The summer of her 22nd year. That was the last time Princess Karina experienced freedom. She is about to have a political marriage for the sake of her royal family. Before she is forced to marry a man whom she does not love, she wishes to experience love. It seemed her wish might just come true. The tall and handsome Jack Santini comes to live in the estate as a bodyguard. Karina falls for the talented and charming Jack, and wishes, just once, that she could kiss the man she fell in love with for the first time... (Source: Jmanga)

When the wealthy Alfred Wingate dies, his personal assistant, Cynthia, is utterly confused. He has left her his mansion in his will! Cynthia thought she was in love with Alfred's grandson Graham. But when she finds out he is cheating, she breaks off the engagement. But the terms of the will won't allow her to refuse the inheritance, and she's stuck with the mansion. On top of all this, Graham's brother, Rick, treats her with contempt, believing she tricked his wealthy grandfather!

Why is he? Why is Luc Sabbatini here!? Two years ago, Luc - son of the famous hotel tycoon - used and dumped me, to him just nobody. He's reappeared in my life again and asked me out on a date by blackmailing me and exploiting his power. I thought I had no feelings left for Luc but?the little things he does have rekindled my blind heart. I have to be strong. I have a big secret, one he can never find out. If he does find out, there will be even worse misery than what happened two years ago. (Source: Harlequin)

"Your father embezzled company money. Marry me if you don't want me to disclose it." Four years ago, Isobel married a man she didn't love without telling the truth to Lorenzo, who she truly loved. Soon after her husband dies in a traffic accident, Lorenzo appears! He went to the U.S. after they broke up and has achieved great success. He now offers to acquire Isobel's father's company, which is in financial difficulty! "I rejected him four years ago. Is this his revenge?" (Source: JManga)

Christina is a tanned tomboy who works as a crew member on ships. One day she is suddenly approached by a handsome and mysterious man at a Mediterranean harbor town. Why would he choose to talk to her, when there are so many other beautiful girls? He tells her his name is Luc Henri, and she realizes everyone in town knows him by name. He tells her he will see her again before leaving. A few days later, while working on a ship chartered by a royal family, Christina bumps into Luc again... *(Source: Harlequin Comics)*

When Olivia married Greek millionaire Dimitri she believed their love would last forever. However, her happiness lasted only for six months when she discovered her husband had a lover, and even a child with her. I cannot stand sharing my husband with another woman! Since then, three years have passed. Olivia now travels to Italy to see Dimitri again, but only to sign divorce papers. But when she sees Dimitri, who is as attractive as he was three years ago, she realizes she still loves him... (Source: Renta!)

Grant O'Hara is the young hotshot of the business world, shrouded in mystery, and now reporter Cheyenne has the chance to interview him. It's Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and Carnivale, a costume party in the middle of the city, is in full swing. Cheyenne dons a costume and joins Grant at the party, but she witnesses a murder in the hustle and bustle of the crowd. Who are these men dressed as red demons? Grant and Cheyenne dart into a church filled with couples. Trying to fit in, Cheyenne and Grant say their vows in a wedding ceremony, but it's not just the theatrical performance they assume it is. They find out that this wedding is the real deal! Taken from Balloons & Chapters

Iantha, daughter of a nobleman, finds herself trapped alone in a castle full of men because of a blizzard. Lord Duncan, the master of the castle, asks for her hand in marriage to protect her reputation from the scandal-but Iantha had been attacked by a gang of men six years ago, when she was only eighteen! Though her heart is still wounded, Iantha is encouraged by his kindness, and accepts his proposal... This is a tremendously popular, dramatic historical romance! (Source: Renta!)

Eve has to accompany her father to a party held in a luxurious hotel and curses her unfortunate life as a daughter of a ruthless tycoon. Her role is to blandish a businessman who is planning to take over her father's company by seducing him with her youth and beauty, to maneuver the deal in favor of her father. By the time an irresistibly attractive man comes into view, Eve is fed up with everything. Defeated by his temptation, Eve shares a passionate kiss with him, not knowing that he is the man who she has to sweeten tonight! (Source: Harlequin)

Why is Jack Tarkenton here? Meg doubts her eyes. Why would he turn up at her husband's funeral of all places? Jack, the son of an affluent family that rivals the Kennedys, spent a passionate night with Meg 5 years ago. From this union, their daughter, Katie, was born. Jack does not know about Katie, and Meg does not intend to tell him. However, now that he's approached Meg, this exceptionally wealthy and handsome man intimidates and overpowers her. Even though she never wants anything to do with him ever again! (Source: Harlequin)

Jarrett, Jonathan and Jordan Hunter are Bachelor Brothers. Some men are meant to marry! In the Dokushin Otoko ni Kanpai series: V.1 - Itsushika Kyuuai (To Woo a Wife) Jarrett. The oldest Hunter brother--he's dark, handsome and impossibly rich. He's never fallen in love, until he meets Abbie Sutherland. He intended to buy out her chain of hotels....but now his prize is her. Abbie is beautiful, sexy--utterly desirable. But she is also a young widow of emotional and physical involvement. For Jarrett, always a winner in the boardroom and the bedroom, this is the ultimate challenge. Wealth and seduction are not enough for Abbie--she needs to be wooed! V.2 - To Be a Husband Jonathan. Middle brother, accomplished lover, he's blond and impossibly good-looking. What woman can resist his charm? Gaye Royal, for one! For Jonathan, this is a first. Gaye's cool, elegant beauty is a challenge in itself, and she makes it plain from the start that she doesn't want him in her life--a situation he's determined to change. But why is Gaye so mysterious, elusive, so intriguing, and what does Jonathan have to do to win her over? Propose marriage? Being a husband is the last thing that Jonathan has in mind.... V.3 - To Be a Bridegroom Jordan. The youngest Hunter brother, he's dark and devilishly attractive, and he's been content to play the field...until Stazy Walker takes a lease on the apartment next door. Stazy. At first Jordan finds her teasing, infuriating, because she treats him as casually as the other male admirers who seem constantly to knock at her door. But then Jordan catches glimpses of the warmth and vulnerability that lie beneath Stazy's beautiful exterior, and he realizes there's only one way to get to the head of her lineup: be her bridegroom! (Source: fictiondb, edited)

Hester, a servant of Princess Triscari, is astonished by a marriage proposal from Crown Prince Alek. He needs to marry in order to inherit the throne after his father's death. But Hester, who grew up as a neglected orphan, could never be the queen! It's not until Alek promises her a chaste marriage and a large donation to a charity does she eventually agree to the proposal. Soon, though, Hester finds herself attracted to Alek's gentle and carefree charm... (Source: Renta!)