Helen Brooks's Manga List

Tania is a nursing mother, behind on rent and on the verge of losing her apartment. One night, after she comes dangerously close to being run over by a car, she meets the handsome Enrico. But the two of them can't seem to get along, thorny words flying between them, until at last her lips are sealed by a forceful kiss! The next day is her last chance to land a new job. But before her anger has entirely dissipated, Enrico shows up again-as her prospective employer!

Paige and Declan met as teenagers when their parents were planning to marry one another. But after the brash young man raging against his father said horrible things about Paige and her mother, the young girl made a vow to improve her life and make Declan eat his words. Years later, they meet, and Declan falls in love with the wounded girl who's now a woman.

Miriam and her brother run a small catering company, and they're given the chance of a lifetime when millionaire Reece Vance hires them to cater his sister's wedding. The wedding is in only two weeks, but that's not the biggest problem-optimistic Miriam and cynical Reece are complete opposites! Will Miriam be the one to finally teach him the beauty of true love?

Cherry's long-awaited trip to Italy turns into a nightmare when her car breaks down, leaving her stuck in the middle of endless olive plantations with no cell service. That's when Vittorio, a black-haired Italian man, comes to her rescue. Or that's what she thinks... He gives her a cold gaze and tells her she's on private property, that she's trespassing. Cherry dislikes him immediately, but to her surprise, Vittorio invites her to come to his home, and even helps with her car. But Cherry soon discovers that she should have gone back to England instead of following him!

Seeking a quiet, reclusive rural life, Willow moves to a cottage in the country and ends up causing not one but two fires in quick succession. Her clumsiness angers her next- door neighbor Morgan and he comes to yell at her, but looking at her depressed face, he can't help offering a hand. But Willow is reluctant to accept his aid and won't open herself up to him. Regardless of what lies in her past, Morgan can't stop himself from falling for this frail woman with an independent spirit.

The same night Marianne was proposed to by the love of her life, Hudson, unexpected circumstances forced her to vanish from his life forever. Two years later, with the wounds still fresh in her heart, Marianne is trying to pick up the pieces of her life as a photographer's assistant. While in Morocco for a shoot, she spots a man with an uncanny resemblance to her former lover, but that can't be. Hudson should be in New York, working as a high-profile attorney. But that voice...it really is him! However, exhibiting none of the gentleness he had two years ago, Hudson approaches Marianne and forces her to come with him. Fear starts to well up within Marianne. Just what is Hudson planning?

Amy, wife of American business tycoon Blade, resolved to leave her husband. He loves her with all his heart, and she still loves him, too. Amy has no secrets from him...except one. It's because of that secret and because she loves him that she has disappeared from his sight. Now Amy is working in a restaurant in a small village. When Blade shows up, he demands to know the reason she left him, but Amy won't say a word-she loves him too much to tell him the truth!

When Leigh was eighteen, she fell in love with the multi-millionaire Raoul at first sight, and they were married. Their sweet and gorgeous life as newlyweds seemed like a dream... and the young and innocent Leigh was soon entranced with Raoul. But that life suddenly ended. One day, Leigh saw a beautiful woman lying in her bed, and ran out of the house, stricken with despair... It's been five years since then. Leigh's artistic talent was recognized by society, and she is invited to a party as an artist, where she and Raoul are reunited. "You're still my wife, aren't you?" Raoul says, stealing a kiss like it was the most natural thing in the world!

Taylor! What are you doing here...? Marsha found herself lost when her husband came up to her at a work party as the two were going through a divorce. A year ago, Marsha found out about Taylor's affair and moved out of their home. Her mother abandoned her when she was a girl, and Taylor's affair was absolutely unforgivable to Marsha who dreamed of having a happy family. It had been a long time since the two saw each other, but Taylor was collected and said to Marsha, "You can't possibly believe that I'm going to let you go."

Claire takes off to Italy after her best friend, Grace, asks her to stay by her side during her pregnancy. Claire thought a new life in Italy would be the perfect opportunity to forget her unhappy past. However, her heart is stirred by the beautiful yet unapproachable man who welcomes her at the airport, Romano. He speaks to Claire rudely and treats her like a child, and Claire is sure that they will never get along. And that is just as well, since she's also sure he would never choose her if he knew her true self. But when the scars of her abominable past are revealed to Romano, she is shocked by his response!

