On the day of her high school graduation, Chisaki agrees to marry her 18-year-old boyfriend, Eisuke. The two start living together, ready to start their new lives, when a 28-year-old Eisuke from 10 years in the future suddenly appears! The only thing "Future Eisuke" can remember is that he needs to make the couple break up!
It was supposed to be my long-awaited first kiss with my cute new boyfriend... but when I opened my eyes, it was my childhood friend!? Was it an accident? A coincidence? The forbidden kiss I can never tell my boyfriend about is driving a wedge into my first love...
One year has passed since Max, Romi's former lover, broke up with her. They meet again by chance at a party, and he is still as gorgeous as before. He passionately kisses Romi, melting her down to her bones. She knows he doesn't think love can last, but the arrogant man proposes to her anyway. And if she wants to save her father's company from a hostile takeover, she'll have to marry him...for a little while, anyway!
I've met the man of my destiny...but I'm still working for his fiancee!After Roxanne decides to pitch in at her older sister's private investigation agency, a beautiful woman named Heather storms in and asks her to investigate her fiance to make sure he isn't cheating. Roxanne arrives at a bar where Heather's sure she'll meet him, and sure enough, there he is-Cade, the man at the center of this mess. There's just one problem-Roxanne falls in love with him at first sight. He's gorgeous...and just her type. But there's no evidence he's been anything but faithful to Heather. When Roxanne tells Heather the results of her investigation, she's not satisfied-she's prepared to do what it takes to make Cade out to be the villain. Roxanne finds herself valiantly defending Cade's honor, her heart full of sympathy for the man...but sympathy's not all she feels for him.
Chelsea was troubled by her boss's efforts to force her into a relationship. She couldn't find a diplomatic way to rebuff him, and she ended up going with him to a party held by Ryder-Gem, a jewelry company and one of their clients. When she saw Quinn, a man who lived in the same building as her, at the party, she came up with a bright idea. Quinn was known as a playboy, but she would make him pretend to be her fiance, just for now! However, Quinn got carried away with the role and announced their fake engagement in grand style. The next day, Chelsea's world was turned upside down by a newspaper article announcing their engagement. Quinn was actually Ryder-Gem's CEO!
Laura was overflowing with joy when she became pregnant with her beloved Max's child. But then tragedy struck! Laura found out that her older sister was also pregnant with Max's child, even though she was married to his younger brother! The shock caused Laura to have a miscarriage, losing a precious life. Heartbroken, Laura moved by herself to London. Five years later, Max appeared before Laura once more. Her sister and her sister's husband had been arrested, and Max wanted her to take care of their two children!
Rebecca, a woman without a single relative, was raised with Fliss, another orphan, as sisters in the same foster family. They grew up together as close friends and started an event-planning company. Rebecca met Damon Asteriades, an important Greek businessman, at a wedding they were working and fell in love at first sight. But Damon believed the slander about her and, in the end, married Fliss... Four years later, Rebecca was raising a young boy when Damon showed up again...just as hateful as ever!
Following the dying wishes of her best friend, Brooke is determined to maintain her cat sanctuary. However, the woman's heir, Garrett, suddenly arrives and presses Brooke to sell her land to him. Brooke is stubborn and unwavering when it comes to protecting her friend's wishes, but Garrett suddenly proposes a bet. Despite herself, Brooke accepts the bet and loses to Garrett. But the games between them haven't ended yet!
Can jeweler Dani Hammond find her diamond in the rough?Danielle "Dani" Hammond is a world-renowned jewelry designer, respected and awarded for her considerable skill by her peers...except for the ever-critical Quinn Everard. He's one of Australia's biggest gem brokers and never lets up on her work. Why, then, has Quinn come to her to create a piece using the Distinction Diamond, a legendary gem? Dani gets down to work without knowing that the recipient of her hard work will be herself! Still unsure why he would commit such a rare and elegant piece of jewelry to the hands of someone whose work he finds subpar, Dani can't know the regret that lies in Quinn's heart.
Nina Guardino is a young member of the celebrated Guardino family and t*rtured by the whims of her grandfather, Alessandro. When he wanted her to marry the wealthy CEO of the Monteleone Foundation, Rafael Monteleone, she did as he asked. She entered a loveless marriage with a man who was more interested in her cousin Marisia than the woman he married. It wouldn't be so bad, since Nina's loved Rafael since she was a child, but he doesn't even seem to remember their chance encounter! He ran away from an orphanage as a child, and in the process, gave the young Nina a beautiful flower that signified they'd meet again. Years later, he barely looks at her. What's changed in two decades to turn this firebrand child with love in his heart into the cold man who shares Nina's bed?
Upcoming starlet Missy Klein is getting married to Ian Lawson, founder of the SpinTrax recording label, and From This Moment, Nashville's hottest wedding planners, have gotten the contract to arrange the wedding. There's only one problem-cofounder and photographer Briana Harper had a college romance with Ian, and they're now stuck in a snowed-in cabin! With the relationship warming up faster than the weather outside, Briana and Ian start to reconnect...but Ian's abandonment of his own music career to pursue the business side of things has always irked Briana. She begins to ask herself if she could get together with Ian again, but how is that possible when he's getting married to the mother of his unborn child?
