Зарубежная современная проза — Lucy Monroe

Dares she defy the terms of her marriage?Ariston Spiridakou had one reason and one reason only for marrying Chloe: he needed a biddable bride to provide the requisite heir. Yet three years later Chloe’s status as good Greek wife is a distant memory – and her defiance has had her cast out of Ariston’s life…Infuriatingly, Chloe now finds herself at Ariston’s mercy – but his help comes with a wicked price: the unyielding condition that he won’t even consider her request until she’s shared his...

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.The Sheikh’s wedding night…without the wedding… Angele has longed for her betrothal to Crown Prince Zahir to be consummated within wedlock. She naively hoped her promised husband would wait for her, as she would him – but compromising paparazzi photos have dashed those youthful dreams…She cannot become Zahir’s wife out of duty and endure a loveless union; she must let...

When the Greek Claims his heir…Greek billionaire Dimitri Petronides has one rule: duty over passion–especially for the women in his bed and this includes his latest mistress, the beautiful Xandra Fortune. But when Dimitri ends their affair, announcing his engagement to a more suitable woman, Xandra's parting shot before leaving turns his world upside down.Having disappeared without a trace, it's taken four months for Dimitri to track her down and now he's found her, he's not going to let her–or...

Tycoon Vincenzo Tomasi needs a new nanny for his niece and nephew by Christmas. And the million dollar salary on offer will be more tempting than anything in Santa’s sack!Audrey Miller already works for Enzo and loves children and stepping into his family would dramatically help her own. What Audrey doesn’t know is that Enzo expects the right candidate to become his wife – and high on the requirements is sexual compatibility.While she’s lusted after her enigmatic boss for years, will innocent...

Greek tycoon Sebastian Kouros thinks he knows all about Rachel Long: as far as he's concerned, she's a scheming money-grabber who deserves nothing from him or his family.But the searing sexual chemistry between them can't be denied. Sebastian sees an opportunity to seduce this girl who plays it so sweet and innocent. He'll discard her when he sees fit….Only Rachel isn't a gold digger at all–she is innocent and she's a virgin….

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.Under the Sicilian sun,Valentino’s mistress tempts him like no other Their relationship is scorching, its intensity unmatched, the desire indescribable… Only love can never be mentioned. But his stunning, intriguing American lover is testing his resolve.He said he’d never marry again. His principles won’t allow it. The one person to tame the untameable Valentino is the...

His plan is merciless revengeHis method is sizzling pleasure!Ruthless tycoon Basilio Perez, famed for his familial loyalty, has a new target in sight. Miranda Smith is poised to bring the Perez name into disrepute – she must be stopped! But when he meets Miranda, Basilio is captivated by her innocence and shy appeal. To uncover Randi’s secrets, his plan for revenge becomes one of lingering, passionate seduction…that tests his iron control to the limit!

The millionaire's forbidden virginGrant Cortez is rich, famous and seriously sexy. But although he arouses feelings in virginal Zoe that no other man ever has, as her best friend he's strictly a no-go zone…. Grant wants Zoe badly, but knows he can't have her.When they're forced to live together the temptation is too much, and so Grant imposes some rules—no kissing, and definitely no sex. But then there's the best rule of all: some rules are just made to be broken!

Vacancy: housekeeper needed for eligible millionaire! Sexy Win Garrison wants a new housekeeper to make his life easy, not someone who tries to get a ring on his finger! When curvy Carlene Daniels arrives on his doorstep, Win isn't fooled by her oversized jumper and hastily pulled-up hair.She's a knockout! So why is she trying to look like a frump? It makes him want to get her out of those clothes–and into his bed! Carlene doesn't seem to want to play…but what this millionaire wants, he gets!

Hope Bishop is stunned when darkly sexy Sicilian tycoon Luciano di Valerio proposes marriage. Brought up by her wealthy but distant grandfather, she is used to fading into the background and being ignored. But Luciano's sensual lovemaking makes her feel vibrantly alive.Hope falls in love with her husband and is blissfully happy–until she discovers that Luciano ruthlessly married her…for convenience!

Unlocking Her InnocenceOne Christmas, Ava Fitzgerald stole what was most important to Vito Barbieri. Three years later, Vito’s latest business merger brings Ava back into his life – as his new employee! Vito is intent on revenge – but seeing Ava again is fast melting his resolve… Million Dollar Christmas Proposal Tycoon Vincenzo is determined to find his niece and nephew a new nanny by Christmas. Employee Audrey Miller isn’t a candidate – until she marches into his office to tell him he should...

