darcy & Melanie Milburne Brilliant Australian Authors A Little White LieJenny Kent has been living her life as Bella Rossini – and ruthless tycoon Dante Rossini has come to take Bella home. Discovering Jenny’s innocent deception, he insists she visit Capri. He drapes her in designer dresses and diamonds; as a Rossini, she has a public role to play – as well as the private arrangement Dante is demanding…Joined by a Promise Italian playboy Marco Marcolini has decided that, for baby Molly’s...

THE MASTER'S MISTRESSHired to catalogue the Sullivan House library, Elizabeth Brown is in her element. Books she can handle. Men – well, she’s certainly not at all prepared for the arrival of the master of the house, Rogan Sullivan! Especially when he is dark, dangerous and wickedly sexy… Count Toussaint’s Pregnant Mistress Swept off her feet by a French Count, Abigail Summers naïvely thought she’d be forever wined and dined at his château. Instead, the starlet found herself penniless, pregnant…...

‘Marry me or lose everything.’The Italian’s outrageous proposalHeiress Isabella Byrne is on a deadline. She has twenty-four hours to wed or she’ll lose her inheritance! Her father’s protégé, hotel magnate Andrea Vaccaro, knows she can’t refuse his arrogant proposition for a temporary union. They’ll seal the deal at the altar that very night. But with their ever-smouldering attraction bursting into flames, can Izzy risk surrendering to the temptation that awaits her between Andrea’s sheets?

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...

Great Sex Is Not Enough!Heiress Bella Haverton is furious that her father left Edoardo Silveri in charge of her home, her money and the right to decide who and when she marries! Bella is determined to confront Edoardo, but wasn’t expecting such a commanding, enigmatic man – with lethal sex appeal!War reporter Jack Chapman liked living on the edge. But nowadays he needs time out. So what better distraction than delectable pastry chef Ellie Evans? She’s oh-so-tempting… and sleeping right next...

The most dangerous game of all…When innocent schoolteacher Daisy Wyndham is rescued by sultry Argentinian polo player Luiz Valquez outside a Las Vegas nightclub, it leads to mistaken reports of their engagement…It’s a dangerous charade and with Luiz doing his best to be good and Daisy trying her hardest to be bad it’s only a matter of time before one of them gives in…

Sydney Harbour Hospital:Tom’s RedemptionAfter disappearing for two years, former head of neurosurgery Tom Jordan is back and his secret is out. He is blind and will never operate again. Tom might be the proudest, rudest man Hayley Grey has ever met – but she can’t deny his powerful charisma!Sydney Harbour Hospital: Lexi’s SecretHeiress Lexi Lockhart has it all…but beneath her glossy façade, she longs to be taken seriously – especially by sexy surgeon Sam Bailey. But if Lexi gives in to the...

PASSION in Greece…Tabby Glover needs Greek Acheron Dimitrakos to support her adoption claim for his young cousin, but the arrogant billionaire only agrees if she will marry him. Accepting the outrageous terms, Tabby slowly surrenders to her devastating husband, but this marriage was to be in name only…Xerxes Novros plans to steal virgin bride-to-be Rose away and whisk her off to his beautiful Greek Island. He plans to woo and win her, seducing Rose out of her poor choice… But soon Xerxes also...

It was a sizzling encounter…Now a baby binds them for ever!A hotel booking mix-up in Venice means wedding dress designer Sabrina Midhurst must share a room with her nemesis: wealthy, brooding businessman Max Firbank. It’s infuriating—until an unexpected night of passion awakens a need Sabrina didn’t even know was possible! They’ve always battled their super-charged attraction, so when Sabrina confesses she’s pregnant she’s stunned by Max’s demand that she wear his ring!

His not-so-perfect fiancée… Emilio Andreoni’s goal is perfection: a corporate king and Italy’s most eligible bachelor, he craves only one more thing to complete his phenomenally successful life – the perfect woman! Once he thought that woman was shy Gisele Carter – until her scandalous goings-on became headline news and he called off their seemingly perfect engagement.But now Emilio is faced with proof of Gisele’s innocence! He’s determined to win back the only woman who ever truly satisfied...

The Fiorenza Forced MarriageRafaele Fiorenza is furious when he learns that the only way to his inheritance is marriage! Emma March was his late father’s carer, but Rafaele has no doubt she was also his money-chasing mistress – until he discovers that his new wife is a virgin!Bought: For His Convenience or Pleasure?Wealthy magnate Nikolai Golitsyn was on the verge of seducing Ellie when tragedy struck and turned him against her. Five years on, Nikolai’s orphaned niece needs a mother and he’s...

Step behind the hotel room doors of The Chatsfield, London…This is so not how Alice Hammond planned on spending her birthday. Not only has her own father stood her up, but now some guy has sat down next to her at the Chatsfield bar and started teasing her! Ok, he’s the seriously gorgeous captain of a top football team, but he’s also the most arrogant man Alice has ever met, and storming off is the only option!But when she accidentally switches phones with Angus it’s time to track him down, and...

