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Beach Hut Surprise: Escape to Little Piddling this summer — six feel-good beach reads to make you smile, or even laugh out loudWho's there? Lovers, vampires… A body?Little Piddling—now renamed Little Piddling sur Mer—is a resort with ambitions.But odd things keep happening in Little Piddling. Especially among its delectable beach huts. They are a magnet for lovers and other, stranger, visitors.Take a romantic stroll along the beach after dark and you might encounter more than you bargained for.Six favourite authors let their hair down on the Piddling sands...

Virgin for Saleby Susan Stephens Costantino Zagorakis is a tycoon famed for his ruthless tactics. But this deal is unusual: he’ll take business woman Lisa’s virginity and show her the sensual delights of being with a real man… The Rich Man’s Virgin by Lindsay Armstrong She was a virgin and he got her pregnant, so now Australian millionaire Jack McKinnon wants to marry Maggie. But Maggie isn’t about to let her life be taken over, however good Jack makes her feel! The Bedroom Assignmentby Sophie Weston Zoe seemed the ultimate city girl, yet underneath the vamp exterior she was a virgin. She found herself confessing to her sexy, new, playboy millionaire boss. Jay was a man used to fixing problems. But…?

Unlikely neighborsSelf-made millionaire Haydon Tremayne works long hours, and his London home is his retreat from the world—a world in which women aren''t welcome. Enter one very disruptive next-door neighbor, Katie Marriott, who takes invasion into his privacy one step too far. He''ll take pleasure in teaching her a lesson!Impulsive LoversTo Katie, her neighbor is detestable—and dangerous. Yet he seems set on catching her…and she can all too easily imagine abandoning herself in his arms! But if she does, he will discover her secret, and if there is one thing Haydon doesn''t like, its secrets—and lies.

Man of mysteryChristina Howard has always believed that a girl should pay her own way. So when a handsome stranger offers to help her out, she can only be suspicious.And her suspicions grow as she starts working for a royal princess and the mysterious Luc Henri reappears. Is all his charm and flattering attentiveness genuinely directed toward her? Perhaps he just means to use her to get close to the royal family. But what if the man she''s so determined to avoid turns out to be the one man who''s right for her?

"He''s a heartbreaker and should leave a baby like you alone…"These words had echoed around eighteen-year-old Rachel''s head as she watched Ricky mix with some of the world''s most beautiful people at the luxurious Villa Azul. At first he had seemed more approachable than the sophisticated crowd, but she had been deceived: he was no better than the rest. He was nothing more than a playboy, bent on seduction.She had escaped him then, but now, nine years later, Riccardo di Stefano was the head of the multinational empire, threatening to take over Rachel''s company. She was no longer an innocent—he had made sure of that—but was he still the consummate playboy?

Holly Dent needs protection—but Jack Armour''s suggestion isn''t quite what she had in mind. Although they''ve only just met, Jack insists the best way to keep Holly safe is by making her his wife!He claims his motives are purely chivalrous, that their marriage will be strictly temporary. But is Jack fooling himself? Their secret midnight wedding is followed by a passionate wedding night, and everything becomes a little more complicated….

Emilio Diz, born on the wrong side of Buenos Aires, was now a tall, dark, irresistible millionaire. And he needed a woman—the right kind of woman—in his life…or at least in his apartment!Abby, aka Lady Abigail Templeton-Burke, was desperate for somewhere to live. Who better to help furnish Emilio''s new London penthouse and create the right impression? There was only one problem with Emilio''s convenient flatmate: she was driving him crazy—with desire!

The heiress and the playboy…Annis Carew knows why most men are attracted to her—her father''s money—and she''s perfected the art of playing it cool. But with gorgeous Kosta Vitale she feels her ice-queen crown is slipping…. Maybe because he''s the first man to want her—just for herself!Kosta is used to women giving him the come-on—not the brush-off! And until recently he''s been more than happy to respond. But from his first fiery meeting with Annis, he''s a changed man…because she makes him think the unthinkable: marriage!

Bella Carew is dreading going home to England for her sister''s wedding! In New York she has a glamorous job, a whole new circle of friends. Best of all, nobody knows anything about her love life.…Gil de la Court interrupts a major business deal to go to his friend''s English wedding. Still, a dance with the beautiful bridesmaid feels like more than adequate compensation! But why does Bella seem to be working so hard to pretend she''s having fun? Gil suspects this bridesmaid has a secret.…

Conrad Domitio likes to keep his title of Crown Prince of Montessuro a secret. After all, it doesn''t affect his life in England. Or at least not until his grandfather calls to say his country needs him—and that he''d better bring a bride!Francesca is shocked by Conrad''s sudden proposal. She doubts she''s princess material: she''s never worn a tiara in her life! But though she''s reluctant to be royal, she wouldn''t mind being married to gorgeous Conrad! Even if it''s only pretend—for now….

