HELEN BROOKS

When Leigh was eighteen, she fell in love with the multi-millionaire Raoul at first sight, and they were married. Their sweet and gorgeous life as newlyweds seemed like a dream… and the young and innocent Leigh was soon entranced with Raoul. But that life suddenly ended. One day, Leigh saw a beautiful woman lying in her bed, and ran out of the house, stricken with despair… It’s been five years since then. Leigh’s artistic talent was recognized by society, and she is invited to a party as an artist, where she and Raoul are reunited. “You’re still my wife, aren’t you?” Raoul says, stealing a kiss like it was the most natural thing in the world!

Is he the one who can save me from the horrible memories...? Suddenly, Rosalie was offered a big job. The client is Kingsley Ward, whom she meets at a recent party. He is a well-known entrepreneur, a man of radiant charm. He goes out of his way to name her among the many totalizers. Despite her delight at the job she has hoped for, Rosalie's heart sinks. Kingsley etchs a horrible memory, because he is somewhat similar to her former lover. Rosalie tells herself to focus on her job. But she finds herself at the mercy of this beautiful and sexy man...

Twenty-eight-year-old Robyn, who runs a small ad agency, has lately been faced with financial problems, and Clay, a tycoon, has offered to finance her. Twelve years ago, Robyn professed her love for him and kissed him, but he treated her like a child and rejected her. Her heart torn apart, she has since been unable to trust in men. Now Clay is offering his help with the business and with her love life—he says he’ll teach her to be less wary of men. It isn’t me he’s interested in, she thinks. It’s only casual relationships that interest him. It isn’t love…

Kim, a widow raising a young daughter by herself, was interviewing for a secretarial position. All the women there were beautiful—had she gone to a modeling agency by mistake? It seemed the applicants were all hoping to become the CEO’s wife, which made Kim feel out of place. And CEO Lucas’s high-pressure attitude made her recoil. She never thought she’d get the job, but for some reason he hired her. As she worked for him, Kim began to see Lucas’s surprising kindness. And for his part, Lucas was becoming thoroughly attracted to family-oriented Kim…

Grace grew up in an orphanage, but she found herself a happy, stable family when she married Donato, an Italian millionaire, and gave birth to their son. But her happiness was short-lived since their son died as an infant. The days that followed were full of grief for Grace...and then she discovered that Donato was having an affair. It was all too much for her,and she left Italy. That was one year ago...and now her mother-in-law, who was always warm and loving to Grace, has passed away. Grace returns to Italy for the funeral, where she sees Donato again. He's just as kind and charismatic as ever, and the memories come flooding back.

Gina Leighton is liked by all of her coworkers, but it's the love of her boss, Harry Breedon, that she craves more than anything. The unrequited love has driven her to move away to England, but Harry has decided to drive her to dinner before she goes. A box of puppies on the side of the road may sideline their plans for the night but bring their lives crashing together in unexpected ways. Will Harry realize he's the one who droveGina away before it's too late?

She was chosen by a billionaire to be his Christmas girlfriend! Fabia hates billionaire playboys like Alex. Ever since she was played by a wealthy man when she was a teenager, she thinks all billionaires are the same. So when Alex talks to her at a party, she mocks him in front of everyone. In spite of their confrontation, Alex tracks Fabia down and asks her to be his Christmas girlfriend. She has her own reasons for accepting his offer, but she’s no closer to understanding why he chose her. She promised herself she’d never fall for another wealthy man, and now she’s hoping she hasn’t gotten herself in over her head!

Jeanie’s heart and mind are at war. She knows she must give up on Ward, but her heart won’t obey. Jeanie had had a crush on Ward, a handsome and talented lawyer, for five years. It was love at first sight for her. But he is still in love with his deceased wife and to him Jeanie is simply a friend. Thirty-two-year-old Jeanie has decided it’s time to get these unreciprocated feelings out of her head. But when Ward approaches her, she weeps at her loss. Ward realizes she is having problems of the heart and wants to be a good friend, but how can she tell him that he is the one she loves?

Tomorrow is her last chance to land a new job. But even as her anger still lingers, he appears before her again—as her interviewer! Tania is a nursing mother, behind on rent and on the verge of losing her apartment. One night, after she comes dangerously close to being run over by a car, she meets the handsome Enrico. But the two of them can’t seem to get along, thorny words flying between them, until at last her lips are sealed by a forceful kiss! The next day is her last chance to land a new job. But before her anger has entirely dissipated, Enrico shows up again—as her prospective employer!