Ruth Cardello

Maid for the Billionaire (Book 1) (Legacy Collection)Dominic Corisi knew instantly that Abigail Dartley was just the distraction he was looking for, especially since having her took a bit more persuading than he was used to. So when business forces him to fly to China, he decides to take her with him, but on his terms. No promises. No complications. Just sex.Abby has always been the responsible one. She doesn't believe in taking risks; especially when it comes to men - until she meets Dominic. He's both infuriating and intoxicating, a heady combination. Their trip to China revives a long forgotten side of Abby, but also reveals a threat to bring down Dominic's company. With no time to explain her actions, Abby must either influence the outcome of his latest venture and save his company or accept her role as his mistress and leave his fate to chance. Does she love him enough to risk losing him for good? For love or Legacy (Book 2) (Legacy Collection) (Now available)Nicole Corisi will lose her inheritance if she doesn't find a way around the terms of her father's will, but she will have to partner up with her estranged brother's rival to do it. As pretense becomes painfully real, Nicole will have to choose between Stephan or the family he is driven to destroy.Stephan Andrade has been planning his revenge ever since Dominic Corisi unscrupulously took over his father's company. With Corisi Enterprises gambling its reputation on the success of a new software network for China, Stephan finally has his chance to take back his legacy. Dominic's younger sister, Nicole, asks Stephan for his help and provides him with an opportunity to exact his revenge on a personal level.It all goes smoothly until he falls in love.Bedding the Billionaire (Book 3) (Legacy Collection) (Coming Summer 2012)Lil Dartley's life is upside down. Her previously steadfast and predictable sister is marrying an influential billionaire and needs help planning the wedding of the century in less than a month. Years of middle class rebellion have not prepared Lil for handling diplomats or paparazzi.Jake Walton knows a train wreck when he sees one. Lil was trouble from the first day he met her, but since her sister is marrying his best friend, he has no choice but to help her or this wedding will be in the news for all the wrong reasons. Teaching Lil how to fit into high society would be a whole lot easier if she didn't drive him insane both in and out of the bedroom.Saving the Sheik (Book 4) (Just because I love romances with Sheiks--coming next year)

Maid for the Billionaire

In New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello's sexy and emotional romance, a billionaire dares to invest in the riskiest proposition of his life: a second chance at love. Single mom Heather Ellis would do anything for her adopted daughter, Ava. Even post an online reward for anyone who found the girl's lost stuffed animal. Who'd have guessed it'd be returned by a drop-dead-sexy man with such sadness in his eyes that she had to reach out to him? To Ava, he's a hero. To Heather, he's a fantasy that puts at risk the happy life she's made for herself. It's been five years since billionaire developer Sebastian Romano lost his wife and unborn child in a tragic accident. Now he's all business. No room for emotion. Until he stumbles across that damn stuffed wolf and the beautiful single mother looking for it. Is he ready to give love a second chance? But there's more to Sebastian, his family, and his past than Heather knows. More than even Sebastian knows. Will the life they build together be challenged when the truth is finally revealed?

The Broken One

From New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello comes another hot Corisi romance about a bet, a love story, and the secrets that ruin relationships. When billionaire and tech start-up capitalist Gian Romano strikes a bet with his niece Judy--the daughter of Dominic Corisi--to find even more of the Corisi family, his search leads him to the Boston area. But when he pops into a store, the woman who runs it becomes an instant distraction from his mission. Teagan is beautiful, strong, and too smart not to see through him. What started as a friendly family bet quickly becomes complicated when sparks fly between Gian and Teagan. Nothing is as simple as it appears, and together they discover the past still has the power to hurt the ones they both love. Teagan won't settle for less than the truth from Gian, but when it comes to her own secret aspirations, she holds back. If they learn to trust each other, they just might discover that some secrets are better when shared. They'll have to trust each other completely, or else their love, along with Gian's lead on Judy, will be doomed.

He Said Always

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ruth Cardello returns with an irresistible series about sexy billionaires and the strong-willed women who tame them. Brett Westerly is his father’s golden child, but it’s come at a cost. As head of the family corporation, he throws himself into his work—hiding in his office is easier than confronting the reality of his broken family. After a bitter divorce that split the family and divided loyalties, the wealthy Westerly matriarch offers an early inheritance to any grandchild who marries and invites the entire family to the wedding. Brett’s brother Spencer rashly gets engaged, and Brett knows it’s his duty to intervene. But he never imagined the unwelcome desire Spencer’s fiery fianc�e would spark in him. Now the man who’s used to getting everything he could want has met the one woman he can’t have. Ever since she was a girl, Alisha Coventry considered Spencer and his sister Rachelle the family she didn’t have. When Spencer asks for her help, Alisha has no problem becoming his fake fianc�e—until she meets Spencer’s sexy older brother Brett. The chemistry between them is undeniable—forbidden—but as their relationship deepens, Brett is determined to have her. Alisha only wanted to help the family make amends. Now she’s falling for the wrong Westerly.

