Jackie Ashenden

An accidental pregnancy, revenge, marriage of convenience romance from Harlequin Presents author Jackie Ashenden. Retribution will be his... So will she Rafael: My revenge won't be sweet. No. I'll seduce Olympia Zakynthos as mercilessly as her brother took over my family's company. Until I'm confronted with Olympia's arresting beauty and addictive caress. It's clear one night won't be adequate... Olympia: The hours spent beneath Rafael Santangelo's sheets were more than enough--to leave me carrying the Sicilian's heir His declaration that we'll wed leaves me breathless... After the damage done by my childhood, he's the first man to make me feel coveted. But can Rafael only see me as his bride of vengeance? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Captured and Claimed books: Book 1: Christmas Eve UltimatumBook 2: His Heir of Revenge

An accidental pregnancy, revenge, marriage of convenience romance from Harlequin Presents author Jackie Ashenden. Retribution will be his... So will she Rafael: My revenge won't be sweet. No. I'll seduce Olympia Zakynthos as mercilessly as her brother took over my family's company. Until I'm confronted with Olympia's arresting beauty and addictive caress. It's clear one night won't be adequate... Olympia: The hours spent beneath Rafael Santangelo's sheets were more than enough--to leave me carrying the Sicilian's heir His declaration that we'll wed leaves me breathless... After the damage done by my childhood, he's the first man to make me feel coveted. But can Rafael only see me as his bride of vengeance? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Captured and Claimed books: Book 1: Christmas Eve UltimatumBook 2: His Heir of Revenge

Four new spicy romances perfect for fans of billionaires, accidental pregnancies and festive love stories in 2025!

A contract sealed with fire Contains 3 stories! Perfect for fans of: ?? Billionaires ?? Marriage of convenience ?? Dark romance Taming the Notorious Sicilian by Michelle Smart Billionaire Francesco Calvetti doesn’t do nice, and he definitely doesn’t do damsels in distress – but Hannah Chapman is the one exception. After losing her sister, Hannah shut herself off from the world. Now she's ready to start living again, and there's only one man she trusts to help her. Will the dangerously irresistible Sicilian let her back into his life? King's Ransom by Jackie Ashenden Ajax King will do anything to destroy Sydney's criminal underworld – even kidnap his enemy's innocent daughter. Only Imogen White shocks him by wanting a carnal education from Sydney’s sexiest billionaire bad boy…and a chance to steal this brooding King's heart! Married for His One-Night Heir by Jennifer Hayward Commanding Santo Di Fiore is stunned to see Giovanna Castiglione. Her unexpected appearance at his luxurious party in the Bahamas leaves him craving answers. Why, after that one forbidden encounter, did she leave? But when Gia reveals the secret consequence, Santo won’t let her go again. The Italian will claim his son – and Gia…as his wife! Three dark romances where arranged promises lead to irresistible pleasure

Shock Greek Heir He lost his memory…and gained an heir! Running the family empire means Sebastian quitting his playboy lifestyle. Cue the perfect detox: a week at sea, far from temptation. The hitch? Irritatingly alluring crew member Bunny! Fortunately, she seems equally determined to ignore their chemistry… Until an accident strips Sebastian of his memory, obliterating his last defence against their desire. But passion indulged in paradise has real-world consequences—Bunny’s pregnant! Christmas Eve Ultimatum ’Tis the season to spend in the Greek’s bed… At CFO Katla’s company Christmas Eve party, Ulysses delivers an ultimatum: she'll spend six months with him or he’ll ruthlessly take over her business. With him, she feels things she’s never felt before. Not even with the ex who betrayed her. Even contemplating Ulysses’s demand unleashes a reckless, raw need inside her. And once Katla accepts their desire, she knows there’ll be no going back… Perfect for fans of: ?? Billionaire ?? Accidental pregnancy ?? Forced proximity

