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Marriage by Design
by Elley ArdenFamily first. That motto has ruled Angie Corcarelli’s life since she took over her beloved late father’s construction business. When she discovers a new highway project will destroy the homes he once helped build, she’ll fight passionately to protect his legacy—even if it means battling her best friend’s stuffy and infuriating ex.Stuart Perrault also knows a thing or two about family allegiance. For the past fifteen years, he’s worked hard for his family’s engineering firm, waiting for the day he’d be named CEO. But a recent botched project has shaken his father’s faith in him. The last thing he needs now is a loose cannon like Angie interfering with the new highway plans.When Stuart’s father insists he wine and dine Angie to change her mind, he reluctantly obliges, but soon wonders if he’s bitten off more than he can chew. The fiery carpenter isn’t as irrational as he expected, and she has a knack for making his strident self-control unravel.The more time Angie spends with Stuart, the harder it is to see him as the cold, calculating guy she’d believed him to be. But falling for each other would mean disloyalty to their respective families. Are their feelings strong enough to warrant challenging their family ties?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Marriage by Design
by Elley ArdenFamily first. That motto has ruled Angie Corcarelli’s life since she took over her beloved late father’s construction business. When she discovers a new highway project will destroy the homes he once helped build, she’ll fight passionately to protect his legacy—even if it means battling her best friend’s stuffy and infuriating ex.Stuart Perrault also knows a thing or two about family allegiance. For the past fifteen years, he’s worked hard for his family’s engineering firm, waiting for the day he’d be named CEO. But a recent botched project has shaken his father’s faith in him. The last thing he needs now is a loose cannon like Angie interfering with the new highway plans.When Stuart’s father insists he wine and dine Angie to change her mind, he reluctantly obliges, but soon wonders if he’s bitten off more than he can chew. The fiery carpenter isn’t as irrational as he expected, and she has a knack for making his strident self-control unravel.The more time Angie spends with Stuart, the harder it is to see him as the cold, calculating guy she’d believed him to be. But falling for each other would mean disloyalty to their respective families. Are their feelings strong enough to warrant challenging their family ties?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Marriage by Necessity
by Marisa CarrollCottonwood Lake was so calm, it looked like glassSo why did Nate feel as if he was at the center of an out-of-control storm? Sarah. Here on his doorstep. The last person he'd ever expected to see was his ex-wife-with a child, no less. And then to hear her say those four incredible words, "Will you marry me?"But Sarah has to have a life-threatening operation and there's no one to care for little Matty but her. And that's why Nate grudgingly agrees to go along with her plan. Against his better judgment.After all, what happens if Sarah survives?
Marriage for Baby
by Melissa MccloneJared and Kate are separated when they fi nd themselves guardians of an orphaned baby. The one hitch is, for them both to be guardians, they have to stay married! A marriage of convenience seems the only option. . . . Soon they have to pull together for the tiny baby in their care and the spark that had gone from their relationship is reignited. Can this baby help them to heal their hearts and ensure they have a marriage worth waiting for, a marriage finally for keeps?
Marriage for Her Baby
by Raye MorganTwo strangers and a baby...Spontaneity might be in her blood, but walking down the aisle to wed a stranger is hands down the riskiest thing Sara Darling has ever done. But to adopt her infant niece she'll first need to say an "I do" of convenience.As the baby's biological father, soldier Jake Martin can take away Sara's dream come true. War-traumatized Jake's not sure he's instant family-man material, but something about Sara and his gorgeous daughter makes him want to break free from the prison of his past. He might just need their ready-made family as much as she does....
Marriage for Keeps
by Cynthia ThomasonIs their marriage ending...Or just beginning?Vicki Sorenson married Jamie Malone an hour after she met him. Both had good reasons for exchanging vows, but their marriage was never meant to be real. Now, thirteen years later, Vicki has a new man in her life, and he's about to propose. Before she can accept, though, she has to end her paper marriage with Jamie.But divorcing the Irishman turns out to be more difficult than marrying him. Because Jamie doesn't want a divorce....
Marriage for One
by Ella MaiseThe only way to secure her dream is to marry a handsome stranger . . . When Rose and Jack meet, she has just lost her uncle, and with him her dream of owning a coffee shop. Rose wanted nothing more than to open a café in her uncle&’s building. But her uncle&’s will is clear – the building goes to Rose&’s husband. Not to her. Then, his lawyer, Jack, offers an unusual solution… she can marry him. She&’ll get the café and he&’ll get the building. For some reason, Rose agrees. It might be a marriage of convenience but it&’s anything but simple. Despite it being his idea, Jack is unbearably surly... But then he does something that shows Rose he might just have a softer side. Maybe love can start with a contract… but will Rose still feel that way when she learns the full terms of their deal?
