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The Marriage Test
by Barbara McmahonMarriage under fire<P> Though Sara Blackstone adores her husband, Alec constantly puts his job first-so Sara walks out on their marriage after only a year. She doesn't know then that she's pregnant with Alec's child....<P> Six months later, Sara is enjoying a holiday before the baby's born. The last person she expects to see is Alec! Has he finally realized his wife is more important to him than his work? Sara must find out-after all, their future as a family is at stake!
The Marriage Test
by Jill Andres Brook Silva-BragaA crash course in commitment: one couple and forty dates that could make or break their marriage before the wedding. Picking a partner is life's most important decision, but how are we supposed to make it? Being in love is a good start, but the issues that ultimately wreck marriages--money and monogamy, career and kids--are hard to gauge until you're actually hitched. So after a few years of dating, Jill Andres and Brook Silva-Braga built The Marriage Test to confirm their compatibility before saying "I do." Forty revealing challenges simulate the issues that could tank or strengthen their union. For a month, they swap credit cards, for a weekend they borrow a baby. An embarrassing lunch with their exes tests their trust issues. Sexual gymnastics are required to recreate TV love scenes. From a night of speed dating to 24 hours handcuffed together, the crazy, awkward, emotional trials fling them headfirst into assorted marital minefields. Is their love strong enough to weather real life? Only forty dates will tell...From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Marriage That Made Her Queen (Behind the Palace Doors... #1)
by Kali AnthonyDesire revived…at the royal altar! Get swept into the drama of this marriage-of-convenience romance by Kali Anthony. &“I&’m asking you to be my husband.&”Her kingdom depends on it! After tragedy strikes, queen-to-be Lise is all alone. To claim her crown, she must wed. And the man she must turn to is the self-made billionaire who made Lise believe in love before he shattered her heart—Rafe De Villiers. For Rafe, Lise&’s on-paper proposal should feel like a victory. He&’ll finally silence those who only see his humble roots. Yet suddenly, winning back Lise&’s trust seems more important. And he&’ll have to secure it if passion is going to be part of their future…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Behind the Palace Doors... books: Book 1: The Marriage That Made Her QueenBook 2: Engaged to London's Wildest Billionaire
The Marriage Trap
by Jennifer ProbstThe scorching new installment of Marriage to a BillionaireIn order for his sister to marry, Italian billionaire Michael Conte has to find himself a bride - and fast! When he learns that photographer Maggie Ryan is going to be in Milan, Michael hatches a plan to introduce her to his family as his "fiancée." Never mind that Maggie is confident, independent, and a complete control freak. Never mind that she's everything he doesn't want in a wife...and everything he wants in his bed! Convinced that Michael is in love with her married gal pal, Maggie agrees to keep up the ruse if he'll keep away from her friend. Besides, she's not attracted to charming, ridiculously good looking billionaires who drive her up the wall. Once they're in Italy, however, everything changes - and the sexual tension between Maggie and Michael goes from simmer to sizzling! But have they found the perfect arrangement...or are they trapped in a make-believe marriage?"Jennifer Probst has proved to be one of the most exciting breakout novelists in the romance genre." - USA Today "Jennifer Probst pens a charming, romantic tale destined to steal your heart" - NYT
The Marriage Trap
by Jennifer ProbstTo satisfy his late father's wishes, billionaire Michael Conte must find a bride: someone who will fit into his traditional family back home in Italy --and fast, so his engaged sister will be allowed to wed. He proposes to fiery, free-spirited photographer Maggie Ryan, to play the part of his fiancée during her trip to Milan for a photo shoot. But once in Italy, sexual tension sparks the hottest no-strings-attached arrangement on any continent.
The Marriage Trap (Marriage to a Billionaire #2)
by Jennifer ProbstThe sexy second book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Marriage to a Billionaire trilogy by &“one of the most exciting breakout novelists&” (USA TODAY) Jennifer Probst.To satisfy his late father&’s wishes, hot and single billionaire Michael Conte must find a bride—someone who will fit into his traditional family back home in Italy—and fast, so his engaged sister will be allowed to wed. With no intention of being tied down, Michael &“proposes&” to fiery, free-spirited photographer Maggie Ryan: if she will play the part of his fiancée during her trip to Milan for a photo shoot, he will keep away from her married best friend, Alexa, and stop making Maggie nuts with their too-close-for-comfort flirtations. But once in Italy, sexual tension sparks the hottest no-strings-attached arrangement on any continent. Could marriage be the most enticing trap of all?
The Marriage Trap (Trap #1)
by Elizabeth ThorntonNationally bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton returns with a wickedly tempting new tale of scandal, intrigue, and daring proposals. . . .From dueling at dawn to fighting at Waterloo, Jack Rigg, Earl of Raleigh, has seen his share of danger. But now he faces his greatest fear: wedlock by ambush. It began in Paris, when he rescued an alluring cardsharp named Aurora from a tavern brawl. In the safety of Jack's rooms they shared a passionate embrace. He never suspected their compromising encounter would change his life completely. . . .The idea that a poor vicar's daughter should marry Jack Rigg might be amusing-if it weren't so imperative. When she last saw Jack, Ellie Hill was disguised as "Aurora," indulging her gift for gaming. Now she's in trouble with the law-and Jack is her alibi. She must hope he'll be more of a gentleman than he was to Aurora. But as they forge an unlikely and increasingly amorous alliance, someone with a deadly agenda wants to end their union before it begins.From the Paperback edition.
