Tender Romance

Love isn't on her agenda... Olympia Lincoln is so relieved when her new assistant shows up, she sets him to work immediately. What she doesn't realize is that he is none other than Primo Rinucci, her new Italian boss! But he has other ideas! Primo can't resist playing along with the harmless deception. After all, this way he can get really close to the beautiful and attractive Olympia. But Olympia has been betrayed before, so when she discovers the truth will she ever be able to trust him again?

An innocent in the city! "By the time I'd arrived at my new flat in London, I'd met a tall, dark stranger, discovered he was my new next-door neighbor--and I'd shown him my knickers! Not bad for a city girl in training! Just between you and me, it was completely unintentional--my suitcase exploded on the pavement...." Philly is young, free and single--and definitely not looking for Mr. Right! But can she help it that the most gorgeous man alive happens to live next door? Convinced he'll never look twice at someone like her, Philly needs a little encouragement from her new flatmates. And a lot of encouragement from this gorgeous stranger, who's surely destined to become her husband!

A Permanent Arrangement? Tracey couldn't believe she'd written off Ty Cameron's car, nor that he was insisting she pay for it -- by working for him! And that meant living with Ty, who seemed determined to get to know her.... But Tracey had learned to be wary of men -- especially handsome, sexy ones. Only, Ty was different. He didn't just want to get Tracey into bed, he was strong, funny, and he was becoming a rock to lean on. In fact, Ty was showing definite signs of husband potential!

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...?

Coming home -- to be his bride...? When Selena Keith is injured in a car crash, Morgan Conroe demands she move into his home! Selena hasn't seen Morgan for two long years, though her love for him still burns strong.... Morgan has always been cool and controlled, but looking after Selena makes him realize what he let go before -- and now that his Selena is home, he's not letting her go again....

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...?

Matilda Lang is terrified when she feels herself falling for hotshot New York banker Sebastian Wolseley. An accident three years ago has left her in a wheelchair, and Sebastian's the man who can make, or break, her heart.... Sebastian is compassionate, sexy and, most importantly, he treats her like a desirable woman. It would take a miracle for Matty to risk her heart after what she's been through. But Sebastian knows he's the man who can help this brave woman embrace life and love -- and persuade her to say "yes" to his proposal of marriage!

Christabel Spencer's life had been carefully planned before she was even born. This cherished child of New York's newest millionaire would have every luxury that money could buy... and more. Each moment was leading Chrissie to the fulfillment of her father's dream. She was charming and wealthy. An irresistible combination--sure to attract an eligible English aristocrat. But Chrissie was determined not to marry for social position alone. She knew she could not live without love. And she would find it at any cost. (

A Suitable Marriage? Kerith was not expecting to like Tris Jensen. But he turned out to be charming -- and very attractive! Still, having heard all the rumours about Tris, Kerith wanted to resist. Only she hadn't bargained on Tris's secret weapon, his adorable son, who wanted Kerith to be his new mum! But if there was marriage potential for her and Tris, the Kerith needed to know whether the rumours about him were true..... Could she get Tris to trust her enough to tell her -- and get him to believe in marriage again?

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!

Romana Claibourne was determined to prove to Niall Farraday Macaulay that she and her sisters could run Claibourne & Farraday, the exclusive London department store, more profitably than the Farraday men. That should be easy, thought Romana.... Oh, but it wasn't! Romana had Niall following her every day for a month, assessing everything she did. How could she impress him when he was so overwhelmingly attractive that she couldn't even concentrate? Then, bang! -- that was it -- she was in love with her enemy....

As her friend's chief bridesmaid, Laura has certain duties on the hen-night...like picking up the evening's entertainment - a male stripper! Lean, dark and gorgeous, the man she collects looks promising. But he seems surprisingly reluctant to perform. Could it be that Laura has made a mistake...?