SPANISH BILLIONAIRE, INNOCENT WIFE - Kate Walker

Title: SPANISH BILLIONAIRE, INNOCENT WIFE

Author: KATE WALKER

Line: Harlequin Presents: USA June 2008
Mills and Boon Modern Romance: UK March 2008-06-26

The S-Factor: Simmering & Sensual

Raul Esteban has always wanted Alannah.

She is purity and passion combined! But she rejected him, and now the proud Spanish aristocrat is determined that she will pay for her mistake—with her body!

Raul mistakenly believes Alannah is no longer a naive girl—until one night of passion proves he has taken her virginity! Now Raul will do whatever it takes to keep her at his mercy….

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The Spanish Billionaire, Innocent Wife was not only full of passion as only Kate Walker can write it also was moving, full of tension with extremely believable characters. What touched me the most was Raul, he was so vulnerable with his feelings for Alannah yet intensely angry. Even though he displayed his Alpha characteristics he touched me because his feelings for her were hidden inside from the moment she lied and left him he never really got over the pain or loss. Raul’s love for his sister, his lost brother and his desire to produce an heir for his father will move anyone reading this incredibly beautiful love story.

From the moment one begins reading this story set in a hospital where Alannah mourns her dead brother and friend, Lorena who turns out to be Raul’s sister who has also passed, you just know that when Raul arrives on the scene the tension is going to explode……and it does with seismic force.

As their story unfolds before the reader’s eyes, the sexual tension, the emotion, the pain of their love for each other will rip out your heart especially when Alannah’s feelings about her love for Raul, her wanting to give him an heir and her uncertainly of his feelings for her, well trust me you won’t want to miss reading this wonderful and moving story.

The Spanish Billionaire, Innocent Wife is just another example of the amazing Kate Walker and her sensual and entertaining love stories.

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About the Book:

As Kate states in her blog post dated 6/19/09 “Sometimes there is a personal element to a book. A piece of the story that relates to something in my own life, something close to my heart that I've woven into it. And it does seem that when this happens, it creates a book that resonates with readers particularly strongly.” KW 6/08

In this case it relates to an accident of someone very close to Kate and I encourage you to stop by Kate’s blog and read the post…..it’s amazing. http://kate-walker.blogspot.com/

Reviewed by Marilyn Shoemaker

VIKING WARRIOR, UNWILLING WIFE by MICHELLE STYLES

Title: Viking Warrior, Unwilling Wife
Author: Michelle Styles
Line: Mills and Boon Historical Romance
Release month: June 2008

The S-Factor: Simmering

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The warrior’s conquest

With the war drums echoing in her ears, and the sharp northern light glinting off the sharpened swords, Sela stood with trepidation on the shoreline. The dragon ships full of warriors had come, ready for battle and glory.

But it wasn’t the threat of conquest that shook Sela to the core. It was the way her heart responded to the proud face and chiselled body of Vikar Hrutson, jaarl, leader of the invading force – and Sela’s ex-husband!

Review:

From Michelle Styles’ terrific pen comes a passionate, romantic, exciting and fast-paced historical romance which will leave you breathless: Viking Warrior, Unwilling Wife.

Four years ago, Sela had walked out on her husband, even though she was carrying his child – a child he knows nothing about till this very day. Having returned home to her father, Bose the Dark, Sela had hoped to start afresh and to put her husband behind her. But every time she looks into her son’s eyes, she finds herself reliving the passion which she had found in her husband’s arms.

But Sela has got more on her mind than her former husband. Her father is at death’s door and dragon ships full of enemy warriors are approaching her home – and leading them is her former husband Vikar!

Vikar is still as handsome as ever and when he spots his former wife, he has only one thing on his mind – seduction!

Whether she’s writing about Vikings, Gladiators or Victorians, Michelle Styles has an uncanny ability of making each and every historical period her own! In her latest historical, she has once again delivered a full-bodied engrossing tale readers will just not be able to put down.

Pleasured by the Secret Millionaire by Natalie Anderson

Title: Pleasured by the Secret Millionaire
Author: Natalie Anderson
Line: Mills and Boon Modern Heat
Release month: June 2008
The S-Factor:Simmering

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One night of hot loving…

Gorgeous millionaire Rhys Maitland is tired of women throwing themselves at him just because his name equates to success, power and wealth… When he meets beauty Sienna Rendel, Rhys decides to hide the truth, and insists on being with her for one night only…

…will have them both coming back for more! But Sienna’s got her own secrets…

Dressing carefully to conceal the scar that plagues her life, she’s quite happy with Rhys’s offer of fast, furious and amazing lovemaking! She doesn’t know she’s being pleasured by a secret millionaire, but when she and Rhys realise one night isn’t enough, they’ll have to strip themselves bare – in every sense!

Review:

Natalie Anderson’s sizzling Modern Heat novels just keep getting better and better. In her latest romance, Pleasured by the Secret Millionaire, she blends sizzling sexual chemistry, scintillating sex scenes, intense romance and poignant emotional development which will keep readers everywhere glued to their seats!

Sienna Rendel has had enough of her mother and brother treating her like a fragile little flower, so she leaves New Zealand behind, waves goodbye to her old life, and heads off to Australia where she hopes to have some fun and not be treated like an invalid. Top of the list on her priorities is finding a hot guy with whom to have a no-strings affair with – and as luck would have it, she meets just the guy!

Rhys Monroe is sexy, charismatic and drop dead gorgeous, but little does Sienna know that, just like her, he’s got a devastating secret of his own: he’s not a brickie, but a millionaire doctor whose family is one of Australia’s richest dynasties!

How’s Sienna going to react when she finds out that he’s lied to her? And will Rhys ever learn to trust anyone with his heart?

Pleasured by the Secret Millionaire is a truly terrific read! Hot, steamy, romantic and poignant, readers looking for a sexy read to heat up their summer nights will not be disappointed with the latest outstanding contemporary romance by New Zealand’s hottest romance writer: Natalie Anderson!


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Hot Nights with a Playboy by Nicola Marsh

Title: Hot Nights with the Playboy
Author: Nicola Marsh
Line: Mills and Boon Modern Heat
Release month: June 2008
The S-Factor:Simmering
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Working by day…

Abby Weiss could make her name as a stylist to the stars on a two-week photo shoot in a tropical island paradise. Even better, Judd Calloway, her best friend, will be the photographer. Nothing could be more fun than working with him…

Naughty by night!
…except spending hot, sexy, passionate nights with him! In the years since they last met Judd’s become a charming, muscled, gorgeous hunk! Abby can’t keep her hands off him – and the attraction’s mutual. And now Judd’s got a proposal that he hopes will keep her right where he wants her: in his bed!

Review: If you’re looking for a romance that’s hot, sexy, modern and utterly delicious, then you’ll love Nicola Marsh’s latest Modern Heat: Hot Nights with a Playboy!

