Diana Hamilton

Sinfully sweet Chelsea knew at a glance that Quinn Ryder liked games--especially those played with women. So who better to join her in a charade to convince her boss that she was engaged and not up for grabs? But things got out of hand. Chelsea had no clue that she'd "nabbed" one of the world's most eligible bachelors. Quinn was very willing to play along. But he had a few rules of his own. And a very dangerous way of ignoring the No Trespassing sign protecting Chelsea's heart.

"Mr. Mescal, will you marry me?" They were the hardest words Cleo had ever said. It was out of desperation, not love, that she proposed to her dynamic boss, Jude Mescal. Cleo could see no other way out of her predicament or to safeguard her family, but she was nevertheless surprised when he agreed. There was just one problem--Jude wanted a real marriage and children. Jude was undeniably attractive, and very soon Cleo found her emotions involved. She just wished she knew what Jude's motives were--and how he felt about their marriage.

Cat, 23, is furious when her grandfather insists she consider a marriage of convenience to his wealthy great-nephew, 30 year old Italian businessman Aldo Patrucco. But then it's love at first sight for Cat and lust at first sight for Aldo—so the wedding is on! Once in Italy, Cat plans for her new husband to fall in love with her—only it seems he's returned to his mistress! Proudly announcing she's leaving him, Cat discovers that, mistress or not, Aldo certainly has no intention of relinquishing his convenient wife….

SOMETHINE DIVINE A Heavenly Christmas by Carole Mortimer Olivia Hardy, who'd prefer to forget the festive season entirely, drops by to deliver a Christmas card o her neighbor Ethan Sherbourne, and ends up helping him look after an abandoned baby. Clearly, Olivia and Ethan are generating some heat between them, but is Ethan the baby's father or is he free to get involved with Olivia? SOMETHING NAUGHTY Christmas Passions by Catherine Spencer Ava Sorensen's long-awaited visit home for the holidays is turned upside down when a snowstorm forces her to spend the night in a horse stable! Matters get complicated when Ava is accompanied by too-hot-to-handle Leo Ferrante and the chilly night sends sparks flying between the two. Now, if only Leo wasn't engaged to Ava's best friend.... AND SOMETHING NICE A Seasonal Secret by Diana Hamilton Carl Forsythe's return home is bittersweet - he's newly divorced and without any family to call his own, so there's not much to celebrate. When he suddenly finds himself at Beth Hayley's front door, Carl is stunned to discover that the passion they shared four years ago is still very much alive. But Beth has a secret she's been hiding from Carl. And she intends to keep it that way.

Elena Nolan was deeply in love with her gorgeous brand-new husband. Jed had swept her off her feet, and the day she'd promised to love, honor and cherish him had been the happiest of her life. When Elena discovered-only a week into their honeymoon-that she was pregnant, it should have completed her joy. But there was a secret surrounding her unborn baby. Elena knew that soon she would have to tell Jed-but would their marriage survive the truth [BOOK]

He was playing judge and jury Hannah had been only nineteen when she'd first come to London--a beautiful, naive nineteen. She'd fallen madly in love with an exciting man, only to discover he was married. Then there was Eden--no cad, but a weakling, she realized, just before calling off the wedding. And now the arrogant, insulting Waldo Ross, Eden's older brother, accused her of being a heartless man-eating tramp. He deliberately abducted her and seemed bent on exacting justice. His brand of justice. Hannah's heart pounded with fear--and with something else she couldn't bear to acknowledge....

Dealing with desire Full of the cocky confidence of youth and conscious of her beauty, Venetia had practically thrown herself at sexy Italian businessman Carlo Rossi. Stunned at his cold rejection, she'd managed, over time, to put the shame of that experience behind her. She'd never expected the tables to turn, to find Carlo back in her life-charismatic, seductive...and proposing marriage ! But the proposal was all business-and all blackmail. Only Carlo wasn't dealing with a naive teenager anymore. Venetia was a woman who knew what she wanted...and despite his cold-blooded intentions, she understood exactly what Carlo wanted...

[link text]He has every reason to hate her...Millionaire Italian Ettore Severini was ready to marry—until he learned that Sophie Lang's innocent sensuality disguised a petty thief!No reason to trust her...When Ettore saw Sophie again, she was living in desperate poverty—with a baby. She denied the child was Ettore's—but then she denied the theft, too....And the best reason to marry her!Ettore had never forgotten her. Now marriage would bring him his son...revenge...and Sophie, at his mercy! : http://

3 Harlequin Presents stories featuring passionate Italian men: The Italian's Marriage Demand by Diana Hamilton, The Marchese's Love-Child by Sara Craven, and Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan.The Italian's Marriage DemandMillionaire Italian Ettore Severini was ready to marry—until he learned that Sophie Lang's innocent sensuality disguised a petty thief!When Ettore saw Sophie again, she was living in desperate poverty—with a baby. She denied the child was Ettore's—but then she denied the theft, too....Ettore had never forgotten her. Now marriage would bring him his son...revenge...and Sophie, at his mercy!The Marchese's Love-ChildWhen aristocratic Alessandro Valessi discovers the existence of his love child, he is determined to be part of Polly Fairfax's life! But Polly has been raising the child alone—and she doesn't want or need her son's father, especially after the arrogant Italian count hurt her so badly....But Alessandro leaves Polly no choice; he will fight her for custody of their child, unless Polly does as he commands...and agrees to marry him immediately!Public Wife, Private MistressOnly one woman can help arrogant Rico Crisanti's injured sister: his estranged wife, Anastasia.In public: Rico demands that Stasia be the perfect wife—loyal, doting and faithful!In private: She will be a slave to his passionate demands. However, Rico hadn't bargained on becoming infatuated with Stasia.Stasia fears that once Rico's sister recovers she will be cast aside.... Will her role as Rico's wife be over for good?

Duke's New Year's Resolution - Merline Lovelace Sabrina was Duke Marco Calvetti's houseguest at his Amalfi Coast villa. Marco's romantic words and skilled hands were so seductive, but his brooding eyes hid secrets. It was a New Year's she would never forget… The Faithful Wife - Diana Hamilton Last Christmas Jake Fox had found his wife with her boss. Now Jake and Bella are tricked into spending the holidays together in a remote cottage. Can Jake learn to love - and trust - Bella again by the New Year? Constantino's Pregnant Bride - Catherine Spencer One perfect New Year's Eve on a private yacht with champagne had left Cassandra Wilde pregnant - with Benedict Constantino's baby! The Italian tycoon's plan was marriage and his persuasion left Cassie breathless!

h goes back to her estranged husband to help her brother who has embezzled money from H. H and h are distant cousins whoet after the death of h:s overbearing dad. H is wealthy Spaniard. The marriage does not work out as h is too unsure of herself and despite being rich handsome older man, H has apparently never dated an actual woman and so assumed H is a frigid gold digger and does nothing to solve their problems. The time apart is fruitful and they have their HEA after lots of bumps.

Dark-haired and distinguished, Michael Eagan caught everyone's eye, but none more so than Flanna McKenna. Even Flanna's parents couldn't resist playing matchmaker, desiring nothing more than a son-in-law to continue their heritage. But Michael was really an investigator out to catch a thief, in her life by design. Yet the fire he ignited in Flanna led her to accept his proposition of a mock marriage. It started as an arrangement of convenience, but Michael's rough charms were nothing compared to the magic Flanna spun.After all, it was her legacy....