Зарубежная современная проза — Catherine Spencer

FORBIDDEN! Her Christmas fantasy! As an unexpected guest at Morgan Kincaid's palatial home, Jessica planned to turn his Christmas into the best ever. She'd always dreamed of how special this time of year could be, and here at the Kincaid mansion she could indulge herself to the full – with a proper tree, decorations and festive food … and Morgan, the most attractive man she'd ever known.A firecracker in the hearth, there was mulled wine and it was Christmas Eve, a time for magic and fantasies....

Dan was the doctor's privileged son. Molly was from the wrong side of the tracks. Together they made magic–until Molly became pregnant. When Molly's father made her leave town, she told no one about the baby–including Dan.Now a family crisis brings successful businesswoman Molly home. What if doctor Dan learns about their child? She tries desperately to resist him–knowing that one moment in his arms will reveal her precious secret….

The baby deception Soon after rebel Joe Donnelly's sizzling night with debutante Imogen Palmer, she had fled. But ten years later, she was back – just as exquisite as ever. And Joe wanted answers. For he had stumbled upon the secret behind her hasty departure – she'd been pregnant with his child… .In search for the truth, Joe was about to uncover an astonishing story that would culminate in a heart-rending reunion with the daughter he never knew he had, and her beautiful mother, Imogen – a woman...

The passion project… From the moment he rolled into town, Nick Tyler had chased Madeleine. He bowled her over with a heady mixture of charm and deep, lingering – dangerous – kisses. Madeleine was no helpless innocent but even she didn't suspect that every soft word, each caress was calculated: seduction was all part of Nick Tyler's grand scheme.But what was that saying about the best-laid plans? Soon, even Nick began to doubt his own strategy… .

The boss, his bride… and their babies!Leila wasn't marrying her boss, Dante Rossi, for his money, contrary to office gossip. She loved him and she believed he felt the same… until the reappearance of her millionaire ex-boyfriend. Suddenly it wasn't just jealous colleagues who believed she was a gold digger – so did Dante!Only the unexpected news of her pregnancy stopped him from calling off the wedding. But Leila wished Dante was marrying because he loved her , not just because she was the...

NANNY WANTED By a lively, lonely four-year-old… and his handsome, eligible guardian… Pierce Wagner was getting used to changes in his once orderly life, now that he was responsible for his cousin's little boy. Apart from having a four-year-old running riot through his luxury home, he was also having to take orders from Tommy's beautiful but headstrong new nanny!Nicole's natural flair with Tommy soon bowled Pierce over, and not only was he now playing father, he was also considering another new...

Dario Costanzo's wife. . . in name only. . . He married her, bedded her, and she gave him an heir ; and that was all he wanted. Until Maeve suffered a devastating accident that meant she had no recollection of her husband or her little son. Maeve's mind might not remember Dario, but her body certainly does ; every time they touch it's electric!Is this fiercely handsome man really her husband? To reawaken his lost wife Dario will start a slow seduction, to remind her just how good together they...

THIS TIME, FOREVERHe wanted her now – but what about forever? Adam Cabot was back – and determined to reclaim Georgia as his bride! But Georgia had no intention of coming meekly to heel. She told herself she was done with loving Adam, and now she planned to marry safe, rich Steven.Adam had caused Georgia more heartache than he could possibly know, yet here he was, thinking that he just had to tell her he wanted her and she'd fall back into his arms… and his bed. Of course she wouldn't! So why...

The Leonidas love-child Nurse Emily Tyler has come to Greece with good intentions. But Nikolaos Leonidas sees only a gold-digger, with eyes fixed on his family’s fortune. It’s his plan to expose the fragile beauty. A weekend with champagne and seduction on his opulent yacht ought to do the trick.By the time Emily has proved her integrity, it’s too late. She’s fallen for the daredevil Greek. His risk-taking lifestyle is no place for cautious Emily – let alone the love-child she’s now carrying!

Jane was fascinated with Liam McGuire, a sexy, brooding man with a troubled soul and it was obvious that Liam's desire for her was barely held in check.One out-of-control, passion-filled night later, and Jane was in trouble. Not only had she fallen in love with Liam, she could be pregnant as well! Knowing Liam had vowed never to risk his emotions and marry again, could Jane bear the thought of a proposal just for the baby's sake?

Resisting sin with Dr. Flynn Lucas Flynn was still a dish, as tempting as he had been eleven years before when Emily had placed her naive teenage self in his bed and let him seduce her.Those years hadn't made Lucas any more kindly disposed to Emily – who longed to tell him about the consequences of their one-night stand, and that she'd never stopped wanting him. But this time she wasn't going to offer herself to him on a plate. If Lucas ever made love to Emily again, it would be because he had...