The Marriage Truce
by Ann Elizabeth CreeFeuding FamiliesThe Chandlers and the St. Clairs had been feuding for years. When Jessica St. Clair wanted to marry Adam Chandler, the two families were forced to meet. Devin St. Clair, the Marquis of Huntington, had no idea when he attended the betrothal party that he would become smitten with a Chandler himself! The object of an odious man’s attentions, Sarah Chandler was thrilled that Dev had come to her rescue. But when her family assumed it was Dev who had compromised her, they were pressed into marriage. Would their sudden wedding lead them to love?
The Marriage Ultimatum
by Anne Marie WinstonDr. Derek Mahoney had spent years keeping his libido at bay, but sexy, sultry Kristin Gordon had his cool composure at the breaking point. Once upon a time she'd been content as nanny to his little girl, and now suddenly she was looking for her own happily-ever-after - with him! And yet, what was a man to do when a woman like Kristin flashed a whole lotta leg and batted her long lashes in his direction? Derek took a chance on what felt right! Holding Kristin in his arms and having her in his bed was like an unquenchable thirst. One he might never get tired of trying to satisfy...but was he ready for the marriage ultimatum? Silhouette Desire #1562
The Marriage Ultimatum
by Jean KincaidJUAN ANTONIO HAS A PROBLEMJuan Antonio Fuentes wants to sell his father’s mango plantation. But before he can leave Mexico and head back to the U.S., he has to bring in a good crop. And that calls for the best fruit inspector in the region. But when a beautiful woman sets foot on his land, his life and his heart are turned upside down.Dealing with difficult men is all in a day’s work for Carina Garza. But she’s never met anyone like Antonio before. He’s both strong and sweet, and soon she’s falling head over heels for the handsome plantation owner. When he proposes marriage to her-with the condition she never work again-Carina is stunned. Can this modern woman earn both love and respect from her traditional man?
The Marriage Wager
by Candace CampNo longer in the first blush of youth and without a marriage portion, Miss Constance Woodley could scarcely imagine why one of the leading lights of London society should take an interest in the likes of her. But under her benefactor's guiding hand she was transformed into a captivating creature who caught the eye of the handsome, charming and ever-so-slightly notorious Lord Dominic Leighton. And before the shocked eyes of the entire Ton, the "nobody" and the rakish viscount showed that even in the heartless world of the marriage mart, when love was at stake, all bets were off....
The Marriage Wager
by Jane AshfordIn this Regency favorite from Jane Ashford, a troubled war hero is dealt an unexpected hand... When Emma Tarrant enters a gambling house to find her brother losing to a gamester, she follows the strange man home and attempts to settle the score. Colin Wareham is intrigued by Emma's offer, and when he wins the first hand, he suggests another game. Should he prevail, Emma would be his prize. But as he's collecting his winnings, Emma's father storms in and demands a marriage. Though forced together, Emma and Colin's passion begins to grow... until a sinister man from Emma's past emerges to raise the stakes.
The Marriage Wager (Matchmakers Ser. #No. 1)
by Candace CampNew York Times–Bestselling Author: A society matchmaker is put to the test . . . &“Camp delivers another beautifully written charmer.&” —Publishers Weekly No longer in the first blush of youth and without a marriage portion, Miss Constance Woodley can scarcely imagine why one of the leading lights of London society should take an interest in the likes of her. But under her benefactor&’s guiding hand, she&’s transformed into a captivating creature who catches the eye of the handsome, charming, and ever-so-slightly notorious Lord Dominic Leighton. And before the shocked eyes of the entire ton, the &“nobody&” and the rakish viscount show that even in the heartless world of the marriage mart, when love is at stake, all bets are off . . . &“[A] delightful, Regency-era variation on the Cinderella theme.&” —Booklist
The Marriage War (Forbidden! #1913)
by Charlotte LambFORBIDDEN!Something worth fighting for!Sancha's first instinct was to burn the anonymous letter. Its malicious message couldn't be true: Do you know where your husband will be tonight? Do you know who he'll be with?Sancha adored Mark now as much as when they were first married, even though family life meant that they were no longer so close. She'd never dreamed that her tough, handsome husband would fall into the arms of another woman!The battle was on-though when Sancha confronted Mark, she discovered that the physical attraction between them was as strong as ever. But she wouldn't let herself be seduced by him.... Not yet!When passion knows no reason....FORBIDDEN!
The Marriage Wish
by Dee HendersonDEE HENDERSON'S CLASSIC FIRST ROMANCE! Successful, blessed with friends and a rich faith-as Scott Williams's thirty-eighth birthday dawned, he was at the top of his game. Or was he? Although his life seemed perfect to others, Scott felt that something was missing. But how could a rugged executive admit he yearned for a family of his own to love? After making a birthday wish to meet the woman of his dreams, Scott encountered enchanting author Jennifer St. James strolling along the beach. Her beautiful looks hid a heart mourning her late husband and a faith once deep, now fragile. Would Scott's hopes and prayers bring fulfillment for both of their dreams?
