Passionate Possession - by Penny Jordan - Harlequin Presents - # 1746 - 1995.

He had misjudged her.
Lucy Howard didn’t like arrogant men, and Niall Cameron certainly came into that category for her! He didn’t even know her, but he quite happily jumped to all the wrong conclusions. She was rich, spoiled, uncaring and just the sort of woman he dislike most.
Not that Lucy cared what he thought of her. She wasn’t interested in stealing someone who was already committed to a long-term relationship with another woman. But Niall didn’t seem to have any such scruples.

Payment In Love - by Penny Jordan - Harlequin Presents - # 1314 - 1990.

Heather dreaded seeing Kyle Bennet again.
Six years ago, her stupid, childish jealousy had driven him away from the only home he had ever known. But for her father's sake, now she must ask for his help.
"What are you asking me for, Heather?" he demanded. "You want money from me, a cash payment for the years you had to put up with me in your home?"
There seemed to be no way to convince Kyle that she regretted what she had done. No way to make him believe that money was not her only driving force.

Rival Attractions - by Penny Jordan - Harlequin Presents - # 1418 - 1991.

Charlotte was afraid to follow her instincts.
At least as far as Oliver Tennant was concerned. After all, how could she respond to a man who was also a business rival? One who just might be playing a deceptive game.
How many times had Charlotte been told that life would be easier if she learned to trust people? Perhaps Oliver was different.
But even so, what could a country mouse like herself offer a sophisticated, man about town? Far better to forget about love.

Second Time Loving - by Penny Jordan - Harlequin Presents - # 1476 - 1992.

Once bitten, twice shy.
No man would make a fool of Angelica again, not after the ways Giles had treated her.
She certainly wasn't interested in the attractive and charming Daniel Forbes. Although Daniel was at least honest enough not to offer her protestations of undying love.
But when he let Angelica know, in a way that only Daniel could, that he found her a highly desirable woman, Angelica finally began to realize just how hard it was going to be to resist this man's brand of persuasion.

So Close And No Closer - by Penny Jordan - Harlequin Presents - # 1353 - 1991.

Rue didn't need a man in her life.
She didn't want one, either. The past had taught her only too well the chaos that love could bring.
She was happy enough, building her small dried flower business and learning to enjoy life on her own. Neil Saxton, however, seemed determined to break down all her defenses.
Neil made it clear that he wouldn't take no for an answer when he offered to buy her land. But somehow, Rue got the distinct feeling that it was more than her property he was after.

Stranger From The Past - by Penny Jordan - Harlequin Presents Plus - # 1599 - 1991.

Would they become lovers now?
The demands of a growing business meant Sybilla had less time to think about the past, about a lonely future, and definitely no time to become emotionally involved. Ever again. Not after Gareth Seymour.
Ten years had changed them both, but hadn't erased her feelings. That tormenting realization came when Garth suddenly returned, threatening to send her emotions reeling back in time, to weaken her defenses and leave her vulnerable once more to the man who'd shattered her confidence and broken her heart.

The Hard Man - by Penny Jordan - Harlequin Presents - # 897 - 1986.

Jay was a threat to her way of life!
Vicky had worked for ten years to support her ten year old twins and a stepson, to hold on to the old home, her own needs unfulfilled in the struggle.
When she thought of the past it was with regret and a feeling of guilt for the foolishly casual yet devastating mistake that had led to her present situation.
Now Jay, a virtual stranger, had brought her to life again, reminding her forcefully that she was a woman. And Vicky was frightened, of caring for him, of needing and wanting him.

The Trusting Game - by Penny Jordan - Harlequin Presents - # 1839 - 1996

She would not be seduced!
A pretty woman with no head for business? Christa Bellingham had worked hard to banish this image of herself. Did that mean that she now came across as too outspoken, particularly about men?
She had learned the hard way that men were not to be trusted. And Daniel Geshard’s line of business attracted the worst of deceivers.
He said Christa’s cynicism was a disguise and he could teach her to trust. Daniel seemed so genuine, but didn’t he have a lot to gain if he could win her over?

Too Wise To Wed? - by Penny Jordan - Harlequin Presents - # 1895 - 1997 - The Bride's Bouquet Series.

Star Flower: She's cynical about marriage. No man really wants to be tied down. What he wants is fun without responsibility.
Kyle Henson: He's opposed to sex without emotional commitment. So just why is he accepting dinner with Star? It's obvious she sees him as a challenge, but he mustn't let himself be seduced. Star's frustrated that Kyle won't let her get too close. Is it because he's her temporary boss, or is he holding out for the one thing she's not prepared to offer, love?

Unwanted Wedding - by Penny Jordan - Harlequin Presents - 1996.

Rosy Wyndham: had to be married within the next three months or face the consequences.
Guard Jamieson: was successful, sexy and single.
With no other candidate available to walk her down the aisle, it looked as if she would have to accept Guard’s offer to help her out. But what exactly was he expecting in return?