"Please, someone find me!" Ella prayed fervently as she lay on the deck, sick with a fever. She had set out on a boating adventure and wound up lost on the sapphire waves. As she lay helpless, fearing for her life, an intrepid young man appears and takes Ella in his powerful arms. When she asks who he is, all he answers is "Nico." Ella is drawn to the mysterious yet charming Nico. Little does she know that he is the prince of a small Mediterranean island called Mardivino.
When flight attendant Lucy met the Mardivinian prince Guido on a flight, they became casual lovers. After a year, Guido invites her to his nephew's baptism in his home kingdom. Because of their differences in station, Lucy has been forcing herself to keep the relationship as shallow as possible, so as not to burden the prince, and his invitation surprises her. Does he actually love her? But when they arrive in Mardivino, Lucy learns his true motives!
Leonora has accomplished something tremendous. Her dream is to become a female pilot for an international airline, but no matter how many times she tries, she is denied entry. She realizes that she's not being hired because she's a woman, so she disguises herself as her younger brother, another pilot, and plans to show off her skills by piloting the airline owner Alessandro Leopardi's private jet. The bumpy flight goes well, but Alessandro finds out the truth and is so infuriated he threatens to fire her brother. To make matters worse, his reply to her apology is just too cruel!
Raised without a father, Bliss was a reject of the Greek island of Speros until the rich Alexei Drakos took her under his wing. Now nicknamed Billie, her friendship with him has continued for years, but stayed at that. Now in her twenties, Billie becomes Alexei's personal assistant, and she quickly discovers that part of her job is sending off Mr. Drakos's one-night flings. When a night of emotion ends with the two of them entwined, can Billie keep things professional, or is Alexei in for a pregnancy shock?
Sheikh Rafiq Al-Qadim, the deputy president of the Rahman International Bank, slams a newspaper against his desk in his London office on the top floor of the bank. On the front page is a gossip article that states his friend-with-benefits is to marry another man. Women are treacherous creatures! Ever since his beloved mistress betrayed him eight years ago, he gave up on women. All he gets from believing them is suffering. Just then, the door opens. Melanie, who he hasn't seen since they broke up eight years ago, stands in the doorway. Why is she here? Has she come to deceive me again?
Isobel and her lawyer are on their way to meet with her husband, Leandros, a businessman, to end their marriage. It's been three years since I left him and during that time I never heard from him. But now he contacts me only to file for divorce. "I don't want any of your money, so let's end this as soon as possible." That's what I meant to tell him, but when I see him, my husband acts strangely... This is the final chapter of the four-book series Hot-Blooded Husbands. That couple reappears, as well!
Carly is busy at work at the event-planning business that she started with her two best friends when Ricardo-the CEO to the infamous Salvatore Group-requests to use her company's services. Ricardo is a young billionaire who came from the slums of Napoli and rose to the top of the business world. He also happens to be very attractive and masculine. Carly's job entails accompanying Ricardo on trips to various events; but Carly doesn't realize what Ricardo has in store for her: he believes she's a gold digger, and he plans to seduce her to prove it!
Giselle Freeman is a hardworking architect who's known as the Ice Queen. When the famed Saul Parenti barges into her life, the ice around Giselle's heart starts to melt. While secrets from the past threaten to destroy her, a scandalous agreement between her and Saul makes life all the more heated... But will the Ice Queen survive?
On a cold, rainy night Lily Morgan waited for the man she loved but he never came. She didn't see Nico Cavelli again, until two years later when she's mistakenly arrested in his country. Finding her in jail isn't the only surprise waiting for Nico. He decides to break off his arranged engagement in order to marry her after finding out she had kept the secret of their son from him. Lily gets to marry the man she fell in love with, but is he the same man he used to be? Is Nico really ready to have a family to love?
Verity is looking to make a fresh start in her hometown, leaving her company and former life behind in London. While on the road, a young girl suddenly jumps out in front of her car and Verity ends up taking the girl to the hospital. Verity is shocked to find out that the girl is actually the daughter of Silas, the man who once tossed her aside. The two were star-crossed lovers, and despite pledging their eternal love to each other, Verity left for New York, while Silas married another woman and pursued his dream of opening his own business. When he suddenly shows up at her door, he makes a cold demand: "Stay out of my life."
Victoria is shocked when her best friend is in an accident along with her husband. Who would have thought the couple might die, leaving behind their baby? She's sure that stone-cold Connor North, billionaire businessman and the other person named as Dylan's guardian, has zero interest in children. Victoria's the only person left to raise Dylan with love. But it turns out that Connor wants to raise him! He argues that his wealth can provide the best environment for the baby, but what is he really up to? Victoria finds out before long-when he melts her heart with a kiss, both of them drenched from the rain...
