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The Marriage Agreement
by Christine RimmerMarsh Bravo comes to Norman after 10 years to see his dying father and learns that he has a daughter.
The Marriage Agreement and Shotgun Marriage
by Renee Ryan Danica FavoriteFirst comes marriagethen comes…love?The Marriage Agreement by Renee Ryan Hotel owner Jonathon Hawkins knows firsthand that gossip can destroy lives in an instant. So when he and his employee Fanny Mitchell are caught in an unexpected kiss at a ball, he proposes a marriage of convenience. Jonathon believes he can keep his heart to himself. But the more time he spends with Fanny, the more he realizes he may just be in love—with his wife!Shotgun Marriage by Danica Favorite Forced to wed to protect their reputations, Emma Jane and Jasper Jackson's marriage is one in name only. Resenting the choices taken from him, Jasper's determined not to lose his heart. A true bond between them seems impossible…until their ordeal leaves Emma Jane caring for an orphaned baby. In reach now is the one thing neither expected—the chance to turn a convenient marriage into a forever family.
The Marriage Agreement: The Marriage Agreement Cowgirl For Keeps The Lawman's Redemption Captive On The High Seas (Charity House #9)
by Renee RyanA convenient marriage becomes love between a boss and his employee in this inspirational historical romance set in the nineteenth-century American west.Promoted to Wife?Always the dutiful daughter, Fanny Mitchell surprised everyone when she broke her engagement. Now she’s working at the fancy Hotel Dupree—and falling for the mysterious, handsome owner, Jonathon Hawkins. But when she and her boss are caught in an unexpected kiss at a ball, will her reputation be tarnished forever?The son of a woman of ill repute, Jonathon knows that gossip can destroy lives in an instant. And he won’t allow sweet, lovely Fanny to suffer the consequences. When he proposes a marriage of convenience, Jonathon believes he can keep his heart to himself. But the more time he spends with Fanny, the more he realizes he may just be in love—with his wife.
The Marriage Assignment
by Lynn PatrickThey were assigned to be marriage partners Gillian Flannery's marriage project worked great with her high-school students. But when she was assigned a partner herself, her "marriage" to John Slater quickly ran into trouble. In real life, Gillian soon learned, people came burdened with troublesome personal baggage. Gillian herself had a deep aversion to conflict. As for John, he came with two half-grown daughters who bickered constantly. Worse, his ex-wife had just breezed back into Indianapolis and declared war.Did Gillian want to get caught in the cross fire? Not likely. But for John Slater, she just might dig in and fight.
The Marriage Badge
by Sharon De VitaWhen he swooped through smoke and carried her from the building, Brenna Baxter could barely catch her breath. Then a glimpse of his blue eyes, chiseled features and strong hands made her hold tight. Was her savior truly the grumpy, woman-hating town sheriff? Yep, Colt Blackwell had come to rescue Brenna and the five children in her care. But his valor didn't stop there. Not only did Colt save them, he offered a temporary home on his ranch. His one provision-his houseguest wouldn't think of making this a permanent arrangement. But he hadn't counted on Brenna's determination to bring happiness back into her rescuer's lonely life....
The Marriage Bargain
by Angel MooreMarriage by Necessity Lily Warren's new hat shop is her ticket to self-reliance...until a fire threatens to destroy her dreams. And when Edward Stone-her landlord and the town blacksmith-bursts into her private rooms to rescue her, Lily's reputation is tarnished. So Edward proposes a solution that could save her good name-even as it puts her independence at risk. With an orphaned niece who needs a mother, Edward believes a marriage of convenience is the answer to his and Lily's problems. But he didn't plan on developing feelings for his new wife. And now he can't quell his urge to protect impulsive, kindhearted Lily. Perhaps it's time for the wary blacksmith to try forging something truly precious-a real family...
