Mattie didn't believe it when she heard her brother's words. He's arranged for her to marry the Greek tycoon Nicodemus in order to save their late father's company. However, it wasn't Nicodemus's first proposal to Mattie. He proposed to her when he was eighteen, but Mattie turned him down and hasn't seen him in ten years. Now she has no choice but to be the wife of the cruel and arrogant Nicodemus to save her brother and the company!
The man I love had his heart torn apart by solitude! Cami was ecstatic to be chosen as an event coordinator but failed miserably her first day on the job. Duke, a very handsome man, casually comes to her aid, and it turns out he's going to be her partner on this assignment. He's silent and curt, but he can be relied on to always come through when it matters, and Cami finds herself drawn to him. But Duke stubbornly keeps his heart closed off. When Cami finds out about the deep despair that has been carved in him, she vows that she will find a way to make him happy!
Eva is a celebrity born to a superstar father and designer mother. She's sponsoring a charity party in honor of her late mother but, of all people, her first love, billionaire Dante Vitale, shows up at the last minute to take her brother's place! Five years ago, she offered her virginity to him, and he coolly rejected her. Now, after finishing her speech, the two share a passionate kiss out on the terrace, which turns into a major scandal, so in order to keep the press at bay, the two agree to pretend to be lovers for a short time!
A story by USA Today bestselling author becomes a comic!Romance means nothing to me. My life is all about work... Or at least, that's what I thought.Work is Tahlia's life. Promotions are more important than romance. So when the day comes for the announcement of the new executive position, Tahlia is the obvious choice. Overwhelmed with excitement, she bumps into a man in the lobby and he instantly seizes her heart. He's breathtakingly handsome-she must find out who he is. But the answer to her question puts her in shock. His name is Case and it turns out he's there to steal her promotion. Now he's a heartthrob, a thief...and her boss!
Dani is surprised to hear a baby crying next door-her neighbor, Colby, is just a coldhearted business owner. She thought he was single and wonders what he's doing with a baby. Out of curiosity, she peeps through his door and sees a crying child and Colby at a loss. He says he doesn't know what to do with the baby his sister suddenly dropped off. Unable to leave him alone, she offers help and starts taking care of the baby at his place. As time passes, she begins to see a warmer side to Colby...
I'd take any punishment to be forgiven by you, my love...Lucia has finally returned to the luxurious mansion belonging to her husband, Ricardo, with whom she used to live. She's prepared to submit to any punishment in order to be forgiven. There is a reason she can't reveal about why she suddenly left her beloved husband and young child behind. She knows that forgiveness will not come easily, but she must see her baby, no matter what. Full of resolve, she approaches the heavily guarded mansion. But, overcome with emotion, she carelessly gives herself away and is immediately met by the cold gaze of her husband...
A marriage just for our unborn baby. Is that all he has to offer me?Mary, having lost her mother at a young age, grew up ostracized by her spiteful stepmother and stepsisters and was eventually forced out of town after being accused of a terrible crime. She now lives alone on a deserted island owned by her friend. One day, a terrible storm sets in, and she finds an injured man washed up on the beach. As she and Ben wait out the storm, they end up warming their hearts and bodies. A single night of romance to heal long years of isolation. That's how Mary tried to think of it when Ben left the island. But many weeks later, she finds out that she's carrying his child!
Jane and her husband, Demetri, have been living apart for five years when he reappears in her life out of nowhere, asking to officially get a divorce. He's as charming as ever and Jane is shocked to realize that she's still in love with him. She starts to panic, and Demetri attempts to calm her down...but they fall into each other's arms and spend a passionate night together. Jane chalks it up to a simple mistake-a way to get some closure-but destiny has other plans for the couple. Jane is pregnant!
A story by New York Times bestselling author becomes a comic!My first love rejected me...and now I have to marry him to keep the peace!In an attempt to escape the political marriage arranged by her father, Princess Sophia of Santina begged her friend Ash, a maharaja, to marry her...but he coldly turned her away. What will she do? At this rate, she'll lose her chance to live the life she wants. Backed into a corner, Sophia sneaks onto Ash's private jet. But when the press gets word, there's a huge uproar over the scandal. The only way to calm things down is to marry Ash and produce an heir...so she finds herself trapped in a loveless political marriage after all!
When Lizzie finds out Sean is a hot New York stock broker, she thinks he suspects her of being a gold digger because she recently lost her nursing job. Lizzie is insulted by this, yet she can't resist Sean's heartfelt apology. When she learns that her deceased landlord and Sean had a dark, unhappy past, she vows to heal his wounds. But her kindness is greeted with hostility instead of warmth...
