Meet Constance, a scrupulous and by-the-book accountant. When she's assigned to investigate a casino's finances, she visits the casino with the bad reputation. If there are any illegal activities afoot, she's confident she'll uncover them. Then, she meets John Fairweather, the CEO of the casino. Flashing an irresistible smile, he compliments her and plants his lips on hers! Is this the game he'll play to undermine her work? Bewildered by John's uninhibited behavior, Constance can't entirely suppress her desire for him...though she's acutely aware that she'd lose everything if she ever got involved with him.
There's a reason Domini, a temporary secretary, keeps turning down a permanent offer of work from her boss, Jack. He's far too attractive! She doesn't think she can remain professional if the arrogant and confident playboy keeps calling her name with that sexy voice of his. But Jack appreciates the value of her work and counteroffers with an irresistible contract. She agrees to the contract renewal on the condition that they keep their relationship professional, but the moment she signs the contract, the rules seem to fly out the window!
Sean had to take care of his niece for just two weeks, but the mischievous angel drove him crazy all day long and he couldn't focus on his work! So he decided to place an ad for a babysitter in the local newspaper. The only applicant was an unassuming, frumpy-looking woman. But looks didn't matter as long as she could save him from his situation! Little did he know that Carlyne was a Russian princess! She just wanted to live an ordinary life for once and escape her life in the public eye.
Sam's plain and proper assistant, Patricia, has developed secret feelings for him. So she thinks she must have died and gone to heaven when he asks her to be his fiancee. Until, that is, Sam tells her the real reason he asked her. It seems the company chairman has decided that Sam needs to get married. Will Patricia go as far as faking a wedding just to please the man of her dreams?
After her fiance, Tom, left her for another woman, landscape painter Natasha drowned herself in her work. And, with the help of her father's gallery, she became known for her paintings of Ayers Rock. A year and a half later, Tom reappears, apparently a changed man, but Natasha can't forgive Tom for what he did. As Natasha sets out on a new expedition to paint the landscape of Kakadu National Park, she is paired with Tom as her tour guide. Will Tom ever get the chance to explain what happened a year and a half ago? Or will this trip only drive them further apart?
Due to her sister's infertility, Sheridan decides to undergo artificial insemination, but as a result of the hospital's mistake, she is provided with the semen of a man who is not her brother-in-law. As it turns out, the semen belongs to Rashid, the King of Kyr. Though Sheridan finds him authoritarian, he is as handsome as any prince you might read about in The Arabian Nights. Sheridan frantically resists Rashid's urgings that she should join him in Kyr, but then he makes an unimaginable move, sweeping Sheridan up off her feet and kissing her passionately. Sheridan suddenly finds herself lost in Kyr's intense passion... What will she do next?
After receiving a call about the death of her sister and brother-in-law in an accident, Abby flies from London to New York. At the funeral she sees Greg, the brother of her sister's husband. Even though he was unfaithful to her five years ago, Abby is still hopelessly attracted to him. When she tries to take her nieces into her care, Greg steps in to keep custody for himself. There is just one way for them to share custody-they must marry one another!
It's like a fairy tale. Imogen instantly falls in love with crown prince Nadir at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. After days of passionate love, Imogen becomes pregnant. When she tells Nadir, she's shocked by his harsh response! One year and five months after disappearing from him in despair, Imogen runs into Nadir again, and this time he's threatening to punish her for taking his daughter away from him!
Discovering he's the father of a newborn, Liam hires a beautiful nanny. Despite going through a tough time as a single mother, Jenna appears to be well-bred, making it harder for Liam to resist her. For her part, Jenna is busy hiding her identity as a princess. She fled to the United States in order to hide her relationship with her deceased boyfriend. When she's obliged to go back to her own country, Jenna must fight her feelings for Liam, which she finds have grown much stronger than she'd realized...
Scarlett Gibson only came back to Italy to help save her uncle's restaurant, Rosa. She never expected to run into her former flame Lorenzo Nesta again. Much to her dismay, Lorenzo is now Rosa's head chef. They must work together to save Rose from shutting its doors forever, but Scarlett is determined to stay cold and distant toward Lorenzo. The hurt and betrayal she suffered five years ago still remains fresh. Will Scarlett be able to find it in her heart to forgive Lorenzo and save the restaurant?