Liv Winchester has a rough life, being both a single mother and a full-time nurse under the strict Dr. Stefano Lucarelli. Shamed and insulted by her ex-husband four years ago, she's lost all confidence in her body. When he disappeared from the scene altogether, she took on all costs of raising a child on her own. One night when her car won't start, Liv finds that Stefano might not be the man she fears, but one of the most kind and generous people she's ever met. Dashing through the snow, on a trip to Italy to meet his family, might lead her to be a sleigh-bell bride!
In the famous resort town of Bath, England, a magnificent emerald necklace is stolen. Aspiring detective Lady Georgiana is on the case with her handsome assistant, Lord Ashdowne. Georgiana soon discovers that two of the three suspects are innocent. Her third suspect is none other than Ashdowne himself! Ashdowne is a nobleman who is as smart as he is handsome. And Georgiana can't find his motive. Furthermore, she is starting to fall in love with him after working on the case together. Can she really go after him as the culprit?
Erin Tunnicliffe was raised by her overprotective father in the rural town of Babington. In order to help her friend out, she temporarily moves to the bustling city of London. Finally, she thinks to herself, my life can begin! The instant she sees Joshua Salbury, she falls in love with him, and he seems to share her feelings! But fate conspires against her and she must abandon the idea of a relationship with Joshua. Leave it to her reckless mother to ruin everything...
After trying to save her best friend from a loveless marriage, Jane Sherwood has been constantly harassed by the upset groom, Ryan Blair. From bankrupting her to having her kicked out from her apartment, Ryan has been getting his revenge for the past three years. One night, Jane decides she needs some revenge of her own and punches Ryan so hard it leaves her hand injured. To make up for such a humiliating spectacle, Ryan attempts to make Jane his mistress and takes care of her while she heals. Just how much more suffering will Ryan put her through? Is he really trying to get revenge or is there something else behind his actions?
After losing both her parents in a terrible car accident, Zoey is suddenly slated to inherit Greek billionaire Theo Kannelis's fortune. Swamped by the press, she is unable to even leave her own house. In the midst of the media circus, she is visited by Theo's protege, a businessman named Anton. Having gained a reputation as a playboy through his numerous flings with beautiful women, he appears to be next in line to inherit the elderly Theo's international corporation. He tells Zoey, "I'll take you away to someplace safe, where they can't find you," but it must be a trap! Several hours later, after being misled by Anton, she finds herself being spirited away to Greece!
Finally overcoming the hurt she experienced from her previous marriage, Emma is now a successful interior designer. However, she suddenly comes under suspicion from Zack, the older brother of her friend who introduced her to the job. "Did you get that job by sleeping with my little brother?" He knows that Emma's previous husband was a famous musician who died from a drug overdose, and he fears that his brother is her next target. "I won't be fooled... Under that frightened disguise of yours lies a wicked monster!" says Zack in an angry tone as he approaches Emma...
Liz is an average commoner who's not only clumsy, but has the worst luck. After several failed attempts, she finally lands a job at the office for the Royal Military's Beast Knights, a special unit where trained knights partner with fierce, dangerous creatures known as "white beasts." Thing is, she doesn't even remember applying there! As soon as she begins working, she's tasked with delivering some documents to Jed Grayson, the commander, and winds up discovering his secret! To keep her under his watchful eye, the commander reassigns her to the role of caretaker for the young white beasts! Will Liz survive her new "fluff-filled" job with her handsome yet sadistic boss?
Ellie is a girl who unconsciously retained some memories from her past life as an office worker in a cosmetics company. She is suddenly appointed to be the maid to the crown princess of the kingdom, Lady Arianne. However, upon their first meeting, Ellie is completely shocked with Arianne's appearance! Hives on her skin, a veil covering her pale face, this princess has kept herself locked up in the manor! It seems this all started when her father remarried, and trouble began to brew between her new mother and sister. Ellie decides to help by taking advantage of her memories of cosmetics, working to improve the mood and livelihood of the crown princess... but what will come from these efforts?!
After being suddenly dispatched for a last-minute interpreting job, Alex is left speechless at the arrogant attitude of her employer, Max. Even though she is confident in her ability to do her job, Max is looking not only for a skilled interpreter, but a beautiful companion to accompany him in high-society events. After being evaluated by Max, she is forced to transform herself into a gorgeous socialite! Alex reluctantly decides to follow his demands. In the midst of things, he bluntly issues her a warning: "Don't go against me. Especially when I'm in a good mood." How far will his arrogance go?
