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An Indecent Proposal
by Sandra MartonLANDON'S LEGACYWhen a will leads to a wedding...Cade Landon tell his story:"When I heard that my father wanted me to sort out Gordon Oil, I thought that Angelica Gordon would be a pushover. Shows how wrong a man can be! Angelica's different to any other woman I've met, and I just can't get enough of her. That doesn't mean I'm in love with her...of course it doesn't. I'm an independent guy, and I don't need any woman as a permanent fixture in my life. So why, when it comes to saving her beloved oil company, do I find myself making all sorts of proposals just to keep this particular "Angel" happy?"Sandra Marton aims for her reader's hearts..."-Romantic Times
An Indecent Proposal (Landon's Legacy #1)
by Sandra MartonHarlequin Presents offers you another chance to enjoy this bestselling novel from Sandra Marton.The boss’s marriage demand! When Cade Landon planned to return his late father’s oil company to its former glory he expected a challenge—but not in the form of feisty manager Angelica Gordon. She’s different from any other woman he’s met, and Cade doesn’t know whether to sack her or seduce her!Seduction might be the only option when Angelica reveals that a deal between their fathers has given her a stake in the business. Shrewd negotiator Cade sees an opportunity to ensure Angelica’s compliance and satisfy the chemistry bubbling between them—by making her his convenient wife! Book 1 in the Landon’s Legacy quartetOriginally published in 1995.
An Indecent Proposal (O'Malleys #3)
by Katee RobertCillian O'Malley has been too close to death one too many times--first with his brother killed and then getting shot himself. He wants nothing more than to be done with the family "business," a desire made even stronger when he meets Olivia, the new bartender in his favorite hangout. She's gorgeous, smart-mouthed, and completely uninvolved in the power struggle among Boston's reigning families. Or so he thinks... Olivia just wants to make a living and take care of her young daughter. But she's not about to escape her brother Dmitri that easily. As soon as he finds out that Olivia knows Cillian, he orders her to get even closer, to ferret out all the O'Malley family secrets--or Olivia's daughter will be in jeopardy. And the biggest problem: the more Olivia gets to know the dangerously dark and brooding Cillian, the more she never wants to let him go. But how far can she trust him to protect her?
An Indecent Proposal (The O'Malleys #3)
by Katee RobertNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert continues her smoking-hot series about the O'Malleys-wealthy, powerful, and full of scandalous family secrets.Greed. Ambition. Violence. Those are the "values" Olivia Rashidi learned from her Russian mob family-and the values she must leave behind for the sake of her daughter. When she meets Cillian O'Malley, she recognizes the red flag of his family name . . . yet she still can't stop herself from seeing the smoldering, tortured man. To save her family, Olivia sets out to discover Cillian's own secrets, but the real revelation is how fast-and how hard-she's falling for him.Plagued by a violent past, Cillian is more vulnerable than anyone realizes. Anyone except Olivia, whose beauty, compassion, and pride have him at "hello," even if she's more inclined to say good-bye to an O'Malley. While his proposal of sex with no strings seems simple, what he feels for her isn't, especially after he learns that she belongs to a rival crime family. Cillian knows that there is no escape from the life, but Olivia may be worth trying-and dying-for . . .
An Indecent Proposition
by Carol MarinelliZander Kargas developed his drive to succeed first from his father's cruel fists, then from living on the streets. He's fought for everything, and few challenges remain...or so he thinks!Charlotte is the best secretary Zander has ever had the pleasure of dealing with, and the only woman to fire his blood in a long time. But she works for his bitter rival....Zander, assuming he can acquire her the way he does with most things, reaches for his wallet-except, Charlotte can't be bought. So Zander must entice her...beginning with a very indecent proposition!
An Independent Lady
by Jeanne SaveryWhen Lord Calder is left at the altar, he sets out to woo and wed the first woman he sees. Assisted by Miss Barbara Ruthven, who's determined to hold on to her freedom, Lord Calder soon finds himself falling for this independent woman. Original.
An Independent Lady
by Julia ByrneJUST WHAT WAS SHE HIDING?The Earl of Hawkbridge's grandmother had the unfortunate habit of collecting lame ducks who invariably took her for a ride. When Marcus heard about the new companion, widowed Mrs. Amaris Chantry, he went hotfoot to Devon to eject her-only to be stunned by his reaction to Amy's youth and beauty!Which didn't mean, of course, that Amy didn't have something to hide. She did! And Marc intended to take great pleasure in finding out just what it was....
