Rowan left behind a single note with the lie written on it, leaving behind her newborn baby and her wedding ring before disappearing. Even though her marriage to Isandro, the CEO of a major bank, was purely a business deal, she was fully prepared for him to hate her. Rowan thought she would never see Isandro again, but two years later, the couple have a fateful reunion in London. His attractive, sinfully deep blue eyes fix upon her with a gaze cold as ice. It's no surprise that he's angry. But she wants him to know, at least, why she had disappeared.

When Russian doctor Iosef Kolovsky transfers to the hospital in Melbourne where Annie works as a nurse, he quickly becomes the object of every nurse's desire, but to Annie he's nothing more than another arrogant physician. As they work together, however, Iosef begins to show Annie a gentleness that leaves her heart feeling shaken. One day, Iosef offers to take care of Annie when she is feeling weak from anemia, but then he kisses her! The kiss is sinfully good, but later Annie finds herself wondering...why on earth would Iosef kiss her like that?

Samantha has long been feeling the effects of her husband Johann’s gambling addiction. He’d almost lost everything they had, and now, he’s even bet Samantha! When a man named Cristiano appears after winning Johann’s last bet, Samantha’s husband disappears, and she’s forced to give in to the man who bested him. But when she and her daughter, Gabby, suddenly run away to the orphanage Samantha grew up in, they discover that even that won’t keep Cristiano from pursuing his winnings!

2 in 1 From fictiondb: **The Sheikh's Secret by Barbara McMahon** Laura has been absolutely swept off her feet by a gorgeous new man -- she's never been made to feel so special! But as they become closer, Talique is torn. Laura doesn't know his real name, the past that drives him, even that he's a sheikh! All she knows is the perfect world he's created for her. And just as his secret plan is about to be revealed, he realizes his intentions have changed: he wants Laura as his bride! From eHarlequin: **Blackmailed Into The Prince's Bed by Olivia Gates** As both a Manhattan billionaire and a prince of Castaldini, Eduardo D’Agostino is used to getting his way—in business and in matters of love! So when his newest employee, IT expert Jade Mitchell, is unimpressed by his wealth and stature, he’s intrigued enough to woo her, and to wait. After a whirlwind romance, Eduardo is certain that Jade is his future princess. But then he learns the devastating truth behind her hesitation to take their relationship to the next level. Eduardo is soon turning the tables on his would-be lover, and insisting on taking his revenge—in the bedroom!

"I will become king under one condition if you marry me." At the declaration by maritime tycoon Ferruccio Selvaggio, Princess Clarissa feels her heart freeze. Six years ago, the two met at a party held at the royal palace. Welcomed with kindness, an ignorant Clarissa fell in love in the blink of an eye. However, moments after stealing her lips, he struck her with his words: "While royal blood may be intriguing, women so easily seduced are boring." with my father, the king, bedridden, must I really be betrothed to such a cruel man?

After being abandoned by his family, Zakahr Belenki has pushed himself to the top in order to finally take over the family company, only to destroy it. But Zakahr's attention is diverted to his efficient PA, Lavinia, whose femininity and direct nature appeal to him. Even though they both had rough childhoods, they chose different paths: Zakahr's is full of anger and revenge, while Lavinia's is full of drive and determination to keep moving forward. Will their chosen paths eventually lead them to each other, or will Zakahr's plan of revenge to take down the company succeed and end up hurting Lavinia in the process?

While trying to juggle a job in London with taking care of her alcoholic mother, Catrin Thomas finds herself engaging in a steamy affair with Murat, the sultan of a desert country. Though she doesn’t enjoy being labeled his mistress, she’s willing to accept it if it means she can be with the man she loves—even if their time together may be short-lived. Catrin’s love for Murat grows stronger, making her temporary position as his mistress all the more difficult…especially when she hears of his upcoming wedding plans with another woman. Not being able to bear such heartbreak, Catrin decides to leave him without notice. Murat is accustomed to getting whatever he wants, but now he’s finding out that there is someone who dares to defy him…which he finds quite tantalizing. Will he cleave to his country’s old customs and proceed with his plans to marry another woman or will he do what it takes to win Catrin back?

Leila was born as the princess of the desert kingdom of Qurhah. Longing for freedom, she runs to Gabe, who she knows is visiting the kingdom. What she didn't know was how attractive of a man he is! Drawn to one another, the two fall deeply in love. Nevertheless, Gabe takes off as soon as he discovers that Leila is the only sister of the kingdom’s sultan. In utter desolation, she decides to flee the country, but she soon realizes what a risky move that is. What does fate have in store for them?

Secretary Lucy Worthington is a highly skilled and professional woman. Her boss, James Hancock, calls her Ms. Worthy Worthington...reminding Lucy that she is a plain woman with zero sex appeal. When James gives her tickets for their charity party, Lucy blurts out that she has a serious lover to take as her plus-one. This small lie sparks the beginning of an awkward yet passionate romance!

What are you doing in a place like that, young lady? It is in a small town where Jessica first visits. She, who is reading a sign looking for a waitress, turns around and sees a man with a gentle smile. He says he is a sheriff, and Jessica is nervous. "Is he suspicious of me?", she wonders. Jessica, heir to the prestigious Walker family, has just run away from home to escape a marriage forced upon her by his mother and grandfather, and is looking for a job. She shouldn't reveal herself, but for some reason, the sheriff won't leave Jessica alone... Source: Harlequin

From Renta!: A secret relationship between two people that began with a crazy request from a hidden handsome junior colleague. "Ms. Yokoi, please have sex with me." This is how my relationship with him had its crazy beginning... Natsuki Yokoi is 28 years old. As a career woman in her late twenties, she is immersed in work every day and has no time to or interest in finding a boyfriend. Her superiors are unreasonable and she is overwhelmed with work, but fortunately, she is helped a lot by the work of her excellent junior colleague, Minato Sakuragi. Sakuragi has a bad reputation among the women in the company due to his dull appearance and cold attitude, but it seems that his true face is quite handsome... Official English Translation: [Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/149558/)

##### ***Content Warning:** This title contains material that may be distressing for some readers.* Yuta, who is attending the best high school in the prefecture, is subjected to extreme bullying by the student council president and their two lackeys. Despite the horrible bullying, Yuta endures it all for his precious younger sister, but they eventually get to her too, "breaking" her. Then one day, a mysterious transfer student, Mirei, comes and says she's going to "start her mission to set society right"? [Original Manga](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/304141/) [Official English](https://mangaplaza.com/title/0303010926/)