Best Selling Books by SARA CRAVEN

Joanna had been an inexperienced 18-year-old when she''d married Gabriel Verne. She''d loved her new husband but had been devastated to discover that he''d simply married her out of duty. When the honeymoon was over, so was their marriage.... But then Gabriel returned home to claim his inheritance—and his wife! By the terms of his late father''s will, he and Joanna must live together as man and wife for a year. Joanna was determined to resist, but Gabriel wanted her back—whatever it took!

Two years ago, Allie fled an unhappy marriage for France, where she met irresistible Remy de Brizat. But they were driven apart when he discovered her secret. Allie was distraught, and her only comfort was her discovery that she was pregnant with his baby. Now Allie has returned to France, realizing she has to tell Remy about his child. Remy offers her what she always wanted: marriage. But though he might worship her with his body, she knows this wedding is only for the baby''s sake….

Kate awakens in a hotel suite and finds herself naked. Coming out of the shower is Michalis Theodakis, the heir to a global hotel chain. She remembers him saving her from men with ill intentions the evening before, but she never would have imagined that her savior would take advantage of her! When he becomes aware of what she’s thinking, Michalis is thoroughly offended?if he had shared a bed with her, he assures her, she would certainly remember it. Kate apologizes when she realizes he didn’t have any predatory intentions…but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have any intentions at all…

Jake Radley-Smith is pleasantly surprised to find a strange female in his company apartment—wearing a bath towel! He isn''t interested in Marin''s sob story. He''s late for a house party and she''ll be perfect as his ready-made date! Marin''s completely bewildered…. She thought pretending to be a loving couple would be easy, but the chemistry between her and Jake is explosive! She''s also left with no doubt that what Jake wants, he gets.and it seems he wants her—badly. How can she, inexperienced and nervous, handle his lethal brand of dark desire?

Tallie has moved to London to pursue her dream, so when she''s offered a gorgeous apartment to house-sit, she can''t believe her luck. Millionaire Mark Benedict returns home and is shocked—although not altogether displeased—to find Tallie in his shower! He will take Tallie to his bed and turn her from inexperienced innocent…to his willing mistress!

Chessie’s father committed a crime to protect his family, but then he died. She was at a loss as to what to do after selling their manor, but Miles Hunter, a mystery novel author, gave her an option. He’d let her and her sister stay on at the manor as servants. But Chessie was unused to housework, and her hands soon became rough and her cheap clothes made her a source of gossip in town. Then Miles invited her out to dinner. He had been kind to her lately, so Chessie had started opening up to him. But his words at dinner surprised her. He has a proposal for her and she must make her decision on the spot!

Hurt by her ex-fianc?’s change of heart, Lucy takes a trip to Italy. But she’s swindled, loses a ton of money and is ordered to leave her lodgings. The gorgeous villa where she’d been staying belongs to Count Giulio Falcone, an Italian aristocrat with a long and noble family history. The beautiful count looks at Lucy coldly and insists that she owes him. To pay him, he says she must stay on his property and do what he says. Will she have to accept kisses from him whenever he wants, too?

When aristocratic Alessandro Valessi discovers the existence of his love child, he is determined to be part of Polly Fairfax''s life! But Polly has been raising the child alone--and she doesn''t want or need her son''s father, especially after the arrogant Italian count hurt her so badly.... But Alessandro leaves Polly no choice; he will fight her for custody of their child, unless Polly does as he commands...and agrees to marry him immediately!

Zoe discovered papers and photos in the back of a scenic painting her late mother made a long time ago. The documents said that her mother was gifted Villa Danaë in Greece, but Zoe didn’t know who the handsome man in the old photos was. Zoe, understanding that the gift was a secret, visits the island to solve the mystery. The villa, which sits in front of an azure sea, belongs to a marine transportation kingpin. Zoe meets the charming gardener, Andreas, and is bewitched by his beautiful black hair and eyes. She doesn’t know that the story of her birth and a forbidden romance lie in wait...

