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Leanne Banks

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Born May 14, 1959 (66 years old)
68 books
4.2 (71)
366 readers
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Leanne Banks was born on 14 May 1959 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology, which she claims she can only use on fictional characters. When her first book was published in 1991, she used the money from her advance to take her family to Disney World. Leanne is known for telling a story with strong emotion, characters with whom everyone can relate, a kick of hot sensuality, and a feel-good ending that lingers. She believes in creating stories for her readers that will allow them to escape into a place filled fun, emotion and sensuality. She believes that she has the best readers in the world because they understand that love is the greatest miracle of all. Leanne is the recipient of Romantic Times Magazine's career-achievement awards in Series Sensuality and Love and Laughter, and her books have been recognized by the Award of Excellence Contest, the Romance Writers of America RITA Award contest and the National Readers' Choice Awards. She is grateful for awards and reviews and was particularly moved by a letter from a reader remarking that Leanne's book got her through a chemotherapy session. The reader's letter inspired a favorite turn of phrase: Never underestimate the power of a romance novel. Leanne lives in her native Virginia with her husband, two teenage children and a Pomeranian. She also has a little condo in South Carolina where she writes in the off-season. She loves music, chocolate, quotes, and new adventures.

Books

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Trouble in High Heels (Warner Forever)

5.0 (1)
6

Heiress Lori Granger looks like a million bucks--and is famous for giving much of her fabulous fortune away. But her generosity has outstripped her checkbook, and not even her glamorous image and come-hither eyes can save her now. Certainly not with Jackson James in the picture...Hired by her dad's estate to control her spending, this CPA with linebacker shoulders and gray flannel suits invades her space, insults her dog, and refuses to loosen his grip on her trust fund. Worse, he seems immune to her charms--unless she's close enough to kiss. Not a man to cross the line with a client, even when the attraction is hotter than a pair of Lori's highest sling-backs, Jackson agrees to help her find a husband to fulfill a condition of her father's will. Yet sharing her dreams with him makes Lori wonder: Could this infuriating Mr. Straight be the one to make them all come true?

Billionaire's marriage bargain

4.0 (3)
0

Marry Alex Megalos? Though tempted by the Greek billionaire, Mallory James knew his exploits were legendary. Involving herself with a man like Megalos could only lead to heartbreak. But she hadn't counted on Alex's determination to bed--and wed--the one woman he couldn't have.Forced to the altar by scandal, Mallory found herself almost believing that her new husband was committed to their vows. Until she discovered their marriage was the result of a bargain...with her as the ultimate prize.

Bedded By The Billionaire

3.8 (9)
43

Duty demanded Max DeLuca take care of pretty and very pregnant Lilli McCall. She was carrying his late brother's baby, and every DeLuca instinct cried out for Max to protect her unborn child. But the cost of bringing Lilli under his roof was Max's carefully controlled emotions. Never had the billionaire experienced such searing passion and such a desire to cherish a woman. Then Max detected a secret Lilli seemed determined to keep hidden. Would the truth bring him to his knees...or send him running for the door?

Footloose

4.0 (2)
12

Even on a tropical getaway, a girl's got to watch out for the sharks...Think working for a leading international shoe company sounds like a dream job? Not if you're Amelia Parker, an overworked, downtrodden temp working for Bellagio, Inc.'s grande dame, Lillian Bellagio. But things are looking up for Amelia. She's just been given the assignment of accompanying Ms. Bellagio to her estate in the Keys. Trading pumps for flip-flops and a cell phone for a conch shell—could be worse, right?Especially when life on the island includes her very own mystery man—one Jack "The Shark" O'Connell, dashing venture capitalist. He dares Amelia to use this time to do something wild: drink a hurricane, go skinny-dipping...have an affair with a dangerously attractive man. Now Amelia will have to decide whether to step into that glass slipper.

Underfoot

0.0 (0)
1

Bellagio, Inc. public relations genius Trina Roberts had been a bad, bad girl when she'd gone to bed with a recently jilted groom and wound up pregnant. She knew Walker Gordon wasn't looking for forever — at least not with her. So when he took a job overseas, she sort of neglected to tell him about the baby on the way.Well, now he's back...and he's just figured out the truth.Walker had been reeling from a very public breakup when Trina had offered solace he couldn't deny. He'd never expected the result would make him somebody's daddy! Trina claimed not to need anything from him, but he was determined that his child have a father; he just didn't know if it should be him. Because a father's shoes...well, those he wasn't sure he could fill.

Feet first

5.0 (5)
12

Designing footwear is Jenny Prillaman's life, so getting the plum assignment to create a socialite's wedding shoes is a dream come true. Dealing with the heiress is another story. So is staying away from her dreamy new boss, a man too hot to deny for long, despite Jenny's best intentions of keeping her business away from his pleasure. Making Bellagio, Inc. an international success is executive Marc Waterson's career ambition. But his life's desire is to find the right woman and settle down. Too bad Jenny would rather follow in his corporate footsteps than try on the glass slippers of a company wife. At least Marc's got one thing going for him — the way to a woman's heart is through a really great pair of shoes!

