<div><B>In this steamy contemporary romance, the wedding of the year reunites a hardworking event planner with her sexy billionaire ex.</B><br/><br/>If event planner Teresa St. Claire can pull off the wedding of the year, she’ll save her career and her troubled younger brother. But her gorgeous ex, billionaire businessman Liam Christopher, interferes, insisting he wants to help. Teresa has to do this alone—to protect both him and her brother. Yet the ties binding her to Liam aren’t so easily broken . . .</div>

Redeemed by Passion

<div><B>He’s a billionaire who needs childcare—and she’s the last woman who’d ever expect to take the job. . . . “Wonderful and engaging . . . will tug at your heart” (<I>Romance Reviews Today</I>).</B><br/><br/>When Tate Harper’s sister disappears, leaving behind her infant and a note, the globe-trotting TV host is suddenly the caregiver for her baby niece. She has to find her sister ASAP—and in desperation turns to her sister’s ex, single father and sexy CEO Linc Ballantyne. Despite his high-powered career, he’s a family man to the core, and he’ll help Tate—if she agrees to be his temporary live-in nanny.<br/><br/>Soon she’s juggling a baby, a toddler, and a growing attraction to the billionaire Ballantyne. But when it’s time to go back to her real life, will she pack her bags . . . or stay and find out what being a family really means?</div>

The CEO's Nanny Affair

<div><B>A sexy security expert longs to get wild with his billionaire best friend’s sister in this contemporary romance.</B><br/><br/>Lachlyn Latimore is the long-lost Ballantyne daughter, but she wants no part of her famous family. Too bad the paparazzi missed the memo. Enter Reame Jepsen, the wealthy security expert who’s vowed to keep his best friend’s sister safe. Even if that means moving in, staying close and giving in to the forbidden . . .</div>

One Night to Forever

<div><B><I>Passion flares on and off the ice in this sizzling hockey romance!</I></B><br><br><B>When a one-night stand leads to a life-altering little surprise&#133; </B><br><br>Her profession might be matchmaking, but businesswoman Brodie Stewart isn't interested in finding a husband. What she wants is sexy Mavericks CEO Kade Webb. Happily, the former hockey player is all in for a no-strings night of fun. Yet a few weeks later when Brodie realizes her flu is actually morning sickness, Kade is adamant that they raise their baby together. Brodie barely survived heartbreak before. Falling in love can't be part of their deal. But she has a sneaking suspicion her Mavericks baby daddy is forming a plan of his own&#133;</div>

Pregnant by the Maverick Millionaire

<div>Prince Charming—With Strings Attached  Billionaire playboy Jonas Halstead has exactly ninety days to marry—or be cut off from his family’s hotel dynasty. What he needs is a practical, like-minded woman who isn’t looking to be swept off her feet.  Jonah’s seductive offer could save Katrina Morrison from financial ruin. But how can she be his wife in name only with desire tempting them to break the rules of their strictly hands-off arrangement? As passion complicates the journey to “I do,” will Kat lose her heart to the man she’s agreed to honor and cherish for however long their temporary marriage may last?</div>

Convenient Cinderella Bride

<div>Will he let love in?  “We both know that was a one-off.” But stopping is out of the question…  Wealthy art auctioneer Ronan Murphy needs a nanny for his two little boys now. Gorgeous au pair Joa Jones would be perfect, but there’s a catch. He and Joa also have impossible-to-ignore chemistry. One night exploring that chemistry can’t hurt…right? Wrong. One night with Joa only leaves Ronan craving more. But more is the one thing he can’t have…</div>

Temptation at His Door

<div><B>She wants a career </B><B><I>and</I></B><B> a baby&#8230;</B><br><br><B><I>Can her sexy boss give her both?</I></B><br><br>Darby Brogan has goals: single motherhood and a successful career. And she won&#8217;t be distracted&#8230;even if rival architect Judah Huntley is the stuff of fantasies. But when Darby accepts a job with Judah, there are strings&#8212;caring for the baby on his doorstep! But when playing house gets hot and heavy, will temporary turn into having it all?</div>

