Harlequin Presents, Series by Anne Mather

"I want to leave, and I'm going to!" Toni continued her protest determinedly. "I don't know what kind of person you think I am, or what you think you can do to me. But you can't make me stay here!" The Conde smiled. With his looks, his money, and his castle in Portugal, he could usually make anyone do anything he wanted. "You tried to deceive me," he said smoothly. "Now you will remain here and be punished. And afterward—who knows? You may find yourself wanting to stay..."

Piers' love had been all Rebecca wanted. Rebecca fell wildly in love with Piers St. Clair—only to discover he was married. All too swiftly, that idyll on a romantic Pacific island had ended. Now, three years later, on the other side of the world, Rebecca had made a new life. And almost found a new love. When Piers suddenly came back into her life, Rebecca knew she'd never stopped loving him. But Piers was full of bitterness—and there was still no future for their love.

"You're trying to frighten me, Dion." Martha's voice was uneven, trying to conceal the fact that he was succeeding. She'd been tricked into this confrontation with her husband, and his proposal amazed her. After five years apart, she was being virtually forced to rejoin her wealthy Greek husband as his wife. Along with their small daughter, Josy. Martha realized her feelings for Dion were as deep as ever... more"You're trying to frighten me, Dion." Martha's voice was uneven, trying to conceal the fact that he was succeeding. She'd been tricked into this confrontation with her husband, and his proposal amazed her. After five years apart, she was being virtually forced to rejoin her wealthy Greek husband as his wife. Along with their small daughter, Josy. Martha realized her feelings for Dion were as deep as ever. But how could she once again cope with Dion's strong passionate nature if getting their child back was his only reason for wanting her? less

He'd forgotten the love they'd shared Tobie was happy with her boyfriend, Mark, until he insisted on their flying to the Caribbean to meet his family. He was unaware that Tobie knew his half brother, Robert, all too well. Their devastating affair had ended years ago. Tobie was shocked to find that Robert was now partially crippled and had amnesia. She supposed she should be relieved that he was no threat to her happiness with Mark... moreHe'd forgotten the love they'd shared Tobie was happy with her boyfriend, Mark, until he insisted on their flying to the Caribbean to meet his family. He was unaware that Tobie knew his half brother, Robert, all too well. Their devastating affair had ended years ago. Tobie was shocked to find that Robert was now partially crippled and had amnesia. She supposed she should be relieved that he was no threat to her happiness with Mark. Instead she wished desperately that Robert could remember how he'd once loved her... and love her again. less

The reunion was almost unbearable...Ashley could hardly believe she was actually seeing her son. Circumstances had forced her to give him up at birth seven years earlier to her deceased husband's wealthy Arab family. Now the unexpected sight of Hussein with his uncle, Prince Alain, thoroughly shocked her. No longer was her son an image buried in Ashley's heart: he was there; he was real. And Alain was no longer a memory but as disturbing - and unforgiving - as ever... moreThe reunion was almost unbearable...Ashley could hardly believe she was actually seeing her son. Circumstances had forced her to give him up at birth seven years earlier to her deceased husband's wealthy Arab family. Now the unexpected sight of Hussein with his uncle, Prince Alain, thoroughly shocked her. No longer was her son an image buried in Ashley's heart: he was there; he was real. And Alain was no longer a memory but as disturbing - and unforgiving - as ever. This time, Ashley resolved, I'm not going to lose either of them. less

She had made her choice years ago As a girl, Jaime had learned how powerful love can be in the arms of a wealthy Italian count, Raphael di Vaggio. Yet she had rejected him to pursue her career. He had found someone else and for five years Jaime had struggled single-mindedly for financial and emotional independence. Then a twist of fate revived old memories and a passion she thought had died. Too late she realized she had made the wrong decision. Surely now there could be no turning back.

She thought of him as her father's friend. Matthew Wilder had been a brilliant medical researcher who had suddenly disappeared from Joanna's life. Her memory of him was vague. When they finally met again on a remote Florida key, he bore no resemblance to the uncle of her imagination. The mutual desire that flared between them overshadowed the reason for their meeting. But the secret that had driven him into solitude was what, in the end, would keep them apart.

