Jane Porter - Böcker

Claiming his baby…and his wife? When Tiago Villela discovers Lillie Merton is expecting, a wedding is non-negotiable. To protect the Villela billions, his child must be legitimate. But, once married, he finds his plan for a purely pragmatic arrangement is soon threatened by a dangerous desire. And as the holidays approach it seems Lillie has every intention of breaking down his iron grip on his control… Her unexpected attraction…to her husband! Clare Redmond retreated from the world, pregnant and grieving her fiancé’s death, never expecting to see his ice-cold brother Rocco again. She’s stunned when the man who always avoided her storms back into her life, demanding they wed to give her son the life a Cosentino deserves. And she soon discovers Rocco's coldness masks an unbridled passion that sets her alight!

Engaged and enraptured Sheikh Raja al-Somari knows that sacrificing his freedom for the good of his country isn’t a choice; it’s a duty. But he’s going to have to use more imaginative tactics to convince his new bride. Yesterday, Ruby Sommerton was just an ordinary girl. Now, she’s a princess! Ruby has a lot to learn about being royal and just how exhilarating nights with her new husband can be…•Prince Javier de la Cruz’s goal was simple. Tell heiress Violet King she’s promised in marriage to his brother. When she refuses, their instant, unwelcome, and completely forbidden chemistry unravels! When devastatingly handsome Javier invites Violet back to his kingdom, why does she do so willingly? Can this unexpected princess resist playing with fire?•When desert Prince Dal’s convenient bride is stolen, he must find a replacement – immediately. Suddenly, shy secretary Poppy is whisked away by her merciless boss to his kingdom. She’s shocked to find herself willingly surrendering to his expert seduction! But when it becomes clear that Dal has more than pleasure in mind, will Poppy be persuaded to accept his royal proposal?

Love conquers all It’s the stuff of fairy tales: Hannah agreed to help a princess, and within hours finds herself engaged to a king! But this dangerous charade must end fast – the electrifying chemistry between them feels far too real. Zale’s royal bride-to-be looks like the pampered princess he’s being forced to wed, but there’s something different about this feisty woman who makes his blue blood run hot! Is she fit to be his queen?•Breaking news: from the depths of the palace. It’s public knowledge that Crown Prince Helios is bound to marry the Princess of Monte Cleure, but will the discovery of his secret lover, Amy Green, shatter the kingdom? An exclusive source has revealed that Amy has ended their affair – leaving Helios furious. Legally, Helios must wed someone of pure royal blood. So what will it be…love or duty?•Desperate to escape her stifling royal life, Princess Valentina swaps places with her new-found identical twin. But fooling her billionaire ‘boss’, Achilles Casilieris, is harder than Valentina imagined… When Achilles discovers what Valentina’s playing, he’s furious. He’ll push this perfect princess to her limits…and he’s not afraid to use the full force of their attraction!

Tall, dark, and handsome Dr Alice Anderson doesn't believe in love…that is, until she meets Dr Giovanni Moretti. Gio has come to Smugglers Cove to reinvent himself after an injury ended his career as a surgeon. Alice has made him feel alive again, and in return he’s determined to show her how to live life, the Italian way! But will the strength of Gio's feelings be enough to make Alice realise she's fallen in love?•Aurora Messina is everything cynical hotel tycoon Nico Caruso trshouldn’t want. Impetuous and far too innocent, she’s trouble – and temptation – personified. But even Nico’s famous control isn’t a match for their chemistry… Then Nico discovers she’s pregnant! He’s never wanted a family and still bears the scars of his own childhood. But will Aurora’s revelation give this Sicilian a reason to risk everything?•Lethally attractive Vittorio d’Severano was everything Jillian Smith wanted – until she discovered his secret life and her dreams were crushed. Broken hearted and terrified, Jill disappeared. But Vitt has returned to claim the son Jill has sworn to keep from him! To stay with her child, she must put Vitt’s ring on her finger. But what kind of relationship can they have when it’s based on secrets…and irresistible passion?

Is it possible to leave it all behind? The firstborn of a large Irish-American family, Meg Brennan Roberts is a successful publicist, faithful wife, and doting mother who prides herself on always making the right decisions. But years of being “the good woman” have taken a toll and though her winery career thrives, Meg feels burned out and empty, and more disconnected than ever from her increasingly distant husband. Lonely and disheartened, she attends the London Wine Fair with her boss, ruggedly handsome vintner, Chad Hallahan. It’s here, alone together in an exotic city, far from “real” life, that Chad confesses his long-standing desire for Meg. Overwhelmed, flattered, and desperately confused, Meg returns home, only to suddenly question every choice she’s ever made, especially that of her marriage. For Meg, something’s got to give, and for once in her life she flees her responsibilities—but with consequences as reckless and irreversible as they are liberating. Now she must decide whether being the person everyone needs is worth losing the woman she was meant to be.

At 38, Tiana Tomlinson has made it. America adores her as one of the anchors of America Tonight, a top-rated nightly entertainment and news program. But even with the trappings that come with her elite lifestyle, she feels empty. Tina desperately misses her late husband Keith, who died several years before. And in a business that thrives on youth, Tina is getting the message that her age is starting to show and certain measures must be taken if she wants to remain in the spotlight. It doesn't help that at every turn she has to deal with her adversary - the devilishly handsome, plastic surgeon to the stars, Michael Sullivan. But a trip away from the Hollywood madness has consequences that could affect the rest of her life.

Shey Darcy is a thirty-nine-year-old model who once graced the covers of Vogue and Sports Illustrated. She has led a charmed life in New York City with her photographer husband and three sons. But when Shey's husband reveals that he's leaving her for a man, her world falls apart. Unable to find solace amid the noise and confusion of the city, Shey moves back to her family ranch with her kids. However, the quaint small-town Texas setting doesn't offer the type of relief she hoped for. Shey's mother and brothers can't help meddling and to make matters worse, her ex-crush has walked back into her life. Shey is strong-minded and independent, and all she wants to do is figure out how to get through this rough patch alone, without the help of her family or the sexy, rugged cowboy Dane Kelly. Despite her efforts, Shey's life just seems to get worse. Her sons are failing in school and want to move back to New York, and their money situation isn't improving. Shey soon realizes that in order to reinvent herself, she must let go of an uncertain future and a broken past, and allow for the possibility of new love in the present.