MARRY IN HASTE, REPENT AT LEISURE. And Valerie had plenty of time to repent--four long years. Her marriage to Sean Hunter had been deliriously happy until her desire to become a dancer had torn them apart. Her husband gone, Valerie lost her career as well when she bore Sean the son whose existence he never even suspected. Then Sean walked back into her life, and once he met Michael she knew he intended to have the boy--at any cost. How could she cope with a man who wanted her only for her son's sake a man who was only marking time until he could put another in her place? Source: fictiondb

1) *Kyuuden de Sasayaite* 2) *Jounetsu wa Arashi no you ni* While working as a maid at the royal palace and hurrying up the stairs on her first day, Carmelina bumps into a handsome man, making her late for work. The man is Roberto, an old friend of her brother’s. He has returned to his home country after vowing to make his fortune and become a shining success. What should she say to him now that he’s a celebrity so far out of her reach? Her family is poor and their statuses are completely different now... This story (The Italian Billionaire’s Bride) takes place in the Principality of Montvelatte, an island kingdom in the Mediterranean Sea. Also included in this volume is the story A Latin Passion.

Emmaline is feeling bewildered-Holly, the cousin she grew up with, is now engaged, and Emma's uncle wants her to take over the renovations of his hotel. But there's one problem... She has to work closely with Ryan, the business partner of Holly's fiancé, Chris. Emma met Ryan at a party a few months ago and they shared an innocent kiss. Unexpectedly, the kiss made Emma feel agitated. She doesn't think Ryan remembers the casual peck, but she can't help feeling bothered by it. How does Ryan feel...?