Daphne Clair – författare

Wife by contract Rachel Moore has been in love with dark-hearted tycoon Bryn Donovan for years – ever since they shared one illicit night together. But Rachel is only the hired help… Little does she know, she’s Bryn’s chosen bride! Rachel’s overjoyed – until she discovers the millionaire’s proposal is a convenient one.She knows he must continue the Donovan dynasty, and, believing she can’t give him a child, Rachel flees. But Bryn will not rest until he finds her and demands what is rightfully his!

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations. At the mercy of the Venezuelan billionaire! Marco Salzano is furious! One moment of passion in the sultry heat of carnaval has its price. Burning with suspicion and anger, the arrogant Venezuelan is going to track down his errant one-night stand and claim his love-child!But he’s accusing the wrong woman. Pretending to be her sister, fragile Amber convinces Marco that the baby in question is not his. But when Marco discovers the deception he vows to take Amber not as his mistress but as his bride!

Melting the ice princess! Jase Moore is determined to shake Samantha Magnussen’s touch-me-not façade. Could this ice princess really be out to steal his sister’s new husband? This pirate tycoon will distract her – the only way he knows how! Why does this provocative stranger have such a low opinion of her?Jase’s angry contempt gets under Samantha’s protective shell. While his voice – dark, and full of unspoken sinful promise – storms her heart and offers temptation too hard to resist…

They were no longer married. But unforgettable Jager Jeffries had returned to claim Paige all the same – this time as his mistress! Jager had been a boy from the wrong side of the tracks when he'd made teenage heiress Paige his bride. Now, the self-made millionaire was unquestionably his own man. But did he want Paige only as a trophy to show how far he'd come? Or was it possible he had a secret agenda…?

Shannon's career as a film director is gaining momentum and a new project offers the chance of becoming an international success. But the film will need millions of dollars in funding, and the only person Shannon knows with that kind of money is her estranged husband millionaire Devin Keynes.Devin agrees to fund Shannon's movie on one condition that she give their marriage another chance. She reluctantly accepts his offer. But this is just the start of Devin's plan: after bribery comes seduction!

Reflections of Desire… Fler was stunned at her eighteen-year-old daughter's attempt to take her own life… and guilt-ridden at not having foreseen the possibility of such a drastic response to a broken love affair. But mostly Fler felt enraged at the man who had so carelessly taken Tansy to the brink of self-destruction.Not that Kyle Ranburn was about to let Fler walk off believing the worst – there were two sides to every story and she was going to hear his. But at what point had Fler begun to think less of Kyle's relationship with Tansy… and more about his feelings for her?

What Other Choice Did She Have? "You're not so irresistible, you know?" Brian told Kynan. Wealth, good looks, power and sex appeal. Financier Kynan Roth had all the superficial advantages. Briar was looking for other qualities in a husband – compassion, understanding and, above all, trust.But how was she going to convince the cynical Kynan of that, when, to rescue her father, she had just committed the cardinal sin of marrying him for his money… .

I'm Getting Married! While Tara wished her ex-husband well in his intended marriage, she couldn't deny her attraction to him. There was just no future in it – Sholto had made it clear that he couldn't forgive or forget her, and the edge of deception that colored their past seemed a chasm neither one of them could bridge.Yet five years after their bitter parting Tara finally realized the truth – she still loved Sholto Hearne, loved the man who had accused her of an unforgivable sin – adultery!

FROM HERE TO PATERNITY "Too handsome, too clever, too sure of himself, too everything." Lacey Kerr, at seventeen, had thought that of Tully Cleaver, before she'd made the mistake that had altered her life. And in ten years she hadn't changed her mind. For her daughter's sake Tully was welcome in their lives, and he had surprised Lacey by becoming a good father who wanted to be involved in Emma's life-but he wasn't husband material.However, when Lacey announced that she was to marry Julian Wye, Tully took action! After all, he was the father of the bride's daughter… .FROM HERE TO PATERNITY – men who find their way to fatherhood by fair means, by foul, or even by default!

The price of deceit… It has been twelve years since they met – Felicia had been only a child – no wonder Joshua Tagget doesn't recognize her. But Felicia remembers him and how he betrayed her stepsister. And now, by making his attraction to Felicia more than clear, Joshua has unwittingly given her the means to pay him back in kind for his deceit… .But Felicia isn't immune to Joshua's charms, and she could find it's herself she's deceiving if she things she can walk away from him with her heart intact… .

