Marie Brinton's not a fan of snakes, but should she fear the venomous one she runs into in the desert more than Stonor Grey, the one that's trying to steal her father's company out from under him? Stonor stops the former from biting her, but still might prove to be the worse of the two evils. But when Marie's father collapses, she can't help but hope that Stonor will transform himself from villain to hero.

Cal Langtry is a business mogul, but it's thanks to his assistant Sabrina that he can keep his workplace running smoothly. However, after delivering one too many "parting gifts" to women he's broken up with, Sabrina questions him on his plans for the future. But before he can reassess his dating portfolio, he's surprised with a blast from the past: he has a daughter he never even knew about!

Dazai admires the great novelist Ryunosuke, and he's working hard to become a writer himself. One day, he goes out to buy Ryunosuke's latest work, and who should he see but Ryunosuke himself. Without a thought, he tells Ryunosuke how much he likes him, and at that moment he falls in love. Ryunosuke is impressed with Dazai's honesty, and asks him to become his student. "If you love me, you'll do what I say, right?" The true meaning behind Ryunosuke's words is!? Dazai's love becomes stronger even as he is manipulated by Ryunosuke and his selfish ways. What will become of his feelings... Together with other stories, this love anthology weaves the beautiful and ephemeral pure love stories of the writers of the past. [from Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/51230/)

How on earth did Jenny ever end up with a handsome stranger on a yacht sailing halfway around the world? Struggling to make ends meet by working in a small café in Seaport, Jenny Bertin had all but given up on ever settling her debts and living free as the wind. Everything changes, though, when she gets an offer to work as cook and crew on mysterious Ramon’s yacht, so Jenny jumps at the chance. What she doesn'’t know is that Ramon is secretly a prince!

When the man in the photo sees himself framed on her desk, he asks a stunned Rachel when they got married. They aren't actually married-she just told everyone that to get her job. A little white lie. But now this man she slept with half a year ago is going with her on a company trip, and they have to share a room. Will they be found out?

STORM OF SEDUCTION Web Tyler, CEO, is sent to personally hire a famous photographer for his company's new catalog. Little does he know this photographer, Tonya Griffin, was actually his employee several years ago. Not only that, but after a night of drinking she confessed her love for him. Web, however, did not return her feelings. Right away, she knows who he is when he comes asking her to sign a contract, but he's made it clear that he doesn't recognize her. When his car gets stuck in a ditch, he has no choice but to stay with Tonya. While he finds it to be a great way for him to try to convince her to sign the contract, he can't help but feel strangely attracted to her pink personality. And Tonya? She thought she was over Web, but she still feels something for him even after his rejection. Will Web ever remember who she is? [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/67377/)

MILLIONAIRE TO THE RESCUE Brooke's life is on the verge of destruction. Following the death of her husband, Cal, in a car accident, she loses her house and reputation because of the debts he's left behind. At a loss, she is saved by Cal's best friend, Danny. The handsome man is always hopping from one fling to another, but he'd always been kind and courteous to Brooke. His encouraging words convince Brooke she's not alone and help console her aching heart. But she has to remember he's only showing her such warmth because she's the wife of his best friend...right?

They were strangers, but each had a need. The loss of her dearest friend left Diana with a profound need to be close to someone. One night of passion in a stranger's arms, unplanned and unexpected, answered that need and more—she became pregnant! Yet Diana felt no regret about her baby's conception. She would put the man and the night behind her and start a new life elsewhere. But fate followed. The very town Diana chose to settle in was home to Marcus Simons, her hitherto nameless lover. And, clearly, once was not enough for Marcus.

William’s a consummate businessman, hired to cut costs and track down any and all points where a company is losing money. He’s tracked down one such point in the brother of Margaret, an employee who is unaware that her sibling is embezzling money. William says he can keep the issue under wraps, but his plan will only work if Margaret poses as his fiancée!

"Be my scapegoat!" is what Rosie's twin sister said to her, begging her to act out a marriage with a man in order to make her boyfriend jealous. The fake fiancé was Morgan Urquart, a stunning, handsome man, who had a need to wed within six months to gain management rights to his company. With the understanding that this is merely a marriage based on contract, Rosie feels relieved, but at the same time starts to feel sweet, heartrending sorrow. Rosie tries to hide her discomposure while trying hard to act as her twin sister, but Morgan detects that she is a scapegoat...?!

Franny's always enjoyed competing with her brothers, and this is their new bet: Can she find a good match in just one month? The only problem is she knows nobody who is suitable. All of a sudden, her brothers' best friend, Brett, comes to visit. He was her first love, and he's still a handsome man. To her confusion, he invites her on a date-little does she know he's trying to help her win the bet...

Pleasure finds an unconscious man, washed up on the beach, and brings him back to the pension she manages?? Over the next few days, their fondness grows, until the day she learns that he is actually the first prince of a nearby kingdom!?? She also discovers that because of a previous failed romance, he has girlfriends all over the world??What will become of Pleasure when she is invited to his kingdom and she continues falling in love...?