Captain Ivo Trenchard is not surprised by Jossie's transformation into a refined young lady. Even while she was hidden beneath layers of boys' clothing, he saw Jossie for what she really was: a brilliant diamond. All it took was a little polishing and now all of London sees it too. As they attend one ball after another, feelings begin to stir within Ivo and his jealousy reaches a fever pitch. And wWhen a scandal suddenly threatens to destroy everything Jossie's worked so hard for, Ivo does the unthinkable.
Novelists tend to have very passionate fans, but when those fans cross the line to become stalkers, it's another story. Gillian receives a letter that threatens her life, and she's frozen in fear. Two years before, her best friend was killed after receiving the same threat. Since then, Gillian has left the city and moved to a small, rural town to stay out of sight. So how did the stalker find her? That's when an enigmatic man named Taggart appears in her life and tells her with uncanny certainty that he will protect her.
Everything seemed to be going well for Natalie and Michael as they worked alongside one another at Worlds Together as nurse and doctor. But when Natalie decides to go back to London to help run her father's medical business, Michael lets her go. Later he comes back to recruit her amazing nursing skills, but Natalie is saddened that Michael only seems interested in her healing touch rather than her as a woman. And even when sparks start to fly again, Michael keeps himself from letting things go too far due to the events in his past. Will Natalie settle for just being Michael's nurse? Or will she force her way into his heart?
After a year at war, Captain Ivo Trenchard returns to England to visit his beloved aunt in Somerset. He survived the throes of war unscathed and now, to his chagrin, he's bedridden for weeks because of a simple animal rescue gone awry. Luckily, the local tomboy Jossie Calverton Morley suffers from a guilty conscience and visits him every day, ensuring he's never bored. But what's the brave captain to do when this enchanting innocent suddenly begs him to teach her how to kiss?
Since arriving in London, Eleanor has fantasized about a life with her fairy-tale prince, Lord Nicholas Buckland. When a trip with her pregnant sister brings them to an old run-down inn, Eleanor is dumbfounded to learn that her very own fairy-tale prince is also a guest at this dreary establishment. After a dream-filled night, Eleanor wakes up to her sister's shrieking and finds herself in bed with a naked Lord Buckland.
Years ago, Rose-Anitra left her home country of Alp D'Montez amidst claims she was an illegitimate heir to the throne. HerA bucolic life as a married veteran is shattered when her husband is quickly ravaged by cancer. Newly widowed, she's sought out by an older assistant to the throne. Alp D'Montez needs fresh blood and bold tactics to stay afloat, but the plan to save her homeland involves her marrying Prince Nikolai. Can Rose help save a country while protecting her heart?
Private eye Darcy Maddox has been hired to investigate Federico Lucci, who's under suspicion of embezzlement. She arrives in Venice and finds "Federico," but the man she's found is actually Guido posing as his friend. Darcy has no interest in a relationship, but, in order to investigate "Federico," she spends time with him. Soon they both feel their relationship starting to grow, but both feel guilty for keeping their true identity hidden. How long can they wear the masks that hide their true faces? And how will they react when the truth is laid bare?
Rodeo girl Selena is on her way to a gig when she gets into a car accident with Leo, who hit Selena while braking to avoid hitting a truck. Selena's panicked horse breaks out of its trailer, but Leo manages to calm him down. He takes Selena to a friend's ranch to have her horse treated for injuries. She ends up staying at the ranch, gradually spending more time with Leo. They become attracted to each other, but Selena doesn't like or trust entitled, rich people.And Leo is heir to a noble family in Italy. Can Leo convince Selena that class doesn't matter?
Kelsey Waters, a wedding consultant to the stars, doesn't believe in love or marriage. But that all changes when she catches the bouquet at her cousin's wedding, and her life takes a magical turn worthy of some romantic fairy tale. Unfortunately, it doesn't last. To her dismay, her prince charming is already married. To make matters worse, she has to spend the next two weeks working closely with him on his sister's private wedding. Can Kelsey survive two weeks beside this handsome romantic? Or will she succumb to her inner desires with reckless abandon?
When her mother passed away, Sophie could feel nothing but sadness and resentment towards her grandfather, who had long ago abandoned her mom. Fate intervenes when a man named Costas Palamidis shows up on her doorstep saying that his daughter needs a bone marrow transplant- and that she might be a possible match. Sophie agrees when she finds out that the procedure will take place in the Costas home in Greece...not only because she wants to help save Costas's daughter, but also because she wants to finally confront her grandfather on his home turf. While staying in Greece, Sophie discovers that she closely resembles Costas's late wife. But when things begin to heat up between them, she can't help but feel like nothing more than a mistress to Costas. Is that really all he sees her as?
