After six short, measly lives as insignificant items of a novel, Florine finally wakes up in the body of a shapeshifter. The problem? She's a tiny sable without enough power to turn into a human. While spending her days as a servant, she crosses paths with Kiraxus, the original novel's villain. She thinks her short life as a shapeshifter is over, but instead, he makes her the daughter-in-law of his family! Will Florine finally live the long life she desires? Or is it all too good to be true? (Source: Tapas)
After her brother Raven’s mysterious death at the prestigious Saint Gloria Academy, Melody gets one impossible shot to infiltrate the elite school as a student by turning back time by a year. But beneath Saint Gloria’s gleaming halls lie chilling secrets. Students whisper lies, ghosts linger in classrooms, and worst of all, Raven keeps avoiding her. With time running out and Raven slipping further away, can Melody uncover the school’s dark truths? Or will she become one of its buried secrets? (Source: Tapas)
Kim Hayeon was just covering for a friend at their day job when she unexpectedly ends up inside cellist Ji Sehun’s private waiting room. Despite his immense musical talent, Sehun is aloof and cold-hearted, and doesn’t take kindly to Hayeon’s intrusion. Though he accuses her of attempted theft, he cannot get her out of his mind, and attempts to court her. But while Hayeon may be timid, she is not easily won over. If this cellist isn’t careful, he may end up being the one getting played. (Source: Tapas)
After being separated from her mother, Savina is forced to live with her uncle and the Charlots, who despise her. To make things worse, due to the memories of her past life, Savina learns she'll be killed by Prince Ricardo if she remains in her new home. But before she can convince her uncle to send her somewhere else, she discovers that Ricardo will be coming to stay with the Charlots. With this turn of events, will Savina successfully change her future? Or does fate have other plans for her? (Source: Tapas)
Jang Minju is a rookie anchor on the fast track to success, but not everyone believes in her. During an interview, ace PD Han Wook coldly states she's not what they're looking for. Minju thinks it's unlikely she’ll run into the smug PD again, but suddenly, he's popping up everywhere and pressing her to work with him! At the same time, Kim Sinwoo, a senior colleague, starts to show interest in her too. As these two men orbit around Minju, one question emerges – how do they know her so well? (Source: Tapas)
Laviore Rea Bailey, the fake saint and heartless puppet of the merciless Prince Sidar, drinks poison on the day the prince is to give her up as an offering to the devil. Instead of dying, she reincarnates 10 years in the past. Set on righting her previous wrongs, Laviore vows to save the slave Damian Rhode Drake, whom she had once framed as a spy. As she gets closer to the mysterious Damian, new feelings start to emerge, but will this former villainess truly be able to change her ways? (Source: Tapas)
Yoo Gaeun is done with dating. After her ex left her to marry a famous actress, she now spends her days running her late mother's studio and cleaning up after her twin's messes. But her quiet life changes drastically when crude and cranky Kang Siwan moves into a nearby house. Though Gaeun tries to be civil to her odd neighbor, sparks fly every time they meet, causing one argument after another. Will she ever manage to make peace with Siwan, or will the sparks set fire to something else in her? (Source: Tapas)
Joo Eunchae seems to be married to the perfect man, the handsome and wealthy CEO of Myungsung Group, Cha Jinwook. But when she dies in an accident full of regret, a mysterious old woman gives her the chance to go back and relive the last year of her life. First step… divorce her unloving husband! Unfortunately for her, Jinwook isn’t willing to let her just leave. Will Eunchae finally get to live life her way and experience true love? Or will she be stuck in a loveless marriage once again? (Source: Tapas) *Note: Chapter count includes Chapter 0.*
As an introvert, Alisha Weber has spent most of her time writing the fantasy series "The Knight's Return" under a pseudonym, only to have her freedom threatened when she's pressured to marry. Enter Duke Lhesa Armunt, another introvert with a similar issue and a rabid fan of "The Knight's Return"! Upon meeting each other, they realize they're a rather good match and agree to a contract marriage. But how long can Alisha keep her writing life a secret when living with a huge fan of her own work? (Source: Tapas)
Tarassa Neptunos Atlantiz was once all-powerful and truly happy as she ruled the Atlantiz Empire alongside her lover, Kaortan. But after he betrayed her and sealed her away for 1,000 years, she vowed vengeance. The next time she opens her eyes, she finds herself reincarnated as a baby, Nisefor Ruseiyan, the future Dragon Princess of the Kaortan Empire. Now, she is expected to marry the descendant of the man who betrayed her and lift a mysterious curse that has caused his lineage to go mad! (Source: Tapas)
Part-timer, “Jooin Gong”, must face an eyesore regular at the café he works at. Always dressed in rags, nuisance of a customer, “Seojin Baek”, wastes his time at the coffee shop, smoking as much as he pleases. To Jooin’s surprise, Seojin turns out to be a famous webtoon author, the one who wrote Jooin’s favorite webtoon! Out of curiosity, Jooin tries taking a peek at Seojin’s tablet PC, only to break it by accident. Rather than asking for the money to replace his PC, Seojin offers Jooin a different part-time job instead… (Source: Copin Comics) *Note: Includes five extra chapters.*
Doyun Cha decides he isn’t looking for 'true love.' In fact, he wants a fake marriage. One fateful night, Hayeon, who's known him since their college club days, confesses to Doyun that she wants in on his passionless arrangement. The problem is... she has a long-time crush on him! Can she convince him to fall head over heels for her? Or will he catch wind of her hidden intentions? **Original Novel:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/54365934), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=6782128), [Chatting Novel](https://page.kakao.com/content/57254078) **Official Translations:** [English](https://tapas.io/series/painful-but-desirable-novel/info), [Japanese](https://piccoma.com/web/product/148363)
