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Daphne Clair

Daphne Clair de Jong decided to be a writer when she was eight years old and won her first literary prize for a school essay. Her first short story was published when she was sixteen and she's been writing and publishing ever since. Nowadays she earns her living from writing, something her well-meaning teachers and guidance counsellors warned her she would never achieve in New Zealand. Her short stories have appeared in many magazines and anthologies, and a collection of them was presented in Crossing the Bar, published by David Ling, where they garnered wide praise. In 1976, Daphne's first full-length romantic novel was published by Mills & Boon as Return to Love. Since then she has produced a steady output of romance set in New Zealand, occasionally Australia or on imaginary Pacific islands. As Laurey Bright she also writes for Silhouette Books. Her romances often appear on American stores' romance best-seller lists and she has been a Rita contest finalist, as well as winning and being placed in several other romance writing contests. Her other writing includes non-fiction, poetry and long historical fiction, She also is an active defender of the ideology of Feminists for Life, and she has written articles about it. Since then she has won other literary prizes both in her native New Zealand and other countries. These include the prestigious Katherine Mansfield Short Story Award, with Dying Light, a story about Alzheimer's Disease, which was filmed by Robyn Murphy Productions and shown at film festivals in several countries. (Starring Sara McLeod, Sam's wife in Lord of the Rings). Daphne is often asked to tutor courses in creative writing, and with Robyn Donald she teachs romance writing weekend courses in her home in the "winterless north" of in New Zealand. Daphne lives with her Netherlands-born husband in a farmlet, grazing livestock, growing their own fruit and vegetables and making their large home available to other writers as a centre for writers' workshops and retreats. Their five children, one of them an orphan from Hong Kong, have left home but drift back at irregular intervals. She enjoys cooking special meals but her cake-making is limited to three never-fail recipes. Her children maintain they have no memory of her baking for them except on birthdays, when she would produce, on request, cakes shaped into trains, clowns, fairytale houses and, once, even a windmill, in deference to their Dutch heritage from their father. Daphne frequently makes and breaks resolutions to indulge in some hearty outdoor activity, and loves to sniff strong black coffee but never drinks it. After a day at her desk she will happily watch re-runs of favourite TV shows. Usually she goes to bed early with a book which may be anything from a paperback romance or suspense novel to history, sociology or literary theory.

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Books in this Series

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Salzano's Captive Bride

3.3 (13)
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At the mercy of the Venezuelan billionaire! Marco Salzano is furious! One moment of passion in the sultry heat of carnaval has had its price. Burning with suspicion and anger, the arrogant Venezuelan is going to track down his errant one-night stand and claim his love child! But he's accusing the wrong woman. Pretending to be her sister, fragile Amber convinces Marco that the baby in question is not his. But when Marco discovers her deception, he vows to take Amber--not as his mistress, but as his bride!

The Sheikh's Virgin Princess

3.0 (1)
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Karim, Sultan of Zangrar, sought a gentle, obedient bride. What he got was a defiant, feisty wife with fire in her eyes! She couldn't be a virgin—she was a rebel princess who wouldn't be tamed. She was hiding secrets, refusing to do his bidding! The marriage contract couldn't be broken. Their wedding vows had to be sealed! And then the sultan discovered Princess Alexandra was in fact an innocent….

Marriage At a Price

4.0 (2)
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Discovering the stud farm she inherited is deeply in debt, a beautiful woman agrees to take on a silent partner. Having this partner’s representative in residence is a challenge, since she can't find the willpower to resist him. But when the bank is ready to foreclose, her silent partner makes his identity known and agrees to cover the loans in exchange for a marriage of convenience and a child.

The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress

4.6 (5)
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For Sheikh Salim al Taj, it's strictly business. But one night with his employee Grace Hunter and his focus is changed--now he wants her exclusively! When Salim ends their passionate affair, he can't believe it when Grace walks out on her job, apparently taking company secrets with her. He resolves to bring his runaway rebellious mistress to heel--slowly, pleasurably and mercilessly....

The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride

4.3 (12)
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He's discovered she's his baby's mother--so now she'll be his bride! Maribel was a shy virgin when she and handsome Leonidas Pallis shared a night of passion. She assumed he was inspired by his need for comfort, rather than lust for her. However, unbeknownst to Leonidas... Maribel conceived his child. Now Leonidas wants what's his baby boy and Maribel, available 24/7. But the only way Leonidas will claim her and their son is if he takes her...as his bride!