Everyone thought she was a party girlZoe Brown seemed the ultimate city girl. Her friends thought she was a "hot babe," keeping men—and jobs—on a short lease. Zoe didn''t dare reveal that she wasn''t a vamp—she was a virgin!But had she finally met Mr. Right?Zoe was stunned to find herself confessing her Big Secret to her new boss. Playboy millionaire Jay Christopher was a man used to seeing a problem, and fixing it! How on earth was he going to fix Zoe…?

Pepper is rendered uncharacteristically speechless when she encounters brilliant Oxford college master Steven Konig in a live TV debate. The man is gorgeous but infuriatingly provocative, and Pepper is stunned to realize he''s flirting with her!Having turned her back on her life as an heiress, Pepper is determined to make it alone. Moving to London and being reunited with her long-lost cousins has given her the confidence to be herself. Now she''s thrown into turmoil when Steven challenges her to take their attraction further…as far as the altar?

A glamorous girl on Dom''s arm will get him the publicity to fund his next expedition. And supermodel Jemima Dare is just the woman!Jemima needs a double…. She can''t possibly work, but she can''t afford to break her contract. So she turns to her capable sister Izzy!Izzy needs help! Impersonating Jemima is bad enough.But dealing with Dom—dark, powerful, dangerously attractive Dom, with his laughing mouth and worryingly perceptive eyes—that''s more than even Izzy can handle. Especially since she''s suddenly desperate to tell him the truth.

Attraction…and secrets on a sun-drenched island…Supermodel Jemima Dare needs to get away from it all. Traveling incognito, she flees to a Caribbean paradise in search of peace. But there''s no peace to be found with Niall Blackthorne around! He''s aristocratic in the luxury resort, irresistible on the beach…and a danger to Jemima''s heart wherever he is.Jemima and Niall are both hiding who they are.But when you fall in love this hard, this fast, hiding seems even harder than telling the truth….

Sir Philip Hardesty, a negotiator for the United Nations, is famed for his cool head. But for the first time in his life, this never-ruffled English aristocrat is getting hot under the collar—over a woman! Kit Romaine is not easily impressed by money or titles; if Philip wants her, he''s going to have to pay her. Once Kit agrees to be his temporary assistant, Philip knows he''s halfway there. Now he just has to work on making her his bride….

The bridesmaid—and the best man!Natasha Lambert is a stylish career girl who''s horrified by what she has to wear as her best friend''s bridesmaid! Worse, the best man is Kazim al Saraq—an infuriatingly charming sheikh with a dazzling wit and an old-fashioned take on romance. He''s determined to win Natasha''s heart—and she''s terrified he might succeed….What Natasha doesn''t know is that she''s in danger from more than just her rioting emotions—and Kazim will do anything to protect her. He''d even risk his life for her…

Wealthy Nikolai Ivanov was highly dubious about the provocative young woman his aunt had taken into her luxurious Notting Hill home.Wayward one second then tantalizingly seductive the next, Lisa Romaine both intrigued and infuriated him. She was a woman with secrets, and Nikolai was going to discover each and every one of them. All he needed was to overcome her resistance to him. But the danger was that he could so easily end up falling for her instead….

Man of mystery Christina Howard has always believed that a girl should pay her own way. So when a handsome stranger offers to help her out, she can only be suspicious.And her suspicions grow as she starts working for a royal princess and the mysterious Luc Henri reappears. Is all his charm and flattering attentiveness genuinely directed toward her? Perhaps he just means to use her to get close to the royal family. But what if the man she's so determined to avoid turns out to be the one man who's right for her?

"He's a heartbreaker and should leave a baby like you alone…" These words had echoed around eighteen-year-old Rachel's head as she watched Ricky mix with some of the world's most beautiful people at the luxurious Villa Azul. At first he had seemed more approachable than the sophisticated crowd, but she had been deceived: he was no better than the rest. He was nothing more than a playboy, bent on seduction.She had escaped him then, but now, nine years later, Riccardo di Stefano was the head of the multinational empire, threatening to take over Rachel's company. She was no longer an innocent–he had made sure of that–but was he still the consummate playboy?