Kostas’s Convenient Bride by Lucy MonroeHer boss needs a bride…Can she step out of the shadows and down the aisle?Discovering her boss, billionaire tycoon Andreas Kostas, must marry is devastating for Kayla. Then Andreas proposes that Kayla wears his ring! Having experienced the incandescent pleasure of his touch, she’s hidden her yearning for him ever since. It’s the proposal Kayla’s always dreamt of, but dare she risk her body and heart to become a convenient wife?Desert Prince’s Stolen Bride...

The Greek’s Pregnant LoverSelf-made billionaire Zephyr can’t give Piper hislove, so he offers his world of fine dining and private jets instead. But, when their desire reaches boiling point, they must end their affair before someone gets hurt. The only complication… Piper’s pregnant!The Greek Tycoon’s Achilles HeelShipping magnate Lysandros is Athens’ most desirable bachelor. Until Petra whirls into his life! Lysandros cannot resist her beauty, but now he’s got to decide whether his scorching...

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....

Her boss needs a bride…Can she step out of the shadows and down the aisle?Discovering that her boss, billionaire tycoon Andreas Kostas, must marry is devastating for Kayla. Then Andreas proposes that Kayla wears his ring! Having experienced the incandescent pleasure of his touch, she’s hidden her yearning for him ever since. It’s the proposal Kayla’s always dreamt of, but does she dare risk her body and her heart to become a convenient wife?

These red-blooded Mediterranean men always get what they want!The Spaniard’s Pregnancy Proposal Kim Lawrence Short-term affairs are red-hot Antonio’s calling card – until he meets Fleur. She’s caught by his whirlwind of passionate seduction but not interested in anything serious. Yet Antonio wants more and he knows just how he’ll get it…At the Spaniard’s Convenience Margaret MayoWhen Lucio discovers that he has a daughter, the Spaniard takes immediate action. He starts with Kirstie, the girl’s...

The Heartbreaker PrinceHannah Latimer has left her glamorous life behind to prove her worth by becoming an aid worker. But when she’s captured by an oppressive regime, her only means of escape is powerful and arrogant Prince Kamel. The price – she must become his bride! There will be no love but there must be heirs. And there will be passion!Passion and the PrincePrince Marco di Lucchesi can't hide his disdain for Lily Wrightington or his strong attraction to her! As they tour the captivating...

Hot desert nights…A powerful sheikh… HEART OF A DESERT WARRIOR Six years have passed since Iris last saw magnificent, dangerous Sheikh Asad. But Asad knows it’s only a matter of time before he has Iris back in his bed – where she belongs! THE SHEIKH’S LAST GAMBLE Bahir Al-Qadir has been forced to protect Princess Marina once again. He had tried to forget her. But now this proud sheikh will go all out to claim his heir! THE SHEIKH’S JEWEL With two nations on the brink of war, Amber had no choice...

Untouched – and bought for $100,000!Thrust into the limelight, child star Cassandra timidly enchanted audiences night after night… But when her parents died Cass retreated into her own world – too shy to leave her home. Once a year she shares her musical passion by offering lessons in a charity auction…This year money talks… The winning bid: $100,000! Enter Neo Stamos, arrogant Greek tycoon. He wants Cass with a burning desire, though he knows that, shy and sweet, she will need a gentle...

An Heiress for His Empire by Lucy MonroeInnocent debutante Madison Archer must marry Viktor Beck if she’s to save her reputation. Viktor has always planned to take over her father's company and expand his empire and the intense attraction between them only sweetens the deal… But this corporate shark is in for a shock – his wild socialite is still a virgin!Who’s Calling the Shots by Jennifer RaeContestant Brooke Wright’s idea of fun is not a dating reality show! But it’s an incredible chance to...

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.Can he resist the provocative princess?Sebastian Hawk is a billion-dollar master in business and in the bedroom. He doesn’t allow emotion to get in the way of what he does best. Lina is a princess in need of a firm hand. Life in her gilded cage has made her headstrong and reckless. When Sebastian is called in to give Lina round-the-clock protection, her first instinct...

No-strings fling…to wedding ring? Self-made billionaire Zephyr Nikos has come a long way from the streets of Athens, but his heart is stone-cold – like marble. He can’t offer Piper Madison his love; instead he offers her his world: fine dining, private jet, rubbing shoulders with the rich and powerful…As their passion heats up and finally reaches boiling point, Zephyr and Piper must end their affair before one of them gets hurt. There’s just one small complication…Piper’s pregnancy test just...