Taylor was standing at the front door of a boutique filled with lace and frills. Most men would show hesitation, but Taylor wasn't frightened off by femininity. Inside he finds an unfashionable woman wearing heavy black-framed glasses. Could this be the owner, Ms. Janice? People say she is both beautiful and not beautiful at the same time. He introduces himself as her new account. And almost immediately Taylor begins to feel the magnetism of this mysterious woman...
When Terri lost her brother in the war, it was his best friend and her longtime crush Buck Morgan who offered her a job. For ten years she worked as Buck's assistant, hoping their professional relationship would turn to romance. When the moment came, Buck was under the influence of his migraine medication. Maybe he doesn't remember that they slept together. Wondering how she can get Buck to look at her as a woman, Terri is now lost in despair. What she doesn't know yet is that Buck has one of her earrings, which she lost at the time of their lovemaking...
Bregnovia's wealthy leader is rumored to have bought his presidency with an obscene amount of money. For business reasons, Tiffany, the daughter of a US presidential candidate, is asked by her father to meet with him at exclusive club Q-Virtus. But Tiffany dislikes being in the limelight since an accident resulted in the death of her husband and left both her face and body horribly scarred. However the club's rule of wearing masks emboldens Tiffany, who meets and sleeps with one of the club's sexy patrons. Never in a million years would she have imagined that her fling was with the man himself, Ryzard...
Rachel and Matt have been friends ever since they were children. They both came from wealthy families and looked out for one another. They were close until one fateful night at their graduation dance. After a wonderful night together, things started to heat up, but Matt stopped himself before things went too far. He was determined not to take advantage of the trust of his longtime friend. Things have never been quite the same since. Then, over a decade later, the two of them were reunited under somber circumstances. Matt's wife had just passed away and he needed help caring for his son. Has enough time passed to heal their wounds? Is Matt ready to love again?
"Abide by the contract that I'm going to present to you. You have no right to refuse." With these words, the devilish Rocco Mondelli, a wealthy man from Milan, threatened Olivia. Rocco thinks Olivia is a temptress who goes after wealthy men and that she is the one who deceived his grandfather. Olivia is outraged that Rocco would believe her capable of such behavior...yet she can't suppress her response to Rocco's gaze. How can he affect her so when he clearly thinks so little of her?
On her way home one day, Darcy saw a stranger fall from a tree. She ran to help the injured man, and her heart skipped a beat. He was beyond handsome...he was downright gorgeous! Reece initially mistook Darcy for a young boy. Feeling a bit humiliated, Darcy still took him home to treat his injuries. Reece realized his mistake as soon as Darcy took off her coat and let her hair down...and an intense flame of passion quickly lit his eyes...
Lauryn is an accountant at a nightclub. One day the club's owner, Adam, comes to her with a preposterous idea. In return for one million dollars, he wants her to be his wife for two years. Adam is eyeing the post of business council chairman, and he needs a respectable wife to win the hearts of the conservative board members. A loveless marriage with a handsome and charming playboy? Lauryn must weigh the offer against her own closely kept secrets.
She couldn't believe her loving father had betrayed his family! Only when they read his will did twenty-eight-year-old Brooke Garrison find out her father had a secret daughter. Devastated, she drank her first glass of wine. And, at the bar, while brooding about the news, she saw Jordan Jeffries come in. Although Jordan's and Brooke's families are business rivals, she couldn't resist this charming man, and she had no idea just how sinful a night it was going to be!
Cindy, a secretary, is in love with her workaholic boss, Kyle. But to him, Cindy is nothing more than a trustworthy coworker. He forgot her birthday and she knows she'll never turn his head with her looks. But maybe someday a Kyle will fall for her intellect. Cindy's friends decide to help her out, and so for her birthday they get her a makeover. Transformed on the surface, Cindy is still the same woman she always was, but Kyle's reaction to the change leaves Cindy shocked!