As children, Abby Weiss and Judd Calloway had been the best of friends who had bonded over their screwed up parents, miserable childhoods and their desire to get as far away from small town Australia as possible. As teenagers, their friendship almost developed into something more, but Abby and Judd had pulled back at the very last minute, and although they’re still the very best of friends that spark of dangerous attraction still sizzles between the two of them!

Now, Abby and Judd have been thrown in close proximity together on a tropical island for a two-week photo shoot. Seeing her best friend in a tight pair of swimming trunks and his toned torso glistening under the sizzling sun only increase Abby’s desire for Judd. But while Judd makes it clear that he’s more than willing to have her in his bed, he is adamant that theirs will be a no-strings sexual affair.

But, the more time Judd spends with Abby, the more he realizes that commitment is beginning to like a whole lot of fun!

I adore Nicola Marsh’s stories because even though they are fresh, feel-good, flirty and modern, they still have that deep, emotional core that will ensure that readers of all ages will enjoy reading her stories. Featuring a sexy hero, a lovely heroine and plenty of drama, laughs and humour, Hot Nights with a Playboy is the perfect book to pack in your beach bag this summer!


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CARETTI'S FORCED BRIDE - Jennie Lucas

Title: CARETTI’S FORCED BRIDE

Author: JENNIE LUCAS

Line: Mills and Boon Modern and Harlequin Presents

Release month North America: August 2008; UK/Australia: May 2008

The S-Factor: Simmering & Very Sensual



He'll take his revenge. He'll be ruthless. He'll make her ready for the taking!
Dark, devilish, rich and ruthless, Paolo Caretti isn’t ashamed of his roots. But he’s ashamed that he once loved a woman who thought she was better than him. Now Isabelle needs him, and Paolo has a thirst for revenge…
She’ll be his bride. She’ll do his bidding. She’ll be happy in his bed!Princess Isabelle de Luceran – she knows she hurt Paolo and it broke her heart. She also knows his help has a price. And when he discovers the true depth of her deceit she’ll be destroyed by his vengeance…
They’ll make vows. They’ll make love. They’ll find love springs from hate!

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Yet again, Jennie Lucas delivers a wonderful story full of passion, anger, secrets, pride…..just a very enjoyable and moving love story set in the Mediterranean and surrounded by castles, villas, lush country side and the sea.

Princess Isabelle de Luceran is bound by duty and honor to her Country and her family. Even though her heart was ripped apart years ago when she left the only man she’d ever loved. Isabelle had refused his proposal and in the end let her sister talk her into giving up the baby she had conceived with Paolo, making him heir to the throne. It’s not bad enough that her sister and her husband recently died in an acccident……now their 9 year old son has been kidnapped. She can only trust one man to do the job and that’s her past and only lover Paola Caretti. So she returns to the US and begs him to come home with her to save her nephew, which of course he does but with a price.

Paulo Caretti is ruthless, handsome, and rich and wants Isabelle. Years ago he loved her and proposed marriage and in the end, she refused and returned to her country. Now Paolo can seek revenge and his plan is for Isabelle to become his mistress, get her pregnant and marry her at all costs. Paolo accepts his passion for her but vows never to be caught up in love again. Love hurts and Paolo knows this first hand……from his ruthless father, from the mother who abandoned him and from the only woman he ever love who walked out on him!

What neither of them counts on is their powerful attraction, lust and the passion which goes up in flames when they are together. What they also don’t count on is that they can’t leave each other alone so the affair continues and they are splashed all over media which doesn’t sit well with Isabelle’s family and country.

There is so much anguish, hurt and at times it broke my heart. Their passion will take your breath away and in the end when they resolve their past, secrets and the issues facing them are resolved, you’ll stand up and cheer! Caretti’s Forced Bride is one book you won’t want to miss and I’m hopeful that Jennie will continue on with a series as all of the characters were wonderful, each with a story of their own, I’m sure!

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About the Book - From Jennie’s Website:

Like most girls, I dreamed of being a princess. I was seven years old when my mother woke me up to see Princess Diana’s fairy-tale wedding televised from half the world away. Now I see my own young daughter prancing around the house in fancy dresses and tiaras.

But being a princess isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, is it? A life can feel so different on the inside than it might look on the outside. You only have to look at Grace Kelly or Princess Diana to realize that.

In Caretti’s Forced Bride, Isabelle is beloved and worshipped as the most beautiful princess in the whole world. She is fashionable, beautiful, adored. Surrounded by paparazzi. But in spite of that, she’s very lonely. She’s lost nearly everyone she loves. And she carries the heavy weight of a secret.

Is it possible to be a princess trapped in a castle—but still be happy? Maybe if you have the right prince…

Reviewed by: Marilyn

KING OF THE DESERT, CAPTIVE BRIDE - Jane Porter

Title: KING OF THE DESERT, CAPTIVE BRIDE

Author: JANE PORTER

Line: Harlequin Presents – Desert Kings
(book 2) Mills & Boon Modern Romance

Release month North America: May 2008; UK / Australia: March 2008

The S-Factor: Simmering & Sweet



When Sheikh Khalid Fehr rescues innocent Olivia Morse from the hands of his country's enemies, he guarantees her freedom by announcing she is his betrothed….
Khalid has vouched for Liv with his honor… and this desert king is determined that his new wife will fulfill her marital duties, by his side as his regal queen…and as his captive virgin bride!

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In Jane's the Sheikh's Chosen Queen (book 1) you were introduced to King Sharif Fehr and his wife Jesslyn. Jesslyn was friends with Sharif's two sisters who were killed when they were all three on a trip. The family was devastated, especially his brother Khalid Fehr, who now resides in the Great Sarq Desert.

Khalid has never gotten over the loss so when he reads a post on the Internet from a brother who lives in the US, looking for his sister, Khalid's heart twists. After some research and investigation, he finds out she's been arrested and is now in a prison. Determined to free her, he stakes his honor, his familes as well to obtain her pardon. However, from the moment of Olivia Morse's release, everything goes wrong and so in order not to have Olivia returned to prison, Khalid states that she is his fiancé and they are to be married. All sorts of questions arise with the government and his family.....is she a thief, a drug smuggler, and why would he want to marry when he's always told his family never!

Their journey actually begins in Cairo and then a wonderful river trip on the Nile, sights one dreams of seeing; history, color, artifacts, temples, bazaars, foods.....a dream come true for Olivia who is a travel agent from a small southern town. It's a journey of exploration for them both.....trust, yearning, fear, the unknown factor if Olivia will be able to marry or go back to prison.

For Olivia is not just the adventure, it's finding out about herself, it's about falling for a man she doesn't understand, it's about honor, family and in the end love. It's a romantic adventure as only Jane Porter can write to exotic ports and places with an incredible honor bound sheikh, Khalid Fehr you'll adore!


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Reviewed by: Marilyn

THE SPANIARD'S DEFIANT VIRGIN - Jennie Lucas

Title: THE SPANIARD'S DEFIANT VIRGIN

Author: JENNIE LUCAS

Line: HARLEQUIN PRESENTS – Innocent Mistress, Virgin Bride series

Modern Romance – Mills and Boon

Release month: North America: June 2008; UK / Australia: November 2007

The S-Factor: Simmering & Sensual


In his Spanish castillo Marcos Ramirez has been planning his retribution for the Winters family…. And now it's time.

