A man comes to Joey's hair salon just before closing time. When Nick, a man who shows up the next day, invites her to dinner, Joey feels a crush. But she can't, she's not in the mood for that. Because she has issues concerning her daughter and her deceased father. Suddenly, the brother of her late husband comes to visit and wants to take his niece. The opponent is a American elite. There is no chance for her to win. Then Joey finds out that Nick is a sergeant and asks him to be her fiancé. He gladly accepts, but...? Source: Harlequin
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After living a life of as a corporate slave in Japan, she had reincarnated as a villainess, Fiona, into an otome-game. When she saw her identity, she decided to live a happy slow-life as a noble lady. It'd be lucky that her fiance, Louis, wishes to call off their engagement. However, she soon realized why Fiona had to act like a villainess. She was sick and had a difficult time living as a normal noble lady. Since she'd like to live a happy life (alone), she started to change her food, life. and be honest with everyone. Then...something she'd never expected happened. Louis started to say that he loves her so much and never wants to break the engagement! What's happening? It's too different from the original game! Why is he so sweet...?!?! Source: KADOKAWA
Hidden one-sided feelings. An ex-boyfriend you can't seem to forget about. The dreams for the future you can't tell anyone about. Your once in a lifetime youth is right here ― A collection of short stories written by Umi Nijisawa, based on Yuika's youthful hits. 1. **Suki Dakara.** (好きだから。) 2. **Unmei no Hito** (運命の人) 3. **Sniper.** (すないぱー。) 4. **Koniro ni Akogarete** (紺色に憧れて) 5. **Joshou.** (序章。) (Source: Shueisha, translated)
Princess Annette, who carries the memories of a painful married life from her previous existence, is reborn—but her circumstances in this life are just as cruel. Treated harshly by her own royal family, her future looks bleak. In the midst of this, she is suddenly betrothed to General Volker, a man who earned great merit in the war. But the marriage is no true reward—it is a scheme by the king to drive away those who are considered troublesome. Thus, Annette and Volker begin their married life, each pitying the other, thinking it must surely be an unwanted union… but what awaits them? A bittersweet, heart-melting romance fantasy of a tragic reincarnated princess and a straight-laced military man, where fate begins to turn through a political marriage. https://www.cmoa.jp/title/319633/