She was bought once, he'll buy her again...A dysfunctional upbringing has made Sheikh Zavian bin Ameen Al Rasheed distrustful of people—but he trusted Gabrielle. That is, until she betrayed him by accepting his father's bribe to leave Zavian and his country. He's left shattered by the betrayal but with an obsession for her which only increases with time.Raised by her eccentric grandfather in the deserts of Taraq, Gabrielle loves the country and Zavian so much that she leaves them. He's to become King and he needs to marry a suitable Bedouin. So she accepts Zavian's father's bribe to leave—it was the only way to make sure Zavian didn't follow her—and, in so doing, exiles herself from the only home and man she's ever loved.But a year later, as wedding plans are underway, Zavian suspects Gabrielle is the 'anonymous' donor of one his country's most precious artefacts, purchased for the exact sum as the bribe. So he buys her services from her...

Playboy sheikh, Xander, wants a trophy wife, and Elaheh, a fiery sheikha, has no interest in marriage whatsoever. Xander and Elaheh dislike each other at first meeting, and sparks continue to fly as they work with the other Kings of Havilah to bring peace and prosperity to their region. But the distance they agree to keep from each other is destroyed when Elaheh is forced to accept Xander's protection. Will this forced proximity bring them closer, or set them, and their countries, on a collision course? —The Sheikhs of Havilah— The Sheikh's Secret Baby Bought by the Sheikh The Sheikh's Forbidden Lover Surrender to the Sheikh —Desert Kings— Wanted: A Wife for the Sheikh The Sheikh's Bargain Bride The Sheikh's Lost Lover Awakened by the Sheikh Claimed by the Sheikh Wanted: A Baby by the Sheikh

An open-hearted hippy, a secretive property tycoon—a recipe for heartache. Amber Connelly is the youngest in the Connelly family and is adored by her family for her sunny, quirky personality. She loves nothing more than to hang out with her family and friends, create her art, and bake inedible cakes for the café in which she works. So what is she doing, her family wonders, lusting after a strait-laced property billionaire? Okay, he has muscles to spare, but he wouldn't be seen dead in a tie-dyed t-shirt and the chances of him playing a guitar around a campfire are approximately zero. David Tremayne is focused and tough for a reason—because he's had to be. Raised by an alcoholic father and an absent mother, he worked hard to provide and care for his two siblings. Now, he has no intention of having a family of his own—he's done that already. He's free to focus on what matter to him most—his business interests and beautiful...

Escape to New Zealand with the New Zealand Brides Box Set of three contemporary romances. High on emotion, but with no explicit sensuality, these page-turning romances feature Max, Rachel and Gabe Connelly. But their 'happy ever afters' aren't easily achieved, especially when you add a dash of mystery, a touch of intrigue. So settle back and join the Connelly family in Akaroa, New Zealand—an historic French and British harbor settlement nestled amidst volcanic hills—where family ties and community spirit are as strong and vital as the landscape. Enjoy! Yours to Give (New Zealand Brides # 1) YouTube sensation Laura McKinney has one goal—to live life to its fullest by accepting challenges from all around the world and filming them. She believes long-term relationships are for idiots, and marriage is ridiculous. Max Connelly reckons that makes her exactly his kind of woman. But Max is pursuing his own dream, building his...

“A shepherd’s hut, twenty-four hours, a stranger…” It’s not the perfect start to Gemma Winters’ new life but when she finds herself isolated with a handsome stranger, the demands of her body take over. Callum Mackenzie's only real love affair is with his land. But the night of passion he shares with Gemma has shattering consequences—marriage, and two people forced to face their worst fears...

Escape to Italy—the land of romance—with this boxed set of three contemporary romances.From the Italian lakes in the north, through Tuscany, and down to Naples, one thing remains constant—the beauty of the land and the passion of its people. So pour yourself a glass of chilled Prosecco, and sit back and enjoy the sexy men, strong women, and mystery and intrigue which await you in these three Italian Romances.—Perfect—Falling for the perfectly handsome Alessandro Cavour, Count di Montecorvio Rovella, is the last thing archaeologist Emily Carlyle needs as she recovers from the physical and emotional scars inflicted by an ex-boyfriend. But she can't avoid him when she finds out he owns the estate where she's discovered an ancient Roman site.Restoring one particular mosaic on the site has become an obsession with Emily – one which Alessandro can't understand. He has no interest in digging up the past because, despite appearances, he bears his own scars. Consumed by guilt over the death of his wife and son, commitment-shy Alessandro lives only for the pleasures of the present. But he hadn’t reckoned on falling in love. And love, he discovers, forces difficult choices...Previously published as The Italian's Perfect Lover—————————————Her Retreat—Interior designer Isabella, Contessa di Sorano, is skilled at creating beautiful facades that cover a multitude of sins, especially when it comes to herself. Behind her immaculate appearance she hides a heart-breaking secret she's determined to keep. But when she's forced to sell the Castello Romitorio and accept a lucrative contract from her ex lover, she can no longer avoid facing up to her painful past.Seven years earlier, Luca Vittori had been rejected by Isabella and he'd left Italy. But now he's back to honor a promise he made to his grandmother to hire Isabella to redecorate the castello. He just wants it over and done with so he can return to his home in Australia. Trouble is, he hadn't planned on re-igniting a passion he'd hoped was long dead—a passion which threatens to destroy before it can heal...Previously published as Seduced by the Italian—————————————Trusting Him—Passion wasn’t high on Rose’s agenda growing up in poverty: survival was, independence was, but not the crazy, elemental passion that she’d found with Giovanni Visconti. But, after a year together, the passion had twisted into jealousy and control and Rose had disappeared—seemingly unable to deal with her husband’s passionate nature.But, two years later, Giovanni tracks Rose down. He’s discovered something that makes him realize that there was more to Rose’s departure than he’d first thought, and he’s determined to control his jealous passions in order to prove to his wife that she can trust him. But Rose is keeping secrets from him—secrets with the potential to destroy more than just their relationship...Previously published as The Passionate Italian

