Thanks to her overprotective brothers, Annie's still a virgin at twenty-five. And now she can't get her brother's friend Guy out of her mind. All the ladies say that he's not only drop-dead sexy, but dynamite in bed as well. But he treats Annie like a little sister. At this rate, Annie will never get to feel the strength of his arms around her! So begins her plan to transform herself into a sexy woman worthy of his attention. Go get him, Annie!
Jayne Pembroke's entire Monday has been a disaster. She was soaked from the rain, she was late for work, and she's just heard rumors of company restructuring. But when billionaire Erik Randolph overhears her joking about trying to get easy alimony, he presents her with an offer she can't refuse. And when they soon find themselves walking down the aisle, Jayne can't help but wonder-could a marriage of convenience turn into one based on love?
30 years old and still single, Megan is content with her life-but her mother isn't. After several years of pressure-and more than one embarrassing dating debacle-Megan finally gives in and agrees to meet a potential suitor: Luc Patrick, bestselling author and public enigma. Not knowing what to expect, she's surprised to find that he's the sexiest man she's ever laid eyes on...
A temporary escape from her dreary life is all Sam Duncan wants-so when she finds a ticket to a posh New Year's Eve party in the trash, she jumps at the chance to make some beautiful memories! But she didn't count on meeting billionaire Mac McAlheny, and she certainly didn't count on losing her job. Luckily Mac comes to the rescue and offers Sam a job taking care of his son, Tommy-and Sam can't help but wonder if she might become something more than a nanny...
On what should have been the happiest day of her life, Rebecca Ainsworth found herself tossed aside by her newlywed husband, Andreas Petrakos. But after a car crash sends him to recuperate on his private island, he forgets everything from the past year-even his marriage! Believing Rebecca to be his mistress, he calls her to the island, and she decides to play along; but when the truth comes out, will she be able to handle it?
For some, waking up after a romp in the hay with a rash all over you might be cause for regret, but for Princess Liv, it's the beginning of an adventure that'll change how she views the world. Can she learn to believe in love after running away from it all her life? Can she and Finn build a brighter future together, or is she destined to inherit the loneliness of her parents?
Sarah is at her house by the beach one day when a stranger drops by to visit her. His name is John Englewood, and his aunt Cindy was a friend of Sarah's who lived nearby before she passed away. He says that he's come to tell Sarah about a mysterious condition that Cindy left in her will. Cindy left a share of stocks in the Englewood's factory in Sarah's name, but if Sarah lives with John, the stocks will go to him. If she does not, the stocks remain hers. Now these two must figure out what Cindy's last wishes for them were.
Angie, one of a group of four close college friends, claims she has a trick that will make any man you want marry you. They choose a playboy millionaire as the target of their experiment, and Gemma, the most unenthusiastic of the quartet, to be his intended. Gemma humors them, putting on a disguise and acting like his ideal woman. The love that develops between turns out to be the real thing. But the girl their target met isn't the real Gemma at all!
Laura has long dreamed of marrying Tom, an old family friend who is a distant relative on her mother's side. But he's always seen her as a sister. Then one day, it's discovered that her father has committed a crime! Concerned for her sickly mother, Laura agrees to a proposal from her father's boss, Randal-in exchange for sweeping her father's embezzling under the rug, Laura has to agree to marry his boss!
Katie, an aspiring artist, has the good fortune to land a house-sitting gig in a mansion for a wealthy client. But the day she arrives, laughing with her friend as they carry in her luggage, a handsome man shows up and snaps at both of them to be quiet. Katie did hear that a high-strung billionaire lived next door... Could it be him? No way. That afternoon, Katie is sketching in the garden when she decides to climb a lilac tree to prune a branch, only to fall into the yard next door...and straight into the arms of her cranky neighbor!
Polly, who works for a TV production company, invites the prince of Amla to a party, hoping to get a permit from him to film a program in his desert country. Sheikh Rashid is tall, handsome and far too manly. Polly approaches this imposing man, and even though it's her first time conversing with him, he immediately shows hostility toward her. Just when she's ready to give up, he surprises her by inviting her and her crew to his kingdom.
