Catherine knew her sister meant well, but a blind date with a famous, handsome tycoon was not exactly what she needed. Zack Freeman was equally annoyed when his best friend defied him to leave work behind for a moment and have a little fun. When they met, Catherine saw desire in Zack's eyes, and it was clear he found her irresistible. Both were surprised to find their blind date turn into one unforgettable night with consequences that would change both their lives!
Harriet has been raised by two strict great-aunts. She has always obeyed her aunts and lived a life of constancy, leading her to become a plain and frumpy woman. But she can bear her cloistered life no longer when her aunts try to set her up with a man she despises. That’s when her longtime crush and colleague, hunky sports reporter Steve, offers to lend a hand. On a whim, Harriet asks him to help her with her bold plan, and from there, fate transforms her into a gorgeous woman! (Source: Harlequin)
Cairo Kingswood's father has left behind a mountain of debts, so the once-spoiled Cairo has to find work. She can make a lot of money if she's willing to scout the desert for a photo-shoot location. While looking for a guide, she's introduced to Max Falconer who immediately shows his dislike of her. Not willing to give up, Cairo goes ahead and intrudes on one of his trips through the desert. Cairo gets into trouble at every turn, and Max keeps finding himself having to take care of her. For her part, Cairo finds Max's attitude toward her annoying, but she can't help but be attracted to him. Their fiery disputes turn into fiery acts of passion one night in an oasis. Was it the influence of the desert oasis that finally sparked their desire for one another? If so, their dalliance will naturally end once Cairo's work in the desert is finished. Will Max allow it to end there? (Source: Harlequin)
Ten years ago, Sasha and Gabriel had a whirlwind romance, but now, Sasha's husband has died of cancer, leaving her in charge of two boys and a foundering hotel. With her life thrown into turmoil, Gabriel returns with one mission: as the remaining son of the Calbrini family, he's to take the boys under his wing and make sure they're raised correctly. Can a decade-old love rekindle, or will the boys say goodbye to their mom?
Television newscaster Erika models in a swimsuit after her friend begs her to. But then the pictures are edited so she appears topless and they're published by a Marlow company magazine! She barges into Marlow headquarters to get to the bottom of things, but the CEO, Richard, doesn't take her concerns seriously, which infuriates her. Yet, when he accidentally brushes against her, Erika feels her heart flutter despite her anger...
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)
[from fictiondb] Lady Kasia Ross is the only child of a doting and exceedingly wealthy father--yet the heiress is horrified to hear her father's plan to marry her to Lord Stefelton in order to save her from fortune-hunters. Protesting that she will marry only for love, she runs away, determined to avoid the arranged marriage. Determined also to disprove her father's assertion that she would not own a penny without him, she decided earn her own living before she allows a husband to be chosen for her! She will not long after she has set her mind to her course, she was employed as Governess at Dreghorne Castle--home of the dare-devil Duke himself, hero of the Battlefield and Boudoir... Dedicated to the responsibilities of his estate, the Duke is shocked to find himself enthralled by his nephew's lovely governess. But dreadful peril will unite two bold hearts, and show the way to love's everlasting, ever-new adventure!
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