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One moment I'm the forgotten daughter of one of the most wealthy families in the country, and the next I'm the blushing bride in an arranged marriage. My fate is sealed in my wedded union with a complete stranger. In public, Perry Constantine is the life of the party. Easygoing. Adored. In private, he's brooding. Dark. Angry. But so am I. It's a contest of wills to see who will break in the bedroom first, and while I try to remain strong, I find myself craving the very man I swore to hate. My husband.

Living in London's poorest slum, Mercy Wilkins has little hope of a better life. When she's offered an opportunity to join a bride ship sailing to British Columbia, she agrees. After witnessing so much painful heartache and loss in the slums, the bride ship is her only prospect to escape a bleak future, not only for herself but, she hopes, someday for her sister. Wealthy and titled Joseph Colville leaves home and takes to the sea - as ship's surgeon - in order to escape the pain of losing his family. When Mercy becomes his assistant, the two must fight against a forbidden love. 

She never wanted to marry. He hopes to make amends for past wrongs. Can love find a way to heal both of their hearts? Sadie Schrock swore she would never marry. All of her other Amish friends could court and marry—she was content to manage the family business and eventually take it over when...

When the Jasper Kincaid, the Earl of Harcourt, offered to marry one of the infamous Shelley triplets, he was doing it for the dowry to refill his depleted coffers, not for anything so silly as love. But when he realizes it is Thomasina Shelley masquerading as his fiancée at their final engagement ball, not his true intended, a desire for her that he has been ignoring sparks. And when it becomes clear her sister has run away with another, an opportunity arises for a marriage with a much deeper connection.

Marianne Fairleigh accepts an arranged marriage hoping for a quiet life and the freedom to pursue her love of baking, as becoming a Duchess was supposed to be only a duty to fulfil. Little did she know the handsome stranger she once met at a factory would become the husband she barely knows. Has Marianne entered a simple arrangement or something far more uncertain? After eleven years abroad, Alistair Harrington returns home hardened by war and burdened by his title. Marriage is meant to be practical, nothing more. Yet, his spirited bride refuses to remain distant and her warmth begins to ...

She was a pawn in a game of kings. He was the wolf waiting in the shadows. Olivia Blackthorn is a long way from the refined ballrooms of London. Sold by her father to secure trade routes, she is sent north to the rugged, mist-shrouded Highlands to marry a man feared by all: Graeme Cameron, the "Highland Wolf." To the English, Graeme is a necessary barbarian. To his own clan, he is a grieving leader struggling to hold his lands. And to Olivia, he is a cold, brooding stranger who views their marriage as nothing more than a strategic shield against his rivals. A marriage born of necessity. A ...

She swore she’d destroy him. Now she’s his wife. A disgraced scholar is forced into a marriage of convenience with the powerful lord tied to her father’s ruin—just as a blackmailer threatens to expose them both. She hated him. Not politely. Not quietly. The man whose silence shattered her family now calls her wife. Lucien Vale is control and privilege wrapped in devastating charm. Untouchable. Dangerous. Entirely off-limits. Then one scandalous alcove kiss traps them in a forced marriage. He says it’s protection. She called it a cage. They trade sharp words instead of affection. ...

I'm in love with Lucas Blaze, the player grandson of the woman I take care of. I'm nothing like the women he dates, so the chances of him noticing me are slim to none. Until the day he asks me to marry him. Lucas is the youngest Blaze Brother. He works twenty-four seven, and his only use for women is to get his rocks off when he's taking a break from putting his family's liquor brand into every store in the country. I don't mingle in the same high-profile groups, and I sure as heck don't know the first thing about pleasing a man. But to make his Granny happy, Lucas is willing to marry me.

Captain John Hawks rushes to the aid of a sinking vessel. The last thing he needs is a delay that keeps him from returning to Baltimore before winter. When he finds a young woman on the foundering ship, what can he do? He never can resist a damsel in distress. One problem should be enough, but Selena’s situation goes from perilous to deadly. Not only has she lost her parents, she’s stranded on a sinking ship, and she’s carrying the child of the vile man who betrayed her. Can she overcome so many disasters at once? If she casts her fears aside and accepts the captain’s proposal, will...

My one-night stand has me on the run from a deadly hitman. Now is not the time to find out I’m pregnant. The Chicago mafia does not take arranged marriages lightly. So when my father promises me to the son of a powerful Don, I know my fate is sealed. I needed one last night of mindblowing passion. That’s when I met him. He had the body of a Greek god, And could charm the panties off any woman. I didn’t care what his name was, Chances are, I’d never see him again. Or so I thought... Because a few weeks later, that stranger turns out to be the man I’m engaged to. Anthony Giovanni: ...

