Helen Brooks's Manga List

Joanne returns from vacation only to learn that the company she works for has been taken over! At her first meeting with the new company president, Hawk, she confronts him in a heated argument about the sudden changeover. But then, out of nowhere, Hawk appoints Joanne to a high-ranking position. Joanne, completely bewildered, decides to work at his side. However, this turns out to be a dangerous decision. Hawk toys with Joanne, lavishly showering her with affection, while reminding her all the while that it means nothing. What has Joanne gotten herself into?

When Lydia goes in for a job interview, she finds that the CEO of the company is a breathtakingly handsome man named Wolf, but he's also a patriarchal tyrant. She doesn't want to work for a guy like that, but when she sees the salary he's offering, she can't refuse. After all, she needs the money for her daughter's sake! Wolf needs a secretary who can work like a machine and will under no circumstances fall in love with him. Given that Lydia's married, she seems to be qualified...as long as she can keep one big secret from him!

Sixteen-year-old Nina was introduced to Steed, her father's best friend, at a party. This intimidating man gave Nina her first kiss, and she hoped to never, ever see him again. Five years later, Nina is shocked to learn that Steed is the executor of her father's will. Finding herself burdened by the debts that her father left, she is more shocked to hear Steed's marriage proposal. He offers a large amount of money if she is willing to take care of his nephews for ten years. Nina jumps at his favorable offer only to find that she's landed herself in big trouble...

Melanie is convinced that she brings misfortune to everyone she loves. She lost her parents and her closest friend when she was young, and when she finally managed to conceive, she had a miscarriage. Determined to protect the husband she loves so deeply from further hurt, she asks him for a divorce and moves out. But Forde doesn't listen to her when she asks him to keep his distance-he keeps finding excuses to see her. One night, Melanie gets tired of pushing Forde away. She gives in to him and finds herself pregnant once more. Will tragedy strike again?

Maisie, a veterinary nurse, couldn't believe it when her fiance teld her he wanted to break off their engagement. She winds up losing both her love and her job in a single instant. Feeling depressed, Maisie moves to Sorrento in Italy, where a gorgeous man by the name of Blaine welcomes her. Maisie falls in love with him instantly and she begins to think that her life might not be over just yet. He seems like the ideal man for her, but for some reason Blaine just can't promise her a future.

She'd heard the rumors but had no idea someone could be this handsome! At an interview for one of the most prominent real estate agencies in England, Toni George was shocked by the presence of the agency's owner, Steel Landry. Still, she didn't let herself succumb to his charm or wit. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she was in financial debt and forced to work under this impressive man. To her dismay, he kept asking questions about her personal life until she opened up about her family and her past. Just when she thought the job must have slipped between her fingers and things couldn't get any worse, he said something that caught her completely by surprise...

Jed Cannon is a wealthy man with cold silver eyes who goes through women like he goes through clothes. Tamar, a woman who works at a real estate agency, goes to meet him when she hears he's house hunting. This is her chance for revenge-Jed drove her beloved cousin to attempt suicide. In return, Tamar will seduce Jed, deceive him and expose his callous personality to the world! But Jed's overbearing attitude forces Tamar to face the difficult past that she's hidden away. What direction will her game take now that she has an unexpected handicap?

One morning Katie's father collapsed from a heart attack and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. In the midst of the chaos, an angry man named Carlton Reef calls them. Afterward Katie goes to Carlton's office to learn that her father's business venture has failed, which in turn means he lost all his properties and damaged Carlton's company financially. On top of everything else, this news was more than Katie could bear. But her tears move Carlton and he hugs her tightly. A few days later, he makes her a proposal: if Katie will marry him, he'll settle all her father's debts!

Secretary Mary took a deep breath as her boss introduced her to a new business partner. It was Logan! Eight years ago, he dated one of her close friends-Florentine. But one day when Mary went over to their house to see Floren, he suddenly kissed her! Mary was repulsed by his behavior and vowed never to see him again. But after spending time with Logan during a business trip to Paris, her feelings begin to shift. Before she knows it, they've kissed again! But when Mary tries to express her feelings to Logan, he responds with the cruelest words.

While Lorne was on vacation in Spain, she was robbed. Fortunately Francisco, who was in the vicinity, had the presence of mind to save her and, since she was injured, he offered her care and hospitality, too. But she feels unwanted and can't relax, so she declines his offer. Meanwhile, despite his reservations, Francisco is beginning to find himself drawn to her. Although they have feelings for each other, Lorne can't get over the way he looks at her, as if she were unwanted-what happened to make him this way?

