Wedlocked! Series

Wedlocked! A runaway wife Alix North had fallen in love with Rhys Stirling the first time she had met him. Now Alix's dream was about to come true Rhys had asked her to marry him. Rhys Stirling was an ambitious man, and the only thing that stood between him and a directorship was his single status. Of course, that was easily remedied. He'd known Alix all his life she was the perfect choice. Alix isn't going to accept anything less than his love. It's only after Alix leaves him that Rhys finds that he's fallen in love with his own wife! "Ms. Wentworth's talented writing comes through " Romantic Times

Baxter Ross had asked Dee to become his wife of convenience in return for a very large sum of money. Dee decided she had nothing to lose, and agreed to go ahead with the wedding. But why did such a good–looking man need to pay for a bride? It seemed held never been short of female company before. And how would the raw physical attraction that simmered between them affect their marriage??

Hannah's marriage to Miguel Santanas had given her a privileged, glamorous life. She ran her own business by day, and shared her bed with a passionate, sexy husband by night. Miguel was everything a woman could want and more! But this perfect marriage was a social contract uniting two powerful families. Love hadn't been part of the deal. So why was Hannah so jealous of the flirtatious Camille's attentions toward Miguel? Did that mean she felt more for him than she'd realized and did he feel the same?

Wedlocked! "Marry me now. Or I'll walk out of your life forever." Claire Jardine's wedding day was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, but her whirlwind courtship had her reeling: who was the real Trader Benedict? Her perfect partner or a ruthless blackmailer? And why had he chosen Claire to be his bride? His glamorous companion Phoenix seemed a far more suitable candidate. As she stood at the altar with Trader, the time had come to answer the most important question of her life: did she dare take this man?

Wedlocked! A marriage in crisis "I never meant to do it she was just there when I needed someone " Rachel and Daniel had three adorable children and a strong marriage or so Rachel had always believed. But her happy life was shattered when she was told that Daniel had been having an affair. Then she realized that they'd been growing apart for years. Rachel wanted so much to save her marriage but was it too late? Could she ever forgive Daniel, if he had committed the ultimate betrayal? By the author of House of Glass winner of the Romantic Times Award for Best Presents Plus of 1994.

Cassandra was determined to impress Lang Dalton, her fiance's high–powered boss – and his glamorous party seemed the perfect opportunity. Only it turned out to be a setup – Lang wanted Cassandra for himself!Cassandra refused to let Lang hijack her wedding plans, but he had a seductive hold over her: he was gorgeous, sexy – and he was blackmailing her. . .

Sienna Rushford desperately needs to claim her inheritance from the father she never even met but his will states she must be happily married! The only man Sienna can turn to is Keir Alexander. She knows he needs a short–term business loan, so she proposes a deal: in return for her financial help, they will marry, temporarily. But Keir, not content with being a "hired husband," has a proposition of his own that for the next year their marriage is real....

Soon Meg's secret would show she was pregnant! However, she was determined to keep it to herself while she visited her hometown in California and came to terms with her future as a single mum. But there was no fooling Niccolo Dominici, darkly handsome winery owner and long–time family friend. In true Italian style, he insisted that he should take care of her and the baby. But Meg knew that marriage to Nicco didn't mean just in name only....

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?

Max Logan was convinced Gabriella had trapped him into marriage for his millions. From his point of view, they were finished! Until events forced Max and Gabriella back together. For two weeks, they had to act happily married – not difficult – when locked in the same bedroom for fourteen nights, their passion raging out of control. It wasn't enough for Gabriella – how could she prove to Max that she wasn't a gold digger, but that she'd married him for love?

Alessandro Di Livio is fiercely protective of his family, and he's determined to keep gold–digging Sam Maguire away from his sister's husband even if it means seducing her himself! Sam is no femme fatale in fact she's a virgin! But under Alessandro's expert touch she succumbs to one night in his arms. And when passion leads to pregnancy, Sam knows that Alessandro will do whatever it takes to have her as his wife and their baby as his heir!

Shannon's career as a film director is gaining momentum and a new project offers the chance of becoming an international success. But the film will need millions of dollars in funding, and the only person Shannon knows with that kind of money is her estranged husband – millionaire Devin Keynes. Devin agrees to fund Shannon's movie on one condition – that she give their marriage another chance. She reluctantly accepts his offer. But this is just the start of Devin's plan: after bribery comes seduction!

Kidnapped to the altar! Clare usually ran a mile from powerful, sensual men like Guido Bartaldi. Only, she'd agreed to live under Guido's roof as companion to his wayward ward, the young woman clearly destined to become Guido's wife....Horrified at Guido's marriage plans, Clare soon decided to leave – and found herself all but captive in Guido's palatial villa. Then she realized it was SHE who'd been chosen as Bartaldi's bride!

Jethro Cole had loved Alissa Brannan at first sight – but, wary of men, she'd proved extremely elusive... until the day she needed his help. Thinking he had no money, Alissa offered him a temporary marriage of convenience so she could comply with the conditions of her uncle's will.Little did Alissa know that Jethro was a ruthless millionaire businessman, who was determined to have her in his life – and in his bed – forever....

Georgie is still in love with her ex–husband, Jed, but has resigned herself to life without him. She is sure that he can never give her what she yearns for – love – and that she can never give him what he needs: a baby. But, as heir to the family fortune, Jed Lord always gets what he wants! And right now the only thing on his mind is to kick–start his marriage again. It's been a year since he last saw Georgie, but he's determined to win her back – even if blackmail is the only way!

Lydia had been thrilled by her temporary assignment on an Australian cattle station? until she came face–to–face with Joe Jordan on her first day! Tough, sexy Joe: the man Lydia's impulsive sister had planned to seduce? Only, Joe made it clear that it was Lydia, not her sister, who intrigued him. And he wanted to do more than work with her? he wanted to marry her! Joe's passion overwhelmed and excited Lydia, but did he just want a convenient wife?

