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Their relationship is a total deception— Only their passion is real. It was a night filled with lies, secrets… and soul-stealing passion. And now the blackout that turned lowly executive assistant Nadia Jordan and start-up billionaire Grayson Chandler into insatiable lovers culminates in a proposal Nadia can’t refuse! But can it last…?

Pride made him what he is. But desire might change him forever… Millionaire CEO Joshua Lowell is determined to stop gorgeous reporter Sophie Armstrong dredge up his family's dark past—or circulate rumours of his secret child. But Joshua's fierce pride is at war with his heated desire for Sophie, the only woman who could ruin him… or save him from himself.

She needs a fiancé to claim a fortune But it’s about more than money… To save Reagan Sinclair’s inheritance, Ezekiel Holloway’s pretend to be engaged, until a family scandal forces Ezekiel to end their it. The heiress comes up with a counter-proposal—and they elope to Vegas after all! Is there something more than mere convenience at stake here?

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing per usual – Amazon reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Could not put down – Amazon reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Naima Simone is a spectacular storyteller! - Amazon reviewer A marriage of ‘inconvenience’ Until one kiss changes everything! Devon Cole must marry Cain Farrell or lose everything. But she can never let her billionaire husband-to-be know why she agreed to her father’s demand. Just as she’ll never know her father is blackmailing Cain to tie the knot, too. What kind of marriage can Devon even expect from a man with such cold eyes…and such hot kisses? She’s about to find out.

Will marrying him prove the biggest mistake of her life? After discovering he has a secret son, oil heir Ross Edmond isn’t letting Charlotte Jarrett walk away again. His demands? She takes his name…for one year. Ross doesn’t know why his family’s former chef left three years ago—and the powerful enemy who could bring them both down. But is Charlotte gambling her future on an elusive second chance?

She told herself it was one night. Nothing more. Finding out her one-night fling is her new boss is the shock of Mycah Hill’s lifetime. She can’t say no to being VP for software CEO Achilles Farrell—it’s her career dream come true. But working in such close proximity means it’s hard to keep temptation at bay. And Achilles’s tortured family history means he’s not up for a relationship. But a surprise pregnancy soon changes everything…

‘It’s just a kiss, Eve… I’m only holding up my end of the bargain.’ As the secret son of Boston's wealthiest, most cold-hearted billionaire, Kenan Rhodes knows that everyone is watching him when he stakes his family claim. Proving himself won't be easy and he needs backup. So, Kenan makes a deal with his best friend, lingerie designer Eve Burke. But soon Kenan wants to cross that line between fake dates and something dangerously irresistible…

Home is where the heart is Sydney Collins left the town of Rose Bend eight years ago, grieving her sister’s death—and heartbroken over her parents’ rejection. But now she’s back—newly divorced and pregnant—ready to face her fears and make a home for her child in the community she once knew. The last thing she needs is trouble. Except trouble just walked in the door.Widower Cole Dennison is still grieving the loss of his wife and child. But after a chance run-in with Sydney, Cole finds himself drawn to her optimistic view of life. Yet when Sydney’s past threatens to upend everything she’s rebuilt, both find that a little trouble will take them where they never expected to go…Fall in love with Rose BendSlow Dance at Rose BendThe Road to Rose BendA Kiss to RememberChristmas in Rose BendThe Love ListWith Love from Rose Bend

Can the festive magic heal her broken heart? There is more than one surprise in store… When Nessa Hunt arrives in Rose Bend she is looking for answers, and her absent father. Not a picture perfect town teeming with Christmas cheer, or the innkeeper’s ruggedly sexy son, Wolfgang Dennison.The heat between her and Wolf is undeniable and the festive merriment of the town is almost enough to make Nessa believe in the Christmas spirit. But with lingering questions about her birth father, is there room in Nessa’s life for happy holidays and happily-ever-after?Readers LOVE Christmas in Rose Bend‘If you only read one festive themed read this year, make it Christmas in Rose Bend’ 5 Stars‘I can’t adequately convey how much I loved this book.'Goodreads review 5 Stars‘A lovely Christmas read.’NetGalley Reviewer 4 Stars‘An adorable, quick and easy read that i really enjoyed. a cute plot, endearing characters and a great setting, I loved it’NetGalley Reviewer 4 StarsFall in love with Rose BendSlow Dance at Rose BendThe Road to Rose BendA Kiss to RememberChristmas in Rose BendThe Love ListWith Love from Rose Bend

