Modern books 1-4 July 2023 / Carol Marinelli ; Melanie Milburne ; Jackie Ashenden ; Chantell Shaw

Her Vow to Be His Desert Queen - Jackie Ashenden: "After disappearing from Sidonie Sullivan's life, Khalil ibn Amir al-Nazari is back, as breathtakingly gorgeous as ever. Now he's a king, and to her utter shock he insists on enforcing the marriage pact she scribbled on a cocktail napkin five years ago! Khalil became ruler of a kingdom in disarray. He needs Sidonie to help him restore a sense of possibility - and joy - to Al Da'ira. Will revealing the singular longing he feels for her be enough to convince innocent Sidonie that he wants her for herself, and not just his queen?--Publisher website.

Midnight Surrender to the Spaniard - Carol Marinelli: "Flying to Spain for a wedding is a huge milestone for dedicated single mother Anna Douglas. She's anxious being away from her daughter, but luckily, ignoring infuriating best man, Sebastián Romero, is a full-time job. If only her traitorous body could ignore his potent temptation! As the clock strikes midnight, she gives in to the inevitable. Only to discover her surrender is more reckless than she imagined! Because Seb made it clear he could only offer one night of pleasure, yet now Anna wants so much more..."--Publisher website.

One Night in My Rival's Bed - Melanie Milburne: "Grayson Barlowe has always been my enemy. We were taught by our warring families to compete on the business battlefield. But everything changes when we're forced to work together! I have never been immune to his devilish good looks. But as I learn about the pain that Grayson keeps hidden from the world, it becomes obvious he's not just a playboy. Yet a truce seems impossible, until I find myself in the place I vowed I'd never be: between my enemy's sheets!--Publisher website.

Penniless Cinderella for the Greek - Chantelle Shaw Food photographer Savannah O'Neal must save her family from financial ruin. Yet her salvation depends on multi-millionaire chef Dimitris Kyriakou, who once stole her heart...then ruthlessly broke it! Years ago, Dimitris wasn't considered good enough for heiress Savannah. With her future on the line, he was forced to cut contact. Now he'll make things right by offering her a job in Greece. Their chemistry is combustible! But when Dimitris knows how painful loving and losing Savannah can be, he can't risk rekindling anything other than their desire...--Publisher website.