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When ruthless assassin Klaus Reiner is hired to kill an American industrialist vacationing in France, he doesn't count on three tourists getting caught in the crossfire. And he certainly doesn't count on any trouble from an aging yet dogged investigator by the name of Inspector Paul Mazarelle.

Lucas Vieira needs a translator to seal a high-profile business deal, and also a woman to pose as his girlfriend to fend off a colleague's overeager wife-so why not kill two birds with one stone? Linguist Caroline Hamilton jumps at the chance to earn some decent money. But when she meets her client, she realizes she may be out of her league. The powerful Brazilian seems to be interested in more than just her brains. Is the price of this passion too high?

Dark-hearted Sheikh Prince Jamil al-Nazarri commands his kingdom effortlessly, less so his difficult little daughter! Exasperated, he hires an English governess, hoping she'll instill some much-needed discipline. Lady Cassandra Armstrong is the most unconventional governess Jamil has ever seen! With her ravishing body and impulsive passion, Cassie is as innocently alluring as she is forbidden. Famous for his unshakable honor, the reticent sheikh's resolve is about to be tested, as his feelings for Cassie are anything but honorable!

Jessica Mitchell waits for Special Forces Ranger Ryan McAdams--her best friend for the past year--whom she's never met! They've been pen pals while Ryan was away fighting for their country and Jessica was secretly fighting her own demons back home. She knows widower Ryan's fears of returning to civilian life and his hopes of reconnecting with his son.

Former Emperor's consort Ling Suyin is renowned for her beauty. She lives quietly alone until the most ruthless warlord in the region steals her away, intent on uncovering her mystery without falling under her spell.

King Casimiro harbors a secret--no one in the kingdom of Zaffrinthos knows that a devastating accident has left his memory clouded in darkness. And Casimiro himself cannot answer why Melissa Maguire, an enigmatic English rose, stirs such feelings in him. Questioning his ability to rule, Casimiro decides he will renounce the throne. But Melissa has news she knows will rock the palace to its core: Casimiro has an heir! Law dictates Casimiro cannot abdicate, so he must find a way to reacquaint himself with Melissa--his new queen!

When Rachel Everly dumps her cheating boyfriend, he dumps her in a one-horse Montana town with only her suitcase and beloved camera! Then a deep, whisky-rough voice, straight out of a cowboy movie, offers her a way out. Shane Merritt plans to sell his parents' ranch, so he seizes the chance to hire Rachel as his photographer. At first, her enthusiasm for the dilapidated ranch bothers the taciturn cowboy, until he begins to see the woman who's putting the home back into his homestead in a whole new light!

Instant family--just add daddy! Gruff rancher Luke Evans's new live-in housekeeper comes with an unexpected addition: a small son! Emily may be pretty--and even Luke has to grudgingly admit little Sam's quite cute--but a family is not on this die-hard bachelor's wish list! Luke's plan? To spend as much time away from the house as possible. But, slowly charmed by Emily's sunny smile and Sam's infectious giggle, Luke begins to wonder if there might be room on his ranch--and in his heart--for a family after all.

Carlita Santaro has never felt like a "proper" princess, and she's finally escaped the palace for the small town of Winter Haven. Daniel is an award-winning journalist, but now, as a single dad, he's working on a gossip show--better hours but rock-bottom morals. His boss orders Daniel to test suspiciously down-to-earth Carlita--is she really royal, or just posing as a princess? Carlita captivates Daniel, but soon he'll have to choose: Should he follow the headlines, or his heart?

Ranch owner Derringer Westmoreland is haunted by vague memories of a woman with whom he shared a single night of passion. When he finds her again, he's shocked to discover it's Lucia Conyers--his sister-in-law's best friend. But Lucia has no interest in a long-term relationship--and to win her heart, Derringer must lay everything on the line.