An Independent Wife
by Linda HowardSallie wondered if Rhy would recognize her after seven years. She'd lost weight, loosened up and turned her talents to news reporting for one of the nation's leading magazines. After all this time, would Rhy Baines, the new publisher, recognize his wife? Sallie Jerome, a.k.a. Mrs. Baines, had picked up the pieces of shattered dreams after Rhy walked out. She'd become the independent woman he'd always wanted. Now she didn't want him. Or did she?
An Independent Woman
by Betty NeelsJulia Gracey has always lived by the rule that women should stand on their own two feet. But whenever there's a problem, Professor Gerard van der Maes always seems to be on hand with the perfect solution! Gerard seems determined to steal Julia's heart-yet she's just as adamant that he won't take over her life. But when Julia is about to lose her home, Gerard offers one final proposition that she finds impossible to resist-marriage!
An Independent Woman
by Candace CampOnly one person ever treated Juliana Holcott with anything other than disdain-Nicholas Barre, the orphaned heir to the estate where she spent her childhood. And when wild, rebellious Nick left home, Juliana was left to fend for herself.Forced to seek employment as a lady's companion, Juliana has resigned herself to a life of lonely independence...until Nick's innocent attentions at a ball cause her to lose her position, and he offers her the only recompense he can-a marriage of convenience.It now falls to Juliana to prove to Nick that he is capable of the love they both so richly deserve. But when a guest at their wedding turns up dead, they must pursue a more urgent quarry-a murderer.Will one man's greed and bloodlust ruin their chance at happiness...or will love conquer all?
An Independent Woman
by Candace CampPerfect for fans of the smash-hit Netflix series Bridgerton!"The talented Camp has deftly mixed romance and intrigue to create another highly enjoyable Regency romance." —BooklistJuliana Holcott grew up poor and had a difficult childhood. Only one person was every kind to her: Nicholas Barre, who suffered equally at the hands of their indifferent guardians. But wild, rebellious Nick left home while both he and Juliana were still young, and she never thought she would see him again.Years later, forced to seek employment as a lady's companion, Juliana fears she'll never experience for herself what it's like to be young and merry and in love . . . until she spies Nicholas at a ball, all grown up and more handsome than ever.Much sought after and newly come into an inheritance, Nick blithely risks society's wrath by befriending Juliana, and when his innocent attentions cause her to lose her position, nobly offers her the only recompense he can--a marriage of convenience.As their feelings for each other begin to deepen, Juliana must prove to the badly scarred Nick that he is capable of emotion. But soon, it becomes clear someone wants Nick's title...badly enough to kill for it. Can Juliana protect her new husband's heart--and his life?
An Inescapable Attraction (The Defiant Hearts Series, Book #3)
by Sydney Jane BailyEliza Prentice didn't anticipate finding herself fevered and hitching a ride aboard a stifling boxcar. Escaping Jack Stoddard, a murdering gambler who kidnapped her over an unpaid debt, was bad enough. Worse, the concerned man kneeling beside her is the only man she ever loved... and betrayed.Thaddeus Sanborn has always loved Eliza, despite her betrayal. Now heading east, the last person he expects to find is Eliza and discover she is running from the same man he is desperately trying to avoid.But escaping another broken heart proves more difficult for Thaddeus when pent-up passions become an all-consuming inferno, and Eliza disappears--again.Aboard Stoddard's riverboat, against her will, Eliza faces an all-or-nothing game with Thaddeus's life hanging in the balance.THE DEFIANT HEARTS SERIES, in orderAn Intriguing PropositionAn Improper SituationAn Irresistible TemptationAn Inescapable Attraction
An Inescapable Match
by Sylvia AndrewA Young Woman Disappears. A Husband Is Suspected Of Murder. Stirring Times For All The Neighborhood.When poor relation Deborah Staunton finds herself destitute, through no fault of her own, she is thrown on the mercy of the Percival family. Help presents itself in the highly eligible shape of Hugo Percival. Could he ever consider her as a possible wife?All Hugo wants is a well-ordered life with a calm, gentle lady, not an accident-prone miss who spreads disaster in her wake. Yet as the lively Deborah infiltrates his world, he begins to wonder whether she isn’t exactly what he needs....