His Unexpected LegacySergio Castellano is dealing with a scandal of epic proportions. An alleged engagement, the arrival of an ex-lover and a business deal in ruins. Throw into the mix a three-year-old son he never knew he had – he's furious!Sergio will do everything in his power to keep his heir, but the longer he spends with the child and his ex-lover Kristen Russell the more he realises that the cracks she made in his armour are still there. Now, to get what he wants, Sergio must face the...

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.An innocent secretary – claimed by a hot-blooded sheikh!Sheikh Amir bin Faruq al Zorha may live life in New York’s fast lane, but the desert still calls him. The time has come for him to put his mistresses aside and marry – for duty. Grace Brown is Amir’s PA, dowdy but completely indispensable. She’s head-over-heels in love with him, but knows she’s not exactly queen...

One glimpse and she was hooked!Child star Cassandra Baker is now a recluse. Except once a year when she offers piano lessons in a charity auction. The winner is Neo Stamos, arrogant Greek tycoon. Neo wants Cass with a burning desire, but she’ll need a gentle awakening… Neo’s a master of seduction!Possessed by passion… in the marriage bedIsobel Miller may have no choice but to give her hand in matrimony to aristocrat Rafael Romero, yet she intends to stay as free as a bird. But will her new...

When the Sheikh comes to townDetermined to confront the father who abandoned her, Liyah accepts the position of chambermaid at his exclusive Chatsfield Hotel, London. Liyah must serve VIP visitor Sheikh Sayed bin Falah al Zeena and see to his every whim – and those of his harem!With his engagement irrevocably and publicly broken, all Sayed wants is to cast off the shackles of duty and embrace the desires and needs that only one woman can satisfy! Sayed knows Liyah’s blood is heated by the same...

Her awakening: San Francisco heiress Romi Grayson has only had a taste of Maxwell Black’s addictive brand of seduction, and she knows she should stay away… especially having discovered just how determined he is to possess her!His proposal: Max prides himself on always being in control, yet somehow Romi sneaked under his cast-iron defences then walked away. Now he is driven to finish what they started…The ultimate prize! This Russian tycoon will stop at nothing, even blackmail, to have Romi warm...

Luxurious, Moorish palaces… A commanding sheikh… For Duty's SakeAngele’s dreams of a love match with Crown Prince Zahir have been dashed – she must release him from his promise. But on one condition: that the proud sheikh gives her the wedding night she has dreamed of!Banished to the HaremPlayboy Sheikh Rakhal Alzirz’ reckless fling with Natasha Winters appears to have consequences. Now Rakhal whisks her to the desert. If she is pregnant, they’ll be married. If not? Then there’s room for her in...

The story: Innocent debutante Madison Archer has hit the headlines for a scandal not of her making. Now, marriage to the unscrupulous Viktor Beck is the only way to save what's left of her reputation!The contract: Maddie has always featured in Viktor's plans to take over her father's company and expand his empire. The intense attraction between them only sweetens the deal he's offered…The secret: Though love doesn't beat in Viktor's heart, he'll show Maddie just how hot their chemistry can be....

After a whirlwind courtship, Sheikh Hakim bin Omar al Kadar proposes marriage. Shy, innocent Catherine Benning has already fallen head-over-heels in love and she accepts….After their wedding day–and night–when the sheikh claims his virgin wife, Catherine and Hakim travel to his desert kingdom. There Catherine discovers that this is no love match for Hakim–he's bought her!

In the arms of a ruthless, possessive, passionate man!Polly Prince works hard, but her family’s company is taken over by ruthless Damon Doukakis! As his apprentice, Polly accompanies Damon to Paris and so must resist the lethal sensuality of her new boss in the most dangerously romantic city in the world.Ariston Spiridakou had married Chloe to provide him with an heir and Chloe’s defiance had her cast out of his life. Infuriatingly, three years on, Chloe finds herself at Ariston’s mercy and he...

Only a royal wedding…Bitter life lessons have taught Crown Prince Maksim Yurkovich that duty must come before desire. His country needs an heir, so when he discovers his lover can’t have children he must sever their ties. Only Maks can’t resist spending one last night in her bed. …can avert this royal scandal!Now he faces the biggest diplomatic crisis of his life. Against all odds Gillian Harris has fallen pregnant. Maks’s royal reserve masks the heart of a fierce Cossack warrior – one who is...

100% DeterminedPrince Demyan Zaretsky does whatever it takes to protect his country. So seducing Chanel Tanner will be easy. And marriage… ? An unfortunate side effect of duty. She unwittingly holds the economic stability of Volyarus in her hands… and he must secure it.100% Devastating!With his royal identity and intent disguised, Demyan sets about a ruthless seduction designed to make Chanel lose her mind with ecstasy. But when he discovers she is a virgin he uncovers something in himself – a...