Marriage for Real
by Emma RichmondSarah and Jed's marriage is in jeopardy. Their wedding had been hastily arranged-but afterward they'd lost their unborn baby, and with it the reason for their marriage. Yet Sarah knows she's deeply in love with her husband....Jed is the strong, silent type; Sarah has no idea what he feels for her, and she's afraid to ask. After weeks of polite, awkward tolerance, they've reached a make-or-break situation. One of them must reach out, communicate, declare their true feelings. But will it be Sarah or Jed? And will they at last make their marriage real, a marriage that could lead to a family?
Marriage for Sale
by Carol DevineThe Bridal Bid: Highest Bidder Wins the Bride! "I BOUGHT A WIFE?" Montana rancher Linc Monroe knew that the backwater society called "The Community" practiced outdated customs, but he never expected them to put a 28-eight-year-old virgin on the auction block! So the honorable cowboy had no choice but to buy -- and wed -- alluring Rachel Johnson in order to set her free. And then the reluctant groom had to educate his bride about city ways before she could live on her own. Trouble was, the spirited beauty took to ranching life as if she were born to it, and soon Linc's captivating pupil began teaching him a few lessons about matters of the heart.
Marriage in Jeopardy (Hometown U.S.A. #1336)
by Anna AdamsEvery marriage has its problemsOn the surface, Josh and Lydia Quincy have it all-a nice house, a baby on the way, work they both love. But one tragic act reveals cracks in their marriage that can't stay hidden.While Lydia mends physically from an attack that ends her dream of family, neither she nor Josh is sure their marriage will recover. Hoping they can still make things work, the two go to Josh's hometown. A place where even more ghosts exist for Josh.A husband and wife-physically together, but emotionally so very far apart. Can they find a way back to each other?
Marriage in Midnight: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Si YueUnlearned, deceitful, and never believing in ghosts, she was unexpectedly haunted by the beauty of the ghosts. From then on, it was a miserable life of being eaten tofu during the day and taken advantage of during the night. Unable to bear it any longer, she was forced to start hunting for ghosts in order to regain her freedom. A familiar scent filled the room and she was schemed against again. The corner of Hua Xiaoxian's mouth curled up as she took the initiative to attack. Looking at the Ghost King who had nowhere to retreat to, he raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Do you still want to come back?" "Ming Ye's eyes are red and his voice is hoarse." Stupid woman, you are playing with fire. "
Marriage in Midnight: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Si YueUnlearned, deceitful, and never believing in ghosts, she was unexpectedly haunted by the beauty of the ghosts. From then on, it was a miserable life of being eaten tofu during the day and taken advantage of during the night. Unable to bear it any longer, she was forced to start hunting for ghosts in order to regain her freedom. A familiar scent filled the room and she was schemed against again. The corner of Hua Xiaoxian's mouth curled up as she took the initiative to attack. Looking at the Ghost King who had nowhere to retreat to, he raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Do you still want to come back?" "Ming Ye's eyes are red and his voice is hoarse." Stupid woman, you are playing with fire. "
Marriage in Mind
by Jessica SteeleWhen Sayre Baxendale summoned Astra to his executive office, she knew without a doubt that her only option was to quit her job. Sayre seemed pleased at her resignation, but he had no intention of letting Astra disappear from his life. Instead he insisted she spend the weekend with him at his country house. Was this a business proposition-or did Sayre have something more personal in mind...?
Marriage in Name Only
by Barbara McmahonMARRYING FOR THE SAKE OF A CHILD...<P> After all she's been through, Jenny Gordon is scared of letting anyone close. But now she's forced to confront her fears-Jenny's been made guardian of a little girl! Moreover, the child's uncle, wealthy Connor Wolfe, has proposed a marriage of convenience so that he can give his orphaned niece the family she deserves....<P> Now this is the real test for Jenny-she agrees to the marriage for little Angie's sake. But can she trust a man again, live with him...and let him into her heart?
Marriage in Peril (The Italian Husbands)
by Miranda LeeRumors threaten to drive away a wife and mother from her marriage in this classic romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.Brooke is happily married to wealthy Italian Leonardo Parini . . . until she overhears a conversation suggesting Leo was once in love with his late brother’s wife. At first Brooke can’t believe her handsome husband could betray her, but soon she has heartbreaking proof . . . Dare she believe her heart or should she believe the ugly rumors surrounding her husband? Brooke decides to save her marriage! Not by confronting Leo with her suspicions, but by giving him all he wants in bed!