Laura wanted nothing to do with her father, or his family, after he abandoned her and her mother. But when she needs money to pay off her inheritance taxes, Allesandro di Vicenzo, sent by her paternal grandfather, arrives just in time. Allesandro is told that if he succeeds in delivering Laura, he'll be promised a chance at a CEO position, so he offers her a small fortune to help pay off her taxes. Laura doesn't like the rude and moody Allesandro, and initially he doesn't care much for his boss's cold, plain-looking granddaughter. But the moreshe opens herself up to her grandfather, the more Allesandro sees a side of her he can't resist. Unfortunately, rumors begin swirling around the two of them, driving Laura away once again. Will Allesandro go after her and convince her to be the beautiful woman he knows she is inside?
Saskia's heart was shattered when the love of her life, Alexander Koutoufides, refused to make love to her once he found out she was a virgin. Years later she still feels the pain he left her with, especially because he also ruined her father's business. Unfortunately, fate crosses their paths again, because she has to write an article about Alexander in order to earn a promotion. Initially they want nothing to do with one another, but Saskia soon realizes that her heart still burns for Alexander...and she can't help but think that, behind his cold veneer, he still feels for her, as well. But something is holding him back, something to do with Saskia's father. Will Alexander be able to give up the grudge that has kept him and Saskia apart for all theose years?
Mel Rossi is the newest hire at Signature Sounds, the hottest tech start-up in the ringtone world. Her boss, Jake Devila, treats life like a game of cards, and he makes Mel shuffle her wardrobe to better fit the company's image. Time passes, and the pairstruggle to ignore their growing feelings for one another. When Mel becomes a birthday surprise for Jake's grandfather, the deck is shuffled on Jake. Can an octogenarian and a secretary help turn Jake's life into a winning hand, or will Mel fold on their future together?
Peter Ramsey is Sydney's foremost billionaire bachelor, but all the fast cars in the world can't distract him from his quest for love. When he slams on the brakes for a gaggle of school kids, he quickly falls in love with the young lady guiding the children. He may think she's just a school teacher, but the cover story Erin Lavelle lets him believe isn't the only tall tale she's told. Will Peter still be interested in Erin if he knows the whole truth, or will she let him go on judging her book by its cover?
As Princess Shoshauna is making her way down the aisle, she suddenly comes under heavy gunfire! Luckily Jake Ronan, her soldier bodyguard, manages to save her in time. While waiting for the chaos to subside, it's up to Ronan to keep the princess safe. While hiding together on an isolated island villa, Ronan finds it difficult to keep up with the princess's care-free personality. Shoshauna somehow breaks through the armor around his soldier's heart, but will Ronan's pride allow him to fall for someone as out of reach as a royal princess?
The Kingdom of Carramer is ruled by the kindly and young King Lorne De Marigny. Having lost his wife in a tragic car accident, Lorne raises his only son alone, having sworn off any future relationships for fear of damaging his heart and his homeland. When Alison Carter, vacationing teacher, washes up on his shores after a swim in the ocean, will she be tossed out of his country or into his bed? Does Carramer need a new queen? Does Lorne need a new wife?
As a favor to her twin sister, Eleanor, Caroline poses as her when summoned to fulfill a betrothal that was arranged when they were children. Caroline did as her sister asked to help Eleanor be with the man she truly wants to marry, but mostly Caroline just really wanted to see Eleanor's betrothed, Michel de Marigny, again. She feels conflicted about having to lie to the man she loves, and then she feels even worse when he tells her he wants a loveless marriage. Now Caroline must hide her identity and her love from Michel if she want to stay with him. But how long can this charade last?
The Nuee Festival comes around once a year in the Kingdom of Carramer, and Princess Adrienne has disguised herself as a man so she can walk around the festival without being recognized. Hugh Jordan, an American with dreams of owning a horse ranch, came to Nuee Island to purchase the rare horses bred there, and he ends up meeting Adrienne "Dee" at the festival. Safe in her male identity, Dee argues with Hugh about ranch horses and leaves before her identity is found out. Unfortunately, she later meets Hugh at a dinner party where he recognizes her. He's unable to resist teasing herBut can Hugh remain a gentleman, or will his lusts get the best of him? And how will Adrienne react to this enigma of a man who disregards her status and treats her like a normal human being?
To own the town saloon and mine, Lucas and Jackson MacIntyre need to get married within three months...or else they'll break that clause in their uncle Simon's will. Jackson has no desire for love, so it's up to Lucas to make their dreams come true. Luckily for them, schoolmarm Emily Smythe has found herself with no children to teach. She hopes that by marrying Lucas she'll be able to pursue her dreams of teaching those who missed out on an education. Could Emily be Lucas's convenient bride?