Unlikely neighbors Self-made millionaire Haydon Tremayne works long hours, and his London home is his retreat from the world–a world in which women aren't welcome. Enter one very disruptive next-door neighbor, Katie Marriott, who takes invasion into his privacy one step too far. He'll take pleasure in teaching her a lesson! Impulsive Lovers To Katie, her neighbor is detestable–and dangerous. Yet he seems set on catching her…and she can all too easily imagine abandoning herself in his arms! But if she does, he will discover her secret, and if there is one thing Haydon doesn't like, its secrets–and lies.

The French chateau is the perfect hiding place for Jo–until its owner, sardonic reporter Patrick Burns, comes home…At first Patrick thinks the secretive runaway is a thief–or worse–until he sees that what Jo's hiding is her painful past. Soon the brave, lonely girl is the woman he can't live without. But can a man who's never loved win the trust of a girl who's never been loved? Or will her frightening new feelings for him make Jo run again?

Emilio Diz, born on the wrong side of Buenos Aires, was now a tall, dark, irresistible millionaire. And he needed a woman–the right kind of woman–in his life…or at least in his apartment!Abby, aka Lady Abigail Templeton-Burke, was desperate for somewhere to live. Who better to help furnish Emilio's new London penthouse and create the right impression? There was only one problem with Emilio's convenient flatmate: she was driving him crazy–with desire!

The heiress and the playboy… Annis Carew knows why most men are attracted to her–her father's money–and she's perfected the art of playing it cool. But with gorgeous Kosta Vitale she feels her ice-queen crown is slipping…. Maybe because he's the first man to want her–just for herself!Kosta is used to women giving him the come-on–not the brush-off! And until recently he's been more than happy to respond. But from his first fiery meeting with Annis, he's a changed man…because she makes him think the unthinkable: marriage!

Conrad Domitio likes to keep his title of Crown Prince of Montessuro a secret. After all, it doesn't affect his life in England. Or at least not until his grandfather calls to say his country needs him–and that he'd better bring a bride!Francesca is shocked by Conrad's sudden proposal. She doubts she's princess material: she's never worn a tiara in her life! But though she's reluctant to be royal, she wouldn't mind being married to gorgeous Conrad! Even if it's only pretend–for now….

Everyone thought she was a party girl Zoe Brown seemed the ultimate city girl. Her friends thought she was a "hot babe," keeping men–and jobs–on a short lease. Zoe didn't dare reveal that she wasn't a vamp–she was a virgin! But had she finally met Mr. Right? Zoe was stunned to find herself confessing her Big Secret to her new boss. Playboy millionaire Jay Christopher was a man used to seeing a problem, and fixing it! How on earth was he going to fix Zoe…?

A glamorous girl on Dom's arm will get him the publicity to fund his next expedition. And supermodel Jemima Dare is just the woman!Jemima needs a double…. She can't possibly work, but she can't afford to break her contract. So she turns to her capable sister Izzy!Izzy needs help! Impersonating Jemima is bad enough.But dealing with Dom–dark, powerful, dangerously attractive Dom, with his laughing mouth and worryingly perceptive eyes–that's more than even Izzy can handle. Especially since she's suddenly desperate to tell him the truth.

Attraction…and secrets on a sun-drenched island… Supermodel Jemima Dare needs to get away from it all. Traveling incognito, she flees to a Caribbean paradise in search of peace. But there's no peace to be found with Niall Blackthorne around! He's aristocratic in the luxury resort, irresistible on the beach…and a danger to Jemima's heart wherever he is.Jemima and Niall are both hiding who they are.But when you fall in love this hard, this fast, hiding seems even harder than telling the truth….

Leonora Groom is an heiress in disguise, desperate to be loved for herself and not for her father's money. Yet she finds her cool facade cracking as the irresistible Amer el-Barbary woos her under the velvet Nile sky.Bored with dating shallow women, Amer sees Leonora as a tempting breath of fresh air. But how will Leonora react when he reveals that he is a sheikh, a true prince of the desert, who wants her for his bride?

Holly Dent needs protection–but Jack Armour's suggestion isn't quite what she had in mind. Although they've only just met, Jack insists the best way to keep Holly safe is by making her his wife!He claims his motives are purely chivalrous, that their marriage will be strictly temporary. But is Jack fooling himself? Their secret midnight wedding is followed by a passionate wedding night, and everything becomes a little more complicated….