He won't take no for an answer!Isabelle Harrington is furious when arrogant playboy Spencer Chatsfield becomes her new boss. He's also the man who shattered her heart years ago. The only thing she can't stand more than Spencer is the sizzling chemistry still burning between them!Months of meticulous planning has led Spencer to this ultimate acquisition. The only thing standing in his way is the delicious Isabelle. He'll just have to seduce her into compliance! Except Isabelle is keeping a...

Model and heiress Angelique Marchand is furious. Continental playboy Remy Caffarelli – devastatingly handsome and notoriously arrogant – has won her mother’s ancestral home in a card game! Angelique tracks him down in the Middle East to confront him and reclaim her birth right.But when she is found in his hotel room, the sworn enemies are forced to marry!And surprisingly, rather than annul the bond, Remy wants to exploit their marriage for business… and for pleasure!

‘I play by the rules, but they’re my rules.’Poppy Silverton is as untouched as the leafy English village where she runs a tearoom. But her home, her livelihood and her innocence are under threat… Rafe Caffarelli is a mouth-watering specimen of Mediterranean manhood. He’s a playboy billionaire and determined to buy Poppy’s historic dower house. Poppy will not give up the only thing that remains of her childhood and family.She’ll fight Rafe – and her attraction to him – all the way. And be the...

THE MÉLENDEZ FORGOTTEN MARRIAGE When Emilia wakes up from a coma, she looks into the loving eyes of her husband. But she doesn’t know that Javier Mélendez wed Emelia for convenience and seduced her for pleasure…and intends to continue where they left off! THE KONSTANTOS MARRIAGE DEMAND When scandal drove Sadie Carteret and Nikos Konstantos apart, Sadie was left with a cancelled wedding and a broken heart. Now the ruthless billionaire is back, expecting his bride to love, honour and obey. FOR...

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.The last woman he would ever marryThe last time Andreas Ferrante saw Sienna Baker she was naively trying to seduce him. Whilst her provocative sensuality is emblazoned on Andreas’s memory, the terrible consequences torment him. So the news that they must marry to secure his inheritance is unthinkable…Once devastated by his heartless rejection, when she sees Andreas...

‘I don’t take orders. Not from you or from anyone.’Holly Perez has one last chance to sort out the train wreck her life has become. But becoming housekeeper to reclusive CEO Julius Ravensdale is as close to being in prison as Holly can imagine. Julius might be devastatingly gorgeous – but he’s also brooding, formal and completely off-limits!Julius is renowned for his ironclad control, but provocative whirlwind Holly pushes him to breaking point! Especially when he discovers the vulnerabilities...

Has this Caffarelli finally met his match?Millionaire playboy Raoul Caffarelli has always lived life in the fast lane. But when an accident confines him to a wheelchair – and to the care of a woman whose beauty taunts him – he’s consumed with rage and frustration.Used to difficult patients, physical therapist Lily Archer won’t be cowed by Raoul’s arrogance or distracted by his Adonis-like physique. Carrying her own scars from the past, Lily has vowed never to relinquish her power to a man again....

Never Say No to a Caffarelli"I play by the rules, but they're my rules."Poppy Silverton is as untouched as the leafy English village where she runs a tearoom. But her home, her livelihood and her innocence are under threat….Rafe Caffarelli is a mouthwatering specimen of Mediterranean manhood. He's a playboy billionaire and determined to buy Poppy's historic dower house.Poppy will not give up the only thing that remains of her childhood and family. She'll fight Rafe–and her attraction to him–all...

Introducing The Chatsfield in this fantastic prequel, USA TODAY bestselling author Melanie Milburne invites you to step inside the world's most exclusive luxury hotel empire!Where secrets lurk behind every door…A whisper, a rumor, a scandal!Glitz, luxury and decadence–Juliet Montague should be having the time of her life. Her friend's hen party is being held at the extravagant Chatsfield Hotel, London, but when she is surrounded by perfect, ultra-stylish women, each with rings on their fingers,...

Millionaire tycoon Byron Rockcliffe storms back into Cara's life, even though their marriage is long finished. Knowing that Cara's design business is on the verge of collapse, Byron offers to save her from financial ruin by giving her the contract of a lifetime.Although he says his proposal comes with no strings, there's a catch: he's not just looking for an interior designer to complete his luxury home–he wants Cara to furnish him with a baby….

When the heir of The Chatsfield comes to play…Lucca Chatsfield lives his life by one simple motto: no rings, no strings. Adored wherever he goes, he has yet to meet a woman who can resist his killer charm. Until he is sent to the small principality of Preitalle and meets his greatest challenge ever…Poised and polished, Princess Charlotte does not do drama. The very last person she needs interfering in her life is reckless Lucca – he doesn’t know the meaning of duty! Lottie is determined to...

