Cirrus@Austlit

'Ruling prince...

'Raul, Prince of Maritz, is furious that an archaic law is forcing him to wed. But scandal and unrest has dogged this prince for years, and a marriage to recently discovered princess Luisa Hardwicke will help bring stability to the monarchy.

'...reluctant princess

'Only, Luisa is an outspoken, mud-splattered farm girl, who isn't going to come quietly! Even as she's reluctantly transformed into polished perfection, Luisa challenges Raul at every turn – and he finds himself anticipating their wedding night with an excitement he never imagined he'd feel...' (Publisher's blurb)

'Plain Emma Stephenson might not look like a tycoon's glamorous assistant, but for playboy Luca D'Amato breaking through her no-nonsense attitude is his favourite new game.

Sensible Emma thought all they'd be sharing was an office - not a bed! But she's learning fast what being Luca's personal assistant really means. Now he's standing there offering her a promotion, and she's trying to find the words to tell him...she's pregnant!' (Publisher's blurb)

'Alexandra Hill is worlds away from Max Goodwin's usual choice of glamorous employee. But this CEO needs a secretary–fast. He hires Alex, with one condition: a makeover! Soon she's turned from dowdy assistant to stunning beauty–and Max's thoughts turn from professional to very personal indeed....

'Max's playboy lifestyle couldn't be more different from Alex's convent-school upbringing. But Alex doesn't want to be just mistress to a billionaire. However, Max decided long ago that he would never take a wife....' (Publication summary)

'About to lose his kingdom, Xavian is marrying for power–his wedding night will be purely for duty. As he unveils his new queen, nervous and naked, bathed in fragrant oils, he's stunned that she's as beautiful as the desert stars....

'This queen deserves a royal bedding worthy of the "Arabian Nights."..and in her arms Xavian discovers that, though he may not have a kingdom, he has the strength and power of a thousand kings.

'But this untouched queen could be his undoing....'

Source: Publisher's blurb.