Download or read book The Engagement Charade written by Karen Kirst and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Temporary Betrothal Pregnant widow Ellie Jameson is hiding a secret: her betrothal is a sham to keep her safe from her interfering in-laws. It’s simple friendship that prompts her reclusive boss to pose as her fiancé. But can Ellie keep her feelings for Alexander Copeland from developing into something more? When he moved to Gatlinburg after losing his wife and child, Alexander had one rule: stay out of other people’s lives. Easier said than done with the café owner’s eternally optimistic cook interrupting his enforced solitude. He only intended to protect Ellie, not propose to her. But with a little trust, and a helping of forgiveness, this temporary arrangement could be a recipe for lasting happiness…

Download or read book The Wedding Charade written by Caroline Mickelson and published by Bon Accord Press. This book was released on 2019-07-22 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divorce attorney Kayla Brooks knows more about broken marriages than is healthy for any woman’s heart. So, when her college-aged niece joyfully announces her engagement, Kayla is determined to derail the wedding plans. To her mind, saving Whitney from an early marriage is saving her from inevitable heartbreak. Football coach and single dad Zander Reed’s world is rocked when his twenty-two-year-old son announces he’s going to marry the woman of his dreams, a young lady Zander didn’t even know Matt was dating. Because he married far too young himself, Zander’s desperate to keep his son from repeating his mistake. United by their concern, Kayla and Zander join forces to convince the young lovebirds to postpone their wedding. But their carefully laid plans go awry as the lines between reality and ruse blur, leaving Kayla and Zander to wonder if they aren’t the ones who need to learn a lesson about true love.

Download or read book The Engagement Bargain written by Sherri Shackelford and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A make-believe betrothal just may lead to a genuine lasting love in this inspirational novel of romance on the range . . . Rock-solid and reliable, veterinarian and confirmed bachelor Caleb McCoy thought nothing could rattle him—until he discovered he needed to pose as Anna Bishop’s intended groom. After saving her life, his code of honor bid Caleb watch over the innocent beauty. And a pretend engagement is the only way to protect her from further harm. Raised by a single mother and suffragist, Anna doesn’t think much of marriage—and she certainly doesn’t plan to try it herself. But playing Caleb’s blushing bride-to-be makes her rethink her independent ways, because their make-believe romance is becoming far too real . . .

Download or read book The Engagement Bargain and Cowboy Seeks a Bride written by Sherri Shackelford and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Courted by a cowboy The Engagement Bargain by Sherri Shackelford Raised by a single mother and suffragist, Anna Bishop doesn't think much of marriage—and she certainly doesn't plan to try it herself. But after an attempt on her life, a pretend engagement to confirmed bachelor Caleb McCoy is the only way to protect her from further harm. Playing Caleb's blushing bride-to-be makes Anna rethink her independent ways. Because their make-believe romance is becoming far too real… Cowboy Seeks a Brideby Louise M. Gouge Marybeth O'Malley is everything rancher Randall Northam seeks in a wife…if only she'd say "I do." But Marybeth won't marry until she locates her long-lost brother. When Rand agrees to help her with her search, she can't deny her surprisingly warm feelings toward her prospective groom. Could this untamed but honorable cowboy show her he's the husband she never knew she wanted?

Download or read book Journey of the Heart written by Danice Allen and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of the Best Harlequin American of the Year, WAKE ME WITH A KISS, captivates readers with her passionate sequel to BELOVED RIVALS. Gabrielle is a mischievous enchantress, drawn to adventure and tempted by danger. Zachary Wickham is her childhood friend and golden-haired hero, having rescued her from trouble time and time again. When Zach returns to Edinburgh on the eve of Gabby's betrothal to a Scottish marquess, it is only to bid farewell to his old friend. But what he doesn't know is that the engagement is nothing more than a masquerade—Gabby's daring attempt to ignite his jealousy, unveil his passion, and have him claim her as his own.

Download or read book Rules of Engagement written by Nancy Robards Thompson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to the game of love, it’s all about strategy. Juliette Kingsbury’s recent breakup isn’t reflecting well on her film career. Fortunately, bridesmaid duties in Tinsley Cove provide a perfect change of pace from LA. Until, to save face, Juliette allows the lie that she’s engaged to persist. But her best friend, Owen McFadden, has Juliette’s back—he’s looking for a fake wife! Owen needs to show a potential investor that he’s serious about family and business. As Juliette’s groom-to-be, a fake engagement would be a win-win! Their pretense feels so real—like true love has always been hiding in plain sight. But faking it isn’t making it. If they’re going to risk their longtime friendship for love, Juliette and Owen will have to break all the rules! From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. The McFaddens of Tinsley Cove Book 1: Selling Sandcastle Book 2: Holiday at Mistletoe Cottage Book 3: Rules of Engagement

Download or read book The Engagement Arrangement written by Jaci Burton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you do when you catch feelings for your fake fiancé? From New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton comes an accidentally-in-love romance sure to warm your heart. Brenna Bellini will never get married again. She plans to live out her days as a happy, successful, single woman. When she's chosen to be a bridesmaid in her friend's wedding at the Bellini family vineyard, she's thrilled. That is, until she realizes who else is in the wedding party. Brenna's going to have to spend four days in the company of not only her ex-husband, but also her high school nemesis. She just knows the fact that she's single and alone is going to be rubbed in her face all weekend long. Well, not if Brenna can help it. She's going to find herself a fake fiancé. Finn Nolan is thrilled to be offered the job. He's had it bad for Brenna ever since he came over from Ireland to live at the vineyard. After falling for Brenna from afar for years, this Irish cowboy is determined to show the woman of his dreams that he is her Mr. Right. So what does a confirmed never-getting-married-again woman do when the man of her dreams unexpectedly lands right in front of her? Because for the first time, she might not be able to walk away. This time it might be forever.