While enjoying the beautiful landscape of Venice, Sally is attacked by a man and rescued by Damiano, the owner of the hotel where she is staying. She receives an offer to stay at his mansion, where Sally discovers a different side to him and is charmed. On the day of the Carnival, she is thrilled when Damiano suddenly proposes to her. But for him, it is nothing more than a marriage of convenience.
One day Kassandra's landlord, Gabe, asks her to let him introduce her to his grandmother as his fiancee. In return he'll take care of her rent. Although Kassandra had found the handsome Gabe to be an unfriendly man, she couldn't help but accept his offer after discovering that he could be sweet, too. Gabe's plan is to allay his grandmother's worries about his future. Little does he know that Kassandra will be waiting for him at the airport with her daughter.
Even though popular romance novelist Margie has almost no experience when it comes to love, she writes under the pen name Silva, who is reputed to have had many lovers. Her real identity is a secret kept from the media. One day, she learns that Cannon, the elder brother of her sister's fiance, is opposed to their marriage, so she calls him up. He informs her that the son of a plutocrat and a poor girl are a poor match. In order to convince him otherwise, Margie visits his villa in Florida, but can she resist his charms? And what will happen when he finds out that she writes the "pornography" he looks down on?
Carrie's in a tight spot. For her brother's sake, she may have to bow to Prince Luc's demands-that she marry him! But he can't be serious... No matter what he says about her brother, Carrie can never become his fiancee or the princess of Santander. Not after the way he treated her eight years ago. Though, perhaps if Luc were less of a womanizer and willing to change his ways...
After a fifteen-year absence, Maggie has returned to her hometown to raise her unborn child and support her elderly father. Unfortunately she has no choice but to look for work at her ex-husband's thriving company. He's as breathtakingly handsome as ever, but his eyes are full of bitterness. He must assume she's after his money, but he has no idea that Maggie's leaving him when they were young may be the reason he's a success today!
At Reina's best friend's wedding, she meets the rich, handsome Lucian and spends a single night of passion with him. When she awakens in a dreamy state of mind, he's already gone. After she discovers she's carrying his child, Reina tries calling him, but he doesn't even remember her name. Some time passes and the two meet once again, but he continues to behave like a shallow playboy, seeming not even to notice her. What nerve!
While Colleen was driving, she was involved in a deadly car accident. Although she survived her injuries, her younger sister, who was in the passenger seat, was mortally wounded. When Colleen woke up two months later, she learned that her nephew and niece were in the custody of her brother-in-law, Cade. Wanting to see them, she called and sent countless letters but never received a response. Pushing her body to the limit, she went to visit Cade at his ranch. From the moment they met, he was cold with her because he was convinced she was simply after his money. But worse, her nephew, Beau, believes Colleen was responsible for his mother's death. Now Colleen can't get over the pain of hurting her beloved nephew and niece...
Hired as an assistant to the CEO of Quantrell, Kacie is excited to meet her new boss, Elliot Quantrell. While his handsome looks take her breath away, his behavior is less admirable. He becomes furious as soon as she introduces herself, and Kacie is blindsided when Elliot accuses her of being a gold digger, informing her that he will fire her the moment she tries to seduce him.
Julianna has been dressing in men's clothing to protect Tuck's Tower ever since the death of her father. The elegant dress her late mother made for her sits unused. Washing herself with fragrant soap is the only ladylike luxury she enjoys. One night, she is alerted to an emergency in the forest, where she finds a seriously wounded man. She takes the unconscious man to the tower. When the man awakes, revealing his blue eyes, Julianna falls for him in an instant. What a handsome man he is, and what a bind she's in!
Mandy and her guide, Renzo, are hiking in the Alps when a huge avalanche traps them inside an old mountain lodge. On the brink of life and death, their feelings for each other awaken and they spend the night in each other's arms. However, the next day, the floor crumbles away and, as Renzo attempts to save her, he falls to the depths of the valley! Mandy is rescued, but he is nowhere to be found. After spending the next two years in the depths of despair, she suddenly finds a newspaper article about Renzo. He is alive and the CEO of a large Italian company. Mandy is shocked and has to know why he never told her he was still alive!
Randall is a landscaper who works at a multimillion-dollar estate where she is offered a cottage in the corner of the garden in which to live. She never expected to be mistaken for the owner's lover, but her former lover Julio suddenly appears before the innocent woman and deems her to be guilty. He seems determined to punish her, and yet he is the same man who once threw her away!
