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?
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...
The identity behind the anonymous person who had donated an incredible sum to the medical facility where Genma worked was none other than a desert sheikh with a prestigious name. Just when he makes his appearance, he tells her that he would like her to quit this facility and come back to his homeland with him. He takes her to his kingdom, which is surrounded by golden sand and the beautiful blue sea, and decorated with roses. Genma realizes that he brought her here because of her medical talents, but she can't help but feel an attraction to him. This will not work out... We are too different...
I never knew this could happen from just one kiss. When Kallie was seventeen, she kissed Alexandros, not knowing that he had a fiancee. The engagement was broken off, and his life changed forever. Seven years later, Kallie is reunited with Alexandros, now a Greek shipping magnate. She was never able to forget him, so her heart beats wildly at their reunion. However, he only has one desire in his heart after being reunited with the now-stunning Kallie: I will enjoy all of it-her and getting my revenge...
Faye Matteson spent an entire summer in Rome working alongside Dante Valenti, the owner of the famed Il Maia Hotel and its even more famous restaurant, Perfezione. While the summer was enchanting, it ended bitterly. Walking through the doors of the Il Maia now, with that summer six years behind her, she is once again face-to-face with the man who shattered her innocent heart. To add insult to injury, he offers to bail her restaurant out, but only if she agrees to some devious conditions. In a whirlwind of bitterness and intense longing, the two relive the mistakes they made that summer long ago.
Right in the middle of the busy Christmas season, Paige, a run-off-her-feet decorator, receives an unbelievable Christmas present-a large luxury van complete with her store's logo. While Paige is still reeling from the unexpected gift, a man, the very picture of a playboy, appears. He's the representative of a wealthy philanthropist, and he has come to deliver Paige's personalized van, along with an invitation to a Christmas dinner party. All the while, a sensual smile meaningfully plays about his lips... What is this handsome man up to?
We first met in high school. He was a rough, taciturn boy, yet everyone looked to him for leadership. I was a plain-Jane honors student with braces. Coincidence brought us back together again. Now, he's a big name in finance-any woman would want him-while I'm a widow who's lost my savings, my job and my house-not to mention I'm pregnant! Ryan was kind enough to hire me as a home tutor for his daughter, but I doubt he has any idea how much his generosity has affected me. (The Millionaire's Nanny Arrangement) Bedded by Blackmail also included.
Louisa comes to this beautiful Greek island to visit the grave of her son. On the summer of her seventeenth year, she'd been there as a tourist, where she fell in love with rich and powerful noble Andreas, conceived his child and then married him. But their marriage ended abruptly after only two years with the death of their son. Now, Louisa shakes off the bad memories and steps off the ferry onto the island, only to be shocked: Why is Andreas here, when she was told he would be away? She hasn't spoken to her husband even once in five years, and she finds a maddening mixture of hatred and love for him stirring in her heart.
It is 1586 in England. Princess Elizabeth is walking through the town without an escort. Her father has died suddenly and unexpectedly and she is on the run from Sir Robert, who is trying to force her to marry him. She is on her way to the palace to see her godmother, Queen Elizabeth, to get her help. On her way, she meets a jester named Tarleton. Carefree yet rather cunning, she asks for his help. She cuts off her beautiful golden locks to disguise herself as a young boy and apprentice to the jester. This is the beginning of their travels...and such a turbulent journey it will be...
Heading to Hampton Court where the queen resides, Elizabeth has disguised herself as a young boy and continues her journey with the jester, Tarleton. Elizabeth starts to have feelings toward the rough yet kind Tarleton. Can you hear my heart beating, Tarleton? Meanwhile, Tarleton starts having feelings for Elizabeth that he can't hide, as well. However, their statuses are far too different. A princess getting together with a jester is just too absurd. Then Sir Robert finally catches up to them...
The vast Chantry House estate is owned by Atreus Dionides, billionaire Greek shipping tycoon. Lindy Ryman had never seen the tanned master of the estate until one day while taking an impromptu skinny-dip to cool herself off. A brusque encounter turns into a secret fling that continues for a year... But is Lindy ready to be just another inexperienced mistress to the Greek tycoon, or will their passion burn down the barriers shutting off his heart from a real romance?