Wedlocked "I hate you Greg Prescott I just hate you." Five years ago, Greg had deceived Abbie, and now fate had delivered even crueller blows. Abbie's sister and brother–in–law had been tragically killed, and Abbie found herself in America, as the joint guardian of her beloved twin nieces a guardianship she shared with Greg. He wouldn't hear of her taking the little girls back to England. But if she wanted to stay with them she was faced with a cruel alternative a loveless marriage to Greg, who made it quite plain that he expected to share her bed .

Marriage to Cesare Santorino is all Megan has ever wanted, although never like this! She's in deep trouble and, with no other choice, agrees to Cesare's offer of a mutually beneficial, convenient marriage. Cesare makes no secret of his attraction to her. But what about love? Megan can only hope that her proud Sicilian husband might eventually come to see his young wife with more than just passion....

Wanted by the billionaire Rhiannon Fairfax believes that everything should be smooth, calm and orderly. She has made a career out of ensuring that every last detail of other people's lives is perfect. Then Australian billionaire Lee Richardson hires her to bring his country mansion back to life. Stormy, complex and autocratic, Lee disturbs her hard won piece of mind. He needs a wife and he wants Rhiannon!

Amber's multimillionaire Greek boyfriend, Lucas Karadines, informed her that he was getting married to someone else.... Five years later, Amber has put Lucas behind her until she inherits half his company. Lucas, who's now single again, knows the only way to keep control is for him to marry Amber. But how can she consider marrying him at his convenience when, five years before, she was worthy only of being his mistress...?

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 .

From mistress to marriage... but what about love? Lisane Deveraux tells herself she's content with her relationship with millionaire barrister Zac Winstone. For a year she's been a successful lawyer by day and Zac's passionate mistress by night. But a surprise pregnancy changes everything. Suddenly Zac insists on commitment. But is he simply protecting his prize possessions his beautiful lover and his future heir? For the sake of their baby, Lisane prepares herself for her new life as Zac's trophy wife in public and his passionate mistress in private... knowing that his heart will never be part of the deal.

When Shannay's marriage to billionaire Marcello Martinez ended, she returned home carrying with her a precious secret . Now, four years later, Marcello has tracked his wife down and discovered she has kept knowledge of his child from him! Marcello will make Shannay pay for her deception? by returning her to their marital home and their marriage bed?

When plain–Jane Alex McGuire indulged in an innocent flirtation with a staggeringly perfect stranger, she never expected their paths to cross again. Meek and dowdy Alex was the ideal distraction for Gabriel Cruz in his heady playboy days . But, now that he's running the Cruz family business, frivolous distractions are a thing of the past. So on Alex's first day of her new job she not only finds her perfect stranger is her boss but she must tell him that their short affair left a lasting impression!

A marriage to steal the headlines!  Royal scoundrel Felipe Cairo is the least likely king in Europe and avoids the crown with a passion! To uphold his reckless image and avoid the shackles of duty, Cairo must choose a most inappropriate wife…  Media sensation Brittany Hollis has a reputation outrageous enough to rival Cairo's. Yet with each scorching kiss, she reveals more of her secrets than she's ever shown the world.  But there's a twist in their tabloid fairy tale that shocks them both: Brittany might not be queen material, but she's carrying a royal heir!  Conveniently wedded, passionately bedded!

Purchased: His Perfect Wife Helen Bianchin Lara needs cash fast. Her business partner has duped her and her beloved restaurant is in crisis. Only Wolfe Alexander, her tall, dark, brooding stepbrother, can help. Wolfe needs to marry to meet the terms of his late father's will, and when beautiful Lara begs him for money he sees his opportunity... A powerful attraction has always simmered between them and he'll help if she'll be his convenient wife! With no choice but to accept, Lara is soon swept into a world of high–society glamour, and passion beyond her wildest dreams. But where is her husband's love?

Paolo is ashamed that he once loved a woman who thought she was better than him. Now Isabelle needs him, and Paolo has a thirst for revenge... And when he discovers the true depth of Isabelle's deceit she'll be destroyed by his vengeance…

The millionaire affair! After years taking care of her younger brothers, Kelsey North now has her freedom–and she plans to enjoy it! So when millionaire businessman Luke Griffin offers to sweep her away to the Bahamas, Kelsey thinks she'd be a fool to say no... Their steamy affair was only meant to be short–term. However, their passion leads to pregnancy, and soon Kelsey finds herself wedded to a millionaire... and falling for him. But can their marriage ever be anything more than just burning, all–consuming desire?

His lost princess bride!  King Reza abandoned the search for his childhood betrothed, Princess Magdalena, years ago. Until the shocking appearance of a photograph of the elusive princess reignites the legend that gripped his nation. Now Reza must return to the hunt and claim his queen!  Waitress Maggy's family history is a mystery, and even though she often dreamed of Prince Charming, he was never as devastatingly handsome as Reza! Fiercely independent, she won't accept her birthright on any terms but her own, so if Reza can't use legal bindings, he'll use sensual ones that Maggy will be helpless to resist!

The man she loves to hate  Elena Ricci never expected her two–day getaway to end in blackmail, forced marriage and the need for a successor. But that's what happens when Gabriele Mantegna kidnaps her!  With Gabriele holding documents that threaten her family's reputation, there's nothing fiery Elena won't do to stop their release. Including marrying the man who would betray her.  But as Elena's body ignites with Gabriele's every touch, what will happen when the chemistry that blazes as brightly as their hatred leads to a legacy that will last a lifetime?  Conveniently wedded, passionately bedded!