**CHASE McALLISTER'S TO-DO LIST...** 1. Fulfill a vow to wreak revenge on the man who destroyed your life by taking over his business--even though it rightfully belongs to your rival's passionate daughter. 2. Maneuver sexy siren Madeline Charbonnet from boardroom to bedroom, while dodging her desire for more than an office fling. 3. Then, when it's all within your grasp, mess it up by falling in love! Chase McAllister had driven himself relentlessly toward Henri Charbonnet's day of reckoning. But now Chase found it wasn't enough. He wanted Henri's daughter with a hunger that shocked him, but if he went ahead with his plans, would Madeline ever forgive him?

William Calthorpe, fourth Duke of Aylsham, values tradition highly. His impeccable manners have earned him the nickname Lord Appropriate. One day after moving, he finds himself the neighbor of Verity Wingate, the daughter of a bishop. Verity takes an interest in him and tries to peer past his stern facade, but his walls appear to be impenetrable... Until one day, the two of them are forced to spend the night in a cottage together on a deserted island. There, Verity sees a side of Will she never expected to find, an emotional Will with whom she shares a sweet kiss.

Pairing: Kaworu x Shinji [manga-verse] Shinji meets a mysterious fox that takes him back in time. (Based off the fairy tales the title derives from.)

When she went to report the theft of her car, her heart was stolen, too. Natasha went to the London police to report the theft of her car, and she met Rakhal, the crown prince of a Middle Eastern country. His beautiful face and hypnotic eyes captured her heart instantly and drew her into a sensual night. She knew it could only ever be a memory for her. Yet, despite everything, Rakhal whisked her away to his own country the next morning. Will Natasha and Rakhal be able to find a love between two worlds?

Sir Senet has come to steal Lady Katharine's castle away from her. But the only way for him to get it is to marry her. Lady Katherine flatly refuses him and does everything in her power to defy him. But, in time, she feels her emotions begin to change as his sharp eyes and strong, battle-tested body begin to win her over!

By day, Tilly works diligently at Doctor Tapper's medical clinic as his assistant, and cares for three orphaned children by night. Her busy life is interrupted one day, when Doctor Tapper's nephew Harry drops by. Harry is handsome and capable. As a doctor himself, he takes over the clinic when Doctor Tapper takes ill. His fancy, new-fangled ways don't sit well with the patients in the poor neighborhood. As Tilly works closely with Harry, she finds herself torn between tradition and innovation, effectivity and kindness...

The marriage is loveless, but his charms play tricks on me… Letty gave up her dream of becoming a doctor to work at a nursing home for her family. She asked her wealthy grandfather for help, but he rejected her and asked her to meet someone. Leo Romanos...who the hell is he? Leo, a wealthy Greek man, was at his wit's end with four young children left behind by his sister. In search of a wife to be the mother of his children, he met Letty. He talked about the benefits of becoming his wife and said, "I won't force you to act like a wife to me." Although she was repulsed by his words, she accepted his proposal of marriage out of concern for her family. The two were gradually drawn to each other...

Pairing: Izaya x Shizuo, Kasuka x Shizuo, Tom x Shizuo Mostly involves Izaya fantasizing about Shizuo, some fantasizing by Tom, and very small underwear thanks to Kasuka.

COULD SHE DEFEAT HIS DARKNESS AND BRING HIM BACK TO LIFE? Handsome rakehell turned scarred recluse Lord Lucius Daventry returns from battle intent on forgetting the past. Yet, once home, Lucius is presented with one final mission: marry Angela Lacewood and grant his ailing grandfather's dying wish. Or at least pretend to marry her. But the young beauty he remembers is now an exquisite woman. A woman strong enough to breach the walls he hides behind and steal his heart.

Pairing: Gintoki x Hijikata An anthology of GinHiji doujinshi with the theme of 'Firsts' from different artists. Scanlated stories: • Excerpt from ICHIKAWA Kei • Excerpt from Nanao • Excerpt from Kisayuki • Excerpt from Shimaji • *Plan Your First ◯◯ Well* by Kannagi • *Some Like It Hot!* by Niratama • *On the Way Home from School* by Nagisa • *Everyday Life is a Casual Repetition of First Times* by Harada • *Strawberry Milk and Cigarettes* by Shimaji • *Ring Twice* by coco

Short, often silent, stories that appeared in the beginning of most issues. 01 入江亜季 IRIE Aki (October 2008) 02 長澤真 NAGASAWA Shin (December 2008) 03 宮田紘次 MIYATA Kouji (February 2009) 04 森薫 MORI Kaoru (April 2009) 05 高田健一 TAKADA Kenichi (June 2009) 06 福島久美子 FUKUSHIMA Kumiko (August 2009) 07 吉元ますめ YOSHIMOTO Masume (October 2009) 08 富明仁 TOMI Akihito (December 2009) 09 高橋那津子 TAKAHASHI Natsuko (February 2010) 10A まさひこ Masahiko (April 2010) 10B RUMIKO (April 2010) 11A 真田順子 SANADA Junko (June 2010) 11B 犬童千絵 INUDOU Chie (June 2010) 12 梶谷志乃 KAJITANI Shino (August 2010) 13 菊池るち Kikuchi Ruchi (October 2010) 14 福島聡 FUKUSHIMA Satoshi (December 2010) 15 長野香子 NAGANO Kouko (February 2011) 16 黒須高嶺 Kurosu Takane (April-May 2011) 17 碧風羽 MIDORI Foo (June 2011) 18 宇島葉 UNOSHIMA Yoh (August 2011) 19 中川麻子 Nakagawa Asako(?) (October 2011) QUIET 入江亜季 IRIE Aki (November 2011) 20 白浜鴎 SHIRAHAMA Kamome (December 2011) 21 牧田真希 Makita Maki (February 2012) 22 鳥羽雨 Toba Ame (?) (April 2012) 23 高橋拡那 TAKAHASHI Hirona (June 2012) 24 若槻久美子 Wakatsuki Kumiko (August 2012) QED 樫木祐人 KASHIKI Takuto (September 2012) 25 薮内貴広 Yabuuchi Takahiro(?) (October 2012) 26 松本結樹 Matsumoto Yuki (December 2012) **Note:** This magazine has been re-branded as *Harta.*