The Rival's Heir

<div><B>An antiques dealer needs her best friend’s annoying brother to help her out of a sticky situation in this second chance romance.</B><br/><br/>She’d got his number . . . luckily!<br/><br/>For savvy antiques dealer Rowan Dunn life is good—until a passport error gets her deported back to South Africa! Stranded at the airport, Rowan can remember only two phone numbers—her parents’ (definitely not an option!) and her best friend’s brother’s. As much as she hates it, Rowan knows she has no choice. It’s time to call Seb Hollis and ask for help. . . .<br/><br/>Seb is even sexier than Rowan remembers—and just as infuriating! He’s always pushed her buttons, but at least now she knows how to push them back. Maybe it’s time to start sleeping with the enemy—even though Rowan’s sure there won’t be a whole lot of sleeping going on. . . !</div>

The Last Guy She Should Call

<div><B>Irresistible desire has two London roommates breaking all their rules in this fun new-adult romance.</B><br/><br/>Tori Phillips has spent years looking for the One. Unfortunately, she’s never been able to find the right one—and when she catches her latest Mr. Wrong in flagrante with another woman she imposes a man-ban. But Tori suddenly finds herself regretting her promise when a slight misjudgment finds her in the wrong bed with her new roommate, irresistibly sexy Matt. <br/><br/>Matt knows from experience how much trouble love can cause, so he’s steering clear of forever. But one night with sex-bomb Tori can’t hurt. After all, it’s only a fling—the hardest decision they have to make is her bed or his. Right . . . ?</div>

Your Bed or Mine?

<div><B>A widowed billionaire executive’s fling with a beautiful woman yields two life-changing surprises in this emotional romance.</B><br/><br/>Beautiful free-spirited Remy Draycott doesn’t believe in happy-ever-afters. A former child prodigy, she’s finally shaken free of the world’s expectations and is determined to live for the moment . . . including one scorching, unforgettable night with handsome stranger Bo Tessier!<br/><br/>Billionaire wine magnate Bo never expects to see Remy again . . . their mind-blowing night together felt like playing with fire, except he wanted to get burned! But six weeks later Remy returns. She’s pregnant . . . with twins! And this time he can’t let her go so easily . . .</div>

One Night, Two Consequences

<div><I>The most distracting boss of all&#133;</I><br><br>For driven businessman Luke Savage success is the only option. So when gorgeous marketing intern Jess Sherwood waltzes into his office and casually informs him that his newly inherited vineyard has an image problem he&#39;s outraged! She&#39;s naive, overly ambitious, a know-it-all&#133; And all Luke can do to stop her talking is kiss her senseless.<br><br>Eight years later the vineyard needs a boost&#151;and Luke needs a hip new marketing strategy to save it. Jess may drive him crazy but she&#39;s the right woman for the job. Their only problem is how to keep their minds on work and off <I>that</I> kiss!<br><br></div>

It Was Only a Kiss

<div><B>A pastry chef indulges in a hot fling with a dangerously delicious war reporter in this contemporary romance.</B><br/><br/>Living on the edge used to make wild-card war reporter Jack Chapman feel alive. These days he needs some time-out before he burns out. So what better distraction than delectable pastry chef Ellie Evans? She’s oh-so-tempting—and sleeping right next door! Perfect for a short-term fling!<br/><br/>Ellie knows it would be beyond stupid to fall for a guy with ice in his veins who’s always on the move. But daredevil Jack is even more irresistible than her death-by-chocolate cake . . . and saying no has never been Ellie’s strongpoint!</div>

If You Can't Stand the Heat . . .

<div><B>A fling won’t last forever . . . A woman learns to be careful what she wishes for in a captivating romance from the author of <I>Love in Translation</I>.</B><br/><br/>It’s time for Lu Sheppard to get back in the game—fact. After ten years of playing mom to her younger brothers the boys have left home and she’s determined to make up for lost time! Item number one on her list? A man to have some fun with!<br/><br/>Rugby coach Will Scott is just what Lu needs to ease herself back into the dating game. Only in town temporarily, king of the fling . . . he’s perfect. But his kisses are so electric that remembering they have an expiry date is getting harder. Suddenly Lu starts wondering . . . maybe it is possible to have too much of a good thing!</div>

Too Much of a Good Thing?

