Through music, the Hanamura clan manifested special powers that brought about prosperity to their clan; however, Akari, who didn't exhibit any powers was deemed a "Seed of Misfortune" and scorned by her family. From then on begins her days of bearing callous treatment from her parents and sister. But one day, she finds an invitation to a soiree hosted by one of the oldest and noblest clans in the country. It seems the head of that clan, Mikoto Sazarashi, is searching for a bride. Finding herself unable to resist going, Akari attends the soiree - only to be quickly discovered by her sister. Akari is immediately berated and belittled by her, but...a handsome, young man appears, takes Akari's hand, and declares, "I've finally found you, my beloved bride." Check out this great Cinderella story set in an Eastern setting and filled with romance, turmoil, and mystery! (Source: MangaPlaza)

from fictiondb: The bedroom surrender... Tallie has moved to London to pursue her dream, so when she's offered a gorgeous apartment to house-sit, she can't believe her luck. Millionaire Mark Benedict returns home and is shocked--although not altogether displeased--to find Tallie in his shower! He will take Tallie to his bed and turn her from inexperienced innocent...to his willing mistress! INNOCENT MISTRESS, VIRGIN BRIDE Wedded and bedded for the very first time!

A CHRISTMAS PROPOSAL Even though she's the daughter of a prestigious family, Bertha is cruelly oppressed by her stepmother and stepsister. At her own birthday party, she finds herself despondent, wearing an awful dress and standing alone against the wall. In complete contrast to the way the guests fawn over her beautiful stepsister, no one goes near Bertha. But then, one young doctor, Oliver, calls out to her. "Why are you so sad?" With his sharp insight, Oliver discovers how cruelly Bertha is treated and, unbeknownst to her, begins working to save her! [English publication via Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/75282/)

UNDERNEATH IT ALL from fictiondb: New York executive Darren Kaiser has it all -- looks, money, women. Since being voted Bachelor of the Year by a national magazine, he's ready to disappear...and moving to Seattle disguised as a nerd is just the way to keep his identity a secret. But he hasn't counted on meeting Kate -- his gorgeous neighbor and a woman he'd gladly bare all to. When Kate Monahan meets "Dean," she's not sure what to think of him. Although they got off on the wrong foot, she knows he's a good guy. She just wishes he'd lose the geeky duds so she can see the sexy bod behind them! When Darren reveals the truth, though, will she still want the man underneath it all?

In the *Hijou na Koibito* series: V.1 - *Nessa no Hanayome* (The Desert Sheikh's Captive Wife, Kazuko Fujita) Tilda was shocked by her mother's words. Without her knowledge, her mother accumulated massive debts and was about to be evicted! But the man who holds the debts is the crown prince of Bakhar, Rashad, a former lover, and a man she'd hoped never to see again. He is a cruel man who sent Tilda away when she refused to be intimate with him. She's so shocked her blood runs cold when she hears his offer at their face-to-face meeting: "I will dissolve the debt if you become my lover once more." V.2 - *Ano Asa no Wakare kara* (The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride, Natsu Momose) Maribel has a crush on her cousin’s boyfriend, Leonidas, the Greek billionaire who constantly makes the tabloid headlines. She has a passionate one night stand with him, the day her cousin dies in a car crash! Maribel is convinced that she is nothing but a poor replacement for her cousin, yet she can’t help feeling hopelessly destroyed by Leonidas’s cold goodbye the morning after their tryst. Two years later, she is unexpectedly reunited with Leonidas, but she has a secret that she can never reveal to him. She had given birth to his child. Now, the truth has leaked to the paparazzi and tabloids alike! V.3 - *Yuuwaku no Chess Game* (The Italian Billionaire's Pregnant Bride, Natsue Ogoshi) “You won’t leave this game until every part of you belongs to me.” Sergio Torrente, an Italian businessman, is surprised at who he sees in the surveillance camera. The mysterious person making moves every night against his challenging chess display at the office turns out to be a cleaner clad in a shabby uniform. But how could such a beautiful woman be just a cleaner? Drawn to the mysterious woman, Sergio summons her and declares that she will play a game of chess with him every night, starting this very day!

