Laura applies for the position of personal secretary to Vasilii Demidov, a Russian businessman whose origin is also of the people of the desert. Laura has been yearning for him—this older brother of her friend—and even treasures a photo of him that she secretly took ten years ago. However, for some reason during the interview, he shows a strange animosity against Laura as he asks questions full of malevolence. Although she is furious and wishes to leave, out of his urgent need for a secretary who is fluent in Chinese he unexpectedly hires her. The next day, Laura departs for Monte Negro for a business trip alone with him!

Vol 1 The Sheikh's Chosen Wife & The Frenchman's Bride It was Leona's husband,Sheikh Hassan,a well-built man with a kaffiyeh on his head,who held her tight,disregarding her telling him,"Our marriage is over! Let me go!" I chose to leave him,because I can't produce an heir,but his touch brings out the helpless attraction I feel toward him. The palace wouldn't approve of us. What should I do? (Hot-Blooded Husbands Series 1 The Sheikh's Chosen Wife) A lay nun's sweet yet bitter romance,The Frenchman's Bride,also included. Vol 2 Ethan's Temptress Bride Ethan is on vacation at a resort in the Caribbean after having a bad time all because of a rumor that intimated his involvement with the sheikh's wife. It is there that he meets Eve,a beautiful and rich Greek woman with irresistibly attractive eyes. Ethan wants to avoid getting into trouble with women and tries to stay away from Eve. But one night while he's sleeping in his room,he hears someone scream at the beach house. He rushes over and finds Eve shaking,half-naked! Vol 3 The Arabian Love-Child 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? Vol 4 A Passionate Marriage 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!

Katie decides to set out on the road in the middle of a raging storm. While trying to find cover from the rain, something leads her in the direction of an old castle. There she finds the secluded O'Neal, whose eyes invokea sense of nostalgia in her. Though her stay proves to be eerie, she can't help but want to know more about O'Neal. It's as if some unknown force keeps nuedging her to get close to him. Katie decides it's up to her to set O'Neal free from his chains, but will her feelings hold true once she sees the truth behind his torment?

Emma March was a caregiver for rich businessman Valentino Fiorenza in his later years until his death. His son, Rafaele, believed the media rumors-he thinks that she was Valentino's mistress! When his will decrees that Emma and Rafaele may split his inheritance if they live together as a married couple for a year, Emma's capability to heal others will be tested... Can she heal the harm that Rafaele inflicted on himself from a lifetime of guilt?

Kathryn was days away from her wedding with Rex. She should've been overflowing with joy and anticipation, but instead she was filled with doubt. Then she catches her fiance in bed with another woman! She feels betrayed, yet she isn't as hurt by him as she thinks she ought to be. Still, she never wants to see Rex again, even after he gets in an accident. But when his brother, Nate, comes to his brother's side, he starts accusing Kathryn of unjustly dumping Rex. As he tries to make her life difficult, Nate can't help but be drawn to her...

The daughter of a wealthy businessman, Sabrina falls in love at first sight with Shiekh Adham. The feeling is apparently mutual, as they quickly get married in a dreamlike ceremony. However, just after their wedding, his attitude toward her changes. She ends up stuck in a giant palace with Adham not speaking to her, and even if she sees Adham, he just looks away. She didn't know it, but there was a certain contract involved in this marriage. "You married me in return for me paying off your father's debts. I need you to bear me a child within a year." And from that night on, she has to endure his sweet torment...

Princess Aisha has been captured by one of the candidates vying for the throne, crushing her hopes to one day marry a man she truly loves.?Being treated like a mere pawn, she trembles at the thought of a future in captivity. However, she is rescued just in time by Sheikh Zoltan, the handsome prince from a neighboring country. Despite his arrogance, she finds warmth in his strong, gentle arms; however, he has his eyes on the throne, as well. Has Aisha left the frying pan only to find herself in the fire?

In order to save her beloved family, Estelle decides to take up an audacious job. She is to accompany a politician to a party and play the part of his mistress. Dressed up in an elegant dress, she catches the eye of billionaire and notorious playboy Raùl, who suddenly asks her to marry him. Knowing he could have any woman he wants, she responds with an icy stare. It turns out he’s just looking for a short-term marriage with no emotional involvement, and he’s willing to pay her handsomely for her trouble. Estelle, desperately in need of the money, has no choice but to accept…

He was just the man she?d been looking for! Since the moment children?s book author Jack met Mathias at a company party, she couldn?t resist her urge to sketch him. Mathias showed up just as Jack was trying to come up with the image for the dragon to be featured in her book. His dignified demeanor made him the perfect match for what she had imagined. While Jack is trying not to get caught up in Mathias?s dangerous appeal and steamy approach, she finds herself captivated by his deep green eyes. Maybe she?d have been more cautious still if she?d known about his intentions?

Life could be worse But Cressida wasn't really sure how. Things had been bad ever since obligations had forced her to stay at home with her demanding stepmother. She'd even sprained her ankle while trying to help a mistreated dog, which left her stranded in the middle of nowhere. Then she was rescued by Aldrik van der Linus. The handsome doctor took an interest in her affairs and everything began to improve... until she realized that although she loved Aldrik, he only saw her as a patient, not as a woman.

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.

Julianna has been dressing in men's clothing to protect Tuck's Tower ever since the death of her father. The elegant dress her late mother made for her sits unused. Washing herself with fragrant soap is the only ladylike luxury she enjoys. One night, she is alerted to an emergency in the forest, where she finds a seriously wounded man. She takes the unconscious man to the tower. When the man awakes, revealing his blue eyes, Julianna falls for him in an instant. What a handsome man he is, and what a bind she's in!