After a year at war, Captain Ivo Trenchard returns to England to visit his beloved aunt in Somerset. He survived the throes of war unscathed and now, to his chagrin, he’s bedridden for weeks because of a simple animal rescue gone awry. Luckily, the local tomboy Jossie Calverton Morley suffers from a guilty conscience and visits him every day, ensuring he’s never bored. But what’s the brave captain to do when this enchanting innocent suddenly begs him to teach her how to kiss? [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/75272/)

Johaness got Sophie’s roommate, Lisette, pregnant then left her. Since Lisette left the baby with her, Sophie needed Johannes’s help to take care of his baby. So Sophie forced herself into Johaness’s company. Surprisingly the man she found wasn’t at all what she was expecting?he is the late Johaness’s half brother! [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/84379/)

In the *Royal Bride* series (ロイヤル・ブライドシリーズ), also called the "Royal Weddings" series: Three small-town women find happily-ever-after with three irresistible princes! 1) Umei no Butoukai (運命の舞踏会; The Prince's Bride) (Illust: SASAKI Misuzu) THE PRINCE MUST MARRY! The ball had begun, the prince had arrived, and everyone wondered who would be his new bride.... Everyone except Julie Britton. The pretty castle caretaker knew she wasn't it. Despite the fact that she'd loved him, all those years ago.... Then the clock struck midnight, and the guests held their breath. The king was awaiting an announcement, and the bride was nowhere in sight! So Julie did what any devoted employee would do. She stepped up to the hard-hearted, but oh-so-handsome prince, and offered him herself.... 2) Shukumei no Saika(宿命の再会; The Prince's Baby) (Illust: CHIHARA Esu) A Prince of a Daddy Convinced she was a princess, a six-year-old girl sent Prince Whit Anders a message beseeching him to prove her right. Which gave the child's single mom, Drew Davis, cause for concern. After all, Drew and the prince had shared a magical summer long ago -- and her daughter's claim to royalty wasn't as far-fetched as everyone thought... When His Royal Highness Whit Anders discovered that he and lovely Drew had made more than a sweet teenage memory, he was ready to claim their child as his heir. But winning the beautiful -- and independent -- woman would put his reputation as the Prince of Hearts to the test! 3) Princess wa Kimi (プリンセスはきみ; The Irresistible Prince) (Illust: OGATA Rin) EVERY WOMAN WANTED TO MARRY THE PRINCE But Prince Lucas Hansson knew only one woman was fit to be his royal bride. If only he could find her. Enter Annah Lane. According to local legend, the pretty shopkeeper had an uncanny instinct for spotting true love. But the moment she laid eyes on His Royal Hunkiness, she realized she was his destined bride! Annah knew her intuition had to be wrong -- the prince needed so much more than a small-town woman like her could give. She'd just have to find him a better match -- and she would! -- as soon as she could tear herself from his strong yet tender embrace. (descriptions taken from fictiondb) English version via Renta!: [Vol 1](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/77729/), [Vol 2](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/77214/), [Vol 3](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/77215/)

Terri has come to Venice in order to search for her missing brother. Upon reaching her hotel, she's greeted by a tall, handsome man. Though she treats him like a porter, Terri soon learns from another employee that he is none other than the hotel's owner, Maurizio Vazani. Left red faced and mortified, her phone rings. It's the big man himself, calling with a dinner invitation…

In the *Sicilia no Koibitotachi* (Italian Grooms) series: **V.1 - Ai to Nikushimi no Meikyuu (Wife by Arrangement) by *Rin Ogata*:** Heather has been charmed by Lorenzo, a rich elite from Sicily. He's a gentleman, but weak and powerless in the face of his overwhelming brother Renato. Suspicious that Heather may simply be after their fortune, Renato investigates and subjects the woman to a bizarre test, even going as far as to tempt her with a large sum of money. She refuses, and so he rewards her by ordering her to marry his brother. **V.2 - Ai no Prologue (Husband by Necessity) by *Hiroko Miura*:** Angie, a British doctor, flew to Sicily for her best friend's wedding, where she meets her destined love. Bernardo was the half-brother of the groom, son of a great family in Sicily. She instantly fell in love with this naive, thoughtful man, and spent wonderful moments just exchanging kisses. However, her love was quickly turned down the moment Bernardo found out Angie was from an upper-class. “I was going to beg you to marry me. I've been living in a fool's paradise." **V.3 - Erabareta Hanayome (Bride by Choice) by *Min Kyuuka*:** Lorenzo Martelli is a young bachelor from a wealthy family in Sicily. He's under pressure from his family to find a wife because his brothers have recently settled down with their loved ones. He tries to get away, but today, his mother told him to visit the family friend with four single daughters. Meanwhile, the oldest girl, Helen, is upset with Lorenzo whom she hasn't even met yet, thinking “He must think all of my sisters are just dying to have him because he's so rich...I'll teach this bastard a lesson...!"