Rissa has been hurt, badly, and the idea of marriage - to anyone - is enough to make her run. Kane finds occasion to take the beautiful, stubborn woman in hand many times over the course of their budding, heated relationship, but will he be able to convince her to stop making him pay for the sins of her ex? Will an ultimatum bring about the desired reply or will Rissa run like the wind?

Wait. What do you mean, my dad gave me to you? I was ready for a fresh start in England, a career with the London Symphony Orchestra. But my father's "underperforming" company is bought out by The Corporation. Suddenly, I'm being told I'm marrying the tall and terrifying Thomas Williams, because dad would rather trade me to keep control of his company. Thomas tells me that it "looks better" to be a married man as his organized crime empire starts a partnership with the Russian Bratva Syndicate. Really? I'm a wife. I have a giant diamond ring to prove it... and a husband who can be kind in ...

Margaret Baker has lost everything—her beloved grandmother, her home, and her sense of security. With no choice but to marry a stranger out west, Margaret is forced to venture into the unknown, with her little sister. Guarded and fiercely independent, Margaret isn’t used to relying on anyone, least of all Elijah White, the man her uncle hired to escort them. But as they traverse the rugged landscape, Margaret’s walls begin to crack, and she wonders if Elijah could be more than just their protector. Can she risk her heart when so much is already at stake? Elijah White, burdened with ...

I knew a relationship with Cauldron wouldn't be easy. But I underestimated just how challenging it would be. How can you love someone that refuses to love you back? How can you love someone that betrays you not once, but twice?

Four Billionaires. Four Brides Who Weren’t Exactly Willing. One Laugh-Out-Loud Romantic Collection You Won’t Be Able to Put Down. Get swept away in this complete collection of The Reluctant Bride series, featuring four full-length, standalone romantic comedies bursting with swoon-worthy billionaires, feisty heroines, laugh-out-loud banter, and every delicious trope romance readers crave. Inside this ebook set, you’ll find: Marry Your Billionaire – A fake reality TV wedding becomes a real-life romance when a sassy contestant and a too-charming billionaire clash on camera. Bargaining ...

She was searching for history. She found her destiny. Archaeologist Emma is researching an ancient stone circle in Vermont when a freak event sends her tumbling through time. She lands in 1745 Scotland, in the middle of a hostile Highland clan who believe her modern clothes mark her as an English spy. Lachlan MacLeod, the clan’s formidable laird, is suspicious of the strange woman who appeared in his hall. His clan’s most sacred relic has been stolen, and he can’t afford to trust an outsider. But Emma’s knowledge of their history is uncanny, and her courage is undeniable. To save ...

“I know you did not wish to wed me, my fiery beauty, but I will work to be deserving of you for as long as I have breath.” Michelle Michaels has been married off like some medieval princess. And worse yet, the Viking brute she’s married to is an idiot. She rolled with the punches when their town was taken over by Vikings from another realm. She was supportive when her sister became a Viking Lord’s bedmate. But this? This was too much, especially when her awful estranged father is to blame. Her new husband may be handsome, but she won’t be liking him anytime soon. She isn’t some ...

Fearing for his life, Thomas Marsh has fled Castle Bay and found work as a mill hand, deep in the countryside. Here he comes across the unconventional Isabel Cavendish and is captivated by her beauty and wildness. But Isabel's father has ambitions for his daughter, and she is soon sent away to Ramsgate to learn how to be a lady. Struggling to understand society's obsession with dresses and balls, Isabel chafes against the restrictions of her new life. Then she meets Daniel Coates, in town for one night only, and the pair discover a strong mutual attraction.

Susan accepts a fake betrothal to the handsome Earl of Malmesbury while escaping a forced marriage. Susan thought evil step-mothers were only in fairy tales, but she was wrong… she would rather earn her living scrubbing floors than marry the despot her stepmother has chosen. Intrigued, James persuades Susan to become his pretend betrothed to throw off her evil pursuer for reasons of his own. Can James persuade his reluctant bride to say yes, forever? Fall in love with book one in the Brides of Somerset Series. A heartwarming, satisfying sweet Regency historical romance! Each book in the ...

Lady Nora DeVere, orphaned at a tender age, lives under the oppressive control of her uncle, a Viscount who recently lost a significant investment. Determined to marry her off to the highest bidder to restore his fortunes, he accepts a marriage proposal from the Earl of Bannon on her behalf. Nora, who treasures her freedom and has dreams of her own, is horrified at the prospect of marrying a stranger, but sees no escape from the dreadful fate imposed upon her. Will Nora overcome her fear of losing her independence and try to give the brooding Earl a chance? Two years after the tragic death ...