A spicy and intense Christmas-set, opposites attract, Greek billionaire romance from Jackie Ashenden. 'Tis the season...to spend in the Greek's bed Ulysses. CFO Katla Sigurdsdottir fascinates me. She's all fire behind a cool, calm shield. I have to have her. At her company's Christmas Eve party, I've delivered her an ultimatum: spend six months with me or I'll stage a ruthless takeover of her business. Katla. With Ulysses Zakynthos I feel things I've never felt before. Not even with the ex who betrayed and manipulated me. Even contemplating Ulysses's demand unleashes a reckless, raw need in me. And once I accept my fate--and desire--I know there'll be no going back... From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Captured and Claimed books: Book 1: Christmas Eve UltimatumBook 2: His Heir of Revenge

A spicy and intense Christmas-set, opposites attract, Greek billionaire romance from Jackie Ashenden. 'Tis the season...to spend in the Greek's bed Ulysses. CFO Katla Sigurdsdottir fascinates me. She's all fire behind a cool, calm shield. I have to have her. At her company's Christmas Eve party, I've delivered her an ultimatum: spend six months with me or I'll stage a ruthless takeover of her business. Katla. With Ulysses Zakynthos I feel things I've never felt before. Not even with the ex who betrayed and manipulated me. Even contemplating Ulysses's demand unleashes a reckless, raw need in me. And once I accept my fate--and desire--I know there'll be no going back... From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Captured and Claimed books: Book 1: Christmas Eve UltimatumBook 2: His Heir of Revenge

The devil you know… Perfect for fans of: ?? Workplace romance ?? Revenge ??? Spicy Secret Pleasure by Taryn Leigh Taylor Bombshell burlesque performer Kaylee Whitfield has perfected the art of the tease – especially when deliciously gorgeous Aidan Beckett is watching. Of course, Aidan has no idea that she's his former best friend’s little sister or that he broke Kaylee's teenage heart. It was supposed to be one sexy – and secret – tryst. But Kaylee has a few things to learn about searingly hot temptation…and risking her heart. Awakened by the Scarred Italian by Abby Green After their last heartbreaking meeting, Ciro Sant’Angelo bursts back into Lara Templeton’s life with a demand. His former fiancée will fulfil her promise and become his wife! Ciro is not the man Lara remembers – a devastating experience has left him scarred and ruthless. Yet their fire has never died, and he awakens innocent Lara to unimaginable pleasures. Could their convenient marriage be their redemption… The Spaniard's Wedding Revenge by Jackie Ashenden There’s something familiar about the penniless, fiery woman Cristiano Velazquez has saved. Yes, Leonie de Riero makes his blood run red-hot…but it’s not until he gives her a job that it hits him. She’s his nemesis’ long-lost daughter! Securing Leonie’s hand in marriage will allow Cristiano to take the one thing his enemy cares about. His first step? Convincing his newest and most defiant employee to meet him at the altar! Three spicy romances for those willing to brave the darkness…

King, Enemy, Husband is a marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, royal romance fromJackie Ashenden. Vows will bind them... Passion could ruin them After decades under Accorsi rule, King Tiberius has fought to reclaim his crown. Yet the violent coup has left his kingdom divided. To unite his people and quell any discontent, Tiberius is left no choice...but to immediately wed his enemy's daughter, Guinevere Accorsi Wearing Tiberius's ring frees Guinevere from her tyrannical family. Living life in the shadows is all Guinevere has known, so stepping into the spotlight as Tiberius's queen is daunting. However, her biggest challenge will be ruling over her traitorous desire for her ruthless husband... From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