"If you fancy yourself in love with me, you'll be out." Ann's boss Matthew tells her this in no uncertain terms on the day he hires her. He's handsome, sure, but who would ever be attracted to such an arrogant man? Ever since the scandalous death of her mother, a famous singer, Ann has kept her connection to celebrity a secret in order to live a stable life. She wouldn't go near this haughty playboy even if he begged. But once her secret is out, thanks to Matthew's sister, the way he looks at Ann changes, and the pair's rules all start to fall apart!
Elizabeth's Cinderella story is on the verge of collapse. Reed, the son of a tycoon, and Elizabeth got married, despite resistance from the people closest to them. But now she barely speaks with Reed, who is always busy with his work. Instead Elizabeth spends every day alone in a luxurious apartment and waits for her husband to come home. She's not willing to give up on the passion they had, but can Elizabeth's seduction reel in the husband she's lost?
Jacinda's dearest sister, who lived in Manhattan, died mysteriously, and Jacinda won't believe it was suicide. So she infiltrates the high-end apartment building where her sister used to live to try to uncover the truth. She's hired as a housekeeper by billionaire Gage, who was her sister's secret boyfriend. She's broadsided by his overwhelming attractiveness, but the thought of becoming the lover of a man who might have killed her sister never enters her mind...
A devastating car accident has taken a loving couple away from their newborn daughter. She's been given to her godparents to be raised, but one's a rich playboy, and the other's an earnest nanny that the world believes is a home-wrecker. Mario offers Sabrina a fortune to raise the child with him. Will she find that she can fake love if she makes enough money doing so? Mario may have slept around in the past, but will the love Sabrina has for her goddaughter spread some goodwill to the orphan's godfather? Mario might just make this woman an offer she can't refuse-his riches and his heart.
They're cousins! Identical cousins! Well, nearly identical. T.J. and Theresa not only share first names and very similar appearances, they accidentally end up sharing the same boyfriend when T.J. covers for her to make a business negotiation. When Christopher meets T.J. to talk about toys, he may find out that he'll be played with a bit more than his teddy bear line. What's more, Theresa may turn out to be the jealous type who refuses to share her playthings, even if T.J. lied for her to get them. If T.J. comes clean, will it help her bottom line, or will taking the truth out of its original packaging lower the aftermarket price?
The Bedroom Barter: Tonight, Michelle is once again exposed to the indecent stares of customers while singing at the club. For Michelle, born in London, this place is a nightmare. Everything fell into disaster a month ago, when the man she had eloped with dumped her and left her behind in the Caribbean. Having been bought by a customer for the night, when she fearfully opens the door, she's surprised to see that her client is a very elegant man named Ash. As Michelle is about to take her dress off, he suddenly asks her, "Do you want to escape from this place?" Also included is "Mistaken for a Mistress", the story of a supermodel finding love.
Laura is shocked to see herself pictured with Prince Yuusuf in the newspaper, along with a headline announcing their passionate affair... especially because she'd simply had a chat with him! The silly mistake has disastrous results when Yuusuf's cousin Talique is sent to the States to get rid of Laura, whom Talique believes to be targeting the family fortune. His plan is to seduce her away from Yuusuf, and then unceremoniously dump her to teach her a lesson... (From "The Sheikh's Secret.". "Blackmailed into the Prince's Bed" also included).
After being falsely accused of crimes her backstabbing lover committed, Rose can no longer trust men. Even when her best friend's brother, Leo, shows up, she is quick to turn him down. Leo comes from a prominent family of lawyers, and Leo is determined to make it as a lawyer himself. Rose, on the other hand, owns a secondhand clothing store and prefers a lifestyle that is far from the ordinary. Leo's charms aside, there should be no chance of the two hitting it off. So why is it that each time they come into contact, they find themselves increasingly drawn to each other?
Jenna was supposed to get pregnant by her late husband via artificial insemination...but due to a mishap made by the clinic, the seed of Blake Winston was used instead! A wealthy, independent man, Blake doesn't need a wife, but does want a child. The situation quickly escalates and the case almost goes to court. Jenna, facing financial difficulties, gets increasingly flustered, and that's when Blake makes an unexpected proposition:. "Marry me." What on earth is he thinking?
Ella is a glassblower who hides from the outside world. In order to cool off after working by the fire every day, she walks along the beach at night. But last night she saw a strange man swimming in the ocean where no one should have been...naked as the day he was born. His figure standing still, bathed in moonlight, was like Apollo emerging from the sea. On his face was a heartbreaking sca-was he hiding in the dark night, too?
