Princess Liliana "Lili" of Alagonia was always told she would one day marry a prince of Montedoro to secure peace. It was widely assumed that her husband would be the second prince, Rule, but he already loved another woman. When Lili learned of this fact, she was overcome by tears and sought comfort in the arms of the third prince, Alexander "Alex." Two months later, Lili is pregnant, so to avert an international crisis, she must quickly marry Alex. Though neither of them wants a marriage without love, they cooperate for the sake of their countries and unborn child. Lili, especially, believes she can make this relationship work, but meanwhile, Alex grapples with a past that haunts him to this day. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Plain Jane Megan Schumacher was the most dependable person on Danbury Way, the sleek suburban cul-de-sac where she lived over her sister's garage. Certainly not the kind of girl who would rock anyone's boat—until she fell for the (barely) ex-husband of her best friend and neighbor! Greg Banning planned to hire Megan to redo his marketing plan, but he counted the minutes until each of their meetings. As their romance heated up, Greg realized she was everything he wanted in a woman, and his thoughts began straying to marriage. But would their new love spell happiness for both of them—or would the scandal tear them apart? (Source: Harlequin)
In the Viking Brides series: 1-Byakuya no Princess (The Reluctant Princess) Elli has no memories of her homeland or father, having been raised abroad by her mother with her sisters. When a mysterious man breaks into her house, she finds out that she’s royalty of the far-off land of Gullandria, and that her father is the king! With a reunion in the cards, will Gullandria prove to be all Elli hopes, or will she escape into the arms of the man who brought her there? 2-Gekka no Ayamachi (Prince and Future...Dad?) For some, waking up after a romp in the hay with a rash all over you might be cause for regret, but for Princess Liv, it’s the beginning of an adventure that’ll change how she views the world. Can she learn to believe in love after running away from it all her life? Can she and Finn build a brighter future together, or is she destined to inherit the loneliness of her parents? 3-Shukumei no Deai (The Marriage Medallion) He’s going to be my husband? Princess Brit is forced to marry to preserve the royal bloodline, so she flees the palace and heads for the distant North Sea. But on the way there, her plane crashes, and she is thrown against the steep cliffs. She’s hurt and terrified! As if in answer to her pleas for help, a dark shadow appears. Is he the legendary black knight? No—it’s Eric Greyfell. He’s as beautiful as a hero from Norse myth, but his heart is as impenetrable as a stone statue. And he’s the man she was expected to marry! 4-Kamen no Prince (The Man Behind the Mask) Dulcie has arrived at a foreign palace to celebrate the wedding of her best friend, the princess of a small country. There, she meets Prince Valbrand, a man with a scar on his face. A hideous burn scar, marring the face of a beautiful man. What cruel fate must he have endured? On the night of the ball, spurred by curiosity, Dulcie dances with him and realizes that she has fallen in love.But as Dulcie grapples with her emotions, a tragedy awaits.
In his will Megan's father had stipulated that she must marry within two years and have a child or forfeit ownership of the ranch. So now she must find a husband, and quick! She works up her courage to meet her childhood friend Nathan Bravo. Though they grew up together, he left town to work as a veterinarian in the city long ago. Now, twelve years later, Megan is determined to ask him to marry her! (Source: Renta!)
"I want you to take my virginity!" Lucy tells her older brother's friend Prince Damien. Lucy was a sickly child and has never been kissed or fallen in love... But now that she is healthy, she wants to experience passion the way others have. Damien may be a playboy prince, but he's kind and would surely show her the ropes. Damien, on the other hand, is conflicted. As innocent and adorable as Lucy is, she's still his best friend's little sister. There's no way he can go along with her request. Still, after one pseudo-date and a light kiss, he starts to feel desire bubbling up inside him...
**My prince has been keeping a dark secret from me…** Sydney had been burned by men twice in the past and regards them with distrust. So with the help of a sperm bank, she has given birth to a son she is raising alone. One day at a mall, she is suddenly called out to by a breathtakingly handsome man named Rule. Initially cautious, she begins to feel an attraction to him as she gets to know him better. Soon she learns that Rule is the prince of a kingdom in the Mediterranean, and out of nowhere he tells Sydney that he wants to marry her! Sydney is too swept away by her romantic fantasy to realize that he harbors a dark secret…
Mary is a timid shop attendant with glasses and braided hair. And though she's fallen for James, a handsome and smart lawyer, the only thing she can do is admire him from her window. The shopkeeper, Margaret, wants to help and offers Mary a dress. Thanks to the beautiful, magical dress, Mary gains the courage to go to a ball under a fake name. The time she spends there with her beloved James feels like a dream...one she knows she must wake from.
When Zach and Tess got married, everyone was overjoyed and thought they were the perfect couple. Quiet, strong and reliable Zach was looking for a wife, while hardworking single mother Tess needed a new husband to support her family. But Tess secretly pines for another man. Too bad Zach has caught on. (Source: Renta!)
Ten years have passed since Charlene’s parents died and her then-boyfriend, Brand, left her. She has no intention of forgiving him—without his support, she lost her little sister, Cissy, to their horrible relatives, and she blames it on Brand, who refused to marry her. Raised by her aunt and uncle, Cissy has grown up to be selfish and rebellious. And then one morning, Charlene wakes up to a baby on her couch with a letter from Cissy stating that Brand is the child’s father!
"Let's get married. We'll fly to Vegas tomorrow." Caleb, third son of the well-known Bravo family in Texas, has employed Irina as his live-in housekeeper for two years. Even if he brings women home without warning or sits around the house naked, she never bats an eye. Caleb can't live without her. But now immigration is threatening to have her deported from America. Caleb proposes a fake marriage to get her a green card, but her response is that she can't have sex with him! (Source: Renta!)
It’s been two years since Lani moved to Montedoro as the royal family’s nanny. Falling in love with the crown prince has transformed the plain, quiet Lani into a confident woman. And when Prince Max asks her to dance at the New Year’s Eve ball, she confesses her feelings for him. But Lani has a hidden past, and if the media finds out, it could cause trouble for Max. Lani decides to step aside and leave the palace, but she can’t get herself to forget the prince…
After being dumped by her boyfriend, Tessa wasn't taking nonsense from any man. But how could she turn away this injured stranger who'd stumbled onto her property in the middle of a blizzard? A man who didn't know who he was or how he'd ended up in the California Sierras... He couldn't recall his name, but there was no mystery about his tender passion for the woman who'd saved his life. With no memory of the past--only recurring images of a Texas ranch--what could he offer Tessa? Just a life together, if she was willing to take a risk on the future, no matter where it led...