Grace grew up in an orphanage, but she found herself a happy, stable family when she married Donato, an Italian millionaire, and gave birth to their son. But her happiness was short-lived-their son died as an infant. The days that followed were full of grief for Grace...and then she discovered that Donato was having an affair. It was all too much for her, and she left Italy. That was one year ago...and now her mother-in-law, who was always warm and loving to Grace, has passed away. Grace returns to Italy for the funeral, where she sees Donato again. He's just as kind and charismatic as ever, and the memories come flooding back.

Several months into their engagement, Kit found her fiance in bed with another woman. In order to get her head back together, she left everything behind and went to Morocco, only to be robbed by hoodlums and knocked unconscious. She wakes up to find herself in a hospital, and next to her is a stranger named Gerard. He asks for her name, but she can't remember it. She's lost her memory! She's thankful to Gerard for being so generous, but as she learns of his true intentions, she feels a vague uneasiness rising from the depths of her memory...

In nineteenth-century England, Connie lived in penury while raising her four siblings. But she ultimately pushes herself too far, to the point she that falls ill. Luke, a young farm owner, saves her and hires her to work for him, but his demeanor toward her becomes colder as time passes. One day, Luke's mother collapses due to heart disease and Connie becomes responsible for nursing her. Luke and Connie often converse, sharing news about his mother's health, and Connie finds herself in love with him. But their fragile bond is about to be put to the test...

Colt Irons has risen to the top of the shipping world through his cunning and know-how. He has women falling at his feet, but he's never really loved any of them. Then, one day, he crosses paths with Jessica at a charity bazaar where she's giving away kisses for a fund-raiser. His passionate kiss makes the modest Jessica forget herself for a moment, but she has no desire to repeat the tragedy that happened to her last time she fell in love. Still, her resistance only seems to embolden Colt, and he makes her a surprising offer...

Cory runs into a man named Nick while out for a walk, and he unexpectedly asks her to come with him to a party at a high-end club in London. Everything about the place is otherworldly to Cory. She can't help falling for this attractive man after spending such a wonderful time with him, but she has a painful past that prevents her from moving forward with a new romance. He shows up the next day to ask if she'll give him a try. She's loath to get hurt by falling in love all over again, yet she finds herself irresistibly attracted to this man...

Kim, a widow raising a young daughter by herself, was interviewing for a secretarial position. All the women there were beautiful-had she gone to a modeling agency by mistake? It seemed the applicants were all hoping to become the CEO's wife, which made Kim feel out of place. And CEO Lucas's high-pressure attitude made her recoil. She never thought she'd get the job, but for some reason he hired her. As she worked for him, Kim began to see Lucas's surprising kindness. And for his part, Lucas was becoming thoroughly attracted to family-oriented Kim...

Twenty-eight-year-old Robyn, who runs a small ad agency, has lately been faced with financial problems, and Clay, a tycoon, has offered to finance her. Twelve years ago, Robyn professed her love for him and kissed him, but he treated her like a child and rejected her. Her heart torn apart, she has since been unable to trust in men. Now Clay is offering his help with the business and with her love life-he says he'll teach her to be less wary of men. It isn't me he's interested in, she thinks. It's only casual relationships that interest him. It isn't love...

Marry for money, grow bored, divorce, repeat. Watching her mother's endless toxic cycle, Liberty Fox has long been disenchanted by the concept of love and marriage. At thirty and just out of a relationship with a cheater, she would much rather focus on her job. That is, until she crashes into the expensive car of Carter Blake. Expecting a hefty bill for repairs, she is shocked when he offers to forget all about it and take her to dinner instead...

The door behind Beth makes a small sound and closes, and she freezes The country cottage she is renting has a spring-loaded lock, and she's gone outside in her pajamas with her dog in the middle of the night and is now stuck outside. Not knowing what else to do, she sees a car passing by and waves it down for help. The man driving the car is Travis Black, who is tall and handsome. But considering Beth has just gotten out of a relationship with an unfaithful man, another love affair sounds inconcievable...

Kim applies for a job in the head office in order to get back at her mean coworkers for calling her "Amazon Abbott" behind her back because of her height. The job is for the position of secretary to the head office president, Blaise West?such a dream job. While in the interview, Kim is shocked to find out how wild Blaise actually is. Blaise is so tall that the six-foot-tall Kim has to look up, even when wearing her heels. Kim is instantly attracted to Blaise. Her dream comes true and she obtains the job, but she finds herself being more attracted to him, which makes her feel rather confused. Blaise says, "Love is nothing but a word." Kim thinks to herself, I can't fall for my boss!