Kate's mind was made up when she caught a wedding bouquet for the umpteenth time. The reason she was in her thirties and still single was because she hadn't yet met Mr. Right. All she had to do is find one! Being a methodical science teacher, she decided to use her computer skills to find her future husband. She dated different men to gather data such as their age, occupation and physical traits. That's when she met Jamie, who came to her summer school as a parent chaperone. At first sight, she sensed he was her ideal mate...but the computer program dismisses him as a nonviable candidate!
Therese was elated to be chosen by Prince Claudio as his betrothed from among a number of international bridal candidates. She figured that even if the marriage was just a way to produce an heir to the throne, the two of them would fall in love as they went through life together. But that was before Therese developed endometriosis, which reduced her chances of ever being able to have children. Unable to give Claudio an heir, she feels she doesn't deserve the title of princess any longer and tries to leave him. A gulf grows between them as Therese's fears prevent her from making love to him anymore. Meanwhile, Claudio grows convinced that Therese has found herself another lover. Can their relationship be healed?
Polly's husband passed away years ago, and his cousin, Marcus, has looked after her ever since his passing. From the first moment they met, Polly was drawn to his intense masculinity, so unlike that of her gentle husband, but she hid those feelings deep in the bottom of her heart. Yet, when Polly's daughter says she's found the perfect woman to introduce to Marcus, Polly realizes she can't bear to see him with another woman. Polly accepts an offer to go out on a date with Phil, a man who has connections in the hotel industry, but unfortunately, she runs into Marcus at Phil's hotel. Marcus becomes angry and brooding after seeing Phil and Polly together-could he be harboring a secret love for Polly, too?
The Crightons are a well-known, wealthy English family that has turned out generation after generation of lawyers. Jonathan and David are twins, and Jonathan, the quieter of the two brothers, has spent years living in David's shadow. His wife, Jenny, even dated David first, until David abandoned her when she got pregnant. Jonathan proposed to her instead, as if to make up for David's wrongdoing. But everything changes when David has a heart attack and collapses at their fiftieth birthday party. It turns out that David has been embezzling funds from a client, and the family is plunged into an unprecedented crisis. Problems that had been slumbering in darkness come to life one after another, and David begins to wonder whose love he can really trust.
Following her father's death, Lucy is forced to leave the manor that had been her home for so long. There's no money left to maintain the house, and Lucy now has to look after her stepmother and stepsiblings, as well. The manor will go to her cousin, Saul. He and Lucy met twelve years ago when she childishly bullied him due to her circumstances, and she has regretted it ever since. When they reunite, Lucy finds that Saul has turned into a gorgeous man and her heart is swayed. But the tension between them won't go away, and Lucy is bothered by his coldness...
Cynthia is a country girl from England visiting a childhood friend in New York. Even though she attends parties along with famous celebrities, she hasn't been influenced by their behavior or their way of thinking. At one of these parties she takes a break on the balcony, where she runs into a silver-eyed, handsome man. Initially awkward, they eventually become comfortable talking to each other. He finds Cynthia's personality refreshing. Little does she know that this stranger is the world-famous Lucian Steele! Although they live in completely different worlds, fate has brought them together. Are wedding bells in their future?
Daniella was desperate to save her mother, so she decided to look for a husband in a matchmaking agency. But who would want to marry a poor girl like her and shoulder her mother's medical expenses? Then a miracle happened, and she found the perfect match: Leo, an investor who also happened to be a billionaire. Daniella was thankful for her unbelievable luck. She met him for the first time on their wedding day, and when she laid eyes on him, her heart skipped a beat. But why did Leo avoid kissing her at their wedding and sleep in a separate room on their first night as a married couple?
Two years ago, Rachel happened to walk in on her husband, Ben, and their babysitter in bed together. And Ben had the temerity to claim he hadn't cheated on her! Since then, they've been living separately, but now Rachel's boyfriend has asked her to move in together. It seems like it's time for Rachel to move on, so she asked Ben for a divorce. She wants to marry Simon and settle down for the sake of her young daughter, but Ben's refusing her request!
Intelligent, unflappable Brianna was secretary to Sakis, the Greek shipping tycoon. After being abandoned by her mother, betrayed by her lover and sent to prison, she'd changed her name and vowed never to open her heart to anyone again. Not even her boss, despite her feelings for him. Then a company tanker got in an accident and the two of them ended up flying to the Republic of the Congo. But with only one room left in the hotel, they'll have to share it!
