-Sophie’s brother Jake asks her to help him and his girlfriend get married. To do so she must change the mind of his girlfriend’s brother Daniel, who is strongly opposed to the union. Sophie meets with Daniel as the couple’s wedding planner and tries to discuss preparations for their wedding. He refuses to discuss a wedding between his sister and Jake, who he takes for a gold digger. And when he discovers Sophia is really Jake’s sister…she’s in for a big surprise!
Though technically royalty in Qusay, Rafiq distanced himself from the throne, leaving his homeland at a young age and becoming a successful businessman in Australia. But fate leads him home when his brother's coronation ceremony approaches, and Rafiq returns to Qusay. There he encounters Sera, the woman who left him to marry another man. Sera has been widowed and now acts as Rafiq's mother's companion. At first Sera avoids Rafiq, but while journeying through the desert kingdom together the two slowly become close once again. Suddenly, Rafiq's brother renounces the throne, and their newly rekindled romance is threatened once again.
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?
Holly lost her parents as a little girl; since then, her grandfather, who runs a winery, has been her sole guardian and making wine has become her life. Her efforts have paid off and her wines are receiving good reviews. When the high-end Chatsfield hotel chain offers a generous amount of money to make a deal with her, her grandfather is very happy about it, but she has a bad feeling. And her gut feeling turns out to be spot-on. Franco Chatsfield appears from nowhere, demanding she enter into a contract. She doesn’t want to be associated with a family so steeped in gossip. She declines the offer, and yet his charm is starting to win her over!
-Gabriella was raised in a sheltered home and knows nothing of the world. After her grandfather, her last living relative, passes away, she reunites with Raoul, her first love, whom she hasn’t seen in over twelve years. Even though she doesn’t expect him to remember the promise he made to her when they were children—to marry her when they got older—he tells Gabriella that he will stay with her through these tough times. He takes her with him to Venice, and they spend dreamy days together. However, there are things she doesn’t know about him. Behind that gentle exterior lies the promise he made to her grandfather…and a quest for revenge!
Grace Hunter has to step in and hurriedly research an ancient text when the university professor who was supposed to becomes unable to perform the task. This valuable text was discovered in a castle on an Italian island that to Grace’s eyes is more like a fortress keeping people away. The owner of the castle is Count Alessandro Volta. A former pianist, his face was damaged in a tragic accident ten years ago, and ever since the count has secluded himself in the castle that has been in his family for generations. When he lays his eyes on Grace, he angrily blurts out, "I didn't invite any prostitutes here. Leave at once!"
1) *Kyuuden de Sasayaite* 2) *Jounetsu wa Arashi no you ni* While working as a maid at the royal palace and hurrying up the stairs on her first day, Carmelina bumps into a handsome man, making her late for work. The man is Roberto, an old friend of her brother’s. He has returned to his home country after vowing to make his fortune and become a shining success. What should she say to him now that he’s a celebrity so far out of her reach? Her family is poor and their statuses are completely different now... This story (The Italian Billionaire’s Bride) takes place in the Principality of Montvelatte, an island kingdom in the Mediterranean Sea. Also included in this volume is the story A Latin Passion.
When Ruby Clemenger inherits half of the Bastiani Pearl Corporation, she knows that her life is about to get complicated. Zane Bastiani, the pearl master's son, wants rid of Ruby--he thinks she was his father's mistress and can be easily bought. But Ruby's price is high. Unable to pay her off with cash, Zane decides to seduce Ruby into submission. He has nothing to lose--until he discovers Ruby is innocent... in every way...
Includes two stories: **Yami no Kikoushi (闇の貴公子): Based on Anne Stuart's novel *Night*** Michael Blackheart: The illegitimate son of a legendary cat burglar, Michael is going to steal the world's most valuable private collection, right out from under the noses of the rich and famous -- and beat the old man at his own game! **Jounetsu no Torihiki (情熱の取り引き): Based on Trish Morey's novel *Back in the Spaniard's Bed*** Leah left Alejandro Rodriguez because she'd overstepped the boundaries of a mistress and fallen in love! The Spaniard's arrogance angered her, but his touch ignited her. So when Alejandro storms back into her life, how can Leah deny him?
Simone swore her love in front of a sacred altar. That love was a lie. Her marriage is just to put her grandfather at ease because he doesn’t have much longer to live. She wanted to let her grandfather believe that the vineyard Simone’s struggling family lost had been regained. With that in mind, she proposed the idea of a contract marriage to Alesander, the heir to the Esquivel family, which has been feuding with Simone’s family for over a hundred years. Little does Simone realize that Alesander expects her to fulfill all her wifely duties!
"I simply require you to share my bed." Luca Barbarigo has lain in wait for three long years, and is now ready to exact his revenge against Valentina Henderson. After one unforgettable night together, she left him with nothing but X-rated memories and the sting of her hand across his jaw. But they are the least of her crimes.… Valentina swore she'd never see him again, but you don't turn your back on Luca Barbarigo. Now she must confront the man who devastated her with only her innocence of his claims to barter… What will it cost her to walk away this time?