What would you do if you lost everything that ever mattered to you? When Phoebe Miller loses her family in a car crash, her answer is to simply close in on herself. She is too scared to get close to someone new, due to the fear of losing someone else important to her. Plagued by depression, harrowing nightmares and full of guilt, she pushes away the very people who may be able to help her through. Only one handsome and charming teacher is able to break down her wall of defences. But can their love survive, or is their forbidden relationship simply not meant to be?

#203 IN ROMANCE ♡ His fingers slide against my tense arm. "I really want to kiss you," he says, avoiding my eyes. "Then kiss me..." I whisper. ~ ~ ~ After being cheated on, Megan finds it hard to trust boys anymore. But when she meets Geo, things feel different. He doesn't feel like all the other boys, something about him draws Megan in. Despite being hurt before, Megan finds herself slowly falling in love, something she promised herself she would never do. And Geo, well, he loves her, doesn't he? (contains mature subjects regarding self harm and sexual content etc. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!)

After overcoming a traumatic heartbreak as a teenager, Chloe struggled to grow up and establish her career, but after years of work, her life finally feels like it's back on track. That is, until her ex-boyfriend, Iñigo, shows back up in her life. ***** Five years ago, Chloe Petrakis was badly hurt when her boyfriend, Iñigo Monteiro, broke up with her, and the worst part was that he had no shame doing it on her sixteenth birthday. It was a slap in the face, and took her years to overcome the heartbreak. But that's all behind her now-she's matured into a beautiful young woman, and learned her lesson. That is, until her ex returns. With a new man already in her life, can Chloe keep Iñigo from ruining yet another one of her relationships, or better yet... does she even want to? [[word count: 40,000-50,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

After ten years, Finn Martins returns to Brazil to destroy his enemy, though he didn't count on facing the only woman he's ever loved - his enemy's daughter, Nina Peres. ***** After ten years, Finn Martins is returning to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as a different man. He's changed his name, his identity, and even his looks. Now Markos Petrakis, a Greek Ruthless Multi-Billionaire World shipping magnate, he's ruthless and feared. He can destroy anyone with just a snap of his fingers, and that's his plan: to destroy his sworn enemy. The man who ruined his life and tore apart his family. The only problem? Getting his revenge would also hurt the only woman he's ever loved - his enemy's daughter, Nina Peres. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

Meet Lily. A smokin' hot bikini model with a sexy Colombian accent. Lily is engaged to a famous Telenovela actor, Dylan Cooper. But how come another man, Xander Valiente claims as her fiancé too? Meet Xander. The gorgeous Italian billionaire that claims Lily as his missing fiancé. He believes that Lily is Mia Stewart - his very demure, conservative and innocent long lost love. Xander is a desperate man. He won't give up until Lily admits that she is Mia. He is willing to do anything and give everything just to have her back in his arms. How sure is he that Lily Rojas and Mia Stewart are the same person? Both women speak in different accent. Lily is liberated while Mia is conservative. And most of all, Lily doesn't recognize Xander. She claims that it's the first time she set eyes on him. Is she lying or not? Find out in this new funny love story of Lily - Xander - Mia.

As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams? ***** Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Sheriff Rico Geary is having a bad day—two people were found murdered in his town, and the only witness claims to have amnesia. He takes one look at the witness and realizes she's none other than Gina Blake. His estranged wife. But there's no time to find out what Gina is doing in Maverick Springs. Or why she left him so suddenly and disappeared. Because the killer isn't finished in Maverick Springs, and unless Rico Geary can protect her, Gina will be the murderer's next victim….

A second chance for love… When determined and successful marketing director Brooklyn Hathaway moved to San Francisco, she swore to never return to her hometown of Chicago. Especially if her rival and former flame, irresistibly sexy Wyatt Lexington, was still living there. But when her best friend announces that she is getting married to Wyatt's best friend, and asks Brooklyn to be her maid of honor, she decides to put the past aside and head home. Years ago, Wyatt and Brooklyn's office romance blazed hotly through the hallways of Plush Media. And when they both were up for the same promotion, Wyatt chose business over pleasure, chasing the gorgeous Brooklyn far away. Now paired with each other and tasked to host a series of wedding celebrations, in conjunction with Elite Events, their passion flares up once more. Will Brooklyn and Wyatt be able to forgive the past and trust each other again? Will they be able to claim their second chance at happily ever after…together?

My to-do list for planning this society wedding was supposed to be simple: 1. Arrange some tastefully naughty pre-wedding activities for the bridal party. 
2. Get the bride and groom down the aisle so they can get started on their happily ever after. But now the groomsmen—aka five of the world's most outrageous playboys—are running wild, the groom is running scared and the bride is running me ragged! That's bad enough but with Tate Langfield (yes, that Tate Langfield; he of The Kiss That Cannot Be Forgotten) distracting me at every turn, if I don't take drastic action this wedding—not to mention my career – will end in disaster! Clearly I need to relax so maybe the only way to regain my focus is to do the one thing I've never dared? And what could be more…tension-relieving…than a night of unbridled passion with the gorgeous Tate? It could be our little secret, dear diary…

DOES NOT DATE LAWYERS…NO EXCEPTIONS! From the moment the sexy stranger in the designer suit walked into her small-town café, Francesca Sacchetti felt the instant pull of undeniable attraction. Past heartbreak taught her that Gabe Palermo could never be the soul mate she was searching for. Then why did she just steal a kiss from the charismatic corporate attorney, initiating an affair that can only end in disaster? Gabe lost Francesca once, but the woman who got away isn't getting away again…even if he has to pursue the elusive Tuscan beauty halfway across the world! But Gabe will have to convince Francesca—and her opinionated Italian family—that the proposal in his back pocket is only the beginning. Because this bachelor has his heart set on a forever kind of love… And don't miss the next installment of THOSE ENGAGING GARRETTS by award-winning author Brenda Harlen! Garrett Furniture heiress Jordyn Garrett doesn't believe in happily-ever-after—no matter what her love-struck relatives tell her! Can sexy restaurateur Marco Palermo convince her that some people are destined to be together—and that forever is the right path for them? Look for THE BACHELOR TAKES A BRIDE, on sale September 2015, wherever Harlequin books and ebooks are sold.