In the Cinderella no Butoukai series (シンデレラの舞踏会シリーズ): The inspiration behind the Cinderella Ball was simple--come single, leave wed. By midnight perfect strangers could find themselves married...as if by magic! 1. Yumemiru Hanayome (夢見る花嫁; Temporary Husband): Wynne Sommers was invited to a wedding -- her own! Wynne Sommers needed a husband to secure her inheritance. She got Jake Hondo! He was a mean, moody rancher who needed to get married, on paper at least. Wynne wasn't his idea of a temporary wife. She was a hopeless romantic, whereas, Jake had his cowboy boots firmly planted in Texas soil! But he couldn't let her marry just anybody. Unfortunately, it was only after they'd wed that Jake discovered Wynne's inheritance wasn't money or land -- but two little boys determined to call him dad! 2. Maigo no Glass no Kutsu (迷子のガラスの靴; Accidental Wife): Nikki Ashton was invited to a wedding--her own! To keep her love-struck boss, Eric, at bay, Nikki Ashton had told him she was happily married. The wedding ring had been easy -- all she needed now was a husband! Jonah Alexander seemed heaven-sent. Unfortunately he'd come to the ball to stop a wedding, not start one! He was convinced his brother Eric was about to make the biggest mistake of his life -- marrying Nikki Ashton. But then he realized Nikki wasn't so much waiting for her husband-to-be as shopping for him... 3. Hoshi no Kagayaku Yoru ni (星の輝く夜に; Shotgun Marriage): Ella Montague was invited to a wedding -- her own! When Ella Montague's Prince Charming had left her, she lost her faith in fairy tales. But now Rafe Beaumont was back! The Montague's had destroyed his sister's life with their romantic nonsense -- he wanted revenge. He'd marry Ella and break her heart. But once wed, Rafe discovered that marrying Ella hadn't broken her dreams of happily-ever-afters, but restored them! She'd married for love -- now all she had to do was convince her stubborn husband! (info from fictiondb)

What the nanny learned. Heather Carmichael was thrilled at the prospect of a position as nanny to Boston's famous Sheffield family. Taking charge of the tiny heiress in their magnificent Beacon Hill home would be quite a challenge--as would the intimidating Sheffields themselves. Especially Max, whose gentle kiss told her he considered her much more than his niece's nanny. But a simple Southern lady didn't stand a chance with one of Boston's most eligible bachelors, especially with the Sheffields' unwritten rule against upstairs-downstairs relationships. Mr. Ethan Hadleigh, however, had something to say about that. A remarkable feat, since Ethan Hadleigh had been felled at the Battle of Lexington. Eyes twinkling with mischief, this eighteenth-century apparition decided to play matchmaker... and show Heather that when the heart is pure, anything is possible. [Taken from FictionDB]

Chance Warren had no problem waking up next to auburn-haired Kristen Lassiter--but discovering they were married Vegas-style was a completely different story. He'd rather eat his Stetson than be roped into marriage. But his cowboy code of honor demanded he do right by the innocent beauty, especially when her pregnancy test stick turned blue... Kristen couldn't believe that one night with the sexiest man she'd ever met had left her as an expectant mother. She wasn't too keen on building a marriage based on convenience. but when Chance swept her into his arms, Kristen forgot it was only for the baby's sake, and began hoping that she was the wife he wanted... to love. [Taken from FictionDB]

It was at her mother's wedding that Devon met the rude, arrogant and irritatingly sexy Jared Holt. Powerless to ignore his sizzling charisma, within a few hours Devon was sharing a reckless night with him.... Sleeping with a stranger wasn't something Devon had ever done before. But within weeks came the consequences of her whirlwind affair -- a hasty marriage based on lust, all for the sake of their unborn baby.... Wedlocked! [Taken from FictionDB]

The beautiful Englishwoman had brought him such good luck that Sheikh Ali Ben Saleem wanted to reward her. But Frances refused his valuable gifts. All she wanted was an interview for a newspaper. Ali decided to oblige -- on one condition: She must accompany him to his kingdom.... The gorgeous sheikh seemed a caring, generous man. Until he imprisoned her with his concubines! Was Ali creating a desert fantasy to amuse Frances? Or was his marriage proposal serious? [Taken from FictionDB]

The Woman Who Would Be Queen? Powerful Michael Hassan was not born to the throne, but circumstances had made him king. And as a ruler of his desert kingdom, he must marry a wife hand-picked for him. Then he met a blonde American beauty, and he had to choose between duty and desire. Jen O'Hara had come to Michael's country on a mission -- but it wasn't marriage. No matter how hard she resisted, she was drawn to the potent, passionate man whose sense of honor only made him more irresistible and all the more forbidden. It was clear Michael wanted her -- body and soul -- but being this sheik's mistress would never be enough. [Taken from FictionDB]

In the *Kekkon Seisho* series: 1) *Shukufuku* 2) *Chikai* 3) *Eien*

His father's mistress... Lacey Tyrell's relationship with Sir Clive Parrish was entirely innocent. The only people who didn't believe that were Clive's sexy stepson, Jon, and the journalists who were after Lacey's blood... Jon Parrish was determined to save his stepfather from further scandal no matter what it took. He had stolen Lacey away to his remote hideaway to keep her out of trouble. But there was just one problem. Jon had taken one look at blond, doe-eyed and beautiful Lacey and decided she was certainly mistress material--his own! [Taken from FictionDB]

The legend said the prince had to marry the woman the engagement ring fit... Nonsense. Prince Richard de Thierry didn't believe in magic... or in true love. That didn't stop every female visitor to his kingdom from trying on the 'enchanted' ring. Luckily, it fit no one. That is, until accident-prone American heiress Christina Armstrong tried it on - and it got stuck! Although the tempting beauty made his pulse rate jump to an all-time high, Richard knew Christina wouldn't be a demure royal bride. She was audacious, outgoing, witty - and utterly wrong for him! So why couldn't he stop picturing her by his side? And why couldn't they get the blasted ring off...?

It should have been the wedding of the year... But if Amy thinks arranging millionaire Max Evans's wedding will put her wedding consultancy on the map, she's wrong.... The bride doesn't show up, the guests run riot and the groom falls for another woman ... Amy! Now no one's taking her business seriously, she's losing her clients, she might even lose her home, and what's worse, Texas's most eligible bachelor is lodging in her honeymoon suite. He's driving her crazy. if he proposes to her one more time she might really lose it--she might say yes! [Taken from FictionDB]