Max Logan was convinced Gabriella had trapped him into marriage for his millions. From his point of view, they were finished! Until events forced Max and Gabriella back together.For two weeks, they had to act happily married – not difficult – when locked in the same bedroom for fourteen nights, their passion raging out of control. It wasn't enough for Gabriella – how could she prove to Max that she wasn't a gold digger, but that she'd married him for love?

Brianna Connelly is the last person Dimitrios Giannakis wants to see again. But the stunning supermodel could hold the key to saving his daughter's life…. Brianna will do anything for her niece, except let Dimitrios break her heart again. Only, the chemistry between Brianna and the enigmatic tycoon is as strong as ever, and it leads to an unexpected proposal….Then Brianna discovers the best chance for her niece is a transplant from a sibling. Is Dimitrios's proposal just a ruthless determination...

The scene is set for a wedding in the Caribbean until the best man and the maid of honor take an instant dislike to one another!Ethan Beaumont thought he could never trust another woman but his desire for Anne-Marie Barclay cannot be ignored! They decide to keep the peace at least until the wedding is over and end up making love! Ethan feels their relationship must begin and end in his bed. However, Anne-Marie isn't prepared just to be the best man's mistress…

He'd bargained on a bride, but not on a baby!Arlene Russell may be naive and vulnerable, but she's more than a match for arrogant Italian Domenico Silvaggio d'Avalos. Arlene refuses to become Domenico's mistress. Though her business is in trouble, she won't be bought!But Domenico is determined to make Arlene his convenient bride. Especially when she gives him a Christmas gift greater than money could buy!

Zachary Alexander was accustomed to beautiful women at his luxury winter resort, but the stunning Claire Durocher took his breath away! Was she looking for a temporary lover? Zach was tempted to oblige her…In fact, Claire had sworn she'd always wait for the right man, but Zach seemed to think she was a gold digger! How could she prove before Christmas was over that, far from just a brief fling, what she wanted was to be his wife?

When Paolo Rainero's niece and nephew are orphaned, he arranges to marry Caroline Leighton, 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, and old desires are rekindled, Paolo can't help feeling that Caroline's hiding something. A secret involving him…

Life has led Mac Sullivan to promise himself two things: never get involved with other people's problems–or with women. He's stuck to his guns until now, when Linda Carr begs him to find her baby niece. As an ex-police detective he has the skills to help her…. But what about the prospect of an emotional search in the company of a beautiful woman whom he's wanted since the moment he laid eyes on her?Mac knows there's no contest when it comes to one of his vows: a child is missing and he will...

Gina Hudson is in Athens to settle an old score, not fall into bed with her enemy's right-hand man. But she's underestimated the power of Mikos Christopoulos. No-strings sex is what Mikos expects. But soon his mission becomes more, and he whisks Gina away to his island retreat. He thinks she is a perfect part-time mistress– until he starts to want this woman for the rest of his life….

Passion drives successful Italian neurosurgeon Carlo Rossi in work and in play.Desire ignites him when he sets eyes on Danielle Blake; he wants her.Heat suffuses Danielle when Carlo makes love to her, awakening her senses for the first time.Carlo insists on his rules: no commitment, no future, just a brief affair. But when Danielle must leave Italy, can he let her go?

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. One red-hot unforgettable night led to a secret that will bind them forever!The Italian’s Secret Baby Kim Lawrence Scarlet has kept millionaire Roman’s child hidden from him and now he’s determined to discover why a woman he’s never slept with is claiming to have his son! Can she keep her dark secret? Not when Roman wants to take his revenge by sharing Scarlet’s bed!One-Night Baby Susan...

In the Italian’s BedEven as she looked for her runaway sister, Tess Daniels couldn’t ignore the incredible sexual tension that was between her and weathy vineyard owner Rafe di Castelli. He was dark and dangerous and way out of her league…The Sicilian’s Bought Bride When Rico offers Catherine a marriage of convenience after a night of tragedy, it seems she must choose between her orphaned niece and losing her heart to a ruthless man who wants her only in his bed.The Moretti MarriageChloe can’t...

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...

These feisty women don’t want to be tamed!Wife Against Her Will Sara Craven Darcy is stunned when her hand in marriage is traded to arrogant tycoon Joel as part of a business merger! He represents everything that she detests, yet she’s unable to resist him. When a scandal tests their unity, will their paper agreement become real?The Wedlocked Wife Maggie Cox Reece is handsome, driven and successful – and too proud to show his love. Until he meets Sorrell, the wife who’d left him, for the first...

