Iantha plunges into marriage with Robert, a baron, still uneasy about it all. How will she ever go to bed with him? Meanwhile, a sinister man attacks her once again. Right after Iantha and Robert learn that one of the guests at their Christmas party was part of the group that assaulted Iantha, the man is murdered. And then they receive letters warning them to stop investigating. But Robert remains a rock for Iantha as the culprit tries to crush her spirit. Robert's gentle embrace, his kisses that work their way into her very soul-he cradles her with all of his being...
Caitlin decides to be cast in the new TV show Fake Fiance when she discovers her father's enormous debt. The distasteful plot of the show is for two strangers to pretend they are lovers and expose their lies at their wedding three months later. When the participants successfully complete three months without being discovered, they are paid a large sum of money. Caitlin's fake fiance, Aiden, appears to be a wild and intimidating man, and enjoys giving Caitlin the cold stare for some reason. Caitlin soon regrets her decision, but she is resolved to complete this job to save her family. But when she finds out Aiden's true identity, her heart succumbs to him...!
Hope's heart was soaring at the thought of celebrating her second-year anniversary with Andreas. Every day since they met has been filled with happiness for her. I wonder how we'll celebrate! Hope is in high spirits, but her friend gives her an unexpected warning. She tells her that her Greek millionaire boyfriend only sees Hope as a mistress. It's true that he's never discussed the future with me or introduced me to his family and friends, but I know our love is real... But several days later, Hope is overcome with disappointment when her uneasy fears turn into reality!
Mollie Barnes is on the hunt for the scoop of a lifetime, one that would take her out of this quaint little English countryside town and bring her to the big leagues of London. A story may have just fallen in her lap when a gang of transients unsettle the peace and tranquility, but is the bigger headline the fact that the local nobleman Alex secretly harbors a sweet heart beneath his brusque interior? Will dozens of travelers upset everything, or can Alex and Mollie find that life in this village can be a fantasy for two?
Nina's twin sister, Nadia, is a vindictive gold digger. The only good thing Nadia's ever brought into this world was her daughter, Georgia, of whom Nina is very fond. When Nadia's devilish ways threaten to separate Nina from her beloved niece, Nina does the unthinkable. She pretends to be Nadia and agrees to marry Marc Marcello, Georgia's uncle. Marc is a notorious playboy and their marriage would be in name only, but Nina is left with no other options-she'd do anything to save Georgia from growing up in foster care.
Welcome to Danbury Department Stores, where you'll find the hottest fashions at low, low prices, and you might even have your choice of suitors! Be careful, as which one you choose will end up running Danbury! Could it be the blond Derek or the raven-haired Stephen that you'd like to ring up as your husband today? With the fate of the company resting on who gets married first, which one would you like to return for your stand-in groom?
Diana has been specially selected to be the driver for Sheikh Zahir, an Arabic prince, during his visit to England. This is the first time a woman has ever driven for the royal family, so Diana has to be on her best behavior! But perhaps because women drivers are so rare, the beautiful Sheikh Zahir, with his dangerous aura, ignores the sullen looks from his aide and strikes up a conversation with Diana. In the end, Diana can't resist him, and on the very night they meet he steals a kiss from her lips. But he's probably just fooling around...
"Are you feeling it? You're twitching." If his thick manly fingers stir me up down there while his breath hits my ear... I can't hold my voice back...! Riku and Miyu work at the same design company, but the second they come face to face, they start annoying each other and fight like cats and dogs!! But, the truth is, they actually like each other! They're both "unrequited lovers," who just can't be honest with one another!! Even when they try to get closer, they just end up fighting again... However, one day, after Miyu got drunk and almost blurted out her confession, the situation suddenly changed! "You actually what!? If you don't say it... I'll kiss you, you know!?" Unable to take it anymore, Riku throws her onto the bed! What will happen to their clumsy, argumentative, pure and adorable love...!?
The flirt who hits on her even during work is... a former yakuza!? Azusa is a doctor working as an occupational physician who takes her job seriously. Itsuki Sakuma, a handsome but suspicious guy who constantly annoys her during his evaluations! He's frivolous, aggressive, and mysterious... But then, he was the only one who noticed Azusa being terrified of her ex-fiance, who now stalks her. He said, "I'll protect you. I don't want you to be alone." He suddenly started looking so serious! She tries to discipline herself by telling herself to not get spoiled, but as he shows his gentlemen like personality, she can't help relying on him.... And that's when she saw the vivid traditional tattoos on him, and...!? He's a (former) yakuza who never let his prey escape from him, and now he goes all out for the love of his life. Let the show begin☆
EMT Rachel Brant is troubled by a mysterious onset of sleepwalking episodes. Night after night, the same man, who apparently is her lover, appears in her dream. A tragic ending always awaits them. Haunted by the visions, Rachel struggles to understand what is happening. One day, she encounters the spitting image of her dream lover. Irresistibly attracted to the dangerous man, she warns herself not to get too close-fearing the same tragic fate as her dream.