Keir O'Connell's Mistress

1.5 (2)
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(The first book in the O'Connells series) Keir O'Connell knew it was time to leave Las Vegas when he fell for dancer Cassie. The heat of the Nevada desert must have addled his brain. So Keir headed east and set himself up in business -- and found Cassie had some how got herself employed as his new restaurant manager. Keir's rule had always been never to mix business with pleasure, but now he just had to take a gamble... he'd keep Cassie on as his manager and make her his mistress!

The Rodrigues Pregnancy

3.8 (5)
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Her Latin lover's secret child Olivia Mora didn't expect that one night of reckless passion with handsome South American businessman Christian Rodrigues would lead to so much trouble! Now, determined to keep her pregnancy a secret, she retreats to a secluded tropical island. But Christian is a man who doesn't give up easily, and one who believes that there is more to their relationship than just one night of steamy lovemaking. So he follows her and ends up discovering far more than he ever expected

The virgin secretary's impossible boss

3.2 (9)
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Linus Harrison's masculinity is a little too much for his sensible, bespectacled assistant, Andrea. He makes her heart beat like crazy! And the last thing Andi expects is to have to spend a weekend alone with her wild, irrepressible boss .

The Mediterranean Rebel's Bride

4.7 (3)
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(Rinucci Brothers #5) From playboy to parent... Polly Hanson must go to Naples to find Ruggiero Rinucci, and what she has to tell him will surely end his bachelor ways-he is a father! The baby is the result of an affair with Polly's cousin, but nothing quite prepares her Ruggiero's reaction. Outwardly he is a carefree playboy; inwardly he once loved so passionately it nearly broke him. Polly wants to help him, yet feels forever in her cousin's shadow. Can plain Polly tame this wild Italian's heart.

A whirlwind marriage

4.1 (10)
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Race to the altar! Zeke Buchanan had swept Marianne off her feet, and their two-year marriage had been perfect -- until recently.... Their physical passion was as strong as ever, but was Zeke starting to regret their impulsive wedding? The beautiful Liliana was clearly interested in more than a business relationship with Zeke. Was he tempted? Marianne was determined to save her marriage and prove to her husband that their honeymoon wasn't over, it was only just beginning!

The Italian billionaire's secret love-child

3.0 (1)
9

Charlie Chandler gave herself body and soul to her dark and handsome Mediterranean lover. But her dreams were soon to be shattered when she discovered the truth - the Italian who'd seduced her was ruthless tycoon Riccardo di Napoli. But by then the damage had already been done. Riccardo had never forgotten the tempting little English girl, and was intent on taking her all over again. But she was wary of him.

The sheikh's ransomed bride

4.3 (3)
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Kidnapped by rebels, Belle Winters discovers her rescuer is Rafiq al Akhtar, Sovereign Prince of the desert kingdom of Q'roum. Whisked away to his exotic palace, Rafiq expects her to show her gratitude--by marrying him!Rafiq demands Belle perform all her royal duties--both in public and in private. Soon she succumbs to the sultry heat of the desert and to Rafiq's seduction. Belle is no longer an unwilling wife, now she is the sheikh's very willing lover....

A Most Passionate Revenge

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She can't resist her husband... After ten years Xavier Valdespino has appeared again in Rose's life, only to whisk her away to Spain and blackmail her into marriage. It's clear to Rose that Xavier blames her for something she didn't do, and now he's using the intense sexual attraction that still exists between them to take his revenge -- through passion. Yes, it is 10 year since the had their ONS. Yes, he was her first, but not her only And yes, the author gives them a justifiable HEA

Millionaire To The Rescue

4.0 (1)
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Brooke Findlay visited agent Daniel Finch only for him to tell her that her once wealthy famous late husband had squandered everything. She and the kids were left with nothing - no house, no money. Danny came to their rescue, giving them a home in his luxury mountain estate. Brooke was shocked to discover the intense attraction simmering between them. It was clear Danny had feelings for her, but after all the heartache she'd been through - her husband's lies, affairs, secrets - would she ever be able to trust a man again? Even a man as gorgeous and honourable as Danny?

