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1 y separately published work icon Silhouette Romance Silhouette (publisher), Silhouette Books Australia (publisher), Harekuin , Z1454543 series - publisher

Silhouette Romane is an exciting new publishing series, dedicated to bringing you the very best in contemporary romantic fiction from the very finest writers. Our stories and our heroines will give you all you want from romantic fiction.

Also, you play an important part in our future plans for Silhouette Romance. We welcome any suggestions or comments on our books... So enjoy this book and all the wonderful romances from Silhouette. They're for you! - Carly Andrew, Silhouette Books. (frontmatter Dorothy Cork's By Honour Bound, 1982)

Harekuin Buko Harekuin (publisher), series - publisher
1 y separately published work icon Harekuin Prezentsu Sakka Shirizu Harekuin (publisher), Tokyo : Z1454513 series - publisher
1 y separately published work icon Harlequin Image Harekuin Imaju Harekuin (publisher), Tokyo : Z1452278 series - publisher
Shiruetto Romansu Harekuin (publisher), series - publisher
8 y separately published work icon Do Not Disturb Anna Cleary , ( trans. Tomoko Daejeon with title 富豪と秘書の秘密の十年 ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2019 6917990 2011 single work novel romance

'As a teenager, Mirandi Summers was a preacher's daughter, straitlaced and virginal. Joe Sinclair was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Wild, free and dangerous, Joe led Mirandi deliciously astray….

'Now Mirandi's been made executive assistant to CEO Joe Sinclair—surprisingly, the bad boy's done well! But on a business trip to the chic French Riviera, Mirandi discovers Joe's devilish side isn't far beneath his new, polished exterior. Especially when Joe pulls her into his hotel room and locks the door…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

9 y separately published work icon Amnesiac Ex, Unforgettable Vows Robyn Grady , ( trans. Mariko Ōtani with title 消えた記憶と愛の絆 ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2015 Z1934194 2011 single work novel romance

'The last woman business tycoon Samuel Bishop expected to have in his arms was his ex-wife. Left with amnesia from an accident, Laura had no memory of their bitter divorce. In her mind, they were still newlyweds. She's ready to pick up where she thought their scorching-hot marriage had left off, and he cant turn her down. But soon Samuel realised he was playing with fire. He wanted to reclaim the wedded bliss that Laura had shown him, but what would happen when her memory returned? And what would happen if it didn't?'

Source : publisher's blurb

8 y separately published work icon Hers for One Night Only? Carol Marinelli , ( trans. Maki Miyazaki with title 愛を知ったブリジット ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2014 9214013 2012 single work novel romance
— Appears in: Din i natt [and] Älska mig nu 2014;

— Appears in: Pour l'amour d'un pédiatre [and] Un regard a suffi 2012; Pour l'amour d'un pédiatre / Une troublante révélation 2018;

'After a traumatic day at work, paediatrician Dominic Mansfield arrives at a colleague's party craving escape. Emotionally vulnerable isn't his usual type, but the shadows in nurse Bridgette's eyes intrigue him.

'Dominic's flings never last more than one night, no matter how hot! Yet the next day he finds himself knocking on Bridgette's door - and hears the sound of a crying baby!' (Publication summary)

8 y separately published work icon Innocent 'til Proven Otherwise Amy Andrews , ( trans. Naoko Kadori with title 禁断の夜のあと ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2014 6896004 2012 single work novel romance

'Rules are made to be broken...aren't they? Ali doesn't do reckless, and she certainly doesn't do one-night stands - until one intoxicating night with the most lethally attractive man she's ever laid eyes on...More shocking still, when Ali meets the lawyer holding her career in his hands a few days later - it's the same hot guy! The legendary Max Sherrington knows even his vivid memories of Ali could be defined as inappropriate conduct! Protocol may forbid him from touching her - but just because they can't break the rules it surely doesn't mean they can't bend them a little...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

7 y separately published work icon Secret Son, Convenient Wife Maxine Sullivan , ( trans. Sara Ogawa with title 億万長者の秘密の天使 ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2014 6679762 2011 single work novel romance

