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.

Mary is a timid shop attendant with glasses and braided hair. And though she's fallen for James, a handsome and smart lawyer, the only thing she can do is admire him from her window. The shopkeeper, Margaret, wants to help and offers Mary a dress. Thanks to the beautiful, magical dress, Mary gains the courage to go to a ball under a fake name. The time she spends there with her beloved James feels like a dream...one she knows she must wake from.

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!"

Collection of One-Shots: This anthology features works from several of our star mangaka; works are summarized as follows: "Kokoro wa Kimi ni Yorishimono wo ~ My Heart Returns to You" by TOUEN Momo Plagued by a strange illness of the heart, the lord Naritsune is saved by the divinator Yuzuki. Naritsune is so impressed by his supernatural abilities that he asks Yuzuki to work for him. Unfortunately, word of those powers spreads to the imperial palace… "Kanariya ~ Canary" by TOUEN Momo Sakuya cannot forget his now deceased lover so he drowns himself in pleasure at the hands of others. His favorite distraction is Taichi, but things get complicated as Taichi continues to question Sakuya’s wandering attention. "I Give Up!" by UTSUNOMIYA Hiyoko Will this desperate student council president finally be able to get his best friend to understand the feelings he’s held for him since middle school? Or is he going to get caught up in the snare of those who would wish him harm first…? (WARNING: This piece contains scenes of attempted rape)

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….

When Zach and Tess got married, everyone was overjoyed and thought they were the perfect couple. Quiet, strong and reliable Zach was looking for a wife, while hardworking single mother Tess needed a new husband to support her family. But Tess secretly pines for another man. Too bad Zach has caught on. (Source: Renta!)

Ten years have passed since Charlene’s parents died and her then-boyfriend, Brand, left her. She has no intention of forgiving him—without his support, she lost her little sister, Cissy, to their horrible relatives, and she blames it on Brand, who refused to marry her. Raised by her aunt and uncle, Cissy has grown up to be selfish and rebellious. And then one morning, Charlene wakes up to a baby on her couch with a letter from Cissy stating that Brand is the child’s father!

"Let's get married. We'll fly to Vegas tomorrow." Caleb, third son of the well-known Bravo family in Texas, has employed Irina as his live-in housekeeper for two years. Even if he brings women home without warning or sits around the house naked, she never bats an eye. Caleb can't live without her. But now immigration is threatening to have her deported from America. Caleb proposes a fake marriage to get her a green card, but her response is that she can't have sex with him! (Source: Renta!)

It’s been two years since Lani moved to Montedoro as the royal family’s nanny. Falling in love with the crown prince has transformed the plain, quiet Lani into a confident woman. And when Prince Max asks her to dance at the New Year’s Eve ball, she confesses her feelings for him. But Lani has a hidden past, and if the media finds out, it could cause trouble for Max. Lani decides to step aside and leave the palace, but she can’t get herself to forget the prince…

Mengo Yokoyari, artist of the runaway success [Oshi no Ko], has compiled her illustrations into this extensive collection featuring the burning stars who light up the world of Japanese show business! This book features over 130 pieces including full-color works, character design drafts, drawings posted to social media―as well as comments and a discussion between Yokoyari and author Aka Akasaka.