Taiki, a young student, is getting leaner every day. One day he comes across a small neighborhood restaurant called "Yuki Usagi", and because of his anemia, collapses with fatigue just outside. Helped by the manager, he immediately became fond of his delicious cuisine. Taiki then starts working part-time for the restaurant and discovers the world of gastronomy. (Source: Japanese Publisher, translated)

Enoshima Miyu is a college student and game nerd who was suddenly transported into the world of her favorite RPG. When she inadvertently reveals her knowledge about the game's plot, she is captured by Adalbert, the handsome ruler of the beast-men kingdom, and forced to become his advisor... There's no other way about it... I'll pass off my game knowledge as "prophecy," and help save this kingdom, and its king (my bias) from destruction. (Source: Futabasha, translated)

Kawakami City is famous for its strong dedication to its samurai ancestors. A healthy fighting spirit is always valued and it's even an important factor for success at school. Yamato, a second year student from Kawakami High school, is always with his close friends (4 boys and 3 girls). They have all known each other since they were young and have done many things together. While they have many other friends, this group of seven is a close-knit, inseparable group. They even have a secret base where they meet. With the new semester, they welcome two girls into their group and shortly after things begin to change... Source: Sentai Filmworks

In the *City Bride* series: V.1 - Fiance Wanted Fast! (*Yatowareta Fiancé*) Half a year after Ben dumped Phoebe at their engagement party, she’s stuck searching for another roommate to keep her house—as well as a date for Ben’s wedding. Gib needs to prove that he can just be friends with a woman, so he offers to fill both the new tenant and fake boyfriend positions. Can Gib keep things friendly and professional, or will Phoebe’s trust in him grow to something neither of them are ready for? ============================= V.2 - A Whirlwind Engagement (*Konyaku wa Arashi no You ni*) Josh and Bella have been good friends for years... They have been very close and never thought of each other romantically. He knows her numerous loves and disappointments and how she looks without any makeup. However, this relationship Bella thought would last forever comes to an end when Josh tells her that he's getting married. These words shock her and Bella's heart breaks at the realization that she's too late. She loves him as a man... not only as friend. She tries to hide her feelings for him, so she can stay close to him, at least as a friend. But it's harder than she thinks!

In the *Karameru no Koimonogatari / The Carramer Legacy* series: 1) *Ousama to Mermaid / The Monarch's Son*, illus. by MINATO Yoriko HE'D SAVED HER LIFE - When the riptide unloosed her, Allie Carter washed ashore at the feet of Lorne de Marigny, monarch of Carramer. A prince unparalleled in handsomeness...and in having his desires fulfilled. And he demanded that Allie remain at his villa with him and his son. COULD SHE RESCUE A PRINCE? - Acting as adorable Nori's companion silenced those who'd question Allie's relationship with the widower prince. But Allie needed to know why Lorne seemed so tortured. Why he rarely spoke of his wife, when his child so desperately wanted a mother. And if there was a place for her with Lorne and his son.. 2) *Prince ni Kataomoi / The Prince's Bride-To-Be*, illus. by ASOU Ayumu She remembered vividly the day they were betrothed. Michael de Marigny had been a young version of the impressive prince he'd become. She'd listened raptly as the teenager enacted the ancient ceremony...with her twin sister. Forever after, Caroline Temple had dreamed she was Michael's intended. And then she got her wish... When Michael sent for his American 'bride-to-be,' her twin begged Caroline to assume her identity and end the engagement. But once Caroline encountered her dream man and his motherless child, she forgot why she'd come...and why this man and baby weren't hers for the taking! 3) *Princess ni Kiss Shitara / The Princess's Proposal*, illus. by KARINO Mao "MY HORSE AND MY SECRET AGAINST YOUR LAND." Princess Adrienne de Marigny had issued edicts before, but this one was different... and dangerous. Long before arrogant rancher Hugh Jordan had infiltrated her kingdom -- and her fantasies -- Adrienne had vowed to be a successful breeder of horses, using her prize stallion, Carazzan. But Hugh desired to own Carazzan -- and to bend the princess to his will. And the man had some bargaining power: her deeply held secret... and her soul-deep passion for him. Yet neither could foresee what events the princess's proposal would unleash.. Descriptions taken from fictiondb. Note: These are the first three books of Valerie Parv's *Carramer * series and is part of the Carramer Crown sub-series which is followed by the Carramer Legacy sub-series, and the Carramer Trust sub-series respectively.

CONFESSIONS OF A MILLIONAIRE'S MISTRESS Celeste thought she’d be handed the reins to her father’s company, but when her father passes off the business to Ben, she finds their relationship strained. Keeping an eye on how Ben handles the company might lead to him being a bigger influence on her life than just lightening her pocketbook, as fate threatens to change the best-grown plans of this botanical business.

After her mother passed away, Elizabeth was going through her mother's things, when she discovered a letter that told her the true identity of her father. She decided to do whatever it takes to meet him, which means…becoming his caretaker? At least this way, Elizabeth decided, she can stay by his side. He takes a liking to her and she works hard as his devoted caretaker, but there’s one man at the mansion who views her with suspicion. It’s her father’s adopted son, the coldhearted, hardworking Andreas. He’s convinced she’s out to steal the family’s wealth. He orders her to spend nights working as his secretary so he can see what she’s really like. Will he discover her true identity?

THE INNOCENT'S DARK SEDUCTION From fictiondb: When a passionate possession leads to pregnancy... Roark Navarre is ruthless and relentless. He wants beautiful Lia, and he will have her! When he discovers that she is a virgin, taking his prize becomes even sweeter. But the innocent's dark seduction has only just begun! Many years ago, Lia was the innocent victim of Roark's merciless financial ruin of her father. But it's too late for regrets -- soon she finds she's carrying his child. She doesn't want Roark, her bitter enemy, to know. Because surely he will do what he's always done -- exact his price!