The Marriage Wish & God's Gift
by Dee HendersonStories of sweet second chances from bestselling author Dee HendersonThe Marriage WishA birthday wish leads lonely bachelor Scott Williams to Jennifer St. James...but love is the last thing on Jennifer's mind. Weighed down with sadness and regret, she's certain happiness is out of reach. Only patience, faith and everlasting love can make their marriage wishes come true.God's GiftMission work in Africa is James Graham's life.So when an injury exiles him home, he's left adrift. Can he find new purpose with Rachel Ashcroft? The lovely volunteer's care packages always cheered him while he was in Africa. Now it's James's turn to make her happy...for the rest of his life.
The Marriage of Inconvenience
by Nina SinghHer lawfully wedded husband…again? When Angeline Scott&’s business is in trouble, she turns to the one man who can help—RJ Davet. She needs him to pose as her husband to secure a vital deal. Surely that shouldn&’t be too difficult, seeing as RJ played that role spectacularly well until their marriage fell apart! Opening the door to RJ again makes Angel realize something immediately: she s never gotten over him. But can she convince him of that before this deal is struck and he walks out of her life once more?
The Marriage of Meggotta
by Edith PargeterThis book tells the story of Meggotta, a child of high birth in mid-evil times, and her bonding and eventual marriage to Richard an orphan who comes to live with her family when she is eight. Historical fiction.
The Married Mistress
by Kate WalkerGorgeous Greek tycoon Damon Nicolaides is always in the news...so when the paparazzi get a tip-off about his new mistress, they come banging on her door!Actually, Sarah and Damon were married a year ago! Sarah left him, thinking their marriage was a lie. Now Damon's come back to claim the wife he truly loves. But first he must protect her from the press by pretending that Sarah is merely his mistress...and to do that, he tells her, they'll have to make their love affair real!
The Marry-Me Wish
by Alison RobertsPediatric surgeon Anne Bennett loves her job--but she's never wanted children of her own. Offering to carry her sister's baby for her is an act of love, and Anne is certain, practical as ever, that she will be able to remain detached. Nine months pregnant with twins, she isn't expecting to bump into ex-love Dr. David Earnshaw. Their relationship stumbled over the baby issue, and the look on his face when he sees her suggests that the bottom has fallen out of his world. But when the babies are born, learning to live without them is harder than Anne had expected--and she discovers that she needs David more than ever. . . .
The Marrying Game: A Novel
by Kate SaundersThe Marrying Game opens on Christmas Eve, with four sisters at home worrying about money. The setting is present-day England, and the girls' father, an eccentric aristocrat, has just died, leaving the Hasty family so impoverished that they are about to lose their splendid but crumbling house. So the two oldest sisters--Rufa, tall, elegant, and too serious for her own good; and Nancy, a gorgeous, irreverent redhead who relishes her work as a part-time barmaid in the local pub--decide that the way to redeem the family fortunes is to marry money. Surely it can't be that hard to find two very rich men and make the men fall in love with them. Thus begins a gloriously modern story that makes us genuinely care about the whole Hasty family. As Rufa and Nancy set out to blaze a trail through London society, they find that nothing in The Marrying Game turns out quite the way they've planned.
The Marrying Kind
by Beverly BirdAnd then there's the other kind...THE WRONG KIND OF MANSince her husband's death, there hadn't been any room in by-the-books Detective Tessa Hadley-Bryant's life for anything but police work-and that was exactly the way she wanted it. Especially right now, when she was handling the toughest case of her career-a murder investigation that reached into the highest levels of Philadelphia society....So why did the department have to pick now to assign her a new partner who was everything she didn't want? John Gunner was a streetwise South Philly renegade with a reputation for breaking rules-and hearts. And he already had her questioning her sanity-not to mention her vow that she would never love again....
The Marrying Kind
by Cynthia RutledgeThe importance of forgiveness, commitment and family is illustrated in this beautifully written story in which Nick Lanagan and Taylor Rollins find love under the most ironic, and unexpected, circumstances.
The Marrying Kind
by Jessica StirlingAlison Burnside's family have been luckier than most. The poverty of Glasgow in the 1930s has been kept at bay. So far . . .Alison seems content to graduate into marriage with teacher Jim Abbott, until she becomes entangled with fellow student Declan Slater who has an irresistible charm.'Stirling is a wonderful storyteller.' Bookseller'Jessica Stirling's high reputation is well deserved.' Manchester Evening News
The Marrying Kind
by Jessica StirlingAlison Burnside's family have been luckier than most. The poverty of Glasgow in the 1930s has been kept at bay. So far . . .Alison seems content to graduate into marriage with teacher Jim Abbott, until she becomes entangled with fellow student Declan Slater who has an irresistible charm.'Stirling is a wonderful storyteller.' Bookseller'Jessica Stirling's high reputation is well deserved.' Manchester Evening News