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The Fedosov family is in crisis. After expanding their mining operations to South Africa, a mob of protesters and reporters gather outside their main building. Alexey Fedosov is in control while his brother, Dmitry, is away. He gives an exclusive interview to one reporter, an American called Desiree Bishop.

Ich habe etwas zu gestehen. Ich hasse Junggesellinnenabschiede. Eine Nacht voller Penis-Strohhalme, peinlichem Tanzen und der Ansage: Du bist auch bald dran, Kaitlyn! Vor allem, wenn sie in einem superschicken Club in Miami stattfindet, wo ich eigentlich nicht hingehöre. Schlimmer kann es doch gar nicht werden, oder? Hier kommt Mr. Groß, Dunkel und ich wusste nicht, dass es so schöne Menschen gibt. Mr. Griesgram schlechthin. Sein finsterer Blick hat etwas Bedrohliches. Vor allem, nachdem ich einen Kellner und mich mit einer Ladung Champagner überschüttet habe.

Greek banking heir Antonio Rosso is shocked when his late father leaves the beloved family villa to the one woman he never wanted to see again: Claire Bennett. After a hot and heavy fling, things ended abruptly when she was accused of being a gold digger. But now, to hang on to the home that meant so much to his mother, Antonio will not only have to get back into the beautiful American's good graces, he'll have to convince her to marry him.

Snow is falling in Central Park, but this Christmas is going to be hotter than ever when a smart-mouthed journalist unravels a tightly wound billionaire. When billionaire businessman Heathcliff Goldwin III returned home for the holidays, he never expected to be at the heart of a New York society scandal that thrusts him into the spotlight.

Melanie is working to prove her catering business is a world class operation, so when she is offered the opportunity to provide the food at Ahmed's wedding, she can't say no - even though they once shared a night of passion. When a stranger offers her $100,000 to stall the wedding, it's hard to refuse, especially when the connection between them is reigniting with a vengeance.

Matchmaker Cassandra is a pro at finding her clients that perfect person—but unfortunately her talent doesn’t extend to her own love life. She's too busy for romance, and she’s guarded her heart ever since her parents’ nasty divorce. So a man like Nasir seems the perfect choice for a casual fling—handsome, successful, and not interested in a relationship. But things get complicated quickly when Cassandra realizes not only that Nasir is her new client…but that she’s pregnant with his child.

Als ich Noah Parker das erste Mal traf, fragte er mich, ob ich eine Escort sei. Anscheinend ist es für einen milliardenschweren Sportagenten normal, fremde halb nackte Frauen in seinem Hotelzimmer vorzufinden …Das hat mich aber nicht davon abgehalten, ihn mit einem Stiletto zu bewerfen.

Die ehemalige Klassenstreberin Lucy Carr kehrt in ihre Heimatstadt zurück und unterbreitet dem attraktiven Rancher Aiden Harper ein unwiderstehliches Angebot: sie hat ein natürliches Pestizid entwickelt, das die Spinnmilben bekämpfen kann, die gerade seine Ernte verschlingen. Sie bietet ihm das Mittel unentgeltlich an unter der Bedingung, dass er mit ihr ein Kind zeugt. Lucy bleibt nicht mehr viel Zeit, um den richtigen Mann zu finden, und sie will, dass ihr Kind nicht nur klug, sondern auch sportlich ist.

Banished Sheikh Malid Adjalane has no interest in returning to the family business under the watchful eye of his controlling father. But if Malid doesn't agree to take on a tough deal, he won't be allowed into the palace to see his dying mother. With no other choice, Malid finds himself deep in negotiations with the largest oil producer in the world. He expected hard work, but he never could have prepared himself for the gorgeous, ambitious woman on the other end of this business deal.

Charlie Wild knows how to score. On and off the field, he’s been a force to be reckoned with since his father taught him how to throw a spiral in the back pasture of Wildhorse Ranch. But a recent injury calls into question his ability to play football and points a finger at his wild child reputation. He’s been given an ultimatum: overhaul his image by renovating his hometown hospital or get off the field.