Marcos will take Tamsin and destroy her family. But Tamsin isn't the hedonistic society girl he expected. She's beautiful and courageous—bedding her will be sweet. And it's then that Marcos realizes Tamsin's a virgin, and innocent of all she's been accused of!

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Marcos Ramirez is truly a “dark angel”! This Spanish alpha is to die for, he’s angry, he’s seeking revenge and yet he has a protective and extremely sexy side, he’ll melt your heart.

Tasmin is misunderstood by the press and all of London. She’s been deemed a wild heiress, a flirt and a spoiled beauty and actually she’s none of these…..she’s got a secret and she’ll do anything that has to be done to protect a family member. When Tasmin is kidnapped by the “dark angel” she realizes she is indeed in trouble because if she doesn’t follow her step brother’s instructions to marry the nephew of the sheikh to save the family business, she’ll not only be on the receiving end of his wrath she’ll not be able to protect her ten year old sister from her families abuse.

Marcos is seeking revenge, revenge for the loss of his family due to the Winters family greed and that of Aziz the nephew of the sheikh. He kidnaps Tasmin and is seeking revenge and plans to ruin Aziz and Tasmin’s brother’s business. What neither of them counts on is their strong attraction for each other and in the end they act upon it and can’t seem to stay away from each other.

When the time comes to set the revenge plan in motion, everything is turned upside down. You will be holding your breath during the last few chapters, trying to figure out the outcome. Trust me, it’s thrilling, full of suspense and passion, pleasure and you’ll be shedding some tears as well. It’s a lesson for all to learn……leave the past behind and look towards the future and thanks to Jennie Lucas and The Spaniard’s Defiant Virgin one will see how Marcos gives up revenge for love.

A quote from Mahatma Gandhi: “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.”

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Reviewed by: Marilyn

Wanted: White Wedding by Natasha Oakley

Title: Wanted: White Wedding
Author: Natasha Oakley
Line: Harlequin Romance
Release month: May/June 2008
The S-Factor: Sweet
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Seeing Daniel Ramsey struggle with fatherhood makes memories of Freya's past come flooding back. Freya was a wild child, but on the inside she always dreamed of happy ever afters and white weddings. It was a way to escape the troubles of home. Now she's grown up, stunning and successful, and she knows she can help Daniel and his daughter.

But Freya's afraid of getting too close.… She still has her secrets, locked up tight. Could it be that after all these years, she's met the man who has the ability to see straight into her heart?

Review:

The wonderful Natasha Oakley is back with a brand new Harlequin Romance that will tug at your heartstrings and hold you spellbound until the final sentence: Wanted: White Wedding.

Freya Anthony knows that the people of Fellingham haven’t forgotten her wild child past. She’s well aware of the gossip and sniggers which surround her return, but her beloved grandmother Margaret needs her, and she isn’t going to let a bunch of nosy parkers with nothing better to do with their lives, prevent her from helping the one woman who’s always cared and been there for her.

On her arrival, Freya learns that Margaret wants to sell some of her antiques to local auctioneer Daniel Ramsay, and when Freya visits his auction house, she’s less than impressed! How can Daniel runs a serious business from a ramshackle building?
But Freya’s got other things to worry about: her attraction to the gorgeous Daniel!
Charismatic, charming and drop dead gorgeous, Freya begins to fall for the handsome auctioneer. However, will Freya and Daniel let their pasts and responsibilities push them away? Or will they realize that theirs is a love that will last a lifetime?

Wanted: White Wedding is an absolutely terrific contemporary romance by one of my favourite romance writers! Moving, tender, sweet, poignant and totally absorbing, Wanted: White Wedding is a captivating tale of renewal, new beginnings and happy endings from a writer who never fails to deliver enthralling romance!

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THE GREEK TYCOON'S CONVENIENT BRIDE - Kate Hewitt

Title: THE GREEK TYCOON'S CONVENIENT BRIDE

Author: Kate Hewitt

Line: Harlequin Presents and Mills and Boon Modern Romance

Release month North America: April 2008; UK / Australia: March 2007

The S-Factor: Simmering & Sensual

Back-Blurb:

Rhiannon Davies's plan was to reunite her late friend's baby with the infant's Greek father, then return home…alone. Instead Lukas whisks them away to his private island! Soon Rhiannon falls under the spell of the sun, sea—and the ruthless tycoon himself. Caught up in a wave of desire for the devastatingly handsome Lukas, she finds herself agreeing to marriage—with a man who has made it clear he'll never love her….

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Kate is another new author for me and an exceptional one at that with this almost "Greek Tragedy"! At times, this was painful to read as Lukas struggled with his emotions and refused to love! He is a magnificent Greek alpha, shoulders his entire family's problems and always rises to the cause and takes responsibility for their misconduct.

The first few chapters are intense due to the fact that both characters, Lukas and Rhiannon are immediately drawn to each other. The air sizzles and crackles between them from the very beginning. When Rhiannon contacts Lukas it's for an urgent reason.....she is the ward of an old friend’s infant daughter, Annabel, who recently passed away. Her friend told her Lukas is the father and because of her past upbringing she feels it's important for the infant to be with family. She knows what it's like not to belong as she was adopted and never felt loved. Love is the most important thing to Rhiannon and she hopes someday to find it.

Lukas figures out that the Annabel's father is his nephew Christos, an uncaring, spoiled playboy. No matter at what cost, Lukas is going to take responsibility for this child and claims her as family. However, he demands until matters are settled that Rhiannon accompany them to Greece.

Sparks, sensual tension, all of it and more flare up between this couple. As the days go on, Rhiannon realizes that she loves this baby girl, she fights her attraction for Lukas and worries what the outcome will be.....should she allow this dysfunctional family to be involved in raising Annabelle? Should she stay in Greece to be close to this child she has grown to love and how will she deal with her feelings that are growing for Lukas?

The passion, the heat, the tension and the heartache that encompass this couple will have you in tears. Kate Hewitt sincerely has a "winner" with The Greek Tycoons Convenient Bride; it's an exceptional story and will make you believe in love and happy endings!

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Reviewed by: Marilyn

IN BED WITH HER ITALIAN BOSS - KATE HARDY

Title: IN BED WITH HER ITALIAN BOSS

Author: Kate Hardy

Line: Harlequin Presents
Mills and Boon Modern Romance

Release month North America: April 08 UK: July 07 as Breakfast at Giovanni’s

The S-Factor: Sweet & Sensual

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Having just been fired, Francesca has three immediate requirements: a coffee, an extremely calorific pastry and a new job. Stopping off at her favorite café, Giovanni's, she manages to pick up all three!

Working for darkly handsome Giovanni Mazetti is fantastic—except Fran discovers the job comes with a tantalizing caveat: pretending to be his adoring girlfriend! Soon their kisses start happening in private as well as in public, and although Fran knows it's all a game to Giovanni, she can't help wishing his feelings were for real….


