Harlequin Presents Series by Penny Jordan

Their antagonism was instant and mutual Simon Herries was dominating and arrogant, and he had readily jumped to the wrong conclusions about India. "You don't know me, " she stated, "yet you accuse me of trying to steal someone else's husband!" Evidence and appearance seemed to support his claim, and Simon had his own method of dealing with the problem. At the time it proved an effective solution, but when his scheme backfired, India was left to face a future of heartbreak and unhappiness.

Kelly was an ice maiden with a heart of glass. Her disastrous marriage had left her deeply suspicious of men. She knew all too well that her looks - along with a sizeable inheritance - made her an attractive target for fortune hunters. She was determined not to be fooled again. So she became a workaholic who spent nights alone. There was no reason to think Jake Fielding was any different. In fact, he was a man who made a living as an escort for lonely women... moreKelly was an ice maiden with a heart of glass. Her disastrous marriage had left her deeply suspicious of men. She knew all too well that her looks - along with a sizeable inheritance - made her an attractive target for fortune hunters. She was determined not to be fooled again. So she became a workaholic who spent nights alone. There was no reason to think Jake Fielding was any different. In fact, he was a man who made a living as an escort for lonely women. But could Kelly really deny the feelings that were stirring inside her? less

"I'm glad we both know the score." Jay Courtland was used to playing the game of love with sophisticated women who followed the rules - no attachments, no commitments, no cheating. He was not used to the Vanessas of the world. Yet when he mistook Vanessa for her more glamorous cousin, she reluctantly continued the deception. She was twenty-two years old, had never had a lover and knew she'd never again meet a man who made her feel the way Jay could... more"I'm glad we both know the score." Jay Courtland was used to playing the game of love with sophisticated women who followed the rules - no attachments, no commitments, no cheating. He was not used to the Vanessas of the world. Yet when he mistook Vanessa for her more glamorous cousin, she reluctantly continued the deception. She was twenty-two years old, had never had a lover and knew she'd never again meet a man who made her feel the way Jay could. So she prayed for a little beginner's luck and took the chance that Jay would eventually see her - and want her - for what she really was...and not as a poor substitute for Nadia. less

She Desperately Wanted to Believe in His Love.Secretly Jaime still regretted having walked out on Blake. But his four-yearsilence had confirmed her fears - that Blake didn't love her or their child.So naturally Jaime was suspicious when Blake turned up and began campaigningto win back his rights - both as father and husband. And she was hurt andconfused when he appeared to be involved in an even more sinister campaignto silence Jaime's opposition to the sale of the local abbey... moreShe Desperately Wanted to Believe in His Love.Secretly Jaime still regretted having walked out on Blake. But his four-yearsilence had confirmed her fears - that Blake didn't love her or their child.So naturally Jaime was suspicious when Blake turned up and began campaigningto win back his rights - both as father and husband. And she was hurt andconfused when he appeared to be involved in an even more sinister campaignto silence Jaime's opposition to the sale of the local abbey. Jaime hadnever been able to interpret Blake's motives. And she still didn't trust himto return her love. less

'God, you're hard.....' 'I'm what you made me', he corrected cruelly. 'Do you feel proud of your handiwork? Does it give you a thrill to know that you and you alone are responsible for what I am today?' A week ago Philippa's life had been relatively uncomplicated. But that was before she had been forced to return to the village she had left eleven years ago; young frightened and pregnant. But now she was older; and had looked after herself and her son for ten years... more'God, you're hard.....' 'I'm what you made me', he corrected cruelly. 'Do you feel proud of your handiwork? Does it give you a thrill to know that you and you alone are responsible for what I am today?' A week ago Philippa's life had been relatively uncomplicated. But that was before she had been forced to return to the village she had left eleven years ago; young frightened and pregnant. But now she was older; and had looked after herself and her son for ten years. She had thought nothing could ever frighten her again - until she met Scott Garston, who wanted revenge for what he thought she had done to him eleven years ago..... less

Love has no price Brooke Beauclere was under no illusions. To Adam Henderson she was an object of fleeting desire--upper class, stunningly beautiful, elusively tantalizing--a suitable conquest for an over-confident male with a fortune at his disposal. Oh, how she longed to teach him a lesson for his arrogant assumption that she could be purchased--at any price! Why, he was no more feeling than the high-society snobs who'd once humiliated him for his working-class roots... moreLove has no price Brooke Beauclere was under no illusions. To Adam Henderson she was an object of fleeting desire--upper class, stunningly beautiful, elusively tantalizing--a suitable conquest for an over-confident male with a fortune at his disposal. Oh, how she longed to teach him a lesson for his arrogant assumption that she could be purchased--at any price! Why, he was no more feeling than the high-society snobs who'd once humiliated him for his working-class roots. Against all reason, Brooke was attracted to him and running from the time when she might reveal her love and risk losing Adam completely. less

Could they ever be more than friends? Jake was Stephanie's employer... her best friend ... and if he hadn't had to rescue her from a gang of youths two years ago, he could have been so much more.... Now there was an invisible barrier between them, which--until recently--Jake had patiently respected. He alone knew why Stephanie shied away from men, understood why she had to confront her fear before putting the past behind them both... moreCould they ever be more than friends? Jake was Stephanie's employer... her best friend ... and if he hadn't had to rescue her from a gang of youths two years ago, he could have been so much more.... Now there was an invisible barrier between them, which--until recently--Jake had patiently respected. He alone knew why Stephanie shied away from men, understood why she had to confront her fear before putting the past behind them both. But Stephanie couldn't cross the line separating friend from lover without first facing a greater fear--the fear of losing the man who meant everything to her. less

Chris had tried to forget Slater James. He'd betrayed her in the worst way possible- with her cousin. And when her cousin had become pregnant, he had married her. Now Slater was widowed, and Chris had to face him again, as guardian of his six-year-old daughter. To her surprise, he seemed set on a passionate vendetta, claiming she owed him. Owed him what? Only little Sophie knew the truth. The trouble was, since her mother's death, she hadn't uttered a single word.