With major Gilmore Girls vibes…but added spice! In escaping his past can he find his future?Leontyne Dennison is off men! She is perfectly happy focusing on running her family’s small town inn and volunteering for Rose Bend’s annual spring festival. Until a blast from her past sweeps into town…A retired professional football player, Owen came to Rose Bend to hide after a car accident ended his career. But when he bumps into Leo, the woman he has never forgotten, things start to look up.When Owen’s low profile in town is threatened, Leo comes to his aid and, soon, what started as a temporary hideaway looks like it could become so much more permanent for Owen…Fall in love with Rose BendSlow Dance at Rose BendThe Road to Rose BendA Kiss to RememberChristmas in Rose BendThe Love ListWith Love from Rose Bend

Goodbye is never easy…but neither is love. Cherrie Moore is in Rose Bend for the annual motorcycle rally. Here she can escape her busy life, and the heartache she has left behind. Peaceful solitude… Until she meets Maddox Holt.When the mysterious bar owner pulls her onto the dance floor on her first night in town, her plans for a clean getaway turn muddy. Something’s there between them, sure…but Maddox has roots in quiet Rose Bend, and he’s looking for more than a fling.Cherrie came here for a break from it all. But before long, she’ll have to decide—should she risk her freedom for a second chance at love…or just enjoy the ride while it lasts?Fall in love with Rose BendSlow Dance at Rose BendThe Road to Rose BendA Kiss to RememberChristmas in Rose BendThe Love ListWith Love from Rose Bend

It starts with an unexpected kiss…Remi Donovan doesn’t know what possessed Declan Howard to sidle up to her desk and ask for a kiss—but she’s not about to turn him down. After all, she’s had a secret crush on the sexy-as-sin wealth manager ever since he set foot in Rose Bend two years ago. Still, why steal a kiss from a small-town librarian when a man like Declan could have any woman he wants?For Declan, the plan is simple: fake a relationship with Remi to keep his matchmaking mother happy. As the charade brings them closer, it ignites something real—something neither can ignore. But before they can build a happy future together, they’ll both have to reconcile with the past…Fall in love with Rose BendSlow Dance at Rose BendThe Road to Rose BendA Kiss to RememberChristmas in Rose BendThe Love ListWith Love from Rose Bend

The family bad boy is about to make good But he needs his ex’s help! Outsider CEO Nico vowed to avenge his mother, who was left heartbroken when his father abandoned them. Teaming up with his ex, Athena, to infiltrate his father’s high society circles is the first step. But their partnership unleashes long-buried emotions… Athena worries Nico’s quest to take down his father’s company won’t fill the painful void in his heart. But what if Athena can…

Red Hot Romances from Mills & Boon! Married by Contract Yvonne LindsayTheir night together had consequences,now their nuptials are non-negotiable.New York fashionista Rosalind Banks spent the most passionate night of her life with a total stranger! Now Ros is having Gabriel Carrington’s baby and he just made her an offer she can’t refuse… Gabe needs a wife and an heir, with a marriage on paper only. But will inconvenient chemistry derail their marriage of convenience or take it to a whole new level?One Little Secret Maureen ChildThe man who got away is backand a little surprise awaits him…Sadie Harris couldn’t resist charming entrepreneur Justin Carey. And then she made the mistake of keeping her pregnancy a secret after they parted ways… Now he’s back to make a deal with her family—and meet his son for the first time. With emotions running high, Sadie and Justin soon cross the line from anger to passion…to possibly more. But will Justin stay this time?The Perfect Fake DateNaima Simone‘It’s just a kiss, Eve…I’m only holding up my end of the bargain.’As the secret son of Boston's wealthiest, most cold-hearted billionaire, Kenan Rhodes knows that everyone is watching him when he stakes his family claim. Proving himself won't be easy and he needs backup. So, Kenan makes a deal with his best friend, lingerie designer Eve Burke. But soon Kenan wants to cross that line between fake dates and something dangerously irresistible…The Bad Boy Experiment Reese RyanWhat happens when you say yes to a bad boy?Even if Renee Lockwood was willing to give love a second chance, she wouldn’t choose Cole Abbott. He may be sexy but he doesn’t do commitment. But he’s perfect for a no-strings fling. Yet mind-blowing pleasure is harder to quit than Ren expected. Is time running out before the bad boy bolts…or will the results of her experiment surprise her?

