Book excerpt: Husband Material by Brenda Jackson Matthew Birmingham never played fair...especially when it came to his ex–wife. When she moved across the country, he moved back to their estate back to their bedroom determined to win back her loveby any means necessary. The Sheikh's Bargained Bride by Olivia Gates Sheikh Adham saw marriage as a business venture, his wife a mere convenience. Then it became essential they portray the loving couple in public. Would finally seeing his bride in a new light shatter all his rules? The Secretary's Bossman Bargain by Red Garnier He'd desired her for far too long. Now Marcos Allende finally had his secretary right where he wanted her. He'd convinced her to play the role of his lover while he conducted the deal of his life. And once the pretense was over, Marcos would try to make Virginia Hollis his true mistress. But could she keep a permanent place in his life once he discovered her secret?