Alex is the heiress to a high-class department store. She’s working hard to distinguish herself from her parents’ success, but when she meets Jack, the manager of a new advertising agency, she instantly dislikes him. He’s messy and shameless and tries to seduce her. Alex doubts he’s capable of doing the work her family’s company requires. Just when Alex decides to report the situation to her father, Jack nails the day’s presentation. He’s a mystery…and incredibly hot! (Source: Harlequin)

When Shoko’s husband Masahiro is sent abroad for work, she takes her daughter Tomomi with her to visit her mother who lives alone in the countryside. Compared to her mother-in-law who is good at cooking and setting a beautiful table, her mother’s modest, plain cooking embarrasses her to the point that Shoko is too hard on her… A collection of short stories filled with human drama. (Source: Beaglee Inc.)

The story follows the villainess Chloe, who is about to be executed. Upon her death, she vows to live a righteous life upon reincarnation. In modern-day Japan, Chloe is reincarnated as Kuroe, a smelly middle-aged man. (Source: Anime News Network)

Shortly after reuniting with her boyfriend, Yuya, in Jamaica, Nurse Nakayama Keiko loses Yuya to his sickness forever. After his death, although she tries her best to keep her spirits up, she starts to frequently make mistakes at work. A drama set in a hospital which tells the story of Keiko who tries to carry on with her life while receiving loving support from those around her.

A restaurant run by ghosts! Kazuko is an orphan with big culinary dreams. One day, she inherits a restaurant from a distant relative with one condition: she must live in the accompanying mansion. The catch? It's haunted! With the help of her new ghost friends, Kazuko works toward her dreams and discovers the meaning of family. (Source: Manta)

"Didn't they teach you in school? If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all." Aya Sakurai is your average office worker who likes to mind her own business, but she can never get across the things she wants to say... until Shun Serizawa comes along. After transferring to her department, he's got a lot to say regarding a mean boyfriend, workplace bothers, and all the other things she can't manage to confront! (Source: MangaPlaza)

He punishes the strong and helps the weak... He's the living legend, the black cat, Black Ace! < "Don't be slaves to humans!" "Fight me with your true cat nature!" "You weakling! Guys don't cry like babies!" Despite sounding arrogant at times, he often comes off as a heel. However, behind his big talk is a love for his feline brothers and sisters. Witness Ace's enjoyment-filled journey where he'll completely convince you that cats can be "handsome" and not just "cute!" (Source: Renta!)

THE SULTAN'S CHOICE Chosen as the Sultan's bride, Samia has no option but to go ahead with the marriage. And, as her new husband slowly peels away her bejeweled wedding finery, despite her best intentions she finds her inhibitions swept away. Sadiq is surprised by his new bride's passionate nature! He chose her as a shy, biddable wife who will not make any demands on his time. Now he finds Samia to be anything but... Instead she's determined, demanding -- and defiant!

A series of Naruto novels. Naruto's allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, which each volume focusing on a particular clanmate, ally, team...or villain. 1. Kakashi Hiden: Hyouten no Ikazuchi \[Higashiyama Akira\] The story revolves around Kakashi Hatake, who is melancholy despite his new position as the Sixth Hogake. 2. Shikamaru Hiden: Yami no Shijima ni Ukabu Kumo \[Yano Takashi\] A battle between Shikamaru and the "strongest genjutsu-user." 3. Sakura Hiden: Shiren, Harukaze ni Nosete \[Oosaki Tomohito\] The result of Sakura's feelings will be revealed. 4. Konohagakure Hiden: Shuugen Biyori \[Hinata Shou\] The other ninja in Konoha and what happened to them "after the original manga." 5. Gaara Hiden: Sajin Gensou \[Ukyou Kodachi\] A story of love—something the Kazekage does not know very well. 6. Akatsuki Hiden: Sakimidareru Aku no Hana \[Shin Towada\] A story revealing the "truth of the Akatsuki."

Japan is a seismically active country, so the occasional tremble isn’t anything that people get too worked up about. They happen and it’s unfortunate, but in general Japan is prepared. But there is one scientist who believes that he has found proof that a recent quake has triggered a cataclysmic event, and that within a year Japan will sink into the sea. Now if he can get anyone to believe him before it’s too late… Also known as Japan Sinks, this is based on the award-winning novel and movie of the same name. It’s a well-written and complex story, and will seem like it’s about something else before it gets into the meat of things. Well worth the effort. (Source: Animeraider)

A swarm of earthquakes hit the Japanese archipelago causing the sudden eruption of a dormant volcano. Soon after the people find themselves facing a wave of mysterious natural disasters... and ultimately discover an unbelievable consequence. Based on Sakyo Komatsu's best-selling science fiction novel, Takao Saito presents the story in his own powerful and distinct style.

A girl named Emi uses a pencil that can grant any wish. Emi gets caught up in the robbery of a convenience store, and her life is in danger. She uses the pencil to wish for a "hero that will save everyone." Four heroes appear in response to Emi's wish to change the course of the future. (Source: Anime News Network)