The Marriage Bargain
by Blaise KilgallenRe-release (2012) Secret Cravings PublishingBlaise Kilgallen pens a sensuous Regency with a hint of suspense in The Marriage Bargain. A historical romance full of intrigue, danger, and attraction that will have you turning the pages from start to finish as more than one marriage bargain may be offered before all is said and done.When her parents were killed in a carriage accident, young Emily Dancy attempts to save herself from the clutches of her hateful, adopted uncle and guardian. She manages to escape from him and finds employment as governess to the Earl of Leathem's ward. She is to help the untutored, countrified girl into marriage-worthy. By the same token, she hopes to be safe until she reaches her majority and can claim an inheritance.Gavin Fielding, is made guardian of a young female in an unknown person's will. As a firm bachelor he needs help, and he hires Emily to teach his ward what she must know to be launched onto London's Marriage Mart. Somewhat intrigued by the young governess, he asks his aunt to sponsor his ward's debut by adding her consequence. Lady Parcells breaks her ankle and can't get around to help, so Gavin has to change his plans. He offers a marriage bargain to Lilianne's governess.Emily is saved from her nasty, adopted uncle when he is arrested and jailed as a spy.The marriage bargain also would help the earl's problem.Meanwhile, dark forces work again the couple as they attempt to stay one step ahead of danger and yet, keep from falling in love.Content Notes: Spicy, Historical, Regency
The Marriage Bargain
by Diane PerkinsThree years ago, Emma wanted to kiss Spenser. Now she wants to kill him. Their marriage in name only saved her from having to wed Spenser's loathsome uncle, and before he went off to war, Spenser promised Emma that she would have everything she needed as his new wife. But when Spenser returns home from battling Napoleon, he seems to have forgotten all about Emma, who has spent the last few years struggling to keep his family estate from falling into ruin. When unusual circumstances finally bring Emma and Spenser together again, Spenser discovers Emma is no longer the vulnerable young lady he married but is, instead, a resourceful and beautiful woman. Now, in order to win back his wife's trust and love, Spenser must first agree to a new marriage bargain.
The Marriage Bargain
by Susan FoxA husband in name only? Hallie had never even been in love-now she must marry to save her home! She just needed a wedding certificate-well, first she had to find a bridegroom... Wes Lansing was her neighbor and the ideal candidate. Only, what could a shy virgin like Hallie offer this dynamic man? Wes was intrigued and the marriage deal was struck. But could Hallie handle her new husband?
The Marriage Bargain (Marriage To A Billionaire Ser. #1)
by Jennifer ProbstThe sizzling first installment in the New York Timesand USA Today bestselling Marriage to a Billionairetrilogy.To save her family home, impulsive bookshop owner Alexa McKenzie, casts a love spell, which conjures up an unexpected visitor - her best friend's older brother and the powerful man who once shattered her heart. Billionaire Nicholas Ryan doesn't believe in marriage, but in order to inherit his father's corporation, he needs a wife and needs one fast. When he discovers his sister's childhood friend is in dire financial straits, he's offers Alexa an interesting proposal... A marriage in name only, the rules? Avoid entanglement. Keep things businesslike. Do notfall in love. The arrangement is only for a year so the rules shouldn't be that hard to follow... Except Fate has a way of upsetting the best laid plans... "Jennifer Probst has proved to be one of the most exciting breakout novelists in the romance genre." - USA Today
The Marriage Bargain (Marriage to a Billionaire #1)
by Jennifer ProbstThe sizzling first book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Marriage to a Billionaire series by &“one of the most exciting breakout novelists&” (USA TODAY) Jennifer Probst.A marriage in name only... To save her family home, impulsive bookstore owner Alexa Maria McKenzie casts a love spell. But she never planned on conjuring up her best friend’s older brother—the powerful man who once shattered her heart. Billionaire Nicholas Ryan doesn’t believe in marriage, but in order to inherit his father’s corporation, he needs a wife and needs one fast. When he discovers his sister’s childhood friend is in dire financial straits, he offers Alexa a bold proposition. A marriage in name only with certain rules: Avoid entanglement. Keep things all business. Do not fall in love. The arrangement is only for a year so the rules shouldn’t be that hard to follow, right? Except fate has a way of upsetting the best-laid plans...
The Marriage Bargain Bundle
by Madeleine Ker Carole Mortimer Abby Green Susanne JamesIt's the bargain of a lifetime--marriage! Find out what drives the couples in these four classic romances from Harlequin Presents Extra to marry for convenience. . . and share the explosive passion they discover in the bedroom! Bundle includes: The Santangeli Marriage by Sara Craven, Salzano's Captive Bride by Daphne Clair, The Ruthless Italian's Inexperienced Wife by Christina Hollis and Bought for Marriage by Margaret Mayo.
