from fictiondb: "I do not need a guardian, monsieur!" Beth was over eighteen. She bitterly resented Gaetan Vernais's insistence that she accompany him to Paris and remain under his protection until she was twenty-one and came into her inheritance. Happy as Beth was with her little flat and low-paying job in England, Gaetan viewed it as a squalid existence. His friendship with her deceased uncle obligated him to see that she had better. But to Beth his obligation was more of an obsession. She was frightened by his total disregard for her rights, frightened even more by his raw sensuality and power...

Angelique Archer gasped at the magnificent necklace. As Vendome Cosmetic's Dream Girl, she had mad admirers, but none as attentive as the mysterious Claude Dumont from Souveraine. She'd better return it personally--and put an end to this extravagance. But her amazement in discovering that Mr. Dumont was really the teenage Prince of Souveraine was surpassed only when his uncle insisted she pretend to be his "friend" in order to avoid scandal for the infatuated boy. Why not? A week in paradise would be wonderful. And it wouldn't be hard to pretend with Tristan de Marshal--a most devastating duke. [Taken from FictionDB]

In a show of true friendship, Parisa had agreed to help retrieve a folder of incriminating photographs. But when she found herself dressed like a cat burglar, ransacking an elegant Mayfair apartment, she suddenly had second thoughts. But by then it was too late. Caught in the act, Parisa found herself facing the glittering eyes of the man blackmailing her best friend. Luc di Maggi was actually willing to bargain for the photos, for now he was in a position to demand what he'd been denied ten years ago. Luc wanted Parisa at his mercy--and in his bed.

It was a command performance Chantal Giraudeau de Montcroix was every inch a princess, and she expected the red-carpet treatment during her American tour to promote a traveling art exhibit. What she didn't expect--and wouldn't tolerate--was special agent Caine O'Bannion hounding her every move and cramping her formidable style. Caine had this crazy notion that someone was out to kill her, and his constant surveillance was becoming a royal pain for Chantal--until the first attempt on her life. It was then that she commanded he keep watch over her... day and night. [Taken from FictionDB]

The marriage takeover It should have been the happiest day of Chelsea's life -- but where was her fiance? Only one man could be behind Chelsea's wedding disaster. Paolo Rossetti. He was her family's enemy and, somehow, Chelsea just knew he'd engineered this situation. Seeing her as a jilted bride was obviously his idea of revenge, but Chelsea would fight back -- and she wouldn't be distracted by Paolo's charm, or the tempting fantasy of standing at the altar once again -- at Paolo's side! (fictiondb)

Set up for marriage? Callum had agreed, reluctantly, to employ Zoe Bernard as a favor to her father. He hadn't looked at a woman since the loss of his wife, yet Zoe awoke all of his long-buried responses. Eventually, they fell into bed and a marriage proposal came tumbling out. But would Zoe still want Callum when she discovered why she'd come to be in Callum's house in the first place? (fictiondb)

from fictiondb: Indecent proposal! There was only one way for Mikayla to clear her father's debt to powerful tycoon Rafael Velez-Aguilera: by offering herself in exchange! She knew it was crazy -- Rafael had his pick of glamorous women, and Mikayla was a virgin.... But Rafael was intrigued by Mikayla's proposal and immediately presented her with a contract of her duties as his mistress for a year! Top of the list was sharing his bed. What had Mikayla let herself in for? Rafael was an intensely sensual man, and once he'd made love to Mikayla, he might never let her go....

So Many Babies: At the Buttonwood Baby Clinic, babies and romance abound! Devilishly cool, handsome, and clever, tycoon Kyle Montgomery always got what he wanted -- and right now it was that Emma Valentine and her newborn pose as his wife and child. Kyle wouldn't take no for an answer -- he needed an instant family to close a deal.... Though Emma at first found Kyle's arrogance impossible, she couldn't refuse a trust fund for her son. Nor could she deny the sparks that sizzled between "husband" and "wife." Now that Emma was longing to soothe Kyle's embittered heart, could she turn his thoughts from business to happily-ever-after with his baby and bride? (fictiondb)

Will she succumb to the sheikh? Who dares trespass on Sheikh Zageo's palace on the exotic island of Zanzibar? Zageo demands that the intruder be brought before him! Emily Ross is appalled to find she's the sheikh's prisoner. To prove her innocence she needs Zageo's help. If the price is giving herself to him, then it's one she'll have to pay... (fictiondb)

Free-spirited Susan Melinka is a beauteous blonde, a rambunctious pixie who has stowed herself away on a luxury liner, U.S. bound. James William Bentley just happens to be a wealthy, but bored, passenger on that very same cruise. Bored, that is, until James discovers Susan making a grab for his dinner, champagne and all...right from under his handsome nose. And, as if Susan's enigmatic presence weren't intrigue enough, invaluable jewels are suddenly disappearing on board. Suspicions run as deep as the attraction James and Susan feel for each other. Surely this adorable stowaway couldn't be a thief? Turbulent waters, stormy passion and charming surprises await blondes who prefer gentlemen...