Download or read book Newport Wedding Belles written by Colette Harrington and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-09 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sugar Lynn Limehouse is a feisty Southern belle desperate to save her family owned newspaper from going under. She invests everything into a Broadway bound play written by her best friend and award winning columnist, Tiffany James. The Boston debut will determine their future and ticket sales are dismal. On opening night, a chance encounter with billionaire Prescott Borden and his supermodel girlfriend changes their fortunes. Tiffany stumbles into the arguing couple headed out of their hotel suite. The pretty playwright is mistaken for the other woman by the notorious cover girl. All the tabloids have a field day with the fierce attack, caught by security cameras. Now they have the worlds attention and Prescott takes an interest in the head-turning writer. He charms Tiffany into allowing him to manage the media inquiries, with a hidden agenda of clearing his own name. Shes infatuated and agrees to attend the premiere together. Sugar is shocked. Her newspaper is at risk and hes bad news. Their charismatic personalities clash, while the sweet natured Tiffany tries to please both, to no avail. Their banter heats up and heightens the sexual tension simmering between them. Despite the disagreements, the show is a huge hit. The press loves the playboy and playwright pairing. Everyone expects favorable reviews, but instead a new video tape surfaces. One that will cause a tabloid frenzy and force the rivals to partner up in the most unexpected way.

Download or read book It Started with a Proposal written by Susan Meier and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when their engagement ruse starts to feel a little too real? Find out in the latest story from Harlequin Romance author Susan Meier! HIRED TO SAY “I DO”! Riley’s passionate about planning unique proposals—but her latest client, Italian billionaire Antonio, never intends to remarry. He simply wants a pretend engagement…with her as his bride-to-be! His motives are heartrending, so Riley agrees. But while pretending to be in love with Antonio is one thing, falling into his bed is emotionally risky. Because while it started with a ruse, Antonio’s diamond ring fits a little too well! From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. The Bridal Party Book 1: It Started with a Proposal Book 2: Mother of the Bride's Second Chance

Download or read book The Danice Allen Anthology written by Danice Allen and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 1872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six novels of sumptuous romance from the award-winning author transport readers from pre–Civil War New Orleans to the moors of Regency England . . . Winner of the award for best Harlequin American of the Year with Wake Me with a Kiss, Danice Allen has mastered blending history and passion. Her heroines travel the earth, frequently winding up in dangerous lands with even more dangerous men. But it’s in that risk that true temptation ignites, and where Danice Allen’s readers discover the beating hearts and wild hungers that make her one of the most compelling romance writers today. “Danice Allen delivers characters who come alive from the pages and work their way into your heart.” —RT Book Reviews

Download or read book Harlequin Presents April 2016 Box Set 2 of 2 written by Sharon Kendrick and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Presents brings you four new titles every month! This Presents box set includes: THE BILLIONAIRE'S DEFIANT ACQUISITION by Sharon Kendrick For Conall Devlin to complete his property portfolio, he's willing to accept an unusual term of the contract…taming his client's wayward daughter! And Conall's plan is to offer Amber Carter her first job—being at his beck and call day and night… ENGAGED TO HER RAVENSDALE ENEMY The Ravensdale Scandals by Melanie Milburne Jasmine Connolly decides to make her ex-fiancé jealous by enlisting the help of her enemy, Jake Ravensdale! But behind their fake relationship tensions build as the line between love and hate increasingly blurs, teetering on the brink of explosion! INHERITED BY FERRANTI by Kate Hewitt It's been seven years since Sierra Rocci left Marco Ferranti on the eve of their convenient wedding. But now that she's back in Sicily, Marco needs Sierra's help with his latest business venture and is determined to claim their wedding night! THE SECRET TO MARRYING MARCHESI Secret Heirs of Billionaires by Amanda Cinelli Read all about Italian billionaire Rigo Marchesi's secret love child with London actress Nicole Duvalle. This bombshell could destroy CEO Rigo's latest business deal. Unless the rumors that the baby scandal will have a fairy-tale ending are true? Be sure to collect Harlequin® Presents' April 2016 Box set 1 of 2! Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.