Putting their rivalry to bed When a blackout hits Chicago, billionaire Darius King makes the most of being stranded in the dark at the city’s hottest gala. But then the lights come back on, revealing the woman in his arms as Isobel Hughes, his best friend’s widow, who squandered her late husband’s legacy. But their unexpected connection in the dark gives Darius a bright idea.•Savannah Carlisle has the perfect plan. By infiltrating the Abbott family’s Tennessee bourbon empire as their events manager, she’d be one step closer to claiming half of the business they stole from her grandfather. Now, she’s not so sure. Blake Abbott is supposed to be the enemy. But after one long, stormy weekend trapped with him, she gives into temptation. Now she’s pregnant with his child….•Kat McIntyre should have known that sleeping with her nemesis Sawyer Steele was a bad idea. Her unexpected pregnancy proves it. Not only that, Kat's discovered that the cagey billionaire isn't who she thought he is!

Is love the biggest risk of all…? ‘Passion, heat and deep emotion—Naima Simone is a gem!’New York Times bestselling author Maisey YatesAfter being jilted at the alter Korrie Noel needs to have some fun and there is no one better in her mind than Rose Bend’s resident bad boy, Israel Ford. He’ll be able to show her how to let go of the past and live in the present.But Israel is hiding bruises of his own. Scarred from a bitter divorce, and a two-year writer’s block, the bestselling author is willing to teach Korrie how to have fun, it might even make him finish his book. But the longer he spends with Korrie, as she learns to take risks, Israel wonders if he can convince her to take the biggest risk of all…Fall in love with Rose BendSlow Dance at Rose BendThe Road to Rose BendA Kiss to RememberChristmas in Rose BendThe Love ListWith Love from Rose Bend

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic – Amazon reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely loved this book – Amazon reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crazy good! – Amazon reviewer A contract with the enemy Black Tie Billionaire by Naima Simone During a blackout, heiress Shay Neal leaves a gala with the man she knows she wants but shouldn’t have—Gideon Knight, her brother’s worst enemy. Except he doesn’t know who she is. Now she’s his fake fiancé, his way of settling the score with her brother. And Gideon still doesn’t know the truth about that night… A Bride at His Bidding by Michelle Smart Billionaire Andreas is nobody’s fool. And his beautiful new employee Carrie—an undercover journalist—is playing a dangerous game. He’ll keep her at his command until he can expose her deception… But when her ruse is revealed there’s only one way to protect his spotless business reputation: blackmail innocent Carrie to the altar! Engaged to Her Ravensdale Enemy by Melanie Milburne When Jasmine Connolly’s engagement is broken off, she decides to make her ex jealous by enlisting the help of her enemy – playboy Jake Ravensdale! Jasmine might never have forgiven him for his rejection years ago, but the heartless Lothario is the perfect candidate for her plan. But as tensions build, the line between love and hate blurs increasingly…

The Secrets and Seduction Collection from Mills and Boon Including the titles:Secrets and Seduction: Playing with FireSecrets and Seduction: The Lying GameSecrets and Seduction: A Dangerous BargainSecrets and Seduction: All or NothingSecrets and Seduction: Playing GamesSecrets and Seduction: One Night To…

A heartwarming double collection of romances from Mills and Boon! Including the collectionsFinding Forever and Secrets and SeductionTitles include:Finding Forever: An Unexpected BrideFinding Forever: Falling for the RebelFinding Forever: The Doctor’s Surprise GiftFinding Forever: Surprise at SunriseFinding Forever: Saying I DoFinding Forever: A Passionate ProposalSecrets and Seduction: Playing with FireSecrets and Seduction: The Lying GameSecrets and Seduction: A Dangerous BargainSecrets and Seduction: All or NothingSecrets and Seduction: Playing GamesSecrets and Seduction: One Night To…

