Modern Romance May 2026 Books 5-8

Four steamy billionaire romances of fake engagements, marriages of convenience, enemies to lovers fire and irresistible alpha male heroes. Marchesi's Marriage Mandate by Louise Fuller The Italian’s mandate: she will fulfil her vows! Heir to Italy’s most illustrious estate, power is at Ettore Marchesi’s fingertips. Yet an inheritance clause demands he has a wife by his side. Luckily, Ettore’s already married! The problem? His secret wedding to fiery Dulcie ended in estrangement. He’ll reclaim his bride just for show—everyone has a price. But will their final act arouse an intensity that can’t be ignored? My Fiancée Promotion by Emmy Grayson Diamonds aren’t forever. Unless they come with desire! Seraphina has strived to conceal her blazing attraction to her boss, Aiden Hawke, for years. But when he demands she plays his fake fiancée for a year to secure a deal, her heart almost combusts. With every heated glance they share, Aiden’s icy walls come down. Seraphina’s playing with fire, as the compulsion to be his will linger past this engagement’s expiration date… Greek's Hand in Vengeance by Lorraine Hall Claiming his enemy’s daughter—for his revenge! Billionaire Zervou Kritikos is out for retribution. His plan? Lure his father’s murderer out of hiding before exacting his vengeance. A high-profile relationship ruse with the killer’s daughter, world-class boxer Ariadne, will do the trick. She has a hunger for justice, so, as expected, the beauty accepts his proposal. What Zervou didn’t account for was the burning desire that threatens to overwhelm him! Italian's Diamond Deceptionby Dani Collins A bridal bargain with the enemy… Mira Braun’s life crumbled when she discovered her ‘father’s’ lies. Now she’s seeking revenge. And his business rival, billionaire from her past Rocco DeStephano, can help her get it. Together they can take down their mutual enemy. Though Mira never expected him to seal their alliance with a fake engagement! Only, acting publicly enraptured establishes a deeper connection that wasn’t part of their deal…