Download or read book The Inheritance written by Marie Ferrarella and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2010-12-27 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Independent rancher Rafe Maitland had never met his wealthy relatives—and planned to keep it that way. But when matriarch Megan Maitland's lovely personal assistant arrived on his doorstep, determined to ensure his presence at the family reunion, Rafe showed he could be as demanding and crafty as any other Maitland. Because the price for his company was a marriage of convenience—and all to keep custody of the little girl he'd inherited…

Download or read book Ensnared written by A. G. Howard and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A teenage girl faces her evil nemesis in the Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland-inspired trilogy that “should sweep readers down the rabbit hole” (Publishers Weekly). After surviving a disastrous battle at prom, Alyssa has embraced her madness and gained perspective. She’s determined to rescue her two worlds and the people and netherlings she loves. Even if it means challenging Queen Red to a final battle of wills and wiles . . . and even if the only way to Wonderland, now that the rabbit hole is closed, is through the looking-glass world—a parallel dimension filled with mutated and violent netherling outcasts. In the final installment of the wildly popular Splintered trilogy, Alyssa and her dad journey into the heart of magic and mayhem in search of her mom and to set right all that’s gone wrong. Together with Jeb and Morpheus, they must salvage Wonderland from the decay and destruction that has ensnared it. But if they succeed and come out alive, can everyone truly have their happily ever after? Praise for the Splintered trilogy “Alyssa is one of the most unique protagonists I’ve come across in a while. Splintered is dark, twisted, entirely riveting, and a truly romantic tale.” —USA Today “Brilliant, because it is ambitious, inventive, and often surprising.” —The Boston Globe “A dark beauty fills the novel’s pages, which will mesmerize teens with a taste for magic, romance or suspense. Unhinged lays the groundwork for a third book where anything could happen—it is Wonderland, after all.” —Shelf Awareness

Download or read book How Sweet It Is Second Chance Groom written by Kimberly Raye and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HOW SWEET IT IS He was more tempting than chocolate…. Although caterer Delilah James didn't like reckless, macho, delicious Zach Tanner, oh, how she wanted him! So when Delilah discovered she needed a fake fiancé—fast—Zach was the only man she'd consider propositioning. Heck, she'd even sweeten the deal by giving his restaurant exclusive rights to her gourmet cheesecakes. Then all she had to do was hope that the way to this man's heart was through his stomach…. SECOND-CHANCE GROOM A funny thing happened on the way to the altar…. Bride-to-be Cassie Brandon thought she was marrying the right guy, until she discovered the best man was actually the better man. Now handsome Brian Drake must prove he's the wrong man! When his plan for making her fall out of love backfires, footloose-and-fancy-free Brian must face his biggest challenge of all: matrimony!

Download or read book Major Attraction written by Julie Miller and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-06-11 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Dr. Cyn's latest sexual advice columns are sending military men in D.C. running for cover--except Major Ethan McCormick. Cyn--real name Josephine Cynthia Gardner--is out to prove that guys in uniform don't make good relationship material or lovers. Ethan is unfazed by the "attack" on his profession. Sure, he's a stickler for the rules, and you could bounce a dime off his neatly made bed. But he's more than ready to muss those same bedclothes with the right woman.... Dr. Cyn's on a mission to scout out a hot military man, seduce him and report back to headquarters. But after one sizzling night with Ethan, she's willing to confess to a major attraction. One that's far too real and all-invasive. But what will happen when Ethan discovers she's some kind of "under-the-covers" operative?

Download or read book Stained Charades written by Livy North and published by Livy North AS. This book was released on 2021-12-10 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lie of ours is stained with truth. To them, I’ve always been the charming, least conniving Sinclair. I've never been more than a dancing doll with strings. But that all changes when my childhood friend, Eleonora O’Malley, asks me to be a part of her grand scheme. She needs a fiancé—a fake one. And she wants it to be me. For reasons of my own, I take on the role of her doting future-husband. At first, it’s easy—like putting on a mask for the public. But the mask gets harder and harder to take off, and stolen touches and kisses when no one is watching are blurring the lines. After tens of fake pictures, fake dates, a two-carat ring and an elaborate love story, the scheme is big enough to blow up in everybody’s faces But guess what? It’s blowing up in mine too. And soon, our charade is about to get stained with blood. Note: This book is the first in a duet and ends on a cliffhanger. While it is recommended, you do not have to have read prior books in the series to enjoy this one. Book includes mature subjects suitable for 17+.

Download or read book Faking It written by Christine d’Abo and published by Riptide Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Max Tremblay should be happy. His nightclub, Frantic, is one of the most popular gay clubs in Toronto, and his childhood refuge, Ringside Gym, is well on the way to reopening. But when he finds yet another drunk in the alley beside the bar, Max isn’t sure this is the life he truly wants. Grady Barnes has it all. He’s rich, famous, and wants for nothing. Well, nothing but a good relationship with his father. When he discovers that his father is going to force him into an arranged marriage, Grady has had enough. He tracks down Max, the man who got him to safety after a night of overindulgence, and makes him a proposal: pretend to be his fiancé for two weeks and he’ll invest in Ringside Gym. When the pair travel to Vancouver to attend a family wedding, the flames of their mutual attraction ignite, and they discover that the only difference between pretend and reality is how well they can fake it. **See this title's page on RiptidePublishing.com for content warnings.**