I love this theme and I'm constantly looking these books. Here's some of my favo rites.

There's a bit of variations with some, but hope this will help. Step-siblings of sorts Lancaster Man by Janet Dailey Angel of darkness by Lynne Graham Powerful stranger by Patricia Wilson Permission to love by Penny Jordan Between mist and midnight by katherine O'brien Spindrift by Rebecca Stratton Silver Lady by Mary Lyons Take what you want by Anne Mather Melting Fire by Anne Mather Kiss yesterday goodbye bye by Leigh michaels (step sib) Storm over paradise by Robyn donald (step sibs) Dangerous alliance by Helen bianchin (step sibs) The hills of home by Helen bianchin (step sibs) Wade Dynasty by Carole Mortimer (Step sibs) Dangerous Obsession by Patricia Wilson (she's adopted) Courting Trouble by Patricia Wilson (she's adopted) taboo by Olivia Rupprecht (she's adopted) Passionate enemy by Patricia Wilson (he's adopted) Payment in love by Penny Jordan (he's adopted) Burden of innocence by Patricia Wilson (their parents had an affair) The secret wife by Lynne Graham (their parents had an affair) If you like racy ones Eyes like wolf by Evangeline Anderson is something I read recently. (He is adopted) Guardian like theme: Yesterday's Echoes by Carole Mortimer Reluctant Fiance by Jacqueline Baird Dearest Traitor by Patricia Wilson (he's her bestfriend's brother and she grew u p with their family) Bond of Destiny by Patricia Wilson (their family is in business together. He's h er bestfiend's older brother who heads the company) Promise of a Unicorn by Sara Craven ( her mother is married into his family and he is the head of the family) Fear of Love by Carole Mortimer (her sis is married to his brother and he suppor ted her financially in secret) There are so many more. Margaret Way, Violet Winspear and Rebecca Stratton are b ig on guardian themes. Recommendations: Time fuse by Penny Jordan (cousins) Bestman to wed by Penny Jordan (cousins) A Certain Affection by Patricia Wilson (distant cousins?) Blackmail by Penny Jordan (distant cousins) Leveling the score by Penny Jordan (her best-friend's older brother and their fa mily is close) Crime of Passion by Lynne Graham (her best-friend's brother they met when she wa s young) Past Revenge by Carole Mortimer (her friend's brother they met when she was youn g) Shadowed Stranger by Carole Mortimer (like temptation she's younger) Forbidden Surrender by Carole Mortimer (he is her twin sister's fianc)

Golden Fever by Carole Mortimer (he is older and her mom wanted him) Temptation by Carole Mortimer (he is older) Ice in his viens by Carole Mortimer (he is the business partner of her estranged grandfather and her stepmother wants him) Sup with the devil by Sara Craven (his uncle is her dad's partner in business. H e was a frequent visitor in her home) Dark Illussion by Patricia Wilson (her stepdad's business partner) Daughter of Hassan by Penny Jordan (her stepdad's nephew) If you like my suggestions I'm trying to build a record of my favorite books. I' m in goodreads and I'm "Booked".