Sydney, a top executive at her father’s communications company, has made more than her fair share of contributions to it—but her strict father wants even more from her. He arranges a marriage for her without her permission, insisting it’s for the good of the company. With her dream of getting married for love, she just can’t accept her father’s will, so upon hearing the announcement of her forced engagement on a cruise ship, she flees by jumping into the ocean. Luckily she’s saved by Hugh, a carefree and mysterious man. Could he be the one who’ll free her from her father’s bondage? Unfortunately, Hugh doesn’t seem all that accepting of her. What’s the secret from his past that consistently brings him to reject Sydney? (Source: Harlequin)

from fictiondb: "Who rides the tiger dare not dismount" goes the Chinese saying -- and Dominique felt the proverb could well apply to her strange, impulsive marriage to Vincente Santos. She dared not dismount from the tiger she rode -- but what if she was thrown? Vincente drew out a case of cheroots and extracted one calmly. His tawny eyes surveyed her almost indifferently, as if assessing her qualifications. "I want you to break your engagement to Harding and marry me!" "Marry you!" Dominique couldn't believe her ears. "You can't be serious!" His expression was withdrawn but intense. "Oh, but I am," he said calmly. Dominique pressed the palms of her hands against her burning cheeks. "This is ridiculous! You don't want to marry me! You don't love me!" His lack of emotion was uncharacteristic, his indifferent way of stating such assertions was unnerving. What manner of man was he? What were his motives? What extra motivations had inspired such a command?

Francesca’s father recently passed away, leaving her to shoulder enormous debts. With all of her troubles, the one she’s worried about the most is her weak mother, who is unaware of their situation. Then Francesca is approached by a man who offers to finance her loan. However, the condition is…marriage? She can’t believe what she's hearing as she is given the terms by sexy bank CEO Reed Kennard. “You need financial support and I need a wife. This is a sensible business transaction.”

[Taken from FictionDB:] Innocence betrayed... Memories of a long-ago summer night still taunt Laura Neill. With all the provocative innocence of youth, she stole into her stepbrother Oliver's bedroom, and discovered love and fleeting happiness in his arms. Driven away by his apparent betrayal, it's been eight long years since Laura last visited home. Can she now face Oliver without confessing the aching love she still feels for him -- or the secrets she's held all this time? [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/58197/)

Rachel's irresponsible ex-husband's invitation for their daughter to visit him in Florida was the first step in a string of events that would change Rachel's love life forever. One would assume that as a romance novelist Rachel would be more of an optimist when it comes to the endless possibilities of love. But unfortunately, doubts created by old wounds plague her mind and this particular change isn't well received.

Londoner Rosa visits an island off Scotland to meet a famous author, Liam Jameson, because she was told that her missing sister would be with Liam. Feeling at a loss on a strange island, the handsome man she conversed with on a ferry approaches her. He says, "I will take you to Kilfoil Castle where Liam lives." He says his name is Luther Killian. But Rosa has no idea that his name is the main character of Liam's novel.

Katie decides to set out on the road in the middle of a raging storm. While trying to find cover from the rain, something leads her in the direction of an old castle. There she finds the secluded O'Neal, whose eyes invokea sense of nostalgia in her. Though her stay proves to be eerie, she can't help but want to know more about O'Neal. It's as if some unknown force keeps nuedging her to get close to him. Katie decides it's up to her to set O'Neal free from his chains, but will her feelings hold true once she sees the truth behind his torment?

**FINN'S TWINS!** *FROM HERE TO PATERNITY Bachelor baby-sitter!* When it comes to the female sex, Finn MacCauley is an expert. Except, that is, when the females in question are his six-year-old-nieces?and identical twins. Finn just isn't equipped to be a father?. Izzy, on the other hand is an ideal mother. If only she wasn't engaged to another man! All Finn has to do is persuade Izzy that being temporary surrogate parents will be terrific fun?nearly as much fun as sharing Finn's glamorous life-style?and his bed! **THE PLAYBOY'S SEDUCTION** Bethany's plan was to travel to Rome, find a gorgeous Italian, have a week long affair and return home reassured she was not the passionless prude her ex thought she was. When Andre, a luscious business tycoon, crosses her path, it seems her plan is set in motion. But is there more to this fling than just what's between the sheets??

Recently divorced Juliet is in the midst of money troubles when her childhood friend Cary offers an intriguing proposal—for her to pretend to be his fiancée in exchange for a handsome payment. She agrees to the deal and heads to Tregellin Manor, where she meets Rafael, who immediately suspects that Juliet isn’t who she says she is. Cary’s grandmother Eleanor, on the other hand, welcomes her warmly and throws the couple an engagement party. But when Eleanor loans Juliet a beautiful ruby ring for the occasion, Rafael reacts most bizarrely. What does it mean?

Cassandra was twelve years old when she first met Vincent, and still remembers the dashing older boy that helped her and her kitten down from a tree. Eight years later, Vincent pledges to honor his dying friend's last wish-for Vincent to marry his sister...Cassandra! Curious about the woman that the little girl he once knew has grown up to be, Vincent invites Cassandra to his house to get to know his would-be bride...all over again.

In bed with a brooding businessman... Abby Seymour's arrived on the Australian Gold Coast to start a new business. Only, she's been swindled! Left with no cash, she needs help. Abby intrigues sexy, dark businessman Zak Forrester, and he offers her a roof over her head. Living together, it's impossible to resist the intense chemistry between them. But Zak insists that although she may share his bed, she can never be his wife.... Undressed by the Boss: From sensible suits... into satin sheets! [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/94706/)

After losing both her parents, Briony Winters was adopted by a distinguished family in Britain. Since then, she has led a wonderful life...until she found out that the lady of the house, her godmother, Lady Ashworth, left a will with a shocking clause when she died. The will stipulates that to inherit the estate, Briony must marry Lady Ashworth's nephew and only blood heir, Luke Kingsley, who is also a famous hedonist. If she refuses, her friend Mary could lose her shop and Briony's servants will be out of jobs. To protect her friend and her staff, she has no choice but to marry this playboy Luke, yet she is hesitant to enter a loveless marriage. However, after one passionate kiss at their wedding, she feels something stirring in her body... (Source: Renta!)