A year ago, Lena made love to Spanish millionaire Alejandro, who promptly left her. She decided to take care of their son, Miguel, all by herself. But then Alejandro suddenly shows up and tries to take her baby away. She resists, but he says she had no choice but to marry him if she wants to keep the child. He takes her to a large castle atop a hill in Spain, but Lena still isn't sure what's prompted his sudden proposal.
Princess Marisa of Bengaria recently lost her twin brother. Enveloped by a huge sense of loss, she decides to take a trip to Brazil. There she meets international businessman Damaso. His eyes seem able to sense Marisa's lonely solitude. Her attraction to him leads them to spend a passionate night together, but he walks out on her the next morning. One month later the newly pregnant Marisa finds Damaso before her yet again, insisting that they get married. What is he talking about? After cruelly abandoning her one month ago, he wants to get married?
Jess has lost her beloved job because of one person from the new owner's company-the store that was so important to her has been destroyed on the recommendation of someone sitting behind a desk! To make matters worse, her boyfriend suddenly dumps her, making her feel downright miserable. With no other choice, she starts helping her father out at his chauffeur service, and then one day she is given a great chance-three days of work, one thousand dollars a day. And the client is none other than the CEO of the company that got her fired! Might she be able to convince him to let her go back to her old job? He doesn't seem like a very agreeable person...but she must try.
After a tragic carriage accident, Iain retreated from society for four years. Meanwhile, his childhood friend Julia grew into a beautiful young lady of the aristocracy. Just seeing her again makes Iain's heart pound! After narrowly surviving the accident, Iain lost both his smile and the zest he once had for life. But when the two of them kiss under the mistletoe, Julia feels all the passion that he'd been hiding... That kiss set her heart on fire! She'll do anything to keep from losing him again.
Ever since Alix was small, she's had a crush on Rhys, a boy ten years her elder. Now, at twenty years old, her thoughts still run wild with dreams of marrying him... So when, after years spurning her advances, Rhys proposes to her, Alix accepts, overjoyed that her childhood dream has at last come true. But Rhys continues to put work first-he won't even set the wedding date. Alix begins to wonder if Rhys even loves her...and that's when she hears a rumor she can hardly believe: the construction conglomerate where Rhys works will only consider employees for executive positions if they're married...and that's the only reason he's proposed to her!
Teddy wasn't too heartbroken after her cruel father died. But he's left her one last command. If she doesn't marry multimillionaire Alejandro Valquez within a month, she'll be left homeless and penniless. Hoping that Alejandro will turn her down, she purposefully dresses in shabby clothes when she meets him. There's no way that the coldhearted playboy will make her his bride! However, Alejandro agrees to the wedding and attempts to seduce her in order to get his hands on her family's land. So, in order to save the nanny and gardener who raised her like their own family, Teddy agrees to a six-month-long paper marriage!
To provide for her younger sister, Francesca works for a wealthy woman as a live-in secretary and housekeeper. However, the job title doesn't begin to cover what the job actually entails, and the lady of the house is a callous woman who exploits Francesca's desperation. One day world-renowned heart specialist Professor Renier Pitt-Colwyn comes to the manor. Although Francesca and the professor are already acquainted, he pretends not to know her. It would seem the upper class are too good to speak to lowly servants such as herself!
Zoe frowned at Aaron upon seeing his rude behavior at her sister's wedding. Did he think he could do anything at all just because he's a multimillionaire? Zoe tried to teach Aaron a lesson, but she ultimately lost herself to his charm and ended up in his bed! It was supposed to be just another memory until she realized she was pregnant. When Aaron learned about it, he asked Zoe to give up their baby. Shocked at the suggestion, Zoe left...but Aaron decided to follow her.
I was the one who brought him misfortune. But I love him still.Before becoming a singer, Aiesha's life was filled with misfortune. Then she was saved by a wealthy woman named Louise. They were forced to sever their relationship because of Louise's adulterous husband, but Aiesha is now back in Louise's mansion. Just when things are going well, though, Aiesha is reunited with James, Louise's businessman son, and he hates Aiesha as he blames her for destroying his family. But when he lays eyes on her, he can't look away. He thought she was just an attractive enchantress, but behind her beautiful eyes he sees a glimpse of a thoughtful person he can't resist.
Rose flew to Firenze upon receiving a call for help from her close friend. But it was not her friend who welcomed her when she arrived-it was Dante, an attractive and sexy businessman. The two had fallen in love four years ago and spent a night in each other's arms. Rose was alone when she woke up the following morning, and not long afterward, Dante married his fiancee. So Dante was a playboy. There's no way Rose can tell the truth to someone like him. The truth that a little angel was created that night with Dante, and Rose has decided to keep it a secret.