Mills & Boon are excited to present The Anne Mather Collection – the complete works by this classic author made available to download for the very first time! These books span six decades of a phenomenal writing career, and every story is available to read unedited and untouched from their original release. An inconvenient attraction… Antonia does not want to get involved with Reed Gallagher. Reed may be impossibly gorgeous – but he is way out of her league, and engaged to another woman... moreMills & Boon are excited to present The Anne Mather Collection – the complete works by this classic author made available to download for the very first time! These books span six decades of a phenomenal writing career, and every story is available to read unedited and untouched from their original release. An inconvenient attraction… Antonia does not want to get involved with Reed Gallagher. Reed may be impossibly gorgeous – but he is way out of her league, and engaged to another woman. Antonia should focus on her job, and providing for her little girl. So why is she so irresistibly drawn to him…? Already reeling from one disastrous relationship, Antonia knows she should avoid a man with whom she can have no future – but her heart doesn’t seem to be listening… less

He had never believed in her Isabel Ashley, a successful model, had no desire ever to see Alex Seton again. Throughout a disastrous marriage to his cousin, which ended in divorce, Alex had been hostile, believing she was unfaithful and interested only in money. Years later when his grandmother's will inexplicably left shares in the family company to Isabel, Alex was delegated to persuade her to sell. With his skills as a lawyer, Alex argued convincingly... moreHe had never believed in her Isabel Ashley, a successful model, had no desire ever to see Alex Seton again. Throughout a disastrous marriage to his cousin, which ended in divorce, Alex had been hostile, believing she was unfaithful and interested only in money. Years later when his grandmother's will inexplicably left shares in the family company to Isabel, Alex was delegated to persuade her to sell. With his skills as a lawyer, Alex argued convincingly. But Isabel found herself distracted by her feelings. Underneath her bitter resentment lurked a familiar attraction to the arrogant Alex. less

Cass fled to Italy, and to Ben. He was the one person in the world who could help her. And help she desperately needed. So it was a shock to find that she'd only added to her problems instead of solving them. She was a grown woman now. She had four years of marriage and a great many daunting experiences behind her. And yet the attraction between them flared up again... moreCass fled to Italy, and to Ben. He was the one person in the world who could help her. And help she desperately needed. So it was a shock to find that she'd only added to her problems instead of solving them. She was a grown woman now. She had four years of marriage and a great many daunting experiences behind her. And yet the attraction between them flared up again. It was an attraction that had to be denied at all costs - because there was just no way that Ben and Cassandra could be happy together. less

She had one week - and that was all. It was Abby's one chance to turn back the clock to the carefree days when she and Jake had explored his island retreat in the Bahamas. Abby had loved Jake and she had lost him. And not just Jake, but Dominic, the child of their love. But Jake was no longer the man she had known; he seemed like a disturbing stranger. Abby knew it was foolish to think that the traumas of the past could be resolved, yet she couldn't quite squelch that faint hope within her....

Olivia didn't expect returning home to be easy. And it wasn't. Especially when it was Matthew Ryan who met her at the airport when she returned to England fro her grandmother's funeral. Matt and Olivia had once been passionate lovers and he had been desperate to marry her. Instead, she had chosen to leave him, although it had nearly broken her heart. But that had been ten years ago, part of their past... moreOlivia didn't expect returning home to be easy. And it wasn't. Especially when it was Matthew Ryan who met her at the airport when she returned to England fro her grandmother's funeral. Matt and Olivia had once been passionate lovers and he had been desperate to marry her. Instead, she had chosen to leave him, although it had nearly broken her heart. But that had been ten years ago, part of their past. Until Olivia discovered their past was far from being dead and forgotten - a potent attraction flared between them as if they'd never been parted! less

No escape Was it pure luck that Ben Russell had chosen to buy the old Priory? Certainly it couldn't have had anything to do with Jaime or her teenage son, Tom. It had been fifteen years since she'd seen her ex-husband's brother. Now his nearness was threatening to destroy all her hard-won independence. Jaime wanted to escape from the sensual strength of his hands and rekindle the hatred she knew she should be feeling toward him - but she couldn't... moreNo escape Was it pure luck that Ben Russell had chosen to buy the old Priory? Certainly it couldn't have had anything to do with Jaime or her teenage son, Tom. It had been fifteen years since she'd seen her ex-husband's brother. Now his nearness was threatening to destroy all her hard-won independence. Jaime wanted to escape from the sensual strength of his hands and rekindle the hatred she knew she should be feeling toward him - but she couldn't. Becuase Ben had come to claim the woman he had always love, and the son he'd never known... less

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India had been thirteen when Nathan Kittrick was banished from Pelican Island. Now, shrouded in scandal, he'd come home, heir to his father's multimillion-dollar holiday resort -- a man determined to claim what was rightfully his. Nathan's return brought back bitter memories, and India greeted him with angry accusations of the past. And this time he had to listen, because she was no longer a child, nor his faithful shadow... moreIndia had been thirteen when Nathan Kittrick was banished from Pelican Island. Now, shrouded in scandal, he'd come home, heir to his father's multimillion-dollar holiday resort -- a man determined to claim what was rightfully his. Nathan's return brought back bitter memories, and India greeted him with angry accusations of the past. And this time he had to listen, because she was no longer a child, nor his faithful shadow. In fact, India had been managing the luxury hotel since his father's death, India was also a woman determined not to let her former trust for this man be rekindled. But she hadn't expected Nathan's assault on her senses to be quite so tender. And she hadn't expected her desire for him to be quite so strong... less