McGillivray's Mistress

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Are the inhabitants of exotic Pelican Cay ready for the return of Lachlan McGillivray? Fiona Dunbar isn't. Not when Lachlan's roguish reputation still goes before him. However, pretty soon the whole island is certain they are having a nostrings affair! But Fiona isn't willing to be anybody's trophy mistress. She wants to live her life on her own terms. So if Lachlan wants her...he's going to have to make her his bride!

Morgan's Secret Son

2.3 (3)
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As far as Morgan Peralta was concerned, Jodi Frazer's visit was worrying. According to the baby's birth certificate, Jodie was the child's next of kin -- but Morgan knew he was the baby's real father. Unless Morgan acted, Jodie would get custody -- and he would lose his precious son.... But the attraction between Jodie and Morgan was overwhelming... the passion explosive. Perhaps there was a way for Morgan to keep his son: marriage!

Their Scandalous Affair

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The beautiful but fiery Avery Crawford wants to keep her affair with handsome millionaire, Jonas Mercer, private. She's survived a scandal in the past and now likes to keep her secrets quiet. Yet not only does Jonas desire that their relationship go public, he's determined to claim Avery as his bride! What he doesn't bargain for is more scandal…. For when Avery's secrets are revealed, they come at a cost that even Jonas can't afford….

Italian Boss, Housekeeper Bride

3.6 (5)
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From mousy housekeeper...Italian billionaire Raffaele de Ferretti, 34, had many beautiful women at his beck and call. But when he needed a fiancee of convenience, the only woman for the job was his mousy, dowdy housekeeper!...to sexy siren! Natasha, 25, needed a makeover--and what a result! Raffaele had no idea such a beautiful, sexy woman had been right under his nose all this time! They had to pretend to be engaged, but neither of them had to fake the explosive attraction that sparked between them...

His Pregnant Princess

4.0 (3)
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Hunter Radcliffe is like no other man Princess Lucia Bagaton has ever met. Giving herself to a commoner could cause a royal scandal. But then Lucia finds she's expecting Hunter's child! Hunter is insistent that they should marry; it will be just one more union of convenience for the royal house of Bagaton -- the first with a pregnant princess!

Mistress by contract

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Indecent proposal! There was only one way for 25 year old Mikayla to clear her father's debt to powerful tycoon Rafael Velez-Aguilera: by offering herself in exchange! She knew it was crazy -- Rafael had his pick of glamorous women, and Mikayla was a virgin.... But 36 year old Rafael was intrigued by Mikayla's proposal and immediately presented her with a contract of her duties as his mistress for a year! Top of the list was sharing his bed. What had Mikayla let herself in for? Rafael was an intensely sensual man, and once he'd made love to Mikayla, he might never let her go....

Mistress to a bachelor

2.5 (2)
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On holiday in Majorca, Jessica wakes from an erotic dream to find a stranger in her bed! Zac Prescott is as shocked as she is -- he's there by accident -- but he certainly likes what he sees! Though Jess asks him to leave, she secretly longs for more of his touch.... When they meet again, an intense attraction flares between them. Then Zac propositions her! He needs a woman to pose as his fiancee to take home to his family, and he wants her to take the job. Jess is tempted by Zac's offer; she's dreamed of an opportunity to get closer to this deliciously handsome man!

The Latin lover's secret child

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Lucio Cruz gets a second chance to make his marriage work when he's called to help in the recovery of his soon to be ex-wife, Anabella Galvan Cruz. After contracting encephalitis while on an antiques buying trip in China, Anabella awoke from a medically-induced coma with partial amnesia. Lucio doesn't know how he'll bear such close proximity to the woman who was once the very air he breathed and who thinks that they were still married, but he knows he'll go through hell if she needs him. As Anabella slowly regains her memory, their love becomes even stronger, but can it withstand Anabella's painful and possibly truthful assertion that the child she bore before they married did not miscarry, but survived?

Lazaro's Revenge

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One day Lazaro Herrera will get revenge on Dante, his half brother, who received all the love and opportunities from their father that he was denied. When Dante's sister-in-law Zoe arrives in Argentina, Lazaro sees his chance for revenge. But Lazaro hasn't counted on Zoe's blond, blue-eyed beauty and the powerful sexual magnetism that smolders between them. Will his plan for revenge fall apart or can he still go through with it and deny his own happiness?