ALISON FRASER

It's been three years since they broke up, but now Dray, Cass's ex, has appeared before her once more. The way he broke up with her was downright cruel, so what could he possibly want now? Her little sister married his younger brother, and up to this point she'd been lucky enough to not have to see him at all. Dray had the same beautiful blue eyes as before, and he stared coolly at Cass while he told her that Pen had passed away, leaving behind a baby. Pen's death will have repercussions for Cass and Dray's relationship that the heartbroken Cass can't yet imagine. (c)MACHIKO OCHA /ALISON FRASER

Eighteen-year-old Deborah ran away from home and now makes a living as a street performer. One day, she receives a proposal involving ten thousand pounds and a contract marriage to a doctor named Baxter. It’s a wild plan, but to Deborah, who is struggling to pay for everyday essentials, the money is very attractive. Baxter seems like a levelheaded person who’s only interested in mature women. Being young and daring, she accepts his offer, but then she finds out what’s really behind his plan, and her heart aches with unrequited love…