Since she was a child, Pandora has been raised in a strict boarding school in the countryside. When she's courted by a passionate Greek shipping magnate she's barely just met, she quickly becomes a member of the Kyriakos family. But after a first night that brings her to the pinnacle of joy, she overhears a disconcerting tale: "The Kyriakos heirs must follow family tradition and marry a virgin." He didn't love me at all...he only wanted a virgin for his wife! Then Zack finds out the truth: his young twenty-year-old wife made a mistake in her past that turned into a one-night stand...
Princess Sophie's life is turned upside down when her brother invites his old friend to Morgan Isle. Feelings Sophie had buried away so long ago begin to resurface. The last time she saw this man was ten years ago-when she ended their secret relationship. Alex's return sends Sophie into a whirlwind of passion, but when his ulterior motives are revealed, Sophie's shattered heart turns to dust.
Julie looks after her late older sister's son, Josh. One rainy day, she hurries home from work when a rather tall man with an exotic face appears in front of her. "My name is Rocco Leopardi, and I'd like to talk to you about your nephew," he says. Julie had heard about him from her sister. This man was a relative of Josh's father. He tells her that he would like the child to undergo a DNA test back in Sicily. Scared of losing her beloved nephew, and having a hard time fighting back Rocco's charms, Julie agrees to go with her nephew and Rocco to Sicily...
Princess Melissa of Illyria is doing an internship in a travel lodge in New Zealand. One evening at the lodge, she delivers a meal to the royal suite and knocks on the door, upon which she hears a man's voice. In that moment, she remembers...that voice belongs to her brother's friend Hawke. She'd worked so hard to forget him, and thought she'd sealed those memories inside her heart forever. But seeing him again in such an unexpected fashion brings back memories of how they met a year ago on the night of her cousin's wedding...
Jacoba is a model. Wearing a crimson dress, she awaits her entrance during the filming for a perfume commercial, but the actor she's supposed to work with can't make it. Suddenly, a handsome man appears and intimates that he is Jacoba's partner...and his name is Prince Marco of Illyria! He runs the very business conglomerate that makes the perfume. The two of them move as one until the shoot is over, but Jacoba fears that he might learn of her tumultuous heritage. If he finds out, it could start a hideous blood feud!
Ethan is on vacation at a resort in the Caribbean after having a bad time all because of a rumor that intimated his involvement with the sheikh's wife. It is there that he meets Eve, a beautiful and rich Greek woman with irresistibly attractive eyes. Ethan wants to avoid getting into trouble with women and tries to stay away from Eve. But one night while he's sleeping in his room, he hears someone scream at the beach house. He rushes over and finds Eve shaking, half-naked!
It was Leona's husband, Sheikh Hassan, a well-built man with a kaffiyeh on his head, who held her tight, disregarding her telling him, "Our marriage is over! Let me go!" I chose to leave him, because I can't produce an heir, but his touch brings out the helpless attraction I feel toward him. The palace wouldn't approve of us. What should I do? (Hot-Blooded Husbands Series 1 The Sheikh's Chosen Wife) A lay nun's sweet yet bitter romance, The Frenchman's Bride, also included.
Researcher Bethany comes to Datar on a work trip. After some trouble, she is taken to the palace and is reuinited with the prince, Razul. Two years ago in England, Razul was a foreign exchange student and fell in love with Bethany. However, because of the difference in culture, Bethany rebuffed him. Bethany isn't happy being trapped in the palace, but is soon unable to withstand Razul's sweet advances...
Being faced with a horrible blizzard during their journey, a beautiful widow named Joy and her party are forced to stay at Castle Campion for a while. Earl Campion seems rather pleased because he now has guests on the day before Christmas when he expected to spend it alone. Joy has spent her life not relying on men, but she can't help but admire how confident and sophisticated he is. Meanwhile the earl seems to have noticed her, as well...
Julie's a lounge singer who's just been invited to sing at one of the top clubs in Rome. Which also happens to be the hometown of her former lover, Rico. The two had been passionately in love when his grandfather forced them apart. Now Rico has no idea that the son he conceived with her back then will be turning seven years old. And she has no idea that she'll be seeing Rico again on this trip to Rome! Their eight-year separation has changed Rico into a cold and heartless man, and he gives Julie a chilling surprise: he called her to Rome for no other reason than revenge!
Alex can't believe her eyes when she enters her office. The black-haired man standing tall in front of her is none other than Nick Santos. Now the memories of the happy times and horrible breakup they had nine years ago in Crete have come back to haunt Alex. She wonders why Nick is at her real estate company in Sydney instead of leading his family empire in Greece. Soon she discovers that Nick is here to become the successor to the late CEO of the company, but she finds it impossible to work with him. That's because she has kept a deep dark secret from him!