The Marriage Bargain: Her Amish Child Her Cowboy Inheritance The Marriage Bargain (Family Blessings #4)
by Stephanie DeesTimes of loss can lead to blessings for a world-weary bachelor and the foster mother caring for his two nieces in this heartwarming smalltown romance.Jules Sheehan will do anything to keep custody of the two orphaned girls in her care—even enter a marriage of convenience with their uncle. Cam Quinn crosses the globe as a travel writer, but when he learns that his sister died—leaving behind two little girls—he’s ready to settle down and care for them. Now tough, tender Jules is offering the home Cam has secretly been longing for. And what starts as a marriage in name only may soon become a family of the heart.
The Marriage Barter
by Christine JohnsonMission: ChildrenRounding up a gaggle of orphans isn't Wyatt Reed's specialty. Still, the bounty hunter is being paid handsomely to bring these children from Evans Grove to the next town. And then he sets eyes on one pigtailed, pint-sized complication, and the beautiful widow who needs his help.Charlotte Miller's marriage lacked love, but at least it gave her the right to adopt little Sasha. Now without a husband, she can't be a mother. Wyatt agrees to be her groom-for-hire-only until Sasha is hers. But the man who couldn't wait to leave town is finding unexpected reasons to stay...and glimpsing a future surpassing any fortune he's known.
The Marriage Basket
by Sharon De VitaHunter Blackwell was fiercely proud of his Apache heritage and intended to rear his orphaned godson according to tribal tradition. Trouble was, the boy's strong-willed and stunningly beautiful aunt clearly had other ideas. Hunter couldn't deny that young Billy's life had been enriched by Rina Roberts's warm and gentle ways. Nor could he deny that she stirred this Apache's passion. But Hunter was a man who had been betrayed one too many times. Still, when he took Rina in his arms, he forgot all the reasons why he had sidestepped matrimony. And suddenly he was contemplating presenting Rina with a symbolic marriage basket and proposing the union of a lifetime!
The Marriage Beat
by Doreen RobertsHe'sMyHeroA protector, a provider, a friend-he's every woman's hero....FROM THE DESK OFOfficer Tyler JacksonCentral PrecinctI don't know why these hardheaded females think they're invincible. Women like Megan Summers make my job three times as hard. I told the chief that giving this lady self-defense lessons would be a mistake. Now look at what's happened. She's laid up with her arm in a sling!That's the only reason I'm playing nursemaid. It has nothing to do with her blond hair, or her beautiful smile or the way she looks at me when she thinks I can't see....
The Marriage Bed
by Judith ArnoldJoelle and Bobby. . . ;I'm aware my visit might have been difficult for you. Difficult? In fact, nothing would ever be the same again for Joelle Webber and Bobby DiFranco. They'd come a long way from their hardscrabble beginnings. They'd built careers, raised a wonderful daughter and two fine sons. Shaped a life rich with layers of trust and understanding, just like the carefully laid stones of the garden walls Bobby builds for his clients. And their life together would have remained solid if not for the unexpected intrusion of a former boyfriend of Joelle's and the long-buried secret he unearths. Bobby and Joelle have leaned on each other through countless crises, but now the very foundation of their marriage has crumbled. Can they put it back together one more time?Can they once again find a haven in their marriage bed-the one place above all where a husband and wife should be honest and loving with each other?
The Marriage Bed
by Laura Lee GuhrkeEveryone in society knows that the marriage of Lord and Lady Hammond is an unhappy one. Everyone knows they have barely spoken to one another in over nine years. But what no-one in society knows are the reasons why ... Lady Viola Courtland was a romantic and impulsive young girl when she fell instantly in love with the handsome and dashing Viscount Hammond. Unbeknownst to Viola, John Hammond had already given his heart to the only woman he would ever love--his cousin's wife--but he was in dire financial straits and desperately needed to marry a wealthy heiress. In Viola, he thought he had found the perfect woman--beautiful and rich with a sweet nature. But Viola was neither practical nor sensible when it came to marriage, for she fully expected her husband to love her and was determined to settle for nothing less. Soon, however, John's secret was unwittingly revealed, but by then they were married and it was too late. Until one day, John finally came to his senses and prayed it wasn't too late to win back the love of his very own wife.
