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Secret Desires of a Gentleman
by Laura Lee GuhrkeOnce Upon a Time . . . Maria Martingale was going to elope. But Phillip Hawthorne, Marquess of Kayne, put a stop to those plans when he learned his younger brother intended to marry a cook's daughter. Now, twelve years later, Maria discovers that the man who holds her fate in his hands is none other than the haughty gentleman who sent her packing--and he's as handsome and arrogant as ever. Happily Ever After? Always the proper gentleman, Phillip will do anything to protect his family from scandal, and when Maria dares to move in right next door, he knows scandal will surely follow. She is as tempting as he remembered . . . and the more he sees her, the harder it is for Phillip to keep his own secret desire for her a secret . . .
Secret Energy (Shifters)
by Chris T. KatSequel to Secret ChemistryShifters: Book TwoWhen wolf shifter Robin agreed to cover for his older brother Tim and Tim's lover Jay, he never imagined feeling so stifled. Tim's overprotective attitude suffocates him. Pressure from within--the urge to find his own mate--mounts daily. With a little help from Jay, Robin finally convinces Tim to let him go for a run alone, but he has no inkling that his life will change forever as a result. Unexpectedly, he finds his mate Peter Brannigan, an old and special soul, and the one shifter who can bring balance to Robin's life. The new couple spend days together, developing their bond as mates. Yet even as they explore and cement their relationship, crisis looms just ahead when an old enemy of the pack shows up and kills someone Robin loves.
Secret Fantasy
by Carly PhillipsJuliette Stanton is ten minutes away from vowing to love, honor and cherish a scheming mobster-connected liar.For the rest of her life.And so with the media watching her every move, the high-profile senator's daughter flees her own wedding. Dubbed "Chicago's Runaway Bride," Juliette needs somewhere to hide out, and heal her broken heart. So she heads to a "fantasy island" and pays big bucks for anonymity and the chance to meet an honest man who'll love her for who she really is. Total fantasy, right? Day one, she falls for tall, dark-haired, ocean-blue-eyed Doug Houston. He's everything she's ever wanted. Except he's not exactly who he says he is, either....
Secret Fantasy
by Cheryl HoltOrphaned at a young age and sent to live with selfish relatives, Margaret Gray has no dowry and no chance of ever marrying. When her aunt invites Jordan Prescott for a visit, hoping to entice him into offering for Margaret's spoiled cousin, the dashing war hero instead tempts Margaret into a truly decadent decision. If Margaret cannot have a husband, perhaps she dares, just once, to taste the pleasures of the flesh? Now that she's awakened to her own desires and sensations, she is drawn body and soul into a rapturous clandestine liaison.Since his dissolute father squandered the family fortune, Jordan is required to marry an heiress in order to provide for his half-siblings. Yet no woman has ever aroused him as much as Margaret. Her sedate exterior belies a bold, curious spirit and tantalizing sexuality. A single illicit tryst becomes a month-long journey in carnal abandon, but with Jordan's visit drawing to a close, can their passion survive the dangerous scheming that threatens to keep them apart?
Secret Fantasy (Harlequin Temptation Ser. #No. 836)
by Carly PhillipsWhat’s a runaway bride’s secret fantasy? Find out in this fan-favorite story by New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips!Juliette Stanton is ten minutes away from vowing to love, honor and cherish a scheming mobster-connected liar. For the rest of her life. And so with the media watching her every move, the high-profile senator’s daughter flees her own wedding. Dubbed “Chicago’s Runaway Bride,” Juliette needs somewhere to hide out and heal her broken heart. So she heads to a “fantasy island” and pays big bucks for anonymity and the chance to meet an honest man who’ll love her for who she really is. Total fantasy, right? Day one, she falls for tall, dark-haired, ocean-blue-eyed Doug Houston. He’s everything she’s ever wanted. Except he’s not exactly who he says he is, either.…Originally published in 2001
Secret Fire
by Johanna LindseyA master storyteller who spins romantic fiction like not other, Johanna Lindsey weaves together endearing characters, enthralling adventure and pulsating passion to create stories that touch the hearts of her readers. Secret FireHe'd caught only a glimpse of her from the window of his carriage, but the young prince knew he had to have her. Within minutes, Lady Katherine St. John was dragged from the London street and carried off to a sumptuous town house -- for the pleasure of her royal admirer...From the tempestuous passion of their first encounter, across stormy seas, to the golden splendor of palaces in Moscow, she was his prisoner -- obsessed with rage toward her captor even as an all-consuming need made her his slave. Yet theirs was a fervor beyond her understanding, carrying them irrevocably toward final surrender to the power of undeniable love.
