After her father has suddenly passed away, Takatsukasa Hikaru was adopted by her cousin, Kuzukiri Kiyomizu. Hikaru expresses that she is madly in love with Kiyomizu, but he is having none of it. (Source: Comikey) *Note: Chapter count includes one additional Special Episode epilogue chapter.*
Meet Hansel, Meet Gretel. She's a little bit loudmouthed and aggressive, he's a little bit brainy and pudgy. And everything's fine in their tiny mountain hamlet--Dad's on medication, the local barber's selling diet food, and there's croissants for everyone--until one day a tiny lady shows up...and something goes horribly wrong in Hibari-cho. Can Hansel & Gretel save the day? (Source: VIZ Media)
Azusa lives for only one man: Chika-kun, of the idol group Prince 4 U. But when she accidentally dies trying (and failing) to save him, she can't believe her luck—to be in literal Heaven with the man she loves! But never one to lie, God says this one is on him, and sends them both back to continue their lives … but there's just one little problem. Their souls have been sent to the wrong bodies! And not only that—they can switch back and forth by kissing? What on Earth does fate have in store for them? (Source: Kodansha USA) *Notes: \- Contains an extra chapter. \- Contains two "Watashi ga Motete Dousunda" side stories.*
In the mountains of North Carolina lies a mansion named Windsong Place. Ryan, the heir to the mansion, and Sunny, the housekeeper's granddaughter, fall in love and marry. However, Ryan's father, angry at his son's marriage to a girl far below his status, disinherits Ryan and sells off the mansion. Soon after, their marriage deteriorates and Ryan and Sunny go their separate ways... 10 years later, Windsong Place, now a hotel, is being auctioned. Ryan returns to make a bid for the hotel, while Sunny arrives hoping to find work. And there, the two meet again! (Source: Renta!)
In a drizzle, Elise desperately keeps herself not to collapse during her husband’s funeral – he always spent lavishly and repeatedly cheated on her and died leaving her a huge debt. Among the funeral attendees, she notices there is a distinctly handsome stranger. The man turns out to be Vincente, her husband’s employer and a company owner. He invites Elise for dinner for some reason. She is alarmed with his eyes with full of risky temptation, but accepts his offer. What is his purpose? (Source: Harlequin)
The summer of her 22nd year. That was the last time Princess Karina experienced freedom. She is about to have a political marriage for the sake of her royal family. Before she is forced to marry a man whom she does not love, she wishes to experience love. It seemed her wish might just come true. The tall and handsome Jack Santini comes to live in the estate as a bodyguard. Karina falls for the talented and charming Jack, and wishes, just once, that she could kiss the man she fell in love with for the first time... (Source: Jmanga)
Supermodel Lydia took part in a fashion show organized for a charity for disadvantaged children. But the money from the show disappeared, and it was Lydia's mother who stole the money! Lydia cannot accept that this is what happened, even after being investigated by the police...because she blames herself for her mother's unhappiness. It is the wealthy Christiano who lends Lydia a helping hand in her time of need. Although his intentions are to spend the night with her!
When the clock struck twelve, instead of partying hard, wealthy playboy Michael Wentworth was making soft, gooey eyes at a beautiful stranger's newborn. Worse, everyone seemed to think he was the proud papa of Beth Masterson's bouncing baby boy. Heck, he'd only just met the woman when she'd come to his door with information on the missing Wentworth heir! Well... To gain his inheritance Michael did need a temporary wife, and the struggling, unwed mom sure could use a man to set up house with -- and maybe even a happily ever after. But was marriage-resistant Michael ready to be that man?
Passion Fruit is a unique, unforgettable collection of stories that examines our innermost secrets and hidden desires. Here, a young girl in an isolated town learns a chilling truth about the pains of growing up; a surfer and his girlfriend make waves during their turbulent relationship; and a boy and his twin sister must deal with feelings of abandonment. With an uncompromising blend of realism and raw emotion, the tragic irony revealed in these stories will seduce you like a night filled with the promise of passion. (Source: Tokyopop)
In the Miwaku no Dokushin Kizoku (Bachelor Cousins) series: V.1 - Kojou ni Tsudou Ai (To Marry McKenzie) Greek tycoon Demetrios Karas can't concentrate. He's tried professional distance--and failed! Now he's in danger of blowing his whole business deal if he doesn't make his translator, Samantha Brewster, his mistress.... Satisfaction at last! As Demetrios expected, they are made for each other in the bedroom! Yet Samantha seems willing only to stay until the end of her three-month contract. Until a new commitment surprises them both--one that will begin in nine months.... V.2 - Nazomeita Bijo (To Marry McCloud) Fergus McCloud couldn't quite remember how he'd first met Chloe Fox...but circumstances indicated that they'd slept together pretty soon afterward! Actually, they hadn't. But Chloe's mission was to persuade Fergus not to publish a book that would ruin her family. What better way than to prolong the pretense of their being lovers? Only, Fergus wanted to rediscover the delights of their night "together"—and he intended to be present this time...in mind as well as body! V.3 - Ubawareta Kuchibiru (To Marry McAllister) Brice McAllister, the world's renowned artist, instantly falls for Sabina as soon as he meets the gorgeous supermodel's gaze. He has agreed to paint her portrait only to quiet the insistent billionaire who demanded Brice to paint his fiancee's portrait at any price. The meeting arouses his desire to draw Sabina. However, once he starts to work on the portrait, Sabina does not hide her fear and avoids his gaze. It is as if she believes allowing him to draw her is a sin...
Lisa was having a vacation in sunny Spain when she was involved in a car accident. The owner of the car, Angus Hamilton, takes her to the hospital. Angus turns out to be a man of high society—someone whose path Lisa would never have crossed if it wasn't for this accident. Even after her wounds are healed, she cannot stop thinking about the man she only met once. Then one day, Lisa receives an invitation from Angus to join him on a cruise ship. She would normally decline, but something makes her accept this surprising invitation.... (Source: Jmanga)
Alice’s parents died and left her with nothing, so her uncle took her in, but he treats her harshly. When her uncle and her cousins leave for Christmas, a mysterious man named Captain Grayling shows up at Alice’s door in a dashing military uniform. He was on his way to spend the holidays with friends and family when he and his children were caught in a blizzard. They spend several days with Alice, but when they are making preparations to leave, Captain Grayling asks Alice to leave with them. At first, she is elated, but then she realizes all he’s looking for is a governess for his children... She realizes he could never want to marry her. Hurt and betrayed, Alice tells him she’s staying with her uncle! (Source: Harlequin/SB Creative Corp.)

