Shattered ─ All That Glitters / An Independent Wife

Two timeless tales of romance and suspense from New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard

ALL THAT GLITTERS

When Greek billionaire Nikolas Constantinos set out to lock down a major business deal with the beautiful?and scandalous?Jessica Stanton, falling for her hadn't been part of the plan. A steamy one-night stand was all he'd allow. Because love would lead to commitment. And commitment to a woman with Jessica's reputation could ruin him. But as it turns out, falling in love is the one thing beyond his control?.

AN INDEPENDENT WIFE

It's been seven years since Rhy Baines last set eyes on estranged wife Sallie Jerome. She's since picked up the pieces of their shattered marriage and started a new life for herself, complete with a new image, new attitude and new career reporting for one of the nation's leading magazines. With Rhy taking over as the magazine's publisher, Sallie wonders if he'll even recognize his own wife. She's finally the self-assured woman he's always wanted. Only now she has to figure out if he's still what she wants?.