The mysterious Mel suddenly appears in a tranquil village, where she participates in an auction and wins a cottage full of local history. This throws a wrench in Adam's plans; he intended to win the cottage for his friends. There's no way such a gorgeous woman would make her home in a rural village. She'll want to get rid of the cottage soon enough. When he gets close to Mel to get a feel for her situation, he sees that she's not at all what he thought: she's a humble, honest woman. Adam feels strongly drawn to Mel, but for his own reasons, he can't be upfront with her. And it seems Mel has a secret, too...
Since losing his wife and daughter on Christmas Eve three years ago, Lawson finds the holiday season nothing more than a cruel hell that brings back painful memories. He thought he'd achieved everything he sought, but in the end none of it could help him protect his own family. Unable to cope with Christmas gift buying, he hires a personal shopper to find presents for his family. So why is she repeatedly trying to involve him in her task?
With a bouquet, wearing suits and cool...woman!? ---Hikaru Kasuga, a poor student, meets Aya Sumino at his new part time job. A sweet talker who loves suits and wears them just as well; she is a woman with masculine appeal. Although just boss and employee, the unusual closeness they share takes Hikaru for a ride from beginning to end as he is unable to keep up with his heart. It can't be romantic... but she's coming on to me! A classic romantic comedy of unset boundaries that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.
"Do you swear on revenge?" A room covered in blood. My mother's lying corpse. Being helpless, I was at the mercy of the man in front of me, fully clothed in black. On the outskirts of a small town, a girl named Leah lived together with her mother. One day, her mother who was her only family, is killed by a beast controlled by an unknown being. While trying to avenge her mother, she is defeated and in danger of death. At that moment, something reached out to her... A girl who swore on revenge and an inhuman being who looks of a boy's story about love and revenge begins.
"When this person touches me, I become strange..."Nika, who works at the body care store, "Ma chambre nature", doesn't like others touching her hands because she worries about her dry skin. But, one day, the ace of the product proposal and development department, Fumiya, took a liking to her hands! What's more, he asks Nika to help him with product development as a tester. "It can't be anyone else, but you." He says, as Nika falls for him. He affectionately touches not only her hands, but her whole body...!? This is a story of pure love and fetishism where reason and instinct are at odds!
Reeling from betrayal at the hands of his lover who left him in incredible debt, Ryouichi finds himself aimlessly wandering in the midst of a storm. Suddenly finding himself standing at the door of a teahouse. he goes in, and soon finds himself indebted to the owner. Helping out around the shop to pay back the owner's kindness, Ryouichi finds that he is looking forward to it, and not just to pay back the debt either. Has Ryouichi found where he belongs?
Sakae Sugiura working hard to become a teacher, gets an assistant teacher position at an elementary school. There he meets his old elementary school homeroom teacher, Ryuji Fukada. Fukada-Sensei was someone Sakae looked up to, someone who supported him. Now, Sakae is shocked by how different Fukada is and feels lost. But since he's no longer a student, will his feelings towards Fukada change...?
There's someone Izumi just can't stand. He's a classmate and on the same tennis team. His name? Asakura. And the reason for Izumi's loathing? A comment during practice. Ecstatic about winning the point with his first serve, Asakura had to ruin Izumi's moment by saying, "what are you so happy about?" Resentful, Izumi started skipping practice. But, when Asakura realized it was his fault Izumi stopped playing, he apologized. Who knows what goes on behind that expressionless face, but maybe Asakura's not such a bad guy after all? And he's been on Izumi's mind more and more?! Witness the refreshing romance as their first love blossoms!
Roland falls ill for several days, but wakes to a lovely surprise. Not only does he feel better, but he has a handsome new butler waiting on his every need. Roland can't help but fall in love, and the young Eric can't help but give in to his master. As Roland continues to recover, he begins to doubt himself and Eric's affection. Is it genuine, or just part of his job? And when Roland's wayward wife returns to the estate, will Eric have learn his place as a servant? Or if it is love...can it conquer class, age, and even another marriage?
