Cirrus@Austlit

'Carissa Grace can play a downright dreamy Chopin nocturne. But her own dreams have fizzled in the hot Australian summer. Her fiancé’s gone and she must be the last twenty-six-year old virgin this side of the Pacific. Until she meets hunk Bill Jamieson, whose warm whisky voice and hard-packed masculinity arouses her interest… and her desire.

'Though their one-night stand leaves her yearning for more, when she discovers she’s pregnant, it’s no-strings, millionaire Bill who’s humming the wedding march. Too bad their marriage is in name only, because she’s falling for his soul-searing kisses and generous heart. But Bill is haunted by his past. Can she heal this emotionally scarred man and turn their marriage into the intimate relationship they both need?'

Source: Author's website.

'...Shipping tycoon Zac McCoy can sense there is a passionate woman behind Lana Walker's shy exterior. While aboard his luxury yacht, he'll tempt her out to play!'

'He'll tease her...Lana always looks before she leaps. But the captivating captain has her throwing caution to the wind. The gloves come off, the silk dresses slip on – and the real Lana begins to emerge.'

'He'll take her! He'll have her as his temporary mistress. But as land approaches, he realizes two weeks may not be enough..'(Source: fictiondb website: fictiondb.com)

'Wanted: Wife for one week

'Nicholas Cooper needs to produce a wife for his Hong Kong business deal to go without a hitch, and Hallie Bennett is beautiful and intelligent enough to pull it off. She needs the money, and Nicholas swears he'll be a perfect gentleman.

'Rule #1: displays of affection in public only

'Keeping their hands on each other in public turns out to be surprisingly easy. It's keeping them off in private that becomes the problem

'And that's not the only very inconvenient complication...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Sexy, successful children's writer Bo Bradford prefers his life private and straightforward, with no complications - especially not pretty blonde ones, like Tahnee Lewis, whom he's hired to illustrate his latest book.'

'But when he realises that Tahnee's undoubted artistic talents can bring to life his latest character, Wally the Wombat, Bo does what any sensible bloke would and makes the most of the situation - by proposing a neat two-week affair with simple rules: no strings, no silly falling in love...'

'But when her fortnight's up can Tahnee force herself to walk away from Wally and his impossible, infuriating, irresistible creator...?' (Source: fictiondb website: fictiondb.com)

When Celeste Prince discovers her beloved family business has been sold to millionaire Benton Scott, she's determined to get it back. But gorgeous Benton sets her pulse racing, and her carefully laid plans lead her to just one place...his bed! Benton makes it clear right from the start that he can't offer more than a steamy affair. The passion is scorching-but Ben's emotions are still in the deep freeze, and Celeste knows that only a dramatic collision course with his troubled past can thaw them...

Source: Author's web-site http://robyngrady.com/books/confessions-of-a-millionaires-mistress/

'Wedlocked: rogue billionaire, contract wife

'Brittany Lloyd faces the deal of a lifetime...with the ex who broke her heart – Italian tycoon Nick Mancini. Little does she know that her rebellious bad boy is now a multimillionaire....

'Nick can't believe his eyes! His red-haired wildcat has become a businesswoman, with designer suits to match. She needs his help...and he wants her. So he proposes a convenient marriage – strictly business, of course!' (Publication summary)

'Nina Petrelle, disastrous waitress to over-privileged island holiday makers, has just been fired by her high-handed new boss Gabe Steele...Gabe can't say no to Nina's endless sun-kissed legs and her too-smart mouth that he's just craving to keep busy! But, despite the sun, sand and scorching hot nights, his head is definite - it's only a temporary fling. Isn't it?'

Source: Publisher website http://www.millsandboon.com.au (Sighted: 15/04/2010)

'Penniless in her pencil skirt... Desperate for a job, dancer Starr Merriday is forced to hang up her ballet shoes and accept a position as a P.A. in a new city - even if the last time she saw her new boss...she was naked in his bed! Her professional pumps and pencil skirt can't hide her top-to-toe blush when she remembers their blisteringly hot night together! But Starr won't let that suppress her sassy spirit - after all, unbuttoning her blouse is next on her boss's agenda. So she will switch on her out-of-office and go to a meeting - in the boss's bed!'

Source: Author's website www.nicolamarsh.com (Sighted 21/4/10)