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This is the first Kate Hardy book I’ve ever read and I’m so glad I did! It’s a little like Prince Charming meets Sleeping Beauty. Gio is one handsome, sexy and talented Italian. He believes in commitment and family and is a man who made sacrifices for that family. At one time he dreamed of being a musician. However when his father became ill, he rose to the cause and took over the family coffee business giving up his dream.

Fran, is the oldest in her family and was adopted when her parents thought they couldn’t have any children which was inaccurate as they eventually had twins boys and a girl. Fran always felt awkward, a sense of not belonging as her siblings excelled at everything they attempted; where Fran definitely was not an academic as the rest of her family. Fran frequents the Mazetti coffee shop and one particular day stops in feeling a little off as she’s just been told her job is being eliminated. She feels comfortable talking with Gio and in the end, Gio offers Fran a job as his office manager as he needs someone to organize his business because he wants to expand.

What both Fran and Gio don’t count as their working relationship and friendship progress is their attraction for each other. Gio’s family adore him and want him happy so when they learn of Fran they believe her to be more than his office manager. This situation works well for Gio as his Nonna is soon to visit so he asks Fran to pose as his girlfriend for the entire family. What they both don’t count on is how their relationship develops from friendship to lovers. What Fran doesn’t count on is for the very first time, she actually feels she belongs!

This is one sweet and tender love story……an awakening of sorts for both Gio and Fran and one you definitely will not want to miss thanks to Kate Hardy’s storytelling ability!

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Reviewed by Marilyn

ACCIDENTALLY YOURS - Susan Mallery

Title: ACCIDENTALLY YOURS

Author: Susan Mallery

Line: HQN

Release month North America & UK: January 2008

The S-Factor: Sweet and Sizzling

Back-Blurb:

WANTED: -Single mom seeks billionaire's pocketbook to fund dying son's research cure.
Will seduce if necessary. Blackmail is not out of the question. Miracles welcome.

-Cynical billionaire seeks working mom with a heart of gold for PR campaign to improve his standing in the community. Must be willing to attend social events. Anyone looking for love need not apply.

It seemed like the perfect match… until the unthinkable happened.

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This book actually knocked me sideways; I was so taken with it! When I read Susan's comments on how the book came to be, I thought I'm not going to enjoy it.....A super mom who dresses up like Wonder Woman because her son has a terminal disease and she thinks if he believes she has super powers he will not die?Let me tell you like 22 other readers have posted have on Amazon, this is an incredible story, it is funny, it's so moving at times you're heart will ache. On top of everything else, it's steamy and sexy as well.You will adore Kerri, her drive to find a cure for her son's disease, how she gets the funds to re-open the clinic where scientists are very close in finding the cure. And Kerri's son Cory will melt your heart.

Cynical billionaire Nathan King, you'll want him for yourself, he's that kind of driven and determined man who has lost so much, who does not believe in love until he falls under Kerri's spell. Their love story is simply beautiful!Susan Mallery amazes me each time I read one of her books. She always delivers fun, fascinating and exceptional stories and Accidentally Yours is a book I will long remember.

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Reviewed by: Marilyn

THE GREEK TYCOON'S UNEXPECTED WIFE - Annie West

Title: THE GREEK TYCOON’S UNEXPECTED WIFE

Author: ANNIE WEST

Line: Mills and Boon Modern and Harlequin Presents Extra

Release month North America: May 2008 UK: January 2008

The S-Factor: Sizzling and Sensual

Back-Blurb:

She’s fallen in love with her husband!

Stavros Denakis is furious when Tessa Marlowe turns up without warning. Even though, technically, they are married, their union was never consummated. Weary and cynical through his experience of women, Stavros suspects the wife he hardly knows is a gold-digger – surely her reason for appearing again out of the blue must be to claim her share of the Denakis millions? But Tessa is a temptation that he can’t resist…

Bedded by her gorgeous Greek husband, Tessa realizes that she has fallen in love with him, and she longs for their marriage to become real. Only Stavros, though he may be passionate in private, remains cold in public, and seems determined that they will stay wedded only in name…

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Annie West yet again delivers a passionate love story full of intrigue in the name of Tessa Marlowe. Tessa appears on the eve of Stavros Denakis engagement party and sets in motion a chain of events you won't want to miss. Unexpected wife doesn't even describe it!Stavros Denakis is the Greek alpha like no other who holds himself back when it comes to commitment and love. His father's past history with women have left him scared and resentful so when Tessa appears on his door step, he is not only furious but thinks she has an agenda. Tessa swears she is only here to return the "family" heirloom ring with the family crest.Is this really Tessa? The Tessa he married a few years ago and then he witnessed her accident and death? If this is his wife, then why after all of these years has she appeared on the eve of his engagement to another woman? Why now and where has she been? He is angry, intrigued and she still can make him crazy, peak his interest and cause him to feel desire in ways no other woman has ever touched him.Stavros and Tessa's journey is one incredible ride, full of passion, it’s a tug of war, roller coaster ride all rolled into one. Stavros self discovery in the end, will move the reader, especially when he realizes he cares deeply for Tessa. Well it's something you won't want to miss! Congratulations to Annie West on this moving and emotional love story.


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Annie says, “writing Stavros and Tessa's story was lots of fun, though Stavros is such a strong-minded character sometimes it was a challenge too!”

Reviewed by Marilyn

BOUGHT FOR THE FRENCHMAN'S PLEASURE - Abby Green

Title: BOUGHT FOR THE FRENCHMAN’S PLEASURE

Author: ABBY GREEN

Line: Mills and Boon Modern

Release month North America: April 2008 UK: March 2008

The S-Factor: Sizzling, Sensual, Sexy

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His price? She’ll become his mistress!

As a top model, Sorcha Murphy can command a high price. But her fame hides a terrible secret from her past – one she has tried to put behind her, but which is about to return to haunt her…

Romain de Valois knows Sorcha is damaged goods – her hedonistic reputation speaks for itself. But he needs and wants her for one final assignment, and he’s prepared to pay…

So when Romain discovers that Sorcha hasn’t changed her ways, he decides to change the deal…her pay-cheque will be recouped in the bedroom – as his model mistress!


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Abby Green’s Bought for the Frenchman’s Pleasure will probably be on my top ten lists for 2008. I absolutely loved this book and from start to finish I could not put it down.

The story begins in New York but also includes Ireland, India and France and takes the reader on a worldwide journey with this couple, Sorcha Murphy and Romain deValois., Their eyes meet across the room and they can’t look away, that’s the way it is from the first moment they see each other and that’s the way it is throughout the entire book. Tension, anger, sexual attraction, desire, all of it rolled into one. When Sorcha is asked to become the model to represent Romain’s company and ad campaign she refuses the chance of a lifetime. Why? She remembers what he did to her years ago, remembered and wanted no part of him now!

Years ago their paths crossed but in not a nice way. Sorcha was accused of being a drug user, her reputation was completely destroyed by an interview Romain gave to the press. It was his Aunt who came to Sorcha’s rescue, gave her another chance and is now her employer.

