TOMOKO TAKAKURA

Babysitter Dannie sets out with her young charges to spend time with their uncle Joshua while the kids' parents are on holiday. Joshua is the famous CEO of a globally renowned company...and he's a playboy. Strong-willed Dannie initially resists his temptation with a single smile but resisting soon becomes tougher. It isn't because of his appeal as the sexiest bachelor in the world. It's because she learns of his determination to overcome a deep sadness that's been holding him back.

Eva is the secretary for the president of a high-end department store. One day, the son of the president asks her to pretend to be his fiancée to comfort his father, who’s suffering from cancer. She agrees to do it, since she’s fond of his father. In order to keep up appearances, they stay at a hotel together and even choose an engagement ring. Immersed in their new pretend life, the lines start to blur between what’s fake and what’s real…

Molly is working at an upper-class party when one of the guests starts harassing her. In her position, all Molly can do is politely insist that she's merely a waitress—until Leandro, a Spanish banker and a duke, steps in to protect her. As brave as a hero and as hot as a fallen angel., Leandro invites her to his chambers that night, and she offers him her virginity. But the next morning, he makes her an unbelievable offer: he wants to make her a part of his life... as his mistress!

Their burning passion flamed out and now all that remain are bitter memories and a precious life. When Kate came back to her hometown to care for her sick father, she was distressed to run into her CEO ex-husband, Max, at the hospital. It’s been eight years since a miserably unhappy Kate ran away from the love of her life. They’re still technically married because Max has refused to sign the divorce paperwork. Although she never wanted to see him again, not a day has passed when she didn’t think about him. But now things have gotten more complicated—Max has found out about the existence of his secret daughter!

Despite all the ways I want him…there’s a reason I can’t love him. Billionaire Chance Montgomery reluctantly hires Tori as a nanny to take care of his twin infants. But he makes it abundantly clear that he doesn’t intend to let others raise his children. As Tori lives with them and sees Chance shower the kids with love and affection, she gradually falls in love with him. Chance can’t avoid developing feelings for her, either. Still, despite their mutual attraction, something in Tori’s lonely past won’t allow her to pursue Chance. She can’t let herself fall in love again…not after what happened last time!

Collection of oneshots 1,2) Unforgettable Night (2 chapters) Kasuma, a high school student, meets his "idol", the president of Watase corporation... 3) All I Want To Do Is Embrace You Sanjo Izumi, 14 years old, is the seemingly cool and composed heir of the Sanjo corporation... 4) The Biker Who Couldn't Stop Yuusuke has a thing for motorbikes... 5) Sweet Violin Sakimoto has problems with his noisy neighbour. 6) The Night of the Siamese Fighting Fish Traumatized years ago, Fujishiro is cold to his lover, a college professor. 7) Getting Close to You With the Sound of My Flute Tooru's family is known for its flute playing, but he's horrible at it. Then this horned guy shows up and kisses him... 8) Bloodstained Hands Aru is a young knight who despises killing. Setsuen is a brutal warrior whose bloodlust disgusts Aru, but he can't stop thinking about him.

Hotter than fire, colder than ice, I knew they were dangerous... House sitting in her isolated Scottish Highland childhood home, Isla learns of her sister and brother-in-law's deaths six weeks after the accident. As she attempts to process the news, she receives an unexpected visitor. The last time she'd seen her brother-in-law's twin was at her sister's wedding six years ago... Barging into her childhood home with the force of a blizzard and his eyes blazing, Alissandru Rossetti demands to know when the affair with her brother-in-law began. Outside, the wind begins to howl...

There is a reason why Jane wears a ring on the ring finger of her left hand. Because of her good looks, she has had male coworkers going after her and, in the end, she was forced to resign. So she came up with a strategy to pretend to be married. Her best friend tries to stop her by asking "What are you going to when you meet your Mr. Right?" But she didn’t think true love would find her any time soon.... Jane joins a new company and lies about her marital status, and she falls in love with the CEO. She lies that she has a nice husband who looks like Tom Cruise, and now she cannot take her words back...!

Taylor is all out of options. After years of raising her beloved maternal half brother, her abusive stepfather suddenly demands custody just so he can have an heir. She tells her story to her former boss, Jackson, and he makes a startling proposal: that he and Taylor should get married as soon as possible and apply for custody of her brother. It's true that with the successful, world-famous film producer on her side, her stepfather wouldn’t be able to stand in her way—but why the offer? They were never more than boss and secretary. But Jackson soon explains it to her: "I want you to have my baby within the year."

