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Cinderella’s Scandalous Secret - Melanie Milburne
Isla McBain’s affair with Rafe Angeleri was meant to be temporary, a chance to explore their passionate connection...but now she’s carrying the famous hotelier’s baby! Isla can’t risk anyone digging into her heart-breaking past and ruining Rafe’s impeccable reputation. But learning about her pregnancy, Rafe’s intent on sweeping her away to Sicily, and marrying her! Isla is tempted beyond desire, but dare she step into the spotlight as Mrs Angeleri?
Captivated By Her Runaway Doc - Sue MacKay
Mallory’s life is turned upside down when she finds a sexy French stranger in her house. Handsome doc, Josue pushes all the right buttons and before long helicopter pilot Mallory is in his arms and in his bed! But while passion sizzles, Mallory can’t be sure of what’s in his heart. Josue has always run from love...but will Mallory’s life-changing revelation be enough to change his mind?
Twin Scandals - Fiona Brand
Despite the media frenzy over their tempestuous breakup, Ben Sabin and Sophie Messena aren’t through. Twice the charismatic tycoon has abandoned Sophie’s bed after rapturous lovemaking. And though he knows she’s off-limits, he can’t stop wanting her, either. Maybe a date with her twin sister will break the fever...but Sophie switches places with her twin first, starting a chain reaction of scandal...
Falling For The Secret Princess - Kandy Shepherd
At his friend’s wedding, millionaire Finn couldn’t take his eyes off the gorgeous stranger whose naivety intrigued his cynical heart...until she suddenly fled! So, while on business in Montovia, he’s shocked to come face-to-face with her — as Princess Natalia! Finn’s once again compelled by their instant connection, but Natalia’s duty makes a future impossible. Unless he can convince her their love is worth breaking a few royal rules for...
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ISBN: 9781867294566
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 October 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: Mills & Boon Special Release
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 497g
Pages: 672
About the Author
Melanie Milburne read her first Harlequin at age seventeen in between studying for her final exams. After completing Bachelor's and then Master's Degree in Education, she decided to write a novel and thus her career as a romance author was born. Melanie is an ambassador for the Australian Childhood Foundation and is a devoted owner of two cheeky toy poodles who insist on taking turns sitting on her lap while she's writing. With a background of working in medical laboratories and a love of the romance genre it's no surprise that Sue Mackay writes medical romance stories. She wrote her first story at age eight and hasn't stopped since. She lives in New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds where she indulges her passions for cycling, walking and kayaking. When she isn't writing she also loves cooking and entertaining guests with sumptuous meals that include locally caught fish. Fiona Brand lives in the sunny Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Now that both of her sons are grown, she continues to love writing books and gardening. After a life-changing time in which she met Christ, she has undertaken study for a bachelor of theology and has become a member of The Order of St. Luke, Christ's healing ministry. Kandy Shepherd swapped a fast-paced career as a magazine editor for a life writing romance. She lives on a small farm in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia, with her husband, daughter, and a menagerie of animal friends. Kandy believes in love at first sight and real-life romance - they worked for her! Kandy loves to hear from her readers. Visit her website at: www.kandyshepherd.com
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