Kirsty always felt that love brought nothing but misery, which is why she never wanted to let herself fall for anyone. That is, until she met the handsome doctor Jake Cameron. Even though it felt as if something was sparkling between them, neither let themselves act on their feelings. When Kirsty and her sister are put in a dangerous situation, Jake can no longer deny his emotions. But will Kirsty let herself accept Jake's love, as well as be honest about her own? (c)MASAMI HOSHINO/MARION LENNOX

It only takes one unexpected encounter to change your fate… For Lily Patterson, this change came in the form of the handsome Theodore Montague. After a chance meeting during a vacation in Rome, Lily finds herself with a job as nanny to Theo's three children! With no mother around to raise them, the children quickly grow fond of Lily, and she becomes quite attached to the family in return. But Theo is her employer—so she’ll need to find a way to rein in her growing attraction to him, and fast! [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/91312/)

Georges didn't believe in finding someone he could trust and love for the rest of his life. But after he encounters some hit-and-run victims and manages to save their lives, he might have to reconsider his beliefs. One of the people he saved was Vienna, a sweet and intuitive girl. Something about her made Georges feel as though they had some sort of connection. Yet, as much as they liked each other's company, Vienna kept her distance, for she knew all too well that love could eventually lead to heartache. Can these two guarded people find a way to let each other in?

DANGER BECOMES YOU Caught up in trouble and in immediate danger, Leslie is on the run when she gets stuck in heavy snow and approaches a nearby cabin to ask for help. The owner of the cabin is Jason, who is injured and on medical leave. Though reluctant to come to her aid, there is a terrible blizzard outside, so he decides to take Leslie in. At first it’s as awkward as he’d expected, but the two slowly become closer, more intimate. Jason has a dark past himself, but despite that Leslie joins him in bed to accept a passionate kiss…

Matt’s a brilliant scientist working on a water conversion device that’ll alter entire industries, but he’s constantly being scrutinized by the press. Now that he has custody of his daughter for a week, he’ll need a bit of help. Jemima’s more than willing to help out, but will this wedding shop employee soon find herself shopping at her own store?

Zoe, an orphaned heiress, can't get Javier, her caretaker and guardian, out of her head. But when Javier rejects her advances, Zoe vows to move past him. Struggling with her unrequited love, Zoe accepts a proposal from her boyfriend and makes plans to move in with him. When Zoe's plan is discovered by Javier, he quickly offers her a counterproposal. But Zoe has to know-is this just one more instance of Javier's overprotective ways, or has she finally captured his heart? (c)MASAMI HOSHINO/DIANA HAMILTON

Ten years have passed since Charlene’s parents died and her then-boyfriend, Brand, left her. She has no intention of forgiving him—without his support, she lost her little sister, Cissy, to their horrible relatives, and she blames it on Brand, who refused to marry her. Raised by her aunt and uncle, Cissy has grown up to be selfish and rebellious. And then one morning, Charlene wakes up to a baby on her couch with a letter from Cissy stating that Brand is the child’s father!

Her secret love came true, but how long can her happiness last? Lily woke up in the morning feeling extremely happy to be beside a man she’d admired all these years, but her happiness was ruined by an article about his engagement to another woman. She realized she’d made a grave mistake. Ben Warrender was the heir of a notable family, and she was the daughter of a family servant. It was a love that could never come true. In despair she left the room before he woke up. Then, three years later, Ben showed up in front of her while she was taking a well-deserved vacation to accuse her of neglecting their child!

Back then, he did more than just break my heart… Rachel is at the hospital where she works when she is suddenly reunited with her ex-boyfriend, Mac. Two years ago, he suddenly gave up on their relationship and left. Rachel can’t help but be as enticed by him as ever, but she knows that being a navy SEAL is his top priority and she’d always come second. But can she keep the secret about her son from him?

A 33-volume collection of award-winning oneshots put out by Kodansha from 2002-2012. Some of these would later get serialized or collected in other volumes. **Serialized or otherwise collected:** AKABOSHI Tomo [Shishunki Syndrome](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=10895992058) AKIZUKI Risu [Oku-sama Shinkaron](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=8585) ARAI Hideki [8-gatsu no Hikari](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=48516) ARAMAKI Keiko [GENOMES](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=100366) ASADA Torao [Spoonman 3.18](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7155) ASHINANO Hitoshi [Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=586) Endo Hiroki [Kitto Kawaii Onnanoko Dakara](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5984) ENOMOTO Shunji [Golden Lucky](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=44334) IGARASHI Daisuke [Obayashi ga Hikoeru Hi, Hoka (collected in Hanashippanashi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2347) IRIE Kiwa [Haikibun! Sakanahime](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=54246) IRIE Noriko [Neko no Te Kashimasu](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=34406) KIMURA Kon [Koube Zaijuu](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6616) KITOH Mohiro [Vandemieru no Tsubasa](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2395) KOMAI Yu [Sonna Yatsua Inee!!](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=16844) MATSUMOTO Taiyou [STRAIGHT](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9964) NIHEI Tsutomu [BLAME! (prototype chapter, included in NOiSE)](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2275) OHARA Shinji [Boku wa Otouto](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=23188) SAMURA Hiroaki [Mugen no Juunin](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1628) SOUJI Hajime [Sanmon Mirai no Katei Houmon](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=95297) TOUME Kei [Kurogane](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1034) TOYODA Minoru [Love Roma](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5227) TSUCHIDA Seiki [Miseinen](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=65435) URUSHIBARA Yuki [Mushishi prototype chapter, collected in Filament](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=35219) WAKANA Shouhei [Kamen Tenshi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=38659) **Other:** Hiramatsu Kannosuke [Yume](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=134645) ABE Yoshitoshi [Ame no Furu Basho](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=70439511114) Eshikawa is a man who has lost sight of his life and stumbles through it, with no clear meaning or purpose. One day, he is informed that his ex-girlfriend committed suicide, which sets his brain on retrospect mode. He goes on a journey of self-revelation and contemplates upon the myriad of human emotions, the joys and sorrows of normalcy. YAMAZAKI Ren [Like a Laika](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=15464858831) From Atelier du Noir Scans: The daily, average life and interactions of some of a ship’s crew as they depart to explore space. Winner of the Jiro Tanaguchi Special Award for manga in the 2010 Four Seasons Award Anthology. NADEGATA Nazuna [Kokenoshima](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=25320595156) From Atelier du Noir Scans: On a remote island, a skilled swordsman who honed his craft on the local population attempts to atone for his sins and lift a curse by hunting and killing demons. Winner of the Hagio Moto Special Award for manga. KIBA Kouichi [Jagua](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=26870403448) As the protagonist is returning home one night, she runs into a man who had just been in a car crash. As he is dying, he asks her to throw a certain package into the sea. JOUYAMA Yui [Zanuff the Butcher](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=57841268625) A butcher with a dark secret finds a little girl. HAYASHIDA Q [Sofa-chan](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9150331372) Tells the story of a female ghost who lives on a couch and it's the debut work of Q Hayashida as mangaka. KANOU Rie [Kingdom of Stars](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=20282565791) Oneshot about love, religion, and a big misunderstanding that leads to a weird situation...