At the auction hall, Christine frowned when she realized who'd won the item she was bidding on. It was Jack Thorne, a man who liked to toy with people! With his wealth and reputation, he could obtain any woman he wanted, so it was strange that he spent his time making fun of Christine. She used to like him, but admitting that to anyone was out of the question. When Jake approached Christine with a mischievous smile, he had to be plotting something. And sure enough, he offered her the item she was bidding on, but only if she entertained his outrageous request...
With the death of her grandfather, young heiress Stacey fell victim to embezzlement, lost her entire fortune and is now on the verge of bankruptcy. She was raised like a princess and doesn't know what to do now that she's on her own. So when Oren, a rancher with a big farm, appeared before her, Stacey thought he might be able to help. But in the past, Stacey, frightened of his overwhelming presence, refused his marriage proposals. Is there any way she can bring up the topic of marriage again?
Medieval England-Rosamond's parents are going to marry her off, so she's decided to leave their castle in search of freedom. When she finds herself beset by drunkards instead, a knight named Sir Kynan helps her get rid of them. And for the first time, a man see her for more than just her position as the lord's daughter. He sees her for who she is. The two spend a passionate night together and fall in love. But the next day, Kynan is to participate in a tournament intended to celebrate Rosamond's wedding! Bonus story! Something Borrowed, Something Blue
It's been a while since Arabella saw her first love, Darius, the Duke of Carlyne. He has blond hair and beautiful eyes and is a friend of Arabella's brother. Arabella and Darius used to be close, but on the night of the ball, he was cold and distant. She was wondering why Darius had such a sad look in his eyes when he suddenly kissed her! This nineteenth-century tale is the fourth and last volume about four siblings from the distinguished St. Claire family! Enjoy this high-society love story illustrated by Chieko Hara.
Beth's childhood love had to come to an end, but young Jamie vowed he'd grow up and then he'd come get her. Over ten years later, only half of his promises had been fulfilled. Jamie was a man, a success in Australia, where he grew up to be very powerful. But when a likewise grown-up Beth tries to meet with Jamie, he beds her thinking all the time that she is a just another anonymous gold digger. Traumatized, Beth tries to say goodbye for good, but then Jamie tracks her down and buys her financially troubled family's farm... Just what is Jamie's end game?
After Paige graduates from college, she comes back home to California, where she is stunned by the desolate condition of her family's vineyard. Her father, who managed the vineyard, passed away two months ago. He was deep in debt and died of a heart attack as his accounts were coming due. Paige will have to sell everything, including the vineyard and the house, if she's to clear her father's debt. Then Brad, one of her father's creditors, shows up. This hateful man who ruined her father offers her an unusual proposal. If she marries him for only one year, he will pay off all her debts!
Beth cannot believe her twin sister's request! Laura, Beth's twin, works as a secretary for a man named Marcos. After becoming pregnant from her affair with a fellow company employee, she asks Beth to take her place at work until she gives birth. According to Laura, Marcos is a domineering president who has banned office romance. Unable to turn down her sister's request, Beth nervously goes to work. Her first sighting of Marcos is enough to take her breath away. His untamed sexiness has the power to instantly captivate women. Sexually inexperienced Beth cannot resist his seduction and falls in love with him, all while holding on to her secret...
Jesse King arrived on Bella's turf three months ago. She runs a swimsuit shop and he is buying run-down shops in her town one after another. The other townspeople are thrilled, but Bella has decided to rebel, even if hers ends up being the last shop left. She doesn't like his profit-centered mindset. But there's another reason she doesn't like him-she can't forgive him for forgetting the night they shared three years ago!
Bashful Violet is twenty-five and still a virgin. Afflicted by acne in her school days, she now stays far away from men, convinced that love is still impossible for her. But she's about to be surprised out of her rut when fortune comes calling at a New Year's Eve party!
When Lizzie's brother goes missing, she tracks him as far as a palatial mansion in Turkey. There she finds Kemal, an evasive and mysterious man. When Lizzie asks him where her brother is, he won't give her a definite answer. But as she persists in her quest, he slowly begins to tell her the true story. Will Lizzie find her brother before Christmas comes and goes?
Life never goes the way Carrie expects, just like her stubborn curly hair. It was Friday the 13th and she was having a bad hair day. Unemployed and looking for a job, Carrie was on her way to an interview when she got into a collision with a luxury car. To make matters worse, the car's handsome driver was also arrogant! And her bad luck didn't stop with the damage to her car-when she arrived at the interview to meet the company president, Carrie is shocked to discover it's the same driver she just ran into!
