"Rosa summoned up her courage and asked Lord Ashurst... ""Would you consider marrying me instead of my sister?"" She was troubled by the thought of her sister having to enter into an arranged marriage while already having someone she loved, and even though she knew it was foolish, she couldn't help but act. She had heard that the venerable Earl's family was now overwhelmed with debts and unable to manage their vast estate. My sister is not the only one who has inherited a huge fortune from my late father, if only I could marry him... The Earl refused to marry her and turned Rosa away, but...! (Source: Renta!)
After Leila’s mother died, her stepfather kept her locked inside for two years. Her only dream was to escape from her stepfather and live as a free woman. And she may get her chance now that her stepfather has ordered her to marry Joss Carmody, a wealthy businessman! But Joss is suspicious and believes she’s only after his money. At first, they have a very cold relationship as husband and wife, but then one fateful kiss ignites a fire in their hearts. Leila begins to dream of a future together, but Joss doesn’t believe in love, and she begins to wonder… Does he even want her? (Source: Harlequin)
At her temping job Maya must deal with sexual harassment from her boss-and when she's in danger of being assaulted at a party, popular playwright Blaise Walker comes to the rescue. He's every woman's dream and he even asked her out! But Maya knows she mustn't fall for those eyes of his! She turns down Blaise's offer and quits her job. That's when Blaise offers her a new job at his country villa?he proposes that she be his writing assistant for a few weeks! (Source: Renta!)
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.
Untouched... Six years ago, Jessica made the worst mistake of her life. The prospect of being Carlo Saracini's mistress was just too hot for her to handle, so she opted for the safety of marriage to Simon instead. Now Jessica is a widow and faced with the unthinkable: she needs Carlo's help or her father will go to jail. Carlo is suggesting a deal that will give him what he's always wanted--Jessica, in his bed for three months! But Jessica can't give in to Carlo's demands; to let him possess her body and soul will be to give him the ultimate revenge... because he will discover that, even after years of marriage, she is still a virgin! When passion knows no reason.... forbidden.
The heir of wealthy, deceased Martin Semple proves surprisingly to be one Longfellow Deeds of Mandrake Falls, Vermont. The bemused lawyers in the land of taciturn Yankees find Deeds a simple-hearted greeting card poet, his favorite pastime playing the tuba. Will he be any match for city slickers, embezzlers, moochers, fundraisers, and phonies? Enter brash reporter Babe Bennett, who (for a story) gains Deeds' friendship and seems to be on his side. With friends like these...
Fleeing in confusion after tragedy ended her loveless "society" marriage, Kate Danbury sought refuge in a remote Wisconsin farmhouse -- and blissful escape in the arms of Blake Koehler. Their "arrangement" lasted an idyllic week -- until an intruding world and a jealous woman forced Kate to marry Blake... or lose him. Tested too soon, their very private passion became a public scandal, a nightmare of betrayal. Once again Kate ran from the man who had loved her... and lied to her.
The plot is an arranged marriage for Vada, a rich American girl, to one of England's wealthy dukes. An accident to her chaperone gives her an opportunity to explore Paris on her own and while doing so, she loses her heart to Pierre, an artist. Read what happens when she has to leave Paris and tell her duke in England that she's not marrying him!