After her mother passes away, Eva finds out that her father was the prince of a foreign country in the Middle East, and she is escorted to that country to meet her grandfather. When her grandfather arranges for Eva to marry Sheikh Karim Al-Nasr of the neighboring country, she doesn't know what to do! Before, all Eva was worried about was working two jobs in order to live on her own and pay for school; now she must find a way to come off as the worst bridal candidate. Despite her efforts, they are married, and Eva must put up with Karim's cold behavior. Karim's only concern is his daughter, which makes him keep his distance...but it only makes Eva want to get closer to him. Will he eventually let her into his heart?
Rosamund "Ros" Craig is a fiction writer specializing in romance novels. However, never in her life has Ros experienced a love like the ones she creates for her readers. In an odd twist of fate, Ros meets a man who sets her heart aflutter and she becomes unable to resist his every whim. Ros suddenly finds herself adrift in a sea of passion, heartache and betrayal.
Fashion Week in Paris is on, and yet Edward Holden sticks out like a errant string in a bad stitch job. The handsome man may be in disguise as a photo journalist, but only with the reluctant help of Kimberly Lenton can the undercover investigator go from covert op to cover model. The pair needs to stay serious to prevent the theft of another expensive dress...but will this runway lead down the path of love?
Secretary Angie has secretly been in love with her boss, Riccardo, for years. But Riccardo is rich and incredibly handsome. There is no way a man who dates beautiful woman after beautiful woman would ever notice plain old Angie. Just as Angie resolves to move on from her painful one-sided love, Riccardo suddenly gives her a red dress to wear to the office Christmas party. Though hesitant, Angie appears at the party all dolled up, only for Riccardo to give her a fiery look and shoot icy, accusing words: "What are you trying to do?"
In an age of dragons and fairies, you could make a wish to the fire-breathers by sacrificing your most cherished possessions. In an age of digital assistants, you might just find J.J. as your own personal Secret Santa. J.J. is sent by her company's AI computer, Gem, to make River Sierra's wish come true before she realizes what it is-become River's fairy mother and marry her father, widower Raven Sierra. Will the pair have to crush River's dreams of a world with make-believe, or will the two discover that magic can still work its way through their lives?
Libby Westerling deeply cares about children, so when the children's ward needs to raise money she volunteers herself in an auction. Just as she thinks she's about to be bought by a despicable man, she is saved by a prince charming, Dr. Andreas Christakos. Even so, she isn't interested in falling in love due to her distrust of men. But that doesn't stop Andreas. He is confident that Libby will soon realize her feelings for him. Much to Libby's dismay, they even have to work together, so avoiding Andreas's advances will be even harder for her. Will Andreas be able to break through the wall around Libby's heart?
After he lost his son, Donovan Barrett wanted nothing more than to isolate himself from everything. He even quit his career as a doctor and left his wife, all to avoid ever being responsible for hurting anyone. When he decides to return to his home in Lake Geneva, Anna Nowell, the maid who'd been taking care of it while he was away, is in fear of losing her job...and all the great perks. Anna decides to prove herself to be indispensable by doing everything on her own. She's not only able to maintain the house but also finds herself, through compassion and resilience, helping Donovan get his life back.
Lacy Davis has an unfortunate turn in Guatemala when an untrustworthy taxi driver abandons her, stealing her luggage, traveler's checks and passport! Alone and with no real grasp of the local language, Lacy must rely on the kindness of Jordan Stone, a mysterious yachtsman, to find her way back home. When the pair make a deal to travel the high seas to return to America, what will be the greater threat to the pair: a dangerous hurricane headed their way, or the whirlwind romance threatening to toss all they know overboard?
After their whirlwind romance in a tropical paradise, Lauranne O'Neill married Zander Volakis, the CEO of Volakis Industries. When Zander betrayed Lauranne, she packed her bags and ran away. For five whole years the two never spoke to each other. Suddenly, Zander arrives with a threatening job offer she can't turn down. While the two are playing nice for the sake of a business transaction, buried feelings resurface and their romance is given new life.