In the heat of the summer… Sunny, sensitive and full of life, Blythe Summerfield was adored by everyone – except her mysterious new neighbor. Jas Tratherne was the antithesis of Blythe's spirit and he seemed determined to keep her at arm's length. But Blythe was equally determined to free the warmth and passion she sensed behind Jas's aloof exterior.She succeeded – more than a little – but despite her pursuit and their blossoming relationship Blythe still felt that Jas held secrets he refused to share, and that if she pushed him too far what she'd unleash might be more than she could handle… .

Stranger in her bed Capri recognized the handsome man in front of her as her husband. She knew his name was Rolfe, but other than that he was a complete stranger to her. In fact, she could remember nothing at all about her life, prior to waking up in the hospital bed. Perhaps all she needed was to get home to New Zealand and her memory would return. It didn't, despite some shocking revelations about herself and her marriage.One thing she did know: whatever their marital problems might have been, the chemistry between them was as strong as ever. But how could she sleep with a man she barely knew – even if he was her husband?

From mistress to mother...Italian tycoon Zandro Brunellesci''s brother has died. Zandro has no hesitation in deciding that his brother''s baby must be raised as a Brunellesci--and taken away from the woman he considers a most unsuitable mother!...to marriage?Lia won''t let her baby go. She seems to have changed more than Zandro could have imagined...and he finds himself feeling a powerful desire for his brother''s mistress. Could a convenient marriage give them both what they want?

Shannon''s career as a film director is gainingmomentum and a new project offers the chanceof becoming an international success. But thefilm will need millions of dollars in funding, andthe only person Shannon knows with that kindof money is her estranged husband—millionaireDevin Keynes.Devin agrees to fund Shannon''s movie on onecondition—that she give their marriage anotherchance. She reluctantly accepts his offer. But thisis just the start of Devin''s plan: after briberycomes seduction!

For the baby's sake…Zito and Roxane Riccioni were still married when they accidentally conceived their baby. But they hadn't lived together for over a year! Roxane's unexpected announcement left Zito in no doubt— the marriage was definitely back on. Roxane knew Zito would want their baby to have two parents. Still, she didn?t expect him to move in right away! But they did have less than nine months to sort out the past. Including why Roxane had run away from her husband in the first place…

They were no longer married. But unforgettable Jager Jeffries had returned to claim Paige all the same—this time as his mistress!Jager had been a boy from the wrong side of the tracks when he''d made teenage heiress Paige his bride. Now, the self-made millionaire was unquestionably his own man. But did he want Paige only as a trophy to show how far he''d come? Or was it possible he had a secret agenda...?

While he was sleeping...She knew it was reckless; she shouldn''t have gone to see him in the hospital. But since meeting Zachary Ballantine at the charity dinner Katrien had been unable to get him out of her mind...or out of her dreams. It was as if she''d always known him.So now what was she going to do? When he''d woken after the accident with partial amnesia he''d assumed she was his fiancée. Why couldn''t she have told him the truth? That she was engaged—but not to him!

Stranger in her bedCapri recognized the handsome man in front of her as her husband. She knew his name was Rolfe, but other than that he was a complete stranger to her. In fact, she could remember nothing at all about her life, prior to waking up in the hospital bed. Perhaps all she needed was to get home to New Zealand and her memory would return.It didn''t, despite some shocking revelations about herself and her marriage. One thing she did know: whatever their marital problems might have been, the chemistry between them was as strong as ever. But how could she sleep with a man she barely knew—even if he was her husband?

In the heat of the summer…Sunny, sensitive and full of life, Blythe Summerfield was adored by everyone—except her mysterious new neighbor.Jas Tratherne was the antithesis of Blythe''s spirit and he seemed determined to keep her at arm''s length. But Blythe was equally determined to free the warmth and passion she sensed behind Jas''s aloof exterior.She succeeded—more than a little—but despite her pursuit and their blossoming relationship Blythe still felt that Jas held secrets he refused to share, and that if she pushed him too far what she''d unleash might be more than she could handle….