An Inescapable Temptation
by Scarlet WilsonNurse Francesca Cruz has taken a job on a cruise ship bound for the Mediterranean-the perfect retreat from her breakup-except, she finds herself trapped with gorgeous but arrogant doctor Gabriel Russo.She knows his type well: the devastating smile, those come-to-bed eyes and that easy charm. She won't be tempted twice.But with nowhere to escape-except overboard-and her delicious boss lying in the next cabin, it's easier said than done!
An Infamous Army (Alastair Trilogy #3)
by Georgette HeyerOn the eve of battle, passions are running high. . . "A brilliant achievement. . . vivid, accurate, dramatic. . . the description of Waterloo is magnificent. "-DAILY MAIL "My favorite historical novelist. "-MARGARET DRABBLE IN the SUMMER of 1815, with Napolean Bonaparte marching down from the north, Brussels is a whirlwind of parties, balls and soirees. In the swirling social scene surrounding the Duke of Wellington and his noble aides de camp, no one attracts more attention than the beautiful, outrageous young widow Lady Barbara Childe. On their first meeting, dashing Colonel Charles Audley proposes to her, but even their betrothal doesn't calm her wild behavior. Finally, with the Battle of Waterloo raging just miles away, civilians fleeing and The wounded pouring back into the town, Lady Barbara discovers where her heart really lies, and like a true noblewoman, she rises to The occasion, and to The demands of love, life and war. . . "Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to. " -KATIE FFORDE
An Infamous Marriage
by Susanna FraserNorthumberland, 1815At long last, Britain is at peace, and General Jack Armstrong is coming home to the wife he barely knows. Wed for mutual convenience, their union unconsummated, the couple has exchanged only cold, dutiful letters. With no more wars to fight, Jack is ready to attempt a peace treaty of his own.Elizabeth Armstrong is on the warpath. She never expected fidelity from the husband she knew for only a week, but his scandalous exploits have made her the object of pity for years. Now that he's back, she has no intention of sharing her bed with him-or providing him with an heir-unless he can earn her forgiveness. No matter what feelings he ignites within her...Jack is not expecting a spirited, confident woman in place of the meek girl he left behind. As his desire intensifies, he wants much more than a marriage in name only. But winning his wife's love may be the greatest battle he's faced yet.88,000 words
An Infatuation (In My Heart #1)
by Joe CosentinoAn In My Heart NovellaWith his ten-year high school reunion approaching, Harold wonders whether Mario will be as muscular, sexy, and tantalizing as he remembers. As a teenager, it was love at first sight for Harold while tutoring football star Mario, until homophobia and bullying drove Mario deep into the closet. Now they're both married men. Mario, a model, is miserable with his producer wife, while Harold, a teacher, is perfectly content with his businessman husband, Stuart. When the two meet again, will the old flame reignite, setting Harold's comfortable life ablaze? How can Harold be happy with Stuart when he is still infatuated with his Adonis, his first love, Mario? Harold faces this seemingly impossible situation with inimitable wit, tenderness, and humor as he attempts to reconcile the past and the future.A Bittersweet Dreams title: It's an unfortunate truth: love doesn't always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate intervenes, tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of romance do not offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring love will still touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.
An Inheritance of Shame (Sicily's Corretti Dynasty #3162)
by Kate HewittShunned & Shamed: One-Night with a Corretti was all it took... Angelo Corretti has one mistress-revenge. Heartless, empty and darkly sexy, he's gone from pawn to king with one objective...destroy the Corretti dynasty: the family who cruelly rejected him for his illegitimacy. But once, long ago, there was a wide-eyed girl with an innocent heart. For one night, Lucia gave him everything when he needed it most, before he walked away at dawn. Now, on the cusp of absolute power, Angelo will look into those eyes again and learn of the consequences he left behind.
