from fictiondb: SINGLE GUY SEEKS... INCRIMINATING PICTURES World-weary photographer Lucas Stratten scorned the rich and famous, but when he accidentally discovered runaway heiress Alexandra Beck's hideaway and caught her in a very revealing situation... Well, only a fool wouldn't snap at the chance to earn some easy money! SINGLE WOMAN SEEKS... SOLITUDE! "I want to be alone!" Alexandra Beck cried as she fled New York, its paparazzi and her ex-fiance. But then she became snowbound with a mysterious stranger. Who was Lucas Stratten and why had he followed her? Alex found herself confiding everything to this enigmatic man, even that she was still a virgin. But not for much longer, she hoped...
MATCHMAKING 101 A long-ago romance gone wrong had convinced florist Lora Gifford to give up on the maddening male species. And yet, her well-meaning -- but downright annoying -- mother and grandmother insisted on setting her up with every bachelor in town, be he barber, old beau...or barely out of his teens! So in order to save her own hardened heart, Lora decided to snag them husbands of their own. It was the perfect plan...until her matchmaking mission was compromised by a minor infatuation with new-in-town Dr. Jon Woods. The very sexy temporary vet made no secret of his attraction to her, and Lora certainly was tempted. But how could she possibly allow him into her life when he was sure to take her heart when he left?
While in between her jobs as a nanny, Melissa decides to help her brother-in-law on a project. This requires them to go to the kingdom of Qu’Arim to work with Sheikh Surim. While she's there, Melissa inadvertently finds herself taking care of Surim’s children, believing they aren't being properly cared for. When Surim sees how well the children get along with her, he appoints her as their nanny. Melissa suggests the children need to spend more time with Surim in order to establish a deeper bond. While doing so, Surim gets to spend more time with Melissa, as well. Soon she finds herself falling in love with the sheikh, who is, naturally, beyond her reach. Melissa wishes Surim could return her feelings so she can go from being the nanny for his children to becoming his wife. Can her dream actually come true?
Amanda, an event planner in Manhattan, currently has two issues: debts and men! Because of her former boyfriend, she's now deep in debt. If she doesn't work hard enough, she may be kicked out of her super high-end apartment on Park Avenue. Alex, a handsome, competent lawyer Amanda got to know recently has asked her out many times. Her heart flutters before this handsome playboy type, but she can't afford to go out with him, literally, and she doesn't want to get hurt again... Park Avenue Scandals #5
Nina knew she'd lost her memory--because when she met Ryan Flint he clearly recognized her, but Nina had no idea who he was. Had they once been lovers? Ryan was obviously hiding something. He seemed angry with Nina, yet intent on seducing her. The tense sexual attraction between them demanded release, but when passion finally exploded between them, what secrets would be revealed?
With Christmas just around the corner, Marcie Roper is about to get an unexpected gift—a sensual kiss from a complete stranger! Millionaire playboy Chance Fowler had only been trying to escape the press, but he couldn't forget the taste of the woman he kissed, even after she ran off. Now he wants to find her again. And when Marcie recognizes the man who kissed her in the newspaper, she can't believe what she's gotten herself into!
Holly is tired of planning everyone else's wedding parties. She's ready for a wedding of her own! All she needs is a man. That man isn't confirmed bachelor and playboy Jacob Lincoln. He's nowhere close to her ideal for starting a happy family. But as Holly works closely with Jacob to plan his little sister's engagement party, she gets to know and understand him, and her feelings start to change.
While attending a lavish party, Lily Alexander finds herself caught in the arms of the devilishly handsome aristocrat Tristan Romero. When the billionaire playboy offers her a night of passion, she finds herself drowning in his blue eyes. And when their one-night stand proves fruitful, lily sees flashes of good in the eyes of the haunted Spaniard. Even though he tells her he can never truly love her, Lily agrees to marry him, believing all the while that the power of her love can chase away his demons. Original UK title: Spanish Aristocrat, Forced Bride. Reedited in North America as: The Society Wife.
“I am a servant of the devil,” the world-famous jewelry designer Adamas declares coldly. Annie shivers. The top model has come to his private island under his direction to take pictures for the Adamas jewelry collection. “You have been left all alone on the rock that is me.” As soon as Annie realizes she has been tricked, she remembers her horrible past—what did this man want from her? Am I going to suffer the same terrible experience again? In that instant, Adamas presses his lips forcefully against hers!
The man Alice saw when she opened the door made her gasp. On that unforgettable snowy night three years ago, she met a man who changed her life at the hotel where she took shelter. Alice had been in despair that night. Under normal circumstances, she never would have slept with a man she met in the lobby. After drowning in such richness the like of which she'd never tasted before, she disappeared without a word. She thought they would never meet again... But when they do, he looks down on her with clear disdain!
From fictiondb: WLTM: would like to meet Mr. Nice and Ordinary Marissa Warren was not at all concerned about turning thirty--joining that online dating Web site was just a bit of fun! So what if she hadn't found her Mr. Right yet? She was in love with her fabulous job, and happy being single. Though her sexy new boss did make her go wobbly at the knees.... But Rick Morgan was so not Mr. Right! He was more Mr. Tall, Dark and Dangerous...and if he asked her out on a date, Marissa would definitely say no...wouldn't she?
Angelica is at a big charity auction to promote her company's service—providing perfect partners for corporate functions—when she trips off the stage. She squeezes her eyes shut, steeling herself for the crash, and the next things she knows, she's landed in the broad, warm chest of a man. A strong heartbeat, the faint scent of cologne…and when she timidly opens her eyes, who does she see but the handsome Paul Sterling, a famously ruthless corporate shark! Angelica is embarrassed by her mistake, but Paul "buys" her at the auction for an incredible twenty thousand dollars. What could he be after?