-**This marriage was supposed to be strictly business, but then I found myself falling for you.** After the death of her mother, Sofia works as a live-in nanny while going to school. Rafael, a temporary gardener hired at the mansion where she works, is somewhat elegant, but pushy. Although he pushes her around, her heart begins to soften to his free and easy-going charm. Until one day, when he says, "Your father is a very wealthy man. His large fortune and his company are yours." He had been posing as a gardener in order to observe Sofia's character. And in order to save her dying father's company, he offers her a 1-year contract marriage...!?
Violet, a hardworking art teacher, is dumbfounded after her older sister confesses to stealing confidential data from her workplace. Terrified, she visits the office, asking the CEO, Damien, if there is any way that he could forgive her sister's mistake. He leaves her with one solution: "You must become my fiancée." He says that this is the only way to ease his dying mother's worries. Confused by his cold nature, but taken by surprise by his hidden gentleness, will Violet agree to his terms...?
When she got pregnant, Sophie was abandoned by her husband, so it's understandable if she's wary around men. That's why she doesn't share everyone else's enthusiasm when Gregory Wallace, a businessman from the city, moves into the village where Sophie lives with her daughter. While others welcome this well-mannered man, Sophie keeps her guard up, assuming that that his good looks hide a cold and unfeeling heart. Yet when the charming Gregory shows interest in and approaches her, Sophie's plan to never get involved with a man again starts to crumble.
[taken from fictiondb] Payment in blood, sweat and tears That's what Morgan Drake demanded of Gracie Temple when she had to pick up the pieces of her younger sister's latest entanglement. Gracie was used to rescuing Jenny, but this time she'd gone too far. For Morgan showed Gracie no mercy in assessing the damage. Furthermore, Gracie was to work as his personal assistant in New York. With a dynamic, ruthless charmer like Morgan, Gracie was afraid the price could be even higher--that he'd settle the bill with her heart...
from fictiondb: Mistress of the moment -- or blackmailed bride? Multimillionaire businessman and playboy Rafael Vives is bedazzled by Amy's beauty--and instantly decides she must be his new mistress! Showered with jewels and gifts, Amy knows she should feel lucky. But she longs to be more than just the billionaire's playmate. Torn between her heart and her head, Amy leaves. And Rafael, determined to win her back, must choose between wanting her as his mistress, or making her his bride--for keeps!
[taken from fictiondb] Ruth had been overwhelmed by Franco Leoni from the moment she became his secretary. A shy reverend's daughter, Ruth was stunned when such a dynamic, handsome man took an interest in her. She knew she shouldn't, but she couldn't help falling in love with her boss! Franco didn't want a secret affair, but Ruth was afraid of scandal. She tried to disguise her feelings and conceal their passion. Only, there was one thing she couldn't hide: she was expecting his baby!
from fictiondb: Wanted for his pleasure...but as his bride? An accident has forced Greek tycoon Theo Andreou to rest and recuperate. After meeting feisty Sophie Scott, Theo decides that if he can seduce her his recovery will at least be pleasurable! Although Theo's arrogance infuriates her, Sophie can't deny his sensual allure. Their affair is wild and intense. But Sophie fears that this wealthy powerful man can only want her as his temporary mistress, not his forever bride....
Ellie works at a university hospital in London in the pediatric department, but when she hears that her father has suddenly collapsed, she jumps on a plane back to Ireland. A waiting her at the airport is her old neighbor James. Ellie never got on with James when she was a child. He was always feigning politeness and looking down on everyone—not what you’d call her type. She hates how he would get people riled up and pry into their lives, yet for some reason the usually calm and unflappable Ellie can’t seem to put him out of her mind…despite the fact that she already has a fiancé!
Suzanne, a proud girl who just lost her father, has her life turned upside down upon a surprise visit by a handsome and rich man she had been attracted to her entire childhood. He whisks her away to his luxury apartment complex and puts her to work at a company he has acquired, but this is where the trouble starts! Her boss is after the man Suzanne lives with and refuses to make life easy for her! Source: Harlequin
Seduction on the agenda! Victor Temple didn't want the complication of a lovesick secretary, so quiet, efficient Alice was the ideal assistant. He trusted her, paid her well, but was interested only in her performance between nine and five--not after hours! Then he discovered the stormy affair in her past, and saw behind her businesslike disguise to the real, passionate Alice. Suddenly Victor's interest changed from professional to personal. Alice couldn't ignore the chemistry between them, but would sleeping with the boss lead to disaster, or marriage? 9 to 5 Getting down to business... in the boardroom and the bedroom!