Leah felt like all her dreams had come true when she married the handsome billionaire Gerard. That is, until she overhears him say the most shocking thing: "Any man who marries for love is an idiot. I married Leah because she's a virgin and perfect for sculpting into the ideal wife." All his loving words were a lie? Hurt, Leah runs away and, six months later, is making a living as a deckhand on a cruise ship. Suddenly, Gerard's twin brother, Gareth, shows up! He looks just like Gerard, but his personality is the exact opposite of his brother's; he's kind and loving, and Leah finds herself falling for him...!
Maggie's English-language pupil Catalina is soon to be married to Don Sebastian of Spain. Despite both parties consenting to the marriage, Maggie believes her student is far too young to enter a loveless marriage at only eighteen. At Catalina's behest, Maggie agrees to go with her to Spain in order to be her bridesmaid. Maggie's first impression of Sebastian was that of an overbearing dictator, but she can't help but notice the dashing don possesses a dangerous charm. She knows nothing good can come of involving herself with him, but his pull proves too great. And after he plants a daring kiss on her lips, Maggie's body begins to burn with desire.
Mousy Molly Taylor has always been half in love with her boss! What was I thinking? As if a new dress and a pair of borrowed hopes-and-dreams shoes were going to get me noticed by my scrummy boss! After all, he has barely looked at me in the last three years... But last night, after Jarrod drove me home from that posh work party, things seemed different, and for one crazy moment I felt sure he was going to kiss me! Oh, well, it will be back to business on Monday. But Molly's boss has other things on his agenda!
He found her...! Ellie, the "ponytailed psychologist," has her own TV show where she gives counseling advice. When she returns to the locker room, Nikolai is waiting for her! He's a Russian millionaire who has been chasing her persistently since the accident from five years ago. Because of him Ellie had to change her name and escape from her hometown. If only she could remember what happened during the accident, maybe she could prove her innocence… But as Nikolai draws near and stares at her with cold blue eyes, he says this: "In atonement for killing my brother...you shall marry me!"
Offered by her father,,, English rose Flavia Lassiter has never been comfortable in her father's glitzy world. Summoned to yet another of his ostentatiously lavish parties, she finds that her one order is to be "nice" to a wealthy investor. Her body may be on offer, but she shields her heart behind an icy shell. Taken by the billionaire! Leon Maranz emanates a dark power that sends shivers through her body -- threatening to shatter her frosty facade. To let the self-made billionaire bed her would be to do her unscrupulous father's bidding. But to turn Leon down would be to deny her body's deepest desires….
One of the novel's stories takes place before the event that petrified humanity. It follows Senku during his high school days and centers on the science club's strategy to launch a rocket. Another story takes place after the human petrification and follows Chrome, Kohaku, and Suika. The three form a musical band and perform with handmade instruments. The book will also include special illustrations.
Before the collapse of civilization, Tsukasa and Gen face off on a TV show! Can Tsukasa, fighting for his pride and secrets, triumph over the terrifying trap of mentalist Gen?