Ever since losing his wife five years ago, Cain Blackmon, a young and wealthy Southerner, has lived shut away inside his mansion. The media even calls him the "most well-known hermit in the South." Once, Phoebe had shared an unforgettable kiss with him-except he married another woman afterward, leaving Phoebe heartbroken. Now, Phoebe is being hounded by the press, and takes refuge in Cain's mansion. But Cain seems determined to completely ignore her during her stay...
Crayon Shinchan features a pint-sized terror who is a rude little dude that stands back-to-back with such contemporaries as the kids of South Park. So be warned, this hilarious romp isn't for children; instead, Crayon Shinchan is an adult, tongue-in-cheek poke at modern domestic life.
The world has been annihilated and an evil bestial deity must be appeased. Saki, a young girl, trying to escape destiny, finds refuge in an unusual and rough line of work. But she has been chosen for an unthinkable role; a princess must be sacrificed to the monster Yamata-no-Orochi at the 50 year Tenken Festival. Can Manaka, the man who is in love with her, follow her into this abyss to save her from fate; only to discover the dark secret of the ceremony? Winner of the prestigious Japan Media Festival Arts Award this stunning work of graphic fiction takes the reader into a whole new realm. Combining Japanese mythology in a post apocalyptic setting this book presents a new style of Japanese manga.
Krysta's old friend Jack has a secret to tell her: he wrote a book, and he's getting published! Never did she imagine her timid friend might have an ambitious side. What's more, Jack's book is a sweet romance novel, and he's pretending to be a female author. His publishers want "her" to come down to see them, so he begs Krystal to appear in his place. Thus begins Krystal's first trip to New York, her first television appearance?and her first time in a luxurious hotel, alone with Jack!
A private jet lands in the Australian Outback town where Hannah works as a doctor. Her visitor: Sheik Marik, ruler of a faraway Arabic kingdom. According to him, Hannah's six-year-old nephew, Mickey, is next in line for the throne?and this barren land is no place for a future king. He's here to take Mickey away! Mickey was thrust into Hannah's care by her younger sister, and she's loved him like her own ever since he was an infant. So she can't let him go! What will she do when she's told that the only way for her to stay by her dear Mickey's side is to marry the sheik?
Fortenegro is a tiny island country in the Aegis Sea. Ionanthe's elder sister married the kingdom's Crown Prince Max, but continually cheated on him, and ultimately died in an accident with a lover. According to the kingdom's laws, Ionanthe must pay for her sister's sins by marrying Max and bearing him an heir. To think that she'd be forced into marriage in the twenty-first century! Still, she finds herself melting when the drop-dead gorgeous man gives her a steamy kiss during their marriage parade. But to Max, their marriage is merely his duty...
Angelica is at a big charity auction to promote her company's service?providing perfect partners for corporate functions?when she trips off the stage. She squeezes her eyes shut, steeling herself for the crash, and the next things she knows, she's landed in the broad, warm chest of a man. A strong heartbeat, the faint scent of cologne...and when she timidly opens her eyes, who does she see but the handsome Paul Sterling, a famously ruthless corporate shark! Angelica is embarrassed by her mistake, but Paul "buys" her at the auction for an incredible twenty thousand dollars. What could he be after?
Shari is in love with her brother's friend Garrett. She's had romantic feelings for him since high school, but he's from an upper-class family. She's a waitress at a coffee shop, and even though they both live in New York, they live in very different worlds. When she finds out that Garrett is going to be auctioned at a charity party, she decides to take her chance. I'm going to spend my entire savings and win the auction, disguised as a mysterious woman in red! She succeeds and spends the night with him, but the next day...
Now that her father's jewelry business is on the verge of bankruptcy, Tahlia resorts to frequenting socialite parties as a means to finding celebrity customers. There she meets Thanos Savakis, an overwhelmingly handsome young Greek hotel tycoon. But as it turns out, he's the man responsible for her father's desperation! Tahlia is the object of his revenge?but he offers to save her family's business if she becomes his mistress, half forcing her into making the deal with him. Thus begins their days of sadistic pleasure in a luxury hotel. But what's the truth behind Thanos's revenge, and what does he actually feel for her?