<div>He can look&#133;but he's not supposed to touch! <br><br>Bodyguard Noah Fraser hasn't seen diamond heiress Morgan Moreau for eight years&#151;but the image of her naked body has been imprinted on his mind ever since! The sexy socialite was totally off-limits and it took every ounce of Noah's iron control to walk away&#133;. <br><br>Now he's been hired to protect her again, so picking up where they left off definitely isn't an option. But Noah's body doesn't seem to have got the memo&#151;keeping his hands off Morgan is a 24/7 battle! And how can he resist the forbidden when giving in is so irresistbly tempting&#133;?</div>

Flirting with the Forbidden

<div><B>An icy workaholic pursues a bad boy CEO for her latest ad campaign in this flirty workplace romance.</B><br/><br/><I>“I will consider doing the campaign—seriously consider it—if you sleep with me.”</I><br/><br/>When Ross Bennett has the not-so-enjoyable pleasure of hearing those words come out of his mouth, he realizes he must have left his pants in charge. Because the woman sitting opposite him may be seriously gorgeous, but this is serious <I>business</I>—not some sleazy backroom deal! Until Ally floors him by agreeing to his terms. . . .<br/><br/>Ally Jones may find Ross utterly irresistible, but that can wait: she has a thing or two to teach him first! Her first lesson? <I>Everything</I> comes to those who wait. . . .</div>

More Than a Fling?

<div>Years ago, she left him at the altar.  She. Owes. Him.  Now Tanna Murphy shows up, wanting to make amends? Nothing she could say would salvage Levi Brogan’s broken trust. Or so he says. Yet Levi needs someone at his beck and call for the next six weeks. And he’s discovered the perfect way Tanna can make it all up to him… With desire still burning between them, will temptation lead to their second chance?</div>

Second Chance Temptation

<div>**Fool her once, as her best friend.  Fool her twice…as her fake fiancé?**  Top Boston interior designer Jules Brogan has no shortage of work. So why say yes to designing a yacht with Noah Lockwood—her former best friend who disappeared from her life ten years ago after one smoldering encounter? Especially since the job requires posing as Noah’s fiancée! But what are old friends for…especially if she can coax him into one more kiss?</div>

Friendship on Fire

<div>“You’re my escape. Just a temporary indulgence.”  But Christmas has a way of changing things…  On and then off again, Matt Edwards and DJ Winston share hot sex, hotel rooms—and nothing else. But now Matt is suddenly in DJ’s real life, where she’s not sentimental about anything—not her lovers or the holidays. Just one hot kiss has them back in bed… Will Christmas magic turn their fantasy into forever?</div>

Hot Christmas Kisses

<div><B>A baby on the way could reunite ex-lovers—or give them another chance to crash and burn. Love on the edge from the author of <I>One Bed</I>.</B><br/><br/>Three years after Tyce Latimore let Sage Ballantyne walk away, they end up back where they started—in bed. Now she’s carrying his child . . . and there’s no way he’s losing her again.<br/><br/>Tyce is tempting. Dangerous. Addictive. Sage left him for all the right reasons. But one passionate mistake could reunite her with the world-famous artist for all the wrong ones. A baby on the way ups the ante. So does an explosive secret that threatens their two families and could shatter Sage and Tyce’s precarious reunion . . . <br/><br/><B>“It’s Sage Ballantyne’s turn to find love in this sexy reunion romance . . . a satisfying ending and another emotional and sexy romance from Joss Wood.” —<I>Harlequin Junkie</I></B></div>

Little Secrets: Unexpectedly Pregnant

<div><B>When colleagues agree to a short term holiday affair, the spirit of the season brings them together in love in this sexy workplace romance.</B><br/><br/>Sparks fly the moment Adie Ashby-Tate and Hunt Sheridan meet. Too bad Hunt doesn’t do relationships. But career-minded Adie, working with him to boost her business, is too tempting for the millionaire influencer to resist. When she agrees to a no-strings tryst, he jumps at the chance. The only rule: no commitment. But the Christmas spirit might change all the rules . . .</div>

Hot Holiday Fling

<div>Just one night? Can she resist the temptation?  Sadie Slade isn’t interested in romantic entanglements. She’s been there, done that. But handsome CEO Carrick Murphy tangles things up for her—fast. Their steamy one-night stand has made them parents-to-be. And she still can’t stop fantasizing about a repeat with the stubborn bachelor—despite the secrets they’re both keeping. Is it time for them to take a chance on happiness?  Where wealth meets passion, don’t miss any of the stories in the Murphy International series: One Little Indiscretion Temptation at His Door Back in His Ex’s Bed  From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.</div>

