Books like Double Standards by Judith McNaught

Jennifer Merrick, a spirited 17‑year‑old from Scotland, is kidnapped from her convent school by the Duke of Claymore, Royce Westmoreland, known as “The Wolf.” Their hostile encounter turns into a tumultuous romance of pride, passion, and loyalty.

Whitney Stone returns to England after Paris triumphs, poised to win her childhood love. To protect his fortunes, her father marries the proud Duke of Claymore, turning Whitney into a prized bargaining chip among high society.

Elizabeth Cameron, Countess of Havenhurst, faces scandal when she is found with the notorious gambler Ian Thornton, whose secret wealth and lineage turn their devotion into a battle of trust and passion across London and the Scottish Highlands.

Once and Always follows Victoria Seaton, an orphaned American beauty, as she returns to Wakefield and meets the enigmatic Lord Jason Fielding, whose charisma masks deep sorrow.

At a lavish Houston charity ball, Diana Foster—single after her fiancé abandons her—meets billionaire Cole Harrison, whose hidden agenda turns into a life‑changing love story set amid Texas high society.

Three years of a secret secretary‑boss romance turns to a fierce love affair when the boss, Duncan Royal, and his model secretary, Kalera, confront a one‑night passion and his obsessive desire to keep her by his side forever.

A contemporary romance featuring European nobility, business dynamics, and the stirring relationship between a young woman and an Italian count.

Broadway star Leigh Kendall’s life unravels after a blizzard accident leaves her hospitalized and her husband vanished, forcing her to dig into secrets about Logan Manning’s business and uncover a web of deception and danger.

Maggie Concannon, gifted Irish glass designer, lives in seclusion with her late father’s memories and her sister. A visionary gallery owner invites her to international markets, sparking a passionate, career‑driven romance set against the windswept hills of County Clare.

Katie Connelly hides pain behind career success and casual romance. When the rugged Ramon Galverra enters her life, he offers the love and passion she has never known, challenging her fears of vulnerability and commitment.

Nora Roberts’ contemporary romance follows a tough Manhattan seaman who finds himself drawn to a determined public‑defender lawyer, leading to a passionate and transformative relationship.

Russian tycoon Nikolai Arlov pursues curvy charity‑show star Abbey—her family’s business threatens, she turns to his money and his seductive power, yet her virginity blinds him to his own plan.

Teacher Julie Mathison, a former foster child, is kidnapped by the wrongfully convicted Hollywood star Zachary Benedict and must decide whether his claimed innocence is true while a romance ignites amid danger.

Gillian Fitzpatrick turns to the mysterious detective Trace O'Hurley for help after her brother vanishes, sparking a tense partnership that tests both their morals and devotion.

When screenwriter Nash Kirkland recruits self‑proclaimed witch Morgana Donovan as inspiration for his horror film, their growing attraction threatens to become an obsession that tests the limits of love and magic.

In a corporate office, Cathy faces a double life—pretending to be her brother’s wife while working for and luring the ruthless businessman Ross Dalgowan. When Ross discovers the truth, he forces a tension-filled power struggle in both boardroom and bedroom.

American quarterback Brent Asher learns he has inherited an English estate, a viscountcy, and a host of complicated relatives—including a cousin he must marry to secure the fortune—bringing romance, inheritance drama, and football to the upper‑class British setting.

Detective Colt Nightshade and officer Althea Grayson team up to track a runaway teen in a dangerous city, transforming professional rivalry into a thrilling romance.

When rival reporters Laurellie Armand and Matthew Bates are forced to pair up to investigate a mysterious death, their professional rivalry turns dangerous—and unexpectedly romantic—in a gripping contemporary mystery set in New Orleans.

