From Shambhala: In the eighteenth century, forty-seven samurai avenged the death of their master in a plot that would take over two years to complete. After succeeding in their mission, the masterless samurai—known as ronin—all committed ritual suicide. The story, which is a national legend, remains the most potent example of Japan's deeply rooted cultural imperative of honor, persistence, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Since arriving in London, Eleanor has fantasized about a life with her fairy-tale prince, Lord Nicholas Buckland. When a trip with her pregnant sister brings them to an old run-down inn, Eleanor is dumbfounded to learn that her very own fairy-tale prince is also a guest at this dreary establishment. After a dream-filled night, Eleanor wakes up to her sister's shrieking and finds herself in bed with a naked Lord Buckland. [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/75273/)

A CONVENIENT AFFAIR from fictiondb: From their first encounter, Cooper Winston has known Hannah Lowe is trouble. On that occasion her smart business brain cost him 15-million dollars! But it hasn't been her mind that's been driving him to distraction ever since. So when Hannah asks him to pretend they are a couple, Cooper agrees -- on condition that she move into his penthouse apartment! That way she'll be conveniently close for him to make their pretend affair into a real one....

1. Ichiya no Koi Kaimasu (The Billionaire Date) Kit has been put in charge of the PR for a charity fashion show. Two models disappear right before the show, and although she fills in for them at the last minute, the show ends in utter failure. The chairman of the event, Jarrett, arrogantly demands that she fundraise fifty thousand dollars in one month to make up for the lost donations. Jarrett is the owner of one of the biggest lingerie companies in America, and he is sexy enough to appear in advertisements with his models. “I know!” Kit has an idea. “I’ll plan a bachelor auction and make him join, too! If it’s successful, I’ll be able to raise the funds and get my revenge!” 2. Namida no Suu dake Aishite (The Playboy Assignment) Susannah has been put in charge of PR for an art museum. Things get hectic when a wealthy man who was supposed to donate his collection meets an unexpected death. Of all people, his heir turns out to be Marc, Susannah’s past lover. Although they had once been deeply in love, their difference in status had pulled them apart. Susannah is worried: “I can’t believe I have to negotiate with him now.” Marc almost seems to sense Susannah’s desperate feelings, for he makes an astonishing announcement at a party. “I’ll donate one painting for every time she goes to bed with me.” 3. Dokushin Saigo no Project (The Husband Project) After seeing her two best friends at her public relations agency get married, Alison feels that something is missing in her single life. She wants to love someone but has no interest in marriage. She just wants a baby to give all her love to. After suddenly landing herself in the emergency room, Alison meets Dr. Logan, a competent doctor with a sarcastic tongue, who, upon her request, agrees to help her make a baby. However, she must marry him in exchange!

**Now it’s your turn to feel humiliated…** Lissa is working the cloakroom at a party when she bumps into Kurt Callahan, someone she never thought she’d see again. He’s still as charming as ever, and now he’s become a very successful businessman. He asks Lissa for her phone number, seemingly forgetting they’ve met before. Lissa, however, hasn’t forgotten about Kurt sleeping with her just to win a bet. This time, it’s his turn to get a taste of humiliation!

Right in the middle of the busy Christmas season, Paige, a run-off-her-feet decorator, receives an unbelievable Christmas present—a large luxury van complete with her store’s logo. While Paige is still reeling from the unexpected gift, a man, the very picture of a playboy, appears. He’s the representative of a wealthy philanthropist, and he has come to deliver Paige’s personalized van, along with an invitation to a Christmas dinner party. All the while, a sensual smile meaningfully plays about his lips… What is this handsome man up to?

A cute and spunky woman just demanded that you take your pants off. Do you comply, or do you ask her what's going on? Colin doesn't even get a chance before he's strutting down the runway in a fashion show organized by Holly. A misunderstanding makes her think he's her lost male model, when he is in fact just a guy who knows how to cook a good pizza. Will Holly run after him down the runway when she realizes she just dressed down a stranger in more ways than one? Or will she swoon for this bachelor on the prowl? (c)RIHO SACHIMI/KASEY MICHAELS

After her father suffers a heart attack, Amy is the only one who can save her family's auction house from a financial crisis. The mysterious Dylan Copeland joined the company a year and a half ago as her father's secretary-he's a handsome man with deep blue eyes, but he's rubbed Amy the wrong way from the first day they met. Now they need to work together if they hope to restore the company to its former standing. Can Amy set aside her misgivings long enough to see her mission through? (c)SARA NAKAYAMA/LEIGH MICHAELS

THE FAKE FIANCE! When lawyer Morea hears what her mother is asking of her, it takes her breath away. What? Pretend to be engaged to her rival? But that's exactly what her mother is proposing. Morea's father, a college professor, is being unjustly accused of sexual harassment, but is thinking of resigning without even putting up a fight. Morea's mother thinks that if the ever-capable lawyer Ridge is introduced as Morea's fiance, he can convince her father of taking it to court. Though they compete against each other in the courtroom, when it comes to the sham engagement, Ridge is all too happy to comply. And when Morea gets to know more of his personal life, she finds him more handsome and charming than she would like to admit!

Based on the hugely popular musical of the same name, Elisabeth details the life of the Austrian Empress in the 19th century. At a very young age, she marries the Emperor Franz Joseph and is whisked away to the opulence of the Viennese court. The stagnant court functions stifle her while she struggles with her own quest for personal freedom. She is tormented by her own psychological decay and a fading Austrian monarchy. And throughout her life she is strongly drawn to a mysterious figure...Death. (Source: xkazemg)

Pairing: Okita x Saito Okita goes to visit Saito and catches the other man sleeping in a very revealing position.

Pairing: Okita x Saito After a long day of patrolling and battling rasetsu, the two young Shinsengumi find their own way to unwind.