Traumatized by her lover's betrayal, housekeeper Louisa Grey has withdrawn from romance and dedicated herself to her job. But she is secretly and hopelessly in love with her playboy boss, Argentinian billionaire Rafael Cruz. When Rafael comes home to discover her sobbing alone in the kitchen, he grabs her wrists, pushes her against the wall and savagely kisses her. But a fortuitous fate awaits them after their explosive night of passion...
Georgiana, the daughter of a wealthy family, wants to become a famous detective more than anything. She's looking forward to this summer's vacation. Something is sure to happen at the popular resort in Bath where the aristocracy and the wealthy are gathering. Then, amid their endless parties, a famous emerald necklace is stolen! Georgiana, who just before the crime overheard a mysterious conversation, begins investigating at once. But the enigmatic and handsome Marquis of Ashdowne keeps popping up wherever she goes. Now he suddenly wants to be her assistant!
Aspiring screenwriter Britt Kingsley knows that she has written a hit screenplay when she finishes "Dream Girl," but struggles to find her break in Hollywood as an unknown. Desperate to get her script read, she schemes to work as a secretary at a talent agency to make professional contacts. The opportunity comes when she picks up a phone call from acclaimed film director Derek Redmond. Pretending to be her boss, Britt successfully promotes her own script. When she meets him under these false pretenses, she is troubled to find herself irresistibly drawn to him...
Katy Westerling is shocked to see who her doctor is when she arrives at the hospital after an injury. It is none other than Jago Rodriguez-her ex-lover and, apparently, an ex-banker. When had he become a doctor? Eleven years has passed since their passionate affair, but he is still dangerously attractive. Katy cannot believe her fate-she is due to start work in his department in two weeks' time.
After taking care of her brothers for ten years, Kelsey North thinks it's high time for her to have some freedom. But before that happens, Kelsey gets offered one last job by millionaire Luke Griffin. Luke is determined to find information on his late mother by looking through his grandmother's old possessions. During the time they work together, Luke finds Kelsey's secret "freedom" list, which shows she wants to have an affair. Luke is tempted, and he decides to fulfill her desire. But can he leave it at just that?
After being abandoned by his family, Zakahr Belenki has pushed himself to the top in order to finally take over the family company, only to destroy it. But Zakahr's attention is diverted to his efficient PA, Lavinia, whose femininity and direct nature appeal to him. Even though they both had rough childhoods, they chose different paths: Zakahr's is full of anger and revenge, while Lavinia's is full of drive and determination to keep moving forward. Will their chosen paths eventually lead them to each other, or will Zakahr's plan of revenge to take down the company succeed and end up hurting Lavinia in the process?
Caitlyn is faced with the critical decision to sell her land-her home-to pay off her debts. Her only hope is financial support from a millionaire-the honorary son of an old sheik acquaintance of hers. But the man that comes to see her is her old boyfriend Luke! He was the traitor who worked for her father six years ago, but stole some money and ran away. And now he's fraternizing with the rich and famous? As she works to overcome the shock, Luke gazes coolly at her. He was the one who left Caitlyn, so why is he looking at her with such undisguised hatred in his eyes?
When local news anchor Sarah is involved in an explosive car accident, a mysterious benefactor comes to her aid. With a kiss of life, she's brought back to the world of the living with one question: who was that man? Former racing legend Luke Ansfield might have saved the day and spurred her interest, but their involvement will send her down the dark road that could lead to the destruction of her career and to the truth about his past. Will Sarah regret this kiss by a stranger, or will the pair race toward a brighter future together?
Salome's marriage to Ralph, a man thirty years her senior, was considered scandalous. While she lead a life of fun and leisure with Ralph, and their surprising divorce left her financially secure, it's not what she desires. When Salome looks into selling her apartment, she finds that her neighbor is Mike Angellini, a world-famous restaurateur who has always given her the cold shoulder. High society thinks Salome was a paid mistress, but she wants Mike to know the truth. Having donated all her money to charity, Salome wishes to put the past behind her, but will she find Mike's menu to be too appetizing?
Masashi is an erotic game maniac. Today he starts playing games as usual. But when he comes back to his room with a roll of toilet paper, he finds the beautiful Prince Suquarthur standing in front of the PC screen as if he just pops out from the game. The prince of Isekai with horns and a tail asks Masashi, "You, the legendary human... Take me for yourself." Why does the prince comes here at all? And what is his purpose? Are they destined to marry or what?2 other short stories, including Ppoint's debut manga "Touch Me, Virgin", are also bundled in the same volume.