The Marriage Betrayal (The Volakis Vow #1)
by Lynne GrahamA Greek tycoon just met the one woman he can’t walk away from. First in the Volakis Vow duology from the USA Today–bestselling author.Sander Volakis goes his own way. He’s forged his reputation in business, rather than relying on the family fortune, and indulges his darkly passionate, wild streak. He has no intention of marrying . . . He doesn’t do country weekends, either. Pitching up at Westgrave Manor is a favor to his father and a bore—until he sees Tally Spencer, so pretty and voluptuous that he can’t resist her. Sander’s looking forward to casually seducing her, not knowing that one night with the innocent Tally could end his playboy existence . . . Sander and Tally’s story continues next month in Bride for Real.
The Marriage Bond
by Denise RobinsBeautiful, rich and impulsive, Gay Northiam's life is a fun filled whirl of dinners and dances. Captivated by her vivacious charm and exquisite looks, a flock of eligible and handsome suitors leave her with few blank pages in her engagement diary. Dick Morton, a young doctor, is just one of many smitten admirers. But Gay is not yet ready to fall in love not while life is such fun. All this changes, however, when Gay meets Geoffrey Daunt, a respected and successful barrister and confirmed bachelor: For the first time ever Gay knows the pain of unrequited love and, too late, discovers what it is to suffer a broken heart.
The Marriage Bond
by Denise RobinsBeautiful, rich and impulsive, Gay Northiam's life is a fun filled whirl of dinners and dances. Captivated by her vivacious charm and exquisite looks, a flock of eligible and handsome suitors leave her with few blank pages in her engagement diary. Dick Morton, a young doctor, is just one of many smitten admirers. But Gay is not yet ready to fall in love not while life is such fun. All this changes, however, when Gay meets Geoffrey Daunt, a respected and successful barrister and confirmed bachelor: For the first time ever Gay knows the pain of unrequited love and, too late, discovers what it is to suffer a broken heart.
The Marriage Business
by Jessica SteeleMonday's child is fair of face Avena came from a family of beautiful women. Women who traded their looks for wealthy husbands and easy lifestyles. But when Avena's turn came, she didn't use her beauty to help herself, she did it for her family. She gritted her teeth and was pleasant to rich, handsome Nyall Lancaster, the boss of Lancaster Holdings. She was determined to save the family company from ruin. But if her plan to charm Nyall meant that he thought he could just walk in and take over her life, then he had another thing coming... Avena was more than just a pretty face! From the bestselling author of The Sister Secret.
The Marriage Campaign
by Karen TempletonMaid of honor at her cousins' double wedding is as close as Blythe Broussard plans to get to tying the knot again. But Wes Phillips refuses to take "I won't" for an answer. The widowed Maryland congressman is passionately campaigning for a date with the once-burned D.C. designer. And Wes's eleven-year-old son just joined the race.Getting reelected isn't as important as winning Blythe's trust and convincing the guarded beauty to take a shot at love...even if her scandalous past threatens to derail Wes's political future. His future with Blythe comes first-if they're both willing to risk their hearts for a second chance that's worth fighting for.
The Marriage Campaign
by Michele DunawayPresenting a detailed, hands-on approach to fluorescence spectroscopy, this book describes experiments that cover basic spectroscopy and advanced aspects of fluorescence spectroscopy. It emphasizes practical guidance, providing background on fundamental concepts as well as guidance on how to handle artifacts, avoid common errors, and interpret data. Nearly 150 experiments from biophysics, biochemistry, and the biomedical sciences demonstrate how methods are applied in practical applications. The result is a hands-on guide to the most important aspects of fluorescence spectroscopy, from steady-state fluorescence to advanced time-resolved fluorescence.
The Marriage Charm: The Marriage Pact The Marriage Charm The Marriage Season (The Brides of Bliss County #2)
by Linda Lael MillerThe women of Bliss County have a pact-to find husbands. The right husbands. One already has: Hadleigh Stevens, who married rancher Tripp Galloway a few months ago. Now Melody Nolan thinks it's her turn. Melody has recently found success as a jewelry designer, and her work is the focus of her life. She's not exactly unhappy, but she wants more. She's always been attracted to Spence Hogan, the local chief of police, but she's convinced that Spence, a notorious charmer, isn't what you'd call husband material. Spence is a good cop who isn't scared of anything-except love. And he's done everything he can to preserve his reputation as a womanizer-a reputation that keeps marriage-minded women, including Melody, at bay. And yet...there's something about Melody he can't forget. Something his heart can't ignore.