After adopting her late sister's daughter, Sara was raising her with all the love she could give. One day, a man named Jake moved into the house next door. Despite her attraction to Jake, she was concerned when she discovered that he was the baby's real father. Jake wants to be involved in his daughter's life, but Sara isn't sure how far she should let Jake into their lives...
Maggie has been invited to become the nanny to the prince's children. And, while she has spent her first few days getting used to her new surroundings, she has yet to meet her new employer, who is out of the country on business. One night, while seeking a quiet place to sleep, she comes across an empty bedroom. She takes advantage of it, but her long-lost sweetheart, Tom, joins her in the middle of the night. Tom is the man who broke her heart years ago by marrying another woman after Maggie turned him down. Could it be that Tom is the prince? Is she still dreaming or has her prince finally come to rescue her?
Alice is the secretary of a brilliant yet shrewd man and she is equally brilliant. She deals with Victor's demanding requests in a cool fashion without ever showing any sign of weakness. But she is, in fact, struggling to manage her work. The old mansion Victor plans to acquire next also happens to be the very place where she suffered a devastating heartbreak in her past. And the man who hurt her is still there as the owner of the mansion! Unaware of these circumstances, Victor brings Alice with him to visit the building. Will Alice be able to preserve her professional demeanor when faced with her past?
Having spent her life so far as a wallflower, Bree feels that she will live the rest of her life alone. Her father encourages her to go to a party, which she reluctantly attends. There, she is introduced to Gavin Spencer, a handsome and ambitious advertising executive at her father's company. Surprisingly, Gavin asks her to dance and they get along perfectly all night. Shortly after, Bree and Gavin begin a wonderful relationship. But soon some news comes into light that makes Bree doubt her newfound happiness. Could Bree's love life really be too good to be true?
Tallie is always trying to help others and getting into trouble for it. But those she saves are grateful to her and almost everyone in town likes her. Peyton is a competent lawyer who has known Tallie since she was little. He calls her a pest but has never stopped looking out for her. That must end. Peyton is from a distinguished family and he's planning to run for governor. Tallie can't cause him any more trouble. But can she give him up when she's been in love with him ever since she was sixteen?
The beautiful Princess Gabrielle is appalled to find out she's been married off without her consent. Her partner is the ruthless and rich businessman Luc Garnier, who stops at nothing to trap his quarry. But on the day of their marriage, upon seeing her husband, she feels an unknown sensation flow through her for the first time. She knows that the marriage has a large sum of money attached to it, and that love isn't part of the bargain, but she still suspects there might be something more! And despite viewing Gabrielle only as prey, unexpected feelings are budding within Luc, too.
The wedding dress has been perfectly made-it's a lace-trimmed satin dream custom ordered to match the dress that an adorable house mouse wears in Lisa's favorite book. Fran is going to wear the dress and become Litrik's bride-well, she is going to become Lisa's mother. After all, the marriage is for Lisa's sake. So, to please Lisa, Fran will wear the mouse's wedding dress. Fran is ready to become six-year-old Lisa's mother and to make the rest of her life happier than ever. So even if she isn't marrying a man who adores her, she is still marrying for love...
Claire Thorpe was enjoying a peaceful London life until one day, on a business trip to the Middle East, she unexpectedly bumped into her estranged husband, Nick. Nick, a star journalist at a British TV station, devotes his life to covering stories in the world's most dangerous hot spots. Claire left him when she could no longer stand the stress of always waiting for him to return home safely, and it's now just one more year until she can file for divorce. But here they are, reunited in the most unexpected place-she can't believe it... And despite Claire's efforts to avoid him and keep her life on track, Nick won't stop reminding her that she's still his wife and pressuring her to come back to him. She thinks she knows what's best for her, but her traitorous body has other ideas!
While working part-time in a high-end department store in London during the Christmas season, Cassie recommends some candles to an especially gorgeous customer, who then buys half a dozen of them. When the man, Giancarlo, invites her to dinner, she turns him down. When he forgets to take his candles with him, she ends up delivering them herself. But when she arrives, a romantic dinner with a sexy man awaits her. Could there be any harm in sitting down at the table?
Alex, the CEO of a large corporation, has fallen in love at first sight with the illustrious Olivia. With his father threatening to sell the company if he does not marry within six months, he is delighted that the ideal woman has appeared. Olivia's heart is set aflutter at the sight of Alex, but she worries that fraternizing with such a dangerous man is like playing with fire. So what is she to think when Alex asks her to marry him at the end of their dinner?