From FictionDB: Parting with danger... Abby Freeman is thrilled that, at last, she's landed herself a fantastic job as a TV chat-show host. But she needs to prove herself with a ratings-pulling interview. Who better to grill than the famous, darkly handsome journalist Max Harding? He has an intriguing scandal in his past that has never been fully explained. Max is happy to let Abby get close--but only in private; he, and his life, are not for public consumption. Now Abby has two dilemmas: she doesn't want to lose Max's story...but she's in danger of losing her innocence! Because, clearly, Max doesn't realise that the apparently worldly Abby is still a virgin...

Passionate romances featuring Penny Jordan's best known family. In the *Perfect Family* series (パーフェクト・ファミリーシリーズ): 1) Ai wa Fukushuu no Hate ni (愛は復讐の果てに; The Perfect Seduction) illust. by HANABUSA Yoko The Crighton family has been the cause of scandal and heartache for Bobbie Miller?and she wants revenge. All she has to do is seduce the sinfully attractive Luke Crighton and the family secrets will be hers to expose. But the perfect seduction backfires when Bobbie becomes ensnared in her own dangerous trap. 2) Ai wa Meiro no Naka ni (愛は迷路のなかに; Perfect Marriage Material) illust. by HIDAKA Nanao Tullah Richards knows she shouldn't be fantasizing about her boss. She'd come into the company convinced she'd despise the womanizing Saul Crighton. But the more she works?and socializes?with him, the more she comes to realize that this devoted single father of three young children is perfect marriage material. She knows it?she just has to find a way to prove it to Saul. 3) Ai wa Unmei no Mama ni (愛は運命のままに; The Perfect Match?) illust. by HIMURA Soraha The Crightons have position, power and elegance...and a past scandal to haunt them. The dark, brooding Guy Cooke just had to be the ideal man. Chrissie was entranced and, the wonder of it was, Guy appeared to be equally mesmerized by her! It seemed the perfect match but was it all too good to last? Chrissie had a family secret that Guy could surely never forgive... 4) Ai wa Madoi no Nochi ni (愛は惑いののちに; The Perfect Lover) illust. by OGATA Rin Relations between European Union nations can be tense, but that's nothing compared to the war that's been brewing between Professor Gareth Simmonds and Louise Crighton. When she was his student, she lost her virginity to the good professor. Years later, they've run into each other at EU negotiations, and it's impossible to tell if the sparks between them will enflame their war or rekindle their lost romance. 5) Ai wa Kunou to Tomoni (愛は苦悩とともに; The Perfect Sinner) illust. by HASHIMOTO Takako Brilliant, arrogant and ruthlessly ambitious, Max Crighton is an unfaithful husband and a cold, distant father. When he goes to Jamaica to search for his uncle, it's mostly to escape his latest lover's furious husband. His long-suffering wife, Maddy, finally makes the difficult decision to move on. Then a savage mugging leaves Max near death. As his body struggles to recover, Max realizes that there are still much deeper wounds to be healed?and that living without Maddy is worse than not living at all... 6) Ai wa Kanawanu Yume ni (愛はかなわぬ夢に; The Perfect Father) illust. by AKINO Nanami Samantha Miller yearned to start a family, but eligible men were in short supply. Maybe visiting her happily married twin in England would help. Liam Connolly should have been relieved to see Sam set off for England. Since she'd been a gangly teenager, she'd had a crush on him. He'd managed to resist her as he'd felt her impetuous nature made them an unlikely match. So why, after she'd confessed the reason behind her trip, did he suddenly find he wanted to be the man to father her babies! 7) Ai wa Kurushimi no Oku ni (愛は苦しみの奥に; A Perfect Night) illust. by KARINO Mao Katie's twin, Louise, married the love of her life, and Katie even helped make it happen. Now the pressure is on for her to find love. But she won't make it to the altar if she's run over in her home town. SebastianCooke might drive a bit fast in this small town, but he'll never be able to catch up with his daughter Charlotte. A chance encounter might lead to happiness for all three of them, but only if Katie can give up her crush on her sister's new husband? 8) Ai wo Boukyou no Anata ni (愛は望郷のかなたに; Coming Home) illust. by SANAZAKI Harumo David Crighton never expected to find love when he returned home to Brussels, Belgium. So when herbologist Honor Jessop, who has a difficult past of her own, offered David a live-in position at her greenhouse nursery, he readily accepted it. During a particularly severe thunderstorm, David comforts Honor and calms her from her fears. With little to no knowledge of each other's past, they come to accept the imperfection of humanity and each other, but will David be able to overcome his past mistakes and find a future with Honor? (descriptions taken from fictiondb) These are actually books #2 - #8 and #10 of Penny Jordan's "The Crightons" series.

Commemorating twenty years of manga, FEMME FATALE showcases all of the full-color artwork from New York Time's Best Selling artist Shuzo Oshimi. Featuring cover art, posters, promotional materials, and never before translated comics, this is a definitive compilation of character art from one of the best-known manga artists in the 21st Century. Concept art and promotional illustrations from FLOWERS OF EVIL, INSIDE MARI, DRIFTING NET CAFE, and BLOOD ON THE RAILS are also included giving readers a deeper look into Oshimi's processes and artistic mind. This collection also includes dozens of never before published in English comic pages that are a must-have for Oshimi completionists.

Lisa is a successful career woman who rents a room in a mansion that an old lady owns. The old lady's nephew Nikolai, an earl, comes to visit her, but as soon as he sees Lisa, he declares her a bad woman. He starts to follow her around to find out her real face. Lisa is upset about his arrogant attitude but, at same time, she is seduced by his prize-winning looks...

Forty-five of Japan’s leading manga artists illustrate Star Wars! Explore the galaxy through the beautiful artwork of 45 outstanding Japanese manga artists and illustrators, including Akira Himekawa, Kamome Shirahama, and Taiyo Matsumoto. Celebrating the universal appeal of these iconic characters and their timeless stories, this collection presents each artist’s unique tribute to the Star Wars universe and is a must-have for fans of Star Wars and manga alike!

Historian Nicole accepts the job to write a book on the history of the colorful King family. At the behest of her client, Isabella King, Nicole heads over to the family’s fruit orchard. However, what awaits her there is a terrifyingly charming man named Matt King. He immediately assumes that she’s been sent by his grandmother to be his potential bride. His eyes are full of suspicion as he tells Nicole that he won’t be playing along! (Source: Harlequin)

When Tamayura, a newly appointed court lady, enters the palace's court service, her path becomes intertwined with that of the renowned diviner, Yasuchika Abe. Little does she know her life is about to take an unexpected turn. (Source: yomoyo) Official English

Yume, Ojiro, and Kariya move into the city to start a new life. While they no longer have to worry about food, the city’s poison slowly eats away at their bodies. In tears, Yume longs to return to their home in the mountains, but Kariya reminds her... “The mountains are gone, Yume.”

Paris, 1899. A British noblewoman returning from India falls ill in Paris during the World’s Fair. The daughter is left behind, as the woman suddenly vanishes from the world... Along with the guest room in which she was staying. A collection of short mystery stories by Riho Sachimi. Official English

Gina is a club singer who has come to the mansion of the influential King family to audition as a wedding singer. Even though she suffers from severe stage fright, the Kings’ grandson, Alex, encourages her and helps bring out her true singing potential. Even though they come from different worlds, Gina can’t help but fall for his ocean-blue eyes and the way his kindness soothes her heart… The only problem is, he’s already dating an extremely beautiful woman! (Source: Harlequin)

Prequel manga adaptation of the Suikoden STAR LEAP gacha game.