Cirrus@Austlit

'Forced to wed... Hard-hearted magnate Dario Parisi will reclaim his stolen birthright - even if it means forcing the granddaughter of his family's sworn enemy to marry him.

'...and share his bed! Alissa Scott is certainly not the biddable wife Dario wanted - yet he's consumed by red-hot desire for his unwilling bride. So when she tries to change the rules, he demands she honour all her vows. Finally he undresses exactly the kind of wife he wanted: a virgin bride! (From the author's website.)

'Her red-hot boss definitely shouldn't be on her "To-Do" list! When glittering socialite Jade Beacham's life falls apart she's determined to make a completely fresh start. Packing away her designer wardrobe, she heads out to the arctic splendour of Alaska to become deliciously dangerous Rhys Cartwright's newest - and feistiest! - employee. Expecting a high-maintenance princess, Rhys finds Jade's enthusiasm and natural beauty surprising...and outrageously enticing! If working together is wicked torture, then giving in to temptation is worse - as their blistering night together plays havoc with Rhys's strict "one night only" rule...' (Source: fictiondb website: fictiondb.com)

'The after-party...for two!

'Breanna Black has turned throwing parties into an art form—raising the roof is the best way to banish the shadows of her past, and she’s not interested in anyone spoiling her fun. Especially her infuriatingly uptight, sinfully sexy new neighbor Leo Hamilton!

'Still, Brie doesn’t scare easily…and she dares brooding businessman Leo to abandon his spreadsheets for just one evening!

'But Leo his own reasons for accepting his smoking hot neighbor’s invitation! He’s hoping he’ll be the only guest at the after-party…and he doesn’t intend to leave until morning!' (Publication summary)

'Hot-shot entrepreneur Benjamin Da Silva is used to being in the driver's seat, but when he finds himself in need of a chauffeur, beautiful, straight-talking Jess Murphy proves that sometimes taking his foot off the pedal can be equally pleasurable!

'Jess isn't impressed by Benjamin's wealth, but each glimpse in the rear-view mirror has her aching to climb into the backseat and submit to his every command. His recent takeover cost her job, and she knows she should steer clear - so why can't she get off the collision course leading right towards Benjamin?' (Publication summary)

'He took her virginity, she'll take her revenge!

'Standing outside Luka Cavalieri's gleaming office, Sophie Durante's heart is pounding. Eight years ago, being caught in the Sicilian tycoon's bed destroyed her pride and her reputation. He owes her, and now she's come to collect. To placate her ailing father, Luka must become her fake fiance!

'Intrigued, Luka agrees to Sophie's outrageous proposal—one glimpse of the feisty spirit simmering behind her cool exterior and he believes this engagement charade could be pleasurable. But a wedding night is out of the question...until he can entice Sophie to admit just how much she wants one!' (Publication summary)

''I don't take orders. Not from you or anyone.' Holly Perez has one last chance to sort out the train wreck her life has become. But being housekeeper to reclusive CEO Julius Ravensdale is as close to a prison as Holly could imagine. Julius may be devastatingly gorgeous, but he's also brooding, formal and completely off-limits! Julius is renowned for his ironclad control, but provocative whirlwind Holly pushes him to his breaking point! Especially when he discovers the vulnerabilities behind her wild-child bravado. With every touch, he wants Holly more, and once he's had her in his bed, holding her captive there becomes an irresistible temptation...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'He wants her — no matter what the cost!

'Daniil Zverev is the world’s most ruthless and sinfully seductive tycoon. No one would ever know the cruelty and rejection that fueled his ascent. But beautiful ballet teacher Libby Tennent is getting under Daniil’s skin and dangerously close to the truth.

'From the moment she waltzed into his office, feisty Libby has challenged the dark-hearted Russian. He doesn’t do favours, yet he helps Libby’s business. He definitely doesn’t do relationships, yet one night with Libby isn’t enough! Money might be no object, yet the cost of getting closer to Libby is much higher…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'His prejudice...

'Hardened cynic Dare James is furious. Some woman has gotten her claws into his grandfather. He returns in a blaze of fury to the family estate to lay down the law...only to find himself attracted to the woman he had every intention of evicting.

'Her pride!

'Carly Evans is horrified—she's his grandfather's doctor, not a gold-digger! She can't wait to wipe the smug smile from Dare's frustratingly handsome face. Only before she knows it, Carly is caught in an inescapable web of attraction...and suddenly defying the billionaire's command is the last thing she wants to do!' (Publication summary)

'The only man to tempt her…

'Miranda Ravensdale’s first experience of love ended in tragedy, so she vowed to bury her heart along with her memories. No man has ever broken through Miranda's quiet facade…until billionaire Leandro Allegretti, her own personal kryptonite!

'A childhood friend, Leandro has watched Miranda close herself off over the years. He knows what it’s like to have a shadow cast over your life, so he plans to tempt her back into the light. On the French Riviera, under the pretense of cataloguing his art collection, Leandro will coax Miranda’s dormant sensuality into life…kiss by seductive kiss…' (Publication summary)

'The price of endless pleasure!

'Clients, women, money…ruthless CEO Sev Derzhavin is a master at getting whatever — and whomever! — he wants. Rejected as a child, Sev has never been refused since. So when his personal assistant resigns, Sev can’t resist the challenge of enticing the beautiful brunette to stay…

'Naomi Johnson has to walk away before she gives in to the chemistry with her infamous heartbreaker boss and opens her heart to yet more bruises. But on their last business trip to Dubai, Sev makes a shocking suggestion to relieve the tension between them: enjoy some overtime — in his bed!' (Publication summary)

'What his billions can’t buy…

'If Sergio Morelli wants something, he only has to click his fingers to get it. Except for Bella Cameron. No matter how much his stunning step-sister once drove him wild with lust, he never allowed himself to have her, believing she was a gold-digger like her mother.

'Now, when Bella calls unexpectedly seeking refuge at their secluded family home by Lake Como, their unfulfilled desire resurfaces. No longer able to resist, Sergio ruthlessly decides it’s finally time to quench the fire.

'But their one night together only inflames their passion — and now he wants more!' (Publication summary)

'Marry me. This week.’

'After losing her mother, Imogen Holgate believes she’s living on borrowed time with the same terminal illness. So the cautious accountant blows all her savings on a once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world, where she meets sexy Parisian Thierry Girard.

'But after two steamy weeks there are permanent consequences to their temporary affair…

'Now with more than herself to think about, Imogen turns to Thierry to help, but the last thing she expected was for him to imprison her with a gold ring!' (Publication summary)

'Natalya Montgomery thought she was over Alexei Delandros, but working with him again rekindles old feelings and promises of the intense ardor they once shared. But if Natalya once held Alexei's heart, now she only holds his contempt... For revenge! Natalya's love almost destroyed Alexei; their lust blinded him to the truth about her. But the formidable Greek won't be fooled again! Natalya will pay for her betrayal in the most passionate way Alexei knows, and his vengeance will be all the more sweet...'  (Publication summary)