Romain has learned the hard way not to trust, not to trust love, his stepbrother, his deceased mother, no one. At one time in his life they have all let him down. Being a “user” is disgusting to him and he still suspects Sorcha is a user but cannot control his attraction to her. He’s decided she is what he needs for his campaign and for his pleasure. It’s like he’s obsessed and he does let up on this woman and time and time again, circumstances all point to the fact that Sorcha should not be trusted!

Sorcha is “fiery” in everyway…..she’s an incredible character, she lives up to her red hair and Irish heritage, she’s loyal to her friends, passionate about drugs addiction and actually sets up a youth outreach centre in Dublin. She’s also insanely in love with the man who would toss her in the trash, would use her until there was nothing left of her soul. This story will wrench your heart out……..their passion leaps off the pages, their attraction for each other, , their love/hate feelings………their story sizzles!

As for Romain, at first I wanted to sock him, kick him until I learned how emotionally he was hurt by his first love, his mother and his stepbrother. This is one steamy and sexy man who can’t get Sorcha out of his system. But when all falls, he falls hard, I promise.

If you’re a fan of “Top Model” or fashion week in NYC or the fashion runway in Paris or Milan….it’s the glamour, the electricity the models generate, it’s the intrigue of the entire fashion industry from the designers, to the models, to those wealthy enough to afford the luxury of designer high fashion. It’s fabulous!


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Abby says, “Bought for the Frenchman's Pleasure features an Irish heroine: Sorcha, and an arrogant and I hope deliciously gorgeous French hero, Romain. It's special to me because I've set parts of it here in Ireland, in Dublin and also in the far west, on Inis Mor, an island famous for its fort, Dun Aengus.”

Reviewed by Marilyn

THE SHEIKH AND THE PREGNANT BRIDE - Susan Mallery

Title: The Sheikh and the Pregnant Bride

Author: Susan Mallery

Line: Silhouette Special Edition

Release month North America: and UK: March 2008

The S-Factor: Sweet & Sexy

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Maggie Collins had come to the exotic kingdom of El Deharia to restore Prince Qadir's antique car…not to get married. The no-frills mechanic had been burned by love before, and marriage—even to a seductive sheik—didn't top her agenda. But then Qadir made her an offer she should have refused.It was meant to be a temporary engagement…until Maggie discovered she was pregnant. Now Qadir was honor-bound to give Maggie and her child the protection of his name. He never expected her to sweep him off his feet.Would there be a royal wedding after all?

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When it comes to sheik books, Susan Mallery is at the top of the list. Her latest March release The Sheik and the Pregnant Bride I think is my favourite of all her Desert Rogue series.

Maggie Collins was not only lovely, she was full of spirit, sass and on top of everything else a top notch mechanic especially in restoring expensive top of the line cars. Maggie had grown up without a mother and was extremely close to her father who owned an auto body shop. Her father had been hired by Prince Qadir of El Deharia to restore his vintage car but upon Mr. Collins death and mountains of bills to pay, Maggie comes in her father’s place. From the moment they meet they are both drawn to each other not in a sexual way but one of friendship, trust and they just plain like each other.

Prince Qadir's father the King has a specific mission and that’s to marry off each of his sons. The King is constantly parading eligible young women in hopes of marrying off his sons and having grandchildren. Prince Qadir has no plans to get married so he comes up with a plan, he wants to hire Maggie to be his girlfriend and then pretend to be his fiancé. Everything back fires because they both develop more than a friendship; they develop a passionate relationship, one that knocks them both sideways. Maggie not’s sure how to feel about the relationship.

As for experience, Maggie has only known one man, Jon a boy she grew up with in Colorado, dated in high school, they had a short intimate relationship, more to ease the pain of being alone, especially after her father passed away. Now Maggie finds herself pregnant with Jon’s baby and on top of everything else, Jon is in love with someone else and Maggie’s extremely attracted to Qadir. It becomes an emotional mess for all people concerned!

This was such a fun story to read….and I adored Maggie. She actually reminds me of the author, Susan Mallery. She is charming, has quick wit, and gives as good as she gets. Prince Qadir was a fabulous character as well and you will love to see him brought to his knees by the lovely Maggie.

If you love sheikh books then you will not want to miss reading Susan’s The Sheik and the Pregnant Bride.

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Reviewed By Marilyn

THE ITALIAN'S CAPTIVE VIRGIN - India Grey

Title: THE ITALIAN’S CAPTIVE VIRGIN

Author: India Grey

Line: Mills and Boon

Release month UK: January 2008

The S-Factor: Sweet, Sensual, Sexy

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Italian tycoon Angelo Emiliani knows Anna Delafield is playing games: he wants to buy her French chateau, but it seems she’ll do anything to stop him. So he decides to teach her a lesson! Anna will be his VIP captive for a few days on his yacht. Hopefully, that should show her he’s not a man to be toyed with… But as cabin fever sets in, passions erupt, and Anna quickly realises the price of stopping Angelo has just got higher. Now there’s more at stake than just saving the château… Anna’s at risk of losing her virginity and more…!


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I was absouately captivated by India Grey's The Italian's Captive Virgin. Anna Delafield was such an interesting character, full of dreams, had such loving memories of her mother and grandmother, and of her family chateau in France,. The times spent at the chateau where some of the happeist of her life. That is where she once dreamed of someday being a bride and walking down the staircase and into the arms of her handsome "prince". Well those dreams are about to come to an end with the sale of the chateau. Family secrets also threaten to destroy her spirit and life. Anna feels all is about to end at the hand of Italian Angelo Emiliari. Angelo is a very rich and powerful man who's interested in purchasing Anna's family chateau, a man who usually gets what he wants at any cost, a man who will charm and draw her into a web which has the power not only to destroy her home but Anna herself. I found Angelo an interesting man, especially the secrets of his past and how he was always holding himself back, intrigued by Anna, drawn to her in such a way that she also had the power to cause him anguish and emotions he was not willing to face.

This is India's second book with Mills and Boon and oh what a wonderful, sensual and emotional read it was and in keeping with strong alpha and intriguing female characters.
Anna was interesting and had many facets to her character and I was absolutely charmed by her story. At times I was drawn to her and wanted to be her friend. I'm so happy she found the love of her life! Thanks you India Grey for such a moving romance, one I will long treasure.

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HIRED FOR THE BOSS'S BED - Robyn Grady

Title: HIRED FOR THE BOSS'S BED
(Originally Dream Job, Hot Boss! UK)

Author: Robyn Grady

Line: Harlequin Presents

Release month:

North America: March 2008
UK: Modern Romance Extra - September 2007 Australia: March 2007 - M&B Sexy Sensation

The S-Factor: Sensual and Sexy

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Working in Sydney's most dynamic advertising agency, Serena Stevens has just landed the agency's biggest account—this will make or break her career…. Serena's sexy boss, tycoon David Miles, may be all business in the boardroom, but soon he wants a little business in the bedroom!One wild night, Serena has to choose: career versus love, her dream job versus her hot boss! What's a girl to do?

