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Read these classic romances by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates.

Her Little White Lie

Dante Romani's shock engagement to employee!

Paige Harper can't believe her little white lie has made the headlines. The only way to secure the adoption of her best friend's daughter was to fake an engagement with her boss. Now she can hear him marching down the corridor to fire her!

The press have spent years cultivating Dante's devilish persona, but now he wonders if this 'engagement' could be an opportunity to change that. Paige will wish he had fired her when she hears his terms: if she wants his ring she'll have to play the part of devoted wife in public and in private...

Originally published in 2013

The Couple Who Fooled the World

The true meaning of 'keep your enemies close'...

Most women would kill to be on Ferro Calvaresi's arm. The enigmatic Italian is one of the richest men in the world and at the top of his business game. Julia Anderson is not most women. She's as rich as Ferro and twice as hungry. The only way to seal a major deal is for these two rivals to play nicely...together.

Yet neither expects the media to soak up their ruse so quickly or so publicly! But when the deal is won are the world's hottest new couple beginning to believe their own lie?

Originally published in 2013

A Christmas present for the man who has everything… 

With one band of gold Prince Andres of Petras can erase his past — albeit pleasurable — sins. But his prospective bride is untameable Princess Zara, so the playboy prince must seduce her into compliance and crown her by Christmas! 

The wayward princess of Tirimia has spent years hiding her untouched heart, and her convenient husband-to-be seems determined to keep it that way. Yet his caresses promise a sensual awakening that's impossible to resist. But once Zara's given him her hand and her body, it won't be long before he has her heart… 

The Argentine's Price

It's time for the housekeeper's son to collect his dues...Lazaro Marino will stop at nothing to reach the top. He's climbed his way out of poverty, but there's still one thing that's been denied him: entry into the highest echelons of society.

And blue-blooded heiress Vanessa Pickett is the key to unlocking the door to all that he desires...With her business in crisis, Vanessa is desperate. A marriage proposal of the utmost convenience will give both Lazaro and Vanessa everything they need...But, for Vanessa, this deal with the devil comes with a startling price...

The Highest Price to Pay

When Ella Stanton's failing business comes wrapped up as part of Blaise Chevalier's recent takeover, he plans to discard it as is his usual way with surplus goods. But then he meets Ella! Cast from the same fiery mould as he is, she makes an intriguing adversary. Perhaps he could have a little fun with his new acquisition…

As proud and strong as she is beautiful, Ella is determined to prove Blaise wrong about her business and her worth. As long as she hides her hint of vulnerability and denies the flicker of attraction between them when she catches her enemy's eye.

Girl on a Diamond Pedestal

Noelle was once the girl who had everything. Until the piano prodigy fell from grace. Destitute and desperate she's forced to accept billionaire Ethan Grey's convenient proposal.

Ethan wants revenge – all he needs is Noelle's signature on the marriage certificate. Yet his carefully composed façade cracks in the face of her innocent attempts at seduction.
 
Noelle's only ever felt love and excitement whilst at her beloved piano – yet now her traitorous body craves the white-hot passion ignited by Ethan's skilled touch. But will he ever see her as more than a means to an end?

Snow is falling in Copper Ridge, Oregon–but the heat between a holiday–loving party planner and the town's resident Scrooge is off the charts in this sweet and sizzling Christmas novella…

Holly Fulton is throwing a special Christmas Eve party for the foster parents who gave her so much. To finish the preparations in time, she needs to recruit her one–time foster brother, Ryan Masters. He may have a scowl that could curdle eggnog, but under that surly demeanour is a big heart. And amazing muscles. And a gorgeous chest. In fact, X–rated visions of Ryan have been dancing in Holly's head for years, but she can't risk complicating the only real family she's ever known.

But maybe there's a way for Holly to have her Christmas cake and eat it too. A no–strings affair, just until they're done with the planning. Ryan is certainly willing. But from the first touch, it's clear that this isn't just a festive fling. It might just be a Christmas miracle in the making…

To wed a Corretti - but which one? Alessia Battaglia is a vision in white as she runs out the church. She's left Alessandro Corretti at the altar, for his cousin Matteo. But family rivalry and distrust simmers in the Corretti family. Matteo only watches her run, dark and impassive as the devil. But there are two things Matteo must learn: 1. Alessia is pregnant and Matteo is the only man who's been in her bed. 2. The power of love is greater than even the Corretti dynasty…

Maximo gave up on the hope of fatherhood a long time ago, but now the ruthless ruler will seize this surprise second chance. However, tradition is high on the Prince's agenda, and he'll never stand for an illegitimate heir

Alison is about to find out that royal marriage is a command, not a choice!

His Virgin Acquisition

When Elaine gives her business presentation to Marco De Luca she acts cool, calm and collected. But the fierce tycoon can see straight through her shapeless suits and scraped back hair and get right under her skin…

She may have proposed marriage as the perfect business arrangement, but suddenly Elaine's not quite so confident. Marco's made it clear that he's no modern man – if he takes a wife he wants a ravishing beauty by his side, and at his beck and call day…and night!

A Game Of Vows

Eduardo Vega once had the world at his feet, with trophy wife to match! Then an accident left him only with fragmented memories – costing him everything. Now the time has come to track down his runaway wife and put the missing piece of his puzzle back together

Having tried heal from her first marriage, a couture–clad Hannah Weston is about to marry a much safer option. But moments before she says 'I do', she's confronted by a perilously tempting memory from her past…

A Royal World Apart

With her life mapped out since birth, Princess Evangelina Drakos – known for her dramatic flair – hopes the minor scandal she plans to create will deter potential suitors.

