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He’s a billionaire Duke, he owns a good ten per cent of the UK, and he’s been voted Britain's Sexiest Aristocrat, but Oliver Harding still doesn’t know what to do about the massive crush he has on his cleaner. Lottie’s clumsy and really crap at her job, but her laugh is infectious, her smile lights up the room, she’s insanely good at chess, and he can’t stop thinking about her.Aware of the power imbalance, he sets out to make her his, and he thinks he’s getting somewhere until she seriously betrays his trust. So now he tells himself he hates her, and he makes sure everyone knows it. But once Ollie realizes that his privilege and self-absorption have made him entitled and completely blind, he’s determined to win Lottie back. A fake engagement might be a bit extreme, but his family had been getting its way for five hundred years, and the Duke of Buckingham was no different from his ancestors.Lottie’s life is a struggle. She’s had to fight for everything since going into foster care at the age of twelve. The Duke of Buckingham, wouldn’t understand struggle if it smacked him in the face. He’s got money and family coming out of his ears; she has twenty quid in her current account and no family other than her traumatized, selectively mute eight-year-old little sister, whom Lottie is determined to keep safe.She doesn’t have time for handsome Dukes with silver tongues. So she tells herself she’s not heartbroken when he turns on her like she knew he would, putting everything she worked so hard for in jeopardy. She needs to concentrate on survival. But Lottie underestimates just how charming Ollie can be. Or what a formidable opponent his centuries-old, innate arrogance makes him.This is a billionaire, enemies to lovers, fake engagement, grumpy boss, contemporary romance.Trigger warnings for assault, mentions of domestic violence, alcholism and past childhood neglect.Advance Praise for Gold Digger:“Some stories don’t just touch your heart—they etch themselves into yoursoul.”“The banter and grovel are top-tier! And that epilogue!”“Absolutely fantastic book - read in one sitting- laughed out loud and blubbed like a baby.”“Cinderella rags to riches story line that hooked me from the start and had me in happy tears throughout.”“Perfect enemies to lovers, angsty, romantic comedy!”“MMC's groveling is GOLD.”“Susie Tate does it again! Had me completely hooked from start to finish.”

The stakes have never been higher…When aspiring private investigator Prudence Washington delivers legal documents to Max Benton, she receives an unexpected marriage proposal. Notorious playboy Max needs a fake wife in order to receive his hefty inheritance. Agreeing to the plan will help Pru's bank balance…and vacationing with the sexy billionaire is doing wonders for her libido.Max spends more time in the tabloids than in the boardroom, but he's got huge plans for a new chain of hotels. He'll happily prove he's turned over a new leaf by sharing a room—and unforgettable nights—with his gorgeous new "wife." Working together to expose a saboteur only increases their combustive attraction. But can he convince the woman he drew into a lie that he'll do anything to make this connection last?

Edward Cavendish is the embodiment of British elite—composed, controlled, and permanently unimpressed. Born into old money and even older expectations, he carries the weight of generations of stiff-upper-lip tradition and emotional repression.A world-renowned surgeon.A ruthless perfectionist.A man who does not tolerate chaos.Which is unfortunate.Because I am chaos.He grew up in a sprawling 120-room manor with chandeliers in every hallway and bidets in every bathroom.I grew up in the staff quarters, peeking through the hedges at his world.He has every reason to frown disapprovingly at me. And trust me—he does. A lot. I’m his little sister’s best friend—the bad influence. I had a disastrous fling with his younger brother. His ice-queen mother loathes me. My mum scrubs her floors. I sell gardening tools on a late-night shopping channel… in a pleated miniskirt, no less. We’re opposites in every way that matters.He’s Savile Row; I’m thrift-store chic.He’s vintage champagne; I’m corner-shop wine in a can. And honestly? I’m not even mad about it.And now, thanks to an unfortunate turn of events, the most intimidating man in Britain has caught me in his bed.Uninvited.In a situation that’s… let’s call it compromising.This isn’t just a disaster.This is the disaster.

Ruth Cardello's second steamy and sensual book in the Lone Star Burn series may leave you blushing. Melanie Hanna has finally worked up the courage to travel to New York and tell an old flame that he's the father of her young son. She's done hiding and apologizing for her one impulsive night. When her best friend asks her brother to watch over Melanie, her emotional trip takes an unexpected and sizzling detour. Charles Dery is at the top of his game, but all he can think about is bedding the woman he was asked to protect. When she's almost killed, he takes what he'd been denying himself and discovers he'll do anything to keep her--even break his own rules. When it comes to love, two wrongs may just finally make a right.