Wedlocked? Rachel's marriage had ended in bitterness and tears. Ben had been unfaithful to her, she was sure, though, of course, he had denied it. Now their only point of contact was their small daughter, Daisy, and that suited Rachel. But when she announced, "Ben, I want a divorce... moreWedlocked? Rachel's marriage had ended in bitterness and tears. Ben had been unfaithful to her, she was sure, though, of course, he had denied it. Now their only point of contact was their small daughter, Daisy, and that suited Rachel. But when she announced, "Ben, I want a divorce. I've met someone else and we want to get married," her ex-husband's reaction was very surprising! Ben seemed reluctant to accept that their relationship was finally over and apparently had very definite ideas about where Rachel's future happiness lay. Did Rachel dare to believe that the brittle bonds still tying her to Ben could ever be the basis for a lifetime of loving...? less

Olivia had mixed feelings about going to stay in Los Angeles to write up film star Diane Haran's rags to riches life story. This was the woman, after all, who had seduced Olivia's husband away from her... moreOlivia had mixed feelings about going to stay in Los Angeles to write up film star Diane Haran's rags to riches life story. This was the woman, after all, who had seduced Olivia's husband away from her. What if she turned the tables by making a play for Diane's latest lover? She knew she hadn't the other woman's glossy, superficial beauty, but Joe Castellano certainly seemed attracted enough to Olivia! The only problem was, the more she got close to Joe, the more she wanted him totally for herself... less

Would a lie keep them apart? Expecting sun and relaxation from her stay with a friend in Italy, Grace Horton actually found herself walking into an emotional minefield. Her friend was clearly set on marrying Matteo di Falco. He was wealthy, gorgeous and equally determined—to see a lot more of Grace! Grace wondered what she could do to prevent her friend from getting hurt—and stop herself from falling into Matteo's arms... moreWould a lie keep them apart? Expecting sun and relaxation from her stay with a friend in Italy, Grace Horton actually found herself walking into an emotional minefield. Her friend was clearly set on marrying Matteo di Falco. He was wealthy, gorgeous and equally determined—to see a lot more of Grace! Grace wondered what she could do to prevent her friend from getting hurt—and stop herself from falling into Matteo's arms. Then some shocking news was revealed, which threatened to keep Matteo by her friend's side forever. less

Innocence betrayed... Memories of a long-ago summer night still taunt Laura Neill. With all the provocative innocence of youth, she stole into her stepbrother Oliver's bedroom, and discovered love and fleeting happiness in his arms. Driven away by his apparent betrayal, it's been eight long years since Laura last visited home. Can she now face Oliver without confessing the aching love she still feels for him -- or the secrets she's held all this time?

She's innocent and he wants her! Eve Robertson lives a quiet life in a secluded village, and she wants to put her turbulent past behind her. However, her newfound stability is threatened with the arrival of Jake Romero.... Jake is tall, dark and...dangerous -- and he wants virginal Eve. His touch leaves her aching for more, but her secrets hold her back. But how long can she resist Jake's intense, exotic brand of seduction...? FOREIGN AFFAIRS Surrender to seduction under a golden sun

When Juliet meets broodingly handsome Italian Raphael Marchese, there is an instant and dangerous attraction between them. But because of the pretense Juliet has agreed to in order to help a friend, Rafe mistakenly thinks she's a gold-digger who's engaged to another man!However, the tension between Juliet and Rafe is stronger than reason, and it erupts. Raphael makes love to her--passionately and savagely. He reasons that though he can never have her, he can enjoy the pleasure of her body....

Isobel has never forgotten the night Brazilian millionaire Alejandro Cabral took her innocence. The image of Alejandro's sexy body has left a lifelong impression on her--as did his seed. He will never know he has a daughter....Until three years later, when Isobel is led right back to Alejandro--and she's shocked. He's a changed man. He's still utterly sexy, but a terrible car accident has left him scarred, brooding and bitter... moreIsobel has never forgotten the night Brazilian millionaire Alejandro Cabral took her innocence. The image of Alejandro's sexy body has left a lifelong impression on her--as did his seed. He will never know he has a daughter....Until three years later, when Isobel is led right back to Alejandro--and she's shocked. He's a changed man. He's still utterly sexy, but a terrible car accident has left him scarred, brooding and bitter. What's more, he's deliberately lured Isobel to Brazil because he knows "all" about his child. less