Cirrus@Austlit

'A merciless mission…

'There are three goals self-made magnate Flynn Marshall set out to achieve:

1. A multimillion-dollar business empire

2. Acceptance in the highest echelons of society

3. A wife to make him the envy of all men!

'Flynn’s ruthlessly accomplished his first goal and he’s on his way to the second. As for the third, he will rush stunning, well-connected Ava Cavendish to the altar at the first opportunity. A trophy bride should complete his plans, but passionate Ava and the desire she inflames in this untouchable CEO threaten to turn his carefully ordered strategy on its head…' (Publication summary)

'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.

'Sabbatini men play for keeps, losing is not in their vocabulary. When Maya met Giorgio Sabbatini, he rescued the penniless waif and stray despite her inferior breeding. So her decision to divorce him now is made with a heavy heart. Giorgio belongs to a notorious blue-blooded family, and their duty to maintain its lineage is unquestionable. Unable to give him the heir he craves, Maya knows she has to walk away. But the ink on their divorce papers isn't given the chance to dry: after one last, reckless night of passion there's a very shocking announcement. ' (Publisher's blurb)

Her trust fund is dwindling. If Jade Sommerville is to continue living in the manner she's become accustomed to she has only one option; make the notorious Nic Sabbatini marry her! The youngest of the Sabbatini brothers, Nic doesn't suffer fools, or respond well to ultimatums...especially those in his grandfather's will! But when the stunning, wilful Jade breezes into his office and announces their upcoming nuptials to the world's media, Nic might have finally met his match. He's turned Jade down once before. But this time? Three powerful playboys from the richest dynasty in Europe! Ruthless, irresistible and impossible to tame?' (Publisher's blurb)

'After spending the last few years as the perfect political wife, Ava's finally single and free to live her life as she chooses. She starts her new life as a freelance writer with a massive scoop: an interview with extreme sports legend - and dreamboat! - Roman Gianakis...The immediate chemistry is all-consuming, but Roman lives his life firmly in the public eye. To match him, Ava will have to step up next to him. Till now she's always wished she could hide in the wings - is she ready to embrace centre stage?'  (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.

'Seduction in the Sand

'Speculation surrounding exiled rebel Prince Tahir Al'Ramiz has reached fever pitch! After being spotted causing mayhem in an exclusive Monte Carlo casino, Tahir decides to fly home for his brother's coronation. But when the remains of his helicopter are discovered, the worst is assumed... Until he comes back from the dead, with no explanation as to how he survived!

'Now a mysterious beauty has moved into the palace. Rumors of a pregnancy abound... Could it be that this notorious playboy prince's lost days in the desert camouflaged a secret affair?' (Publisher's blurb)

'Marissa Warren was not at all concerned about turning thirty–joining that online dating Web site was just a bit of fun! So what if she hadn't found her Mr. Right yet? She was in love with her fabulous job, and happy being single. Though her sexy new boss did make her go wobbly at the knees....

'But Rick Morgan was so not Mr. Right! He was more Mr. Tall, Dark and Dangerous...and if he asked her out on a date, Marissa would definitely say no...wouldn't she?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'"I'm a man you sleep with, not fall in love with." Jake Vance was danger in a designer suit, a charming corporate raider. When he set his sights on Blackstone's, Australia's richest diamond dealers, Holly McLeod's primary assignment was as his assistant; her secondary was as a spy. To her amazement, she learned her dangerously sexy boss was the long-lost Blackstone heir. And then Jake did the unthinkable: To save his new company, he proposed marriage ... an intimate one ... to her.'

Source: Author website http://www.paularoe.com/ (Sighted: 25/08/2009)

'Ric Perrini, chairman of Blackstone Diamonds and Sydney's sexiest bachelor, still had one elusive prize to catchKimberley Blackstone. Luring her back to her estranged father's company - back to her birthright - would be Ric's toughest job ever. Luring her back into his arms, his most pleasurable. Ric had laid claim to part of Kim before - this time he'd accept nothing but her total surrender.' (Publication Summary)