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#123 – A Proper Wife by Sandra Marton (HP #1860, Jan 1997)

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book cover"Ryan Kincaid doesn't like being told what to do. When his grandfather pressures him to marry and introduces him to a suitable bride, Ryan is furious. Devon Franklin is the most argumentative, grasping female he's ever met! So what if she's gorgeous and he can't stop thinking about her?


Devon is perfectly capable of running her own life. She doesn't need a husband and certainly not one like Ryan-disgustingly rich, dangerously handsome, infuriatingly smug...! Who cares if his kisses turn her knees to jelly?


Perhaps the solution is a whirlwind wedding...and an equally quick divorce?"

#122 - A Man in a Million by Jessica Bird (SSE #1803, Jan 2007)

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book cover"As far as bad boy Spike Moriarty was concerned, Madeline Maguire defined female perfection. When they'd met, she'd walked up as if she wasn't the most gorgeous thing on the planet and asked to see his tattoos. He--a tough guy who'd make grown men run--had just about passed out. But their connection was definitely one-way...it had to be. Because he could never be the man in a million she was looking for, not with the things he'd done and seen. So for as long as she'd let him, he'd give her whatever she wanted. He'd worry about her walking away when it happened."

#121 – A Man to Marry by Carole Mortimer (HP #2086, Feb 2000)

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book cover"Cat wasn't interested in a brief fling!  She'd been hurt in the past by a two-timing fiancé who'd been using her find out a lucrative secret.  She felt she would never trust a man again - until she met her new neighbour, the dark, enigmatic Caleb Reynolds....

The gorgeous bachelor was intriguing, his young son adorable. Yet Cat couldn't help being suspicious of Caleb's motives.  She longed to surrender to Caleb's passion - but that would also mean trusting him with that well-guarded secret.... "

#120 - Killer Focus by Fiona Brand (Mira, Dec 2007)

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book cover"Her trust in her protectors shattered, Taylor Jones strikes out on her own to find out why someone powerful enough to circumvent the Witness Security Program wants her dead. She was almost enjoying her quiet new life with a nice, normal guy courtesy of a new identity in WitSec. Then her next-door neighbor turned up dead, a stray bullet barely missed her, and the former FBI agent knew she was right in the crosshairs. She discovers a chilling connection between the South American cocaine trade, terrorism and, amazingly, a secretive cabal that began with the fall of Nazi Germany...and whose influence reaches all the way to the White House. But even more frightening, she suspects her nice, normal guy may be at the center of it all."

#119 - The Billionaire Boss's Secretary Bride by Helen Brooks (HP #2743, July 2007)

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book cover"As far as secretary Gina Leighton is concerned, billionaire businessman Harry Breedon has never shown more than a professional interest in her. Why should he? Plain and plump, Gina knows she's hardly trophy-wife material!

But Harry has noticed her-sexy curves and all-and now that Gina has another job offer, he'll have to act fast. This handsome tycoon is determined to seduce her into staying-even if that means making her his wife!"

Oh, wow! Was this ever good.  It made me laugh, it made me cry - I couldn't put it down!

#118 – Wife For A Day by Kate Walker (HP #179, June 2002)

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book cover"Lily remembered the day she'd met Ronan Guerin, and the instant compelling chemistry.  She remembered their glorious wedding day and what had followed - an unforgettable night of passion.  But the morning after, Ronan left, claiming he'd married her only to gain revenge on her brother!

Lily had been devastated, especially when she discovered the supposed reason for Ronan's revenge - her brother owed him a lot of money.  Then Ronan returned, looking for Lily's brother, and decided to stay in their martial home.  Finally Lily was about to find out what the real problem was, and how Ronan really felt about her..."

#117 – The Determined Husband by Lee Wilkinson (HP #2183, June 2001)

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book cover"Sera had been devastated when Keir Sutherlands became more interested in his career than in their wedding plans. Convinced he didn't love her any more, Sera knew she had to let Keir go....

Sera tried to make a new life for herself, but was thrown into turmoil when Keir returned and seemed determined to marry her after all. But did Keir love her, or was he simply driven by revenge?"

#116 – Duarte’s Child by Lynne Graham (HP #2199, Sept 2001)

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book cover"Only days before she was about to give birth, Emily left her husband, Duarte de Monteiro. She'd heard from a friend that he wanted to keep their baby - but not his wife...

Now Duarte has traced her and their baby son, and brought them back to Portugal. He's proud; he wants to keep his wife - especially as he can still possess her with the slightest touch....

Emily still loves Duarte, but has he brought her back because he loves her - or because he loves his son?"

#115 – Mistress by Contract by Helen Bianchin (HP #2201, Sept 2001)

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"There was only one way for Mikayla to clear her father's debt to powerful tycoon Rafael Velez-Aguilera: by offering herself in exchange! It was crazy; she knew that. Rafael had his pick of glamorous women, and Mikayla was a virgin...

Rafael was intrigued by Mikayla's proposal and immediately presented her with a contract specifying her duties as his mistress for a year! Top of the list was sharing his bed. What had Mikayla let herself in for?

Rafael was an intensely sensual man, and once he'd made love to Mikayla he might never let her go..."

#114 – The Desert Bride by Lynne Graham (HP #1875, April 1997)

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book cover"'I am a close acquaintance of Crown Prince Razul's!'

Rash words indeed... Bethany was desperate to stop her deportation from Datar, and only Razul could help her. But she'd tried so hard to forget him - they'd been involved two years before, and back then Bethany hadn't been able to handle such a proud, passionate man.

Bethany got to stay in Datar. However by renewing her 'close' acquaintance with Razul she paid his price - he demanded that she become his wife!"

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