Ever since her father discovered oil below the desert kingdom of Khayarzah, Francesca has been childhood friends with Prince Zahid. After meeting again after many years, Zahid's eyes are captured by this girl who has blossomed into maturity like a beautiful rose. To Francesca, Zahid's always been her first love. She's now engaged to another man but her heart still flutters at the sight of him. When Zahid reveals her fiance's infidelity and adulterous behavior, the engagement is broken off and Francesca is heartbroken, even if he only meant it for her own good. He then invites her back to his country to assist him in his work, where she has no idea how drastically her life will change.
Poor Marisa, she's lost her memory and is apparently pregnant! Nick feels compelled to help the lost and confused Marisa. But then Nick turns out to be Nico, the second son of three princes from a royal family. Nico takes it upon himself to look after Marisa, who has to put up with the accusations of the royal family. Soon Marisa finds herself being passionate about her cooking, and even though she isn't sure whether she's friend or foe, Marisa keeps herself busy by cooking and cleaning. Just when Marisa is starting to fit in, she meets a man who shocks her memories back into her. What could have happened to Marisa before losing her memory? Will Nico be able to come to Marisa's rescue again?
"Please, someone find me!" Ella prayed fervently as she lay on the deck, sick with a fever. She had set out on a boating adventure and wound up lost on the sapphire waves. As she lay helpless, fearing for her life, an intrepid young man appears and takes Ella in his powerful arms. When she asks who he is, all he answers is "Nico." Ella is drawn to the mysterious yet charming Nico. Little does she know that he is the prince of a small Mediterranean island called Mardivino.
When flight attendant Lucy met the Mardivinian prince Guido on a flight, they became casual lovers. After a year, Guido invites her to his nephew's baptism in his home kingdom. Because of their differences in station, Lucy has been forcing herself to keep the relationship as shallow as possible, so as not to burden the prince, and his invitation surprises her. Does he actually love her? But when they arrive in Mardivino, Lucy learns his true motives!
Leonora has accomplished something tremendous. Her dream is to become a female pilot for an international airline, but no matter how many times she tries, she is denied entry. She realizes that she's not being hired because she's a woman, so she disguises herself as her younger brother, another pilot, and plans to show off her skills by piloting the airline owner Alessandro Leopardi's private jet. The bumpy flight goes well, but Alessandro finds out the truth and is so infuriated he threatens to fire her brother. To make matters worse, his reply to her apology is just too cruel!
Raised without a father, Bliss was a reject of the Greek island of Speros until the rich Alexei Drakos took her under his wing. Now nicknamed Billie, her friendship with him has continued for years, but stayed at that. Now in her twenties, Billie becomes Alexei's personal assistant, and she quickly discovers that part of her job is sending off Mr. Drakos's one-night flings. When a night of emotion ends with the two of them entwined, can Billie keep things professional, or is Alexei in for a pregnancy shock?
Sheikh Rafiq Al-Qadim, the deputy president of the Rahman International Bank, slams a newspaper against his desk in his London office on the top floor of the bank. On the front page is a gossip article that states his friend-with-benefits is to marry another man. Women are treacherous creatures! Ever since his beloved mistress betrayed him eight years ago, he gave up on women. All he gets from believing them is suffering. Just then, the door opens. Melanie, who he hasn't seen since they broke up eight years ago, stands in the doorway. Why is she here? Has she come to deceive me again?
Isobel and her lawyer are on their way to meet with her husband, Leandros, a businessman, to end their marriage. It's been three years since I left him and during that time I never heard from him. But now he contacts me only to file for divorce. "I don't want any of your money, so let's end this as soon as possible." That's what I meant to tell him, but when I see him, my husband acts strangely... This is the final chapter of the four-book series Hot-Blooded Husbands. That couple reappears, as well!
Carly is busy at work at the event-planning business that she started with her two best friends when Ricardo-the CEO to the infamous Salvatore Group-requests to use her company's services. Ricardo is a young billionaire who came from the slums of Napoli and rose to the top of the business world. He also happens to be very attractive and masculine. Carly's job entails accompanying Ricardo on trips to various events; but Carly doesn't realize what Ricardo has in store for her: he believes she's a gold digger, and he plans to seduce her to prove it!
Giselle Freeman is a hardworking architect who's known as the Ice Queen. When the famed Saul Parenti barges into her life, the ice around Giselle's heart starts to melt. While secrets from the past threaten to destroy her, a scandalous agreement between her and Saul makes life all the more heated... But will the Ice Queen survive?
