Julian Meijer is a man who has everything—almost. A billionaire bachelor, and the youngest, hottest member of a long line of Dutch nobility, there’s just one thing that eludes him: the Meijer Ruby, a priceless family heirloom that’s been lost for generations. After a tip-off leads him to the vaults of an ancient bank, Julian thinks his quest for the ring is over, but a revelation stops him in his tracks: in order to inherit it, he must use it to propose to his future bride! Shelby Bright has loved Julian since their schooldays together, but the two haven’t spoken in fifteen years. When a new job role lands her working at his company, she’s hoping only that he’ll remember who she is. Little does she know, he has much bigger plans in store for her! It’s not long before Julian presents his offer: a sham marriage, in exchange for a cash sum large enough to change her life forever. Unable to resist the billionaire’s indecent proposal, Shelby finds herself falling head over heels for Julian all over again, even as it becomes clear that her old friend is not the sweet, kind boy she once fell for. Can Shelby put her feelings aside for the sake of the deal? Will Julian ever realize that the true value of his quest, lies not in a priceless jewel, but in a very real, very fake fiancée?

What happens when fantasy and reality collide? When Seamus McPherson interviewed for the position as head of security for Fractal Enterprises he didn’t know he’d be asked to stage a fake marriage. It wasn’t his first time guarding Amy, but living together as newlyweds presented a new challenge. When it was time for his clan reunion the threat to Amy’s life hadn’t been eliminated, so he chose to take his make-believe bride with him to Scotland. Amy Anderson didn’t take her stalker seriously until he got past the security team and vandalized her home. There was no doubt in her mind that her bodyguard would protect her life with his own, but she couldn’t trust him with her heart since he’d broken it in the past. When he brings her to a Scottish castle for his clan reunion, keeping fantasy and reality separate while protecting herself from Seamus proves to be an impossible task. Dare she hope for a happily-ever-after? The truth can’t be kept hidden forever, and Seamus’ meddling family uncovers it. Find out what happens when a fake marriage turns all too real in this sweet contemporary Christian second-chance romance, The Bodyguard’s Fake Bride.

Join Felicity as she navigates a bucket list, a ring debacle and unexpected feelings for her best friend in the second installment of The Life-Changing List duet. WHAT’S A DIAMOND BETWEEN FRIENDS…? Fizz’s recently bequeathed bucket list requires a trip to Paris with her best friend, Oliver. But between sharing a one-bed studio and Oli’s hospitalized father mistaking her for his fiancée, the rules of their friendship are tested! Fizz agrees to remain as his “bride” temporarily—after her traumatic past, she can’t offer forever to anyone… And yet, even fake dating Oli soon makes her want to throw their friend zone guidebook out the window! From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. The Life-Changing List Book 1: Slow Dance with the Italian by Scarlet Wilson Book 2: A Fake Bride's Guide to Forever by Kate Hardy

Katie's given up on love…so she'll be the perfect bride When Katie Simpson discovers her boyfriend boffing “Fishpants Fraser,” she vows to eat toenail clippings before getting involved again. Life as “the ginger spinster of Pelham Parish” will be lonely, but bearable as long as she shags lots of strangers and hangs tight with her friends. Unfortunately, Katie has the unerring ability to hit on the only gay man at the party (not again!). And her pals are somewhat preoccupied. Mover-and-shaker Janice has started scoping funerals for doddering sugar daddies. George, Katie’s gorgeous, flamingly gay best friend (yes, she’s tried it), is madly in love with an Aussie heartbreaker (struck out there, too) who needs some speedy nuptials to stay in the country. What better opportunity to plan a fake wedding more elaborate than a ten-tier cake? However, love hasn't given up on Kate Just when the girl who eats like a cow, wears clompy shoes and is unacquainted with her own hairbrush starts trying on white dresses, romance comes from the unlikeliest—and straight and male—source. Will Katie let the man she loves ruin her wedding day?

Indulge in this sexy mafia romance series by USA Today Bestselling contemporary billionaire romance author Summer Cooper. She’s finally free… or so she thinks. Her mother is dead. Marie was a good daughter, even if her mother never said it. But now, she’s finally free from Ruby’s hatred and abuse. Part of her thinks she should be dancing and singing: “Ding dong the bitch is dead!” Instead, all she feels is the intensity of the silence in her empty house. She needs comfort, kindness, and a little love… And the only person she might get that from is from the mafia, Matteo. She learned young that she couldn’t rely on anyone. Ever. She thought she could make an exception for the sexy mafia, though. But a strange and sudden departure sow the seeds of doubt. She hopes her mother wasn’t right about all men. They can’t all be lying, deceitful cheaters. Not Matteo — her Matteo. He isn’t only after one thing… is he? This is book 2 of the Mafia’s Obsession Series. Reading order for the series: Book 1 - Mafia’s Dirty Secret (now FREE!) Book 2 - Mafia’s Fake Bride Book 3 - Mafia’s Final Play This is an adult only steamy fake marriage romance, appealing to readers who love sexy mafia romance, smokin' hot small town romance, and sizzling enemies to lovers romances. This book is sizzling hot book (and not suitable for prudish readers), perfect for readers who love Luna Mason, Eva Winners, Parker S. Huntington, Nicole Fox and TL Swan.