A marriage of convenience for him. For her, it''s a risk that her heart might not survive. Sizzling romance from the USA Today –bestselling author. Alex Fabian is a successful city banker who lives life on his own terms. But when his family gives him an ultimatum to marry within three months or lose his inheritance, he''s forced to find a bride . . . Louise Trentham is instantly wary when Alex Fabian proposes: he''s formidably dynamic, gorgeous—and way out of her league! But the chemistry between them is irresistible. Can Louise take the plunge and say, "I do," knowing that, for Alex, she''ll always be only his token wife?

Pretty, but penniless, Helen Frayne vows to doanything to keep her ancestral home, but shedoesn''t realize just how far she''ll haveto go…. Arrogant Frenchman and millionaire property magnateMarc Delaroche wants Helen as he''s never wanted awoman before. He''s certain she will sell herself to keepher precious home, and he''s soon proved right whenshe agrees to become his wife—of convenience. But it seems Marc has no intention of honoringhis side of the bargain. He''s demanding all of hismarital rights!

"Your husband loves another woman." The note was signed "A Friend," but no friend would ever do that to another woman. Could it be true? Was Kate Lassiter''s marriage falling apart? She still loved her husband, Ryan, still thrilled at his touch, but how long was it since they''d last made love? On the surface they had it all: successful careers, a lovely home and the perfect marriage. But if Ryan had committed the ultimate betrayal, then revenge was no answer. Kate wanted her husband back and she was prepared to fight to keep him. Because while her marriage was under suspicion there was no way she could tell Ryan she was expecting his baby!

The Bedroom Barter: Tonight, Michelle is once again exposed to the indecent stares of customers while singing at the club. For Michelle, born in London, this place is a nightmare. Everything fell into disaster a month ago, when the man she had eloped with dumped her and left her behind in the Caribbean. Having been bought by a customer for the night, when she fearfully opens the door, she''s surprised to see that her client is a very elegant man named Ash. As Michelle is about to take her dress off, he suddenly asks her, "Do you want to escape from this place?" Also included is "Mistaken for a Mistress", the story of a supermodel finding love.

Virginal beauty Cally Maitland has become accustomed to life on the run since fleeing her marriage to British aristocrat Sir Nicholas Tempest. But Nicholas isn''t prepared to let Cally go. He has a harsh ultimatum to deliver: give him their long-overdue wedding night--and provide him with an heir!

"The manipulative machinations of the great Manzini family have locked Elena Blake into marriage. The reluctant groom is Italy''s most infamous womanizer, Count Angelo Manzini. In society''s spotlight, Angelo bestows dutiful kisses on his shy new countess. But behind closed doors, his apparently biddable bride refuses to stand in the shadows"--Page 4 of cover.

Forbidden desires... Adam Barnard could have stepped straight out of Tara''s fantasies. A devastatingly sexy hunk, the mysterious stranger was the first man in years to set Tara''s heart racing. But since the last man she let close had cruelly betrayed her, Tara had sworn off men. She wasn''t ready to take a chance on another—especially a man who didn''t seem to be offering her anything more than a red-hot affair. She was determined not to be another notch on Adam''s bedpost...only, she couldn''t stop herself wanting him!

When Lydie was a teenager, she fell prey to her step-cousin Marius’s treacherous charm. After he had his way with her, he tossed her aside like a toy he’d lost interest in playing with. But she clung to the hope that he loved her and foolishly waiting for him to return. When a scandal broke out, revealing that Marius had impregnated another woman, Lydie finally found the resolve to erase him from her heart. Five years later Marius randomly shows up at her art gallery, and in a heartbeat she finds herself drowning in all those feelings she’d thought were long gone.

She didn’t expect to see him again… His eyes are as spiteful as they were two years ago! Darcy’s conservative father has always been against his daughter making her own way in the world. As a favor to her aunt, Darcy reluctantly agrees to attend her father’s retirement party, where his successor will be announced. She is shocked, however, when the new president turns out to be none other than Joel Castille. Darcy absolutely despises this man after their nightmare encounter two years ago!