Secret Fling with the Billionaire
by Michelle DouglasIn Michelle Douglas&’s latest Harlequin Romance novel, an actress and former wild child discovers eluding the press is far easier than hiding her growing feelings for the world-famous thriller author she&’s been lying low with… THE THRILL OF FALLING… After a humiliatingly public breakup, actress Cleo dives onto a boat to evade the press—and comes face-to-face with its grumpy owner! Only, her reluctant rescuer is as attractive as he is guarded, quickly putting Cleo&’s vow to swear off men to the test… Famously reclusive thriller author Jude Blackwood has experience being hounded by the media, so the billionaire begrudgingly offers his beautiful stowaway sanctuary. Yet being in such close proximity proves more dangerous than the paparazzi…because their chemistry is inescapable! And a secret fling? Inevitable. But it&’s when they catch feelings that they&’re in real trouble!From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Secret Fling with the King
by Susan MeierBeing personal assistant to the king is no easy job, especially when starting a secret fling with His Majesty forms real feelings, and soon they run the royal risk of multiple lines being crossed… Find out what happens in Susan Meier&’s latest Harlequin Romance! FORBIDDEN NIGHTS WITH HIS MAJESTY… Jessica was delighted with her promotion to King Mateo Stepanov&’s personal assistant. But the unexpected sparks she feels with her gorgeous boss are a different thrill entirely! Though the guarded widower&’s completely out of bounds, every incendiary glance tempts her to break the palace&’s rules… Neither of them can risk the scandal that being publicly involved could cause, but the allure of a secret fling is impossible to resist. After all, what&’s the harm in some short-term fun? Yet, when she&’s wrapped in Mateo&’s strong arms, temporary is the last thing on Jessica&’s mind…From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Secret Games
by Jeanie LondonMarriage counselor Maggie James has a problem—she doesn'tbelieve in commitment! So when her patients claim that a sexyresort has cured their commitment woes, she decides to uncoverthe resort's secret—for her patients…and for herself. But to getin she'll need a lover—a pretend lover. And she can't think of abetter man for the job than her best friend, Sam Masters.Sam has loved Maggie for years, but he could never bringhimself to tell her. Now he has a chance to show her. He'llstimulate her senses…then seduce her senseless! He'll prove toher just how incredible the sex between them can be. Maggiemay think this is just a weekend of play, but Sam knows that withthe right moves, their sensual game can be for keeps.…
Secret Garden
by Cathryn ParryHidden from the world... A reclusive artist in the Scottish Highlands, Rhiannon MacDowall is an enigma. Few people know about her carefully structured life, or why she hides within the protection of her family's estate. Until an errant golf ball changes everything... Colin Walker was once Rhiannon's best friend. Now he's a pro golfer on the verge of ruin who's returned to Scotland on family business. But as much as Rhiannon tries to keep Colin out, their connection remains-and turns into something both exhilarating and terrifying. Something that threatens the foundations of Rhiannon's safe little world.
Secret Guncle (Must Love Dogs)
by Andrew GreyVeterinary student Dutton Glenroth isn&’t on speaking terms with his sister, Mary, but he isn&’t about to let his niece and nephew suffer because of it. He knows they have very little, so for the holidays, he makes up a basket of gifts for them and leaves it outside their door. But the kids are getting older, and this year Dutton finds it difficult to pick out their gifts. When he asks for help at Foster&’s Toys, he runs into Randy Grant, his high school crush, who even volunteers to wrap and deliver the gifts with Dutton. Suddenly Dutton&’s normally lonely holiday has a spark of Christmas cheer. Will this be the year he gets the holiday he&’s always longed for?
Secret Harbor (Windfall Island #3)
by Anna SullivanSCANDALOUS SECRETS LEAD TO DEADLY DESIRE . . . Ten years ago, Paige Walker left her beloved home of Windfall Island to become an actress in Hollywood. Now she's coming back a star, honored with awards and beset by scandal. Escaping from a tabloid frenzy of gossip and lies, Paige wants nothing more than to surround herself with old friends. She never expected to meet an infuriating-and sexy-stranger . . . or to find herself in true danger.Brilliant attorney Alec Barclay came to Windfall to look for the kidnapped, long-lost heir to the Stanhope family fortune. What he finds is the most beautiful and enigmatic woman he has ever known. If his suspicions are correct, she's the heir he's been looking for . . . and the target of a deadly conspiracy. Drawn together by desire-but haunted by secrets of the past-Alec and Paige try to unlock a mystery as dangerous as it is irresistible. But every passion has a price . . .
