Cirrus@Austlit

'The man I love is my father’s enemy! How am I to handle this twist of fate?

'Luka is the son of a mafia don. Sophie is the daughter of the don’s right-hand man. The two pledged their love to each other as children. But when they’re all grown up, it’s the don who orders them to marry. Luka hates his father and so refuses to marry Sophie. Then the don, Luka and Sophie’s father are all arrested in a surprise raid. Later, the don and Luka are acquitted and released, while only Sophie’s father is found guilty. From that moment on, Luka becomes Sophie’s greatest enemy.' (Publication summary)

'One day, when maid Bella took breakfast up to the deluxe suite of the luxury hotel where she works, she was frozen by what she saw. It was Matteo, her lover from five years ago...in bed with another woman! Since escaping Sicily, where they both grew up, he’s become a famous and wealthy entrepreneur. There are even rumors that he’s bought the hotel Bella works at! Long ago, the night before eighteen-year-old Bella was to be sold into prostitution, she gave Matteo her virginity, and they promised each other they would escape their mafia-controlled island. However, Bella was unable to escape with him that night and remained trapped for many years. So why, after finally reuniting, does Matteo look at Bella with eyes full of resentment and anger?' (Publication summary)

'The Nuee Festival comes around once a year in the Kingdom of Carramer, and Princess Adrienne has disguised herself as a man so she can walk around the festival without being recognized. Hugh Jordan, an American with dreams of owning a horse ranch, came to Nuee Island to purchase the rare horses bred there, and he ends up meeting Adrienne “Dee” at the festival. Safe in her male identity, Dee argues with Hugh about ranch horses and leaves before her identity is found out. Unfortunately, she later meets Hugh at a dinner party where he recognizes her. He’s unable to resist teasing herBut can Hugh remain a gentleman, or will his lusts get the best of him? And how will Adrienne react to this enigma of a man who disregards her status and treats her like a normal human being?' (Publication summary)