An Inkredible Love (Sucker For Love Mysteries #8)
by K.L. HiersIt&’s hard to have a love life when you don&’t have a pulse.All that changes for Fred Wilder when he meets Elliam Sturm a few weeks after Sloane Beaumont first becomes a Starkiller and kills a god.As a ghoul, Fred Wilder needs very specialized medicine to combat his constantly rotting body. As a thief, Fred needs that body in good condition. Fortunately for him, Ell does the impossible: brings new life to Fred&’s dead flesh.Just being around Ell makes Fred feel alive for the first time since his untimely demise. He&’s so charmed by Ell&’s bright personality and shared love of obscure fantasy that he doesn&’t think twice about the source of Ell&’s power. But this is Archersville, so their blossoming romance is threatened by a dangerous painting that could awaken an ancient god who could destroy the world. Now the fate of billions hinges on Fred completing a daring heist.But as Fred and Ell work together, the true depth of Ell&’s power becomes impossible for Fred to ignore, and he&’s forced to accept that perhaps the biggest mystery—and the biggest threat—has been with them all along….
An Innocent Affair
by Kim LawrenceBeing bridesmaid at her triplet sister' s wedding was the happiest day of Hope' s life-- especially as, afterward, she was swept off her feet by gorgeous tycoon Alex Matheson!It seemed Hope would soon follow her sister up the aisle, until Alex became convinced she was playing games with him-- that she was having a secret affair. There could be no marriage without trust, but could Hope make Alex believe her innocence?
An Innocent Bride
by Betty NeelsAunt Thirza had been everything to Katrina Gibbs, but her death left Katrina with little money and no marketable skills. Katrina did have two things, though--her aunt's small cottage in Dorset, and the friendship of Simon Glenville, the wonderful doctor who had cared for Aunt Thirza. Simon loved Katrina, and he thought Katrina loved him, too, but so much had happened to her he wasn't sure this innocent, gallant girl was aware of it. When the time was right, he would propose, they'd plan a wedding and he would cherish her all their days. . . .
An Innocent Courtesan
by Elizabeth BeaconFrom unloved bride. . . Caroline Besford will no longer be any man's pawn. Her father forced her into marriage with a man who refused to share her bed. In making her escape, Caro became Cleo--an untouched courtesan! Amazingly, the husband who ignored his plain bride is now pursuing her!. . . to adored mistress!But as Cleo is drawn into a web of lies and deception, she cannot deny her growing desire for her husband. And what will the colonel do when he discovers that his darling Cleo is his dowdy wife, Caroline?
An Innocent Debutante in Hanover Square (A Season in Town #2)
by Anne HerriesInnocent miss, powerful lord!Debutante Helene Henderson has been given a gift of one season in London-if she is to save her impoverished family, she must find a husband! Only, unworldly Helene's compassionate nature leads her into the path of a handsome rake with secrets of his own...Lord Max Coleridge is intrigued by Helene's beguiling mix of shyness and spirit-but with his life in danger, how can he put her at risk? Helene's courage shines through, and Max intends to solve this mystery-and make this innocent miss his bride!
An Innocent Deceit
by Gail WhitikerA Lady’s DeceptionWhen the Earl of Carlyle suddenly decides to leave London to become better acquainted with the young daughter he barely knows, Miss Antonia Hadley’s plans go awry. Believing the man abandoned his daughter, Antonia has no compunction about persuading the earl’s servants to help her deceive him. Determined to help little Clara overcome her fear of horses, Antonia teaches her to ride, under the guise of a Mr. Anthony Davlin. Soon the earl notices something just a bit odd about his daughter’s riding instructor. Can Antonia keep her secret, or will Carlyle expose her innocent deceit?
An Innocent In His Bed Bundle
by Christina Hollis Kathryn Ross India Grey Lindsay ArmstrongThey've never experienced a man's love, never allowed any man the privilege of intimacy. But when these four spirited, independent women are swept away to exotic locales and introduced to a life of glamour and luxury, by men unlike any they've ever known--powerful, wealthy, wickedly attractive and utterly irresistible--they surrender their hearts...and their bodies...in the pursuit of a lifetime of love. Thrill to the magic, the drama, the passion in these four dazzling romances from Harlequin Presents. Bundle includes: The Cattle Baron's Virgin Wife by Lindsay Armstrong, The Greek Tycoon's Innocent Mistress by Kathryn Ross, Pregnant by the Italian Count by Christina Hollis and Angelo's Captive Virgin by India Grey.