Hired for Eva's security, unemotional bodyguard Makhail Nabatov never makes a mistake – but the impulsive princess pushes his resolve to the limits. Soon, the beautiful and imprisoned Eva entices him to leave duty and honour behind. Though their chemistry is undeniable, Makhail must deny his desire – for Eva is promised to another man…

It’s Christmas in Gold Valley, and this wounded widower is about to get another shot at love...

Grant Dodge didn’t expect to find a woman sleeping in an abandoned cabin on his family ranch. He also never expected to find her so intriguing. Unlike every other woman in town, McKenna Tate doesn’t know Grant’s a widower. There’s no pity in the looks she gives him. McKenna wants him, and Grant has forgotten what it’s like to feel like a man. A no-strings fling for Christmas might just be the kind of holiday cheer Grant needs...

With only a suitcase and a broken-down truck to her name, McKenna came to Gold Valley aiming to confront her birth father, then leave by Christmas. Working at the Dodge ranch wasn’t planned, nor was falling for the gorgeous cowboy who keeps his heart roped off. But there’s no denying the way their broken pieces fit together. Hope brought her to Gold Valley; love makes her want to stay. Can it be the one gift that could finally heal Grant, and McKenna’s own wounded heart?

His Diamond Of Convenience

Twelve years ago, Victoria Calder made a mistake that cost her father his business. And if atoning means going toe–to–toe with the arresting Dmitri Markin, she's prepared to step into the ring…and put his on her finger!

Dmitri – ex–martial arts fighter, present–day pleasure seeker – is a man who likes to win. Victoria might have shocked him with her proposition, but if this bachelor is going to surrender to marriage it certainly won't be in name only!

The Highest Price To Pay

When Ella's failing business comes wrapped up as part of Blaise Chevalier's recent takeover, he plans to discard it – until he meets Ella! Cast from the same fiery mould he is, perhaps he can have a little fun with his new acquisition…

As proud and strong as she is beautiful, Ella is determined to prove Blaise wrong about her business and her worth. As long as she denies the flicker of attraction between them when she catches her enemy's eye…

His Ring Is Not Enough

Ajax Kouros had a plan – and being jilted at the altar wasn't part of it! His company's future depends on marrying an Alveraz, so when his bride's sister steps up to the altar, how can he say no?

Leah Alveraz grew up watching her beautiful socialite sister hang on Ajax's arm. Now she has the chance to stand in the spotlight and save her family's fortune. But Leah soon realises that the man she married is far more complex and distracting than the boy of her childhood fantasies…

She might not be suitable for the throne, but she can share his bed!

Matchmaker extraordinaire Jessica Carter arranges marriages that work. And that is exactly what Prince Drakos is looking for. The last thing he needs is someone as unsuitable as her…but none of the beautiful socialites paraded before him excite Stavros as Jessica does.

Usually unchallenged, Stavros welcomes Jessica's defiance – his fingers itch to lower her prickly façade and discover what lies beneath. Will Jessica agree to his final request? One month to exorcise their smouldering passion, before he marries someone fit to be his queen…

Ten years ago one devastating night changed everything for Austin, Hunter and Alex. Now they must each play their part in the revenge against the one man who ruined it all.

Austin Treffen was born into a world of privilege, but behind its gilded doors lies a corruption so sordid New York's elite would never believe it–especially as his infamous philanthropic father is at its core! With everything he believed in shattered, how can Austin take down his father–risking his family name and those he loves–without any proof? 

Until one earth–shattering night with Katy Michaels unlocks not only their deepest, most passionate desires but also the key to bringing Jason Treffen's reign to an end. But with an intense sexual attraction that combines a heady mix of exquisite pleasure and sublime pain, will they satiate their thirst for revenge and each other…or lose themselves forever in the darkness?

Can the bad boy of Copper Ridge, Oregon, make good — and win the rodeo girl of his dreams?

Kate Garrett keeps life simple — working hard, riding her beloved horses, playing cards with her brothers. Lately, though, she feels a bit restless, especially when family friend Jack Monaghan is around. Sexy and shameless, Jack is the kind of trouble you don't tangle with unless you want your heart broken. Still, Kate could always use his help in learning how to lasso someone a little less high-risk...

Jack can't pinpoint the moment the Garrett brothers' little sister suddenly stopped seeming so...little. Now here he is, giving flirting tips to the one woman who needs zero help turning him on. Love's a game he's never wanted to play. But he'll have to hurry up and learn how before the best thing that ever entered his life rides right back out again...

Read these classic romances by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates.

Married For Amari's Heir

She will share his bed...it might have been Charity Wyatt's father who stole from mogul Rocco Amari, but it's Charity who will pay the price of Rocco's vengeance.

Carry his heir...relinquishing her virginity should have covered Charity's debt, but her one white-hot night with the enigmatic Italian has unexpected consequences.

And be his wife! Determined her baby will have a better childhood than she did, Charity asks Rocco for financial help. But Rocco has bigger plans in mind: to legitimise his heir by making Charity his wife!

Originally published in 2015.

Marriage Made on Paper

When ambitious public relations expert Lily Ford signs a contract with hot-shot property tycoon Gage Forrester, she inadvertently signs her life away! A tough taskmaster, he wants Lily at his beck and call 24/7. Gage expects employees to go above and beyond. So, when he needs to generate some positive PR, his solution is completely unexpected - he proposes to Lily! All in the name of business, of course. This may be a deal struck on paper, but Gage is a stickler for tradition: his bride must wear white on their wedding night!

Originally published in 2011.