Secret Heir Seduction: Secret Heir Seduction / Heartbreaker (dynasties: Mesa Falls) (Texas Cattleman's Club: Inheritance #4)
by Reese RyanCan he tell her the truth…this time?Will he risk everything for a reunion?Will she give him the chance?Discovering he’s a long-lost heir isn’t the only surprise awaiting Darius Taylor-Pratt in Royal, Texas. He’s next door to his ex after five long years. Darius broke off his red-hot relationship with designer Audra Covington without explanation. He still has regrets…and truths he’s hiding. Rekindling their flame may cost him…especially when new secrets surface to threaten their second shot at seduction.
Secret Heir for Christmas & Tempted by the Bollywood Star
by LaQuette Sophia Singh SassonThey were burned by the price of fame…but their second chances at love await in the spotlight! Public lives lead to private chemistry in two dazzling new stories from LaQuette and Sophia Singh Sasson.Secret Heir for Christmas by LaQuette This holiday, will the man next door tempt him with a second chance? Actor Carter Jiménez lost his world to celebrity and now avoids fame at all costs, protecting his young daughter and his still-broken heart in the process. But when his seemingly understated neighbor, Stephan Devereaux-Smith, challenges his carefully constructed world, Carter wonders if it&’s a second chance at love…or if Stephan&’s famous billionaire family is the deal-breaker to end things for good.Tempted by the Bollywood Star by Sophia Singh SassonIs she ready to risk everything for a second chance? Bollywood star Saira Sethi fell hard and fast for producer Mia Strome…only to end their fling to protect her traditional public image. Now she&’s got new opportunities in Hollywood—and Mia is the producer in charge! Their chemistry still sizzles hotter than ever, even as they clash. Can Mia and Saira overcome their past and get a cinema-worthy ending? Two sizzling romances, one great value!
Secret Heir for Christmas: An Emotional M/M Holiday Romance (Devereaux Inc. #4)
by LaQuetteFame cost him his first love. An unassuming man next door may be his second chance at happiness…until his wealthy family puts them back in the spotlight! LaQuette stuns in this holiday romance, the latest in her Devereaux Inc. series.Fame cost him his first love.This holiday, will the man next door tempt him with a second chance?Actor Carter Jiménez lived a glamorous life until he lost his wife to the dark side of fame. Now he&’ll protect his young daughter by avoiding celebrity at all costs. Then his seemingly understated neighbor, Stephan Devereaux-Smith, tempts his still-wounded heart. Is this Carter&’s second chance at love?But Stephan isn&’t an average man caring for a sick relative. He&’s part of a billionaire family and the ritzy world Carter left behind. Torn between new love and old demons, can Carter trust Stephan with his family—and his heart? Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Devereaux Inc. series:Book 1: A Very Intimate TakeoverBook 2: Backstage BenefitsBook 3: One Night ExpectationsBook 4: Secret Heir for Christmas
Secret Heiress
by Anne HerriesWith his handsome good looks and rakish reputation Daniel, Lord Seaton knows he's a draw for any number of eligible young misses. One of whom he must marry for money! Eliza Bancroft is the lucky lady's companion who has caught his eye, much to the disgust of every other woman.Eliza would dearly love to succumb to Daniel's sweet flirtations, but propriety stops her-she is illegitimate. Hardly ideal wife material for a man such as Daniel! But the temptation is soon too much to bear....
Secret Heiress, Secret Baby
by Emily MckayThe secret heiress is back...with a little secret that changes everything As the long-lost heiress in a notoriously scandalous family, Meg Lathem has always kept her distance. But now her daughter needs lifesaving surgery, so Meg asks for support-either from the child's unscrupulous father, Grant Sheppard, or the dreaded Cains themselves. Grant had an agenda when he first bedded Meg-revenge against her birth father. But now, confronted by news that he's a daddy himself, Grant finds his feelings for Meg run deep. Can he convince Meg he's there for her this time, and protect her from the Cain legacy even as she claims it?