At a class reunion of her prestigious girl's high school, Harriet is reunited with Rosa, a girl who looks just like her despite the fact that they aren't related. The two of them get along like twins and confide in each other. And then in order to resolve both their problems, they come up with a strange master plan! Harriet will go to Tuscany for Rosa's grandmother's birthday celebration and pose as Rosa. It'll be fine. Rosa has a cousin who has always been taken with her, and Harriet had better not let this head of a noble family find out who she really is...!

1. Ichiya no Koi Kaimasu (The Billionaire Date) Kit has been put in charge of the PR for a charity fashion show. Two models disappear right before the show, and although she fills in for them at the last minute, the show ends in utter failure. The chairman of the event, Jarrett, arrogantly demands that she fundraise fifty thousand dollars in one month to make up for the lost donations. Jarrett is the owner of one of the biggest lingerie companies in America, and he is sexy enough to appear in advertisements with his models. “I know!” Kit has an idea. “I’ll plan a bachelor auction and make him join, too! If it’s successful, I’ll be able to raise the funds and get my revenge!” 2. Namida no Suu dake Aishite (The Playboy Assignment) Susannah has been put in charge of PR for an art museum. Things get hectic when a wealthy man who was supposed to donate his collection meets an unexpected death. Of all people, his heir turns out to be Marc, Susannah’s past lover. Although they had once been deeply in love, their difference in status had pulled them apart. Susannah is worried: “I can’t believe I have to negotiate with him now.” Marc almost seems to sense Susannah’s desperate feelings, for he makes an astonishing announcement at a party. “I’ll donate one painting for every time she goes to bed with me.” 3. Dokushin Saigo no Project (The Husband Project) After seeing her two best friends at her public relations agency get married, Alison feels that something is missing in her single life. She wants to love someone but has no interest in marriage. She just wants a baby to give all her love to. After suddenly landing herself in the emergency room, Alison meets Dr. Logan, a competent doctor with a sarcastic tongue, who, upon her request, agrees to help her make a baby. However, she must marry him in exchange!

The concept of women being educated and becoming the equals of their male counterparts is completely unheard of in the England of the 1800s. Scholastica Hornsby is out to change this notion, but she's met with much resistance. The Duke of Penhurst could be her greatest enemy or her greatest ally, but it'll take some convincing from a man already surrounded by controversy. Will Scholastica find help she needs in Papa Pagan's House? [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/84369/)

After seeing him again at a party, Athena's heart stops. Nikos! The man she said goodbye to...the man she loved. After leaving Argyros, a kingdom on a beautiful island in the middle of the Mediterranean, Athena worked hard to build up her career in New York. However, with the death of the king, as the next in line she is now being pursued by Nikos to take the throne. “I understand that he wants to help save the kingdom, but I'm just not cut out to rule over a nation.” On top of holding deep secrets that she dare not tell anyone, seeing him again after ten years makes her heart ache all the more.

Carolyn Duval must get the fabled Ainderby Chalice back to its rightful home, in accordance with her late grandfather's wishes. Cursed with the ability to tempt humans to madness over it, she must keep its existence secret on her long journey. She's hired Colonel John Ancroft to escort her on the way, but since even he can not know their true reason, the youthful Carolyn must pose as the elderly widower Mrs. Hopkins. Will the truth come out, and will the overpowering control over man come from the chalice, or John and "Caro"'s love for each other?

**Tomorrow is her last chance to land a new job. But even as her anger still lingers, he appears before her again—as her interviewer!** Tania is a nursing mother, behind on rent and on the verge of losing her apartment. One night, after she comes dangerously close to being run over by a car, she meets the handsome Enrico. But the two of them can’t seem to get along, thorny words flying between them, until at last her lips are sealed by a forceful kiss! The next day is her last chance to land a new job. But before her anger has entirely dissipated, Enrico shows up again—as her prospective employer!

