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Royally Claimed

Once upon a time, a handsome and eligible Portuguese duke— Duke Francisco Duarte das Santas Aguas(aka Frank)—returned to his fairy-tale villa, the same magical villa where he found true love as a teenager. But when an unexpected reunion with his long-ago love Julia Cooper leads to a sizzling night with one simple kiss (aka an incredibly hot night), their slumbering chemistry is awake…and how!

It's so tempting, that Julia and Frank make an agreement: rekindle their newly awakened desires thoroughly…and keep it temporary. Swimming, food, hot and delicious love—it's paradise. But it becomes increasingly clear that their desire won't go back to sleep easily. After all those lost years, can Frank and Julia still find their fairy-tale ending? 

Reviewer: Diana Coyle
Review: Nov 1, 2011
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Harlequin Blaze
The last book in the A Real Prince series introduced us to Duke Francisco Duarte das Santas Aguas and Julia Cooper. These two characters were in love with each other as teenagers and now have found themselves coming full circle again when Julia goes back to Sao Miguel Island in the Azores to recuperate after an injury she sustained. As they re-entered each others' lives again, they seemed to find that the lov

Royally Romanced

The Tale of the Dressmaker and the Prince

Once upon a time, there lived an Italian prince named Georgio Di Leone. He was a stressed–out prince…and a very protective one. So, when his little sister announces she's getting married, he flies—first–class, of course—to the enchanted kingdom of New York City, where he meets Renata Pavoni, a wedding–dress maker who is all vintage pinup girl with twenty–first–century sex appeal.

Once they ride off together in his limousine, they indulge in some serious makeout action. But as things with her hot royal start to heat up, Renata wonders…can she find a "sexily ever after" with a real prince? 

Reviewer: Diana Coyle
Review: Sep 4, 2011
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Harlequin Blaze
Ms. Donovan penned an enjoyable story that made me feel as if I was reading a fairy tale. Who wouldn't want to be swept off their feet by a prince? I fell in love with George from the start and hoped that Renata wouldn't hold back from getting to know him better. When his health seemed in question and George's doctor suggested a brief sabbatical, I loved the idea of George asking Renata to go away with him to

Royally Seduced

Once upon a time in New Jersey, there lived a freelance writer named Lily Adams. When she journeys to the magical city of Paris, she discovers the food is rich, the wine is potent…and one particular Frenchman, Jack Montford, is absolutely irresistible!

What Lily doesn't know is that she's actually flirting with a real prince in disguise. Jack is heir to a title and property, not to mention a world-renowned perfume company. And as the Comte de Brissard he's had a mess of trouble with women, especially in finding one who can see the man behind the title.

After a night in his bed, Jack's convinced Lily wants the man. But will she keep the prince? 

Reviewer: Diana Coyle
Review: Oct 4, 2011
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Harlequin Blaze
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale by Ms. Donovan and couldn't blame freelance editor Lily Adams for falling in love with every aspect of her Paris trip, including Jack Montford. They had a deep attraction for one another, but Jack was withholding a vital piece of information about himself. I didn't blame Jack for wanting to see if Lily was really interested in him for the smart, sexy man that he was and not afte

Knowing The Score

Jewelry designer Ashley Craig snags an exclusive invite to the oh-so-posh Bella Florida Polo Club in order to "bump into" a world-renowned jewelry seller and wow him with her creations. Instead, she spies polo player Beckett Emery, who has a body designed to wow her….

The problem is that Mr. Polo-Playing Sexypants makes Ashley forget about her business proposal—as well as everything else that doesn't involve Beck being stark naked. What's worse, he might think she was using him to get access to the club. Can she keep up with her fancy charade…without Beck knowing the score?

Reviewer: Diana Coyle
Review: Mar 15, 2010
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Harlequin Blaze, Sports
Ashley Craig, a talented jewelry designer, is trying to make a big break with her beautiful creations, but it seems like business is slow right now. What she needs is to get her name known in some of the high end boutiques and that will make her business take off. Since her best friend, Tisha, has some important connections, she hooks Ashley up to attend an oh-so-posh Bella Florida Polo Club and see some of t

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