AustLit

'A virgin's passionate awakening…

'Ruthless playboy Blake McClelland dominates in the boardroom and commands in the bedroom. So when he's required to produce a fiancée in order to clinch the most important deal of his life, his solution is as cold-hearted as Blake himself – he'll choose a woman innocent enough to convince the world he's a reformed man!

'After being jilted at the altar, shy bakery owner Matilda Toppington is in no hurry to wear another man's ring. Blake's cynical proposition is scandalously, shockingly outrageous – of course she should refuse! Unless Tillie dares surrender to the unknown pleasures his sinful gaze promises…' (Publication Summary)

'The rules of engagement…

'When Cristiano Marchetti proposes to former mistress Alice Piper, the deal has an expiry date. He has six months to fulfill the conditions of his grandmother’s will. But the hotelier has another agenda—exacting revenge on Alice for daring to walk away seven years before!

'Alice needs the financial security her enemy is providing, but soon their every clash is a shockingly tempting encounter. Yet as she uncovers the man beneath the hard-hearted exterior, the future Mrs. Marchetti wonders if she could break the rules of their engagement…and walk down the aisle as more than Cristiano’s temporary bride!'

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'She was the little rich girl, he was the poor housekeeper’s son, and their innocent affair was cruelly crushed. But now Kane Kaproulias has Bryony Mercer in the palm of his hand! She’s been bought with cold, hard cash and Kane will take her and his revenge on her family!

'Bryony’s family is now penniless and she’s at Kane’s mercy. He’s waited a long time to get Bryony right where he wants her - in his bed, as his wife!' (Publication summary)