In order to stop her family from worrying about her life choices, Julie decided to lie to them about having a fiance, and she's kept up the lie for the past two years! She was able to get away with it until now by saying her fiance, an international financier millionaire, was always away on business, but now that her sister was about to get married, she couldn't get out of bringing her fiance to the wedding. Her only option was to ask a regular at her bakery, a poor, amateur actor, to play the part-he even had the same name as her imaginary fiance! Julie assumes her plan will run smoothly. How could she know Robert's passionate acting would draw her to him so strongly?
When she lost her little sister at the age of eight, Liana's heart froze. Since then, she has devoted her life to charity. One day, Liana visits King Alessandro of Maldinia for an arranged marriage proposal. On first meeting the attractive King Alessandro, Liana felt her icy heart warm a little. Yet his cold gaze is puzzling. Why does he look at her with spite after asking to marry him?
Coco, who's all alone with no family since her mother died, has taken a job as a babysitter. The baby's single father is Benjamin, and he owns a ranch. As she begins to glimpse the sweet nature hidden under his built body, Coco starts to fall for Benjamin. Then one day, two men visit Coco to deliver what seems like impossible news-she is, apparently, a princess of Chantaine. While having a hard time believing it, Coco is curious to meet her family... Seeing her indecision, Benjamin offers to accompany her as her fake fiance.
While trying to juggle a job in London with taking care of her alcoholic mother, Catrin Thomas finds herself engaging in a steamy affair with Murat, the sultan of a desert country. Though she doesn't enjoy being labeled his mistress, she's willing to accept it if it means she can be with the man she loves-even if their time together may be short-lived. Catrin's love for Murat grows stronger, making her temporary position as his mistress all the more difficult...especially when she hears of his upcoming wedding plans with another woman. Not being able to bear such heartbreak, Catrin decides to leave him without notice. Murat is accustomed to getting whatever he wants, but now he's finding out that there is someone who dares to defy him...which he finds quite tantalizing. Will he cleave to his country's old customs and proceed with his plans to marry another woman or will he do what it takes to win Catrin back?
As a nurse in Texas, Emma never expected to be kidnapped by messengers of the king of Bahania. But at the palace a familiar man approached her-Reyhan. She had no idea what he might be doing there until he announced he was the third prince of the kingdom and that she'd been summoned so they can be divorced. Emma is shocked twice over-she still can't believe Reyhan's a prince and, on top of that, she had no idea that marriage of theirs was for real!
Craving independence, twenty-five-year-old Mallory has decided she must break free from her overprotective father. After yet another argument with him, she ends up drunk at a party where she falls, literally, into the arms of Alex, a successful businessman and sexy Las Vegas playboy. After making the worst possible first impression, she bumps into Alex again at the shabby apartment building where she secretly plans to rent a room for herself. Now Alex knows her secret, so to keep him quiet she agrees to have lunch with him. As she gets to know him better, she sees a different side of him...one that she's finding hard to resist. He seems to like her, too, but could it really be that simple?
After Holly was kidnapped, she allowed her heart to be stolen by her abductor, an Arabian prince named Sharif. It turns out he had good reason for his actions-Holly's sister, Jasmine, gave birth to his son as a surrogate mother, and Sharif was just trying to get baby Ben back safe and sound. But now Sharif is being pursued by the police and the media for abducting Holly, and he's being accused of murdering Jasmine! As the two of them search for the real killer, an irresistible passion ignites between them...
When she lost her parents at the age of eighteen, Abby sacrificed her youth to be able to support and take care of her sister. The only man she's been close to is her boss, Nick, who runs the restaurant Abby works at. Nick and Abby are best friends on and off the job, but on the day of Abby's sister's birthday party, their relationship changed dramatically. It all started when they almost kissed. Since that day, Nick's attitude toward Abby has changed and, now that she's noticed it, Abby can't seem to ignore what a tempting man he is...which is a real problem since Nick isn't single!
Harriet sighs. It's been a month since she totaled someone's luxury car in a collision. She never imagined that the car's owner, Damien Wyatt, would be offering her a job... For an art appraiser like Harriet, who loves antiques more than anything else, a job cataloging the prestigious Wyatt family's art collection is too attractive to pass up. But how in the world can she see him after what happened? Soon she'll have more questions, too, like why he stole a kiss from her at her job interview.
Ava grew up in a poor family in London before marrying Cesare, an Italian millionaire. Despite their totally different upbringings, the two fell in love at first sight. When Ava got pregnant, they decided it was time to get married, and Ava put her career on hold. The two of them should be living in conjugal bliss, but their marriage has been rocky from the start-Cesare spends too little time with his family and buries himself at work, treating Ava coldly when she tries to talk to him about it. Ava, convinced that he doesn't love her anymore, knows they need some time apart. And yet, when they meet again after some time has passed, a sad-looking Cesare gazes at her with hungry eyes and tries to kiss her. Is it really love...or only lust?
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!
Caroline came to Milan to find Giancarlo, the only son of Alberto, the man she's caring for. The successful Gian treated her coldly when Caroline told him that his father's health wasn't good. She was persistent, however, and after much persuasion, he finally agreed to meet his father. But when he did, he didn't make any effort to get along with him because of their troubled past. Is there any way Caroline can help heal the rift between them?
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.
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!