Too close... At eighteen, Nicola had made a terrible mistake and eight years later is still punishing herself for her folly. But her shameful secret comes full circle when Matt Hunt walks back into her life as her new boss. Not that Matt recognizes the assured, controlled businesswoman as the girl who had shared his bed for one brief night. Her dread of discovery attacks her frail self-control. But so does Nicola's consuming need for the man who has haunted her dreams for so long. What will she do when Matt, inevitably, recognizes her...?

from fictiondb: HONEYMOON HOAX Judith Anderson: One Half Anderson of Anderson Advertising I had big ideas for this agency--and none of them included Luke Anderson. The man was insufferable as a teenager. He's unbearable as a business partner. Now I have to pretend he's my husband! Luke Anderson: The Other Half We'll win a major account if we convince this rich Texan that we're newlyweds. Should be a breeze, except for one thing--we despise each other. But all this sweet talk and neck-nuzzling is putting the wackiest notions into my head. About Judith. And me. And marriage. HASTY WEDDINGS: First comes marriage. Will love follow?

from fictiondb: Would he use her to cover his bets? Ziggy Bellingham, young, independent and headstrong, was restless as a mime artist in London's Covent Garden. Yet the excitement of being hunted down by one Rafe d'Anjou and whisked away to meet her unknown grandfather was almost too much for her. Apparently her grandfather wanted to end the feud that had lost him Ziggy's part of the family. And then there was the inheritance to consider . . . the inheritance and Rafe! Didn't her presence threaten his inheritance . . . just as surely as his greed might threaten her heart?

from fictiondb: "I'm sorry for you, Nicola," Domenico said. "Leo is not the man for you. I warned you at the start, but you wouldn't listen. You're obstinate and willful." His words struck like icy pebbles and Nicola winced. How he must dislike and despise her! What was the point of arguing with him? He would only believe what he wanted to believe. And it was better for him to think she loved Leo than to suspect she loved him!

from fictiondb: He was the answer to Dani's dreams Cameron McFarlane was handsome, rich and fairly famous--he was the bestselling author of The Psychology of Sex. More importantly, he needed Dani! Cameron needed her to cater a dinner party. And Dani agreed--in exchange for his spending Christmas Day with her and her family. With a man like Cameron at her side, surely her family would finally consider her a success. Cameron certainly seemed to like more than just Dani's cooking. His kisses excited and confused her. Was he just playing along, or was he playing for keeps?

from fictiondb: ....NEVER A BRIDE-- Hilary Campbell had sworn off the male species--for their own protection! Her wild and whimsical ways had plunged too many men off the deep end. To be precise, Hilary had been engaged seven times. So when stalwart, sexy Grady Thompson crashed his way into her life, Hilary prayed her growing attraction to him would cease and desist. Hilary was trouble. Grady knew it the day he set eyes on her sensational body--instead of the road--and trashed his T-bird. But he wanted this luscious lady in his life anyway. He could withstand the expensive shopping sprees. He could choke down her questionable cooking. He could even accept her jailbird buddies. But could sensible Grady handle being fiance number eight?

from fictiondb: Was marriage on his mind? Lisa loved her new job looking after two children -- even though her employer, Tray Kingsley, had cost Lisa her previous highly paid executive position. He had no idea they'd met before -- or why Lisa was so mad at him! But living with Tray, caring for the children in his charge, Lisa was growing increasingly close to him. In practical terms she was almost his wife! What would she do if Tray suggested a marriage for real?

From Susan Spencer Paul's website: Hugh Caldwell is a trouble-making rogue running from a past he refuses to face. Rosaleen Sarant is a lady in distress running from a future she won't accept. He's rude and stubborn; she's demanding and obstinate. A perfect match. When they find themselves thrown together in an ancient, decaying castle, sparks begin to fly.