Following a recent merger, American executive assistant Marian is sent overseas to meet with her company’s new Arab business partner. But once Marian sees who she’ll be working with - the handsome Sheikh Omar Almasi - she’s instantly wary of his good looks and brooding demeanor. When circumstances force her to step into her boss’ shoes, Marian is more than ready to prove she should be taken seriously...even if it means working side by side with the surly, sexy sheikh.

Je dois vous avouer quelque chose. Je déteste les enterrements de vie de jeune fille. Une nuit à boire avec pailles en forme de bites, à danser maladroitement et à s’entendre répéter « Ce sera bientôt ton tour, Kaitlyn ! » Surtout quand ladite nuit a lieu dans ce club ultra branché de Miami, exactement le genre d’endroit où je n’ai pas ma place. Vous vous dites que ça ne peut pas être pire ? Entre M. Grand, Ténébreux et « Je ne savais pas que les gens pouvaient être aussi beaux. » Le grincheux par excellence. Même ses sourcils froncés ont les sourcils froncés.

Jonah Grant wants to make his own mark on the world. As a horse breeder starting his business from scratch, he hasn’t had the easiest road. But he might have finally caught a break in the form of two beautiful studs for sale that would be perfect for his stock. The problem is, Jonah doesn’t have the funds, or any means of getting them - until an old friend shows up with a proposition.

Kashif Shadid has always craved adventure. With one last chance to win the Iditarod dogsled race before assuming his role as sheikh, he’s returned to the Alaskan wilderness to train at a legendary sled-dog farm. But returning means coming face-to-face with Kristy Cohen, the woman who captured his attention years ago. He’s thrilled once again by her icy beauty, but her farm is facing financial ruin. Kashif’s eager to take control; however, getting her to agree with his plans may be a challenge.

Luciano DeRose is looking to get the hell out of town. He’s been absent from his position of head artist at Thorn Tattoo since the day he watched his future go up in flames. However, the bonds of family are strong, and he’s dragged back into town as a favor to his younger brother. Melanie Noel has spent most of her adult life fixing Luciano’s. However, this ex-hippie chick wants her boss, and secret crush, to see that he can finally move on.

With Duncan Enterprises crumbling, Stephen Maxfield knows that a lucrative building contract could be the ticket to saving the family company. He's always been regarded as the unpredictable brother, and this time is no different. He's prepared to do what he thinks is right - even if it means ousting his own father. Stephen faces another obstacle, however, in the form of Angelia Lopez, the gorgeous Duncan VP with her own plans to save the company.

Moving back to Lockhat Bend wasn’t easy for Marianne Stanton. But the smart and sassy firecracker has come with a plan. She’s going to turn her Aunt’s old Honky Tonk into a sleek and successful brewery in the heart of Lockhart Bend. Proving that while her life didn’t go as planned, she could still take the town that judged her harshly as a child by storm. She’s set out to win the upcoming Battle of the Brews at the county festival. The plan is to do it solo...no matter what the annoyingly hot town sheriff has to say.

Leonardo Romano has made an independent fortune as a boutique hotel magnate. He has the golden touch when it comes to creating luxurious accommodations, but the one thing Leonardo has avoided is following in his Grandfather’s footsteps. Running the family’s original hotel, the Romano Resort, on the island of Sicily, is a job he’s never felt fated to revive. However, now that his brothers have done their parts in securing and remodeling the hotel, it’s up to Leonardo to do what he does best: entice visitors to revel in the lap of luxury.

Antonio took a risk when he purchased Bloom Tattoo. The studio is a fixer-upper that could pay off in spades...or cost him Thorn, the family’s studio. He knows the key lies in making Evie Stuart, the tattooed sex kitten, head artist. He can see that beyond her beauty, the fiery girl has some serious brains, too. Evie, on the other hand, is more than happy to continue being a tattoo artist. Because even though Evie can’t stop thinking about his scorching touch, she has no desire to share a boardroom with him.

Damian Stone was a distinguished member of the NYPD, on the fast-track to an FBI career until a crime syndicate ambush cost him his partner and his ambitions. Recruited by an elite security agency that leverages his hyper-protective instincts to shield notorious trial witnesses, Damian never met a charge he couldn't safeguard. Until her. Alexa Volkov lived a privileged life, far from the messy underbelly of her father's Russian mafia. Her plan to testify against the mob patriarch puts a bounty on her head.