In the near future when ecosystems on Earth are collapsing, the land is divided into city-states and small islands. People of all races live side by side in city-states; their abilities to fly and fight are vital; animals and plants are crucial bargaining chips in negotiations. The only paradise, Mayfly Island, is considered to be a bad omen. In this age of apocalypse, how will people see the continuation of life? (Source: TOKYOPOP) *Note: Won the Bronze prize at the 15th Japan International Manga Award.*

from fictiondb: Stand-in parents Rory expected Angel to look after his orphaned nephew. Under other circumstances, Angel would have liked nothing better -- she adored babies. But the baby was her ex-husband's love-child, and Rory was the brother-in-law who she knew had always been secretly attracted to her. One look at the tiny baby and Angel was lost. She bonded instantly with him. She couldn't say no to becoming his stand-in mom -- even if it did mean having to move in with Rory. His baby -- he's sexy, he's successful ... and he's facing up to fatherhood!

When flight attendant Lucy met the Mardivinian prince Guido on a flight, they became casual lovers. After a year, Guido invites her to his nephew's baptism in his home kingdom. Because of their differences in station, Lucy has been forcing herself to keep the relationship as shallow as possible, so as not to burden the prince, and his invitation surprises her. Does he actually love her? But when they arrive in Mardivino, Lucy learns his true motives!

Millie was the kind of girl to be more interested in horseback riding than romance. And she's in a good mood today after an exhilarating ride on her favorite horse. As she's rewarding her horse, a man calls out to her. Great, she's being scolded again for her wild ways. But when she turns around, she sees Crown Prince Gianferro of the kingdom of Mardivino, who is staying on her family's estate! Millie had hoped to avoid him-she's not much for strict formalities. And now he's gazing at her for some reason...when he's supposed to be asking for her sister's her hand in marriage! [English version via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/68389/)

THE DESERT KING'S VIRGIN BRIDE The sheikh needs a queen, and she must be pure... As Sheikh of Kharastan, Malik has no time for distractions. But when Sorrel, an Englishwoman in his care, wants to explore the pleasures of the West, Malik decides he will be the one to teach her the ways of seduction! Malik wants Sorrel, but he will not dishonor her. Yet, as sheikh, he is expected to marry and his bride must be pure. Is the answer to make Sorrel his virgin queen? The Desert Princes: Three sheikh princes find their brides...

When Isabella was younger, she followed Paulo around as if he were her brother. He’s ten years older and has always been a prince in Isabella’s eyes, but he works for a large bank in London now and only returns to Brazil once a year. One day, Isabella overheard him talking about his plans for marriage. She was so upset that she ran off and had a one-night stand with her professor, and now…she’s pregnant! But how can she tell Paulo that? She runs into him while she’s studying abroad in London, and he invites her to come and live with him until the baby is born. Isabella is carrying another man’s child, but she can’t stop her feelings for Paulo! What is she to do?

An English rose ready for plucking? When billionaire playboy Xavier de Maistre discovers he's in line to rule the kingdom of Kharastan, he's not eager to claim his birthright. Until he meets Laura Cottingham, the English lawyer who confirms the news. Laura is as fresh and pure as a newly bloomed rose Xavier decides he will embrace his heritage--and indulge his intense need to possess Laura. But is Laura ready and willing to be tamed and taken by this desert prince?

Zhao Menglin was reborn as a wimpy daughter of an aristocratic family with inferior body constitution which can't cultivate immortal. She was framed by her stepmother, detested by her younger brother, and looked down upon by all the others! Through all the adversities, she met a mysterious celestial master who took her to the higher stage of cultivation and counterattacked all the humiliations. Eh? Why does the celestial master look her... in such a spoiled way? (Source: Tencent, translated)

One day, Nicole gets caught up at the scene of a robbery and suffers severe head trauma. Ever since then, she’s been able to see mysterious images replaying in her mind, but she doesn'’t understand what'’s happening to her. The first time it happens, she sees footage from the scene of a kidnapping–—violent men entering a room by force and abducting a young girl with tears in her eyes. Nicole tells her boyfriend, Dominic, an N.Y.P.D. officer, but when Dominic’s colleagues get word of it, they get all riled up. They say that Nicole knows details about the incident which that only the police or an accomplice could know, …and that this makes her a suspect. Nicole is shocked and hurt by their accusations, but with Dominic’s support, she sets out to save the young girl!

Futaba Kurumi’s life has been pretty uneventful since the day she was born. However, when she runs into her classmate, Ryuuzaki Leo, on her way home from school, Kurumi’s simple ordinary life is turned completely upside down. Were her eyes just deceiving her, or did Leo really just someone’s blood?! Startled by this newfound information, Kurumi is forced to become Leo’s food, or risk losing her life to this mysterious creature. What’ll happen to Kurumi now that she knows Leo’s secret? Will things really end up as bad as she’s anticipating? Or, will there be more to Leo than what meets the eye? *Note: Won a special encouragement award at the 102nd Newcomer Manga Award.*

Italian architect Renzo Sabatini is a man adored for his gorgeous looks and talent. Darcy, a waitress, struggles to make sense of her casual romance with the billionaire. She tells herself it’s only physical, but the more they touch, the stronger her feelings grow. She knows they live in different worlds and that it’s time she wakes up from her dream. She tries to break it off with Renzo, but he isn’t ready to let her go—instead he whisks her away for a weeklong vacation in Italy!

Secretary Angie has secretly been in love with her boss, Riccardo, for years. But Riccardo is rich and incredibly handsome. There is no way a man who dates beautiful woman after beautiful woman would ever notice plain old Angie. Just as Angie resolves to move on from her painful one-sided love, Riccardo suddenly gives her a red dress to wear to the office Christmas party. Though hesitant, Angie appears at the party all dolled up, only for Riccardo to give her a fiery look and shoot icy, accusing words: "What are you trying to do?"