'Tate Chandler had never wanted a woman as much as he'd wanted Gemma Watkins - until the day she'd betrayed him. Yet when he learned they had a son, he demanded Gemma marry him, or he'd fight for custody. Tate was a man of honor - he'd create a family for his heir, even if it meant marrying a woman he couldn't trust. Their marriage was about duty, nothing more. But Gemma's beauty tempted him to make her his wife in every way. Could he lure her back into his bed without letting her back into his heart?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

6 y separately published work icon The English Lord's Secret Son Margaret Way , ( trans. Takako Minagawa with title 嘘と秘密と白い薔薇 ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2013 Z1930164 2012 single work novel romance 'Seven years ago, in the frosted beauty of an English country Christmas, Cate Hamilton and Ashe Carlisle fell hopelessly in love. But, as heir to a barony, Ashe was not from her world, and Cate returned to Australia brokenhearted, unknowingly carrying a secret that she keeps to this day.

When a chance meeting in Sydney sees their paths cross once more, neither can deny the unwavering intensity of their love. But first Cate and Ashe must revisit the ghosts of their past. And Cate's revelation is about to change everything....' (Publisher's blurb)
7 y separately published work icon Banished to the Harem Carol Marinelli , ( trans. Hitomi Nakaoka with title シークに焦がれて ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2013 Z1918049 2012 single work novel romance 'A black eye and a night in prison was not how Sheikh Rakhal Alzirz expected his latest fling to end, but it was worth it, for the pleasure of meeting his "next" conquest.

His return to the throne imminent, Rakhal seizes the chance to discover if Natasha is as fiery between the sheets as her flaming red hair, but his recklessness has consequences....

Natasha might be carrying the Alzirz heir, so Rakhal whisks her away to the desert to await the truth. In the meantime, he has a vacancy that needs to be filled.' (Publisher's blurb)
5 y separately published work icon Valente's Baby Maxine Sullivan , ( trans. Sho Sunami with title ボスの十二カ月の花嫁 ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2013 Z1685749 2009 single work novel romance

'A baby...and an unwilling bride

'For Matthew Valente, paternity trumped everything. Never mind that his ex-employee Lana had kept his baby a secret for nearly a year. Never mind that he considered her a liar and a thief. Their child would bear the Valente name...and so would she.

'As tension mounted in the House of Valente, Matthew fought to resist the memories of their past indiscretion. His bewitching bride insisted things were not as they seemed. But as restraint turned to passion, would the corporate king fall victim to the very worst form of takeover - his heart?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

11 y separately published work icon Contract With Consequences Miranda Lee , ( trans. Shōko Yamamoto with title 誘惑が噓でも ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2013 9111521 2012 single work novel romance

'Last year, Scarlet King was a blushing bride-to-be, but now she's alone and more than anything she longs for a baby. This time she's determined to prove she doesn't need a man!

'Successful, spine-tinglingly gorgeous John Mitchell has desired Scarlet for years, so seizes the chance to claim her. But his proposal comes with a devilish price: if she wants a baby, they'll do it the old-fashioned way!

'John reminds Scarlet of the pleasures she has been missing, but when the affair is over will Scarlet gain her wish...or lose her heart?' (Publication summary)

8 y separately published work icon The Sheikh's Jewel Melissa James , ( trans. Eri Toyama with title 沈黙のシーク ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2013 7643872 2012 single work novel
— Appears in: Das Juwel des Wüstenprinzen and Schenk mir einen Traum aus Gold and Liebe, Lügen und zwei Ringe and Diamanten am Morgen 2013;

— Appears in: Mariage surprise pour un cheikh / Dans les bras de Nick Sherwood / Un pari sur l’amour 2014; Le roi du désert / Mariage surprise pour un cheikh 2019;

When Amber's betrothed was killed and the future of two desert nations hung in the balance, she had no choice, but to marry her fiance's brother and heir - the brooding Sheikh Harun El-Kanar…

For three years, Amber has struggled to make her marriage work. Harun may be devastatingly sexy but he's closed off - burdened with grief and the responsibilities of ruling a troubled nation.