Passionate romances featuring Penny Jordan's best known family. In the *Perfect Family* series (パーフェクト・ファミリーシリーズ): 1) Ai wa Fukushuu no Hate ni (愛は復讐の果てに; The Perfect Seduction) illust. by HANABUSA Yoko The Crighton family has been the cause of scandal and heartache for Bobbie Miller?and she wants revenge. All she has to do is seduce the sinfully attractive Luke Crighton and the family secrets will be hers to expose. But the perfect seduction backfires when Bobbie becomes ensnared in her own dangerous trap. 2) Ai wa Meiro no Naka ni (愛は迷路のなかに; Perfect Marriage Material) illust. by HIDAKA Nanao Tullah Richards knows she shouldn't be fantasizing about her boss. She'd come into the company convinced she'd despise the womanizing Saul Crighton. But the more she works?and socializes?with him, the more she comes to realize that this devoted single father of three young children is perfect marriage material. She knows it?she just has to find a way to prove it to Saul. 3) Ai wa Unmei no Mama ni (愛は運命のままに; The Perfect Match?) illust. by HIMURA Soraha The Crightons have position, power and elegance...and a past scandal to haunt them. The dark, brooding Guy Cooke just had to be the ideal man. Chrissie was entranced and, the wonder of it was, Guy appeared to be equally mesmerized by her! It seemed the perfect match but was it all too good to last? Chrissie had a family secret that Guy could surely never forgive... 4) Ai wa Madoi no Nochi ni (愛は惑いののちに; The Perfect Lover) illust. by OGATA Rin Relations between European Union nations can be tense, but that's nothing compared to the war that's been brewing between Professor Gareth Simmonds and Louise Crighton. When she was his student, she lost her virginity to the good professor. Years later, they've run into each other at EU negotiations, and it's impossible to tell if the sparks between them will enflame their war or rekindle their lost romance. 5) Ai wa Kunou to Tomoni (愛は苦悩とともに; The Perfect Sinner) illust. by HASHIMOTO Takako Brilliant, arrogant and ruthlessly ambitious, Max Crighton is an unfaithful husband and a cold, distant father. When he goes to Jamaica to search for his uncle, it's mostly to escape his latest lover's furious husband. His long-suffering wife, Maddy, finally makes the difficult decision to move on. Then a savage mugging leaves Max near death. As his body struggles to recover, Max realizes that there are still much deeper wounds to be healed?and that living without Maddy is worse than not living at all... 6) Ai wa Kanawanu Yume ni (愛はかなわぬ夢に; The Perfect Father) illust. by AKINO Nanami Samantha Miller yearned to start a family, but eligible men were in short supply. Maybe visiting her happily married twin in England would help. Liam Connolly should have been relieved to see Sam set off for England. Since she'd been a gangly teenager, she'd had a crush on him. He'd managed to resist her as he'd felt her impetuous nature made them an unlikely match. So why, after she'd confessed the reason behind her trip, did he suddenly find he wanted to be the man to father her babies! 7) Ai wa Kurushimi no Oku ni (愛は苦しみの奥に; A Perfect Night) illust. by KARINO Mao Katie's twin, Louise, married the love of her life, and Katie even helped make it happen. Now the pressure is on for her to find love. But she won't make it to the altar if she's run over in her home town. SebastianCooke might drive a bit fast in this small town, but he'll never be able to catch up with his daughter Charlotte. A chance encounter might lead to happiness for all three of them, but only if Katie can give up her crush on her sister's new husband? 8) Ai wo Boukyou no Anata ni (愛は望郷のかなたに; Coming Home) illust. by SANAZAKI Harumo David Crighton never expected to find love when he returned home to Brussels, Belgium. So when herbologist Honor Jessop, who has a difficult past of her own, offered David a live-in position at her greenhouse nursery, he readily accepted it. During a particularly severe thunderstorm, David comforts Honor and calms her from her fears. With little to no knowledge of each other's past, they come to accept the imperfection of humanity and each other, but will David be able to overcome his past mistakes and find a future with Honor? (descriptions taken from fictiondb) These are actually books #2 - #8 and #10 of Penny Jordan's "The Crightons" series.