He was my first love and he betrayed me. Why has he appeared again? Luc Sarrazin is the CEO of a major bank and comes from a prestigious family. He was Star’s first love and husband, but their marriage ended unhappily after she discovered he had a mistress. A year and a half later, as Star is facing financial issues, Luc shows up. It was easy in the past for Star to fall for Luc, but it’s more complicated this time?he must never find out about the twins she gave birth to!

One reckless man . . . One passionate woman. Enter the world of Mary Balogh—the glittering ballrooms and vast country estates of Regency-era England, where romance, with all its mystery, magic, and surprises, comes vibrantly alive. It was a perfect morning in May . . . Neville Wyatt, Earl of Kilbourne, awaited his bride at the altar—when a ragged beggar woman raced down the aisle instead. The cream of the ton saw him stare, shocked, then declare that this was his wife! One night of passion was all he remembered as he beheld Lily, the woman he'd wed, loved, and lost on the battlefield in Portugal. Now he said he'd honor his commitment to her—regardless of the gulf that lay between them. Then Lily spoke her mind . . . She said she wanted only to start a new life—wanted only a husband who truly loved her. She had to leave him to learn how to meet his world on her terms. So Lily agreed to earn her keep as his aunt's companion and study the genteel arts. Soon she was the toast of the ton, every inch a countess fit for the earl, who vowed to prove to his remarkable wife that what he felt for her was far more than desire, that what he wanted from her was much more than . . . One Night for Love.

Jack McKibbon knows the score when he offers to marry his best friend Mia Alatore. He's fixing a bad situation for her—that's all—they aren't making a real life together. She wants to stay on the ranch and he's got his studies and inventions elsewhere. Still, this arrangement is a good deal for both of them. Until that one night… A sexy interlude with Mia makes Jack rethink their relationship…and their future. But all his plans grind to a halt when she asks for a divorce. Once upon a time, Jack might have agreed. But now that he knows the chemistry they share, he's not giving up a second chance to be with his wife.

The bride-to-be... Penniless Savannah knows that to help her sick little sister she has to win big at the casino. The groom... But Sean O'Connell always plays to win... The indecent proposal... Virgin Savannah is no match for Sean and soon she's lost everything! Sean offers her one last gamble: he'll settle her debts if she becomes his wife...for just one night!

A souvenir from her Greek affair! Three months ago journalist Serena James had her heart broken by a man she'll never forget--especially not the fury in his eyes the night they parted. Now she's back in Santorini to tell him that their summer fling has had unexpected repercussions... Mogul Nikos Petrakis is on the verge of a deal that will make him even more powerful. He doesn't need any distraction--especially not a sexy redhead whose curves beg to be touched! But now that she's carrying his heir Nikos is forced to make a decision: it's time to make Serena his wife! The One Night with Consequences Series When one night...leads to pregnancy! When succumbing to a night of unbridled desire it's impossible to think past the morning after! But, with the sheets barely settled, that little blue line appears on the pregnancy test and it doesn't take long to realise that one night of white-hot passion has turned into a lifetime of consequences! Other books in the One Night with Consequences series: Married for Amari's Heir by Maisey Yates Bound by the Billionaire's Baby by Cathy Williams Her Nine Month Confession by Kim Lawrence More stories in the One Night with Consequences series can be found at www.millsandboon.co.uk Praise for Rachael Thomas: Claimed by the Sheikh 4* RT Book Review Thomas's tale is full of secrets, lies and veiled passion. Her visual depiction of the exotic, opulent desert locales and the emotionally heartrending ending is excellent. A Deal Before the Altar 4* RT Book Review Thomas' high-society romance is a terrific debut. Her vulnerable-beneath-the-bravado heroine and lonely, aloof hero make multiple convincing miscalculations on their obstacle-laden road to love -- and their heat between the sheets blazes.

Diana, heavy-hearted on the night of her best friend’s funeral, falls asleep in the wrong hotel room, only to wake up to a gray-eyed man looking at her with suspicion. Diana isn’t the type to have a one-night-stand, but she couldn’t stand to be alone that night… She was able to forget her despair through the rush she felt when enveloped by his passion. She doesn’t regret the unexpected pregnancy that came from losing her virginity, either. But when she leaves London to start a new life in the countryside, Diana has a heartbreaking reunion with the gray-eyed man, Marcus, who turns out to be a big name in town…

Maysa's heart throbs as she sees the man she once loved standing before her eyes again. He is Rafiq Mehedi, king of Bajul, a country of dunes. Fifteen years ago, they were hopelessly in love with one another, but the long-standing traditions of Bajul mandated that Rafiq marry another woman. So why has he come back to Maysa after all this time…? His shocking answer: he wants Maysa to give him a place to hide from the outside world! Maysa trembles with humiliation, certain Rafiq has come back to make her his mistress, but all it takes is one look in his eyes for her to know she loves him just as deeply as she did when they were first together…