New Releases by Keiko Okamoto

Betrayed by her fiancé one day, engaged to her boss the next! Sara’s awful cousin has once again taken something from her, but this time, she’s stolen her fiancé! Unexpectedly, Sara is comforted by her handsome boss, Alex Rossini, whose gentle embrace offers her warmth and solace. Sara is surprised to find out he’s not the sleazy playboy she’d thought he was, and sees how his overwhelming charm could captivate any woman. And so, Sara, too, is seduced by the man and ends up accepting his proposal!

The true identity of my one-night love…an actual prince! Rosa, a cleaning lady in a Venetian hotel, gave her virginity to a stranger named Vittorio on the night of Carnival. Lost on the streets, Rosa was surprised when he approached her and invited her to a party in a palatial mansion. Rosa instantly fell for the charming stranger, even knowing she would likely never see him again. But a few weeks later, Rosa is stunned to realize she is pregnant, and then Vittorio shows up in front of her!

It was on the night of my husband''s funeral that I first felt the warmth of someone else… Two years ago, when Mia married her husband, who was almost as old as as her father was, the media had a field day with her, calling her the "evil woman who tore apart a loving couple". Now, at her husband''s funeral, her son-in-law Dante and his relatives scorned her for her wealth, but she took it in stride. She had no intention of telling anyone the secret of her marriage - yes, Mia was still a virgin, having only acted as a wife in exchange for financial support. But on the night of the funeral, she lost to her passion and spent the night with Dante, whom she had been attracted to since their first meeting...

Falling in love with a prince is futile. Flo is visiting a foreign country to attend the wedding of her best friend. While there, she runs into a man she once had a one-night stand with, Prince Hazin. But he’d coldly left her after their blissful night together and she swore she’d never be made a fool of like that again. Her heart still pounds when she sees him. Will he be as cold as ever toward her? Or is there something more between them?

From elegant to funky, popular designer Keiko Okamoto presents a wide selection of crochet stitches in this valuable reference. Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches includes versatile stitch patterns that can be used in just about any piece. Whether you want to recreate an Irish lace in creamy neutrals or play with stitches that stand out for their unusual shape and dimension, this book has it all. You''ll find designs for unusual yarns, unique stitch patterns and some amazing edgings. Seven practice projects help you cut loose with some creative application, including: Two elegant, lacy shawls Two fun flowery necklaces A bohemian vest in neutral tones A wildly embellished rainbow scarf The most one-of-a-kind bag you''ll ever see A technical section demonstrates the stitches step-by-step, so readers can become familiar with crocheting in the Japanese style. Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches is a joy for the experienced crocheter, and a valuable reference for needlecraft enthusiasts everywhere!

During a revolt by the Scottish army against the king, Lara and her siblings are captured along with their father, the leader of their clan. By order of the king, Lara is forced to marry Sebastien, the king’s loyal subordinate. If she refuses, she and her family will be killed. On the verge of despair, she makes up her mind to fulfill her duty as the daughter of a clan leader. On their wedding night, Lara is terrified, but Sebastien treats her gently. She is surprised at first but ultimately follows his lead. But there is a secret behind his gentle demeanor…

In high school, Molly was a little plain and chubby and yet her crush, Des, asked her out! She thought things were going well between them until Des left for college without saying a word of goodbye. Years later, Molly has transformed into a beautiful woman. When Des returns to town, he doesn’t even recognize her. But the wounds he left on her heart still haven’t healed…

Elizabeth is a teacher who was charged with a crime despite being innocent, so she visits top lawyer Price to ask for his help. Price Domenico is the father of one of her students. Although there are many dark rumors surrounding him, Price greets her with a handshake and a warm welcome and Elizabeth’s nerves are put at ease. But when she tells him about her circumstances, his gaze suddenly turns cold and he turns her down! Why? Were his warm hands and friendly smile just an act?

Straitlaced Eleanor and playboy billionaire Niccolo are spending a week at a resort! It all started when her advertising firm got the opportunity to present their ideas for his luxury resort. However, her conventional approach doesn’t appeal to the carefree Niccolo, who says he’s looking for something sexier. They’re at a creative impasse, so he proposes that she visit the actual resort… In order to meet Niccolo’s exacting expectations, she’s willing to spend time with the sexy man. But why is he suggesting she pretend to be his lover?

