Zoe Grace has taken in her late sister's twins and begun working as a housekeeper on Isandro Montero's estate. Zoe has committed herself to work hard for the twins until they grow up. But Isandro fires her during their first encounter after he finds out that she held a charity event at his estate's gardens without his permission. Desperate to provide for the kids, Zoe tells Isandro she'll do anything to keep her job...
Shari Wilson is living in the same apartment as a sexy journalist named Luke Lawson. But no matter how fashionable her clothes, he doesn't seem interested in asking her out on a date. One day she accidentally sees a book that he ordered. Lo and behold, the title of the book is The Idiot's Guide to Sex! To her surprise and amusement, despite his cool and handsome looks, he is so inept at pleasing women he needs a how-to manual. But the book is only the beginning of Luke's sexual education, and soon Shari agrees to help him with the guidebook's practice lessons!
Deanna and Luke were in love, but their relationship came to an abrupt end when Deanna's father was murdered. Luke, who fled the scene, was arrested as the prime suspect. On the day of the trial, Deanna's statement as a witness got him convicted, even though she lost her memory of what actually happened on the night of the murder. Luke, who doesn't believe her for even a second, deeply resents her. Eight years later, Deanna continues to suffer from nightmares about that night. In order to end the nightmares, Deanna must go back to her hometown to regain her lost memories!
All Jessica Hirst wants to do is protect her daughter, Lucy, from making the same mistakes she made at her age. Much to Jessica's dismay, Lucy insists on continuing her rebellion and running around town with a boy named Mark. Determined to protect her daughter and discover what Mark is like, Jessica ambushes Mark's father, Anthony, at his office. Sparks start to fly between the two as they clash over Jessica's protective nature, but soon they set aside their differences to hatch a plan to talk with both children. Jessica finds herself becoming more attracted to Anthony, but she refuses to allow herself to be hurt again. Will Anthony be able to convince Jessica to give him a chance?
Kiara thought she had the perfect life with her husband, Azrin, the crown prince of a small Middle Eastern island. For five years, the couple lived life moving from one place to another, enjoying all the freedom that they had. However, the time for Azrin to become the king has arrived and the carefree life that the couple once enjoyed is now over. Kiara is faced with reality of becoming queen and she is now plagued with the fear of not being the ideal woman for the job. Now, Kira must decide if she should leave Azrin to save him from embarrassment or stay and become someone she knows deep down that she could never be. And, will Azrin be willing to let his beloved wife go and live a normal life or will he find a way to bind her to him forever?
Claire was in the world-class resort destination of Monaco to find her father, a renowned thief. Rumor had it that he was after the grand duke's crown. She is rushing to stop him when she suddenly meets Luke, who is as handsome as a dreamy British aristocrat. And somehow Luke keeps showing up everywhere she goes-is he after the same crown as her father? And in the end, will he choose to steal the jeweled crown or something far more precious?
Fleur, working as a nurse, lives with her seven-year-old son, Alex, after the death of her husband, and goes back to work for the first time in two years, encouraged by her friend at the hospital. On her very first day, she performs botched work. She relives her traumatic experience she went through with her late husband when her patient is brought into the resuscitation room. She fails to do her part and runs out of the room. Newly hired Italian doctor, Mario, gets angry with her. That night, Mario suddenly pays a visit to her when she is feeling down...?!
I lost my memory after a car accident-my memory of the past six months is gone! A gorgeous man who stands in front of me says he's my husband. More surprisingly, I am pregnant! I didn't even have a boyfriend before I lost my memory, so how can I be married? My husband treats me gently with love and care, but when he's in my dreams, he's a coldhearted man. I can't stop crying...! What's that dream all about? Can I indulge myself in this happy life?
Jessica had only met Aunt Lucy once in her life, and now she learns the woman has left her everything...including her guesthouse on Norfolk Island, a sleepy tourist attraction. Jessica is baffled why a woman she'd barely spoken to would leave her such an inheritance, but stranger still, there's an unusual condition on her inheritance: she needs to live on the island for one month and allow Mr. Slade, Aunt Lucy's freeloading lover, to live with her. Though she doesn't understand the circumstances of her inheritance, Jessica arrives on Norfolk Island, where she's shocked to learn that Mr. Slade is young, charming and gorgeous! How is she supposed to share a roof with such a sexy man for one whole month?
Ria, the daughter of a duke, goes to London to make a plea on behalf of her country of Mecjoria. Her mission is to convince her childhood friend Alexei, who was exiled ten years before, to return to their homeland-as its new king! But Alexei, having made a success of himself as a business tycoon in a faraway land, responds to her proposal with a cold, flat refusal. It's little wonder; Ria's father was responsible for his exile in the first place. But Ria won't give up that easily. If Alexei isn't crowned king, she'll be forced to marry Ivan, a man she loathes, for political purposes...and that's only the beginning of the tragedy in store for her if she can't convince Alexei!
"I'm so frustrated that I got my first boner in a long time with you." It's the face of a man in rut... Even though he said he wouldn't get hard from me...!
