from fictiondb: Beth: A victim of her own greed, she coveted Uzziah's horses and was prepared to risk pride and self-respect to own one. The Barbarian: A very wealthy, very eccentric son of an Arab sheikh, legendary for his expertise with horses and with women. Uzziah's offer was simple: A race. "If you win," he explained to Beth, "you get two horses and immediate transport back to Cairo. If you lose...you will spend the remainder of the weekend with me. You will deny me nothing."

In her late-twenties, Gayeong’s work, love, and life are all in ruins. After getting dumped by her boyfriend and crying herself to sleep, she wakes up eight years earlier, when she was still in high school. Is this a dream? This time, will she be able to win in work, love, and life? [Original Webtoon](https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=3155964) **Official Translations:** [English](https://lalatoon.com/en/webtoon/episode/toon/7056), [Japanese](https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0CMHB8BT4/)

Scorned for being the illegitimate child of the emperor, Arthur was sent to the battlefield the night after his marriage to the daughter of Marquess Julius. No one expected him to come back alive, yet, five years later, he returned a victorious war hero. In front of a cheering crowd he reunited with his wife, and.. "She is not my wife." Rather than the marquess's daughter, Arthur had been tricked into marrying a lowly maid all those years ago. Marquess Julius, confident of Arthur's assured demise, had Reina Astarin the maid take his daughter's place to save her the humiliation of such an ill-fated union. Now, though, the marquess's foolproof plan is falling apart. Will the marquess dare admit to fooling the Imperial Family? Will Arthur seek justice? And will Reina Astarin ever be able to live a quiet life again?" **Original Novel:** [Naver Novel](https://novel.naver.com/webnovel/list.nhn?novelId=1002527), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=6530761) **Official Translations:** [English](https://www.wattpad.com/story/385995466-a-contract-marriage-with-the-maid)

In a world where power dictates fate, Princess Ines of a fallen kingdom is ensnared by Ryan, a captivating yet ambitious captor. Despite his efforts to dominate her spirit, Ines resists, challenging his every move with a fiery defiance that slowly transforms disdain into obsession. As their tumultuous dynamic unfolds, a brush with death shifts everything. Ryan, confronted by the depth of his feelings, faces a choice that could redefine them both. Their story of power, resistance, and the unforeseen force of love questions whether hearts hardened by ambition can truly change. Will Ines' near escape bring them closer, or will it be the catalyst that tears their world apart? **Original Novel:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/54626233), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=6877036) **Official English:** WordExcerpt, Inkfiles

When the emperor declared that his children must battle to become the last remaining heir, the only way Princess Lisbelle could survive was by becoming a mad woman. Feigning insanity kept her out of danger for years, but with only three children remaining, Lisbelle now finds herself a target. In a moment of danger, she discovers powers gifted to her by the goddess Hellare and suddenly finds herself in the company of a charming magician. But whether he’s friend or foe has yet to be determined… **Original Novel:** Chapters: [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/52421676) Volumes: [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/57371685), [Ridibooks](https://ridibooks.com/books/3170013316) **Official Translations:** [English](https://tapas.io/series/crazy-like-a-fox-novel/info)

Solver Keter, one of the Five Lunatics of Lawless City, regresses to when he was the illegitimate son of a doomed archery family. "If I regressed and couldn’t even save my family, I might as well go kill myself.” *For my family? No, for my freedom!* [Original Novel](https://page.kakao.com/content/61879440) Official English

Judith, a war orphan with supernatural powers, survives thanks to an anonymous benefactor. He showers her with gifts but never replies. When she finally receives a reply, she travels to meet him. But who is her benefactor out of the charming rogue, successful businessman, and snarky gang leader? **Original Novel:** [Chapters](https://ridibooks.com/books/4036000169), [Volumes](https://ridibooks.com/books/4036000396) **Official Translations:** [English](https://manta.net/en/series/dear-anonymous-benefactor?seriesId=4149)

Can we survive a 2nd pandemic? When Jaehyun notices a bizarre phenomenon, he is rather dismissive of it. That is, until he discovers that his own long-term girlfriend Seoeun is suffering the same affliction. What in the world is going on, and why is everyone so desperate to eat plastic, at the expense of their very lives? [Original Novel](https://ridibooks.com/books/4647000007) [Official English](https://manta.net/en/series/homo-plastikos?seriesId=2436)

In this prequel to Maya’s World, we catch up with the characters Radi, Laras, Maya, Tara and others while they are still in high school. The series focuses on Radi and his invitation into PEDAL, a mysterious chat group devoted to asking out Laras, the most popular girl in school. [Original Webtoon](https://www.webtoons.com/id/romance/larashati/list?title_no=1125) [Official English](https://m.webtoons.com/en/drama/larashati/list?title_no=3483) Official Simplified Chinese

Bashful Violet is twenty-five and still a virgin. Afflicted by acne in her school days, she now stays far away from men, convinced that love is still impossible for her. But she's about to be surprised out of her rut when fortune comes calling at a New Year's Eve party! (Source: Renta!)

When the reader wakes up as Levi, a sickly extra from a family of knights in a discontinued R-rated novel, she knows her days are numbered. To avoid being killed by the villainous Prince Damian during his future rebellion, Levi plans to avoid fighting him and live in the shadows. But fate takes a carnal turn when a lust demon attacks Damian. Although Levi successfully purifies the demonic energy inside him, it's only after their unplanned night of passion. Now, the ruthless prince who only desired the throne is dangerously obsessed with a woman he was never supposed to touch. **Official Translations:** [English](https://www.tappytoon.com/en/book/a-villain-consumed-by-desire), [Japanese](https://mechacomic.jp/books/266026)