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A dark desire… Jake Radley-Smith is pleasantly surprised to find a strange female in his company apartment – wearing a bath towel! He isn’t interested in Marin’s sob story…he’s late for a house party and she’ll be perfect as his ready-made date! Marin’s completely bewildered…She thought pretending to be a loving couple would be easy, but the chemistry between her and Jake is explosive! She’s also left in no doubt that what Jake wants, he gets…and it seems he wants her – badly. How can she, inexperienced and nervous, handle his lethal brand of dark desire?

LONE WOLVES BEN a.k.a. THE PROTECTORHe'd only loved one woman in his life, but his fierce overprotectiveness hadn't meshed well with her strong independent streak. So they'd parted, as «just» friends. And now their life together was but a distant memory. Or was it? On Christmas Eve, Ben and Leslie O'Keefe were stranded in a secluded mountain cabin with their willful daughter, who more than noticed their lightning attraction.Then they all began to hope for… the impossible. Powerfully drawn to the fragile, haunted look in his beloved's eyes, this lone wolf's primitive desire to protect – and to succumb to his ultimate temptation – became nearly impossible to resist… .THE LONE WOLVES: Meet the sexiest, most stubborn males a woman could ever hope to tame!

When Morganna Ashworth's father died, leaving her his debts, Sloan Montgomery realized he could finally achieve his two lifelong ambitions: the acquisition of a socially acceptable wife, and revenge on the Ashworth family!In return for him paying off the debts, Morganna became Mrs. Sloan Montgomery. But once they were wed, Sloan didn't bargain on falling deeply in love with his trophy wife! Especially considering all the secrets and lies between them….

Outside after midnight, Max Monroe 'spotted a woman drifting across his [yard–still sound asleep! Though Max knew that despite his wealth he was a far cry from Prince Charming, he still wondered what would happen if he stole a kiss to wake this sleeping beauty….Sheltered by her overprotective parents, 'shy Sarah Jennings yearned to be the kind of woman who could attract a cosmopolitan man like Max. But her innocence hadn't scared Max away–in fact, the gruff loner seemed to delight in showing her how to live life on her own terms. Soon Sarah had one more desire she just had to fulfill–if only she could persuade Max to agree!

Stop the weddingWillow and Mike can't decide who's more relieved when each jilts the other at the altar! Having got cold feet, they've now decided to pursue their dream jobs rather than marry….But, accidentally bumping into Willow afterward, Mike knows they still love one another…and should be facingtheir problems rather than running from them. Somehow, Mike has to capture his runaway bride, convince her they're meant to be together–and this time get her to the church!

Enough is enough! When Liza Sanguinetti realizes that her past relationships have been as shallow as her Hollywood lifestyle, she decides it's time to get a better grip on reality.But maybe her attempt at celibacy at the same time is pushing it! After stumbling into Canyon Springs, New Mexico, on an extended vacation and getting an eyeful of the sexy town sheriff, she knows this is one vow she'll be delighted to break….Dylan Jackson, an ex-vice cop, is a man with little time for Liza's big-city ways–he left his taste for that kind of woman back in Vegas…or so he thinks. Yet Liza's need for control in all situations piques his libido, and soon the battle to dominate begins…starting in the bedroom.

Thank goodness for charming, suave and handsome city hotshot Harris Quillan! Mallon had thought she was stranded and homeless until Harris came along. After hearing her story, he didn't hesitate to offer her a job as his housekeeper.It all seemed too good to be true–Mallon had found work she really enjoyed, in a beautiful country house. But then she discovered that it was too good to be true. She was quite happy being mistress of Harris's home, but not of his heart…. Whatever was Harris thinking of when he insisted she pretend to be his girlfriend?

Dr. Scott Galbraith is fed up of women trying to get him up the aisle! He's looking for a new nanny, not a wife, and his ad has one condition–the successful candidate must strictly have no interest in marriage!Willow is single and attractive but she certainly seems immune to Scott's charms–something which, to his surprise, begins to infuriate him! And suddenly he's thinking the unthinkable: a marriage proposal…

In the years since his identical twin had stolen the family company, Luke had devoted himself to two things: success and revenge. Suddenly, his brother's fiancé, Lauren Conover, appeared and offered Luke the opportunity to achieve both. A simple case of mistaken identity had made Lauren believe Luke was his twin. But in Luke's simple plan for payback, he hadn't counted on wanting to keep Lauren for himself….

A beautiful love affair and a burning betrayal… Eliza Lincoln is stunned to find Leon Valente at her door. Four years ago his passionate embrace was a brief taste of freedom from her suffocating engagement – until Leon discovered her secret. Yet he hasn’t come to rekindle their affair.He has a proposition he knows Eliza can’t refuse: he needs her help to take care of his motherless daughter. Torn, Eliza can’t ignore a vulnerable child – but the last time she was near Leon her desire nearly consumed her. Is she willing to take that risk again now that the stakes are even higher?‘Tense and dramatic, a thriller from start to finish.’ – Juliette, 56, Winnersh www.melaniemilburne.com.au

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.HIS CONVENIENT MARRIAGEPurchased BrideWhen Miles Hunter proposed marriage to Chessie, she knew it couldn't be because he loved her. They were practically strangers!He simply needed a social hostess and someone to look after his beautiful home. Chessie knew she owed Miles a great deal. When her family had been torn apart by financial scandal, he'd taken her in and given her a job and security. But was he now expecting her to repay his in his bed…