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Gorgeous men were like chocolate… Delicious and mostly bad for you. At least that’s what single mother Lily thought. Especially when Nick moved in next door. After her divorce, Lily wanted nothing to do with men ever again. But when Nick needed help keeping the local women at bay, he turned to her.The idea was simple: pretend they were a couple to ward off the others. But as they grew closer, Lily found herself wishing ‘let’s pretend’ could be real life…

The brave-heart bride!Washed up on the shores of a remote Scottish island, Avalon Rivers was desperate to return home. Only she hadn't taken into account the island's well-known legend – that the Cheif of the Clan's bride would come to him from the sea.The islanders had hailed her as the Cheif's bride-to-be and, what was more, tall, sexy, and rich Fraser of Suilvach, Lord of the Deer and Eagles, was going along with their plans. He had made up his mind, it seemed: Avalon was going to be his bride – whether she liked it or not… !

Soaring heat, deepening darkness, unstoppable desire! On the run from a man who wants her dead, Hannah’s learned to keep to herself. She’s always felt safe in the dark, the perfect hiding place. Then she met Ward Cassidy. Being around her sexy co-worker has awakened a need she’d forgotten. But Hannah’s afraid to get too close to this deeply gorgeous FBI agent – until a heatwave engulfs the city and a blackout traps the pair for one long, lustful night.Now determined Ward won’t let their attraction die and Hannah has nowhere to hide!

I'm not looking for love. Those words shattered Claire. How could she have been so naive as to assume that she would be the one to break through James Forrester's cool, arrogant exterior? She should have known better, but instead had hoped that their wild, tempestuous affair would at least count for something… .However, now she was well aware that James viewed her with cynicism, wanting yet despising her youthful innocence. So what chance did they have – particularly when James seemed determined not to lay to rest the ghost of his dead wife?Cathy Williams creates a «mix of volatile emotion and steamy sensual tension.» – Romantic Times

CONNOR RIORDAN WAS THE LAST PERSON SHE WANTED TO WALK DOWN THE AISLE WITH…Even if it was only at her brother's wedding. It was too painful a reminder of Beth Curtis's girlhood fantasies, featuring none other than Connor himself. That crush had culminated in one night of passion and seven years of bitterness; and even now, Beth's anger warred against her attraction toward Connor. Still, there was too much history–too many secrets–that would prevent her from ever loving him again.But when a storm strands the two together, Beth is in for a surprise. Connor has a secret of his own. He plans on seducing Beth–a seduction seven years in the making….

A PRECIOUS SECOND CHANCEHardened cop Sam O'Neill knew a meddlesome woman when he saw one. He'd saved cocktail waitress Angie Rivers during a bank holdup, but he couldn't get her pretty face or the feel of her silky skin out of his head. She made him lose his focus–she softened his heart–and that put both of them knee-deep in danger, because someone wanted Angie dead.Angie was the only one who could identify the leader of a brutal identity-theft ring. But she was done feeling helpless and vulnerable and was ready to take things into her own hands, despite the tall, dark detective's passionate demands to stay out of trouble–and out of his heart!

Mills & Boon are excited to present The Anne Mather Collection – the complete works by this classic author made available to download for the very first time! These books span six decades of a phenomenal writing career, and every story is available to read unedited and untouched from their original release. Divorced… but never forgotten!Karen Frazer is dreading seeing her husband Paul again. Two years after they divorced, Karen is still not able to move on. But now his married brother is pursuing Karen’s irresponsible young sister, and Karen has no choice but to seek him out as an ally! Will she be able to control her desire for him? But when the fateful meeting takes place, there are some surprises in store for Karen…

THE WAY TO A BACHELOR'S HEART:1 Alex Marchetti–die-hard bachelor1 Fran Carlino–marriage-shy beauty1 simmering attraction2 matchmaking families&1 secret ingredient: loveCombine passionate, hotheaded chef Fran Carlino and supercool, straitlaced bachelor Alex Marchetti. Slowly increase their mutual attraction. Add a dash of tension (neither claims to be the marrying kind), a generous spoonful of romantic spice and round off with a lot of familial stirring.Finally, mix business with pleasure, turn up the heat and wait for the delectable developments….

THE BACHELOR'S SURPRISELong, lean and devastatingly handsome, Nick Santos had been shy Maggie Smith's fantasy man. So when she had the chance to take Nick as her very first lover, virginal Maggie became the ultimate seductress. And she was left with a most precious gift… .Now, reunited with the man of her dreams, Maggie knew she could no longer keep her secret. Nick claimed to be mesmerized by Maggie's beauty, captivated by her passionate soul and totally charmed by her young son. But would it mean the end of this love they held so dear if Santos discovered her child was also his?A hidden passion, a hidden child, a hidden fortune. Revel in the unveiling of these powerful, passionate… SECRETS!

The DELANCEY BROTHERSThree very different brothers. Three very different lives. One great opportunity.What's a tough cop doing in a place like this?Mike Delancey was one of the best hostage negotiators in Texas. But he's left that behind to work in the winery he and his brothers inherited.He was ready for a change, but nothing could have prepared him for Veronica Callahan. Because Veronica and her day-care center represent the two things he swore he'd never have anything to do with again–women and children.Veronica's a woman with a very interesting past–and a detailed plan for the future. Coming to Delancey Vineyards and starting a day-care center fulfills the first part of the plan. The bad news for the extremely reluctant Mike Delancey is: The second part–marriage and a family–involves him!

SHELTER FOR EVERYONE As the holiday season approaches, wealthy CEO Calista Sheffield wants to give instead of receive. So she volunteers at a downtown Denver shelter, never expecting that her own scarred heart will be filled with hope and healing. The mission’s director, handsome Grant Monohan, has devoted his life to helping those in need.But his harrowing past—and what he sees every day—makes him wary of Calista. Unless she shares her painful history, he’ll never believe they can have a future. But a future with Grant at the shelter is the only Christmas gift Calista truly wants.

Gavin Sawyer knows he's in trouble the moment he meets Evie Thorne at the downtown Denver mission where they both volunteer. He's drawn to the pretty journalist, even though reporters have caused him nothing but heartache in the past.Soon Gavin begins to let his guard down as he sees that this wonderful woman may be someone he can trust with his heart. But when he brings her home to meet his family during the holidays, Evie's secret past suddenly comes to light. Will their newfound love survive when he learns the truth?