Cirrus@Austlit

'Who was the father of Yelena Valero’s baby?

'Billionaire businessman Alex Rush had no clue the woman he’d once loved was now a mother. And, after doing the math, he discovered Yelena must have already been pregnant - with another man’s child - when she was declaring her love for Alex.

'Although he’d tracked her down for an entirely different reason, uncovering the truth became Alex’s top priority. Would seduction bring him closer to Yelena’s secrets, or create even more confusion? Suddenly, determining the paternity of one baby girl could destroy a relationship just about to ignite.…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The winner takes all! When infamous billionaire gambler Bahir Al-Qadir is forced to protect his ex-lover, Marina Peshwah, it seems Lady Luck has finally deserted him. He's tried to forget the spoilt princess, but even the relentless heat of the desert has failed to burn the intoxicating image of her from his mind. Now he's about to discover that their passion left them with more than memories. Marina is once again at the mercy of the man she loves to hate. She may hold the winning card, but with such high stakes this proud sheikh will go all in to claim his heir!' (Publication summary)

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!

'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.

'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.

'Keeping your enemies close… Natalie Armitage’s world was shattered the first time Angelo Bellandini mentioned marriage. Their affair had been intensely passionate, but she had learned to close her heart at an early age, and the thought of exposing it to anyone made her run. Five years later she’s facing her second proposal from Angelo – but his molten brown eyes are burning with revenge, not desire! To protect her family Natalie must accept his ring – but she’ll be no meek-and-mild Bellandini bride. Angelo’s expert touch might give her body scorching pleasure, but he’ll never win her frozen heart…' (Publication summary)

'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)

'Rafaele Fiorenza is furious. To get his inheritance he has to marry...his estranged father's mistress!

'Emma March was only doing her job caring for the late Valentino Fiorenza. She expected no mention in his will, let alone a stipulation to marry his son! But financially, she's desperate...

'Rafaele will treat Emma like the moneygrubbing harlot he thinks she is. He'll wed her, bed her and destroy her. But then he discovers his new wife is a virgin! He's forced an innocent woman down the aisle....' (Publication summary)

'Gain a wife... or lose his company?

'For billionaire businessman Cal Prescott, there was no question. He’d marry and produce the requisite heir. And he wouldn’t have to look far for the right bride - his one-night affair with Ava Reilly had left Cal’s senses riled and Ava pregnant with his baby.

'Sheer desperation had Ava agreeing to marry without love. She wanted her land as much as Cal wanted his corporation... and they both wanted their unborn child. Surely that would be enough to build a marriage on. That, and the burning passion that longed to be reawakened...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When Tamalyn Haynes agrees to be a bridesmaid, she doesn't realize she will be dancing with the best man—notorious tycoon Fletcher Stanton!

'Fletcher is relentless in pursuing his desires—and intent on bedding wide-eyed Tammy. But he has one condition: it's to be a temporary romance only. Marriage is not an option. However, their passionate nights together lead to Tammy dropping a bombshell. Unintentionally, Fletcher Stanton's mistress is pregnant with his forbidden baby…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.