Books like Deliberate Provocation (Presents Plus) (Harlequin Presents, No 11624)

A sun-drenched, high-tension battle of wills where mistaken assumptions and forced proximity ignite an undeniable, frustratingly intense passion. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Deliberate Provocation (Presents Plus) (Harlequin Presents, No 11624).

emotionally volatile
sun-drenched
tense
steamy

01
A Taste of Heaven
Emma Richmond · 1990
A whirlwind international adventure fueled by sibling loyalty and the crackling tension of two reluctant traveling companions.
Shares:
- tense
- forced proximity
02
A Foolish Dream
Emma Richmond · 1991
A sun-drenched, high-speed clash of wills where forced proximity turns bitter enemies into reluctant allies.
Shares:
- sun-drenched
- tense
- forced proximity
- enemies to lovers
03
The Aloha Bride
Emma Darcy · 1989
A sun-drenched clash of wills where defensive anger melts into dangerous temptation.
Shares:
- tense
- passionate
04
Man with a Mission
Ruth Clemence
A classic, angsty rural romance where rugged isolation and hidden motives fan the flames of an unlikely attraction.
Shares:
- tense
- melodramatic
- enemies to lovers
05
Defiant mistress, ruthless millionaire
Yvonne Lindsay
A steamy, high-stakes romance where calculated vengeance collides with irresistible, forbidden attraction.
Shares:
- tense
- steamy
- passionate
- intense
06
Whirlpool of Passion
Emma Darcy
A feverish, high-stakes vintage romance where overwhelming attraction battles against the desperate need for freedom in a gilded cage.
Shares:
- tense
- melodramatic
- passionate
- intense
07
Dishonourable proposal
Jacqueline Baird
A high-stakes battle of wills where bitter betrayal collides with undeniable, explosive passion.
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- emotionally volatile
- tense
- steamy
- melodramatic
08
Bartering Her Innocence
Trish Morey
A high-stakes, emotionally charged battle of wills where a ruthless quest for revenge slowly melts into undeniable passion.
Shares:
- tense
- steamy
- melodramatic
- passionate
09
No Provocation
Sophie Weston
A high-stakes marriage of convenience where simmering resentment battles undeniable attraction.
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- tense
- passionate
- intense
- enemies to lovers
10
Claiming his runaway bride
Yvonne Lindsay
A high-stakes, steamy plunge into a marriage built on secrets, revenge, and undeniable chemistry.
Shares:
- tense
- steamy
- melodramatic
- passionate
11
An unusual affair
Lindsay Armstrong · 1992
A tempestuous battle of wills where stubborn pride collides with undeniable, simmering attraction.
Shares:
- passionate
- intense
12
A Marriage Betrayed
Alison Kelly · 1999
A tempestuous, high-angst romance where mistaken identity fuels a fiery collision of vengeance and undeniable desire.
Shares:
- melodramatic
- passionate
- intense
- enemies to lovers

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