Book excerpt: Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Breaking the Playboy’s Rules — Melanie Milburne Millie refused to enjoy her blind date with outrageously attractive lawyer Hunter. After the pain of her last relationship, how could she let herself? But when her mother needs his help, Millie must face Hunter again. This time, she can’t deny he makes her heart race… For their second meeting, Hunter turns the full force of his charm on Millie. He’s normally a closed book — he’s learned to keep his family commitments private. But sweeping Millie off to Greece to explore their unmatched chemistry is breaking all of his rules… Chosen for His Desert Throne — Caitlin Crews Sheikh Tarek’s kingdom needs a queen. His country has been scarred by unrest, and discovering a beautiful prisoner in his palace puts the nation only closer to the brink of collapse. Until he realises Dr Anya Turner might just be the key he’s looking for… Anya can’t believe the sheikh is now proposing a royal wedding! But the desire that burns between herself and Tarek makes its own rules, and Anya finds herself unable to resist! She might be queen, but will she ever be able to reach her husband’s hardened heart? The King’s Bride by Arrangement — Annie West Princess Eva’s always known her long-standing betrothal to King Paul of St. Ancilla is a political match. That doesn’t mean she hasn’t privately craved more! Paul ending their engagement is heartbreaking confirmation he’ll never feel the same. Paul’s rebuilt his country after his father’s destruction. His ultimate act of kingship is releasing Eva from their convenient arrangement. Until a scandalous photo requires them to continue their betrothal…and an explosive kiss has Paul questioning everything he thought he knew about his royal bride! The Cost of Claiming His Heir — Michelle Smart Blindsided by a shocking family secret, Emiliano Delgado spends a desperate, wildly passionate night with temporary dog sitter Becky Aldridge. But as he’s cursing himself for breaching his boundaries, Becky has life-changing news… A marriage proposal from Emiliano to claim his heir is totally unexpected. And everything independent Becky doesn’t want, no matter if she’s carrying his child or how intensely he tempts her. She has her own terms for becoming a family: if his heart stays off-limits, so does she! Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.