These two wealthy bachelors are about to have their carefully constructed worlds turned upside down by two headstrong women. But how long will it take these feisty heroines to realize that the sparks zinging between them mean they’re the perfect match? Find out in these two gorgeous romances from Betty Neels and Brenda Harlen. The Awakened Heart Devastated by a love affair gone wrong, Sophie Blount is determined never to be swept off her feet again—and then she’s rescued by brilliant brain surgeon Dr. Rijk van Taak! Rijk is immediately drawn to beautiful Sophie, but unwilling to risk heartache again all he can offer is a marriage of convenience. A proposal Sophie’s head tells her is enough—only her heart seems to have other ideas! The Bachelor Takes a Bride Jordyn Garrett has heard every line and deflected them all. She’s walked through heartbreak, come out stronger and is determined to protect herself from any more pain. But irresistible Italian Marco Palermo is nothing if not persistent. And sexy. So sexy. Only he wants marriage and a family. Things Jordyn can’t give. Can Marco convince her that he’s everything she’s ever wanted…forever?

USA Today bestselling author Charis Michaels enchants with her Awakened by a Kiss series, taking our favorite fairy tales' forgotten characters and making them the hero of their own story. An heiress with a plan… Lady Helena Lark has spent years trying to escape her wedding to the vain and boring Duke of Lusk. She’s evaded, refused, even run away. When her family’s patience runs out, they pack her off to London to walk down the aisle. But Helena has another idea: find a more suitable bride to take her place, even if she must look for a replacement duchess every day. A bodyguard with a job to do… Declan Shaw, better known as “The Huntsman,” is a mercenary who can pick and choose his clientele. After his last job, escorting a young noblewoman to France, landed him in jail under false accusations, he wants nothing to do with aristocrats or women. But the law isn’t done with him, and if he agrees to babysit a duke’s errant fiancé, the payout could make his legal troubles go away. A most unexpected alliance… When their worlds collide, Declan realizes that containing his new client is only slightly harder than keeping his hands off her. Helena senses an ally in her handsome new bodyguard and solicits his help. Together they must escape the forces that oppose them and fight for the fairy-tale love they desire.

Carlo Carlucci won't take no for an answer.The passionate Italian pursues tour guideFrancesca Bernard, who stirs him with her beautyand innocence more than any other woman.But Francesca is also an heiress, and alreadyengaged to a man whom Carlo believes is agold digger. There's only one way he canprotect Francesca—and satisfy his desire—andthat's to claim her for himself, as his wife!

The Bachelor's Bride by Audra Adams released on Aug 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.