Secretary Claire Dalgliesh was stunned by her boss Nicholas Monroe's words: "You're going to marry me." It sounded almost like a proposal from the man of her dreams, but of course it was only an order from Nicholas, who was utterly disgusted by all the women trying to flirt with him. He was a man who declared that love was unnecessary and that this marriage would be nothing more than another practical arrangement for him. Claire couldn't accept a marriage without love, but she risked losing her job if she refused...and she couldn't afford to lose her job!
Leonardo Grant is a magnate in the maritime shipping business...and also the man who framed and killed Calista's father! To take back the fortune that Leo stole from her family, Calista devises a plan to charm and marry him. Although everything appears to be working incredibly well, she begins to realize there is a problem-her attraction to him as they spend more and more time together. She knows she cannot fall for him! Calista's conflicting feelings may not be entirely clear to Leo, but his insatiable lust for her is plain as day!
Young Emily Stapely has decided to get married for her sick father's sake. However, she is devastated by her fiance's betrayal at her own wedding reception! "Pretend to be in love with me and break your engagement," suggests Luke, who happens to be Emily's first love. But a suggestion wasn't all she received; Luke went on to kiss her passionately in front of those in attendance. He was a childhood friend raised by Emily's family after losing his mother at a young age. As the two escape the venue, Luke gently comforts Emily, who has fallen into despair. Little does Emily know that Luke is plotting a dark scheme rooted in hatred...
Matt is at his wit's end. As if he isn't busy enough with business transactions for the company he manages, he's left to take care of his ten-year-old daughter, Samantha, when his ex-wife passes away. Samantha rejects every nanny Matt hires. Just as the temp agency refuses to deal with him anymore, one of his employees introduces him to her younger sister, Tess. He learns that Tess is spending the summer at her sister's place, and he hires her as a nanny. She immediately befriends Samantha, but Matt doesn't expect to find himself falling for Tess's carefree charms...!
Hardworking scientist Chanel has no idea she could be heir to the kingdom of Volyarus. The king orders playboy prince Demyan to seduce Chanel and marry her because the marriage between her and a royal family member will annul her right to the throne. Demyan approaches her in Seattle, hiding his true self with a disguise, but his plans are quickly derailed. Just one kiss with the unsophisticated scientist has thrown him into chaos! He must keep telling himself that this is just an order from his king.
Anna's big break has come in the form of an interview at a prestigious primary school...or so she thinks, until one man on the interviewing committee dashes her hopes. Cesare Urquart, a shockingly handsome businessman who lives an ostentatious life in a castle in Killaran, makes no effort to conceal his disgust for her, and he has her application rejected in no time flat. Dumbfounded as to why a man she has never met before would be so hostile toward her, Anna has no way of knowing that Cesare thinks she is the woman who nearly ruined his best friend's marriage only a few years ago!
Lucia committed a crime and was sentenced to imprisonment. Upon being released on parole, she is taken by limousine to an elegant mansion, where a woman she has never met asks her to be her painting partner. But Lucia tearfully confesses her crime: she painted a counterfeit and deceived people. Although it was to pay for her father's medical expenses, it was still unforgivable. Unexpectedly, the woman's son, Grey, appears, surprising Lucia-he is the millionaire who bought the counterfeit painting and whose testimony sent Lucia to prison!
When Sherye awakes in a hospital bed, there's a very handsome man looking at her. It seems she had a car accident and was in a coma. Her memory is now gone. This gorgeous man is named Raoul and he's said to be her husband. The more she hears about her life before the accident, the more strange and uneasy she feels about herself. She used to be a model who loved partying so much she refused to raise her own children. What hurts her even more than these stories of her past is the rejection she feels from her husband, Raoul!
Vittorio needs to find a bride in order to keep his winery and his title as count, and he's got his mind set on Anamaria, who shares the same hometown. She has a wealth of knowledge about vineyards, and he figures it'll be easy to make her fall for him. She sees right through his empty flattery, however, and turns him down outright, yet her heart is still pounding. Vittorio isn't one to give up, though, so he returns to try again...more charming than ever!
Nora, a jewelry designer by trade, has agreed to accompany David to a social event-a direction she never thought her career would take! And yet here she is...posing as his girlfriend. He's so handsome it takes her breath away, but he's arrogant and it gets on her nerves. She endures it, thinking it's a onetime deal, but a few days later, he calls her again for another social engagement! And the feelings for him that she suppressed are threatening to resurface...