Indulge in the Billionaire Boys Club Collection, featuring Books 4, 5 and 6 in the series. Fans of J.S. Scott, Louise Bay and Melody Anne - prepare to be dazzled by Jessica Clare's Billionaire Boys Club, a secret society of six incredibly wealthy men who have vowed success in business - at any cost. But success when it comes to love is a different matter...In ONCE UPON A BILLIONAIRE, when scholarly billionaire Griffin Verdi must return to his country for the wedding of the century, he needs a good assistant at his side. Unfortunately for him, he's stuck with Maylee Meriweather, a pretty, charming, and thoroughly unsuitable woman who doesn't know a thing about high society...but she sure can kiss. But will Griffin be able to get past Maylee's lack of polish? And will Maylee be able to fall for a man that looks down on everything she's come from?In ROMANCING THE BILLIONAIRE, Jonathan Lyons, playboy, billionaire and adventurer, lives life on the edge. When he hears that his mentor, Dr Phineas DeWitt, had a secret journal that leads to a legendary artifact, Jonathan takes action. It stirs his blood, but it comes with a heady challenge: DeWitt's daughter Violet. She has what Jonathan needs. And she's not giving it up it to the man who broke her heart. Violet is Jonathan's weakness - he's still in love despite their volatile breakup a decade ago. But Violet's memories have a sharper edge. She's never forgiven him for abandoning her. Or so she thought. When Jonathan's attentions turn seductive, she's in danger of falling for him all over again. And she can't help but wonder...does he really want her, or just what she's hiding?In ONE NIGHT WITH A BILLIONAIRE, Kylie may be a makeup artist to the stars, but she knows what it feels like to be overshadowed. Especially by her famous boss, the pop star Daphne. That's why she's stunned - and delighted - when one night at a party, she attracts the attention of a gorgeous stranger. But when Daphne decides she wants the handsome billionaire for herself, Cade Archer is suddenly off-limits for Kylie... Cade has known Daphne for years, and always wondered if she might be the right woman for him - even though she never gave him the time of day. But one sizzling night with Kylie has changed everything. So why is she suddenly avoiding him? Fortunately Cade is determined to get what he wants, and he'll do anything to show Kylie she can get everything she wants too...Want more irresistible romance? Look for the rest of Billionaire Boys Club titles, as well as the sizzling spinoff series, Billionaires and Bridesmaids, starting with The Billionaire And The Virgin.

TYSON MADDOX is confident and a playboy. He is also the CEO of Mad Designs, a company which he was born into, a revived fashion company in the city. With the upcoming launch of their summer campaign, Tyson takes notice of one of the models employed by his company. When circumstances arise to provide the perfect opportunity, he makes his move. With her he is the open, caring and attentive one woman man. However, when he learns about a side job which she has, all is lost. If Tyson doesn't get his way, then they're done. Too bad, he's miserable without her. ALLISON STAFFORD was hired to become the face of Mad Designs for the new summer line. She's beautiful and not afraid to eat doughnuts in public. When she catches the eye of the CEO, she doesn't know how to interpret his affections. When they become an official item and Hell has Frozen Over, but it's over before they know it, before the ice is fully thawed. ALLISON & TYSON deal with their issues, until his past catches up with them and tries to pull them apart. Will they get the chance that they both need or will they be torn apart?

He needs her help. She needs to keep her hands off her hot new client in the first Little Black Book of Secrets novel by Karen Booth! Parker was not a guy she was supposed to touch. Right? Celebrity publicist Chloe Burnett keeps her work and personal life strictly separate—until sports agent Parker Sullivan needs her help. His client has been targeted by Little Black Book, a vicious gossip account. If she’s going to win this social media battle, she needs to resist distractions from Parker the playboy, who is off-limits for so many reasons. But a business trip to Miami leads to her breaking her rules with a guy who might break her heart. And then she’s caught in Little Black Book’s crosshairs herself… From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. Love triumphs in this uplifting romance, part of the Little Black Book of Secrets series: Book 1: The Problem with Playboys

With her luscious chocolate truffles, Red Rock's favorite confectioner, Felicity Thomas, has won many customers' hearts, but she's never been tempted to give away her own. Until the notorious Michael Fortune saunters into her life. "I've met the man I'm going to marry," she insists that very day. And with Valentine's Day just around the corner, who could blame the innocent beauty for waxing romantic about the sexy Southern tycoon? Stay away from her, everyone warns Michael--but there's nothing the COO hates more than being told what to do! Captivated by the small-town sweetheart, he pulls out all the stops to romance her. Fancy dinners. A limo. A helicopter tour. A private jet to the Caribbean...where Michael gets the surprise of his life...and a whirlwind wedding might just deliver virginal Felicity into his waiting arms!

Bossman’s Baby ScandalNow millionaire Jason Reagert was securely ensconced at Maddox Communications, he couldn’t risk a whiff of scandal. So when he discovered he’d got heiress Lauren Presley pregnant, he proposed. Surely she’d agree to a lifetime of convenience, if only for the baby’s sake.Executive’s Pregnancy UltimatumFlynn Maddox thought he was over his ex-wife, Renee, until he learned they were still married – and she was trying to have his baby. Now he would give her the baby she so desperately wanted, but not without some terms of his own...Billionaire’s Contract EngagementBillionaire businessman Evan Reese had wanted Celia Taylor for six months. And the opportunity had finally arrived – a deal where he would consider her offer, if she accompanied him to Catalina for a family wedding, posing as his fake fiancée!

Living your life at high speed—are you prepared to crash? The family will kill him if he doesn’t do it first. According to his family, Matthew Knight's got problems. The motorcycle accident apparently proves them right and now he's living his worst nightmare. Instead of the risky pursuits he loves, he can barely walk. Reluctantly, he agrees to have a nurse babysit him. While that won’t do his image as the most daring Knight any good, Aimee Parker sure is hot, so things could be a lot worse. And her dry sense of humor is a bonus he could do with right now. Aimee doesn’t want to feel sorry for a man who could have everything he desires. Not when her life is so vastly different, and she struggles to make rent. The trouble is, Matt’s one gorgeous hunk of mixed up male, who tugs at her senses while broadening her horizons in so many surprising ways. What will she do when he’s all healed, and she has to go back to her old life—without him? The Billionaire Knights Restless Billionaire Ruthless Billionaire Reluctant Billionaire Reckless Billionaire Resident Billionaire 5* "Really enjoyed this book, only took a couple of days to read. Took it on holiday with me and couldn’t wait for the next time I had time to pick it up. Good, easy reading." ~ Bev