New Year Fireworks Brilliant, dazzling, intense! Sabrina was Duke Marco Calvetti’s houseguest in his Amalficoast villa. Marco’s romantic words and skilled hands were so seductive, but his brooding eyes hid secrets. It was a New Year’s she would never forget… Last Christmas Jake Fox had found his wife with her boss.Now Jake and Bella are tricked into spending the holidays together in a remote cottage. Can Jake learn to love – and trust – Bella again by the New Year? One perfect New Year’s Eve on...

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...

Back by popular demand! These great value titles feature stories from Mills & Boon fans' favourite authors. The Mistress’s Child by Sharon Kendrick Lisi never told property millionaire Philip Caprice that their night of passion had resulted in a baby. But her son deserves a dad. Philip’s solution is that Lisi and young Tim move in with him. Does Philip want to forge a family? Or does he want Lisi to be his mistress again?Nathan’s Child by Anne McAllister When Nathan Wolfe discovers that he’s a...

KEPT FOR HER BABYLucy will do anything for her baby son: even return to her husband, millionaire Ricardo Emiliani. But she never expected to be held captive on his private island, and have to prove herself a worthy wife… in every sense!THE CONSTANZO BABY SECRETMaeve gave Dario Costanzo an heir – and that was all he wanted. That is, until she lost her memory. Now, Dario will start a slow seduction… and reawaken the woman he refuses to lose.HER SECRET, HIS LOVE-CHILDThe woman who once fired tycoon...

The Count’s Blackmail BargainFor handsome Italian count Alessio Ramontella, seducing women comes as naturally as breathing. Then he meets innocent English beauty Laura Mason. She’s sweet, tempting…and off-limits. Alessio must decide: leave or ruthlessly pursue Laura until she succumbs?The French Count’s Pregnant Bride When Diana Reeves decides to find her birth mother, her search takes her to France, into the employ of Anton, the charismatic Comte de Valois. It’s not long before Diana gets under...

The Past: It's 1939, and eighteen-year-old Anna meets Marco in Italy.They fall madly in love, a love she knows will last forever. Even though, within months, they're separated by war. Even though she's told that Marco is dead…. The Present: Anna, who'd entered into a marriage of convenience, is widowed, and so is Marco. Long after the war, she discovered that he'd survived.Now she wants to return to Italy, to Marco, for one final visit. The Future: Anna's adored granddaughter, Carly, accompanies...

Years ago, Jake Harrington had loved Sally with a passion. But he had been tricked into marrying someone else. Now free of that marriage, Jake wants a second chance with Sally. Though the timing is wrong and reputations are at stake, after so much wasted time they finally confess their feelings–secretly!Keeping their passion private brings its own tensions, but the revelations of the lies and secrets that caused their past breakup only push them farther into each other's arms. Until Sally...

Rich, powerful Gabriel Brabanti is not a man to be disobeyed…or betrayed. Though he wants Eve's body, he no longer wants her, because he believes she's deceived him–for money.But Gabriel is wrong. Eve's innocent and she has a secret that is the key to everything Gabriel has ever wanted: their passion has resulted in her conceiving the Brabanti heir….

His wedding to Julia should have been the happiest event of Ben Carreras's life. And it was, until an old flame turned up claiming the baby boy in her arms was Ben's son–and threatening to put him up for adoption if Ben didn't take him.Ben couldn't deny the baby was his, or deny him a loving childhood. But how could he tell his new bride that he had a son who was about to become part of their family? He could only hope that their love for each other was strong enough to cope with this totally...

Dr. Grant Madison's return might be causing a stir amongst the single women of Springdale, but he's back for one reason only–to rebuild his marriage.When he and Olivia first got married, they had one thing in common–the naive belief that blazing passion was all they needed. A series of hard lessons later, both are wiser, but apart. Now Grant has another proposal: to put passion on the back burner until they've established a foundation of friendship and trust on which to try again. A simple,...

Unleashed desire…Retribution is best served passionately and behind closed doors. So, for his revenge, Thanos plans to have Tahlia at his beck and call – until he discovers how innocent she is.When renowned tycoon Lukas finds Isobel on his beach, he assumes she’s just another prying journalist. But after a hot interrogation at his villa, Lukas finds himself keen to discover all about his pretty intruder!Gina is in Athens to settle an old score, not to fall into bed with her enemy’s right-hand...

Christmas Surprises to Celebrate!Christmas Love-ChildUnworldly secretary Grace was swept into the sumptuous world of Prince Maksim Rostov, who took her innocence for a business deal! The ruthless Russian discovers Grace’s pregnancy and takes her to his mansion in Moscow. She’ll be his captive bride and princess…A White ChristmasIt was a white Christmas when Meg crashed her car and was forced to seek the kindness of a stranger, novelist Jed Cole. He clearly wasn’t happy to have Meg and her little...

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 –...