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As I finished reading this book many thoughts came to mind. Dreams, goals, can they be achieved at any cost? I guess it depends on a person’s drive, their past, present and what their goals are for their future. Tonight as I was getting dinner ready I heard a commercial on the TV, the author is unknown but the message is one of the messages I believe Robyn Grady was trying to portray in her book Hired for the Bosses Bed. “When you give up the ability to decide for yourself, you give up you”.

Serena Stevens is a girl we all know maybe even one we recognize. In her youth, she had to overcome some physical obstacles, weight, eyes (coke bottle glasses), and self esteem and now as an adult her father’s negative comments as they relate to her future which just makes her more determined.

Serena is driven to make her goals and a name for herself in the media industry, to travel, and live overseas…..she is determined as she’s worked very hard in furthering her education, making major changes in her life…..her appearance and moving from her home town. She looks back at her accomplished mother who gave up her life for family and still wants the brass ring. Enter a man who will change her life!

David Miles, handsome, talented, millionaire, sexy and owner of the advertising agency Serena works at, gives her an incredible chance and promotion. He is looking for the top award this year in his field and when the person he is counting on injures herself, he gives Serena a chance but at what price? However let’s not forget that this incredible man had to also give up his dreams for family.

David and Serena are immediately attracted to each other, fight it, and act on it and eventually fall deeply. I can’t remember reading a romance where both characters are so equally matched but in the end, at such odds. Be prepared!

Robyn’s Hired for the Bosses Bed…..well I wish it had a different title because it really doesn’t portray the deep meaning the author was trying to deliver to her readers……so many lessons, packed with emotion, light humour, a true lesson in love and what’s important in life! Robyn keep on writing your incredible stories!

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From I (Heart) Presents: “March is a big month! Robyn’s first Presents Extra, Hired for the Boss’s Bed, as well as her second Desire, For Blackmail…or Pleasure, are both on the shelves in the States. The double deal has prompted some people to ask: What’s it like to write for her two dream lines? Robyn’s simple answer: I’m in Heaven”

Robyn….we’re in Heaven with your wonderful stories!

Reviewed by Marilyn

THE SHEIKH'S CONVENIENT VIRGIN - Trish Morey

Title: THE SHEIKS CONVENIENT VIRGIN

Author: TRISH MOREY

Line: Harlequin Presents/ Mills and Boon Modern Romance and Sexy

Release month:

UK - Mar 2008 Mills & Boon Modern Romance -
AUS - Apr 2008 Harlequin Mills & Boon Sexy -
US - Mar 2008 Harlequin Presents -

The S-Factor: Sizzling

Back-Blurb:

Sheikh Tajik al Zayed bin Aman needs a convenient bride, and custom demands that she must be pure. So when he first sees Morgan Fielding and is intrigued by her strait-laced style, an idea begins to form…. Morgan doesn't understand why Tajik is pursuing her—such a virile man could have any woman he desires! But once she arrives in Tajik's desert kingdom, he announces he will take her as his wife—and bedding her is only the beginning!

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In November of 2007 we were introduced to Morgan and her twin Tegan in the Bosses Christmas Baby. In Trish Morey’s The Sheiks Convenient Virgin, this is Morgan’s story. You will fall in love with Morgan, she is very different from her spirited twin and yet this sweet and even tempered woman no longer is passive, she develops a temper and sass when she meets Sheik Tajik. He demands, his advances, his assault on her senses and her personal space drive her crazy.

The sheikh needs a wife and immediately! When he arrives in Australia and comes to see his mother, he notices her companion, Morgan. The sheikh is advised by his closest aid that his cousin is undermining him while he is away, has suggested to the council that Taj should marry his young daughter. Taj learns of this conspiracy and realizes he must return to his home country, what better solution than to have his mother’s companion accompany them and plans are set in motion. Plans that Morgan his not privy to so one can well imagine when they are revealed she blows her fuse. Marry a man she doesn’t know? Become a sheika in a desert wedding? Be expected to not only consummate the marriage but bear his heirs? Never!

Their journey is a dance and rollercoaster ride you won’t want to miss. It’s tender, passionate and oh what a beautiful, proud, sexy, wealthy sheikh Tajik is but wait until you see him soften, you’ll melt!

What make this story so special is that Sheik Taj wasn’t looking for love nor did he expect it! His father, her father and his fiancé were killed a year before so this marriage will be one of convenience for him. In the end, what he didn’t expect was to fall in love!

Again, Trish Morey has penned an exceptional story, one of passion and promise and tying in two of her other releases to make this a romance you will not want to miss!


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Trish likes to hammer out her stories while walking through the bushland of the beautiful Adelaide Hills, counting koalas high up in gum trees as she goes. (From her website)

Review by Marilyn

THE SHEIKH'S CHOSEN QUEEN - Jane Porter

Title: THE SHEIKH’S CHOSEN QUEEN

Author: JANE PORTER

Line: HARLEQUIN PRESENTS ( The Desert Kings)

Release month North America: April 2008 UK: January 2008

The S-Factor: Sensual and Sweet

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When Jesslyn knew him in London, Sharif Fehr was a playboy prince, and their romance was carefree and fun.Now Jesslyn has been summoned to the desert land that Sheikh Sharif rules. The intervening years have proved harsh and cruel, and Sharif has grown used to his word being law. No one dares challenge him—except Jesslyn! But for all her sweet insolence, Sharif is sure of one thing: Jesslyn will obey his ultimate command and submit—to becoming his wife and queen!

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Yet again, Jane Porter mesmerizes her readers with a magnificent and magical “sheikh” story, part of The Desert King series. It’s a bit of a reunion love story as nine years ago, Jesslyn and Prince Fehr were lovers in every sense of the word. They were brought together by a tragedy when Fehr’s two sisters and Jesslyn were in a horrible accident and the sisters were killed. The other tragedy was that Jesslyn was not only left with their loss but injuries which would affect the rest of her life, probable infertility.

Your heart will break as you take the jour4ney with them…..you’ll meet his three sweet girls, his horrible and meddling mother and watch from the sidelines as secrets, lies and manipulation unfold.

Jesslyn walked away nine years ago from the love of her life, Sharif Fehr. Why? His mother hated her, told her he was to marry and that she was not fit to love and be his wife due to the fact she could never give him children. So she walked, still secretly hoping he could come after her. He did not, he married another and had three beautiful girls and now he’s a widower and needs Jesslyn’s help with his girls. Sharif realizes something is dreadfully wrong with the children and knows that Jesslyn is a teacher not living far from his palace. He “demands” she come to the palace, teach the girls and hopefully help them to adjust to their life without their mother. Sharif also has an agenda, one you’ll learn about when you read this incredible book.

You’ll love Sharif, his lack of understanding of how to be the father his girls need and how Jesslyn helps to heal and bring this family together through love and determination. It’s an exceptional romantic and sweet story as only Jane Porter can write with promises of more to come in her next release, Captive Bride.


