THE MARRIAGE MIRACLE Sitting outside the dance floor at her cousin's wedding reception, Matty notices a man beside her and says hello. His name: Sebastian. A banker from New York. They start to hit it off, and Matty decides he is the ideal companion...for now. That's right—no matter how much Matty enjoys the relationship, she refuses to get too close to any man. That is the decision she made after her own carelessness cost her the use of her legs. Goodbye, Handsome. Little did Matty know that the man in question was determined to take the woman in the wheelchair out on a date! [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/56202/)

When Hilary got a place on the San Francisco Symphony as a flute player, she decides to move into her own place to escape her restricted life with her over-protective mother. Although excited at her new found freedom, it doesn't last for long. The next morning, the quiche she left in the fridge for breakfast was gone, her milk had been used and an unfamiliar bag was in the living room! As she stood confused, a handsome man she had never seen before appeared in front of her and says to her angrily "what are you doing in my house?" (Source: Harlequin)

As a career woman, Maddy's life is full of busy days and there are no decent guys in sight. There is no way she is getting married to any of the guys she knows, but she still wants to have a child of her own. So Maddy decides to be artificially inseminated. But after she becomes pregnant, a man stops by her place and forces a kiss on her! He's the crown prince of the Kingdom of Dubaac, and he tells her the child in Maddy's stomach is his! After that, he carries Maddy off to his country and marries her. This has got to be some kind of joke! [Taken from Romance Comics]

Cosmetic surgeon Jade works for Grace in Beverly Hills, where she toils as a beautiful poster girl for Grace and the clinic, bringing in successful results. One day, an attractive but dangerous man shows up at a party held to celebrate one of the clinic’s projects. He is a Greek American, Loukas Demakis, and he’s the head of a transportation company. He ignites her desires, cunningly seducing naive Jade, and she has no idea she’s fallen right into his trap! (Source: Harlequin)

from fictiondb: From mousy housekeeper... Italian billionaire Raffaele de Ferretti had many beautiful women at his beck and call. But when he needed a fiancee of convenience, the only woman for the job was his mousy, dowdy housekeeper! ...to sexy siren! Natasha needed a makeover--and what a result! Raffaele had no idea such a beautiful, sexy woman had been right under his nose all this time! They had to pretend to be engaged, but neither of them had to fake the explosive attraction that sparked between them....

In the *Ai o Yakusoku Sureta Machi* (Heart of Texas) series: from fictiondb: V.1 - *Ghost Town no Bara* (Lonesome Cowboy) Everyone in Promise thinks Savannah Weston is an old-fashioned kind of woman, quietly content to stay on the family ranch with her brother Grady. But Savannah has her passions--for the old roses she loves to grow, for the children she hopes to have. And for a man named Laredo Smith. He's a stranger to Promise, a disenchanted cowboy who may just change Savannah's life. V.2 - *Kouun o Yobu Kiss* (Texas Two-Step) Ellie Frasier needs her friends. She's still mourning her father, still learning to run the business he left her -- Frasier's Feed Store, in Promise. She knows she can count on the people here for comfort and support, laughter and friendship...But now her long-standing relationship with one of those friends -- rancher Glen Patterson -- seems to be changing, turning into something else. Love? V.3 - *Machiwabita Kokuhaku* (Caroline's Child) Who's the father of Caroline's child? Everyone in Promise wants to know, but no one's ever asked -- or ever will. Maggie's five now, and Caroline Daniels has kept her silence all these years. It doesn't change how the people in this community feel about Caroline. They're protective of her and Maggie; they care. Especially rancher Grady Weston, who's beginning to realize he more than cares. V.4 - *Seibu no Princess* (Dr. Texas) They call her Dr. Texas. She's Jane Dickinson, a newly graduated physician from California who's working at the Promise clinic—but just for a couple of years. They call him Mr. Grouch. Cal Patterson was left at the altar by his out-of-state fiance, and he's not over it yet. Too bad Jane reminds him so much of the woman he's trying to forget! V.5 - *Saisho de Saigo no Love Letter* (Nell's Cowboy) Nell Bishop, widowed mother of two children, is turning her property into a dude ranch. And one of her first guests is Travis Grant, an Easterner known for his books about the West. Her kids are crazy about him—and she could fall for him herself. But it's too soon for her. V.6 - *Shukufuku no Uta ga Kikoeru* (Lone Star Baby) With a little effort, nothing is impossible. Wade McMillen might be a minister, but he’s also a man. An unmarried and very attractive one. Is it as a man that he responds to the lovely young woman who shows up in Promise, pregnant and alone? Or as a man of God? Maybe it’s both. Amy Thornton hopes to make a new life for herself and her baby, and to do that, she needs Reverend McMillen’s help, his compassion. What she wants is the love of a man named Wade…