Lizzie’s great-aunt was once a famous actress, and she had a deep connection with the Kingdom of Voltavia and its former king. Lizzie, a historian, decides that she wants to gather all of her great-aunt’s stories about the king into a book. She pushes the present king, Daniel, for an interview but is rebuffed. Later, however, the dejected Lizzie receives a surprise in the mail: an invitation to a ball, from King Daniel himself. Lizzie arrives at the ball in high spirits—but, in the midst of her encounter with the king, he suddenly steals a kiss!

When Luce, an art dealer, first arrives in Venice for work, she sees a man standing on a wharf and gets a powerful wave of déjà vu. “I wonder if I’ve met him somewhere before.” Trying to ignore the powerful feeling, she goes sightseeing around the city. And then she runs into the man from the wharf! He introduces himself as Michele, and when Luce states that it’s her first time in Venice, his expression fills with rage. Her day keeps getting stranger, but she manages to make it to her employer’s home—only to learn that her new employer…is Michele!

Saskia agreed to seduce her best friend’s lover in order to find out whether he was cheating. So wearing a sexy dress and makeup, she approached the man who was allegedly her friend’s boyfriend, but it turned out to be the wrong man! What’s more, he was Andreas, the new CEO of the hotel Saskia works at. Andreas was outraged by his employee’s behavior, but then he made her an incredible offer. “If you don’t want to get fired, I need you to be my fake fiancée!” His challenging gaze left Saskia with no other choice than to accept.

Beth’s childhood love had to come to an end, but young Jamie vowed he’d grow up and then he’d come get her. Over ten years later, only half of his promises had been fulfilled. Jamie was a man, a success in Australia, where he grew up to be very powerful. But when a likewise grown-up Beth tries to meet with Jamie, he beds her thinking all the time that she is a just another anonymous gold digger. Traumatized, Beth tries to say goodbye for good, but then Jamie tracks her down and buys her financially troubled family’s farm… Just what is Jamie’s end game?

Olivia, the daughter of a wealthy and famous family, makes a bet with her brothers that she can sustain herself in a strange town for three months. “I’m not just some doll that you can dress up and take to parties!” Full of enthusiasm, she takes a job at a restaurant, only to be fired immediately. At the veterinary clinic where she finds her second job, she causes a serious injury to a customer—and then, in order to pay off the young man’s medical expenses, Olivia must start working for his boss, Owen, at the dog training camp that he owns…

Madalyn, an unemployed single mother, encounters Philip at a job interview—an interview, it turns out, with the CEO himself! She’d prepared herself for an inevitable rejection, but upon seeing her résumé, he hires her as his secretary. Philip has the face of a prince, but he’s a demon when it comes to work. Yet seeing Madalyn work so earnestly for the sake of her child makes Philip concerned about her somehow. Madalyn’s heart is swayed not just by his gorgeous looks but by Philip’s kindness, as well. So what will happen when she learns about the real reason Philip hired her…

American multimillionaire Meryl has just one problem: until she turns twenty-seven or gets married, she can’t use her father’s inheritance freely. Determined to get the money her friend needs, Meryl puts a wanted ad for a husband in the paper. She soon gets a response from Jarvis, a broke nobleman living in an old castle in the English countryside. Meryl immediately goes to his castle to meet him, but is coldly refused and told to go home. Despite this, there’s genuine warmth behind his stubbornness that Meryl finds herself more and more drawn to.

Brooke is a child psychologist devoted to her work. She finds that men just make life unnecessarily complicated. But then, after meeting her just once, billionaire Matt Cutter proposes to her! Is he teasing her? Matt explains that he wants to make his ill grandmother happy by introducing his fiancée to her. So he’s asked Brooke to play the part for just two months. It’s only for a short time and for a good cause… What could possibly go wrong?

