*Volume 1 ~ The Sheikh's Reluctant Bride (Damasareta Hanayome)* After her mother's death, Jessica gows up in a foster care believing herself to be an orphan. The discovery of her mother's family in Bha'Khar, a desert kingdom far away from the States, fills her with much wonder and anxiety. As she leaves for Bha'Khar, she is surprised to find a royal jet as well as Sheikh Kardahl, second in line to the throne, waiting for her. To Jessica's amazement, he says, "You are my betrothed, chosen by my family. You are my bride." *Volume 2 ~ The Sheikh's Contract Bride (Ai o Suteta Sheikh)* Beth would do anything for her twin sister, Addie, who has been betrothed to a sheikh from young age and has led a life of high expectation and heavy responsibility. Beth, unlike her sister, spent a lonesome childhood receiving little attention from her parents. The twins have grown up trusting and depending on each other. As the day of meeting the sheikh nears, Addie confides in Beth with her secret love for another man. To save her dearest Addie, Beth decides to go to the desert kingdom of Bha'Khar, pretending to be her twin sister! *(Source: Harlequin Comics)*

Jake and Rachel have been at war over the custody of baby Emma. But when they're ordered to raise the baby together, they decide that living with one another might make the task easier. As they spend time together, Rachel is surprised to learn that Jake has a soft heart hidden beneath his arrogance. She finds her heart overflowing with feelings as she learns more about Jake's past, and then a passionate kiss changes everything! (Source: Renta!)

They met at the hospital when the youngest daughter of the Marchetti family gave birth. The moment the nurse, Liz, saw Joe Marchetti, she fell for his kind gaze. But she was traumatized by the way her philandering father had always kept her family in a state of near collapse, so she had no expectations of romance from handsome men. A year later, Joe applied for a volunteer program at the hospital, but what did this handsome man hope to get out of it? Liz started working with him-and opening her heart to him-when she saw his diligence and honesty. (Source: Renta!)

Mitch Tenney's reputation preceded him. He was a miracle worker in surgical scrubs, a hunk and a half with riveting blue eyes and a really bad attitude. The dazzling doctor had offended one official too many. Could Samantha Ryan ever set him straight?

When Ashley was fourteen, she had her first love. Max was the grandson of the president at the company where her mother worked. He was kind to Ashley, and one day he promised to take her to lunch…but then never showed up. A few days later, Ashley learned that he had left town. Now, ten years later, she is surprised to see him again and finds that she’s still in love with him! But Max is in town only temporarily, and Ashley’s heart will break when he leaves once more… Source: Harlequin

In high school, Molly was a little plain and chubby and yet her crush, Des, asked her out! She thought things were going well between them until Des left for college without saying a word of goodbye. Years later, Molly has transformed into a beautiful woman. When Des returns to town, he doesn't even recognize her. But the wounds he left on her heart still haven't healed... (Source: Harlequin Comics)

from fictiondb: The whole thing was rigged! What else would you expect from lawyers and a judge with family connections? Former detective Sam Owen Brimstone was not looking for work, but now he was stuck with it and had to admit that in this case, the body he was assigned to guard was an awfully attractive one. Too bad that curvy, petite Jamie Gibson was a lawyer and, true to her profession, persistent in getting answers. But Sam's initials weren't S.O.B. for nothing. Tempted as he was, he wasn't about to let Jamie sweet talk him, that is, until circumstances took a turn for the worse and the job suddenly became personal.

JUST ONE KISS… But it was sure one doozy of a kiss! Abby Ridgeway had always thought of Nick Marchetti as her boss and closest friend. The one person who'd always been there for her. But his not-just-friendly kiss had now awakened a confusing and unfamiliar host of emotions. And changed everything between them…. It was as though she was up against a gale-force wind. Every instinct screamed for Abby to hold fast to that special bond they already shared. But her fast-beating heart wasn't letting her forget how right and perfect that one moment had been. Could Abby risk it all to turn one kiss into a lifetime commitment?

Rosie was waiting for her lover to arrive at the church. They planned to elope without telling her family anything; however, the person who appeared wasn’t her lover, but her brother’s friend Steve! He told the surprised Rosie an unbelievable truth. The man she was going to marry was a fraud who was after her money, and he’d been paid to leave. Everything went black for Rosie. She was pregnant with that man’s child…but Steve’s next words were even more shocking… Now Rosie must ask herself if she should take Steve up on his offer of marriage!

One year ago Geneva, an event planner, spent a passionate night with her fiancé, the wealthy developer Michael Sullivans. But then she experienced a miscarriage. With no more child on the way and unsure if Michael really loved her, Geneva ran away from their wedding. Now, just as she has begun to pull herself back together, it turns out that Michael is her new boss. He even tries to use her past against her at work. What’s worse is that Geneva is somehow finding herself falling for this cold, calculating man all over again!

In the *Arabian Prince* series: V.1 - *Sheikh no Yuuutsu* Kissing frogs was overrated. And practical-minded Penelope Doyle had yet to find one who didn't turn into a toad at the first lip lock. But when the worst of the bunch stole her heart and her seed money, she vowed she would never again pursue a fairy tale. Even after she accepted a job in El Zafir and met her new boss, Rafiq Hassan, a truly splendid prince whose magnetism certainly made her want to believe in true love, in spite of the facts. Surely, a handsome sheik would never look twice at a plain American girl, no matter how smart or talented. But then...he kissed her. V.2 - *Sheikh no Kodoku* ALWAYS BE HONEST Desperate for a job, American beauty Crystal Rawlins would have done anything to become nanny to Sheik Fariq Hassan's children. And telling a little white lie about her looks to secure a dream job in an exotic location seemed like a very small detail. But then she met her boss, and saw the definition of tall, dark and...wow! AND DO NOT BE BEAUTIFUL Burned before, Sheik Fariq Hassan didn't trust attractive women. Fortunately, his new nanny was far from stunning. Still, he was captivated by her fiery spirit -- and by her passionate kisses. She obviously shared his attraction, so why did she keep pulling away from him? And what secrets was she hiding behind those glasses and bulky clothing...? V.3 - *Sheikh no Gosan* BEWARE TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME SHEIKS IN MOONLIT GARDENS... Too late! Once Kamal Hassan drew her into his arms for a breathless kiss, Ali Matlock was already halfway to losing her heart. Though the sensual sheik was definitely the world's most irresistible bachelor, Ali wanted more than just the passionate affair he was offering! Royal decree demanded that Kamal marry and produce an heir. And ever since that magical moment five months ago, he'd known Ali was everything he wanted in a woman -- and a wife. And if he wasn't careful, the alluring commoner from a faraway land could wring from his lips the three words he knew she longed to hear. [From fictiondb]

Maddie is an assistant to billionaire playboy Jack Valentine. She has never seen him as anything but confident and skilled, but just before Christmas, Jack forced her to come on a business trip to London, where he seemed like a completely different person. It appears that meeting his family again after such a long time away has turned him into a lonely, hurt boy with a closed-off heart. Maddie feels uneasy, but at the same time, her heart begins to beat quickly in her chest…