He may be worth billions, but the secret I'm holding onto? One very scandalous, immeasurably precious, unborn baby… HER: It was the biggest project of my career, Restore a crumbling Victorian mansion for a filthy rich London tycoon. Being snowed in with the hot-as-hell contractor wasn't part of the plan. But we worked overtime, all right, And now, I'm pregnant with his baby! How am I going to break the news to him, When I just found out he was lying to me the whole time? He's no contractor… He's the client! HIM: The gorgeous American swept into my house like a blizzard, And I soon got to know her just as intimately as I do my beloved city. Sure, I lied, but for good reason. We all give into temptation from time to time, right? I'm a hot-blooded man, and she makes me melt. I just never thought that my little deception could have scandalous consequences…

In 1950, the Governor of Tennessee called for an investigation of the Tennessee Children's Home black market baby operations, said to have grossed $1 million for Georgia Tann, the superintendent of the local branch of the home. Tann was accused of fraudulently persuading pregnant mothers to relinquish their children. A number of Hollywood celebrities adopted children through the home, namely Joan Crawford, June Allyson, and Dick Powell. During the investigation, local attorneys and justices were found to be part of the scandalous network of adoption that allowed adoptive parents to be out-of-state residents. The story is dramatic and shows southern politics at its worst--congenial, respected public figures running shady deals in the back room. Thousands of children were placed in adopted homes during the agency's operation. Each case is a fascinating story involving the search and reunion of adopted children with their natural families.

Nothing had stopped Jason Reagert from making his own millions. And now that he was securely ensconced at Maddox Communications, he was determined to become an even bigger success. Then startling news broke and Jason—along with everyone else—discovered he had gotten heiress Lauren Presley pregnant. He couldn't afford even a whiff of scandal, so he proposed to his lover of one night. Surely she'd agree to a lifetime of convenience, if only for the baby's sake.

Ruth had been overwhelmed by Franco Leoni from the moment she became his secretary. A shy reverend's daughter, Ruth was stunned when such a dynamic, handsome man took an interest in her. She knew she shouldn't, but she couldn't help falling in love with her boss! Franco didn't want a secret affair, but Ruth was afraid of scandal. She tried to disguise her feelings and conceal their passion. Only, there was one thing she couldn't hide: she was expecting his baby!

As a playboy sheikh prepares to rule his desert kingdom, a scorching-hot night of indiscretion leaves him with an unexpected heir in this royal romance. Sheikh Kedah of Zazinia has loved every minute he’s spent earning his outrageous reputation! But now he is about to claim the throne. And with a list of prospective brides being prepared, Kedah knows he must soon accept his royal duty . . . A night of passion with his poised assistant, Felicia Hamilton, seems the perfect distraction—and her cool beauty masks a desire Kedah is hungering to ignite! But even Kedah isn’t prepared for the biggest scandal of all, when their one night together leaves Felicia pregnant with his baby!

For almost three decades, renowned baby-seller Georgia Tann ran a children's home in Memphis, Tennessee -- selling her charges to wealthy clients nationwide, Joan Crawford among them. Part social history, part detective story, part expose, The Baby Thief is a riveting investigative narrative that explores themes that continue to reverberate today.

Even though the Irish child sex abuse scandals in the Catholic Church have appeared steadily in the media, many children remain in peril. In The Child Sex Scandal and Modern Irish Literature, Joseph Valente and Margot Gayle Backus examine modern cultural responses to child sex abuse in Ireland. Using descriptions of these scandals found in newspapers, historiographical analysis, and 20th- and 21st-century literature, Valente and Backus expose a public sphere ardently committed to Irish children's souls and piously oblivious to their physical welfare. They offer historically contextualized and psychoanalytically informed readings of scandal narratives by nine notable modern Irish authors who actively, pointedly, and persistently question Ireland's responsibilities regarding its children. Through close, critical readings, a more nuanced and troubling account emerges of how Ireland's postcolonial heritage has served to enable such abuse. The Child Sex Scandal and Modern Irish Literature refines the debates on why so many Irish children were lost by offering insight into the lived experience of both the children and those who failed them.

I gave my innocence to my cruel employer and became his housekeeper and mistress! Tara, a housekeeper, had been working for the billionaire Lucas for six years. I don't want to spend the rest of my life with this philandering, ruthless employer. Tara told Lucas she was quitting her job, but he insisted. That night, for the first time, the two went out for the first time unrelated to their work, and they ended up in bed together. The next morning, however, Lucas was not there. A few weeks later, Tara went to visit Lucas to discuss something important, and he said, "Do you want a wedding ring?" I have a very important secret that I haven't told you yet...

His proposition: pretend they're a couple to end a scandal. But she has secrets of her own... Tatiana Doucet has dealt with sexy, arrogant athletes most of her life. But Jean-Pierre Reynaud is a whole different animal--in bed and on the field. Unbeknownst to him, their one amazing night produced a son. Now her family's biggest football rival is back, offering a seductive wager she can't refuse. Jean-Pierre despises the media. When rumors fly, he knows a fake relationship is the perfect diversion for the tabloids--and Tatiana's unbridled passion is the perfect diversion for Jean-Pierre. But when she drops a baby bombshell, the scandal will rock them both!

Dante D'Arezzo is the last person famous songwriter Justina Perry wants to see at her best friend's wedding. The wickedly sexy Italian is ruthless to the core. He broke her heart once; she won't surrender to his insatiable desire again. But if Dante wants a big scandal...that's what he'll get! Justina's pregnancy hits the front page and Dante knows he's the father. He'll make her pay for trying to keep his child from him. His 'Miss Independent' is about to become completely dependent...on him! This Italian will claim his heir and – if he wants her – a wife!