Книги автора: HELEN BROOKS

The jealous husband! For Donato Vittoria, marriage was a lifetime commitment. He'd chosed Grace as his bride, and he would cherish her forever. Or so Grace had believed… . Until she'd discovered Donato's betrayal – with Maria, a beautiful family friend.Had he forgotten his vows so soon? Did he expect Grace to play the dutiful wife, while he continued to enjoy a bachelor life-style? The hurt had been unbearable, and Grace had fled. But Donato insisted he was still her husband – by contract – and he wanted Grace back in his life, and his bed!HUSBANDS & WIVES Sometimes the perfect marraige is worth waiting for!

Should she confess to her husband?Marianne had been thrilled when Hudson de Sance proposed. But could she really go ahead with the wedding? She was being blackmailed, and the only solution seemed to be disappearing from Hudson's life… .Only, Hudson had found her, and he was still determined to make Marianne his wife. But now he was driven by revenge, not love! Marianne longed to marry him – but what would happen when Hudson discovered his bride's secret?

As far as secretary Gina Leighton is concerned, billionaire businessman Harry Breedon has never shown more than a professional interest in her.Why should he? Plain and plump, Gina knows she's hardly trophy-wife material! But Harry has noticed her–sexy curves and all–and now that Gina has another job offer, he'll have to act fast. This handsome tycoon is determined to seduce her into staying–even if that means making her his wife!

From shy secretary…to his after-hours mistress! Blaise West is Kim Abbott’s new boss, and in the flesh he’s even more formidable than office gossip has led her to believe. Shy, tall and awkward, Kim’s used to hiding in the background – but in Blaise’s powerful presence, for the first time ever, she feels feminine and desired!It is a heady combination, but she knows she must resist… Even when her playboy boss makes it plain that he longs to get to know his chaste secretary rather better…but that he will never offer her anything more than a temporary affair…

Zeke Buchanan had swept Marianne off her feet, and their two-year marriage had been perfect – until recently.Their physical passion was as strong as ever, but was Zeke starting to regret their impulsive wedding?The beautiful Liliana was clearly interested in more than a business relationship with Zeke.Was he tempted?Marianne was determined to save her marriage and prove to her husband that their honeymoon wasn't over, it was only just beginning!

Marriage on trial!From playboy lover… When gorgeous millionaire Raoul de Chevnair chose Leigh as his bride, it seemed he'd left his flirtatious bachelor days behind for good. But had he? Their marriage had scarcely begun before his playboy habits returned and Leigh found him in the arms of another woman… . … to faithful husband?That was five years ago. Leigh is no longer a naive teenage, bowled over by Raoul's charm. So when he vows to win back her trust, Leigh is determined not to give in that easily! It's all very well for Raoul to sweep her off on an exotic second honeymoon, but Leigh needs a lot of convincing that Raoul has decided to take his marriage vows seriously after all!Helen Brooks creates «rich characters, sparkling interplay and a riveting emotional conflict.» – Romantic Times

Stranger to the rescue!Lorne had been in desperate trouble, stranded in Spain with no choice but to hope for the mercy of strangers…. Fortunately, her prayers were answered by a very handsome stranger indeed!Francisco de Vega took his role as a knight to the rescue very seriously. He was going to look after Lorne in the best way he could…by taking her to his home! Lorne soon realized she'd jumped out of the frying pan into the fire. Francisco had dark secrets in his past. Falling in love with him was dangerous–but that's exactly what Lorne was beginning to do!"Helen Brooks pens a superb story."–Romantic Times

FROM HERE TO PATERNITYHe wanted a family… at any price! Luke Hawkton was a wildly successful businessman who had it all. His one remaining ambition was to find a wife and start a family… Josie's dreams of marriage and babies had been shattered by tragedy. She had to live with the knowledge that she'd never experience the joy of holding her own child.Her career was now her life, and she couldn't allow herself to get close to Luke. If he married her, he'd forget his dreams of fatherhood. Surely that was too heavy a price for any man to pay?FROM HERE TO PATERNITY – men who find their way to fatherhood by fair means, by foul, or even by default!

An intimate vendetta!Tamar had made it her business to find out all Jed Cannon's secrets. The notorious playboy had destroyed her cousin's happiness – and her reputation. Now Tamar was determined Jed must be made to pay. It was time to put her plan into action!Tamar intended to play Jed at his own game: seduce him, the publicly jilt him! But the more she flirted with him, the more she realized Jed wasn't the ruthless man he seemed. Maybe it wasn't really revenge she wanted after all… .

Powerful tycoon Clay Lincoln was the only man who could save Robyn's PR company. The deal was simple: he'd finance her, but remain a silent partner. Robyn wouldn't actually need to work with him….Robyn was still embarrassed over a passionate kiss they'd once shared–after which Clay had just walked away. Now he was clearly impressed by the striking, professional woman she'd become…and wanted to be her sleeping partner in more than just a business sense!