Before her wedding to Nadir the sheikh, Zoe was frightened of the man called "The Beast." They say if he doesn't take a liking to you in bed, he'll call off the marriage. If that happens, Zoe's future and her life are over! Zoe has long been looking for a way to escape to another country, and this marriage would give her that chance. But only if she can win over "The Beast"!
Kayla can't believe she is sitting next to the gorgeous Matt on this airplane. In high school she was a geek, while Matt was very popular with girls. One fateful day long ago, he told her that she'd be very beautiful when she grew up and kissed her. But then Matt got married to another woman. Yet they are now heading to the Bahamas together to retrieve her grandmother and Matt's father, who have suddenly run off. Kayla's heart has been fluttering ever since she saw Matt, who has grown up and become even more attractive. What will become of them now that they are on a trip to an island known for romance?
Monaco: the small kingdom facing the Mediterranean Sea, where even fairy tales as unlikely as a former Hollywood star becoming a princess can come true. Isabelle, an American, comes to this dreamlike country, where she meets Jean-Luc, an infamous playboy billionaire. Ever since Isabelle was cheated on by the man she thought was her perfect match, she's lost all trust in men. But despite her hardheaded refusals, Jean-Luc persists...and Isabelle begins to change.
When Zanna arrives in her late mother's hometown, her car breaks down. She visits a nearby mechanic and is taken with an arrogant man who is beautiful and carries the scent of danger. Zanna then goes to see the church that was in her mother's childhood photos and her heart is struck by a painting hanging on the wall. When she asks if she can buy the painting, she is told that the owner will be hosting a dance party that night. Suddenly, that arrogant guy from the mechanic's shop shows up and asks her to attend the party with him...!
Zara's a plain-looking twenty-eight-year-old virgin who lacks self-confidence. But now, she's found out that she's the princess of Bahania, and she doesn't have any idea how to navigate life in the royal palace! The king assigns Rafe, a blue-eyed American who holds the title of sheik, as her bodyguard. Zara can feel the desire in Rafe's eyes when he looks at her, and before long, she develops feelings for him. Little does she know what terrible things might befall them should the king find out...
Lexi is the daughter of a senator, and up until now her whole life has been decided for her by her father. Her arranged marriage to a member of the Brody family is no different. Although there is no love between her and their eldest son, Lance, she feels she has no right to refuse. "Just once, I want to feel what it's like to experience pure, unbridled romance..." One night, while backed into a corner, Lexi ends up making a grave mistake. She is attracted to Lance's younger brother Mitch and ends up giving him her virginity, which she was supposed to save for Lance! Lexi wakes up the next day, satisfied for the first time in her life. However, Mitch wears a grim look on his face...
In order to forget her painful past, Miranda leaves England for the island of Kalmos in Greece. Though she was once an aspiring internationl violinist with a future full of promise, a tragic accident abruptly ended her career and thrust her under the scornful eye of the media. As she seeks a chance to get away from it all, her fate soon takes a sudden turn. After finding herself almost drowning in the ocean, she is saved by a millionaire named Theo Savakis, who takes an interest in her immediately. Although she has no idea what he truly feels, Miranda is unexpectedly attracted by the kindness that she discovers beneath Theo's masculine exterior...
After a major incident, Savannah retires from her career as a gifted actress and starts working primarily as a composer. Blake, a charismatic director, has rumors circling around him that he attempted to murder his ex-wife. He becomes enamored with Savannah's ability and wants her to handle the music for his next film. Uncertain of the gossip about him, Savannah hesitates to work with Blake. Then, when they meet, the first thing he tells her is, "I wonder if I can stop myself from seducing you..." What on earth is he thinking?
After traveling to Italy for an interview, Maddie receives a warm welcome from a person calling himself Count Valieri. He treats her to a five-star hotel and tickets to the opera. But when Maddie falls asleep in the car he sends to pick her up, she wakes up lying in a strange bed, with an unfamiliar young man attending to her. He tells a confused Maddie this: "You'll stay here until we're finished negotiating with your father-in-law." She soon learns she's at the count's mansion... Maddie is his prisoner now!
Kate is in a tight spot when her haughty father insists that she marry one of his employees. Just then, Kate is summoned to meet Damon Alexakis, the head of the large Greek family she's currently working for. She's the au pair for his nieces, and he's very hostile to her at first, but as they start talking, it becomes clear that the two of them are facing the same problem. Damon's mother keeps trying to push the perfect bride on him and he wants none of it. Like Kate, he believes that work is the most important thing in his life. To escape their problems, the two of them agree on a yearlong contract marriage, after which they'll divorce. But will their plan succeed?