[from Amazon] A woman with a secret . . . Reckless beauty Lily Lawson delights in shocking London society. She will break any rule to get what she wants . . . and she is determined to stop her younger sister from marrying Alex, Lord Wolverton, a handsome and arrogant earl who has vowed never to fall in love. A man who will do anything to possess her . . . To Alex's fury, the headstrong hellion presents a temptation he can't resist. He vows to make her pay dearly for her interference—with her body, her soul, and her stubborn, well-guarded heart. As Alex and Lily challenge each other at every turn, they are caught up in a white-hot desire that burns through every defense and exposes the mystery of Lily's past . . . and together they discover that love is the most dangerous game of all

Anthology of uke Kuroko doujinshi from different artists. Cover illustrator: AKATSUKI Riku Scanlated stories: • *Kisekissu* (キセキッス) by Izumi: What makes someone a good kisser? The Generation of Miracles and Momoi will show you! • *Akashi-kun-tte Jitsuwa...* / Akashi-kun is Really... (赤司君って実は…) by Kanan: Kuroko is concerned after dreaming about Akashi being impotent... so he confronts him about it. What will happen in this conversation? Pairing: Akashi x Kuroko • *Kowai " " Hanashi* / Scary stories (怖「」話) by Shio: It's nighttime and they are sharing scary stories about their school. What is up with Kuroko's reaction? • *Stop One's Love* by Minejima: It's not about good or bad. It's meaningless. • *Manatsu no Kowai Hanashi* (真夏の怖い話) by Izumi: Reprinted in volume 1 of [CHIPS Sairokushuu](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=166637) • *Kimi no Tonari* (君のとなり) by Aritomo: Kuroko is really tired one day at the Teikou basketball training camp, and it turns out they're one futon short! So, who ends up sharing the futon? • *Sore to naku Kangaeru Boku no R&B (Black)* (それとなく考える僕のR&B (Black)) by Kouman

1. **Hasami Onna** (ハサミ女) \[Hana Umeno\] 2. **FRIEND DOLL** (FRIEND DOLL) \[Azusa Tachibana\] 3. **Yuki no Hi** (雪の日) \[Nao Takami\] 4. **Eternal Swan** (Eternal Swan) \[Kidachi\] 5. **Zashiki Warashi no Iru Tokoro** (座敷童子のいるところ) \[Youko Nanami\]

From Fictiondb: DESPERATELY WANTED: PRINCE CHARMING!!! A magnetic alpha male who can commit to more than dinner, who's great in the sack...and who calls back. Who isn't the man Mama warned you about. Must be able to shine in the media and seduce millions of women with his on-target romantic insights. Sensitive and sexy demeanor a must. No frogs need apply! Workaholic Glass Slipper publicist Valerie Wagner needs a prince and she needs him yesterday. Her hard-won career depends on finding a stand-in for the magazine's wildly popular advice columnist, whose scandalous secret is keeping him out of the limelight for the magazine's launch. But where is she going to find a guy who understands women -- and also just happens to be drop-dead gorgeous? Enter sportswriter Jack Lambert, a handsome charmer with a devilish smile and a chain of ruined relationships behind him. With Valerie's help, Jack's about to pull off the scam of the decade: pretend he knows exactly what women want. But the more time Valerie spends with him...the more both of them realize that when it comes to love, they're going to need a royal dose of advice.

[from fictiondb] UNTOUCHABLE With his title, wealth, and reputation for satisfying his lovers beyond all expectations, Norton Russell Foxhall, Earl of Granby, attracts women in droves. But no lady keeps his fires burning for long. It doesn't help that every woman ruins the chase by blatantly wanting him. Is there any female creature whose mind isn't embroiled in thoughts of marriage and wanton desire? UNMOVED "Contentedly wed" are two words that make Catherine Hardwick scoff. The bold, auburn-haired beauty would never yield to a man any more than she would acquiesce to ride her beloved stallion sidesaddle in a dress. Lost in irritable thought and galloping at full speed, Catherine doesn't notice the dashing young man in the road till she's nearly on top of him. She knows she must apologize, but she never expects the ruthless cad to exact such a devil's bargain from her. UNDONE An arrogant earl demands a kiss in apology. An indignant lady grants him his one request. But there's no such thing as a simple kiss...and no saying no to such unruly, impossible, irresistible passion. Series: Gentlemen's Club #2

Pregnant with the Wrong Brother's Child! Chastity Stevens was carrying a Masters child...but not from the brother she thought. Though she'd received in vitro fertilization to carry her dying husband's child, she didn't realize it was his brother's sample she'd used. Millionaire Gabe Masters had never cared for his brother's wife...or so he always told himself. When Chastity revealed she was pregnant by her late husband, Gabe knew the child was his. Now he would do whatever it took to claim the child she carried -- their child -- as his own.

The moment she spies the rugged hunk in the faded jeans at the airport, Ellen knows she should run for cover. Instead, she throws caution to the wind and plunges into a sizzling affair with the gorgeous cop. Between romantic dinners, sensual limo rides, and a perfect night of passion, Ellen is living every woman’s fantasy. Until she’s caught in the sights of a deranged stalker, and the divorced single mother is suddenly turning to N.Y.P.D. detective Sam Schaefer for her very survival.… Soon Sam’s taking a bullet meant for Ellen, and racing against time to stop a killer from hitting his target. Keeping Ellen safe will take everything he’s got. Earning her trust could be a mission impossible, as two wary hearts team up for a summer they’ll never forget—and a sizzling adventure that could get them both killed…or give them everything they’ve ever wanted.

Julia Cassidy, and investment banker, falls in love with Marc Castellano, the head of an electronics firm and a former childhood sweetheart.

He must marry or lose control of his empire. But no ordinary wife would do for Australian tycoon Alex Valente. Emotional entanglements were to be avoided; physical attraction was essential. Struggling designer Olivia Cannington certainly fit both of his requirements… most especially the latter. And she was in such desperate need of his funds, perhaps the beauty would even agree to the second part of his marriage ultimatum: give Valente an heir…within a year.