Now, they've been kidnapped and Amber's locked in a room, tied to her scantily clad husband. Is this her last chance to woo Harun and to show him that she could be more than his wife on paper only - she could be the jewel in his crown!

8 y separately published work icon Invitation to the Prince's Palace Jennie Adams , ( trans. Megumi Nakano with title 王妃への招待状 ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2013 6914948 2012 single work novel romance
— Appears in: Sneet inde på slottet [and] Prinsen og kokkepigen 2014;

'Mel Watson's just a normal girl until a cab ride turns into an invitation to a whole new life. It's not until she hears her cab driver being addressed as "Your Highness" that she realizes she's stumbled into a fairy tale.…

'Prince Rikardo can't believe he's collected the wrong wannabe princess. Mel's far from the cynical social climber he planned for—the tempting softness in her eyes makes him wary. For Rikardo's long given up on love: he wants a temporary wife…and proposing to this sweet, ordinary girl feels all too real.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

8 y separately published work icon Defying Her Desert Duty Annie West , ( trans. Yuri Ozawa with title 禁断のプリンセス ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2013 6591615 2012 single work novel romance

'Chained by silk and jewels Across the bustling nightclub, bodyguard Zahir El Hashem watches his latest charge swaying temptingly on the dance floor, his pulse quickening. Returning the Princess to her bridegroom might not be such a simple operation after all… Soraya Karim has always known one day she must resume her royal obligations – just not so soon! Clinging to the last shreds of her freedom, Soraya insists they take the long way back to Bakhara – and their attraction reaches a dangerous fever pitch… Once they reach the gates of the palace such a liaison will be utterly forbidden. From then duty must reign… ' (Publisher's blurb)

5 y separately published work icon When Only Diamonds Will Do Lindsay Armstrong , ( trans. Toko Matsuo with title 令嬢を買った大富豪 ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2013 11570095 2012 single work novel romance

The arrogant Theron dynasty have always looked down their noses at Reith Richardson — but now he’s the one they need. He might have been raised on a rundown cattle station, but he's worked himself up to the top — the hard way. And if they want his wealth to save their empire they're going to have to pay. The price — Kimberley Theron, their daughter!  Kim is no pampered princess — whatever Reith thinks. A diamond might have been forced onto her left hand, but the role of meek, obedient trophy wife isn't one she's prepared to play…

9 y separately published work icon Secrets of Castillo Del Arco Trish Morey , ( trans. Chisato Hagiwara with title 密会の城 ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2012 Z1935263 2012 single work novel romance
— Appears in: Neue Chance, neues Glück [and] Prinzessin für eine Nacht? [and] In einer Gondel durch Venedig [and] Meine Liebe verzeiht alles 2012; In einer Gondel durch Venedig [and] Verlockende Kusse [and] Brennend heiße Sehnsucht 2019;

— Appears in: Havets magi [and] Hemligheten på klippan 2015;

' Reclusive billionaire Raoul del Arco’s deathbed promise to a friend haunts him. He swore to marry Gabriella D'Arenburg…but knows that taking her as his wife will only destroy her innocence. Gaby has no idea that Raoul has sworn such an oath. And when he storms back into her life, he has a dark, dangerous edge she finds disturbingly alluring. Now, trapped in Raoul’s gothic castillo, Gaby is paying the price of his promise. The key to her lavish prison? Succumbing to her new husband’s touch…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

11 y separately published work icon Fiancee for One Night Trish Morey , ( trans. 馬場あきこ with title 一夜だけの婚約者 ) Tokyo : Harekuin , 2012 Z1935238 2011 single work novel romance

'When Leo Zamos persuades his virtual PA, Eve Carmichael, to act as his fake fiancee at a business dinner, he assumes that Eve's appearance will be neat and professional. But he's soon proved wrong! With her soft curves, and lips that beg to be kissed, Eve is every bit as tempting as her namesake.

'Eve has accepted Leo's commission reluctantly. How can she, a single mum, refuse the fee he's offering her? But will he recognise her as the girl he once briefly met and for whom he felt a simmering attraction? When Eve sees Leo again, she knows that the one–evening masquerade she's signed up for is about to become one passionate night in his bed!'

Source : publisher's blurb

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