Natasha Anders

The Unwanted Wife

Tall and thin, twenty-eight-year-old Bronwyn Palmer has become positively gaunt, a ghost of her former self. That self was—and still is—the wife of a rich, handsome executive with an ocean-view house and his own security staff.It was in that house, two years ago, that Bryce Palmer learned Bronwyn was pregnant with their first child. But Bryce's rage over his impending fatherhood touched off a chain reaction of emotional and physical traumas that wounded them both. For Bronwyn, it meant fleeing the perfect marriage to start over with nothing but a precocious daughter named Kayla to care for. For Bryce, it meant a tortuous two years spent blaming his wife for deserting him, and living with the pain of not knowing his child. Now a chance encounter has brought Bronwyn back into Bryce's life, both bearing scars...and neither knowing the whole truth of that fateful night that drove them apart.

A Husband's Regret

She was supposed to be his one-night distraction. But their attraction is undeniable. Introverted Daisy McGregor is used to being a wallflower, but what she lacks in style, she makes up for with an acerbic wit, a passion for life, and a deep devotion to her family. So she'll suffer through her sister Dahlia's bachelorette party and accept the cloud of pity for going stag to the wedding. Out at the pub, sexy bad boy Mason Carlisle is a reluctant wingman tasked with entertaining Daisy while his brother flirts with her oldest sister, Daffodil. When the plan fails and Mason's true intent is revealed, he feels intense guilt--and a sensual spark of desire for the unlikeliest of women. Daisy decides to use this unfortunate encounter to her advantage: to make it up to her, Mason will be another kind of wingman, playing the role of her boyfriend and wedding date. Will their ruse unravel completely--or will Mason and Daisy's undeniable attraction ignite a scorching love affair that knows no rules?

The Wingman

A Ruthless Proposition

Bobbi Richmond has always been in love with her best friend, Gabe Braddock, even if Gabe, who works for her father, has always treated Bobby like a kid sister. After Bobbi kisses Gabe at a party, both of them are surprised by the resulting feelings, eventhough they may make unlikely lovers. They could keep their new arrangement a secret from their families, but Gabe's twin brother, Chase, senses that something is up between the old friends. Gabe needs to confront his real feelings for Bobbi and see whether or not he could live without her.--Excerpted from page 4 of cover.

His Unlikely Lover

A married couple yearns to rediscover lost love in this novel about forgiveness, reconciliation, and emotional growth. It's always been complicated between Libby Lawson and Greyson Chapman--and married life isn't any simpler. But when Libby gets pregnant, she at last sees a bright future ahead. There's just one problem: Greyson says he's sterile. Furious, Greyson abandons the young family. Equally furious and deeply hurt, Libby cuts all ties with him. After all these years, it seems their relationship has finally expired. But love is resilient and endures even when you don't want it to. Greyson still longs for Libby, and though Libby's heartbroken by Greyson's lack of trust, she holds out hope for a complete, happy family. And so they embark on the journey back to each other, wary of all the obstacles between them. It's been a long road already--one strewed with fear, doubt, and misunderstandings. Will they keep looking to the past, or will they look to each other and walk hand in hand toward a broad new horizon?

Nothing But This

Two lovers strive to trade a grim past for a bright future in this story of bittersweet yearning. Tina Jenson belongs to the same social stratum as Harris Chapman, but he's out of her league--at least that's what she thinks before they jump in bed together. It's the perfect night, but when she overhears crude, hurtful comments the next morning, she can't get away fast enough. Ten years later, Tina's life is a mess. That night with Harris didn't just hurt her feelings; it started a cascade of disappointment and heartbreak. Every time she bumps into Harris, her heart twists inside out. She still wants him, but she's harboring a painful secret from their night together that she's not ready to reveal. Crossed signals, high-society whispers, and shame have kept Tina and Harris apart for years, but deep down, they're hungry for each other and eager to write their own rules. Can they let go of the past and find their way back to each other, or are the barriers between them too high and too strong?