Return to Rose Bend in a brand new romance from Naima Simone and Mills & Boon‘Passion, heat and deep emotion – Naima Simone is a gem!’ Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling authorJenna Landon has spent her life aiming for perfection — and missing. The pressure and disappointment has been hard to deal with and she took it out on anyone in town, sealing her reputation as ‘mean girl’. Now she is ready to leave Rose Bend and start again. Only first she must help her family with the town’s carnival fundraiser. And endure her new neighbour who seems to do everything possible to annoy her.Isaac Hunter didn’t mean to disturb his neighbour with his music. But if anyone could use ‘messing with,’ it’s prissy, perfect, sexy Jenna Landon. But soon their clashes turn into something hotter. Recently divorced, Isaac’s focus should be rebuilding his life, not an entanglement with a woman who spells nothing but trouble. Because Jenna is leaving Rose Bend. And they both know he can’t go with her, and he can’t ask her to stay…

What if the one you shouldn’t touch is the only one you want… Erik Mann has built a successful tattoo business in Rose Bend…and he might have just ruined it all by hiring his best friend’s sister! Camille is great at her job, though her insistence on changing everything drives him crazy. It’s all the other ways she’s driving him crazy that are the problem. He can’t fire her. He definitely shouldn’t kiss her…Newly divorced, Camille warily agrees to work for Erik at Forever Ink. But Erik’s more than the surly, bad boy she envisioned and soon she finds herself enjoying life again. Trust is a risk she vowed never to take again, but when love puts its mark on you, there’s no way to deny it.

He’s the best mistake she ever made… Flo Dennison doesn’t regret her one night with a stranger. He’s a distraction to everything going wrong in her life. And she’ll never see him again. Except she does! Turning up to work she finds herself face to face with the company’s new architect…and now her biggest mistake!For single dad Adam Reed, Flo Dennison spells trouble. She may be beautiful, but she is also young and ambitious. She’s a complication he doesn’t want. But when circumstance forces them together, both realise there is more to ‘complication’ than they first thought. And sometimes what you don’t want is exactly what you need… Readers LOVE Rose Bend ‘TOTALLY profound, captivating, realistic, pure, and honest. This novel is one of the best that I have read’‘I absolutely loved this book. Naima Simone has created a wonderful small town with all the feels and the characters have you cheering for them right from the first page.’‘[A] real page turner and I couldn't put it down.’‘A must read’‘An angst steamy small-town Hallmark movie’

A Christmas wedding could be the best mistake for Brooklyn and Patrick! Waking up in Vegas married to her best friend wasn’t part of Brooklyn Hayes’ plan. But here she is in bed, clutching her throbbing head, staring down at a neon pink plastic ring on her finger, and next to Patrick King. How had a business trip turned into an elopement with not just her best friend but her sister’s ex?Patrick doesn’t remember how he ended up married to his best friend. Returning home as a married couple is not a conversation he plans on having, so both agree to keep their indiscretion a secret. But the more time they spend together in Rose Bend the more uncertain both are about ending their marriage. While their impromptu nuptials might have been a mistake, the forced proximity and growing feelings may be the best thing that has ever happened…

Sexy and Scandalous New Romances from Mills & Boon! Vacation CrushYahrah St. John She’s had a crush on him forever. Now she has her chance. After confessing her feelings for Jonathan in an accidental livestream, Natalie makes a hasty retreat from the gossips of Royal, Texas. But when the object of her affection checks in to her resort, there’s nowhere to hide. Jonathan is ready to reciprocate her feelings…at least for the week. With the flame still burning after they return home, will Jonathan see her as more than a holiday fling?The Marriage MandateShannon McKenna ‘I have a wild idea… I just need your help.’ Tech heiress Maddie must marry or lose the family company. So she chooses the last man her controlling grandmother will accept – Jack Daly. Her brother’s ex–business partner is a thief and a traitor. But Jack is also impossibly hot. And he’ll only play along on one specific condition, which has Maddie questioning everything she thought she knew about Jack…Second Chance VowsJules Bennett When exes reunite at a masquerade gala… The masks are coming off! Delilah has a blind date at a masquerade party, and it turns out he’s her soon-to-be ex-husband, Camden! With their chemistry still off the charts, Delilah agrees to one final fling on Cam’s private island. However, her spouse is laying the groundwork for winning her back. When a shattering revelation rocks Delilah’s world, will it destroy any hope of a future together?Black Sheep BargainNaima Simone The family bad boy is about to make good But he needs his ex’s help! Outsider CEO Nico vowed to avenge his mother, who was left heartbroken when his father abandoned them. Teaming up with his ex, Athena, to infiltrate his father’s high society circles is the first step. But their partnership unleashes long-buried emotions… Athena worries Nico’s quest to take down his father’s company won’t fill the painful void in his heart. But what if Athena can…