While Jackson MacIntyre was lying in his bed, delirious from fever, his younger brother, Lucas, was busy conspiring against him. So when Jackson awakes he finds a headstrong beauty named Molly Malone in his house...claiming to be his wife! Sure, he understands why Lucas did such an underhanded thing-their uncle left them in quite a bind-but he refuses to be married again...and no inheritance is enough to change his mind on the matter.
Young Win already has a failed marriage behind her and a young son, Charlie, to take care of on her own. Ten years after the divorce, she's finally found someone to start a new life with...until her ex, James, decides to move back to town. Is he planning to steal her son away? Worried sick, Win comes home from work to find James relaxing in her living room with Charlie!
Briar Davenport's hanging on by one last thread of financial security, and trying to sell off what she can to keep her family afloat after the devilish Diablo Barrentes takes over her father's company.But is a marriage deal with this devil more than she can handle? She's resigned to becoming a bride to help save her family, but can she accept the fact that she might actually fall in love with this handsome Spaniard?
When a business deal to save Vivian's company goes south, she quickly becomes the drugged captive of Nicholas Rose... or is it Nicholas Thorne? She doesn't know if she's dealing with the sweet or sinister side of this pirate businessman, or if she was even his intended target. Is a disastrous car ride years ago the source of his vendetta, or has her beauty made her a target?
Faith is walking through the airport when suddenly she's accosted by an unfamiliar man who grabs her by the arm. As she struggles to break free, he glares at her with smoldering brown eyes and, with a deep, sexy voice hinting at an Italian accent, tells her, "No matter where you run, I'll always find you, my angel." Having lost her memory in an accident three years ago, those words hit Faith like a truck. Does he know me from before? Amid the paralyzing fear and anxiety, Faith feels her heart ache. It remembers him clear as day, this man...who was once her lover.
Freshly dumped by her playboy fiance, Kevin, distraught cooking show host Corri decides to vent her anger toward him during a live broadcast. Kevin's older brother and owner of the television production company, Aidan, rushes to her side with a bottle of wine and words of compassion. At the same time, he cannot help but feel overjoyed by the development. Aidan has always been attracted to Corri, but he had to bitterly swallow his feelings after she'd started going out with his little brother. Now there is no one keeping him from telling her how he feels.
Mariah doesn't trust men. It doesn't help that her job has conditioned her to believe that all rich and handsome men are complete jerks, either. When Zayad, a man with the imposing presence of a proud foreign king, practically overflowing with confidence, moves in next door, Mariah can't help but feel hostility toward her new neighbor. However, when she takes a spill in the shower and is left unable to move, the one to hear her cries and come running to the rescue is none other than Zayad himself! He's the last person she wants to see her in this unsightly state! Ignoring her pleas not to enter the bathroom, Zayad mercilessly opens the door...
Princess Lucy of the Xavier Kingdom sighs, "Why won't he come and take me away? I've tried calling him and sending letters, but I haven't had any news of him. Was he lying when he told me that he loved me?" Meanwhile, Seth is angry. "Why did she abandon me and go back to her home country? I know the King ordered her to come home, but not contacting me at all since leaving is taking it too far." The love the two of them share is torn apart by the difference in their social statuses and the expectations of their surroundings. But an unexpected chance at reconciliation appears...!
Tempest is the only daughter of billionaires. Even though she's trying to work as a serious actress, she's treated as a C-lister, and reported to be involved in scandal after high-society scandal. If only someone would see her for who she really is someday. Tempest takes countless private lessons to prepare for a coveted movie audition...but the director of that movie just happens to be her ex-boyfriend Colin. Three years ago, he believed a story the media was spreading about Tempest and dumped her. So she can forget about that audition, because even now Colin stares at her with hate-filled eyes. She just can't take it anymore! She decides to make him acknowledge her...no matter what it takes!
Even though she's the daughter of a prestigious family, Bertha is cruelly oppressed by her stepmother and stepsister. At her own birthday party, she finds herself despondent, wearing an awful dress and standing alone against the wall. In complete contrast to the way the guests fawn over her beautiful stepsister, no one goes near Bertha. But then, one young doctor, Oliver, calls out to her. "Why are you so sad?" With his sharp insight, Oliver discovers how cruelly Bertha is treated and, unbeknownst to her, begins working to save her!
Rose is a librarian who's come to Scotland to heal her broken heart. There she meets the former F1 racer Mathieu...but he's completely rude and callous to her, even though she's never even met him before! He believes she's the same shallow fan who snuck into his bed naked one night long ago. But that was Rose's twin sister, Rebecca! Even though she's innocent, Rose doesn't tell him what really happened. But then Mathieu says he's got the perfect job for her... pretending to be his fiancee!