The price of deceit…It has been twelve years since they met—Felicia had been only a child—no wonder Joshua Tagget doesn''t recognize her. But Felicia remembers him and how he betrayed her stepsister. And now, by making his attraction to Felicia more than clear, Joshua has unwittingly given her the means to pay him back in kind for his deceit….But Felicia isn''t immune to Joshua''s charms, and she could find it''s herself she''s deceiving if she things she can walk away from him with her heart intact….

Reflections of Desire... Fler was stunned at her eighteen-year-old daughter's attempt to take her own life and guilt-ridden at not having foreseen the possibility of such a drastic response to a broken love affair. But mostly Fler felt enraged at the man who had so carelessly taken Tansy to the brink of self-destruction. Not that Kyle Ranburn was about to let Fler walk off believing the worst there were two sides to every story and she was going to hear his. But at what point had Fler begun to think less of Kyle's relationship with Tansy and more about his feelings for her?

What Other Choice Did She Have?"e;You're not so irresistible, you know?"e; Brian told Kynan. Wealth, good looks, power and sex appeal. Financier Kynan Roth had all the superficial advantages. Briar was looking for other qualities in a husband compassion, understanding and, above all, trust. But how was she going to convince the cynical Kynan of that, when, to rescue her father, she had just committed the cardinal sin of marrying him for his money .

I'm Getting Married!While Tara wished her ex-husband well in his intended marriage, she couldn't deny her attraction to him. There was just no future in it Sholto had made it clear that he couldn't forgive or forget her, and the edge of deception that colored their past seemed a chasm neither one of them could bridge. Yet five years after their bitter parting Tara finally realized the truth she still loved Sholto Hearne, loved the man who had accused her of an unforgivable sin adultery!

Accidentally Expecting! On holiday in Italy, Ferne is dazzled by charming Dante Rinucci and his zest for life. She doesn’t realise that every day could be his last. But Ferne’s surprise pregnancy, and the chance to be a dad, could save Dante… Salzano’s Captive Bride Marco Salzano is furious!One moment of passion in the sultry heat of carnaval has had its price. Burning with suspicion and anger, the arrogant Venezuelan billionaire is going to track down his errant onenight stand and claim his love child! But he’s accusing the wrong woman!Hawaiian Sunset, Dream Proposal Dr Amber Shaw has packed her bags, put her broken heart behind her, and come to Hawaii to take care of a wealthy patient. Once there, she soon falls under the island’s tropical spell, but she is determined to resist her patient’s infuriating yet handsome nephew, Dr Ethan Brookes!

Four years ago Sorrel fled to start a new life and left her fiancé, Blaize, standing at the altar with no explanations. But now she's back, and as beautiful as ever. And seeing her again brings back all his memories–especially his desire….The reason Sorrel left was that she loved Blaize too much–and she believed that he didn't love her. But she's not prepared for how much he seems to hate her now! Or to want her…

While he was sleeping…She knew it was reckless; she shouldn't have gone to see him in the hospital. But since meeting Zachary Ballantine at the charity dinner Katrien had been unable to get him out of her mind…or out of her dreams. It was as if she'd always known him.So now what was she going to do? When he'd woken after the accident with partial amnesia he'd assumed she was his fiancée. Why couldn't she have told him the truth? That she was engaged–but not to him!

From mistress to mother… Italian tycoon Zandro Brunellesci's brother has died. Zandro has no hesitation in deciding that his brother's baby must be raised as a Brunellesci–and taken away from the woman he considers a most unsuitable mother! …to marriage? Lia won't let her baby go. She seems to have changed more than Zandro could have imagined…and he finds himself feeling a powerful desire for his brother's mistress. Could a convenient marriage give them both what they want?

Gabriel Hudson is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in New Zealand–and he's not used to being turned down. He's determined to seduce cool beauty Rhiannon Lewis, whatever it takes.Gabriel has every means at his disposal to pursue her and woo her…. But his instincts tell him that a different approach is needed if he's to win Rhiannon. He's got to do something no self-respecting alpha male would normally do–slow it down.The result is surprising: Rhiannon lets down her defenses. But she also reveals to Gabriel something he just didn't expect….

For the baby's sake… Zito and Roxane Riccioni were still married when they accidentally conceived their baby. But they hadn't lived together for over a year! Roxane's unexpected announcement left Zito in no doubt–the marriage was definitely back on.Roxane knew Zito would want their baby to have two parents. Still, she didn't expect him to move in right away! But they did have less than nine months to sort out the past. Including why Roxane had run away from her husband in the first place…