(Second Opportunities, #4) Unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and riveting suspense: These are the trademarks of beloved author Judith McNaught. With millions of devoted fans and ten New York Times bestsellers to date, McNaught is a writer whose work just gets better with each new novel--and Every Breath You Take is the book readers have been waiting for. Returning to the lavish Chicago setting of her popular novel Paradise, and revisiting some of that book's characters as well, this story will captivate in inimitable Judith McNaught style.High atop a snow-covered hill, the stately old Wyatt mansion is perched like a crown, its stone spires pointing upward, its stained glass windows glowing like colorful jewels. Such opulence means success and, surely, happiness. But on the eve of wealthy philanthropist Cecil Wyatt's eightieth birthday, all the money in the world won't bring back his missing grandson, William Wyatt. The only thing for certain: Foul play was involved.The family, the police, the media--all have tried in vain to discover the young man's fate. Now suspicion has turned shockingly toward William's own half-brother, the rather distant and enigmatic Mitchell Wyatt.Kate Donovan never dreamed that a chance romantic encounter on a tropical island paradise would tag her as a suspect in a high-society murder case. But after Kate tangles with the darkly charismatic Mitchell Wyatt, she finds herself cast in a shadow of guilt and mistrust. As the Chicago police tighten their net, it will take all of Kate's ingenuity to clear her name. With her calm, cool wit, and the help of a man who may or may not be a dangerous catch, Kate vows to claim the life and love she desires.From the Hardcover edition. Second Opportunities Series: Paradise (Second Opportunities, #1) Perfect (Second Opportunities, #2) Night Whispers (Second Opportunities, #3) Every Breath You Take (Second Opportunities, #4)

When soap‑opera writer Bess McNee is sent to jail, she uses the experience to write about a New York detective, leading to a risky romance and a clash of careers.

Private investigator Mel Sutherland is hired to recover a stolen baby, a case that forces her to monitor the untrusting psychic Sebastian Donovan when leads run dry.

Executive Trenton St. James III seeks to purchase his dream house in Maine, only to clash—and then fall for—Catherine “C. C.” Calhoun, a spirited businesswoman defending her family’s historic estate.

Sex therapist Lindsey Smith hides from a viral career mishap on Wild Boar Island, Michigan, where substitute teaching offers privacy and a chance to break from her world. But the island’s charm is broken by Mike Santori’s arrival and their unexpected, heated connection.

Georgina Hetherington leaves a gilded upbringing to start anew in Cornwall, but hidden secrets threaten to collapse her new romance with Jay, her first genuine love.

In 1869 San Francisco, heiress Lily Granville rebels against her guardian’s strict rulebook, elopes with the charming Ace Diamond, and must unravel a deadly plot that threatens both her life and her love.

Graduate student Ashley Davison and former army intelligence officer Dashiell Tyler are forced to share a cramped car from San Francisco to Seattle during the holiday season, where a series of misadventures sparks an unexpected romance.

Madelaine, a brilliant cardiologist and devoted mother, faces self-doubt while juggling the lives of her rebellious daughter Lina and two very different men—priest Francis and cynical Angel—after a tragic event forces them to confront past betrayals and learn to love again.

"Ambushed! Molly Kilpatrick was a dead woman. She'd managed to keep ahead of the criminals who wanted to kill her, but she knew her luck was almost up ... until she read about Jasmine Wolfe. Jasmine had been missing for years, and Molly resembled her enough that it would be easy for Molly to assume her identity. All she had to do was convince Jasmine's fiancé, Cash McCall, that she was the woman he had supposedly loved and lost. One look at the sexy sheriff and she knew trying to convince him wouldn't be a hardship. But by becoming Jasmine, Molly had only exchanged one set of murderers for another. Someone wanted Jasmine dead and would stop at nothing to make sure that this time she stayed that way."--P. [4] of cover. "High-caliber cowboy: As the black sheep in the family, Brandon McCall wasn't exactly expected to be the one rescuing damsels in distress. But Anna Austin was in trouble, and he'd never been one to walk away from a beautiful woman. Anna was determined to find out what had happened to her past, her parents. And someone clearly wanted those secrets to remain buried. They'd already proved they were willing to kill to do it. Could Brandon protect Anna long enough for her to uncover the truth?"--P. [4] of cover.