One Little Indiscretion

<div><B><I>A reunion he never saw coming&hellip;</I></B><BR /><BR /><B>When one impulsive moment leads to another&hellip;</B><BR /><BR />Though it has been nine years since Finn Murphy&rsquo;s marriage combusted, his attraction to art dealer Beah Jenkinson has never dimmed. When work obligations throw them together in a London hotel, Finn hopes a casual affair will satisfy his yearnings. But as events lead them from Europe to Boston to plan their best friends&rsquo; wedding, he quickly discovers he and his ex have <I>a lot</I> of unfinished business&hellip;<BR /><BR /><B>From Harlequin Desire: <I>A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.</I><BR /><BR />Murphy International</B><BR />Book 1: <I>One Little Indiscretion</I><BR />Book 2: <I>Temptation at His Door</I><BR />Book 3: <I>Back in His Ex&#39;s Bed</I><BR /><BR /><BR /> </div>

Back in His Ex's Bed

<div><B>Isolated together on a coastal retreat, a sexy athlete and his physical therapist find passion and more in this sexy hockey romance.</B><br/><br/>Anything can happen on an island with the one who got away<br/><br/>Fame, fortune and a sexy-as-hell swagger make famous hockey player Mac McCaskill nearly irresistible to Rory Kydd. They shared a searing-hot almost kiss years before. But now that she’s been contracted as his physical therapist, she’s determined to keep things professional. She keeps her hands to herself—until she and Mac are isolated on his private tropical retreat during a raging storm.<br/><br/>Mac never forgot how Rory made his blood burn. He wants the kiss they never had—and much more. But once the storm ends, so does the fantasy. Will the connection they found in paradise survive the real world?</div>

Trapped with the Maverick Millionaire

<div><B><I>Passion flares on and off the ice in this sizzling hockey romance!</I></B><br><br><B>She can marry the millionaire and keep her hands to herself&#133;right? </B><br><br>When Cal Carter needs a husband in name only, her childhood friend is the perfect pick. But on the other side of &#34;I do,&#34; her sexy millionaire of convenience is <I>much</I> more man than she counted on! She can't stop thinking about their marriage bed&#133; <br><br>Especially when the millionaire in question is Quinn Rayne, world-famous heartthrob hockey coach. Quinn is grateful for Cal's proposal, which keeps the press at bay&#151;but the sizzling passion between them is irresistible. All it takes is one stolen kiss at a masquerade ball to turn this convenient arrangement between friends into a red-hot affair&#133; <br><br><I>Married to the Maverick Millionaire</I> is part of the From Mavericks to Married series.</div>

Married to the Maverick Millionaire

<div><B>In this dramatic romance, a billionaire amnesiac’s latest acquisition comes with a blast from the past and a stunning secret.</B><br/><br/>Down-on-her-luck heiress Piper Mills will do anything to help her baby—even strike a deal with the devil who impregnated her! Due to a car accident, Jaeger Ballantyne has no memory of the passionate night he and Piper shared . . . or that he’s Ty’s father. Purchasing Piper’s heirloom sapphires is the only thing on his agenda . . . until seducing the green-eyed temptress takes over.<br/><br/>Piper’s falling for the stubborn tycoon, even as she continues to guard her secret. Can a man with no memory of their past find a way to forgive her so they can create a future?<br/><br/><B>His Ex’s Well-Kept Secret is part of The Ballantyne Billionaires series.</B></div>

His Ex's Well-Kept Secret

<div><B>A pregnant PR exec and her millionaire ex discover they have unfinished business in this second chance romance.</B><br/><br/>PR whiz Cady Collins’s personal and professional lives both desperately need a reboot. So, when millionaire Beckett Ballantyne decides to rebrand his company, Cady is determined to land the job. The only complication is her romantic history with her devilishly handsome boss, whose smoldering blue-eyed gaze still makes her swoon. And the only complication with <I>that</I> is the fact she’s already pregnant!<br/><br/>Beck doesn’t mind that he’s not the baby’s father—he only knows he burns for the mom-to-be. But when a media misunderstanding leads to a fake engagement, will Beck end the Valentine’s Day charade or play for keeps?</div>

Reunited . . . and Pregnant

<div><B>A woman discovers her new boss is her older brother’s best friend and her first assignment is to pretend to be his girlfriend in this sexy romance.</B><br/><br/>One kiss from the boss is all it takes!<br/><br/>When producer Ryan Jackson kisses a beautiful stranger to save her from a lecherous investor, he doesn’t know she’s his newest employee—or that she’s also his best friend’s little sister all grown up. Now the only way to save his business deal is a scorching, hands-on, make-believe affair with the one woman who is absolutely off-limits. So why is he thinking more about seducing Jaci Brookes-Lyon than toeing the corporate line? When sexual ruse becomes reality, can faking it save his business and lead to love?</div>

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