Scandals at the heart of the Fierezza family threaten the throne of Niroli!The Future King’s Pregnant MistressAs Niroli’s playboy prince Marco’s accustomed to people obeying his every command…especially the women he beds! But what will this king-in-waiting do when he discovers his mistress is pregnant…?Surgeon Prince, Ordinary Wife Prince Allesandro is believed to be dead. But when hot Aussie doc Alex arrives on Niroli he may be the missing royal. Now he must choose between his new passion for...

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...

A royal family, torn apart by pride and power, reunited by passionCold, calculating Prince Alexandros Karedesmasterfully beds aspiring New York jewellery designerMaria Santos. But when will this billionaire princerealise he’s falling for his pregnant mistress?Polo-playing playboy Sheikh Prince Kaliq Al’Farisi isdetermined to have stable girl Eleni – and knowing she’sa virgin makes her more appealing. But although Kaliq’s body wants Eleni, his heart wants to protect her…A royal scandal is...

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...

He’ll claim her in his bed At the Greek’s command Constantine is Greek through and through! He will do anything to claim his heir. Yet his son’s mother Laura refuses to be bought. She’s determined to pay her way – as Constantine’s housekeeper by day, and his mistress by night.Bought by the billionaireWidowed and penniless, the only man Nikki can turn to is one she once betrayed. Proud, powerful Italian Massimo will purchase her body for revenge. Will he end up paying with his heart? For the...

Crown Prince Talib Muhtadi was only supposed to spend one night in the arms of delectable English rose Abby Wright. Yet the sizzling night they shared is proving inconveniently unforgettable!So when he sees Abby's delicate face in the crowds outside his palace, he initially thinks it's his fevered imagination playing tricks on him… But Abby is very real – and so is her baby bump!To avoid a national scandal, Talib whisks Abby away to the desert, but under the darkness of the desert skies, their...

Scandalous SinsUnwrapping His Convenient FiancéeViolet Drummond can’t face another office Christmas party as a singleton, but charismatic family friend Cameron McKinnon seems like the perfectly platonic plus one for the festive season. Until he reveals his plan to make Violet his convenient fiancée!The Sheikh's Pregnant PrisonerFor Zafir Al Masood, the new Sheikh of Behraat, abandoning fiery New Yorker, Lauren Hamby was the hardest thing he ever did. But finding out that Lauren is carrying his...

He will do anything to keep her… and their baby!WHAT ABOUT THEIR BABY?Five years ago, Jane’s marriage to Demetri ended. Now Demetri needs an heir and demands a divorce. But they have one last night together… How can Jane tell her soon-to-be-ex-husband that she’s pregnant with his child?THE HOT-BLOODED ITALIANA lavish masquerade ball is no place for Carys Wells. Used to being unnoticed, Carys feels exposed by the searing gaze of a masked man. Little does she know he’s the man whose wicked touch...

His Final BargainEliza Lincoln is stunned to find Leo Valente at her door; four years ago his passionate embrace was a brief taste of freedom from her suffocating engagement. Until Leo discovered her secret.Yet he hasn't come to rekindle their affair. He has a proposition he knows Eliza can’t refuse; she’s the only person who can help his small motherless daughter.Torn, Eliza can’t ignore a vulnerable child, but the last time she was near Leo her desire nearly consumed her. Is she willing to...

The Sabbatini Brothers: Three powerful playboys from the richest dynasty in Europe!He'll have his child!Billionaire Luca Sabbatini may have ruthlessly cast Bronte from his life – but he hadn't forgotten the sweet ballerina. Now he's back, only this time he finds Bronte isn't quite so biddable!There's a secret she's hiding… He needs an heir!When penniless Maya met Giorgio Sabbatini, he married her, despite her lack of heritage. But Giorgio belongs to a blue-blooded family and when she can't give...

Surrendering All But Her HeartGuarded Natalie Armitage’s world shattered the first time Angelo Bellandini mentioned marriage…and she ran. Five years later she’s facing her second proposal from a vengeful Angelo – and this time he won’t take no for an answer!Innocent in the Ivory TowerNanny Maisy Edmonds is furious when a stranger tries to take her little charge – and steal a kiss! Can infamous tycoon Alexei Ranaevsky really be the child’s godfather? Installed in Alexei’s Italian villa, Maisy is...

These masters of the Outback are strong, sexy men who know the way to a woman’s heartBrooding Prince Charming Widower Matt is passionate about his work and as far as he’s concerned that’s all he has time for. Until Kellie whirls into his life. Surprise Groom Single father Baden moved to the Outback to focus on raising his young daughter.But then he meets kind-hearted Kate and knows that he’s got to make her his bride. Rugged OutsiderJames never stays in one place for long. But Helen makes him...

Scandal follows the notorious Ravensdale family! Holly Perez has one last chance to sort out the train wreck her life has become. But being housekeeper to reclusive CEO Julius Ravensdale is as close to a prison as Holly could imagine. Julius may be devastatingly gorgeous but he’s also brooding, formal and completely off-limits! Miranda Ravensdale’s first experience of love ended in tragedy so she buried her heart along with her memories. No man has ever broken through Miranda’s quiet...