King, Enemy, Husband is a marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, royal romance fromJackie Ashenden. Vows will bind them... Passion could ruin them After decades under Accorsi rule, King Tiberius has fought to reclaim his crown. Yet the violent coup has left his kingdom divided. To unite his people and quell any discontent, Tiberius is left no choice...but to immediately wed his enemy's daughter, Guinevere Accorsi Wearing Tiberius's ring frees Guinevere from her tyrannical family. Living life in the shadows is all Guinevere has known, so stepping into the spotlight as Tiberius's queen is daunting. However, her biggest challenge will be ruling over her traitorous desire for her ruthless husband... From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Greek's Bartered Bride His bargain…for an on-paper wife! Greek billionaire Odysseus is shocked to be greeted at his family’s estate by Grace—the maid who spent last night in his bed! He can’t allow her life to be ruined by his controlling grandfather, so Odysseus barters for her freedom—by making Grace his convenient bride! Only after their idyllic wedding does Odysseus wonder how they will ever control the wildfire of their dangerous need… King, Enemy, Husband Vows bind them… Will passion ruin them? After decades under Accorsi rule, King Tiberius has fought to reclaim his crown. Yet with his kingdom divided, he’s left no choice. To unite his people, he must immediately wed Guinevere Accorsi! Asking his enemy’s daughter to step into the role of his queen is a risk… But the greater threat is the traitorous desire that only intensifies with Guinevere wearing his ring! – Includes 2 titles! Perfect for fans of: ?? Billionaires ?? Marriage of convenience ?? Royal

Her Boss's Proposition A proposal from her devilish boss! Not even sensible secretary Caitlin is immune to her playboy boss Javier’s charms. So far she’s successfully hidden her reckless attraction to the Spanish CEO… Only she can’t say no when he needs her help to land his latest business venture and proposes that she accompany him to Nice! Where their chemistry will surely become inescapable and could be innocent Caitlin’s undoing! Newlywed Enemies Payback at the altar! Flora became Apollo’s PA to avenge the family he tore apart. And she’s succeeded. Her carefully staged compromising photos of them have just cost him his convenient bride. Except Flora never anticipated Apollo demanding she marry him instead! As his wife, she could take him down for good…but wearing his ring unleashes a dangerous hunger. What happens to her revenge if she’s falling for her enemy husband? – Perfect for fans of: Billionaire Office romance Marriage of convenience

Newlywed Enemies is a revenge, marriage of convenience, Greek billionaire boss romance by Jackie Ashenden. Revenge is best served... at the altar Flora McIntyre became Apollo Constantinides's PA to avenge the family he tore apart. And she's succeeded. Her carefully staged compromising photos of them just cost him his convenient reputation-restoring bride. Except Flora never anticipated his next move...Apollo demanding she marry him instead As his wife, Flora could take Apollo down for good. Yet wearing his ring unleashes a dangerous hunger that shakes Flora to her core. How can a man so merciless make her pulse race so fast? And what happens to Flora's payback plan if she's falling for her enemy husband? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Newlywed Enemies is a revenge, marriage of convenience, Greek billionaire boss romance by Jackie Ashenden. Revenge is best served... at the altar Flora McIntyre became Apollo Constantinides's PA to avenge the family he tore apart. And she's succeeded. Her carefully staged compromising photos of them just cost him his convenient reputation-restoring bride. Except Flora never anticipated his next move...Apollo demanding she marry him instead As his wife, Flora could take Apollo down for good. Yet wearing his ring unleashes a dangerous hunger that shakes Flora to her core. How can a man so merciless make her pulse race so fast? And what happens to Flora's payback plan if she's falling for her enemy husband? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Expecting His Heir Includes 2 titles! Accidental One-Night Baby by Julia James Bound by his baby! Having watched his father lose everything to a woman, Italian billionaire Vincenzo Giansante has spurned romantic relationships. Naturally when one-night stand Siena claims she’s carrying his child he insists on a paternity test. When it’s positive, his powerful, primal reaction shocks even himself. He demands marriage to secure his heir! But is it too late to convince independent Siena to wear his diamond? Boss's Heir Demand by Jackie Ashenden One illicit night… One heir to claim! Maude Braithwaite is pregnant. But for the free-spirited groundskeeper her independence is more alluring than any man. Even billionaire Dominic Lancaster, the boss whose addictive touch led to a lust-fuelled, life-altering night. So when he demands she move into his manor, her response is a resounding ‘no’. Except Dominic’s determined to claim his son…and he relishes the challenge of changing Maude’s mind! – Perfect for fans of: ?? Billionaire ?? Accidental pregnancy ?? Marriage of convenience

