Cirrus@Austlit

'Designs on the best man...

'With his best friend's wedding suddenly cancelled, and an important business deal riding on it, Nate Sparks needs to get them back up the aisle ASAP! The best person to help is feisty maid-of-honour Roxy Trammel - otherwise known as Trouble...

'Luckily Roxy also needs this marriage to go ahead - her reputation as a wedding dress designer depends on it! Nate proposes a plan to get the jilted lovers back together - and if it doesn't work...? He'll walk Roxy down the aisle in her design himself! All Roxy can wonder is: is that a threat...or a promise...? ' (Publication summary)

'Temptation on her doorstep!

'Amber O'Neill's new neighbour has been keeping her up all night - and not for any pleasurable reason! Doesn't he know ex-ballerinas need to drown their sorrows in peace? Amber storms round, intending to tell this noise polluter where he can put his guitar, but ends up tongue-tied when she sees him in the smokin' hot flesh!

'Guy Wilder can think of some much more exciting uses for Amber's sharp tongue and stunning physique, but he would be crazy to start up anything with his neighbour - things could get messy when she realises he's a 'one night only' kind of guy...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When online gaming writer, Nic Russo, witnesses a beautiful woman being harassed by the media at Melbourne airport, he pretends she's with him, and kisses her to prove it. She's happy to play along and when a volcanic ash cloud grounds all flights, they share one amazing night before going their separate ways.

'Media-shy heiress, Charlotte Dumont, is taking a vacation to reassess life and love, and Nic's the perfect one night stand - the kind you never see again… until she discovers he's staying at the same Fijian resort.

'Nic can't resist tempting Charlotte to loosen up and play a little while she's staying at his luxury resort because that one night was nowhere near enough.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Discovering an abandoned baby in the backseat of a taxi was not on hotelier Zack Harrison's agenda. Luckily, a stunning stranger comes to his aid-and piques his interest. But before Child Services can arrive, a snowstorm strands the trio in Zack's luxurious Colorado cabin. Trinity Matthews wants to resist Zack's advances, but his care and concern for her and the baby soon have her melting. As the snow falls and the heat sizzles, it's not long before Trinity's sleeping in his bed. And she finds herself wondering if their temporary arrangement could have permanent effects.

Source: Robyn Grady's website, http://robyngrady.com/
Sighted: 17/04/2013

'It was a mind-blowing night of passion between complete strangers. Or so it seems…

'Then publishing mogul Wynn Hunter discovers that the ravishing temptress who'd shared his bed was none other than his childhood nemesis, Grace Munroe. No wonder he didn't recognize her – the scrawny, pigtailed brat has blossomed into a dazzling beauty.

'Disastrous romances have made them both wary of entanglements. So when Wynn lures Grace to Australia for a family wedding, they're determined to keep things light. But when life-threatening chaos erupts in Wynn's family, can these childhood adversaries find the courage to fall in love?' (Publication summary)

Polish translation of two Harlequin novels, only one by an Australian author.

' 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.

Taking charge comes naturally to workaholic media mogul Cole Hunter. That includes dealing with headstrong TV producer Taryn Quinn. Cole may not like her idea for a travel show, but Taryn intrigues him. Enough for Cole to join her on a location-scouting trip to an isolated Pacific island, despite the family drama at home. Soon the tantalizing Taryn makes Cole forget about everything...except making love to her in the moonlight. But once reality intrudes, will he risk losing all he's worked for to keep this woman in his life?

Source: Robyn Grady's website, http://robyngrady.com/ Sighted: 17/04/2013

'Red Carpet Confession!

Getting falsely arrested feels like a scene from a bad movie for rising star Lily Wild, especially when she discovers the conditions of her release -- around-the-clock surveillance by world-class lawyer Tristan Garrett. Ignoring her attraction to the sinfully sexy man who crushed her youthful heart is getting harder by the minute! Lily's reputation is in Tristan's hands now and when he says jump, she'd better ask how high!

With a reputation founded on control, he's determined not to lose his head over this little minx again. But he blazes white-hot every time he looks at her and it's burning away his couldn't-care-less facade!' (Publisher's blurb)

'Headstrong Angelica Cynster is certain she'll recognize her fated husband at first sight. And when her eyes meet those of a mysterious nobleman across a candlelit ballroom, she knows beyond doubt that he's the one. But her heart is soon pounding for an entirely different reason--when her hero abducts her!

'The eighth Earl of Glencrae has no choice but to kidnap Angelica, the one Cynster sister with whom he hadn't wanted to tangle. But to save his castle and his clan, he must persuade her to assist him--and he's prepared to offer marriage to seal the deal.'

Source: Stephanie Laurens's website, http://www.stephanielaurens.com/
Sighted: 28/08/2012

'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)

'Emilio Andreoni's goal is perfection: a corporate king and Italy's most eligible bachelor, he craves only one more thing to complete his phenominally successful life – the perfect woman! Once he thought that woman was shy Gisele Carter – until her scandalous goings-on became headline news and he called off their seemingly perfect engagement. But now Emilio is faced with proof of Gisele's innocence! He's determined to win back the only woman who ever truly satisfied him, but first he must persuade Gisele she's worthy of wearing his diamonds again ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Her Darkest Secret… Revealed

'Banker Luke De Rossi must sell the Australian beach house he inherited from his mobster uncle, fast. But then he runs up against Beth Jones. Is she the rightful tenant? A reporter out for a scoop? His uncle’s lover? Luke wants answers - almost as much as he wants Beth.

'The last thing Beth needs is this hunky magnet for media attention breathing down her neck. She has a lot to hide. And falling hard for Luke as he gets closer - and tries to evict her! - isn’t helping things. Separately, they have each made their bed. Now they’ll lie in it… together.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'He won the auction…

'Vanessa Partridge has a good reason for wanting the manuscript offered at auction - it is her twin babies’ legacy. But she doesn’t count on the winning bidder, financial guru Chase Harrington, showing up on her doorstep.

'Now he wants the woman…

'Chase has a new obsession - Vanessa. There’s more to the former-socialite-turned-working-single-mom than meets the eye… and he’s going to find it. He’s got secrets of his own - secrets threatened by the sexy Vanessa. More than anything, Chase wants to give in to their sizzling attraction… but can he afford to play with fire?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The last woman he would ever marry

'The last time Andreas Ferrante saw Sienna Baker she was naively trying to seduce him. Whilst her provocative sensuality is emblazoned on Andreas's memory, the terrible consequences torment him. So the news that they must marry to secure his inheritance is unthinkable ...

'Once devastated by his heartless rejection, when she sees Andreas again it makes Sienna's humiliation burn brighter. And as for marrying him ... ? They'd be lucky to last the ceremony without killing each other!

'But there's a fine line between love and hate ... Will the flames of anger turn to white-hot passion on their wedding night?' (Publisher's blurb)

'Missed the bouquet...caught the best man? Emma Byrne has never been one to let her hair down - family obligations and a cheating ex have put paid to that. Now she has another responsibility to take just as seriously: she's her sister's maid of honour! Wickedly charming best man Jake Carmody is intrigued by Emma, and can't resist the challenge of unbuttoning her and freeing her of her inhibitions...starting in the honeymoon suite! But after one sinfully wicked night Emma realises that this letting-your-hair-down thing could be incredibly addictive...' (Publisher's blurb)