Presents

He wanted the baby... Claire Stenson was trying to look after her baby sister alone. She was on the verge of taking drastic action when she met Andreas Markopoulou, a sexy Greek tycoon -- and the answer to her prayers. Andreas offered to marry Claire and adopt Melanie. His adored grandmother longed to hold her great-grandchild before she died. It seemed Andreas would go to any lengths to grant his grandmother's wish, even if that meant deceiving everybody -- including his new bride

Luc Maccari's wife Ellen, had abandoned him when he'd needed her most -- only now she wanted him back! Suspecting his financial success was the cause of her interest, Luc decided to teach her a lesson. He'd giver her a tantalizing taste of what she'd sacrificed the day she walked out -- beginning in the bedroom. . . Unfortunately, seducing Ellen was reminding him of what he'd been missing, too. Then he uncovered her heartrending secret, her reason for leaving. And suddenly revenge was in danger of becoming a powerful reunion. . .

The seven-year itch! On the outside Gina Tyson seemed to have the perfect marriage - but inside she ached with frustration at the distance Reid had placed between them. So, Gina decided to challenge her husband - and was shocked rigid by what she heard. She had to do something to show him just how much she really desired him - had always desired him. But she'd have to act fast if she didn't want to lose him to another woman!

In this "intelligently plotted and deliciously descriptive tale" (Publishers Weekly), national bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert tells the story of a woman's search for justice-and of her struggle to reconcile the demands of her business with the desires of her heart...Former big-city lawyer China Bayles worked hard to make her Texas herb shop, Thyme and Seasons, a success. Now business is booming at her charming new tea room, Thyme for Tea-but China is too distracted to revel in her latest entrepreneurial triumph. When she's not trying to spend more time with her new husband and stepson, she's worrying about her best friend, Ruby, who just hasn't been herself lately. To further complicate matters, China has to round up a supply of mistletoe, the season's most popular herb. It seems an easy enough task-until her chief supplier turns up dead...

For better, for worse... Alexia had known that coming home after all these years would be difficult - even more so as she'd be living under the same roof as York Masterton. The last time they'd met, Alexia had been an innocent teenager. Now she was a sophisticated woman who knew what she wanted: her rightful inheritance. York didn't bother to hide his suspicious dislike of Alexia - until he realized that, far from hating her, he wanted to marry her! And he'd give everything he owned to be able to trust his new wife. Especially now that she was having his baby...

Jaime Harris takes a job in Bermuda with Catriona, a famous author. Catriona and her stepson, Dominic Redding, are heading towards a more formal relationship now that his father has died. Dominic finds himself attracted to Jaime though, and starts to wonder if he really feels anything for his father's widow. Jaime meanwhile is hiding the real reason she took the job.

She wanted a baby--but not a man! After Miles met Maddie, she stayed on his mind. In the end he returned to Australia to get Maddie out of his ystem by bedding her for 6 months or so-marriage would never be part of his agenda. Which suited Maddie just fine. She adored men, but had no faith in them-and had no intention of marrying, either. But she did so want a baby! And Miles had all the qualities Maddie wanted in the father of her child: brains, breeding and beauty...Not that she would ever let him know...

Return of her husband… Abbie Howard would do everything to make her daughter's wedding special. Everything, except to allow Cathy the one thing she most desired—to meet the father who'd walked away from his marriage before his baby was even born. But Sam Howard wasn't to be kept away. His attraction was as devastating as ever and Abbie was tempted to forgive and and make up. But could she ever forget that he'd accused her of conceiving another man's child?

The seductress! Star Flower: She's cynical about marriage. No man really wants to be tied down. What he wants is fun without responsibility. Kyle Henson: He's opposed to sex without emotional commitment. So just why is he accepting dinner with Star? It's obvious she sees him as a challenge, but he mustn't let himself be seduced. Star's frustrated that Kyle won't let her get too close. Is it because he's her temporary boss, or is he holding out for the one thing she's not prepared to offer - love? THE BRIDE'S BOUQUET: One wedding -- one bouquet -- leads to three new trips to the altar

"You can't blackmail me to the altar!" Rosie's plea was desperate. It had seemed so simple -- pretending to be her twin sister for just a few days. But her sister's fiance didn't take kindly to being tricked! Morgan Urquart, 35, was a proud, merciless man -- and he was determined to punish Rosie. He needed a dutiful, convenient wife ... and Rosie, 22, seemed the perfect candidate!

When Rachel offered to help Matthew Riordan undress after a party, her intentions were purely innocent. She'd been trying to avoid a scandal--instead she found herself being blackmailed! Yet Matthew oozed sex appeal; he didn't need to blackmail Rachel into his bed! But they'd clashed over a business deal... Was Matthew planning to make Rachel his mistress simply out of revenge?

Have you heard the latest? Don't tell anyone but… The groom was having an affair - with his bride's best friend! Jane had been desperate to stop the wedding. She'd had to prevent her best friend from making the biggest mistake of her life… . Marrying Ryan Blair would have been disastrous. He was too rich, too powerful, too hot to handle! There was only one solution: to stand up in church and declare that she, Jane Sherwood, respectable businesswoman, was having a secret torrid affair with Ryan! It had worked. The wedding was finished. But now Ryan was determined to make Jane pay for his wrecked marriage - by making her his mistress for real!