Leigh agreed to take care of her seven-year-old niece, Amy, after the sudden death of her older sister and her husband. She took a break from studying graphic design at university to work and pay down her sister's debts, but the bank finally put the house in foreclosure. Leigh was devastated and decided to seek help from Amy's real father, Nicholas Kendall, the CEO of a major corporation who had a one-night stand with Amy's sister. At first, he doubted that Amy was his, but he changed his mind soon after meeting her. All Leigh wanted was to borrow a little bit of money, but instead Nicholas insisted that Leigh and Amy move into his house!
Bethany's father, an anthropologist who was researching a community in the Arabian Desert, has gone missing. Bethany received word from the authorities that he died, but she doesn't believe it-he's survived dangerous situations before. Bethany flies out to find him and encounters a handsome man with a peregrine falcon. The two lock gazes, as if drawn by a strong, mysterious power. The man reveals himself to be the Sheikh of Bayrar, Prince Zakr Tahnun Sadiq. And for some reason she can't explain, even to herself, Bethany is drawn to this prideful man...
In the middle of her late husband's funeral, Maddy feels a strong gaze on her. Her husband's cousin, Leo, keeps his focus on her and her alone. She can't help but falter under the intensity of his deep blue eyes. To him, it must look like she's only after her husband's fortune. But in truth, after he spent all of their money and cheated on her, they decided to separate, and now she is only interested in taking care of the estate that belongs to her son. But with such a large tax on the inheritance, Maddy is running out of options. Or at least she is until Leo makes an unbelievable proposal: he'll take care of the money, if she takes care of Leo's needs...
Billionaire Chance Montgomery reluctantly hires Tori as a nanny to take care of his twin infants. But he makes it abundantly clear that he doesn't intend to let others raise his children. As Tori lives with them and sees Chance shower the kids with love and affection, she gradually falls in love with him. Chance can't avoid developing feelings for her, either. Still, despite their mutual attraction, something in Tori's lonely past won't allow her to pursue Chance. She can't let herself fall in love again...not after what happened last time!
Even as she pretends to date his younger brother, Keely harbors secret feelings for Boone, a farmer eleven years her senior. Then Boone appears before her at a party-almost as though he had been waiting for her-and invites her to dance. His strong arms, the fragrance of his cologne... Keely spends a dreamlike hour as he leads her around the dance floor. He was always so cold with her before, so what's changed? After taking a confused Keely out to the terrace, Boone steals a kiss and whispers, "Put yourself in my hands." But no matter her feelings, it can't go any further than this... After all, the world thinks she's dating Boone's brother!
Sterling faces a big challenge when Rihad, the Sheikh of Bakri, confronts her. Knowing that Sterling is pregnant with his little brother, Rihad has no choice but to make the baby his new heir. So he takes Sterling to Bakri and even convinces her to marry him so the baby's link to the royal family can't be doubted. Sterling goes along with Rihad's plans for her baby's sake and does her best to behave like a suitably convincing wife, even going on a honeymoon with Rihad... She has no interest in status or fortune for herself, but she cannot deny her interest in Rihad! Little does he know that Sterling is keeping a very big secret!
At her close friend's wedding, Alanna is reunited with Niccolo. He's a famous businessman now, and ten years ago they shared a passionate kiss. In their hearts they both wanted more, but neither followed those desires. This time, however, along with a burgeoning business relationship, Niccolo pursues his feelings for her. But Alanna has struggled financially since they first met and once had to work as a nude model to get by. The job left a scar on her heart, and ever since then she's been hesitant to pursue romance. How will Niccolo react when he learns about her past?
Anna was just the daughter of a staff member at the earl's residence. Then she started working for Lord Brentmore, who was looking for a tutor for his children. But his manor, with its gloomy lord and aloof staff, was forboding. The lord slowly comes out of his shell when he sees Anna's kindness to the children. And as he learns about the pain in Anna's heart, forbidden feelings of love begin to take root in his own.
Certain she was going to win this time, Samantha was shattered when Michael Lewis was given the American Advertising Award instead. Michael was once Samantha's lover, but seven years ago, when they were about to get married, he left her, saying she'd chosen her family over him. Though talking with him reminds her of old times, she mustn't let herself trust him again! But now Michael is kissing her, and it's making it difficult to think straight!
