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Blind Date


Mihoko Hirose - 2006
    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!

バクマン。1 [Bakuman 1]


Tsugumi Ohba - 2009
    Moritaka, who watched Monks unfortunate words as a cartoonist, hesitated to accept the proposal to become a cartoonist, but Takagi takes him to his crushing partner Azukis house. Moritaka asked Azumi, an actor who wanted to be an actor, to take the role of an animated cartoon character in his comic book. When she accepted the proposal, he started proposing ... ! Azuki said that he would accept the proposal if dreams come true, and Morita Taka decided to become a cartoonist! The challenge of two people who are going to be all in the dream of a cartoonist like gambling now unfolds !!

Amber by Night


Mayu Takayama - 2007
    But she has a secret. At night, she works as a provocatively dressed waitress named Amber. One night as she's working as usual, she spots Tyler, the town's most sexy man, and the guy Amelia has been admiring for sometime. As soon as he sees her, he approaches her, not realizing that she is, in fact, Amelia...!(Formatted for the Nook Color E-reader screen size)

The Apartment


Ryo Arisawa - 2009
    Although excited at her new found freedom, it doesn't last for long. The next morning, the quiche she left in the fridge for breakfast was gone, her milk had been used and an unfamiliar bag was in the living room! As she stood confused, a handsome man she had never seen before appeared in front of her and says to her angrily "what are you doing in my house?"

The Cold-Hearted Wolf Has Come to Devour Me Again, Vol. 1


Yūki Saku - 2015
    His lips feel so forceful and hot, and refuse to let me go... For the first time in 9 years, Mao meets her childhood friend Yuto, who's turned into a cold man whose job is breaking couples up. Mao wants him to turn back to the gentle Yuto she remembers, but Yuto proposes a trade... Vol.1, 44 pages.

Unfinished Business


Inglath Cooper - 1994
    One night while at a conference in New York City, Culley runs into his old friend Addy Taylor. After a passionate night together, neither expects a lasting relationship…but then Addy moves back to their hometown to help her mother run their family orchard.Culley is willing to explore the attraction between them, but Addy is determined not to stick around any longer than necessary. Can Culley and his daughter, Madeline—with the help of a rescue puppy—show Addy that coming home for good is the best move she can make.Originally published in 2004.

Pretend To Be Mine


P.G. Van - 2018
    He needs to move fast to make sure everyone around him believes he is getting married for real and to the right woman, even if it’s for only two years. Anjali never expected a complete stranger to propose a marriage contract as if he were offering her a job with a salary and benefits package, especially the first time they meet. What he offers is tempting enough for her to give in, so she can fulfill her dream and keep the promise she made to a loved one. For their friends and family, Dheeraj and Anjali are a loving couple who fell in love at first sight, but they both have an agenda. Their reasons for the marriage contract were different, but what they never expected is what happens when two people start living under the same roof pretending to be a couple. Sparks fly and butterflies flutter between stolen kisses, but when they start to find out more about each other’s reason for the fake marriage, will they still honor the contract? Will love make its way into the contract as a clause? Note: This is a stand-alone romance with a passionate couple who finds their HEA. This book is recommended for mature readers.

Idol Dreams


Yōko Hanabusa - 2006
    What ordinary girl-next-door would? Quincy never expected to be swept off her feet by a gorgeous, world-famous pop star, but now that it's happening, she's not sure she's the right one for him. Swept up in the thrill of it all, Quincy is worried that it's all happening too fast.

Never Kiss a Stranger


Mayu Kasumi - 2006
    After all, helping out an elderly writer on a publicity tour isn't exactly a thrill a minute. On the other hand, trying to stop a cat burglar may be a bit too exciting. Especially if it's her heart he's trying to steal!

Traded to the Sheikh


Megumi Toda
    Her biggest mistake is to accept the charming words of a French trader who offers her a free ride in a yacht in return for her services as a crew member. This man turns out to be a drug dealer, and after being exposed by the sheikh, the trader offers Emily as a gift! The sheikh thinks she is a prostitute, and her attempts to convince him otherwise fall on deaf ears. And now, she finds herself held captive in the luxurious palace...!

Business or Pleasure


Stephanie St. James - 2010
    A mission that’s cut short when he refuses to see her. Discouraged, Callie drowns her sorrows in a one night encounter with a handsome hunk from the hotel bar. The next morning Callie almost faints from shock when she’s finally let in to see the owner - none other than Mr. Last Night! Somewhere between the boardroom and the bedroom a one night fling flirts with real love, and suddenly Callie stands to lose more than just her company. REVIEWS: "The characters are passionate, humorous, and true to life. (Business or Pleasure) is an enjoyable and entertaining read." - Romantic Times Book Reviews "St. James is a new author for me, but I plan to be watching for more of her work in the future." - The Road to Romance Book Reviews

Speaking Of Love


Asia Monique - 2020
    She has been taking care of everyone else her entire life, so when she moves to New York and is free to live as she pleases, she has no idea how to spend the time. That is until the captivating Noah White vows to be the one to take care of her for a change. Noah White is no stranger to love. After the demise of his fourteen-year relationship, he finds himself confused about what’s to come. When he meets the bright-eyed, Elena Brooks, he sees everything in her that hadn’t been a part of his past. The two form a friendship that leads them into a direction neither may be ready for but even that doesn’t stop them.

My Ex, Client Chapter 1


Hera Kang - 2019
    Jegook is Jihyo's ex-boyfriend who shows up one day as a very important client. Jihyo tries to avoid working for Jegook, but the client is too important for her company that she has no way to escape. What does he want from Jihyo?!

The Tycoon's Unexpected Baby (The Abbot Sisters Book 3)


Elizabeth Lennox - 2020
    Despite his attempts to keep his relationship with the lovely, vivacious Pepper Abbot casual, after their first dinner together, he was lost. Pepper Abbot had warned him! She’d told Dimitri Bosalis that they needed to hold off on an intimate relationship. So when the intense heat flared between the two of them, the freakish Abbot fertility struck again. Extravagant Pepper didn’t mind since she was already madly in love with the conservative businessman. The world was rosy and beautiful…until tragedy struck. Could Dimitri bring Pepper back from the dark depths of her sadness? Could they recover from the fluke that had devastated their world?

The Darkest Kiss 2


Yoko Iwasaki - 2013
    Lucien pretends to fall victim to her seduction and pushes her down onto the bed. However, the moment he kisses the wild temptress, he sees something on her face that he never expected: timid fear, and innocent tears...