"Why won't you accept my invitation?" When the sinfully handsome billionaire Nick makes an advance on Beth, her heart flutters. They'd only just met a few days ago. Nick had hit Beth with his car and then pressured her to join him for Christmas. Ever since Beth lost her husband two years ago in an accident, she's turned her back on people and any chance of romance. But just being next to this man, who smells of danger, she can't help how her body reacts, even if her heart is saying no. She'd already made up her mind not to ever fall in love again...hadn't she?
Thirty-nine days until Christmas... A man knocks on the door of the Secret Santa Association, where Kirsten works. Looking somewhat sad, with eyes filled with pain, he says he's there to help. But judging from his looks, he doesn't seem the type to volunteer. She sends him away, saying, "All we need is fifty children's jackets. There's nothing else you could do right now." And he returns with the jackets shortly after. Who is he? Did God send me a handsome and compassionate man?
You held me so close that one day, yet you feel so far away now... Felicity visits the embassy of the Middle Eastern country of Zaraq in search of a job as a midwife. At the orientation, she encounters a man who leaves a big impression on her. Even in a dark room lit only by a glowing screen, she notices his striking features and soft, sweet scent. With this stranger from a foreign country, she learns the pleasure of making love for the first time in her life. That dreamlike night, Felicity had no idea that the beautiful man who had taken her innocence was the sheikh of a desert kingdom...
Antonio's boss, the president of a wealthy company, calls him over for the most shocking proposal ever. He wants Antonio to marry his wayward daughter, Paige, who's been running away from home ever since she was seventeen, in the hopes of making her settle down. "Marry my daughter, and you can take my place as president. Refuse it and I'll propose the same thing to your greatest rival." Antonio gives in only after so obviously being threatened. Paige knows nothing of this and is shocked when he suddenly proposes to her. Even after being so coldly rejected back when she'd first fallen for him, she's never been able to forget him...but is this really what she wants?
Annie is a kindergarten teacher who gets the shock of her life when Duncan, the famous entrepreneur who all the newspapers have labeled "Meanest CEO in the Country," tells her that her little brother embezzled money from his company! He says that if he can't get his money back he's going to take her house and throw her brother in jail. Annie's in such deep shock that when he proposes an alternative that will forgive her of her debts, she takes him up on his offer. All she has to do is help him change his stone-cold image by pretending to be his girlfriend for the month leading up to Christmas. They both live in such completely different worlds, such a thing shouldn't even be possible...or so she thought!
Natasha closes her lips tightly, determined to block his passionate kiss, as she gives her defenseless bare body to Alex Mandrakis. She'd carelessly signed that contract to save her adoptive family, but she had no idea it contained such a pitfall! In essence, she has sold herself. Sold herself as security for a loan, in the name of marriage, to the cold-blooded, vain and handsome-as-the-devil Alex. Ignoring her silent pleas for mercy, Alex cruelly steals her purity. For Natasha, it's the beginning of a new tragedy!
Gemma has just lost her father, a famous hotel owner. According to his will, her entire inheritance will go to her stepmother unless Gemma is married by her next birthday. Gemma tries to save her inheritance by paying an ex-lover to marry her as a formality, but right before her birthday, he pulls out, and Gemma is left with nowhere to turn for help. Enter Andreas, a bellboy who worked for her father ten years ago-and is now a hotel tycoon himself! He offers salvation for Gemma, the woman who once looked down on him...but his help comes with an outrageous condition.
"I want to live on the wild side for once!" On her thirtieth birthday, Gwen turns to rum to drown her sorrows. Her husband has left her, and though her life revolves around raising her two children, it feels empty lately. What has she accomplished in her life? Her neighbor Spense happens to overhear her drunken mumbling and gives her another birthday present-a hot birthday kiss that awakens a storm in Gwen's heart! But hunky Spense is a successful entrepreneur, and Gwen's a plain Jane. She knows the kiss was only a joke, yet she's starting to have feelings for him...
Being torn apart from his first love, Alex, a housekeeper's son, fell in love with his boss's daughter, Rebecca. Because of that, he and his whole family felt her father's wrath when they were fired. To protect his family and his younger sister, who was still only a child, he did whatever it took and became rather successful. He now had a mansion that rivaled Rebecca's father's. However, no matter how rich he got, he couldn't forget the shame and powerlessness he felt that day. Now a cruel millionaire himself, he comes face-to-face again with Rebecca to get his revenge...