Sandi works at an advertising company in New York and has a painful past involving her ex-husband. What sustains her is her dedication to looking after her pregnant sister, Ann, who just lost her husband. One day, a sophisticated man named Jacques visits them. He turns out to be the brother of Ann's late husband. He insists that Ann deliver the baby at his family castle. But Ann's husband's family disowned him! This must be some kind of diabolical plan! Sandi takes off to France with her sister, where she's bewildered by the sweet words uttered by Jacques, who has eyes filled with temptations. She mustn't trust him!

Jeanie had had a crush on Ward, a handsome and talented lawyer, for five years. It was love at first sight for her. But he is still in love with his deceased wife and to him Jeanie is simply a friend. Thirty-two-year-old Jeanie has decided it's time to get these unreciprocated feelings out of her head. But when Ward approaches her, she weeps at her loss. Ward realizes she is having problems of the heart and wants to be a good friend, but how can she tell him that he is the one she loves?

Kelsey shared a kiss with Marshall that she'll never forget. Four years later, they are coincidentally reunited and, due to a misunderstanding, they end up pretending to be engaged. Kelsey wants to tell people it's not true, that there is nothing between them, but things keep barreling forward. Marshall seems to be enjoying their charade, until one day Kelsey blurts something out that causes Marshall's expression to change. What did she say that was so wrong?

Cory is an executive assistant at a top-notch company. Her boss, Max, is sexy and extraordinarily charming, but he has a policy of never mixing business with pleasure. Having just had her heart broken by her childhood friend, Cory never expected to find a new love and especially not with such an arrogant man... But suddenly she and Max are alone together on a business trip to Japan, and it seems Max may be ready to break his own rule!

Sophy had felt protective of her sister and her nephew ever since the family of her sister's late husband, Theo, had opposed their son's marriage. That's why she followed her sister to Greece when she went to visit Theo's family. When they arrived, Theo's attractive brother, Andreas, picked them up and brought them back to his breathtaking mansion, but his welcome was less than warm! Still, as Sophy spends time with Andreas under the Greek sun, her heart becomes more conflicted. Now she doesn't know what to do...

Fabia hates billionaire playboys like Alex. Ever since she was played by a wealthy man when she was a teenager, she thinks all billionaires are the same. So when Alex talks to her at a party, she mocks him in front of everyone. In spite of their confrontation, Alex tracks Fabia down and asks her to be his Christmas girlfriend. She has her own reasons for accepting his offer, but she's no closer to understanding why he chose her. She promised herself she'd never fall for another wealthy man, and now she's hoping she hasn't gotten herself in over her head!

Holly has been harassed by the branch manager's son for a while now. When he finally goes too far, she slaps him-and is seen by the company president, Jacques Querruel! As a low-rung employee, Holly resigns herself to unfair justice after the harassment comes to light, but contrary to her expectations, playboy millionaire Jacques offers her a job in Paris instead! Holly takes the offer and moves to Paris, all the while bottling in a past trauma. She soon finds herself filled with worry as she works beside this charming man who reminds her of her dark past...

Marianne appears to have everything-Zeke, her handsome, successful husband, and a luxurious penthouse apartment. But Zeke's ex-girlfriend designed their home, and its flashy coldness makes it hard for Marianne to live there. She's annoyed that Zeke refuses to move and that he still works so closely with his ex. But just when Marianne feels completely ignored and alone, Zeke surprises her...

Zeke, a successful man in show business, scouted talented dancer Melody and it was love at first sight. Their future together was supposed to be bright, but an unexpected accident turns their lives upside down. With Melody's legs seriously injured, she's afraid she can no longer live up to her husband's expectations. So she decides to flee from the hospital and disappear into a world without Zeke. But he isn't going to let her get away that easily!

Janie's father died after being driven to bankruptcy by the cruel dealings of Steel Enterprises, and she swore she'd get revenge. She finally has her chance when she happens upon a Steel Enterprises press conference...and she announces to a room swarming with reporters that Kane Steel is a murderer. After a moment of silence, the place erupts into chaos and Janie loses consciousness! And when she wakes up, she learns that she's been brought to the house of none other than Kane Steel...