Xandro is the CEO of an Italian bank, and Joanna, a waitress. They fell in love, but at the peak of their happiness, because of her, their marriage suddenly turned into a living hell. Even though she loved her husband deeply, she couldn't let him touch her, no matter what. Before he could find out the reason why, Joanna decided it would be better to end the marriage, and took off. However, after their first meeting in over three years, the daunting secret that tore their marriage apart finally comes to light... (Source: Renta!)

Reporter Sarah is in a real bind after losing one of the red heels she secretly borrowed from work to write an article about. But as she's bemoaning her fate, a shocking figure appears-Caleb, the young CEO of a popular design company. He hints that he might have picked up the heel and demands Sarah write an article about his company. Confused by his conditions, she grudgingly accepts the trade, all the while trying her best not to fall for him. (Source: Renta!)

When her mother's illness takes a turn for the worse, Lilitia meets her father, the Marquis Castion. With no one else to turn to, she agrees to join the House of Castion and become their political tool in exchange for her mother's medical treatment. But as if relinquishing her freedom weren't enough, the duke's son and her new fiancé Jacob absolutely detests commoners. Years later, Lilitia continues to suffer his torment. Under Jacob's instructions, she must now act the bully towards the baron's daughter at the academy, all to deter suspicion away from their secret relationship, One evening, as Lilitia recovers from her torturous day, a strange, handsome man bursts into her home. Enter Ultio, the thief causing a stir in the kingdom for delivering justice to its corrupt aristocrats. Before he makes his escape, the kind-hearted Lilitia notices his injury and offers to mend his wound. What she didn't expect, was how he proposes to return the favor: Help her end her doomed engagement to Jacob! With the mysterious gentleman thief's aid, perhaps freedom (and romance) for our "villainess" in distress is just around the corner! (Source: MangaPlaza)

Alena, the 19-year-old scion of a well-respected, old Russian family, falls in love at first sight with Kiryl, a man she met in the lobby of a high-class hotel. He cuts a devilishly stylish figure, so she has no idea that this man who wears an air of danger around him like cologne has painfully risen up from the slums to become a billionaire. With his sweet words and the simple press of his lips to the back of her hand, Alena readily offers up her body and her heart to him. She could have no idea, at the height of her happiness, that the dazzling pleasures he offers her are, for him, a means to revenge! (Source: Renta!)

"I've decided. I'm going to spoil you rotten!" Kensuke, an older student whom Tamaki had admired since high school, moves into the apartment next to hers. Kensuke had become a successful CEO of an IT company and acquired a huge fortune, moving up in the world. In order to protect Tamaki, a magnet for useless men who is being harassed by her ex-boyfriend, Kensuke decides to pretend to be her boyfriend! In exchange, Tamaki must clean up his messy apartment. Although it was only supposed to be a pretense, Tamaki is flustered by the older man's gentle protection... (Source: BisouBisou Comics)

Mysteriously disappeared children..an old folk legend that speaks of strange events and a monstrous creature. A strange voice ... Michio, a writer, visit Shirotoge, a small rural village dispersed in the dense mountain forests of Japan, with almost no contact with the rest of the world ... and here begins the worst nightmare of his life. When the atavistic fears are realized up to shake the mind of the most rational of men, then there is no hope ...

The parents of Miako and Junya are good friends. But these two don't get along well and are always fighting. One day, they get caught up in a big panic. This is the first of seven volumes that collect Iisaka's early short stories. Volume 1 of *Iisuka Yukako Masterpiece Collection*: 1. [Wedding Cake wo Buchi Kawase!](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=36028) 2. [Nemurenai! Midnight](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=43023) 3. [Aitsu ga Mahoutsukai!](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=43022) 4. [Vampire Vampire!](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5242) 5. [Konya wa Gekkou Shounen](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=43024) 6. [Tasukete! Vampire](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9985) 7. [Vanpu ni Barabara](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9986)

An alternative story from the Love Nikki-Dress Up Queen! game. *Note: the English publication introduces the each individual chapter as volumes and not chapters, but the official Japanese release consists of 3 volumes.*

There's something bothering our main character, Reimi. And that's her extremely cheap and stingy sister-in-law, Kae-chan! Kae took home all the decorations from Reimi's wedding. During her baby shower, it seemed pretty obvious that Kae had just added her name to the present Reimi got from her husband's parents. And the gifts Kae actually did send for the baby were used and dirty... How stingy and cheap can a person be?! "It doesn't really matter..." "It's not worth bringing up..." At least that's what Reimi grit her teeth and told herself, but one day, Kae went one step too far... (Source: K MANGA)

"One day, you're sure to become the Queen of France." In 18th Century Paris... Nicole, a maid, and Jeanne, a socialite, are the best of friends. Nicole's one wish is for the beautiful and clever Jeanne to become the Queen of France, as predicted by a fortune-teller. However, since she's of common birth, Jeanne is scorned by members of the peerage. Unperturbed, Nicole somehow manages to get an invitation to the upcoming masked ball, and both of them sneak in... Do they have a chance at actually meeting Louis XV, the King of France...!? This memoir details the life of the first commoner to be taken as courtesan to a King of France. A tale of romance with connections to both Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution!! (Source: Renta!)

Overnight, Lana finds herself plunged from the height of marital bliss to the depths of despair. Her husband, Kyle, and his mistress are in a car crash, killing Kyle in an instant. His mistress is on the brink of death, and in her last month of pregnancy. To make matters worse, Kyle's last will and testament names Lana as the baby's godmother. Lana spends her days hounded by the paparazzi and her nights overcome with grief. It's then that she meets Raffaele Rossellini, a handsome young millionaire who offers her a helping hand. She's taken in by his warmth and generosity, unaware of his true identity: he's the older brother of Kyle's mistress! With a passionate kiss, he sets his plot for revenge in motion. (Source: Renta!)

Clara has worked for her boss, the smart and handsome Zack, for seven years, but she only realized she was in love with him when he announced he was engaged. She did her best to suppress her feelings for him and help him get ready for the wedding, but when the bride didn't show, it was called off. Yet Zack doesn't seem particularly upset. He says the marriage was just a business tactic. Clara is already perplexed, but then Zack says something even more unexpected. He asks her to go on the honeymoon with him in his bride's place! (Source: Renta!)