On a cold, rainy night Lily Morgan waited for the man she loved but he never came. She didn't see Nico Cavelli again, until two years later when she's mistakenly arrested in his country. Finding her in jail isn't the only surprise waiting for Nico. He decides to break off his arranged engagement in order to marry her after finding out she had kept the secret of their son from him. Lily gets to marry the man she fell in love with, but is he the same man he used to be? Is Nico really ready to have a family to love?
Verity is looking to make a fresh start in her hometown, leaving her company and former life behind in London. While on the road, a young girl suddenly jumps out in front of her car and Verity ends up taking the girl to the hospital. Verity is shocked to find out that the girl is actually the daughter of Silas, the man who once tossed her aside. The two were star-crossed lovers, and despite pledging their eternal love to each other, Verity left for New York, while Silas married another woman and pursued his dream of opening his own business. When he suddenly shows up at her door, he makes a cold demand: "Stay out of my life."
Victoria is shocked when her best friend is in an accident along with her husband. Who would have thought the couple might die, leaving behind their baby? She's sure that stone-cold Connor North, billionaire businessman and the other person named as Dylan's guardian, has zero interest in children. Victoria's the only person left to raise Dylan with love. But it turns out that Connor wants to raise him! He argues that his wealth can provide the best environment for the baby, but what is he really up to? Victoria finds out before long-when he melts her heart with a kiss, both of them drenched from the rain...
Liv Winchester has a rough life, being both a single mother and a full-time nurse under the strict Dr. Stefano Lucarelli. Shamed and insulted by her ex-husband four years ago, she's lost all confidence in her body. When he disappeared from the scene altogether, she took on all costs of raising a child on her own. One night when her car won't start, Liv finds that Stefano might not be the man she fears, but one of the most kind and generous people she's ever met. Dashing through the snow, on a trip to Italy to meet his family, might lead her to be a sleigh-bell bride!
In the famous resort town of Bath, England, a magnificent emerald necklace is stolen. Aspiring detective Lady Georgiana is on the case with her handsome assistant, Lord Ashdowne. Georgiana soon discovers that two of the three suspects are innocent. Her third suspect is none other than Ashdowne himself! Ashdowne is a nobleman who is as smart as he is handsome. And Georgiana can't find his motive. Furthermore, she is starting to fall in love with him after working on the case together. Can she really go after him as the culprit?
Erin Tunnicliffe was raised by her overprotective father in the rural town of Babington. In order to help her friend out, she temporarily moves to the bustling city of London. Finally, she thinks to herself, my life can begin! The instant she sees Joshua Salbury, she falls in love with him, and he seems to share her feelings! But fate conspires against her and she must abandon the idea of a relationship with Joshua. Leave it to her reckless mother to ruin everything...
Gwenna watches as her father is arrested for embezzlement! He had taken her in, even though she was the daughter of his mistress, so she wanted to help him... So with no other thought in mind, she goes to see the man in charge of the company pressing the charges. The man she confronts is the same man she happened to have met the other day-and she would never admit it, but he had set her heart aflame. This man, Angelo, offers to drop the charges on one startling condition: "You will be my mistress." She had grown up watching her mother suffer as a mistress. Will she be doomed to the same fate?
After trying to save her best friend from a loveless marriage, Jane Sherwood has been constantly harassed by the upset groom, Ryan Blair. From bankrupting her to having her kicked out from her apartment, Ryan has been getting his revenge for the past three years. One night, Jane decides she needs some revenge of her own and punches Ryan so hard it leaves her hand injured. To make up for such a humiliating spectacle, Ryan attempts to make Jane his mistress and takes care of her while she heals. Just how much more suffering will Ryan put her through? Is he really trying to get revenge or is there something else behind his actions?
After losing both her parents in a terrible car accident, Zoey is suddenly slated to inherit Greek billionaire Theo Kannelis's fortune. Swamped by the press, she is unable to even leave her own house. In the midst of the media circus, she is visited by Theo's protege, a businessman named Anton. Having gained a reputation as a playboy through his numerous flings with beautiful women, he appears to be next in line to inherit the elderly Theo's international corporation. He tells Zoey, "I'll take you away to someplace safe, where they can't find you," but it must be a trap! Several hours later, after being misled by Anton, she finds herself being spirited away to Greece!
Finally overcoming the hurt she experienced from her previous marriage, Emma is now a successful interior designer. However, she suddenly comes under suspicion from Zack, the older brother of her friend who introduced her to the job. "Did you get that job by sleeping with my little brother?" He knows that Emma's previous husband was a famous musician who died from a drug overdose, and he fears that his brother is her next target. "I won't be fooled... Under that frightened disguise of yours lies a wicked monster!" says Zack in an angry tone as he approaches Emma...