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The trophy wife When Gabbi married Benedict Nicols, it was the wedding of the decade, uniting two prominent, wealthy families. To the outside world, it seemed the perfect match. No one would guess Gabbi's secret heartache: that she loved her husband, but to him she was simply a social accessory… .Benedict also expected Gabbi to provide him with a son and heir. If she didn't, her glamorous stepsister was only too eager to give Benedict everything he wanted! Suddenly, Gabbi had a fight on her hands to save her marriage… . And Benedict was definitely a man worth fighting for!Helen Bianchin creates «tantalizing sexual tension.» – Romantic Times

He Was Looking For Forever…Priscilla Garner isn't looking for romance. She's more interested in being accepted as the only female firefighter at Station 59. But when she needs a date–platonic, of course–to her cousin's wedding, she turns to Roark Epperson. After losing control during a brief relationship with him, she turned him away. Can she handle the heat this time around?Being close to Priscilla suits Roark just fine. He has never understood why she ended things between them six months ago, but he respected her decision. However, he hasn't forgotten the moments he spent with Priscilla and wants her to be part of his life–always. Knowing this may be his last opportunity to make her see how much he cares, Roark intends to make this second chance count!

Reluctant BrideWhen a leather-clad stranger forced Paige O'Halloran into a limousine, she knew her humdrum life was about to change. Then her abductor turned out to be longtime nemesis Rye Warner – hired to be her bodyguard. And in order to keep her safe, he was hiding them away in a honeymoon cottage!Unlikely Groom Rye couldn't believe his luck. He was being paid to protect the prim-and-proper Paige, the same woman he'd been verbally battling with for years. But now that he'd finally gotten a look at the elusive Ms. O'Halloran, he knew he was in for some cold showers. For suddenly Rye wanted to turn their «honeymoon» into the real thing.

Failure is not an optionWhat' s a single father to do when his twelve-year-old daughter is caught shoplifting a box of expired condoms? Derrick Cavenaugh sure doesn' t know, so the ex-all-American football star turns to Bailey Greenwood for help, but she' s got troubles of her own….Bailey is struggling to keep her grandmother' s bed-and-breakfast, her home, from being swallowed up by taxes and the bank. She doesn' t have time to help Derrick, but she can' t refuse his daughter.The more time Derrick spends with Bailey, the more he respects her, the more he wants her. He' s failed so much already, but he' s determined to win Bailey.SINGLES…WITH KIDSIs it really possible to find true love when you' re single…with kids?

After all Melanie Porter has been through recently, it's time to put her dreams first. And she starts by opening a vacation retreat outside of Melbourne. As she considers her next step, the unexpected happens. One of her guests–a friend–the very attractive Flynn Randall makes it clear he's in pursuit.Mel is definitely tempted. Who wouldn't be?But Flynn comes with strings that could derail her plans. First, he's part of the world she eagerly left behind. Second, he's ready for a commitment, while she's still embracing life on her own.A resolution seems impossible until Flynn proves that she's still in the driver's seat!

After losing her photographer fiance in an act of violence overseas, reporter Caroline James sought solace in home and family in St. Louis. Hoping to heal her shattered life, she threw herself into work at a local newspaper. Then David Sloan walked into her office . Since the day he'd met her – as his brother's fiancee – David had secretly cared for Caroline.Surely the Lord had led him back to Caroline for a purpose to help each other past their mutual tragedy and to learn to live and love again.

The Good Thing About Coming HomeThe glossy curtain of blond hair, the cashmere coat-nobody would ever connect the fabulous Alegra Reynolds with «Al» Peterson, the grimy little poor girl who'd hated growing up on Shelter Island, in Puget Sound. There'd been nobody to share her unhappiness then and there was nobody to appreciate her success now.Or was there?Is That You're Never AloneThe island Joe Lawrence remembered was the perfect place to raise his three-year-old son, which is why the award-winning newspaperman decided to leave the bright lights and bustle of New York behind. A bit of sleuthing revealed a lot about the new Alegra, but nothing about her troubled past. Would the glamorous jet-setter touch down long enough for them to build a life together, or would she do what she'd done before-simply walk away?

Broken vows don’t necessarily mean a broken marriage… Angie de Calvhos meant every word of the vows she shared with husband Roque at the altar. Pity he didn’t return her sincerity… Expecting happy-ever-after, instead Angie found herself going through a mortifyingly public separation!Now, divorce papers in hand, Angie has finally built up the courage to put an end to her time as a de Calvhos wife once and for all. But she’s forgotten the magnetic pull that devilish Roque possesses. And that broken vows don’t necessarily mean a broken marriage…

In the beautiful North Georgia mountains, blue spruce reach up to heaven. A sense of healing and communion draws Alisha Emerson there.She hopes that her unborn child can grow up in the promising new world she's begun for them both in the village of Dover Mountain. Then her labor begins unexpectedly, and only with the help of a stranger–entrepreneur Jared Murdock–is her son delivered safely.But is Dover Mountain really the sylvan sanctuary of Alisha's daydreams? For although Alisha and Jared appreciate the love of God and neighbor that village life embodies, Dover Mountain incorporates darker elements, as well. Elements such as unwanted pregnancy, drug abuse, violence and blackmail. Together, Alisha and Jared must brave the storm and seek the rainbow that follows, in this captivating story of love, loss and faith regained.

Rock star Sabina Cane had heard plenty about the wealthy Hamilton Regan Thorndon III, head honcho of Thorn Oil. His brother, Al, warned her of Thorn's reputation for breaking hearts, but singing was Sabina's life and she was grateful for any work she could get.She and her band would take the gig in the New Orleans nightclub, even if it was owned by Mr. Thorndon III.But Thorn wasn't the stuffy old businessman she'd expected. He was prickly, passionate, rock stubborn and liked to play matchmaker. And he had the perfect match in mind: he wanted Sabina, no matter what the cost. Didn't he know that there are some things money can't buy?

Mills & Boon proudly presents THE SARA CRAVEN COLLECTION. Sara’s powerful and passionate romances have captivated and thrilled readers all over the world for five decades making her an international bestseller.She had reason to distrust himJason Wingard's sudden reappearance in Laura's life proved how little she knew about her ex-husband.Three years ago when she'd fallen in love with him, she'd believed him to be a struggling artist-not the kind of man who'd marry her for her money and keep a mistress on the side. But her uncle's detective had proved her wrong. Now Jason was being introduced as the construction king who would save her uncle's business….Surely, only a fool would believe the past could be brushed aside where a man like Jason was concerned!

The plan is simple.Julienne Blake will use self-hypnosis until she's discovered the sexy woman inside, then she'll seduce Nick Fairfax during an unforgettable night. And with a tantalizing performance for an audience of one, she does just that. But her sensual plan seems to have worked just a little too well, because Nick is begging for a return engagement.Nick has never met a woman who could capture his attention so completely as Julienne has. Her risque moves have him pursuing her all over sultry Savannah just to be alone with her. But he's not a long-term kind of guy, so his desire to extend this passionate affair has him completely baffled. Somehow he has to convince her there's more than that night between them….