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An impossible love affair – with a sheikh! Francesca is shocked when family friend Zahid Al Hakam turns up on her doorstep. After all, he’s now the Sheikh of Khayarzah – England’s surburbia is hardly his regular stomping ground! But he is as achingly gorgeous as ever…and she’s certainly tempted by his invitation to come to the desert and work for him.Zahid finds the geeky, gauche teenager he once knew is now an understated beauty. Embarking on a secret affair is bittersweet – but, however all-consuming their passion, Zahid’s duty to his kingdom must surely come first?

Grady and Olivia Foster shared everything–passion, friendship and a soul-deep connection that made their marriage blissful. Then tragedy struck when a drunk driver stole the life of their young son Cody just days before Christmas.Olivia begged for space to heal. But space became estrangement, and now, as Christmas approaches again, Olivia fears it's time to call it quits.But Grady's not giving up without a fight. He'd given her space. Now he's determined to give her what she really needs–all the desire, devotion and tireless love it takes to heal their loss and rekindle the spark that once made them the perfect couple…whether Olivia likes it or not! To save their love, he'll pull out all the stops…and pray for a Christmas miracle.

When darkly sexy Jarod Kendall met beautiful Sydney Taylor he faced the hardest decision of his life – because, as a priest, any relationship was forbidden to him. Their friendship was innocent, but Jarod's love grew secretly and deeply. After a year of Jarod hiding his forbidden feelings Sydney left town, believing her love wasn't returned. Alone, Jarod found his life thrown into deep turmoil.As a man of honor, he realized that he had to leave the priesthood and everything he loved because his heart was with Sydney. Now Jarod is determined to find Sydney and persuade her that against all the odds their marriage is meant to be….

Bachelor GulchY'ALL COME TO THE WEDDING!In Jasper Gulch, where the main course at the local diner is gossip, everyone's talking about the diamond-and-emerald engagement ring that Josie Callahan is sporting. Word has it this shy bride has been bartered for by handsome, wealthy Jake McKenna. The reticent rancher needs a wife to inherit his family's land–or else it will go to his fiercest rival.Every busybody in town is wondering why Josie agreed to the convenient union. Does she believe she can turn her grumpy, silent groom into prime husband material? Or could she already know this sham of a marriage will lead to real passion…in their wedding bed?In this little town no bachelor is safe from marriage!

His surprise family… Matt will do anything for his precious niece. Hanna’s his only relative, and he knows he can help her through the tragic loss of her parents. Getting custody of her, however, means challenging her aunt, Linnea – a woman far more enticing than he remembers. When their attraction threatens Matt’s guardianship, court seems like his only option.Joint custody is not the outcome Matt was expecting. Yet it could be the best thing that’s happened to him. Because being with Linnea and Hanna together feels right and good…and they just might be the family he’s always wanted.

Stranded, seduced…and pregnant! Sheikh Ra’id al Maktabi mastered the wild inhospitable desert out of necessity… But the sexy stowaway who has clambered onto his yacht he’ll tame for fun. He assumes that heiress Antonia Ruggiero is used to being pampered and preened. But on his boat Ra’id is the master.He’ll put her to work scrubbing the decks – and after hours he’ll take her between the sheets! Until they get to dry land, where the only mistress Ra’id obeys is duty. But an unexpected pregnancy could change all that!

‘By the end of this year I will not be a virgin any more.’Shy, cautious Violet has always kept herself hidden away from the world. Now she’s had enough of life in the shadows. Her resolutions?1. To accept every party invitation going2. To find a man who will steer her away from purity…Enter Leo Wolfe, internationally renowned film director, who is power, wealth and attraction personified. If there was ever a man to lead Violet from the path of virtue it’s him… But is Violet ready for where he wants to take her?‘Miranda writes such an interesting story – she’s definitely well worth a read!’ – Virginia, 50, Suffolk

Carson Banick: The black sheep of the family is back– and now his family's future and fortune are in his hands.He must marry a suitable woman and provide an heir. Beth Krayton: Carson's feisty PA is determined to succeed on her own, without a man…. They shouldn't suit one another at all. They shouldn't even be together.But as the attraction grows between them Carson has to ask himself what's more important, saving his family or claiming Beth's heart?

Needed: a man to trustDaniel Stephens has just discovered he is related to the famous Valentine Dynasty. He's not convinced that he fits into their world…until he meets beautiful Bella Lucia manager Stephanie Ellison and is captivated by her feisty yet vulnerable spirit.Stephanie has surrounded herself with barriers to protect her from a devastating past. Now she's slowly warming to Daniel's gentle charm. This really could be a Christmas to remember, but first Daniel must show Stephanie that she can't hide behind her fears forever…

Whirlwind WeddingsIt all happened so fast!Gideon Langford suggested to Ellena that, to gain guardianship of baby Violette, she should marry him. It took Ellena a few seconds to get over her shock–just one of many since Violette's parents went missing on vacation….There was no time to waste!Gideon reckoned they needed a marriage certificate within days, otherwise their claim to Violette would be in jeopardy. For the sake of her tiny niece, Ellena became Mrs Gideon Langford….Only married for the moment?Gideon insisted that, for appearances' sake, he and Ellena live together as man and wife. Which was fine–until they fell in love and began to wonder what would happen if Violette's mom and dad were ever found….Who says you can't hurry love?

Since childhood Dana had dreamed of marrying her best friend's big brother. But plainspoken Gabe couldn't picture glamorous Dana as his small-town bride, and he sent her packing.Now, though, Dana was coming home to Iron Springs, named joint guardian with Gabe to his sister's little boy. And the only way they could keep precious Danny was to wed–TOMORROW!This husband, this child–this family–would complete her. But could Dana bear a mere marriage of convenience to the man of her dreams? Or would Gabe finally open his eyes to her love–before their wedding at high noon?

You're going to have to act like his wife, whether you want to or not.After seven years, the marriage of Conley and Lara Harrison is over. Lara still cares for Conley, but he's hurt her once too often. She wants nothing more than to get her divorce and move on. But that's not going to be easy. Not once she learns there's a stalker pursuing Conley.Lara's a bodyguard and, according to everyone from her father to Conley, the perfect agent for the job. After all, no one's in a better position to protect a husband than his wife.