Marriage in a Bottle
by Carolyn ZaneALL SHE WANTED WAS A HUSBAND. WHAT SHE GOT WERE SEVEN WISHES...AND A HUNK!She'd opened one ancient bottle and moments later a sexy stranger named G.T. was promising to grant her seven wishes. So single gal Hayley Douglas happily asked her own private genie to fine her the perfect mate-and soon discovered he'd been right beside her all along.G.T. was everything she'd always dreamed of in a husband...except available. For her handsome fulfiller of dreams would disappear at the stroke of midnight, unless Hayley could find a way to use her very last wish to make marrying G.T. a reality!
Marriage of Convenience Box Set
by Sharon Kendrick Abby Green Sarah Morgan Maisey YatesWhat happens when a convenient marriage becomes more than vows at the altar? Find out in this fabulous box set of stories by USA TODAY bestselling Harlequin Presents® authors! Lost to the Desert Warrior by Sarah Morgan Desperate to escape an arranged marriage, Layla, the princess of Tazkhan, throws herself at the mercy of Sheikh Raz Al Zahki--her family's greatest enemy! But protection has a price... This brooding desert king is determined to make her his queen! Marriage Made on Paper by Maisey Yates Lily Ford is dedicated to her work. But when her boss Gage Forrester needs some positive PR, his outrageous solution is to propose to Lily! All in the name of business, of course...until Gage insists on claiming his wedding night! Bride in a Gilded Cage by Abby Green Rafael Romero is determined to make Isobel his bride and it seems she has no choice! But Isobel intends to stay as free as a bird...not anticipating that her new husband will keep her caged once he discovers her virginity... Too Proud to be Bought by Sharon Kendrick Waitress Zara Evans doesn't belong in high society. That is, until she manages to captivate Nikolai Komorov, who believes all women have their price. But Nikolai has never encountered anyone like Zara--a young woman who is too proud and too willful to be bought...
Marriage of Convenience Collection: Three Passionate Marriage of Convenience Novels
by Maisey YatesThree billionaires, three convenient marriages! Harlequin Presents brings you three full-length billionaire romances from USA TODAY bestselling author Maisey Yates.The Argentine&’s PriceHer billion-dollar &“I do&” deal…with the devil!After climbing his way out of poverty, Lazaro Marino will stop at nothing to reach the top. But there&’s one thing still denied to him: entry to the highest echelons of society. Blue-blooded heiress Vanessa Pickett, the woman who chose her family over him, is the key to unlocking the door to everything he desires…With her business in crisis, CEO Vanessa is desperate. So, when Lazaro offers her the funds she needs, she&’ll do whatever it takes. But her deal with the devil will cost her. His price? Her as his on-paper bride! Yet, there&’s nothing convenient about the heat still burning between them. And, having once been forced to give Lazaro up, they&’ve never had the chance to satisfy it – until now…A Game of VowsThe Spaniard must speak now - or forever hold his peace…Hannah Weston knows all too well that playing with desire gets you burned. Now she&’s patched us the wounds of her first marriage, she&’s about to wed a kinder, safer option. She&’s mere moments away from &“I do&” when Spanish tycoon Eduardo Vega returns and announces they are still husband and wife!After a devastating accident, Eduardo needs Hannah&’s to help pull his business empire back from the brink of ruin. He plans to use the fact that he never signed their divorce papers to his advantage… Only Hannah isn&’t the mild, malleable woman Eduardo once knew. And in the game of vows between them, there can only be one winner: pure, unadulterated passion! Girl on a Diamond PedestalHis diamond on her finger… and dangerous desire in her heart!Noelle Birch was once the girl who had everything, until she fell from grace in spectacular fashion. Destitute and desperate to, she&’s forced to say &“yes&” to billionaire Ethan Grey's convenient proposal. Even knowing that, for him, her becoming his bride is all about revenge…To take control of the family empire from his despicable father, Ethan needs a wife. Who better than the daughter of the woman who ruined his parents&’ marriage. Only Noelle&’s innocent touch elicits a response so fierce, it shatters Ethan&’s iron-clad control. Their union is a means to an end… Unless the wildfire between them makes it so much more!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Marriage of Convenience: The Andreou Marriage Arrangement\The Replacement Wife
by Helen Bianchin Caitlin CrewsThe Andreou Marriage Arrangement Loukas Andreou: a force to be reckoned with in business...and in the bedroom. The same man who, to Alesha Karsouli's horror, she must marry, according to the terms of her father's will. She concedes to a paper marriage, but according to Loukas, the only way to make the arrangement appear authentic is if she's also his willing bride in private! The Replacement Wife Becca Whitney lives with the knowledge that her blue-blooded family disowned her. So when she receives a summons to return to the ancestral mansion, she's intrigued. Theo Markou Garcia needs a wife--or at least someone who looks similar to his infamous fiancée. The deal: masquerade as the Whitney heiress in exchange for your own fortune--but don't fall for your husband!