from fictiondb: WHAT IF YOU COULD LIVE ONE DAY OVER AGAIN -- AND CHANGE THE OUTCOME? Suddenly, unbelievably, Mary Ellen O'Rourke could -- and so her wonderful husband and beautiful baby girl were alive and well. Now all she had to do was keep them that way. If only she knew how.... But maybe she did. Because a strange encounter with an unusual ring had brought Mary into this parallel world, one in which Daniel and Hope -- and she -- were the family she'd always dreamed of being. Because it seemed that this time, she had acted differently on that fateful day. So was this new life a dream? Mary didn't care. She'd spent six years praying for a second chance -- and she wasn't going to waste a single minute of it!

From fictiondb: Rugged Rancher Sparks flew the moment Kasie Mayfield arrived at Gil Callister's sprawling Montana ranch to temporarily care for his two adorable daughters. Yet never in her wildest dreams did the innocent young woman imagine that her formidable new boss would sweep her off her feet with his potent charm. Before long, she was in love so deeply that it made her heart ache. But how did he feel? The enigmatic rancher was so difficult to read. Still, she couldn't imagine spending her days--or nights--with anyone else but Gil. Could Kasie convince the hard-edged widower that a circle of gold...belonged on her finger?

Romance: Sipping wine in the dramatic Piazza San Marco in Venice was just the change of scenery Laura Green needed. What she hadn't expected was for a handsome Italian, Domenico Chiesa, to seduce her! Passion: It turned out to be a week's vacation spent being wined and dined in the most exclusive restaurants; a week of sizzling sexual tension which neither Laura nor Domenico wanted to end.... Betrayal: But, despite their passions, Domenico had kept something extremely important from Laura. A secret that, once she was home in England, would have startling repercussions.... [Taken from FictionDB]

Francesca Shelwood is mortified when Marcus Carne reappears in her life--he stole the most magical, illicit kisses from the young, innocent Francesca! And she swore never to forgive him after being punished for her "wanton" behavior.... Now, on her inheritance, Marcus has returned to offer the unimaginable--marriage! An indignant Francesca refuses, but very soon she walks headlong into danger--and the only man ready to sacrifice his life, and reputation, for her sake is Marcus.... [Taken from FictionDB]

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!

In the *Chichi no Okurimono* (Father's Wish) series: V.1 - *Heart no Tsubasa* (That Old Feeling) Of all the favors her beloved father could ask, helping Clint McPherson was the only one Brandy King wanted to refuse. Of course, her dad didn't know his right-hand man had once rebuffed her kiss. Well, that was then. This was... No different. Somehow Clint's allure had improved! And he'd added a secret weapon to his arsenal of charm: a toddling baby girl in need of mothering. Well, Brandy was nothing if not brave. She'd make diaper changing her first conquest. Then she'd show this stoic single father that she was woman enough to handle what had always been between them. V.2 - *Koi wa Shabondama ni Nite* (Chasing Dreams) Dubbed the "brainy" one, Jessica King felt safest in an ivory tower. So working in a garage for brooding mechanic Garner Blake was well outside her comfort zone. But she would make the best of it because her father had requested it. Yet a daughter's "duty" was not what Jessica felt when Garner challenged her opinions and looked at her that way. Both of which he did much too often! No, she felt alive. And petrified. Because she was beginning to realize she'd never known herself -- or what she really wanted.... V.3 - *Umarekawatta Hanayome* (Priceless Gifts) Rand Peabody radiated iron will, fearsome strength, an ability to control things lesser men might back away from...which made him perfect for Chelsea King. Or so her father thought. He'd hired the soldier-turned-bodyguard because he'd believed Rand could protect her and look beyond her beauty and headstrong nature. And Rand did see through her facade to realize he needed Chelsea as much as she needed him. But love? That was out of the question. Especially when that kind of thinking could only get a man in trouble, make him forget rule number one: protect the priceless gift in his care without losing his heart. (descriptions from fictiondb)