The choice is yours," Joel was saying Joel's biting contempt of her over a teenage episode that he had wrongly interpreted had permanently scarred Lissa--left her unable to respond to any man. Now, years later, they were at loggerheads over their joint guardianship of her sister's little girls. No way would Lissa give them up. But Joel's proposal of marriage came as a shock. She'd learned to live without Joel... moreThe choice is yours," Joel was saying Joel's biting contempt of her over a teenage episode that he had wrongly interpreted had permanently scarred Lissa--left her unable to respond to any man. Now, years later, they were at loggerheads over their joint guardianship of her sister's little girls. No way would Lissa give them up. But Joel's proposal of marriage came as a shock. She'd learned to live without Joel. How could she possibly learn to live with him? Knowing his contempt for her was still there, knowing that she loved him. less

"I need a wife, Sophy, but not to share my bed." To Sophy, who believed she was frigid, it seemed the perfect arrangement. Jon Phillips, her kind and understanding boss, was offering Sophy a marriage of convenience. He needed someone to help care for his niece and nephew, and Sophy already loved the children as if they were her own. Her feelings for Jon, however, were less clear... more"I need a wife, Sophy, but not to share my bed." To Sophy, who believed she was frigid, it seemed the perfect arrangement. Jon Phillips, her kind and understanding boss, was offering Sophy a marriage of convenience. He needed someone to help care for his niece and nephew, and Sophy already loved the children as if they were her own. Her feelings for Jon, however, were less clear. In sharing a roof together, Sophy became increasingly aware of her husband and of her growing desire to make their marriage a real one in every sense. less

He needed a make-believe lover It was such a strange request - Gray Chalmers asking Stephanie to pose as his lover to help him resist the attractions of a beautiful but married woman. Gray knew Stephanie, knew she didn't even like being touched. Yet he insisted she come back to the village to play the part of the femme fatale. But Gray had never pried into the bitter marriage Stephanie had endured to his cousin. He'd offered only comfort in the ten years since its tragic ending... moreHe needed a make-believe lover It was such a strange request - Gray Chalmers asking Stephanie to pose as his lover to help him resist the attractions of a beautiful but married woman. Gray knew Stephanie, knew she didn't even like being touched. Yet he insisted she come back to the village to play the part of the femme fatale. But Gray had never pried into the bitter marriage Stephanie had endured to his cousin. He'd offered only comfort in the ten years since its tragic ending. So, while she hated the pretense, she couldn't refuse. less

They were strangers, but each had a need The loss of her dearest friend left Diana with a profound need to be close to someone. One night of passion in a stranger's arms, unplanned and unexpected, answered that need and more--she became pregnant! Yet Diana felt no regret about her baby's conception. She would put the man and the night behind her and start a new life elsewhere. But fate followed... moreThey were strangers, but each had a need The loss of her dearest friend left Diana with a profound need to be close to someone. One night of passion in a stranger's arms, unplanned and unexpected, answered that need and more--she became pregnant! Yet Diana felt no regret about her baby's conception. She would put the man and the night behind her and start a new life elsewhere. But fate followed. The very town Diana chose to settle in was home to Marcus Simons, her hitherto nameless lover. And, clearly, once was not enough for Marcus. less

WORKING TOGETHER ... AND SLEEPING TOGETHER? Piers's relationship with Georgia was strictly business --- pure and simple. This should have made their living under the same roof a relatively straightforward affair. But, somehow, Piers couldn't stop her from stealing into his thoughts. He wasn't a man to act on impulse. He had managed to resist her --- so far! And then one intimate night, business became steamy pleasure ...

The Boss's Marriage Arrangement by Penny Jordan Everyone in her office thinks Harriet is boss Matthew Cole's fiancée! Harriet has to keep reminding herself it's all just for convenience--but how far is Matthew prepared to go with their arrangement...marriage? His Darling Valentine by Carole Mortimer It's Valentine's Day and a secret admirer is bombarding Tazzy Darling with gifts! Any woman would be delighted--but not Tazzy... moreThe Boss's Marriage Arrangement by Penny Jordan Everyone in her office thinks Harriet is boss Matthew Cole's fiancée! Harriet has to keep reminding herself it's all just for convenience--but how far is Matthew prepared to go with their arrangement...marriage? His Darling Valentine by Carole Mortimer It's Valentine's Day and a secret admirer is bombarding Tazzy Darling with gifts! Any woman would be delighted--but not Tazzy. There's only one man from whom she wants to receive love tokens, and that's her boss, Ross Valentine.... less