Helen takes care of her best friend Delia's son Nicholas, who was born out of wedlock. However, when her regular contact with Delia is broken, Helen feels an ominous premonition. Delia's older brother, Leon, suddenly shows up at her doorstep with news of his sister's death. With Helen shaken by the news but with Nicholas's happiness as top priority, Leon proposes they enter into a marriage of convenience. Deciding that it will be the best thing for Nicholas, Helen agrees...without realizing just how much she might regret it later.
To distract herself from the fact that she is now completely alone in the world, Vanessa takes a solo trip to Paris. But her beauty is so captivating that men begin to follow her around, trying to woo her! Soon a man named Markos, who is almost frighteningly handsome, notices and offers to become her bodyguard. Drunk on wine and Paris, the city of lights, Vanessa quickly falls in love. However, when she finds that Markos is one of the world's premier billionaires and he begins showering her with wealth, she begins to suspect things are not what they seem. "He thinks of me as nothing more than a high-class prostitute!"
Ivy, who has always been mistreated by her beautiful older sister, Rachel, finds herself in a difficult financial situation:her sister is the only one to have received an inheritance from their father! She is supported by her best friend, Merrie, and while she loves her very much, she has a hard time getting along with Merrie's brother Stuart. Stuart believes her to be just as shallow as her sister, Rachel, and always treats her coldly when he talks with her. Ivy tries her best to avoid him, but one night, as she's staying over at Merrie's place, she runs into him in the bathroom. Mistaking this encounter as an attempt to seduce him, he kisses her passionately...!
In Alsace on a wine-buying trip, Rachel comes across a first-rate wine...and a first-rate man. Luc, the owner of the Chartier winery, introduces her to the flavor of love, which turns out to be as sweet as the high-quality Chartier pinot grigio. Rachel has met many attractive men in her life, but never one as perfect for her as Luc. Even though she knows that she will eventually have to return to London, she can't help but fall for him...until she finds out about his ex-wife and a dark secret from his past!
Kay begins to question her identity after sorting through her late mother's things and discovering that her name is similar to that of Kimberley, the daughter of the famous Endacott family who was kidnapped twenty-four years earlier. She then finds newspaper clippings detailing the kidnapping and an entry reading, "Kay came today," in her mother's diary... Unable to write it all off as coincidence, Kay reaches out to the missing Kimberley's grandfather, Charles, to find the truth. Unfortunately, his banking partner, Ben, convinces him that Kay is nothing but a fortune-seeking fraud!
Ten years ago, Marianne had no choice but to accept the betrayal of the man she'd devoted everything to. When she saw the press conference for his engagement and realized that he was actually Prince Sebastian II, she couldn't believe anything about his love had been real. But her failed love affair is a thing of the past now, and Mariannefocuses on her career as a historian. Unfortunately a cruel twist of fate brings him back into her life. Though she can't help wishing they'd never met, her feelings for him have only grown stronger....
Amelia bids farewell to her fiance, Ryder, a successful lawyer. Despite his handsome good looks, his superficial personality leads him to betray Amelia, making their future together seem impossible... Just after Rob, Ryder's twin brother, tries to intervene, they are involved in a horrible car accident! When Ryder awakens having lost his memory, he seems kinder and wiser, as if he were a completely different person! Could this be the beginning of a new, ideal love between them...?
Relations between European Union nations can be tense, but that's nothing compared to the war that's been brewing between Professor Gareth Simmonds and Louise Crighton. When she was his student, she lost her virginity to the good professor. Years later, they've run into each other at EU negotiations, and it's impossible to tell if the sparks between them will enflame their war or rekindle their lost romance.
Josie does things her way. Sporting shockingly pink hair and striking clothes, she runs the historic Elmhurst Hall's tea room. Despite coming from an old-money family of high standing, there is nothing Josie despises more than doing what's expected of her. When a man arrives one day to take over the hall following the death of its former lord, Josie is alarmed to find he's the type of man she hates the most: the pushy, straightlaced aristocrat, William Radcliffe. He may be handsome, but his constant nagging has Josie at her wit's end. Enough is enough! She's not about to take orders from anyone!
On the verge of tears, personal assistant Taryn makes for the elevator. Just moments ago, she quit her job after her trusted boss kissed her in a moment of weakness. Never would Taryn have dreamed that the man she meets in the elevator would become her next boss. Jake Nash, CEO of industry leader Nash Corporation, hires her for a temporary secretary position with a promise not to mix love and work. It's a hard job, but Taryn is thrilled to be working at such a top- tier company. However, one day she has a sudden revelation: she's falling for her boss!.