Billionaires always get what they want! Travis Black might be darkly, broodingly handsome, but as far as Beth is concerned he's also very infuriating! What would a rich, successful and charming man like him want with a quiet, vulnerable and oh-so-ordinary woman like her? Travis soon makes that abundantly clear.However, Beth isn't into casual affairs–so this is one billionaire who won't get what he wants. Or will he?

A dangerous attractionWhen Kit was stranded in Morocco with no money, her memory a blank, she could only pray for a miracle. And when Gerard Dumont, a gorgeous Frenchman, came to her rescue, Kit was so grateful that it didn't occur to her he might not be the charming protector he seemed….It wasn't long before Kit discovered that Gerard had a hidden agenda. But by then it was too late. This brooding stranger had taken over her life, and Kit soon realized he'd also captured her heart!

Jacques Querruel appeared regularly in society magazines with a string of women. When he decided that he wanted shy, sexy Holly Stanton as his personal assistant, it was a fait accompli!Holly fully intended not to be swept off her feet. But working long hours by Jacques's side, she was bombarded with temptation! And mixing business with pleasure was Jacques's specialty…!

You're mine, Amy, you'll always be mine!For Amy, marriage to Blade Forbes had been a dream come true. And then one day her world collapsed around her when she discovered a secret that was about to destroy everything. She loved, Blade, and he loved her– but she had to get away, had to leave him to protect him from the knowledge that would drag with her into a living hell. Only she had forgotten one thing– the determination of a man in love.

He wanted passion, not commitment! Lydia's new boss was a powerfully charismatic man. But Lydia dared not surrender to the dangerously sweet attraction she felt toward Wolf Strade… . He might be icy cool on the outside, but he was all fire and passion underneath – just a little too hot to handle!And Wolf made it clear that love and marriage didn't feature on his agenda, whereas Lydia had her tiny daughter, Hannah, to think of. But still she couldn't get Wolf out of her mind. Should she try and melt the icy barrier around Wolf's heart… and, if so, how?"Helen Brooks pens a suberb story with rich characters, sparkling interplay and a riveting emotional conflict." – Romantic Times

The Italian Tycoon’s Bride Maisie Burns is a nice girl, with little experience of the world. But that doesn’t stop tycoon Blaine Morosini wanting her! Maisie doesn’t see the effect she has on the enigmatic Italian – she thinks she’s far too plain for a man like him. Blaine realises that if he’s to have Maisie, he’ll have to put his playboy past behind him and make her his wife! An Italian Engagement Max Wingate is darkly, broodingly handsome – a perfect fit for his Italian surroundings. But his romantic charm and the fact that he rescues her still isn’t enough to persuade Abigail Green to fall headlong into his arms. Max is determined to have her open up, surrender to him, and he’ll use any means at his disposal…One Summer in Italy… It was supposed to be just a holiday… But somehow Holly became enchanted by a motherless little girl and entranced by the girl’s mysterious father, Matteo. Before she knew what was happening, she had been swept away to their luxurious villa in Rome. As the long summer days began to fade, Holly discovered that the heart of the man she was coming to love hid some dark secrets.

The Billionaire’s Marriage BargainKenzie has no choice but to agree to spend the weekend alone with her estranged husband, Dominick Masters, at his bidding… And stolen passion has its price. How will Dominick react when he hears Kenzie’s important news?The Billionaire’s Marriage MissionTravis Black might be darkly, broodingly handsome, but he’s also very infuriating! What does a rich man like him want with an ordinary woman like her? Travis soon makes that abundantly clear. But Beth isn’t into casual affairs; so this is one billionaire who won’t get what he wants!Bedded at the Billionaire’s ConvenienceBillionaire Pierre Newman needs a fiancée and fast! Frumpy, inexperienced Georgie is the complete opposite of the high-society women he usually has at his beck and call, but she will have to do! As he has to do this, he fully intends to enjoy the more pleasurable benefits too…

From the moment tycoon Kingsley Ward walks into Rosie's office, she recognizes the sexual invitation in his eyes. But when they sign a business agreement and Kingsley makes it clear he wants Rosie as part of the deal, she's outraged!Kingsley's initial purpose had been business–not pleasure. But Rosie is beautiful and, unbelievably, she seems immune to his charms! Kingsley decides he'll pursue her until he wins her as his mistress…and he's never lost a deal yet!

Blackmail bride!Carlton Reef wanted a bride – and Katie needed the money! His proposal was outrageous, but simple. He would pay her family's debts if Katie would agree to become his wife… . But what possible reason could this ruthless, sexy bachelor have for wanting sweet, gentle Katie?She didn't trust him – yet she had no choice. Marriage was the only solution. But did Carlton intend to be a husband in name only, or did he expect Katie to honor their wedding bargain by sharing his bed?