In the Heir

From New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello comes another burning Corisi romance about family crises, dark secrets, and unforeseen love. Riley doesn't want her mom to know that she's been seeing her newly discovered family, the Corisi clan. Riley's biological father made her mother's life hell, and even though he's dead, her fear of anyone who shares his last name lives on. After attending two funerals, Gavin's father has decided Gavin needs a wife and children to be happy. Rather than inheriting his family's company, Gavin now must earn his way back into his father's good graces by producing a fiancée. Everything with Riley would have gone easier if he had just lied to her about his meeting with her brother Dominic. The truth would have hurt her, and that was the last thing he wanted. He never wanted a relationship, but when he is forced to choose between business or a future with her, he realizes he'll choose her every time.

He Said Never

When it comes to getting what he wants, Asher Barrington is a hammer who is known for crushing his opponents. From the moment Emily walks into his office and challenges him, winning takes on a whole new meaning. The only thing standing between Emily Harris and her goal to open a museum for the blind is an arrogant, sexy as hell billionaire, who thinks sleeping with her will not complicate the situation. He won't change. She won't back down. But together they sizzle.

Always Mine

Lies and attraction abound when a savvy businessman posing as his twin and an oil baron's niece battle over a family farm in this steamy romance from New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello. I just found out I have an identical twin. Wasn't looking for one. Would have preferred to not have one, but here we are. We have nothing in common. I was adopted by a successful businessman who raised me to see life as a game and gave me the skills to win it. Him? He is about to lose his family's farm. You heard me--farm. Lucky for him, I'm a firm believer that when it comes to family, no one goes to battle alone. I'm in. I've switched lives with him and will use every business trick I know to save his farm. However, my initial plan did not take into account a drop-dead gorgeous oil rep or the secrets I uncover about my brother. And worst of all, I'm starting to like the farm and all its inhabitants. I can't stop thinking about that oil rep. This will definitely take longer to resolve than anticipated.

Strictly Business

New York Times & USA Today Bestseller!Book 3: Bedding the Billionaire (Legacy Collection)Lil Dartley's life is upside down. Her previously steadfast and predictable sister is marrying an influential billionaire and needs help planning the wedding of the century in less than a month. Years of middle class rebellion have not prepared Lil for handling billionaires or paparazzi.Jake Walton knows a train wreck when he sees one. Lil was trouble from the first day he met her, but since her sister is marrying his best friend, he has no choice but to help her or this wedding will be in the news for all the wrong reasons. Keeping Lil safe would be a whole lot easier if she didn't drive him crazy both in and out of the bedroom.The Legacy Collection: Book 1: Maid for the BillionaireBook 2: For Love or LegacyBook 3: Bedding the BillionaireBook 4: Saving the SheikhBook 5: Rise of the BillionaireBook 6: Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption

Bedding the Billionaire (Book 3) (Legacy Collection)

Would-be writer Sarah Dery feels like her life is on hold. She's done squat with her English degree and is just killing time working for her parents. When the opportunity to spend the summer working on a ranch in Texas comes her way, she figures it might be just the jolt she needs to get her creative juices flowing. Tony Carlton is a handsome and reclusive horse trainer with a tortured past and an eye for trouble, this time in the form of a naked blonde stranger he finds in his shower. The wrong turn that led Sarah into the arms of this sexy, brooding cowboy turns out to be just what she needed to find her steamy inner voice. Will their connection be enough to break down Tony's defenses?

Taken, Not Spurred

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ruth Cardello puts two hearts on the line when a Boston billionaire takes a second chance on the woman of his dreams. Spencer Westerly is his own man. He didn't need his father's money to build his wildly successful tech company--and he doesn't want to deal with the fallout from old family secrets. But as much as Spencer wants to avoid Westerly drama, his grandmother--the family matriarch--is determined to pull him back into the fold. And she's discovered the perfect lure: his college sweetheart, Hailey. Although she broke his heart, Hailey is still the only woman he's ever loved. Now that she's back and looking as desirable as ever, Spencer is determined to get a second chance. A lot has changed for Hailey Tiverton. The only thing that hasn't? The inexplicable pull she feels toward Spencer. When they were younger, his work was his priority. Now, he'd better be willing to prove that, this time, love comes first...