One lion. One human. One important lie. Melinda I don't have much going for me until I see an ad in the local newspaper. Wanted: one bride. It seems like a total scam except for the fact that it'll get me out of Kansas. After dealing with my past, I'm more than happy to claim this Get Out of Kansas Free card. After spending a year in prison, staying married to a CEO for half of a year doesn't seem too bad, now does it? Yeah, some weird things seem to happen in Rawr County and the people there aren't exactly welcoming to outsiders, but it can't be all bad...can it? Basil I'll do whatever it takes to improve my image at the company. Apparently, my shareholders don't look too fondly on the fact that I've been something of a playboy in recent years. All that's about to change, though, because I'm getting married. The moment I see Melinda, I know that she's the one. My inner-lion knows, too. She's not just the woman I'm going to marry for the sake of improving my personal image. She's the one I'm going to marry because she's my fated mate. Only, Melinda doesn't know I'm a shifter, and she's got a few secrets of her own. When an enemy from her past resurfaces in Rawr County, we're going to have some hard decisions to make. We're going to have to fight for what we believe in, and we're going to have to fight for her safety. Luckily for Melinda, I love a good challenge.

The first rule about a casual hookup is to have an exit plan.No strings. No attachments. Get in, get out-euphemism intended.The lesser known second rule?Make sure your casual hookup isn't about to become your wedding planner.Yeah. Long story.The wedding was going to be a fake. The only catch was nobody could know. Not even my wedding planner.Now the wedding planner thinks I'm the world's biggest bastard. She thinks I'm in love with the woman I'm supposed to marry. She thinks a lot of things, but she doesn't know the truth.She's got no idea she's going to fall for me by the time this thing is over.She's got no idea our little hookup wasn't meaningless. Not to me, at least.And worst? She thinks she's safe around me. She thinks I'm off the market, that there can't be a repeat because there's someone else.There's nobody else. Just her. And ever since the first taste, I knew she was all there'd ever be.Author's Note: Don't run away from the ultimate playboy. He's ready to fake marry you so hard . She's sweet and sassy, he's over the top in everything. They're a match made in fake marriage history.

Gracie is everything I've ever wanted in a woman.Unfortunately, she's my employee.But one wild weekend in Chicago, Makes me try to find ways around that particular HR nightmare.When her abusive ex comes to town to try and force her to go back with him, I hatch a plan that gets us both what we want.I'll be her fake husband to throw him off his game.Gracie gets rid of her ex, and I get to keep Gracie for myself.When Gracie goes missing, I pull out all the stops, I'll do whatever it takes to save the woman I love, And the miracle she's carrying.Boss's Fake Bride is a full-length office romance full of secrets and surprises and a whirlwind of forbidden naughtiness, all wrapped up with a beautiful and sweet HEA sure to make your heart soar! This book is part of the Office Romances series but stands alone. Books do not have to be read in order.

Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedicated study and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise may also fall, and fall he does--cast from the heavens and banished to the world below. Eight hundred years after his mortal life, Xie Lian has ascended to godhood for the third time, angering most of the gods in the process. To repay his debts, he is sent to the Mortal Realm to hunt down violent ghosts and troublemaking spirits who prey on the living. Along his travels, he meets the fascinating and brilliant San Lang, a young man with whom he feels an instant connection. Yet San Lang is clearly more than he appears... What mysteries lie behind that carefree smile?

Inspired by the website that the New York Times hailed as "redefining mourning," this book is a fresh and irreverent examination into navigating grief and resilience in the age of social media, offering comfort and community for coping with the mess of loss through candid original essays from a variety of voices, accompanied by gorgeous two-color illustrations and wry infographics. At a time when we mourn public figures and national tragedies with hashtags, where intimate posts about loss go viral and we receive automated birthday reminders for dead friends, it’s clear we are navigating new terrain without a road map. Let’s face it: most of us have always had a difficult time talking about death and sharing our grief. We’re awkward and uncertain; we avoid, ignore, or even deny feelings of sadness; we offer platitudes; we send sympathy bouquets whittled out of fruit. Enter Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner, who can help us do better. Each having lost parents as young adults, they co-founded Modern Loss, responding to a need to change the dialogue around the messy experience of grief. Now, in this wise and often funny book, they offer the insights of the Modern Loss community to help us cry, laugh, grieve, identify, and—above all—empathize. Soffer and Birkner, along with forty guest contributors including Lucy Kalanithi, singer Amanda Palmer, and CNN’s Brian Stelter, reveal their own stories on a wide range of topics including triggers, sex, secrets, and inheritance. Accompanied by beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and witty "how to" cartoons, each contribution provides a unique perspective on loss as well as a remarkable life-affirming message. Brutally honest and inspiring, Modern Loss invites us to talk intimately and humorously about grief, helping us confront the humanity (and mortality) we all share. Beginners welcome.