Hajime can't wait to make the scene at his high school...but his dreams of coolness are soon dashed by the appearance of the weird and wily Nagura! A third-year elite student with a serious thing for perfect ears, Nagura will stop at nothing 'til he's swabbed Hajime to his heart's content! How long can this pair of almost-friends keep their cat-and-mouse game going?
When Tomosaka realized he was in love with his best friend Noda, it seemed the most natural thing in the world. He couldn't even remember when he'd first started falling in love. He had his feelings, but he couldn't express them... because Noda was his best friend. A story about the delicate thread that separates friendship and love.
Izumi is a dedicated single parent haunted by his past while trying hard to make a future for him and his son. First suffering the crippling loss of his closest friend after their junior high graduation in what was an ego destroying personal rejection of their friendship, he then went on to lose his young wife due to complications of childbirth. Thankfully, his seemingly tough yakuza brother in law, Sawaragi, was there to lend a hand when he needed it most. Things seem to be going swimmingly well until his childhood friend makes a sudden reappearance, throwing Izumi into emotional turmoil. Just what is Takatsudo playing at, wanting to hang out like close friends again after all this time? Izumi's determined to find out just what is going on before his heart is crushed beyond repair this time...
Adorable and super-talented Takase is the star secretary of his company! His reputation's been built on his amazing ability to make anyone he works with a success...but what will happen when he's assigned to the lazy son of the big boss? Can a prodigy improve the reputation of a handsome slacker? Secretary's Job works overtime to prove that good-looks and charisma go a long way in the workplace! It's lots of fun to tackle meetings with the company's best employee, but will a professional relationship cross the line once sweet, surprising feelings come to light?
Chiyuki Amamiya works as a public prosecutor at the western branch of the Tokyo district public prosecutor's office. One day, two men transfer to Amamiya's office. One of them is Yoshitaka Morooka, the progeny of a long line of merchants. The other is Masachika Katori, the man they used to call the home office prince before he fell from grace! Amamiya has just broken up with his boyfriend and, starving for some skin-to-skin contact, ends up sleeping with Katori after a night of drinking...
Sanpei is strict, abrupt, and far too serious for his own good. His friend and co-worker, Tani, is outgoing, flashy, and slightly airheaded. When Tani is forced to quit his job and take over the family business, he's determined to take Sanpei back with him - as his wife! Sanpei's liked Tani for a long time, but will the overly-serious Sanpei let Tani into his heart, or will he end up pushing Tani away before things go too far?
In a villa in London, England, there is a butler. An Adonis in looks and actions, his conduct is especially elegant and refined. His name is Yukihiko Sagara. As a butler, he must devote his loyalty to, and kneel at, his master's feet. One day, a rather haughty guest appeared. He told Yuki that after feeling the sensation of his lips, he wanted him. Master and Butler. The servant and served. Will their positions change....? What type of butler would you desire?
Having been sentenced to 5 years in prison for dealing drugs, yakuza Kyousuke Sawaragi just wants to finish his sentence and start a nice normal life far away from his past. So after parole, when he literally runs into former cellmate Shuuya, he's in no hurry to renew their acquaintance. Fate seems to have other ideas though, having the yakuza and Shuuya repeatedly cross paths with him. Can he really turn his back on all of it, especially if it holds out his one chance at finding true love? It's exciting romance as only the famed Saki Aida (S) can write it and Yugi Yamada (Close the Last Door) can draw it!
All Adachi wants in life is to win the heart of the man he loves, Kuga. Where Adachi is sensitive and confused, Kuga is arrogant and self-assured. To Kuga, Adachi is nothing more than a toy to play with when he is bored. Yet, when a man from Adachi's past appears, Kuga becomes jealous and threatens anyone who dares to take his toy from him. Will Adachi stand strong in his desire for Kuga, or will the man from his past bring out his weakness for acceptance and love? Will Kuga admit that maybe Adachi isn't just a plaything to him, but something more?
In this sequel to "Yuri Sensei is in a Good Mood Today as Well", pure-hearted editor Muguruma continues his uneasy working relationship with mystery author Yuri, while also taking on a new writer, Sakura.While Sakura's carefree, affectionate manner and unfailing punctuality make him highly desirable as a client, will he succeed in winning Muguruma's heart as well?Now, faced with an arranged marriage and an attractive rival, it's up to Yuri sensei to make his true feelings clear.