Marriage of Inconvenience
by Cheryl BolenProposing to the Earl of Aynsley seems a sensible-if unconventional-solution to Miss Rebecca Peabody's predicament. As a married woman, she will be free to keep writing her essays on civil reform. Meanwhile, the distinguished widower will gain a stepmother for his seven children and a caretaker for his vast estate.But the earl wants more than a convenient bride. He craves a true partner, a woman he can cherish. To his surprise, the bookish Miss Peabody appears to have every quality he desires...except the willingness to trust her new husband. Yet despite his family's interference, and her steadfast independence, time and faith could make theirs a true marriage of hearts.
Marriage of Inconvenience
by Cheryl BolenFrom a New York Times bestselling author, an inspirational Regency romance about a convenient marriage that leads a lady and a handsome earl to love.Proposing to the Earl of Aynsley seems a sensible—if unconventional—solution to Miss Rebecca Peabody’s predicament. As a married woman, she will be free to keep writing her essays on civil reform. Meanwhile, the distinguished widower will gain a stepmother for his seven children and a caretaker for his vast estate. But the earl wants more than a convenient bride. He craves a true partner, a woman he can cherish. To his surprise, the bookish Miss Peabody appears to have every quality he desires…except the willingness to trust her new husband. Yet despite his family’s interference, and her steadfast independence, time and faith could make theirs a true marriage of hearts.
Marriage of Inconvenience
by Debbie MacomberOne for the keeper shelf! Enjoy this classic romance by everyone’s favorite storyteller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.Rich Manning and Jamie Warren have always been friends—and nothing but friends. However, that changes when she asks him to father the child she so desperately wants. Rich agrees, with one condition: they have to get married. Suddenly, Rich discovers side of Jamie he’s never seen before, and they’re surprised by the sweetness and passion they feel. But can Rich prove to the headstrong Mrs. Manning that it’s time to let the world in on their secret that their love is truly here to stay?Originally published in 1992
Marriage of Inconvenience (Dreamspun Desires #16)
by M. J. O'SheaLights, camera, lies. Kerry Pickering has a problem. As a publicist for Hollywood bad boy Jericho Knox, it's Kerry's job to keep Jericho in the news. So far, Jericho's partying and public escapades have made it easy. But Jericho has a secret, and when that secret is revealed in the most spectacularly disastrous way, it's up to Kerry to spin it. The team decides the best course of action is to make the public fall in love--with Jericho's secret committed relationship. The one that doesn't exist. Yet. The team wants someone they can trust. Someone in the inner circle. That someone is Kerry. But what will happen when Kerry realizes that for him, the romance is no longer pretend? Can Jericho love him back, or is he just playing a role?
Marriage of Inconvenience (Those Manning Men #1)
by Debbie MacomberRich Manning and Jamie Warren have always been friends-and nothing but friends. However, that changes when she asks him to father the child she so desperately wants. Rich agrees-if she'll marry him. Because he thinks their Marriage of Inconvenience could become a real marriage instead.
Marriage of Mercy
by Carla KellyHigh-born yet penniless, a young woman discovers a lavish inheritance—that comes with a ring attached—in this Regency romance.From riches to rags, Grace Curtis had to swallow her pride and get a job as a baker when her father’s death left her in poverty. But everything changes for the baronet’s daughter when she becomes the beneficiary of a surprise inheritance—one that comes with an unusual stipulation.Suddenly, Grace is able to give up her life of toil and live in luxury once again . . . but only if she marries her benefactor’s illegitimate son, a prisoner of war. It’s an offer she can’t afford to refuse. But her dying husband-to-be makes it even more complicated when he begs her to marry one of his men instead—an act of mercy for the man’s loyalty. This marriage of convenience with a complete stranger seems like an impossible arrangement . . . until Grace gets to know the brash American soldier who suddenly shares her life.