Books like Paradise/Tender Triumph 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.

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.

A tempestuous marriage between country maiden Alexandra Lawrence and the Duke of Hawthorne is tested as she confronts jealousy, revenge, and a jealous London society while fighting to save her husband's life.

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.

An American teacher discovers her own amnesia while being swept into a romance with a dashing English earl amid a fateful accident and a tangled web of love and mystery.

Katie Connelly, 23, balances a promising career and a free‑spirited love life, until a charismatic 34‑year‑old man named Ramon Galverra enters and challenges her notions of love and commitment.

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.

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.

(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)

In Robyn Donald’s The Darker Side of Paradise, Candace visits the South Pacific island of Fala'isi and encounters the enigmatic Saul, whose intentions leave her uncertain and uneasy about their future together.

An anthology of contemporary love stories where unexpected passion blooms—from Las Vegas to Pennsylvania, four couples find paradise without a Hawaiian getaway.

A nuanced, coming‑of‑age novel exploring the close friendship between two artists as they navigate college life, identity, and intimacy in Ireland.

Sherry White finds a refreshing summer camp escape, only to discover that the easygoing refuge for gifted kids hides a strange, rugged charm—and an unlikely romance with the unyielding director, Jeff Roarke.