Secret Heiress, The
by Judith GouldNew York Times bestselling author. "A wedding of Judith Krantz and Sidney Sheldon. Judith Gould is a master!" - Kirkus Reviews. Twin heiresses are separated at birth because of a presumed curse. One is good, and completely unaware of her birthright. The other is avaricious and evil. Ariadne and Nikoletta are beautiful identical twins - but opposite in every way. Groomed to take over her father's empire, Nikoletta will go to any lengths to get what she wants. Ariadne has been raised in obscurity and is unaware of her vast family fortune. Generous and naïve, she unwittingly agrees to a shady scheme, orchestrated by her late father's advisors, to take the place of the twin she has never even met. That's when she becomes embroiled in a web of passion, deception, and untold danger.
Secret Heirs of Powerful Men: Heir to a Desert Legacy\Heir to a Dark Inheritance (Secret Heirs of Powerful Men #1)
by Maisey YatesRead this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates.Heir to a Desert LegacyThrust reluctantly to the throne, Sheikh Sayid is shocked to discover a child who is his country’s true heir — and he’ll do anything to protect him…even if it means taking on the child’s aunt! Chloe James might behave like a tigress protecting her cub, but this trained soldier can see her weak spot. Taking Chloe as his bride would appease the people of his kingdom and provide the perfect outlet for the blistering chemistry between them…Heir to a Dark InheritanceAlik is powerful, ruthless, and incapable of love. But when he discovers he has a daughter nothing will stop him from claiming his child. Jada Patel will do whatever it takes to keep little Leena in her life — even enter a convenient marriage. Though there can never be a future between them, resisting powerful Alik is impossible. Catapulted into Alik’s glittering world, Jada discovers an all-consuming, intoxicating passion that can melt even the coldest of hearts.
Secret Hideout
by Paula GravesThey came after former FBI agent Isabel Cooper in her hotel room. Drugged and fighting for her life, she ran right into the arms of a dead man. But Ben Scanlon was very much alive, and now her life was in his hands, too.His face was rougher and his hair longer than when they'd last met, but he still carried himself like a born Texan. Undercover with the same redneck mafia that was after her, Scanlon thought he could save Isabel without revisiting their past together. But when every step led to a trap, and every touch they shared had a consequence, he wasn't going to waste a second chance-or another bullet.
Secret History of a Good Girl
by Aimee CarsonMiami hotel tycoon Paulo Domingues knows that beneath her Southern priss, his event planner Alyssa Hunt is all sass. Little Miss Prim has Paulo's inner rebel roaring to life-he's determined to seduce the fire out from behind it!Tough cookie Alyssa hasn't fought tooth and nail to shake off her past to be blindsided by one smooth-talking boss. Until, punch-drunk with desire, she succumbs to temptation and realizes what she's been missing out on! But will Miami's most wanted bachelor run when he discovers the real reason behind her good-girl facade?
Secret Honeymoon
by Peggy GaddisJealousy had shattered the happiness of Cathy and Bill's secret elopement. When Mark, the handsome man from Cathy's past, suddenly reappeared, Bill saw in their fond reunion a threat to his own love. Hurt and angered, he returned to his rich matchmaking aunt and the fortune he'd nearly lost by loving the wrong girl.And suddenly, Cathy was faced with a frightening choice - did she want the husband she'd married or the man who'd returned from her past?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secret Honeymoon
by Peggy GaddisJealousy had shattered the happiness of Cathy and Bill's secret elopement. When Mark, the handsome man from Cathy’s past, suddenly reappeared, Bill saw in their fond reunion a threat to his own love. Hurt and angered, he returned to his rich matchmaking aunt and the fortune he’d nearly lost by loving the wrong girl.And suddenly, Cathy was faced with a frightening choice - did she want the husband she’d married or the man who’d returned from her past?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secret Honeymoon
by Peggy GaddisJealousy had shattered the happiness of Cathy and Bill's secret elopement. When Mark, the handsome man from Cathy’s past, suddenly reappeared, Bill saw in their fond reunion a threat to his own love. Hurt and angered, he returned to his rich matchmaking aunt and the fortune he’d nearly lost by loving the wrong girl.And suddenly, Cathy was faced with a frightening choice - did she want the husband she’d married or the man who’d returned from her past?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Secret Honeymoon
by Peggy GaddisJealousy had shattered the happiness of Cathy and Bill's secret elopement. When Mark, the handsome man from Cathy’s past, suddenly reappeared, Bill saw in their fond reunion a threat to his own love. Hurt and angered, he returned to his rich matchmaking aunt and the fortune he’d nearly lost by loving the wrong girl.And suddenly, Cathy was faced with a frightening choice - did she want the husband she’d married or the man who’d returned from her past?Sensuality Level: Sensual