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The only solution to both their problems?Lyn Brandon has put her life on hold to protect and keep her beloved orphaned nephew. So when rich, powerful and gorgeous Anatole Telonidis arrives, demanding the child’s return to his Greek family, the blood freezes in Lyn’s veins…even as her pulse starts racing.Anatole has spent his life building his family’s empire. Now, to secure its legacy, he must get the beautiful Lyn to agree to his command. It should be easy, but Lyn is clearly more than the shrinking violet she seems. Her steely resistance entices him to make the ultimate sacrifice…marriage!‘Sizzling and smouldering, another Julia James classic!’ – Angela, 56, PenrithDiscover more at www.millsandboon.co.uk/juliajames

Fairytale palace or gilded cage? Reclusive billionaire Raoul del Arco’s deathbed promise to a friend haunts him. He swore to marry Gabriella D’Arenburg…but knows that taking her as his wife will only destroy her innocence. Gaby has no idea that Raoul has sworn such an oath. And when he storms back into her life he has a dark, dangerous edge she finds disturbingly alluring.Now, trapped in Raoul’s gothic castillo, Gaby is paying the price of his promise. The key to her lavish prison? Succumbing to her new husband’s touch…

EVERY MARRIAGE HAS ITS SECRETSThey were reconciling. That was all Caleb Callaghan could focus on when his estranged wife, Vicki, shared the news of her pregnancy. He was determined that this time their marriage would succeed, no matter what it took. But was Vicki's price too high?She wanted more than his love and support…she demanded honesty between them, starting with his secrets. But there was something in Caleb's past he could not–would not–share. For the truth would only destroy them.

Out of her depth – and into his bed! Maya Hayward feels like a fish out of water in the presence of her new boss. Playboy Blaise Walker is so easily confident and sexily charming – she hopes and prays that he can’t see how much she blushes when she’s near him! Blaise may have hired Maya out of a sense of duty, but he quickly becomes intrigued by what lies beneath her quiet yet tantalising exterior.He decides to offer her a chance for promotion – from skittish secretary to boss’s bedmate. But will Maya accept?

Returning from the front line, Corporal Joe Madden clutches his divorce papers. After a series of heart-breaking fertility problems, his once perfect marriage is set for the final curtain.It may be three years since Ellie saw her husband, yet the power to make her heart race is just as strong. But he’s only passing through and all that’s needed is her signature…Until the rain begins to fall on Karinya Station, and there is nowhere to escape.Could a Christmas peace treaty and a magical few days bring the sparkle back into their marriage?

All I want for Christmas:1) A good bottle of champagne2) A free-range turkey3) A cozy snow-covered cabinWith that list, lifestyle columnist Jillian Diamond was making a statement about what she didn't want for Christmas–a man. Of course, one happened to come along with said cozy snow-covered cabin–and he was a sight for sore eyes, even if Christmas wasn't exactly his favorite holiday.Will «Scrooge» Bravo was well-known for his antipathy toward that most wonderful time of year. And all he wanted for Christmas was to be alone. Then into his den of solitude walked beautiful, miniskirt-clad Jilly. She hadn't been on his Christmas list, so why was he so tempted to gift-wrap her, put her under his tree…and join her there…?

That wasn’t going to be easy. His kiss was just the start of it.Cass swallowed a moan. ‘Keep that up and I’ll be screaming.’The thought of being in his arms, all the things that he might do, made her want to scream right now. ‘No, you won’t.’ His body moved against hers, his arm around her waist crushing her tight so that she could feel every last bit of the friction. ‘You’re not going to have breath enough to scream.’It’s just crisis bonding. That’s what Cass tells herself. It’s just stress and exhaustion from the floods and long nights.She’s not falling for the gorgeous paramedic she rescued near the river. She’s not thinking about what his skin would feel like under her hands as she patches him up with the first aid kit. She’s not listening to him showering in the next stall.She’s definitely not thinking about how when she’s around him and his young daughter Ellie she feels like she can finally let herself have the family and love she’d tried so hard to make, and lost. They both think anything they could have would only be temporary— intense and fast.But when her house is flooded and Jack— and adorable Ellie— invite her to share their house, Cass begins to feel like she wants to stay…

Healed by his touch… Nurse Emily Hoover has returned to Williamsburg a new woman! She’s no longer the shy and retiring girl next door, but strong, independent and ready for anything… Her only weakness… ? Handsome Dr Chase Montgomery!Whilst the sparks flying between them are as powerful as before, the attack in Emily’s past still threatens to come between them. Chase is determined to show Emily that in his arms she’ll always be safe. But is she ready to open her heart once more and fall in love all over again?

Unmasking the enemyValentina D’Angeli is pregnant. And the father…? The man she shared one sensational night with after a masquerade ball. It wasn’t until she stole a peek under his mask while he was sleeping that she discovered he was her brother’s sworn enemy – Niccolo Gavretti!For this ruthless Italian there’s only one solution to Valentina’s bombshell – put a ring on her finger…no matter how much she refuses. And if he has to take her to bed to make it happen he’ll enjoy every single minute of it!‘A powerful, compelling and emotionally intense read. Stay up late to finish it!’ – Sue, Scientific Administrator, Barnstaple

Popular TV presenter Belle is married to gorgeous billionaire Ivo.But beneath the veneer of her perfect life is the truth of their marriage of convenience. Belle knows that workaholic Ivo prefers their family of two, but somewhere along the way she fell deeply in love with her husband, and can't help wishing for a baby.Now they must find it within themselves to share the secrets they've never trusted each other with, and make their marriage one in a million again.

It started with one night…Will it end with them becoming a family?Sophie can never forget her sizzling encounter with gorgeous stranger Finn. How can she, when her beloved little boy’s a daily reminder? And she can’t forgive Finn for disappearing without a trace afterwards. But she’s shocked to come face-to-face with him at her son’s physio appointment, and sees how much he’s changed… Could this be their chance to finally become a family?