-India was shocked to discover her new husband Brad’s dark past from an anonymous letter delivered on her wedding night... A previous marriage, an indictment for assault and even a photo of a woman disfigured by violence... The impetuousness of her whirlwind romance with the charismatic young art dealer weighs on India. So, in a panic, she flees to an old castle in Brittany...
When local news anchor Sarah is involved in an explosive car accident, a mysterious benefactor comes to her aid. With a kiss of life, she's brought back to the world of the living with one question: who was that man? Former racing legend Luke Ansfield might have saved the day and spurred her interest, but their involvement will send her down the dark road that could lead to the destruction of her career and to the truth about his past. Will Sarah regret this kiss by a stranger, or will the pair race toward a brighter future together?
Meteorologist and college professor Jake is far too busy with his research for romance. So his father, worried for Jake's future, decides to play matchmaker for him. Jasper makes a deal with a young waitress named Cheri, promising that if she stays married to Jake for a year while living on a private island with him, he'll give her one million dollars. Dumbfounded as to why his father is so fond of Cheri, Jake resolves to expose her for the wolf in sheep's clothing that she really is!
Collection of One-Shots: This anthology features works from several of our star mangaka; works are summarized as follows: "Kokoro wa Kimi ni Yorishimono wo ~ My Heart Returns to You" by TOUEN Momo Plagued by a strange illness of the heart, the lord Naritsune is saved by the divinator Yuzuki. Naritsune is so impressed by his supernatural abilities that he asks Yuzuki to work for him. Unfortunately, word of those powers spreads to the imperial palace… "Kanariya ~ Canary" by TOUEN Momo Sakuya cannot forget his now deceased lover so he drowns himself in pleasure at the hands of others. His favorite distraction is Taichi, but things get complicated as Taichi continues to question Sakuya’s wandering attention. "I Give Up!" by UTSUNOMIYA Hiyoko Will this desperate student council president finally be able to get his best friend to understand the feelings he’s held for him since middle school? Or is he going to get caught up in the snare of those who would wish him harm first…? (WARNING: This piece contains scenes of attempted rape)
CEO Jesse is rumored to be an unfeeling “machine.” But deep in her heart, she’s burning to get revenge on her father. Her hateful father laid his hands on his housekeeper, her mother, and eventually drove her to her death. Jesse’s determined to expose his illegal actions and have him sent to jail. A crucial part of her plan involves the buyout of his company, but suddenly a man appears who’s about to spoil her plans. His name is Luc Sanchis, a billionaire whose many affairs with glamorous women are known all over the world. Reluctantly, Jesse kidnaps Luc and takes him to a deserted island. But Luc remains perfectly calm, and in fact, he ends up seducing her!
-Isabella lost her parents and raised her younger brother, but it wasn’t easy—she went bankrupt taking care of the two of them and wound up destitute. She was running out of options when Jeremy, a handsome millionaire, reached out to her. He offered to support Isabella financially if she would become his mistress. In desperation, and despite the cold look on his face, Isabella accepted his terms... But when the time comes, will she be able to hold up her end of the deal? (Source: Harlequin)
When Destiny suddenly inherits everything from her uncle, she leaves her home in the Panama jungle and heads to the big city of London. There she meets Callum, a man trying to purchase her uncle's company. He's handsome, but pushy. Callum invites her out to a nice dinner, but his arrogance and worldliness leave her on edge. Destiny knows she's not as alluring as a woman from the city and she's always been told she's too tall. So why, then, does he act like he's into her?
Lyzar, a young man from the "Yuldus" clan, known as the "Mediators" and blessed by the wind spirits, encounters a shepherd girl named Ayu on his way back from the capital. Seeing her troubled circumstances, he takes her back to his clan's nomadic pasture, and surprisingly, the two end up getting married, beginning an unexpected married life. Making dairy products, weaving carpets, cooking, washing... their nomadic life is busy but lively. Having lived a life of oppression in her homeland, Ayu is bewildered by the Yuldus culture, but through living with Lyzar, she gradually regains her hope for life. https://www.cmoa.jp/title/330668/
"Miss Yuka Kunitachi, please be my daughter's mother." --What are you saying to the first person you see, this guy?! My father embezzled 500 million won from the company he worked for and ran away, so I, Yuka Kunitachi, ended up marrying a man I didn't know. My counterpart is Kaji Ryo, the president of the company where my father worked. Besides, he is a single dad with a five-year-old daughter. As a virgin who doesn't even known love yet, he's too much for me to bear... **Note:** The manga is re-published with new name titled "Kosodate Shachou to Kousai 0-nichi Keiyaku-kon (子育て社長と交際０日契約婚)" in 2022 under the same publisher.
"Welcome to the Kujou Mansion," the man found himself standing in front of a strange Western-style building. It was a beautiful doll that spoke to him, a doll that drew him in from the second the amnesiac man saw her. The doll named Mary pointed out the strange mark on the man's arm as being an omen of death. If he didn't confront the "spirit" that gave him the mark, he would die before dawn. Along with other "Mark Bearers", the protagonist confronts the "spirits" who marked them while fighting for their lives against the clock. Is survival possible, and why was the protagonist marked in the first place? (Source: Japanese Publisher, translated) Novel adaption of the game *Shiin* that contains new content not available in the game, including background information on the cast.
Ai Xiaoming, who was framed to death, was reborn in the year 2008. When he was reborn, he planned to perfect his life and find his enemies ...