"Just show him." I'm suddenly being wildy desired by my colleague... Even though my ex is right in front of me, I'll come if you rub me there any more...
"I haven't had... enough." "...Ah! I said you can't...!" I've put up with waiting for three years... When our tongues are entangled and he caresses me, can I not stop any more...!?
"I can't let you come just yet." A dusky hunk takes me to the edge again and again, denying me release over and over as he promises me... the ultimate orgasm!?
Alone on a boat, he's making me melt under my swimsuit... I worked hard and had a makeover before starting university, so why am I answering the touch of a mean guy like him...!?
A young girl makes a deal with demons, trading her life in exchange... for friends!? The boy-meets-girl formula takes a post-mortem turn in this tale of reaper-meets-witch!
What a hypocrite! Francesca was outraged by her brother-in-law who brazenly dared to show up at her husband's funeral. He never came to see her husband after he fell seriously ill, and she'll never forgive him for that. However, her husband's will completely blindsided her-unbelievably her husband asked his brother, Guy, to marry Francesca and take care of her for the rest of her life!
One morning as Tazzy opens her door to go to work, she finds a gift on her doorstep from an unknown sender. Her boss says the gift was probably sent for Valentine's Day, but Tazzy has no idea who the sender could be. And anyway, she doesn't want Ross to think that she has a romantic partner in her life! Tazzy has secretly been in love with Ross for a long time. The mystery only deepens, though, as her admirer continues to send her gifts!
Ginny, who works at a hotel, and her boss, Rourke, have a cat-and-dog relationship. Ginny is repulsed, despite his attractiveness, by how Rourke constantly changes girlfriends. Rourke, on the other hand, thinks Ginny is pretty but cold and stubborn. Their quarrels are entertaining for the rest of the employees, yet when it comes to working on projects together, they make an undeniably excellent team. Then one day, Rourke asks for Ginny's assistance with a very personal matter...
Jessica, a prosecutor in the small town of Whiskey River, comes across a man one day who has been shot in the back. The man, called Rory, says he has never seen a television and he's dressed in outdated clothes. He apparently believes he's a sheriff from a hundred years ago. A historic hero appearing in the modern day... Jessica is confused, but his eyes seem to be telling the truth!
Zara Evans abandoned her education and is working hard to pay off the debt accumulated by her aunt's illness. Independent and diligent, she's very different from the high-society women Nikolai Komarov is used to. But Nikolai has shut off his heart, which was broken by his mother, who left him for a new life. Zara can't be bought and kept like his past lovers, but he also can't provide her with the love she desires. Can Zara melt Nikolai's icy heart so he can learn to love?
Marc, the Earl of Rutherford, is content having numerous affairs with married women and widows. But to hold on to the title of earl, he must find himself a bride or risk losing his title to his cousin. Marc soon sets out for Yorkshire to take over his late uncle's estate. He discovers that the estate is in disarray and that the housekeeper has fallen ill. Meg Fellowes, the ward of Marc's uncle, was forced into the role of housekeeper due to her scandalous past. After spending the night caring for the sick Meg, Marc sets about correcting his uncle's wrongs toward her. Marc and Meg clash over her future as she is determined to make a living on her own. However, Marc soon makes her an offer of marriage and Meg finds herself agreeing to his terms.
Caitlin and her boss, David, are not only secretary and employer, but lovers, as well. When she met him four months ago, Caitlin quickly fell under the spell of his charm. But David only wanted a sweet, temporary affair with no complications. How can there be a future for them when they want such different things?
Though born into an aristocratic family, Meg has led a miserable life because of a scandal created by her parents. Feeling sorry for her circumstances, the Earl of Rutherford has proposed to her! Meg doubts whether their union could work, but his kindness opens her closed heart. On their way to London for their wedding, she's about to have a first night with him, but instead a stranger sneaks into her bed! Will she make it to London unscathed?
Carlene is hired as a housekeeper by young millionaire Win. Though he says during the interview that he is not looking to fill the position of wife, he is quick to make a feverish invitation. Saying he won't make commitments for the future, Win offers to share his bed. Though bewildered, Carlene is also intensely attracted to him. One night, the two seem close to crossing the line, but she stops herself at the last minute. Win is offended, but little does he know that Carlene is still a virgin!
Kat raises her little sisters while running a small bed-and-breakfast. Business hasn't been great lately, though, and she is about to lose ownership of the property. She doesn't know what to do next, but for now she's just keeping the place open as long as she can. One day, in the midst of all this, a man comes through a winter storm and sends Kat's heart racing. He's just too handsome. Of course, he's unaware of her feelings and leaves the next day. But a few days later, the same man shows up again. It turns out his name is Mikhail. Apparently, Mikhail has bought the deed to Kat's bed-and-breakfast, and he has come to make her an offer she can't refuse!
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.
High school student Teruaki Kittaka had a secret crush on his classmate, Kenji Yoshino. After a scarring experience in middle school, Teru was sure to keep the secret to himself... Or so he thought. What will happen if Kenji finds out...?! Sumako Kari presents this and a collection of other touching tales of love and affection that will resonate with people of all ages and backgrounds.