Maram finally has a chance to be with the prince of her dreams. Prince Amjad, the heir to the throne of Zohayd, had sent for Yusuf-but when he falls ill, Yusuf sends his daughter, Maram, in his place. Maram first met Amjad four years ago and she hasn't been able to get him out of her head since. Maram wants to mend Prince Amjad's wounded heart-after his wife betrayed him he became a cruel and brutal man-and now, in the dunes of Zohayd, she has her chance. Amjad's sublime beauty sets her heart aflame, but little does she know the prince has a wicked plan in store for her-one upon which rests the fate of all of the kingdom!
Morgen, having dozed off at work, wakes up to an incredibly handsome man with a frown on his face standing in front of her. He says he has an appointment with Morgen's boss, but her boss, Derek, isn't in the office. When she tries to explain the situation, she learns that the man in front of her is CEO Conall O'Brian. She's mortified that he caught her napping and terrified that he'll fire her. So imagine her shock when he decides to make her his secretary!
Jenna is a jewelry designer who unexpectedly meets Adam Roth, a man who belongs to the family that tricked her brother and stole a fortune from him! That family is prestigious and aristocratic, but it's made up of people who will do anything for money! Jenna complains and tells Adam to repay the money. He doesn't believe her story but promises to look into things...on one condition. For one month he wants Jenna to pretend to be his girlfriend! She pegged him as a playboy, but what is this about? They should hate each other, but his kisses are unexpectedly sweet...
In the beautiful city of Barcelona, Ellie met Sandor, a man like a black lion born in a country of sun, and fell in love. Unfortunately, Sandor was not in love and he dumped Ellie unceremoniously. Now, four years later, the man is her father's new client. And he's greeted her as if they'd never met before! Ellie is hurt by this, but once they're alone, Sandor brings up the time they spent together in Barcelona. What on Earth is he planning?
Giles, a renowned businessman, hired Melanie as his nanny to take care of his adopted son, David. Little does he know that Melanie is actually David's mother and gave birth to him when she was just sixteen years old. At the time, she had no choice but to put him up for adoption. All Melanie wants now is to be with her son, even if it means concealing her true identity. Although the relationship between Melanie and the dominant Giles started off as a hostile one, the three of them have since begun living together like a real family. Melanie comes to realize that Giles isn't devoid of love, just protecting himself. She falls in love with him, but is uneasy knowing that the truth must eventually be revealed...
After her husband died, Elaine threw herself into her catering business. Deeply hurt by her first marriage, she has no interest in romance. One day, she lands a job for the famous Brodey family-their two-hundredth anniversary party. After a successful event, Calum, the eldest of the Brodey siblings, invites her to visit his summer home for a few days. He's so handsome he takes her breath away, but he's a well-known playboy. Suspicious of love, Elaine is sure he's just using her, but still she can't resist him!
Restaurant owner Winona blushes at the burning stare from her handsome customer. It may be an old-fashioned idea, but Winona has decided she won't cross the line with any man unless he intends marriage. Her customer's name is Connor and he's a detective in the middle of an undercover investigation. He's learned that there's a prostitution ring being run out of the restaurant and that Winona is the head of the organization. In his eyes, Winona is a devil in an old-fashioned dress, and he's decided to seduce her to get the information he needs!
Tammy meets Fletcher at a friend's wedding and is instantly bewitched. He's a genius known around the world for his work in technology...and even though he's an arrogant playboy, the two have chemistry and Fletcher is passionate about her. But it doesn't last long! Fletcher is pessimistic about marriage while Tammy hopes to settle down one day. She's convinced that Fletcher wants nothing more from her than a short fling, but then she realizes that she's pregnant! She doesn't know how to tell him the truth, but she may not be able to hide it from him for long.
Sara has landed a job at a world-class oil company, but on her first day at work, she overhears the CEO yelling. It seems that her new boss wants an older woman as his assistant because he thinks all the young women are after him. Hearing this, Sara thinks he must have a pretty high opinion of himself, but as soon as she enters his office, she changes her mind. His opinion is spot-on-he's absolutely gorgeous and his beautiful looks are paired with an impressively muscular body. He's Mr. Perfect!
Her nephew is the successor to a distinguished Greek family? Lyn had been raising the son of her late sister when Anatole suddenly appeared. He says he has come for the boy. As a poor student, Lyn has no way to win custody. However, Anatole, who feels attracted to the trim and tidy Lyn, proposes that, for the sake of adoption, he'll temporarily become her husband. Though Lyn is opposed, she has no alternatives. She must leave her own country to become a bride in a loveless marriage.