All Natalia wants is just one chance to be her own, independent woman... But her duties as the crown princess of Grunberg prevent her from ever leaving the royal court unaccompanied. When she finally gets the opportunity to travel, all by herself, to the United States, she relishes the fact that no one recognizes her. Then, out of the blue, all of her luggage is stolen! And who should come to her rescue but her handsome seatmate from the flight. He'd held her hand so reassuringly when they'd encountered turbulence...

Through music, the Hanamura clan manifested special powers that brought about prosperity to their clan; however, Akari, who didn't exhibit any powers was deemed a "Seed of Misfortune" and scorned by her family. From then on begins her days of bearing callous treatment from her parents and sister. But one day, she finds an invitation to a soiree hosted by one of the oldest and noblest clans in the country. It seems the head of that clan, Mikoto Sazarashi, is searching for a bride. Finding herself unable to resist going, Akari attends the soiree - only to be quickly discovered by her sister. Akari is immediately berated and belittled by her, but...a handsome, young man appears, takes Akari's hand, and declares, "I've finally found you, my beloved bride." Check out this great Cinderella story set in an Eastern setting and filled with romance, turmoil, and mystery! [Original Manga](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/247499/) [Official English](https://mangaplaza.com/title/0303007050/)

From Renta!: Aruto's the new CEO of the huge Katsuragi Corporation, and his first job is to fire the staff working for the toy department! Much to his surprise, when he goes to do it, he meets Mr. Narumiya... a gorgeous dollmaker who's also kind of a freak, and says he wants to marry Aruto!! Keep reading to see what unfolds between this sharp-tongued CEO and beautiful-but-obsessive hobbyist. [Read on Renta!](https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/140620)

"I want a divorce." Saori has been married to Satoru, the young heir to the Enjo Group fortune, for 3 months now and is at her limit. They sleep in separate rooms, no meals together, and never have the chance to talk. Her mother-in-law is constantly pestering her about children while talking down on her. Saori's been putting up with it all. After all of this, her husband comes home one day drunk and begins to kiss her... could this finally be the distance closing between them? There's a feeling of bliss finally hearing the words "I love you" come from Satoru... but as morning comes, he's quick to say he doesn't remember a thing as he holds a rough and ice-cold demeanor. That's it. Divorce is the only path now... However, just as they begin their separated lives Satoru suddenly seems to be kind and caring...?! [Original Manga](https://www.cmoa.jp/title/303647/) [Official English](https://mangaplaza.com/title/0303011147/)

Sara is 26 years old, but still a virgin, and in order to remedy that, her coworker has made a romance manual. Sara, interested in changing her late-bloomer ways, decides to use the manual to find a partner for her company's 30th anniversary party. Her target: the biggest playboy in the company, Jim. But Sara has accidentally set her love trap for the scariest and most imposing man in the company-Matt!

This is an on-the-road, rise-to-glory tale about Hojo Soun, a pioneering daimyo of the Warring States Period who became a lord overnight, and Flying Kato, the legendary ninja who supported him from the shadows. It was originally created by Koike Kazuo, one of the gods of modern manga, and is brought to life through the bewitching battle-art-style of Momojiri Saburou! Just before the chaos of the Warring States Period began, after the Muromachi Period, a young Hojo Soun, who has taken the name Ise Shinkuro, begins a journey to enter into the service of a samurai family. All he has to lead him is his confidence in his spear skills and his passion. Along the way, he finds a poor-looking child sitting in the shadow of a tree, and offers him water and food. This act ends up turning his entire world upside down.... from Renta!

HIGH-POWERED, HOT-BLOODED Annie is a kindergarten teacher who gets the shock of her life when Duncan, the famous entrepreneur who all the newspapers have labeled "Meanest CEO in the Country," tells her that her little brother embezzled money from his company! He says that if he can't get his money back he's going to take her house and throw her brother in jail. Annie's in such deep shock that when he proposes an alternative that will forgive her of her debts, she takes him up on his offer. All she has to do is help him change his stone-cold image by pretending to be his girlfriend for the month leading up to Christmas. They both live in such completely different worlds, such a thing shouldn't even be possible...or so she thought!