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Falling in love was easy for Chloe. She met Evan, a handsome Australian doctor, and felt sure he was the man for her. But Chloe's whirlwind romance ended abruptly when Evan left to work overseas. For comfort Chloe turned to her new friend Daniel Bennett. When she discovered she was pregnant, Daniel married her, despite Chloe's feelings for Evan.More than twenty years later «twenty good years» Chloe finds herself once again torn between the two men. Daniel, with whom she's raised a daughter and shared the everyday problems and triumphs of life. And Evan, the man who–she believes…has always held her heart.Only now, after two decades of marriage and a crisis, does Chloe learn what true love is…and what it isn't.

Paige Ellis's prayers had been answered! Kidnapped by her ex-husband, Paige's son had finally come home.But their reunion was not the loving one she'd envisioned: her sweet little boy had turned into a resentful, surly teen. Desperate for help, she turned to the one man who'd rather not get involved. Attorney Grady Jones was clueless about women.Yet client Paige Ellis seemed not to notice. Her gentle beauty and strong faith touched the emptiness inside of him and brought him back to life – and to love. But threats from Paige's ex could destroy their newfound happiness….

Caught between fury… Heiress Bella Haverton is furious that her late father left everything to Edoardo Silveri – her family house, her financial guardianship and, most grating of all, the right to decide who and when she marries! Bella is determined to shake off these intolerable shackles… And passion!Her plan to confront Edoardo spins wildly out of control when she learns that the troubled boy her father adopted is now a commanding, enigmatic man – with lethal sex appeal!Her head is warring with her traitorous body, and it’s time for Bella to uncover the secrets behind the man who controls her destiny…‘I always love Melanie’s books; you never want to put them down!’ – Michelle, Carer, Hull

REBEL BridesTwo rebellious cousins–and the men who tame them!Caitlin Bodine is the black sheep of her family. She's shunned by her cousin Maddie–but no one's bad opinion of her hurts so much as Reno Duvall's. As a young girl, Caitlin hero-worshiped this tough, sexy rancher. As a woman, she's haunted by her reputation and a tragedy Reno will never forgive….Reno Duvall blames Caitlin for his brother's death. He can't believe she has the nerve to return after all these years–or that he's forced to share his home with her! So why can't he stop thinking about her? Caitlin is simply too wild to wed, but suddenly Reno finds himself longing to claim her as his wife!

U.S. Marshal Charity Caldwell has been in love with Adam Logue for what seems like forever, but the fellow marshal sees her as nothing more than a friend. Scarred by the shooting of his first love, Adam doesn't think he's capable of being in a serious relationship ever again.Charity has faith that one day she'll get married and have the children she so desperately wants. The problem is, she doesn't want to spend her life with anyone but Adam. So with the help of his matchmaking family, she launches a plan to help Adam think of her as more than a friend, and even more than a woman – it's a plan to make him see she'll be the perfect wife!

He’ll make her an offer…Pascha Virshilas is on the brink of securing personal redemption when Emily Richardson breaks into his office and steals private company documents. And then she has the gall to blackmail him into clearing her father’s name!She can’t refuse!But Pascha has his own terms. He’ll keep his side of the bargain, but the enticing Emily must accompany him to his private island—the only place he can ensure her silence. But in the midst of a tropical storm the wind blows aside suspicions and secrets to reveal something much more dangerous: lust!Praise for The Russian's Ultimatum"This Caribbean island-set romance is enchanting. The hacking/thieving heroine and control-freak hero’s seemingly implausible romance is remedied by their beautifully meshing personalities." – 4.5* RT Book Review“A well-conceived, fast-moving plot and appealing, sympathetic hero and heroine make this a great read” – Janet Schneider, NetGalley

Years ago, Laura Jackson was shocked by Gabriel Greppi's proposal of marriage–but she turned him down. She wasn't ready for a walk down the aisle….Gabriel has never forgiven Laura. Now he's a multimillionaire–and Laura is on the verge of bankruptcy. He plans to seduce her again and then reject her, as she rejected him all those years ago. The first part is easy–the passion still burns strong between them. But, as Gabriel discovers, the second part is not so easy….

His price: her awakeningNatasha Kirby has long been saddened by her family’s feud with the Mandrakis men…now she’s caught in its savage crossfire. Her family’s business has fallen into the hands of merciless tycoon Alex Mandrakis. Summoned to his bedroom, Natasha is given an impossible ultimatum: sacrifice her virginity, or he will destroy her family!Captive on Alex’s luxury yacht, Natasha finds her trembling fear turns to traitorous shivers of desire. By rights she should despise him, but slowly she finds herself wishing that her bittersweet seduction could last for ever…

It was passion at first sight…Catherine's blind date with Zack Freeman, a notoriously charming Australian tycoon, was the last thing she needed!And more than a one-night stand…The second they met, Catherine recognized sexual challenge in Zack's eyes. Their date led to one unforgettable night–with consequences that would change their lives forever….

She wants her independence.He wants a good Greek wife! Loukas Andreou: a force to be reckoned with in business…and in the bedroom, as rumour has it. The same man who, to Alesha Karsouli’s horror, she must marry, according to the terms of her father’s will. She reluctantly concedes to a paper marriage, in which they will fulfil social obligations yet lead separate lives – but this naïve idea is soon dismissed…Loukas needs a wife who is doting in public. However, according to him, the only way to make that arrangement appear authentic is if she’s also his willing bride in private…

Accidentally pregnant, conveniently wedInfamous playboy Tristan Romero meets ordinary Lily at a lavish ball, and arrogantly predicts that she will wake up the following morning between his designer silk sheets! Powerless to resist this wicked billionaire, Lily knows Tristan is only offering one night. But then she discovers she's pregnant. . .Tristan's aristocratic duty demands he take Lily as his bride. However, Lily's shame over accepting a loveless proposal is heightened when she realises that, as the Spaniard's wife, she'll be expected to fulfil his every need. . .

Her little secret…Five years ago Riva Singleman lost her heart – and her virginity! – to sexy Italian businessman Damiano D'Amico. While she wasn't a hundred percent truthful with Damiano, it was nothing compared to the web of lies he spun!Devastated by Damiano's betrayal, Riva fled – carrying away another secret of her own Now Damiano is back, and Riva is running scared. Not only is their attraction as powerful as ever, Riva is terrified of letting Damiano too close – lest he discover the truth and demand what is rightfully his!