Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! He wanted her...for revenge! Becoming handsome Gideon Maitland's secretary is overwhelming for office assistant, Laura. She didn't think Gideon had ever even noticed her, but soon learns she is very wrong. Gideon has more than seen her; he wants her...in his bed! As she gets to know this complex widower—whose motives defy analysis—Laura finds her inexperienced feelings growing for her powerful boss. But will she feel the same when she discovers that Gideon has only gained her affections for revenge? Originally published in 1982

Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer Dizzy James first sees Professor Zach Bennett swimming naked in his castle pool—and what a sight it is! The normally stuffy looking scholar has a body made for sin, and Dizzy is intrigued to see what else he's hiding... But can she convince Zach that she's not the wayward girl he's been led to believe she is? And that, despite her name, Dizzy is anything but? What Zach thinks of her should be a matter of supreme indifference to her. Yet somehow, it isn't...and Dizzy has one chance to make Zach notice her! Originally published in 1988

Help needed: to tame an alpha male! Six weeks ago a car accident left Xander Sterne with a broken leg and, much to his annoyance, the need for live-in assistance. But to Xander's surprise, help arrives in the exquisitely tempting shape of Samantha Smith. A broken leg won't be an obstacle for this legendary lothario! With her boss launching a flirtatious--and persistent!--assault on Sam's every attempt to remain professional and unmoved by his skilled seduction, she starts to wonder just how long it will be before he convinces her to join him in redefining the meaning of "personal assistant..."

Re-read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer When rakishly handsome Raff Quinlan accidentally knocks down Rhea-Jane, he whisks her back to his country manor to recuperate. Her beauty beguiles him and the passion between them is instantly sizzling! Curious about his mystery houseguest, Raff learns that Rhea-Jane needs a job and offers her a position as his personal secretary... But Raff is unaware that Rhea-Jane hides a secret. And the tighter the desire coils between them, the harder it will be for either of them to walk away unscathed! Originally published in 1991

Lady Diana Copeland has hot-footed it to London to tell her new guardian, Lord Faulkner, exactly what she thinks of his outrageous marriage demands! Well, with her two flighty sisters having run off, no one else is going to do it....Surely this magnificent man with a naughty glint in his eye can't be the pompous old fool she was expecting? Inhaling deeply, Diana fights not to get lost in the depths of Lord Faulkner's intoxicating gaze...or to make the worst forfeit—by agreeing to be the lord's new countess!

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book!A Savage infatuation...It's only when Hazel Stanford returns home to Cornwall after three years that she realises the extent of her feelings for Rafe Savage. She is no longer just infatuated with him—she is head over heels in love!But Rafe is bitter and angry—and as cold as ice towards Hazel. Was the accident that left him scarred responsible? Hazel knows her love can heal some of Rafe's wounds, but can she convince him to let her stay and administer the cure?Originally published in 1980