New coverPassion wasn't high on Rose's agenda growing up in poverty: survival was, independence was, but not the crazy, elemental passion that she'd found with Giovanni Visconti. But, after a year together, the passion had twisted into jealousy and control and Rose had disappeared--seemingly unable to deal with her husband's passionate nature.But, two years later, Giovanni tracks Rose down. He's discovered something that makes him realize that there was more to Rose's departure than he'd first thought, and he's determined to control his jealous passions in order to prove to his wife that she can trust him. But Rose is keeping secrets from him--secrets with the potential to destroy more than just their relationship...ReviewI found this a very good book--entertaining and stimulating and ultimately a very satisfying reading experience...long enough to allow for good story and plot development and to develop characters that are realistic and basically very human. (thebookbinge.com)

A love affair that must not last... When commitment-phobe Lucy finds herself falling for the King of Sitra, she wants to run. But she can't. He's her only clue to her missing sister. Razeen is determined to do his duty as King, even if it means an arranged marriage. But he has two weeks before he has to choose a wife. Two weeks in which to have an affair with Lucy. What could go wrong?

"You walked away from our wedding, just walked away and kept walking while I waited for you. And I hear nothing from you for a year, except a trail of credit card charges. Now, without explanation you return saying you want our baby. What the hell is going on, Taina?"A reasonable question for Prince Daidan ibn Saleh al-Fulan to ask his beautiful wife, Finnish heiress Taina Mustonen. But how can Taina answer when the heartbreaking truth would not only make herself an object of pity to perfectionist Daidan, but would also destroy the diamond business he values so much?With no answer, Daidan comes up with a proposal of his own—one which will force Taina to confront the fears from which she's run her whole life.

One macho cowboy, one nerdy astronomer... and a heartache that neither could have seen in the stars...Cowboy Morgan West was raised on his mother's stories of Glencoe and the Mackenzie family who ran it. Heartbroken after a bitter divorce, he decides to see the place and people for himself. He intends to work for one season only, but then he meets Rebecca—a woman he craves and a woman, he believes, he doesn't deserve.When mysterious Morgan West begins to turn up wherever she is, astronomer Rebecca Mayhew is confused. She can tell anyone who asks how many miles Saturn is from the earth (roughly 746 million) and the likelihood of there being life on another planet (high), but she can't begin to explain in rigorous scientific terms why her fingers itch to caress Morgan's broad muscled back, or why the only calculation on her mind is how long it would take to kiss every square inch of him.She's confused, yet curious, and Morgan is more than happy to satisfy that curiosity. But instead...

Cassandra Lee is determined to exact revenge on the man she believes to be responsible for the death of her father and son. She studies his business and becomes his PA with the aim of sabotaging his fortune. But one thing she's not prepared for is to be seduced by the powerful and sexy Dallas Mackenzie. She just hopes that his interest—and her resistance—will hold out long enough to ruin him...

You Can't Always Get What You Want… You Get What You Need…Ursula has given up on Christmas and is doing her level best to avoid it—family, presents, traditions—the whole package. Trouble is, when she becomes lost in the snowy mountains of Italy, with a car that won’t start, and nowhere to stay, she finds she’s landed in the midst of a traditional Christmas with no place to hide.Widower Demetrio is devoted to his family, his land and tradition. And then he falls for Ursula—a beautiful woman from a very different world to his—and knows he has to get her to fall in love, not just with him, but his life. So he tempts her… one tradition in return for one more day together.But can Demetrio’s traditions and love do the impossible? Can they make Ursula stop running from her emotions, and instead, embrace them?

You Can't Always Get What You Want… You Get What You Need…Ursula has given up on Christmas and is doing her level best to avoid it—family, presents, traditions—the whole package. Trouble is, when she becomes lost in the snowy mountains of Italy, with a car that won’t start, and nowhere to stay, she finds she’s landed in the midst of a traditional Christmas with no place to hide.Widower Demetrio is devoted to his family, his land and tradition. And then he falls for Ursula—a beautiful woman from a very different world to his—and knows he has to get her to fall in love, not just with him, but his life. So he tempts her… one tradition in return for one more day together.But can Demetrio’s traditions and love do the impossible? Can they make Ursula stop running from her emotions, and instead, embrace them?

Falling for Alessandro is the last thing Emily needs as she recovers from the scars inflicted by an ex-boyfriend. But she has to work with him to recreate an ancient Italian mosaic found on his land. Consumed by guilt over the death of his son, Alessandro lives only for the pleasures of the present. But he hadn’t reckoned on falling in love. And love, he discovers, forces difficult choices.