It’s been over a year since she caught him cheating on her. Although she’s been struggling, Samantha’s getting used to a new life with her young daughter. One day, her estranged husband showed up at her apartment. He came to tell her about the massive inheritance that her father-in-law left for his granddaughter. But he gave her a shocking condition in order to receive it. If Samantha wants to receive the inheritance, she and Annie need to live with him for the next six months. Samantha can’t live with the man who betrayed her. But when she thinks about her daughter’s future… Samantha decided to go back to his house and engage in a marriage in name only.

Keiko Okamoto''s Japanese Knitting Stitches presents 150 exquisite knitting and crochet stitches from one of Japan''s most prolific and innovative designers. Her designs range from classic to ethnic to quirky--in colors ranging from earthy to vivid. Keiko Okamoto is recognized around the world for her colorful and textural stitches, and this book features beautiful color photos showing the full potential of these stitch patterns. An introduction by veteran Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm--translator of Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches--explains the ins and outs of using the Japanese-style knitting charts and executing the stitches in a way that is simple and easy for all knitters to understand. Full instructions and diagrams for crochet and knitting projects offer a chance to put these stitches to use. These projects include: A cardigan with charming crocheted strawberry garland A multi-colored, fringed neck wrap A pair of funky, sculptural arm-warmers--toasty and multi-textured A charming Fair Isle knitted basket bag A pair of fluffy, cuffed mittens An elegant A-line textured wool sweater suitable for any body type A chic Nordic-patterned short coat This book will be a prized addition to every knitter''s library, and a favorite reference for years to come!

After her distraught sister told her that her fiancé’s older brother, Santos, wouldn’t give them his blessing to marry, Georgina decided to speak with Santos herself. The brothers’ father left a will saying the first son to marry would inherit the family business, which is why Santos won’t support their marriage. Georgina asked Santos to allow her sister’s marriage anyway, but Santos turned her down flat. That’s when she decided to propose to him. “Why don’t you and I get married so that you can inherit your father’s business? Then we can get divorced.”

Nella’s life hasn’t been easy, but now she’s the sister of a Congressional candidate. On the night of a significant party, attended by all the most important people, a man called Raul accuses Nella of marriage fraud and says she’s a criminal. Full of rage, hazel-eyed Raul shows her the marriage certificate belonging to his younger brother and Nella. To prove her innocence, Nella agrees to meet Raul’s brother at a cottage. But his brother never comes and she’s locked up in a room instead. How will Nella find her way out of this situation?

Charlotte was working hard at the museum to make the Greek sculpture exhibition a success. The primary sponsor of the exhibition is Greek billionaire Damon…and he was man who taught her all about love and passion. But back then she was falsely accused of theft, and he left her. Now they’ve met again and he wants her to become his mistress in exchange for a large amount of money!

Travis Falcon has leaped to stardom in a single bound, but he has one problem. The gossip rags are making a fuss over a certain incident between him and a woman, so his boss has ordered him to date a proper lady. Just then, he encounters the perfect candidate for the role: Charlene, who found her way into the studio following another actor. Travis and she decide to pretend to be dating, and ultimately, they forge a bond like that between brother and sister. Until one night, when everything changes…

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Casey has arrived to the A’Qaban international airport. Her safari suit and hat do not fit in with the modern airport in the middle of a metropolitan city. The destination of her business trip was suddenly changed from the desert to the city, a direct order from the owner of the company who is also A’Qaban’s king. Known for ruthlessly cutting employees deemed useless, he’s decided to meet Casey and put her through several tests. Nervous and stiff, Casey sits under the sexy gaze of her intimidating boss?does she have what it takes to keep her job?

Recently divorced Juliet is in the midst of money troubles when her childhood friend Cary offers an intriguing proposal?for her to pretend to be his fianc?e in exchange for a handsome payment. She agrees to the deal and heads to Tregellin Manor, where she meets Rafael, who immediately suspects that Juliet isn’t who she says she is. Cary’s grandmother Eleanor, on the other hand, welcomes her warmly and throws the couple an engagement party. But when Eleanor loans Juliet a beautiful ruby ring for the occasion, Rafael reacts most bizarrely. What does it mean?