Taken by the Earl is the 3rd book in USA Today bestselling author, Carole Mortimer’s, highly acclaimed Regency Unlaced Series. Author’s Note: The stories in the Regency Unlaced series are steaming hot and the language sometimes explicit. Carole Mortimer has written over 200 books, in contemporary and Regency romance, and is the Recipient of the prestigious 2015 Romance Writers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She is an Entertainment Weekly Top 10 Romance Author—ever. 2014 Romantic Times Pioneer of Romance author. Was recognized by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012, for her “outstanding service to literature”. Taken by the Earl After attending the wedding of one of her closest friends, and celebrating the betrothal of another, Mrs. Felicity Randall is looking forward to spending a peaceful summer at her house in the country. Several months when she may do and say as she wishes, without having to constantly be aware of her place in London Society as the respectable young widow of Major Stephen Randall. But before Fliss can manage her escape to the country, she overhears a conversation in which two people discuss the murder of the new Earl of Winterbourne. Unable to see or identify either the man or the woman from her hiding place, but aware of where the murder is to take place, Fliss finds her plans for the summer changed completely, and requiring she procure an invitation to the infamous house party hosted every summer by the notorious Lady Eckles. A house party at which no respectable widow would normally dare to show her face. Sinclair Montgomery has no time or patience for London society, as it had no tolerance for his mother so many years ago when she eloped with her Scottish Highlander, Sin’s own father. But when Sin unexpectedly inherits the title of the Earl of Winterbourne, he has no choice but to go to England to view his new estates. It was certainly not his intention, once there, to find himself the guest at a summer house party. Although the rumors of debauchery and licentious behavior to be had there were certainly enough to pique his interest. Finding the beautiful Mrs. Felicity Randall waiting for him in his bedchamber the second night of his stay, leads Sin to believe that perhaps all is not lost after all, and he proceeds to make love to the delicate beauty. Until she informs him the only reason she came to his bedchamber, has attended this house party at all, is to warn him his life is in danger. That there is a plot afoot to murder him whilst he is there. Sin has only been in England a matter of days, certainly not long enough to have antagonized anyone into wishing to murder him, and leading him to wonder if the poor woman can possibly be deranged. It would be a great pity if that were to be the case, when the sexual attraction between the two of them is instantaneous and highly combustible… Other books by Carole Mortimer Regency Unlaced Series: The Duke’s Mistress (Regency Unlaced 1) Claimed by the Marquis (Regency Unlaced 2) Taken by the Earl (Regency Unlaced 3) Pursued by the Viscount (Regency Unlaced 4) Release May 2016 Untitled (Regency Unlaced 5) Release July 2016 Contemporary Alpha Series: Christmas Alpha (Alpha 1) Dark Alpha (Alpha 2) Shadow Alpha (Alpha 3) Author’s 200th Book Midnight Alpha (Alpha 4) Renegade Alpha (Alpha 5) Warrior Alpha (Alpha 6) Rogue Alpha (Alpha 7) Savage Alpha (Alpha 8) Release date March 2nd 2016 Contemporary Knight Security Series: Alexandre (Knight Security 0.5) Release date February 2016 (5 author anthology Rogues and Royals) Asher (Knight Security 1) Release June 2016 Caleb (Knight Security 2) Release September 2016 **

January Calendar knows what Max Golding is up to. He's a handsome corporate lawyer out to buy up her family's land to build a tacky resort, and his tactics are to charm the pants off her--literally!But as frosty as January tries to be with Max, she's soon forced to thaw a little--there's a stalker in her hometown, and only Max can protect her from being the latest victim! However, that doesn't mean becoming Max's mistress--at the stroke of midnight, this Cinderella is determined to be safely tucked up in her own bed!

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book!Tempted by the Italian...Suzanne Hammond has spent most of her life alone. Her father hopped from one wife to the next, sending Suzanne to boarding school as soon as he could. So when her father dies and her stepmother unexpectedly invites her on a luxury trip to London, Suzanne jumps at the chance!Meeting suave, Italian Conte Cesare Martino is an added bonus—especially when his desire for Suzanne is as fiery as his touch! But little does Suzanne know that another woman plans to rival her affections...Originally published in 1979

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! Playing the millionaire's mistress Hot-shot London investor Reed Hunter needs his secretary, Darcy Faversham, to pose as his mistress during a business trip to America. Someone is sabotaging his US business deals and Reed needs Darcy to divert attention from the real reason for his visit... Darcy finds the chance to get closer to Reed too tempting to deny. However Darcy can't pretend to be in love with Reed...not when she suspects she already is! Originally published in 1986

When school teacher Lily Barton flies to Rome at Christmas to see her brother, the last thing she expects is to be kidnapped by the demanding and sinfully attractive Count Scarletti! Captivated by his glare, will she defy his demands?Dmitri Scarletti's sister has run off with Lily's brother and until he finds them, he's holding Lily hostage. But soon Lily's fiery nature incites a white-hot heat that even the Count can't resist. He has one night beneath the mistletoe to fulfill his every desire, for in the morning he'll be forced to let her go... Won't he?