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The Sheikh’s Chosen Queen is Jane’s take on The King and I (per her newsletter).

Reviewed by Marilyn

MISTRESS TO THE TYCOON - Nicola Marsh

Title: MISTRESS TO THE TYCOON (formerly released in the UK as Big Shot Bachelor)

Author: Nicola Marsh

Line: Harlequin Presents
Mills and Boon Modern Romance


Release month North America: March 2008/UK: January 2007

The S-Factor: Sizzling

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Cooper Vance is successful, sexy, and totally single—and that's the way he likes it. Until he walks into an art gallery that he's determined to buy and sees a woman who takes his breath away….Can this big-shot tycoon break all his own rules so he can broker a deal and make Ariel his mistress?

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The book is stunning! It’s a negotiation in more ways than you can imagine but when you meet Cooper, you’ll fall absolutely in love……he’s not only handsome, rich, smart, and has a sense of humour, he’s sexy and sensitive. I have to mention that the Presents title does not reflect the storyline or the power it delivers but as we all know sometimes authors don’t get a choice.

Ariel well as far as I’m concerned she’s the “star” of this book. She’s was rescued by a wonderful woman who she calls Aunt Barb. She was an orphan and Barb found her wrapped in an “art” canvas when she was a small child. Barb has given her a meaning to live and a sense of family. How can a reader not be drawn to this woman, this beautiful, funny, talented artist who wants to keep Aunt Barb’s memory and art gallery alive? And guess what? Cooper’s corporation wants to take it away from her…..buy and develop the site.

How they initially meet, what transpires and the chemistry between Cooper and Ariel sizzles right off the page. Their interaction, the cat and mouse game they play from the beginning to end, your heart will clench. I adored this book; it’s charming, funny and sexy and extremely moving thanks to Nicola Marsh!


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Nicola says, ‘The inspiration behind the main characters? After seeing a naked-from-the-waist-up pic of Mark Phillipoussis, Australian tennis star, (advertising tinned tomatoes of all things!) he was the perfect role model for Cooper.

Similarly, I saw a pic of Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins in a magazine wearing a floaty, chiffon caftan thing which screamed 'boho artist' and Ariel was born!’

Reviewed by Marilyn

HOUSEKEEPER TO THE MILLIONAIRE - Lucy Monroe

Title: HOUSEKEEPER TO THE MILLIONAIRE

Author: LUCY MONROE

Line: HARLEQUIN PRESENTS EXTRA
MILLS AND BOON MODERN EXTRA (What the Rancher Wants)

Release month North America: April 2008 UK October 2007

The S-Factor: Sizzling, Simmering & Sweet

Back-Blurb:

Vacancy: housekeeper needed for eligible millionaire!

Sexy millionaire Win Garrison’s requirements for hiring a new housekeeper are simple – he wants someone to make his life easy – not someone who tries to get a ring on his finger!

When curvy Carlene Daniels arrives on his doorstep, Win isn’t fooled by her oversized jumper and hastily pulled-up hair. He can see she’s a knock-out! So why is she trying to look like a frump? All it makes him want to do is get her out of the clothes – and into his bed! This is one housekeeper who doesn’t seem to want to play… But what this rancher wants he always gets!

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Lucy Monroe absolutely charmed me with this book. It was one of those love stories ....sweet yet steamy and the main character Charlene Daniels we briefly met in The Rancher Rules. In both books, Charlene’s good looks and sexy figure give both men and women the wrong impression. No one realizes that she graduated at the top of her class in English literature, and for most of her teen to adult life, she was misjudged based on her looks and her recent occupation as cocktail waitress at the Dry Gulch, Charlene’s morals are impeccable, she has never been intimate with a man. She did try to seduce a rancher and it backfired’ a few people were privileged with that information, she is extremely nervous that her chances of being hired for a teaching position might be compromised. Her goal is to live her dream…..to teach and to be loved for who she is not how she looks!

When Charlene arrives at Win Garrison’s ranch to apply for a temporary housekeeping position, all she cares about is doing a good job, and earning some extra money before turning in her teaching application. What Charlene does not count on is that Win Garrison is a stunning cowboy with shocking good looks, an incredible body, sexy, charming and absolutely makes it clear he is off limits for marriage. He had been there, done that and it failed miserably. However, Win is determined to bed Charlene at any cost!

Their entire journey is a romantic dance of tension, foreplay, sass and a real battle of strong wills. Win wants Charlene at any cost and to keep her there in the evenings, so he begs her to stay when his sister literally “dumps” her two small children on his doorstep. Win’s determination and Charlene’s distress are something you will not want to miss! Their love story is beautiful; it is passionate, sizzling, and definitely sweet. I loved this book and it sincerely touched my heart, as I am sure it will touch yours!

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Lucy admits that her character Charlene Daniels grabbed onto her heart and wouldn’t let go in her earlier book and she just had to tell Charlene’s story. I am glad she did!

Reviewer: Marilyn

MY TALL DARK GREEK BOSS - Anna Cleary

Title: MY TALL DARK GREEK BOSS

Author: Anna Cleary

Line: Harlequin Presents Extra
Mills and Boon Modern Romance

Release month North America: April 2008 UK / Australia: November 2007

The S-Factor: Simmering & Sweet

Back-Blurb:

Tall, dark, handsome Greek…Gorgeous billionaire Samos Stilakos is the answer to every woman's prayers. And from what Ellie O'Dea can tell, he's happily answered a lot of them.Boss?But Sam is also Ellie's new boss! Even though they've had one thrillingly passionate night, Ellie is going to have to forget it—fast.Or lover?Only, Sam wants to explore the attraction that sizzles between them—and being Ellie's boss and the CEO, he's not used to taking no for an answer!

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A “Greek God” in every sense, Sam is proud, very much the alpha but he has a well “hidden sensitive side” when it comes to Ellie his personal PA. You see, they actually at one time were two ‘Strangers in the Night” who shared an incredible night of passion. Months ago, they met at a company masquerade ball and they were so drawn to each other and acted on that attraction. However, Ellie made Sam promise not to remove her masque and if he in the future were to recognize her, he was to never mention their night of passion and Sam agreed because he knew Ellie would run!

Ellie has worked for the bank for years, promoted several times and her main goal is to have enough money saved to quit her job and have a child before it is too late. As far as relationships, Ellie’s success rate is “zero” so she plans to have a procedure in order to achieve her goal. However, when she is given a promotion to be Sam’s PA with an increase in salary she accepts. However, he is a threat to everything she wants and she’s scared. Sam pulls Ellie like a magnet; it is actually painful and a couple of times she gives in to her desire and throws caution to the wind. However, it all backfires for both of them.

This was an incredible love story and at times hard to read as you watched Ellie and Sam’s struggle. Sam in a way lives by the old Greek ways, at one time he was married and hurt so he has trust issues and his strong feelings for Ellie confuse him. Whereas, Ellie is hurt by Sam’s comments, actions and yearns for him to see her as the person she really is and she feels “used” and decides to move forward, which means leaving Sam and the bank she loves.