Up for Heir

Nicole Corisi will lose her inheritance if she doesn't find a way around the terms of her father's will, but she will have to partner up with her estranged brother's rival to do it. As pretense becomes painfully real, Nicole will have to choose between Stephan and the family he is driven to destroy.

For Love Or Legacy

Rachid bin Amir al Hantan is fighting for the sovereignty of his small country. He needs to find some powerful allies--and fast. Attending the wedding of Dominic Corisi is as much about reconnecting with old friends as it is about celebrating nuptials. The last thing he needs right now is the distraction of a woman. Zhang Yajun is a self-made billionaire who can't believe she accepted her friend's dare to kiss Sheikh Rachid before the end of the wedding. When impulsive words lead to even more impulsive actions, these two will discover that sometimes the last thing you were looking for is the one thing that can save you.

Saving the Sheikh

Jan S. Scott

Lauren: Graham is my brother's best friend. He's always been my protector and my confidant because he accepts me the way I am-and not many do. I can't imagine not having him in my life. Our weekend together was supposed to be a celebration. I graduated from college, Graham got engaged and signed with a pro football team, and my brother landed his dream job. It should have been the best time of our lives. Except that the weekend started with me walking in on Graham's fiancee going down on my brother. I complicated the situation by having sex with Graham after that, but I wanted to comfort him and, damn, when I saw desire in his eyes-for me-I couldn't say no. I've wanted him for so long. Now he doesn't want to see me. He says he has a darker side he needs to protect me from. Where do we go from here? Do I try to pretend to be his friend again or push him to open up to me and possibly lose him forever? Graham Sleeping with one of my best friends was not exactly a brilliant idea. It made things complicated, and I didn't do anything that threw my life into chaos. The fiancee her brother Jack, had stolen had been part of my life plan, one more step I was taking to be somebody. Granted, I hadn't been in love with my intended bride, but I didn't really know how to love anybody. I survived. I pushed to achieve more. I battled my way to the top of the heap in my pro football career.. I'm a total dick, and I don't want Lauren to see the side of me that would trample over anybody to work my way up in the world. Lauren sees me as a hero, a title I'd never gain with anybody else in my life, so I wanted to keep her sheltered from the hard realities of my life. I wanted her to continue to think I was a nice guy when I was really just the opposite. We never should have crossed the line of going from friends to lovers. There's too much Lauren doesn't know about me, and I care enough about her that I don't want her to share my pain and the darkness that never sees daylight inside me. I want her, but she's a woman I can never have. She's too smart, too sweet, and way too good for a guy like me. Unfortunately, pushing her away becomes much more difficult than I'd planned...

Well Played

Gio Andrade is rich, powerful and sexy. He is a man who thinks he has everything, until he meets Julia.

Come Away With Me (The Andrades)

Ruth Cardello, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Up for Heir, turns a fairy-tale romance into a sizzling bedtime story. Rachelle Westerly needs a break. After years of acting as the family peacekeeper, she's finally ready to take a step back. Her movie-star brother has offered her the perfect escape. But on the very first day of her vacation, she steps onto a red carpet and straight into the arms of a real-life prince--and the promise of just the kind of flash and fortune that tore her own family apart. As the soon-to-be leader of Vandorra, Prince Magnus de Bartelebon always gets what he wants--and the regal bad boy wants the sweet American schoolteacher. Although he should be announcing his engagement of convenience to a neighboring princess, Rachelle is the one he desires in his bed and by his side. While the drop-dead gorgeous Magnus might be almost everything she craves, Rachelle can't help but think that falling for him would be a royal mistake. He may be ruling a kingdom one day, but she's in charge of her heart. And he'll have to win it with more than a lap of luxury--as inviting as it is.

Royal Heir

Come Away with Me

Insatiable Bachelor

Out of Love

NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Nick Andrade: Sexy, charming, bad boy. He's never been a one woman man, but he's willing to give it a try every Saturday with Rena. Rena Sander: Confident, caring, a woman who plays by the rules. She's never been in love, and thinks keeping sex with Nick contained to one day a week will protect her heart. He's the hot fantasy she's always craved. She's the only woman he'd consider reforming for. When their relationship is exposed and they must defend it, will these two lovers discover that home is in each other's arms?

Home to Me

From New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello comes another heartwarming Corisi romance about family, love and healing.Kal has always been willing to do whatever was necessary to support his mother and sister. Dancing for money? He did it without complaint and so well that he could finally pay off his mother's medical bills. He was a hero-until he became an embarrassment when Dominic Corisi swooped in to 'save' his family.Kal can't continue to be the man he was, but can refuse to be the one Dominic tries to mold him into.It'll take a strong woman to help Kal see that his anger is justified, but misplaced. Love wins no matter how hard a man fights it.

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