A one-night, accidental pregnancy, billionaire boss romance by Jackie Ashenden. One illicit night... One heir to claim Maude Braithewaite is pregnant. But for the free-spirited groundskeeper, her independence is more alluring than any man. Even billionaire Dominic Lancaster, the boss whose addictive touch led to a lust-fueled, life-altering night. So, when he demands she move into his manor, her response is a resounding "no" Becoming a father was out of the question for notorious playboy Dominic; being abandoned by his own made sure of that. Except he will not take Maude's refusal for an answer. He will claim his son. And he relishes the challenge of proving that to enigmatic Maude... From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Work Wives to Billionaires' Wives books: Book 1: Billionaire's Bride Bargain by Millie AdamsBook 2: Boss's Heir Demand by Jackie AshendenBook 3: The Bride Wore Revenge by Lorraine HallBook 4: Kidnapped for His Revenge by Caitlin Crews

A one-night, accidental pregnancy, billionaire boss romance by Jackie Ashenden. One illicit night... One heir to claim Maude Braithewaite is pregnant. But for the free-spirited groundskeeper, her independence is more alluring than any man. Even billionaire Dominic Lancaster, the boss whose addictive touch led to a lust-fueled, life-altering night. So, when he demands she move into his manor, her response is a resounding "no" Becoming a father was out of the question for notorious playboy Dominic; being abandoned by his own made sure of that. Except he will not take Maude's refusal for an answer. He will claim his son. And he relishes the challenge of proving that to enigmatic Maude... From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Work Wives to Billionaires' Wives books: Book 1: Billionaire's Bride Bargain by Millie AdamsBook 2: Boss's Heir Demand by Jackie AshendenBook 3: The Bride Wore Revenge by Lorraine HallBook 4: Kidnapped for His Revenge by Caitlin Crews

??You have to break some rules to write your own story . . .????Rival bookshop owners??Enemies-to-lovers??Small-town setting??Grumpy-sunshine??Forced proximityDon't miss this utterly charming, spicy, enemies-to-lovers rom-com from Jackie Ashenden!_______________________________________When Kate, a fledgling bookseller, decides to open a bookshop that celebrates the kinds of genre fiction she loves to read (popular and fun!), she's surprised to find that not everyone in the town is as excited as she is. Least excited of all? Sebastian, owner of the highbrow bookshop across the road, who has rules for everything: the kind of books he sells, the clothes he wears, and the people he dates (no-one local). When the pair find themselves working together on the town's literary festival, their growing attraction becomes harder and harder to ignore. Professional rivalry aside, just one steamy kiss can't mean anything, can it?________________________________________'Book People is a love letter to people who love books' HAZEL BECK'Full of wit, humour, banter, and scorching tension' DANICA NAVA'Filled with witty banter, loveable characters and bookish fun' RACHAEL JOHNS'A wonderfully cosy and deliciously spicy love story' JENNIFER HENNESSY'Filled with wit, humour and a hero who is hot enough to set the pages on fire' MAISEY YATESEarly readers can't get enough of Book People!'With its perfect blend of humor, romance, and a touch of spice, BookPeople is an utterly charming read for fans of enemies-to-lovers romances and bookish rom-coms . . . Ashenden has crafted a delightful romance that reminds readers of the magic of books and the unpredictability of love, making it a must-read for romantics and book lovers alike''This was sweet and kind and a real homage to people's love of literature and bookshops in general''Book People is for the book readers who want to escape from reality. A love letter from Jackie Ashenden [and] one of my top reads of this month'