Heart breaking? Yes! However, you will not want to miss this wonderful romance and you will want to read more of Anna Cleary’s books. Congratulations Anna on this spectacular book; I can’t wait to read your next Presents!


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Did you know...

Anna earned an education degree in Queensland. When a friend suggested they make a pact to each start writing a romance, Anna accepted the challenge.

She was hooked from her very first line. Anna’s first published novel, My Tall, Dark, Greek Boss, explores the dilemma of a woman who longs to exchange her lovely, successful career for the joys and trials of motherhood.

MILLS AND BOON PRESENTS ... by Annie West, Annie Burrows and Margaret McDonagh

Title: Mills and Boon Presents…
Author: Annie West/Annie Burrows/Margaret McDonagh
Line: Anthology
Release month: April 2008
The S-Factor:Simmering
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The Billionaire’s Bought Mistress by Annie West

Billionaire businessman Rafe Benton sees beautiful Antonia as a pawn in his plans for revenge. He uses his wealth and devastating sex appeal to get her into his bed, but her pregnancy changes everything…

The Earl’s Untouched Bride by Annie Burrows

Heloise Bergeron is determined not to be forced into a bad marriage! She throws herself on the mercy of Charles Fawley, Earl of Walton, who then returns to England with a convenient wife – who inspires a very inconvenient desire!

An Italian Affair by Margaret McDonagh

Sexy Italian Sebastiano Andriani has riches and fame, yet a heroic act has left his future uncertain. When he meets pretty, caring Gina McNaught, Seb awakens her desire, but can theirs ever be more than a holiday romance?

Review:

Penny Jordan introduces three of Mills and Boon’s fastest rising stars of category romance: Annie West, who writes for Modern romance, Annie Burrows, who writes for Historical Romance, and Margaret McDonagh for Medical!

The Billionaire’s Bought Bride – Annie West

If you’re looking for passion, glamour, sophistication and torrid emotion, then Annie West’s The Billionaire’s Bought Bride will go down a treat.

Antonia Malleson’s father has just died and she’s left to face to music and pay the vast amount of debt which he has accumulated! Antonia has no job, no money and hardly any connections. But just when she was about to give up hope, she gets the shock of her life when billionaire Rafe Benton pays her debt!

Antonia is stunned, but the shocks just keep on coming when Rafe announces that he wants her to be his mistress…

Annie West’ brilliant tale is page-turning Modern Romance at its very best! Sizzling, emotional and poignant, The Billionaire’s Bought Bride cements Annie West’s position as one of the finest voices of the line!

The Earl’s Untouched Bride – Annie Burrows

If you like Regency romances, you will absolutely love Annie Burrows’ spellbinding tale of passion, adventure and emotion: The Earl’s Untouched Bride.

French Miss Heloise Bergeron does want to marry the cruel man her parents chose for her and she knows that the only man who could get her out of this horrible engagement is her sister’s jilted fiancé Charles Fawley, the Earl of Walton.

Charles is stunned when Heloise begs him to marry her. Having been cruelly dumped by her sister for a commoner, he is not predisposed to help Heloise out. Unlike her sister, Heloise is shy, retiring and no beauty, but there’s something about her which just draws him to her, so he agrees to her request – little knowing that he’s about to fall passionately in love with his convenient bride!

The Earl’s Untouched Bride is a compelling Regency romance by a fabulous new writer of historical romance. Fast paced, funny, poignant and peopled with a gorgeous heroine and a scrumptious hero, The Earl’s Untouched Bride is the kind of Regency romance that deserves a place on your keeper shelf.

An Italian Affair – Margaret McDonagh

Fall in love with the gorgeous Sebastiano Adriani in Margaret McDonagh’s moving Medical romance, An Italian Affair.

Nurse Gina McNaught vowed never to get involved with another man ever again after her former boyfriend forced her to choose between him and the grandparents who had brought her up and had always been there for her. Gina is perfectly happy with her job, her career and living with her beloved grandmother. She doesn’t need a man – or so she tells herself…

Like Gina, Seb has had his heart bruised by avaricious women who’ve used him for his looks and his position. But there’s something about the Scottish nurse that just forces him to drop down his defences and to give his heart to her.

But Seb hasn’t been completely honest with Gina and he cannot help but wonder how the woman he’s fallen passionately in love with will react when she finds out that he’s been keeping secrets from her.

Margaret McDonagh’s fabulous Medical Romances have made her a firm favourite with readers everywhere! If you enjoy compelling, poignant and absorbing Medical romances, then make sure you add Margaret McDonagh’s name to your list

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The Novice Bride - Carol Townend

Title: The Novice Bride

Author: Carol Townend

Line: Historical

Release month: UK - March 2008/USA - August 2007

The S-Factor: Sweet

Back-Blurb:

INNOCENT BRIDE, CONQUERING HUSBAND!

As a novice, Lady Cecily of Fulford’s knowledge of men is nonexistent. But when tragic news bids her home immediately, her only means of escape from the convent is to brazenly offer herself to the enemy...as a bride!

With her fate now in the hands of her husband, Sir Adam Wymark, she battles to protect her family. Suspicions and betrayal are rife, yet their convenient marriage offers Cecily much more than comfort in her knight’s arms...

Review:

Set during the Norman Conquest, The Novice Bride takes a familiar conceit – having as its hero one of the invaders and its heroine a Saxon. This type of set up is a popular one as conflict between the characters is inevitable from the word go, and in some instances, authors using this type of plot let the stories write themselves. Not so Carol Townend! The tale that plays out in The Novice Bride is an utterly engaging one, and the author’s skill is so great that she effortlessly weaves the backdrop and central story together in such a way that the reader becomes enveloped in her historical world.

Indeed, it was the historical background that I found most enthralling in this story. The research is so thorough that everything seems real and authentic, and the experiencing of the sights and sounds of 11^th century England is a joy. I really didn’t want the story to end. Taking her reader through a poverty-stricken village, a post-invasion Winchester struggling to come to terms with its new masters and the bleakness of an unforgiving English winter, Carol Townend is a confident, enthralling historical writer, one who never lets the backdrop overshadow her central romantic story.

And what a romance! In Cecily, the author has crafted a lovely and lovable heroine whose innocence and inherent goodness are her defining qualities... I defy anyone who reads this not to fall in love with her from the start. Cecily’s journey from prim and proper nun to loving wife is thoroughly engrossing. As for the hero, Adam Wymark is a little sterner and his character is the more complex of the two, and he’s a hero I could really identify with. His growing love for Cecily is always believable and makes for great reading. The romance scenes are well handled and full of subtlety and sweetness.

The rest of the story is populated with interesting supporting characters and tension between both the protagonists and everybody else. Carol Townend really puts across a feeling of what it was like to live in these harsh, violent times which is why I loved the book so much. In fact, it’s my favourite historical romance yet!

Reviewed by: Gray

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Did you know that Carol's first novel, set in 11th century England, won the RNA New Writers' Award? To find out more about Carol why not visit her website ...

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