The history of the French in India has received far less scholarly attention than that of other European nations; English historiography, in particular, has often treated it as no more than a preliminary to the extension of British power. In addition, work hitherto has tended to focus on the trade with Europe, not the Asian trade - the 'country trade' carried on within Asia; the full importance of this trade for the Dutch and British is now being recognised. This book represents the first ...

While cleaning a jet for entrepreneur Seth Jansen, Alexa Randall finds the strangest items: his one–year–old twins! Seth needs a temporary nanny; Alexa needs time for a one–on–one business pitch. So she says yes to an intimate stay on a lush Florida island and yes to the man whose passion makes her question the choices she's made.Living in luxury brings back memories of the world she left behind. The babies remind her of the family she once wanted. And the nights with Seth are inco...

For the Sake of Their SonAfter one reckless night of passion resulting in a baby, Elliot and Lucy Ann’s friendship is in tatters. Although women line up for the race-car driver’s attention, Elliot only wants a second chance with Lucy Ann and his son. He’s willing to do anything to convince her that he wants more than just marriage. He wants her.

Will amnesia offer a second chance for this couple and their baby? Find out, only from USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann.After a car accident, Alaina Rutger can’t remember her husband or their newly adopted baby. But her amnesia also means she’s forgotten the disaster they made of their marriage.Her husband, Porter, knows he’s made mistakes. Now he’ll do whatever it takes to rebuild the family he nearly lost—even keep their near-divorce f...

Mr. October: Kyle Landis, Air Force commander, millionaire…daddy?Motto: Family first, last, always.Marriage?: Not until now!He'd worked the most dangerous missions, but nothing had prepared Kyle Landis for the surprise of becoming a dad. When Phoebe Slater suddenly announced the child she was caring for was his baby, he had no reason to doubt her. And since a Landis did not sway in his duty, marriage was the only course of action. But once "I do" was said, would Pho...

He'd caught her red-handed…and Duarte Medina would use this to his advantage. No reporter infiltrated the royal family, especially not by entering his bedroom window. If Kate Harper wanted her story, she'd have to agree to his terms-to become his fiancée.It would be a temporary arrangement to appease his father. There was no way this royal Medina bachelor would surrender his single status. Kate would be his for the next thirty days. And if Duarte had his way…thirty nights,...

Harlequin Desire brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Desire bundle includes For the Sake of Their Son by USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann, The Nanny's Secret by Elizabeth Lane and At Odds with the Heiress by Schield.Look for 6 new compelling stories every month from Harlequin Desire!

Everyone is talking about the surprise engagement between Matthew Landis and Ashley Carson. Seems the oldest son of one of South Carolina's most powerful families is engaged to someone…ordinary. Could this announcement-conveniently leaked to the press-have to do with Matthew's quick exit from Ms. Carson's home very early in the morning? One wonders what chance such a match made in media heaven could have....

Major Hank Renshaw knows almost everything there is to know about Gabrielle Ballard. Except for what it's like to touch her. Because Gabrielle is his best friend's fiancée. Or she was. Until his buddy died in battle-right after making Hank promise to find her…So now Hank's in New Orleans. In Gabrielle's apartment. Watching her nurse her infant son. It's not honor that draws him to her. It's not duty that makes him stay. It's need he's feeling, plain and simple-the desire to take th...

Ashley has a one-night stand with Congressman Matthew Landis, and the next morning when the hotel catches fire, he barely rescues her. As the press captures the scene and makes up a story for it, Matthew, now a US Senate candidate, must find a way to protect himself from a scandal. Agreeing to pretend to be his fiancée, Ashley finds it difficult to keep her feelings for Matthew a secret. And pretending to be a perfect couple isn’t helping at all!

A mutually beneficial exchangeA burst pipe has made widow Gwen Bishop and her young triplets Ian Greer’s unexpected houseguests. The handsome tree farmer asked for just one favor in return: to help give his mother a holiday to remember. A father figure for the boys, warm memories, a cheerfully decorated home—the arrangement was convenient to them all. Yet for a woman who didn’t trust her heart, it was a wake-up call to what Gwen really wanted for Christmas: Ian.From...

Bossman’s Baby ScandalNow millionaire Jason Reagert was securely ensconced at Maddox Communications, he couldn’t risk a whiff of scandal. So when he discovered he’d got heiress Lauren Presley pregnant, he proposed. Surely she’d agree to a lifetime of convenience, if only for the baby’s sake.Executive’s Pregnancy UltimatumFlynn Maddox thought he was over his ex-wife, Renee, until he learned they were still married – and she was trying to have his baby. Now he would g...