Tender Romance

A nine-to-five marriage arrangement... Claire Dalgliesh is shocked -- no, stunned -- when her cool, controlled boss declares that he needs a convenient wife -- and the woman he's selected for the job is her! Claire may have a crush the size of Australia on her gorgeous boss, Nicholas Monroe, but she's not going to walk up the aisle with him. Not without love. Claire soon discovers she has no choice but to throw herself headlong into the wedding preparations. But what will Nicholas do when he discovers Claire's secret: that she has no intention of becoming his wife...?

International playboy seeks convenient wife! When Liz moves to the idyllic Spanish village of Valdecarrasca, she's stunned to find herself living next door to the infamous Cameron Fielding. Cameron has a string of glamorous female visitors, so Liz is amazed to discover he's contemplating marriage - to her! It is strictly a practical proposal - but when their honeymoon sparks into passion, it's clear that their marriage could also become permanent.

HIRING HIS BRIDE! Sir Philip Hardesty, a negotiator for the United Nations, is famed for his cool head. But for the first time in his life, this never-ruffled English aristocrat is getting hot under the collar -- over a woman! Kit Romaine is not easily impressed by money or titles; if Philip wants her, he's going to have to pay her. Once Kit agrees to be his temporary assistant, Philip knows he's halfway there. Now he just has to work on making her his bride....

When Sayre Baxendale summoned Astra to his executive office, she knew without doubt that her only option was to quit her job. Sayre seemed pleased at her resignation, but he had no intention of letting Astra disappear from his life. Instead he insisted she spend the weekend with him at his country house. Was this a business proposition -- or did Sayre have something more personal in mind...?

She was a struggling single mom falling hard for her handsome, dynamic, unattainable boss. But working for Mac Nightwalker and seeing the honorable man behind the millionaire's cool facade made it difficult for Dina Corcoran to resist him. Yet she hid her feelings and vowed that Mac would never know.... Mac's millions and striking Cheyenne heritage made him a target for women's wiles. But Dina and her young son slipped past his defenses. Though he'd decided never to fall in love again, it didn't mean his heart would obey....

Andrew Blake is the heart surgeon who will operate on Elinor's daughter, Hetta. He's also the man Elinor nearly married.... Andrew has helped them so much -- saving Hetta's life and finding them a new place to live. Elinor finds she still loves Andrew, but didn't she lose her right to his love years ago? Now single dad Andrew asks Elinor to live in his home, and become his housekeeper and childminder, almost like a pretend wife. Elinor agrees -- for all their sakes -- but can she ever be Mrs. Blake for real...?

Annis Carew knows why most men are attracted to her -- her father's money! -- and she's perfected the art of playing it cool. But with gorgeous Kosta Vitale she feels her ice-queen crown is slipping.... Maybe because he's the first man to want her -- just for herself! Kosta is used to women giving him the come-on -- not the brush-off! And until recently he's been more than happy to respond. But from his first fiery meeting with Annis, he's a changed man...because she makes him think the unthinkable: marriage!

A secret wedding! Holly Dent needs protection -- but Jack Armour's suggestion isn't quite what she had in mind. Although they've only just met, Jack insists the best way to keep Holly safe is by making her his wife! He claims his motives are purely chivalrous, that their marriage will be strictly temporary. But is Jack fooling himself? Their secret midnight wedding is followed by a passionate wedding night, and everything becomes a little more complicated....

When she unexpectedly inherits a ranch near the Rocky Mountains, Laura Hughes and her teenage brother leave England for a fresh start in Canada. Her wide-eyed innocence and natural charm soon draw the attention of Cal Wexford. He offers her a job so she can prolong her stay, and Laura happily accepts. Cal tries to keep theirs a working relationship, but Laura is arousing emotions in him that he's never felt before. Their mutual attraction has caught him off guard, and now he's sure of only one thing: though he's succeeded in getting close to her, he's still not close enough. He must persuade this wonderful woman to remain in Canada with him permanently....

Taye Trafford's roommate has run off. She needs someone to share her flat--fast So, when Magnus Ashthorpe turns up, Taye has no choice...He believes Taye is the mistress who has caused his sister heartbreak, but is she really the sort of girl to have an affair...?

Cade Chalmers knew he was playing with fire by attempting to live under the same roof as Colleen. But he was desperate: Cade needed to share custody of his orphaned niece and nephew with her. The trouble was, each time he was alone with Colleen for even a minute, they clashed.... It wasn't just antagonism -- it was explosive attraction. Cade decided he simply had to bite the bullet -- the best thing for the children would be for him and Colleen to marry. It was a purely common-sense proposal, but the result was fireworks!