Can Alissa agree to a marriage on his terms? Dirk Matheson is a VP at Alissa's company, and every woman there has a crush on him. He’s talented and mysterious, and his many relationships with supermodels and celebrities, which rarely last even two weeks, have earned him a reputation as a playboy. Alissa, the CEO’s dutiful but plain secretary, never imagined she might have any common ground with him…until the night he hit on her. Then they started dating, and before she knew what hit her, he was proposing to her…but nothing can prepare her for his next request: “If you marry me, I want you to give up on ever having children.” Alissa loves him, but will that love be enough for her to agree to his terms?

Jenny, who cares for her aging mother by herself, ends up marrying Sebastian, a mature, wealthy businessman she happened to meet, out of convenience. As part of the agreement, she gets the child she’s always dreamed of having via artificial insemination. And he gets the successor he’s wanted so badly. Even if the marriage were to go sour for some reason, Jenny’s still willing to give it a try to have her baby. But when Sebastian unexpectedly dies, she is visited by his son…who claims to be the father of her child!

Summary by Backlash67: First Act: Kyouya, a top leading Japanese dancer, has caught the eye of Kunitachi, a company president. Kunitachi is arrogant and aggressive. He openly and publicly kisses Kyouya whenever he feels like it without Kyouya’s consent. Despite his possessive and aggressive advances towards Kyouya, he is seen in the the tabloids having a private meeting with a beautiful woman. Can Kyouya continue to play hard-to-get especially when this scandal has angered him to the point of confronting Kunitachi?

Rafael Flynn is so wealthy that men and women are at his beck and call, but he is drawn to Harriet for the way that she stands her ground with him. He’s always said he doesn’t want to get emotionally involved with women, but his actions seem to say otherwise. It hasn’t been long since Harriet’s fiancé left her, and yet her mother criticizes her harshly for still feeling upset. Sad and hurt, Harriet turns to Rafael when he offers her consolation. And even though she knows the relationship is only a physical one and that Rafael will leave once he’s tired of her, Harriet can almost believe his love is real.

Alluring Subject: While working as a photographer’s assistant in a studio, Shou was approached by Amamiya, the Chairman of an influential production company, to become a model. Annoyed by Amemiya Tsukasa’s arrogance but unable to turn his back on a challenge, Shou decided to accept Amemiya’s offer. Unexpectedly, Shou was ordered to stay in Amamiya’s apartment – to be trained personally by Amemiya to become a top model. But what does the training entails---? Romance of an elite company president and a Cinderella boy. With The Master Till Dawn: Rin, Amamiya's bratty cousin, is in love with him. What Rin doesn't know is that someone in his house hold is in love with HIM. A 17 Year Romance: High school friends discover new feelings for each other after 17 years of friendship. Anywhere With You: Secluded rich boy with health problems is in love with the delivery boy who sometimes comes around. The Serious Player: A bisexual playboy always teases his gay virgin ice queen of a coworker.

Harriet Carmichael moved to Ireland when she inherited an estate there from a distant relative. When one of her horses escapes and she ventures onto the land of the neighboring mansion to try to capture it, she meets the attractive, wealthy Rafael. He’s the owner of the mansion, and he’s accustomed to women bending over backward for him, yet Harriet’s unpretentious manner intrigues him. Harriet, on the other hand, was recently dumped by her fiancé and doesn’t have much confidence with men. She has no idea that she’s sparked Rafael’s interest!

Amber has a crush on her boss, Bradley, the wealthy son of a family who owns an oil company. He seems so far above her and they haven't even spoken once, but for Amber it was love at first sight. One day there's an emergency and Bradley asks Amber to drive him to the hospital. His grandmother, the chairman of the board, is in critical condition. Amber waits for him in the hospital corridor, and when he emerges from the ICU his face is pale, and he asks her, "For my grandmother's sake, will you be my fiancée?"

1. In Secretary Kanzaki's eyes, President Shijou is a rich flirtatious guy! Having a good appearance and outstanding working abilities, there are no shortage of suitors for the President, either male or female. So why has he never seriously loved someone before? Could there be a reason? 2. Kataomoi no Nouki In the middle of the busiest time of work, Mura realizes he loves his chain-smoking boss, Shima (Shijou's brother), and confesses to him! How will Shima take the news? 3. Couples 1 and 2 meet in a bar on Christmas Eve. How will things turn out? Get your mind out of the gutter. 4. Shibata has no luck with women, his latest girlfriend just broke up with him after three months. Maybe coworker Toudou can change his bad luck streak? 5) Wakatsuki and Aihara are a dynamic work team. But Aihara is interested in more than just a business partnership. 6) Amane's lover Keigo is very jealous. Will he drive Amane away with his possessiveness? 7) Spoiled young man is being groomed to take over his family company. His ruthless secretary will make sure he's up to the job.