Ever since Abby was twelve, when her father started working as chief of palace security, she has been in love with Prince Vincenzo. When he got married to a woman from another royal family, she was forced to keep her love a secret. Years later, Abby finds herself confused and lost when she hears the news that Vincenzo's wife has died in an accident. As a longtime friend, Abby had volunteered to become a surrogate mother of their child. What can she do now but honor her promise? The trick will be keeping her feelings hidden and focusing on the birth of Vincenzo's child.
Lindy, a doctor who had to quit the hospital she worked at, was asked by her sister, Hope, to go to the United States. Hope, an actress, wanted her to be the medical advisor for the movie she was filming. Lindy was nervous because it was her first time on a film set. Hope was supposed to meet her, but the person who showed up was Sam, a handsome superstar known for his strong, manly charms. He was both directing and starring in the movie, but he still had time to meet Lindy when Hope was unable to make it. Lindy, who was suspicious of men like Sam, treated him with the coldest attitude she could, but Sam responded in a completely unexpected manner!
The old hotel Mackenzi works at will be closing. As the manager, she wants to protect her fellow coworkers, who are like family, and she worries about whether or not she can convince the new owner to preserve the hotel. While getting his suite ready, she falls asleep, exhausted. So Dante arrives to find a charming woman in his bed. Is this the present he was told about? Are the hotel's employees trying to butter up to him by hiring a high-class prostitute? They spend a sweet night together, but the next morning, Dante realizes that she's the hotel manager. He agrees to rethink closing the hotel...if she becomes his mistress!
When Misty Malone, self-described tomboy who is as stubborn as she is beautiful, goes to small-town Kentucky to attend her sister's wedding, she meets Morgan Hudson, one of the five famous and handsome "Buckhorn brothers." Despite the physical chemistry between the two, Misty is determined to never let another man get close to her. But as she spends more time with him, Morgan's kind and reassuring demeanor has her questioning her resolve. Can the two overcome the secret Misty harbors about her past and admit their feelings to each other?
When Caitlyn saw her lover, Lazzaro, it felt like her entire body was on fire. This was it. This was what she had been waiting for. She had met Lazzaro six weeks before. The second their hands touched, an electric current ran through them, and Caitlyn was sure it was fate. But that thrill seemed to have disappeared after that, so she was worried. What Caitlyn didn't realize was that the mind-blowing kiss she had now was with Marco, Lazzaro's twin brother and her true soul mate!
Nick Ramirez built his massive wealth in a single generation and is dead set against marriage. He is an arrogant but handsome man who insists marriage is an act of folly that reduces one's assets. Tess was determined to keep her relationship with Nick strictly professional, but she couldn't resist the temptation and took just one bite of the forbidden fruit. Nick regretted the impulsive love affair and never made another personal approach... Now, months later, Nick has appeared again-has he found out about the secret Tess has been keeping from him?
Bliss was raised in a poor household and worked in a department store, but one day when a customer named Tatiana faints, she ended up taking care of the woman's baby. It turned out that Tatiana's elder brother, Dante, was also staying in the woman's luxurious apartment. Bliss scolded herself even as she fell for this man from a completely different walk of life. But Dante seemed just as taken with her, and they ended up sharing a night of passion. Unfortunately, she soon had to face cruel reality. The sweet encounter they shared was nothing more than a whim for him!
Kristin, an editor, landed an interview for her dream job at a prestigious newspaper, and it was scheduled to take place at the paper owner's castle! She was excited about the opportunity right up until she met the editor in chief, Matthew. Lo and behold, the two had had an encounter ten years earlier! In her mind she was suddenly eighteen again and working as a model. That was when a nude photo of her was taken and printed in the paper without her permission. When she found the man responsible dining at a restaurant, she'd thrown the contents of a glass of water at him. And that same man stood in front of her now!
Charlie, a single mother living in a small town, is saved one day by Judd, an out-of-state policeman on leave. To thank him, she lets him stay at her house while he's in town with nowhere else to go. From that day on, he's holding her normally shy daughter and helping out her policeman brother. Charlie has been hurt by men in the past, but she can't stop feeling attracted to Judd, even though she knows he's going to leave town one day. And he also has a shadow of sadness in his eyes...a secret. Check out this first entry in the popular A Place to Call Home serialization!