Modern Romance June 2025 #5-8 by Heidi Rice

Four new spicy romance titles for fans of billionaires, royalty and marriage of convenience tropes!

Billionaire’s Wedlocked Wife by Heidi Rice
Can their marriage…
Survive the scandal?
When Duke Santiago de Montoya rescued innocent Cerys Jones and brought her to his castillo, he never imagined he’d wed her. However, to restore the de Montoya reputation he must take a suitable wife. And Santiago’s insatiable hunger for Cerys makes her the perfect candidate…
Having grown up starved of affection, Cerys is swept off her feet by Santiago’s whirlwind proposal. Then a shocking secret all but destroys their newlywed bliss… Furious that she’s brought dishonour to his door, Santiago tells Cerys they’ll stay married—in name only. Although their all-consuming connection refuses to listen…

Queen By Royal Command by Annie West
When duty to his kingdom…
Meets desire for his enemy!
Newly crowned King Benedikt is on a mission to prove he’s nothing like his corrupt father—despite what Princess Annalena believes…Their rival aristocratic families have a long, bitter history, so when Annalena presents proof that the throne is rightfully hers, he counters—with a royal wedding demand!
Orphaned as a child, Annalena longs for love, not a marriage contract. But if becoming Benedikt’s queen is what it takes to ensure the country thrives, she’ll meet him at the altar. She won’t allow her attraction to the infuriating royal to derail her!

Inconveniently Wed by Pippa Roscoe
For better or worse…
They must stay wed!
To keep the Gallo empire from crumbling, Italian tycoon Antonio has to marry a woman of his late grandfather’s choosing. The problem? He already has a convenient wife! And securing a divorce from Ivy McKellen requires proving to a judge that they’ve done everything possible to make their union work…
Ivy accepted Antonio’s proposal because she needed his billions for her brother’s care. Now he needs her help, she’s happy to return the favour. Acting like a couple wasn’t part of the original bargain, so it’s incredible—and inconvenient—how quickly their heat ignites!

Illicit Italian Nights by Melanie Milburne
She’s off-limits…
And the Italian is unravelling!
When her baby niece needs her, Addison Featherstone has no choice but to turn to Ludovico Jacobetti for help. He’s not only the infant’s godfather, his private jet can take them to Italy! There’s just one complication: playboy Vic has long been the object of innocent Addie’s deepest desires…
As his friend’s sister, Addie is entirely forbidden to Vic. Yet alone with her in Lake Como he’s forced to acknowledge she’s more alluring than he’s ever allowed himself to notice… And once the sun sets their chemistry doesn’t simply become intoxicating—it’s irresistible!