More Than Anything

It has all the makings of a picture-perfect wedding. There's just one detail that could have used a little more planning... Hulking ex-rugby player Spencer Carlisle has crushed on Daffodil McGregor since high school. On the field he knew the moves. Off, he was a clueless clod who never gained an advantage. Rejected and rebuffed, his infatuation finally cooled--like ice. Now, it's impossible not to feel the chill--since he's the best man and she's the maid of honor at their siblings' wedding. For the sake of harmony, they're calling a truce. Daff has her reasons for being a cynic when it comes to romance. And twice as many for not letting on that she finds Spencer attractive--although she'd rather gnaw off her thumb than admit it. Still, there's more to the sweet and sexy lug than meets the eye. Maybe he is the one who can heal her emotional scars. Maybe he'll give her a second chance. Because Spencer could be Daff's own best man--if it's not too late to come to terms with the past.

The Best Man

Miles is a wealthy businessman who retreats to his South African beachside home to recover from an illness. Charity has been his housekeeper for 3 or so years. She's had the home mostly to herself while Miles and his siblings live in the UK. Cut off by violent winter storms, they're forced to spend time together and learn who they really are.

The Best Next Thing

When Ben Templeton asks Lilah Beckett to marry him, she's over the moon. She's been in love with him for years and now, finally, it looks like those feelings are reciprocated. She eagerly accepts his proposal, but on her wedding day, all expectations of a happily ever after with the love of her life come crashing to her feet. Lilah discovers that her new husband does not love her; he barely even likes her. He married her for all the wrong reasons and now expects her to be satisfied with the scraps of affection and attention he throws her way. To preserve her heart and her sanity, Lilah knows that she cannot allow this sham of a marriage to continue. But her much-loved grandfather is ecstatic about the union and to avoid disappointing him, Lilah informs Ben that she'll play at being his wife for one year only. Ben, however, seems perfectly content to remain tethered to her in a loveless union for all eternity. He has his own reasons for marrying Lilah. Reasons he's hiding behind a wall of secrets, half-truths, and blatant lies. And when that wall comes tumbling down, Lilah is emotionally unprepared to deal with the further devastation and heartbreak that follow.

Don't Pretend I'm Yours

Elizabeth Finch thinks Gideon Hawthorne is arrogant, pushy, abrasive, and too cocky by far. While Gideon makes no secret of the fact that he finds Beth to be a smug, condescending, know-it-all. If she could, Beth would avoid him at all cost, but he's her best friend's husband's best friend, and thus inescapable. Their friends have developed a handy system: Beth Days and Gideon Days, but there's no avoiding the big celebrations, where Beth and Gideon have to grin and tolerate each other. And when Beth finds herself falling into bed with Gideon after one of these celebrations, she knows that she's making a colossal-no-gargantuan mistake. And Gideon makes it clear that he feels exactly the same way. It's a mistake. Never to be repeated, or spoken of, ever again. But these two arch enemies are now aware of each other in ways that they had never been before. And the urge to touch and kiss is becoming even stronger than the need to argue and snipe. Just because she dislikes him, doesn't mean Beth can't enjoy his hot body, right? Just because he thinks she's obnoxious, doesn't mean that Gideon can't-constantly-fantasize about the addictive taste of her lush lips, does it? Beth and Gideon's enmity is insurmountable, but their chemistry is undeniable and soon they'll be forced to choose between hating each other and desperately wanting each other.

An Enemies to Lovers Novel

Fornever Yours

Some temptations are just not worth the complication. Victoria Hollingsworth does not need a surly, uncommunicative bodyguard cramping her style, following her everywhere, and intimidating any would-be male callers. She's a florist for goodness sake, not a princess or a pop star. Having a massive, mysterious bodyguard always hovering is an inconvenience. And yet... there he is, Tyler Chambers, her unwanted protector, ultra-serious, no-nonsense, and off-the-charts hot. Vicki doesn't want, or need, him as a bodyguard. Yet, disturbingly, he may be everything she wants, and needs, in a man. Ty hates his current long-term assignment. It's mind-numbingly tedious. Vicki Hollingsworth is a pain in the butt who talks too much, laughs a lot, and frequently tests his patience. And her life isn't exactly filled with intrigue and action. Ty is ready for this job to be over. He has just a couple of months left before reassignment. He's mere weeks away from being out of here. The last thing he needs is to find his cute-as-a-button charge irresistibly attractive. She's not his type. Wholesome, adorable, and sweet, Vicki is the kind of woman who needs long-term commitment. And all Ty has to offer is a few short weeks of far-from-wholesome pleasure. How much chaos can one little florist introduce into his regimented life? Ty is about to find out.

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