"On the day of the wedding, Emma was shocked by her husband Christo's words. This marriage was a marriage of convenience, made by my grandfather, who was worried about me, in exchange for the transfer of real estate! She fled the ceremony and retreated to the island of Corfu. While she was planning her future, Christo appeared, having heard of her whereabouts. When Emma filed for divorce, he told her with icy eyes that he had no intention of divorcing her and that the grandfather had entrusted him with managing the estate. He gave her a condition: "You just have to live with me for one year, as my wife and my niece's mother." (Source: Renta!)
Laurence, Ruby’s friend, confidant and father figure, has passed away, and his son Zane has shown up suddenly while she’s still grieving. Zane ran away from home a while ago and hasn’t contacted anyone since. Upon meeting Ruby, he immediately hates her. Zane believes that Ruby was his father’s mistress. She is confused at first by his cold demeanor, but quickly realizes that he has misunderstood the situation. Even while she mourns his father’s loss, she tries to resolve their misunderstanding. Will she be able to get the intractable Zane to change his mind about her? (Source: Harlequin)
**"Marry me. This week." ** After losing her mother, Imogen Holgate believes she's living on borrowed time with the same terminal illness. So the cautious accountant blows all her savings on a once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world, where she meets sexy Parisian Thierry Girard. But after two steamy weeks there are permanent consequences to their temporary affair… Now with more than herself to think about, Imogen turns to Thierry to help, but the last thing she expected was for him to imprison her with a gold ring!
The betrayal of her lover sends Chica into despair and as a result she attempts to end her own life. She is saved by a man called Antonio, who helps nurse her back to health. After the devastating experience, Chica chooses to lead the rest of her life as a matador. It is then Chica that decides and swears: "I will become a bullfighter. By becoming one, I will be able to die in front of my lover." But little does Chica know of the difficult road that lies ahead and the trouble she must face to follow the path of a matador...
A sensational chocolate overload. Flooding taste with a pinch of romance. A different kind of love story, revolving around a certain esteemed chocolate aficionado. Jean-Louis, an extraordinarily talented Parisian attorney. Above all else on earth, his lifelong love has been... Chocolate. Troubled people cross his path in every direction he travels. As one might expect, might chocolate become Jean-Louis' method of salvation for these grieving souls? Furthermore, what mysteries of his past shall surface?
When they were children, being step-brothers was enough reason for Taisei and Kouta to live together. However, since they've grown up, Taisei has become aware that his feelings for his little brother Kouta go beyond brotherly love. He can't take these feelings anymore and leaves home. Several years later, when he returns home suddenly, Taisei asks Kouta earnestly: "Teach me the family business!" And so the next chapter of their life together begins. The little brother tries to pretend he doesn't know how his older brother feels, while the older brother wants to make his younger brother acknowledge his feelings.
Matchmaking, funerals, festivals, coming-of-age ceremonies, and more... This collection brings together five stories, originally acclaimed in 'Feel Young,' that delicately portray the various rituals and traditions of life. Additionally, it includes one newly drawn story.
Genji, a protagonist from classical Japanese literature, slips through time from the 11th century to modern Tokyo. Or more specifically, into the apartment of Fujiwara Saori! (Source: TSP)
A chance encounter between two Tokyo ladies as they are having a terrible day, and reflections on what it means to be a Tokyoite. Oneshot published in Flowers 2019 Fall issue.
Anthology of stories by different Shoujo/Josei Authors Cover illustration: Youko Nemu 1. **Borderline** (ボーダーライン) \[Youko Nemu\] 2. **Akatsuki no Stallion** (黎明のスタリオン) \[Chie Shinohara\] 3. **Ashita no Nyaata** (明日のニャータ) \[Keiko Nishi\] 4. **Hibi Kore Neko Jitsu** (日々是猫日) \[Akiko Hatsu\] 5. **Bokura Shinbun** (ぼくら新聞) \[Meiko Ousaka\] 6. **Sorekara** (それから) \[Hozumi\] 7. **Neko ni Umare Kawatta Boku wa** (猫に生まれ変わった僕は) \[Asuka Sakurawa\] 8. **Kyou wa Shuppatsu no Hi** (今日は出発の日) \[Eiko Oouchi\] 9. **04992** \[Est Em\]

