A fake engagement to a straitlaced family friend is all for show…until it’s not… Only in this Texas Tremaines novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Charlene Sands. Can a country music superstar save his career by pretending to be in love? Rocked by scandal, country crooner Gage Tremaine’s career is over if he doesn’t clean up his act. An engagement to straitlaced Gianna Marino could do the PR trick. Even though Gage and Gianna had a fractious relationship growing up, their families go way back, so Gianna agrees. She’s not his type, so Gage considers her a safe choice. That’s his first mistake. Because when the bookish professor undergoes a makeover, all bets are off! From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite. Love triumphs in these uplifting romances, part of the The Texas Tremaines series: Book 1: Craving a Real Texan Book 2: The Fake Engagement Favor

Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: Secrets of a One Night Stand Billionaires of Boston By USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone After one hot night with a handsome stranger, business executive Mycah Hill doesn’t expect to see him again. Then she’s starts her new job and he’s her boss, CEO Achilles Farrell. But keeping things professional is hard when she learns she’s having his child… Blind Date with the Spare Heir Locketts of Tuxedo Park By Yahrah St. John Elyse Robinson believes the powerful Lockett family swindled her father. And when her blind date is second son Dr. Julian Lockett, it’s her chance to find the family’s weaknesses—but it turns out Julian is her weakness. With sparks flying, will she choose love or loyalty? The Fake Engagement Favor The Texas Tremaines By USA TODAY bestselling author Charlene Sands When country music superstar Gage Tremaine’s reputation is rocked by scandal, he needs a fake fiancée fast to win back fans. Family friend and former nemesis, college professor Gianna Marino is perfect for the role—until their very real chemistry becomes impossible to ignore… For more stories filled with scandal and powerful heroes, look for Harlequin® Desire’s September 2021 Box set 1 of 2

Revenge is sweetest when it's hot in this Locketts of Tuxedo Park novel by Yahrah St. John. She wants the truth. He wants her! PR agent Elyse Harper finally has a way into Atlanta’s powerful Lockett family. Julian Lockett, the second son, is being pressured to settle down—with his mother playing matchmaker! Dating Julian is Elyse’s chance to prove the Locketts swindled her father out of his share of their football dynasty. The easy part of her plan? Playing lovers with the playboy. There’s no need to pretend because Julian’s the sexiest man Elyse has ever met. The hard part? Keeping her mind on her goal once she’s in Julian’s bed… From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. Love triumphs in these uplifting romances, part of the Locketts of Tuxedo Park series: Book 1: Consequences of Passion Book 2: Blind Date with the Spare Heir Book 3: Holiday Playbook

Abandoned at the altar, Max, Lord Belvedere believes he's evaded family obligation in favour of a life of adventuring in Africa. But his ailing Aunt Euphemia has other ideas. When Max finds himself in the delightfully diverting arms of Violet Lilywhite while visiting London's most prestigious House of Assignation, he happens upon the perfect plan. A sham wedding to a 'penniless shop girl' should fulfil Aunt Euphemia's romantic dreams without losing him his newfound liberty. Violet agrees to the deception with no hesitation. Lord Belvedere is certainly the most charming and surprising of all her male consorts but she has no illusions about a shared future. She wants only to escape the clutches of infamous Madame Chambon. The plan appears perfect until Max and Violet find themselves falling in love. Can Max give up his plans for freedom in an exciting new land? Or is freedom to be found in the arms of the woman he loves? What Readers Say About the Series: "Max Belvedere & Violet Lilywhite's story was beyond beautiful. He was determined to seek his freedom at any cost. She believed herself ruined beyond redemption. Together they will discover that nothing in life is impossible. Highly Recommended." "Oh my! This story just makes you fall in love! It's exciting. It never lags. And what a most satisfying ending!" [Saving Grace.] Heat Level: Steamy

From the author of The Car Share: Her broken heart is bad for business—but can a partnership with her first love save the day? If she’s honest, Alice has stopped believing in the power of love. . . . Finding your fiancé in bed with a woman he met during his bachelor party will do that. So, when Alice’s first love, Noah—the one who got away—reappears in her seaside hometown after more than twenty years, the cynical single mom doesn’t know how to feel. However, when Alice and Noah are left in charge of The Little Love Café while the owner goes abroad, her jaded attitude has a negative effect on the business. And soon, the #heartbreakcafe threatens to start trending. She’s on a sure path to self-destruction, a family feud is brewing, and the café is in peril. Can anyone help them turn things around? Or is The Little Love Café doomed to close its doors for a final time? Praise for Lucy Mitchell “[Mitchell’s] writing is deliciously funny and has so much heart.” —Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini

Her heart is not up for negotiation… Noah Soames needed to get married, only there was one small problem – he didn’t have a suitable contender to be his wife. Until a few glasses of red wine later, and I’d volunteered for the position. He was charming, wealthy and panty-melting gorgeous, which meant that this small favour should be no problem. Shouldn’t it? A twelve-month deal and we’d separate as friends, nothing messy, no tangled emotions and definitely no difficult divorce settlements. I could find out if married life was better than my single, career-focused one, and see if I was really missing out, and at the same time put an end to the horrendous blind dates my friends kept setting me up on. It’s the perfect solution. Isn't it? It should be. Until my heart gets involved, and I have to decide whether it’s time to re-negotiate the terms of our agreement. But will Noah sign on the dotted line?

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