Before she marries Luca, Tia discovers that he doesn't love her. She flees her wedding, goes back to London and is determined to make a life for herself and the child she is carrying. But then Luca shows up...as a doctor at the hospital where Tia works as a midwife. Citing his concern for the unborn child, Luca moves into her home. Contrary to his cool demeanor at the wedding, he's incredibly attentive to her and an amazing doctor at work. Which of these men is the real Luca-the cold bridegroom or the attentive doctor?
Cathy's heart was filled with joy when Blake called, saying he needed her. for so long, she'd thought her feelings for him were unrequited. So she rushes to Texas to meet him, and is crushed when she learns the sad truth. His call was no confession of love, but a request for an employee's help. He wants to marry his ex-girlfriend and needs Cathy's assistance to win his old girlfriend back!
Eloise works as a temp at a law firm. Feeling bored at work and sick of low pay, she's considering leaving the job for a new one. That's when she meets handsome businessman Ricky at her friend's party. He asks her to pretend to be his girlfriend in return for helping her find a new job. She accepts the offer-she is, after all, about to default on her rent. She'll attend twelve parties with Ricky before Christmas and she isn't allowed to fall for him. How hard could it be?
Tricia works at a coffee shop for now, but she dreams of starting her own business-a pet salon. The problem is that the bank doesn't want to finance her dream. But then a mysterious man walks into her coffee shop and introduces himself. His name is Lassiter Dragan, and he's a well-known venture capitalist! He tells her not to miss this chance and promises her a loan if she'll agree to play his wife over the holidays. Tricia knows this is the way to make her dreams come true, but a man that charming is dangerous! She's hesitant, but she decides to go along with his suggestion. Could this be the start of a Christmas miracle?
Gemma is a matchmaker, and her latest client is the prince of Kyonos, a small island in the Aegean Sea. Stavros needs to find a wife before he succeeds the throne. The minute Gemma shakes his hand, the chemistry is instant and she feels as if she's been struck by lightning. Who knew men like this existed? But he's her client and that makes him off-limits. His most important requirement for a wife is that she be able to bear him an heir. Gemma works frantically to find him the perfect match, so...why does she feel like he's directing all of his steamy gazes her way?
Two years ago, Avery experienced heartbreak. Now she's met Jonas at a restaurant in town, and while she doesn't expect it to go anywhere, one coincidence leads to another and they make plans to meet for dinner the following day. Avery's world has been predictable and routine the past two years, but she feels something shift when she meets Jonas, and she can't help but be drawn to him. However, just when she's starting to make up her mind about Jonas, Avery's ex shows up and causes trouble. Will her new love wither, just like that?
Molly, a single and carefree author, knew that a man and his daughter would be moving into the house next to hers for the summer. But she had to swallow a gasp of surprise when saw that her new neighbor was none other than Dimitri, a man she'd shared a summer fling with on a Greek island fifteen years earlier. Molly's chest hurt looking at his daughter, who was the spitting image of her mother. And Dimitri's smile was every bit as hypnotizing as it had always been... Molly told herself she must keep up her guard. She couldn't just return to a love that had ended so terribly the first time. If only her conflicting feelings for Dimitri weren't so strong!
Melanie is regretting her decision to travel to England. A horrible storm is preventing her from finding the manor house where she's supposed to be staying. Then a marvelous house comes into view. Its owner, David, is kind, and Melanie ends up staying the night. However, David wasn't the only one staying there-Melanie's welcome from the twins isn't so warm, but almost like magic, she is able to get them to open up to her. David is charmed by her empathy and beauty, and so Melanie's sleepless nights begin...
After her mother died, Eden, a lawyer, learned that the man who raised her wasn't her biological father. So she began spending time with her birth father...until one day when a strange man appeared in her hotel room. He was her father's business partner and close friend, Lang Forsyth. He was surprisingly attractive, which certainly caught Eden's attention, but he looked at her with nothing but scorn. He thought she was her father's mistress, and she couldn't correct his mistake without revealing the truth!