It is the Grand Duke of Carathia's wedding announcement party. Princess Serina stands alone, pierced by unkind inquisitive gazes. "What a poor princess, banished from her native country! She even lost the chance to marry the Grand Duke of the neighboring land. Now she's condemned to a life worse than that of the common people." Her only reprieve from the vicious rumors is billionaire Alex's offer to dance. While Princess-in-name-only Serina is lost in his embrace, he invites her to his home in New Zealand. However, the invitation is only a trap for the princess!

"Billionaire Alex Matthews's sights are set on penniless "ice" Princess Serina of Montevel. His job is to keep her brother under surveillance, but it's Serina who has caught Alex's eye"--P. [4] of cover.

Collect the selected author Harlequin comics! Vol. 9 is Keiko Kishimoto. Includes "His Poor Little Rich Girl","A Spanish Affair","LAZARO'S REVENGE","BROODING BILLIONAIRE, IMPOVERISHED PRINCESS","THE SHEIKH'S DEFIANT BRIDE","THE ITALIAN DOCTOR'S MISTRESS" free preview of 6 comics!

Her awakening in paradise… Instead of the heartless seductress Cade Peredur expected, Taryn’s blue eyes reveal an innocent sweetness clouded by private mystery. Determined to gain her trust and find out the real story, Cade sweeps her away to the dreamy tropical island of Fala’isi, and finds himself unprepared for the raw, passionate power of their steamy nights! A disastrous engagement has left Taryn wary of men, but Cade stirs feelings she’s never known before. However, when Cade’s identity is revealed, will Taryn’s paradise fantasy be washed away with the Pacific tides…?

BROODING BILLIONAIRE, IMPOVERISHED PRINCESS Billionaire Alex Matthews has set his sights on ‘ice’ Princess Serina of Montevel – and, before long, she can feel her heart begin to thaw! But this mysterious Prince Charming may have won her under false pretences...

Her Plan: A Christmas Escape Her Unexpected Surprise: Him! Chalet chef Sophie Harris is in Italy for a fresh start, not a new romance. But her resolve starts to disappear when she meets a sexy stranger on the slopes—only to discover he’s her new ski instructor, former ski-racing champion Josh Cavendish! But after they find themselves snowbound in a remote cottage, enigmatic Josh has Sophie daring to believe in love again. Until she learns he has a life-changing secret… “Oh, I really enjoyed this one. Kate Hardy is such a fabulous author. She created credible, likeable characters, a well-developed plot, and some emotional depth. It was a very satisfying read.” -Goodreads on Surprise Heir for the Princess “I seldom give 5 star ratings, but this lovely tale certainly deserves it. I highly recommend this charming book. You will be uplifted….” -Harlequin Junkie on A Will, a Wish, a Wedding

On Holiday with Billionaire a Billionaire But can their love last a lifetime? Whisked away to his French ch‰teau by brooding billionaire Raoul Decorvet, Abby Grant is falling in love for the very first time. But dare she give her heart to a man who has never gotten over the loss of his wife? If he wants to keep her, Raoul must show Abby that his heart truly belongs to her!