Seductive stories from your favourite trope! Including the titles:Trusting the EnemyIt’s only BusinessLove, Honour and BetrayBusiness to PleasureChallenging her EnemyConsequence of their Mistrust

Billionaire bosses AND enemies-to-lovers…sign me up! Including the titles:Calling the ShotsThe Ex AppealThe DealThe Boss’ BabyBoardroom AnticsUp Close and PersonalTrusting the EnemyIt’s only BusinessLove, Honour and BetrayBusiness to PleasureChallenging her EnemyConsequence of their Mistrust

The road to desire is paved with secrets… After the crushing end of her engagement, event planner Nore Daniels throws herself into work—only to land in the bed of gorgeous former motorcycle racer and CEO Joaquin Iverson! Now he wants her to work for him. But when Nore discovers that he’s the brother of her ex-fiancé, it might send both their worlds spinning out of control…

Steaming Hot Stories from Mills & Boon! Four Weeks to ForeverBy Karen BoothCan they put that one night behind themand keep things strictly business?Sharing the bed of high-profile chef Colin Reynolds during a blackout was a mistake florist Corryna Lawson can’t afford to repeat. Especially now that they’re working together on a celebrity wedding. As the two collaborate on flowers and food, Corryna finds Colin nearly impossible to resist…and maybe she doesn’t even want to. But what will happen when she discovers she’s carrying his baby?Make Believe MatchBy Joanne RockA fake marriage with a billionaire playboy…What could possibly go wrong?Wedding fever has hit the town of Royal! And graduate student Jessica Lewis has made a deal with the devil. Her one-night stand—bad boy CEO Oliver Price—has agreed to be her pretend fiancé. Their intense chemistry makes their fake romance an easy sell. But the more time they spend together, the more their make-believe feels real. Will their sizzling attraction be enough to overcome their differences and fears?Making a Marriage Deal By Sophia Singh SassonShe just married the perfect husband…who’s also a perfect stranger.Doctor Hema Dharav already has the love of her life: her job. But without a husband, she’ll never get a chance at the career of dreams. So she allows her parents to organise an arranged marriage. But Vivek Bajaj knows that nothing could convince him to fall in love again. Now they’re stuck together on a luxurious Caribbean cruise, trying to resist a searing attraction that threatens their platonic arrangement…Her Best Kept Secret By Naima SimoneThe road to desireis paved with secrets…After the crushing end of her engagement, event planner Nore Daniels throws herself into work—only to land in the bed of gorgeous former motorcycle racer and CEO Joaquin Iverson! Now he wants her to work for him. But when Nore discovers that he’s the brother of her ex-fiancé, it might send both their worlds spinning out of control…

Too convincing Blame it on the Billionaire by Naima Simone It was a night filled with secrets, lies, and soul-stealing passion. And now the blackout that turned lowly executive assistant Nadia Jordan and start-up billionaire Grayson Chandler into insatiable lovers leads to a proposal Nadia can’t refuse. As she steps into Grayson’s world, will his matchmaking mother and vengeful ex destroy her dreams? Or will her fake fiancé turn those dreams a reality? Wrong Man, Right Kiss by Red Garnier When one of the stunning Gage brothers blows Molly Devaney away with a scorching kiss at a masquerade ball, she thinks she’s met her soulmate. But her masked seducer act as if she doesn’t exist the next day! To win him over, she’ll make him jealous – so she turns to his brother, Julian Gage. But there’s nothing fake about the way Molly makes him feel, and now he’s going to show her which brother is right for her… Her Accidental Engagement by Michelle Major Julia Morgan is in the middle of a nasty custody battle for her son. When the opposition starts to play dirty, she has a few tricks up her sleeve… As police chief, Sam Callahan is used to saving others. Pretending to be Julia’s fiancé will help her case, but it will also get his father off his back about finding ‘the one’. When passion ignites, what will happen when it doesn’t seem so pretend anymore?