When she's bad

0.0 (0)
3

In this humorous yet emotional follow-up to Banks's mainstream title debut, "Some Girls Do," self-made spa owner Delilah Montague's life is about to be changed forever by a handsome next-door neighbor who's not what he seems. Original.

The Playboy & Plain Jane (Dynasties

3.5 (2)
7

FROM CONFIRMED BACHELOR TO BEFUDDLED DAD. Boston hunk Nicholas Barone could hardly believe one-year-old Molly was his daughter. The sexy businessman was committed only to his extended Italian family, to their Business—Baronessa Gelati—and to short-term relationships with gorgeous socialites. Then one pintsized female turned his priorities upside down. Enter Gail Fenton, nanny extraordinaire. Within days she had a cranky Molly smiling; within a few sleepless nights, she had a frustrated Nicholas fantasizing. Bewitched by a virgin. Vexed by the girl next door. Man-about-town Nicholas was in serious trouble, for unlike his former lovers, who wanted only his money or his name, Gail wanted his heart.

Princess in His Bed

5.0 (1)
13

The minute he saw the raven-haired beauty who'd crashed into his barn, rancher Jared McNeil knew he was in trouble. Because she didn't have insurance, Mimi Deerman would work off her debt by caring for his nieces. Jared sensed she had secrets, but Mimi's luscious curves drove him crazy. Before long she was burning up his bed and tearing down his defenses.Princess Michelina Dumont had come to Wyoming incognito in search of her brother, but instead found passion. Would she trade in her royal tiara for the love of a lifetime?

Tall, Dark & Royal (Dynasties

0.0 (0)
7

THE MAN WHO'D BE HER KING…He stood before Erin Lawrence—bare-chested, sleeptousledand sexy as sin. Could this be Daniel Connelly,the new king of Altaria? Erin knew she'd have herhands full teaching the American businessman royaletiquette—and avoiding falling under his sensual spell.Son of a former princess, Daniel had been raised witha strong sense of family honor. But nothing hadprepared him for the night-and-day sessions withErin…or the flare of heat that burned him in herpresence. Erin was prim, proper and pure, and he—well, he was no innocent, and soon he'd be her king.For both Daniel and Erin, duty warred withpassion…but which would reign?

His Majesty, M.D.

4.5 (2)
10

Prince Nicholas's royal relations were forever trying to marry him off to this princess or that heiress. But their latest choice—a shy, awkward American billionaire's daughter, more interested in computers than in men—was a disaster. And that made her the perfect "fiancee."...A fake engagement to this "ugly duckling" would let him return to his first love—medicine—and would surely never go anywhere. Except...Tara York was turning into a swan—a confident, sensual, extremely desirable woman—before his very eyes. And suddenly, he was aching to truly make her his princess....

Royal Dad

4.5 (2)
8

When Maggie Gillian met Prince Michel Phillipe, his aura of command emanated from him like heat from the sun. His seeming perfection annoyed Maggie. Teaching His Majesty's young son was the reason she was in his kingdom, not the boy's surprisingly sexy single father. But she found herself wanting to know the man behind the prince.... Prince Michel was accustomed to women who agreed with every breath he took. But the feisty American tutor was turning out to be more than he'd bargained for. This royal dad was a man, with a man's needs...and what he needed was Maggie Gillian.

Millionaire Husband (Man Of The Month/Million-Dollar Men) (Silhoette Desire, No 1352)

4.2 (5)
18

"I'm certainly not a choice candidate for marriage or anything involving kids." —Justin Langdon, top stock jock and confirmed bachelorMillionaire Justin Langdon had sworn off marriage...it could only cost him money. Until the day preschool teacher Amy Monroe literally saved his life. She was a woman with sunshine eyes and dangerous curves—and, even more dangerous, dependents! So why was Justin getting an inexplicable urge to show Amy he was man enough for anything she might need—including a husband?

Millionaire'S Secret Wish (Million Dollar Men)

3.0 (1)
3

Handsome Dylan Barrows made having amnesia much easier for Alisa Jennings! She remembered very little about herself, but the sexy executive made her feel whole again. Dylan said they were just friends, but instinct told her that wasn't the full story....Dylan's one wish was to win ex-flame Alisa's love back, and now he saw his chance. He'd broken her heart in the past and was determined to make amends. Yet when Alisa's memory returned, with past and future colliding, would his heart survive? Millionaire Dollar Men Series - Leanne Banks 1) ♡Expecting the Boss's Baby (Michael Hawkins & Kate 2) ♡Millionaire Husband (Justin Langdon & Amy Monroe) 3) ♡Millionaire's Secret Wish (Dylan Barrows & Alisa Jennings) ☆☆☆ three stars

Expecting His Child (Lone Star Families

5.0 (2)
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Martina Logan dangerously shared a passionate affair with her family's nemesis, handsome Noah Coltrane. But when she became pregnant, Martina was determined to have the baby alone. So, armed with baby booties, she stood her ground.Seeing this vulnerable beauty, swollen with his child, made Texas bachelor Noah fall head over spurs, and ring in hand, he stormed her door. This was one Logan he was determined to make a Coltrane!