Enrico DiRinaldi wants a wife and children, even though an accident has left him unable to walk. So he proposes marriage to Gianna Lakewood. Having secretly always loved Rico, Gianna can't say no…. The passion Rico ignites in his innocent bride is explosive! But when she realizes that Rico's full recovery is imminent, and his beautiful ex-fiancée is waiting in the wings, Gianna is sure he won't want her anymore. However, Rico is still intent on keeping his convenient wife by his side….

Savannah has returned to Greece with the intention of making her peace with the Kiriakis family. But Leiandros Kiriakis still believes the lies about Savannah and is set on making her pay for the past.Savannah is reluctant when Leiandros demands that she share his home. As for Leiandros, now he has Savannah right where he wants her. And in a short time he'll be giving her an ultimatum: if she doesn't want to lose everything she holds most dear, she'll agree to be his wife!

Wedding Vow of Revenge by Lucy MonroeThe instant Angelo Gordon sees model Tara Peters he's certain she will share his bed. Her beauty isn't the only attraction – he wants vengeance! But Tara is not an easy conquest. When she pushes Angelo away, he realises he can only win by raising the stakes with the ultimate revenge: marriage!His Ultimate Prize by Maya BlakeRacing driver Rafael is a devil behind the wheel and in the bedroom, until a major crash puts him out of action. Rafael masks his...

Claudio refuses to fall under the Scorsolini Curse. He hates what it did to his father and his own life as a child. He marries Therese for many good, practical reasons… none of which are love.Therese loved Claudio from the moment they met and married him knowing his stilted view of tender emotion. She believes she will be content to be his wife and bear his children because she knows she can trust him to be faithful and though he does not love her, he respects and desires her. Her outlook begins...

Principe Vittoro Micheli Scorsoliniis shaking off the pressures of ruling a country and going on holiday… undercover.But that's okay – so is Constanza Mendez.The daughter of a Spanish billionaire is tired of men after only one thing. Her money. Beneath the gorgeous skies of the Caribbean a whirlwind romance begins… and ends with a wedding!But when each is forced to confess their secrets, the fragile bonds of trust start to break. Fuelled by the pressures of duty, and the acidic whispers of those...

If I find you naked in my bed, I will fire you on the spot.Maggie didn't need warning. She knew that Principe Tomasso Scorsolini, her gorgeous Italian boss, was way out of her league. But now Tomasso needs to marry. He's had enough of gold diggers – innocent Maggie will be the perfect convenient wife!Maggie doesn't know exactly what her new royal duties will be. Though being naked in the prince's bed is no longer a firing offense – it's a requirement!

It was a year since their tempestuous affair had ended. So why was he back?Elisa trusted Salvatore di Vitale as far as she could throw him. And, as the wealthy Sicilian was over six feet tall, that wasn't very far.Salvatore told Elisa he had come to protect her. And if their close proximity led to passion… and if passion should lead to pregnancy… all the better!Because then Elisa would have to marry him, which was Salvatore's plan all along.

Virgin: rescued by the sheikh!When Sheikh Khalid Fehr saves innocent Olivia, he obtains her freedom by claiming her as his fiancé. Suddenly, it’s become a matter of honour that Liv fulfil her duties as his regal queen…and his captive virgin bride!Desert ruler must marry for duty! Sheikh Amir bin Faruq al Zorha lives life in New York’s fast lane but, for the sake of his desert home, he must put his mistresses aside and marry. Amir’s PA Grace Brown is dowdy, indispensable and madly in love with...

Ben Benedict is tortured by nightmares…Society bachelor and former army sniper Ben Benedict moves between two worlds – from high-society Washington to the mean city streets, from tuxedos to Glocks. His powerful Virginia family wants him out of harm’s way, but Ben stays on the job, determined to make amends for a past that haunts him. And becomes a ticking time bomb Dr Anna Schuster is fighting demons of her own when she crosses paths with Agent Benedict.The two become adversaries – and lovers –...

Valentino’s Love-ChildSociety bachelor and former army sniper Ben Benedict moves between two worlds – from high-society Washington to the mean city streets, from tuxedos to Glocks. His powerful Virginia family wants him out of harm’s way, but Ben stays on the job, determined to make amends for a past that haunts him. And becomes a ticking time bomb Dr Anna Schuster is fighting demons of her own when she crosses paths with Agent Benedict.The two become adversaries – and lovers – as they search...